This 1-hour online continuing education course is designed to enhance electricians’ understanding of essential business practices for license renewal in Florida. Covering key topics such as arbitrations and appeals, property liens, trench safety, building code definitions, and the adoption electrical and alarm standards, this course provides practical insights tailored to the electrical trade. Upon completion, participants will earn 1 hour of Business (B) credit toward their Florida electrical license renewal.
Learning objectives
- Identify the steps and deadlines of the Florida Construction Lien Law, including the Notice of Commencement, the 45 day Notice to Owner and the 90 day deadline to record a claim of lien.
- Distinguish lien waivers from lien releases, and identify common errors that make a lien invalid.
- Apply Florida workers’ compensation requirements for the construction industry, including the one employee rule, exemptions, subcontractor coverage, stop work orders and penalties.
- Describe the mandatory provisions in direct contracts, arbitration under F.S. Chapter 682, and the difference between general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Disclosure of proprietary interest. No instructor, subject-matter expert or content author involved in developing or delivering this course holds any financial or ownership interest in any product, instrument, device or material referenced in it, and none receives any royalty, profit share or other consideration from the promotion or endorsement of any product. This course does not endorse any commercial product or service.
Course Features
- Lectures 23
- Quizzes 20
- Duration 52 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 65
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
- Format Audio + Text
- 1 Section
- 23 Lessons
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- 1483 - Introduction to Florida's Business and Licensing Rules43
- 1.1Course Orientation
- 1.2About the Course Timer
- 1.3Learning Objectives
- 1.4Lesson 1: Your License and Your Business: Why These Rules Are Critical to Staying in Business
- 1.5Lesson 1: Your License and Your Business: Why These Rules Are Critical to Staying in Business1 Question
- 1.6Lesson 2: Overview of Key Florida Statutes: A Quick Roadmap of the Laws We Will Cover
- 1.7Lesson 2: Overview of Key Florida Statutes: A Quick Roadmap of the Laws We Will Cover1 Question
- 1.8Lesson 3: Lien Law Fundamentals: Understanding Your Legal Right to Secure Payment for Work
- 1.9Lesson 3: Lien Law Fundamentals: Understanding Your Legal Right to Secure Payment for Work1 Question
- 1.10Lesson 4: The Notice of Commencement (NOC): Identifying the Official Start of the Project
- 1.11Lesson 4: The Notice of Commencement (NOC): Identifying the Official Start of the Project1 Question
- 1.12Lesson 5: The Notice to Owner (NTO): The Essential First Step for Most Subcontractors and Suppliers
- 1.13Lesson 5: The Notice to Owner (NTO): The Essential First Step for Most Subcontractors and Suppliers1 Question
- 1.14Lesson 6: The 45-Day NTO Deadline: An Absolute, Non-Negotiable Timeline You Cannot Miss
- 1.15Lesson 6: The 45-Day NTO Deadline: An Absolute, Non-Negotiable Timeline You Cannot Miss1 Question
- 1.16Lesson 7: The Claim of Lien Document: How to Properly Record Your Claim Against the Property
- 1.17Lesson 7: The Claim of Lien Document: How to Properly Record Your Claim Against the Property1 Question
- 1.18Lesson 8: The 90-Day Lien Deadline: Your Final Window to Record the Lien After Work Is Done
- 1.19Lesson 8: The 90-Day Lien Deadline: Your Final Window to Record the Lien After Work Is Done1 Question
- 1.20Lesson 9: Lien Waivers vs. Releases: Know What You Are Signing When You Get Paid
- 1.21Lesson 9: Lien Waivers vs. Releases: Know What You Are Signing When You Get Paid1 Question
- 1.22Lesson 10: Common and Costly Lien Errors: Simple Mistakes That Can Make Your Lien Invalid
- 1.23Lesson 10: Common and Costly Lien Errors: Simple Mistakes That Can Make Your Lien Invalid1 Question
- 1.24Lesson 11: The “1 Employee” Rule: Florida’s Strict WC Requirement for the Construction Industry
- 1.25Lesson 11: The “1 Employee” Rule: Florida’s Strict WC Requirement for the Construction Industry1 Question
- 1.26Lesson 12: Understanding WC Exemptions: The Rules, Benefits, and Significant Risks of Opting Out
- 1.27Lesson 12: Understanding WC Exemptions: The Rules, Benefits, and Significant Risks of Opting Out1 Question
- 1.28Lesson 13: Stop-Work Orders Explained: The State’s Power to Shut Down Your Job Sites Instantly
- 1.29Lesson 13: Stop-Work Orders Explained: The State’s Power to Shut Down Your Job Sites Instantly1 Question
- 1.30Lesson 14: Penalties for Non-Compliance: How the State Calculates Severe Fines for Violations
- 1.31Lesson 14: Penalties for Non-Compliance: How the State Calculates Severe Fines for Violations1 Question
- 1.32Lesson 15: Managing Subcontractor Coverage: Your Liability for the Subs You Hire
- 1.33Lesson 15: Managing Subcontractor Coverage: Your Liability for the Subs You Hire1 Question
- 1.34Lesson 16: Mandatory Contract Provisions: Key Clauses Required in Direct Contracts
- 1.35Lesson 16: Mandatory Contract Provisions: Key Clauses Required in Direct Contracts1 Question
- 1.36Lesson 17: Intro to Arbitration (F.S. Chapter 682): A Formal Alternative to Resolving Disputes in Court
- 1.37Lesson 17: Intro to Arbitration (F.S. Chapter 682): A Formal Alternative to Resolving Disputes in Court1 Question
- 1.38Lesson 18: General Liability vs. Workers’ Comp: Defining Two Different and Essential Insurance Policies
- 1.39Lesson 18: General Liability vs. Workers’ Comp: Defining Two Different and Essential Insurance Policies1 Question
- 1.40Lesson 19: Top 5 Business Compliance Takeaways: A Summary of the Most Critical Points
- 1.41Lesson 19: Top 5 Business Compliance Takeaways: A Summary of the Most Critical Points1 Question
- 1.42Lesson 20: Final Affirmation & Reporting: Confirming Your Understanding and Course Completion
- 1.43Lesson 20: Final Affirmation & Reporting: Confirming Your Understanding and Course Completion1 Question
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