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[Title R156. Table of Contents]
R156-3a-101 Title.
These rules are known as the "Architect Licensing Act Rules".
R156-3a-102 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 3a, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 3a or these rules:
(1) "ARE" means the NCARB Architectural Registration Examination.
(2) "Committee" means the IDP Committee created in Section R156-3a-201.
(3) "Complete and final" as used in Subsection 58-3a-603 (1) means "complete construction plans" as defined in Subsection 58-3a-102 (4).
(4) "Divisions of the ARE" mean:
(a) pre-design: satisfied by passing Division A between 1983 and 1996;
(b) site planning: satisfied by passing both Division B- Written and Division B-Graphic between 1988 and 1996; or by passing Division B between 1983 and 1987;
(c) building planning: satisfied by passing Division C between 1983 and 1996;
(d) building technology: satisfied by passing Division C between 1983 and 1996;
(e) general structures: satisfied by passing Division D/F between 1988 and 1996; or by passing both Division D and Division F between 1983 and 1987;
(f) lateral forces: satisfied by passing Division E between 1983 and 1996;
(g) mechanical and electrical systems: satisfied by passing Division G between 1983 and 1996;
(h) materials and methods: satisfied by passing Division H between 1983 and 1996; and
(i) construction documents and services: satisfied by passing Division I between 1983 and 1996.
(5) "EESA" means the Education Evaluation Services for Architects.
(6) "Employee, subordinate, associate, or drafter of an architect" as used in Subsections 58-3a-102 (8), 58-3a-603 (1)(b) and these rules means one or more individuals not licensed as an architect who are working for, with, or providing architectural services directly to the licensed architect under the supervision of the licensed architect.
(7) "Intern Development Program" or "IDP" as used in Subsection R156-3a-302(2) means a NCARB approved training program.
(8) "NAAB" means the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
(9) "NCARB" means the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
(10) "Program of diversified practical experience" as used in Subsection 58-3a-302 (1)(e) means:
(a) the training standards and requirements set forth in the 1995-96 edition of the NCARB Circular of Information No. 1, Appendix A and Appendix B, which is hereby adopted as a part of these rules and incorporated by reference, completed in a minimum of three years; or
(b) the training standards and requirements set forth in the Intern Development Program.
(11) "Recognized jurisdiction" as used in Subsections 58-3a-302 (2)(d)(i) and (iii), for licensure by endorsement, means any state, district, territory of the United States, or any foreign country who issues licenses for architects, and whose licensure requirements include:
(a) a bachelors or post graduate degree in architecture or equivalent education as set forth in Subsection R156-3a-301(2);
(b) a program of diversified practical experience as set forth in Subsection R156-3a-102(10), or an equivalent training program; and
(c) passing the ARE or passing a professional architecture examination that is substantially equivalent to the ARE.
(12) "Responsible charge" as used in Subsections 58-3a-102 (7), 58-3a-302 (2)(d)(iv) and 58-3a-304 (6) means direct control and management by a principal over the practice of architecture by an organization.
(13) "Under the direction of the architect" as used in Subsection 58-3a-102 (8), as part of the definition of "supervision of an employee, subordinate, associate, or drafter of an architect" means that the unlicensed employee, subordinate, associate, or drafter of the architect engages in the practice of architecture only on work initiated by the architect, and only under the administration, charge, control, command, authority, oversight, guidance, jurisdiction, regulation, management, and authorization of the architect.
(14) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 3a, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203 (5), in Section R156-3a-401.
R156-3a-103 Authority - Purpose.
These rules are adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106 (1) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 3a.
R156-3a-104 Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.
The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-107.
R156-3a-201 Advisory Peer Committee Created - Membership - Duties.
(1) There is created in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203 (6), the IDP Committee as an advisory peer committee to the Architect Licensing Board consisting of six members as follows:
(a) three members representing the Utah Society of the American Institute of Architects ("AIA"), of which one member to be designated as the IDP State Coordinator;
(b) one faculty member from the University of Utah representing the University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture;
(c) one student from the University of Utah who is currently enrolled in the University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture; and
(d) one IDP intern from the State of Utah.
(2) The committee shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section R156-1-205.
(3) The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall include assisting the board in its duties, functions, and responsibilities defined in Subsection 58-1-202 (5) as follows:
(a) promote an awareness of IDP by holding meetings and seminars on IDP;
(b) establish a network of sponsors and advisors for IDP interns;
(c) encourage firms to support IDP;
(d) act as a resource to respond to questions on IDP received from advisors, sponsors, and interns; and
(e) report to the board as directed.
R156-3a-301 Qualifications for Licensure - Architecture Program Criteria.
In accordance with Subsection 58-3a-302 (1)(d), the architecture program criteria are established as follows.
(1) The architecture program shall be accredited by NAAB or equivalent to a NAAB accredited program.
(2) Equivalency shall be documented by submitting any of the following:
(a) a report prepared by or under the direction of the Dean of an architecture program accredited by NAAB stating that the applicant has successfully completed course work that is equivalent to the course work in a NAAB accredited program;
(b) a comprehensive report prepared by EESA stating that the applicant has successfully completed course work that is equivalent to the course work in a NAAB accredited program; or
(c) a current NCARB Council Record.
R156-3a-302 Qualifications for Licensure - Program of Diversified Practical Experience.
In accordance with Subsection 58-3a-302 (1)(e), the program of diversified practical experience requirement is established as follows.
(1) An applicant who has passed at least one division of the ARE before July 1, 1996, shall submit documentation of completion of a program of diversified practical experience.
(2) An applicant who has not passed at least one division of the ARE before July 1, 1996, shall submit documentation of completion of an IDP.
R156-3a-303 Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements.
(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-3a-302 (1)(f), an applicant for licensure as an architect shall pass the following examinations:
(a) as part of the application for licensure, pass all questions on the open book, take home Utah Law and Rule Examination; and
(b) all divisions of the ARE as defined in Subsection R156-3a-102(4) with a passing score as established by NCARB in accordance with the following:
(i) An applicant who has passed at least one division of the ARE before July 1, 1996, may continue to take the ARE without first completing diversified practical experience.
(ii) An applicant who has not passed at least one division of the ARE before July 1, 1996, must complete an IDP before being permitted to take the ARE.
(2) In accordance with Subsection 58-3a-302 (2)(e), an applicant for licensure by endorsement shall pass the following examinations:
(a) as part of the application for licensure, pass all questions on the open book, take home Utah Law and Rule Examination;
(b) any previous edition of the ARE not defined in Subsection R156-3a-102(4); or
(c) based upon review of the applicant's experience by the board, pass one or more divisions of the ARE with a passing score established by NCARB, as specified by the division in collaboration with the board.
R156-3a-304 Qualifications for Licensure Prior to the 1986 Amendments to the Architect Licensing Act - Deadlines.
(1) Persons who were approved by the division to qualify for licensure by completing the education and experience requirements established by law and rule in effect prior to the 1986 legislative amendments to Title 58, Chapter 3, Architects Licensing Act, have until June 1, 2000 to become licensed without the necessity of completing the education and experience requirements set forth in Subsections 58-3a-302 (1)(d) and Sections R156-3a-301 and R156-3a-302.
(2) The education and experience requirements applicable to persons approved pursuant to Subsection (1) are as follows:
(a) graduation from high school and completion of 13 years of diversified practical experience approved by the board;
(b) graduation with a four year non-accredited degree in architecture and completion of five years of diversified practical experience approved by the board; or
(c) completion of a combination of 11 years of education and experience set forth as follows:
(i) up to a maximum of four years of college or university course work may be approved by the board;
(ii) the applicant may receive one year of credit for each 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours of college or university credits successfully earned;
(iii) the remaining years may be completed through a program of diversified practical experience approved by the board.
R156-3a-305 Renewal Cycle - Procedures.
(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308 (1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licenses under Title 58, Chapter 3a is established by rule in Section R156-1-308.
(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308.
R156-3a-401 Unprofessional Conduct.
"Unprofessional conduct" includes:
(1) submitting an incomplete final plan, specification, report, or set of construction plans to:
(a) a client, when the licensee represents, or could reasonably expect the client to consider, the plan, specification, report, or set of construction plans to be complete and final; or
(b) a building official for the purpose of obtaining a building permit;
(2) failing as a principal to exercise reasonable charge;
(3) failing as a supervisor to exercise supervision of an employee, subordinate, associate or drafter; or
(4) failing to conform to the generally accepted and recognized standards and ethics of the profession including those established in the July 1997 edition of the NCARB "Rules of Conduct", which is hereby incorporated by reference.
R156-3a-501 Architectural Seal - Requirements.
In accordance with Section 58-3a-601 , all final plans and specifications of buildings erected in this state, prepared by the licensee or prepared under the supervision of the licensee, shall be sealed in accordance with the following:
(1) Each seal shall be a circular seal, 1-1/2 inches minimum diameter.
(2) Each seal shall include the licensee's name, license number, "State of Utah", and "Licensed Architect".
(3) Each seal shall be signed and dated with the signature and date appearing across the face of each seal imprint.
(4) Each original set of final plans and specifications, as a minimum, shall have the original seal imprint, original signature and date placed on the cover or title sheet.
(5) A seal may be a wet stamp, embossed, or electronically produced.
(6) Copies of the original set of plans and specifications which contain the original seal, original signature and date is permitted, if the seal, signature and date is clearly recognizable.
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KEY: architects, licensing
February 18, 1998
[Editor's note: Below are references
to the Utah Code that are listed by the
agency making this rule as authority
for the rule.]
58-3a-101
58-1-106
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58-1-202
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