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P.E. Stamp

P.E. Stamp

P.E. Stamp

(OP)
I heard/know that the drawings for a structure in particular location require PE stamp of that particular state or location but the PE stamp on the calculations also need to be stamped for that particular location?
For example can an Ohio license engineer use his Ohio stamp on calculation document for a project in Illinoise when the drawing for that project need stamp of Illinoise PE?

Thank you

RE: P.E. Stamp

Generally the engineer needs to be licensed within the state that the structure or calculations she/he is going to be constructed.

RE: P.E. Stamp

Humble? What does that mean? ;)

Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)


RE: P.E. Stamp

with JAE, calcs are just calcs. unless the specifications say provided stamped calcs then they are just contractually required to be stamped... all that matters is the engineer reviews his/her own or calcs from others when he/she stamps those plans.

RE: P.E. Stamp

If humble is in all caps does that mike it more humble or less? upsidedown

I believe plans and shop drawings (when req'd) have to sealed by a professional licensed in that specific state, except some federal work. When calcs are required, those calculations also have to sealed by the same engineer, who obviously is licensed in that state. I have seen a page that had the same engineer's seal from like 10 states all put on one page, I assume it is a standard cover sheet with all his seals and he just signs and dates them all as needed.

Also, I only provide calcs for state jobs and that is because they are required in my state.

RE: P.E. Stamp

And, assuming no industrial exemption.

One reason for stamping the calculations anyway is more for traceability than anything else. It's often necessary to root through old documentation to find out what the original engineer intended. Typically, there might be multiple calculations over time, as requirements or design solidified. Having a signed and dated copy of the calculations that go with a particular set of drawings would be most valuable when doing archaeology of an existing structure.

Not structural myself, but I've often had a situation with an existing product, trying to figure out why the design was the way it ended up, and not having documentation of the thought process behind the design makes it extremely difficult to figure out what the design limits were and whether it'll meet a different set of requirements.

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RE: P.E. Stamp

(OP)
JAE,
May ask where I can find the SE requirement in Ill?
Do u possibly have the document stating that, I need to show it to my boss for proof of ur statement.

Thank you

RE: P.E. Stamp

Illinois is one of those states in which you must be a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) to provide structural engineering. PE's cannot do structural in Illinois.

The SE requirement can be found on the Illinois board website (probably in their engineering practice act / laws): http://www.idfpr.com/

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RE: P.E. Stamp

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mike20793 (Structural), JAE (Structural)
Thank you so much for the information he still cannot believe this.

mike20793 (Structural),
Can you please give me the link/address that the document you attached was there.
I greatly appreciate your help.
It was an eye openning information.

Thank you

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