Section 430-RICR-00-00-1.5 - Engineers in Responsible Charge - DutiesA. A Professional Engineer in responsible charge shall be required to stamp any and all drawings, reports, documents, specifications, plats or other submissions which are required to be stamped by that firm. The engineer in responsible charge shall also be held professionally accountable for the accuracy and correctness of any such documents submitted as well as for the quality and professionalism of the work performed.B. A Professional Engineer designated as being in responsible charge shall have the authority to approve or disapprove on behalf of the firm any and all activities associated with the regulated profession and such decisions and/or determinations by that individual may not be overturned or altered by any other person or persons associated with that firm except with the approval of the engineer in responsible charge. No registered person or persons may be designated as being in responsible charge of engineering work by any firm, corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship unless and until such time as such designation is done in writing signed by the person in responsible charge.C. Upon the termination of any designation as in responsible charge, the Registrant must notify the Board within ten (10) days in writing of said termination from the position of being in responsible charge. Until said notice is received, the designated individual shall remain in responsible charge and shall be held accountable for the work performed by that firm, partnership, or sole proprietorship.430 R.I. Code R. 430-RICR-00-00-1.5
Amended effective 7/1/2020
Amended effective 3/7/2024