Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 553.992 FS. Law Implemented 553.995(4) FS. History-New 7-1-94, Amended 10-3-94, 1-11-95, 12-27-98, 11-28-04, 7-27-10, Formerly 9B-60.005, Repealed 9-9-13.

Rulemaking Authority 553.992 FS. Law Implemented 553.991, 553.993, 553.994, 553.995, 553.997, 553.998 FS. History-New 7-21-94, Amended 12-27-98, 7-27-10, Formerly 9B-60.007, Repealed 9-9-13.

Rulemaking Authority 553.992 FS. Law Implemented 553.995(1)(c) FS. History-New 12-27-98, Amended 11-28-04, 7-27-10, Formerly 9B-60.009, Repealed 9-9-13.

(1) Remittance of the Operating Trust Fund Surcharge Fees. All municipalities and counties that collect fees for the operating trust fund pursuant to Sections 553.721 and 468.631, F.S., shall remit and report those funds, less 10% to be retained by the collecting agency, to the D…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, unless the context does not permit, shall have the meanings indicated: (1) Department - The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. (2) Third Party Agency (Agency) - An individual or entity, which may be a …

(1) Forms - The following forms are hereby adopted by reference for use in administering this part. (a) FMBP 1-00 Manufacturer Application for State Approval, effective 10/1/05; (b) FMBP 2-00 Agency Application for State Approval, effective 10/1/05; (c) FMBP PS-1-00 School Distri…

(1) Building Code - The design and fabrication of manufactured buildings and components shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code as defined in Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C., and adopted herein by reference. (2) Florida Fire Prevention Code - Buildings designed a…

(1) Individuals or entities who desire to perform plan review, inspection, or both plan review and inspection of manufactured buildings shall be certified by the department. Those inspectors and plans reviewers employed by entities to perform the delegated functions do not requir…

(1) All individuals or entities manufacturing buildings or components for installation in Florida must be certified by the Department. In the event that a manufacturer has more than one facility producing manufactured buildings, the manufacturer shall obtain certification for eac…

(1) General. A final design plan approval shall be contingent upon compliance with these rules and the building codes specified in Rule 61-41.004, F.A.C. The manufacturer shall submit plans for approval by the Agency. The Agency reviewing the plans shall notify a manufacturer of …

(1) A manufacturer may prefabricate building components such as wall, floor, or roof panels in standardized sections that are closed construction and assembled in buildings. These components may be certified under the Florida Manufactured (Modular) Buildings Program. (2) The appl…

The manufacturer's Quality Control Manual shall at a minimum contain the following information. (1) Organizational Element: (a) Introduction of the manufacturer - a brief history which shall, at a minimum include where it is incorporated, whether it is a division of any parent or…

(1) Alteration or Conversion. Any unauthorized modification, alteration, or conversion made to an approved manufactured building prior to installation shall void the insignia of approval. The insignia affixed to the building shall be confiscated by the inspection agency or the bu…

(1) Each manufactured building, re-certified building, and components approved by the Agency shall be affixed with the appropriate insignia prior to leaving the manufacturing plant. (2) Insignia fees shall be charged as provided in the Schedule of Fees. (3) Assigned insignias are…

(1) Following the receipt of initial Department approval, the manufacturer shall complete an order for an insignia for each component or system manufactured as required herein. The insignia order shall be submitted via the Building Code Information System which shall calculate th…

Should an inspection reveal that a manufacturer is not manufacturing components or systems according to plans as approved by the Department and such manufacturer, after having been served with a notice setting forth the provisions of the plan approval which have been violated, co…

In the event that any manufactured building bearing the insignia is found to be in violation of the approved plans prior to the issuance of the local certificate of occupancy, at the direction of the Department, the Agency or authority having jurisdiction shall remove the insigni…

The Department shall charge the following fees for the indicated items: (1) Manufacturer's initial application fee is $300 plus $300 for the triennial certification. The triennial renewal fee is $300. Each additional plant will be assessed an initial application fee of $100 plus …

(1) Change of Ownership - When the ownership of a manufacturer changes, the new owner shall take the following steps: (a) Inform the department in writing within 10 days of such change and give effective date of change. (b) The new owner shall submit a completed manufacturer's ap…

The manufacturer shall provide a TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION BOOKLET with each new building and component package. It shall include: (1) Precautions and instructions for transportation of buildings and modules; and (2) Installation instructions. Rulemaking Authority 553.37(1)…

(1) Any person, firm or corporation, with a substantial interest in any action or any failure to act in conformity with these rules, including without limitation the technical standards and administrative provisions adopted hereby, may file a complaint to the Department. Such com…

(1) Manufacturers. Prior to manufacturing factory-built schools for utilization in the State of Florida, a manufacturer shall be certified by the Department as provided in Rule 61-41.007, F.A.C., and shall be subject to the continuing requirements thereof to maintain certificatio…

(1) All site installation and annual inspections are the responsibility of the School Board. The Department insignia attests only to compliance of the building with the Florida Building Code and not any site plans or site related issues. (2) Manufacturers and their agents and emp…

(1) Each factory-built school building utilized for public educational purposes shall bear the "SREF/school" insignia of the Department and a data plate. The data plate shall be fabricated by the manufacturer of new buildings and the owner of existing buildings of durable materia…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Commission" means the Florida State Boxing Commission. (2) "Disputant" means the complainant or the licensee. (3) "Executive Director" means the executive director of the Florida State Boxing Commission…

(1)(a)The department shall investigate, on behalf of the commission, any complaint that is filed with the department in writing, signed by the complainant, legally sufficient, and under the jurisdiction of the State of Florida. A complaint is legally sufficient if it contains fac…

(1) When the department has probable cause to believe that any person or entity not licensed by the commission intends to sanction or supervise an amateur match or event in the state, the department may issue and deliver to such person a notice to cease and desist from such viola…

(1) The department may designate as mediation offenses those complaints where harm caused by the licensee is economic in nature or can be remedied by the licensee. (2) After the department determines a complaint is legally sufficient and the alleged violations are defined as medi…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Anticipated costs" means the projected direct and indirect costs and administrative overhead of a board based upon the current fiscal year's legislative appropriation enactment and other anticipated ini…

Rulemaking Authority 455.203(5) FS. Law Implemented 455.219(1), 455.2281 FS. History-New 4-27-94, Amended 1-7-97, Repealed 9-10-17.

(1) The Department is authorized to permit a temporary loan of funds to any Board operating at a deficit. Any request for a loan shall be made to the Director of the Division of Administration and shall state: (a) That the Board is currently operating at a deficit; and (b) That t…

Rulemaking Authority 455.219(1) FS. Law Implemented 455.219(1) FS. History-New 10-1-00, Amended 8-17-06, 1-24-08, 2-20-12, Repealed 9-10-17.

(1) In imposing disciplinary penalties upon unlicensed persons, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (hereinafter, "Department") shall act in accordance with the following disciplinary guidelines and shall impose a penalty consistent herewith absent the applicat…

(1) Pursuant to Section 455.203(1), F.S., the Department hereby implements a plan for staggered biennial renewal of licenses issued by the Central Intake Unit, The Division of Service Operation and Licensure, the Department on behalf of the boards within the Department and the De…

(1) Any license renewal application, which for any reason is not submitted in a timely and complete manner shall revert to delinquent status. (2) Each application for renewal shall be considered timely filed if the application has been postmarked by the post officer prior to midn…

A licensee may choose inactive status by filing with the department a written notice, which may be indicated on the renewal form, accompanied by the appropriate fee. Such notice and fee must be received in accordance with subsection 61-6.002(2), F.A.C., to be timely. Rulemaking A…

(1) A delinquent status licensee may apply for active or inactive status any time during the biennial licensure cycle. As defined by rule of the board, or the Department when there is no board, a complete application, the renewal fee, and a delinquent fee shall be required. The l…

It shall be the duty of licensees, active and inactive, to keep the Department informed of any information which the Department requires, including but not limited to his/her current mailing address. Rulemaking Authority 455.203(5) FS. Law Implemented 455.203, 455.275 FS. History…

(1) Graduates of the Department of Education approved cosmetology program at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind shall be issued a limited license upon filing with the Department a completed application, the form for which shall be prepared and furnished by the Departme…

If a duplicate license is requested by a licensee, the department shall charge a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) if there is no board rule to the contrary. Rulemaking Authority 455.203(5), 455.219 FS. Law Implemented 455.219 FS. History-New 2-17-92, Formerly 21-6.018.

Applicants for renewal of a license shall submit an Affirmation of Eligibility for License Renewal form number BPR-LIC-001, incorporated herein by reference and effective November 2021. The form will vary depending upon each profession and license type. The form can be obtained a…

(1) No later than six (6) months after the beginning of a licensure period, each board shall initiate a random audit of licensees to determine their compliance with license renewal requirements. This audit shall be conducted by the appropriate office of the Department of Business…

(1) Starting July 1, 2024, and on at least a weekly basis thereafter, the Department shall determine the licensees that are exempt from all continuing education requirements for the current biennial licensure period. Within thirty (30) days from the start of a biennial licensure …

(1) Licensees shall direct their requests for name changes on the master file of the Department to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2205. (2) Name change requests shall be in writing and shall be documented.…

(1) Each registration of an appraisal management company shall be renewed on a biennial basis. The schedule for biennial renewal shall be as established in subsection 61-6.001(4), F.A.C. (2) When the total period of inactive status exceeds 4 years, the registration shall automati…

When used in Chapter 61-9, F.A.C., the following terms shall have the meanings provided: (1) "Applicant" shall mean any person who has submitted to the Department an application for licensure under any Board located in the Department or licensing law administered by the Departmen…

(1) The examination for licensure of foreign-trained exiled professionals shall be a written practical examination which tests the current ability of the applicant to practice the profession in which he seeks licensure. The examination shall not test the academic and preprofessio…