This rule implements Section 215.5586, F.S., by incorporating the pamphlet which contains the procedures for determining the eligibility of homes for free inspection under the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Divison of Consumer Services

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69J-7.003: Inspections
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule implements Section 215.5586, F.S., by incorporating the pamphlet which contains the procedures for determining the eligibility of homes for free inspection under the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program.
SUMMARY: The rule incorporates standards for determination of eligibility for a free home inspection pursuant to Section 215.5586, F.S. An online application process is established whereby insured homeowners can apply for a free home inspection through the My Safe Florida Home Program.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 215.5586(6) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 215.5586 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 12:00 Noon
PLACE: 116 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Barb Szumowski, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Barb Szumowski, Senior Management Analyst II, Division of Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0320, [phone].

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69J-7.003 Inspections.

The standards and procedures for determination of eligibility for a free home inspection pursuant to Section 215.5586 F.S. are set forth in Florida Department of Financial Services Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program My Safe Florida Home Program Homeowner’s Guide to Free Home Inspections (Eff._____), which is hereby incorporated by reference into this rule.

Specific Authority 215.5586(6) FS. Law Implemented 215.5586 FS. New______.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Barb Szumowski, Senior Management Analyst II, Division of Consumer Services
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Lisa Miller, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 29, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 8, 2006