N.Y. Education Law Section 7201
Definition of practice of engineering

The practice of the profession of engineering is defined as performing professional service such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or supervision of construction or operation in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works, or projects wherein the safeguarding of life, health and property is concerned, when such service or work requires the application of engineering principles and data.

Source: Section 7201 — Definition of practice of engineering, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/7201 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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