Engineering Licensing in Edgewood city, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, anyone offering professional engineering services must be licensed. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "engineering" means the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, construction, and improvement of bridges, buildings, machines, and other structures or projects. If your work involves these services and you are offering them to the public, you need a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the state.

Work that does not require a PE license includes routine design of standard structures using established practices, or work performed by unlicensed persons under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, manages professional engineer licensing.

Steps:

1. Meet Qualifications: Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must hold a degree in engineering from an accredited program, complete required work experience (typically 4+ years under a licensed engineer), and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineering (PE) exams.

2. Apply with the State: Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

3. Pass Exams: You must pass the FE exam before applying for PE licensure, then pass the PE exam in your engineering discipline.

4. Military Credit: Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit for relevant military training and education toward experience requirements.

The state board issues the license—not Edgewood or Orange County.

Local Requirements

Permit applications for engineering work in Edgewood must be submitted to the city. Contact the Edgewood Building Department to determine specific permit requirements and local procedures for projects within city limits.

Review the Edgewood Municipal Code for any local amendments, zoning restrictions, or additional engineering standards that may apply to your project.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, engineering work is exempt from licensing when performed by government employees acting within their official duties, or when the work falls below the threshold of "practice of engineering" as defined in state law (such as routine technical work not requiring professional judgment on public safety).

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
• Edgewood Municipal Code

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