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BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA

CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM

SYLLABUS

PROGRAM NAME: Electrical Plans Examiner Training Program COURSE NUMBER:

PROVIDER:

5007984

#0001001 Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc. 528 West Lake Mary Boulevard Sanford, Florida 32773

PROGRAM TIMETABLE: Online (self-paced, instructor monitored) 18 Hours Classroom (Instructor led, on-site or distance) 28 Hours OJT (with a qualified plans examiner) 154 Hours Total Program Hours 200 Hours Note: See expanded timeline in the course outline section

ACHIEVEMENT BENCHMARKS:

Online (18 Hours) self-paced study is presented in a series of modules designed to familiarize the

student with terms, definitions, and organization of the code volume being studied. Associated laws and

rules and ethics may also be studied in this phase. This phase of the program includes online courses

that lead the student through the code volume and may include relevant video clips. Research

assignments must be completed and submitted for review by the program instructor. Participation in

this phase is recorded in our online campus software database. The instructor is available during this

phase via messaging or telephone to answer any questions that the student may have. Traditional

classroom hours may be substituted for some or all online hours on a one-for-one basis upon approval

of the instructor.

Classroom (28 Hours) studies are presented as a series of subject matter modules using a traditional

classroom multi-media instruction method. Each module presented will include a review of the relevant

code provisions and provide explanations of the principles and concepts behind the code. Students must

complete all of the modules in this phase of the program, as evidenced by an attendance sheet

maintained by the instructor. Participation in this phase may be by in-person attendance or distance

attendance using our online virtual classroom.

OJT (154 - Hours) studies will be accomplished by the student working alongside a qualified plans

examiner reviewing plans. It will be the instructors’ responsibility to explain each plan review to the

student, sharing plan review techniques as well as mandatory code compliance plan review

requirements. A log of inspections completed each day shall be kept by the student on a form provided

by BOAF. Each form shall include the date of the training, number of hours spent working alongside the

plans examiner, and the subject matter reviewed. A list of code topics to be include in this phase shall be

provided. At least seventy five percent of the topics on the list must be included in the OJT phase. Each

daily log must be completed and signed by the student and the OJT instructor.


INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:

Classroom and OJT instructors shall meet the following qualifications:

1. A plans examiner or inspector may teach a course within the scope of his/her license.2. A four-year college degree or graduate degree in their area of study.3. A state certified contractor with at least five (5) years of experience in their technical area of

licensure.4. A substantially qualified authority may teach courses within his/her area of expertise.

Potential instructors must submit a resume containing a summary of their qualifications and Florida certification numbers issued by a state agency.

PURPOSE:

This program is offered by Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) as an alternative eligibility

path to certification in an additional category for participants that qualify per 61G19-7.001(1) through a

comprehensive training program designed to faliliarize the student with the provisions of the Florida Building

Code relevant to this category, associated laws and rules, inspection techniques and ethical conduct.

PROGRM PARTICIPANTS:

Participants in this program must meet the requirements of 61G19-7.001(1)

PARTICIPANT EVALUATION:

Participants shall be evaluated throughout the program as follows:

1. Assignment submittals will be evaluated by the instructor for completeness, effort and accuracy

2. Quizzes will be administered periodically during the online and classroom phases of the

program

3. Instructors shall complete an evaluation of the students participation in the classroom or OJT

phases of the program,

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

The program has two distinct components:

1. 46 Hours of structured instruction in a Blended Learning Program that includes Monitored

Online Training, Research Assignments, and Instructor Led Classroom Training

2. 154 Hours of structured “On-the-Job” training

Reference materials shall include:

1. FBC-Electrical (2011 NEC)

2. FBC-Residential Volume

3. FBC-Existing Building Volume

4. FBC-Accessibility Code Volume

5. FBC-Energy Code Volume

6. Florida Laws and Rules (112, 469, 471, 481, 489, 553, 713)


DOCUMENTATION

The following documents are required to be submitted to BOAF upon completion of training:

1. Application for Admission to the Program (Submitted by the student prior to beginning training)

2. Classroom Instructor Qualification Forms (Completed by BOAF)

3. OJT Instructor Qualifications Forms (Submitted by the student with the application for potential

OJT instructors)

4. Instructors Evaluation and Certification (Completed by the Submitted by the student Student’s

satisfactory completion of requirements)

5. OJT Daily Inspection Log (Completed for each day of training during the OJT Phase)

6. Student’s Affidavit of Program Completion (Submitted with OJT documents when all training is

complete)

PROGRAM COMPLETION CERTIFICATE;

A Program Completion Certificate will be issued to the participant by BOAF upon determination that all

of the training requirements have been met and documented.

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Administration of this program is the responsibility of BOAF staff, with oversight by the BOAF Certification Committee.

Building Officials Association of Florida 528 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 32773, [email protected]

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BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Name: ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER CROSS TRAINING

Course Number: PENDING

Online Training - 18 Hours

MODULE SUBJECT TIME COURSE # 1 Introduction

1. Instructor2. Program Overview3. Program Requirements

1

2 Scope 1. Purpose of code2. Code development

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3 Electrical Code Formatting 1. NEC revision process,2. Code Making Panels,3. Correlating Committee

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4 Code Administration Chapter 1

1. When permits are required2. Permitting requirements3. Permit document requirements4. Inspection requirements5. Certificate of Occupancy

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5 Definitions Article 100

1. Importance of definitions2. Definitions unique to code compliance

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6 Reference standards 1. Using referenced standards

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7 Methods of researching topics 1. Navigating the code2. Searching the Florida Electrical Code online3. Online searches for background information4. Declaratory statements, formal and informal interpretations5. Product information6. Product Approval Data basses

1

8 Introduction Article 90

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9 Florida specific electrical items 1 10 Electrical safety,

1. Ohms Law,2. Series and parallel circuits

1

11 Article 690 – 694 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems & alternative Energy Systems

1

12 Tables (Chapter 9) 1

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13 Inspection Techniques 1 14 Plan Review Techniques 1 15 Communication Skills 1 16 Laws and Rules

112 Ethical conduct 468 Building Code Administrators and Inspectors 471 Engineers 481 Architects 489 Contractors 553 Florida Building Commission, Florida Building Code 713 Construction Liens

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17 Ethics for Building Code Administrators 1. Statutory requirements2. BCAIB requirements3. Local requirements

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Total 18 Note: Equivalent “Classroom Training” may be used to satisfy requirements for any Online Training

module on an hour-for hour basis

Classroom Training – 28 Hours

MODULE SUBJECT TIME Course # 1 Introduction

1. Instructor2. Students3. Program Overview

1

2 Requirements for Electrical Installations (Chapter 1) Article 110

1

3 Wirings and Protection (Chapter 2) Article 200 – Use and Identification of Grounder Conductors

2

4 Article 210 – Branch Circuits Article 215 – Feeders Article 220 – Branch Circuits, Feeder and Service Calculations

2

5 Article 230 – Services 1 6 Article 240 – Overcurrent Protection

Article 250 – Grounding and Bonding 2

7 Wiring Methods and materials (Chapter 3) Article 300 – Wiring Methods Article 310 – Conductors for General Wiring

1

8 Article 312 – Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures Article 314 – Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies

1

9 Article 320 – 340 Cables 1 10 Raceways

Article 342 – Intermediate Metal Conduit Article 344 – Rigid Metal Conduit Article 348 – Flexible Metal Conduit

2

11 Article 352 – Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit Article 356 – Liquidtight Flexible Non-metallic Conduit

1

12 Article 358 – Electrical Metallic Tubing Article 376 – Metal Wireways Article 392 – Cable Trays

2




13 Equipment For General Use (Chapter 4) Article 400 – Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Article 404 – Switches Article 406 - Receptacles Article 408 – Switchboards and Panelboards

2

14 Equipment For General Use (Chapter 4) Article 440 – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Article 450 - Transformers Article 480 – Storage Batteries

1

15 Special Occupancies (Chapter 5) Article 500 – Hazardous (Classified) Locations Article 501 – Class 1 Locations Article 503 – Class 2 Locations

2

16 Special Occupancies (Chapter 5) Article 517 – Health Care Facilities Article 518 – Assembly Occupancies Article 545-590 – Specific Special Occupancies

1

17 Special Equipment (Chapter 6) Article 680 Swimming Pools and Fountains

1

18 Special Conditions (Chapter 7) Article 700 – 702 Emergency Systems Article 705 – Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources

2

19 FBC-Energy Conservation 1. Commercial General Requirements (Chapter 3)2. Commercial Energy Efficiency (Chapter 4)3. Residential General Requirements (Chapter 3)4. Residential Energy Efficiency (Chapter 4)

2

TOTAL 28


CROSS TRAINING ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW OJT CHECKLIST

BCAIB Provider # 0001001 Training Program # Pending

Building Officials Association of Florida 528 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford FL 32773 – [email protected]

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Applicant Name: ______________________________________

ONLY THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE BOAF OJT CHECKLIST WILL BEACCEPTED

Please check the website at www.boaf.net to be sure you are submitting the most current edition of the applicable form. Each form becomes effective on the revision date contained on the form. Training completed prior to that date may be submitted on the previous form.

This training program requires 46 hours (minimum) of classroom training as approved by BOAF.

This training program also requires 154 hours (minimum) of properly documented On the Job Training (OJT) with a Florida Standard Licensed Electrical Plans Examiner Trainer as evidenced by this and other required forms, including the notarized trainers affidavit.

A. Extensive training on all aspects of electrical systems should include bothresidential and commercial sections of the code as scripted by the following:

1. Building Service

2. Electrical Layout

3. Panel Schedule & Specifications4. Emergency Power

5. Motor Appliances6. Special Wiring & Equipment7. Plan Analysis of Service

8. Analysis of Electrical Layout

9. Panel Schedule and Specifications10. Analysis of Emergency Systems11. Analysis of Motor Circuits

12. Communications Systems

B. Trainees must mark each item trained on, and initial in the spaces provided on the OJTchecklist, when each training segment has been completed.

C. Trainees must also include the number of specific areas and the total hours spent duringOJT.


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ELECTRICIAL PLAN REVIEW OJT CHECKLIST

My specific On the Job Training (OJT) has included instruction on the following items as indicated by “X”

Electrical Trade Plan Review Grounded Conductor Working Clearance

Branch Circuits Branch Circuit Calculations Services Household Cook Equipment

_Over-Current Grounding Grounded Electrode Conductor Bonding Equipment Grounding Conductor Wiring Methods Conductor Ampacity Cable Trays Nonmetal Tubing Type NM Cable Service Cable Rigid Metallic Conduit Electrical Metallic Tubing Flexible Metal Conduit Wire-ways Box Fill Switch/Panel Boards Cords Light Fixtures Appliances Electric Space Heating Equipment Motors Motor Full-Load Currents Air Conditioning & Ref. Equipment Transformers Over 600 Volts Equipment Hazardous Locations Health Care

_Mobile Homes Signs Elevators Information Technology Equipment

_ Emergency Systems Signal Circuits Fire Alarm Systems Communications

Total Hours OJT Training Received hours





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Trainee and Trainer(s) should sign this form after all of OJT Training has been completed. Include all Trainers that have trained on the hours shown on the Checklist.

By affixing our signatures and BCAIB (PX) numbers below, we affirm and attest the above specific areas and hours of Electric Plan Review Training have been successfully completed.

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Trainee BCAIB# Date Completed

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Electrical Plan Review Trainer BCAIB# Date Completed

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Building Officials Association of Florida

Cross Training Pre-Participation

Registration Application

This certificate and one-half (1/2) of the required fee, currently $250 of the $495 fee, must be submitted to and approved by BOAF prior to starting cross training. The remaining $245 of the total $495 will be due with your completed application. An approved, dated copy of this certificate will be returned to you as proof of enrollment in the program. Please be sure to read all of the information related to this program prior to your submission. All rules and instructions are posted on the BOAF website, cross training page. As these are subject to change on occasion, we suggest you refer to the web pages during your training to stay abreast of any changes that may occur. You will have three (3) years from the approval date to complete both the field and classroom training related to this approval.

________________________________License # _________________ Date: ___/___/______ (Full name of trainee) (DBPR)

Select (1) desired category below for this application. A maximum of (2) applications are allowed to be active in this program at the same time.

Minimum Hours required: Field *Classroom

____Building Inspector 150 50

____Building Plans Examiner 150 50

____Electrical Inspector 154 46

____Electrical Plans Examiner 154 46

____Mechanical Inspector 160 40

____Mechanical Plans Examiner 160 40

____Plumbing Inspector 160 40

____Plumbing Plans Examiner 160 40

*Classroom hours shown are blended instructor led training experiences that include self-pacedonline training, research assignments, progress examinations and traditional classroom instruction.

BCAIB Licenses Currently Held and Endorsements: BN __________ ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) 1&2 Family Dwelling

PX __________ ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) 1&2 Family Dwelling

BU __________ SFP __________ Other __________

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By my signature below, I certify we have read the rules and instructions for the BOAF cross training program and agree to abide them. The time spent on training as documented by the OJT forms will be field training and no classroom training, except as pre-approved by BOAF will count toward the required time. Training shall be documented to the nearest quarter hour. Training time is to be appropriate to the category sought per the subjects listed on the training checklists, with extra emphasis on those areas where the trainee is weakest. Additional training is permitted as well to ensure complete knowledge and understanding of the category sought. By Request for approval for Field Training, I certify that I have read and understand the BOAF Cross Training Program Application and that all Field training (OJT), must be under the supervision of and substantiated by a Trainer (an active, standard licensee in the appropriate specified category whose primary duty is practice in that category requested by the Trainee).

Anticipated Trainers: Standard License # Endorsement Date for Requested Discipline

___________________________ Trainee Signature

____________________________ Standard License #

___________________________ Date of License Issuance

_______________________________________ Trainee Printed Name

________________________________________ BOAF Member #

Trainee E-Mail (Required) _____________________________ @_______________________

Trainee Personal Data: Home Address _______________________________________________________________

City _________________________ State __________________ Zip Code ________________

Home ____________________ Cell Phone _________________ Work ___________________

Do not write below this line - BOAF Office Use Only

Date Approved _________________ Authorizing Signature ___________________

Date Paid ______________________ Approved Through ______________________

Comments:


BOAF CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM COMPLETION

Please print or type

Applicant:

Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Home Address ____________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________ State ________ Zip Code _________

Home Phone (____) ____________ Cell Phone (____) ___________ Office Phone (____) ________

Employer ___________________________________ Email _______________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________ State ______ Zip Code __________ Fax (____) __________________

Date of Pre-Registration Approval by BOAF Office: ____/____/_______ Number ______________

BCAIB Licenses Currently Held and Endorsements:

BN __________ ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) 1&2 Family Dwelling

PX __________ ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) 1&2 Family Dwelling

BU __________ SFP __________ Other __________

Please identify the NEW certification category and specific trade you are seeking:

( ) Inspector:

( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing

( ) Plans Examiner:

( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing

Explanation of Field Training: Start Date: ____/____/_______ Date Finished: ____/____/______

Percentage of Commercial _______ % Residential ______ % Training Experienced


BOAF Trainer's Affidavit

This form must be included in the foundation/cross training application package. Every Building and Fire Official overseeing training must sign and have notarized an individual affidavit with their name and the name of the trainee for each trainee under their supervision.

I, ______________________________________, (Printed or Typed Name of Trainer) certify that I personally and professionally trained

I, ______________________________________, (Printed or Typed Name of Trainee) to the best of my ability and believe him / her to be competent and knowledgeable in the areas that I have instructed him / her in as indicated on the associated OJT Training Report(s) and OJT Checklist. To the best of my knowledge, the training I provided under the direction of my Building Official meets or exceeds the requirements of the BOAF Cross Training Program as indicated on the associated training forms, checklists and logs in the area of

_________________________________________ inspector / plan review (fill in technical area and circle the appropriate category)

Additionally, I state the training provided to the Trainee supports the BOAF Mission Statement and the training was provided in compliance with the BOAF Code of Ethics as adopted by the Building Officials Association of Florida.

Trainer Signature _____________________________________ BCAIB # ________

Printed Name_________________________________________ Date ____/____/_____

Total hours trained ______________

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