This proposed amendment implements recent statutory changes through the authorization and activation of terms of a statutorily mandated reciprocal agreement between the Board and the State Fire Marshal related to the mutual recognition of continuing ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G19-9.004Approval of Courses
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This proposed amendment implements recent statutory changes through the authorization and activation of terms of a statutorily mandated reciprocal agreement between the Board and the State Fire Marshal related to the mutual recognition of continuing education course offerings.
SUMMARY: Currently, individuals who possess certifications issued by both the State Fire Marshal and the Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors find it necessary to take multiple continuing education courses of a similar nature to meet the respective licensing bodies’ requirements for renewal of licensure. This amendment is intended to facilitate the mutual recognition of credit for courses of instruction that offer material suitable to both skills.
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: 468.606, 468.627 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.627 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: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G19-9.004 Approval of Courses.

(1) through (10) No change.

(11) The Board approves those continuing education courses which are

(a) approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board; the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board; or and the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, or; .

(b) approved by the Division of State Fire Marshal (DSFM) in accord with the provisions of the recipricol agreement entered into between the Board and the DSFM relating to continuing education credit for crossover studies.

(12) through (13) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.606, 468.627 FS. Law Implemented 468.627 FS. History–New 5-23-94, Amended 5-21-95, 10-1-97, 8-17-99, 4-23-01, 1-2-02, 12-10-02,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 17, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 3, 2012.