1. (1) An architect may apply for emeritus status if he or she meets the following criteria:

   1. (a) The applicant is 65 years of age or older; and
   2. (b) The applicant has been registered in this state for ten (10) consecutive years or longer;
   3. (c) The applicant is retired from the active practice of architecture. “Retired” means the architect no longer seals documents or practices architecture as defined by §34-2-30(3) and (4), Code of Ala. 1975.
2. (2) If all requirements are met, the architect shall be granted emeritus status. An individual granted emeritus status may use the title “Emeritus Architect” on any letter, title, sign, card or device. If an emeritus architect wishes to return to the active practice of architecture, he or she may do so by submitting the renewal fee, current renewal application form, and current year’s continuing education hours required by regulation.
3. (3) Emeritus Architects are exempt from all renewal requirements including continuing education.
4. (4) It is recommended that Emeritus Architects keep their address information current with the Board in order to continue to be included in Board news.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-2-33.

History: Filed October 3, 1981. Repealed and new rules adopted in lieu thereof: Filed September 16, 1985. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Amended: Published February 26, 2021; effective April 12, 2021. Amended: Published November 27, 2024; effective January 11, 2025.