Miami-Dade County Code Coordination Oversees Building Codes and Code Official Certifications

Original title: Code Coordination

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What This Bill Does

Miami-Dade County outlines the role of Code Coordination in monitoring building code standards, enforcing high-velocity hurricane zone provisions across 35 municipal building departments, and administering local certification and continuing education requirements for s, plans examiners, and inspectors.

Why it matters

Local code personnel and s must complete 16 hours of continuing education annually and renew their local certifications by December 15 to maintain active standing in Miami-Dade County.

Background

The Florida Building Commission oversees the statewide development and maintenance of the Florida Building Code. context
Miami-Dade County maintains stringent structural requirements known as High Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions within its local building regulations. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Building Officials

Building officials must comply with local BORA certification, meet annual continuing education hours, and submit recertification applications by December 15.

Directly affected

Plans Examiners and Inspectors

Code personnel are required to hold local BORA certification in addition to state credentials and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Directly affected

Municipal Building Departments

Thirty-five building departments receive technical information, training, and assistance to maintain uniform enforcement of the Florida Building Code.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the continuing education requirements for BORA-certified code officials?

Individuals applying for recertification must complete a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education during the previous calendar year, with at least 12 hours provided directly by Miami-Dade County.

When is the deadline to submit applications for annual recertification?

Applications for recertification must be submitted to the Board of Rules and Appeals by December 15.

Who must be certified by the Board of Rules and Appeals in Miami-Dade County?

All s, Plans Examiners, and Inspectors working within Miami-Dade County must be locally certified by in addition to possessing appropriate state certifications.

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