Florida Building Commission
Education POC Meeting Minutes
Tallahassee, Florida
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Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
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Number: 648 586 142
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Education POC Meeting Objectives |
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Ø To
approve June 12, 2014 Meeting Agenda Ø To
approve April 10, 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 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 |
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Education POC Meeting Minutes— June 12, 2014 |
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All Agenda Times—Including
Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change |
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10:08
a.m. EST |
1.) |
Welcome and Opening, Roll Call POC Members Present: Nanette
Dean, (Chair), Kevin Flanagan, Jeffrey Stone PhD, Drew Smith, Darrell
Phillips, Brian Langille POC Member(s) Absent: Meeting
Attendees Identified: Ila
Jones Jim Hammers Cam
Fentriss Jim Richmond Michael Clark April
Hammonds Rhonda Koning Mo Madani Note: Chair
Dean noted that Jack Glenn had passed away last week and read an email sent
by the FBC Chairman Dick Browdy to the FBC community, sending condolences to
the Glenn family and friends. She then asked for a moment of silence in
memory of Jack. |
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2.) |
Review and approval of the June 12, 2014
meeting Agenda Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Jeffrey
Stone Second:
Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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3.) |
Review and approval of April 10, 2014 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Jeffrey
Stone Second:
Darrell Phillips 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: 647.0 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 approval for this course was deferred at the April ED POC meeting, as
course number 499.0. The reason the course number changed (from 499.0 to
647.0) was because the provider was having difficulties uploading course
materials into the BCIS and was working against the submission deadline date.
As a result, this course was uploaded (by the provider) into the BCIS as a
new course, which changed the number in the system. The Education Administrator further stated that he reviewed the
course to make sure that the changes the ED POC recommended at the April
meeting had indeed been made. As a result of his review, he found that all
changes had been made and the course was ready for approval. Approved Unanimously |
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Review pending administratively
approved updated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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7.) |
Review pending administratively
approved self affirmed updated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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8.) |
Update status of the proposed language changes to Rule 61G20-6.002,
F.A.C Regarding the status of the proposed language changes to Rule
61G20-6.002, F.A.C., April Hammonds stated that DBPR received a letter from
JAPC. She said that she had not yet reviewed the letter thoroughly, but
thought that it had to do with a form number. As a result of this letter, the
proposed rule language changes could not be noticed for the June ED POC
meeting. She further stated that she anticipated that the proposed language
should be noticed for the July ED POC meeting. Commissioner Flanagan asked for the date of the August FBC meeting
date. Jim Richmond stated that it was August 22, but according to what
happens with the building code status, the FBC could also meet on August 21. |
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9.) |
Education Administrator activity
report The Chair asked Cam Fentriss to
provide this report. Cam stated that the report included the number of
inquiries that were handled. Cam also stated that the language changes to
section 553.841, Florida Statute, were included. She said that no changes
were made to the language by the legislature, and it passed as last reported
to the ED POC as HB 7147, instead of the initial filing as HB 593. She
further stated that the Governor has not approved it yet, but has until June
20, 2014 to sign the bill. A.
Provided
administrative support for FBC Education POC for April 10, 2014 meeting B.
Drafted minutes
for FBC Education POC April 10, 2014 meeting C.
Prepared agenda
for FBC Education POC meeting on June 12, 2014 meeting D. Inquiries from the public
March 29, 2014 to June 7, 2014 as follows: 12 inquiries: 8 telephone; 4 e-mail Category of inquirers: 3 Consumer 5 Contractor 2 Provider
2 Building department personnel Types of Inquiries: 1 Building code courses 1
Course accreditation 1 Courses for certification
(inspector) 1 Posting CE course 1 Accessibility waiver
process 1 Product approval rule history 4 Modular home requirements 1
Engineering 1
Notice to cure E.
Changes to
section 553.841, Florida Statutes, passed the 2014 Legislature in HB 7147.
Governor Scott has until June 20, 2014 to approve or veto this legislation.
The changes in the bill are as follows: 553.841
Building code compliance and mitigation program.—- (1)
The Legislature finds that knowledge and understanding by persons licensed or
employed in the design and construction industries of the importance and
need for complying with the Florida Building Code and related laws is
vital to the public health, safety, and welfare of this state, especially for
protecting consumers and mitigating damage caused by hurricanes to
residents and visitors to the state. The Legislature further finds that the
Florida Building Code can be effective only if all participants in the design
and construction industries maintain a thorough knowledge of the code,
code compliance and enforcement, duties related to consumers, and changes
that (2)
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall administer a
program, designated as the Florida Building Code Compliance and Mitigation
Program, to develop, coordinate, and maintain education and outreach to
persons required to comply with the Florida Building Code and related
provisions as specified in subsection (1) and ensure consistent
education, training, and communication of the code's requirements, including,
but not limited to, methods for design and construction compliance and mitigation
of storm-related damage. The program shall also operate a clearinghouse
through which design, construction, and building code enforcement licensees,
suppliers, and consumers in this state may find others in order to exchange
information relating to mitigation and facilitate repairs in the aftermath of
a natural disaster. F.
Changes to rule
61G20-6.002, Florida Administrative Code, attached. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09 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: Paul Vazquez, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-2500 THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS: 33-210.101 Routine Mail. (1) No change. (2) Inmates will be permitted to receive
only the following types of materials through routine mail: (a) through (b) No change. (c) Photographs. Photographs will be
counted toward the 15 page additional materials limitation. Nude photographs
or photographs that reveal genitalia, buttocks, or the female breast will not
be permitted. Polaroid photographs and commercial photographs will not be
permitted. Commercial photographs are those produced in bulk that are not
actual photographs, but are computer or printer copies usually produced for
sale or purchase. Photographs will not exceed 8'' x 10''. (d) through (e) No change. (3) through (22) No change. Rulemaking Authority 944.09 FS. Law
Implemented 20.315, 944.09 FS. History–New 10-8-76, Amended 10-11-77,
4-19-79, 11-19-81, 3-12-84, 10-15-84, Formerly 33-3.04, Amended 7-8-86,
9-4-88, 3-9-89, 9-1-93, 9-30-96, 5-25-97, 6-1-97, 10-7-97, 5-10-98, Formerly
33-3.004, Amended 12-20-99, Formerly 33-602.401, Amended 12-4-02, 8-5-03,
10-27-03, 9-20-04, 3-23-08, 7-2-09, 5-9-10, 12-5-12, 4-1-13,_________. NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED
RULE: James Upchurch, Assistant Secretary of Institutions NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE
PROPOSED RULE: Michael D. Crews, Secretary DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY
HEAD: May 8, 2014 DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT
PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 25, 2014 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION Florida Building Commission RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 61G20-6.002 Commission Approval and
Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify the
application deadline for revised accredited advanced courses, when course
providers can select the self-affirm option upon revising a previously
approved accredited course, and accreditation of advanced courses for future
editions of the Florida Building Code upon approval for adoption by the Florida
Building Commission. The rule also includes adding the code edition to the
title of advanced courses. SUMMARY: Statute permits the Commission
to develop criteria for the accreditation of courses related to the Florida
Building Code by accreditors approved by the commission. The rule is amended
to establish the deadlines for the revision of accredited courses, clarify
when the self-affirmation option can be used, allow courses on future
editions of the code to be accredited upon Commission approval of the Florida
Building Code for adoption, and require the code edition be included in the
title of an advanced course. 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 Commission
conducted an analysis of the proposed rule’s potential economic impact and
determined that it did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section
120.541(2)(a), F.S. 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: 553.841(7) FS. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.841 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: Ila Jones, Administrator, Department of Business and
Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
32399, (850)717-1822 THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS: 61G20-6.002 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 and
incorporated 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) through (d) No change. (2) No change. (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 and incorporated 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, “Application
for Course Accreditation,” effective _______ (c) through (d) No change. (e) The Building Code Information System
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 http://www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_tp_
coursetrp_dtl.aspx no later than 23 (f) On or before the effective date of
changes to the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes or rule relating
to the Florida Building Code, providers shall update existing accredited
courses affected by the code, law or rule changes pursuant to
subsection (3)(g) and submit for accreditation on the Building Code
Information System at http://www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_default.aspx.
If the course is not updated, the course expires and cannot be updated.
The code version, law or rule that initiated the update and
reaccreditation process must be noted on the application. Accreditation of
revisions to approved accredited courses shall be accomplished in the same
manner as described in paragraphs (a) through (f) hereof, except only the
revision submitted shall be subject to review. These courses shall be
approved by the administrator of the education program subject to
ratification by the Florida Building Commission. (g) The following timelines apply for
any course for which revision is required: 1. For a new edition of the Florida
Building Code, a course must be revised pursuant to the provisions of
subsection (4). 2. For any amendment to Florida Building
Code pursuant to Section 553.73, F.S., a course must be revised by the
effective date of any change. 3. For any change in Florida law, a
course must be revised within six months of the effective date of the law. 4. For any change in Florida
administrative rule, a course must be revised within six months of the
effective date of the rule. (h) (i) If an approved accredited course is
not affected by the code, law, or administrative rule change, and no change
is required, but a licensure or other board requires an updated version of
the course, the training provider may self-affirm by completing Form
FBC-ED-002 (adopted above in subparagraph (3)(a)). The code version must be
noted on the application. The course shall be approved by the administrator
of the education program subject to ratification by the Florida Building
Commission. (j) If an approved accredited course is
submitted as self-affirming no change or self-affirming one change, but the
Florida Building Commission determines more than one change is required, the
course must be reviewed by an approved accreditor in the same manner as
described in paragraph (f) hereof. (k)( (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 law, administrative rule,
current edition of the Florida Building Code, or future editions approved
for adoption by the Florida Building Commission (a) Course title and number. The code
edition, law or administrative rule the word “advanced,” and, if
appropriate, the term “internet” shall be in the title; (b) through (g) No change. (h) Code edition, law or
administrative rule to which the course relates; (i) through (m) No change. (5) through (7) No change. Rulemaking Authority 553.841(7) Section III Notice of
Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION Florida Building Commission RULE NO.: RULE TITLE: 61G20-6.002 Commission Approval and
Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses NOTICE OF CORRECTION Notice is hereby given that the
following correction has been made to the proposed rule in Vol. 40, No. 95,
May 15, 2014 issue of the Florida Administrative Register. Paragraph 61G20-6.002(3)(b) should have
read: (3)(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, “Application
for Course Accreditation,” effective _______ |
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10.) |
Identify future POC member
discussion items No future discussion items were given. |
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General public comment No public comment was given. |
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12.) |
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 course is recommended for
APPROVAL: Course: 2010 Advanced Building Code Provider: Contractor’s Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 647.0 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 |
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Adjourn Adjourn (Adjourned at 10:19 am.) Motion: To adjourn Motion: Jeffrey Stone Second: Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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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Nanette Dean |
Manufactured Buildings, Chair |
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Kevin Flanagan |
Electrical Contractor |
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Drew Smith |
Green Building Industry |
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Jeffrey Stone PhD |
Building Product Manufacturer |
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Darrell Phillips |
Public Education |
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Brian Langille |
Natural Gas Distributor |
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Staff |
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April Hammonds |
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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2014 POC Meeting Schedule |
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I. |
February 13, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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II. |
April 10, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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III. |
June 12, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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IV. |
August 14, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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October 9, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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December 4, 2014 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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2014 Course Application Deadline Schedule |
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Meeting Date |
Application Submittal Deadline |
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February 13, 2014 Meeting |
January 29, 2014 |
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April 10, 2014 Meeting |
March 25, 2014 |
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III. |
June 12, 2014 Meeting |
May 28, 2014 |
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IV. |
August 14, 2014 Meeting |
July 30, 2014 |
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V. |
October 9, 2014 Meeting |
September 24, 2014 |
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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.