The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language for the alternative to experience required under Section 489.111(2)(c)1.-3., Florida Statutes, for swimming pool/spa servicing applicants.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Construction Industry Licensing Board

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G4-15.001: Qualification for Certification

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language for the alternative to experience required under Section 489.111(2)(c)1.-3., Florida Statutes, for swimming pool/spa servicing applicants.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will modify the language for the alternative to experience required under Section 489.111(2)(c)1.-3., Florida Statutes, and the forty hours of instruction.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST: During the 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 Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year of the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

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: 489.108, 489.111 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 489.111 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Drew Winters, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, P. O. Box 5257, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G4-15.001 Qualification for Certification.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) As an alternative to the experience required under Section 489.111(2)(c)1.-3., F.S., an applicant for certification as a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor must submit proof that he meets the requirements of Section 489.111(2)(c)6.d., F.S., by demonstrating one year of proven experience related to the scope of work of a swimming pool/spa servicing contractor as defined in Section 489.105(3)(l), F.S., performed under the supervision of a certified or registered commercial pool/spa, residential pool/spa, or pool/spa servicing contractor, and demonstrating satisfactory completion of a sixty-hour course of instruction, approved by the Board pursuant to Rule 61G4-18.004, F.A.C., and conducted by a course provider registered pursuant to Rule 61G4-18.003, F.A.C., that consists of the following:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Forty (40) hours of instruction utilizing the most recent edition of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals “Service Tech Manual,” National Spa and Pool Institute “Basic Pool and Spa Technology Textbook” (2001 edition), or substantially equivalent materials, and including instruction on the following topics: Structures – Pool Structures & Finishes; Spa & Hot Tub Structures, Finishes & Equipment Packs; Circulation System – Circulation & Piping; Hydraulics – Pumps, Pump Motors & Air Blowers, Filters, Heaters, Chemical Feeders & Generators; Chemistry – Chemical Safety, Water Testing & Water Treatment; Water Treatment – Chlorine; Water Treatment – Other; Water Balance; Electrical System – Basic Electricity, Safety Requirements & Pool/Spa Electrical Equipment, Lighting, Controls, Controllers & Control Systems; Maintenance – Routine Maintenance, Season & Special Care, Covers; and Dewatering.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 489.108, 489.111 FS. Law Implemented 489.111 FS. History–New 1-6-80, Amended 12-16-80, 6-30-82, 4-11-83, Formerly 21E-15.01, Amended 12-11-90, 8-21-91, 4-16-92, Formerly 21E-15.001, Amended 7-18-94, 12-16-01, 2-6-03, 6-23-04, 1-15-07, 6-19-07, 11-26-08,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 11, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 4, 2011