Chapter I

A. For the purpose of these rules, a fictitious name is any name other than the real name or names of an individual. Any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, group, or association may practice architecture under a fictitious name provided the name comp…

A. An architect who practices in a firm with one or more engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, interior designers, or other professionals in an allied profession is permitted to use in the firm title a phrase describing the professions involved such as "architect and e…

A. An architect may include in the firm name the real name or names of one or more living, deceased, or retired members of the firm, or the name of a predecessor firm in a continuing line of succession. The status of any deceased or retired member must be clearly shown on the fir…

A. Unlicensed persons cannot used the term architect , architectural , architecture or anything confusingly similar to indicate that such person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is rendering architectural services. A person who has obtained a degree in architectur…

A. 1. A person who: a. has completed the education requirements set forth in NCARB Circular of Information No. 1; b. is participating in or who has successfully completed the Intern Development Program ("IDP"); and c. is employed by a firm which is lawfully engaged in the practic…

A. The business card of an architect should comply with all of these rules. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-1531 Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Architectural Examiners, LR 29:571 (April 2003), amended LR 37:2404 (August 2011). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated …

A. The name of a limited liability company registered with the board must comply with R.S. 12:1306 and include the words "limited liability company" or "professional limited liability company," or the abbreviation "L.L.C."; "P.L.L.C.", or "L.C.". Allowed Not Allowed Smith and Jon…

A. A non-resident corporation or limited liability company legally engaged in the practice of architecture in the jurisdiction of its origin shall have the right to retain its non-resident identity upon obtaining a certificate of registration for practicing architecture in Louisi…

A. If an architect or architectural firm believes that the requirements of this Chapter are unduly burdensome or impractical because of the large number of architects employed, or for any other reason, it shall request in writing an exemption from the board. B. The request for an…

A. An architect who has received emeritus status from the board pursuant to § 1105 . E should use the title "architect emeritus." Allowed Not Allowed John Smith, Architect Emeritus (if John Smith has received emeritus status from the board pursuant to Rule § 1105 E) John Smith, A…

A. The practice of architecture in Louisiana by a professional architectural corporation is permissible when such corporation is lawfully constituted under the professional architectural corporations law, R.S. 12:1086 et seq., and it obtains a certificate of authority from the bo…

A. The practice of architecture in Louisiana by an architectural-engineering corporation is permissible when such corporation is lawfully constituted under the architectural-engineering corporations law, R.S. 12:1171 et seq., and it obtains a certificate of authority from the boa…

A. For purposes of this rule, the term architectural firm shall mean a corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, or other entity lawfully organized under the laws of Louisiana or other lawful jurisdiction…

A. Any license or certificate of authority issued by the board to a professional architectural corporation, architectural-engineering corporation, or limited liability company for the period ending June 30, 2017, shall expire no later than such date, and the rules in existence at…

A. Competence 1. In practicing architecture, an architects primary duty is to protect the publics health, safety, and welfare. In discharging this duty, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill ordinarily applie…

A. 1. When the board receives a complaint, report, or other information which, if established as being true, would constitute just cause under the law for revocation, suspension, denial of license, or other form of discipline or punishment specified in R.S. 37:153 or R.S. 37:154 …

A. The board is authorized to discipline architects and architectural firms in accordance with the provisions of the licensing law and its rules. In considering the appropriate discipline to be imposed, the board may consider any aggravating or mitigating circumstances proven by …

A. The board sets forth below the normal discipline which will be imposed upon a licensee or certificate holder found to have violated the licensing law or its rules. The purpose of these general disciplinary guidelines is to give notice to architects and architectural firms of t…

A. Only one architect may be elected from each of the districts set forth in R.S. 38:2311(A)(1)(a) . B. If the parishes comprising any district or if the number of districts are changed by the legislature, these rules shall be revised to be consistent with the latest expression o…

A. For terms commencing September 15 of each year, the board will accept nominations for election to the Architects Selection Board on the following basis: any resident architect holding a current Louisiana license desiring nomination must deliver a written nomination on a curren…

A. If only one resident architect is nominated from any district, no election shall be held in that district, and that nominee shall be deemed elected without any further activity of the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-2105 Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Bo…

A. If an election is necessary, an official ballot and an official return envelope will be mailed to each resident architect in Louisiana in good standing approximately three weeks after the closing date for nominations. On the ballot shall be printed the names of the candidates …

A. Only resident architects in good standing in Louisiana shall have the right to vote. A resident architect may vote in one or more but less than all district elections, and no ballot shall be voided for that reason. B. Ballots shall be returned in the official return envelopes …

A. The candidate elected in each district will be based on plurality. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-2111 Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Architectural Examiners, LR 29:576 (April 2003). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:144 .

A. On a date fixed by the president, within 14 calendar days of the deadline for receipt of ballots, tellers appointed by the president, including at least one board member, shall meet at the board office for the purpose of tabulating the ballots. Following a determination that e…

A. In the event no candidate receives a plurality, a run-off election between those candidates who received the highest number of votes will be held. B. If a run-off election is necessary, an official ballot and an official return envelope will be mailed to each resident architec…

A. Any vacancy occurring with respect to any person elected shall be filled in the following manner: 1. the executive director shall give notice of the vacancy to any person who has previously requested such notice in writing; and 2. the executive director shall also publish in t…

A. The executive director will notify the candidates of the results of the election by U.S. Mail. The 10 calendar days for contesting an election shall commence three work days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the results of the election are deposited in t…

A. A proposal for an award from the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund must include a plan for assessing the success of the program or project and demonstrate an outcome containing specific, measurable changes in knowledge, understanding, skill levels, or approach…

A. Proposals will only be accepted from an architecture academic division (school, department, etc.) located in Louisiana that has a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-2203 Promulgated by the Office of th…

A. The proposal shall contain a well-considered budget that sets forth specific, detailed, and realistic estimates of expected expenses and a timeline for implementation of the program or project. B. Any substantive change from the budget originally proposed will require approval…

A. Proposals must be submitted to the board no later than April 1 preceding the fiscal year for which an award is sought. B. Part 1 of the proposal shall include an architecture program information submission form and letters of commitment, as follows: 1. information submission f…

A. The boards assessment of proposals submitted will be based upon the proposal's effectiveness in integrating practice and education and upon: 1. outcomes-statements of specific, measurable, and realistic changes that will result from the board award; 2. integration-creation of …

A. Within its sole discretion, the board reserves the right not to make any awards. B. Within its sole discretion, the board may not award the full funds available. C. An award will be payable to the academic division (school, department, etc.) that houses the NAAB accredited pro…

A. Funds awarded may be used toward costs and expenses such as: 1. materials, resources, and fees associated with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP) or the Architect Registration Exam (ARE); 2. new equipment and…

A. The architecture academic division must complete a report documenting the degree to which the expected outcomes were achieved and the degree to which the project was implemented. B. The report should detail how the award was spent, including any portion of the award which was …

A. If any provision or item of the rules of the board or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of the rules of the board which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications, an…

A. These rules may be amended pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:951 et seq. B. An interested person may petition the board requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule. The petition shall be sent to the board at the board-us office. The petition sha…

A. The board may issue, upon request, a declaratory order or ruling as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the board. Declaratory orders and rulings shall have the same status as board decisions or orders in disciplinary and enforcement proc…

A. The name and address of the person designated by the board upon whom service of process may be served in judicial procedures against the board is the executive director at the address of the official place of business of the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-301 Promu…

A. The board shall elect a president and a secretary, each to hold office until their successors shall have been elected. The term of office shall be for one year beginning the first day of January the ensuing year. B. The president shall preside at all meetings; appoint all comm…

A. The board may employ such executive, stenographic, and office assistance, including an executive director, as is necessary, and shall rent office space as necessary to house the staff and records. B. The board shall employ an executive director who shall have possession on beh…

A. There shall be at least four regular meetings each year. All meetings shall be held in compliance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, R.S. 42:11 et seq. If the executive director or the president decide additional meetings are necessary, a special meeting may be called by du…

A. The minutes of all meetings shall be prepared by the executive director and signed by the secretary and the president at the next regular meeting. As soon as the minutes are prepared, the executive director shall mail them to the membership for their comments. Notes La. Admin.…

A. Unless required otherwise, by law or by these rules, Robert's Rules of Order shall be used in the conduct of business by the board. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-311 Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Board of Architectural Examiners, December 1965, amended May 1973,…

A. Four members of the board constitute a quorum. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-313 Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Architectural Examiners, LR 4:333 (September 1978), amended LR 10:738 (October 1984), amended by the Office of the Governor, Board of Arch…

A. Among other official records required by law, or by rules of other agencies in support of law, there shall be kept in the board offices accurate and current records including, but not limited to: 1. minutes of all meetings of the board; 2. the name and registration number of a…

A. The board shall maintain membership in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and its regional conference. Up-to-date information on the examinations and policies adopted from time to time by NCARB shall be reported to the board regularly. B. The boa…

A. This Chapter concerns the election of the three nominees to be submitted to the governor for the filling of a vacancy on the board of one or more of the five architectural members to be appointed by the governor pursuant to R.S. 37:142 .B. This rule shall be applicable whether…

A. If three or fewer eligible architects from any district seek nomination, no election shall be held in that district, and the names of those three or fewer candidates shall be submitted to the governor without any further board action. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § I-503 Pr…