Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Chapter 3: Licensure Standards for Architects

Effective Date: 06/18/1992 to 04/27/2001

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 012.0001.3.06181992

CHAPTER III

LICENSURE STANDARDS FOR ARCHITECTS

Section 1. Licensure Standards.

(a) To be granted licensure, an applicant must:

(i) Have a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and competence in the practice of architecture, as verified by employers and licensed architects.

(ii) Hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by NAAB not later than two years after termination of enrollment, or have satisfied the education requirements as specified in NCARB Circular of Information No. 3.

(A) Prior to July 1, 1992, the Board may waive the NAAB accredited degree requirement as required by NCARB for certification. All candidates, however, must have accumulated at least five (5) educational credits by criteria as adopted by the Board.

(iii) Have satisfied the IDP requirements in accordance with current IDP guidelines.

(iv) Have passed the examination.

(b) An applicant meeting all of the above licensure requirements, except for Chapter III, Section 1 (a)(ii), may nonetheless be granted a license if the applicant holds a high school diploma or equivalent and had accumulated at least five (5) education credits as of June 30, 1984. See NCARB Circular of Information No. 3 for explanation of education credits.

(c) Applicant’s shall be evaluated according to the standards current at the time of his/her qualification.

(d) In evaluating records, the Board may require substantiation of the quality and character of the applicant’s experience, notwithstanding the fact that the applicant has complied with the technical licensure requirements set forth above.