Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

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Important Information (Hot Topics)

New reporting requirement for criminal convictions

During the 2009 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 425, which became law on October 1, 2009.  Beginning October 1, 2009, House Bill 425 requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime in any jurisdiction. House Bill 425 also requires that any conviction prior to October 1, 2009 be reported by November 1, 2009. A licensee who fails to report that information may be subject to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension or license revocation. To report this information, complete the criminal self-reporting document and mail to the department as provided on the form.

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Home Inspectors

Effective January 1, 2010, the following examinations will no longer be available by pencil-and-paper administration and will only be available by computer-based testing administration (CBT): inspectors, plans examiners, and building code administrators.  However, the modular and roofing examinations will continue to be offered by pencil-and-paper administration.

Profession at-a-glance

Board Information

The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board consists of 9 members: 1 architect (licensed pursuant to Chapter 481, Florida Statutes (FS)), an engineer (licensed pursuant to Chapter 471, FS) or a contractor (licensed pursuant to Chapter 489, FS), 1 plans examiner, 1 representative of a city or a charter county, 2 building code administrators, 2 building code inspectors and 2 consumer members (one of whom must be a person with a disability or a representative of an organization which represents persons with disabilities.  The other consumer member cannot ever have been a member of a profession regulated under Chapters 468, 471, or 489, FS).

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has the following openings: 1 licensed contractor, 1 consumer member.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

License Categories:
(3 types of licenses – Standard, Limited and Provisional – can be obtained in the following categories):
Building Code Administrator
Building Inspector
Plans Examiner

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - No

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Computer Based Testing
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Computer Based Testing now available for technical examinations
All individuals that have been approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to take a technical examination may schedule computer-based testing through the International Code Council (ICC).   Effective January 1, 2010, all examinations will be administered by CBT only.  Use the link to their web site for more details. To schedule your computer-based examination, administered by ICC contracted vendor, Pearson VUE, contact ICC at 1.888.422.7233, ext 33806.  Applicants may select an examination date and location of their choice.

The modular and roofing exams will be the only examinations offered by pencil and paper administration.  Pencil and paper examinations are offered in March, June, September and December.

Florida DBPR Examination Information Bulletin for Code Professionals

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Building Code Administrator = none
Building Inspector = none
Plans Examiner = none

Continuing Education Requirement
License holders must complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennium prior to the renewal date. Of the 14 required hours, a minimum of 2 hours must be in the area of accessibility, a minimum of 2 hours in the area of Florida law and rules and a minimum of 1 hour in the area of ethics.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Frequently Asked Questions for Building Code Continuing Education

An Important Reminder About Limited Certificates

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

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