New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) All architects shall be subject to audit by the Board and shall, upon written request of the Board, submit documentation to support continuing education credit claimed for license renewal. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, proof of attendance, course syllabi, …

(a) The Board may waive all or part of the continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as severe illness, disability, active service in the military, or other good cause. (b) Any architect seeking a waiver of all or part of the continuin…

(a) An architect shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public in the performance of professional duties, shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which are ordin…

(a) If, in the course of his or her work on a project, an architect becomes aware of a decision taken by his or her employer or client, against the architect's advice, which violates applicable Federal, State, county or municipal building statutes, ordinances, and regulations and…

(a) An architect shall provide professional services to the client competently and independently through contractual arrangements with the client which safeguard the exercise of unprejudiced judgment of the architect. (b) An architect shall not accept compensation for his or her …

(a) An architect making public statements on architectural questions shall disclose when he or she is being compensated for making such statements. (b) An architect shall accurately disclose to a prospective or existing client or employer his or her qualifications and the scope o…

(a) Each office maintained for the purpose of providing architectural services or other professional work shall have an architect in responsible charge, as defined in N.J.S.A. 45:3-1.1 (l). 1. A licensee engaged in any of the following acts or practices shall be deemed not to be …

(a) A title block shall appear on all construction documents and site plans, as well as documents submitted for public approval or permit application. Title block information is not required on renderings or sketches. Similar information shall appear on the title page of all spec…

(a) When the architect practices as an individual or sole proprietor the title block shall contain: 1. The full name of the architect; 2. The title "architect"; 3. The address of the architect; 4. A space for the name of the client and the location of the project; and 5. The name…

(a) Construction documents and the title pages of the specifications for filing with a public agency or for the owner's legal documentation requirements shall be dated, signed and sealed by the architect in responsible charge in one of two ways: 1. The architect shall sign and da…

Any architect may submit a proposed form of title block to the New Jersey State Board of Architects for approval. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-6.4 Recodified from N.J.A.C N.J.A.C. 13:27-6.8 and amended by R.2005 d.303, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.J.R. 869(a), 37 N.J.R. 3424(a…

(a) A digital signature and seal shall possess the same weight, authority, and effect as handwritten signature and pressure seal when the following criteria are met: 1. The digital signing and sealing process satisfies the requirements of the Digital Signature Standard (DSS) esta…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-6.6 Recodified to N.J.A.C N.J.A.C. 13:27-6.2 by R.2005 d.303, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.J.R. 869(a), 37 N.J.R. 3424(a). Section was "Title block on drawings; general requirements; form; removal."

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-6.7 Recodified to N.J.A.C N.J.A.C. 13:27-6.3 by R.2005 d.303, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.J.R. 869(a), 37 N.J.R. 3424(a). Section was "Title block contents; requirements by form of architectural practice."

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-6.8 Recodified to N.J.A.C N.J.A.C. 13:27-6.4 by R.2005 d.303, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.J.R. 869(a), 37 N.J.R. 3424(a). Section was "Submission of title block form for approval."

(a) All words, terms, and phrases used in this subchapter shall be as defined in the Municipal Land Use Act, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (b) Preparation and submission of the various elements of a preliminary or final site plan or major subdivision plat shall be within the professi…

(a) Showing existing conditions and exact location of physical features including metes and bounds, drainage, waterways, specific utility locations, and easements: By a land surveyor. 1. Survey information may be transferred to the site plan if duly noted as to the date of the su…

(a) The location of proposed buildings and their relationship to the site and the immediate environs: By an architect, engineer, or licensed landscape architect. (b) The locations of drives; parking layout; pedestrian circulation; and means of ingress and egress: By an architect,…

(a) The general location of facilities, site improvements and lot layouts: By an architect, engineer, land surveyor, planner or landscape architect. (b) The design and construction details of all public improvements including street pavements, curbs, sidewalks, sanitary sewage, s…

(a) Informal site plans not required by local ordinances are excluded from this rule. (b) No municipal or county ordinance, policy or action purporting to define the scope of professional activity of architects, engineers, land surveyors, planners or landscape architects in the p…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Architect" means an individual defined by N.J.A.C. 13:27-3.1 or business entity licensed or otherwise duly authorized by law to render a…

(a) Before an architect may perform architectural services for a contractor in connection with a design build contract, the architect shall ascertain that the contract between the contractor and the owner or developer contains the following notice: NOTICE Notes N.J. Admin. Code §…

(a) In addition to any other contractual terms and conditions agreed to by the parties, the separate written contract between the architect and the contractor shall expressly provide that:1. The architect shall, at all times, provide architectural services as an independent contr…

(a) When an architect has a significant beneficial interest in a contractor for whom the architect performs architectural services in connection with a design build contract, prior to the parties entering into the contract, the architect shall: 1. Disclose the significant benefic…

Where an architect has knowledge that an owner has accepted and is relying upon any design or construction documents prepared by the architect, and where the architect is requested or directed by any party to make fundamental changes in those design or construction documents, the…

An architect shall retain a copy of any contract entered into with a contractor in connection with a design build project for 10 years from the date of the contract. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-7A.6

The Executive Director shall keep a record of all applicants for licensure as a landscape architect, showing for each the date of application, name, age, education and other qualifications, place of practice and address of record, whether or not an examination was required, and w…

(a) A digital signature and seal shall possess the same weight, authority, and effect as handwritten signature and pressure seal when the following criteria are met: 1. The digital signing and sealing process satisfies the requirements of the Digital Signature Standard (DSS) esta…

(a) Upon review and approval by the Board of a completed application, the Board shall issue a certificate of authorization to an LLC or a corporation, other than a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L. 1969, c. 2…

(a) All certificates of authorization issued by the Board shall be issued for a biennial period. An LLC or corporation seeking renewal of the certificate shall submit a completed renewal application, a copy of the current annual report filed with the Division of Revenue in the Ne…

(a) Any business corporation or LLC that offers or renders landscape architectural services but does not have an officer or employee licensed as a landscape architect in this State who is in responsible charge shall have a written contract with a New Jersey licensed landscape arc…

(a) Except for a landscape architect who, on March 5, 2009, the effective date of P.L. 2008, c. 77, holds a valid certificate issued by the Board, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:3A-1 et seq., and who is considered a licensed landscape architect immediately upon that effective date, a li…

(a) The licensee may obtain continuing education credit as follows: 1. Courses or programs approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:27-8.17: one hour for each hour of attendance; 2. Seminar, courses, conferences and other programs offered for the purpose of keeping the certi…

(a) A licensee applying for license renewal as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-8.7 shall confirm on the renewal application that he or she has completed the required continuing education during the preceding biennial period set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:27-8.14(a). (b) Each licensee shall…

(a) At least 60 days prior to offering a course or program, a provider of continuing education for landscape architects shall submit the following for each course or program offered for evaluation by the Board: 1. A detailed description of course or program content and the number…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-8.18 Amended by R.2000 d.103, effective 3/20/2000. See: 32 N.J.R. 10(a), 32 N.J.R. 1029(a). Substituted "certificate holder" for "registrant" in the first sentence, and rewrote the second sentence. Amended by R.2005 d.303, effective 9/6/2005. See: 3…

(a) If, in the course of his or her work on a project, a licensed landscape architect becomes aware of a decision taken by his or her employer or client, against the licensed landscape architect's advice, which violates applicable Federal, State, county or municipal building laws…

(a) The practice of landscape architecture shall not prohibit the preparation of landscaping plans for sites where government review or approvals are not required or do not require the signature and seal of a landscape architect. (b) Nothing in N.J.S.A. 45:3A-1 et seq., or this s…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-8.20 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:27-8.3 by R.2011 d.197, effective 8/1/2011. See: 42 N.J.R. 2208(a), 43 N.J.R. 1882(a). Section was "Nomenclature for non-certified persons".

(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board for landscape architect license matters. Unless otherwise provided herein, all fees are non-refundable. 1. Application Fee $ 125.00 2. Initial fee (including seal press) i. If paid during the first year of a 160.00 biennial ren…

(a) Licensed landscape architects shall notify the Board in writing of any change from the address currently registered with the Board and shown on the most recently issued license. Such notice shall be sent to the Board by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than …

(a) A person who is not a licensed landscape architect as defined in N.J.S.A. 45:3A-2 shall not use or advertise or offer services to the public utilizing the following titles or description of services: TITLES Landscape Architect Licensed Landscape Architect Registered Landscape…

(a) Any educational program accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board shall be deemed an approved program. (b) For any academic program not accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board, an applicant shall provide to the Board: 1. A certified t…

(a) An applicant for initial licensure as a landscape architect shall: 1. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in landscape architecture from a college or university having a landscape architecture curriculum accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board or other ac…

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) may apply to the Board for recognition of the applicant's training, education, or experience received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, which the Board shall consider, together wi…

(a) An individual may apply for licensure as a landscape architect in New Jersey if he or she meets the requirements of N.J.S.A. 45:3A-1 et seq., and 1. Holds a license or certificate to practice landscape architecture in good standing issued upon examination by any state, distri…

(a) All licenses issued by the Board shall be issued for a biennial license period. A licensee who seeks renewal of the license shall submit a completed renewal application, a statement that the licensee has successfully completed the continuing education requirement pursuant to …