Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
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Are there any P.E.'s who have performed structural engineering in Seattle without an S.E. license? The Seattle Building Code states that only S.E.'s can perform structural engineering work in Seattle, with a few exceptions (such as for houses, shop drawings etc.)
After checking with the building department, however, P.E.'s are apparently sometimes allowed to perform structural engineering at the discretion of the building department on a case-by-case basis. The lack of concrete guidelines is making it very difficult to bid projects, when I don't know if I my work will be rejected by the building department after I submit.
If anyone with just a P.E. could share their experiences of performing structural engineering services in Seattle in terms of what the building department allows them to do, it would be much appreciated.
After checking with the building department, however, P.E.'s are apparently sometimes allowed to perform structural engineering at the discretion of the building department on a case-by-case basis. The lack of concrete guidelines is making it very difficult to bid projects, when I don't know if I my work will be rejected by the building department after I submit.
If anyone with just a P.E. could share their experiences of performing structural engineering services in Seattle in terms of what the building department allows them to do, it would be much appreciated.






RE: Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
I think your best bet would be to call the SBD and ask to speak to the supervising structural engineer and get the direction from the horse's mouth.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
RE: Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s
RE: Structural Engineering in Seattle by P.E.'s