The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to specify the qualifications to serve as an Authorized Representative of a Special Inspector.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G15-35.004Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to specify the qualifications to serve as an Authorized Representative of a Special Inspector.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to specify the qualifications to serve as an Authorized Representative of a Special Inspector.

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: 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: 471.008 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 471.015(7) 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: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-35.004 Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors.

(1) No change.

(2) Special Inspectors utilizing Authorized Representatives shall ensure insure the Authorized Representative is qualified by education or licensure , experience, and training to perform the duties assigned by the Special Inspector. and shall maintain responsible supervisory control over the respresentative pursuant to subsection 61G15-18.011(1) F.A.C. The qualifications shall include: Authorized Representative shall have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience under the direct supervision of a Special Inspector.

(a) Licensure as a professional engineer or architect; or

(b) Graduation from a four-year engineering education program in civil, structureal or architectural engineering; or

(c) Graduation from a four-year architectural education program; or

(d) Registration as a building inspector or general contractor; or

(e) Four years of Threshold Building inspection training on non-Threshold Buildings performed under the supervision of a Special Inspector who was in responsible charge of the trainee’s work; or

(f) Possess the following certification(s);

1. Advanced concrete inspection from a nationally recognized entity such as ACI or equivalent prior to inspection of concrete components,

2. Advanced structural masonry inspection from a nationally recognized entity such as Florida Concrete and Products Association or equivalent prior to inspection of masonry components,

3. Advanced post-tensioning from a nationally recognized entity such as Post-Tensioning Institute or equivalent prior to inspection of post tensioned components,

4. Basic structural steel from a nationally recognized entity such as ICC, AISC or equivalent prior to inspection of structural steel componenets,

5. Basic soils from a nationally entity such as ICC or equivalent prior to inspection of soil related components.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 471.008 FS. Law Implemented 471.015(7) FS. History–New 3-21-01, Amended 4-5-04, 5-6-09, 2-4-13,______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 26, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 14, 2015