(A) Evaluation and mitigation of geologic hazards often require contributions from a qualified geotechnical engineer, particularly in the design of mitigation measures. Geotechnical engineering is a specialized discipline within the practice of civil engineering requiring the technical expertise and knowledge of techniques not commonly used in civil engineering. Therefore, geologic hazard investigations that include engineering design and related tasks shall be conducted, signed and sealed by a state-licensed professional engineer, specializing in geotechnical engineering and geologic hazards. Proof of qualifications shall be provided to the county upon request.
(B) The minimum qualifications required by the county for a geotechnical engineer, include:
(1) A graduate degree in civil or geological engineering, with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering; or a B.S. degree in civil or geological engineering with 12 semester hours of post B.S. credit in geotechnical engineering, or course content closely related to evaluation of geologic hazards, from an ABET accredited college or university; and
(2) Five full-time years of experience in a responsible position in the field of geotechnical engineering and geologic hazards in the state, or in a state with similar geologic hazards and regulatory environment, and experience demonstrating the engineer’s knowledge and application of appropriate techniques in geologic hazard investigations.
(Prior Code, § 8-5I-7) (Ord. 10-02, passed 6-1-2010; Ord. 19-09, passed 10-15-2019; Ord. 21-07, passed 6-15-2021)