AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It’s a portable device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and can deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
In Broward County, the requirements for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) under fire codes generally include:
Accessibility: AEDs must be placed in easily accessible locations, particularly in areas with a high volume of public traffic, such as schools, gyms, malls, and large workplaces.
Rescue Beats offers guidance for selecting the right equipment for your needs. To ease
confusion, we have created ‘fire-code ready’ packages for each type of building or
business as defined in the code.