The purpose of the amendment is to update the qualifications required to be an authorized representative of a Special Inspector.  

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    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 purpose of the amendment is to update the qualifications required to be an authorized representative of a Special Inspector.

    SUMMARY: Update qualifications to be 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: 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; (850)521-0500.

     

    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 the Authorized Representative is qualified by education, licensure, or training to perform the duties assigned by the Special Inspector. Effective July 1, 2016, those qualifications shall include:

    (a) through (e) No change.

    (f) Possess current certification(s) in the following area(s) at the time of submission of the Threshold Building Affidavit;

    1. If inspecting Prior to inspection of concrete components, certification from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) in concrete construction special inspection pursuant to the qualifications of such certification established by ACI on January 1, 20173;

    2. If inspecting Prior to inspection of masonry components, certification from the International Code Council (ICC) in structural masonry special inspection pursuant to the qualifications for such certification established by ICC on January 1, 20173;

    3. If inspecting Prior to inspection of post-tensioned components, certification from the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) in post-tensioning inspection pursuant to the qualifications for such certification established by PTI on January 1, 20173;

    4. If inspecting Prior to inspection of structural steel components, certification from the International  Code Council or American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) instructural steel special inspection pursuant to the qualifications for such certification established by ICC on January 1, 2013 or AISC on January 1, 20173;

    5. If inspecting Prior to inspection of soil related components, certification from the International Code Council in basic soil special inspection pursuant to the qualifications for such certification established by ICC on January 1, 20173.

    (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, 12-23-15,               .

     

    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: April 12, 2017

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 17, 2017

Document Information

Comments Open:
6/1/2017
Summary:
Update qualifications to be an authorized representative of a Special Inspector.
Purpose:
The purpose of the amendment is to update the qualifications required to be an authorized representative of a Special Inspector.
Rulemaking Authority:
471.008 FS.
Law:
471.015(7) FS.
Contact:
Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; 850-521-0500.
Related Rules: (1)
61G15-35.004. Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors