New language is added to the rule to reflect recent changes to section 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S., which allow applicants for standard or provisional certification as a residential inspector to meet the eligibility requirements ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G19-6.017Residential Inspector Certification

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: New language is added to the rule to reflect recent changes to section 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S., which allow applicants for standard or provisional certification as a residential inspector to meet the eligibility requirements by completion of a 4-year internship program as a residential inspector.

SUMMARY: New language is added to the rule to reflect recent changes to section 468.609(2)(c)7., F.S., which allow applicants for standard or provisional certification as a residential inspector to meet the eligibility requirements by completion of a 4-year internship program 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 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.609(2), (7) 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:

 

61G19-6.017 Residential Inspector Certification.

(1) No Change.

(2) Applicants for standard or provisional certification in this category must meet the eligibility requirements according to one of the following criteria:

(a) through (h) No Change.

(i) Completion of a 4-year intership program as a residential inspector as listed in Section 468.609)(2)(c)7., F.S.

(3) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.606 FS. Law Implemented 468.609(2), (7) FS. History–New 2-28-02, Amended 12-11-07, 3-5-17, 10-21-20, 11-1-21, 7-31-23,________________.

 

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 09, 2024

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