Engineering Licensing in North Miami, Florida

Who Needs a License

Engineering work in North Miami is regulated under Florida Statute § 489.105, which defines "engineering" within the construction industry licensing framework. If you perform work that constitutes professional engineering—design, analysis, or oversight of construction systems and structures—you must hold an active Florida professional engineer (PE) license issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).

Not all design or technical work requires PE licensure. § 489.103 establishes exemptions for certain work performed by registered architects, licensed contractors working within their scope, and employees acting under direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

How to Get Licensed

1. Meet qualifications: Per § 489.113, you must satisfy education and experience requirements. Typically, this requires a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program plus four years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

2. Military service credit: If applicable, § 489.1131 allows credit for relevant military training and education toward experience requirements.

3. Pass the PE exam: The CILB administers the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and the Professional Engineer (PE) exam. You must pass both in sequence.

4. Apply through CILB: The Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under § 489.107, processes all PE license applications in Florida. Apply directly to the state board—not the city.

5. Maintain your license: Pay renewal fees and satisfy continuing education requirements per Florida Statute.

Local Requirements

Permit applications for engineering work in North Miami are handled through the North Miami Building Department. Contact the Building Department to determine specific permitting requirements for your project before beginning work.

The North Miami Municipal Code governs local construction standards and permit procedures. Consult https://library.municode.com/fl/north_miami to review local amendments, zoning restrictions, and additional requirements that may apply to your engineering project beyond state licensing law.

Exemptions

§ 489.103 exempts certain work from professional engineer licensure, including work performed by:

• Licensed general contractors, specialty contractors, and registered architects acting within their respective scopes
• Employees or agents of a PE acting under that engineer's direct supervision
• Certain minor alterations or maintenance work as defined by statute

Confirm your specific work falls within an exemption before proceeding without a PE license.

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
• North Miami Municipal Code

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