As used in this rule chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 69A-42.003

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (1) “”Authority Having Jurisdiction”” shall mean a duly authorized representative of an agency or agencies having legal enforcement authority, as described in Florida Statutes § 633.118
    (2) “”Approved”” shall mean materials, devices, construction, and/or installations accepted by the authority having jurisdiction under the provisions of these rules by reason of tests or investigations conducted by it or by an agency satisfactory to the authority, based upon nationally accepted test standards or principles.
    (3) “”Mobile Home”” shall have the same meaning as “”Manufactured Home”” set forth in NFPA 501A, adopted by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 69A-3.012
    (4) “”Mobile Home Park”” shall mean a place set aside and offered by a person or public body for the parking or accommodation of six or more mobile homes utilized for sleeping or eating for either direct or indirect remuneration to the owner, lessor, or operator of such place.
    (5) “”Recreational Vehicle Park”” shall mean a place set aside and offered by a person or public body for the parking and accommodation of six or more recreational vehicles utilized for sleeping or eating for either direct or indirect remuneration to the owner, lessor, or operator of such place, and also includes buildings and sites set aside for group camping and similar recreational facilities.
Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 633.206. History-New 5-1-84, Formerly 4A-42.03, Amended 8-1-90, 9-6-01, Formerly 4A-42.003, Amended 10-19-09.