(a) An Architect may adapt and seal prototypical Construction Documents prepared by another person only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- (1) The prototypical design has been used in multiple locations;
- (2) The adapting Architect notifies the original architect in writing via certified mail that the adapting Architect has been engaged to adapt the plans and specifications so that the project may be built at a specific location in Texas;
- (3) The adapting Architect thoroughly reviews and makes appropriate changes to all aspects of the prototypical design to adapt the prototypical design to the specific site and ensure compliance with all applicable codes;
- (4) The adapting Architect seals all pages of the adapted prototypical plans in the same manner as described in §1.103(a) of this subchapter for original Construction Documents; and
- (5) The adapting Architect accepts full responsibility for all Construction Documents on which the adapting Architect's seal is placed.
- (b) The adapting Architect shall maintain a copy of the complete original set of prototypical plans and specifications bearing the original Architect's seal for at least ten (10) years from the date of substantial completion of the project for which the adapting Architect is responsible.
Source Note:The provisions of this §1.105 adopted to be effective August 2, 2000, 25 TexReg 7160.