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Laws and Rules for Florida Engineers (Valid for Renewal 2/28/27)
In Laws and Rules for Florida Engineers (Valid for Renewal 2/28/27), you'll learn ...
- Key changes made between March 1, 2023, and February 28, 2025, to Florida Statutes affecting engineering licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions.
- The structure and authority of the Florida Statutes (Chapters 455 and 471) and the Florida Administrative Code (Chapter 61G15) as they apply to professional engineers.
- The details and outcome of a recent disciplinary case.
Overview
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Credit: 1 PDH
Length: 30 pages
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing professional engineering practice in Florida. It is designed to meet the state’s continuing education requirement for 1 PDH of Laws and Rules credit. Valid for the 2025–2027 renewal cycle, the course offers an in-depth overview of key statutes, rules, and administrative procedures that govern the engineering profession in Florida.
The course is structured into five sections:
- 1. Brief overview of the Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes applicable to professional engineers; the role of the Board; and the Florida Engineering Management Corporation (FEMC)
- 2. Changes to Chapter 455, F.S., Relating to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation made between March 1, 2023 and February 28, 2025
- 3. Changes to Chapter 471, F.S., The Florida Engineer Licensure Law made between March 1, 2023 and February 28, 2025
- 4. Changes to Rule 61G15-22.0105(2)(c), The Rules of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers made between March 1, 2023 and February 28, 2025
- 5. Example of Disciplinary Action
The course begins with an explanation of the Florida Statutes (particularly Chapters 455 and 471) and the Florida Administrative Code (specifically Chapter 61G15), emphasizing their distinct purposes. While statutes establish broad legislative authority and requirements, the administrative code contains detailed rules developed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE). The Board is empowered to adopt rules, determine licensure eligibility, and take disciplinary action. The Florida Engineers Management Corporation (FEMC), a nonprofit entity, provides administrative and investigative services but does not make final regulatory decisions.
Key topics include licensure qualifications, exemptions from licensure, and procedures for sealing engineering documents. Recent updates to Chapters 455 and 471 and 61G15 are reviewed, along with new requirements for digital signatures and continuing education. The course outlines how continuing education providers and courses are approved and monitored, including mandatory and optional course content.
A real-world disciplinary case is analyzed to illustrate how violations of statutory and rule-based obligations can result in fines, probation, and remedial education. This case reinforces the importance of understanding and complying with professional standards. Overall, the course equips Florida engineers with the knowledge needed to maintain licensure and uphold ethical and legal standards in their practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code govern the engineering profession.
- Distinguish the responsibilities and authority of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) from those of the Florida Engineers Management Corporation (FEMC).
- Compare the scope and legislative authority of Florida Statutes Chapters 455 and 471 with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61G15.
- Summarize Florida licensure requirements for professional engineers, including education, experience, and examination criteria.
- Interpret the exemptions from licensure established by Chapter 471.003, Florida Statutes, and their limitations.
- Outline the application and approval process for licensure by examination or endorsement, including substantial-equivalency requirements.
- Describe the procedures and legal basis for disciplinary action against licensed Florida engineers.
- Apply the requirements for digitally signing and sealing engineering documents to example documents.
- Evaluate whether a continuing education course meets Florida approval criteria and provider responsibilities.
- Identify the eligibility and application requirements for board-approved continuing education providers.
- Differentiate FEMC's investigative and prosecutorial functions from the FBPE's final decision-making authority.
- Recognize deficiencies in engineering documents that may result in disciplinary action.
- Classify potential violations according to the applicable citation, notice-of-noncompliance, and administrative-fine processes.
- Analyze a disciplinary case to determine how negligence and noncompliance affected the outcome.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 12 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
| This course is applicable to professional engineers in: | ||
| Florida (P.E. Laws & Rules) | ||
Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 1 PDH
Length: 30 pages
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