This informative course thoroughly explores the state of Florida's rules and regulations for building code administrators, building code inspectors and plans examiners. Requirements from Chapter 61G19 of the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board are presented as well as a look at Chapter 468 and Chapter 553 from the Florida Statutes which discusses similar state regulations. Chapter 553, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Part IV, is known as the Florida Building Codes Act. This statute addresses building construction standards and provides for a unified Florida Building Code. The information provided will keep any interested building professional informed on the latest licensing, penalty, certification, and education specifications for the state of Florida.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the administrative workings of the Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board (BCAIB)
Describe the responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors
Explain the penalties imposed by the BCAIB for numerous violations
Describe how the BCAIB handles:
License and certification renewals
Delinquent licenses and certification
Changes to certifications
Inactive license and certifications
List the buildings, structures, and facilities that are covered by the Building Construction Standards
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Susana Kuehne
Susana Elizabeth Kuehne is a professional writer with a mechanical engineering education from both the University of Rochester and Virginia Tech. She published her first book Tamed Lightning in November 2014 and currently manages SingingandScreaming.com.
3 hrs. Online Course