Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G20-3.009 - Criteria for Certification of Independence

A certification of independence shall be provided by a Florida registered architect or licensed professional engineer as applicable or by an officer of the entity, agency or laboratory who is responsible for operation of said entity, agency or laboratory that attests to the following:

(1) The entity, agency or laboratory does not have, nor does it intend to acquire or will it acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products tested or labeled by the agency.

(2) The entity, agency or laboratory is not owned, operated or controlled by any company manufacturing or distributing products it tests or labels.

(3) The Florida registered architect or licensed professional engineer performing an evaluation does not have nor will acquire, a financial interest in any company manufacturing or distributing products for which the reports are being issued.

(4) The Florida registered architect or licensed professional engineer performing an evaluation does not have, nor will acquire, a financial interest in any other entity involved in the approval process of the product.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G20-3.009

Rulemaking Authority 553.842(1) FS. Law Implemented 553.842(1), (8) FS.

New 5-5-02, Amended 11-22-06, Formerly 9B-72.110, 9N-3.009.

New 5-5-02, Amended 11-22-06, Formerly 9B-72.110, 9N-3.009.