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225 ILCS 340/ Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989.

    (225 ILCS 340/1)(from Ch. 111, par. 6601)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 1. The practice of Structural Engineering in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of Structural Engineering as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public, that only qualified persons be authorized to practice Structural Engineering in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.
(Source: P.A. 86‑711.)

    (225 ILCS 340/2)(from Ch. 111, par. 6602)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 2. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
(Source: P.A. 91‑91, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

    (225 ILCS 340/3)(from Ch. 111, par. 6603)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 3. The following persons are exempt from the operation of this Act:
    (a) Draftsmen, students, clerks of work, superintendents and other employees of Licensed Structural Engineers when acting under the immediate personal supervision of their employers; and
    (b) Superintendents of construction in the pay of the owner when acting under the immediate personal supervision of a Licensed Structural Engineer.
    Persons licensed to practice structural engineering in this State are exempt from the operation of any Act in force in this State relating to the regulation of the practice of Architecture.
(Source: P.A. 86‑711.)

    (225 ILCS 340/4)(from Ch. 111, par. 6604)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 4. In this Act:
    (a) "Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application file or license file maintained by the Department's licensure maintenance unit. It is the duty of the applicant or licensee to inform the Department of any change of address, and such changes must be made either through the Department's website or by directly contacting the Department.
    (b) "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
    (c) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
    (d) "Board" means the Structural Engineering Board appointed by the Secretary.
    (e) "Negligence in the practice of structural engineering" means the failure to exercise that degree of reasonable professional skill, judgment and diligence normally rendered by structural engineers in the practice of structural engineering.
    (f) "Structural engineer intern" means a person who is a candidate for licensure as a structural engineer and who has been enrolled as a structural engineer intern.
    (g) "Structural engineer" means a person licensed under the laws of the State of Illinois to practice structural engineering.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/4.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 4.5. References to Department or Director of Professional Regulation. References in this Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed, in appropriate contexts, to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed, in appropriate contexts, to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/5)(from Ch. 111, par. 6605)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 5. A person shall be regarded as practicing structural engineering within the meaning of this Act who is engaged in the design, analysis, or supervision of the construction, enlargement or alteration of structures, or any part thereof, for others, to be constructed by persons other than himself. Structures within the meaning of this Act are all structures having as essential features foundations, columns, girders, trusses, arches or beams, with or without other parts, and in which safe design and construction require that loads and stresses must be computed and the size and strength of parts determined by mathematical calculations based upon scientific principles and engineering data. A person shall also be regarded as practicing structural engineering within the meaning of this Act who is engaged as a principal in the design, analysis, or supervision of the construction of structures or of the structural part of edifices designed solely for the generation of electricity; or for the hoisting, cleaning, sizing or storing of coal, cement, sand, grain, gravel or similar materials; elevators; manufacturing plants; docks; bridges; blast furnaces; rolling mills; gas producers and reservoirs; smelters; dams; reservoirs; waterworks; sanitary works as applied to the purification of water; plants for waste and sewage disposal; round houses for locomotives; railroad shops; pumping or power stations for drainage districts; or power houses, even though such structures may come within the definition of "buildings" as defined in any Act in force in this State relating to the regulation of the practice of architecture.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/6)(from Ch. 111, par. 6606)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 6. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall exercise the following functions, powers and duties subject to the provisions of this Act:
        (1) To conduct examinations to ascertain the

qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure as licensed structural engineers, and pass upon the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure by endorsement.

(2) To prescribe rules for a method of examination

of candidates.

(3) To prescribe rules to establish what constitutes

a structural engineering or related science curriculum, to determine if a specific curriculum qualifies as a structural engineering or related science curriculum, and to terminate the Department's approval of any curriculum as a structural engineering or related science curriculum for non‑compliance with such rules.

(3.5) To register corporations, partnerships,

professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships for the practice of structural engineering and issue a license to those who qualify.

(4) To investigate complaints, to conduct oral

interviews, disciplinary conferences, and formal evidentiary hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue, renew or restore, or to suspend or revoke a license, or to place on probation or reprimand a licensee for reasons set forth in Section 20 of this Act.

(5) To formulate rules necessary to carry out the

provisions of this Act.

(6) To maintain membership in a national

organization that provides an acceptable structural engineering examination and participate in activities of the organization by designation of individuals for the various classifications of membership and the appointment of delegates for attendance at regional and national meetings of the organization. All costs associated with membership and attendance of such delegates to any national meetings may be funded from the Design Professionals Administration and Investigation Fund.

(7) To review such applicant qualifications to sit

for the examination or for licensure that the Board designates pursuant to Section 8 of this Act.

Prior to issuance of any final decision or order that deviates from any report or recommendation of the Board relating to the qualification of applicants, discipline of licensees or registrants, or promulgation of rules, the Secretary shall notify the Board and the Secretary of State in writing with an explanation of any such deviation and provide a reasonable time for the Board to submit comments to the Secretary regarding the action. In the event that the Board fails or declines to submit such comments within 30 days of said notification, the Secretary may issue a final decision or order consistent with the Secretary's original decision.     Whenever the Secretary is not satisfied that substantial justice has been done in an examination, the Secretary may order a reexamination by the same or other examiners. (Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/7)(from Ch. 111, par. 6607)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 7. The Secretary shall appoint a Structural Engineering Board, which shall consist of 7 members. Six members shall be Illinois licensed structural engineers, who have been engaged in the practice of structural engineering for a minimum of 10 years, and one shall be a public member. The public member shall be a voting member and shall not hold a license as an architect, professional engineer, structural engineer or land surveyor.
    Members shall serve 5 year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
    In making the designation of persons to act, the Secretary shall give due consideration to recommendations by members of the profession and by organizations of the structural engineering profession.
    The membership of the Board should reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas in this State.
    No member shall be reappointed to the Board for a term which would cause his or her service on the Board to be longer than 15 years in a lifetime.
    Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments, for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms under this Act shall begin upon the expiration of the terms of Committee members appointed under The Illinois Structural Engineering Act.
    Persons holding office as members of the Board under this Act on the effective date of this Act shall serve as members of the Board under this Act until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified under this Act.
    Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for Board decisions.
    The Secretary may terminate the appointment of any member for cause which in the opinion of the Secretary reasonably justifies such termination, which may include, but is not limited to, a Board member who does not attend 2 consecutive meetings.
    Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Board and the Department shall review the response of the Board and any recommendations made therein. The Department may, at any time, seek the expert advice and knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration or enforcement of this Act.
    Members of the Board shall be immune from suit in any action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other activities performed in good faith as members of the Board.
    Each member of the Board may receive compensation as determined by the Secretary.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/8)(from Ch. 111, par. 6608)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 8. The Board has the following powers and duties:
    (a) The Board shall hold at least 3 regular meetings each year;
    (b) The Board shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, both of whom shall be Illinois licensed structural engineers;
    (c) The Board, upon request by the Department, may make a curriculum evaluation to determine if courses conform to requirements of approved engineering programs;
    (d) The Department may at any time seek the expert advice and knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the enforcement of this Act;
    (e) The Board may appoint a subcommittee to serve as a Complaint Committee to recommend the disposition of case files according to procedures established by rule;
    (f) The Board shall assist the Department in conducting oral interviews, disciplinary conferences, informal conferences, and formal evidentiary hearings;
    (g) The Board shall review applicant qualifications to sit for the examination or for licensure and shall make recommendations to the Department except for those applicant qualifications that the Board designates as routinely acceptable, and the Department shall review the Board's recommendations on applicant qualifications; and
    (h) The Board may submit comments to the Secretary within a reasonable time from notification of any final decision or order from the Secretary that deviates from any report or recommendation of the Board relating to the qualification of applicants, discipline of licensees or registrants, unlicensed practice, or promulgation of rules.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/9)(from Ch. 111, par. 6609)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 9. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. The application shall require such information as in the judgment of the Department will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license. The Department may require an applicant, at the applicant's expense, to have an evaluation of the applicant's education in a foreign county by a nationally recognized evaluation service approved by the Department in accordance with rules prescribed by the Department.
    An applicant who graduated from a structural engineering program outside the United States or its territories and whose first language is not English shall submit certification of passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a test of spoken English as defined by rule.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/9.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 9.5. Social Security Number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's Social Security Number.
(Source: P.A. 90‑144, eff. 7‑23‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 340/10)(from Ch. 111, par. 6610)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 10. The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants as structural engineers at such times and places as it may determine. The examination of applicants shall be of a character to give a fair test of the qualifications of the applicant to practice structural engineering.
    Applicants for examination as structural engineers are required to pay, either to the Department or the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the examination. Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.
    If an applicant fails to pass an examination for a licensure under this Act within 3 years after filing the application, the application shall be denied. However, such applicant may thereafter make a new application for examination accompanied by the required fee, and must furnish proof of meeting the qualifications for examination in effect at the time of new application.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/11)(from Ch. 111, par. 6611)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 11. A person is qualified for enrollment as a structural engineer intern or licensure as a structural engineer if that person has applied in writing in form and substance satisfactory to the Department and:
    (a) The applicant is of good moral character. In determining moral character under this Section, the Department may take into consideration whether the applicant has engaged in conduct or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act.
    (a‑5) The applicant, if a structural engineer intern applicant, has met the minimum standards for enrollment as a structural engineer intern, which are as follows:
        (1) is a graduate of an approved structural

engineering curriculum of at least 4 years meeting the requirements as set forth by rule and passes a nominal 8‑hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering; or

(2) is a graduate of a related science curriculum of

at least 4 years meeting the requirements as set forth by rule and passes a nominal 8‑hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering.

(b) The applicant, if a structural engineer applicant, has met the minimum standards for licensure as a structural engineer, which are as follows:         (1) is a graduate of an approved structural

engineering curriculum of at least 4 years meeting the requirements as set forth by rule and submits evidence acceptable to the Department of an additional 4 years or more of experience in structural engineering work of a grade and character which indicates that the individual may be competent to practice structural engineering as set forth by rule; or

(2) is a graduate of an approved related science

curriculum of at least 4 years meeting the requirements as set forth by rule who submits evidence acceptable to the Department of an additional 8 years or more of progressive experience in structural engineering work of a grade and character which indicates that the individual may be competent to practice structural engineering as set forth by rule.

(c) The applicant, if a structural engineer applicant, has passed an examination authorized by the Department as determined by rule to determine his or her fitness to receive a license as a structural engineer. (Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/12)(from Ch. 111, par. 6612)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 12. Every holder of a license as a structural engineer shall display it in a conspicuous place in the holder's principal office, place of business or employment.
    Every licensed structural engineer shall have a reproducible seal or facsimile, the print of which shall contain the name and license number of the structural engineer, and the words "Licensed Structural Engineer," "State of Illinois." The licensed structural engineer shall seal all plans, drawings, and specifications prepared by or under the engineer's supervision.
    A licensed structural engineer may seal documents not produced by the licensed structural engineer when the documents have either been produced by others working under the licensed structural engineer's personal supervision and control or when the licensed structural engineer has sufficiently reviewed the documents to ensure that they have met the standards of reasonable professional skill and diligence. In reviewing the work of others, the licensed structural engineer shall, where necessary, do calculations, redesign, or any other work necessary to be done to meet such standards and should retain evidence of having done such review. The documents sealed by the licensed structural engineer shall be of no lesser quality than if they had been produced by the licensed structural engineer. The licensed structural engineer who seals the work of others is obligated to provide sufficient supervision and review of such work so that the public is protected.
    The licensed structural engineer shall affix the signature, current date, date of license expiration and seal to the first sheet of any bound set or loose sheets prepared by the licensed structural engineer or under that licensed structural engineer's immediate supervision.
(Source: P.A. 91‑91, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

    (225 ILCS 340/13)
    Sec. 13. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 86‑711. Repealed by P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/14)(from Ch. 111, par. 6614)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 14. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee.
    A licensed structural engineer who has permitted his license to expire or who placed his license on inactive status may have his license restored by making application to the Department and filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, including sworn evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department and by submitting evidence of knowledge in seismic design and by paying the required restoration fee.
    If the licensed structural engineer has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department, the Board shall determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, that person's fitness to resume active status and may require the licensed structural engineer to complete an examination.
    Any licensed structural engineer whose license has been expired for more than 5 years may have his license restored by making application to the Department and filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, including sworn evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction and by paying the required restoration fee.
    However, any licensed structural engineer whose license has expired while such engineer was engaged (1) in federal service on active duty with the Army of the United States, the United States Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, or the State Militia called into the service or training of the United States of America, or (2) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his license restored or reinstated without paying any lapsed renewal fees, reinstatement fee or restoration fee or passing any examination, if within 2 years after termination of such service, training or education other than by dishonorable discharge such person furnishes the Department with an affidavit to the effect that he has been so engaged and that the service, training or education has been so terminated.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/14.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 14.5. Continuing education. The Department may promulgate rules of continuing education for persons licensed under this Act. The Department shall consider the recommendations of the Board in establishing the guidelines for the continuing education requirements. The requirements of this Section apply to any person seeking renewal or restoration under Section 14 or 15 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 91‑91, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

    (225 ILCS 340/15)(from Ch. 111, par. 6615)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 15. Any structural engineer who notifies the Department, in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of the desire to resume active status.
    Any structural engineer requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee. If the structural engineer otherwise qualifies, upon payment, the Department shall restore his or her license, as provided in Section 14 of this Act.
    Any structural engineer whose license is on inactive status shall not practice structural engineering in the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 86‑711.)

    (225 ILCS 340/16)(from Ch. 111, par. 6616)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 16. The Department may, in its discretion, license as a structural engineer upon payment of the required fee, an applicant who is a structural engineer licensed under the laws of another state or territory, if the requirements for licensure in the state or territory were, at the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements in force in this State on that date.
    Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee forfeited and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/17)(from Ch. 111, par. 6617)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 17. Fees.
    (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees to be paid for licenses by all applicants. All fees are not refundable.
    (b) The fees for the administration and enforcement of the Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration, shall be set by rule by the Department.
    (c) All fees and fines collected shall be deposited in the Design Professionals Administration and Investigation Fund. Of the moneys deposited into the Design Professionals Administration and Investigation Fund, the Department may use such funds as necessary and available to produce and distribute newsletters to persons licensed under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 91‑91, eff. 1‑1‑00.)

    (225 ILCS 340/18)(from Ch. 111, par. 6618)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 18. A roster showing the names and addresses of all structural engineers licensed under this Act shall be prepared by the Department. This roster shall be available upon request and payment of the required fee.
(Source: P.A. 96‑610, eff. 8‑24‑09.)

    (225 ILCS 340/19)(from Ch. 111, par. 6619)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
    Sec. 19. Professional design firm registration; conditions.
    (a) Nothing in this Act prohibits the formation, under the provisions of the Professional Service Corporation Act, as amended, of a corporation to practice structural engineering.

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