Welcome

Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to providing continued service to our
engineering students, professionals, and the citizens of the State of West Virginia.

Special Announcements

	WV PE and RETIRED PE RENEWAL REMINDER - The 2025-2026 WV PE and Retired PE Renewal notifications were mailed the last week of November 2024 and the online renewal links are now LIVE. The deadline to renew WV PE and Retired PE licenses is December 31, 2024 (or during the January 2025 grace period with the required late fee).
	NEW 2024 STATE FIRE CODE - EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2024 - Per the WV State Fire Marshal, there are several significant changes affecting the design, construction, remodel/renovation/repair, fire protection system installation, and inspection of buildings. See link for details: https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr
	ELECTRONIC PLANS SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW PROCESS - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 - Per the WV State Fire Marshal, implementation of the new Electronic Plans Submittal and Review process, as noted in the State Fire Code, Section 2.1.d, will be effective January 1, 2025. The new submission process will incorporate all architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection system drawings. See link for details: https://firemarshal.wv.gov/Divisions/Fire_Inspections/Pages/Plans-and-Review-Division.aspx
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Engineer's Creed

"As a professional engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge to the advancement and betterment of public health, safety, and welfare. I pledge to give the utmost of performance, to participate in none but honest enterprise, to live and work according to the highest standards of professional conduct, to place service before profit, the honor and standing of my profession before personal advantage, and the public welfare above all considerations. In humility, I make this pledge."

Mission Statement

The Mission of the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is to safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of the public by regulating the practice of professional engineering. The Board accomplishes its Mission by:

Registering qualified individuals as professional engineers
Authorizing qualified firms to offer engineering services in the state
Anticipating changes in the engineering profession to ensure that the laws and regulations are contemporary, relevant, and responsive
Recommending regulations and legislation for the engineering profession
Promoting professional conduct among the engineering community
Enforcing the WV engineering laws and regulations
Providing information so the public can make informed decisions regarding utilizing professional engineering services.

West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
300 Capitol Street - Suite 910, Charleston, West Virginia 25301
(304) 558-3554 | info@wvpebd.gov