The Florida Senate

553.8412  Legislative intent; delivery of training; outsourcing.--

(1)  The number of licensees who will require initial training for the Florida Building Code is in excess of 100,000. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Florida Building Commission make sure that initial training for the Florida Building Code be achieved as soon as practicable to ensure compliance. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Florida Building Commission encourage and promote improved coordination between industry associations as a way to achieve better compliance with Florida's building codes.

(2)  Not more than 60 days after the effective date of this section, the Florida Building Commission and the department shall provide for statewide outreach for training on the Florida Building Code. The Florida Building Commission and the department shall achieve statewide outreach for training through organizations, including, but not limited to, existing licensee trade and professional associations. The Florida Building Commission or the department may not exclude participation in statewide outreach by any trade or professional association that has as its primary constituency members who are required to comply with the training requirements of the Florida Building Code. Wherever possible and by contract pursuant to s. 287.057, the Florida Building Commission and the department shall outsource components, outreach, and coordination of training and the training itself to prevent duplication and ensure the most expeditious and consistent delivery and minimize administrative costs to the commission and the department. This section does not prohibit any qualified entity from providing training on the Florida Building Code.

(3)  To the extent available, funding for outreach, coordination of training, or training may come from existing resources. If necessary, the Florida Building Commission or the department may seek additional or supplemental funds pursuant to s. 215.559(5). This section does not preclude the Florida Building Commission from charging fees to fund the building code training program in a self-sufficient manner as provided in s. 553.841(5).

(4)  This section is repealed June 30, 2003, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

History.--s. 29, ch. 2001-186.