{"id":8504,"date":"2026-08-28T07:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ciapr.org\/practica-profesional\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T07:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:31:48","slug":"professional-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ciapr.org\/en\/professional-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Practice"},"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][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Professional Practice<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788434275721{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-with-img invert-mobile&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;aspect-ratio-square&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Professional practice in engineering and land surveying refers to the practice of these professions under established standards and regulations, ensuring that professionals perform their work in an ethical, competent, and safe manner. This involves applying technical and scientific knowledge to projects and services, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, and safeguarding community health and safety.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;img-with-lists&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788434830887{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Professional Practice Office<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Office provides technical or legal guidance regarding the practice of engineering and land surveying. To request such guidance, please send your inquiry to <strong><a href=\"mailto:practica@ciapr.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practica@ciapr.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Office of Professional Practice does not conduct investigations based on anonymous sources, and all information submitted must be properly substantiated before any action can be taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;-1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Certifications&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;certifications&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The following certifications containing public information may be issued:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Certificate of Active Membership Status<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Non-Membership<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Retired Membership Status<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To request any of these certifications, you must complete the application form and send it to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:practica@ciapr.org\">practica@ciapr.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciapr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Solicitud-de-Certificacion-de-Practica-Profesional.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Request Form<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Informative Minutes&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;informative-minutes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7275847391218466817?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7275847391218466817%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que los servicios profesionales corporativos de la ingenier\u00eda y agrimensura en Puerto Rico pueden ofrecerse a trav\u00e9s de una Corporaci\u00f3n Profesional (CP\/PCS) o una Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Responsabilidad Limitada (CRL\/LLC)?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7286739909451677696?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7286739909451677696%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que la Gerencia de Proyectos NO es Pr\u00e1ctica de la Ingenier\u00eda?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7294884205086277632?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7294884205086277632%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que las profesiones de ingenier\u00eda y agrimensura est\u00e1n reguladas por la Ley N\u00fam. 173 del 12 de agosto de 1998, seg\u00fan enmendada?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7306371554655850496?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7306371554655850496%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas qu\u00e9 es beneficioso hacer un contrato por escrito con tu cliente por tus servicios profesionales como ingeniero o agrimensor?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7322762411499753472?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7322762411499753472%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas c\u00f3mo se define la supervisi\u00f3n de obras de construcci\u00f3n?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7334189619938287616?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7334189619938287616%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSabes las funciones y responsabilidades del gestor de permisos?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7361373925252964352?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7361373925252964352%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que solo un agrimensor licenciado o un ingeniero registrado en el Registro Permanente de Agrimensores (RPA) puede certificar legalmente los linderos de tu propiedad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7373830553227141120?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7373830553227141120%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfConoces los servicios que ofrece un Agrimensor Licenciado?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7381398109261598721?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7381398109261598721%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que los Problemas en los Procesos se Repiten por Aplicar Acciones Correctivas Inadecuadas?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7410472227214614528?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7410472227214614528%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que los Ingenieros y Agrimensores tienen unos c\u00e1nones de \u00e9tica que son ley en Puerto Rico?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7425904513775173632?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7425904513775173632%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 significa \u201ccancelar la EDE y cu\u00e1ndo aplica\u201d?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7444921590825369600?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7444921590825369600%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que puedes descargar la App del #CIAPR para facilitar tus gestiones profesionales y mantenerte al d\u00eda con los servicios del Colegio?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7455062178803630080?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7455062178803630080%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfEst\u00e1s obligado a estampar un sello en todo trabajo profesional?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7471288251748687872?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7471288251748687872%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que el fallecimiento de un ingeniero o agrimensor no invalida autom\u00e1ticamente los trabajos que realiz\u00f3 en vida?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7488298343576633346?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7488298343576633346%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00bfQui\u00e9n firma y asume la responsabilidad por una inspecci\u00f3n?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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