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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 8 - SEALING AND TITLE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Section 13:40-8.3 - Title block contents

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(a) The title block shall contain:
1. The name and location of the project;
2. The name and address of the engineering or land surveying individual firm, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, corporation, professional association or professional service corporation. The name of the firm in the case of a limited liability partnership shall be followed by the words "Limited Liability Partnership" or the abbreviation "LLP" or "L.L.P." The name of the firm in the case of a limited liability company shall be followed by the words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "LLC" or "L.L.C."
3. The full name and license number of the person(s) in responsible charge;
4. The title "professional engineer" and/or "professional land surveyor" spelled out;
5. The signature of the person(s) in responsible charge and the date when signed; and
6. If applicable, the certificate of authorization number as required by 45:8-56 and 13:40-10.1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 8 - SEALING AND TITLE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Section 13:40-8.4 - Proposed title block form

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Any licensee may submit a proposed form of title block to the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for approval.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 8 - SEALING AND TITLE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Section 13:40-8.5 - Title block use for professional engineer and professional land surveyor work project

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In the event the project contains the work of both a professional engineer and a professional land surveyor, any individual licensed in both professions may use the title "professional engineer and professional land surveyor," which can be spelled out in one title block.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 8 - SEALING AND TITLE BLOCK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS › Section 13:40-8.6 - Subtitle block of independent professional

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If a project includes the work of any other licensed professional, not under the immediate supervision of the licensee in responsible charge and not otherwise identified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:40-7, a subtitle block of that professional firm or individual must appear on all plans involving that profession and each professional shall sign and seal the document with clear reference to the work that he or she has performed.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 9 - RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF ENGINEERING OR LAND SURVEYING WORK › Section 13:40-9.1 - Professional engineers: supervision of subordinates; maintaining records of adequate supervision; acts reflecting inadequate supervision

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(a) A licensee in responsible charge of an engineering project shall be a competent professional engineer who provides regular and effective supervision through personal direction to, and quality control over, the efforts of subordinates of the licensee that directly and materially affect the quality and competence of engineering work rendered by the licensee.
(b) A licensee shall maintain such records as are reasonably necessary to establish that the licensee provided regular and effective supervision by personally directing, and having quality control over, the efforts of subordinates of the licensee of which he or she was in responsible charge.
(c) A licensee engaged in any of the following acts or practices shall be deemed not to have rendered the regular and effective supervision required if:
1. The failure to personally inspect or review the work of subordinates where necessary and appropriate;
2. The rendering of a limited, cursory, or perfunctory review of plans or projects in lieu of providing sufficient direction to, and quality control over, the efforts of subordinates of the licensee; and
3. The failure to personally be available on a reasonable basis or with adequate advance notice for consultation and inspection where circumstances require personal availability.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 9 - RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF ENGINEERING OR LAND SURVEYING WORK › Section 13:40-9.2 - Professional land surveyor: supervision of subordinates; maintaining records of adequate supervision; acts reflecting inadequate supervision

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(a) A licensee in responsible charge of a land surveying project shall render regular and effective supervision to those individuals performing services that directly and materially affect the quality and competence of land surveying work rendered by the licensee.
(b) A licensee shall maintain such records as are reasonably necessary to establish that the licensee exercised regular and effective supervision of a land surveying project of which he or she was in responsible charge.
(c) A licensee engaged in any of the following acts or practices shall be deemed not to have rendered the regular and effective supervision required if:
1. The regular and continuous absence from principal office premises from which professional services are rendered; except for performance of field work or presence in a field office maintained exclusively for a specific project;
2. The failure to personally inspect or review the work of subordinates where necessary and appropriate;
3. The rendering of a limited, cursory, or perfunctory review of plans or projects in lieu of an appropriate detailed review; and
4. The failure to personally be available, on a reasonable basis or with adequate advance notice, for consultation and inspection, where circumstances require personal availability.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 10 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 13:40-10.1 - Issuance of certificates of authorization

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(a) Upon review and approval by the Board of a completed application, the Board shall issue a certificate of authorization to a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation, other than a professional service corporation established pursuant to the Professional Service Corporation Act, P.L. 1969, c. 232 (14A:17-1 et seq.), if the LLC or corporation meets the following requirements:
1. At least one of the LLC's or corporation's officers or full-time employees is a licensed professional engineer and/or professional land surveyor in this State who shall be in responsible charge of the professional services rendered by the LLC or corporation; or
2. The LLC or corporation has entered into a written contract with a New Jersey licensed professional engineer or professional land surveyor pursuant to 13:40-10.3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 10 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 13:40-10.2 - Biennial renewal of certificates of authorization

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(a) All certificates of authorization issued by the Board shall be issued for a biennial period. An LLC or corporation seeking renewal of the certificate shall submit a completed renewal application, a copy of the current annual report filed with the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury and the renewal fee as set forth in 13:40-6.1 prior to the expiration date of the license.
(b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each certificate holder at the address registered with the Board at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the certificate. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the certificate holder for failure to renew.
(c) If a certificate holder does not renew the certificate prior to its expiration date, the certificate holder may renew the certificate within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a completed renewal application, a copy of the current annual report filed with the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury, and the renewal fee and late fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:40-6.1. During this 30-day period the certificate shall be valid, and the certificate holder shall not be deemed to be engaged in unauthorized practice.
(d) A certificate of authorization that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration shall be automatically suspended. An LLC or corporation, other than a professional service corporation established pursuant to the Professional Service Corporation Act, P.L. 1969, c. 232 (14A:17-1 et seq.), that provides or advertises professional engineering and/or professional land surveying services while its certificate of authority is suspended shall be in violation of 45:8-56.
(e) A certificate of authorization that has been automatically suspended for non-renewal may be reinstated upon the LLC or corporation submitting a completed reinstatement application, a copy of the current annual report filed with the Division of Revenue in the New Jersey Department of Treasury, and the renewal fee and reinstatement fee as set forth in 13:40-6.1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 10 - CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION › Section 13:40-10.3 - Contract requirement

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(a) Any business corporation or limited liability company that does not have an officer or employee who is in responsible charge and is licensed as a professional engineer and/or professional land surveyor in this State and which offers or renders such services shall, prior to the offer or rendering of any such service, have a written contract with a New Jersey licensed professional engineer or licensed professional land surveyor, and have obtained a certificate of authorization pursuant to 45:8-56 and 13:40-10.1. Such written contract shall clearly indicate the licensee to be in responsible charge of the engineering or land surveying services.
(b) A licensed professional engineer or licensed professional land surveyor rendering engineering or surveying services for a business corporation or limited liability company that is required to obtain a certificate of authorization pursuant to 45:8-56 and 13:40-10.1 shall not perform such services unless he or she is an officer or an employee of the corporation or has a written contract with the corporation prior to rendering professional services and is listed as being in responsible charge on the corporation's certificate of authorization.
(c) A licensed professional engineer or licensed professional land surveyor rendering engineering or surveying services who is listed as being in responsible charge of the engineering or surveying work on a corporation's or limited liability company's certificate of authorization shall notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change of status regarding the individuals in responsible charge of the corporation or limited liability company. It shall be the duty of the corporation or limited liability company and the licensed professional engineer or licensed professional land surveyor listed as being in responsible charge on the certificate of authorization to provide such notification.
(d) Any corporation or limited liability company that offers or renders engineering and land surveying services without a Certificate of Authorization or with a lapsed Certificate of Authorization shall be subject to civil penalties as authorized by 45:1-25. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the Professional Service Corporation Act, 14A:17-1 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.1 - Continuing professional competency requirements; failure to comply

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Any professional land surveyor who fails to comply with the continuing professional competency requirements set forth in this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in 45:8-35.9.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.2 - Definitions

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As used in this subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Approved course or activity" means any course or activity with a clear technical purpose and objective or whose purpose and objective is to enhance the skills and knowledge in ethical and business practices, which will maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge and develop new and relevant technical skills and knowledge in the discipline being practiced by the licensee.
"College/unit semester/unit quarter/hour" means the credit for an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) approved course or other related college course approved in accordance with 13:40-11.6(a)1.
"Contact hour" means 50 minutes of in-class instruction and participation.
"Continuing professional competency credit" or "CPC credit" means one hour of instruction.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.3 - Credit-hour requirements; dual licensees

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(a) Each applicant for license renewal shall be required to have completed, during the preceding biennial period, a minimum of 24 credits of continuing professional competency.
(b) A maximum of eight credits of continuing professional competency may be carried over into a succeeding biennial renewal period.
(c) Except as provided in (d) below, each person licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor shall complete at least 36 CPC credits relating to the practice of professional engineering and professional land surveying as a condition of biennial renewal. At least 12 of the required 36 credits must be completed in professional engineering, of which two, but no more than eight, shall be in professional practice ethics, and at least 12 credits must be completed in professional land surveying. The remaining 12 credits may be completed in either professional engineering or professional land surveying.
(d) The LLC or corporation that has been issued a certificate of authorization and its licensees who are in responsible charge of the professional engineering and/or professional land surveying activities and decisions of the LLC or corporation have a continuing duty to inform the Board within 30 days of any change in the information that was provided to the Board as required pursuant to (b) above, including a copy of each annual report filed with the Division of Revenue.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.4 - Approval of course offerings

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(a) A continuing competency provider may receive approval for a continuing competency course or program pursuant to the provisions of 13:40-11.11 and 11.12. Prior to the offering of the course or program, the provider may apply for approval. However, the provider may apply also after the event to eliminate the need for individual licensees to apply under (b) below.
(b) A licensee seeking to take a course or program which the provider has not had pre-approved by the Board may apply to the Board for pre-approval or post-approval of the course or program offering. The licensee shall submit information similar to that which is required to be supplied by course providers pursuant to 13:40-11.11(b).
(c) The Board shall maintain a list of all approved programs and courses at the Board offices and shall furnish this information upon request.
(d) An individual, group or association seeking course or program approval may impose a reasonable differential in course or program fees based upon membership within a group or association. However, in no event shall a sponsoring individual, group or association completely exclude from the course or program any licensee who is not a member of the group or association.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.5 - Continuing competency programs and other sources of continuing competency credits

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(a) The Board shall grant credit for successful completion of the following, provided that the course or program meets the criteria of 13:40-11.11 and that any other source of credit directly and materially relates to the practice of land surveying:
1. College courses;
2. Continuing education courses;
3. Correspondence, televised, videotaped and other short courses/tutorials;
4. Seminars, in-house courses, workshops and technical programs at professional meetings and conferences;
5. Teaching or instruction in (a)1, 2 and 4 above;
6. Published papers, articles or books authored by the licensee; and
7. A land surveying examination in another jurisdiction.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.6 - Credit calculation

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(a) Continuing professional competency credits will be granted as follows for each biennial renewal period:
1. Successful completion of approved college level courses.
i. Fifteen continuing professional competency credits for each semester hour credit awarded by the college or university, or 10 continuing professional competency credits for each quarter hour credit awarded by the college or university;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.7 - Reporting and documenting of continuing professional competency credits

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(a) At the time of application for biennial professional land surveyor license renewal, licensees shall provide, on forms approved by the Board, a signed statement certifying that the required number of continuing professional competency credits have been completed. The statement shall include, where applicable, the following:
1. The dates attended;
2. Continuing professional competency credits claimed;
3. The title of the course and a description of its content;
4. The school, firm, or organization providing the course;
5. The instructor; and
6. The course location.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.8 - Waiver of continuing professional competency requirement

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(a) The Board may, in its discretion, waive, extend or otherwise modify continuing competency requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness or disability, or other good cause.
(b) Any licensee seeking a waiver, extension or other modification of the continuing competency requirement shall apply to the Board in writing 90 days prior to renewal of licensure and set forth with specificity the reasons for the request. The licensee shall also provide the Board with such additional information as it may reasonably request in support of the request.
(c) A new licensee by way of examination shall have all continuing competency requirements waived for the first renewal period.
(d) A new licensee by way of comity shall be responsible at the first biennial renewal for one continuing professional competency credit for each month since the New Jersey license was issued.
(e) A licensee serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding 120 consecutive days in a calendar year shall have all continuing competency requirements waived for that year.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.9 - License restoration

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The failure on the part of a licensee to renew his or her biennial certificate as required shall not relieve such person of the responsibility to maintain professional competence. At the time of application for restoration, the licensee shall submit satisfactory proof to the Board that he or she has successfully completed all delinquent CPC credits. If the total credits required to become current exceeds 30, then 30 shall be the maximum number required. In the case of a person licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor, if the total credits required to become current exceeds 45, then 45 shall be the maximum number required. However, an additional 24 CPC credits (or 36 CPC credits in the case of a dual licensee) will still be required at the next biennial renewal. The credits required to become current shall not be counted towards the CPC credits required for the next biennial renewal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.10 - Out-of-jurisdiction resident

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Licensees who are residents of jurisdictions other than New Jersey must meet the continuing professional competency requirements for their resident jurisdiction. The requirements for New Jersey will be deemed as satisfied when a licensee provides evidence as having met the requirements of his or her resident jurisdiction, provided the requirements are not less than 24 continuing professional competency credits per biennial renewal period. If the licensee resides in a jurisdiction that has no continuing professional competency requirements, the licensee must meet the requirements of New Jersey.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.11 - Criteria for continuing competency programs

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(a) A course of acceptable subject matter shall directly and materially relate to the practice of land surveying, shall have the purpose and objective to maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge or enhance skills and knowledge in ethics and business practices related to the profession of land surveying, and shall be:
1. A formal course of learning which contributes directly to the maintenance of professional competence of a licensee;
2. At least one instructional hour in duration; and
3. Conducted by a qualified instructor or workshop leader.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 11 - LAND SURVEYORS; CONTINUING COMPETENCY › Section 13:40-11.12 - Responsibilities of program providers

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(a) Program providers shall:
1. Select and assign qualified instructors for the program;
2. Assure that the number of participants and the physical facilities are consistent with the teaching methods to be utilized;
3. Disclose in advance to prospective participants, the course objectives, prerequisites, experience level, content, required advanced preparation, teaching method and number of continuing professional competency credits or contact hours involved in the program;
4. Solicit evaluations from both the participants and the instructor at the conclusion of each program. Evaluations may take the form of pre-tests for advanced preparation, post-tests for effectiveness of the program, questionnaires completed at the end of the program or later, oral feedback from participants to the instructor or provider or such other mechanism as may be appropriate to an effective evaluation. Programs should be evaluated to determine whether:
i. Objectives have been met;
ii. Prerequisites were necessary or desirable;
iii. Facilities were satisfactory;
iv. The instructor was effective;
v. Advanced preparation materials were satisfactory; and
vi. The program content was timely and effective;
5. Evaluate the performance of the instructors at the conclusion of each program to determine their suitability for continuing to serve as instructors and advise instructors of their performance;
6. Systematically review the evaluation process to ensure its effectiveness;
7. Furnish to each enrollee who has successfully completed the program a verification of completion, which shall include at least the following information:
i. The title, date and location of the course offering;
ii. The name and license number of the attendee;
iii. The number of credits awarded; and
iv. The name and signature of officer or responsible party and seal of the organization;
8. Maintain and retain accurate records of program attendance and completion for a six-year period;
9. Retain a written outline of course materials for a six-year period; and
10. Provide the Board with such documentation as requested by the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 12 - RETIRED LICENSE AND NO-FEE RETIRED LICENSE STATUS › Section 13:40-12.1 - Eligibility requirements

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(a) A licensed professional engineer or professional land surveyor who has been licensed for a minimum of 25 years and is at least 62 years of age may apply to the Board for status as a retired licensee or a no-fee retired licensee.
(b) A licensee who obtains retired license status or no-fee retired license status shall not offer or practice professional engineering or professional land surveying within the State.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 12 - RETIRED LICENSE AND NO-FEE RETIRED LICENSE STATUS › Section 13:40-12.2 - Retired licensee: application; entitlement

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(a) A licensee who seeks retired license status shall forward to the Board the following:
1. A completed application form furnished by the Board which contains the licensee's current address, telephone number, and information concerning disciplinary matters; and
2. The retired license fee pursuant to 13:40-6.1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 12 - RETIRED LICENSE AND NO-FEE RETIRED LICENSE STATUS › Section 13:40-12.3 - No-fee retired licensee

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(a) A licensee who seeks no-fee retired licensee status shall submit a completed application form furnished by the Board which contains the licensee's current address, telephone number, and information concerning disciplinary matters.
(b) The Board shall review the submission as set forth in (a) above. If the applicant meets the requirements of 13:40-12.1(a), the Board shall declare the licensee retired, and shall place the licensee on the retired status list. The licensee shall not be required to renew the no-fee status biennially.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 12 - RETIRED LICENSE AND NO-FEE RETIRED LICENSE STATUS › Section 13:40-12.4 - Resumption of practice

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(a) A professional engineer or professional land surveyor who has been on retired license status or no-fee retired license status who wishes to resume the practice of professional engineering or professional land surveying shall forward the following to the Board:
1. A completed resumption of practice application form furnished by the Board which contains the licensee's current address, telephone number, details of any disciplinary matters, information concerning whether the licensee has signed and sealed any projects while on retired status, and proof of current competency pursuant to (a)3 below;
2. The reactivation fee for retired licensees or no-fee retired licensees pursuant to 13:40-6.1; and
3. For a professional engineer or professional land surveyor who has been on the retired status list for five or more years, satisfactory evidence of current knowledge, competency, and skill in the practice of professional engineering or professional land surveying as follows:
i. Each retired licensee shall provide information on the resumption of practice application regarding current knowledge, competency and skill. The Board shall review the information submitted by the applicant and determine if the applicant has demonstrated the ability to practice in such a way, so as to insure the safety of life, health and property.
ii. Each retired licensee seeking to resume practice shall submit satisfactory proof to the Board that he or she has successfully completed all delinquent CPC credits. If the total credits required to become current exceeds 30, then 30 shall be the maximum number required. In the case of a person licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor, if the total credits required to become current exceeds 45, then 45 shall be the maximum number required. However, an additional 24 CPC credits (or 36 CPC credits in the case of a dual licensee) will still be required at the next biennial renewal. The credits required to become current shall not be counted towards the CPC credits required for the next biennial renewal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.1 - Continuing professional competency requirements

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(a) Except as provided in (b) below, each applicant for biennial license renewal shall complete, during the preceding biennial period, 24 CPC credits as specified in 13:40-13.4, at least two, but no more than eight, of which shall be in professional practice ethics. Each applicant shall certify on the biennial renewal application form that he or she has completed, during the preceding biennial period, 24 CPC credits, subject to 13:40-13.3(a).
(b) For the renewal period beginning May 1, 2012, licensees shall have completed 15 CPC credits, of which two shall have been in professional practice ethics. A licensee who has completed CPC credits in courses meeting the requirements set forth in this section between May 1, 2010 and April 30, 2012, shall be permitted to apply such credits to qualify for the renewal of his or her license for the biennial period commencing on May 1, 2012.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.2 - Definitions

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As used in this subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Continuing professional competency credit" or "CPC credit" means one 60-minute clock hour of an educational activity with no less than 50 minutes of instructional content within the hour relating to the practice of professional engineering in accordance with 45:8-35.1 2(b).
"Educational program" means any advanced course offered in an ABET, Inc. (ABET) accredited program that directly and materially relates to the practice of professional engineering with the clear purpose and objective to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the practice of engineering. Those courses that must be completed in order to qualify for initial licensure are not considered to be advanced courses and shall not be considered qualifying courses.
"Equivalent educational program" means a program, other than an educational program, relating to the practice of professional engineering with the clear purpose or objective to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the practice of engineering. Equivalent educational programs include, but are not limited to:
1. Meetings of members and subgroups of professional engineering associations and other appropriate professional and technical associations when an engineering topic is presented as a principal part of the program;
2. Research and preparation of examinations, papers, or publications;
3. Presentation of technical presentations, management, leadership or ethics courses, or exhibits;
4. Management or leadership courses relating to a licensee's responsibilities pursuant to 13:40-9.1 or ethics courses;
5. Correspondence or distance learning courses on engineering topics where a final examination is required;
6. Teaching or instruction of a course for the first time or teaching a course previously taught if substantial time was spent updating the material;
7. Employer sponsored in-house courses;
8. Workshops and seminars at professional meetings and conferences; and
9. Courses taken at schools, universities, and colleges that are not part of an ABET accredited program.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.3 - Carry over of excess CPC credits; dual licensees; reinstatement of license

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(a) A maximum of 12 CPC credits may be carried over into the next biennial renewal period.
(b) Except as provided in (c) below, each person licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor shall complete at least 36 CPC credits relating to the practice of professional engineering and professional land surveying as a condition of biennial renewal. At least 12 of the required 36 credits must be completed in professional engineering, of which two, but no more than eight, shall be in professional practice ethics, and at least 12 credits must be completed in professional land surveying. The remaining 12 credits may be completed in either professional engineering or professional land surveying.
(c) For the renewal period beginning May 1, 2012, each person who is licensed as both a professional engineer and a professional land surveyor shall have completed at least 27 CPC credits relating to the practices of professional engineering and professional land surveying. At least 12 of the required 27 credits shall have been completed in professional land surveying and at least 12 credits shall have been completed in professional engineering, of which two shall be in professional practice ethics. The remaining three credits may have been completed in either professional engineering or professional land surveying.
(d) A licensee seeking reinstatement in accordance with 13:40-2.15 shall submit proof of completion of all delinquent CPC credits for each biennial period for which the license was suspended or inactive. If the total credits required to become current exceeds 30, then 30 shall be the maximum number required. In the case of a person licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor, if the total credits required to become current exceeds 45, then 45 shall be the maximum number required. However, an additional 24 CPC credits (or 36 CPC credits in the case of a dual licensee) will still be required at the next biennial renewal. The credits required to become current shall not be counted towards the CPC credits required for the next biennial renewal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.4 - Sources of CPC credits

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A professional engineer may obtain the required CPC credits from educational programs or from equivalent educational programs sponsored by Board-approved providers as provided in 13:40-13.5. All educational programs and equivalent educational programs sponsored by Board-approved providers that directly and materially relate to the practice of professional engineering with the clear purpose to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee relevant to the practice of professional engineering are approved for credit. Courses required for initial licensure or that primarily involve practice building, practice management, or practice marketing are not approved. The Board will post on its website at
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/pels_licensee.htm
a list of CPC providers that, pursuant to 13:40-13.5(a), have applied and have been approved to sponsor equivalent educational programs for the current biennial period. Regular duties are not considered qualifying activities for CPC credits.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.5 - Approval procedures for CPC providers; exceptions

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(a) A provider seeking Board approval to sponsor equivalent educational programs for CPC credit shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the Board, that shall include course and program descriptions, instructor qualifications, locations, dates and times of courses, and other information as required by the Board, unless the provider is exempted from this requirement pursuant to (c) below. Upon approval, the Board will issue an approved provider number, which shall be used by the provider in identifying the courses and programs to be provided.
(b) A licensee seeking Board approval of equivalent educational programs for CPC credit for a provider that has not been approved pursuant to (a) above or (c) below, may submit an application on a form prescribed by the Board, which shall include course and program descriptions, instructor qualifications, locations, dates and times of courses, number of CPC credits, and other information as required by the Board. The Board shall notify the licensee, in writing, of its determination.
(c) Accredited schools, universities, and colleges; national and state professional engineering and closely allied professional organizations; and Federal, State, and New Jersey bi-state government agencies and independent authorities that sponsor CPC courses or programs, and CPC providers registered with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying are approved providers and are exempt from the requirement of submitting an application to the Board and obtaining a CPC provider number.
1. For the purpose of this section, a school, university, or college shall be deemed accredited if it is:
i. Accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education;
ii. Approved by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education; or
iii. Approved by an agency of another state with requirements substantially similar to the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education or New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.6 - Compliance with CPC credits; audit

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(a) Each licensee shall be subject to audit by the Board and is responsible for maintaining records to be used to support CPC credits claimed. Records required include, but are not limited to:
1. A log showing the type of activity claimed, sponsoring organization, attendance date, location, duration, instructor or speaker's name, and the number of CPC credits claimed;
2. Attendance verification records in the form of completion certificates or other documents supporting evidence of attendance; and
3. All documentation related to the educational program, including, but not limited to, course descriptions, printed program materials, and notes.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.7 - Credit calculation

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(a) CPC credits will be granted for each biennial renewal period as follows:
1. For educational programs:
i. Successful completion of approved educational program courses: 15 CPC credits for each semester-hour credit awarded by the college or university, or 10 CPC credits for each quarter-hour credit awarded by the college or university;
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.8 - Waiver of CPC requirements

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(a) The Board may waive all or part of the CPC requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness or disability, retirement of licensee, service in the armed forces of the United States of America, or other good cause.
(b) Any licensee seeking a waiver of all or part of the CPC requirements shall apply to the Board in writing at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the next biennial renewal period and set forth with specificity the reasons for requesting the waiver. The licensee shall also provide such additional information as the Board may reasonably request in support of the waiver request.
(c) A licensee shall not be required to obtain CPC credits during the biennial renewal period in which the licensee obtained initial licensure.
(d) A new licensee by way of comity shall be responsible at the first biennial renewal for one CPC credit for each full calendar month since the New Jersey license was issued.
(e) A licensee serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding 120 consecutive days in a calendar year shall have all CPC requirements waived for that year.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 13 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS › Section 13:40-13.9 - Responsibilities of program providers

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(a) Program providers shall:
1. Select and assign qualified instructors for the program;
2. Assure that the number of participants and the physical facilities are consistent with the teaching methods to be utilized;
3. Disclose in advance to prospective participants, the course objectives, prerequisites, experience level, content, required advanced preparation, teaching method, and the number of CPC credits that may be approved in the program;
4. Solicit evaluations from both the participants and the instructor at the conclusion of each program;
5. Evaluate the performance of the instructors at the conclusion of each program to determine their suitability for continuing to serve as instructors and advise instructors of their performance;
6. Systematically review the evaluation process to ensure its effectiveness;
7. Furnish to each enrollee who has successfully completed the program a verification of completion, which shall include at least the following information:
i. The title, date, and location of the course offering;
ii. The name and license number of the attendee;
iii. The number of credits that may be awarded; and
iv. The name and signature of an authorized representative of the provider;
8. Maintain and retain accurate records of program attendance and completion for a six-year period;
9. Retain a written outline of course materials for a six-year period; and
10. Provide the Board with such documentation as requested by the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 40 - STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS › Subchapter 15 - HOME INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:40-15.1 - Purpose; scope; applicability

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(a) The purpose of the rules in this subchapter is to implement P.L. 1997, c. 323 (45:8-61 et seq.), the Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act.
(b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons licensed as home inspectors by the State of New Jersey and applicants for such licensure, performing home inspections of residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units and other related residential housing components.
(c) No person shall perform or hold oneself out as permitted to perform a home inspection nor represent or call oneself a home inspector unless licensed pursuant to 13:40-15.6.
(d) This subchapter shall not apply to:
1. Any person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the State or a political subdivision thereof when acting within the scope of that government employment;
2. Any person licensed by the State as an architect, professional engineer, electrical contractor or master plumber, who is acting within the scope of practice of his or her profession or occupation;
3. Any real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson who is licensed by the State when acting within the scope of his or her profession;
4. Any person regulated by the State as an insurance adjuster, who is acting within the scope of his or her profession;
5. Any State licensed real estate appraiser or certified general or residential real estate appraiser, who is acting within the scope of that profession;
6. Any person certified or registered as a pesticide applicator pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:30-6 or 8, who is acting within the scope of the practice for which certification has been issued;
7. Any person performing home inspections in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensee for the purpose of meeting the training requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.6(a)4.