The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the sealing of electronic files and to update language regarding the gender of the licensee.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G1-16.001: Architect's and Interior Designer's Seal

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the sealing of electronic files and to update language regarding the gender of the licensee.

SUMMARY: Language regarding the gender of the licensee will be updated; language regarding the sealing of electronic files 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: 481.221 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.221 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G1-16.001 Architect’s and Interior Designer’s Seal.

Each architect and interior designer shall acquire a seal with which she or he shall identify all plans, specifications or reports prepared or issued by her or him and filed for public record. The seal shall be of a type which will make an impression on the surface of prints or other duplications of drawings, and, as appropriate, upon specification pages, and other articles of service. Where required, electronic files may be sealed in accordance with Rule 61G1-16.005, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 481.221 FS. Law Implemented 481.221 FS. History–New 12-23-79, Formerly 21B-16.01, Amended 7-27-89, Formerly 21B-16.001, Amended_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 2, 2012

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 29, 2012