Why is stamping of plans illegal?

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The stamping of plans is illegal when the licensed Professional Engineer (PE) did not supervise the work, as it undermines accountability and safety standards in the construction industry. The PE's authority to make changes does not extend to work performed by unlicensed individuals, as this can lead to non-compliance with applicable codes. The phrase "under my supervision" in the PE disclaimer emphasizes the necessity for direct oversight to ensure quality and adherence to regulations.

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Why is "stamping" of plans illegal?

I don't understand this. If plans are reviewed and approved by a licensed PE, what's the problem if they were not done "in house"? If the PE has the authority to make changes as neccesary, why not?

I ask this because much of the design work in my field(construction industry) could be performed by someone not licensed. If the stamped plans pass all applicable codes what is the problem?

I guess my question is what defines "under my supervision" in the PE disclaimer.
 
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The reason for that is that the code authority assumes that if a PE is involved in the design process, they will be more inclined to review it or understand it better.
 

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