NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Division of State Fire Marshal has received the petition for declaratory statement from Stephen M. Hodges, Petitioner, filed August 2, 2006.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Rule 58.008(1)(a), F.A.C., as it applies to the petitioner.
The Petition requests an interpretation of Rule 58.008(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and specifically asks the Division of State Fire Marshal: 1. Is it the intent of this rule to preclude pre-kindergarten through first grade students from using media centers that are located on the second floor? 2. Is the local authority having jurisdiction (Fire Department) allowed to require correction of deficiencies utilizing the local code enforcement board? 3. May the local authority having jurisdiction (Fire Department) require financial compensation for state mandated inspections of the local school board?
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, phone (850) 413-3604, or (850) 413-4238; fax number (850)922-1235 or (850) 488-0697 (please advise if you would like it mailed or faxed to you and please include your phone number on your request in case any question arises), or by e-mailing your request to Lesley.Mendelson@fldfs.com.