(1) The following is
required for certification as a radon mitigation specialist and technician:
(a) The individual shall submit an
application on form DH 1751, Application for Certification as Radon Specialist
or Technician, (11/15) (incorporated in Rule
64E-5.1204, F.A.C.), a
nonrefundable application and certification fee according to the fee schedule
set forth in this section, and documentation of the applicant's relevant
education and experience, as specified on form DH 1751, Application for Radon
Certification as Radon Specialist or Technician.
(b) Individuals who have never been certified
must have attended within 2 years of the training examination date a course on
radon diagnostics and mitigation that has been approved by the department. The
technician applicant also shall have received a score of 60 percent or greater
on the mitigation technician training examination to be administered by the
department at least three times per year. The specialist applicant also shall
have received a score of 70 percent or greater on the mitigation specialist
training examination to be administered by the department at least three times
each year. If a specialist applicant receives a score of less than 70 percent
but greater than or equal to 60 percent, he can be certified as a mitigation
technician by making a written request to the department for a change from
specialist to technician. If an applicant wishes to be reexamined for
specialist or technician certification, he must reapply by submitting a
completed application with experience history and a nonrefundable $200.00
application and certification fee. After approval of the new application, the
applicant can take the next scheduled department exam. Applicants can review
their exam results during normal working hours at the department's office in
Tallahassee by requesting an appointment at least 5 business days prior to the
review.
(c) Application and
certification fee schedule:
1. Radon
Mitigation Specialist
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Application request received on or before June 30,
2016:
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$375.00
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Application request received on or after July 1,
2016:
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$425.00
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2.
Radon Mitigation Technician
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Application request received on or before June 30,
2016:
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$300.00
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Application request received on or after July 1,
2016:
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$325.00
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(2) In addition to the above, a mitigation
specialist applicant shall possess a valid residential, building or general
contractor's license issued by the State of Florida, or possess 4 years of
relevant professional or work experience. Relevant post-secondary education may
be substituted on a year for year basis for 3 of the 4 years of relevant
professional or work experience. Relevant post-secondary education includes
curriculum in architecture, engineering, building construction, or the physical
sciences. Relevant professional or work experience includes the design or
construction of buildings, or associated heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning systems, or closely related activities.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 64E-5.1205
Rulemaking Authority 404.051, 404.056, 404.071 FS. Law
Implemented 404.051, 404.056, 404.071
FS.
New 1-3-89, Amended
5-21-90, 10-24-90, 1-18-94, 12-9-96, Formerly 10D-91.1306, Amended 3-16-09,
Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 43, Number 060, March 28, 2017 effective
4/13/2017.
New 1-3-89, Amended 5-21-90, 10-24-90, 1-18-94, 12-9-96,
Formerly 10D-91.1306, Amended 3-16-09,
4-13-17.
