{"id":7714,"date":"2024-10-27T13:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T17:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ciapr.org\/community\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:22:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:22:20","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ciapr.org\/en\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730236020323{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hero-with-stack&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730236048845{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;hero-stack-img-col&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2073&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-line-left&#8221;]\n<h4>Community Services<\/h4>\n<p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;button-stacks&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ciapr.org\/account\/#app\/member-directory\/\">Member Directory Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disciplina\">Discipline and Complaints<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#preguntas\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practica\">Legal Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#responsabilidad\">Social Responsibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-with-img invert-mobile&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730236052541{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR), founded in 1938, brings together licensed engineers and surveyors, who must be members to practice. This institution plays a crucial role in Puerto Rico&#8217;s socioeconomic development and promotes professional ethics and social responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>The CIAPR community is structured through the General Assembly, the Governing Board, Chapters, and Institutes, all working together to ensure the well-being of its members.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5230&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-radius-1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-with-lists&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730236056394{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2074&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730123704229{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Institutional Commitment<\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As an institution, we are committed to:<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting the interests and well-being of the Puerto Rican community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safeguarding the rights of our members in the exercise of their professions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting the advancement of culture, science, and technology in engineering and surveying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocating for public interest issues that affect us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting beautification and environmental improvement within our communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-with-lists&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_id=&#8221;disciplina&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730398221849{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Discipline and Complaints<\/h4>\n<p>The CIAPR has its own Disciplinary and Professional Ethics Tribunal to maintain professional integrity among its members. Members of the Board of Directors and the Examining Board cannot be part of this Tribunal.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribunal handles formal complaints against engineers or surveyors for violations of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ciapr.org\/download\/1270\/?tmstv=1730122543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Ethics Canons<\/a>.\u00a0It has the authority to impose disciplinary sanctions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warnings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal or written reprimands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension of membership (and prohibition of professional practice) for a defined or indefinite period<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monetary fines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Disciplinary Tribunal Members:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ing. Louis M. Lozada Sorcia &#8211; President<\/li>\n<li>Agrim. Wilfredo Flores Rivera<\/li>\n<li>Ing. Drianfel V\u00e1zquez Torres<\/li>\n<li>Ing. Jermaine R. Williams Fargas<\/li>\n<li>Ing. Mayra I. Rosa Pag\u00e1n<\/li>\n<li>Ing. Luis F. Merle Ram\u00edrez<\/li>\n<li>Ing. Carlos E. Ceinos Ocasio<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"1\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Ing. H\u00e9ctor L. S\u00e1nchez Cruz<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"1\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Ing. Juan C. 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Ask to see their CIAPR identification card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to verify?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Through our website (<a href=\"https:\/\/ciapr.org\/\">www.ciapr.org<\/a>)<br \/>2. By accessing the &#8220;Member Search&#8221; tool and entering the name or license number.<br \/>3. By calling 787-758-2250.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning home improvements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your project involves land segregation, design, or construction inspection, you must hire a licensed and active engineer or surveyor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What constitutes illegal practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practicing or offering to practice engineering or surveying without a license.<\/li>\n<li>Using professional titles, signs, or impressions that suggest one is an engineer or surveyor without authorization.<\/li>\n<li>Give the impression of being an engineer or surveyor.<\/li>\n<li>Use any two (2) professional terms in relation to your name or person.<\/li>\n<li>Use in connection with your name, any title, word or description that may create the impression that you are an engineer or surveyor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sanctions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practicing illegally constitutes a felony.<\/li>\n<li>Aiding or encouraging illegal practice is considered a misdemeanor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Social Responsibility&#8221; 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This institution plays a crucial role in Puerto Rico's socioeconomic development and promotes professional ethics and social responsibility.The CIAPR community is structured through the General Assembly, the Governing Board, Chapters, and Institutes, all working together to ensure the well-being of its members. Institutional Commitment As an institution, we are committed to:  Protecting the interests and well-being of the Puerto Rican community.  Safeguarding the rights of our members in the exercise of their professions.  Promoting the advancement of culture, science, and technology in engineering and surveying.  Advocating for public interest issues that affect us.  Promoting beautification and environmental improvement within our communities.   Discipline and ComplaintsThe CIAPR has its own Disciplinary and Professional Ethics Tribunal to maintain professional integrity among its members. 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