Hawaii Administrative Code

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-75 The adopted version of this section by Hawaii Administrative Rules Listing of Filings, 2016-01, November, eff. 11/27/2016 is not yet available.

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-76 The adopted version of this section by Hawaii Administrative Rules Listing of Filings, 2016-01, November, eff. 11/27/2016 is not yet available.

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-77 The adopted version of this section by Hawaii Administrative Rules Listing of Filings, 2016-01, November, eff. 11/27/2016 is not yet available.

Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-78 The adopted version of this section by Hawaii Administrative Rules Listing of Filings, 2016-01, November, eff. 11/27/2016 is not yet available.

(a) The director may recognize the license or certification of an appraiser who is currently licensed or certified in another jurisdiction provided: (1) The licensure and certification requirements in that other jurisdiction have not been disapproved by the Appraisal Subcommittee…

The director may delegate any of the director's powers and duties as the director deems reasonable and proper, provided that the director shall not delegate the director's power and duty to: (1) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules; (2) Order disciplinary action against a licensee or ce…

(a) Application for temporary recognition of appraiser licensure or certification shall be made under oath on forms to be provided by the director. The form may require the applicant to provide items under subchapter 6. (b) In addition, the applicant shall: (1) Agree, in writing,…

The director may refuse to recognize licensure or certification for reasons under section 16-114-40. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-81 [Eff 3/11/91; am and comp 9/23/91; am and comp 4/17/98; comp 1/10/09; comp 8/27/12] (Auth: HRS § 466K-3) (Imp: HRS § 466K-3) The amended version of …

(a) Recognition shall remain in force throughout the time period necessary to complete the appraisal assignment provided the license or certificate is current in the other jurisdiction. (b) The appraiser shall file with the director evidence of renewal of licensure or certificati…

Recognition of the licensure and certification may be withdrawn after hearing pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, if the recognized appraiser is found to have violated the provisions of chapter 466K, HRS, or this chapter or if the appraiser's license or certificate is disciplined, revok…

(a) For all real estate transactions requiring the services of a state licensed or certified appraiser, all appraisals shall be performed by an appropriately licensed or certified appraiser and shall, at a minimum, conform to the current USPAP. (b) If information required or deem…

(a) If an appraisal report is prepared and signed by a state licensed appraiser, the appraisal report shall state, immediately following the signature on the report, "state licensed appraiser" and the appraiser's license number and expiration date. (b) If an appraisal report is p…

(a) Every licensed or certified appraiser shall retain originals or true copies of appraisal contracts, appraisals, and all supporting data and documents for a period of five years. (b) The five-year period shall commence upon date of delivery of the appraisal report to the clien…

Any person advertising through any media as a state licensed or state certified appraiser shall list the appraiser's license or certificate number. For purposes of this section, "media" includes, but is not limited to, newspapers, magazines, calling cards, and directories, includ…

This chapter is intended to clarify and implement chapter 464, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the end that the provisions thereunder may be best effectuated and the public interest most effectively served. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-1 [Eff 8/29/94; comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Aut…

Misconduct in the practice of the profession of engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture means without limitation the following: (1) Acting for licensee's client, or employer, in matters otherwise than as a faithful agent or trustee, or accepting any r…

(a) The board shall accept oral testimony on any item which is on the board's agenda, provided that the testimony shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) Each person seeking to present oral testimony is requested to notify the board not later than forty-eight hours prio…

In the event an application for the issuance of a license or for the reinstatement thereof is denied, the board shall notify the applicant by letter of the board's action which shall include a concise statement of the reasons therefor and a statement informing the applicant of th…

Any person whose application for a license or whose application for the reinstatement of a license has been denied by the board shall be entitled to a hearing after notice, provided that the demand for a hearing is filed with the board within sixty days of the date of mailing of …

If a demand for hearing is filed within the time prescribed, the board shall order a hearing upon notice, which shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, and chapter 16-201, Administrative Practice and Procedure. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-14 [Eff 8/29/94; comp 10/26/01; c…

The rules of practice and procedure for engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects shall be as provided in chapter 16-201, the rules of practice and procedure of the department of commerce and consumer affairs, which are incorporated by reference and made a part o…

As used in this chapter: "Agricultural engineering" means that branch of professional engineering involving the design, construction, and use of specialized equipment, machines, structures, and materials relating to the agricultural industry and economy. It requires knowledge of …

A person may qualify for licensure in the following branches of engineering: (1) Agricultural; (2) Chemical; (3) Civil; (4) Electrical; (5) Industrial; (6) Mechanical; or (7) Structural. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-21 [Eff 8/29/94; comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS § 464-7)…

To apply for licensure, a person shall complete and file with the board the appropriate application forms. The following forms are currently in use by the board: (1) Application for Licensure-Engineer; (2) Additional Experience Form; (3) Verification of Lawful Experience; and (4)…

(a) The engineer committee shall review a person's qualifications for licensure by endorsement and make recommendations to the board. (b) To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, a person shall hold a current license from another jurisdiction, currently possess the appropriat…

(a) The engineer committee shall review a person's qualifications for licensure by examination and make recommendations to the board. (b) To be eligible for licensure by examination, the person shall:(1) Meet the qualifications as contained in section 464-8(a)(2) to (6), HRS; (2)…

(a) A person applying for licensure by examination shall be required to pass the following examinations: (1) NCEES fundamentals of engineering examination; and (2) NCEES professional engineering branch examination. (b) The board reserves the right to modify or supplement the exam…

The passing score shall be: (1) A grade of not less than seventy for the NCEES fundamentals of engineering and professional engineering branch examinations, or a grade of pass for similar state-produced licensing examinations; and (2) For structural engineers, a grade of not less…

A licensee shall file the licensee's mailing address and name with the board and shall immediately notify the board in writing within thirty days of any and all changes of address or name. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-3 [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS …

(a) To be eligible for the NCEES fundamentals of engineering examination, the person shall: (1) Hold a masters degree in engineering from an institution of higher education approved by the board; (2) Be a graduate of a school or college of engineering approved by the board; (3) B…

(a) To be eligible for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination, the person shall: (1) Hold a masters degree in engineering from an institution of higher education approved by the board, be a graduate of a school or college approved by the board, have completed an en…

(a) To be eligible for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination for the additional branch, the person shall:(1) Hold a current professional engineer's license; and (2) Meet the educational and experience requirements as contained in section 16-115-33(a). (b) A person…

(a) A person may retake the examination(s) failed. (b) A person applying to retake the NCEES fundamentals of engineering or the NCEES professional engineering branch examination in the civil, chemical, electrical, or mechanical branch shall file an Application for Re-examination …

(a) The following may be acceptable lawful experience subject to the evaluation and approval of the board: (1) Field, including construction, and office training or experience in engineering under the supervision of licensed professional engineers who are in the same branch in wh…

Pursuant to chapters 428 and 464, HRS, a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company may engage in the practice of professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State provided the person or persons connected with the business …

To apply for licensure, a person shall complete and file with the board the appropriate application forms. The following forms are currently in use by the board: (1) Application for Licensure-Architect; (2) Additional Experience Form; (3) Verification of Lawful Experience; and (4…

(a) The architect committee shall review a person's qualifications for licensure by endorsement and make recommendations to the board. (b) To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, a person shall hold a current license from another jurisdiction, currently possess the appropria…

(a) The architect committee shall review a person's qualification for licensure by examination and make recommendations to the board. (b) To be eligible for licensure by examination, the person shall:(1) Meet the qualifications as contained in section 464-8(b)(2) to 5, HRS; (2) H…

Every licensee who, as an individual or as a member of a firm, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company, conducts an office or other place of business for the practice of the licensee's profession, shall display the licensee's certificate together with evidence of c…

(a) A person applying for licensure by examination shall be required to pass the A.R.E. (b) The board reserves the right to modify or supplement the examination(s). Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-50 [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; am and comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS § 464-7) (Imp: H…

The passing score shall be: (1) A grade of not less than seventy-five or pass for each of the portions of the A.R.E.; or (2) A grade of pass for similar state-produced licensing examination. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-52 [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; am and comp 5/23/13] (…

(a) To be eligible for the A.R.E., the person shall:(1) Hold a bachelor's, master's, or higher degree in architecture from a school or college approved by the board as of satisfactory standing, and be enrolled in IDP; (2) Be a graduate of a school or college with an architectural…

(a) A person may retake the failed portion(s) of the A.R.E. every six months or at times specified by NCARB. (b) The testing agency approved by the board shall send a notice of authorization to retake the failed portion(s) of the A.R.E. to the person prior to the date the examina…

(a) The following may be acceptable lawful experience subject to the evaluation and approval of the board: (1) Field and office training or experience in architecture under the supervision of licensed professional architects; (2) Teaching in an accredited institution, school, or …

(a) Effective June 30, 2000, an applicant shall be required to fulfill the training requirements of the IDP of NCARB as approved by the board, or any similar program satisfactory to the board. (b) An applicant shall acquire seven hundred training units to satisfy the IDP training…

Upon request accompanied by affidavit showing loss, destruction, or mutilation of a certificate, a licensee shall be furnished a new certificate. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-115-6 [Eff 8/29/94; comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS § 464-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 464-7, 464-9)

To apply for licensure, a person shall complete and file with the board the appropriate application forms. The following forms are currently in use by the board: (1) Application for Licensure-Land Surveyor; (2) Additional Experience Form; (3) Verification of Lawful Experience; an…