Engineering Advancement and Public Safety Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Engineering Advancement and Public Safety Act aims to modify South Carolina’s engineering licensure requirements. It allows qualified individuals without traditional four-year engineering degrees to become licensed engineers by demonstrating substantial field experience and passing rigorous national examinations, such as the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. The act also introduces a Public Safety and Professional Ethics Examination to ensure a high standard of public protection, and expands the criteria for licensure based on experience.
Key provisions
- Allows qualified non-degreed individuals to become licensed engineers through experience and exams.
- Requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exams.
- Introduces a Public Safety and Professional Ethics Examination.
- Establishes criteria for evaluating experience, including a minimum of eight years of progressive engineering experience.
- Expands licensure pathways for those with master's or doctoral degrees in engineering.
- Requires supervision by a licensed engineer for a portion of the required experience.
- Continues oversight by the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Who is affected
- Engineers
- Potential Engineers
- South Carolina Residents
- Construction Industry Professionals
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