61G4-15.032: Certification of Swimming Pool Specialty Contractors
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add language to clarify certification procedures and qualifications for swimming pool specialty contractors.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will require a practical examination.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 455.217, 489.108, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 489.108, 489.113(6), 489.115(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: G. W. Harrell, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61G4-15.032 Certification of Swimming Pool Specialty Contractors.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Certification Procedures.
(a)1. through (a)b. No change.
c. Submits affidavit(s) signed by a Florida Licensed registered or certified commercial or residential pool/spa contractor, in good standing, that demonstrates four years of experience in the swimming pool specialty contractor catergory for which the person applied; and
d.I. Takes and successfully passes completes a practical written examination for certification in the category of swimming pool specialty contractor; and applied for; or
e.II. Until January 1, 2009, an applicant who Ccompletes three (3) hours of board-approved continuing education, consisting of one hour of workplace safety, one hour of business practices, and one hour of workers’ compensation, may qualify, if the applicant successfully passes a practical examination for certification in the category of swimming pool specialty contractor applied for in lieu of a written examination for licensure.
(b) No change.
Specific Authority 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 489.113(6), 489.108, 489.115(4) FS. History– New 1-4-06, Amended 2-11-08, .