The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements regarding the diversified program of architecture experience requirements for licensure.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

61G1-13.001Experience Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements regarding the diversified program of architecture experience requirements for licensure.

SUMMARY: The requirements regarding the diversified program of architecture experience requirements for licensure will be clarified.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 481.2055, 481.211 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.211 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Krista Woodard, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0771.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G1-13.001 Experience Requirements.

The requirements of Section 481.211, F.S. regarding the diversified program of architectural experience may be satisfied as follows:

(1) For applicants for initial licensure, pursuant to Section 481.209, F.S., or by endorsement, pursuant to Section 481.213(3)(a), F.S., completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) formerly known as the Intern Development Program (IDP) through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

(2) For applicants for licensure by endorsement, pursuant to Section 481.213(3)(b), F.S., completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) formerly known as the Intern Development Program (IDP) through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) or two (2) years of experience as a licensed architect in another NCARB jurisdiction.

(3) For applicants for licensure by endorsement, pursuant to Section 481.213(3)(c), F.S., who have taken and passed a professional practice examination as outlined in paragraph 4.4 (D) of the NCARB July 2013 Certification Guidelines five (5) years of experience as a licensed architect in a NCARB or Canadian jurisdiction.

Rulemaking Authority 481.2055, 481.211, 481.213(6) FS. Law Implemented 481.211, 481.213 FS. History–New 12-23-79, Amended 5-18-83, Formerly 21B-13.01, Amended 12-10-86, 1-3-93, Formerly 21B-13.001, Amended 7-14-05, 10-28-12,           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 17, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 12, 2016