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.
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From the Executive Director: AI Is Here
Most of you have probably been hearing a lot of chatter about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it is taking over our world. That might be an exaggeration but, in reality, it has been at the forefront of the news for the past few months. I gave it a try.
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Chair’s Corner: Clarifying the Structural Engineering Recognition Program
Let’s take a few moments to clear up some confusion over Florida’s Structural Engineering Recognition Program for Professional Engineers that went into effect on July 1, 2022.
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Rush of Late PE Renewals Causes Slowdown, Delays
More than 10,500 Professional Engineers — over a quarter of licensees — rushed to renew their Florida licenses during the final eight days of the 2022-23 renewal period.
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Three New Members Join the Florida Board
Three new members were appointed to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Dec. 14, 2022, along with the re-appointment of a current member.
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International Education Requirements for Licensure
In our increasingly international society, engineers who earned their engineering degrees outside of the United States will often apply for licensure in Florida. As their course of study is neither EAC/ABET nor ETAC/ABET accredited, their path to licensure is covered by rules in the Florida Administrative Code.
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CE Provider Renewal Now Open
Current licenses for continuing education providers will expire on May 31, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, CE providers will be able to renew their licenses and courses.
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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.
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Latest Engineer Disciplinary Actions
Under Rule 61G15-37.001(11), F.A.C., the Florida Engineers Management Corporation is required to post all Final Orders involving active disciplinary cases to the website until the terms of the final order are completed, or until the licensee becomes inactive, retires, relinquishes the license, or permits the license to become null and void. …
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Mark Your Calendar
We regularly update our calendar to ensure that you are up to date on the latest events.
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FBPE Board Members & FEMC Board Members
Here are the current members of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and directors on the board of and officers of the Florida Engineers Management Corporation.
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