Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board

Robyn Barineau, Executive Director

Professional Profile

Important Information (Hot Topics)

Board Information

The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board consists of 9 members: 1 architect (licensed pursuant to Chapter 481, Florida Statutes (FS)), an engineer (licensed pursuant to Chapter 471, FS) or a contractor (licensed pursuant to Chapter 489, FS), 1 plans examiner, 1 representative of a city or a charter county, 2 building code administrators, 2 building code inspectors and 2 consumer members (one of whom must be a person with a disability or a representative of an organization which represents persons with disabilities.  The other consumer member cannot ever have been a member of a profession regulated under Chapters 468, 471, or 489, FS).

If you're interested in serving on the Board, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahasssee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Board currently has the following openings: 1 licensed contractor, 1 consumer member.

Board Meeting Information

License Information

License Categories:
(3 types of licenses – Standard, Limited and Provisional – can be obtained in the following categories):
Building Code Administrator
Building Inspector
Plans Examiner

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - Yes
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - No

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Application Packages and Forms

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Computer Based Testing
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Computer Based Testing now available for technical examinations
Effective immediately, all individuals that have been approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to take a technical examination may schedule computer-based testing through the International Code Council (ICC).  Use the link to their web site for more details. To schedule your computer-based examination, administered by Pearson VUE, contact ICC at 1.888.422.7233, ext 33806.  Applicants may select an examination date and location of their choice.

Individuals who prefer to take the DBPR approved technical examinations by pencil and paper will be able to do so for at least one more year.  Pencil and paper examinations are offered in March, June, September and December.

2008 Florida DBPR Examination Information Bulletin for Code Professionals

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Building Code Administrator = none
Building Inspector = none
Plans Examiner = none

Continuing Education Requirement
License holders must complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennium prior to the renewal date. Of the 14 required hours, 2 hours must be in the area of accessibility and a minimum of 2 hours in the area of Florida law and rules.

Continuing Education Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of continuing education providers and courses, and hours required
Information for providers / instructors

Frequently Asked Questions for Building Code Continuing Education

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

Building Officials Association of Florida