Section 12 AAC 36.104 - Structural engineer registration by comity(a) An applicant for registration as a structural engineer by comity must (1) submit verification of current registration to practice structural engineering in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country, that is based upon education, experience, and examination requirements that, in the opinion of the board, are at least equivalent to the requirements as set out in AS 08.48 and this chapter at the time the applicant's registration was issued in the other jurisdiction; (2) have passed one of the following structural engineering examinations: (A) the NCEES PE Structural Examination;(B) the NCEES Structural Engineering II and Washington or California Structural III examinations;(C) the NCEES Structural Engineering I and NCEES Structural Engineering II; or(D) the Western States 16-hour Structural Examination; (3) have completed the cold regions design requirements of 12 AAC 36.110;(4) have completed a jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board, covering the provisions of AS 08.01 - 08.03, 12 AAC 02, AS 08.48 and this chapter;(5) meet the requirements for a professional engineering registration set out in 12 AAC 36.063(a)(3) plus an additional two years of experience working under the supervision of a registered professional engineer practicing structural engineering; and(6) submit evidence of work experience by means of (A) a letter bearing the signature and seal of the engineer responsible for the supervision of the applicant, verifying that applicant has been practicing structural engineering for two years; or(B) two current letters of reference bearing the signatures and seals of professional engineers who meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (2) of this section, verifying that applicant has been practicing structural engineering as a registered professional engineer for at least five years before submitting an application under this section. (b) Evidence of work experience and letters of references required under (a)(6)(A) and (B) of this section must be provided by (1) a registered professional structural engineer in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country; or(2) a registered professional engineer practicing structural design to the standard of a professional structural engineer.(c) If the letter provided by an engineer to meet the requirements of (a)(6)(A) or (B) of this section does not possess a seal, the engineer must provide an explanation to the board, providing the engineer's registration number and certifying that the registration of that engineer is current.(d) An applicant for registration as a structural engineer by comity may submit a council record issued by NCEES to verify the applicant's qualifications, including (1) the applicant's examination results;(2) records of the applicant's education; and(3) verification of the applicant's registration in another licensing jurisdiction.Eff. 10/22/2023, Register 248, January 2024Authority:AS 08.48.101
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