Florida
Building Commission
Education
POC Minutes
Tallahassee,
Florida
Call-In Number: 1-888-808-6959 Code: 7975951832
In Person Attendance: Room 250L, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.,
Tallahassee, Fla.
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Education POC Objectives |
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Ø To approve
March 2012 Agenda Ø
To approve January 2012 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
review/discuss the DBPR Professional Board course approval process versus the
FBC course approval process 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 Ø To
review meeting work products and adoption of recommendations for submittal to
the commission |
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Education POC Meeting Agenda— March 26, 2012 |
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All Agenda Times—Including
Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change |
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10:10
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1.) |
Welcome and Opening, Roll Call POC Members Present: Jeffrey
Stone PhD (Chair), Jon Hamrick, Herminio Gonzalez, Drew Smith, Scott Mollan POC Member(s) Absent: Ken
Gregory Meeting
Attendees Identified: Ila
Jones Med Kopczynski Jim
Richmond Jerry Smith Cam
Fentriss Dwight Wilkes Michael Clark Joe Belcher William
Marshall Jaime Gascon Leslie Anderson-Adams |
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2.) |
Review and approval of the March meeting Agenda Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Jon
Hamrick Second: Scott
Mollan Approved Unanimously |
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3.) |
Review and approval of the January 2012 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion:
Herminio Gonzalez Second: Jon
Hamrick Approved Unanimously |
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4.) |
Review pending accreditor
applications for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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5.) |
Review pending advanced accredited
courses for recommendation to the Commission Course: 2010 Advanced Building Code Provider: Contractor’s Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 499.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Building Code (Internet) Provider: Contractor’s Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 500.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Building Code-2010 Florida Building
Code, Building/Structural Summary Provider: Nodorah Training Institute Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 501.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced False Alarm Reduction Methods Provider: STAY SAFE ENTERPRISES, LLC Accreditor: Alarm Association of Florida BCIS Course Number: 497.0 Discussion – The
Education Administrator stated that this course was deferred at the January 2012
Education POC meeting for not meeting the 50% building code related content
requirement. With this re-submission, Commissioner
Hamrick stated that again, it was his opinion this course did not meet the
50% threshold [61G20-6.002 (4) (k)] regarding building code related content. Chairman
Stone also stated that he thought the course did not meet the 50% threshold. Motion: Course approval based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content is deferred until the 50% threshold regarding building code
related content is satisfied. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Course: Energy Conservation in
Lighting Design Provider: Electrical Resources and Design, LLC Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 503.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced FBC Course-2010 Florida Building Code
Changes to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10 Provider: AIA Florida Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 504.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Advanced Building Code Provider: 360training.com Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 479.0 Discussion – Commissioner
Hamrick stated that the course materials reflect the 2007 building code,
instead of the 2010 building code, which went into effect on March 15, 2012.
All courses must reflect the newest version of the building code, which is
the 2010 code. Motion: Course approval based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content is deferred until the course materials are made current using the
2010 Florida Building Code. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced 2010 FBC Significant Code Changes Provider: BCIC LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 508.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: ADVANCED FBC-WATER INTRUSION ISSUES WITH
EXTERIOR WALLS Provider: AIA Florida Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 507.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced 2010 Florida Building Code: Plumbing
Edition Provider: United Service Training Corp. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 513.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously |
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Review administratively approved
updated courses for recommendation to the Commisssion Course: Advanced 2007 FBC Bonding Metal Framing
Members Provider: Jake Leahy’s Electrical Code Connection Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 403.1 Discussion –
Commissioner Hamrick stated that the course materials were up-to-date, but
the code version in the course title needed to be changed to reflect the 2010
building code. Cam Fentriss asked if a staff member could make the date
change within the BCIS, with both the Chair and POC members agreeing to that
action. Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Building Code Advanced 2010-Floors Provider: RedVector.com, Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 325.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Building Code Advanced 2010: Fixtures,
Faucets and Fixture Fittings Provider: RedVector.com, Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 331.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Private Pools and Spas Advanced Module FBC
2010 With Supplements Provider: BRB Code Educators, Inc. Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 248.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously |
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Review administratively approved
self affirmed updated courses for recommendation to the Commission Course: Advanced Administrative Course Provider: Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 77.4 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Florida Building Code Principals Provider: CE Resources LLC Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 421.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Florida Accessibility Code For
Building Construction Provider: Boss Construction School Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 404.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously |
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Review/discuss the DBPR
Professional Board course approval process versus the FBC course approval
process The Chair asked Cam Fentriss to report on this agenda
item. Cam asked the POC members to view pages 4 through 7 in
the Education Administrator’s Report. She stated that the current FBC process
is described on page 4, the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
process on pages 4-5, the Board of Engineers on page 5, the Board of
Architecture and Interior Design on pages 5-6, the Board of Landscape
Architecture on page 6, the Construction Industry Licensing Board on page 6,
and the Electrical Contractor’s Licensing Board on page 7. Cam asked the POC
members if they had any questions about any of the processes. The members had
no questions. The Chair stated that this was really useful
information and also asked if there were any comments forthcoming from the
POC members. No one had any comments and the Chair thanked No further action was taken. |
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Education Administrator activity
report The Chairman asked Cam reported that the administrative rule which gives
the FBC and the Education POC its limited authority regarding educational
activities for the construction industry, has changed from 9B-7.002 to
61G20-6.002, as a result of moving the FBC to DBPR. The general counsel,
Leslie Anderson-Adams, stated that the number has officially changed. Cam also reported that the last two changes to the rule
[subsections (3) (e) and (4) (m)], are located in bold on pages 8 and 9 in
the report. All of the other language changes have been approved by the POC. The Chair asked if a motion was required to accept
these changes and Cam answered in the affirmative. Motion: To
approve Rule 61G20-6.002 F.A.C. language changes in subsections (3) (e) and
(4) (m), as submitted to the Education POC Motion: Jon
Hamrick Second: Herminio
Gonzalez Approved Unanimously FBC
Education Administrator Report A. Provided
administrative support for FBC Education POC for January 18, 2012 meeting B. Drafted
minutes for FBC Education POC January 18, 2012 meeting C. Prepared
agenda for FBC Education POC meeting on March 26, 2012 D. Inquiries from the public January 10, 2012
to March 15, 2012 as follows: 22 inquiries; 7 telephone; 8 email; 7
telephone and email Category of inquirers: 3 Engineers 15 Providers 2 Consumer 1 licensee 1 Building
Code Official Licensee Applicant Types of Inquiries: 1 Core Course 1 Licensure Course Requirement 2 Course Application Submission Verification 1 POC Agenda Dates 4 BCIS System Access/Accuracy 1 Listing of Courses 8 Course Renewal Questions 2 Advanced Core Course 1 Code Requirements for Bathroom Renovation 1 Unclaimed Property E. Report on handling of status of FBC courses
and effective date of 2010 Florida Building Code:
F. Legislation
– The Florida Legislature passed a bill (HB 887) that allows for DBPR, rather
than licensure boards, to approve continuing education courses. If approved
by Governor Scott (and this is expected), the change will take effect October
1, 2012. Amending section 455.2179(1), Florida Statutes, this language is
added: Notwithstanding this subsection or any other
provision of law, the department may approve continuing education providers
or courses even if there is a board. If the department determines that an
application for a continuing education provider or course requires expert
review or should be denied, the department shall forward the application to
the appropriate board for review and approval or denial. Notwithstanding this subsection or any other
provision of law, only the department may determine the contents of any
documents submitted for approval of a continuing education provider or
course. The Florida
Legislature also passed HB 517 that allows an inactive licensee to complete
only one renewal cycle of continuing education to change to active status
(section 455.271(10), Florida Statutes). If approved by Governor Scott (and
it may or may not be), the change will take effect on July 1, 2012. G. DBPR
Professional Board course approval process versus the FBC course approval
process This includes
some (not all) information about advanced codes course approval process for
FBC and each board for affected licensees. This is not intended to be
comprehensive, but rather a view for comparison. This does not include
information on provider requirements, fees, or reporting requirements. Florida
Building Commission (FBC) advanced course approval process description: - Registered
training provider: all DBPR approved providers qualify (cost $25) - Submit to
BCIS: - Course title
("advanced" if appropriate and "internet" if such) - Course number
(assigned by BCIS) - Hours of credit
- Name,
address, telephone number and e-mail address of the provider - Course
description completely describing what the particular course is designed to
address; -
Course/learning objectives and course time allotments for course content - Course outline
and instructional methods (course content and methods used to teach that
content) - Code edition
to which the course relates - Course
references cited in the outline - Course
references cited in the outline - Method of
course evaluations - Minimum of
50% of training materials content related to FBC or Florida Statutes or rules
related to FBC - Course
materials must accurately reflect the Florida Building Code and topics under
jurisdiction of FBC - Course
materials provided to the attendee shall be provided by the accreditor. - Accreditor
selected and paid by provider; accreditor submits approval or denial on BCIS - Education
administrator places accredited course on POC agenda (deadline is 23 days
before FBC meeting) - POC
recommends approval or denial, and FBC approves or denies - Education
administrator notifies provider and DBPR through BCIS Building Code
Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) course approval process
description: - No
specification on number of advanced hours (but statute does require advanced
course(s)) - Submit application (on DBPR form) to DBPR at
least 90 days before course offered: - Course syllabus - Detailed outline of contents of course - Proctored telecourses must meet same conditions as classroom or
seminar courses - Interactive distance learning courses (internet or interactive
electronic media) must be/include: - Testing mechanism with passing score required - Total number of interactive distance learning hours, syllabus,
and detailed outline - Name and qualifications of all instructors - Interactive providing for interchange between student and teach - Registration, evaluation, monitoring, and verification - Accessible at locations and times determined by student - 60 minutes of instruction - Course approval valid for two years (unless provider is
disciplined) - Substantial course changes require new approval of course - BCAIB must approve or deny course at first meeting more than 30
days after application received by board - If denied, BCAIB must identify specific reasons within 15 days of
denial decision - Approved courses assigned a number by BCAIB which must be used on
all materials and promotions Florida Board
of Professional Engineers (FBPE) course approval process description: None for
advanced codes courses (they may develop this in the future) Section
471.0195, Florida Statutes, Florida Building Code training for engineers.—All
licensees actively participating in the design of engineering works or
systems in connection with buildings, structures, or facilities and systems
covered by the Florida Building Code shall take continuing education courses
and submit proof to the board, at such times and in such manner as
established by the board by rule, that the licensee has completed any
specialized or advanced courses on any portion of the Florida Building Code
applicable to the licensee’s area of practice. The board shall record
reported continuing education courses on a system easily accessed by code
enforcement jurisdictions for evaluation when determining license status for
purposes of processing design documents. Local jurisdictions shall be
responsible for notifying the board when design documents are submitted for
building construction permits by persons who are not in compliance with this
section. The board shall take appropriate action as provided by its rules
when such noncompliance is determined to exist. Board of
Architecture and Interior Design (BAID), Architects, course approval process
description: - Two hours of
advanced codes (approved by FBC) relating to area of practice every two years
- Course
requirements contained in "Architecture Continuing Education Handbook
Instructions, Applications and General Information for Architecture
Continuing Education Providers and Courses” (“the Handbook”) (2009): - Allows greater variety of methods to achieve CE hours (limitation
on hours for some types) - Allows (requires) different levels of learning and requires
providers to specify same in materials - Submit all course materials (including handouts, scheduling, and
course content) - Providers must submit any changes within 30 days - Substantial course changes require new approval of course - Administrative procedures and introductions are limited to 10% of
course - Course content must be no less than 90% of course - Must provide DBPR evaluation form for all licensees seeking
credit - Course approval valid for two years (no substantial change
allowed) - Apply at least 90 days before course offering or course
expiration Board of
Architecture and Interior Design (BAID), Interior Design, course approval
description: - Two hours of
advanced codes (approved by FBC) relating to area of practice every two years
- Course requirements contained in
"Interior Design Continuing Education Handbook Instructions,
Applications and General Information for Interior Design Continuing Education
Providers and Courses” (“the Handbook”) (2010): - Allows greater variety of methods to achieve CE hours (limitation
on hours for some types) - Allows (requires) different levels of learning and requires
providers to specify same in materials - Submit all course materials (including handouts, scheduling, and
course content) - Providers must submit any changes within 30 days - Substantial course changes require new approval of course - Administrative procedures and introductions are limited to 10% of
course - Course content must be no less than 90% of course - Must provide DBPR evaluation form for all licensees seeking
credit - Course approval valid for two years (no substantial change
allowed) - Apply at least 90 days before course offering or course
expiration Board of
Landscape Architecture (BOLA) course approval process description: - Two hours of
advanced codes (approved by FBC) every two years - Submit
application (on DBPR form) to DBPR: - Description of subject(s) to be covered - Outline including subjects, topics, subtopics - Current bibliography - Total number
of hours of instruction - Distance
learning: means by which course will demonstrate student involvement and
address comprehension
of content at regular intervals - Name of each
proposed instructor and alternate instructor, including education,
experience, publication lists and other
information relative to qualifications - Approval of instructor limited to qualified subject areas - Change in instructor qualification must be submitted before used - Portion of an approved course may be shortened with credit
reduced to reflect (requires board approval) - Course constituted of sales presentation or promotion will not be
approved - Must apply at least 60 days before board meeting - Course approval valid for two years (no substantial change
allowed) Construction
Industry Licensing Board (CILB) course approval process description: - One hour of
advanced codes (approved by FBC) relating to respective discipline every two
years - Submit
application (on DBPR form) to DBPR: - Total number of classroom or interactive distance learning hours - Course syllabus - Detailed outline of contents of course - Name and qualifications of all instructors known at time of
application - Minimum qualifications of any instructors not known at time of
application - For interactive distance learning: - Means by which course will demonstrate interactivity between
student and provider - Within a maximum of 24 hours and promoting student involvement - Demonstrate
that course measures learning and addresses comprehension at regular
intervals - Means by which provider monitors student enrollment,
participation, and completion - Means by which provider shows stated course hour consistent with
actual hours spent by student - Means by which provider assures instructor available to answer
questions and support during course - Student statement of personal completion at beginning and end of
session - Means by which provider will verify student identification - Course constituted of sales presentation or promotion will not be
approved - Course approval valid for three years (no substantial change
allowed) - Substantial course changes require new approval of course - CILB must approve or deny course at first meeting no more than 90
days after application submitted - If denied, CILB must identify specific reasons in writing - Approved courses assigned a number by
CILB which must be used on all materials and promotions Electrical
Contractors Licensing Board (ECLB) course approval process description: - One hour of
advanced codes (approved by FBC) relating to respective discipline every two
years - Submit
application (on DBPR form) to DBPR: - Total number of classroom hours - Course syllabus - Detailed outline of contents of course - Name and qualifications of all instructors known at time of
application - Minimum qualifications of any instructors not known at time of
application - Course approval valid until May 31 of odd numbered years (no
substantial change allowed) - Interactive distance courses must be interactive, provide for
registration, evaluation, monitoring, and must include a multiple-choice test at the end with a minimum passing
score of 75% - ECLB must approve or deny course at next board meeting if
application filed within 45 days of meeting - If denied, ECLB must identify specific reasons in writing - Providers must use prefixes to designate number of approved hours
in statutorily mandated categories: T = technical subject C = workers' compensation S = workplace safety B = business practices H. IMPORTANT
NOTE: The rule number for the education rule will change to: 61G20-6.002,
Florida Administrative Code, as part of moving FBC to DBPR. I. Proposed rule changes – continuing
discussion Below is the text of rule 9B-70.002, Florida
Administrative Code, with proposed changes already discussed and approved by
the Education POC. Two new changes are added in subsections (3)(e) and (4)(m)
(in bold) for accuracy and to correct an error, respectively. 9B-70.002
Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training
Courses. (1) Approval of
Course Accreditors. The Commission shall approve persons to serve as
accreditors of advanced training courses. Persons desiring to be accreditors
shall apply using the Register Accreditor function and associated online
screens, Form FBC-ED-001, effective September 10, 2010 adopted herein by
reference and available from the Building Code Information System at
www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_tporgapp_dtl1.aspx. Applications shall be
accompanied by an application fee of $100.00. Applications shall be approved
by the Commission if the applicant has demonstrated five years of Florida
Building Code expertise in the field for which approval is sought, or
equivalent as specified below, or possesses an active license issued pursuant
to Section 471.015, 481.213, or 481.311; Chapter 489, Part I or II, F.S.; or
a standard certificate issued pursuant to Section 468.609, F.S. Accreditors
approved by the Commission under prior versions of this rule are authorized
to continue accreditation of building code courses. Equivalent expertise or
proficiency under this provision shall include: (a) A four year
college degree or graduate degree in the field for which approval is sought; (b) A letter
verifying work experience in the field for which approval is sought from a
person who supervised the applicant; (c) A letter
verifying employment and specific position of the applicant in the field for
which approval is sought from the applicant’s employer; or (d) For an
accreditor application submitted to accredit only accessibility courses,
demonstrated proficiency acceptable to the Commission as a subject matter
expert in the field of accessibility. (2) Revocation
of approval as an accreditor. (a) Any
accreditor shall have his/her approval status revoked for any of the
following reasons: 1. Knowingly providing a fraudulent
application to the Commission, when applying for accreditor status; 2. Suspension
or revocation of a trade license submitted to the Commission as part of the
initially approved accreditor application, which was not reported to the
Commission at the time of suspension or revocation; 3. Failure to
effectively and/or accurately accredit courses, specifically relating to the
correctness of the course building code content references; 4. Failure to
remove him/herself from any “conflict of interest” situations, such as
accrediting courses in which the accreditor has a financial interest; or 5. Failure of
the accreditor to cooperate with a Commission ordered investigation. (b) The
Commission may suspend the approval status of any accreditor based on any
provision of paragraph (2)(a) of this rule, until such time as the accreditor
demonstrates that the accreditor’s status is currently in compliance with the
requirements of this rule. (c) The
Commission shall initiate an investigation based on a written complaint
submitted by any substantially affected party and containing substantial
material evidence of a violation of this rule. (d) The
Commission shall clearly post the status of an investigation on its website,
the Florida Building Codes Information System, www.floridabuilding.org. (3) Training
Provider Registration and Requirements. (a) Training
providers approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
who desire Commission approval and accreditation for advanced building code
courses shall register with the Building Code Information System using the
Register Training Provider function and associated online screens, Form
FBC-ED-002, effective September 10, 2010, adopted herein by reference and
available from the Building Code Information System at
www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_tporgapp_dtl1.aspx, and pay a registration fee
of $25.00. (b) Registered
training providers shall submit materials and information pertaining to
courses for which Commission accreditation and approval is sought utilizing
the Submit a Course Application function and associated online screens, Form
FBCED 2003-03, effective September 10, 2010, adopted herein by reference and
available from the Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org.
(c) The
provider shall select an approved accreditor and shall provide payment for
services directly to the accreditor. The accreditor selected shall meet the
criteria for independence identified in paragraph (d) and shall be listed
with the expertise in the field for which approval is sought. (d) Upon
submittal by a training provider, the selected accreditor shall receive an
e-mail notification from the Building Code Information System at
www.floridabuilding.org and shall review the materials provided by the
provider in accordance with the criteria identified herein. The accreditor
shall complete the application by providing comments containing the results
of the accreditor’s review and approving or denying accreditation of the
course (e) The
Building Code Information System www.floridabuilding.org shall assign an
accreditation number to the application upon submittal. The application shall
be accredited completely and placed in the “Pending FBC Action” file on the
Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org no later than 23
calendar days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Florida Building
Commission. (f)
On or before the effective date of changes to the Florida Building Code,
providers shall (g) If an
approved accredited course is not affected by the code change or requires
revision to correct or update a reference, table, diagram, or quoted
provision of code, law, or administrative rule, the training provider (h) A change to
the delivery format of an approved accredited course must be submitted for
accreditation. (4) Course
Content and Accreditor Review. Accreditors shall review courses submitted by
registered providers to determine if the course accurately presents the
technical and administrative responsibilities reflected in the current
edition of the Florida Building Code, or future editions of the Code if the
accreditor is reviewing a course revised to comply with an updated edition of
the Florida Building Code in accordance with paragraph (3)(f) of this rule or
Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code. Accreditors
shall not mutually accredit each others’ courses. The accreditor shall
determine if the course meets the following minimum criteria: (a) Course
title and number. The word “advanced” and, if appropriate, “internet” shall
be in the title; (b) Hours of
credit; (c) Name, address,
telephone number and e-mail address of the provider; (d) Course
description completely describing what the particular course is designed to
address; (e)
Course/learning objectives; (f) Course time
allotments for course content; (g) Course
outline and instructional methods – detailed description of course content in
sequence of how taught and methods used to teach that content. The following
instructional methods are authorized, but are not limited to: exercises,
quizzes, discussion groups, reading assignments, projects, simulations and
presentations; (h) Code
edition to which the course relates; (i) Course
references cited in the outline; (j) Method of
course evaluations; (k) A minimum
of 50% of the actual training materials content shall be related to the
Florida Building Code or Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida
Building Code; (l) Course
materials shall accurately reflect the Florida Building Code and other topics
under the jurisdiction of the Florida Building Commission; and (m) Course
materials provided to the attendee shall be provided to (5) Course
Accreditation by the Florida Building Commission. Accredited courses are to
effectively and accurately address the technical and administrative
responsibilities in the effective execution of the Florida Building Code or
Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code. (6) The Commission shall audit a
minimum of 2% of all accredited courses. The courses selected for audit may
not be those of only one provider or reviewed by only one accreditor. Any
course submitted for accreditation or re-accreditation determined to not
accurately reflect the current or adopted Florida Building Code edition; or
Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code shall be
reported to the Commission for further action. All approved advanced building
code courses must reflect the current or adopted Florida Building Code
edition; or Florida Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code.
Any courses accredited and determined by audit or any means to not accurately
reflect the current or adopted Florida Building Code edition; or Florida
Statutes or rules related to the Florida Building Code or accredited by an
accreditor outside the approved areas of expertise shall have the
accreditation revoked, the status of the course communicated to the
respective licensing board or boards, and the provider will be required to
file a new application for accreditation. (7) In the
event the Commission identifies areas or topics of advanced building code
education with an insufficient number of courses available through existing
resources, the Commission shall report the areas or topics to the appropriate
licensing board. If additional courses do not become available within six
months of notification to the licensing board, upon a finding that the
absence of course work in the identified subject area is detrimental to the
effective administration and enforcement of the Florida Building Code, and
funds are available in the Commission’s budget for course development, the
Commission will develop a minimum of one (1) course that will be made
available to training providers. Rulemaking Authority 553.841(2) FS. Law
Implemented 553.841 FS. History–New 6-8-05, Amended 4-30-07, 6-12-08, 3-4-09,
11-2-09, 1-9-11. J. As of August 21, 2011, we have 198 training
providers and 12 accreditors As of December 30, 2011, we have 30 approved
courses (dramatic change due to expiration of many courses on March 15, 2012,
effective date of 2010 Florida Building Code) Motion: To
approve the Education Administrator report. Motion: Jon
Hamrick Second: Herminio
Gonzalez Approved Unanimously |
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Identify future POC member
discussion items At this time, no items were recommended. |
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General public comment No public comment was offered. |
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Summary and review of meeting work products
and adoption of recommendations for submittal to the commission Recommended
Commission Actions
Motion: To
approve Rule 61G20-6.002 F.A.C. language changes in subsections (3) (e) and
(4) (m), as submitted to the Education POC Motion: Jon
Hamrick Second: Herminio
Gonzalez Approved Unanimously The Education POC considered and recommends the following: The following new courses are recommended for approval: Course: 2010 Advanced Building Code Provider: Contractor’s Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 499.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Building Code Provider: Contractor’s Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 500.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Building Code-2010 Florida Building
Code, Building/Structural Summary Provider: Nodorah Training Institute Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 501.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced False Alarm Reduction Methods Provider: STAY SAFE ENTERPRISES, LLC Accreditor: Alarm Association of Florida BCIS Course Number: 497.0 Discussion – The
Education Administrator stated that this course was deferred at the January 2012
Education POC meeting for not meeting the 50% building code related content
requirement. With this re-submission, Commissioner
Hamrick stated that again, it was his opinion this course did not meet the 50%
threshold [61G20-6.002 (4) (k)] regarding building code related content. Chairman
Stone also stated that he thought the course did not meet the 50% threshold. Motion: Course approval based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content is deferred until the 50% threshold regarding
building code related content is satisfied. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Course: Energy Conservation in
Lighting Design Provider: Electrical Resources and Design, LLC Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 503.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced FBC Course-2010 Florida Building Code
Changes to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10 Provider: AIA Florida Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 504.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Advanced Building Code Provider: 360training.com Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 479.0 Discussion – Commissioner
Hamrick stated that the course materials reflect the 2007 building code,
instead of the 2010 building code, which went into effect on March 15, 2012.
All courses must reflect the newest version of the building code, which is
the 2010 code. Motion: Course approval based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content is deferred until the course materials are made
current using the 2010 Florida Building Code. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced 2010 FBC Significant Code Changes Provider: BCIC LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 508.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: ADVANCED FBC-WATER INTRUSION ISSUES WITH
EXTERIOR WALLS Provider: AIA Florida Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 507.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced 2010 Florida Building Code: Plumbing
Edition Provider: United Service Training Corp. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 513.0 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously The following administratively approved updated courses are
recommended for approval: Course: Advanced 2007 FBC Bonding Metal Framing
Members Provider: Jake Leahy’s Electrical Code Connection Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 403.1 Discussion –
Commissioner Hamrick stated that the course materials were up-to-date, but
the code version in the course title needed to be changed to reflect the 2010
building code. Cam Fentriss asked if a staff member could make the date
change within the BCIS, with both the Chair and POC members agreeing to that
action. Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Building Code Advanced 2010-Floors Provider: RedVector.com, Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 325.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Florida Building Code Advanced 2010: Fixtures,
Faucets and Fixture Fittings Provider: RedVector.com, Inc. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 331.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Private Pools and Spas Advanced Module FBC
2010 With Supplements Provider: BRB Code Educators, Inc. Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 248.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously The following administratively approved self - affirmed updated
courses are recommended for approval: Course: Advanced Administrative Course Provider: Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 77.4 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Florida Building Code Principals Provider: CE Resources LLC Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 421.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced Florida Accessibility Code For
Building Construction Provider: Boss Construction School Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 404.1 Motion: Course approved based on the FBC accreditation
process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building Code related
content. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Scott Mollan Approved Unanimously |
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Adjourn Adjourn (Adjourned at 10:38 am.) Motion: To adjourn Motion: Herminio Gonzalez Second: Jon Hamrick Approved Unanimously |
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Staff
Contact: Michael Clark (Building A Safer Florida, Inc.);
mrcconsulting@earthlink.net; 850.545.1451
Committee Membership
and Meeting Schedule
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Education POC Membership |
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Member |
Representation |
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Jeffrey Stone PhD |
Chairman, Building Product Manufacturer |
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Jon Hamrick |
Public Education |
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Herminio Gonzalez |
Code Official |
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Ken Gregory |
Swimming Pool Contractor |
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Drew Smith |
Green Building Industry |
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Scott Mollan |
Mechanical Contractor |
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Staff |
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Leslie Anderson-Adams |
Legal Advisor |
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Jim Hammers |
Technical Support |
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Cam Fentriss |
Administrative (Building A Safer Florida, Inc.) |
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Facilitator |
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Michael Clark |
(Building A Safer Florida, Inc.) |
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2012 POC Meeting Schedule |
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I. |
January 18, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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II. |
March 26, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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III. |
June 4, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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IV. |
July 30, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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V. |
October 1, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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VI. |
November 19, 2012 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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2012 Course Application Deadline Schedule |
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Meeting Date |
Application Submittal Deadline |
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I. |
January 18, 2012 Meeting |
January 7, 2012 |
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II. |
March 26, 2012 Meeting |
March 10, 2012 |
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III. |
June 4, 2012 Meeting |
May 19, 2012 |
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IV. |
July 30, 2012 Meeting |
July 14, 2012 |
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V. |
October 1, 2012 |
September 15, 2012 |
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VI. |
November 19, 2012 |
November 10, 2012 |
Note: This document is available in alternate formats upon request to the Department of Business and professional regulation, codes and standards, 255 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Fl. 32399, 850.487.1824.