The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61-35.008, F.A.C., to update existing application forms DBPR BCAIB 2 and BCAIB 4 to revise language to match the corresponding statute, DBPR BCAIB 7 to add Residential Inspector as a category ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61-35.008Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Departmental Forms

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61-35.008, F.A.C., to update existing application forms DBPR BCAIB 2 and BCAIB 4 to revise language to match the corresponding statute, DBPR BCAIB 7 to add Residential Inspector as a category for completion of an internship program pursuant to s.468.609, F.S. as a result of HB 267, and to adopt new application forms DBPR 12 and DBPR 13 that have not previously been adopted under this rule.

SUMMARY: Within the provided paragraph the Department proposes to amend Rule 61-35.008, F.A.C., to adopt the revised changes.

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: the economic review conducted by the Agency.

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: 455.203, 455.213, 455.2179, FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213(1), 455.217(2), 455.271, 468.609, 468.613, 468.627(5), 559.79 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: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61-35.008 Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Departmental Forms.

The following Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, [phone]:

(1) No change.

(2) Any person desiring to apply as a Building Code Administrator shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 2, Application for Initial Certification by Examination or Endorsement – Building Code Administrator, effective XX/XX/XXXX December 2022, adopted and incorporated by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 15249.

(3) No change.

(4) Any Building Code Administrator applying for a provisional certificate shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 4, Application for Provisional Certificate – Building Code Administrator, effective XX/XX/XXXX December 2022, adopted and incorporated by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 15251.

(5) through (6) No change.

(7) Any person or organization desiring to apply as a training provider or for approval or renewal of a training program course shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 7, Application for Internship Certification Training Program Approval/Renewal and Provider, effective XX/XX/XXXX December 2022, adopted and incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 15252.

(8) through (10) No change.

(11) Any person desiring to enter an internship certification program and intends to apply for a provisional license for the duration of the internship shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 12, Application for Provisional Certificate through Enrollment in an Internship Certification Program – Inspectors and Plans Examiners, effective XX/XX/XXX, adopted and incorporated by reference https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX. Any person desiring to enter an internship certification program and do not intend to apply for a provisional license for the duration of the internship shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 11, Application for Authorization to Take the Principles and Practice Examination for Individuals seeking Licensure through an Internship Certification Program, effective December 2022, adopted and incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15255.

(12) Any person applying for Standard Certificate after Completion of an Internship Certification Program – Inspectors and Plans Examiners shall submit a completed Form DBPR BCAIB 13, Application for Standard Certificate after Completion of an Internship Certification Program - Inspectors and Plans Examiners, effective XX/XX/XXX, adopted and incorporated by reference, https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.

Rulemaking Authority 455.203, 455.213, 455.2179 FS. Law Implemented 455.213(1), 455.217(2), 455.271, 468.609, 468.613, 468.627(5), 559.79 FS. History‒New 11-26-13, Amended 6-27-21, 5-2-23, _____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Melanie S. Griffin, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 19, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 11, 2024 (v. 50, n. 114)