Wind Inspector Q&A
1. Where
can I find information on upcoming inspector
training courses?Because of the interest in
the MSFH Inspector Training
and the number of
participants that have
completed the training to
date (approximately 2100),
the Program for Resource
Efficient Communities –
University of Florida will
no longer be providing the
MSFH Inspector training
unless a WCE requests a
class.
Please visit
Training for Wind
Inspectors for more information.
2. Will
there be a fee associated with the inspector
training courses offered by the University
of Florida?
Yes, for regular classes with individual
registrations, the fee will be $175 per
registrant. For classes with a single group
registration, the fee is $175 each for the
first 20 registrants and $75 for each
additional participant. Classes will be
scheduled in response to demand; classes of
40 or fewer can be offered anywhere in the
state for the convenience of the
participants. Larger classes (maximum of 100
participants) can be offered in select
locations. The total program is 8 hours
long including time for instruction and a
comprehensive exam (administered by UF). Persons
taking the exam must score 90% or better to
pass the course. Certificates of completion
will be mailed to persons who pass the
exam. Training materials will be provided by
the University of Florida and class
participants will be able to take these
materials with them
3. Is
there a set fee for a My Safe Florida Wind
Inspection? Yes,
the Department of Financial Services has
contracted with Wind Certification Entities (WCEs)
across the state. There will be a fixed
rate of $150 per inspection.
4. How
much will I be paid to conduct an
inspection? Each
WCE will determine the hourly or inspection
rate to pay their inspectors. The following
link will take you directly to the WCE
Request for Proposal:
http://www.mysafefloridahome.com/RFP-WCE.asp
5. Where
can I go to get drug tested? It
is the responsibility of each Wind
Certification Entity to ensure that their
inspectors comply with the required drug
testing. You will need to follow their
procedures to have the requirement
completed.
6. Where
can I go to get fingerprinted for the
required background check? The
Department of Financial Services has a
contract in place with several firms to
provide fingerprint services for the
required background check associated with
the My Safe Florida Home Program. The
following link will take you directly to a
list of those firms:
http://www.mysafefloridahome.com/images/Attachment19FingerprintRFP060716.pdf
7. Will
there be a fee associated with the
background check?
Yes, inspectors must pay the fee for the
fingerprint service; the fee is
approximately $64.
8. If
I take the University of Florida inspectors
course, will I be able to complete the
insurance company mitigation forms? You
will need to contact each insurer to
determine if you meet the insurer’s
requirements.
9. Can
I take a ‘refresher’ course if I have
previously taken the course and passed the
written exam? Yes,
you may take the course as a ‘refresher’
course and the required fee for the course
must be paid. You will also be required to
retake the exam and must pass with the
required score of 90 percent or higher.
