Professional Engineers (Amendment) Rules 2013

No. S 818

Professional Engineers Act

(CHAPTER 253)

Professional Engineers
(Amendment) Rules 2013

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 of the Professional Engineers Act, the Professional Engineers Board, with the approval of the Minister for National Development, hereby makes the following Rules:

Citation and commencement

1. These Rules may be cited as the Professional Engineers (Amendment) Rules 2013 and shall come into operation on 1st January 2014.

Amendment of rule 3

2. Rule 3 of the Professional Engineers Rules (R 1) (referred to in these Rules as the principal Rules) is amended —

(a)

by deleting sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) and substituting the following sub-paragraphs:

“(a)	in the form set out in the electronic application system of the Board at http://app.peb.gov.sg or at such other online location as may be notified from time to time, in such manner as the Board may direct; and
(b)	within 5 years after the date that the applicant passed the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination referred to in rule 4A(1).”; and

(b)

by deleting paragraph (2) and substituting the following paragraph:

“(2) For the purposes of section 15(1)(a) of the Act, the condition shall be that where a person’s application (referred to in this rule as the first application) for registration as a professional engineer under the Act has been refused by the Board, that person must not make another application for registration as a professional engineer unless a period of 12 months has elapsed after the date of the first application.”.

Amendment of rule 4A

3. Rule 4A of the principal Rules is amended by deleting paragraph (1) and substituting the following paragraph:

“(1) The prescribed examinations for the purposes of section 15(2)(b) of the Act shall comprise of the following 2 written examinations:

(a)	the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, which tests the applicant’s knowledge of fundamental engineering subjects in the appropriate branch of engineering; and
(b)	the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination, which tests the applicant’s ability to apply his knowledge and experience in professional engineering practice, and his knowledge of the rules and regulations regulating the practice of professional engineering in the appropriate branch of engineering.”.

Amendment of rule 4B

4. Rule 4B of the principal Rules is amended —

(a)

by deleting sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (3) and substituting the following sub-paragraph:

“(a)	obtained not less than 3 years (in aggregate) of such practical experience relevant to the branch of engineering which he seeks to be registered in as may be acceptable to the Board; and”; and

(b)

by inserting, immediately after the words “to sit for” in the rule heading, the word “written”.

Deletion and substitution of rule 5

5. Rule 5 of the principal Rules is deleted and the following rule substituted therefor:

“Practical experience

5.—(1) The practical experience that a person is required to have under section 15(2)(a) of the Act, in order to be entitled to registration under the Act, shall be such type of practical experience (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) relevant to the branch of engineering that he seeks to be registered in, as may be acceptable to the Board.

(2) The practical experience referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the following types of practical experience:

(a)

where the person seeks to be registered in the civil engineering branch, the practical experience shall be obtained in Singapore —

(i)	during a period of not less than 12 months (in aggregate) in a design office whilst under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate; and
(ii)	during a period of not less than 12 months (in aggregate) in supervisory work at a project site or engineering investigation work, whilst under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate;

(b)

where the person seeks to be registered in the electrical or mechanical engineering branch, the practical experience shall be practical experience in electrical or mechanical engineering work, as the case may be, obtained in Singapore during a period of not less than 2 years (in aggregate) whilst under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate; or

(c)

where the person seeking registration in any branch of engineering is engaged in full-time teaching or research work, the practical experience shall be such experience as may be acceptable to the Board obtained during a period of not less than 2 years whilst under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate.”.

Amendment of rule 9

6. Rule 9(1) of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “Form 2” and substituting the words “Form 1”.

Amendment of rule 10

7. Rule 10 of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “Form 3” and substituting the words “Form 2”.

Amendment of rule 10B

8. Rule 10B of the principal Rules is amended by inserting, immediately after paragraph (2), the following paragraph:

“(3) For the purposes of section 15A(1)(c) of the Act, the further condition shall be that where a person’s application (referred to in this rule as the first application) for registration as a specialist professional engineer under the Act has been refused by the Board, that person must not make another application for registration as a specialist professional engineer unless a period of 12 months has elapsed after the date of the first application.”.

Amendment of rule 10C

9. Rule 10C(2) of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the word “practical”.

Amendment of rule 10F

10. Rule 10F(1) of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “Form 4” and substituting the words “Form 3”.

Amendment of rule 10G

11. Rule 10G of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “Form 6(2) set out in that Schedule” and substituting the words “Form 4(1) set out in the Second Schedule”.

Deletion of rule 10K

12. Rule 10K of the principal Rules is deleted.

Deletion and substitution of rule 12

13. Rule 12 of the principal Rules is deleted and the following rule substituted therefor:

“Application for practising certificate

12. An application for a practising certificate shall be made in the form set out in the electronic application system of the Board at http://app.peb.gov.sg or at such other online location as may be notified from time to time, in such manner as the Board may direct.”.

Amendment of rule 14A

14. Rule 14A of the principal Rules is amended —

(a)

by deleting sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) and substituting the following sub-paragraph:

“(a)

at least —

(i)	15 professional development units; or
(ii)	20 professional development units, for a practising certificate which takes effect on or after 1st January 2015 authorising the registered professional engineer to engage in professional engineering work,

shall be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities; and”; and

(b)

by deleting sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (3) and substituting the following sub-paragraph:

“(a)

at least —

(i)	30 professional development units; or
(ii)	40 professional development units, for a practising certificate which takes effect on or after 1st January 2015 authorising the registered professional engineer to engage in professional engineering work,

shall be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities; and”.

Deletion of rule 14D

15. Rule 14D of the principal Rules is deleted.

Amendment of rule 16

16. Rule 16 of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “the appropriate version of Form 6” and substituting the words “Form 4(2)”.

Deletion and substitution of rule 18

17. Rule 18 of the principal Rules is deleted and the following rule substituted therefor:

“Form of application

18.—(1) An application for a licence to supply professional engineering services in Singapore shall be —

(a)	in Form 5 set out in the Second Schedule; or
(b)	in the form set out in the electronic application system of the Board at http://app.peb.gov.sg or at such other online location as may be notified from time to time, in such manner as the Board may direct.

(2) The form referred to in paragraph (1) shall be submitted in person, by post, or using the electronic application system.”.

Amendment of rule 21

18. Rule 21 of the principal Rules is amended by deleting the words “Form 8” and substituting the words “Form 6”.

Deletion and substitution of Second Schedule

19. The Second Schedule to the principal Rules is deleted and the following Schedule substituted therefor:

“SECOND SCHEDULE

Form 1

Rule 9(1)

Form 2

Rule 10

APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL FROM REGISTER OF
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS UNDER
SECTION 17B(5) OF THE ACT

To:	The Registrar, Professional Engineers Board, Singapore

I, ______________________________, apply under section 17B(5) of the Professional Engineers Act to have my name removed from the Register of Professional Engineers. My affidavit for this application is attached.

2. There is no disciplinary action pending against me nor is my conduct the subject of inquiry or investigation by any Investigation Committee.

3. I return the following certificates for cancellation:

(a)	Certificate of Registration No. _____________________; and

(b)	Practising Certificate No. (if any).

4. I hereby declare that the statements made in this form are true and correct.

_________________________
Date

_________________________
Signature of Applicant

Form 3

Rule 10F(1)

Form 4(1)

Rule 10G

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT
(CHAPTER 253)

PRACTISING CERTIFICATE

FOR

SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

(name)

Professional Engineer Registration No.____ having duly made application
and satisfied the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act,
is hereby authorised to engage in professional engineering work
in Singapore within the specialised branch of engineering of

(specialised branch of engineering)

during the year ending 31st December (year)

Address of Practice:

Issued On:

Practising Certificate No.:

Registrar

Practising Certificate Fee Received:

Form 4(2)

Rule 16

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT
(CHAPTER 253)

PRACTISING CERTIFICATE

(name)

Professional Engineer Registration No. ____ having duly made application
and satisfied the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act,
is hereby authorised to engage in professional engineering work
in Singapore within the branch of engineering of

(branch of engineering)

during the year ending 31st December (year)

Address of Practice:

Issued On:

Practising Certificate No.:

Registrar

Practising Certificate Fee Received:

Form 5

Rule 18(1)

APPLICATION NO:PEB/APPL/ - ( )

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT
(CHAPTER 253)

APPLICATION FOR LICENCE

To:	The Registrar Professional Engineers Board Singapore

Name of *corporation/partnership: _______________________________

Principal place of business: _____________________________________

Other places of business: _______________________________________

PART 1

(To be deleted if the Applicant is a Partnership)

1. Board of Directors

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

2 Share Capital and Shares Ordinary Preference Others

Authorised share capital: _____________________________________

Issued share capital: _________________________________________

Paid-up share capital: ________________________________________

Nominal value per share: _____________________________________

3. List of Shareholders/Members

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.
(if any):

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.
(if any):

____________

Number and class of shares owned:

____________

Number and class of shares owned:

____________

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

Number and class of shares owned:

____________

Number and class of shares owned:

____________

4. List of Services Proposed to be Offered by Applicant

___________________________________________________________

5. Information about Employees

(I)	No. of registered professional engineers employed: ________________

(II)	No. of other professionals employed^#: __________________________

(III)

No. of sub-professional staff: ______________________________

(IV)	No. of clerical staff: _____________________________________

(V)	Others: _______________________________________________

#	Includes e.g. architects, surveyors, quantity surveyors, non-registered engineers, etc., not included in 5(I)

6. Particulars of Supervising Director

Name: ________________________________________________________

Practising Certificate No.: ________________________________________

Branch of engineering authorised to practise in: _______________________

Residential address: _____________________________________________

Number and class of shares owned: _________________________________

7. Particulars of Insurance

Name of insurance company: ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

Limitation of indemnity: _________________________________________

Scope of indemnity: _____________________________________________

Term of policy: _________________________________________________

8. Registered Address of Corporation

______________________________________________________________

9. A fee of $ ____ is forwarded.

The following documents are attached to this application:

(a)	Memorandum and Articles of Association.

(b)	Professional Liability Insurance Policy.

(c)	Certificate of Incorporation.

(d)	Resolution of board of directors/partners (where applicable).

____________________________
Name, Date and Signature of
Director

PART 2

(To be deleted if the Applicant is a Corporation).

1. Partners

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Practising Certificate No.:

____________

** Practising Certificate No.:

____________

Name: _______________________

Address: _____________________

Occupation: __________________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Certificate of Registration No.:

____________

** Practising Certificate No.:

____________

** Practising Certificate No.:

____________

2. Particulars of Supervising Partner

Name: ________________________________________________________

Practising Certificate No.: ________________________________________

Branch of engineering authorised to practise in: _______________________

Residential address: _____________________________________________

3. General Nature of Business

_____________________________________________________________

4. A fee of $_____ is forwarded.

The agreement establishing the partnership is attached to this application.

____________________________
Name, Date and Signature of
Partner

* Delete where inapplicable.

**	To specify whether certificate is issued under Architects Act, Professional Engineers Act or Land Surveyors Act.

STATUTORY DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS ACT, ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE
TO SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Name of *Corporation/Partnership:

I, __________________ of ________________________NRIC/Passport No. __________________ do solemnly and sincerely declare that I am a *director/partner of __________________ and that all the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act in respect of matters precedent to the grant of a licence to supply professional engineering services and incidental thereto have been complied with.

And I make this solemn declaration by virtue of the provisions of the Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211), and subject to the penalties provided by that Act for the making of false statements in statutory declarations, conscientiously believing the statements contained in this declaration to be true in every particular.

DECLARED at _________________________________________________

on the _______________ day of ________________________ 201 ________

Before Me

Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public

* Delete whichever is not applicable.

Form 6

Rule 21

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT
(CHAPTER 253)

LICENCE TO SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

(name of licensee)

having its principal place of business at

(address)

is issued a licence to supply professional engineering services in Singapore
subject to the following conditions as stipulated in section 21 of the
Professional Engineers Act.

(1)	The licensee shall supply professional engineering services in Singapore through a professional engineer —

(a)	who shall be responsible for the professional engineering works;

(b)	who has in force a practising certificate authorising him to engage in professional engineering work to which those services relates; and

(c)

who is —

(i)	in the case of a corporation, a director or an employee of the corporation;

(ii)	in the case of a partnership, a partner or an employee of the partnership; or

(iii)

in the case of a limited liability partnership, a partner or an employee of the limited liability partnership.

(2)	The licensee, if it is a limited corporation or a limited liability partnership, shall not supply professional engineering services in Singapore unless the licensee is insured in respect of professional liability in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act and the rules made thereunder.

This licence shall be valid from the date of issue as shown below and shall expire on

(date)

Licence issued on:

Licence No.:

Reference No.:

Registrar
Professional Engineers Board
Singapore

Licence Fee received: $

”.

Amendment of Third Schedule

20. The Third Schedule to the principal Rules is amended —

(a)	by deleting “$150” in item 9 and substituting “$200”; and
(b)	by deleting “$300” in item 11 and substituting “$500”.

[G.N. Nos. S 165/95; S 670/2003; S 765/2005; S 72/2011]

Made this 18th day of December 2013.

LAU JOO MING

President,
Professional Engineers Board,
Singapore.

[ND 311/2-12; AG/LLRD/SL/253/2010/1 Vol. 2]

(To be presented to Parliament under section 36(3) of the Professional Engineers Act).

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