Florida Building Commission
Education POC Meeting Minutes
Tallahassee, Florida
IMPORTANT
MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION!
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Meeting Information
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Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
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Education POC Meeting Minutes |
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Ø To
approve December 3, 2015 Meeting Agenda Ø To
approve October 5, 2015 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 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— December 3, 2015 |
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All Agenda Times—Including
Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change |
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10:00
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: Jim
Richmond Jim Hammers Mo
Madani Michael Clark Cam
Fentriss |
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2.) |
Review and approval of the December 3, 2015
meeting Agenda Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Kevin
Flanagan Second: Darrell
Phillips Approved Unanimously |
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3.) |
Review and approval of October 5, 2015 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion: Kevin
Flanagan 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: 2014 Advanced Florida Energy Conservation Code
& Florida Mechanical Code Provider: Florida Engineering Society Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 766.0 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: 2014 Florida
Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Structural Summary of Provisions-Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 753.0 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: Advanced FBC Code
Enforcement, Product Approval, TAC’s and Committees (Internet) Provider: The Media Factory,
Inc. Accreditor: Charles Barr BCIS Course Number: 758.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content, subject to the out of date
code references (on slides 31, 32, and 36) being changed to the current code
reference number, and quiz questions and answers being added for review. Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Darrell Phillips Discussion:
The Education Administrator stated that on
slide numbers 31, 32, and 36, Rule 9B-72 was listed as the code reference for
the material. This reference should be changed to the current Rule number,
61G20-3. Also, it was referenced in the course syllabus that quiz questions
would need to be answered after each section of the material. Upon checking,
neither quiz questions nor answers were found. Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced FBC
Permits, Inspections, and Private Providers (Internet) Provider: The Media Factory,
Inc. Accreditor: Charles Barr BCIS Course Number: 759.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, subject to the
quiz questions and answers being added for review. Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Discussion:
The Education Administrator stated that it
was referenced in the course syllabus that quiz questions would need to be
answered after each section of the material. Upon checking, neither quiz
questions nor answers were found in the materials. Approved Unanimously Course: 2014 FBC 5th Edition
Updates For Contractors and Adjustors-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 760.0 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:
Commissioner Flanagan
stated that he thought the provider did an excellent job with this course. Approved Unanimously Course: 2014 FBC 5th Edition
Building Code Basics-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 761.0 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 FBC 5th Edition
Updates for Designers and Code Professionals-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 755.0 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
Florida Building Code Provider: Royal Construction
School/Mark Maccagno Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 744.0 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:
Commissioner Flanagan asked
why there were so many deleted lines on the course slides. The Education
Administrator stated that some providers present their material showing the
deletions, versus just deleting the verbiage. Approved Unanimously |
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6.) |
Review pending administratively
approved updated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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7.) |
Review pending administratively
approved self affirmed dated courses for recommendation to the Commission None Pending |
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8.) |
Education Administrator activity
report Discussion: The
Education Administrator stated that the report contained the normal
activities of the Administrator, including staffing the ED POC meetings and
handling inquiries from a variety of sources concerning the FBC Education
Program. He also stated that “Training Funding” information was also included
in the report, which was promoted by Building A Safer Florida (BASF), and
which included the who/what of eligibility requirements. He stated that if
anyone was interested, or had questions, to contact Cam Fentriss by the email
address listed with the information. Jim Richmond asked why the Department
of Agriculture had contacted the BCIS website. Cam Fentriss stated that they
were interested in advanced courses. FBC
Education Administrator Activity Report November
24, 2015 A. Provided administrative support for FBC Education POC
for the October 5th, 2015 meeting B. Drafted minutes for FBC Education POC October 5, 2015
meeting C. Prepared agenda for FBC Education
POC meeting on December 3rd, 2015 D. Worked with training providers and
accreditors to ensure compliance with Rule 61G20-6.002 E. Checked the BCIS to ensure
information is current regarding the FBC Education and Accreditation Program F. Inquiries
addressed from September 25, 2015 to November 24, 2015 were as follows: 11 Accreditor 7 BCIS issues Training Funding Available for 2015-2016 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, 2016 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 codes For 7-hour
program, course requirements: -- At least three (3) hours codes -- At least two (2) hours advanced codes For any
program, course requirements: --
Mitigation training for home inspectors must include proctored exam and
comply with section 627.711(2), F.S. -- *Course
evaluations are 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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9.) |
Identify future POC member
discussion items No future ED POC member
discussion items were forthcoming. |
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10.) |
General public comment No public comment was forthcoming. |
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11.) |
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 Florida Energy Conservation Code
& Florida Mechanical Code Provider: Florida Engineering Society Accreditor: BCIC LLC BCIS Course Number: 766.0 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: Structural Summary of Provisions-Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 753.0 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 FBC 5th Edition
Updates For Contractors and Adjustors-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 760.0 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 FBC 5th Edition
Building Code Basics-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 761.0 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 FBC 5th Edition
Updates for Designers and Code Professionals-Advanced Provider: IRP-FLORIDA Accreditor: Contractor’s
Institute (Koning Enterprises, Inc.) BCIS Course Number: 755.0 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
Florida Building Code Provider: Royal Construction
School/Mark Maccagno Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 744.0 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 Conditionally Approved Courses Course: Advanced FBC Code
Enforcement, Product Approval, TAC’s and Committees (Internet) Provider: The Media Factory,
Inc. Accreditor: Charles Barr BCIS Course Number: 758.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved based on the FBC
accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the Florida Building
Code related content, subject to the out of date
code references (on slides 31, 32, and 36) being changed to the current code
reference number, and quiz questions and answers being added for review. Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Darrell Phillips Approved Unanimously Course: Advanced FBC
Permits, Inspections, and Private Providers (Internet) Provider: The Media Factory,
Inc. Accreditor: Charles Barr BCIS Course Number: 759.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, subject to the
quiz questions and answers being added for review. Motion: Kevin Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously |
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12.) |
Adjourned at 10:20 am est Motion: To adjourn Motion: Kevin
Flanagan Second: Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously |
Staff
Contact: Michael Clark (MRC Consulting) 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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Jim Richmond |
Administrative |
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Facilitator |
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Michael Clark |
(MRC Consulting) |
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2015 POC Meeting Schedule |
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I.(A) |
January 14, 2015 (10:00 AM EST)(Special) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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I.(B) |
February 12, 2015 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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II. |
April 9, 2015 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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III. |
June 11, 2015 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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IV. |
August 10, 2015 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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V. |
October 5, 2015 (8:30 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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VI. |
December 3, 2015 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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2015 Course Accreditation Application
Deadline Schedule |
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ED POC Meeting Date |
Accredited Applications Submittal Deadline |
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I.(A) |
January 14, 2015 Meeting |
January 6, 2015 |
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I.(B) |
February 12, 2015 Meeting |
January 28, 2015 |
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II. |
April 9, 2015 Meeting |
March 25, 2015 |
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III. |
June 11, 2015 Meeting |
May 26, 2015 |
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IV. |
August 10, 2015 Meeting |
July 2015 |
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V. |
October 5, 2015 Meeting |
September 21, 2015 |
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VI. |
December 3, 2015 Meeting |
November 22, 2015 |
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