Daniel Grant

The respondents, a professional engineer and her consulting firm, faced discipline for providing deficient structural drawings for a patio that failed to comply with the Ontario Building Code, failing to maintain professional liability insurance, and failing to cooperate with the Association's investigation.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission, finding the respondents guilty of professional misconduct.

The penalty included a permanent reprimand, practice restrictions requiring direct supervision by another engineer, and practice inspections.

The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) brought a disciplinary proceeding against a professional engineer and his engineering corporation.

The respondents admitted to professional misconduct for signing and sealing a deficient review report regarding foundation waterproofing without conducting a site inspection.

The report was relied upon by the City of Hamilton to close a permit.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, finding the respondents guilty of negligence and unprofessional conduct.

The respondents were reprimanded, fined $1,000, and the engineer was required to successfully complete the National Professional Practice Examination within 14 months, failing which his licence would be restricted to practising under direct supervision.