§ 5-8-13 - Examinations. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-8-13

   § 5-8-13  Examinations. – (a) Written examinations shall be held twice each year at the times and placesthat the board determines. Examinations required on fundamental engineeringsubjects may be taken as provided in § 5-8-11. The principles and practiceexaminations may not be taken until the applicant has completed a period ofengineering experience as prescribed in § 5-8-11.

   (b) The passing grade on any examination shall not be lessthan seventy percent (70%) as established by NCEES. A candidate failing oneexamination may apply for reexamination, which may be granted upon payment of afee to cover the charges and expenses of examination and scoring. Any candidatefor registration having an average grade of less than fifty percent (50%) maynot apply for reexamination for one year. Any candidate for certification orregistration failing an examination three (3) or more times must appear beforethe board in person to request permission to be reexamined in accordance withthe board's rules and regulations.