The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for meeting the diversified program of architectural experience pursuant to Section 481.211, F.S.

 

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

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G1-13.001: Experience Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for meeting the diversified program of architectural experience pursuant to Section 481.211, FS.

SUMMARY: The requirements for meeting the diversified program of architectural experience pursuant to Section 481.211, FS. 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: 481.2055, 481.211 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.209(2)(b), 481.211 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:

61G1-13.001 Experience Requirements.

The requirements of Section 481.211, FS. regarding the diversified program of architectural experience may be satisfied as follows:

(1) For applicants for initial licensure, pursuant to Section 481.209, FS., or by endorsement, pursuant to Section 481.213(3)(a), FS., completion of the Intern Development Program (IDP) through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). The diversified program of architectural experience required in Section 481.211, FS., shall include training and experience under the direct supervision of an architect in the following areas of practice:

(a) Programming – Client Contact

(b) Site and Environmental Analysis

(c) Schematic Design

(d) Building Cost Analysis

(e) Code Research

(f) Design Development

(g) Construction Documents (graphics)

(h) Specifications and Material Research

(i) Documents Checking and Coordination

(j) Bidding Procedures

(k) Construction Phase – Office

(l) Construction Phase – Observation

(m) Office Procedures

(2) For applicants for licensure by endorsement, pursuant to Section 481.213(3)(b), FS., ten (10) years of experience as a licensed architect in another NCARB jurisdiction. An applicant engaged in a full time teaching position in an architectural program approved by the Board pursuant to Section 481.209(2)(b), FS., shall receive credit, not to exceed one year, for the internship required in Section 481.209(2)(b), FS. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no applicant may complete an internship without at least two (2) years of acceptable training in an architect’s office (one year of which must be in the United States or Canada) as set forth in subsection 61G1-13.001(1) or Rule 61G1-13.0021, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 481.2055, 481.211 FS. Law Implemented 481.209(2)(b), 481.211 FS. History–New 12-23-79, Amended 5-18-83, Formerly 21B-13.01, Amended 12-10-86, 1-3-93, Formerly 21B-13.001, Amended 7-14-05,_________.

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: July 17, 2012

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