Engineering Licensing in High Springs city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, persons who offer to perform or who perform professional engineering services must be licensed. Professional engineering includes services involving the public welfare, safety, or health of the public, or related to the design or construction of structures or systems [Fla. Stat. § 489.105].

Engineering work in High Springs is regulated under state statute and falls under the Construction Industry Licensing Board's jurisdiction [Fla. Stat. § 489.107].

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

1. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which houses the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board issues professional engineer licenses for the state.

2. Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

3. Education: Graduation from an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
4. Experience: Four years of professional engineering experience under a licensed engineer
5. Examination: Pass the Florida Professional Engineer exam administered by the board

6. Character and fitness review

7. Military service credit: If you have relevant military training and education, you may receive credit toward experience requirements [Fla. Stat. § 489.1131].

8. Submit application materials directly to DBPR, including transcripts, work history documentation, references, and exam results.

Local Requirements

High Springs is located in Alachua County and operates under the High Springs Municipal Code [https://library.municode.com/fl/high_springs].

Contractors performing engineering work in High Springs must:
- Obtain required city permits through the High Springs Building Department before commencing any regulated work
- Comply with all local amendments to state law contained in the municipal code

Review the High Springs Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or city-specific regulations beyond state licensing.

Exemptions

The following are exempt from licensure under Fla. Stat. § 489.103:
- Employees of a licensed professional engineer working under that engineer's direct supervision
- Federal, state, and local government employees performing engineering work as part of their official duties
- Persons performing work on their own property (with limited exceptions for public safety systems)

Engineering work involving the public welfare or safety cannot rely on exemptions—state licensure is required.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
- Phone: 850-521-0500
- Website: https://fbpe.org/

References

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 — Credit for relevant military training and education
• High Springs Municipal Code

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