Chapter I

A. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), BESE upholds the following policy: This is an equal opportunity agency and is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in empl…

A. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; & § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), BESE upholds the following policy: "This…

A. To obtain an initial license to practice architecture in Louisiana, an applicant shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of either practical experience of training or experience in the field of architecture. This experience may be demonstrated only by: 1. satisfactory…

A. Pursuant to R.S. 37:1751 , the board shall issue a license, permit pending normal license, or registration to an applicant who is a dependent of a healthcare professional who has relocated to and established his legal residence in Louisiana, holds a valid license to provide he…

A. A license for an individual architect shall expire and become invalid on December 31 of each year. An individual architect who desires to continue his or her license in force shall be required annually to renew same. B. It is the responsibility of the individual architect to t…

A. The seal or stamp of the architect shall contain the name of the architect, the architect's license number, and the words "Registered Architect, State of Louisiana." B. The architect's seal or stamp shall be circular in shape and measure approximately 1 3/4" in diameter. In ad…

A. An architect shall affix his or her seal or stamp to all contract drawings and specifications requiring the services of an architect which were prepared by the architect or under the architect's responsible supervision. Contract drawings and specifications prepared by a consul…

A. It is recognized that in certain fields of practice there is a broad overlap between the work of architects and engineers. This is particularly true in the field of buildings and similar structures. It is recognized that an architect, who has complied with all of the current l…

A. As set forth in R.S. 37:155(4)(c) , renovations or alterations of any size building which do not affect the structural integrity or life safety, exclusive of building finishes and furnishings, are exempted from the Licensing Law, R.S. 37:141 et seq. Renovations or alterations …

A. Registered architects of other states will be deemed to be associated with a registered architect of this state on a specific project within the meaning of R.S. 37:155(A)(3) only when: 1. a written agreement is signed by both the out-of-state and the in-state architects descri…

A. A partnership or corporation offering a combination of architectural services together with construction services may offer to render architectural services only if: 1. an architect registered in this state or otherwise permitted to offer architectural services participates su…

A. A registered professional engineer who has a degree entitled "Architectural Engineering" from a public or private college or university accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology to offer such a degree may use the title "Architectural Engineer." A cor…

A. The statutory authorization for architects to offer to the public the practice of architecture and the rendering of architectural services is not an authorization to hold out as an architect any person who is not registered by the board. An architect shall not practice archite…

A. A firm name which includes only the name or names of a licensed architect or architects engaged in the active practice of architecture is not required to include the name of a licensed architect followed by the title "architect" as a part of the firm title itself. However, if …

A. The use of "AIA," in and of itself, is not an acceptable substitution for the title "architect" on any listing, publication, announcement, letterhead, business card, website or sign used by an individual practicing architecture in connection with his practice where such title …

A. An architect may only use the word "associate" in the firm title to describe a full time officer or employee of the firm. The plural form may be used only when justified by the number of associates who are full time firm employees. An architectural firm which loses an associat…

A. The firm name of any form of individual, partnership, corporate, limited liability company, group, or associate practice must comply with all of the rules set forth in this Chapter. Allowed Not Allowed John Smith, Architect John Smith, AIA, Architect John Smith, Architect, AIA…

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. The corporate name of a professional architectural corporation registered with this board must comply with R.S. 12:1088 . B. The corporate name of a professional architectural corporation may include an acronym such as "PAC," "APAC," or "APC" as an acceptable substitute for on…

A. The corporate name of an architectural-engineering corporation registered with this board must comply with R.S. 12:1172 . Allowed Not Allowed Smith and Jones, An Architectural-Engineering Corporation Smith and Jones, Inc. Heritage Architects, Ltd. Smith and Jones Notes La. Adm…

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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…