Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60FF-6.004 - Florida Emergency Communications Number E911 State Plan Administration Rule

(1) The Board of County Commissioners in each county is established as the responsible fiscal agent. The funds collected and interest earned are appropriated for E911 purposes by the county commissioners for the County 911 system and operations. Ultimate responsibility and authority within a county for the E911 System rests with the Board of County Commissioners.

(2) The only advertised emergency number shall be 911. This shall include emergency numbers on public safety vehicles, stickers, signs and telephone directories. Specifically, the only advertised emergency number for Teletypewriters (TTYs) shall be 911. All other listed or advertised telephone numbers shall be designated as non-emergency or other important numbers.

(3) County 911 Coordinator.

(a) The Board of County Commissioners shall designate a knowledgeable individual as its county 911 coordinator. This individual is responsible for coordinating the E911 program within their county, who will serve as a single point of contact with the Department for all E911 related issues. The Board of County Commissioners shall provide written notification to the Statewide 911 Coordinator when a new county 911 coordinator has been designated.

(b) The county 911 coordinator must make critical infrastructure investment recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. This individual must provide the expertise needed to ensure the county complies with all state and federal laws and rules affecting E911. The county 911 coordinator is responsible for assembling all cost data and determining the amount of necessary funding. The county 911 coordinator shall advise the county commissioners so that appropriate fiscal measures can be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners to fully fund the county's E911 system. Annual E911 financial information updates shall be provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the Florida E911 Board and DMS.

(c) The county 911 coordinator must implement countywide systems and standards that meet or exceed technical and operational standards in Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C. This individual shall coordinate E911 infrastructure-related activities among all emergency service agencies and equipment/service providers to ensure that the system performs smoothly, reliably, and efficiently in concert with statewide emergency communication objectives. This position must ensure the maintenance and functionality of the county's E911 system on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. The county 911 coordinator is responsible for database and Master Street Addressing Guide management, maintenance and error resolution. County 911 Coordinators must determine the best procedures to accommodate changing technological environments and provide the best 911 service that can be provided, on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.

(d) The county 911 coordinator shall evaluate the equipment and security at the county PSAP(s) to determine that all items meet or exceed those standards in Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C., and that they are operational. The county 911 coordinator, or designee, is required to accompany the DMS inspector to the PSAP(s) being inspected.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60FF-6.004

Rulemaking Authority 365.171(4) FS. Law Implemented 365.171(4), (10) FS.

New 2-17-11.

New 2-17-11.