### Question
How is the term governmental authority having jurisdiction defined?


### Answer
The term **governmental authority having jurisdiction** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2225* as the following:

> the Federal, State, local, or other governmental entity with statutory or regulatory authority for the approval of fire safety systems, equipment, installations, or procedures within a specified locality

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2225*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL**

