Engineering Licensing in Pembroke Park, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida regulates professional engineers under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Any person who offers to provide or provides engineering services—including design, analysis, planning, or consultation on construction projects—must hold a current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Work that requires licensing includes structural design, site plans, drainage calculations, and any engineering that affects public safety or property. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105] defines "engineer" and the scope of regulated practice. Unlicensed engineering practice is illegal and subject to penalties.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Qualifications

You must satisfy education and experience requirements under [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]. Generally, this requires:
- A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Four years of progressive engineering experience under a licensed engineer
- Passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Professional Engineer (PE) exam

Step 2: Apply to the Construction Industry Licensing Board

Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board [Fla. Stat. § 489.107], which oversees all professional engineering licenses in Florida. The Board reviews your education and experience documentation.

Step 3: Pass Exams

You must pass the FE exam (typically taken while still in school or shortly after graduation) and the PE exam specific to your engineering discipline.

Step 4: Receive Your License

Once approved, you receive your PE license from the State of Florida. This license is valid statewide, including in Pembroke Park.

Military Credit

If you have relevant military training or education in engineering, you may receive credit toward experience or exam requirements under [Fla. Stat. § 489.1131].

Local Requirements

Pembroke Park follows Broward County and state engineering standards. Before beginning any engineered project in Pembroke Park, contact the Pembroke Park Building Department to determine permit requirements and which engineer stamps and certifications are required for your specific project.

Review the Pembroke Park Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103] exempts certain work from licensure, including work by government employees acting in their official capacity and certain minor construction activities. Review the statute to determine if your specific work qualifies for exemption.

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
• Pembroke Park Municipal Code

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