Engineering Licensing in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Who Needs a License

Under Florida law, any person who offers to perform or performs engineering services in Florida must be licensed as a professional engineer. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113] defines regulated work to include services where the public welfare depends on the judgment, analysis, and professional opinions of the engineer. This includes design, construction administration, and technical consultation on engineering projects.

The specific scope of "engineering" is defined in [Fla. Stat. § 489.105], which sets out the technical and professional work regulated under Florida's engineering licensing statutes.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Apply to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. The Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under [Fla. Stat. § 489.107], oversees professional licensing in construction-related fields, including engineering.

  2. Meet qualifications. Per [Fla. Stat. § 489.113], you must satisfy education and experience requirements set by the state board. These typically include a degree from an accredited engineering program and relevant professional experience.

  3. Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) exam. This is administered by the state board and tests competency in engineering practice.

  4. Credit for military service. If you have relevant military training and education, [Fla. Stat. § 489.1131] allows you to claim credit toward licensing requirements.

  5. File with the state. Submit your application, documentation, and exam results to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. The state board, not the local town, issues the license.

Local Requirements

Daytona Beach Shores is located in Volusia County, Florida. While professional engineer licensing is controlled by the state, any engineering work requiring construction or site permits in Daytona Beach Shores must comply with local code.

Contact the Daytona Beach Shores Building Department to determine whether your specific project requires local permits and to understand any local amendments to state requirements. Review the Daytona Beach Shores Municipal Code for local amendments, building standards, and permit procedures.

Exemptions

[Fla. Stat. § 489.103] exempts certain work from licensure requirements, including work performed by public employees acting in their official capacity and certain limited technical tasks. Review the statute for a complete list of exemptions applicable to your situation.

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)