Florida Building Commission
Education POC Minutes
Tallahassee, Florida
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Date: Thursday, August 15th, 2013
Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
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Education POC Objectives |
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Ø To
approve August 15, 2013 Agenda Ø To
approve June 3, 2013 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 discuss and compile potential research
topics for recommendation to the FBC Ø
To review/discuss proposed 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— August 15, 2013 |
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All Agenda Times—Including
Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change |
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10:00
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1.) |
Welcome and Opening, Roll Call POC Members Present: Nanette
Dean, (Chair), Jon Hamrick, Herminio Gonzalez, Kevin Flanagan,
Jeffrey Stone PhD, Drew Smith POC Member(s) Absent: Meeting
Attendees Identified: Ila
Jones Jim Hammers Cam
Fentriss Joe Belcher Michael Clark Robert Lorenzo April
Hammonds William Marshall Rhonda
Koning |
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2.) |
Review and approval of the August 15, 2013
meeting Agenda Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion:
Herminio Gonzalez Second:
Jeffrey Stone Approved Unanimously |
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3.) |
Review and approval of June 3, 2013 meeting
Minutes Motion: To
approve as submitted Motion:
Herminio Gonzalez Second: Drew
Smith 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 Florida Gable End Anchoring and Framing
in High Velocity Hurricane Zones Advanced Internet Module Provider: A Builders License Training Institute Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 603.0 Motion: Course denied based on an
incomplete syllabus, which did not contain information regarding a method of
instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a method
of instruction was missing from the course syllabus and moved to defer
approval. April Hammonds stated that the course should be denied, versus
deferred, because of the 90 day deadline for action on the application. The
POC members agreed and the course was denied. Commissioner Gonzalez asked if the staff had communicated with the
provider about this oversight regarding the missing method of instruction. April
Hammonds stated that the accreditor should be communicating with the
provider, as part of their job as an accreditor. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Code Provider: Palm Construction School, Inc. Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 604.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that on slide
18, some of the words at the bottom of the slide had extra spaces between
them, and should be corrected. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Code Provider: Palm Construction School, Inc. Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 605.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content and until the word “Internet” is
placed in the course title within the BCIS. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: None. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapter 9 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 599.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Commissioner Hamrick asked the accreditor of the course, Joe Belcher,
why this reference was made when no audio or video clips existed in the
course materials. Joe Belcher stated that he overlooked the reference during
his review. Rhonda Koning, the provider of the course, stated that she would
commit to removing from the syllabi of all her affected courses, the
references of using audio and video clips as part of the instruction. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 1 & 2 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 597.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 3 & 4 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 598.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 10 - 14 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 600.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Module: Swimming Pool
Updates Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 608.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: None. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 FBC Advanced Module: ANSI-15 and ANSI-7
Flow Requirements and TDH Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 607.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: None. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 FBC Advanced Module: Energy Efficiency
Regulations for Pools/Spas Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 609.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: None. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 1 &
2-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 586.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 3 & 4
-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 587.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapter 9 -Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 589.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a reference
was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus that both
audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for this
course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 10-14
-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 590.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: Commissioner Hamrick stated that a
reference was made in the method of instruction part of the course syllabus
that both audio and video clips would be used as part of the instruction for
this course. Upon review, there were no audio or video clips included in the
course materials, so that reference must be deleted from the syllabus. 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 updated courses for recommendation to the Commission Course: 2010 Advanced Backflow Prevention Internet
Course 1 Hour Provider: Contractor’s Continuing Education Systems, LLC Accreditor: None BCIS Course Number: 317.1 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to adding the year of
the current code edition (2010) to the opening slide of the Power Point
presentation. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Discussion: The Education Administrator stated that
approval for this course was deferred at the April 2013 ED POC meeting
because there were numerous references to the 2007 code, which needed to be
corrected to the 2010 code. Those corrections were made. The approval for
this course was then deferred again at the June 2013 ED POC meeting, because
a course exam and answers were missing. The exam and answers were added to
the materials. Commissioner Hamrick stated that the reference to the year of the
current code edition is missing on the opening slide of the Power Point
presentation. The POC members agreed that the reference to 2010 should be
included. Commissioner Flanagan stated that he was still viewing 2007 code
references in the syllabus. It was determined that Commissioner Flanagan was
looking at an older version of the syllabus. Approved Unanimously |
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Discuss and compile potential research topics for recommendation to
the FBC The Chair asked the ED POC members if they had any
thoughts regarding this agenda item. Ila Jones stated that the Commission decided to use
some money for worthy research projects, relevant to the work of the FBC. Cam Fentriss stated that Item E, in the Education
Administrator’s Report, notes that a survey will be conducted within the next
few months asking for licensees to submit and/or express interest in building
code subjects of interest, issues, and training or research needs. The
results of this activity will be due at the end of December. The Chair stated that she felt that one idea to be
looked at was the gap between the effective date of a new code and available
training on that new code. No other comments were given by POC members and no
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Review/discuss proposed changes to Rule 61G20-6.002, F.A.C The Chair asked the POC members if they had any questions or
comments about the proposed language changes. Cam Fentriss briefly explained the changes. She stated that in
paragraph (e), the word “calendar” was proposed for removal, leaving the 23
days as defined by administrative law and rule. She then stated that the
explanation of a self-affirmed course was split between paragraphs (g) and
(h), again for more clarity. April Hammonds stated that she wanted to add some language to
paragraph (g), where if a course had been submitted as one change
(self-affirmation) but had more than one change made to it, then it would
revert automatically to becoming a revised course, and must be reviewed by an
approved accreditor. Cam Fentriss asked the POC if they wanted to review the new
language at the next meeting, and they responded that they would want to
review it at the next meeting. Commissioner Flanagan asked if in the future, could POC members
review any new rule language in a side-by-side manner with the current
language. April Hammonds explained that in the document the POC members were
currently reviewing, any new language (to be added) is underlined and any old
language (to be removed) has a strike through line through the words. The
Chair asked for other comments. No other comments were given by the public or
POC members. The
Chair asked for a motion regarding the proposed language changes to Rule
61G20-6.002, F.A.C Motion: To
recommend to the Florida Building Commission that the proposed language
changes to paragraphs (e), (g), (h), and (i), contained in Rule 61G20-6.002,
F.A.C be accepted as submitted. Motion:
Herminio Gonzalez Second: Kevin
Flanagan Approved Unanimously |
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Education Administrator activity
report Discussion: Cam
Fentriss stated that there were some public inquiries, all of which are
listed in the report. She also stated that we are in the process of
developing a course application wizard that should help all providers
complete a course application on the BCIS. We have a test site available
where you can enter fake course application information and go through the
proposed wizard. She further stated that the login and password information
is located in this report, and if you have any comments about the wizard,
please send them to Cam. Cam also reminded providers to
take advantage of the grant money available to assist them in providing
training for codes related subjects. A. Provided administrative support for FBC Education
POC for June 3, 2013 meeting B. Drafted minutes for FBC Education POC June 3, 2013
meeting C. Prepared agenda for FBC
Education POC meeting on August 15, 2013 meeting D. Inquiries from the public May 27, 2013 to August 5, 2013 as
follows: 14 inquiries: 5
telephone; 7 e-mail; 2 telephone and email Category of inquirers: 7 Provider 2
Consumer 1 Modular building
contractor 2 Architect 2 Engineer Types of Inquiries: 7
Provider approval/renewal 1
Modular building webinar 1
Portable building 1 Temporary building 1 Water heater 3 CE on renewal E. Potential Research Projects – Under the 2013-2014 contract,
Building A Safer Florida will be conducting a survey asking affected
licensees (architects, building officials, contractors, engineers, interior
designers, and landscape architects) to submit and/or express interest in
building code subjects of interest, issues, and training or research needs.
The results of this will be due at the end of December. F. FBC Course Application Wizard – We are in the process of
developing a course application wizard that should help all providers
complete a course application on the BCIS. We will have a brief presentation
during the POC meeting, and we have a test site available where you can enter
fake course application information and go through the proposed wizard.
Please feel free to do this and send us any comments you have on this. Here
is how to access
the test site: To
access TEST site, go to: http://test.floridabuilding.org/c/default.aspx Use any
one of the following TEST provider logins and passwords: Login:
aaacs Login: FBC360 Login: markredd Password:
test1234 Password: test1234 Password: test1234 G. Grant Money for Training
Available – Please consider providing some training with grant funds. Here is
a brief summary of this program: - Available to any approved
continuing education provider - Participating providers will be
required to attend a webinar (about 1 hour) about course requirements under
board and FBC rules (no cost for this and should be scheduled early
September) - Training must be 50% advanced
codes courses and all must be codes-related and, for licensees, board
approved continuing education - Training with grant funds may be
part of a larger training program - Funding will be $23 per attendee per hour - For payment, copy of sign-in sheets must be submitted
(and copy of evaluations, if any) - Deadline to provide training and submit invoice and
documentation: June 15, 2014 - Total funds available: $230,000 (first come, first
served) Please contact Building A Safer Florida for more
information or if interested H. Board Rules for Distance/Online/Video Courses – Each
board for licensees required to comply with the Florida Building Code has one
or more requirements for distance or online continuing education courses.
These requirements are in addition to any requirement for FBC approval
of internet or online advanced courses. For your information, below is a
listing of these provisions from these boards, but please be sure to read all
of each board’s rules (rather than rely on the partial information below). ARCHITECTS
Rule 61G1-24.002, Florida Administrative Code: 61G1-24.002 Continuing Education Approval of Subjects and
Providers. The approval of continuing
education courses and providerships is covered in-depth by the Board’s
publication “Architecture Continuing Education Handbook Instructions,
Applications and General Information for Architecture Continuing Education”
(“the Handbook”) (2012), which is hereby incorporated by reference, effective
July, 2012, a copy of which may be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02061 or the Board office. The Handbook contains three forms for use
with the booklet. The applicant shall submit the applicable form, (DBPR AID
4003/Revised July 2012), Architecture Continuing Education Provider/Course
Application, (DBPR AID 4003-Part A/Revised July 2012), Architecture Education
Course Evaluation Summary Form, or (DBPR AID 4003-Part B/Revised July 2012),
Provider Course Evaluation Summary Form, which are hereby incorporated by
reference, effective July 2012, copies of which may be obtained from the
Board office. The Board office is located at 1940 North Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751. Architecture Continuing Education Handbook, page 7
Method of
Instruction Guidelines Methods of instruction used for
course delivery includes in-person presentation, on-line or internet,
correspondence and video courses or other learning techniques which may be
approved. Instructional guidelines for the presentation of such courses
include the following: 1) In-person presentation courses include any of the following: a. Pre-course instruction book; b. Course presentation and materials; c. Question and answer; and d. Evaluation by the licensees (non-classroom). 2) Correspondence, video, and internet courses may include any
of the following: a. Pre-course instruction book; b. Lecture; c. Questions and answer; d. Evaluation; and e. Testing. Please note that in-person classroom courses are
evaluated on at least 50 minutes of instruction and non-classroom courses are
evaluated on an hour for hour basis pursuant to Section 481.215(3)(4), F.S. BUILDING CODE
ADMINISTRATORS AND INSPECTORS
Rules 61G19-9.001, 61G19-9.0045, and 61G19-9.007,
Florida Administrative Code: 61G19-9.001
Continuing Education for Biennial Renewal. (2) “Interactive Distance
Learning” means the delivery of educational offerings or courses via the
internet and/or other interactive electronic media. Such offerings or courses
shall be interactive, providing for the interchange of information between
the student and the teacher, and shall provide for the registration,
evaluation, monitoring, and verification of continuing education. The courses
shall be accessible at locations and times determined by the student. (3) “Interactive Distance Learning Hour” means sixty minutes of
instruction presented in an alternative nonclassroom interactive distance
learning setting, exclusive of any breaks, recesses, or other time not spent
in instruction. 61G19-9.0045 Approval of Proctored Telecourses and Interactive
Distance Learning Courses. (1) Telecourses which are proctored shall be subject to the same
conditions of approval as a classroom or seminar course wherein the course
completion is measured by attendance and credits provided in the form of
contact hours. (2) An interactive distance learning continuing education
activity offered by a provider registered under this rule chapter must meet
the standards for approved courses outlined in this rule chapter and,
furthermore, must include a testing mechanism on which a passing score must
be attained by the licensee prior to the issuing of credit. (3) An application for approval of an interactive distance
leaning continuing education activity shall include the total number of
interactive distance learning hours, the course syllabus, a detailed outline
of the contents of the course, and the name and qualifications of all
instructors. 61G19-9.007 Records Required to be Maintained by Course
Providers. (4) For interactive distance learning courses, in lieu of the
original sign-in sheet required in (1)(d) above, the course provider shall
maintain and provide a record of the registration, login, course access log,
and course completion. In lieu of providing a document bearing the
contractor’s signature, the course provider shall provide the student’s
identity verification data, which shall include the student’s password and
the student’s mother’s maiden name. CONTRACTORS – CONSTRUCTION
Rules 61G4-18.002, 61G4-18.004, and 61G4-18.007,
Florida Administrative Code: 61G4-18.002 Definitions. When used in this rule, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (4) “Interactive Distance
Learning Hour” means fifty minutes of instruction presented in an alternative
nonclassroom interactive distance learning setting, exclusive of any breaks,
recesses, or other time not spent in instruction. (5) “Interactive Distance Learning” means the delivery of
educational offerings or courses via the internet and/or other interactive
electronic media. Such offerings or courses shall be interactive, providing
for the interchange of information between the student, and teacher, and
shall provide for the registration, evaluation, monitoring, and verification
of continuing education. 61G4-18.004
Approval of Continuing Education Courses. (3) The application shall
include the total number of classroom or interactive distance learning hours,
the course syllabus, a detailed outline of the contents of the course, the
name and qualifications of all instructors known at the time of the
application and the minimum qualifications of any instructors not known at
the time of the application. In addition, a course provider making
application to offer interactive distance learning must submit documents
indicating the following: (a) The means by which the course
will demonstrate interactivity between the student and course provider within
a maximum of 24 hours, which promotes student involvement, and demonstrates
that the course measures learning and addresses comprehension of content at
regular intervals. (b) The means by which the course
provider is able to monitor student enrollment, participation and course
completion. (c) The means by which the course
provider will be able to satisfactorily demonstrate that stated course hours
are consistent with the actual hours spent by each student to complete the
course. (d) The means by which the
provider will assure qualified instructor(s) will be available to answer
questions and provide students with necessary support during the duration of
the course. (e) That the student will be
required to complete a statement at the beginning and end of the course that
indicates that he/she personally completed each module/session of
instruction. (f) The means by which the course
provider will verify student identification. 61G4-18.007
Required Records Maintained by Course Providers. Each course provider must maintain
the following records with respect to each course: (6) For interactive distance learning
courses, in lieu of the original sign-in sheet required in subsection (4),
the course provider shall maintain and provide a record of the registration,
login, course access log, including total time accumulated which demonstrates
that course hours are consistent with the actual hours it takes to complete
the course, and course completion date and time. In lieu of providing a
document bearing the contractor’s signature, the course provider shall
provide the student’s identity verification data, which shall include the
student’s password and the student’s mother’s maiden name. CONTRACTORS – ELECTRICAL
Rules 61G6-9.003, 61G6-9.004, and 61G6-9.005, Florida
Administrative Code: 61G6-9.003
Definitions. When used in this rule, the
following terms shall have the following meanings: (6) “Homestudy Course” means a continuing
education course approved pursuant to this rule chapter, that is offered as a
correspondence course and requires a multiple-choice test at the end of the
session with a minimum passing score of 75%. (7) “Interactive Distance
Education Course” means a continuing education course, the delivery of which
is done via the internet and/or other interactive electronic media. Such
offerings or courses shall be interactive, providing for the interchange of
information between the student, the teacher, and shall provide for
registration, evaluation, monitoring, and verification of continuing
education, as well as require a multiple-choice test at the end of the
session with a minimum passing score of 75%. (8) “Interactive Distance
Education Hour” means fifty minutes of approved instruction presented in an
interactive distance education setting, exclusive of any breaks, recesses, or
other time not spent in instruction. 61G6-9.004
Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal for Certificateholders and
Registrants. (5) A licensee may obtain a maximum of 7
hours of continuing education credits by taking a home study course. A
minimum passing score of 75% must be obtained to receive the required CE
credits. 61G6-9.005
Registration of Course Providers. (2) The application for
registration must be submitted on the ECLB Continuing Education Provider
Approval Application, form number, BPR/ECLB/CONT.ED.PROV.APP/REV/4/2001, with
instructions, hereby incorporated by reference, copies of which are provided
by the Board upon request and must include the name, address, phone number
and facsimile number of the course provider. The registration must also
include the name and address of each person or entity who has an ownership
interest in the course sponsor or who is entitled to receive any portion of
the revenues from the course provider. A course provider making an
application to offer interactive distance education must submit evidence of
the following: (a) That the course contains a high level of interactivity which
promotes student involvement, and demonstrates that the program measures
learning and assesses mastery of content at regular intervals. (b) That the course provider will be able to monitor student
enrollment, participation, and course completion. (c) That the course provider can demonstrate that stated course
hours are consistent with the actual hours it takes to complete the course. (d) That the course provider has qualified instructor(s)
available to answer questions and provide the students with the necessary
assistance during the duration of the course. (e) That the student shall be required to complete and submit a
statement at the end of the course that he/she has personally completed each
module of instruction. ENGINEERS
Rules
61G15-22.0105 and 61G15-22.012, Florida Administrative Code: 61G15-22.0105
Approval of Continuing Education Courses in Laws and Rules. Each course provider approved by
the Board to conduct courses in Florida Laws and Rules must meet the
requirements of Rule 61G15-22.011, F.A.C., and shall submit an application
for approval of a continuing education course in Laws and Rules. The
application shall be submitted on the course approval application provided by
the Board and shall include the following: (5) A provider making application to offer
interactive distance learning must also submit documents indicating the
following: (a) The means by which the course will demonstrate the ability
to interact between the student and course provider by providing answers to
inquiries within two business days. The interaction must promote student
involvement, and demonstrate that the course measures learning and addresses
comprehension of content at regular intervals; (b) The means by which the course provider is able to monitor
student enrollment, participation and course completion; (c) The means by which the course provider will be able to
satisfactorily demonstrate that stated course hours are consistent with the
actual hours spent by each student to complete the course; (d) The means by which the provider will assure qualified instructor(s)
will be available to answer questions and provide students with necessary
support during the duration of the course; and (e) That the student will be required to complete a statement
that indicates that he/she personally completed each module/session of
instruction. 61G15-22.012
Obligations of Continuing Education Providers. To maintain status as a continuing
education provider, the provider must: (3) Furnish each participant with an
individual certificate of attendance. An attendance record shall be
maintained by the provider for four years and shall be available for
inspection by the Board and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation.
Providers must electronically provide to the Florida Engineers Management
Corporation a list of attendees taking a course within five (5) business days
of the completion of the course. The list shall include the provider’s name,
the name and license number of the attendee, the date the course was
completed, the course number and the total number of professional development
hours successfully completed. All information or documentation, including
electronic course rosters, submitted to the Board or to FEMC shall be
submitted in a format acceptable to the Board and to FEMC. Failure to comply
with time and form requirements will result in disciplinary action taken
against the provider. If the instructor is receiving credit as set forth in
subsection 61G15-22.003(3), F.A.C., the instructor shall be listed with the
same information required above. Providers shall maintain security of
attendance records and certificates. For correspondence study courses, the
provider must electronically supply the list of those individuals
successfully completing the course by the fifth of the month following the
calendar month in which the provider received documentation and was able to
determine the successful completion of the course by the individual. (5) Allow only one PDH
for each hour of classroom, audio or video instruction, an “hour of
classroom, audio or video instruction” being a minimum of 50 minutes
instruction or presentation. (6) Allow only one PDH for each
“hour of correspondence study.” The “hour of correspondence study” must be
based on the average completion time of each course as established by the
provider. (7) Provide a written examination to each participating
licensee in correspondence study courses. In order to complete the course,
the licensee must sign and date the examination and receive a minimum grade
of seventy percent (70%). If a licensee fails the examination, they will be
permitted to take the examination again in order to achieve a passing grade. INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Rule 61G1-21.003, Florida Administrative Code: 61G1-21.003
Continuing Education – Approval of Subjects and Providers. The approval of continuing
education courses and providers is covered in-depth by the Board’s
publication “Interior Design Continuing Education Handbook Instructions,
Applications and General Information for Interior Design Continuing
Education” (“the Handbook”) (2012), which is hereby incorporated by
reference, effective July, 2012, a copy of which may be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02060 or the Board office. The Handbook contains three forms for use
with the handbook. The applicant shall submit the applicable form, (DBPR ID
4002/Revised 7/12), Interior Design Continuing Education Provider and Course
Application, (DBPR ID 4002-Part A/Revised 7/12), Interior Design Education
Course Evaluation Summary Form, or (DBPR ID 4002-Part B/Revised 7/12),
Provider Course Evaluation Summary Form, which are hereby incorporated by
reference, effective July 2012, copies of which may be obtained from the
Board office. The Board office is located at 1940 North Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751. Interior Design Continuing
Education Handbook, page 7
Course Delivery Guidelines
Continuing education requirements can be satisfied
through various course delivery methods. Licensees may secure credit through
courses taught in traditional classroom settings, informal type gatherings,
electronic means of study, or other means of independent study. Unless
otherwise approved, courses of study acceptable for this purpose shall be
limited to: Structured Study: A minimum of
16 credit hours must be obtained via any of the following methods; however,
all 20 credit hours may be obtained through this method: 1) College or university sponsored courses which monitor student
performance. 2) Correspondence courses which monitor student performance. 3) Courses offered by a professional or technical organization. 4) Courses offered by architectural and/or interior design
firms. 5) Courses organized by individual practitioners who come
together for such purpose. 6) Courses offered by individuals or organizations who
demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement of this rule. 7) Instructors, lecturers, panelists and discussion leaders for
professional development courses shall be credited for continuing professional
education purposes at twice the credit granted licensees for the first
presentation of a specific course or program, the same as the credit granted
a licensee for the second presentation and none thereafter. Co-panelists and
co-discussion leaders shall be credited for the portion of specific courses
or programs they must prepare to discuss and lead as a co-panelist or
co-discussion leader. 8) Florida Building Code advanced courses count towards related
topics (health, safety and welfare). 9) Licensees may receive up to four (4) hours of continuing
education credit for attending a Florida Board of Architecture and Interior
Design meeting which will count toward related topics (health, safety and
welfare) credit. The credit is granted one time per biennial renewal period
and is not granted to licensees attending the meeting for disciplinary action
against their license. Self-Directed Study: Only four (4)
credits can be secured via this methodology provided a log of learning is
maintained for each of the following: 1) Visiting architecturally and/or significant sites (travel
time not included). 2) Reading or writing published books. 3) Utilization of video, cassettes or other instructive media. 4) Researching appropriate topics. 5) Participating in architectural or interior design study
groups. Methods of Instruction Guidelines Methods of instruction used for course delivery
includes in person presentation, on-line or internet, correspondence and
video courses or other learning techniques which may be approved.
Instructional guidelines for the presentation of such courses include the
following: 3) In-person presentation courses include any of the following: a. Pre-course instruction book; b. Course presentation and materials; c. Question and answer; and/or d. Evaluation. 4) Correspondence, video, and internet courses may include: a. Pre-course instruction book; b. Lecture; c. Questions and answers; d. Evaluation; and/or e. Testing. Please note that in-person classroom courses are
evaluated on at least 50 minutes of instruction and non-classroom courses are
evaluated on an hour for hour basis pursuant to Section 481.215(3)(4), F.S. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Rules 61G10-18.002, 61G10-18.003, and 61G10-18.006,
Florida Administrative Code: 61G10-18.002
Board Approval of Continuing Education Providers. (2) To allow the Board to evaluate
an application for continuing education provider status, the applicant must
submit the following on Provider Approval Application form Number DBPR-LA-001
effective 3-23-05; adopted and incorporated herein by reference and copy of
which can be obtained from the Board office: (e) A summary of
qualifications to demonstrate compliance with subsection 61G10-18.002(1),
F.A.C., including: (7) If applicant is providing a
course by distanced learning: please outline the means by which the course
promotes student involvement, and demonstrates that the course measures
learning and addresses comprehension of content at regular intervals. 61G10-18.003 Obligations of Continuing Education Providers. To maintain status as a continuing
education provider, the provider must: (8) Allow only one hour of continuing
education credit for each fifty minutes of in-person instruction time. Allow
one hour for each monitored and verified 50 minutes of instruction via the
internet to the licensee. 61G10-18.006
Approval of Continuing Education Courses. (3) The application shall be
submitted no later than 60 days prior to the next scheduled Board meeting at
which the application is to be considered for approval. It shall include: (f) If the course is to
be delivered by distanced learning: the means by which the course will
demonstrate student involvement, and addresses comprehension of content at
regular intervals. I. Proposed Rule Changes –
Proposed changes to rule 61G20-6.002(3), Florida Administrative Code: 61G20-6.002
Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training
Courses. (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 October 2012, adopted herein by reference and available from the
Building Code Information System at http://www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_default.aspx or https://www.flrules.org/gateway/reference.asp?NO=Ref-02166.
(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 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 on the Building Code Information System. An accreditor may not
approve for accreditation a course application that is not complete and
accurate as specified in subsection (4). The accreditor shall also provide a
certification of independence that attests the person or entity does not
have, nor does it intend to acquire or will acquire, a financial interest in
the training provider seeking accreditation. (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, providers shall update existing accredited courses affected by
the code changes and submit for accreditation on the Building Code
Information System at http://www.floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_default.aspx. The
code version 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) If an approved accredited
course (h) If an approved accredited
course is not affected by the code change, and no change is required, but a
licensure or other board requires an updated version of the course, the
training provider shall complete Form FBC-ED-002, effective September 10,
2010, adopted herein by reference and available from the Building Code
Information System at http://floridabuilding.org/ce/ce_tporgapp_dtl1.aspx.
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.
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Identify future POC member
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General public comment No public comment was given |
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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: 2010 Florida Gable End Anchoring and Framing
in High Velocity Hurricane Zones Advanced Internet Module Provider: A Builders License Training Institute Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 603.0 Motion: Course denied based on an
incomplete syllabus, which did not contain information regarding a method of
Instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Code Provider: Palm Construction School, Inc. Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 604.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced Code Provider: Palm Construction School, Inc. Accreditor: JC Code & Construction Consultants, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 605.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content and until the word “Internet” is
placed in the course title within the BCIS. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapter 9 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 599.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 1 & 2 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 597.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 3 & 4 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 598.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 10 - 14 Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 600.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Module: Swimming Pool
Updates Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 608.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 FBC Advanced Module: ANSI-15 and ANSI-7
Flow Requirements and TDH Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 607.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 FBC Advanced Module: Energy Efficiency
Regulations for Pools/Spas Provider: Florida Pool & Spa Association Accreditor: Bill Dumbaugh BCIS Course Number: 609.0 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: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 1 &
2-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 586.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 3 & 4
-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 587.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapter 9 -Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 589.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously Course: 2010 Advanced FBC Existing-Chapters 10-14
-Internet Provider: Contractors Institute Accreditor: JDB Code Services, Inc. BCIS Course Number: 590.0 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to the method of
instruction part of the syllabus being corrected by deleting the references
to using video clips and audio clips as part of the instruction. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously The following administratively approved self-affirmed one change
course is recommended for APPROVAL: Course: 2010 Advanced Backflow Prevention Internet
Course 1 Hour Provider: Contractor’s Continuing Education Systems, LLC Accreditor: None BCIS Course Number: 317.1 Motion: Course conditionally approved
based on the FBC accreditation process that only verifies the accuracy of the
Florida Building Code related content, and subject to adding the year of
the current code edition (2010) to the opening slide of the Power Point
presentation. Motion: Jon Hamrick Second: Herminio Gonzalez Approved Unanimously OTHER MOTIONS Motion: To
recommend to the Florida Building Commission that the proposed language
changes to paragraphs (e), (g), (h), and (i), contained in Rule 61G20-6.002,
F.A.C, be accepted as submitted. Motion:
Herminio Gonzalez Second: Kevin
Flanagan Approved Unanimously |
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Adjourn Adjourn (Adjourned at 10:40 am.) Motion: To adjourn Motion: Herminio Gonzalez Second: Kevin Flanagan 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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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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Jeffrey Stone PhD |
Building Product Manufacturer |
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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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2013 POC Meeting Schedule |
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I. |
January 28, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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II. |
April 2, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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III. |
June 3, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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IV. |
August 15, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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V. |
October 10, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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VI. |
December 5, 2013 (10:00 AM EST) |
Tallahassee and via teleconference |
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2013 Course Application Deadline Schedule |
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Meeting Date |
Application Submittal Deadline |
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January 28, 2013 Meeting |
January 12, 2013 |
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April 2, 2013 Meeting |
March 16, 2013 |
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June 3, 2013 Meeting |
May 18, 2013 |
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IV. |
August 15, 2013 |
July 30, 2013 |
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V. |
October 10, 2013 |
September 24, 2013 |
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VI. |
December 5, 2013 |
November 19, 2013 |
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.