To clarify the designation of online and distance courses, improve the process for submitting course materials and make them easier to review.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Building Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G20-6.002Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify the designation of online and distance courses, improve the process for submitting course materials and make them easier to review.

SUMMARY: The proposed changes to the rule will modify the language used in Form FBCED 2003-03, “Application for Course Accreditation,” and require submitted courses to include a course certificate of completion with their materials.

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: The proposed amendment will merely make minor clarifying changes to the form used for submitting materials, and require a course completion certificate to be included with the materials. These certificates are typically prepared for the courses for submission to various professional boards, so their inclusion should require no or minimal additional effort.

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: 553.841(6), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.841, 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: Thomas Campbell, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0772, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G20-6.002 Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses.

(1)     through (2) No change.

(3) Training Provider Registration and Requirements.

(a) No change.

(b) Registered training providers shall submit materials and information pertaining to courses for which Commission accreditation and approval is sought utilizing the Submit a Course Application function and associated online screens, Form FBCED 2003-03, “Application for Course Accreditation,” effective November XX, 2021 October 30, 2014, adopted and incorporated herein by reference and available from the Building Code Information System at http://www.floridabuilding.org/bcis/ce/ce_courseapp_dtl1.aspx or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13631 http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04720.

(c) through (k) No change.

(4) Course Content and Accreditor Review. Accreditors shall review courses submitted by registered providers to determine if the course accurately presents the technical and administrative responsibilities reflected in law, administrative rule, current edition of the Florida Building Code or future editions approved for adoption by the Florida Building Commission. If a course is impacted by any subsequent changes to the updates approved for adoption by the Florida Building Commission, the provider is responsible for revising the course to comply with the Florida Building Code in accordance with paragraphs (3)(f) through (j). Accreditors shall not mutually accredit each others’ courses. The accreditor shall determine if the course meets the following minimum criteria:

(a) The course title and number shall include:

1. The code edition, law, or administrative rule; and

2. The word “advanced”; and

3. If appropriate, the term “internet”;

(b) through (j) No change.

(k) Course certificate of completion;

(l) (k) A minimum of 50% of the actual training materials content shall be related to the Florida Building Code or Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code;

(m) (l) Course materials shall accurately reflect the Florida Building Code and other topics under the jurisdiction of the Florida Building Commission; and

(n) (m) Course materials provided to the attendee shall be provided to the accreditor.

(5) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 553.841(6) 553.841(7) FS. Law Implemented 553.841 FS. History–New 6-8-05, Amended 4-30-07, 6-12-08, 3-4-09, 11-2-09, 1-9-11, Formerly 9B-70.002, Amended 2-5-13, 11-19-14,                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Building Commission.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Building Commission.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD:

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 1, 2021.