Pursuant to a complaint alleging the unlicensed practice of architecture, work not in compliance with the law may be remedied by the following method:
- (1) The owner of the project employs an architect registered in Alabama and advises the Board accordingly; and
- (2) The architect acknowledges this relationship in a letter to the Board and outlines the scope of work and time line for completion; and
- (3) The architect conducts an on-site inspection of the project, prepares “as-built” drawings to document existing building conditions, and prepares a report of any building and life safety code deficiencies, including recommended actions that will bring the building into conformance with applicable codes. If “as-built” drawings are deemed unnecessary by the architect, the architect shall submit a written statement of explanation to the Board; and
- (4) The architect assumes responsibility for the design and becomes the coordinating professional for the project; and
- (5) The architect provides notice to the Board when all observable deficiencies have been addressed and the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been notified.
Author: Board for Registration of Architects
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-2-39d.
History: New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010.