1. WORKSHOP DCA MODULAR BUILDING PROGRAM
Florida Code & Standards Compliance

2. Florida’s Department Of Community Affairs
PRESENTERS
Florida’s Department Of Community Affairs
Ila Jones-
Modular Building Program Manager
Robert Lorenzo
Assistant Modular Building Program Manager
Mo Madani
Planning Manager Codes & Standards
Jon Caudill
Modular Plans Examiner/Inspector

3. In Association With Clemons-Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (CRA)
Represented by:
Billy Tyson
CRA Codes & Standards Specialist
DCA Contractor; Modular Building Program Monitor
DCA SREF Compliance Plan Reviewer

4. Webinar Purpose
Examine and promote discussion about concerns found during in manufacturing plant monitoring and third party plan review audits.
Present language, from Florida Administrative Code, that defines the third party agency’s, inspector’s, and plan reviewer’s responsibility, when performing their duties as code enforcement authorities, on Florida constructed manufactured buildings.

5. Participant Protocol
The workshop Facilitator will introduce the speaker when their topic material comes forward during the workshop. All questions generated by speaker presentation should be noted down for discussion at the end of the speakers segment or as the speaker allows for questions during their presentation. The facilitator will determine who has the floor and will try to make known to phone participants who is speaking and which presenter is responding. Phone participants should state their name at the beginning of each comment topic or question.

6. DCA WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
CRA Prepared Segment
DCA WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
By; Billy Tyson, CBO
Issues for DCA Workshop Training
Approved plans used for construction
Material/products identifying marks
Materials/products installed according to PA docs/manufacturer instructions.
Approval of straps
Proper label on PT wood for use intended
Electrical bonding of metal frame
Recertification process
Recertified buildings
Revised plans
Code cycle change
IGCC
Rules and Responsibilities of a Modular Inspector/Plan Reviewer

7. DCA TPA Submitted Plans Audit List NOTES PT # Status Deficiencies Most common errors noted: open yes 1. Non-compliant approval process for tie down strap open yes 2. Components and cladding not properly identified open yes 3. Rated walls wrong or not referenced standard R1 open yes 4. HVHZ design not verifiable open yes 5. Information noted from one page to the next not consistent open 6. Re-certification plans not clear with scope of work and work areas accepted no 1 7. Confusion about re-certification of a building verses revising a plan open yes 8. Allowing statements from the manufacturer direct the review process open yes 9. Occupancy and building type conflict open yes 10. Design that the inspector has to interpolate what/how to do it accepted no 2 Quantity of fasteners not noted or the size open yes Doors approved for masonry on a stud frame design open yes Flange windows referenced and fin detail accepted no 3 Notes on the plan that a designer puts unknown responsibility on the inspector open yes Paragraphs of verbiage and no detail accepted no open yes accepted no open yes R1 open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes accepted no open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes open yes

8. CRA Prepared Segment
DCA WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
By; Billy Tyson, CBO
Third Party Agency Inspector/ Plan Reviewer Licensure/Responsibilities
Inspector/Plan Reviewer
Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G19
61G Voluntary Certification Categories.
The following voluntary certification categories are created.
(1) Residential Pool Inspector. Residential Pool Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect a pool on the property of one and two family dwellings. In order to obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require the State certified pool contractor license and in addition, the applicant must hold certification as a building or electrical inspector.
(2) Commercial Pool Inspector. Commercial Pool Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect a pool located on any property other than one and two family dwellings. In order to obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require the state certified pool contractor license and in addition, the applicant must hold certification as a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical inspector.
(3) Roofing Inspector. Roofing Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect residential and commercial roofs. In order to obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require either: four (4) years of roofing experience with passage of the standardized roofing inspectors’ examination as approved by the board; state certification as a roofing contractor or a state certified general contractor who was certified prior to 1974.
 (4) Modular Inspector. This license is required for inspection of all modular buildings constructed to the Florida Building Code and administered under Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., unless otherwise provided for in Florida Statutes.

9. (4) Modular Inspector, 61G19-6.016(4)(a)
(a) Modular Inspector means
a person who is authorized to inspect any manufactured (modular) building and systems incorporated therein designed and built to comply with the Florida Building Code pursuant to Part I, Chapter 553, F.S.
In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the Board will require the applicant to pass the standardized modular inspectors’ examination and the applicant must have
three (3) years experience as an inspector with local government and/or state government or
three years experience as an inspector with an independent inspection/plans review agency under contract with a state agency or
three (3) years experience as a registered or certified state general, building, or residential contractor or job superintendent,
project manager or quality control manager, the latter as provided for in Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C., in a supervisory
capacity that included operational control and direction of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing personnel or
subcontractors on residential or commercial projects.

10. FAC 61G (4)(b)
(b) Responsibilities:
Verify the state approved plans are in the factory.
Assure the buildings being manufactured comply with the approved plans and the applicable Florida Building Code.
Compare the approved plans to the modular building and identify any deviations.
Determine the reason for the deviations and investigate repetitive deviations in other buildings.
Discuss the deviations with the in-plant quality control supervisor and establish a procedure to resolve the deviations.
Verify the appliances and equipment installed in the building are consistent with those identified in the quality control manual.
Verify the data plates have all the information as required in Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
Assure the state insignia is affixed to the correct building.

11. FAC 61G (4)(b) Continued
The modular inspector shall monitor quality control procedures to verify the in-plant quality control personnel are conducting quality control reviews at the proper times.
The modular inspector shall notify the Department of Community Affairs contracted inspection agency of any problems with the in-plant quality control procedures.
The inspector shall follow-up on quality control procedures to verify that the in-plant quality control inspector is making the inspection of the buildings at the proper time.
Persons qualified as one and two family dwelling inspectors may also inspect one and two family modular residences regulated
under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
Persons qualified as Standard Building Inspectors in all four disciplines of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing may
also inspect all modular buildings regulated under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.

12. FAC 61G (5)(a)
(5) Modular Plans Examiner. This license is required for plans reviews of all modular buildings constructed to the Florida Building Code and administered under Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., unless otherwise provided for in Florida Statutes.
(a) Modular Plans Examiner means
a person who is authorized to review plans for any manufactured (modular) building and systems incorporated therein designed and built to comply with the Florida Building Code pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 553, F.S.
In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the Board will require the applicant to pass the standardized modular plans inspectors’ examination and the applicant must have three (3) years experience as a plans examiner with local and/or state government.
As an alternative, the applicant must have three (3) years experience as a plans examiner with an independent inspection/plans review agency under contract with a state department or
three (3) years experience as a registered or certified state general, building, or residential contractor or job superintendent,
project manager or quality control manager, the latter as provided for in Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C., in a supervisory capacity that included operational control and direction of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing personnel or subcontractors on residential or commercial projects.

13. FAC 61G (5)(b)
(b) Responsibilities:
Examine building construction plans for compliance with the applicable Florida Building Code.
Assure compliance with Florida’s Manufactured Buildings Act, Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., along with Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
Resolve code problems with the local personnel on behalf of the agency’s clients.
Research the code changes upon adoption of the current edition of the codes. Review the proposed amendments to Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C., and provide input accordingly.
Persons qualified as a one and two family dwelling plans examiner may also review and approve plans for one and two family modular residences regulated under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C. Persons qualified as Standard Building Plans Examiners in all four disciplines of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing may also review all modular buildings regulated under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.

14. FAC 61G19-6. 016(6) (6) One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner
FAC 61G (6) (6) One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner. One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner means a person who is qualified to determine that the plans submitted for the purpose of obtaining building and other permits, for one and two family dwellings and accessory structures, comply with the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other applicable building codes. In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the applicant must hold standard certification as one and two family dwelling inspector; must have passed the State principles and practices examination; hold a standard certificate as a plans examiner (any category); and hold a Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) or International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Coastal Construction Inspector.

15. Third Party Agency Certification/ Responsibilities
FAC 9B (1) Certification of Agencies.
(1) Individuals or entities [9B (1)]
who desire to perform plan review,
inspection,
or both plan review and inspection
of manufactured buildings
shall be certified by the department (DCA).
Those inspectors and plans reviewers employed by entities to perform the delegated functions do not require individual certification as an agency to the extent that the delegated functions are performed within the scope of the individuals’ regular course of employment.
Individuals or entities performing delegated functions as an independent contractor for an Agency shall be individually certified.

16. FAC 9B-1.006(2)(c)
(2)(c) An organizational chart
showing relationship between administration, operation, and quality control responsibilities
including plan reviewers and inspectors by name and title.
Identify if they are employees or under contract.

17. FAC 9B-1.006(2)(e)
(2)(e) Training program –
(e) Programs for
required continuing education,
seminars,
discussions on code compliance,
plan reviews,
inspections,
department requirements,
etc.

18. FAC 9B-1.006(2)(f)
(f) Inspection procedures –
Including inspection checklists for code compliance,
inspection records,
correction notice,
re-inspection,
inspection visits and scope of inspections.

19. FAC 9B (2)(g) & (h)
(g) Procedure for
control of insignia;
(h) Procedure for
maintenance of approved plans and other public records in accordance with
Chapter 119, F.S.

20. FAC 9B-1.006(4)
(4) Duties and Responsibilities –
Upon certification, the Agency shall be entitled to conduct such plans review and inspection services for which it is qualified pursuant to these rules and shall comply with Chapter 120, F.S., and the following general duties and responsibilities.
(a) The Agency shall
act faithfully on behalf of the Department implementing the laws and rules of the Manufactured Buildings Program.

21. FAC 9B (4)(b)
(b) The primary duty and responsibility of the Agency is to assure that the buildings and components manufactured are compliant with the Florida Building Code.

22. FAC 9B (4) (c)
(c) Upon Agency’s
approval of plans,
satisfactory inspection of a building,
or both approval of plans and a building
constructed in accordance with those plans,
the approved plans, the inspection report, or the plans and inspection report shall be transmitted to the Department through the Florida Building Code Information System (BCIS).

23. Closing Comments