(a) A respondent may petition the Office of the State Fire Marshal for reconsideration of a final order issued under Section 2073.1. It is requested, but not required, that three (3) copies be submitted. The petition must be received no later than 20 days after service upon the respondent of the final order. Petitions received after that time will not be considered. The petition must contain a brief statement of the complaint and an explanation as to why the effectiveness of the final order should be stayed.

(b) If the respondent requests the consideration of additional facts or arguments, the respondent must state the reasons they were not presented prior to issuance of the final order.

(c) The State Fire Marshal, does not consider repetitious information, arguments, or petitions.

(d) Unless the State Fire Marshal, otherwise provides, the filing of a petition under this section does not stay the effectiveness of the final order.

(e) The State Fire Marshal may grant or deny, in whole or in part, any petition for reconsideration without further proceedings. In the event the State Fire Marshal determines to reconsider a final order, the State Fire Marshal may issue a final decision on reconsideration without further proceedings, or the State Fire Marshal may provide such opportunity to submit comment or information and data as deemed appropriate.

(f) The State Fire Marshal, shall issue notice of the action taken on a petition for reconsideration within 20 days after receipt of the petition. In cases where delay beyond that period is expected, notice of that fact and the date by which it is expected that action will be taken shall be issued to the respondent.