Florida Building Commission

Education POC Meeting Report

June 11, 2015

Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

IMPORTANT MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION!

 

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Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2015
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-05:00)

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In Person Attendance: Room 90, 1940 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fla.

 

 

 

 

 

Education POC Meeting Objectives

Ø To approve June 11, 2015 Meeting Agenda

Ø To approve April 9, 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

 

Education POC Meeting Report— June 11, 2015

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

10:00 a.m. EST

1.)

Welcome and Opening, Roll Call

POC Members Present: Nanette Dean, (Chair),  Drew Smith, Darrell Phillips

POC Member(s) Absent: Jeffrey Stone PhD, Kevin Flanagan, Brian Langille,

Meeting Attendees Identified:

Mo Madani            Jim Hammers

Nick Duval            Joe Belcher

Michael Clark         Rachel Doty             

            April Hammonds   Med Kopczynski

            Dwight Wilkes       Sharon Mignardi

            Lisa Pate

 

Important Note: A quorum of members was not reached for this meeting. As a result, the ED POC meeting did not occur as scheduled at 10:00 am, June 11, 2015. The Chair and General Counsel made the decision to hold the ED POC Meeting at the Florida Building Commission’s plenary session, on June 19, 2015. The Chair also requested that the Education Administrator (Michael Clark) be present at the FBC plenary session on June 19, 2015, to answer any questions about the courses or other agenda items that may emanate from the commissioners. The Education Administrator did agree to attend that plenary session.

 

 

2.)

Review and approval of the June 11, 2015 meeting Agenda

Motion: To approve as submitted

Motion:

Second:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

3.)

Review and approval of April 9, 2015 meeting Minutes

Motion: To approve as submitted

Motion:

Second:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

4.)

Review pending accreditor applications for recommendation to the Commission

None Pending

 

 

5.)

Review pending advanced accredited courses for recommendation to the Commission

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 5th Edition, Advanced Code, Internet-Chapter 4

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 712.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 Florida Building Code, Building, 5th Edition: Highlights and Changes Advanced Course

Provider: PDH Academy

Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh

BCIS Course Number: 713.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Adv FBC Fifth edition FEBC Ch 7

Provider: FRSA-Fl Rfg., Sheet Metal, Air Cond. Cont. Assn

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 708.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Adv FBC Fifth Edition Ch 15 Florida Specific Review

Provider: FRSA-Fl Rfg., Sheet Metal, Air Cond. Cont. Assn

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 711.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Adv FBC Fifth Edition Code Comparison Ch 15 & Ch 9

Provider: FRSA-Fl Rfg., Sheet Metal, Air Cond. Cont. Assn

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 710.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Adv FBC Fifth Edition FRC Ch 9

Provider: FRSA-Fl Rfg., Sheet Metal, Air Cond. Cont. Assn

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 709.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Accessibility: Chapter 3- An Internet Review

Provider: TECHTRAINING llc

Accreditor: BCIC LLC

BCIS Course Number: 715.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE-MECHANICAL, 5th EDITION ADVANCED CODE OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 718.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE-RESIDENTIAL-5th EDITION ADVANCED CODE OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 717.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, EXISTING, 5th EDITION (2014) ADVANCED CODE OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 720.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

Course: 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE- PLUMBING, 5TH EDITION ADVANCED CODE OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 719.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE-BUILDING, 5th EDITION ADVANCED CODE OVERVIEW OF CHANGES, CHAPTERS 1-3

Provider: Contractors Institute

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 716.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 ADVANCED FBC, BUILDING-SELECT CHANGES AND ADDITIONS (INTERNET)

Provider: Contractors Education Source, Inc.

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 714.0

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

 

 

 

6.)

 

Review pending administratively approved updated courses for recommendation to the Commission

 

Course: 2014 FRSA/TRI Fifth Edition Revised Advanced Attachment Tables

Provider: Mark Zehnal

Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc.

BCIS Course Number: 281.2

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Roofing Product Approvals and the Florida Building Code Fifth Edition (2014) Advanced

Provider: Mark Zehnal

Accreditor: BCIC LLC

BCIS Course Number: 588.1

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

Course: 2014 Advanced Code Module Course For Electricians

Provider: Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.

Accreditor: BCIC LLC

BCIS Course Number: 349.3

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

Motion:

Second:

Discussion:

Approved Unanimously

 

 

 

 

 

7.)

 

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

None Pending

 

 

8.)

Education Administrator Activity Report

 

Discussion:

 

 

FBC Education Administrator Activity/Tasks

 

A. Provided administrative support for FBC Education POC for April 9, 2015 meeting

 

B. Drafted minutes for FBC Education POC April 9, 2015 meeting

 

C. Prepared agenda for FBC Education POC meeting on June 11, 2015

 

D. Prepared Education and Accreditation Program’s portion of the FBC Annual Report

 

E. Checked the BCIS to ensure information is current regarding the FBC Education and Accreditation Program

 

F. Inquiries addressed from April 1, 2015 to June 2, 2015 are as follows:

31 inquiries: 16 Telephone; 8 E-mail; 7 Telephone and e-mail

Category of Inquirers:

10 Provider 3 Contractor 2 Accreditors 3 Engineers
2 Local government 11 Consumer

Types of Inquiries:

2 Dept. of Community Affairs
4 FBC provider expiration
4 Course availability
5 Course approval
3 CE course submission

3 BCIS navigation
1 CE instructor complaint
1 Mobile home renovation
1 Modular home
1 Shed permitting
2 Pool safety
3 FBC 5th Edition
1 Windows

 

 

9.)

Identify future POC member discussion items

 

 

10.)

General public comment

No public comment was forthcoming.

 

 

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:

 

 

 

The following administratively approved updated course is recommended for APPROVAL:

 

 

12.)

Adjourn

Motion: To adjourn

Motion:

Second:

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

 

 

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.