Florida Building Commission

Education POC Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2015

Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

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Education POC Meeting Objectives

Ø To approve January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda

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 identify needed next steps, assignments, and agenda items for next meeting

 

Education POC Meeting Minutes— January 14, 2015

All Agenda Times—Including Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change

10:02 a.m. EST

1.)

Welcome and Opening, Roll Call

POC Members Present: Nanette Dean, (Chair), Jeffrey Stone PhD, Kevin Flanagan, Darrell Phillips, Drew Smith, Brian Langille

POC Member(s) Absent:

Meeting Attendees Identified:

Mo Madani            Jim Hammers

Cam Fentriss         Jim Richmond                                         

Michael Clark        Joe Belcher                       

            April Hammonds  Craig Miller

            Joe Eysie               Ellen Sakamoto

            Arlene Stewart       John Faranelli

            Patty Jackson

 

 

2.)

Review and approval of the January 14, 2015 meeting Agenda

Motion: To approve as submitted

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

 

3.)

Review pending advanced accredited courses for recommendation to the Commission

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training-5th Edition Florida Accessibility Code Updates

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 658.0

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: None

Approved Unanimously

 

 

 

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 3

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 669.0

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: Brian Langille

Discussion: Commissioner Stone stated that the words “Advanced 2014” were missing in the title of the course on the syllabus. Patty Jackson, the provider, stated that she would make sure those words were added to the syllabus.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Accessibility Application and Administration Internet

Provider: RedVector.com, LLC

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 667.0

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: Ellen Sakamoto asked if providers needed to include the year 2014 in the title of the course. The Education Administrator stated that the year of the code edition being referenced in the course materials is required in the course title.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Accessibility Scoping Requirements Internet

Provider: RedVector.com, LLC

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 668.0

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: None

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training: The FBC & ASTM C1063

Provider: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 663.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Discussion: None

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training: Fire Resistant Rated Construction

Provider: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 664.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the deletion of the phrase “participant’s workbook”, in the course syllabus.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Darrell Phillips

Discussion: The Education Administrator stated that in the “Method of Presentation” section of the syllabus, a participant’s workbook was referenced as being part of the course materials. However, the workbook was not present for review. He further stated that the workbook needs to be submitted for review, or the reference to the workbook needs to be deleted from the syllabus. Also, Commissioner Stone stated that he didn’t quite understand the graphic depicted on slide 40.

John Faranelli, the provider of this course, explained the graphic to Commissioner Stone and stated that the workbook referenced was only the handout of the powerpoint presentation, to be used by participants for taking notes. He stated that he would remove the reference from the syllabus.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training – 5th Edition Florida Accessibility Code Updates – Internet Version

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 659.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to a final exam included as part of the course materials.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Discussion: Commissioner Stone stated that on slide 30, the word “not” was crossed out, and on slide 35 the number 224.2 was crossed out. He stated that he was not sure what that meant. John Faranelli, the provider of the course, stated that the crossouts represented 2 out of the 3 only changes that occurred with the Florida Accessibility Code. Mr. Faranelli stated that he would be clear what the crossouts meant in a classroom setting. Commissioner Stone agreed.

Commissioner Dean stated that a final exam was referenced in the syllabus, but was not found in the materials. The Education Administrator stated that he requested that the exam be included, and further stated that he had seen the exam in the BCIS. Commissioner Dean suggested that the course be conditionally approved, subject to the exam being included as part of the materials. The Education Administrator stated that he would check to find out the status of the exam.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 5th Edition Advanced Florida Accessibility Code Overview

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 660.0

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: None

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 5th Edition Advanced Florida Accessibility Code Overview – Internet Version

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 661.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to a final exam being included as part of the course materials.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Darrell Phillips

Discussion: Commissioner Dean stated that a final exam was referenced in the syllabus, but was not found in the materials. The Education Administrator stated (as with course number 659.0) that he requested that the exam be included, and further stated that he had seen the exam in the BCIS. Commissioner Dean suggested that the course be conditionally approved, subject to the exam being included as part of the materials. The Education Administrator stated that he would check to find out the status of the exam.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 2

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 662.0

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: Commissioner Stone stated that he appreciated that specific State of Florida modifications were referenced within the course.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Compliance Paths Overview FBC Energy Conservation 5th Edition For Commercial Application

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 677.0

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: Commissioner Stone stated that he thought the year “(2014)” should be added to the 5th edition of the Florida Building Code reference on slide 14. Arlene Stewart, the provider of the course stated that she would add”(2014)” to slide 14.

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 1

Provider: BOAF - FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 656.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Discussion: None

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation, 5th Edition for Residential Applications - Intro

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 666.0

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: 2014 Advanced Mandatory Air Sealing Provisions FBC, Energy Conservation 5th Edition for Commercial Application

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 678.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Discussion: None

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Florida Advanced Building Code Energy Conservation 5th Edition for Residential Applications Envelope

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 671.0

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: None

Approved Unanimously

 

 

 

 

4.)

 

Review pending administratively approved updated courses for recommendation to the Commission

None Pending

 

 

5.)

 

Review pending administratively approved self affirmed updated courses for recommendation to the Commission

None Pending

 

 

6.)

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: 2014 Advanced Training-5th Edition Florida Accessibility Code Updates

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 658.0

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: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 3

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 669.0

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: Brian Langille

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Accessibility Application and Administration Internet

Provider: RedVector.com, LLC

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 667.0

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: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Accessibility Scoping Requirements Internet

Provider: RedVector.com, LLC

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 668.0

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: 2014 Advanced Training: The FBC & ASTM C1063

Provider: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 663.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training: Fire Resistant Rated Construction

Provider: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 664.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the deletion of the phrase “participant’s workbook”, in the course syllabus.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Darrell Phillips

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Training – 5th Edition Florida Accessibility Code Updates – Internet Version

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 659.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to a final exam included as part of the course materials.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 5th Edition Advanced Florida Accessibility Code Overview

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 660.0

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: 2014 5th Edition Advanced Florida Accessibility Code Overview – Internet Version

Provider: Gold Coast School of Construction, Inc.

Accreditor: JC Code and Construction Consultants, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 661.0

Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content, and subject to a final exam being included as part of the course materials.

Motion: Jeffrey Stone

Second: Darrell Phillips

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 2

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 662.0

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: 2014 Advanced Compliance Paths Overview FBC Energy Conservation 5th Edition For Commercial Application

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 677.0

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: 2014 Advanced Significant Code Changes to the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code – Module 1

Provider: BOAF - FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 656.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation, 5th Edition for Residential Applications - Intro

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 666.0

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: 2014 Advanced Mandatory Air Sealing Provisions FBC, Energy Conservation 5th Edition for Commercial Application

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 678.0

Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related content

Motion: Darrell Phillips

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Florida Advanced Building Code Energy Conservation 5th Edition for Residential Applications Envelope

Provider: BOAF – FHBA Joint Provider

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 671.0

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

 

 

 

7.)

 

Adjourn (Adjourned at 10:41 am.)

Motion: To adjourn

Motion: Chair Nan Dean

Second: Kevin Flanagan

Approved Unanimously

 

Staff Contact: Michael Clark (MRC Consulting) mrcconsulting@earthlink.net; 850.545.1451

 

Committee Membership and Meeting Schedule

 

 

Education POC Membership

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

April Hammonds

Legal Advisor

Jim Hammers

Technical Support

Jim Richmond

Administrative

Facilitator

Michael Clark

(MRC Consulting)

 

 

2015 POC Meeting Schedule

I.(A)

January 14, 2015 (10:00 AM EST)(Special)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

I.(B)

February 12, 2015 (10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

II.

April 9, 2015 (10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

III.

June 11, 2015 (10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

IV.

August TBA(10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

V.

October TBA (10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

VI.

December TBA (10:00 AM EST)

Tallahassee and via teleconference

 

2015 Course Accreditation Application Deadline Schedule

 

Meeting Date

Accredited Applications  Submittal Deadline

I.(A)

January 14, 2015 Meeting

January 6, 2015

I.(B)

February 12, 2015 Meeting

January 28, 2015

II.

April 9, 2015 Meeting

March 25, 2015

III.

June 11, 2015 Meeting

May 26, 2015

IV.

August TBA, 2015 Meeting

July 2015 TBA

V.

October TBA 2015 Meeting

September 2015 TBA

VI.

December TBA 2015 Meeting

November 2015 TBA

 

 

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