The Board proposes the rule amendment to add the requirement that one (1) of the 14 required classroom hours of continuing education shall be in the area of the laws and rules related to electrical and alarm contracting in the State of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G6-9.004Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal for Certificateholders and Registrants
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to add the requirement that one (1) of the 14 required classroom hours of continuing education shall be in the area of the laws and rules related to electrical and alarm contracting in the State of Florida.
SUMMARY: Requirement will be added that one of the fourteen required classroom hours of continuing education shall be in the area of the laws and rules related to electrical and alarm contracting in the State of Florida.
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: 120.52(15), 120.54(1), 455.2124, 489.507(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2124, 489.513(3), 489.517(3) 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: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G6-9.004 Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal for Certificateholders and Registrants.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6)(a)  A minimum of one of the 14 required classroom hours of continuing education must be obtained by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced module course, approved by the Florida Building Commission, on any portion of the Florida Building Code, relating to the contractor’s respective discipline.

(b)  Begining on September 1, 2014, no less than one (1) of the 14 required classroom hours of continuing education shall be in the area of the laws and rules related to electrical and alarm contracting in the State of Florida. For the purposes of this rule, the laws and rules governing the practice of electrical and alarm contracting are Chapters 455 and 489, Part II, F.S. and Rule Title 61G6, F.A.C.

              (7) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 120.52(15), 120.54(1), 455.2124, 489.507(3) FS. Law Implemented 455.2124, 489.513(3), 489.517(3) FS. History–New 11-30-94, Amended 4-22-01, 8-15-04, 1-30-05, 8-10-05, 8-15-06,                             .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 16, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 19, 2012