Wyo. Code R. 012-0001-1
Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of
Chapter 1: Scope; Definitions
Effective Date: 08/23/2007 to 12/19/2011
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 012.0001.1.08232007
Section 1. Purpose. The Wyoming State Board of Architects and Landscape Architects Rules and Regulations are set forth for the purpose of interpreting and implementing W.S. 33-4-101 through 33-4-117 establishing the Board, and conferring upon it the responsibility for licensure of architects and landscape architects, and the regulation of the practices of architecture and landscape architecture in the state of Wyoming.
Section 2. Citation. The Wyoming State Board of Architects and Landscape Architects Rules and Regulations shall be known, and may be cited as, the Architect/Landscape Architect Regulations. The Wyoming State Board of Architects and Landscape Architects shall be referred to hereafter as the Board.
Section 3. Regulatory Authority. The Architect/Landscape Architect Regulations are promulgated under the authority of W.S. 33-4-101 through 33-4-117, and in conformity with applicable procedures of W.S. 33-4-104 and 105.
Section 4. Severability. If any provisions of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.
Section 5. Terms Defined by Statute. Terms defined in W.S. 33-4-101 through 33-4-117 shall have the same meanings when used in these regulations unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
Section 6. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
(a) Applicant: An individual who has submitted an application for licensure to the Board.
(b) Architect: An individual licensed to practice architecture under this act.
(c) ARE: The current Architect Registration Examination, prepared by NCARB and available in paper-and-pencil or computer versions.
(d) CLARB: The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
(e) EESA: Educational Evaluation Services for Architects, a program administered by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., a private organization not affiliated with NCARB or any of its member boards.
(f) Examination: The current Architect Registration Examination (ARE), or Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE), as accepted by the Board.
(g) IDP Applicant: An individual who has completed the IDP training requirements and has submitted an application for licensure to the Board.
(h) IDP: Intern Development Program.
(i) Landscape Architect: An individual licensed to practice landscape architecture under this act.
(j) LAAB: The Landscape Architectural Accrediting Board.
(k) LARE: The current Landscape Architect Registration Examination prepared by CLARB.
(l) NAAB: The National Architectural Accrediting Board.
(m) NCARB: The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
(n) Practical Experience: Experience which demonstrates an essential understanding of the practice of architecture or landscape architecture.
(o) Practice of Architecture: Rendering or offering to render service to clients generally, including any one or any combination of the following practices or professional services; advice, consultation, planning, architectural design, drawings and specifications; general administration of the contract as the owner’s representative during the construction phase, wherein expert knowledge and skill are required in connection with the erection, enlargement or alteration of any building or buildings, or the equipment, or utilities thereof, or the accessories thereto, wherein the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned or involved;
(p) Practice of Landscape Architecture: Rendering or offering to render service to clients generally, including any one or any combination of the following practices or professional services; advice, consultation, planning, landscape architectural design, drawings and specifications; general administration of the contract as the owner’s representative during the construction phase, wherein expert knowledge and skill are required in connection with landscape enhancement or landscape development, including the formulation of graphic or written criteria to govern the planning or design of land construction projects, production of overall site plans, landscape grading and landscape drainage plans, planting plans, irrigation plans, and construction details wherein in the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned.
(q) Principal: An individual who is; (a) a licensed architect or landscape architect, and (b) in charge of an organization’s architectural or landscape architectural practice respectively, either alone or with other licensed architects or landscape architects.
(r) Responsible control: That amount of control over and detailed knowledge of the content of technical submissions during their preparation as is ordinarily exercised by licensed architects and landscape architects applying the required professional standard of care.
(s) Technical submission: Designs, drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports prepared or presented in the course of practicing architecture or landscape architecture.