The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding two-way radio communications enhancement systems specialty.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G6-7.001Specialty Electrical Contractors

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding two-way radio communications enhancement systems specialty.

SUMMARY: Language regarding two-way radio communications enhancement systems specialty 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: 489.511(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 489.505(19), 489.511(4) 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: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G6-7.001 Specialty Electrical Contractors.

The following types of specialty electrical contractors may apply to be certified under the provisions of chapter 489, part II, F.S., and chapter 61G6-5, F.A.C., above. In order to be admitted to a specialty contractor examination, the person must show 6 years of comprehensive training, technical education, or broad experience on the type of electrical or alarm system work for which certification is desired.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems Specialty. The scope of certification of a two-way radio communications enhancement system specialty contractor includes the installation, repair, alteration, addition to, testing, replacement and design of electrical wiring, fixtures, antennae, amplifiers, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof not to exceed 98 volts (RMS), for two-way radio communications enhancement systems in all structures. The scope of this license does not include the connection of a system to a fire alarm panel. The scope of work of this license may also be performed by the following license categories: Certified Unlimited Electrical Contractor; Certified Alarm System Contractor I; and Registered Alarm System Contractor I.

Rulemaking Authority 489.511(4) FS. Law Implemented 489.505(19), 489.511(4) FS. History–New 1-2-80, Amended 7-29-84, 10-14-84, Formerly 21GG-7.01, Amended 2-23-86, 12-24-87, 6-21-89, 3-3-92, Formerly 21GG-7.001, Amended 1-28-96, 12-25-96, 6-11-97, 12-24-97, 7-19-98, 10-7-99, 2-17-00, 4-30-01, 4-30-03, 9-16-07, 12-2-08, 8-22-11, 8-1-19,                                      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 22, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 22, 2020