BCAI Florida Principle and Practice Examination

Name: BCAI Florida Principle and Practice Examination
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Created byMonica Vega

Last updated 5/2023

English

What you'll learn

How to the pass the Florida Principles & Practice Exam.
Learn core principles in the industry of building code administrators and inspectors.
Understand Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
Guide on how to navigate and best prepare for the licensing exam.

Course content

12 sections • 17 lectures • 4h 2m total length

Welcome1:14
In this video I will provide a bit of information about myself and relation to the industry.
Things to do before the exam7:40
In this video we will discuss some of the requirements needed prior to taking the Principles and Practice exam. This includes:
Applying for approval with the Department of Business and Professional Regulations - DBPR
DBPR Application
Verifying your approval status from the DBPR
Candidate Information Booklet
Before you Start5:33
This Lecture we will go over some of the available course materials for preparing for and testing the Principles and Practice exam
Florida Principles and Practice Materials
Florida Principles and Practice Manual
Florida Building Code - Accessibility(Current Edition)
Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation
Candidates Handbooks
What is allowed for the exam
Dos and Don'ts for open book exams

P&P Road Map5:38
This lecture will focus on establishing and maintaining a study plan or road map for the Principals and Practice exam. This will mirror my study journey for this example which was set within 30 days. This will be divided into various sections based on the content areas being covered in the exam as follows.
Starting your Study Journey
Content Area 1
Content Area 2
Content Area 3
Content Area 4
Content Area 5
Content Area 6
Content Area 7
Content Area 8
Day before and Day of the test.
Please note: You will need to purchase the Principles and Practice Manual, Florida Building Code - Accessibility (Latest Edition), Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation (Latest Edition).
Understanding the Literature12:59
This lecture will focus on learning how to read and navigate the various course materials available for the Principles and Practice exam. This will include learning the structure of each book listed below.
Principles & Practice Manual
Florida Statute
Florida Administrative Code
Code of Federal Regulations
Florida Building Code - Accessibility
Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation

Building Construction Standards Pt. 157:51
In this lecture we will begin reviewing the Building Construction Standards portion of this exam. This will be divided into the following sections.
F.S. Chapter 553: Building Construction Standards
F.A.C. 61-41: Manufactured Buildings
F.S. Chapter 760 Part II: Fair Housing Act
Content Area I - Pt. 1 Quiz
Building Construction Standards Pt. 225:42
In this section we will continue reviewing the Building Construction Standards. This area will be divided into the following sections.
F.B.C. Accessibility
F.B.C. Energy Conservation
Content Area I - Pt. 2 Quiz

Contracting33:24
In this section we will go over the literature around contracting, divided into the following sections.
F.S. Chapter 489 Part I: Construction Contracting
F.S. Chapter 489 Part II: Electrical and Alarm System Contracting
F.S. Chapter 489 Part III: Septic Tank Contracting
F.A.C. 61G4: Electrical Contracting Licensing Board
F.A.C. 61G4: Construction Industry Licensing Board
Content Area II - Quiz

Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board Pt. 114:43
In this lecture we will begin reviewing the statutes surrounding the board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors.
F.S. Chapter 468 Part XII: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors
F.S. 61G19: Building Code Administrators and Inspectors
Content Area III - Pt. 1 Quiz
Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board Pt. 216:18
In this lecture we will continue reviewing the statutes surrounding the board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors.
F.S. Chapter 455: Department of Business and Professional Regulations
F.S. Chapter 112: Code of Ethics
Content Area III - Pt 2 Quiz

Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture13:59
This lecture will encompass the regulations surrounding the Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture professions. This lecture will be divided into the following sections.
F.S. Chapter 471: Engineering
F.A.C. 61G15: Engineering Board
F.S. Chapter 481: Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture
F.A.C. 61G10: Board of Landscape Architecture
Content Area IV - Quiz

Requirements

CAUTION! YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY TO DEPT. OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION FOR APPROVAL TO TAKE THE EXAM FIRST.
We will also review the application process with DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

Description

This course sets out to walk students though the entire processes of taking the Florida Principle and Practice exam. A crucial step in obtaining a Building Code Administrative and Inspector (BCAI) certification within the state of Florida. This course will take you through the entire process from Pre-approval with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), scheduling and preparing for the exam, as well as taking the exam and what to do after. This comprehensive course is setup to mirror my own journey with this exam, divided into into the following.

- Preface

- Learning the Content

Understanding the literature involved in the exam and how best to not only navigate but understand its contents in relation to Florida Law.

- Core content review (Sectioned by the Content Area's relevance in the exam)

Building Construction Standards
Contracting
Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
Flood Insurance Regulation and Coastal Zone Protection
Motor Vehicle License
Workers Compensation
Construction Liens

- General study and test taking tips

Tips for setting a realistic study schedule
Tips for how best to maximize your allotted study time
Tips for effectively taking tests

The purpose of this course is to provide the type of information I wish I had when preparing and taking this test. In addition to the course material we will be reviewing I also would like to showcase some other techniques.

Who this course is for:

Building Code Administrators, Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Plumbing Inspectors, Mechanical Inspectors, Electrical Inspectors, and Building Inspectors pursuing licensure in the state of Florida

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Course content

Welcome3 lectures • 14min

Road Map and understanding the Material2 lectures • 19min

Content Area I - Building Construction Standards2 lectures • 1hr 24min

Content Area II - Contracting1 lecture • 33min

Content Area III - Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board2 lectures • 31min

Content Area IV - Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape1 lecture • 14min

Content Area V - Flood Insurance Regulation and Coastal Zone Protection1 lecture • 8min

Content Area VI - Motor Vehicle License1 lecture • 11min

Content Area VII - Worker's Compensation1 lecture • 12min

Content Area VIII - Construction Liens1 lecture • 10min

Requirements

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