Blanco, Rafael A., PE
PE No. 66292 – REPRIMAND
Case No. 2021038015
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471. 033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code, negligence in the practice of engineering.
Siques, Manuel, PE
PE No. 20233 – REPRIMAND
Case No. 2020056944
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-29.001, Florida Administrative Code, improperly signing and sealing a certification letter.
From the Executive Director: Celebrating 25 Years of FEMC
The Florida Engineers Management Corporation is celebrating 25 years this month. On July 1, 1998, FEMC took over as the administrative staff for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Chair’s Corner: Changes to the FRSE Program
As of June 29, 2023, Rule 61G15-20.0011, F.A.C., has been amended to be more inclusive of professional engineers who clearly demonstrate structural engineering expertise. The most significant update is an amendment of the required post-licensure years of experience from 15 to 5 years.
Initial Licensure Fees Cut by Half During Next Two Years
As of July 1, 2023, those applying for a Florida Professional Engineer license will save 50 percent on their initial licensure fees.
Signing and Sealing Tips and Tricks
A source of ongoing confusion for Professional Engineers relates to signing, dating, and sealing final engineering documents when a physical seal is not used. Wendy Anderson, FBPE’s lead investigator, regularly…
Former FBPE Chair Kenneth Todd Passes Away
Kenneth S. Todd Jr., PE, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died June 29, 2023, at age 71. Mr. Todd served two full terms on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers from 2012 to 2019 and was its chair in 2018 and 2019.
A Busy Year for FBPE’s Outreach Efforts
The annual Florida Engineering Society/American Council of Engineering Companies-Florida conference in July 2022 kicked off a busy year for FBPE’s outreach efforts. From July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2023,…
Recent Updates to Florida Engineering Rules
Chapter 61G15, Florida Administrative Code, contains the rules that govern the practice of engineering in Florida. Here are the latest updates by FBPE.
Congratulations, Examinees
FBPE applauds everyone who passed NCEES exams in the previous quarter. We wish them much success as they move toward the next step in their engineering careers.