60FF-6.003. Request for Certification of Compliance

(1) A certification inspection will determine if the E911 systems operated or planned to be operated by entities of local government meets the minimum technical and operational standards in subsection 60FF-6.002(1) and Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C., so that an established minimum standard of service is available to citizens within any given E911 serving area. Entities of local government shall coordinate closely with Department of Management Services’ personnel in the development of their respective E911 systems per Rule 60FF-6.002, F.A.C.

(2) A DMS representative will coordinate the scheduling of inspections with county 911 coordinators.

(3) Upon completion of the inspection, the statewide 911 coordinator will send to the county 911 coordinator a list of all PSAPs that have passed the inspection and or a list of all PSAPs that have deficiencies. Any deficiencies will be explained and if applicable, specific directions detailing how to correct deficiencies will be included. DMS will rely on the county 911 coordinator and PSAP supervisors to make the necessary corrections. Upon receipt of written correspondence from the county 911 coordinator stating that corrections have been made, DMS will add the newly approved PSAP(s) to the list of certified PSAPs.

(4) PSAPs that pass the inspection of the minimum technical and operational standards in subsection 60FF-6.002(1) and Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C., will be certified as compliant with the State E911 Plan pursuant to Section 365.171(10), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 365.171(4) FS. Law Implemented 365.171(4), (10) FS. History–New 2-17-11.