Florida State Sign Regulations

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Our Florida State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • No smoking signs
  • Swimming pool signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs
  • Truss identification signs

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Bulletin Overview

No Smoking Signs

The State of Florida prohibits smoking in indoor workplaces. Exemptions to the statewide ban are granted to stand-alone bars, retail tobacco shops, smoking research and cessation laboratories, certain non-commercial associations, and designated smoking rooms in public lodging establishments, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection smoking lounges. The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act became law on 7/1/2003 and requires posting of signs enforcing the law at various locations. (386.204)

Swimming Pool Signs

Chapter 64E-9 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) stipulates rules governing the use of public swimming pools and spas. The code became effective on 10/5/1993 and requires the posting of signs at public swimming pools and spas.

Concealed Weapon Signs

Chapter 790 of the Florida State Statutes allows residents of the state to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) provided they have been issued a permit granted by the state Department of Agriculture to do so. An applicant for a permit must be at least 21 years old, free from a conviction of a felony or controlled substance offense, and have completed a recognized firearm safety class. There are certain places and events such as government buildings, polling places, airports, etc. where CCW is forbidden even with a permit. Florida honors the CCW permits of a number of other states. (790.06{1-2, 12}) (790.115)

Cell Phone Signs

The State of Florida bans the use of hand-held cell phones for texting by all drivers of motorized vehicles. As of 3/1/2018 we are unaware of Florida having any other restrictions or bans on the use of cell phones by drivers of motorized vehicles.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.

Truss Idenitification Signs

Utilization of light frame roof and floor truss systems in buildings is widely accepted because it offers construction savings in material and labor. But their design can also pose a serious threat of collapse to firefighters during an emergency. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that building owners post construction information, including the presence of roof and floor trusses, outside all buildings.

The Aldridge–Benge Firefighter Safety Act became law on 12/13/2009. This state law requires owners of commercial or industrial buildings to post a sign on the exterior of the building indicating light-frame truss-type construction. The sign assists firefighters in modifying their tactics when fighting a fire in a building with this type of construction. (633.027)