Engineering Licensing in Tropical Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates practice as a professional engineer through licensing requirements that apply statewide, including in Tropical Park CDP. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a "professional engineer" is defined as a person who, by reason of their knowledge of mathematics and the physical sciences gained through professional education and experience, is qualified to practice engineering.

Work requiring licensure includes designing structures, systems, and public works; performing engineering analyses; and providing professional engineering services. The specific scope of regulated work is detailed in Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which establishes qualifications for practice and restrictions on who may offer engineering services.

How to Get Licensed

Professional engineer licensure in Florida is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. To become licensed:

  1. Meet Experience and Education Requirements: Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, applicants must have a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent, combined with qualifying work experience under a licensed engineer.

  2. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Required before applying for licensure as an engineer-in-training.

  3. Gain Qualifying Experience: Accumulate the required years of progressive engineering experience under a licensed professional engineer's supervision.

  4. Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam: Covers the specific discipline (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.).

  5. Apply with the State of Florida: Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with exam scores, experience documentation, and application fees.

Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 provides credit for relevant military training and education that may apply toward experience requirements if applicable.

Local Requirements

Tropical Park CDP is located in Brevard County, Florida. Local permit requirements and building code enforcement fall under county jurisdiction. Applicants should contact the Brevard County Building Department to determine permit requirements for engineering work in Tropical Park CDP.

Consult the Tropical Park Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional regulations that may apply within the town limits.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides exemptions from licensure. These include work performed by employees within a company (not offering services to the public), certain teaching positions, and federal employees performing work within their official duties. The statute defines other specific activities that do not require engineering licensure.

State Licensing Board Contact

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

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)