Construction Industry Licensing Board

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Glass and Glazing Contractors
Senate Bill 704, which passed during the 2012 Legislative Session, was approved by Governor Rick Scott on April 6, 2012. This bill repealed the Glass and Glazing contractor category from the mandatory Division II licenses under Chapter 489, Part I, Florida Statutes. The removal of the license category will take effect on July 1, 2012.

After July 1, 2012, the Department will still offer the certified specialty contractor license in the glass and glazing category. All existing Certified Glass and Glazing (CGG) contractors will be reclassified to the certified specialty contractor license (SCC). The Department will no longer be able to register local specialty glass and glazing contractor licenses after July 1, 2012.

Please see our updated Glass and Glazing Contractor FAQs for more information.

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EXAMINATION AND RE-EXAMINATION:
Board Increases Time Limit to Pass of All Examination Parts.
The Construction Industry Licensing Board has amended Rule 61G4-16.009, Florida Administrative Code, to grant candidates more time to complete all portions of the initial licensure examination. Beginning November 1, 2011, examination candidates will be permitted four years from the date he or she initially sat for the initial licensure examination to pass all portions of the examination and will not be limited in the number of times they may re-take a test during the four year period. If you have any question regarding the Board’s change, you may visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/index.html or call 850.487.1395 for more information.

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Tower Specialty Contractors
The Construction Industry Licensing Board has developed a new specialty license for the construction of cell and energy towers. Previously contractors constructing cell and energy towers had to qualify as general contractors. Most contractors with tower construction experience lacked the substantive building construction experience required for a general contractor’s license. Tower Specialty license applicants may utilize their tower construction experience, but are required to pass the general contractor examinations.

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Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund Experiencing Funding Shortfall
Due to a shortfall in funding, there are not sufficient funds available to pay claims received by the Florida Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund at this time. The Department will monitor revenues for the Recovery Fund and make payments as funds become available.

The Department will continue to process claims until the claims are complete and ready for review by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The Department will then present claims to the Board, in the order they are completed, as funds become available. The Department will notify claimants by mail when the claims are complete and when they are ready for Board review. For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions regarding the status of the Recovery Fund or contact the Department’s Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395.

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Federal Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for administering the lead based paint abatement program. Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. You can visit www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/traincert.htm for information on certification requirements and training programs.