Engineering Licensing in Union Park CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida requires licensure for persons offering to practice or practicing engineering. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "practice of engineering" means performing or offering to perform services such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, and supervision of construction for public or private clients.

If you perform engineering work in Union Park CDP, you must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the state. This applies whether you work as an independent consultant, employee, or contractor.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Education Requirements
You must hold a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent, per Fla. Stat. § 489.113.

Step 2: Gain Work Experience
Complete at least four years of progressively responsible engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer.

Step 3: Pass the PE Exam
Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, accumulate the required experience hours, and then pass the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.

Step 4: Apply for Florida Licensure
Submit your application to DBPR with proof of education, experience, and exam passage. The Construction Industry Licensing Board, per Fla. Stat. § 489.107, oversees licensing standards.

Military Credit:
If you have relevant military training and education, you may receive credit toward experience requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.1131.

Local Requirements

Permits for engineering work and construction projects in Union Park CDP are issued through the Orange County Building Department, as Union Park CDP is an unincorporated community in Orange County.

Consult the Union Park Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, and specific requirements for engineering projects within the CDP's jurisdiction.

Contact the Orange County Building Department for permit applications, fees, and local code compliance.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing requirements:

• Employees of licensed engineers or registered contractors working under direct supervision
• Employees of utilities or government agencies performing routine maintenance and operation
• Persons performing work on their own property (with limited exceptions)
• Architectural work unless it involves structural or civil engineering design

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
• Union Park Municipal Code

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