Engineering Licensing in Schall Circle CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person offering to perform or performing engineering services in Schall Circle CDP must hold a license issued by the State of Florida. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "engineering" is defined as professional services requiring the application of engineering principles to public or private utilities, structures, machines, processes, work, or projects.

This includes design, planning, and supervision of construction projects. However, not all construction-related work requires an engineer's license—some falls under contractor licensing instead.

How to Get Licensed

Florida engineering licenses are issued by the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

General steps:

  1. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which typically require:
  2. Educational credentials (specific degree requirements vary by discipline)
  3. Documented work experience under a licensed engineer

  4. Passage of the Professional Engineer (PE) exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

  5. Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the agency that administers licensing through the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

  6. Submit proof of education, experience, and exam passage as detailed in Fla. Stat. § 489.113.

If you have relevant military training and education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 provides credit toward licensing qualifications—apply this credit when submitting your application.

Local Requirements

Permits for engineering work in Schall Circle CDP are issued through the Palm Beach County permitting system (Schall Circle is an unincorporated CDP in Palm Beach County). Contact the Palm Beach County Building Department to determine which permits apply to your specific project.

Review the Schall Circle Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law. Local codes may impose design standards or submission requirements specific to the CDP.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 provides limited exemptions. Generally, the following are exempt from engineering licensure:
- Employees of licensed engineers working under direct supervision
- Routine maintenance or repair work
- Certain utility company employees performing work for their own utility

However, exemptions are narrow. If you are independently offering engineering services to the public or to private entities, you must be licensed.

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)