Petitioner: FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Respondent: CARLTON G. FORBES, P.E.
Judges: JOHN G. VAN LANINGHAM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Oct. 22, 2019
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
FILED FILED
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Deputy Agency Clerk
Florida Engineers
Management Corporation
07/29/2019 Clerk: Rebecca Valentine
ORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
STATE OF FLORIDA CLERK Evette Lawson-Proctor
Date 7/29/2019
File #
FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS,
Petitioner,
v. FEMC Case No. 2018057617
CARLTON G. FORBES, P.E.,
Respondent,
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Florida Engineers Management Corporation (FEMC) on behalf of
Petitioner, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, hereinafter referred to as “Petitioner,” and files
this Administrative Complaint against CARLTON G. FORBES, P.E., hereinafter referred to as
“Respondent.” This Administrative Complaint is issued pursuant to Sections 120.60 and 471.038,
Florida Statutes. Any proceeding concerning this complaint shall be conducted pursuant to Section
120.57, Florida Statutes. In support of this complaint, Petitioner alleges the following:
1. Petitioner, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, is charged with regulating the
practice of engineering pursuant to Chapter 455, Florida Statutes. This complaint is filed by the Florida
Engineers Management Corporation (FEMC) on behalf of Petitioner. FEMC is charged with providing
administrative, investigative, and prosecutorial services to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers
pursuant to Section 471.038, Florida Statutes (1997).
2s Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed professional engineer
in the State of Florida, having been issued license number PE 20699. Respondent’s last known address
is 1520 NW 107 Drive, Pompano Beach, Florida 33065.
5 The Board has adopted Responsibility Rules of Professional Engineers (“Responsibility
Rules”). These Rules are contained in Chapters 61G15-30 to 61G15-36, Fla. Admin. Code.
Professional Engineers who perform services covered by the Responsibility Rules are required to
comply with the Rules.
4, Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, provides that an engineer is subject to discipline
for engaging in negligence in the practice of engineering. Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Fla. Admin. Code,
provides that negligence constitutes “failure by a professional engineer to utilize due care in performing
in an engineering capacity or failing to have due regard for acceptable standards of engineering
principles.”
5: Rule 61G15-19.001(4), Fla. Admin. Code, also provides that “[fJailure to comply with
the procedures set forth in the Responsibility Rules as adopted by the Board of Professional Engineers
shall be considered as non-compliance with this section unless the deviation or departures therefrom
are justified by the specific circumstances of the project in question and the sound professional
judgment of the professional engineer.”
6. Rule 61G15-30.002(1), Fla. Admin. Code, mandates that Respondent, as the engineer
of record for all engineering work delineated in the Specific Allegations, is professionally responsible
for the documents prepared. As such, Respondent is responsible for producing documents that comply
with the applicable portions of the Responsibility Rules.
Te Respondent acted as the Structural, Electrical and Mechanical (Plumbing & HVAC)
Engineer of Record for the (1) New Home for Capital Green Development Co., 631 NW 19th Ave.,
Pompano Beach, Florida; dated 9-26-16, Signed and Sealed 06/08/17; latest revision 10/10/17.
(Capital Green Project) and the (2) New Home for Oney Santibanez, 433 NE 14th Ave., Fort
Lauderdale, Florida; dated 10-21-16, Signed and Sealed 3/15/17; latest revision 3-21-17 (Santibanez
Project), as that term is defined in Rules 61G15-30.002(1), 61G15-31.002(2), 61G15-33.002(1) and
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61G15-34.002(1), Fla. Admin. Code. As such, all engineering documents prepared, signed, sealed and
dated by Respondent must contain the information set out in Rule 61G15-30.003(1):
When prepared for inclusion with an application for a general building permit, the Documents
shall meet all Engineer’s Responsibility Rules, set forth in Chapters ...61G15-33, and 61G15-34,
F.A.C., and be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and
show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the Florida Building Code[FBC], adopted in
Section 553.73, F.S., and applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the
Agency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The Documents shall include:
(a) Information that provides material specifications required for the safe operation
of the system that is a result of engineering calculations, knowledge and experience.
(b) List Federal, State, Municipal, and County standards, codes, ordinances, laws,
and rules, with their effective dates, that the Engineering Documents are intended to conform to.
(c) Information, as determined by the Engineer of Record, needed for the safe and
efficient operation of the system.
(d) List engineering design criteria; reference project specific studies, reports, and
delegated Engineering Documents.
(e) Identify clearly elements of the design that vary from the governing standards
and depict/identify the alternate method used to ensure compliance with the stated purpose of these
Responsibility Rules.
8. The Florida Building Code (2010) — Building (FBC-B) Section 107.2.1 “Information
on construction documents” states: “Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the
provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,...” FBC-B Section 2701.1
“Scope” states: “This chapter governs the electrical components, equipment and systems used in
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buildings and structures covered by this code. Electrical components, equipment and systems shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
(NEC).”
9. FBC-B Section 2801.1 “Scope,” states: Mechanical appliances, equipment and systems
shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Florida Building Code,
Mechanical (FBC-M). FBC-B Section 107.3.5 “Minimum plan review criteria for buildings” states:
The examination of the documents by the building official shall include the following minimum criteria
and documents: Mechanical: 2. Exhaust systems: Kitchen equipment exhaust. 5. Make-up air. 9.
Combustion air.
10. FBC-B Section 2901.1 Scope, states: “Plumbing systems and equipment shall be
constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing (FBC-
P).” FBC-B Section 107.3.5 “Minimum plan review criteria for buildings” states: The examination of
the documents by the building official shall include the following minimum criteria and documents:
Plumbing: (a) Equipment schedules for all plumbing fixtures, water heaters, boilers, pumps, grease
traps, septic tanks, storage tanks, expansion tanks, compression tanks and roof and floor drains. (c)
Potable Water isometric diagrams with pipe sizes and total water fixture units.(d) Sanitary riser
diagrams with pipe sizes and total sanitary waste fixture units.(e) Storm riser diagrams with pipe sizes
and cumulative drain area square footages.(f) Cold water, hot water, sanitary, and storm drainage piping
layouts. (i) List of ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE, ANSI and other applicable codes, design standards and
requirements.
11. Rule 61G15-33.001 “Responsibility Rules of Professional Engineers Concerning the
Design of Electrical Systems” “General Responsibility” states in material part that: “Electrical
Engineering documents shall be prepared in accordance with applicable technology and with the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The documents shall identify the Engineer of record
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for the electrical systems project. Electrical Engineering documents shall demonstrate compliance with
the requirements of the applicable codes and standards... .”
12. Rule 61G15-33.003(2) “Design of Power Systems,” requires in material part that
“Electrical Engineering Documents applicable to the design of electrical power systems shall, at a
minimum, indicate the following: a) Power Distribution Riser Diagram with short circuit values.
(c) Circuit interrupting devices and fault current interrupting capability. (d) Location and
characteristics of surge protective devices. (f} Voltage drop calculations for the feeders and customer-
owned service conductors... . (1) Record documents applicable to power systems shall, at a minimum,
contain information as required by Florida Building Code.
13. Rule 61G15-33.004(2) "Design of Lighting Systems," requires that Electrical
Engineering Documents applicable to the design of lighting systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the
following: (e) Calculated values to demonstrate compliance with the Florida Energy Code for Building
Construction.
14. FBC-B Section 2801.1 “Scope,” states: Mechanical appliances, equipment and systems
shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Florida Building Code,
Mechanical (FBC-M). FBC-B Section 107.3.5 “Minimum plan review criteria for buildings” states:
The examination of the documents by the building official shall include the following minimum
criteria and documents: Mechanical 2. Exhaust systems: Clothes dryer exhaust. 3. Equipment 5.
Make-up air 8. Ventilation 9. Combustion air.
15. Rule 61G15-34 “Mechanical Systems” Section 61G15-34.001 “General Responsibility”
states in material part: Mechanical Engineering Documents shall be prepared in accordance with the
applicable technology and with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The documents
shall identify the Engineer of Record for the mechanical systems project. Mechanical Engineering
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documents shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the applicable codes and standards
16. Rule 61G15-34.003(4) “Design of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Systems,” requires that Mechanical Engineering Documents pertaining to HVAC systems... . shall
indicate the following: (a) Demonstrate and provide adequate information for the AHJ to determine
compliance with codes and ordinances. (b) Equipment selection schedule for each piece of mechanical
equipment. All equipment shall have capacities listed including efficiencies, electrical or fuel
requirements, static pressure and fan air quantities as applicable to the system, .. . .(d) Outside (fresh)
air make-up conditions. (e) Cooling coil requirements based on sensible heat, latent heat and total heat
gains. (g) Outside and inside design dry and wet bulb conditions. (k) Condensate discharge piping
layout with pipe sizes. (m) Ductwork layout and sizing; and outside air intake sizes. (n) All data needed
to complete the Florida Energy Code calculations as applicable.
17. FBC-B Section 2901.1 “Scope,” states: Plumbing systems and equipment shall be
constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing (FBC-
P).
18. Rule 61G15-34 “Mechanical Systems” states that construction documents shall... .
define the required mechanical systems, including plumbing components, processes, equipment and
material . . . Rule 61G15-34.007(2) “Design of Plumbing Systems,” requires that Mechanical
Engineering Documents applicable to Plumbing Systems shall when applicable, include but are not
limited to the following: (a) Equipment schedules for all plumbing fixtures, water heaters, ... . (c)
Potable Water isometric diagrams with pipe sizes... .(d) Sanitary riser diagrams with pipe sizes and
total sanitary waste fixture units. (e) Storm riser diagrams with pipe sizes and cumulative drain area
square footages. (f) Cold water, hot water, sanitary, and storm drainage piping layouts. (i) List of
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), ASME
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(American Society of Mechanical Engineers), ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers), ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) and other applicable codes, design standards and requirements.
() All plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, tanks, accessories, specialties, enclosures, and such
equipment shall be described and located on the drawings.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Capital Green Project
19. Respondent’s Electrical Engineering Design Documents for the Capital Green Project
are materially deficient as follows:
(a) Drawing Sheet E1 contains an Electrical Riser Diagram for the dwelling but no
short circuit values and no voltage drop calculations for the feeders and customer-owned service
conductors. These omissions constitute violations of Rule 61G15-33.003(2)(a) and (f).
(b) Circuit interrupting devices are shown on the panel schedule (on Sheet E1), but
there are errors involved with the circuit breakers serving the indoor Air Handling Unit or A/C Heat
Strip and the outdoor Condensing Unit Compressor. The panel schedule specifies a 50 amp, 2 pole
(50/2) breaker serving the A/C Strip Heat (10kW) and a 50/2 breaker serving the A/C compressor. The
mechanical schedule on Sheet M1 specifies the Strip Heater to be 7.5 kW and a 1/3 HP fan at 240 volts,
single phase and the outdoor condensing unit amperage to be 18 Full Load Amps (FLA). These
mechanical specifications calculate circuit interrupting devices to be 45 amps, 2 pole (45/2 breaker) for
the strip heater (vs. 50/2 in schedule) and a 25/2 breaker (vs. 50/2 in schedule) for the outdoor
compressor unit. This clearly shows a lack of engineering coordination between the electrical sheet E1
and mechanical sheet M1. Both of these sheets are signed and sealed by Respondent. Further, there is
no mention on Electrical Sheet E1 related to fault current interrupting capability. The incorrect
specification of current interrupting capacity (circuit breakers) and the absence of addressing fault
current interrupting capability constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-33 .003(2)(c).
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(c) No surge protective devices are shown on the drawings. This constitutes a
violation of FAC Responsibility Rule 61G15-33.003(2)(d).
(d) The electrical drawings do not contain complete information as required by the
FBC. FBC-B Section 107.3.5 "Minimum plan review criteria for buildings" states: The examination of
the documents by the building official shall include the following minimum criteria and documents:
Electrical: branch circuits, overcurrent protection, wiring methods and materials, Sheet E1 states that
NEC 2008 210.12 requires that all new circuits in bedrooms are to be Ark (Arc) Fault Protected. The
NEC (2008 and 2011 Editions) require AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interruption) for all receptacles in" ...
dwelling unit family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms,
recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas... "Thus, Respondent should have
specified code-compliant AFCI protection for many other living spaces in addition to bedrooms. The
incorrect sizing of circuit breakers [see (b) above] and the lack of adequately specifying dwelling spaces
for which AFCI protected receptacles are required to be specified constitute a violation of Rule 61G15-
33.003(2)(1).
(e) The Electrical Drawing does not state specific codes, rules or ordinances to
which the Electrical systems must comply. Electrical Note 1 on Sheet E1 states as follows: All electrical
work shall conform to the latest revision of the N.E.C. and local governing codes. This absence of
specific applicable code violates Rule 61G15-30.003(1)(b).
Santibanez Project
20. | Respondent’s Electrical Engineering Design Documents for the Santibanez Project are
materially deficient as follows:
(a) The Electrical drawing Sheet E1 contains an Electrical Riser Diagram but the
drawing contains no short circuit values and no voltage drop calculations for the feeders and customer-
owned service conductors. These omissions constitute violations of Rule 61G15-33 .003(2)(a) and (f).
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(b) There is no mention on the Electrical Sheet El addressing the fault current
interrupting capability for the circuit interrupting devices (circuit breakers). The absence of addressing
fault current interrupting capability constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-33.003(2)(c).
(c) On sheet Al the AC condensing unit (CU) is located near the pool equipment
and served from a pool sub-panel. No GFCI receptacle is shown to be installed at the CU, as required
by NEC 210.63 for servicing HVAC equipment. This code requires a GFCI receptacle to be located
within 25 feet of the equipment. This omission constitutes a violation of NEC 210.63.
(d) No surge protective devices are shown on the drawings. This omission
constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-33 .003(2)(d).
(e) The lighting design drawings contain no calculated values to demonstrate
compliance with the Florida Energy Code for Building Construction. These omissions constitute a
violation of Rule 61G15-33 .004(2)(e).
(63) The Electrical Drawing does not state specific codes, rules or ordinances to
which the Electrical systems must comply. Electrical Note 1 on Sheet E1 states as follows: All electrical
work shall conform to the latest revision of the N.E.C. and local governing codes. Notes on Electrical
Sheet El reference both NEC 2008 and 2011 Editions. Sheet El states that NEC 2008 210.12 requires
that all new circuits in bedrooms are to be Ark (ARC) Fault Protected. The NEC (2008 and 2011
Editions) require AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interruption) for all receptacles in". . . dwelling unit family
rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms,
closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas..." Respondent should have specified code-compliant AFCI
protection for many other living spaces in addition to bedrooms. This absence of specific applicable
code violates Rule 61G15-30.003(1)(b).
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MECHANICAL (HVAC) DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Capital Green Project
21. | Respondent’s Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering Design Documents for the Capital
Green Project are materially deficient as follows:
(a) The HVAC drawing (M1) does not contain adequate information for the AHJ
(Authority Having Jurisdiction) to determine compliance with codes and ordinances. General Note -
HVAC No. 01 states as follows: All work shall conform to the latest edition of the standard building
code and applicable state and local ordinances. A separate note on sheet M1 states: "Code in effect:
2014 Florida Building Code." These omissions, the lack of reference to the applicable codes, and
conflicting statements violate Rule 61G15-34.003(4)(a).
(b) A partial air conditioning equipment schedule is shown on Sheet M1 for the air
handling unit and condensing unit. The drawing does not contain equipment capacities including static
pressure, cooling coil requirements based on sensible heat, latent heat and total heat gains, nor outside
(fresh) air make-up conditions. These omissions constitute violations of Rule 61G15-34.003(4)(b, d,
and e).
(c) Ductwork is shown on the drawings, but no duct is shown for outside air intake.
The absence of outside air intake duct on the drawings constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-
34.003(4)(m).
Santibanez Project
22. Respondent’s Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering Design Documents for the Santibanez
Project are materially deficient as follows:
(a) The HVAC drawing (M1) does not contain adequate information for the AHJ
(Authority Having Jurisdiction) to determine compliance with codes and ordinances. General Note-
HVAC No. 01 states: All work shall conform to the latest edition of the standard building code and
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applicable state and local ordinances. FBC-B Section 107.3.5 "Minimum plan review criteria for
buildings" states: The examination of the documents by the building official shall include the following
minimum criteria and documents: Mechanical 1. Energy calculations 5. Make-up air 9. Combustion
air. The HVAC drawing (Sheet M1) contains no Energy calculations and no make-up air or combustion
air calculations. These omissions and the lack of reference to the applicable codes constitute violations
of FBC-B 107.3.5 and Rule 61G15-34.003(4)(a).
(b) Air conditioning equipment schedules, shown on Sheet M1 for the new air
handling unit and condensing unit, are incomplete. The drawing does not contain cooling coil
requirements based on sensible heat, latent heat and total heat gains, outside and inside design dry and
wet bulb conditions, nor outside (fresh) air make-up conditions. These omissions constitute violations
of Rule 61G15- 34.003(4)(d), (e) and (g).
(c) Condensate discharge piping layout is not shown on the drawings. The omission
of condensate discharge piping layout violates Rule 61G15-34.003(4)(k).
(d) | Ductwork layout and sizing are shown on the HVAC drawing, but no duct is
shown for outside air intake. The absence of outside air intake duct on the HVAC drawing constitutes
a violation of Rule 61015-34.003(4)(m).
(e) The mechanical drawings do not contain all data required to complete the Florida
Energy Code calculations, as required by the FBC-B, Chapter 13. The absence of all data required to
complete the Florida Energy Code calculations constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.003(4)(n).
MECHANICAL (PLUMBING) DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Capital Green Project
23. Respondent’s Mechanical (Plumbing) Engineering Design Documents for the Capital
Green Project are materially deficient as follows:
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(a) No plumbing equipment schedule is included on Plumbing Sheet P1. Except for
the tankless water heater, there are no specifications of plumbing fixtures or other equipment. This
omission of a complete plumbing fixture schedule constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(a).
(b) — Plumbing drawing Sheet P1 does not contain a potable cold water isometric
diagram; total water fixture units are not shown on the drawing. The omission of a potable water riser
and total water fixture units constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(c).
(c) A sanitary waste isometric diagram is shown; however, total flow waste fixture
units are not shown on the drawing. The omission of total water fixture units constitutes a violation of
Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(d).
(d) No storm water riser diagrams are shown on the drawings. No area drainage
calculations are shown on the drawings. The omission of a storm water riser diagram and area drainage
calculations constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(e).
(e) Piping Materials Note 1 on Sheet P1 states: "Sanitary waste from house to septic
tank shall be PVC ...” However, the Plumbing Plan (also on Sheet P1 shows sanitary waste drawing"
to sewer." This project apparently has no septic tank.
(f) The Plumbing sheet P1 contains sanitary drainage piping layouts, but no cold
water, hot water or storm drainage piping layouts. The omission of cold water, hot water and storm
drainage piping layouts constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(f).
(g) No list of applicable plumbing codes, design standards or requirements is shown
on the drawings. The omission of applicable codes, design standards and requirements constitutes a
violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(i).
(h) The Plumbing Drawing does not state specific codes, rules or ordinances to
which the plumbing systems must comply. Plumbing Note 1 on Sheet P1 states as follows: The
engineer certifies to the best of his knowledge, all work depicted is in accordance with the Florida
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Building Code. Installation shall comply with Standards therein. This absence of specific applicable
code violates Rule 61G15-30.003(1)(b).
Santibanez Project
24. Respondent’s Mechanical (Plumbing) Engineering Design Documents for the
Santibanez Project are materially deficient as follows:
(a) No equipment schedule is provided. Plumbing Sheet P1 contains fixture flow
rates, but no specifications for fixtures, valves, accessories, enclosures and such equipment. This
omission of a complete plumbing fixture schedule and material/equipment specifications constitutes
violations of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(a) and (1).
(b) No potable cold or hot water service riser diagrams are shown on drawing Sheet
P1. Total water fixture units are not shown on the drawing. The omission of water riser diagrams and
the omission of total water fixture units constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(c).
(c) A sanitary waste isometric diagram is shown; however, total flow waste fixture
units are not shown on the drawing. The omission of total water fixture units constitutes a violation of
Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(d).
(d) No storm water riser diagrams are shown on the drawings. No area drainage
calculations are shown on the drawings. The omission of a storm water riser diagram and area drainage
calculations constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(e).
(e) The Plumbing sheet P1 contains sanitary drainage piping layouts, but no cold
water, hot water or storm drainage piping layouts. The omission of cold water, hot water, and storm
drainage piping layouts constitutes a violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(f).
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() No list of applicable plumbing codes, design standards or requirements appears
on the drawings. The omission of applicable codes, design standards and requirements constitutes a
violation of Rule 61G15-34.007(2)(i).
COUNT I
ELECTRICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS- Capital Green Project
25. Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Nineteen (19) as if
fully set forth in this Count One.
26. Respondent’s electrical engineering drawings for the Capital Green Project contain
deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Nineteen (19). As a result of
those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and
Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing electrical engineering documents that were
issued and filed for public record when such documents were materially deficient in that Respondent:
(1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final engineering documents for the Capital
Green Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the Capital Green Project were not issued
in compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
27. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of engineering.
COUNT Il
ELECTRICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS- Santibanez Project
28. Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Eighteen (18) and
Twenty (20) as if fully set forth in this Count Two.
29. Respondent’s electrical engineering drawings for the Santibanez Project contain
deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Twenty (20). As a result of
those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida Statutes, and
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Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing electrical engineering documents that were
issued and filed for public record when such documents were materially deficient in that Respondent:
(1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final engineering documents for the Santibanez
Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the Santibanez Project were not issued in
compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
30. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of
engineering.
COUNT III
MECHANICAL (HVAC) DESIGN DOCUMENTS-Capital Green Project
31. Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Eighteen (18) and
Twenty-One (21) as if fully set forth in this Count Three.
32. | Respondent’s mechanical (HVAC) engineering drawings for the Capital Green Project
contain deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Twenty-One (21). As a
result of those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida
Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing mechanical (HVAC)
engineering documents that were issued and filed for public record when such documents were
materially deficient in that Respondent: (1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final
engineering documents for the Capital Green Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the
Capital Green Project were not issued in compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
33. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of engineering.
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COUNT IV
MECHANICAL (HVAC) DESIGN DOCUMENTS- Santibanez Project
34. Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Eighteen (18) and
Twenty-Two (22) as if fully set forth in this Count Four.
35. | Respondent’s mechanical (HVAC) engineering drawings for the Santibanez Project
contain deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Twenty-Two (22). Asa
result of those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida
Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing mechanical (HVAC)
engineering documents that were issued and filed for public record when such documents were
materially deficient in that Respondent: (1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final
engineering documents for the Santibanez Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the
Santibanez Project were not issued in compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
36. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of engineering.
COUNT V
MECHANICAL (Plumbing) DESIGN DOCUMENTS-Capital Green Project
37. Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Eighteen (18) and
Twenty-Three (23) as if fully set forth in this Count Five.
38. Respondent’s mechanical (plumbing) engineering drawings for the Capital Green
Project contain deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Twenty-Three
(23). As a result of those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing mechanical (plumbing)
engineering documents that were issued and filed for public record when such documents were
materially deficient in that Respondent: (1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final
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engineering documents for the Capital Green Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the
Capital Green Project were not issued in compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
39. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of engineering.
COUNT VI
MECHANICAL (Plumbing) DESIGN DOCUMENTS- Santibanez Project
40. _ Petitioner realleges and incorporates Paragraphs One (1) through Eighteen (18) and
Twenty-Four (24) as if fully set forth in this Count Five.
41. Respondent’s mechanical (plumbing) engineering drawings for the Santibanez Project
contain deficiencies including; but not limited to, those set forth in Paragraph Twenty-Four (24). As a
result of those deficiencies, Respondent violated the provisions of Section 471.033(1)(g), Florida
Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by sealing and signing mechanical (plumbing)
engineering documents that were issued and filed for public record when such documents were
materially deficient in that Respondent: (1) did not exercise due care in the preparation of the final
engineering documents for the Santibanez Project and (2) the final engineering documents for the
Santibanez Project were not issued in compliance with acceptable engineering principles.
42. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(g),
Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(4), F. A. C., by being negligent in the practice of engineering.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Professional Engineers to enter
an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent revocation or suspension of the
Respondent’s license, restriction of the Respondent’s practice, imposition of an administrative fine,
issuance of a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, the assessment of costs related to
the investigation and prosecution of this case, other than costs associated with an attorney’s time, as
FBPE vs, Carlton Forbes, P.E., Case No. 2018057617
provided for in Section 455.227(3), Florida Statutes, and/or any other relief that the Board deems
appropriate.
SIGNED this_Q.°__ day of Sud) ,2019.
Zana Raybon
COUNSEL FOR FEMC:
John J. Rimes, III
Prosecuting Attorney
Florida Engineers Management Corporation
2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Florida Bar No. 212008
JR/rv
PCP DATE: July 17, 2019
PCP Members: MATTHEWS, FLEMING & DRURY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing was furnished to Carlton Forbes, P.E. at 1520 NW 107
Drive, Pompano Beach, Florida 33065, by certified mail and First Class U. S. Mail, on the of
» 2019.
Rebecca Valentine, Paralegal
FBPE vs. Carlton Forbes, P.E., Case No. 2018057617
Docket for Case No: 19-005668PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 16, 2019 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Dec. 16, 2019 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits to Petitioner.
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Dec. 11, 2019 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 11, 2019 |
Motion to Close File and Release Jurisdiction to the Agency with Leave for Either Party to Refile at a Later Date filed.
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Dec. 06, 2019 |
Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Dec. 06, 2019 |
Petitioner's Witness and Exhibit Lists filed.
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Dec. 06, 2019 |
Petitioner's Notice of Filing Proposed Exhibits filed.
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Dec. 04, 2019 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Nov. 15, 2019 |
Petitioner's Motion to Deem Admitted Petitioner?s First Requests for Admission to Respondent filed.
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Nov. 04, 2019 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Oct. 31, 2019 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Oct. 31, 2019 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for December 18, 2019; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 23, 2019 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Petitioner's First Requests for Admission to Respondent filed.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Agency referral filed.
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