Notice of Declaratory Statement

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal has received the petition for declaratory statement from Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District on April 30, 2009.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of FFPC NFPA 101 4.6.1 thru 4.6.1.3 and FFPC NFPA 101 38.2.4.1 as it applies to the petitioner.
1) Can the local authority having jurisdiction waive code safety requirements that are specifically provided by Code? FFPC NFPA 101 4.6.1 thru 4.6.1.3; and question 2) From a review of Exhibit A, does the single stair (means of egress) with two exit doors comply with code section FFPC NFPA 101 38.2.4.1?
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 or (850)413-4238; Fax: (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@myfloridacfo.com.