As with most things in life, people only do what they have too, to get by. PE's are no exception, only if they are held to a standard they cannot comply with will they respond by doing what is necessary to meet that level of competence. Many states don't even have continuing education requirements. At least NICET got that part right. Lic. By specialty, continuing education, and a higher level of competence won't happen without someone complaining about what is happening now. Don't fix what isn't broke, is the rule most Quasi Gov. bodies live by. If you want it to change YOU WILL have to make it happen! PE's that don't know ESFR from SSP, will continue as they are, unless someone speaks up. As George would say "Just say NO!" to people working outside their area of expertise.
Thom McMahon, SET Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 On a complaint they have to prove competence you do not have to prove incompetence. This is especially true in States where PE's are general and not licensed by specific testing. For example I passed the fire protection PE exam. With the PE I can sign civil drawings IF I have training and experience in such issues. I do not have to take the CE exam. If ever called before the board I'd have problems because I have no training or experience in CE matters. Perhaps there are others with FP and CE training and experience that could sign both legally by passing the EE test. Chris Cahill, P.E. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
