The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the requirements for the written certification examination.

 

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 language regarding the requirements for the written certification examination.

SUMMARY: Language regarding the requirements for the written certification examination will be updated.

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 32399-1039.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G4-16.001 Written Certification Examination Requirements.

(1) Certification Examination for General Contractors, Tower Specialty Contractors, and Industrial Facility Specialty Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of three tests. The content areas to be covered and the relative weight shall be as follows:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Test three shall consist of questions relating to project management including managing, controlling and conducting a specific project. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 63 67% Construction Methods, Materials, Tools, and Equipment,

2. 20 13% Safety; and,

3. 17 20% Reading Plans and Specifications.

(2) Certification Examination for Building Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of three tests.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Test three shall consist of questions relating to project management including managing, controlling, and conducting a specific project. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 64 68% Construction Methods, Materials, Tools, and Equipment,

2. 20 12% Safety; and,

3. 16 20% Reading Plans and Specifications.

(3) Certification Examination for Residential Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of three tests.

(a) No change.

(b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to contract administration including managing and operating the day to day activities of a contracting firm. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 29 27% Preconstruction Activities,

2. through 3. No change.

4. 11 13% Construction Procedures and Operations.

(c) Test three shall consist of questions relating to project management including managing and operating the day to day activities of a contracting firm. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 64 67% Construction Methods, Materials, Tools, and Equipment,

2. 18 13% Safety; and,

3. 18 20% Reading Plans and Specifications.

(4) 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, 7-4-17,                                     .

 

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: June 14, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 27, 2019