Georgia Administrative Code

The Board hereby adopts by reference a fee schedule that sets forth fees established by the Board. The fee schedule is available from the Board office and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. A fee payment that is dishonored is …

(1) Every certificate of registration as a registered architect in Georgia shall expire on June 30th of each odd numbered year. (2) Without a current certificate of registration, it is unlawful to use the title "architect" or "registered architect" or to engage in the practice of…

(1) Renewal applications submitted during the three (3) month period following certificate registration expiration will be considered late renewal applications. (2) A late renewal application must be accompanied by a late renewal fee and a statement from the registrant affirming …

Certificates of registration not renewed in accordance with Rule or shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the Board. The reinstatement application shall include: (a) A reinsta…

(1) Beginning with applications for renewal of certificates of registration that expire on June 30, 2005, a registered architect must have completed twenty-four (24) professional development units, acceptable to the Board, during the two-year period immediately preceding each bie…

(1) "Professional Development Unit" shall mean one continuous instructional hour spent in either Structured Educational Activities or Individually Planned Activities intended to increase the architect's knowledge and competence in Public Protection Subjects and Related Practice S…

(1) Responsibility for documenting the fulfillment of the professional development requirements provided for in this Chapter rests with the registrant, and the registrant must retain for a period of four (4) years the evidence to support fulfillment of the requirements. Such evid…

(1) The Board may waive the professional development requirements described in this Chapter for a registrant who is registered in another jurisdiction that has professional development requirements upon the registrant's written request and accompanying supporting documentation. (…

(1) An architect holding a valid license to practice in Georgia who has retired from the active practice of architecture, and is no longer practicing as an architect in Georgia, may request inactive license status by filing the required application and paying the appropriate fee …

(1) Applicants for examination who qualify under Code Section 43-4-11(b)(1) must have enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) training requirements set forth in Rule in order to meet acceptable practical experience requirements for eligibilit for certification. (2) Appli…

(1) The Intern Development Program (IDP) training requirements shall be in accordance With the IDP Guidelines as established by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) from time to time, all as accepted by the Board from time to time. (2) The Board reser…

(1) The following is a description of acceptable experience which applies to those applicants who qualify under Code Sections 43-4-11(b)(2) and 43-4-11(b)(3). TRAINING PERCENT CREDIT ALLOWED MAXIMUM CREDIT ALLOWED T-1 Diversified experience in architecture as an employee in the o…

Under the authority granted by the O.C.G.A. T. 43, Ch. 4, and O.C.G.A. Section 43-1-19, the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers ("Board") shall have the power to reprimand, cancel, suspend, revoke, or otherwise restrict any license or permit issued by the Boa…

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19 and 43-4-13 authorize the Board to take disciplinary action against licensees for unprofessional conduct. "Unprofessional conduct" shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Failure of an architect to act with reasonable care and competence in th…

The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers ("Board") is authorized to deny, revoke, suspend, fine, reprimand or otherwise limit the license of an architect for all the grounds set forth in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-19(a), and in O.C.G.A. § 43-4-13, and for the following r…

Any person wishing to use the title of "registered interior designer" shall, before being styled or known as a "registered interior designer", make application to the State Board of Architects and Interior Designers and, upon being found qualified by the Board, secure therefrom a…

The State Board of Architects and Interior Designers shall issue certificates of registration to applicants who have been found by the Board to be qualified as registered interior designers and who have paid fees set forth in the Board's fee schedule.

(1) Every certificate of registration as a registered interior designer in Georgia shall expire on March 31st of each odd numbered year. (2) Without a current certificate of registration it is unlawful to use the title "registered interior designer". Neither the failure of the Bo…

Late renewal applications submitted during the three (3) month penalty period following certificate of registration expiration, which are accompanied by a statement from the registrant affirming that the continuing education requirements set forth in Chapter 50-11 have been met, …

(1) Certificates of registration not renewed in accordance with Rules and above shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement. (2) An application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by: (a) A reinstatement fee set forth…

(1) A registered interior designer holding a valid license to practice in Georgia who has retired from active practice and is no longer practicing as a registered interior designer in Georgia, may request inactive license status by filing the required application and paying the a…

(1) Every holder of a certificate of registration shall secure a SEAL of the design shown below, which shall be imprinted on all documents prepared by the Registered Interior Designer or prepared under his responsible control, or which is a prototypical document for which the Reg…

(1) The Asbestos Licensing Board will be organized and constituted as stated in the Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, O.C.G.A. Section 12-12-1, et seq. (2) The Board shall consist of seven members appointed in accordance with the Act. (3) The Board shall elect a chairperson and a vice…

The Director of the Environmental Protection Division shall act as the administrative agent for the Board and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board or by law.

The Board shall meet at least twice a year to carry out regular business. The chairperson, vice-chairperson or the Director may call additional regular or special meetings as necessary. Notice of meetings shall be given to all members at least ten days prior to the date of the me…

The order of business shall be as follows: (a) The chairperson or vice-chairperson shall call the meeting to order; or if neither person is present, the Board shall choose a temporary chairperson from the attendees to conduct the meeting; (b) Quorum check, four members shall cons…

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these rules shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed, except that to the extent terms are not defined in these rules, the Act's definitions control; and provided, that definition…

The Board shall license contractors and certify asbestos foremen whose qualifications meet or exceed the criteria set forth in or . Any contractor or asbestos foreman may apply to the Board through the Division for licensing or certification on forms provided by the Board. The Di…

To become licensed under this Rule, the contractor shall submit documentation meeting the following criteria: (a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and abatement of asbestos as described in Rule . This training course to have been completed within 48 mon…

To become certified under this Rule, the asbestos foreman shall submit documentation meeting the following criteria: (a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and abatement of asbestos as described in Rule . This training course to have been completed within…

The Board shall license asbestos roofing contractors and certify asbestos roofing foremen whose qualifications meet or exceed the criteria set forth in or . Any asbestos roofing contractor or asbestos roofing foreman may apply to the Board through the Division for licensing or ce…

To become licensed under this Rule, the contractor shall submit documentation meeting or exceeding the following criteria: (a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and encapsulation of friable and potentially friable asbestos-containing material as describe…

To become certified under this Rule, the asbestos roofing foreman shall submit documentation meeting or exceeding the following criteria: (a) Satisfactory completion of a training course in the removal and encapsulation of friable and potentially friable asbestos-containing mater…

To obtain a temporary license or certification, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant has attended and passed an exam for an approved training course or that the applicant has supervised asbestos-related work. The applicant must also submit documentation requ…

In order for a contractor to be licensed or asbestos foreman to be certified, the applicant must have completed an approved course in supervision of asbestos abatement projects and have satisfactorily completed an examination with a passing grade of at least 70 percent. To be app…

In order for an asbestos roofing contractor to become licensed or an asbestos roofing foreman to become certified, the applicant must have completed an approved training course in the supervision of asbestos projects and have satisfactorily completed an examination with a passing…

(1) Any person requesting licensing or certification by reciprocity shall complete and submit an approved application form, together with a copy of the applicant's valid license or certificate or equivalent issued by another State, territory or possession of the United States. (2…

The following fees are hereby established: (a) To file an application for a license or certification-$100; (Temporary license fee shall be $50) (b) To file an application for a license or certification by reciprocity-$100; (c) To obtain a duplicate copy of licenses or certificati…

The Board, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may refuse to grant a license or certificate to an applicant therefor or may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of a person licensed or certified by the Board upon a finding that the licensee, certificant, or applic…

(1) Any notice by the Board shall be served upon the licensee, certificant, or applicant by either certified mail or personal service setting forth the particular reasons for the proposed action and fixing a date, not less than 20 days from the date of such mailing or 15 days fro…

The Administration of the enforcement of these Rules and Regulations shall be as prescribed in the Georgia Asbestos Safety Act, O.C.G.A Section 12-12-1et seq. and in compliance with the applicable minimal requirements as described by the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C…

All Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Administration of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers shall be administered by the Joint Secretary of the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers shall consist of four members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Two members must be athletic trainers licensed by the state, one member must be a practicing physician licensed by the state, and one must be a consum…

The Board shall elect annually from its members a chair and vice chair who shall have the privilege of re-election.