FERMIN A. MARTINEZ, P.E.
PE No. 19363
Case Nos. 2015045726, & 2016026528
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 documents for a residential remodeling project and for a storage building. In Case #2015045726, the structural engineering documents contained material deficiencies. The deficiencies include, but are not limited to: the windloads for the monoslope roof are indicated but there are no wind loads shown for the gable roof areas, there is no indication of structural framing for the new stair, the wind loads shown are lower than the wind loads indicated in the calculations, the west elevation indicates a window in the playroom that is not shown on the floor plan, the foundation and ground floor plans are missing numerous dimensions, etc. In Case #2016026528, the structural engineering documents contained material deficiencies. The deficiencies include, but are not limited to: there are no roof live loads or wind loads shown, the typical wall section indicate a low sloped roof structure, however the roof framing plan indicates a gable sloped roof structure, there are no structural notes indicating applicable code or strength of materials for concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and wood, etc.
Ruling: The case was presented to the full Board upon a Settlement Stipulation. The Board imposed an Administrative Fine of $2,000, Administrative Costs of $4,712.25, a Reprimand, Appearance before the Board, and Probation with terms. The terms include a Basic Engineering Professionalism and Ethics Course, the Board’s Study Guide, and project review at six and 18 months. Final Order was issued on 8/18/17.
Violation: Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes