Re: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp

2011-03-31 Thread Troy Harvey
Either way both are just tests, and both are just there solely for the formality of AHJ. I've done enough hiring of engineers to be thoroughly unconvinced any testing, certification, GPA, degree level makes any indication of level of ability. I remember a time a few years back when i hired a 2n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp

2011-03-31 Thread dan
more and more I see this kind of posturing from the Vultures circling the Renewable Energy Industry. It's even more hurtful when you see this crap from "Professional" Firms.Rant Off.. dbDan BrownFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.Foxfire-Energy.comNABCEP #09

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-31 Thread Peter Parrish
3-839-6108, Fax 323-258-8885   From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bill Brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:11 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP St

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp

2011-03-31 Thread Joel Davidson
Greg, I think some states require designers to have a professional engineering license. I know some clients require a licensed engineer with professional liability insurance. You can be rightly proud of your NABCEP certification. It is good that NABCEP supports the practitioner concept and enc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp

2011-03-31 Thread Warren Lauzon
The difference is that comparing the PE exam to the NABCEP exam is like comparing brain surgeon board certification for a doctor to a first aid course exam. PE is not only a professional exam, it also holds legal status in all 50 states, whereas the NABCEP exam does not. From: Greg Egan Sent:

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-30 Thread Peter Parrish
Back in '06 I got a nifty roll of stickers that I think were meant to be put inverters. But we put so much (doubtless important) signage on our systems, I stopped using them. Maybe they might be used on plans. - Peter Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D.,

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-30 Thread Bill Brooks
oun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Truitt Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:57 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp Troy - I have not encountered this before but would you mind sharing what city agency you are refer

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-30 Thread Erika Weliczko
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bob-O Schultze Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:47 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [SPAM] Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp Troy, On Mar 30, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Troy Harvey wrote: I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-30 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Troy, On Mar 30, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Troy Harvey wrote: I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans. I have a city agency who is comfortable with the NABCEP certification as a qualification, but would like to see a stamp. Has anyone out there done this? Troy I'm with And

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp

2011-03-30 Thread Andrew Truitt
Troy - I have not encountered this before but would you mind sharing what city agency you are refering to? NABCEP is always interested in hearing about these types of "unconventional" uses of the certification. For a brighter energy future, Andrew Truitt Principal Truitt Renewable Energy Consul