The proposed rule amendment will update and clarify the rule text for continuing education for interior designers due to statutory changes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G1-21.001Continuing Education for Interior Designers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment will update and clarify the rule text for continuing education for interior designers due to statutory changes.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment will update interior designers’ requirements.

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: 481.2055, 481.215 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.215(3), (4), (5) 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: Amanda Ackermann, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, [phone] or by electronic mail – [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G1-21.001 Continuing Education for Interior Designers.

(1) Each registered interior designer in Florida shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education, 14 hours in health, safety, and welfare, 2 hours in advanced or specialized Florida Building Code, and 4 hours optional or health, safety, per biennial period, as defined in subsection (2) below. This requirement shall be met through either:

(a) Programs approved by the Board, provided that a minimum of two (2) of the 20 required hours must be obtained by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course(s), approved by the Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the interior designer’s respective area of practice; or

(b) Submission of proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements of another state in which the interior designer is licensed, certified or registered, provided that the requirements of the other state equal or exceed the completion of 20 hours in a two year period, be that the education build upon the basic knowledge of interior design, and require that a minimum of two (2) of the 20 required hours be obtained by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course(s), approved by the board and Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the interior designer’s respective area of practice.

(2) The initial and each succeeding biennial period, also known as “Renewal Cycle,” shall mean a period of time consisting of two, 12-month years at the end of which the interior designer renews his/her certificate of registration license. The renewal cycle for an interior designer’s registration license begins each odd-numbered year on March 1 and continues for two consecutive years until February 28 of the next odd-numbered year. At the time of registration licensure renewal, an interior designer will certify completion of 20 hours for the prior renewal cycle.

Rulemaking Authority 481.2055, 481.215 FS. Law Implemented 481.215(3), (4), (5) FS. History–New 11-29-90, Amended 9-2-92, Formerly 21B-21.001, Amended 5-4-97, 4-12-04, 12-13-04, 7-14-05, 3-20-16,          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 16, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 31, 2020