RICHARD M. TOMMELL, PE
PE No. 61859 – RESTRICTED

Case No. 2020009259

Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code, negligence in the practice of engineering, failure by a Professional Engineer to use due care in performing in an engineering capacity, or failing to have due regard for acceptable standards of engineering principles; and Section 471.033(1)(a), F.S., Section, 471.025(1), F.S., and Rule 61G15-23.001, F.A.C., not dating signed and sealed engineering documents files for public record.

Mr. Tommell signed and sealed deficient engineering documents for electrical, mechanical (plumbing), and structural designs for a swimming pool and spa in Tarpon Springs. In addition, the engineering documents were not dated.

Ruling: The case was presented to the full Board upon a Settlement Stipulation. The Board imposed an administrative fine of $1,000 and costs of $4,425.80, an appearance before the Board, a two-year Probation, structural and mechanical (plumbing) engineering project reviews at six- and 18-month intervals, and successful completion of the Board’s Study Guide and a Board-approved online course in engineering ethics and professionalism. The Board also restricted Respondent from practicing any electrical engineering until he passes the NCEES 8-hour electrical power PE exam, and imposed electrical engineering project reviews at six- and 18-month intervals after having passed the exam. Final Order was issued Aug. 20, 2021.

Violation: Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Florida Administrative Code; and Section 471.033(1)(a), F.S., Section, 471.025(1), F.S., and Rule 61G15-23.001, F.A.C.