How many CE hours do professional engineers need in Pennsylvania?

Professional Engineers in Pennsylvania must complete 24 CE hours every 2 years. Registration for a biennial period expires September 30 of every odd-numbered year (49 Pa. Code §37.19).

Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) CE requirements

Professional Engineer — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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Renewal: Registration for a biennial period expires September 30 of every odd-numbered year (49 Pa. Code §37.19).

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Verify CE compliance on the biennial renewal application; retain PDH records for a minimum of 5 years. The Board does not pre-approve providers or specific courses.

24 PDH per biennial renewal period under section 4.5 of the Registration Law (63 P.S. §151.5); max 12 PDH carryforward. CPC must maintain, improve or expand professional skills and knowledge, including law and ethics — no quantified ethics-hour minimum is set. [Continuing education measured in PDH.]

Official source: Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law §4.5 (63 P.S. §151.5); 49 Pa. Code §37.19 (via Cornell LII)

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