Florida Building Commission
Education POC Meeting Minutes
Tallahassee, Florida
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Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
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Education POC Meeting Objectives |
Ø To
approve December 4, 2014 Meeting Agenda Ø To
approve October 6, 2014 Meeting Minutes Ø To
approve June 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes Ø
To review/decide pending accreditor
applications Ø
To review/decide accredited advanced courses Ø
To review/decide administratively approved
updated courses Ø
To review/decide self affirmed updated courses Ø
To update the status of the proposed language
changes to Rule 61G20-6.002, F.A.C. Ø
To review/discuss Education Administrator
activity report Ø
To identify future POC member discussion items Ø
To discuss general public comment Ø
To identify needed next steps, assignments,
and agenda items for next meeting |
Education POC Meeting Minutes— December 4, 2014 |
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All Agenda Times—Including
Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change |
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10:02 a.m. EST |
1.) |
Welcome and Opening, Roll Call POC Members Present: Nanette
Dean, (Chair), Jeffrey Stone PhD, Kevin Flanagan, Darrell Phillips POC Member(s) Absent: Drew
Smith, Brian Langille Meeting
Attendees Identified: Mo
Madani Jim Hammers Cam
Fentriss Michael Clark April
Hammonds |
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2.) |
Review and approval of the December 4, 2014
meeting Agenda Discussion: April Hammonds asked the Chair if Agenda
item 9 could be moved to agenda item 5, as she needed to leave early to
attend a meeting. The Chair agreed with her request, and modified the agenda
to reflect the change. Motion: To
approve as amended Motion: Jeffrey
Stone Second: Darrell
Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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3.) |
Review and approval of October 6, 2014 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Darrell
Phillips Second: Kevin
Flanagan Approved Unanimously |
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4.) |
Review and approval of June 12, 2014 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Darrell
Phillips Second: Kevin
Flanagan Approved Unanimously |
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5.) |
Review pending accreditor
applications for recommendation to the Commission Mr. Charles Barr Pending Discussion: The Chair asked the Education Administrator,
Michael Clark, to address this agenda item. Mr. Clark stated that the
applicant’s name was Mr. Charles Barr and that he currently resides in St.
Augustine, Florida. Mr. Clark asked the ED POC members if they received the
rule language he sent them with the Ed POC Meeting reminder that describes
the requirements for an accreditor to be approved. Mr. Clark stated that he
checked to make sure that all of Mr. Barr’s licenses were current.
Specifically, he referenced:
Mr. Clark further stated that the
trade areas (subsequent content areas of advanced courses) Mr. Barr was
seeking approval for, matched his current licenses. Those specific areas were
Class A Air Conditioning, Accessibility, Administration, Class B Air
Conditioning, Building Commercial, and Building Residential. Mr. Clark further stated that the
flowchart Mr. Barr included with his application, that described/explained
the evaluation process regarding an accreditor’s job of reviewing courses,
was both absolutely correct and well put together. Given this information,
Mr. Clark asked the ED POC members if they had any questions about Mr. Barr.
No questions were forthcoming. The Chair then asked for a motion of approval,
which did occur. Motion: To
approve Mr. Charles Barr as a Florida Building Commission Accreditor Motion: Jeffrey
Stone Second: Darrell
Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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6.) |
Review pending advanced accredited
courses for recommendation to the Commission Course: 2010 Provider: The Media Factory Accreditor: JC Code &
Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 651.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Jeffrey Stone Second: Darrell Phillips Discussion: The
Education Administrator stated that the title of the course in the BCIS is “2010”,
but the same course is titled “Advanced FBC the 2012 Florida Accessibility
Code for Building Construction (Internet)” in both the syllabus and Course
PowerPoint presentation. The Education Administrator said that the title
needs to be changed in the BCIS to reflect the entire title, as stated above
in the syllabus. He also stated that this slight change should not affect the
approval of the course. The Chair agreed. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Florida
Building Code Advanced: Accessibility, Application and Administration
Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 652.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Discussion: None Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Florida
Building Code Advanced: Accessibility Scoping Requirements Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 653.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Discussion: None Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Termite
Advanced Code Provider: Contractor’s School,
Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 654.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Darrell Phillips Discussion: None Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Termite
Advanced Code, Soil and Foundation Protection Provider: Contractor’s School,
Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 655.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Discussion: None Approved Unanimously |
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7.) |
Review pending administratively
approved updated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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8.) |
Review pending administratively
approved self affirmed updated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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9.) |
Update status of the proposed language changes to Rule 61G20-6.002,
F.A.C April Hammonds stated that the proposed
language changes to Rule 61G20-6.002, F.A.C, have been officially approved
and went into effect as of November 19, 2014. She further stated
that FBC advanced courses can now be submitted for approval using the 5th
Edition of the Florida Building Code (2014). No other comments or questions
were forthcoming from ED POC members. |
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10.) |
Education Administrator activity
report Discussion: The Chair asked Cam Fentriss to
respond to this agenda item. She stated that other than the normal activities
of the Administrator, 38 inquiries were handled since the last meeting. The
details of those inquiries were listed in the report. She further stated that
she was receiving little interest regarding the use of available training
grant funding. She stated that probably the reason was that courses with the
new code (5th Edition) were not available yet. She asked if there were any
questions regarding the report. No questions were forthcoming. Education Administrator Activities/Tasks A.
Provided administrative support for FBC Education POC for October 6, 2014
meeting B.
Drafted minutes for FBC Education POC October 6, 2014 meeting C. Prepared agenda for FBC Education
POC meeting on December 4, 2014 meeting D. Checking the BCIS to ensure current
information regarding the FBC Education and Accreditation Program E. Inquiries
from the public from September 30, 2014 to November 24, 2014 are as follows:
7 Training providers 2 approved code courses Training Funding
Available for 2014-2015 Two types of
funding: 7-hour program or “minimum 1 hour” program Reimbursement
amount: $23.00 per hour per attendee Available now, ends June 15, 2015 Eligible
attendees: -- Licensed
architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction
contractors, electrical contractors, or building code administrators or
inspectors -- Home
inspectors, mold remediators --- Must
include license number for all categories above -- Employees in
design and construction industries, requires this documentation: --- Letter from
their design/construction licensed employer --- Copy of
certificate of workers’ compensation insurance or exemption Eligible course
topics: -- Florida
Building Code -- Florida Fire
Prevention Code -- Construction
plan and permitting requirements -- Construction
liens -- Hurricane
mitigation For “minimum 1
hour” program, course requirements: -- At least 50%
must be advanced codes For 7-hour
program, course requirements: -- At least
three (3) hours codes -- At least two
(2) hours advanced codes -- “Training on
any topic other than FBC shall not exceed two hours” For any
program, course requirements: -- Mitigation
training for home inspectors must include proctored exam -- *Course
evaluations required that cover the following: ---
Satisfaction with instructor ---
Satisfaction with course materials ---
Satisfaction with conduct of the training --- Ask whether
“highly satisfied” “satisfied” “not satisfied” for each above Documentation
required (failure to submit is a 5% penalty): -- Submitted
within FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS AFTER EACH COURSE --
Advertisement (must be approved in advance) -- Sign in
sheets as acceptable for each licensing board -- Separate
sign in sheets for licensees and non-licensed employees -- Non-licensed
employee sign in sheets must include type of proof submitted -- *Copy of
course evaluation for each attendee *Failure to
demonstrate that 75% or more of trainees were satisfied or highly satisfied
with the course instructor will result in a 1% penalty for each 5% increment
or portion thereof that the percentage of satisfied trainees fall below 75%. E-mail Cam
Fentriss at basfanswers@aol.com or info@buildingasaferflorida.org if interested. |
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11.) |
Identify future POC member
discussion items No future discussion items were given. |
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12.) |
General public comment No public comment was forthcoming. |
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13.) |
Summary and review of meeting work products
and adoption of recommendations for submittal to the commission Recommended
Commission Actions
The Education POC considered and recommends the following: The following new courses are recommended for
APPROVAL: Course: 2010 Provider: The Media Factory Accreditor: JC Code &
Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 651.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Jeffrey Stone Second: Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Florida
Building Code Advanced: Accessibility, Application and Administration
Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 652.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Florida
Building Code Advanced: Accessibility Scoping Requirements Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 653.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Termite
Advanced Code Provider: Contractor’s School,
Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 654.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Termite
Advanced Code, Soil and Foundation Protection Provider: Contractor’s School,
Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 655.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously Other Actions Motion: To
approve Mr. Charles Barr as a Florida Building Commission Accreditor Motion: Jeffrey
Stone Second: Darrell
Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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14.) |
Adjourn (Adjourned at 10:22 am.) Motion: To adjourn Motion: Chair Nan Dean Second: Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously |
Staff
Contact: Michael Clark (MRC Consulting) mrcconsulting@earthlink.net;
850.545.1451
Committee Membership
and Meeting Schedule
Education POC Membership |
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Member |
Representation |
Nanette Dean |
Manufactured Buildings, Chair |
Kevin Flanagan |
Electrical Contractor |
Drew Smith |
Green Building Industry |
Jeffrey Stone PhD |
Building Product Manufacturer |
Darrell Phillips |
Public Education |
Brian Langille |
Natural Gas Distributor |
Staff |
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April Hammonds |
Legal Advisor |
Jim Hammers |
Technical Support |
Jim Richmond |
Administrative |
Facilitator |
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Michael Clark |
(MRC Consulting) |
2014 POC Meeting Schedule |
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I. |
February 13, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
II. |
April 10, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
III. |
June 12, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
IV. |
August 14, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
V. |
October 9, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
VI. |
December 4, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
2014 Course Accreditation Application
Deadline Schedule |
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Meeting Date |
Accredited Applications Submittal Deadline |
I. |
February 13, 2014 Meeting |
January 29, 2014 |
II. |
April 10, 2014 Meeting |
March 25, 2014 |
III. |
June 12, 2014 Meeting |
May 28, 2014 |
IV. |
August 14, 2014 Meeting |
July 30, 2014 |
V. |
October 6, 2014 Meeting |
September 21, 2014 |
VI. |
December 4, 2014 Meeting |
November 19, 2014 |
Note: This document is available in alternate formats upon request to the Department of Business and professional regulation, codes and standards, Room 90, 1940 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fl, 850.717.1838.