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Specialty Structure ContractorsFAC 61G4-15.015 Certification of Specialty Structure Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the certification of specialty structure contractors. (2) Definition. (a) “Specialty Structure Contractor” is a contractor whose services are limited to the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge and skill necessary for the fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, replacement, dismantling, adjustment, alteration, repair, servicing and design work when not prohibited by law, in accordance with accepted engineering data and/or according to manufacturers specifications in the aluminum, metal, canvas, vinyl and fiberglass screening, doors and windows, hurricane protection devices and allied construction materials. (b) The scope of such work shall include and be limited to fabric coverings on metal substructures, screened porches, screened enclosures, pool enclosures, preformed panel-post and beam roofs, manufactured housing roof-overs, vinyl or acrylic panel window enclosures, guardrails, handrails, aluminum and vinyl fences, the installation or replacement of windstorm protective devices, single story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures (not to exceed 720 sq. ft.), residential glass window and door enclosures, sunrooms, siding, soffit, fascia and gutters. The installation or replacement of window and door assemblies certified in accordance with AAMA 101/ I.S.2 or Miami Dade TAS 201. 202. 203 as specified by the Florida Building Code in Group R occupancy buildings, as defined by the Florida Building Code, up to three stories or thirty feet in height. The installation or replacement of windstorm protective devices, except for impact resistant glazing, shall be unlimited. Division I Contractors shall be permitted to subcontract with Specialty Structure Contractors for the installation or replacement of window and door assemblies certified in accordance with AAMA 101/ I.S.2 or Miami Dade TAS 201. 202. 203 as specified by the Florida Building Code in buildings of Group R occupancy, as defined by the Florida Building Code, of any height. The scope of such work shall include wood work incidental to the aluminum and allied materials construction work. It shall be limited to the construction of wood framing for the walls of uninhabitable utility storage structures, raised wood decks for enclosures, and the repair and/or replacement of wood incidental to the installation of glass windows and doors, installation of siding, soffit, fascia, gutters and preformed panel-post and beam roofs. The scope of such work shall comply with all plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations applicable. (c) The scope of such work shall include masonry concrete work and be limited to foundations, slabs and block kneewalls incidental to the aluminum and allied construction materials construction work. The specialty structure contractor, whose services are limited, shall not perform any work that alters the structural integrity of the building including but not limited to roof trusses, lintels, load bearing walls and foundations. (d) The specialty structure contractor shall subcontract, with a licensed qualified contractor in the field concerned, all other work incidental to that which is defined herein but which is the work of a trade other than that of a specialty
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Structural Carpentry Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Structural Masonry Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Structural Steel Work Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Specialty Gypsum Drywall ContractorFAC 61G4-15.017 Certification of Gypsum Drywall Specialty Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the voluntary certification of gypsum drywall specialty contractors. (2) Definition. A gypsum drywall contractor is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of all necessary and incidental metal accessories, including non-load bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, channels, drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials; and the preparation of the surface over which drywall product is to be applied. This includes the application of base and finish coats specifically designed for the gypsum drywall products of their own erection. This category shall not include plastering, block, or wood partitions. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. (3) Certification procedures and fees for Gypsum Drywall Specialty Contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as required by and set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, F.S., and related rules.
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Specialty Glass and Glazing ContractorFAC 61G4-15.018 Certification of Glass and Glazing Specialty Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the voluntary certification of glass and glazing specialty contractors in residential and commercial applications without any height restrictions. (2) Definition. A glass and glazing contractor is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, whether fixed or movable; the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to existing walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars; the installation of structurally anchored impact-resistant opening protection attached to existing building walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. A glass and glazing specialty contractor may also install prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls, storefront frames or panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower & tub enclosures and metal fascias. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. (3) Certification procedures and fees for Glass and Glazing Specialty Contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as required by and set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, F.S., and related rules.
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Window and Door Installation Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Specialty Tower Contractor61G4-15.034 Certification of Tower Specialty Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for certification of tower specialty contractors. (2) Definition. A tower specialty contractor is qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair and alteration of uninhabitable towers for purposes of communications, energy, water, or utilities; including construction of accessory use structures not exceeding three stories in height which house related equipment. (3) An applicant for a tower specialty contractor certification shall pass the general contractor examination and shall demonstrate experience in the construction, repair and alteration of towers and accessory use structures. (4) The additional certification procedures and fees for certified cell tower specialty contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as defined and set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, and 489.116, F.S. (5) Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. (6) Certified Tower Contractors must maintain applicable worker’s compensation and general liability insurance as required by state and federal laws.
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Specialty Demolition Contractors61G4-15.038 Certification of Building Demolition Specialty Contractors. (1) The purpose of this rule is to provide for the voluntary certification of Building Demolition specialty contractors. (2) Definition. A building demolition specialty contractor is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to demolish, if not prohibited by law, steel tanks 50 feet or less in height; towers 50 feet or less in height; other structures 50 feet or less in height, other than buildings or residences over three stories tall; and buildings or residences three stories or less in height. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. (3) Certification Procedures and Fees. Certification procedures and fees for Building Demolition Specialty Contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115 and 489.116, F.S., and related rules.
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Specialty Irrigation ContractorFAC 61G4-15.035 Certification of Irrigation Specialty Contractors. (1) The purpose of this rule is to provide for the voluntary certification of irrigation specialty contractors. (2) Definition. An irrigation specialty contractor is a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems. An irrigation specialty contractor may install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, manage, monitor, audit, or, if not prohibited by law, design irrigation systems, including any excavation work incidental thereto. An irrigation system includes all: piping; fittings; sprinklers; drip irrigation products; valves; irrigation controllers; control wiring; rain sensors; water pumps; water conservation devices; water harvesting systems; irrigation main lines downstream of a utility potable water meter or utility alternative water supply distribution line and dedicated backflow prevention device; and associated components installed for the delivery and application of water for the purpose of irrigation. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications. (3) Certification Procedures and Fees. Certification procedures and fees for Irrigation Specialty Contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115 and 489.116, F.S., and related rules. (4) Irrigation systems used for agricultural purposes shall not be included within the scope of this rule.
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Specialty Marine ContractorFAC 61G4-15.033 Certification of Marine Specialty Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide for the certification of marine contractors. (2) Definition. A marine contractor is a specialty contractor qualified and certified by the board to perform any work involving the construction, repair, alteration, extension and excavation for fixed docks, floating docks, boathouses, mooring devices, mooring fields, seawalls, bulkheads, piers, wharfs, boatlifts, boat ramps, revetments, cofferdams, wave attenuators, dune crossovers and other marine structures and activities, including pile driving, framing, concrete, masonry, dredge and fill, and wood shingle, wood shakes, or asphalt or fiberglass shingle roofing on a new structure of his or her own construction. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classification. (3) Certified Marine Contractors must maintain applicable workers’ compensation and general liability insurance as required by state and federal law, including but not limited to the provisions of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C.A. §901 et seq. and Title 46 U.S.C.A. (4) Other certification procedures and fees for certified marine specialty contractors shall be the same as those provided for the certification of other contractors as defined and set forth in sections 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.114, 489.115, and 489.116 F.S.
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Marine Seawall Work Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Marine Dock Work Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Marine Pile Driving Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Garage Door Installation Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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Plaster and Lath Specialty ContractorNEW SPECIALTY LICENSE TYPES Pursuant to House Bill 1383 (2023), as extended by Senate Bill 1142 (2024), which was signed by Governor DeSantis on May 29, 2024, the CILB has created new certified specialty license types for the following 13 categories: Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor Marine Seawall Work Specialty Contractor Marine Bulkhead Work Specialty Contractor Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor Structural Masonry Specialty Contractor Structural Prestressed, Precast Concrete Work Specialty Contractor Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Specialty Contractor Structural Steel Work Specialty Contractor Window and Door Installation Specialty Contractor Garage Door Installation Specialty Contractor Plaster and Lath Specialty Contractor Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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