What is Professional Engineers Rules 1991?

Professional Engineers Rules 1991 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation PEA-R1 1991, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1991.

Is Professional Engineers Rules 1991 still in force?

Yes — Professional Engineers Rules 1991 is currently in force.

When did Professional Engineers Rules 1991 take effect?

Professional Engineers Rules 1991 was first recorded in 1991.

How many regulations does Professional Engineers Rules 1991 have?

Professional Engineers Rules 1991 contains 53 regulations.

Where can I read the official version of Professional Engineers Rules 1991?

The official text of Professional Engineers Rules 1991 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

Professional Engineers Rules 1991 (PEA-R1)

Regulation 1

Citation

These Rules are the Professional Engineers Rules 1991.

Regulation 2

Register of professional engineers

Subregulation 1

The register of professional engineers must be in Form 1 set out in the First Schedule.

Subregulation 2

Every professional engineer who is registered must be assigned a registration number in the part of the register of professional engineers in which his or her name is included.

Regulation 2A

Register for foreign engineers

The register of foreign engineers kept under section 13(1)(e) of the Act must be in Form 5 set out in the First Schedule.

Regulation 3

Application for registration as professional engineer

Subregulation 1

An application to the Board for registration as a professional engineer under the Act must be made —

(a)

in the form set out in the electronic application system of the Board at https://app.peb.gov.sg or at any other online location that may be notified from time to time, in any manner that the Board may direct; and

(b)

where —

(i)

the applicant has passed the oral examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(b) — within 5 years after the date the applicant passed the examination; or

(ii)

the applicant has passed the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(a)(ii) —

(A)

on any date between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2019 (both dates inclusive) — within 7 years after the date the applicant passed the examination; or

(B)

on any other date — within 5 years after the date the applicant passed the examination.

Subregulation 2

For the purposes of section 21(1)(a) of the Act, the condition is that where a person’s application (called in this rule 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.

Regulation 4

Qualifications and training

Subregulation 1

An application for registration under the Act made by a person who holds any qualification referred to in section 21(1)(a) of the Act must be accompanied by a true copy of the qualifications by which the person claims to be entitled to the registration.

Subregulation 2

An application for registration under the Act made by a person referred to in section 21(1)(b) of the Act must be accompanied by any evidence of training in engineering that the Board may require.

Regulation 4A

Prescribed examinations for purposes of section 21(2)(a) of Act

Subregulation 1

The prescribed examinations for the purposes of section 21(2)(a) of the Act are —

(a)

2 written examinations comprising —

(i)

the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, which tests the applicant’s knowledge of fundamental engineering subjects in the appropriate branch of engineering; and

(ii)

the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination, which tests the applicant’s ability to apply the applicant’s knowledge and experience in professional engineering practice, and the applicant’s knowledge of the rules and regulations regulating the practice of professional engineering in the appropriate branch of engineering; or

(b)

an oral examination, which tests the applicant’s knowledge, expertise, experience and achievements in the appropriate branch of engineering.

Subregulation 2

The Board must —

(a)

conduct the oral examination mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) and appoint a Committee of Examiners to conduct the written examinations mentioned in paragraph (1)(a);

(b)

determine the date, time and place for the examinations to be held;

(c)

determine the frequency of such examinations, provided that the written examinations mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) are conducted at least once per year;

(d)

determine the scope and duration of such examinations;

(e)

determine the procedure for the conduct of such examinations; and

(f)

notify each applicant of the result of his or her examination as soon as practicable.

Regulation 4B

Application to sit for prescribed examinations

Subregulation 1

Every application to sit for an examination mentioned in rule 4A(1) must be —

(a)

made in the form and manner determined by the Board;

(b)

in the case of a written examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(a), submitted not less than 60 days before the date of the examination; and

(c)

accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule.

Subregulation 2

A person may apply to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(a)(i) if —

(a)

the person has obtained any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act; or (b)the person is undertaking a full‑time undergraduate engineering degree programme of not less than 4 years, or an equivalent programme approved by the Board, and is in his or her final year of study.

Subregulation 3

A person may apply to sit for the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(a)(ii) after he or she has obtained any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act, and has —

(a)

obtained not less than 2 years and 6 months (in aggregate) of such practical experience relevant to the branch of engineering which he or she seeks to be registered in as may be acceptable to the Board; and

(b)

sat for and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

Subregulation 4

A person may apply to sit for the oral examination mentioned in rule 4A(1)(b) if —

(a)

the person was previously registered under the Act as a professional engineer or is an experienced applicant;

(b)

the person has not applied to sit for any of the written examinations mentioned in rule 4A(1)(a); and

(c)

where applicable, a period of 12 months has elapsed from the date of the person’s last unsuccessful application to sit for the oral examination.

Subregulation 5

Where a person who has applied to sit for any of the examinations mentioned in rule 4A(1) is unable to sit for the examination, the Board may, in its discretion, refund any fee or part of the fee paid by that person under this rule.

Subregulation 6

In this rule and rule 5, “experienced applicant” means a person who —

(a)

before 1 December 2005, obtained a qualification specified in Part 1 or 3, Division 3, 4 or 5 of Part 4 or Division 2 of Part 5 of the Schedule to the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification 2009; and

(b)

has not less than 25 years of such practical experience in professional engineering work as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 10 years must be obtained in Singapore.

Regulation 5

Practical experience

Subregulation 1

For the purposes of section 21(2)(b) of the Act, the practical experience that a person applying for registration as a professional engineer must have after the person first obtained any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act is practical experience of at least 4 years —

(a)

that is relevant to the branch of engineering that the person seeks to be registered in;

(b)

that is in such professional engineering work and at such level of responsibility for the person to be sufficiently competent for registration as a professional engineer; (c)of which at least 24 months (in total) is acquired in Singapore; and

(d)

of which at least 24 months (in total) is acquired not more than 5 years immediately before the date of the application for registration.

Subregulation 2

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

(a)

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

(i)

during a period of not less than 12 months (in aggregate) in a design office while 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, while 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 chemical engineering branch, the practical experience must be obtained in Singapore during a period of not less than 2 years (in aggregate) in process design, process operations, process safety management or any combination of chemical engineering work (as the case may be) involving inspection, investigation, assessment or evaluation while under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate;

(c)

where the person seeks to be registered in the electrical or mechanical engineering branch, the practical experience must be obtained in Singapore during a period of not less than 2 years (in aggregate) while under the supervision of any registered professional engineer who has in force a practising certificate in either —

(i)

design and supervisory work; or

(ii)

design and supervisory work, and any combination of electrical or mechanical engineering work (as the case may be) involving inspection, investigation, evaluation, or testing and commissioning; or

(d)

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

Subregulation 3

Paragraph (2) does not apply to a person seeking to be registered in any branch of engineering who was previously registered under the Act as a professional engineer or is an experienced applicant.

Regulation 6

Evidence of practical experience

Subregulation 1

Every person applying for registration under the Act must submit with his or her application written proof of his or her practical experience, which must include details of the duration and a description of the practical experience in any form that the Board may require.

Subregulation 2

The Board may, with a view to determining the nature of an applicant’s practical experience, conduct an interview with the applicant.

Regulation 7

Further evidence

The Board may require an applicant to furnish such other evidence or particulars as the Board considers necessary to determine whether the applicant is entitled to registration under the Act.

Regulation 8

Fee for registration

Every application for registration under the Act must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule; and the fee is non‑refundable.

Regulation 9

Certificate of registration

Subregulation 1

A certificate of registration must be in Form 1 set out in the Second Schedule.

Subregulation 2

A registered professional engineer must, on payment of the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, be issued a certificate of registration duly signed by the Registrar.

Regulation 10

Removal from register of professional engineers

An application by a registered professional engineer under section 26(5) of the Act to have his or her name removed from the register of professional engineers must be in Form 2 set out in the Second Schedule.

Regulation 10A

Register of specialist professional engineers

The Registrar must maintain a register of specialist professional engineers in Form 2 set out in the First Schedule.

Regulation 10B

Application for registration as specialist professional engineer

Subregulation 1

An application to the Board for registration as a specialist professional engineer must be made in the form and manner determined by the Board and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule.

Subregulation 2

Any fee paid under paragraph (1) is non‑refundable.

Subregulation 3

For the purposes of section 22(1)(c) of the Act, the further condition is that where a person’s application (called in this rule 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.

Regulation 10C

Qualifications and training of specialist professional engineer

Subregulation 1

Subject to paragraph (3), the Board may register the applicant as a specialist in the appropriate specialised branch of engineering specified in the first column of the Fourth Schedule if the Board is satisfied that the applicant —

(a)

is a registered professional engineer in the appropriate basic branch of engineering specified in the second column of that Schedule;

(b)

has a valid practicing certificate; and

(c)

has met all the requirements specified in the relevant part of the third column of that Schedule.

Subregulation 2

In determining whether the applicant has acquired the requisite experience referred to in the relevant part of the third column of the Fourth Schedule, the Board may require the applicant to undergo an interview.

Subregulation 3

The Board may register the applicant as a specialist in the appropriate specialised branch of engineering subject to any conditions that it thinks fit.

Regulation 10D

Specialist registration examination

Subregulation 1

For the purposes of section 22(1)(a) of the Act, the prescribed examination is the Specialist Registration Examination which tests the applicant in the specialised subjects relevant to his or her application for registration as a specialist in the appropriate branch of engineering specified in the first column of the Fourth Schedule.

Subregulation 2

The Board must determine the date, time and place for the examination to be held.

Regulation 10E

Application for specialist examination

Subregulation 1

Every application to sit for an examination referred to in rule 10D(1) must be —

(a)

made in the form and manner determined by the Board; and

(b)

accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule.

Subregulation 2

Where a person who has applied to sit for an examination referred to in rule 10D(1) is unable to sit for the examination, the Board may, in its discretion, refund any fee or part of the fee paid by that person under this rule.

Regulation 10F

Certificate of specialist registration

Subregulation 1

A certificate of specialist registration must be in Form 3 set out in the Second Schedule.

Subregulation 2

A specialist professional engineer must, on payment of the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, be issued a certificate of registration duly signed by the Registrar.

Regulation 10G

Practising certificate for specialist professional engineer

Where a registered professional engineer has been registered under this Part as a specialist professional engineer, the Board must, upon payment by him or her of the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, issue to him or her a practicing certificate in Form 4(1) set out in the Second Schedule.

Regulation 10H

Refusal to register and appeal against refusal to register

Subregulation 1

Where the Board refuses to register an applicant as a specialist professional engineer under this Part, it must by written notice inform the applicant of the refusal.

Subregulation 2

Any person whose application for registration as a specialist professional engineer has been refused by the Board may, within 30 days after being notified of the refusal, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.

Regulation 10I

Removal of name from register

Subregulation 1

Where the name and particulars of a registered specialist professional engineer have been removed from the register of professional engineers under section 26(1) or (2) or 50(2)(a) of the Act, his or her name and particulars must also be automatically removed from the register of specialist professional engineers.

Subregulation 2

A person whose name and particulars have been removed from the register of specialist professional engineers must not be reinstated to that register unless he or she —

(a)

has first been reinstated to the register of professional engineers; and

(b)

has made an application to be re‑registered as a specialist professional engineer.

Regulation 10J

Definitions of this Part

Subregulation 1

In this Part —

Definition

“professional development unit” means a professional development unit which a registered professional engineer obtains by successfully completing any structured activity or unstructured activity;

Definition

“qualifying period”, in relation to a registered professional engineer (X), means —

(a)

if X makes an application on or before 31 December of any year for a practising certificate authorising X to engage in professional engineering work in the ensuing year, a period of 12 months immediately preceding 1 November of the year in which the application is made; or

(b)

if X makes an application on or after 1 January of any year for a practising certificate authorising X to engage in professional engineering work for the remainder of that year, a period of 12 months immediately preceding 1 November of the previous year;

Definition

“requisite professional development units”, in relation to a registered professional engineer, means the number of professional development units he or she is required to obtain under rule 14A(2) or (3), as the case may be;

Definition

“structured activity” means any activity, course or programme identified under rule 14B as a structured activity;

Definition

“unstructured activity” means any activity, course or programme identified under rule 14B as an unstructured activity.

Subregulation 2

In this Part, a registered professional engineer obtains a specified number of professional development units if he or she successfully completes one or more of the activities, courses or programmes in the list published under rule 14B, the total number of professional development units of which equals or exceeds that specified number.

Regulation 10K

Repealed / deleted

[Deleted by S 818/2013]

Regulation 11

Register of practitioners

The annual register of practitioners must be in the form and must contain the particulars specified in Form 3 set out in the First Schedule.

Regulation 12

Application for practising certificate

An application for a practising certificate must be made in the form set out in the electronic application system of the Board at https://app.peb.gov.sg or at any other online location that may be notified from time to time, in any manner that the Board may direct.

Regulation 13

Fee for application

For the purposes of section 28(3)(c) of the Act, an application for a practising certificate must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, and the fee is non‑refundable.

Regulation 14

Additional fee for late application

Subregulation 1

Where an application for a practising certificate authorising the holder thereof to engage in professional engineering work during any year is made on or after 1 January of that year or after 1 December of the previous year, the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule in addition to the fee payable under rule 13 must accompany and be payable in respect of that application; and that additional fee is non‑refundable.

Subregulation 2

Paragraph (1) does not apply to any first application for a practising certificate after registration under the Act.

Regulation 14A

Requirements as to continuing professional education

Subregulation 1

For the purposes of section 28(4)(f) of the Act, the requirements relating to continuing professional education are that a registered professional engineer (X) must satisfy the Board that X has obtained the requisite professional development units during the qualifying period.

Subregulation 2

The requisite professional development units that X is required to obtain before a practising certificate may be issued to X is 40 professional development units, of which —

(a)

at least —

(i)

15 professional development units; or

(ii)

20 professional development units, for a practising certificate which takes effect on or after 1 January 2015 authorising X to engage in professional engineering work,must be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities; and

(b)

the remainder must be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities or unstructured activities, or both.

Subregulation 3

Where X has not held a practising certificate for a continuous period of 3 years or more immediately preceding the date of X’s application for a practising certificate, the requisite professional development units that X is required to obtain before a practising certificate may be issued to X is 80 professional development units, of which —

(a)

at least —

(i)

30 professional development units; or

(ii)

40 professional development units, for a practising certificate which takes effect on or after 1 January 2015 authorising X to engage in professional engineering work,must be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities; and

(b)

the remainder must be obtained from successfully completing one or more structured activities or unstructured activities, or both.

Subregulation 4

The Board may issue a practising certificate to X even though X has failed to obtain the requisite professional development units applicable to X during the qualifying period if X gives an undertaking that X will make up for the shortfall in the requisite professional development units during the period of 12 months immediately following the last day of the qualifying period.

Subregulation 5

If a practising certificate has been issued to X by virtue of an undertaking given under paragraph (4), any professional development units obtained by X to make up for the shortfall in the requisite professional development units mentioned in that paragraph are to be disregarded for the purpose of a subsequent application for a practising certificate.

Subregulation 6

Despite paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), the Board may, in such special circumstances as it may determine, issue a practising certificate to X even though X has failed to satisfy the Board that X has obtained the requisite professional development units applicable to X during the qualifying period.

Regulation 14B

List of activities, etc., with professional development units

Subregulation 1

The Board must publish on its Internet website a list of activities, courses and programmes for the purposes of this Part and the number of professional development units which a registered professional engineer obtains by successfully completing each of the activities, courses and programmes.

Subregulation 2

The Board must, for each activity, course or programme set out in the list, state whether it is a structured activity or unstructured activity for the purposes of this Part.

Regulation 14C

Issue of guidelines and directives

For the purposes of rules 14A and 14B, the Board may issue any guidelines and directives, not inconsistent with the provisions of these Rules, that the Board considers necessary.

Regulation 14D

Repealed / deleted

[Deleted by S 818/2013]

Regulation 15

Evidence

The Board may require a statutory declaration or such other evidence as the Board may consider necessary to support the facts, circumstances or particulars contained in any application for a practising certificate.

Regulation 16

Form of practising certificate

A practising certificate must be in Form 4(2) set out in the Second Schedule.

Regulation 17

Register of licensees

The register of licensees must be in Form 4 set out in the First Schedule.

Regulation 18

Form of application

Subregulation 1

An application for a licence to supply professional engineering services in Singapore must 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 https://app.peb.gov.sg or at any other online location that may be notified from time to time, in any manner that the Board may direct.

Subregulation 2

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

Regulation 19

Fee

Every application for a licence must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule; and the fee is non‑refundable.

Regulation 20

Evidence

Subregulation 1

An application by a corporation for a licence must be accompanied by —

(a)

a certified true copy of the memorandum and articles of association of the corporation;

(b)

a list of the members and directors of the corporation containing particulars as to whether they are registered professional engineers, allied professionals or otherwise, and any other particulars that the Board may require;

(c)

a certified true copy of any policy insuring the corporation against professional liability in accordance with the Act and the rules made under the Act for any period that the corporation is licensed to supply professional engineering services;

(d)

a certified true copy of the certificate of incorporation issued in respect of the corporation under section 19 of the Companies Act 1967; and (e)a certified true copy of the resolution passed by the board of directors of the corporation under section 30(1)(d)(ii) or (2)(c)(iii) of the Act.

Subregulation 2

An application for a licence by a partnership not comprising wholly of registered professional engineers must be accompanied by —

(a)

a copy of the agreement establishing the partnership; and

(b)

a list of the partners of the partnership containing particulars as to whether they are registered professional engineers, allied professionals or otherwise, and any other particulars that the Board may require.

Subregulation 3

For the purposes of section 30(4)(b) of the Act, the type of limited liability partnership which may apply for a licence is one where its partners are either —

(a)

registered professional engineers or allied professionals who each has in force a practising certificate;

(b)

limited corporations each of which has in force a licence issued under section 30(1) of the Act, section 20(1) of the Architects Act 1991 or section 17(1) of the Land Surveyors Act 1991;

(c)

unlimited corporations each of which has in force a licence issued under section 30(2) of the Act, section 20(2) of the Architects Act 1991 or section 17(2) of the Land Surveyors Act 1991; or

(d)

limited liability partnerships each of which has in force a licence issued under section 30(4) of the Act or section 20(4) of the Architects Act 1991.

Subregulation 4

An application for a licence by a limited liability partnership must be accompanied by —

(a)

a certified true copy of the statement lodged by the partners of the limited liability partnership with the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships under section 19(1) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005;

(b)

a certified true copy of the resolution passed by the partners of the limited liability partnership under section 30(4)(d)(ii) of the Act; and

(c)

a list of the partners of the limited liability partnership containing particulars as to whether the partners are registered professional engineers, allied professionals, licensed corporations or licensed limited liability partnerships, and any other particulars that the Board may require.

Subregulation 5

The Board may require an applicant for a licence to furnish a statutory declaration to support any facts or particulars contained in his or her application or such other evidence or particulars as the Board considers necessary to determine whether to issue a licence.

Regulation 21

Form of licence

A licence to supply professional engineering services in Singapore must be in Form 6 set out in the Second Schedule.

Regulation 22

Validity of licence

Each licence is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of its issue.

Regulation 23

Appeals

An appeal against any decision of the Board to refuse to issue a licence or to impose any condition on a licence under section 30(8) or 31(4) of the Act, respectively, must —

(a)

be made not more than 30 days after the appellant has been notified of the decision of the Board;

(b)

be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Development;

(c)

set out the grounds of appeal; and

(d)

be accompanied by a copy of the following documents:

(i)

the decision of the Board and the reasons therefor;

(ii)

the application for the licence and all documents accompanying the application; (iii)any other correspondence between the Board and the appellant in relation to the refusal to issue the licence or the conditions of the licence, as the case may be.

Regulation 24

Duplicate certificate or licence

Subregulation 1

If a certificate of registration, practising certificate or licence (each called in this rule a certificate) has been lost, destroyed or defaced or became obliterated so that any particulars in the certificate are illegible, the holder of the certificate must forthwith notify the Registrar.

Subregulation 2

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the Registrar must, on payment of the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule and if satisfied that a certificate has been lost, destroyed or defaced or became obliterated, issue a duplicate of the certificate to the holder of the original certificate; and the duplicate certificate has the same effect as the original.

Subregulation 3

In the case of a certificate that has been defaced or became obliterated, no duplicate of the certificate is to be issued unless the original certificate is returned to the Registrar.

Subregulation 4

In the case of a certificate that has been lost or destroyed, no duplicate of the certificate is to be issued unless the holder of the certificate makes a statutory declaration of the loss or destruction and furnishes it to the Registrar.

Subregulation 5

Where any original certificate is found after any duplicate of the certificate is issued under this rule, the holder of the certificate must immediately return the duplicate certificate to the Registrar for cancellation.

Regulation 25

Return of certificates, etc.

Any certificate of registration, practising certificate or licence or any duplicate of the certificate or licence remains the property of the Board and must be returned to the Board when the holder of the certificate or licence ceases to be registered or licensed under the Act, as the case may be.

Regulation 26

Change of particulars

A registered professional engineer must, within 2 weeks of any change of his or her address as stated in the register of professional engineers, notify the Board in writing of the change.

Regulation 26A

Fee for authorisation under section 15(2) of Act

Every application for an authorisation under section 15(2) of the Act must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule; and the fee is non‑refundable.

Regulation 26B

Fee for recognition under section 16 of Act

Every application for recognition under section 16 of the Act must be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule; and the fee is non‑refundable.

Regulation 27

Proceedings of Investigation Committee

Subregulation 1

An Investigation Committee may meet for the purposes of its investigation and adjourn or otherwise regulate the conduct of its investigation as the members may think fit.

Subregulation 2

The chairperson of an Investigation Committee may at any time summon a meeting of the Investigation Committee.

Subregulation 3

The quorum for a meeting of the Investigation Committee is to be constituted by the chairperson of the Investigation Committee and all its members.

Subregulation 4

Any question arising at a meeting of the Investigation Committee is to be determined by a majority of votes and, in the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson has a casting vote.

Regulation 28

Service of complaint, etc.

Where an Investigation Committee is of the opinion that a registered professional engineer should be called upon to answer any allegation made against him or her, the Investigation Committee must serve on him or her a notice inviting him or her, within the period (not being less than 21 days) specified in the notice, to give to the Investigation Committee any written explanation he or she may wish to offer and —

(a)

copies of any complaint made against him or her under section 40 of the Act and any statutory declaration or affidavit that has been made in support of the complaint; or

(b)

any information concerning any improper or dishonourable act or conduct against him or her and any statutory declaration or affidavit that has been made in support of the information.

Regulation 29

Confidentiality of information

All information, including any book, document, paper or other record, used by an Investigation Committee in the course of its deliberations, is confidential and must not be disclosed to any person unless the Investigation Committee or the Board decides otherwise.

Regulation 30

Proceedings of Disciplinary Committee

Subregulation 1

A Disciplinary Committee must meet from time to time, at any place that the chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee may determine, to formally inquire into any matter referred to it by the Board.

Subregulation 2

The quorum for a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee is to be constituted by the chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee and all its members.

Subregulation 3

All members of a Disciplinary Committee present at any meeting thereof must vote on any question arising at the meeting and the question is to be determined by a majority of votes and, in the case of an equality of votes, the chairperson has a casting vote.

Subregulation 4

The proceedings before a Disciplinary Committee must be held in private.

Regulation 31

Attendance by registered professional engineer

Subregulation 1

The registered professional engineer concerned may appear in person or be represented by counsel at the formal inquiry before the Disciplinary Committee.

Subregulation 2

Where neither the registered professional engineer nor his or her counsel is present, the Disciplinary Committee may proceed with the formal inquiry if the Disciplinary Committee is satisfied that section 48 of the Act has been complied with.

Regulation 32

Hearing before Disciplinary Committee

Subregulation 1

At any formal inquiry before a Disciplinary Committee, the registered professional engineer under inquiry (X) or X’s counsel must be permitted to —

(a)

cross-examine the witnesses against X;

(b)

give evidence on X’s own behalf;

(c)

call any witness that X may wish to testify for X or on X’s behalf; and

(d)

have access to information contained in any document at a reasonable time before the document is tendered in evidence.

Subregulation 2

If the Disciplinary Committee is satisfied that any person concerned in the proceedings is hampering or attempting to hamper the progress of the formal inquiry —

(a)

the Disciplinary Committee may administer a warning to the person; and

(b)

if after such warning the Disciplinary Committee is satisfied that the person is acting in disregard of the warning, the Disciplinary Committee may make an entry in the record to that effect and proceed to complete the formal inquiry in such manner as it thinks fit.

Regulation 33

Record of proceedings

Subregulation 1

The chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee must record or cause to be recorded the proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee by such means and in such form as the Disciplinary Committee may decide.

Subregulation 2

The record of the proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee consists of —

(a)

the information obtained by the Disciplinary Committee; and

(b)

a report made by the Disciplinary Committee.

Subregulation 3

The report made by the Disciplinary Committee must be signed by the chairperson and other members of the Disciplinary Committee.

Subregulation 4

No person is entitled, as of right, to a copy of the record of proceedings of any Disciplinary Committee.

Schedule 1

FIRST SCHEDULERule 2(1)Form 1REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS KEPT UNDER SECTION 13(1)(a) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991Reg. No.Date of RegistrationName and AddressQualificationBranch of EngineeringSignature of Registrar Rule 10AForm 2REGISTER OF SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS KEPT UNDER SECTION 13(1)(b) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991Reg. No.Date of RegistrationName and AddressQualificationSpecialist Branch of EngineeringSignature of Registrar Rule 11Form 3ANNUAL REGISTER OF PRACTITIONERS FOR THE YEAR KEPT UNDER SECTION 13(1)(c) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991Reg. No.NameBranch of EngineeringEmployerPractice AddressPhone Number Rule 17Form 4REGISTER OF LICENSEES KEPT UNDER SECTION 13(1)(d) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991Licence No.Name of CorporationAddressPhone NumberBranch of EngineeringIssue Date Rule 2AForm 5REGISTER OF FOREIGN ENGINEERS KEPT UNDER SECTION 13(1)(e) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991Authorisation No.NameBranch of EngineeringIssue Date

Schedule 2

SECOND SCHEDULEForm 1Rule 9(1)Form 2Rule 10APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL FROM REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS UNDER SECTION 26(5) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991To:The Registrar, Professional Engineers Board, Singapore I, ______________________________, apply under section 26(5) of the Professional Engineers Act 1991 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 declare that the statements made in this form are true and correct._________________________Date_________________________Signature of ApplicantForm 3Rule 10F(1)Form 4(1)Rule 10GPROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991PRACTISING CERTIFICATEFORSPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER(name)Professional Engineer Registration No.____ having duly made application and satisfied the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act 1991, is authorised to engage in professional engineering work in Singapore within the specialised branch of engineering of(specialised branch of engineering)during the year ending 31 December (year)Address of Practice: Issued On:Practising Certificate No.: RegistrarPractising Certificate Fee Received:Form 4(2)Rule 16PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991PRACTISING CERTIFICATE(name)Professional Engineer Registration No. ____ having duly made application and satisfied the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act 1991, is authorised to engage in professional engineering work in Singapore within the branch of engineering of(branch of engineering)during the year ending 31 December (year)Address of Practice: Issued On:Practising Certificate No.: RegistrarPractising Certificate Fee Received:Form 5Rule 18(1) APPLICATION NO:PEB/APPL/ - ( ) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991APPLICATION FOR LICENCETo: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 DirectorsName: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________Occupation: __________________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________Name: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________Occupation: __________________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________2. Share Capital and Shares Ordinary Preference OthersAuthorised share capital: _____________________________________Issued share capital: _________________________________________Paid-up share capital: ________________________________________Nominal value per share: _____________________________________3. List of Shareholders/MembersName: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________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: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________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: ____________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 DirectorName: ________________________________________________________Practising Certificate No.: ________________________________________Branch of engineering authorised to practise in: _______________________Residential address: _____________________________________________Number and class of shares owned: _________________________________7. Particulars of InsuranceName 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____________________________Name, Date and Signature of Director ____________________________Name, Date and Signature of Director____________________________Name, Date and Signature of DirectorPART 2(To be deleted if the Applicant is a Corporation).

1. PartnersName: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________Occupation: __________________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Practising Certificate No.: ____________** Practising Certificate No.: ____________Name: _______________________Name: _______________________Address: _____________________Address: _____________________Occupation: __________________Occupation: __________________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Certificate of Registration No.: ____________** Practising Certificate No.: ____________** Practising Certificate No.: ____________2. Particulars of Supervising PartnerName: ________________________________________________________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____________________________Name, Date and Signature of Partner ____________________________Name, Date and Signature of Partner____________________________Name, Date and Signature of Partner * Delete where inapplicable.**To specify whether certificate is issued under Architects Act 1991, Professional Engineers Act 1991 or Land Surveyors Act 1991.STATUTORY DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991, ON APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICESName 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 1991 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 2000, 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 ________________________ 202 ________Before Me Commissioner for Oaths/Notary Public* Delete whichever is not applicable.Form 6Rule 21PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACT 1991LICENCE 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 relating to the branch(es) of engineering of(branch of engineering)subject to the following conditions as stipulated in section 31 of the Professional Engineers Act 1991:(1)The licensee must supply professional engineering services in Singapore through a professional engineer —

(a)

who is responsible for the professional engineering works;

(b)

who has in force a practising certificate authorising the professional engineer to engage in professional engineering work to which those services relate; 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, must not supply professional engineering services in Singapore unless the licensee is insured in respect of professional liability in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act 1991 and the rules made under that Act.This licence is valid on or after the date of issue as shown below and expires on(date)Licence issued on:Licence No.:Reference No.: Registrar Professional Engineers Board SingaporeLicence Fee received: $

Schedule 3

Fees

THIRD SCHEDULERules 4B(1), 8, 9(2), 10B(1), 10E(1), 10F(2), 10G, 13, 14(1), 19, 24(2), 26A and 26BFees1.Application to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (rule 4B(1)) $3502.Application to sit for the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination (rule 4B(1)) $4503.Application to sit for the oral examination (rule 4B(1)) $4504.Application for registration as a professional engineer (rule 8) $1505.Certification of registration as a professional engineer (rule 9(2)) $1506.Application for registration as a specialist professional engineer (rule 10B(1)) $1507.Application to sit for examination for registration as a specialist professional engineer (rule 10E(1)) in —

(a)

geotechnical engineering $1,200(b)amusement ride engineering $450(c)lift and escalator engineering $450(d)crane engineering $450(e)access platform engineering $450(f)pressure vessel engineering $450(g)protective security engineering $450(h)tunnelling engineering $4508.Certification of registration as a specialist professional engineer (rule 10F(2)) $1509.Application for a practising certificate in a specialised branch of engineering (rules 10G and 13) $50 per year or part of a year10.Application for a practicing certificate (rule 13) $200 per year or part of a year11.Additional fee for late application for a practising certificate (rule 14(1)) $5012.Application for a licence to supply professional engineering services (rule 19) $50013.Application for a duplicate certificate or a licence (rule 24(2)) $5014.Application for authorisation under section 15(2) (rule 26A) $30015.Application for recognition under section 16 (rule 26B) $100

Schedule 4

Requirements for Registration As Specialist Professional Engineers

FOURTH SCHEDULERules 10C and 10DRequirements for Registration As Specialist Professional EngineersFirst columnSecond columnThird columnSpecialised branch of engineeringBasic branch of engineeringQualifications, training, special knowledge, experience, other conditions1.Geotechnical engineeringCivilThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant has not less than 4 years (in aggregate) of such experience in geotechnical engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has a post‑graduate engineering degree (such as M.Sc or PhD) majoring in geotechnical engineering from a university set out in the Schedule to the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification 2009 or such other qualifications as may be acceptable to the Board; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in geotechnical engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on geotechnical engineering conducted by the Board. 2.Amusement ride engineeringMechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant has not less than 3 years (in aggregate) of such experience in amusement ride engineering, as may be acceptable to the Board, and obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and (ii)the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on amusement ride engineering conducted by the Board; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in marine engineering, rail engineering, pressure vessel engineering, lifting equipment engineering or in any field related to amusement ride engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on amusement ride engineering conducted by the Board. 3.Lift and escalator engineeringElectrical or MechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions: Set (A)(i)the applicant is approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health under section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 as an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of any hoist or lift; and

(ii)

the application for registration as a specialist professional engineer is submitted before 18 January 2018; Set (B)(i)the applicant is approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health under section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 as an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of any lifting machine as defined in section 4(1) of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006;

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on lift and escalator engineering conducted by the Board; and

(iii)

the application for registration as a specialist professional engineer is submitted before 18 January 2018; Set (C)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in lift and escalator engineering or in any field related to lifting equipment engineering or building services engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; (ii)the applicant has successfully completed a training course on lift and escalator engineering as specified by the Board; and

(iii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on lift and escalator engineering conducted by the Board. 4.Crane engineeringMechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant is approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health under section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 as an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of any lifting machine that includes any crane, crab, winch, teagle, runway, transporter, piling frame or piling machine; and

(ii)

the application for registration as a specialist professional engineer is submitted before 18 January 2018; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in crane engineering or in any field related to crane engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on crane engineering conducted by the Board. 5.Access platform engineeringMechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant is approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health under section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 as an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of —

(A)

any hoist or lift; or

(B)

any lifting machine that includes any work platform or suspended scaffold capable of being raised or lowered by climbers, winches or other powered device; and (ii)the application for registration as a specialist professional engineer is submitted before 18 January 2018; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in access platform engineering or in any field related to access platform engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on access platform engineering conducted by the Board. 6.Pressure vessel engineeringMechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant is approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health under section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 as an authorised examiner for the purpose of carrying out any prescribed examination or test of any pressure vessel; and

(ii)

the application for registration as a specialist professional engineer is submitted before 18 January 2018; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in pressure vessel engineering or in any field related to pressure vessel engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has sat for and passed a specialist registration examination on pressure vessel engineering conducted by the Board. 7.Protective security engineering(a)Civil or MechanicalThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions:Set (A)(i)the applicant has not less than 4 years (in aggregate) of such experience in protective security engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; and

(ii)

the applicant has a post‑graduate degree (such as M.Sc or PhD) majoring in protective security engineering from a university set out in the Schedule to the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification 2009 or such other qualifications as may be acceptable to the Board; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in protective security engineering (whether in Singapore or elsewhere) as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience was obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore;

(ii)

the applicant has successfully completed a training course in protective security engineering specified by the Board; and

(iii)

the applicant has passed a specialist registration examination on protective security engineering conducted by the Board; Set (C)(i)the applicant has submitted his or her application within 12 months starting on 15 January 2018; and (ii)the applicant has, since obtaining any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act, acquired at least 10 years of relevant practical experience in engineering as may be acceptable to the Board, and at least 5 years of such experience relates to protective security engineering. (b)Chemical or ElectricalThe applicant is required to satisfy all of the following conditions:

(i)

the applicant has submitted his or her application within 12 months starting on 15 January 2018; (ii)the applicant has, since obtaining any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act, acquired at least 10 years of relevant practical experience in engineering as may be acceptable to the Board, and at least 5 years of such experience relates to protective security engineering. 8.Tunnelling engineeringCivilThe applicant is required to satisfy any of the following sets of conditions: Set (A)(i)the applicant has not less than 5 years (in aggregate) of such experience in tunnelling design and construction, with at least one year in each component (whether in Singapore or elsewhere), as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience were obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; (ii)the applicant —

(A)

has a post‑graduate engineering degree (such as M.Sc or PhD) majoring in tunnel engineering or mining engineering from a university set out in the Schedule to the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification 2009 or such other qualifications as may be acceptable to the Board; or (B)has a post‑graduate engineering degree (such as M.Sc or PhD) majoring in geotechnical engineering from a university set out in the Schedule to the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification 2009 or such other qualifications as may be acceptable to the Board, and has passed an examination on tunnel engineering specified by the Board; and (iii)the applicant has passed a specialist registration examination on tunnel engineering conducted by the Board; Set (B)(i)the applicant has not less than 8 years (in aggregate) of such experience in tunnelling design and construction, with at least one year in each component (whether in Singapore or elsewhere), as may be acceptable to the Board, of which at least 3 years of that experience were obtained while practising as a registered professional engineer in Singapore; (ii)the applicant has successfully completed a training course in tunnel engineering as specified by the Board; and (iii)the applicant has passed a specialist registration examination on tunnel engineering conducted by the Board; Set (C)(i)the applicant has submitted the application within 12 months after 1 October 2020; and (ii)the applicant has, since obtaining any of the qualifications mentioned in section 21(1) of the Act, acquired at least 25 years of relevant practical experience in engineering as may be acceptable to the Board, and at least 15 years (in aggregate) of such experience relating to tunnelling works, of which at least 2 years are in tunnelling design, and at least 5 years in tunnelling construction.

Professional Engineers Rules 1991

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PRELIMINARY

REGISTRATION AND REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

REGISTRATION AND REGISTER OF SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

PRACTISING CERTIFICATES AND ANNUAL REGISTER OF PRACTITIONERS

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LICENCES AND REGISTER OF LICENSEES

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, AUTHORISATION AND RECOGNITION

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