Engineering Licensing in Kendall West CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Work that constitutes "practice of engineering" in Florida requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, this includes designing structures, systems, or processes; preparing plans and specifications; and offering engineering services to the public.

Kendall West CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. Engineering work performed in the municipality must comply with both Florida state licensing requirements and local building codes administered by Miami-Dade County.

How to Get Licensed

Florida engineering licensure is administered by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107. The process requires:

1. Education: A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program (or equivalent)
2. Experience: Specific years of professional engineering work under a licensed engineer's supervision, as defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.113
3. Exam: Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then the Professional Engineer (PE) exam
4. Application: Submit your application to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Military Credit: If you have relevant military training or education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows you to petition for credit toward experience or education requirements. Contact DBPR for military credential evaluation.

Local Requirements

Permit applications for engineering work in Kendall West CDP are processed through Miami-Dade County's Building Department, not a municipal office, as Kendall West is an unincorporated census-designated place.

Review the Kendall West Municipal Code for any local amendments or supplemental requirements beyond state law. Check with Miami-Dade County Building Department to confirm whether additional county-level engineering or design standards apply to your specific project type.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensure requirements, including:

• Work performed by employees of licensed engineers (when not offering services to the public independently)
• Certain routine or minor work not involving public safety
• Work performed by other licensed professionals within their scope (architects, surveyors, contractors)

Review the full statute for a complete exemptions list, as exemptions are narrowly construed.

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
• Kendall West Municipal Code

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