Florida Administrative Code › 61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › 61G10 - Board of Landscape Architecture › Chapter 61G10-11 - LICENSURE › Section 61G10-11.004 - Practical Experience in Landscape Architecture

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) For the purposes of satisfying the
				provisions of Section 481.309(1)(b)2., F.S., relating to six years practical
				experience in landscape architecture as defined in Rule
				61G10-15.001, F.A.C., the Board
				specifies that:
(a) Applicants must present
				evidence that in their experience they have provided or participated in the
				provision of the type of services set forth in section Rule
				61G10-15.001, F.A.C.
1. All practical experience relied on by the
				applicant must have been obtained under the direct supervision of a registered
				landscape architect. Documentation of such experience shall include the name
				and address of each supervisor, the specific dates during which such
				supervision occurred, and a description of the duties performed and the work
				produced. A reference shall be provided from each supervisor and shall verify
				the documentation of experience.
2.
				The applicant shall present to the Board work samples of plans or contract
				documents produced which demonstrate knowledge and experience. All drawings
				shall be neat, legible, to scale, and include all information necessary to
				fully describe the item depicted. All submittals may relate to the same
				project. The applicant shall present at least two examples of work in each of
				the following areas:
a. Site design: One
				example must be a master plan which shows the fundamental organization of a
				site. Circulation, user areas, major structures, natural features, open space,
				and the plan's relationship to its surroundings shall be shown. The other
				example must be a site plan showing more detailed physical and functional
				relationships and definition of site features. If the work is a rehabilitation
				or addition, the example should clearly indicate the extent of blending of
				existing and proposed features.
b.
				Staking/layout plan: This plan shall provide for the accurate location of
				visible site features of a site or master plan from established reference
				point(s) through dimensions, coordinates and/or stationing.
c. Grading and drainage plan: This plan shall
				describe the existing and proposed shape of the ground plane including the
				elevation, slope and pitch of surface areas and structures through contours,
				spot elevations, and/or grade notations. Stormwater runoff shall be
				accommodated through swales, storage areas and/or drainage structures as
				required.
d. Irrigation plan: This
				plan shall provide for installation of a complete irrigation system from water
				source through sprinkler head layout. All piping, zones, equipment, and
				components shall be sized and identified on the plan.
e. Construction details: These drawings shall
				depict a detailed plan view, elevation, or cross section of a site plan element
				with notes and dimensions appropriate to describe construction of the element.
				The two details shall represent construction of two different elements, in
				differing materials. (Planting installation detail shall not be included in
				this section.)
f. Planting plan:
				This plan shall depict the identification and arrangement of plant material
				within the framework of a site or master plan. Plants from the basic categories
				of ground covers, shrubs, and trees shall be incorporated. A sample
				installation detail and plant list including scientific plant names, sizes, and
				quantities, shall accompany the plan.
g. Specifications: Written specifications
				shall state general conditions and precise qualitative requirements for
				materials and workmanship, pertaining to construction of the subject element.
In the event the applicant worked as part of a team on any
				  project submitted, the applicant shall provide verification from the supervisor
				  or employer as to the extent of the applicant's involvement in the
				  project.