RICHARD M. COLE, PE
PE No. 83903
Case No. 2021022251
Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Section 471.033(1)(g), F.S.; negligence in the practice of engineering. He signed, dated, and sealed a forensic engineering report for a commercial structure in Seffner, Fla., that was materially deficient.
Ruling: The case was presented to the Board. The Board imposed an administrative fine of $1,000 and costs of $1,608.65; an appearance before the Board; successful completion of a basic engineering professionalism and ethics course and he Board’s Study Guide. Final Order was filed Aug. 18, 2022.
Violation: Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Section 471.033(1)(g), F.S.