The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify continuing education requirements for architects.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G1-24.001Continuing Education for Architects

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify continuing education requirements for architects.

SUMMARY: Continuing education requirements for architects 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 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.215(3), (4), (5), (6) 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: Thomas Campbell, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G1-24.001 Continuing Education for Architects.

(1) Each architect in Florida shall complete a minimum be required to reestablish the architect’s professional knowledge and competency in conformity with this rule by the completion of 24 contact hours of continuing professional education per biennialum period, as further defined in paragraph (3) below. This requirement shall be met through either:

(a) Programs approved by the Board, provided that a minimum of two (2) of the 24 required contact hours must be obtained by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course(s), approved by the board and Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the architect’s respective area of practice; or

(b) Submission of proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements of another state in which the architect is licensed, provided that the requirements of the other state equal or exceed the completion of 24 contact hours in a two year period, be that the education build upon the basic knowledge of architecture, and require that a minimum of two (2) of the 24 required contact hours be obtained by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course(s), approved by the board and Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the architect’s respective area of practice.

(2) Architects licensed after February 28, 1995, will begin their first two-year reporting cycle establishment period on January 1 February 28 of the year that the architect is licensed if that year is an odd-numbered year or January 1 February 28th of the next odd-numbered year if the architect is licensed in an even-numbered year.

(3) A biennial period, also known as “Renewal Cycle,” shall mean a period of time consisting of two, 12-month years at the end of which the architect renews his/her license. The renewal cycle for architecture license begins each odd-numbered year on March 1 and continues for two consecutive years until February 28 of the next odd-numbered year.

(4) The Reporting Cycle shall mean, a period of time consisting of two calendar years immediately prior to an architect’s licensure renewal during which an architect will complete the 24 hours of continuing education. The reporting cycle shall begin January 1st of each odd numbered year and end on December 31st of the next even number year. At the time of licensure renewal, an architect will attest to completeing 24 hours for the prior reporting cycle.

Rulemaking Authority 481.2055 FS. Law Implemented 481.215(3), (4), (5), (6) FS. History–New 1-17-96, Amended 4-12-04, 12-13-04, 7-14-05, 11-21-12,                                          .

 

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: October 9, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 6, 2015