Section 110-5-1 - Competence5.1.1 In practicing engineering or architecture, the licensee shall act with reasonable care and competence and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill ordinarily applied by licensees of good standing in the same locality.5.1.2 In designing a project, the licensee shall take into account the applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. While the licensee may rely on the advice of other professionals (e.g., attorneys, architects, professional engineers, or other qualified persons) as to the intent and meaning of such regulations, once having obtained such advice, the licensee shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws and regulations.5.1.3 The licensee shall undertake to perform professional services only when they, together with those whom the licensee may engage as consultants, is qualified by education, training, and experience in the specific technical areas involved.5.1.4 No person shall be permitted to practice engineering or architecture if, in the Board's judgment, such person's professional competence is substantially impaired. The assessment of impairment should be performed by an appropriately qualified individual.5.1.5 A licensee convicted of a crime in connection with their profession or a crime of moral turpitude under state law, federal law, or the law of another jurisdiction, may be held in violation of the code of practice if, in the opinion of the Board, the events and circumstances leading to the conviction indicate a condition which would affect the competency of the architect or professional engineer to serve the health, safety, and welfare of the public.5.1.6 The licensee shall not sign, seal, or attest to any work pertaining to any technical discipline or specialty that the licensee does not have professional training and experience.110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 1
Amended effective 4/27/2019Amended effective 6/7/2021Amended effective 3/16/2024