illinois license...expired stamping

[mah1972]

I posted this in the structural forum a few days ago and since learned the real scenario. the project is for a priVate uniVersity. the SE did use his IL stamp on the connection designs (specs called for a licensed se to stamp them). It has since been learned that his IL stamp was not-renewed- (expired)- and he still put an expiration date on the connection designs of 11/30/08 but his license expired 11/30/06.
he does hae stamps in other states but he used his IL stamp on the connection design.
Isn't it illegal to stamp drawings when you are not licensed? Shouldn't he be reported?

 

[sms]

Yes and Yes...report it immediatly.

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[IRstuff]

Has anyone asked the SE about this?

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[mah1972]

the se is not working at the company any more - as of a few weeks ago. when asked for the current license he sent the old one and said the company has his new one on file. now- this is not an engineering firm- he was the only se on staff. is he or is he not personally responsible for renewing his own license- why would he put the burden on the company?

 

[TheTick]

Are you going to be his accomplice in this crime or not?

 

[BJC]

mah1972
You looked here I am assuming?

https://www.idfpr.com/DPR/licenselookup/default.asp

 

[IRstuff]

He is indeed personally responsible. From the sounds of it, he should be reported. He's definiteiy not taking this seriously, or recognizes that he's been caught in a stupid lie. If his license were current, why would he not have a copy of it himself? It's his license and not the company's.

His company, of course, is culpable to the extent that by advertising his services as a PE, they do have a responsibility to ensure that each PE's licensure is kept up-to-date.

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[mah1972]

To all-
Under no circumstances am I going to let this guy get away with it. I do intend to turn him into the state licensing board and also intend to make sure that to the extent possible, he is held responsible for his actions.
My father was a licensed engineer for over 40 years and it was a major source of pride for him.
There is no ethical dilemma here for me- I just wanted to make sure that I had all my bases covered before I turned him in. This is a great site and I look forward to using it in the future. Thanks.