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Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

(OP)
I was wondering about the PE Stamps/Seals. Can anyone advise if the wet stamp is preferable over the embossed seal or visa versa? Or is it preferable to have both?

I'd appreciate any info you have.

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

Do a search before posting a question like this.  We have recently had a protracted discussion on this topic.

David

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

Some states REQUIRE embossed.. FL, NJ, DE come to mind. Might be others and some allow either.  Much slower to apply and embossers break!!!  On my second FL embosser already.

Check with your board and YES this has been discussed numerous times.

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

(OP)
OK, can you guys give any more assistance? I did a search for the previous thread but didn't find anything comparing the wet stamp versus the raised embossed seal. I did find one thread discussing security of stamps but that's not my question.

I'm also not wondering what the boards allow - the state board for my PE allows either seals or stamps.

I'm looking for other people who have purchased one to describe what they do or do not like about them. I'm happy to read other threads but please post a link so I can find it.

Thanks

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

I hate the embosser although it is probably "safer"  I have had my wet seal copied and reprinted - basically stolen.  

Also you cannot photo-copy an embosser or e-mail or fax it  which many people now accept.

But the embosser is harder and MUCH slower to use and as I have said - they break!!

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

NJ allows only the embossed seal.  PA, NY, DE, and MD let you uses either seals, ink stamps, and computer facimiles.

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

I have both stamps and embossers but I use an electronic seal probably 95% of the time.  I cannot say I have ever used the embossers except once to ensure my name and number was correct.

Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

In PA, technically, you have first have to obtain a seal and then you can obtain/use a stamp or computer version as these are "facsimiles" of your seal.

Also according to the PA regs, the 1st plan sheet is supposed to be signed and sealed with facsimiles only used on subsequent plan sheets.



 

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

Except for NJ, I bought both ink stamps and the embosser.  They aren't that expensive and will last for years.

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

The PA rules cited is used by architects in Ohio but the Ohio rules literally require each page be stamped, signed, and dated.  

When I spoke to the Ohio board's investigator last August about an unrelated issue, I asked her if building officials must not accept as sealed, a set of drawings with only the cover sheet properly sealed when reviewing them as part of a plan review.  She advised it is up to the building official, but the board did not see this as a violation of state law.

As said many times on this forum, talk to your state board if you are not clear what the law require.

Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com

RE: Wet Stamp, Embossed Seal, or both

I tried my PA embossed seal on a piece of metal and it flattend the raised letters like a pancake. Now I can only use my stamp!
JIM
 

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