Office of Fire Code Official of Collier County Fire Control v. Florida Department of Financial Services

The Office of the Fire Code Official of Collier County (FCO) appeals an order of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) dismissing a petition for declaratory statement concerning firesafety inspection requirements for new educational facilities. Because the DFS erred in concluding that it has no jurisdiction with respect to firesafety inspection requirements for new educational facilities, we reverse the order dismissing the petition for declaratory statement. I. BACKGROUND