DOUGLAS STITGEN, P.E.
PE No. 64531
Case Nos. 2014046334, & 2015011700
Licensee was charged with a violation of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes – negligence in the practice of engineering. Licensee signed, sealed, and dated structural engineering design documents. The documents contained material deficiencies. The deficiencies include, but are not limited to: Pile cap “F1” does not meet the stability requirements of the Florida Building Code because there is no lateral support, there is no indication of the components of the roofing system, the beams and their connections on either side of the front entrance supporting the roof trusses are not indicated on the drawings.
Ruling: The case was presented to the full Board upon a Settlement Stipulation. The Board imposed Administrative Costs of $1,876.75, Project Review at nine (9) months, an Appearance and the Board’s Study Guide. Final Order was issued on 6/26/17.
Violation: Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes