Engineering Licensing in Kendall CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates professional engineers under the Construction Industry Licensing Board. If you perform engineering work in Kendall CDP, you must determine whether your role requires licensure under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, which defines the scope of regulated practice. Engineering work that affects public health, safety, or welfare typically requires a licensed professional engineer (PE) or professional engineer in training (PEI) credential. Consult Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for specific restrictions on who may perform engineering services and under what conditions.

How to Get Licensed

State Application & Examination:
Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which oversees the Construction Industry Licensing Board per Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The board sets qualifications for engineering licensure.

Requirements:
Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must meet education and experience requirements. Generally, this includes:
- A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Four years of progressive engineering experience under a licensed PE
- Passing the Professional Engineer (PE) exam

Military Credit:
If you have relevant military training or education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit toward your qualifications. Document military credentials when applying.

Submit your application and exam fees to DBPR. Processing times and current fees are available on the DBPR website.

Local Requirements

Permits & Inspections:
In Miami-Dade County, where Kendall CDP is located, submit engineering documents and pull permits through the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DRER) or the county's Building Department. Engineering plans for construction projects must comply with county building codes and standards.

Municipal Code:
Kendall CDP operates under the Kendall Municipal Code. Review this code for any local amendments, local design standards, or additional requirements beyond state law that apply to engineering work within the CDP.

Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department or the Kendall Municipal Services for specific local permit procedures and submission requirements.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensure. These exemptions typically include:
- Engineering work performed by employees of the federal government or state of Florida
- Routine work by contractors licensed in other trades (within the scope of their trade license)
- Minor alterations or repairs that do not involve public safety systems

Review Fla. Stat. § 489.103 in full to confirm whether your specific work qualifies for an exemption.

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)