Architect

License Renewal Information

Is Regulated? Yes
Hours Required 20
Units of Time CEH
Carryover Units Allowed 4
Max. Structural Dimensions, Inc. Hours Allowed 20

License Body Address:

FL - Board of Architecture and Interior Design
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751

Primary Contact:

Juanita Chastain
Tel: 850-487-1395
http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/arch/arc_index.shtml

Requirements Website http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/arch/arch_rule_61g1.pdf
Completion Requirements 20 CEH due February 28th odd years.

Of the 20 CEH, at least:

• 16 must be HSW related
• 2 hours must be on an Advanced Module of the FL Building Code.

All courses must be registered with the AIA or independently approved by the FLBOAID.

All 20 CEH can be taken in online courses.

Statutes

Stipulations

Audit Potential

Course of Study: COURSE DELIVERY

Structured Study: All 20 credits can be secured via this methodology
College or university sponsored courses which monitor student performance.
Correspondence courses which monitor student performance.
Courses offered by a professional or technical organization.
Courses offered by architectural firms.
Courses organized by individual practitioners who come together for such purpose.
Courses offered by individuals or organizations who demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement of this rule.
Instructors, lecturers, panelists and discussion leaders for professional development courses shall be credited for continuing professional education purposes at twice the credit granted participants for the first presentation of a specific course or program, the same as the credit granted a participant 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.

Self-Directed Study: Only four credits can be secured via this methodology provided a log of learning is maintained for each of the following:

Visiting architecturally significant sites (travel time not included).
Reading.
Utilization of video, cassettes or other instructive media.
Researching appropriate topics.
Participating in architectural study groups.

COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER

Related Topics: Minimum 16 Credits Required.

• Study of codes including life safety codes, acts, laws, and regulations governing the practice of architecture.
• Environmental issues.
• Design proficiency.
• Study within planning, engineering, interior design, construction contracting and related disciplines.
• Legal aspects of contracts, documents, insurance, bonds, project administration, etc.
• Specialization (preservation, adaptive reuse, building types), etc.
• Construction documents and services.
• Materials and methods.
• Mechanical, plumbing, electrical and life safety.
• Structural technology.
• Energy efficiency.
• New technical/professional skills.
• Project administration.
• Professional ethics.
• Optional Topics: Maximum of four credits allowed.

All of the following subject matters must directly relate to architectural practice or the ability to enhance architectural practice in order to qualify for continuing education credit.

• Business and Practice Efficiency.
• Business Development.
• Personal Improvement.
• General Education.
• Studies/Consultation Opportunities.
  

Proof of Completion: The registrant is responsible for retaining proof of participation in continuing education activities. Such verification includes the following as applicable:

1. A log showing activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location duration, etc.
2. Attendance Certificates.
3. Signed Attendance Receipts.
4. Sponsor's list of attendees (signed by a person in responsible charge of the activity).

These records must be retained for a period of three years following the actual license renewal. Copies must be furnished to the board for audit purposes if requested.

Non-Completion Penalties

Engineer

License Renewal Information

Is Regulated? Yes
Hours Required 8
Units of Time PDH
Carryover Units Allowed 0
Max. Structural Dimensions, Inc. Hours Allowed 8

License Body Address:

FL - Board of Professional Engineers
2507 Callaway Road
Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Primary Contact:

D. Sean Benjamin
SBenjamin@fbpe.org
Tel: 850-521-0500
http://www.fbpe.org/

Requirements Website http://www.fbpe.org/pdfs/Chapter61G15.pdf

Completion Requirements 8 PDH biennially by February 28th of odd years.

Of the 8 hours:

• 4 must relate to your area(s) of practice, and
• 4 hours must be in the laws and rules of the Board.

All 8 hours can be taken in online courses.

(Note: Unlike some other professions, at this time, Licensed Florida Engineers are NOT required to take a course on the FL Advanced Building Code.)

Reporting Notice: Structural Dimensions, Inc., as the provider, will report completed Laws and Rules courses using the DBPR reporting tool and send attendance sheets for completed Areas of Practice courses. The licensed engineer will only need to self-report their Areas of Practice courses. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Board.

Statutes

Stipulations

Audit Potential

Course of Study

Qualifying Activities for Area of Practice Requirement:

(1) Successful completion of college courses.

(1)Successful completion of continuing education courses, successful completion of correspondence, televised, Internet, videotaped, and other short courses/tutorials or attending seminars, workshops, or professional and technical presentations at meetings, conventions or conferences presented/sponsored by a provider approved under Rule 61G15-22.011, FAC.

(3) Teaching or instructing in (1) or (2) above. However, teaching credit is valid for teaching a course or seminar for the first time only. Teaching credit does not apply to full-time faculty.

(4) Authoring published papers, articles, books, or accepted licensee examination items for NCEES.

(5) Patents.

(6) Active participation in professional or technical societies. Civic or trade organizations do not qualify under this provision. Credit for this activity requires that the licensee serve as an officer of the organization. PDH credits are not earned until the end of each year of completed service.
Conversion of other units of education credit for PDH units:

1. 1 college or unit semester hour credit is equal to 15 PDH.
2. 1college or unit quarter hour credit is equal to 10 PDH.
3. 1 continuing education unit is equal to 10 PDH.
4. 1 contact hour of professional development in course work, seminars, or professional or technical presentations made at meetings, conventions, or conferences is equal to 1 PDH or, if teaching, 2 PDH.
5. Each published paper, article, or book is equal to 10 PDH.
6. Authoring accepted licensee examination items for NCEES is equal to 2 PDH.
7. Each patent is equal to 10 PDH.
8. Active participation in professional and technical societies as described in Rule 61G15-22.003(6). The maximum credit to be allowed is 2 PDH for each organization.

Continuing Education Courses in Laws and Rules:

(1) In order to comply with the provisions of Section 471.017(3), F.S., licensees shall demonstrate professional competency relative to Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and the Board’s rules, by either completing a continuing education course, as detailed in Subsection (2) below, by attending a board meeting at which disciplinary hearings are conducted as detailed in Subsection (3) below, or by approval of the Board as a consulting engineer providing assistance to the Board in the performance of its duties, as detailed in Subsection (4) below.

(2) Successful completion of a course of continuing education for laws and rules of the Board which must consist of a minimum of four (4) PDH’s in laws and rules of the Board.

(3) Four PDH’s in laws and rules of the Board may be obtained by attending one full day, regardless of actual length, or eight (8) hours of a board meeting at which disciplinary hearings are conducted by the Board of Professional Engineers and complying with the following:

(a) The licensee must sign in with staff of the Board before the meeting day begins.

(b) The licensee must remain in continuous attendance.

(c) The licensee must sign out with staff of the Board at the end of the meeting day or at such other earlier time as affirmatively authorized by the Board.

A licensee may receive PDH credit in laws and rules for attending the board meeting only if he or she is attending on that date solely for that purpose. He or she may not receive such credit if appearing at the Board meeting for another purpose.

(d) Members of the Board of Professional Engineers shall receive four (4) PDH’s in laws and rules of the Board for conducting these meetings.

(4) All consultant engineers used by the Board in the resolution of Board business, including rule making and prosecution of discipline cases and complaints, may receive credit for four (4) PDH’s in laws and rules of the Board by specific approval of the Board of a written list of such consultants during each biennium.

Proof of Completion Demonstrating Compliance:

In order to demonstrate compliance, licensees must execute a signed statement at any time during the biennium and submit said statement to the Board office at that time or by accompanying their renewal form with said statement and return it to the Board office with their renewal. For each qualifying activity listed, the following information must be included on the statement:

1. Title of activity and a description.
2. The date, location and provider of the activity.
3. The area of practice to which the activity applies.
4. The number of PDH credits claimed for each activity.

In addition, the Board shall use attendance information submitted by the provider to determine whether licensees can demonstrate compliance.

Recordkeeping:

It is the licensee’s responsibility to maintain sufficient records to demonstrate completion of qualifying professional development hours for at least two licensure cycles (four years).

State Ceritifed Contractor

Is Regulated? Yes
Hours Required 14
Units of Time Contact Hours
Carryover Units Allowed 0
Max. Structural Dimensions, Inc. Hours Allowed 14

License Body Address:

FL - Construction Industry Licensing Board
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1039

Primary Contact :

G.W. Harrell
gw.harrell@dbpr.state.fl.us
Tel: 850-487-1395
http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/cilb/cilb_index.shtml

Requirements Website http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/cilb/conrules.pdf

Completion Requirements 14 CEH biennially by August 31st.
Renewal for certified contractors occurs August 31 even years.
Renewal for registered contractors occurs August 31 odd years.

Of the 14 CEH, at least:

• 1 hour must be in workplace safety
• 1 hour must be in business practice
• 1 hour must be in worker’s compensation.
• 1 hour must be on an Advanced Module of the FL Building Code.
• 3 hours must be specifically related to laws and rules regulating the construction industry (effective 9/1/2007)

All coursework must be approved by the board. All 14 CEH can be taken in online courses.

Course of Study Of the required 14 hours of continuing education, up to 4 hours of credit may be earned by attending a meeting of the board wherein disciplinary cases are considered. At least seven days advance notice of the intent to attend the disciplinary case session must be given to the board, and the licensee must check in with board staff prior to the beginning of the disciplinary proceedings. A maximum of 4 hours will be allowed during a renewal cycle. Credit hours shall be awarded on an hour for hour basis up to a maximum of 4 hours.

Any course approved for the continuing education requirements for persons certified under Chapter 468, Part XII, F.S., which meet the criteria for course content approved by this board, shall be accepted for continuing education for renewal under this rule, for person who are certified under Part XII or who are certified or registered under this part.

The board shall grant a maximum of four (4) hours of continuing education credit, on an hour for hour basis, to any licensee who participates as member of any technical advisory committee to the Florida Building Code Commission within the Department of Community Affairs.

Credit may be earned for assisting in exam development. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, the board shall grant continuing education credits to any licensee who participates in exam development with the approval of the board upon submission of documentation of such participation by the Department or a testing provider under contract with the Department. One (1) continuing education credit hour shall be given for every fifty (50) minute clock hour of participation in exam development. Exam development specifically includes all exam question development activities and workshops on task analyses.

Any course approved for the continuing education requirements for persons certified under Chapter 489, Parts I and II, F.S., shall be accepted for continuing education for renewal under this rule.

Proof of Completion: Chapter 455, Florida Statutes, now requires the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to monitor all continuing education activities of licensees. Therefore, providers will now be required to submit student rosters electronically to the department. This initiative ensures 100% compliance through monitoring. If proof of required continuing education is not submitted prior to renewal of the license, the licensee will be denied renewal.

Exceptions: A person is not required to complete any continuing education requirements for the year in which a certificate or a registration is initially issued.

Any person who obtains a certificate or a registration more than 12 months prior to the end of a biennial period is required to complete seven hours of approved continuing education as a condition of the first renewal of the certificate or registration.

Registered Contractor

Is Regulated? Yes
Hours Required 14
Units of Time Contact Hours
Carryover Units Allowed 0
Max. Structural Dimensions, Inc. Hours Allowed 14

License Body Address:

FL - Construction Industry Licensing Board
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1039

Primary Contact :

G.W. Harrell
gw.harrell@dbpr.state.fl.us
Tel: 850-487-1395
http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/cilb/cilb_index.shtml

Requirements Website http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/cilb/conrules.pdf

Completion Requirements 14 CEH biennially by August 31st.

Renewal for certified contractors occurs August 31 even years.

Renewal for registered contractors occurs August 31 odd years.

Of the 14 CEH, at least:

• 1 hour must be in workplace safety
• 1 hour must be in business practice
• 1 hour must be in worker’s compensation.
• 1 hour must be on an Advanced Module of the FL Building Code.
• 3 hours must be specifically related to laws and rules regulating the construction industry (effective 9/1/2007)

All coursework must be approved by the board. All 14 CEH can be taken in online courses.

Course of Study Of the required 14 hours of continuing education, up to 4 hours of credit may be earned by attending a meeting of the board wherein disciplinary cases are considered. At least seven days advance notice of the intent to attend the disciplinary case session must be given to the board, and the licensee must check in with board staff prior to the beginning of the disciplinary proceedings. A maximum of 4 hours will be allowed during a renewal cycle. Credit hours shall be awarded on an hour for hour basis up to a maximum of 4 hours.

Any course approved for the continuing education requirements for persons certified under Chapter 468, Part XII, F.S., which meet the criteria for course content approved by this board, shall be accepted for continuing education for renewal under this rule, for person who are certified under Part XII or who are certified or registered under this part.

The board shall grant a maximum of four (4) hours of continuing education credit, on an hour for hour basis, to any licensee who participates as member of any technical advisory committee to the Florida Building Code Commission within the Department of Community Affairs.

Credit may be earned for assisting in exam development. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions, the board shall grant continuing education credits to any licensee who participates in exam development with the approval of the board upon submission of documentation of such participation by the Department or a testing provider under contract with the Department. One (1) continuing education credit hour shall be given for every fifty (50) minute clock hour of participation in exam development. Exam development specifically includes all exam question development activities and workshops on task analyses.

Any course approved for the continuing education requirements for persons certified under Chapter 489, Parts I and II, F.S., shall be accepted for continuing education for renewal under this rule.

Proof of Completion: Chapter 455, Florida Statutes, now requires the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to monitor all continuing education activities of licensees. Therefore, providers will now be required to submit student rosters electronically to the department. This initiative ensures 100% compliance through monitoring. If proof of required continuing education is not submitted prior to renewal of the license, the licensee will be denied renewal.

Exceptions: A person is not required to complete any continuing education requirements for the year in which a certificate or a registration is initially issued.

Any person who obtains a certificate or a registration more than 12 months prior to the end of a biennial period is required to complete seven hours of approved continuing education as a condition of the first renewal of the certificate or registration.

Building Inspector

Is Regulated? Yes
Hours Required 14
Units of Time CEH
Carryover Units Allowed 0
Max. Structural Dimensions, Inc. Hours Allowed 14

License Body Address:

FL - Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2211

Primary Contact

Robyn Barineau
robyn.barineau@dbpr.state.fl.us
Tel: 850-487-1395
http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/buildc/bc_index.shtml

Requirements Website http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/pro/buildc/bc_fac.pdf

Completion Requirements 14 CEH due November 30 odd years

Of the 14 CEH, at least:

• 2 must be in the area of accessibility
• 2 must be in the area of FL Laws & Rules (other than accessibility) *The Florida Advanced Building code is not required for the renewal period ending November 30, 2007.
• All courses must be approved by at least one of the following:
  • The Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors (BCAI)
  • The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (FCILB)
  • The Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (ECLB)
  • The Board of Architecture and Interior Design (BOAID)

Course of Study: The course(s) must be approved by the Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors (BCAI), the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), the Electrical Contractors Board (ECLB), or the Board of Architecture and Interior Design (BOAID).
The following courses and course sponsors satisfy the continuing education requirement:

1. Courses conducted by an accredited university, college, junior college or community college, or by an official government agency or the military; and
2. Courses conducted by a recognized national or state trade or civil organization, any business association, private entity, or person provided the following conditions are met:
   
   1. The course shall be registered with the board; and
   2. The instructor must be a certified building code administrator, inspector, plans examiner, professional engineer, registered architect, certified contractor, or a substantially similar authority in the field qualified as prescribed in section 61G19-9.005, Florida Administrative Code.

Of the required 14 continuing education hours, up to 3 hours credit may be earned by attending a disciplinary meeting of the board. Licensees must attend the complete agenda of disciplinary cases to receive the continuing education credit hours. Licensees must give at least 7 days advance notice to the board of their intention to attend the disciplinary case session. Licensees must check in with the clerk of the board prior to the disciplinary proceedings. A maximum of 3 hours of continuing education credit per biennium may be earned in this manner. Licensees will not be credited for attending any disciplinary case session in which the licensee is a party.

Of the required 14 continuing education hours, up to 7 hours credit may be earned by attending a meeting of the Florida Building Commission within the Department of Community Affairs, or any of the meetings of any technical committee of the commission. Certificate holders will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining satisfactory proof of attendance at such meetings as specified in Rule 61G19-9.008.

Proof of Completion: Each certificate holder shall provide to the board proof of completion of the core curriculum courses, or passing the equivalency test of the Building Code Training Program established by s.553.841, within 2 years after commencement of the program.

• Course sponsors must maintain the following records with respect to each course:
• The time, date, and place each course is conducted;
• The name, address, and qualifications of each instructor who teaches any portion of the course and whether each instructor has been approved by the board;
• The name, address, and certificate number of each person who registered for the course;
• The original sign-in sheet used at the site of the course to register people attending each course. Course sponsors must require every person to print their name and license number, and sign their name on the course sign-in sheet;
• The course syllabus used for each course; and
• Certificates of completion for each person completing a course containing the name and the license number of the person who completed the course.

Course sponsors must maintain the required records for each course at least 3 years following the date the course is completed.

Upon request the by the board, each course sponsor shall provide the board with copies of any required records.