1. (a) An architectural plan or specification for the construction of any new building or for the modification of any existing building intended for use as an institutional residential facility shall be prepared by an Architect or under the Supervision and Control of an Architect regardless of:

   1. (1) the number of stories or square footage of the building; and
   2. (2) whether the building is privately or publicly owned.
2. (b) For purposes of this section, "institutional residential facility" means a building intended for occupancy on a 24-hour basis by persons who are receiving custodial care from the proprietor or operator of the building.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.214 adopted to be effective March 16, 1990, 15 TexReg 1151; amended to be effective July 5, 2004, 29 TexReg 6280.