This rule is being created to outline requirements for approval of Internship Training Programs.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G19-7.005Approval of Internship Training Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule is being created to outline requirements for approval of Internship Training Programs.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Requirements for Internship Training Programs.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 468.609(10) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.609(2)(c)7 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783, [phone] or by electronic mail - [e-mail].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

61G19-7.005 Approval of Internship Training Programs.

(1) Each participating jurisdiction shall apply for approval of an internship training program. The applicant shall demonstrate the educational and on-the-job-training (OJT) content sufficient to bring the intern’s inspection or plans examiner skills and technical skills to qualify the individual for licensure in the category sought. On-the-job training will be provided by individuals who hold the requisite standard license in the training category. 

(2) Program approval shall be valid for ten (10) years from the date of approval barring any modifications in applicable law or failure on the part of the jurisdiction to administer the program consistent with Board-approval. All training shall be consistent with the current code cycle.

(3) The Board shall approve or deny any application for program approval at the first Board meeting held more than thirty days after the date the application is received by the Department.

(4) Any internship program which has been rejected by the Board may be resubmitted with modifications.

(5) If an internship program is approved, the Department shall assign the program a number. The Department assigned number must be included on all documentation used in connection with the program.

(6) Applicants seeking a standard certification as an inspector or plans examiner shall satisfactorily complete a comprehensive internship program comprised of no fewer than 40 hours of code training in the certification category sought.

(7) The Building Official shall be responsible for verification of an applicant’s experience prior to admission into a program and shall provide attestation verifying compliance with the approved internship application.

Rulemaking Authority: 468.609(10) FS.    Laws Implemented: 468.609(2)(c)7 FS.  New____________.