To update and add exam questions; to add examinations for Marine Specialty and Irrigation Specialty Contractors

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Construction Industry Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G4-16.001Written Certification Examination Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and add exam questions; to add examinations for Marine Specialty and Irrigation Specialty Contractors

SUMMARY: Examinations

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: 455.217, 489.108 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 489.113 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: Drew Winters, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, P.O. Box 5257, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-5257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G4-16.001 Written Certification Examination Requirements.

(1) Certification Examination for General Contractors, Tower Specialty Contractors, and Industrial Facility Specialty Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of three tests. The content areas to be covered and the relative weight shall be as follows:

(a) through (c) No change.

(2) through (6) No change.

(7) Certification Examination for Roofing Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

(a) No change.

(b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the roofing trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 15% 20% Built-Up Roofs;

2. 15% 20% Shingles and Shakes;

3. No Change;

4. 15% 10% Single-ply Systems;

5. 15% 10% Modified Roofing Systems;

6. through 9. No change;

(8) through (10) No change.

(11) Certification Examination for Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractors and Residential Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Specialty Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

(a) through (b) No change.

(12) No change.

(13) Certification Examination for Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

(a) No change.

(b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the underground utility and excavation trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. through 5. No change.

6. 10% Testing, and Disinfecting, and Job Close Out;

7. through 8. No change.

(14) through (22) No change.

(23) Certification of Marine Specialty Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

(a)  Test one shall consist of questions relating to the business and financial management of a contracting firm. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas are set forth in subsection 61G4-16.001(20), F.A.C.

(b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the marine specialty trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 7% Determining Existing Soil Conditions;

2. 10% Determining Project Parameters;

3. 16% Administering Project;

4. 9% Constructing Foundation Systems;

5. 13% Constructing Shoreline Stabilization;

6. 10% Constructing Anchoring Systems;

7. 6% Performing Dredge and Fill Operations;

8. 9% Building Floating Marine Structures;

9. 14% Building Fixed Marine Structures; and

10. 6% Executing Close-Out Procedures.

(24) Certification of Irrigation Specialty Contractors. The certification examination shall consist of two tests.

(a)  Test one shall consist of questions relating to the business and financial management of a contracting firm. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas are set forth in subsection 61G4-16.001(20), F.A.C.

(b) Test two shall consist of questions relating to general knowledge of the irrigation specialty trade. The content areas to be covered and the approximate weights to be assigned to said areas shall be as follows:

1. 25% Pre-Construction;

2. 37.50% Construction;

3. 12.50% Maintenance & Repair;

4. 12.50% Scheduling & Water Conservation; and

5. 12.50% Rules, Laws & Codes.

Rulemaking Authority 455.217, 489.108 FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 489.113 FS. History–New 1-6-80, Amended 9-24-84, Formerly 21E-16.01, Amended 5-3-87, 10-4-87, 6-2-88, 12-19-88, 5-23-89, 8-23-89, 2-5-91, 1-29-92, 10-11-92, 5-2-93, Formerly 21E-16.001, Amended 10-17-93, 5-9-95, 11-28-95, 3-11-96, 11-13-97, 4-13-99, 9-12-00, 6-25-03, 6-23-08, 4-21-09,__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 13, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 28, 2014