An addition is made to the definition of “Internship Certification Program” in the rule to reflect the new statutory requirements in s. 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S. An internship program for residential inspectors is added as ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G19-1.009Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: An addition is made to the definition of “Internship Certification Program” in the rule to reflect the new statutory requirements in s. 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S. An internship program for residential inspectors is added as a board-approved program for those seeking certification as a residential inspector, which emphasizes on-the-job training and provides an alternative to the typical prerequisite experience/education for licensure as a residential inspector.

SUMMARY: An addition is made to the definition of “Internship Certification Program” in the rule to reflect the new statutory requirements in s. 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S. An internship program for residential inspectors is added as a board-approved program for those seeking certification as a residential inspector, which emphasizes on-the-job training and provides an alternative to the typical prerequisite experience/education for licensure as a residential inspector.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 455.01, 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 Woodard, Executive Director, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0791, [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G19-1.009 Definitions.

(1) through (11) No Change.

(12) “Internship Certification Program” means a board-approved program(s) of learning for individuals seeking certification as either a building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, residential inspector or plans examiner while employed full-time by a governmental jurisdiction, which emphasizes on-the-job-training and provides an alternative to the typical prerequisite experience/education for licensure as an inspector or plans examiner.

(13) through (19) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.606, 468.607 FS. Law Implemented 455.01, 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, 10-21-20, 12-21-22,________________.

 

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: August 9, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 27, 2024