Florida Building Inspectors, like other workers upon whom the public depends for impartial assessments, are subject to certain ethical mandates that prohibit conflict between public duty and private interests. This 1-hour interactive online course covers the chapters that apply to building inspectors based upon the Florida Commission on Ethics’ “Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees,” Chapter 112, Part III, F.S., and Chapter 468, Part XII, F.S. The course also takes a look at ethical issues that may arise “on the job,” and gives the guidelines many inspectors use to uphold their own reputations and that of their profession.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss a variety of actions and conducts and whether they are considered ethical on the job or not, and why
Recall the definitions of pertinent words as they are used by the Florida Commission on Ethics’ Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
List specific actions and behaviors that are considered unethical and in what contexts, such as the acceptance of gifts
Describe the basic principle of disclosure and how, when and why it can serve the greater good in a public profession
Explain the responsibilities of a Florida building inspector
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.
1 hr. Online Course