Two Proposed Rule Updates, Comment by March 31st
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers requests public comment on two proposed rules: Chapter 61G15-35 would create a new Special Inspector category for existing threshold buildings with elevated expertise requirements, and Chapter 61G15-38 would establish Rules of Responsibilities for engineers assessing storm-damaged existing buildings with technical evaluation criteria. Comments are due by March 31.
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers is developing two proposed rules open for public comment through March 31. Chapter 61G15-35 would establish a new Special Inspector category for existing threshold buildings, reflecting heightened expertise and judgment requirements. Chapter 61G15-38 would create Rules of Responsibilities for engineers conducting assessments and reports on storm-damaged existing buildings, including general evaluation requirements and component-specific technical criteria.
Professional engineers in Florida should review both proposals and submit comments by March 31 to Board@fbpe.org. The new Special Inspector category would affect engineers seeking to perform threshold building inspections, while the storm-damaged building assessment rules would establish technical standards for engineers conducting post-storm evaluations.
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The Florida Board of Professional Engineers is requesting public comment on two proposed rule updates currently in development. Please review the full details at the links below and share any feedback you may have by March 31.
- Chapter 61G15-35, Threshold Building Inspections: The Board is considering a new Special Inspector category focused on existing threshold buildings and updates to Chapter 61G15-35, Florida Administrative Code, to reflect the higher expertise and judgment these inspections require. Complete details: Board Considers Expanding Special Inspector Categories
- Chapter 61G15-38, Damaged Structures: The proposed Chapter 61G15-38, F.A.C., would establish clearer Rules of Responsibilities for engineers for assessments and reports on storm-damaged existing buildings, including general evaluation requirements and component-specific technical criteria. Complete details: Proposed Rules Regarding Assessment of Damaged Buildings Submit your comments by March 31 using the form below. You may also email your comments directly to Board@fbpe.org.
Name: (Required) First Last License Number (if applicable): Company/Organization: Email Address: (Required) Proposed Rule: (Required) Please select which proposed rule your comment addresses. Your Comments: (Required) In the section below, please provide your comments related to the proposed rule you have selected above. Please include specific language from the rule where applicable.
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