August-2015-FBPE-Rule-Workshop-Meeting-Book-2 - Complaint Closure Notice

Sep 19, 2026

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Notice of closure for an FBPE complaint identified as Case #2014035737 against Knud E. Hansen USA Inc. The correspondence explains that the complaint opened has been closed, references prior emails confirming requested actions to close the certificate of authorization, and states that no further action will be taken against the company. Additional messages address the status of the certificate of authorization CA #30452 and indicate the need for written requests and timely engineer listings, citing Florida statutes and FBPE procedures.

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Complaint Closure Notice

References to Certificate of Authorization CA #30452

FBPE Procedure and Florida Statutory Basis

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mr.Hansen: Wendy AndersonInvestigator &Public Records Requests FBPE OR1DA BO4200 o nl 2639 North Monroe StreetSuite B-112 Tallahassee,FL 32303850-523-1619 Wendy Anderson Wendy Anderson Thursday,August 28,201411:40 AMcontact@knudehansen.com'dof@knudehansen.com'Certificate of Authorization -Complaint \#2014035737 This email is to notify you that the complaint opened against Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.has been closed.I appreciate Mr.Frongillo providing the requested email to Ms.Valentine requesting that the CA be closed.No further action willbetaken against Knud E.Hansen USA Inc. Wendy Anderson Rebecca Valentine From: Sent: Thursday,August 28,20148:15 AMDouglas FrongilloWendy AndersonRE:Cert.Of Autorization Knud E.Hansen USA Inc. To: Cc: Subject: The certificate of authorization for Knud E.Hansen USA Inc CA\#30452 is now Closed. From:Douglas Frongillo [mailto:dof@knudehansen.com] Sent:Thursday,August 28,20147:13 AM To:Rebecca Valentine Cc:Finn Wollesen;ron@taxreliefcpa.com;Tom Johannesen Subject:Cert.Of Autorization Knud E.Hansen USA Inc. Dear Ms.Valentine, On behalf of Knud E.Hansen A/S,the parent company of Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.,kindly close therespective certificate of authorization issued. Regards, Douglas L.FrongilloGeneral Manager USAMSc.Naval Architect/Marine Engineer Mobile: +19543835354 dof@knudehansen.com Email : Skype: dof-keh KNUD E.HANSEN USA Inc.Naval Architects -Designers -Marine Engineers 1850 SE 17th St.Suite 102Ft.Lauderdale,FL33316 www.knudehansen.com Rebecca Valentine From: Thursday,August 28,20148:16 AMChristian G DamsgaardWendy AndersonRE:2nd Notice****Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.30 day notice 06_04_14.doc Sent: To: Cc: Subject: The certificate of authorization for Knud E.Hansen USA Inc CA\#30452 is now Closed. From:Christian G Damsgaard [mailto:CHD@knudehansen.com] Sent:Thursday,August 28,20144:43 AM To:Rebecca Valentine Subject:RE:2nd Notice****Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.30 day notice 06_04_14.doc Dear Rebecca, I do not know if you have received the message,it seems that you have not?However,we confirm that we will not havea PE in the office in the near future and as a consequence the authorization will have to be withdrawn. Best regards Christian Damsgaard Christian Damsgaard Senior Naval Architect Mobile :+4528860747 Email :chd@knudehansen.com From:Rebecca Valentine [mailto:RValentine@fbpe.org] Sent:23.juli 201416:35 To:Christian G Damsgaard Subject:2nd Notice****Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.30 day notice 06_04_14.doc Please note that is you are wanting to close the certificate of authorization you will need to send in a writtenrequest to our office.It will need to be closed or you will need to send in a request to have a new engineer listedwithin 15 days of receipt of this email. June 5,2014 Knud E.Hansen USA Inc.1850 SE 17ᵗ"Street,Ste.102Fort Lauderdale,FL 33316 This is to notify you that the principle officer of your John Dixon has notified the Board the he is nolonger with the company.The company has 30 days from 06/05/2014 to have another Principleofficer listed on the record. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at:rvalentine@fbpe.org or by calling 850-521-0500 If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Rebecca Valentine Licensure Analyst FBPE FLORIDA 8OAD 0F ro1M42(Y.if 2639 North Monroe StreetSuite B-112 Tallahassee,FL 32303Phone:850.521.0500 ext.105Fax:850.521.0521Email:rvalentine@fbpe.orgwww.fbpe.org Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail. RICK SCOTT,GOVERNOR KEN LAWSON,SECRETARYDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONAL REGULATION Board Members: Warren G.Hahn,P.E. CHAIR (MECHANICAL) 3/15/10-10/31/17 William C.Bracken,P.E.,S.I.VICE-CHAIR (DISCIPLINE OTHER THAN CIVIL)1/30/12-10/31/1

FAQs

What complaint case is referenced, and what is the outcome?

The emails reference Case #2014035737, and the complaint opened against Knud E. Hansen USA Inc. is stated as closed.

Why was the complaint originally opened?

The notice states the complaint was opened because the qualifying engineer resigned and no new qualifying engineer was appointed as required by Florida Statutes.

What is required to close the certificate of authorization?

The correspondence indicates the certificate of authorization must be closed through a written request to the FBPE office, and it also mentions the need to list a new engineer within specified timeframes.

Sep 19, 2026

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