Question

Which one of the following activities is not exempt from licensure pursuant to Chapter 471, F.S.? A person practicing engineering on property owned by him or her. A full time electrical engineer of Progress Energy Corp. A civil engineer employed full time by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. An Independent consultant working on the design of an electrical distribution system project for Progress Energy Corp. Applicants for licensure with degrees from foreign institutions are required to document "substantial equivalency to ABET criteria to the FBPE. They can do this by: Providing a transcript from their institution to the Board. Providing a notarized certification that they have completed the requisite college credit hours set forth in Rules 61615-20.007(2)(a) thru (2)(d), F.A.C. Getting the evaluation of substantial equivalency from a provider of the service that is approved by the FBPE Passing the Principles & Practice examination In order to verify an applicant's experience, the FBPE: Follows guidelines set forth in Rule 61615 20.002, F.A.C. Relies on information obtained from personal references Requires evidence of employment from employers or supervisors who are employed in the engineering profession. • All of the above.

Answer 1

An Independent consultant working on the design of an electrical distribution system for a corporation is not exempt from licensure. Applicants with foreign degrees must prove ABET equivalency, and the FBPE verifies experience through multiple documentation and procedures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The activity that is not exempt from licensure pursuant to Chapter 471, F.S. is 'An Independent consultant working on the design of an electrical distribution system project for Progress Energy Corp.' This scenario indicates an individual offering engineering services to the public, which requires a license. On the other hand, individuals practicing engineering on their own properties, full-time employees of a utility company, and civil engineers employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers typically fall under exemptions to licensure requirements in many states, including Florida.

For applicants with degrees from foreign institutions to document "substantial equivalency to ABET criteria to the FBPE," they can achieve this by providing a transcript from their institution, providing a notarized certification of completed credit hours as per the specified rules, getting the evaluation from a service provider approved by the FBPE, or passing the Principles & Practice examination. To verify an applicant's experience, the FBPE requires various forms of documentation and follows several procedures, including adherence to specific rules, consideration of personal references, and requiring evidence of employment in the engineering profession – essentially, they consider all of the above methods.