Alabama Administrative Code

An architect who has allowed his or her registration to lapse for whatever reason must complete a new application, submit the application fee, renewal fee and late penalty, proof of continuing education (as provided by regulation), and a sworn affidavit stating he or she has not …

A certificate bearing the registrant's name, registration number and date registered with the Board shall be issued to each newly registered architect. The certificate shall be signed by the six board members, the Board Executive Director and the Secretary of State. Upon reasonab…

A denied application may be reconsidered by the Board if written notice of appeal is received by the Executive Director within thirty (30) days of notification of denial of registration. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-2-.08 Filed October 3, 1981. Repealed and new rules adopted i…

(1) An architect may apply for emeritus status if he or she meets the following criteria: (a) The applicant is 65 years of age or older; and (b) The applicant has been registered in this state for ten (10) consecutive years or longer; (c) The applicant is retired from the active …

(1) The Board shall have the power to set renewal fees and fees for late payment. The Board shall issue renewal notices to each registered architect from the previous year to the last known address. Failure to receive a renewal reminder from the Board shall not constitute an excu…

All applicants for registration by examination must complete the Intern Development Program (IDP) training requirements consistent with guidelines established by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In order to encourage and document a timely continu…

The Board shall prepare and publish the following: Roster; newsletter; rules and regulations; copy of Code of Ala. 1975, Title 34; Code of Professional Conduct; report of violation form and other printed matter. These shall be available to all registered architects, building offi…

The Board shall prepare and revise a "Code of Professional Conduct" which shall be published annually. It shall contain definitions, guidelines, business practice, and other related information that pertains to the practice of architecture in the State of Alabama. Author: Notes A…

The Board shall maintain membership with NCARB and its Regional Conference. The Board will cooperate with NCARB in furnishing information, giving examinations and rendering other assistance to aid in establishing uniform standards of professional qualification throughout the Unit…

All fees and charges shall be as prescribed by the Board and in accordance with the registration act. The current fiscal year's fee schedule shall be updated and published annually. Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-2-.15 Filed October 3, 1981. Repealed and new rules adopte…

The Board shall review these rules and regulations as necessary and make changes or amendments in accordance with Alabama state law by a majority vote of the Board. Any item not covered above shall be determined by the Board members at a scheduled Board meeting. All previous rule…

(1) Purpose. These rules provide for a continuing education program to insure that all registered architects remain informed of those technical and professional subjects which the Board deems appropriate to professional architectural practice and to safeguard life, health, and pr…

(1) Clarification: "Incidental Practice of Engineering" shall be clarified as follows: (a) The incidental practice of engineering may include a minor engineering item, but not a complete engineering system; (b) It is usually of a secondary nature and is typically a smaller portio…

Pursuant to a complaint alleging the unlicensed practice of architecture, work not in compliance with the law may be remedied by the following method: (1) The owner of the project employs an architect registered in Alabama and advises the Board accordingly; and (2) The architect …

These rules provide for a post-licensure continuing education program that enables a registered architect to increase or update knowledge of and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public's health, safety, and…

(1) Scope. These rules shall apply to every Alabama registered architect as a condition for renewal of registration on an annual basis. (2) Exemptions. A registrant may be exempt from participating in the continuing education program required by these rules for one of the followi…

Each Alabama registered architect shall complete a minimum of twelve (12) structured continuing education hours each calendar year. One continuing education hour (CEH) shall represent a minimum of 50 minutes of actual contact time. Each CEH must be devoted to health, safety, and …

The continuing education section of the Board's renewal application must be completed in full, in order to process, the registration renewal. (1) Unless exempted as provided in 100-X-3-.02, each registrant shall submit the required continuing education information, which shall in…

(1) The registrant is responsible for retaining documentation of continuing education activities. (2) These records must be retained for a period of one year from the date the hours are reported as part of the applicant's renewal application. Copies must be furnished to the Board…

(1) The Board will conduct an audit of renewals submitted to ensure compliance with continuing education requirements. Registrants selected for audit will be notified and required to provide documentation in support of hours claimed. (2) The Board may disallow claimed credit for …

Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements or file the properly completed and signed annual report shall result in non-renewal of the architect's certificate of registration. (1) Failure to respond to audit notification will result in a temporary suspension of regis…

Architects and the practice of architecture are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that an architect shall design…

Any building 2,500 square feet or larger that is erected, enlarged, or altered requires the services of a registered architect, other than those exempted as enumerated below. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.02 New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Author…

Any building erected, enlarged, or altered that is intended for the assembly occupancy of people (as classified by the building code adopted in the jurisdiction where the building is located) regardless of size requires the services of a registered architect. Notes Ala. Admin. Co…

Any building erected, enlarged, or altered that is intended for use as an education facility (as classified by the building code adopted in the jurisdiction where the building is located), regardless of size, requires the services of a registered architect. Notes Ala. Admin. Code…

Any building erected, enlarged, or altered that is intended for use as an auditorium, regardless of size, requires the services of a registered architect. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.05 New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Amended by Alabama Adminis…

Any building erected, enlarged, or altered that is intended for use as a place of worship, regardless of size, requires the services of a registered architect. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.06 New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Amended by Alabama Ad…

In the case of metal buildings, it is permissible for the plans for the "shell" to be stamped by a licensed professional engineer; however, once occupancy type is established, the services of a registered architect are required for design of that building, if not otherwise exempt…

In the case of pre-manufactured components, if the intended use is outside the definition of detached single-family residence, then the services of a registered architect are required and the component(s) should be designed and reviewed under the appropriate code for the intended…

If a building renovation project results in a change to a more restrictive occupancy type (such as business occupancy to assembly or education occupancy), an architect is required (regardless of building size). Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.09 New Rule: Filed February 19, 20…

An architect is not required for design of a detached single family residence, a farm building, or utility works, structure or building (provided the person performing architectural works is employed by an electric, gas, or telephone public utility regulated pursuant to Alabama l…

An architect is not required on a roofing project consisting of an exact replacement necessary for maintenance of the building. If the pitch of the roof is to be altered or if a new roofing material will be used, the services of a registered architect and/or licensed professional…

An architect is prohibited from practicing engineering, except engineering incidental to the practice of architecture. An architect who performs incidental engineering must maintain supporting data and documentation, and provide justification and certification information to the …

(1) An individual not registered in accordance with §§ 34-2-30 through 34-2-42 may not: (a) Offer, solicit, perform or otherwise provide architectural services in this state, as defined by The Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 34-2-30, 34-2-31, and 34-2-32; (b) Represent oneself to be an "arc…

In order to safeguard life, health, and promote the public welfare, the Board shall have the power to regulate the practice of architecture in Alabama, whatever the nature of such practice. All registered architects, whether resident or non-resident, are expected to practice in a…

An individual who possesses a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture, is actively enrolled in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program, and is working under the responsible control of a registered architect may use the title "Intern Architect." Notes Ala. Admin. Co…

Upon approval of registration, the Board will advise the registrant that he or she should secure a seal. The Board will provide the registrant with a sample of the seal. The seal may be a rubber stamp, an impression seal, or a computer-generated seal, if allowed by the Authority …

Pursuant to a complaint alleging the unlicensed practice of architecture, work not in compliance with the law may be remedied by the following method: (1) The owner of the project employs an architect registered in Alabama and advises the Board accordingly; and (2) The architect …

In circumstances where an Alabama registered architect can no longer provide services on a project (such as death, retirement, disability, contract termination, etc.), a successor architect (who is also registered in Alabama) may undertake a project by performing all professional…

(1) On a project where a building permit has been issued and an Alabama registered architect has not been engaged, or is no longer engaged, to perform construction administration services, the architect must report to the building official and the Board that he or she has not bee…

An Alabama registered architect who prepares documents for a project, regardless of whether the project is exempted, shall perform construction administration services as described in the Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2-32 and Administrative Rule 100-X-5-.06. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. …

Prototypical plans consist of drawings or specifications not intended as final and complete construction documents for a building project, but rather as a sample or model to provide general guidance for a building or buildings to be constructed in more than one location with subs…

A registered architect may combine with a licensed general contractor or a professional engineer in order to participate in a design-build undertaking whereby the architect prepares plans and specifications through individual or collective agreements with the owner or contractor …

A registered architect may combine with a licensed general contractor or a professional engineer in order to participate in a design-build undertaking whereby the architect prepares plans and specifications through individual or collective agreements with the owner or contractor …

Each office engaged in the practice of architecture shall have an architect resident and regularly employed in that office. The registrant must supervise the day-to-day operation of the branch office, meaning he or she is regularly employed at that office only and the practice of…

Each office engaged in the practice of architecture shall have an architect resident and regularly employed in that office. The registrant must supervise the day-to-day operation of the branch office, meaning he or she is regularly employed at that office only and the practice of…

Services that are provided free of charge to an owner, client, or local municipality are subject to the professional standard of care that is expected of all registered architects practicing in the State of Alabama. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-5-.13 New Rule: Filed February 1…

The Board has the authority to investigate or cause to be investigated any matter that is brought to the Board's attention. The Board shall supply a complaint form to the public to assist in providing information outlining the nature of the complaint. All complaints shall be in w…

Upon receiving a complaint, the Executive Director shall refer the complaint to one member of the Board; provided, however, that if the complaint is first made to a Board member, then it shall be referred to that Board member. Said Board member, the Executive Director, and the Bo…

The Board shall employ an investigator who will pursue the facts in complaints filed with the Board. The Executive Director or the Probable Cause Committee will provide guidance regarding evidence to be collected, as appropriate. A written summary of the investigator's findings w…