Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 3041

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 3041 - Specialty in Engineering Geology

Only a professional geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and for certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty. The certification in a specialty is, in every case, dependent upon the approval of registration as a geologist.

(a) The specialty of "Engineering Geology" is hereby created as a division of the certification of registration as a geologist.

In addition to the provisions of Section 7842 of the Code, an applicant for certification in the specialty of "Engineering Geology" shall:

(1) Be registered as a geologist in the State of California.

(2) Have a knowledge of:

(A) Geology of the State of California.

(B) Geologic factors relating to Civil Engineering problems typically encountered in the State.

(C) Elementary soil and rock mechanics.

(D) Principles of grading codes and other pertinent regulations. (Appendix Chapter 33, 1997 Uniform Building Code).

Experience in engineering geology used to qualify for registration as a geologist may also be used to qualify for certification as an engineering geologist.

In addition to the above, an applicant shall submit three references from qualified engineering geologists, and may be required, in the board's discretion, to submit one or more engineering geology reports prepared mainly or wholly by the applicant.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3041

1. Amendment filed 1-7-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 2).
2. Amendment filed 3-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 14).
3. Amendment filed 6-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 27).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(2)(D) filed 8-24-99; operative 9-23-99 (Register 99, No. 35).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 1-21-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 3).

Note: Authority cited: Section 7818, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7804, 7822, 7841 and 7842, Business and Professions Code.

1. Amendment filed 1-7-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 2).
2. Amendment filed 3-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 14).
3. Amendment filed 6-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 27).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(2)(D) filed 8-24-99; operative 9-23-99 (Register 99, No. 35).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 1-21-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 3).