Randy Pinkham; The Petitioner asks whether a listed fire alarm communicator which communicates via a packet-switched network (internet), and meets the requirements of NFPA 72 (2002) 8.5.4 “Other Technologies,” is an acceptable alternate to other ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal has declined to rule on the petition for declaratory statement filed by Randy Pinkham on February 10, 2010. The following is a summary of the agency's declination of the petition:
The Petitioner asks whether a listed fire alarm communicator which communicates via a packet-switched network (internet), and meets the requirements of NFPA 72 (2002) 8.5.4 “Other Technologies,” is an acceptable alternate to other sections of chapter 8 such as those for active multiplex (DACT); and if so, whether a redundant path of communications is required if the communications path is tested for integrity intervals of less than 5 minutes. The applicable rule is 69A-48.008, Florida Administrative Code; however, the Petitioner has not provided sufficient facts to apply the rule to his facts and provide an answer. Therefore, the Petition is denied.
A copy of the Order Declining 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] or [phone], Fax: [phone] or [phone] (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: [e-mail].