Engineering Licensing in Town 'n' Country CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida requires licensing for any person who offers to perform, or performs, engineering services for the public. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "engineering" means any professional service or creative work requiring engineering education, training, and experience. This includes design, analysis, evaluation, and consultation on engineering projects.

If you design structures, systems, or infrastructure in Town 'n' Country or perform engineering work that affects public safety, you must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license from the state of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

Licensing is administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), not a local town board.

Steps:

1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must have:
2. A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education
3. Four years of responsible engineering work experience
4. Passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

5. Passage of the Professional Engineer (PE) exam in your engineering discipline

6. Apply with DBPR at the state level. Contact DBPR's Division of Professions for the current application process and exam schedule.

7. Credit for military training: Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit for relevant military education and training toward licensing requirements. Provide documentation of military service and training with your application.

Local Requirements

Town 'n' Country falls within Hillsborough County jurisdiction for permit and licensing administration.

Permitting:
- Contact the Town 'n' Country Building Department or Hillsborough County Building and Development Services for permits on any engineering work in Town 'n' Country.
- Review the Town 'n' Country Municipal Code for local amendments, setbacks, zoning restrictions, and design standards that may apply to your project.

You must obtain local permits before commencing work, even with a valid state PE license.

Exemptions

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

• Employees of licensed engineers performing work solely under that engineer's direct supervision
• Employees of business entities or governmental agencies performing routine work within their employer's scope (with limitations)
• Work on single-family residential structures (under certain conditions)
• Retailers selling engineering-related products without designing or customizing them

Review § 489.103 in full to confirm your 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. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 — Credit for relevant military training and education
• Town 'n' Country Municipal Code

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