Blaise Ingoglia finds Santa’s sleigh is up to code

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and across Florida’s skies, regulators were ensuring Santa’s safe when he flies.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that Santa Claus and his full reindeer roster have officially cleared Florida’s regulatory hurdles, passing workers’ compensation coverage reviews and State Fire Marshal compliance checks ahead of Christmas Eve deliveries.

The all-clear means the world’s most famous seasonal operation is good to go for rooftop landings from Pensacola to Key West.

“Whether you’re running a small business or a global toy-delivery operation in the North Pole, Florida takes compliance seriously,” Ingoglia said.

“I’m pleased to report that Santa Claus is fully compliant with Florida’s workers’ compensation requirements if his reindeer sustain any injuries on the job on Christmas Eve, and that his sleigh meets the safety standards required by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.”

Even Rudolph, with his high-visibility nose, is covered.

According to the Department of Financial Services, Santa’s compliance extends beyond insurance paperwork. Officials examined the sleigh’s lighting, landing procedures and even chimney-entry operations. Ingoglia, who also serves as State Fire Marshal, verified that Santa’s methods pose no fire hazards to Florida homes

Onboard equipment, including navigation systems and gift storage, also passed inspection without posing risks of sparks, embers or rooftop damage. In short, Floridians can rest easy knowing Santa’s sleigh won’t set off smoke alarms or cause unexpected calls to local Fire Departments — except, perhaps, from overly excited children staying up past bedtime.

With the checks complete, Ingoglia is wishing Floridians a Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday season. As Santa prepares to make his rounds, Florida officials say the only thing residents need to worry about is whether they’ve been naughty or nice — not whether the sleigh is up to code.

And with that, Santa is cleared for takeoff and ready to deliver Christmas cheer across Florida.