The purpose and effect is to conform the certification procedures and fees for Specialty Structure Contractors to the certification procedures and fees provided for other contractors as required by and set forth in Sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113,...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Construction Industry Licensing Board

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G4-15.015: Certification of Specialty Structure Contractors
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to conform the certification procedures and fees for Specialty Structure Contractors to the certification procedures and fees provided for other contractors as required by and set forth in Sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, F.S., and related rules, and to eliminate unnecessary language.
SUMMARY: The certification procedures and fees for Specialty Structure Contractors are conformed with the certification procedures and fees provided for other contractors as required by and set forth in Sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, F.S., and related rules and unnecessary language is eliminated.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.53, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.53, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: G. W. Harrell, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Centre, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G4-15.015 Certification of Specialty Structure Contractors.

(1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the certification of specialty structure contractors.

(2) No change.

(3) Certification pProcedures and fees for Specialty Structure Contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as required by and set forth in Sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, F.S., and related rules.

(a) Qualifications.

1. Any person who desires to become a certified specialty structure contractor shall apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in writing to take the certification examination.

2. A person shall be entitled to take the certification examination if the person:

a. Is eighteen (18) years of age;

b. Is of good moral character; and

c. Meets eligibility requirements according to one of the criteria established in Section 489.111(2)(c)1., 2. or 3., F.S.

(b) Other Certification Procedures and Fees. Other certification procedures and fees for certified specialty structure contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as defined in Part I, Chapter 489, F.S. The amount of liability insurance required for specialty structure contractors shall be as follows: $100,000.00 public liability insurance and $25,000.00 property damage insurance.

Specific Authority 120.53, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS. History–New 7-1-87, Amended 1-26-88, 5-23-89, 6-25-89, 4-16-92, Formerly 21E-15.015, Amended 10-31-96, 4-12-04,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 10, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 20, 2007