Stipulated Order -Dennis T.Y. Shiu, P.Eng., Burnaby, BC

Information was received by the Association regarding deficiencies in the mechanical and plumbing systems for a mixed use, multi-tenant building in Delta, BC. Mr. Shiu had failed to identify the deficiencies during his field reviews and had provided a Schedule C-B to the municipality. The matter was referred to the Investigation Committee, which conducted an investigation and eventually recommended that an inquiry be held.

A Notice of Inquiry was issued by the Association alleging the Mr. Shiu demonstrated unprofessional conduct in his performance of the field reviews and provision of the Schedule C-B.

In lieu of proceeding to an inquiry, Mr. Shiu accepted a Stipulated Order admitting that he was in breach of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, and accepted as his penalty:

  1. a reprimand;
  2. that he take a course on field reviews within 6 months;
  3. a practice review (general and technical) at his own expense; and
  4. payment of the legal costs for the investigation of this matter in the amount of $3,105.00