On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Harrelson, Amy <
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> Hi Group,
>   I was wondering if you could point me to a good reference or contact
> regarding what records must be kept in paper format with a seal vs those
> that can be imaged and then the electronic record be used as the document
> of record in regards to engineering records in the state of Texas.  I know
> many of these requirements vary state by state.  I have asked TSLAC and
> gotten nowhere and we are asking our legal department to create an opinion
> but they are not sure where to being research.  Any assistance is
> appreciated.
>
>
>
Section 411 here explains the requirements for CA, I'm sure your (and other
States) have similar guidance  http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/laws/boardrules.pdf


There is another thing to consider- if your drawings are 'engineered' by
out-of-state firms, or your engineers do work for other states, you have to
look for their requirements...and if you work on highways, pipelines or
other interstate facilities, they must meet ALL requirements.

Last oddball caveat I remember, "Bridges and Appurtenances" and "Buildings
with Public Access" also have special requirements for engineer's seals...
so you may need to look into that.

Also, some states accept an "electronic image" of an engineers seal, others
do not, so in those cases, a drawing must be plotted, the plot sealed and
signed, then the drawing has to be imaged to have an electronic "copy" that
reflects the seal.

That's all I've got...

Larry

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