District of Columbia Administrative Code

3334 RECONSIDERATION 3334.1 A respondent may file with a board a petition for reconsideration or reopening a hearing within fifteen (15) days after the date of the service of the decision on that party. The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on each party. 3334.2 Neith…

3335 JUDICIAL REVIEW: RECORD ON APPEAL 3335.1 A party aggrieved by a final decision of a board may seek review of the decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, D.C. Code §§ 1-1501 to 1-1511 (198…

3336 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS TO A BOARD OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE 3336.1 This section shall apply to appeals to a board from decisions of ALJ's by persons found to have committed an infraction involving a violation of an Act listed in § 3300.1, rules promulgated…

3337 COMPUTATION OF TIME 3337.1 In computing any period of time specified in this chapter, the day of the act, event, or default shall not be counted, and the last day of the period shall be counted unless it is not a business day, in which event the time period shall continue un…

3399 DEFINITIONS 3399.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) - a hearing examiner authorized to hear cases pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, D…

3400 APPLICABILITY 3400.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice architecture. 3400.2 Chapter 33 of this Title shall supplement this chapter. 3400.3 The provisions of this chapter and the Act shall prevail in the event of a direct and irre…

3401 GENERAL PROVISIONS 3401.1 The Board of Architecture and Interior Designers (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”), established by the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq.), shall be…

3402 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE 3402.1 To be granted licensure, an applicant: (a) Shall be at least 18 years of age; (b) Shall be of good moral character; (c) Shall not have been convicted of an offense that bears directly on the applicant’s fitness to be licensed. (1) When rev…

3403 LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION 3403.1 An applicant for licensure by examination shall: Hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by the NAAB or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) not later than two (2) years after …

3404 WAIVER OF THE EDUCATION AND AXP REQUIREMENTS 3404.1 The Board may exempt an applicant from the education and AXP requirements when the applicant holds a current and valid certification issued by NCARB, and the applicant submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of such cert…

3405 RECIPROCAL LICENSURE 3405.1 An applicant who holds a current and valid certification issued by NCARB, submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of such certification, and meets the requirements as set forth in this chapter and the Act, shall be licensed if the applicant: (a…

3406 DISPLAY OF LICENSE 3406.1 A licensee shall display his or her license conspicuously in the licensee’s principal place of business or employment. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 7266, 7271 (Dec. 29,1995); Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 5454, 5459 (May 9, 20…

3407 TERM OF A LICENSE 3407.1 A license to practice architecture shall expire at midnight of April 30th of each even numbered year. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 7266, 7271 (Dec. 29,1995); Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 5454, 5459 (May 9, 2008). AUTHORITY: DC…

3408 LICENSE RENEWAL 3408.1 A licensed architect shall not file an application for renewal if the Board has suspended the applicant’s license. 3408.2 At least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a license, the Board shall send a renewal application by first class mail to t…

3409 INACTIVE STATUS 3409.1 Upon application by a licensee and payment of the required fee, the Board shall place a licensee on inactive status. 3409.2 While on inactive status, an individual shall not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice architecture in the Distri…

3410 SCOPE OF PRACTICE 3410.1 For the purposes of this chapter, the term “practice of architecture” means rendering or offering to render services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a structure or group of structures that have as their p…

3411 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 3411.1 In engaging in the practice of architecture, a licensed architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill that are ordinarily applied by licensed architects of good standing practic…

3412 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 3412.1 Upon providing notice and an opportunity for hearing in accordance with the Act and Chapter 33 of this Title, the Board may revoke, suspend, refuse to renew, or deny an application for a license by a licensee or applicant for any violation of this…

3413 SEAL OF AN ARCHITECT 3413.1 Each licensed architect shall procure a seal, which shall contain the name of the licensed architect, his or her license number, and the words LICENSED ARCHITECT-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. This seal shall comply in all respects, including size and form…

3414 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OR REINSTATEMENT OF A LICENSE 3414.1 This section shall apply to all applicants for the renewal or reinstatement of a license to practice architecture, except those applicants seeking first renewal of a license granted by examina…

3415 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3415.1 The Board, in its sole discretion, may approve continuing education programs that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of architecture and which meet the other requirements of this s…

3416 CONTINUING EDUCATION: RECORDKEEPING AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 3416.1 A licensee shall be responsible for documenting their completion of the required continuing education and shall bear the burden of providing satisfactory proof of completion and establishing that any program o…

3499 DEFINITIONS 3499.1 As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Act – The Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.01 et seq.) (2001). AIA – The American Institute of Archit…

3500 FEES 3500.1 The examination, annual license fees and criminal background check fees for each class of license issued by the Department of Health shall be as follows: ACUPUNCTURISTS: Application (original, temporary, or reinstatement) $85.00 License Fee $145.00 Re-Examination…

3501 SECURITY ALARM COLLATERALS 3501.1 Pursuant to §13(f) of the Security Alarm Systems Regulations Act of 1980, D.C. Law 3-107, D.C. Code §6-3101 et seq. (1988 Supp.), as amended, a notice of violation of any provision of this Act, including the amount of collateral, shall be is…

3700 GENERAL PROVISIONS 3700.1 The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all applicants and persons licensed as barbers, cosmetologists, and specialty cosmetologists under the Second Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 1…

3701 CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 3701.1 This section shall be known as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for all barbers, cosmetologists, and specialty cosmetologists. 3701.2 The barber, cosmetologist, or specialty cosmetologist shall accept responsibility…

3702 LICENSES REQUIRED 3702.1 The following licenses or certificates of registration shall be issued to natural persons as required by the Barber and Cosmetology Board pursuant to D.C. Official Code §47-2853.08 (2001): (a) Barber; (b) Cosmetology operator; (c) Specialty cosmetolo…

3703 QUALIFICATION FOR LICENSURE 3703.1 To qualify for licensure under this chapter an applicant must meet the following requirements; (a) Be eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Have completed the tenth (10th) grade or higher, unless otherwise indicated; (c) Pass the applicable exami…

3704 BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY APPRENTICESHIPS 3704.1 Experience gained through a barber and cosmetology apprenticeship completed in barbershops or cosmetology salons shall satisfy the training and experience requirement for purposes of §3703.1 if: (a) The apprentice completes class…

3705 DEMONSTRATORS 3705.1 Any person who seeks a license to conduct sales demonstrations of barber or cosmetology products and equipment shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age and either; (1) An agent or employ…

3706 TERM OF LICENSES 3706.1 Subject to the requirements of §3306.2 of this title, a license to practice barbering, issued pursuant to this chapter, shall expire at 12:00 midnight on September 30th of each odd-numbered year. 3706.2 Subject to §3306.2 of this title, a license to p…

3707 EXAMINATION 3707.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant shall pass an examination approved by the Board. 3707.2 Upon appearance for the examination, and before being allowed to sit for any examination required for licensure under this chapter, applicant…

3708 WAIVER OF EXAMINATION - SPECIALTY COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR 3708.1 The Board may waive the examination requirements of §3707 for an applicant who meets the training, experience, and qualifications requirements to practice braiding or electrology and who proves to the satisfaction…

3709 WAIVER OF EXAMINATION - BARBER INSTRUCTOR 3709.1 The Board may waive the examination requirements of §3707 for an applicant for a barber instructor's license that meets the applicable training, experience, and qualifications requirements to practice barbering and who provide…

3710 WAIVER OF EXAMINATION: SPECIALTY COSMETOLOGY MANAGER 3710.1 The Board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant for a license as a specialty cosmetology manager who meets the training, qualifications, and experience requirements to practice braiding, manicuring,…

3711 LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY OR ENDORSEMENT 3711.1 An applicant for a license by reciprocity or endorsement shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has paid the applicable fee and: (a) If applying for licensure by reciprocity the applicant must provide a…

3712 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 3712.1 The Board may grant a license to practice barbering, cosmetology, or specialty cosmetology to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country if the applicant meets the following requirements: (a) Submits…

3713 DISPLAY OF LICENSE 3713.1 A licensee of a barber, cosmetology, or specialty cosmetology salon shall display the salon licenses unobstructed from the view of patrons. 3713.2 All individual licensees shall wear their license on the front of their uniform or other acceptable wo…

3714 PRELICENSURE SUPERVISED PRACTICE 3714.1 The following persons shall be authorized to engage in the prelicensure supervised practice of barbering, cosmetology, or specialty cosmetology: (a) A student fulfilling the educational requirements of the Act in a licensed school; or …

3715 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 7699 (September 12, 2003).

3716 BARBERSHOPS AND COSMETOLOGY SALONS 3716.1 No person shall operate a salon or shop anywhere in the District without first having obtained the appropriate Business licenses, registrations, and/or certificates. 3716.2 No Public Health: Public Accommodations endorsement to opera…

3717 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 3717.1 Unless the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs certifies in writing that business other than a salon or shop may be conducted in the space designated as the salon or shop without creating a public health or safety haz…

3718 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT 3718.1 Each barber, braiding, and cosmetology salon or shop shall have the equipment required in this section. 3718.2 There shall be at least one (1) sink with running hot and cold water for general salon or shop purposes, and at least one (1) sink with run…

3719 ELECTROLOGY 3719.1 In addition to the equipment required in §§3718.7 through 3718.9, each Electrology salon shall contain an office that provides the following: (a) Separate treatment and waiting rooms; (b) Each treatment room shall be a least forty eight (48) square feet; (…

3720 BOOTH RENTALS/CHAIR RENTALS/SPACE RENTING 3720.1 Booth renting, chair renting, or space renting, by whatever name called, is recognized by the Board as an independent business and as such each booth, chair, or space must have a salon or shop owner's license, a manager's lice…