1. (1) Change of Ownership – When the ownership of a manufacturer changes, the new owner shall take the following steps:

   1. (a) Inform the department in writing within 10 days of such change and give effective date of change.
   2. (b) The new owner shall submit a completed manufacturer’s application to the department.
   3. (c) Submit an organizational chart of the management identified by title of officers.
   4. (d) Send resume of officers in the management to the department.
   5. (e) Send a certificate of product liability insurance to the department.
   6. (f) A service contract with the plan review/inspection agency.
   7. (g) If the new owner received exclusive rights to use state approved plans and the Quality Control Manual of the previous owner, it shall be informed to the department.
   8. (h) Certification of Quality Control Manual by agency. Make name changes and other changes in the Quality Control Manual where applicable. The Department shall assign a new manufacturer’s identification number.
2. (2) Change of Name and Address – In the event of a change in the name or address of any manufacturer or Agency, the Department shall be notified within ten days.

3. (3) Change of Agency – The following procedure shall be followed when a manufacturer changes the Agency.

   1. (a) The manufacturer shall inform the department of its change of Agency reflecting effective date. The manufacturer shall not be without an Agency.
   2. (b) The manufacturer shall submit to the Department a copy of the service agreement with the new Agency reflecting an effective date.
   3. (c) The new Agency shall review and approve the existing or updated Quality Control Manual and post on the Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org.
4. (4) Termination of State Certificate – When a manufacturer or an Agency decides to discontinue doing business, the Department shall be informed in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance and such discontinuance shall act as a resignation of the certification. Any subsequent resumption of business activities by a manufacturer or Agency will require a new application.

Rulemaking Authority 553.37(2) FS. Law Implemented 553.37(2), 553.381(1) FS. History–New 9-13-01, Amended 7-16-03, 5-13-07, 9-13-09, Formerly 9B-1.0211.