Published on: 19083603. Robert R. Sheppard on June 12, 2017.; Petitioner asks whether the Standards of Practice for licensed Florida home inspectors potentially affect the Petitioner's ability to meet the definition of "home inspection services," or legally use the name or title "home inspector," as it relates to inspections performed outside the scope of home inspections as defined by Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.
Published on: 18028728. Robert R. Sheppard; A declaratory statement is not the proper vehicle for addressing the very broad questions posed by Petitioner. Therefore, the Department declines to issue a statement of general applicability.
Published on: 17723275. Robert R. Sheppard on June 10, 2016.; The petition seeks clarification as to the applicability of 468.832, F.S. for reports or records signed by the petitioner as a licensed Home Inspector.
Published on: 17085306. Robert R. Sheppard; The Department granted in part and denied in part the Petition for Declaratory Statement. The petitioner asked two questions. Petitioner’s first question asked whether the Department’s declination of a Petition for Declaratory Statement in DS 2014-156 exempted Petitioner from the statutory requirements regarding continuing education and license renewal. The Department granted Petitioner’s first question and found that Petitioner is not exempt. With regard to Petitioner’s second question, the Petitioner failed to identify a particular set of circumstances about which a declaratory statement can be issued. The Department declined to issue a statement of general applicability.
Published on: 16690613. Robert R. Sheppard on October 12, 2015.; The petition seeks clarification regarding the Final Order Denying Petition for Declaratory Statement issued by the agency in DS 2014-156, and continuing education requirements for home inspection licensees.
Published on: 15859420. Jon D. Tremper; The petition fails to identify a particular set of circumstances about which a declaratory statement can be issued or how the petitioner is substantially affected. Moreover, the Department declines to issue a statement of general applicability or to initiate rulemaking.
Published on: 15466473. Jon D. Tremper on December 11, 2014.; Petitioner asks whether the Standards of Practice for Florida home inspectors apply to inspections performed outside the scope of home inspections as defined by Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.