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LETTER T~~ ~COlv1M~ISSI~ON.
TO: Mayor .Matti Herrera Bower and Members ofithe City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager (1 ~/
DATE: Aprif 14; 2010 ( )
SUBJECT: Status of Automatic External Defib II tors (AEDs)lnstallation in City Hall
. The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is intended to provide you with information relating to
-the status~of the placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in City Hall and other City
Buildings, and to provide. you with a copy of the City of Coral Gables' ordinance relating to AEDs
_ (attached).
- As requested at the February 16, 2010 Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee, the staff
immediately proceeded to order an AED to be placed in City Half for the purposes of being readily
available in the event of an emergency. Our Fire Department evaluated appropriate locations, such. as
.locations where this. expensive equipment would be easily accessible, but could be monitored for
security purposes..-
As such, it was concluded that the equipment will be placed in the 4th floor lobby area, which is within
view of`both the Mayor's Office and Manager's Office reception areas. While the AED was purchased
', soon after the meeting,.. we have been waiting for the cabinet where it is to be placed (with a security
..mechanism). We expect the equipment to be installed next week.
. The report. fo the next Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee will include other potential
locations for AEDs in city buildings, as requested. Please know that we are pursuing grant funding to
assist in the purchase of additional AEDs for city facilities.
As always, please feel free to call me should you have any questions or require additional information
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Fire Department
2815 Sncze~o SraeEr
Coan~ GnaL.es, Fi.o~on 33134
March 17, 2008
Dear Business Owner:
On July 17,.2007, the Coral Gables City Commission passed and adopted City Ordinance
2007-21 which requires. the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in
certain establishments within the City. The ordinance provides that existing buildings
required to have the AEDs should comply with the installation by 3anuary 1 S, 2008.
To assist you in determining if your establishment is required to have an AED, included
in this package is a copy of the ordinance which outlines in Section 1 the type and size of
establishment which must instaA the device. The Coral Gables Fire Department will also
assist you in making the final determination if the device is required.
In the event you are required to purchase an AED, please ensure the vendor you select for
the purchase includes the necessary medical prescription and training. Once the AED is
purchased and prior to installation, the vendor should assist you in completing a
notification letter (attached} that complies with Florida Statute 76.1325, the Cardiac
Arrest Survival Act.. This notification should be faxed to the Coral Gables Fire
Department at 305-460-SS83. Once the AED is installed- and the Fare Department is
notified, an initial inspection and subsequent yearly inspections will be conducted to
.ensure compliance. ,
For your convenience, the Fire Department has provided the website to the American
Heart Association www.americanheart.org,/presenter jhtml~identifier=3020077 which
includes a list of AED manufacturers. The City of Coral Gables does not endorse any
~ specific manufacturer or vendor. You are encouraged to seek competitive quotes ar
locate a vendor that best suits your needs.
Please feel free to contact-Laura Rodriguez, Public Education Specialist, at the Coral
Gables Fire Department at 305-460-5576 if you have any questions.
Thank ya
alter R Reed
Fire Chief
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c: Mr. David L. frown, City Manager
P.O. BOX 141549 • Cowu. Gns~es, FLARIDA 33114-1544 Prror3e: (305) 442-1600
AED NOTIFICATION LETTER
Date:
From:
(Company me)
To: City of Coral Gables Fire Department
2815 Salzedo Street Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 460-5563 • Fax: (305) 460-5598
Pursuant to Florida Statute 768.1325 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act,
(Comparry Name)
hereby gives notice that it has implemented an automated external defibrillator (AED) program at its
operating site.
One AED Is Being Deployed At The Following Site:
(Additional notification letters must be completed for each AED at every location)
Site Company Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone Number: ) -
AED Location:
Purchase Date:
AED Brand Model:
Vendor:
Vendor Phone Number: ) -
Serial Number.
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AED Building Contact Information:
Contact Name:
Title:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
PhoneNumber:~ ) -
e=mail:
Thank you,
Name:
Title:
CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE N0.2007-29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES,
FLORIDA, CREATING A D.EFiNITION' FOR "AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS"; CREATING. A CHAPTER
ENTiTI.ED "AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS"
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL' DEFIBRILLATORS
AT CERTAIN BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION REQUIREMENTS TO
MAINTAINING AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR; PROVIDING FOR FEES, PENALTfES
AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
REPEALER, CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coral Gables' existing Code for regulating the health, safety, and
general welfare of its' citizens does not recognize that there are devices that may be desirable to
provide emergency medical treatrr-enf to City residents at certain-buildings;
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Coral Gables finds that it is in the best interest of
the citizens of Coral Gables to .require the use of Automated External Defibrillators in certain
buildings within the City;
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Coral Gables wishes to provide procedures and
requirements for the installation .and operation of Automated External Defibrillators in order to
promote public health, safety, and general welfare;
.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY T+tE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
Section DEFINITION..
A defibrillator device that 1) is commercially distrbuted in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act, 2) is, capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation,
'and is capable of determining withou# intervention by the user, of the device whether defibrillation
should be performed, and 3} upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, is able to
deliver an electrical shocEc to an individual.
Section AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR DEVICES REQUIRED.
Automated external defibrillator devices shall be installed in the following buildings located within
:'the geographical boundaries of the City:
(A) ,Places of public assembly as defined iri the Florida Building Code;
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(8) Office buildings in excess of 20,000 square feet;
(C) Gymnasiums, fitness centers and indoor recreational centers in excess of 1,500 square
feet;
(D) Restaurants, with 100 or more seats including indoor, outdoor and bar;
(E} Commercial and retail spaces in excess of 35,000 square feet; and
(F) All hotels and motels.
Section ,INSTALLATION AND OPERATION,
(A) The City shall inspect ail automated external defibrillator devices for operation prior to being
placed in service or available for use, and on an annual basis.
(B) Automated external defibrillator devices shall be:
(1) Conspicuously located in plain view of the primary public entrance, with unobstructed
access;
(2) Housed in a cabinet with.a clear window in the door, an audible alarm signaling the
opening. of the door, permanently affixed to a wall, and whose .top is no more than 48 inches above
the floor;
(3) Located below a sign having a miniri~um area of 70 square inches and containing the
letters "AED" and the universally recognizable "AED" symbol, which shal3 be placed no more than
~0 inches, on center, above the floor;
(4) Readily accessible and. immediately available when needed for on-site employees and
the general public; including disabled persons;. and
(5) Placed near the elevator(s) in the first floor lobby, if the building .contains an elevator.
(C) ,Automated external defibrillator devices shall conta'sn adult and pediatric pads and bandage
scissors.
(D) Alt automated external defibrillator devices shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's
guidelines.
{E) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building to:
(1) Install automated external defibrillator devices;
(2) Provide all necessary training for appropriate use; and
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(3) Maintain automated external defibrillator devices in accordance with manufacturer's
recommended maintenance requirements and as required herein.
{F) If an automated external defibrillator device is removed for repair, a replacement shat! be
'provided.
Section .FEES.
Fees for automated external defibrillator device permits and inspections shall be set by resolution.
Section APPLICABILITY.
The owner of any existing building required to have an automated external defibrillator device shall
.comply with this chapter within 180 days of. the effective date of this chapter. After the effective
date of this chapter, the owner of any new building constructed that is required to have an
automated external. defibrillator device shall comply with this chapter.
Section INSTALLATIQN AND OPERATION.
(A) The City shall inspect all Automated External Defibrillator. devices for operation prior to being
placed in service or available for use, and on an annual basis.
{t3) Automated External Defibrillator devices shall be:
(1) Conspicuously located in plain view of the primary public entrance, with-unobstructed
access;
{2) Housed in a cabinet with a clear window in the door, an audible alarm signaling the
:opening of the door, permanently affixed to a wall, and whose top is no more than forty-eight (48)
inches above the floor,
(3) Located below a sign having a minimum area of seventy (70 square inches and .
:containing. the letters "AED" and the universally recognizable "AED" symbol, which shall be placed
no more than sixty (60) inches, on center, above the floor;
{4) Readily accessible and immediately- available when needed for on-site employees
and the general public, includng disabled persons; and
(5) Placed near the elevator{s) in the first (15S) floor lobby, if the building contains an:
elevator.
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(C) Automated External Defibrillator devices shall contain adult and pediatric pads and
bandage scissors.
(D) All .Automated External Defibrillator devices shall be used in accordance with
manufacturer's guidelines.
(E) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building to:
(1} install Automated External Defibrillator devices;
(2) Provide all necessary training for appropriate use; and
(3) Maintain Automated External Defibrillator devices in accordance with manufacturer's
recommended maintenance requirements and as required herein.
(F) If an Automated External Defibrillator device is removed for repair, a replacement shalt be
provided.
Section. .FEES. -
Fees for Automated Extemai .Defibrillator device permits and inspections shall be set by
Resolution.
Section .PENALTIES.
tt shall constitute a violation of the.City Code, punishable by a fine no greater than Five Hundred
Dollars and 00/100 ($500A0}, and/or other Court action including criminal charges, to intentionally
or willfully:
(A) Render an Automated External Defibrillator device inoperative except during such
time as the Automated External Defibrillator device is being serviced, tested, repaired, or
recharged, except purswant to Court Order;
{B} Obli#erate the serial number on an Automated External Defibrillator device far.
purposes of falsifying service records;
(C) Improperly service, recharge, repair, test, or inspect an Automated External
Defibrillator device;
(D) Use the inspection certificate of another person;
(~) Hold an inspection certificate and allow another person to use said inspection
certificate number.
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SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding steal! in no way affect the
validity of~the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflic# herewith, be and the same, are hereby
repealed.
SECTION ~4. CODIFICATION.
!t is the intention of the Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, that the provisions
of this. Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the City of Coral Gables Code of
Ordinances;~and that the.sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish
such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", . "article", or such, other
appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intentions.
SECTION 5. EI=FECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall become effective thirty days from the date of its adoption by the City
Commission..
PASSED AND ADOPTED THlS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JULY, A.D., 2007.
(Moved: Kerdyk /Seconded: Anderson)
.(Yeas: Cabrera, Kerdyk, Withers, Anderson, Stesnick)
(Unanimous: 5-0 Vote)
(Agenda Item: E-3)
A T:
WALT MAN
.CITY CLERK
... VED:
G' ~~
D_ SNECK II
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
~M. HERNANDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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