Engineering Licensing in Fish Hawk CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires licensing for individuals who offer to perform or perform services as a professional engineer. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, a professional engineer is defined as a person who, by reason of education and experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering.

The scope includes designing structures, systems, and infrastructure; preparing plans and specifications; and offering professional engineering services to the public. If you are performing engineering work in Fish Hawk CDP, Hillsborough County, you must hold a current Florida professional engineer license issued by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).

How to Get Licensed

1. Apply to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers — The FBPE, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, issues all professional engineer licenses in Florida.

2. Meet Qualifications — Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must:

3. Hold a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
4. Accumulate four years of progressive engineering experience under a licensed professional engineer
5. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

6. Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) exam in your discipline

7. Military Service Credit — If you have relevant military training or education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit toward experience and examination requirements. Apply for this credit when submitting your application to the FBPE.

8. Submit Application — Contact the FBPE directly for application forms, exam schedules, and fees. The FBPE processes all licensure regardless of location within Florida.

Local Requirements

In Fish Hawk CDP, Hillsborough County, you must:

• Obtain a permit from the Hillsborough County Building Department or the applicable local jurisdiction before performing engineering work.
• Reference the Fish Hawk Municipal Code at https://library.municode.com/fl/fish-hawk-cdp-florida — review this code for any local amendments, permit requirements, or additional restrictions beyond state law.

Contact the Fish Hawk Building Department or Hillsborough County Building Department for specific permit procedures and local code requirements.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensure:

• Employees of the federal government, state, or local government performing engineering work within the scope of their employment
• Individuals preparing plans or specifications for their own use, not for public offer or sale
• Certain routine or standardized engineering services as defined by the statute

However, exemptions are narrow. When in doubt, consult the FBPE or your local building department.

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
• Fish Hawk Municipal Code

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