Visit the official Florida engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | biennial |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 18 CE hours every two years |
| Ethics hours | 1 hour of professional ethics |
| State laws or rules hours | 1 hour on Florida Laws and Rules of Professional Engineers from a Board-approved provider |
| Carryover | Check with your board |
| Path to a PE license | ABET-accredited engineering degree, FE exam, about four years of qualifying experience under a PE, then the PE exam |
| Firm registration | Check with your board |
| Other notes | Four hours must relate to area of practice; remaining 12 hours may be on any topic pertinent to engineering. Retain qualifying CE records for at least four years. |
What this means for firm owners in Florida
Track each PE’s renewal date and qualifying continuing education. Florida requires 18 CE hours every two years, including one hour of professional ethics and one hour on Florida Laws and Rules from a Board-approved provider. Four hours must relate to the PE’s area of practice. The remaining 12 may cover topics pertinent to engineering. Staff must retain qualifying CE records for at least four years.
Build reminders around each person’s renewal cycle and confirm the applicable deadlines with the board. When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, check the Florida board’s comity process and how to submit an NCEES Record.
Owner checklist
- Track each Florida PE’s renewal date and two-year CE cycle.
- Check that each PE completes the required ethics and Florida Laws and Rules hours with a Board-approved provider.
- Confirm that each PE completes four hours related to their area of practice and retains CE records for at least four years.
- For out-of-state hires, confirm comity and NCEES Record steps, and check the board site for firm registration requirements.
