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Board v A
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in preparing slab and footing designs
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A core function of BPEQ is to investigate and action breaches of the Code of Practice for RPEQs and offences against the PE Act.
BPEQ is committed to assisting RPEQs maintain high standards of professional practice. Case notes provide practical examples and guidance regarding disciplinary proceedings against RPEQs and prosecutions for offences against the PE Act.
Disciplinary proceedings
Disciplinary proceedings can be brought by BPEQ against RPEQs who breach the Code of Practice for RPEQs.
Board v B
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in the design and certification of a gravity boulder retaining wall
Board v C
An engineer behaves in a way that constituted unsatisfactory professional conduct while designing a shed
Board v D
A RPEQ is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in failing to achieve relevant engineering standards when providing engineering certifications
Board v F
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct by issuing an inspection certificate when there were serious defects with structural framing
Board v H
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in the structural design and certification of apartment buildings
Board v L
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in relation to design drawings and certifications
Board v M
An engineer's registration is cancelled after a tribunal finds fraudulent, improper, unethical and dishonest behaviour
Board v N
The Board cautions an engineer due to the engineer's conduct falling short of what the public or the profession would expect during the design and certification of a roof structure
Board v O
A civil engineer is reprimanded and ordered to pay monetary penalties for showing incompetence or lack of adequate knowledge, skill, judgement or care and conduct that was of a lesser standard than might reasonably expected by the public or their professional peers
Board v P
An engineer is ordered by the Tribunal to pay a monetary penalty for unsatisfactory professional conduct in the production of engineering designs and inspections
Board v R
An engineer is reprimanded for conduct demonstrating a lack of understanding of, or regard for, proper engineering practices and principles in the engineering design of a home
Board v T
An engineer is reprimanded for engineering work in the structural design of a swimming pool
Board v W
An engineer is reprimanded due to unsatisfactory professional conduct in the design and certification of a steel framed shed
Board v U
An engineer is made to pay a monetary penalty for conduct that was of a lesser standard than expected of a RPEQ in relation to geotechnical reports, soil tests and design certifications
Board v X2
A civil engineer is reprimanded and order to pay a monetary penalty for unsatisfactory professional conduct in regards to inspection certificates
Board v Z
An engineer is reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct in the design and certification of a kit home
Board v E2
The Board issued a caution to a civil engineer for providing professional engineering services when their registration had lapsed
Prosecutions
Prosecutions are brought by the Board against unregistered persons for offences against the PE Act.
Board v E
An engineer was sentenced to multiple charges for using the title RPEQ when not registered as a RPEQ
Board v H
A mechanical engineer is found guilty for providing professional engineering services in and for Queensland when not registered
Board v N1
An engineer is found guilty for providing professional engineering services while not registered
Board v N2
An engineer is penalised for providing professional engineering services while not registered and for calling themselves a RPEQ when not registered
Board v Q
An engineer is found guilty of providing professional engineering services when not registered and for calling themselves a RPEQ when their registration had lapsed
Board v S
An engineer is found guilty of providing professional engineering services while unregistered for directing the release of water from two dams during a flood event
Board v V
An engineer was prosecuted and found guilty for calling themselves a 'RPEQ' after their application to the Board was refused
Board v X
An engineer is prosecuted for providing professional engineering services when not registered
Board v X3
An engineer is found guilty of providing professional engineering services when their registration as a 'RPEQ' had lapsed
Board v Y
An engineering associate is found guilty of providing professional engineering services while not registered