S.1526

Florida S1526 establishes safety design standards for office surgery suites to allow simultaneous outpatient treatments for up to six patients.

Florida S1526 creates safety design standards for office surgery suites, allowing them to provide outpatient treatments simultaneously for up to six patients. The Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal must establish these standards within their respective codes by October 1, 2026. These standards must serve as an alternative to those for ambulatory health care occupancies. The act defines an "office surgery suite" as the part of a physician's office where surgery is performed. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.