FBPE Website’s Ups and Downs
Due to a widespread distributed denial-of-service attack, the FBPE website was unavailable, and is slowly becoming accessible again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
DetailsDue to a widespread distributed denial-of-service attack, the FBPE website was unavailable, and is slowly becoming accessible again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
DetailsAs changes from House Bill 827 went into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 1, we extensively updated the FBPE website to explain how the new law affects students, licensees, and engineering firms.
DetailsThis past August, several FBPE members and I attended the 2019 annual meeting of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) in Washington, D.C.
DetailsAs of Oct. 1, 2019, engineering firms must register with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in order to offer engineering services in the state.
DetailsThe Florida Engineers Management Corporation produces an annual report as required by Florida Statutes. The report is submitted to FBPE, the Secretary of DBPR, and the Florida Legislature by Oct. 1 each year. It reports on the status of the corporation, including information concerning FEMC programs and funding, as well as information regarding licenses and complaints handled by FEMC.
DetailsDean Ringle, PE, PS, began his term as 2019–20 NCEES president at the conclusion of the organization’s annual meeting, held Aug. 14–17 in Washington, D.C.
DetailsFBPE staff attended the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering STEM Career & Internship Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Tallahassee.
DetailsFBPE staff attended the first meeting of the fall semester for the University of Florida College of Engineering’s student chapter of the Florida Engineering Society on Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, 2019.
DetailsOn Oct. 1, 2019, new rules affecting Certificates of Authorization for all engineering firms in Florida will go into effect. As a result, existing CAs will be transferred to a new, free registry.
DetailsPE No. 39528
Case Nos. 2016013495, 2016028548
In Case No. 2016028548, Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.031(1)(g), Florida Statutes; negligence in the practice of engineering. Licensee signed, dated, and sealed a final set of fire protection engineering; and in Case No. 2016013495, Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.031(1)(g), Florida Statutes; negligence in the practice of engineering. Licensee signed, dated, and sealed engineering plans for the remodeling of an existing retail space into a restaurant and bar.
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