Eric A. Neilinger; The Petitioner asks in several different ways whether the local authority having jurisdiction has the discretion to deny the use of the AES brand radio mesh network as an alternative means of emergency resources notification. The ...

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 issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Eric A. Neilinger on May 04, 2010. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:
The Petitioner asks in several different ways whether the local authority having jurisdiction has the discretion to deny the use of the AES brand radio mesh network as an alternative means of emergency resources notification. The answer is yes. The petitioner must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the local authority having jurisdiction that the system is functionally equivalent to the requirements set forth in Rule 69A-48.008, Florida Administrative Code.
A copy of the Order Disposing 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].