BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS

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1 BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS PROGRAM NAME: COURSE NUMBER: PROVIDER: Electrical Plans Examiner Training Program #00000, Inc. 58 West Lake Mary Boulevard Sanford, Florida 3773 PROGRAM TIMETABLE: Online (self-paced, instructor monitored) Classroom (Instructor led, on-site or distance) OJT (with a qualified plans examiner) Total Program Hours Note: See expanded timeline in the course outline section 8 Hours 8 Hours 54 Hours 00 Hours ACHIEVEMENT BENCHMARKS: Online (8 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 (8 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 (54 - 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. Electrical Plans Examiner Training Program Page of 3

2 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Classroom and OJT instructors shall meet the following qualifications:. A plans examiner or inspector may teach a course within the scope of his/her license.. 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 (BOAF) as an alternative eligibility path to certification in an additional category for participants that qualify per 6G9-7.00() 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 6G9-7.00() PARTICIPANT EVALUATION: Participants shall be evaluated throughout the program as follows:. Assignment submittals will be evaluated by the instructor for completeness, effort and accuracy. 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:. 46 Hours of structured instruction in a Blended Learning Program that includes Monitored Online Training, Research Assignments, and Instructor Led Classroom Training. 54 Hours of structured On-the-Job training Reference materials shall include:. FBC-Electrical (0 NEC). FBC-Residential Volume 3. FBC-Existing Building Volume 4. FBC-Accessibility Code Volume 5. FBC-Energy Code Volume 6. Florida Laws and Rules (, 469, 47, 48, 489, 553, 73) Electrical Plans Examiner Training Program Page of 3

3 DOCUMENTATION The following documents are required to be submitted to BOAF upon completion of training:. Application for Admission to the Program (Submitted by the student prior to beginning training). 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. Electrical Plans Examiner Training Program Page 3 of 3

4 BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM COURSE OUTLINE Course Name: Course Number: ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER CROSS TRAINING PENDING Online Training - 8 Hours MODULE SUBJECT TIME COURSE # Introduction. Instructor. Program Overview 3. Program Requirements Scope. Purpose of code. Code development 3 Electrical Code Formatting. NEC revision process,. Code Making Panels, 3. Correlating Committee 4 Code Administration Chapter. When permits are required. Permitting requirements 3. Permit document requirements 4. Inspection requirements 5. Certificate of Occupancy 5 Definitions Article 00. Importance of definitions. Definitions unique to code compliance 6 Reference standards. Using referenced standards 7 Methods of researching topics. Navigating the code. Searching the Florida Electrical Code online 3. Online searches for background information 4. Declaratory statements, formal and informal interpretations 5. Product information 6. Product Approval Data basses 8 Introduction Article 90 9 Florida specific electrical items 0 Electrical safety,. Ohms Law,. Series and parallel circuits Article Solar Photovoltaic Systems & alternative Energy Systems Tables (Chapter 9) 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner Training Program Page of 3

5 3 Inspection Techniques 4 Plan Review Techniques 5 Communication Skills 6 Laws and Rules Ethical conduct 468 Building Code Administrators and Inspectors 47 Engineers 48 Architects 489 Contractors 553 Florida Building Commission, Florida Building Code 73 Construction Liens 7 Ethics for Building Code Administrators. Statutory requirements. BCAIB requirements 3. Local requirements Total 8 Note: Equivalent Classroom Training may be used to satisfy requirements for any Online Training module on an hour-for hour basis Classroom Training 8 Hours MODULE SUBJECT TIME Course # Introduction. Instructor. Students 3. Program Overview Requirements for Electrical Installations (Chapter ) Article 0 3 Wirings and Protection (Chapter ) Article 00 Use and Identification of Grounder Conductors 4 Article 0 Branch Circuits Article 5 Feeders Article 0 Branch Circuits, Feeder and Service Calculations 5 Article 30 Services 6 Article 40 Overcurrent Protection Article 50 Grounding and Bonding 7 Wiring Methods and materials (Chapter 3) Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 30 Conductors for General Wiring 8 Article 3 Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures Article 34 Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies 9 Article Cables 0 Raceways Article 34 Intermediate Metal Conduit Article 344 Rigid Metal Conduit Article 348 Flexible Metal Conduit Article 35 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit Article 356 Liquidtight Flexible Non-metallic Conduit Article 358 Electrical Metallic Tubing Article 376 Metal Wireways Article 39 Cable Trays 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner Training Program Page of 3

6 3 Equipment For General Use (Chapter 4) Article 400 Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables Article 404 Switches Article Receptacles Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards 4 Equipment For General Use (Chapter 4) Article 440 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Article Transformers Article 480 Storage Batteries 5 Special Occupancies (Chapter 5) Article 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations Article 50 Class Locations Article 503 Class Locations 6 Special Occupancies (Chapter 5) Article 57 Health Care Facilities Article 58 Assembly Occupancies Article Specific Special Occupancies 7 Special Equipment (Chapter 6) Article 680 Swimming Pools and Fountains 8 Special Conditions (Chapter 7) Article Emergency Systems Article 705 Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources 9 FBC-Energy Conservation. Commercial General Requirements (Chapter 3). Commercial Energy Efficiency (Chapter 4) 3. Residential General Requirements (Chapter 3) 4. Residential Energy Efficiency (Chapter 4) TOTAL 8 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET Electrical Inspector / Plans Examiner Training Program Page 3 of 3

7 CROSS TRAINING ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW OJT CHECKLIST BCAIB Provider # Training Program # Pending Applicant Name: ONLY THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE BOAF OJT CHECKLIST WILL BEACCEPTED Please check the website at 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 54 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 both residential and commercial sections of the code as scripted by the following:. Building Service. Electrical Layout 3. Panel Schedule & Specifications 4. Emergency Power 5. Motor Appliances 6. Special Wiring & Equipment 7. Plan Analysis of Service 8. Analysis of Electrical Layout 9. Panel Schedule and Specifications 0. Analysis of Emergency Systems. Analysis of Motor Circuits. Communications Systems B. Trainees must mark each item trained on, and initial in the spaces provided on the OJT checklist, when each training segment has been completed. C. Trainees must also include the number of specific areas and the total hours spent during OJT. 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford FL 3773 TRAINING@BOAF.NET Page of 3

8 CROSS TRAINING ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW OJT CHECKLIST BCAIB Provider # Training Program # Pending 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 Working Clearance Branch Circuits Household Cook Equipment _Over-Current Grounded Electrode Conductor Equipment Grounding Conductor Conductor Ampacity Nonmetal Tubing Service Cable Electrical Metallic Tubing Wire-ways Switch/Panel Boards Light Fixtures Electric Space Heating Equipment Motor Full-Load Currents Transformers Hazardous Locations _Mobile Homes Elevators _ Emergency Systems Fire Alarm Systems Total Hours OJT Training Received Grounded Conductor Branch Circuit Calculations Services Grounding Bonding Wiring Methods Cable Trays Type NM Cable Rigid Metallic Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit Box Fill Cords Appliances Motors Air Conditioning & Ref. Equipment Over 600 Volts Equipment Health Care Signs Information Technology Equipment Signal Circuits Communications hours 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford FL 3773 TRAINING@BOAF.NET Page of 3

9 CROSS TRAINING ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW OJT CHECKLIST BCAIB Provider # Training Program # Pending 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. _/ / Trainee BCAIB# Date Completed _/ / Electrical Plan Review Trainer BCAIB# Date Completed _/ / Electrical Plan Review Trainer BCAIB# Date Completed _/ / Electrical Plan Review Trainer BCAIB# Date Completed _/ / Electrical Plan Review Trainer BCAIB# Date Completed 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford FL 3773 TRAINING@BOAF.NET Page 3 of 3

10 Cross Training Pre-Participation Registration Application This certificate and one-half (/) of the required fee, currently $50 of the $495 fee, must be submitted to and approved by BOAF prior to starting cross training. The remaining $45 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 () desired category below for this application. A maximum of () applications are allowed to be active in this program at the same time. Minimum Hours required: Field *Classroom Building Inspector Building Plans Examiner Electrical Inspector Electrical Plans Examiner Mechanical Inspector Mechanical Plans Examiner Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Plans Examiner *Classroom hours shown are blended instructor led training experiences that include self-paced online training, research assignments, progress examinations and traditional classroom instruction. BCAIB Licenses Currently Held and Endorsements: BN ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) & Family Dwelling PX ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) & Family Dwelling BU SFP Other 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET Page of

11 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 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: 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET Page of

12 BOAF CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM COMPLETION Please print or type Applicant: Name Home Address City State Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Office Phone ( ) Employer 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 ( ) & Family Dwelling PX ( ) Building ( ) Electrical ( ) Mechanical ( ) Plumbing ( ) & 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 58 West Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, Florida 3773, TRAINING@BOAF.NET

13 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 SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED: Place notary information in this area as required by law:

14 Trainer Approval (must be signed for each training) Dates: From / / To / / Sheet Total Accumulative Total Page of The Foundation/Cross Training Program Applicant Name & BN/PX # (Print) ON JOB TRAINING (OJT) REPORT Signature Date of Inspection Occupancy Classification (FBC) Trainer Name & BN/PX # (Print) Signature Inspection/Review - Be Specific Time Permit # or Address Provide description from Checklist, (Nearest Not Just Codes! Use as many rows as necessary /4 of an hour)