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Great News! Potential Exemption from Continuing Education
We have some exciting news for you! Based on Florida Senate Bill 382 (2024), your license may be exempt from continuing education requirements.
Skip the Continuing Education?
This means you might not need to complete continuing education courses to renew your license anymore.
How to Find Out:
To confirm your specific exemption status, simply visit your online account or search the Department's online licensing portal: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/datamart/loginFLDBPR.do.
Keeping Your Exemption:
As long as you continue to meet the exemption criteria outlined in SB 382, you'll be exempt from future continuing education requirements.
Questions?
We're happy to help! If you have any questions regarding this update or the exemption process, please don't hesitate to contact us at 305-868-5717.
Home Inspector Requirements!
The Home inspector profession has become regulated in Florida since July 1, 2010. We are offering the initial home inspector course approved by the DBPR to be able to take the state exam and become one of the few certified home inspectors in a class that last for 2 weeks from Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 and includes an actual home inspection. Materials needed are included for $950. We offer small class groups.
The requirements for initial licensure under the current law are: passing an
examination, completion of a 120-hour course of study that covers a home's
structure, electrical system, HVAC system, roof covering, plumbing system,
interior components, exterior components, and site conditions that affect
the structure, and proof of good moral character.
House Bill 713 also requires the following:
• The applicant may take the examination before
applying for a license
• The applicant must submit to a criminal
background check
One 120 hour class certifies you for exam. Class cost is $950*.
EPA LEAD SAFE RULE:EPA Lead is 5 years from initial application.(please refer to schedule)
Renovator Training Expiration Information
5 years from the date of course completion
Broward County licensed General Building Contractor, Specialty Building Contractor or Engineer/Specialty Engineering Contractor, you are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle by attending the following programs or courses:
1. Broward County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9: Contractors (1 hour)
2. Workplace Safety (1 hour)
3. Worker’s Compensation (1 hour)
4. Business Practices (1 hour).
If your last name starts with A - K your license Expires even number year
If your last name starts with L - Z your license Expires odd number year
INITIAL COURSE AND LICENSE
ARCHITECTS: New 24 hrs required, 22 in health, safety and welfare and 2 in Advanced code. Renewal is February 28, 2025 but most complete the hours by December 2020.
HOME INSPECTORS:
Renewal for 14 hrs by July 31, 2024. (pending our renewal)
Mold Certification:
Renewal for 14 hrs and renewal by July 31, 2024.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS: Renewal for 14 hrs by on August 31, 2024
STATE CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS: Renewal for 14 hrs by on August 31 even numbered year (License starts with a C)
STATE REGISTRATION CONTRACTORS:Renewal for 14 hrs by on August 31 every odd numbered year (License starts with a R)
ONLINE INITIAL PRE- LICENSE HOME INSPECTOR COURSE OFFERED
MIAMI -DADE CONTRACTORS: No renewals past July 2023 expect for some contractors. Call for details 305-868-5717
See current status
Live Classes
Blower Door Testing
Florida Energy Conservation Building Code R101.4 States:
“Effective July 1st 2017; New Construction on residential buildings or dwelling units shall have mandatory Blower Door Testing” Individuals licensed under FS 489.105(3)(f), (g) or(i);
Class A Air Conditioning Contractor
Class B Air Conditioning Contractor
Mechanical Contractor
We are offering this training for $500 per class. See schedule for details.
LEAD SAFE CERTIFIED: Renovators are certified upon completion of an EPA accredited renovator training courseTheir course completion certificate serves as their certification credential.
The initial training is 8 hours.To remain certified a renovator must complete a refresher training course before their current certification expires. The expiration date is based on when the course was taken (see table ABOVE).
Either the 4 hour refresher or 8 hour initial training course may be used for refresher training.If certification expires, the 8 hour course must be taken again to regain certification.
To renew your Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license for another two years, you must report a total of 17 continuing education (CE) hours by February 28, 2025. This includes 1 hour focused on Laws and Rules, which has already been reported to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) following the completion of our course. To verify this hour, log in to the DBPR website at myfloridalicense.com and check your licensure record
The remaining hours should be tracked and reported through the NCEES CPC Tracking system, which offers a step-by-step setup guide on their website. Once your CE certificates are uploaded to your NCEES account, you don’t need to send your transcript to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) until all courses are complete. Note that only the Advanced Building Code course, if not previously reported, should be sent directly to FBPE via Wendy Anderson at [wanderson@fbpe.org](mailto:wanderson@fbpe.org).
By following these steps and utilizing the NCEES CPC Tracking system, you can ensure a smooth renewal process for your PE license.
DEREGULATION OF LOCAL OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
The state has recently passed a law regarding the deregulation of local occupational licenses. Local governments are now allowed to keep their existing licenses, but they will expire on July 31, 2023. We have heard some counties are extending licenses until July 1, 2024. Additionally, the Construction Industry Licensing Board will establish certified specialty contractor categories for voluntary licensure in various job scopes by July 1, 2024. This will allow contractors to showcase their expertise in specific areas of work, such as structural aluminum work, marine seawall work, rooftop solar heating installation, and more. While being certified in these categories is not mandatory, it can benefit contractors in the competitive job market. Some local governments may still offer licenses for certain job scopes, including:
Local Specialty Contractors affected include: 1) Steel Erection 2) Excavation 3) Insulation Contractor 4) Structural Concrete 5) Structural Carpentry 6) Masonry 7) Accessory Structures 8) Aluminum Fabricating 9) Fence 10) Tree Removal 11) Tile & 12) Plastering & Stucco
More about HB 735 google the actual bill. :