At any time a report of the building official, his designee, or local governing body
indicates the existence of one or more violations of this code or other applicable
local codes or laws of the state, and in the absence of a stipulated agreement or
civil citation, written notice may be served upon the alleged violator, notifying
such alleged violator of the grounds for disciplinary action, the time, date, and
place of a formal hearing before the special master. The written notice shall be served
not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. The alleged violator shall have
the right to appear at such hearing, be represented by counsel, produce evidence,
cross-examine witnesses and call witnesses in his own accord. Any such person receiving
a notice to appear before the special master may elect to appear before the board
for an informal hearing as to the charges set forth in the notice of hearing wherein
informal hearing procedures, rules and guidelines will apply.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service by regular mail to a certificate
holder's or registrant's address of record shall constitute adequate and sufficient
notice to the certificate holder or registrant for any official communication to the
certificate holder or registrant, except when other service is required pursuant to
the provisions of Florida Statutes, sections 455.224 and 455.225, or this code.
