3499.1 As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

Act – The Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq.) (2001).

AIA – The American Institute of Architects.

Applicant – A person who has submitted an application for licensure to the Board.

A.R.E. – The current Architect Registration Examination prepared by NCARB.

Board – The Board of Architecture and Interior Designers, as established by the Act.

Direct supervision – Personal oversight by an individual who has control over, and detailed professional knowledge of, the work prepared.

Examination – The current Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.), as accepted by the Board.

IDP – Intern Development Program.

IDP applicant – An individual who has completed the IDP training requirements set forth in § 3403.1 and has submitted an application for licensure to the Board.

Licensed architect – a person licensed to practice architecture under this chapter.

NAAB – The National Architectural Accrediting Board.

NCARB – The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

PDU – Professional Development Unit.

Registered architect - An architect registered in a United States or Canadian jurisdiction.

Technical submissions – Studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and any other technical documentation prepared in the course of the practice of architecture.

TU – Training unit used to calculate the hours of training earned by IDP applicants.

3499.2 The definitions in § 3399 of Chapter 33 of this Title are incorporated by references and are applicable to this chapter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 7266, 7275 (Dec. 29, 1995); Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 5454, 5465 (May 9, 2008).