The Department is holding a workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of potential changes to the firesafety inspector program. The workshop may also include a general discussion of the firesafety inspector ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

The Department announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 5, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Palm Beach Gardens Marriot, Room Salon C, 4000 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department is holding a workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of potential changes to the firesafety inspector program. The workshop may also include a general discussion of the firesafety inspector program, instructor requirements, provider requirements, recommended course work, general procedures, exams, and proposed rule development in that regard. This workshop will take input from affected persons as to what rule amendments are necessary to implement this statutory change.

A telephone conference line is available: [phone], conference ID: 381905. To ensure our conference call participants have the opportunity to provide public comment or testimony, we are providing the following information.

All public comment requests must be submitted by email to [e-mail] with the subject title “Request to Speak”. In the body of the email, please provide ALL of the following: 1. Your name 2. Telephone number 3. Email address 4. Subject on which you will be providing comment All requests to speak from our conference call participants will be provided to the moderator. Comments will be heard from attendees in the room, and then the moderator will call upon speakers attending by conference line. Please remember to unmute your line to speak when you are called upon, as all lines will be muted at the start of the workshop to minimize disruptions.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Bill Wentlandt, Superintendent, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482, [phone], [e-mail].

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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: [e-mail]. 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).