PE seal required for arc flash study?

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I agree with Don.

But, I think PE's are supposed to sign and seal all their work. So if a PE did the study, the PE should sign and seal it.
 
efong said:
I know an arc flash must be conducted by a PE, but does it need to be sealed by a PE?
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I agree with Don, in that in general this calculation need not be done by an engineer. That said, however, if there were any local rules that required the participation of a PE, then those rules are also going to require the PE sign and seal the calculation. You don't get one without the other.
 
I suppose I could have saved myself some typing if I had just waited another minute, and then agreed with Don and Steve. ;):D
 
I've seen some juristictions require anything design related given to an inspector or plan review was required to be sealed. I've been asked to seal emergency lighting calcs and even a document showing compliance with the Energy Code. Does it really require a PE to count light fixtures?
 
Agree with all posts but want to add it is a good idea to have a PE do it, I have seen some shabby "studies" done by yahoos out there.
 
Practicing engineering without being registered is against the law in most states. There are always a bunch of exemptions, like for the design of products a company produces. Under South Carolina law, the practice of engineering is anything that requires "engineering education, training, and experience" such as "performing engineering surveys and studies" insofar as it involves safeguarding life, health, or property.

You can probably find the precise definitions for your state on the state licensing board website. Generally, I would say doing an arc hazard analysis is practicing engineering and must be done under the supervision of a PE. But then, I'm a PE, so I might be biased.:rolleyes:
 
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