Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Chapter 3: Licensure Standards for Architects

Effective Date: 04/27/2001 to 08/23/2007

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 012.0001.3.04272001

CHAPTER 3

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, and

(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 hold a foreign degree in architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to those established by NAAB as determined by the Board, and

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

(iv) Have passed the examination.

(b) 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.

(c) Should a licensee who has allowed their license to expire make application for relicensure, the Board may waive any provision of Chapter 3, Section 1(a).

Section 2. Reciprocal Licensure.

In order to qualify for a reciprocal license, the applicant must hold a current license in good standing from a jurisdiction with licensure requirements substantially equal, as determined by the Board, to those established by the practice act.

Section 3. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal.

When an applicant has submitted evidence that he/she has satisfied all the standards set forth in Chapter 3, Section 1 the Board shall review the application and notify the applicant of its decision in writing. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that they meet the licensure requirements.