Laws which prescribe licensure and regulate the practice of professions are enacted under the police powers of this State and are primarily for the protection of the public, which naturally includes the protection of fellow employees whether on public or private property. The Laws, Rules and Regulations concerning the practice of the profession of engineering, as published herein, are intended for the guidance of public officials whose responsibility affects engineering; for persons who seek licensure to practice professional engineering and for all others that they may be made fully acquainted with the meaning and intent of the Laws, Rules and Regulations for Professional Engineers.

It is hoped that the information contained herein will be helpful in understanding the substantive and procedural aspects of the Statutory Law and the Rules and Regulations under which the Board endeavors to carry out its responsibilities.

You may also access Laws, Rules and Regulations through the West Virginia Secretary of State's web site. Click the link below. You will reach the Code of State Rules page. Once there select Occupational Licensing, the select State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

West Virginia Secretary of State
Code of State Rules