Robert R. Sheppard on June 12, 2017.; Petitioner asks whether the Standards of Practice for licensed Florida home inspectors potentially affect the Petitioner's ability to meet the definition of "home inspection services," or legally use the name or ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61-30.801Standards of Practice, General

61-30.802Standards of Practice, Structure

61-30.803Standards of Practice, Electrical Systems

61-30.804Standards of Practice, HVAC Systems

61-30.805Standards of Practice, Roof Covering

61-30.806Standards of Practice, Plumbing System

61-30.807Standards of Practice, Interior Components

61-30.808Standards of Practice, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

61-30.809Standards of Practice, Household Appliances

61-30.810Standards of Practice, Exterior Components

61-30.811Standards of Practice, Site Conditions that Affect the Structure

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation has received the petition for declaratory statement from Robert R. Sheppard on June 12, 2017. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Sections 468.8311(2), (3), and (4) and 468.8319(1)(a) and (b), F.S., and Rules 61-30.801 through 61-30.811, Florida Administrative Code, as they apply to the petitioner.

Petitioner asks whether the Standards of Practice for licensed Florida home inspectors potentially affect the Petitioner’s ability to meet the definition of “home inspection services,” or legally use the name or title “home inspector,” as it relates to inspections performed outside the scope of home inspections as defined by Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Agency Clerk’s Office, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2203, [phone], [e-mail].

Please refer all comments to: Thomas J. Izzo, Assistant General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202, [phone].

Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days of this notice.