Engineering Licensing in Broadview Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates professional engineers under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Anyone offering or performing engineering services in Broadview Park must hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), unless they qualify for a statutory exemption.

Engineering work includes designing, planning, or supervising construction projects; preparing plans and specifications; and offering professional engineering services to the public. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines the scope of regulated practice.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Qualifications
You must satisfy education and experience requirements under [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]. Typically, this requires:
- A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, plus four years of engineering experience under a licensed professional engineer, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board

Step 2: Apply to DBPR
Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The [Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107] oversees engineer licensing and examinations.

Step 3: Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Pass the national FE exam administered by NCEES.

Step 4: Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam
After meeting experience requirements, pass the state PE exam.

Military Credit: If you have relevant military training or education, [Fla. Stat. § 489.1131] allows credit toward experience requirements.

Local Requirements

Broadview Park CDP is located in Broward County, Florida. Building permits and engineering plan reviews are typically handled by Broward County or municipal authorities having jurisdiction.

Consult the Broadview Park Municipal Code for any local amendments, local permit requirements, or additional standards beyond state law. Contact the Broadview Park Building Department or Broward County Building Department to determine permit requirements for your specific project.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103] provides exemptions. Work performed by employees of federal, state, or local government agencies, or work that does not constitute the practice of engineering as defined in statute, may be exempt. Review the statute for the complete list of exemptions to determine if your work qualifies.

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)