Arkansas Administrative Code

17 CAR § 230-1101. Practice of architecture as a corporation or partnership. (a)(1) Any corporation, professional corporation, and/or any partnership, whether organized under the laws of this or any other jurisdiction, may not offer to engage in the practice of architecture in th…

17 CAR § 230-1102. Unlawful practice of architecture. (a) It shall be unlawful to practice architecture in an office not under the day-to-day supervision of a registered architect. (b) It shall be unlawful for an architect to falsely represent himself or herself as being in respo…

17 CAR § 230-1103. Suspension, revocation, or cancellation of certificate of authorization. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design may revoke, suspend, or cancel a certificate of authorization granted if any officer, director, or…

17 CAR § 230-1105. Unauthorized use of architect’s seal. (a) A registered architect whose seal appears on drawings or specifications prepared by persons who are not registered or not under the architect’s direct supervision will be deemed to have aided or abetted in the practice …

17 CAR § 230-1106. Architect’s consultants. The architect is not required to seal and sign documents prepared and sealed by his or her licensed consultants, except indexes and cover sheets containing certain descriptions of work performed by the architect and the architect’s cons…

17 CAR § 230-1107. Use of prototypical documents. Nothing precludes the use of prototypical documents, provided the architect has: (1)(A) Written permission to revise and adapt the prototypical documents from the person who either sealed the prototypical documents or is the legal…

17 CAR § 230-1201. Design and use of landscape architect’s seal. (a)(1) Each registered landscape architect shall procure a seal that shall contain the name of the registered landscape architect, license registration number, and the words: REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – STATE O…

17 CAR § 230-1202. Unauthorized use of landscape architect’s seal. (a) A registered landscape architect whose seal appears on drawings or specifications prepared by persons who are not registered or not under the landscape architect’s direct supervision will be deemed to have aid…

17 CAR § 230-1203. Landscape architect’s consultants. The landscape architect is not required to seal and sign documents prepared and sealed by his or her licensed consultants, except indexes and cover sheets containing certain descriptions of work performed by the landscape arch…

17 CAR § 230-1301. Design and use of interior designer’s seal. (a)(1) Each registered interior designers shall procure a seal that shall contain the name of the registered interior designer, license registration number, and the words: REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER  STATE OF ARKAN…

17 CAR § 230-1302. Unauthorized use of registered interior designer’s seal. (a) A registered interior designer whose seal appears on drawings or specifications prepared by persons who are not registered or not under the registered interior designer’s direct supervision, will be d…

17 CAR § 230-1303. Registered interior designer’s consultants. The registered interior designer is not required to seal and sign documents prepared and sealed by his or her licensed consultants, except indexes and cover sheets containing certain descriptions of work performed by …

17 CAR § 230-1401. Competence. (a) When engaging in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, or utilizing the title “registered interior designer,” a registered architect, landscape architect, or registered interior designer shall: (1) Act with reasonable care and …

17 CAR § 230-1402. Conflicts of interest. (a)(1) A registered architect, landscape architect, or registered interior designer shall not accept compensation for services from more than one (1) party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all int…

17 CAR § 230-1403. Compliance with laws. (a) A registered architect, landscape architect, or registered interior designer shall not knowingly violate any state or federal law relating to the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or use of the title “registered interio…

17 CAR § 230-1404. Professional conduct. (a)(1) Except as provided under Subpart 9 of this part, an architect, landscape architect, or registered interior designer shall not sign or seal contract documents unless the documents were prepared by the architect, landscape architect, …

17 CAR § 230-1405. Amendments. (a) If, following a hearing held in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq., a registrant is found guilty of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or careless practice, or is …

17 CAR § 230-1501. Construction contract administration. (a)(1) If, under Arkansas law, an architect is required to prepare or supervise and control the preparation of the architectural plans and specifications for a new building or the alteration of or an addition to an existing…

17 CAR § 230-1502. Responsibility for construction contract administration. (a) The owner of any building has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the building, as well as the public in general, according to the laws and rul…

17 CAR § 230-1601. Violation of public health, safety, and welfare. The construction of a building requiring an architect under the Arkansas Architectural Act, Arkansas Code § 17-15-101 et seq., is considered to be a violation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public when…

17 CAR § 230-1602. Occupancy and use of buildings. (a) The occupancy and use of a building constructed without the services of an appropriate design professional or professionals seriously compromises the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (b) Any building so constructed …

17 CAR § 230-1603. Verification of design professional responsibility. When it comes to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers’ attention that a building may have been or is being constructed without the use of the required design pro…

17 CAR § 230-201. Board operation. (a) Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers headquarters shall be located in Little Rock, at a location designated by the board. (b)(1) Board officers shall be a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treas…

17 CAR § 230-202. Board seal. (a) The seal of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers was designated in 2009. (b) This seal shall be applied to all registrations issued by the board.

17 CAR § 230-203. Public information. (a)(1) At its office, the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall maintain a roster of duly registered architects and business entities showing each registered architect’s or entity’s: (A) Busine…

17 CAR § 230-204. Prohibition or improper contracts. (a)(1)(A) Prior to the filing of an application, and after the final Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers action on an application, verbal and written communication with individual bo…

17 CAR § 230-205. NCARB. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall maintain membership in NCARB and shall pay the necessary costs thereof. (b) The board shall maintain up-to-date information on the recommended polices adopted f…

17 CAR § 230-206. CLARB. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall maintain membership in CLARB and pay the necessary costs thereof. (b) The board shall maintain up-to-date information of the recommended polices adopted from ti…

17 CAR § 230-207. CIDQ. (a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall maintain membership in CIDQ and pay the necessary costs thereof. (b) The board shall maintain up-to-date information of the recommended polices adopted from time…

17 CAR § 230-301. Submission of registration. Every individual seeking registration shall submit an application to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers, accompanied by a photograph and the filing fee established in the Arkansas Arch…

17 CAR § 230-302. Supplemental materials. Material submitted to supplement any previously filed application must include copies of the originally submitted application and all materials filed with that application.

17 CAR § 230-303. Prelicensure criminal background check. (a) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-3-103, an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether a waiver may be ob…

17 CAR § 230-304. Criminal background check waiver request. (a) If an individual has been convicted of an offense listed in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(a) or (e), the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may waive disqualification of a pot…

17 CAR § 230-305. Automatic licensure for uniformed service members, veterans, and spouses. (a) As used in this section, “uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the United States Armed Forces discharged under circumstances other than dishonorable. (b) As used in this…

17 CAR § 230-306. Application fees. Every applicant shall include with his or her application a nonrefundable filing fee, determined in accordance with this schedule: Application for registration by examination (ARE®) $250.00 Application for registration by examination (LARE®) $2…

17 CAR § 230-307. Annual renewal fees. Every applicant for registration renewal shall include with his or her application a nonrefundable renewal fee, determined in accordance with the schedule set forth as follows: Annual renewal of individual registration $100.00 Annual renewal…

17 CAR § 230-308. Late fees. (a) Registrations for individuals and corporations that have expired or have been revoked due to nonpayment of the annual renewal fee may be reinstated through the payment of the renewal fee, in effect at the time, plus a penalty of fifty dollars ($50…

17 CAR § 230-309. Miscellaneous fees. Miscellaneous fees include: Replacement or Duplicate Wall Certificate $30.00 Architect Electronic File of Roster $125.00 Landscape Architect Electronic File of Roster $125.00 Registered Interior Designer Electronic File of Roster $50.00 Retur…

17 CAR § 230-310. Work force expansion act fee waiver. (a)(1) An applicant shall receive a waiver of the initial licensure fee, if eligible. (2) Eligible applicants are applicants who: (A) Are receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid program, the Supplemental Nutrition …

17 CAR § 230-311. Eligibility for work permit holders. The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall grant a license to an applicant who fulfills the Arkansas requirements for licensure and is a person who holds a Federal Form I-766 Un…

17 CAR § 230-401. Initial registration standards. (a) To be granted initial registration, an applicant must meet the following requirements: (1) An applicant must be of good moral character, as verified by employers and other references; (2) An applicant must hold a professional …

17 CAR § 230-402. Reciprocal registration standards. An applicant who holds a current and valid certification issued by NCARB and who submits satisfactory evidence of such certification to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers can be…

17 CAR § 230-403. Registration prohibited. One (1) or more of the following acts shall be sufficient to prevent the applicant from being considered for registration and license: (1) Practicing architecture without registration in Arkansas or any other state, territory, district, …

17 CAR § 230-404. Practice permitted without certificate of registration. (a) A nonresident architect who holds an NCARB certificate may offer to practice architecture in Arkansas for an individual project, provided he or she notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Lands…

17 CAR § 230-405. Renewal. (a) The certificate of registration for individual architects shall expire on July 31 of each year and shall become invalid on August 1, unless renewed. (b) All renewals must be either received in the Arkansas State Board Architects, Landscape Architect…

17 CAR § 230-406. Emeritus status registration. (a) Registrants who are retired from the active practice of architecture who are sixty-five (65) years of age or older may request emeritus status by filling out the proper application. (b) Emeritus-status licensees are exempt from …

17 CAR § 230-407. Reinstatement of lapsed license. (a)(1) An individual whose license has lapsed for any reason may be reinstated at any time within three (3) years from the date of cancellation of the registration. (2) Prior to reinstatement, the individual must demonstrate comp…

17 CAR § 230-501. Initial registration standards. (a) To be granted initial registration, an applicant must meet the following requirements: (1) An applicant must be of good moral character, as verified by employers and other references; (2) An applicant must hold a professional …

17 CAR § 230-502. Reciprocal registration standards. An applicant who holds a current and valid record issued by CLARB and who submits satisfactory evidence of such record to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers can be registered, p…

17 CAR § 230-503. Registration prohibited. One (1) or more of the following acts shall be sufficient to prevent the applicant from being considered for registration and license: (1) Practicing landscape architecture without registration in Arkansas or any other state, territory, …