The Board proposes the rule amendment to update and add additional requirements to the rule.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Construction Industry Licensing Board

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61G4-16.001Written Certification Examination Requirements

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update and add additional requirements to the rule.

    SUMMARY: Update and add additional requirements.

    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, 489.108, FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 489.113 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: Daniel Biggins, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    61G4-16.001 Written Certification Examination Requirements.

    (1) through (3) No change

    (4) Certification Examination for Mechanical Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

    (a) No change

    (b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the mechanical contracting trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

    1. 9 10% Pre-installation and Design Engineering;

    2. 9 10% Ductwork and HVAC Materials;

    3. 12 1/2% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    4. 14 15% Installation of Mechanical Systems;

    5. 9 10% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Equipment and Components;

    6. 14 15% Installation of Mechanical Equipment and Components;

    7. 9 10% Maintenance Analysis of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    8. 5% Maintenance Service of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    9. 9 10% Safety and Equipment; and

    10. 2 1/2% Excavating;.

    11. 5% Energy Management; and

    12. 3% Indoor Air Quality.

    (5) Certification Examination for Class A Air Conditioning Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

    (a) No change

    (b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the Class A air conditioning trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

    1. 14 15% Pre-installation;

    2. 9 10% Sheet Metal Ducts;

    3. 23 25% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    4. 14 15% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Equipment and Components;

    5. 9 10% Maintenance Analysis of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    6. 14 15% Maintenance Service of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; and

    7. 9 10% Safety and Equipment;.

    8. 5% Energy Management; and

    9. 3% Indoor Air Quality.

    (6) Certification Examination for Class B Air Conditioning Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

    (a) No change

    (b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the Class B air conditioning trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

    1. 12 15% Pre-installation;

    2. 9 10% Sheet Metal Ducts;

    3. 22 25% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    4. 14 15% Installation of Refrigeration and HVAC Equipment and Components;

    5. 10% Maintenance Analysis of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems;

    6. 14 15% Maintenance Service of Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; and

    7. 10% Safety and Equipment;.

    8. 5% Energy Management; and

    9. 4% Indoor Air Quality.

    (7) through (24) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 455.217, 489.108 FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 489.113 FS. History–New 1-6-80, Amended 9-24-84, Formerly 21E-16.01, Amended 5-3-87, 10-4-87, 6-2-88, 12-19-88, 5-23-89, 8-23-89, 2-5-91, 1-29-92, 10-11-92, 5-2-93, Formerly 21E-16.001, Amended 10-17-93, 5-9-95, 11-28-95, 3-11-96, 11-13-97, 4-13-99, 9-12-00, 6-25-03, 6-23-08, 4-21-09, 8-31-14,                                  .

     

    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: March 10, 2017

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 7, 2017

Document Information

Comments Open:
5/10/2017
Summary:
Update and add additional requirements.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to update and add additional requirements to the rule.
Rulemaking Authority:
455.217, 489.108, FS.
Law:
455.217, 489.113 FS.
Contact:
Daniel Biggins, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783.
Related Rules: (1)
61G4-16.001. Written Certification Examination Requirements