1. (a) An architectural plan or specification for a new building constructed and owned by a public entity where the total projected building construction costs at the commencement of construction exceed $100,000 shall be prepared by an Architect or under the Supervision and Control of an Architect if the building is intended for any of the following uses:

   1. (1) education: the use of a building at any time for instructional purposes;
   2. (2) assembly: the use of a building for the gathering together of persons for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions or for recreation, food or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation; or
   3. (3) office occupancy: the use of a building for business, professional, or service transactions or activities.

2. (b) An architectural plan or specification for an alteration or addition to an existing building owned by a public entity shall be prepared by an Architect or under the Supervision and Control of an Architect if:

   1. (1) the total projected building construction costs at the commencement of construction exceed $50,000;
   2. (2) the alteration or addition requires the removal, relocation, or addition of a wall or partition or the alteration or addition of an exit; and
   3. (3) the building is intended for any of the uses listed in subsection (a) of this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.212 adopted to be effective March 16, 1990, 15 TexReg 1151; amended to be effective August 3, 2000, 25 TexReg 7161; amended to be effective July 5, 2004, 29 TexReg 6280.