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Principle and Practice Exam
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Definition of all Inspector Roles - ANSCh 468
Difference between Electrical and Residential Electrical Inspector - ANSCh 468
Electrical inspector can inspect both commercial and residential buildings
Department - ANSCh 468
DBPR
Board - ANSCh 468
Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAI)
Exemptions to having to possess an inspectors certificate - ANSCh 468
Architect, Engineers, and Special Inspectors
Why are electronic filing of construction plans necessary? - ANSCh 468
Increase governmental efficiency, reduce costs, and increase timeliness of processing permits
BCAI - ANSCh 468
Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
What are the different types of plans examiners? - ANSCh 468
Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical
Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors - ANSCh
468.604
Who appoints the members of the BCAI? - ANSCh 468
Appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate
How many years can the BCAI members serve? - ANSCh 468
(2) consecutive 4 year terms, but no more than 11 years.
Where can you find the breakdown of BCAI board member terms? - ANSCh 468.605 (1)
How many members serve on the board? - ANSCh 468
9 members
One member of the board must be an _____________. - ANSCh 468
Architect, engineer, or contractor
Where can we find the breakdown of the role of each board member? - ANSCh 468.605 (2)
What is part of the authority of the board? - ANSCh 468
To certify individuals as being qualified
When did the board start issuing certificates for licensure? - ANSCh 468
October 1, 1993
What are the requirements to take the exam and get a certificate? - ANSCh 468.609 contains
all inspector roles and their requirements
What are the three types of certificates you can hold? - ANSCh 468
Standard, provisional, and limited
How long are provisional certificates valid for? - ANSCh 468
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2 years, but no longer than 3 years if renewed by the board with just cause
How long can you work as a plans examiner or a building code inspector without any
certificate? - ANSCh 468
120 days as long as the application has been submitted
Joint Building Code Inspection - ANSCh 468.617 local jurisdictions, school boards,
community college boards, and state agencies can enter into and carry out contracts with
other local jurisdictions or educational boards
Building code enforcement official's bill of rights - ANSCh 468.619
What power does a building code enforcement official have? - ANSCh 468
The can exercise police powers and they have additional specific protections in the course of
investigations and proceedings against their license.
Where can you locate info regarding investigations? - ANS468.619 (3)
Who is financially responsible for recordings and transcripts in regards to an investigation? -
ANSCh 468
the enforcement official
Where can we find information on disciplinary proceedings? - ANSCh 468.621
How much is an initial applictaion? - ANSCh 468
$25
How much is the initial examination? - ANSCh 468
$150
If you are employed by a local government, how much do you pay for examination/
application fees? - ANSCh 468 // 61G19-10
$0
$5 for initial certification
How many hours of continuing education does a certificateholder need? - ANSCh 468
14 Classroom hours of at least 50 minutes each. A minimum of 3 hours have to be on state
laws, rules and ethics.
What happens if you violate the provision and practice as an inspector without a certificate? -
ANSCh 468
Misdemeanor of the first degree. If you violate after a previous conviction, its a felony of the
third degree.
Who reports and prosecutes a criminal violation regarding certificates? - ANSCh 468
The department reports it to the prosecutor
Can local governments go above and beyond what is written by the BCAI in regards to
employment? - ANSCh 468
Yes
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Officers of the Board - ANS61G19-1.006
One Chair
One Vice Chair
Term = 1 year max
Voluntary certification program - ANS61G19
Certification programs operated by the Southern Building Code Congress International and
South Florida Building Code
What does the term "experience" mean? - ANS61G19
practical working experience
One and Two Family Dwellings Inspector - ANSCh 61G19-1 Definition
Anyone approved by the board prior to 7/1/2020. After that date they are called Residential
Inspectors
How many scheduled board meetings can a member miss? - ANS61G19
No more than 3 consecutive regularly scheduled board meetings
How much do board members get paid? - ANS61G19
$50 per day
How many minutes does the public have to comment at board meetings? - ANS61G19
2 minutes and they must have notified them in writing prior to the meeting
Where are violations and penalties located in the book? - ANS61G19-5
Willful misconduct is considered a __________. - ANSviolation located in 61G19-5
Where are the Aggravating and Mitigating factors located? - ANS61G19-5
Anything that has to do with keeping your certificate is located ______. - ANS61G19-5
Details regarding certification, examination, application, certificate renewal, and inactive
status can be found _________________. - ANS61G19-6
What must be included in your application for a provisional certificate? - ANS61G19-6
All sections must be complete, detailed work history must be included signed off by a
licensed architect, engineer, contractor, fire marshal, or building code administrator
What is NOT required on a certificate? - ANS61G19-6
DOB
Information required on certificates - ANS61G19-6
Name, certificate class and level, certificate number, and expiration date
Who reviews the certificates? - ANSThe Board
Where can I find detailed information on provisional certificates? - ANS61G19-6
What are the voluntary certification categories? - ANS61G19-6
Residential Pool, Commercial Pool, Roofing, Modular inspectors, Modular Plans Examiner,
Residential Plans Examiner
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To obtain a voluntary roofing inspector certificate, the board will require ____________. -
ANS61G19-6
4 years of roofing experience with passage of the standardized roofing inspectors'
examination OR state certification as a roofing contractor OR a state certified general
contractor who certified prior to 1974
Where are the guidelines in regards to Residential Inspector Certifications located? -
ANS61G19-6
Exemptions in regards to Spouses of Members in the Armed Forces are located
______________. - ANS61G19-6
Training programs for certification are located ______. - ANS61G19-7
How many hours must you complete in a Residential Inspector training program to be cross
trained for another certificate? - ANS61G19-7
500 hours
Details regarding cross training are located______________. - ANS61G19-7
Details regarding internships are located ________________. - ANS61G19-7
Where are details regarding continuing education located? - ANS61G19-9
Detailed information on fees regarding applications, exams, and certificate can be found
_____________. - ANS61G19-10
Where is the information regarding the Probable Cause Panel located? - ANS61G19-11
Who appoints the members of the probable cause panel? - ANS61G19-11
The Chair of the Board
How many members does the probable cause panel have to consist of? - ANS61G19-11
At least 2 members:
(1) consumer member
(1) may be a former member of the board
A properly registered fictitious name is valid for ________________
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years - ANSD. 5 years
1-15
Which of the following would have jurisdiction over dredging or excavation of navigable
waters and wetlands?
A. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Principles and Practices Exam Study
Guide Latest Updated 2025/2026 with
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Principle and Practice Exam
Practice.
Definition of all Inspector Roles - ANSCh 468
Difference between Electrical and Residential Electrical Inspector - ANSCh 468
Electrical inspector can inspect both commercial and residential buildings
Department - ANSCh 468
DBPR
Board - ANSCh 468
Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAI)
Exemptions to having to possess an inspectors certificate - ANSCh 468
Architect, Engineers, and Special Inspectors
Why are electronic filing of construction plans necessary? - ANSCh 468
Increase governmental efficiency, reduce costs, and increase timeliness of processing permits
BCAI - ANSCh 468
Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
What are the different types of plans examiners? - ANSCh 468
Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical
Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors - ANSCh
468.604
Who appoints the members of the BCAI? - ANSCh 468
Appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate
How many years can the BCAI members serve? - ANSCh 468
(2) consecutive 4 year terms, but no more than 11 years.
Where can you find the breakdown of BCAI board member terms? - ANSCh 468.605 (1)
How many members serve on the board? - ANSCh 468
9 members
One member of the board must be an _____________. - ANSCh 468
Architect, engineer, or contractor
Where can we find the breakdown of the role of each board member? - ANSCh 468.605 (2)
What is part of the authority of the board? - ANSCh 468
To certify individuals as being qualified
When did the board start issuing certificates for licensure? - ANSCh 468
October 1, 1993
What are the requirements to take the exam and get a certificate? - ANSCh 468.609 contains
all inspector roles and their requirements
What are the three types of certificates you can hold? - ANSCh 468
Standard, provisional, and limited
How long are provisional certificates valid for? - ANSCh 468
,A Comprehensive Florida Inspectors
Principles and Practices Exam Study
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Principle and Practice Exam
Practice.
2 years, but no longer than 3 years if renewed by the board with just cause
How long can you work as a plans examiner or a building code inspector without any
certificate? - ANSCh 468
120 days as long as the application has been submitted
Joint Building Code Inspection - ANSCh 468.617 local jurisdictions, school boards,
community college boards, and state agencies can enter into and carry out contracts with
other local jurisdictions or educational boards
Building code enforcement official's bill of rights - ANSCh 468.619
What power does a building code enforcement official have? - ANSCh 468
The can exercise police powers and they have additional specific protections in the course of
investigations and proceedings against their license.
Where can you locate info regarding investigations? - ANS468.619 (3)
Who is financially responsible for recordings and transcripts in regards to an investigation? -
ANSCh 468
the enforcement official
Where can we find information on disciplinary proceedings? - ANSCh 468.621
How much is an initial applictaion? - ANSCh 468
$25
How much is the initial examination? - ANSCh 468
$150
If you are employed by a local government, how much do you pay for examination/
application fees? - ANSCh 468 // 61G19-10
$0
$5 for initial certification
How many hours of continuing education does a certificateholder need? - ANSCh 468
14 Classroom hours of at least 50 minutes each. A minimum of 3 hours have to be on state
laws, rules and ethics.
What happens if you violate the provision and practice as an inspector without a certificate? -
ANSCh 468
Misdemeanor of the first degree. If you violate after a previous conviction, its a felony of the
third degree.
Who reports and prosecutes a criminal violation regarding certificates? - ANSCh 468
The department reports it to the prosecutor
Can local governments go above and beyond what is written by the BCAI in regards to
employment? - ANSCh 468
Yes
,A Comprehensive Florida Inspectors
Principles and Practices Exam Study
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Answers. Practice Questions for the
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Principle and Practice Exam
Practice.
Officers of the Board - ANS61G19-1.006
One Chair
One Vice Chair
Term = 1 year max
Voluntary certification program - ANS61G19
Certification programs operated by the Southern Building Code Congress International and
South Florida Building Code
What does the term "experience" mean? - ANS61G19
practical working experience
One and Two Family Dwellings Inspector - ANSCh 61G19-1 Definition
Anyone approved by the board prior to 7/1/2020. After that date they are called Residential
Inspectors
How many scheduled board meetings can a member miss? - ANS61G19
No more than 3 consecutive regularly scheduled board meetings
How much do board members get paid? - ANS61G19
$50 per day
How many minutes does the public have to comment at board meetings? - ANS61G19
2 minutes and they must have notified them in writing prior to the meeting
Where are violations and penalties located in the book? - ANS61G19-5
Willful misconduct is considered a __________. - ANSviolation located in 61G19-5
Where are the Aggravating and Mitigating factors located? - ANS61G19-5
Anything that has to do with keeping your certificate is located ______. - ANS61G19-5
Details regarding certification, examination, application, certificate renewal, and inactive
status can be found _________________. - ANS61G19-6
What must be included in your application for a provisional certificate? - ANS61G19-6
All sections must be complete, detailed work history must be included signed off by a
licensed architect, engineer, contractor, fire marshal, or building code administrator
What is NOT required on a certificate? - ANS61G19-6
DOB
Information required on certificates - ANS61G19-6
Name, certificate class and level, certificate number, and expiration date
Who reviews the certificates? - ANSThe Board
Where can I find detailed information on provisional certificates? - ANS61G19-6
What are the voluntary certification categories? - ANS61G19-6
Residential Pool, Commercial Pool, Roofing, Modular inspectors, Modular Plans Examiner,
Residential Plans Examiner
, A Comprehensive Florida Inspectors
Principles and Practices Exam Study
Guide Latest Updated 2025/2026 with
100% Certified Questions and
Answers. Practice Questions for the
Florida Contractors Manual, BCAI FL
Principle and Practice Exam
Practice.
To obtain a voluntary roofing inspector certificate, the board will require ____________. -
ANS61G19-6
4 years of roofing experience with passage of the standardized roofing inspectors'
examination OR state certification as a roofing contractor OR a state certified general
contractor who certified prior to 1974
Where are the guidelines in regards to Residential Inspector Certifications located? -
ANS61G19-6
Exemptions in regards to Spouses of Members in the Armed Forces are located
______________. - ANS61G19-6
Training programs for certification are located ______. - ANS61G19-7
How many hours must you complete in a Residential Inspector training program to be cross
trained for another certificate? - ANS61G19-7
500 hours
Details regarding cross training are located______________. - ANS61G19-7
Details regarding internships are located ________________. - ANS61G19-7
Where are details regarding continuing education located? - ANS61G19-9
Detailed information on fees regarding applications, exams, and certificate can be found
_____________. - ANS61G19-10
Where is the information regarding the Probable Cause Panel located? - ANS61G19-11
Who appoints the members of the probable cause panel? - ANS61G19-11
The Chair of the Board
How many members does the probable cause panel have to consist of? - ANS61G19-11
At least 2 members:
(1) consumer member
(1) may be a former member of the board
A properly registered fictitious name is valid for ________________
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years - ANSD. 5 years
1-15
Which of the following would have jurisdiction over dredging or excavation of navigable
waters and wetlands?
A. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
