NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Division of State Fire Marshal has received the petition for declaratory statement from Citrus County Builder’s Association, Petitioner, filed on October 19, 2006.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Chapter 633, F.S., and Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., as it applies to the petitioner.
The Petition requests an interpretation of Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 69A-60, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, relating to key boxes and key box access and specifically asks the Division of State Fire Marshal: 1. Whether Citrus County Ord. No.: 06-02 and LDC Section 4247 are in conflict with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Section 603.19 labeled “Key Boxes.” 2. If yes, whether the local ordinance was adopted in accordance with Sections 633.0215 and 633.025, Florida Statutes, which provide specific methods of adopting local amendments in conflict with the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 3. If no, whether Citrus County Builders are required to comply with Florida Fire Prevention Code, Section 603.19, F.S., or with Citrus County Ord. No.: 06-02 and LDC Section 4247.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Lesley Mendelson, Assistant General Counsel, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0340, (850)413-3604, Fax (850)922-1235. Please advise if you would like the copy mailed or faxed to you and include your phone number and fax number on your request. You may e-mail your request to Lesley.Mendelson@fldfs.com.