Final OrderALEXANDER F. ZUENDT, PE
PE No. 81552 — PROBATION

Case No. 2023023856

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. Licensee signed and sealed structural engineering documents for a residential renovation in St. Peter Beach, Fla., that were materially deficient.

Ruling: The case was presented to the Board upon a Settlement Stipulation. The Board imposed an administrative fine of $1,000 and costs of $2,800; ordered Licensee to appear before the Board when the Stipulation was presented to explain how the situation occurred and what improvements and quality control measures will be implemented to prevent similar circumstances in the future; placed Licensee on a two-year probation with project reviews in six and 18 months; and ordered Licensee to successfully complete the Board’s Laws and Rules Study Guide within 30 days, and an online course in engineering professionalism and ethics within 90 days. Final Order was filed on Nov. 15, 2024.

Violation: Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative