Section 5J-17.032 - Content of Examination(1) The Fundamentals Examination shall be on surveying and mapping fundamentals and will include questions taken from subjects normally connected with requirements for basic fundamentals in the practice of surveying and mapping. The examination problems selection is made by the NCEES.(2) The Principles and Practice Examination shall be based on professional practice and principles in surveying and mapping and will involve the applicant's finding solutions to problems designed to test the applicant's ability to apply acceptable surveying and mapping practice to problems which are representative of those commonly encountered in the profession of surveying and mapping. The examination problem selection is made by the NCEES.(3) The Florida Jurisdictional Examination shall be based on Florida's laws and rules regarding the practice of surveying and mapping. The following areas shall be tested on the examination and will be weighted approximately as designated: Statute/Rule | Area Tested | Assigned Weight |
Chapter 177, Part I, F.S. Chapter 177, Part II, F.S. Chapter 161, F.S. Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C. Chapter 177, Part III, F.S. | Platting Coastal Mapping Restoration of Corners | 30% |
Chapter 472, F.S. | Land Surveying and Mapping | 15% |
Chapter 718, F.S. | Condominiums | 5% |
Chapter 95, F.S. | Adverse Possession | 5% |
Rules 5J-17.001 to 5J-17.007, F.A.C. Rules 5J-17.010 to 5J-17.016, F.A.C. Rules 5J-17.040 to 5J-17.047, F.A.C. Rules 5J-17.050 to 5J-17.053, F.A.C. Rules 5J-17.060 to 5J-17.062, F.A.C. Rules 5J-17.080 to 5J-17.085, F.A.C. | Organization & Purpose Grounds for Discipline Continuing Education Standards of Practice Seals, Signatures andCertificates of Authorization Penalties | 40% |
Chapter 472, F.S., and Section 287.055, F.S. | Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - General Provisions Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act | 5% |
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5J-17.032
Rulemaking Authority 472.0131, 472.027 FS. Law Implemented 472.0131, 472.027 FS.
New 1-3-80, Amended 1-25-84, Formerly 21HH-4.02, Amended 9-16-87, 12-13-88, 8-30-92, Formerly 21HH-4.002, Amended 5-30-95, 5-17-99, 7-9-00, 10-31-08, Formerly 61G 17-4.002, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 082, April 28, 2015 effective 5/11/2015, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 211, October 31, 2017 effective 11/13/2017.New 1-3-80, Amended 1-25-84, Formerly 21HH-4.02, Amended 9-16-87, 12-13-88, 8-30-92, Formerly 21HH-4.002, Amended 5-30-95, 5-17-99, 7-9-00, 10-31-08, Formerly 61G17-4.002, Amended 5-11-15, 11-13-17.