HomeMy WebLinkAboutENGINNERING EXEMPTION FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGNSoutheast Building Engineers, LLC
5911 Pescara Drive
Pace, FL 32571 SCANNED
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s.sanders@southeas ildingeningeers.com
March 10, 2018
Adams Consulting and Design
12805 79th Court
Fellsmere, FL 32948
RE: Florida State Statute 471.003
Engineering Exemption for Electrical Design
Mr. Adams,
Per our discussion, please be aware that Florida Statute (F.S.) 471.003, Qualifications for practice; exemptions,
provides for the exemption of an electrical contractor licensed in the State of Florida from having to be licensed as a
Professional Engineer when performing design of a residential electrical system less than 600 amperes. Specifically:
471.003(2) The following persons are not required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter as a
licensed engineer.
(h) Any electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical contractor whose
practice includes the design and fabrication of electrical, plumbing, air-
conditioning, or mechanical systems, respectively, which she or he installs by
.virtue of a license issued under chapter 489, under 1 part I of chapter 553, or under
any special act or ordinance when working on any construction project which:
2. a. Requires an aggregate. service capacity of 600 amperes (240 volts) or less
on a_residential electrical system or 800 amperes (240 volts) or less on a
commercial or industrial electrical system;
Should you require any additional information or clarification, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Southeast Building Engineers, LLC
Scott R. Sanders, P.E.
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