Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 180 - GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS BOARD
Chapter 180-11 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
Rule 180-11-.03 - Requirements
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Professional Engineers. Every professional engineer is required to obtain fifteen (15) PDH's each twelve (12) month (Annual) renewal period. If a professional engineer exceeds the requirements in any annual renewal period, a maximum of seven and one half (7.5) PDH's may be carried forward into the subsequent renewal period.
(2) Land Surveyors. Every land surveyor is required to obtain seven and one half (7.5) PDH's each twelve (12) month annual renewal period. In addition, every land surveyor must ensure that, once every two (2) years, at least three (3) PDH's in "Minimum Technical Standards" be included in their PDH's acquired. The "Minimum Technical Standards" material shall include a review of all board rules and applicable state laws pertaining to the practice of land surveying specific to the state of Georgia. If a land surveyor exceeds the requirements in any annual period, a maximum of three and three quarters (3.75) PDH's may be carried forward into the subsequent renewal period.
(3) Dual Registrants. The person with a dual license is required to obtain fifteen (15) PDH's each twelve (12) month (Annual) renewal period. If a dual registrant exceeds the requirement in any annual renewal period, a maximum of seven and one half (7.5) PDH's may be carried forward into the subsequent renewal period. At least one-third (1/3) of the PDH's in a renewal period must be obtained in engineering, and one-third (1/3) in surveying. The remaining units may be in either field, at the discretion of the registrant.
(4) PDH's may be earned as follows:
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-15-4, 43-15-6.