The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to implement the new regulations for Home Inspectors, enacted in Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61-30.101: Definitions
61-30.102: License Requirements
61-30.103: Examination
61-30.201: Fees
61-30.301: Delinquent License
61-30.302: Inactive, Active Status
61-30.401: License Renewal
61-30.402: Continuing Education Requirements for Biennial Renewal
61-30.403: Discretionary Hardship Reinstatement of Null or Void Licenses
61-30.501: Provider Approval, Prelicensure and Continuing Education
61-30.502: Provider Requirements, Prelicensure and Continuing Education
61-30.503: Course Approval, Prelicensure and Continuing Education
61-30.602: Disciplinary Guidelines
61-30.603: Notice of Noncompliance
61-30.604: Citations
61-30.605: Mediation
61-30.801: Standards of Practice, General
61-30.802: Standards of Practice, Structure
61-30.803: Standards of Practice, Electrical Systems
61-30.804: Standards of Practice, HVAC Systems
61-30.805: Standards of Practice, Roof Covering
61-30.806: Standards of Practice, Plumbing Systems
61-30.807: Standards of Practice, Interior Components
61-30.808: Standards of Practice, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
61-30.809: Standards of Practice, Household Appliances
61-30.810: Standards of Practice, Exterior Components
61-30.811: Standards of Practice, Site Conditions that Affect the Structure
61-30.812: Standards of Practice, General Limitations and Exclusions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to implement the new regulations for Home Inspectors, enacted in Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Licensing and regulation of home inspectors in Florida under Section 468.83, F.S.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.02(2), 455.213(6), 455.217(1)(d), 455.219(1), (2), 455.224(2), 455.225(3), 455.227(3), 455.235(1), 455.271(2), (3), (6)(b), (7), (8), 455.2123, 455.2124(2), 455.2177(1)(d), 455.2178(5), 455.2179(1), (3), 455.2273, 468.832, 468.8312(1), 468.8313(4), (6), 468.8314, 468.8315(2), 468.8316(1), (2), 468.8317(2), (3), 468.8319, 468.832, 468.8325 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.02, 455.212, 455.213. 455.217, 455.219, 455.224, 455.225, 455.227, 455.235, 455.271, 455.2124, 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.2273, 468.8312, 468.8313, 468.8314, 468.8315, 468.8316, 468.8317, 468.8319, 468.832, 468.8325 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Home Inspector Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.