1. A. Definitions found in Section 40-22-20 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina apply to this Chapter.

2. B. The following definitions are terms used in this Chapter in addition to those included in Section 40-22-20 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina:

   1. (1) “CEAB” means the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
   2. (2) “Comity Licensure” means the courteous recognition and extension of license privileges in this State to engineers and surveyors licensed in other states.
   3. (3) “Dual License Holder” means a person who is licensed as an engineer and a surveyor.

   4. (4) “Model Law Engineer” refers to a person who meets the following criteria:

      1. (a) Graduation from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
      2. (b) Four years of qualifying experience after graduation.
      3. (c) Passing of a NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE).
      4. (d) Passing of a NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination (PE).
      5. (e) Status in good standing as a registrant in the NCEES Records Program, and
      6. (f) A record clear on any license violations or sanctions by an engineering board.
   5. (5) “NCEES” means the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
   6. (6) “Washington Accord” refers to an international agreement providing for the mutual recognition of engineering education program accreditation by and between EAC/ABET and engineering education accrediting bodies of other nations holding membership in the Washington Accord.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 4, eff April 24, 1992. Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2001; State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 2009; SCSR 46-5 Doc. No. 5076, eff May 27, 2022.