<BODY contentEditable=true onload=parent.init()><P>I agree with Chris Balbach. When the Chicago Energy Code was issued, the person submitting the document for building energy compliance had to be registered. Registration could be architectural or engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical). The PE or AIA is putting their careers on the line because their registration can be revoked for bad design that results in damage or injury. The work can be done by any non-registered personell (as is most design work) but the PE makes sure that the person is qualified to do the work and has to check it.</P>
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