Washington Administrative Code Title 196 - Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 196 pertains to the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. This title outlines the rules and regulations governing the licensure, conduct, and discipline of professional engineers and land surveyors in Washington State.
Key Areas Covered in Title 196:
Licensing Requirements
Criteria for becoming a licensed professional engineer (PE) or land surveyor (PLS)
Examination procedures (FE, PE, FS, PLS)
Education and experience requirements
Temporary permits and comity (reciprocity) licensing
Practice Standards
Rules of professional conduct and ethics
Seal/stamp usage requirements for documents
Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements
Disciplinary Actions
Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license
Complaint procedures
Enforcement actions by the board
Board Operations
Structure and authority of the Board
Public records and meetings
Rulemaking procedures
Land Surveying Regulations
Standards for surveys and maps
Survey monumentation and records
Minimum technical standards
Engineering Practice Regulations
Definitions of engineering disciplines
Design document requirements
Supervision of engineering work
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