Last Days to Save $10 on PE Renewals
Professional Engineers can renew their Florida license for $88.75 through Tuesday, Jan. 15. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the fee returns to $98.75.
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Printing PE Licenses, Certificates of Authorization
Beginning last November, Professional Engineer licenses and Certificates of Authorization for engineering firms in Florida are no longer being mailed to you. You must print your own license. We can help.
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Chair’s Corner: Looking Forward to a New Year
I am very much looking forward to this year, while leaving 2018 behind and all the challenges I had last year. We have now entered a new year, 2019. All Professional Engineers licensed in Florida know what that means. Because it is an odd year, 2019 is a license renewal year. So, I thought it would be helpful to remind all Florida licensed engineers of some key components required as part of the license renewal process.
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FBPE Appoints Chair, Vice Chair for 2019
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers re-appointed Kenneth Todd, PE, as its chair for the 2019 term, and appointed Babu Varghese, PE, SI, CGC, CCC, as its vice chair for 2019. The appointments were made at the Board’s December meeting.
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Three Named as FEMC Directors
The Florida Engineers Management Corporation welcomed three new directors to its board of directors on Nov. 1, 2018. Safiya Brea, PE, Satya Sukumar Lory, PE, and Art Nordlinger, PE, were appointed to four-year terms by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
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Over 60 PEs Disciplined for CE Violations
Over 60 Professional Engineers licensed in Florida have been disciplined by FBPE for failing to complete the required continuing education during the 2015-17 renewal period. CE audits to resume after renewal ends.
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What’s the Difference Between Inactive and Retired Status?
With renewal upon us, some PEs may be considering putting their licenses in “inactive” or “retired” status. Before taking that step, it is important that the licensee understand the similarities and differences between these license statuses, and the process for status change.
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CE Provider Renewal Begins March 1
Current licenses for continuing education providers will expire on May 31, 2019. Beginning March 1, 2019, CE providers will be able to access their accounts and renew their license and courses. Here are instructions to assist providers in renewing their licenses.
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Legacies: Lost and Found
I lost a long-time friend and mentor in September, writes John R. Hall, PE and past-president of FNSPE. Henn Rebane was a champion for engineering throughout his more than 60 years in the profession. I don’t know of anyone in Florida who gave more to our profession.
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NCEES Issues Statement on NTSB Gas Explosion Report
In a statement issued in late November, NCEES commended the National Transportation Safety Board for recommending that Massachusetts eliminate the PE license exemption for public utility work and require a PE seal on engineering drawings for public utility projects.
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Changes in NCEES-Approved Calculators, Exams
The NCEES Board of Directors recently approved the calculator models that can be used on NCEES exams in 2019, and announced other changes in the Spring 2019 exams.
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Special Recognition: Congratulations, Examinees
FBPE applauds all of the candidates who passed their engineering exams. 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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