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Government Regulations
It is important that every professional follow required regulations in their daily operations. Information on some are provided below.
FBC (Florida Building Commission)- on this page you will find:
-- Florida Building Code Cyle - proposals, glitch cycle, etc.
-- ICC - International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
CILB (Construction Industry Licensing Board)- on this page you will find:
-- Licensing Chart (scope of work)
-- Change to time frames for license exam
-- Information on license exam, renewal, and subcontractor and specialty licenses
Legislative Session - updates, bill reports and archives
Energy Efficiency - on this page you will find:
-- Requirements flowchart
-- Energy law Q&A and bill language
-- Consumer brochure on pumps for purchase
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) - new pool guidelines, Q&A, etc
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) - on this page you will find:
-- Changes to unblockable rule and drain cover recall information
-- CPSC's VGB FAQs
-- Barrier Law
-- Pool Safely Campaign
VGB Act (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act) - on this page you will find:
-- VGB Act language
-- Timetable for 64E-9 gravity drainage system installation
-- CPSC and DOH documents
Summary of where to find commonly referenced rules, statutes, and code:
-- Florida Administrative Code (www.flrules.org)
- Chapter 64E-9: Public Swimming Pools & Bathing Places (water quality,
treatment system, safety, etc.)
-- Florida Statutes (www.leg.state.fl.us) - Title XXXII and XXXIII
- Chapter 489 (Part I) - Construction contracting (licensure by exam,
workers' comp coverage, etc.)
- Chapter 514 - Public Swimming and Bathing Facilities (what is public,
requirements)
- Chapter 515 - Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Barrier Law)
