Liability Technical specialists can only certify systems and plans that meet the appropriate minimum criteria.
Technical specialists are subject to lawsuits.
The State Attorney General's office can only defend state employees. Technical specialist designation categories are shown in Appendix 2.5B . In accordance with guidance received for the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, the PE is required to seal any part of the certification which they sign and any part of the plan that they design.