The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide a rule concerning the certification of registered contractors.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G6-5.0036Certification of Registered Contractors

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide a rule concerning the certification of registered contractors.

SUMMARY: A rule concerning the certification of registered contractors will be promulgated.

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: 489.507(3), 489.514 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 489.513(3), 489.514, 489.517 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, Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G6-5.0036 Certification of Registered Contractors.

Any registered contractor who wishes to become a certified contractor in the appropriate category pursuant to the “grandfathering” provisions of Section 489.514, F.S., shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Submit a completed form provided by the Department.

(2) Submit proof of continuing education pursuant to Rule 61G6-9.001, F.A.C., for the latest renewal cycle prior to application.

(3) For purposes of implementing Section 489.514, F.S., the registered contractor must have:

(a) Passed a written, proctored examination in the appropriate category as specified in subsection (2) of the statute, and

(b) Five (5) years experience as a registered contractor in the category for which certification is sought. The registered contractor must have held an active license in that category for a period of at least 5 years. The 5 year period is not required to be consecutive. Any time periods when the license was placed on inactive status or when the licensee was on probationary status shall not count toward the 5 years required experience; or

(c) Five (5) years of oversight or inspection responsibility as a building code administrator or inspector in the category for which certification is sought. Any time periods when the license was placed on inactive status or when the licensee was on probationary status shall not count toward the five (5) years required experience.

Rulemaking Authority 489.507(3), 489.514 FS. Law Implemented 489.513(3), 489.514, 489.517 FS. History–New_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 17, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 21, 2013