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Welcome to the website of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). TSPE is a state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). TSPE is the only engineering society in Tennessee that represents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines.
 

Current News and Information
 

Updated October 6, 2008

News and Other Information of Interest

 

Memphis Chapter Offers Ethics Seminar

The Memphis Chapter of TSPE is proud to present a 2-hour seminar addressing real-life ethical principles.  Dr. Beverlee B. Pray, who is the director of the Center for Ethical Leadership at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, will present:

Ethical Leadership:
Where Have All Our Heroes Gone?

The presentation will be offered from 9-11 am and from 1-3 pm.  BBQ lunch is included.   Click here for more information and to register.

          TSPE State Awards - 2008

The TSPE State Awards were announced at the Annual Meeting in June.  The following were recognized for their contributions to TSPE and the engineering profession:

Professional Engineer in Government - Philip Lim, PE, Memphis Light, Gas and Water

Young Engineer - Dyan Damron, PE, Neel-Schaffer, Nashville

Outstanding Engineer - Steve Lane, PE, Smith Seckman Reid, Nashville

Distinguished Service - Sandra Knight, PE, Bradley County Engineer

Outstanding Employer of the Year - Bradley County

 


2008 Engineers' Day on the Hill

We had a great turnout for Engineers' Day on the Hill in spite of the threat of snow!  Click 2008 issues for a quick summary of legislation that's been proposed that would impact the engineering profession.  We talked with legislators about these issues on March 4 - Engineers' Day on the Hill.

Text of the bills and TSPE and ACEC of TN's issue briefs are available:

SB0210/HB84 - licensure of interior designers

SB2978/HB2985 - threshold for public works projects

SB1888/HB 2118 - licensure of soil scientists

It's not too late to contact your legislators (State Senator and State Representative) to communicate your concerns or your support of the issues.

Don't know who your legislator is?

http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/

Click on House, then Members, to find your State Representative

Click on Senate, then Members, to find your State Senator

 


Update from the State Fire Marshal

Read Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Leslie Newman's update on the State Fire Marshal's Office and plans submittals.

 

Building and Fire Codes

A coalition of organizations in the design and construction industry (including TSPE and ACEC) recommended the adoption of  the International Building and Fire Codes. 

TN Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Leslie Newman has announced that the 2006 International Building Code, which was adopted by emergency rule in January, will be permanently adopted effective September 1, 2008.  More information is available on the State Fire Marshal's web site.

Commissioner Newman has also proposed adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code and the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).  There are several other changes in the rulemaking hearing notice, including a dispute resolution process for issues with the State Fire Marshal (which TSPE also supported), and increasing the fees for plans review.

The comment period closed on August 13.  Please check this website for changes and the effective date of the proposed rules.

 

Did you know that the Plans Review Section (in the State Fire Marshal's office) has what they call "correction lists" on the web site which are the most commonly missed items on submitted plans.  The lists might be a handy reference for you - www.state.tn.us/commerce/sfm/plans.html 

 


 


 

 

Click on MATHCOUNTS for information about the 2009 Competition

2008 State MATHCOUNTS Competition results

 

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Have you seen NSPE's brochure?

The Best Engineers Have One Thing In Common . . . And it's Worth Looking For

If you are encouraging someone to follow the PE path, this brochure might be helpful.  It might also be helpful to explain to the general public the difference between an engineering graduate and a Professional Engineer. To see it, click on the link:  The Best Engineers

NSPE Webinars

For information about the schedule of NSPE webinars,
click on this link:
http://www.tnspe.org/ContinuingEd/education.htm


 


TSPE will promote the ethical and competent practice of engineering and advocate licensure, serve the needs of and enhance the image and well being of all engineering professionals, and promote the involvement of engineers in society.

 


Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers
Tennessee Engineering Center  •  800 Fort Negley Boulevard  •  Nashville, TN 37203
615-242-2486  •  Fax 615-254-1923  •  ctoler@tnec.org

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