From the Executive Director: Take Care Dating Documents in 2020
The new year — 2020 — poses a concern for Professional Engineers when signing, dating, and sealing documents.
Chair’s Corner: Changes in Chair, Rules, and More
I would like to begin by thanking Ken Todd, P.E., (pictured) for serving as Chair of the Board for the past two years, as well as serving two full terms as a member of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Engineering by Any Other Name Is Still Engineering
There is a common misconception among professionals who hold multiple licenses and certifications that an individual can choose which license or certification will be used for a particular project. That may not be the case.
Fire Protection Rules Updated for Clarity
Fire protection engineering rules have been updated to clarify ambiguous items, establish consistency between the rules and other statutes, and reduce unnecessary work by engineers and contractors, while still upholding FBPE’s statutory charge to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the public.
Supervisory Control May Affect PE Liability
Contract language may not be enough to protect an engineer from a lawsuit by a third party if the facts demonstrate supervisory control and the “close nexus” between the engineer and the contractor.
Varghese, Fleming Appointed FBPE Chair, Vice Chair for 2020
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers appointed Babu Varghese, PE, SI, CGC, CCC, as its chair for 2020, and C. Kevin Fleming, PE, as its vice chair for 2020.
Three More PE Exams Transition to Computer
Three more NCEES Principles & Practice of Engineering exams are transitioning to computer-based testing in 2020: PE Mechanical, PE Fire Protection, and PE Industrial and Systems.
Special Recognition: Congratulations, Examinees
FBPE applauds those who passed NCEES exams in the previous quarter. We wish them much success as they move toward the next step in their engineering careers.