Licensing and Regulation

Question 1

What are some lessons learned from the Quebec bridge collapse?

Answer 1

• Provide adequate funding
• Hire competent professionals
• Define clearly the responsibilities within the team
• Discuss the design decisions and technical problems openely
• Review details at each iteration of the engineering design
• Monitor the work on site adequately
• Ensure rapid and accurate communication
• Provide adequate support staff and remuneration for professional people

Question 2

What regulations were established after Quebec bridge?

Answer 2

1. Admit only qualified people to the practice of engineering.
2. Establish standards of professional practice.
3. Discipline negligent, incompetent or unscrupulous practitioners.

Question 3

Canadian law regarding who can practice engineering?

Answer 3

• It’s closed, only licensed engineers can practice

- The engineering profession is self-regulated

Question 4

What is the regulatory body in Ontario?

Answer 4

Professional Engineers Act

Question 5

Name some things in the PEO

Answer 5

• The purpose of the act
• The legal definition of engineering
• The authority to establish the Association
• The purpose of the association

Question 6

What are the 3 main departments of PEO?

Answer 6

1. Standards and Regulations
2. Licensing and registration
3. Regulatory compliance