The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61C-5.007, F.A.C., to clarify existing language and incorporate a form by reference addressing a verification of elevator work history form ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61C-5.007Certificates of Competency and License Registrations, Initial, Renewal, General Liability Insurance Coverage

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61C-5.007, F.A.C., to clarify existing language and incorporate a form by reference addressing a verification of elevator work history form for certificate of competency applicants.

SUMMARY: The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61C-5.007, F.A.C., in order to update and revise the rule to clarify existing language and incorporate a form by reference.

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: the economic review conducted by the agency.

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: 399.01, 399.02, 399.10, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 399.01(12), 399.01(13), 399.01(14), 399.01(16), 399.17, 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: Daniela Radneva, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; [phone]; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61C-5.007 Certificates of Competency and License Registrations, Initial, Renewal; General Liability Insurance Coverage.

(1)(a) through (c) No change.

(2) Certificate of Competency. Pursuant to Sections 399.01(14) and (16), F.S., the certificate of competency is a credential only and does not authorize any work to be performed. A certificate of competency holder must register with and obtain a license from the division as a certified elevator technician before constructing, installing, maintaining or repairing an elevator or as a certified elevator inspector before constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing or inspecting an elevator.

(a) Initial. The following items are required for an initial certificate of competency and must be received by the division before a certificate of competency may be issued:

1. DBPR HR-7014, Application for Certificate of Competency and Certified Elevator Technician Registration, (https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09065) incorporated herein by reference and effective 2018 January;

2. The $50 fee; and,

3. One of the following:

a. Proof of a mechanical engineer license in good standing.

b. Proof of four (4) years experience constructing, maintaining, servicing and repairing elevators verified by letter from a registered elevator company on company letterhead that specifies the type of work performed or completed DBPR HR-5023-076 – Affidavit Verifying Elevator Work History for Certificate of Competency Applicants, (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12711) incorporated  herein by reference and effective  2021 January, and one of the following:

(I) through (III) No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(3) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 399.01, 399.02, 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.01(12), 399.01(13), 399.01(14), 399.01(16), 399.17 FS. History–New 10-8-81, Amended 11-27-83, 2-19-84, Formerly 7C-5.07, Amended 4-11-91, Formerly 7C-5.007, Amended 2-2-94, 8-21-06, 1-3-12, 7-11-12, 5-10-18, __________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Steven Von Bodungen, Director, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Halsey Beshears, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD:

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 18, 2020