> I think that Bill has summed it up very well. Stamps on plans generally imply > the review of a duly recognized engineer. NABCEP Certification is not an > equivalency to being a PE.
Confusion with an engineer is my main concern (although I'm a EE, like most not a PE). However there are a lot of certified groups that carry a stamp. Engineers, architects, surveyers, energy inspectors, etc. If the stamp is clear (NABCEP), then it should be of similar utility just to specify the designer/reviewer is certified in some way. Understand also that in my state that NAPCEP has state recognition. > I cannot speak for NABCEP either, but if I understand the intent of the > building official, he or she is seeking a level of assurance of the design > submittal. I think that would be a misapplication of the concept of NABCEP. > NABCEP allows those who have passed the exams to use the NABCEP logo in > various ways. But it is not used to certify anything other than that the > holder has passed an exam that tests core competencies necessary to I don't think the F.E./P.E. exams do anything more for you. Just says you passed a test, just like NABCEP. It still up to the engineer to be right and carry professional liability insurance - which we do. Troy _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
