The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the common requirements to all engineers providing threshold building services as special inspectors.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G15-35.004Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the common requirements to all engineers providing threshold building services as special inspectors.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the common requirements to all engineers providing threshold building services as special inspectors.
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: 471.008 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 471.015(7) 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: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-35.004 Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors.

(1) No change.

(2) Special Inspectors utilizing Authorized Representatives shall insure the Authorized Representative is qualified by education, experience, and training or licensure to perform the duties assigned by the Special Inspector and shall maintain responsible supervisory control over the respresentative pursuant to Chapter 61G15-18.011(1) F.A.C. The Authorized Representative shall have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience under the direct supervision of a Special Inspector. The qualifications shall include licensure as a professional engineer or architect; graduation from an engineering education program in civil or structural engineering; graduation from an architectural education program; successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals Examination; or licensed building inspector with the Board of Building Code Administrators, Chapter 468, F.S. or licensed general contractor under Chapter 489, F.S.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 471.008 FS. Law Implemented 471.015(7) FS. History–New 3-21-01, Amended 4-5-04, 5-6-09,_____      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 28, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 30, 2012