The Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating electrical contractors. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.

 Division 61G6 of the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board contains several chapters which provide rules for those engaged in electrical contracting and is part of the Florida Administrative Code.

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61G6-12.002 Requirements for Fire Alarm System Agent Training Courses.

(1) The training provider application fee shall be $200.00.

(2) The course fee shall be $25.00 per hour, not to exceed $100.00 per course.

(3) The completed Training Provider and Continuing Education Course Approval Application on a form provided by the Department. Copies of the form may be obtained from the Board office.

(4) Instructor requirements are as follows:

(a) All course instructors shall be qualified, by education or experience, to teach the course, or parts of a course, to which the instructor is assigned.

(b) Any person with a four year college degree or graduate degree is qualified to teach any course in his/her field of study.

(c) Any certified or registered contractor with at least five years experience may teach any technical course regarding contracting within the scope of the contractor’s license.

(d) Course sponsor may request approval by the Board regarding the qualifications of a particular instructor for a particular course.