(A) The Pembroke Pines Fire Prevention Bureau shall inspect all 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 a 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 minimum area of 70 square inches and containing the letters "AED" and the universally recognizable symbol, which shall be placed no more than 60 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 main elevator(s) on the first floor and every consecutive floor. If the building does not have an elevator, automated external defibrillators will be placed in area of main entrance.
(6) Automated external defibrillators shall be located on each floor such that the maximum length of travel measured from the most remote point on a floor to any automated external defibrillators, shall not exceed 300 feet.
(7) Automated external defibrillators shall be located on each floor such that the maximum length of travel between any two automated external defibrillators shall not exceed 600 feet.
(C) Automated external defibrillator devices shall contain adult and pediatric pads, disposable razors, and bandage scissors. Adult living facilities shall be exempt from providing pediatric pads.
(D) All automated external defibrillator devices shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
(E) It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to:
(1) Install automated external defibrillator devices;
(2) Provide all necessary training for appropriate use;
(3) Maintain automated external defib-rillator 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 shall be provided.
(G) If there is more than one entrance or exit in the building, or if the building is multiple stories, the business owner shall place a sign at each entrance, exit, or elevator indicating the location of the automated external defibrillator device.
(Ord. 1833, passed 11-12-15)