The proposed amendment will update the definition of one, two or three family dwelling inspector and residential inspector.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G19-1.009Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendment will update the definition of one, two or three family dwelling inspector and residential inspector.

SUMMARY: Update rule text due to statutory 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: 468.606, 468.607 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.603, 468.609 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: Krista B. Woodard, Executive Director, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783, or by electronic mail – [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G19-1.009 Definitions.

(1) through (13) No change.

(14) One and two family dwelling inspector” means an individual approved for standard certification by the Board prior to July 1, 2020 who is qualified to inspect and determine that one and two family dwelling and accessory structures are constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code/Residential.

(15) “Residential Inspector” means a person approved for and has passed an examination administered by the International Code Council for this category after July 1, 2020 who is qualified to inspect and determine that one-family, two-family, or three-family residences, and their accessory structures are constructed in accordance with the provisions of the governing; building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and electrical codes.

Rulemaking Authority 468.606, 468.607 FS. Law Implemented 468.603, 468.609 FS. History–New 5-23-94, Amended 5-21-95, 11-20-95, 1-16-03, 6-8-17, 2-14-18,                      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 5, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 30, 2020