Discipline Notice: Richard Bartel
Mr. Bartel provided engineering services in relation to several sewerage systems across the Thompson Okanagan region of BC. Mr. Bartel designed, commissioned, and submitted documents for the sewage systems in a manner that was inconsistent with the Sewerage System Practice Manual Version 3 (SPM) and/or the Sewerage System Regulation (SSR). In particular, Mr. Bartel agreed that, among other things, he:
- failed to conduct an adequate site and soil evaluation, including failing to prepare a site and soil evaluation report that met the requirements of the SPM, or ensure that an adequate site and soil evaluation was undertaken at the site on which any of the systems were located;
- authenticated a Record of Sewerage System (RSS) for the systems that contained serious errors, defects, or omissions;
- failed to prepare maintenance plans for the systems that were consistent with standard practice or that met the requirements of the SPM;
- prepared deficient plans, specifications, and supporting documents for the design of the systems including insufficient written rationale for departing from the standard guidelines contained in the SPM; and
- failed to file an updated RSS, despite making material changes to the plans and specifications for the design of the systems.
As outlined in the Consent Order, Mr. Bartel’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled. Mr. Bartel agreed not to reapply for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC at any time in the future. Mr. Bartel agreed to pay $2,000 toward the legal and investigation costs of Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
The full details and text of the Consent Order can be found in the Disciplinary Notices section of our website.
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