443.01(6)
(6) “Practice of professional engineering" includes any professional service requiring the application of engineering principles and data, in which the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned and involved, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, or responsible supervision of construction, alteration, or operation, in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, projects, bridges, plants and buildings, machines, equipment, processes and works. A person offers to practice professional engineering if the person by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a professional engineer; or who through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a professional engineer; or who holds himself or herself out as able to practice professional engineering.
443.01(6s)
(6s) “Practice of professional land surveying" means any of the following:
443.01(6s)(a)
(a) Any service comprising the establishment or reestablishment of the boundaries of one or more tracts of land or the boundaries of any of the following interests in real property:
443.01(6s)(b)
(b) Designing or coordinating designs for the purpose of platting or subdividing land into smaller tracts.
443.01(6s)(c)
(c) Placing, replacing, restoring, or perpetuating monuments in or on the ground to evidence the location of a point that is necessary to establish boundaries of one or more tracts of land or the subdivision or consolidation of one or more tracts of land or to describe the boundaries of any interest in real property identified in par.
(a).
443.01(6s)(d)
(d) Preparing maps that depict any interest in real property identified in par.
(a) for the purpose of establishing the boundaries of any such interest in real property.
443.01(6s)(e)4.
4. A subdivision plat, certified survey map, or correction instrument under ch.
236.
443.01(6s)(f)
(f) Performing construction surveying or geodetic surveying in connection with any of the practices specified in pars.
(a) to
(e).
443.01(7)
(7) “Professional engineer" means a person who by reason of his or her knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences and the principles of engineering, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in engineering practice as defined in sub.
(6).
443.01(7m)
(7m) “Professional land surveyor" means a person who, by reason of his or her knowledge of law, mathematics, physical sciences, and measurement techniques, acquired by education and practical experience, is granted a license under this chapter to engage in the practice of professional land surveying.
443.01(8)
(8) “Responsible supervision of construction" means a professional service, as distinguished from superintending of construction, and means the performance, or the supervision thereof, of reasonable and ordinary on-site observations to determine that the construction is in substantial compliance with the approved drawings, plans and specifications.
443.01 History
History: 1971 c. 42,
215,
307;
1975 c. 9,
39,
199,
200,
334,
421;
1977 c. 29,
125,
418;
1979 c. 34,
98;
1979 c. 162 s.
38 (7);
1979 c. 167;
1979 c. 221 s.
780;
1979 c. 355;
1983 a. 189 ss.
274,
329 (18);
1993 a. 463,
465,
491;
1997 a. 300;
2009 a. 123;
2011 a. 146;
2013 a. 358.
443.01 Annotation
The duties of county surveyors and other land surveyors and minimum standards for property surveys are discussed. 69 Atty. Gen. 160.
443.015
443.015
Examining board to establish continuing education requirements; promulgate rules. 443.015(1)(1)
Each section of the examining board may establish continuing education requirements for renewal of a credential issued by that section under this chapter.
443.015(2)
(2) Each section of the examining board may promulgate rules governing the professional conduct of individuals, firms, partnerships, and corporations registered, permitted, certified, or granted a certificate of authorization by that section.
443.015 History
History: 2007 a. 47;
2011 a. 146.
443.015 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also chs.
A-E 10,
13, Wis. adm. code.
443.02
443.02
Practice requirements and registration: general provisions. 443.02(1)(1)
Any person practicing or offering to practice architecture or professional engineering in this state shall comply with this chapter.
443.02(2)
(2) No person may practice architecture, landscape architecture, or professional engineering in this state unless the person has been duly registered, is exempt under s.
443.14 or has in effect a permit under s.
443.10 (1) (d).
443.02(3)
(3) No person may offer to practice architecture, landscape architecture, or professional engineering or use in connection with the person's name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is an architect, landscape architect, or professional engineer or advertise to furnish architectural, landscape architectural, or professional engineering services unless the person has been duly registered or has in effect a permit under s.
443.10 (1) (d).
443.02(4)
(4) No person may engage in or offer to engage in the practice of professional land surveying in this state or use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a professional land surveyor unless the person has been granted a license under this chapter to engage in the practice of professional land surveying.
443.02 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also
A-E, Wis. adm. code.
443.03
443.03
Registration requirements for architects. 443.03(1)(1)
An applicant for registration as an architect shall submit as satisfactory evidence to the architect section of the examining board all of the following:
443.03(1)(a)
(a) That he or she has acquired a thorough knowledge of sound construction, building hygiene, architectural design and mathematics.
443.03(1)(b)1m.
1m. A diploma of graduation, or a certificate, from an architectural school or college approved by the architect section as of satisfactory standing, together with at least 2 years' practical experience of a character satisfactory to the architect section in the design and construction of buildings.
443.03(1)(b)2.
2. A specific record of 7 or more years of experience in architectural work of a character satisfactory to the architect section in the design and construction of buildings.
443.03(2)
(2) Graduation in architecture from a school or college approved by the architect section as of satisfactory standing shall be considered as equivalent to 5 years of experience, and the completion satisfactory to the architect section of each year of work in architecture in such school or college without graduation shall be considered equivalent to one year of experience. Graduation in a course other than architecture from a school or college approved by the architect section as of satisfactory standing shall be considered as equivalent to not more than 4 years of experience.
443.03 History
History: 1979 c. 167;
2011 a. 146.
443.03 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 3, Wis. adm. code.
443.035
443.035
Registration requirements for landscape architects. The landscape architect section of the examining board shall register as a landscape architect an individual who does all of the following:
443.035(1)
(1) Submits to the department evidence satisfactory to the landscape architect section of any of the following:
443.035(1)(a)
(a) That he or she has a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or a master's degree in landscape architecture, from a curriculum approved by the landscape architect section and has at least 2 years of practical experience in landscape architecture of a character satisfactory to the landscape architect section.
443.035(1)(b)
(b) That he or she has a specific record of at least 7 years of training and experience in the practice of landscape architecture including at least 2 years of courses in landscape architecture approved by the landscape architect section, and 4 years of practical experience in landscape architecture of a character satisfactory to the landscape architect section.
443.035 History
History: 1993 a. 465;
2011 a. 146.
443.035 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 9, Wis. adm. code.
443.04
443.04
Registration requirements for professional engineers. An applicant for registration as a professional engineer shall submit satisfactory evidence to the professional engineer section of the examining board of all of the following:
443.04(1m)
(1m) A diploma of graduation, or a certificate, from an engineering school or college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing in an engineering course of not less than 4 years or a diploma of graduation or degree from a technical college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing in an engineering-related course of study of not less than 2 years.
443.04(2m)(a)(a) For an applicant possessing a diploma or certificate from a course of study of not less than 4 years as specified in sub.
(1m), a specific record of 4 or more years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.
443.04(2m)(b)
(b) For an applicant possessing a diploma or degree from a course of study of not less than 2 years as specified in sub.
(1m), a specific record of 6 or more years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.
443.04 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 4, Wis. adm. code.
443.04 Annotation
The authority of the examining board is discussed. 70 Atty. Gen. 156.
443.05
443.05
Certification of engineers-in-training. 443.05(1)(1)
An applicant for certification as an engineer-in-training shall submit as satisfactory evidence to the professional engineer section of the examining board one of the following:
443.05(1)(a)
(a) A diploma of graduation in engineering or a certificate in engineering from a school or college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing.
443.05(1)(b)
(b) A specific record of 4 years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section.
443.05(2)
(2) Graduation in engineering from a school or college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing shall be considered as equivalent to 4 years of experience and the completion satisfactory to the professional engineer section of each year of work in engineering in such school or college without graduation shall be considered as equivalent to one year of experience. Graduation in a course other than engineering from a school or college approved by the professional engineer section as of satisfactory standing shall be considered as equivalent to 2 years of experience. No applicant may receive credit for more than 4 years of experience under this subsection.
443.05 History
History: 1979 c. 167;
2011 a. 146.
443.05 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 4, Wis. adm. code.
443.06
443.06
Licensure requirements for professional land surveyors. 443.06(1)(1)
Licensure, application, qualifying experience. 443.06(1)(a)(a) Application for a license to engage in the practice of professional land surveying shall be made to the professional land surveyor section of the examining board under oath, on forms provided by the department, which shall require the applicant to submit such information as the professional land surveyor section deems necessary. The professional land surveyor section may require applicants to pass written or oral examinations or both. Applicants who do not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss.
111.321,
111.322, and
111.335, shall be entitled to be granted a license to engage in the practice of professional land surveying when satisfactory evidence is submitted that the applicant has met one or more of the requirements of sub.
(2).
443.06(1)(b)
(b) Each year, but not more than 4 years, of work or training completed in a curriculum in the practice of professional land surveying approved by the professional land surveyor section, or of responsible charge of teaching the practice of professional land surveying may be considered as equivalent to one year of qualifying experience in the practice of professional land surveying, and each year, but not more than 4 years, completed in a curriculum other than the practice of professional land surveying approved by the professional land surveyor section, may be considered as equivalent to one-half year of qualifying experience.
443.06(2)
(2)
Requirements; license. The professional land surveyor section may grant a license to engage in the practice of professional land surveying to any person who has submitted to it an application, the required fees, and one or more of the following:
443.06(2)(am)
(am) Evidence satisfactory to the professional land surveyor section that he or she has received a bachelor's degree in a course in the practice of professional land surveying or a related field that has a duration of not less than 4 years and is approved by the professional land surveyor section, and that he or she has engaged in the practice of professional land surveying for at least 2 years and has demonstrated practice of satisfactory character that indicates that the applicant is competent to engage in the practice of professional land surveying, if the applicant has passed an oral and written or written examination administered by the professional land surveyor section.
443.06(2)(bm)
(bm) Evidence satisfactory to the professional land surveyor section that he or she has received an associate degree in a course in the practice of professional land surveying or a related field that has a duration of not less than 2 years and is approved by the professional land surveyor section, and that he or she has engaged in the practice of professional land surveying for at least 4 years and has demonstrated practice of satisfactory character that indicates that the applicant is competent to engage in the practice of professional land surveying, if the applicant has passed an oral and written or written examination administered by the professional land surveyor section.
443.06(2)(cm)
(cm) Evidence satisfactory to the professional land surveyor section that he or she has engaged in the practice of professional land surveying for at least 10 years and has demonstrated practice of satisfactory character that indicates that the applicant is competent to engage in the practice of professional land surveying, if the applicant has passed an oral and written or written examination administered by the professional land surveyor section. This paragraph applies to applications for licenses to engage in the practice of professional land surveying that are submitted to the professional land surveyor section after June 30, 2000 and before July 1, 2019.
443.06(2)(d)
(d) An unexpired certificate of registration, certificate of certification, or license as a land surveyor or to engage in the practice of professional land surveying issued to the applicant by the proper authority in any state or territory or possession of the United States or in any other country whose requirements meet or exceed the requirement for licensure in this subsection, if the applicant has passed an oral and written or written examination administered by the professional land surveyor section.
443.06 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 6, Wis. adm. code.
443.07
443.07
Permit requirements: designers of engineering systems. 443.07(1)(1)
An applicant for a permit as a designer shall submit as evidence satisfactory to the designer section of the examining board one of the following to indicate that he or she is competent to be in charge of such work:
443.07(1)(a)
(a) A specific record of 8 years or more of experience in specialized engineering design work and the satisfactory completion of a written examination in the field or branch, as determined by the designer section, in which certification is sought.
443.07(1)(b)
(b) A specific record of 12 years of experience by any person at least 35 years of age who was actively engaged in this state in the preparation of plans, specifications, designs and layouts in specific fields or branches as designated under sub.
(3). Such a person may be granted a permit to offer and perform services in the designated field or branch.
443.07(2)
(2) Completion of technological academic training or apprenticeship program approved by the board may be considered equivalent to experience, but should not exceed a total of 4 years. The successful completion of each year of academic work without graduation shall be equivalent to one year of experience. Graduation from a course other than engineering technology shall be equivalent to 2 years of experience under this subsection.
443.07(3)
(3) Permits shall be granted, designated, and limited to the fields and subfields of technology as are determined by the designer section and recognized in engineering design practice. Any person holding a permit may prepare plans and specifications and perform consultation, investigation, and evaluation in connection with the making of plans and specifications, within the scope of the permit, notwithstanding that such activity constitutes the practice of architecture or professional engineering under this chapter.
443.07(4)
(4) A master plumber's license under ch.
145 shall be considered equivalent to the work experience and satisfactory completion of a written examination in the field of plumbing systems, and the holder of a master plumber's license shall be issued a permit as a designer of plumbing systems upon the making of an application and the payment of the permit fee.
443.07(5)
(5) The permit shall, on its face, restrict the holder thereof to the specific field and subfields of designing in which the permittee acquired his or her experience in designing. If qualified in more than one type of designing, persons may receive permits for more than one field or subfield of designing as may be determined by the designer section.
443.07(6)
(6) The renewal date for permits under this section is specified under s.
440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for renewal of such permits is determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a).
443.07 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
A-E 5, Wis. adm. code.
443.07 Annotation
Although designer of plumbing systems permits must be issued to applicants who are licensed master plumbers, the examining board has wide discretion to establish design of engineering systems classifications in fields and subfields of technology recognized in engineering design practice and to determine the competence of applicants who hold restricted or temporary master plumber's licenses. 60 Atty. Gen. 37.
443.08
443.08
Registration requirement: firms, partnerships and corporations.
