Engineering Licensing in Daytona Beach, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida requires licensure for individuals who offer or perform engineering services. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "engineering" means any professional service or creative work requiring knowledge of engineering sciences and the application of special techniques and skills to save lives, protect property and the public welfare, or improve quality of life.

If you design, plan, or supervise construction projects—including structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or environmental work—you must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida. This applies whether you work as a sole practitioner, employee, or contractor in Daytona Beach.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) governs engineering licensure at the state level.

Steps to licensure:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113. You must hold a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program and document at least four years of responsible charge experience in engineering.

2. Apply to CILB through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Submit proof of education, work experience, and character.

3. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then the Professional Engineer (PE) exam after meeting experience requirements.

4. Military credit: If you completed relevant military training and education, you may apply for credit toward experience requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.1131.

Contact the DBPR or visit their website for current application fees, exam schedules, and forms.

Local Requirements

Daytona Beach enforces state engineering licensing requirements through its Building Department. Before beginning any engineering work—design, permitting, or inspection—verify that your license is current with DBPR.

When you pull permits for projects in Daytona Beach, the city will verify your PE license. Check the Daytona Beach Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law that may apply to engineering work, permitting timelines, or project specifications.

Contact the Daytona Beach Building Department for specific permit procedures and local code interpretation.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensure, including:

• Employees of the federal, state, or local government performing engineering work for that government entity
• Employees of private utilities subject to regulatory supervision
• Engineers employed by manufacturing companies designing products for that company's use (not for public sale)
• Employees performing work under the direct supervision of a licensed PE

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
• Daytona Beach Municipal Code

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