HB 607 by Rep. Yarkosky
HB 607 would eliminate the Board of Architecture and Interior
Design (BOAID) and continuing education requirements for
architects.
5 + 3 + 3
Balanced Board
Five architects, three interior designers and three
public members. No single profession holds a majority,
reducing antitrust risk.
$3.4M
Strong Enforcement
Privatized prosecutorial services have collected more
than $3.4 million in fines and costs.
98%
Complaint Review
In FY 2023–24, 98% of complaints were found legally
sufficient and advanced to investigation.
53%
Out-of-State Architects
More than half of Florida-licensed architects live
outside Florida, demonstrating access to practice.
Efficient Licensure
Licensure and endorsement applications are processed
promptly and efficiently. In FY 2023–24, 96% of
licensure-by-endorsement applications were approved.
Continuing Education Matters
The Florida Building Code is updated every three years.
Ongoing education keeps architects current on evolving
codes, materials, construction methods and life-safety
requirements.
24
CE Hours
Required every two years — an average of just one hour
per month.
2
Advanced FBC Hours
Dedicated to Advanced Florida Building Code education.
3 Years
Code Cycle
Florida's Building Code is updated every three years.
85%
Live CE Participation
Of AIA Florida CE participants in the 2023–24 cycle,
85% attended live courses.
Two hours of required continuing education focus on the
Advanced Florida Building Code. These courses
are independently accredited and approved by the Florida
Building Commission.
Florida has one of the nation's strongest building codes, but
the code protects the public only when the professionals
applying it remain properly trained.
AIA Florida data also shows that 61% of attendees
taking continuing education during the 2023–24 cycle attended
courses offered at no cost, reinforcing that CE is accessible
and not unduly burdensome.
Action Sought
Oppose HB 607 eliminating BOAID and continuing education
requirements for architects.
