The purpose of the proposed amendment is to clarify the scope of practice of certified swimming pool specialty contractors.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Construction Industry Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G4-15.032Certification of Swimming Pool Specialty Contractors

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to clarify the scope of practice of certified swimming pool specialty contractors.

SUMMARY: Clarify scope of practice

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: 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) 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: Dan Biggins, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, P.O. Box 5257, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-5257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G4-15.032 Certification of Swimming Pool Specialty Contractors.

(1) Scope of Rule. The scope of this rule is to provide for the voluntary certification of swimming pool specialty contractors.

(a) Swimming pool specialty contractors may only perform the services within the scope of work defined for that particular category swimming pool specialty contractor. Nothing in this rule shall limit the scope of a contractor as defined in Sections 489.105(3)(j)-(l), F.S., from performing swimming pool layout, structural work, excavation, trim work, decking, piping, and finishing.

(b) through (c) No change.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) FS. History–New 1-4-06, Amended 2-11-08, 4-26-12,                           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 13, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 2, 2015