Engineering Licensing in Lake Clarke Shores, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who offers to perform or performs professional engineering services must hold a license issued by the state. Professional engineering is defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.105 and includes services such as consulting, planning, designing, or supervising construction of public or private improvements. The specific scope of regulated work depends on the engineering discipline (civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, etc.).

If you are performing engineering work in Lake Clarke Shores, you must be licensed by the state of Florida, regardless of town population or local ordinances.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply with Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board. The Fla. Stat. § 489.107 establishes this board as the regulatory authority. Contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for current application procedures and fees.

  2. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must satisfy education and experience requirements specific to your engineering discipline. Typically this requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, relevant work experience under a licensed engineer, and passage of the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.

  3. Military training credit. If you have relevant military training or education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit toward licensing requirements.

  4. Exam and approval. The Construction Industry Licensing Board administers or recognizes the PE exam. Upon approval, you receive your Florida Professional Engineer license.

Local Requirements

Permits for engineering work in Lake Clarke Shores are managed by the town's Building Department. Check the Lake Clarke Shores Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, or additional engineering review requirements specific to the town. Contact the Lake Clarke Shores Building Department for permit application details and local amendments to state law.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from the licensing requirement, including work performed by employees under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer, minor repairs, and certain educational activities. Review the statute to determine if 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)