New Mexico Administrative Code

The board may, after consideration of a written request from a registrant outlining the circumstances supporting the request, authorize the issuance of a duplicate wall certificate of registration. The fee for supplying such a certificate shall be thirty-five dollars ($35).

The board requires that each registrant shall display his or her certificate of registration in a conspicuous location in his or her primary place of business.

A. Registration seal specifications: Each architect registered in the state of New Mexico shall secure a registration seal of the following design: The seal shall have two concentric circles with the outer circle measuring one and three-quarter inches in diameter and the inner ci…

Registrants shall notify the board of a change of primary address within 30 days of a move.

Provisions for Part 3 apply to any person registered as an architect, or to anyone applying for registration as an architect in New Mexico.

Subsection C of Section 61-15-4 NMSA 1978 prescribes that "The board...may make rules not inconsistent with law."

Permanent.

September 26, 2023, unless a different date is cited at the end of the section.

The objective of this rule is to clearly establish guidelines and procedures for registration and registration renewal as an architect in New Mexico and for issuance of a duplicate certificate of registration and to provide specifications and guidelines for the use of an individu…

[RESERVED]

A. The examination and reciprocity committee shall make its recommendations to the board regarding the qualifications of applicants for registration. A majority vote of the board shall be required in determining those applicants qualified for registration. B. The applicant shall …

A. Registration standards shall be in accordance with the standards of NCARB as described in the latest editions of the NCARB Certification Guidelines and the NCARB Education Guidelines. B. Training requirements shall satisfy the NCARB standards of training. The applicant shall p…

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects.

A. An architect, making public statements on architectural questions, shall disclose whether the architect is being compensated for making such a statement. B. An architect shall accurately represent to a prospective or existing client or employer the architect's qualifications a…

A. An architect, in the conduct of his or her architectural practice, shall not be convicted of any crime listed in Paragraph (4) of Subsection B of 16.30.3.8 NMAC. B. An architect shall neither offer nor make any payment or gift to a government official, whether elected or appoi…

A. Each office maintained for the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports or other professional work shall have an architect regularly employed having direct knowledge and supervisory control of such work. B. In providing architectural services, an architec…

Registered architects shall accurately represent to a prospective or existing client or employer their qualifications and the scope of their responsibility in connection with work for which they are claiming credit. A. In presenting qualifications to prospective clients, both pub…

Provisions for Part 4 apply to any person registered as an architect, or to anyone applying for registration as an architect in New Mexico.

Subsection C ofSection 61-15-4 NMSA 1978 prescribes that "The board...may make rules not inconsistent with law."

Permanent.

September 6, 2001, unless a different date is cited at the end of the section.

The objective of this rule is to clearly outline the standards of conduct expected to be upheld by an individual registered as a New Mexico architect.

[Reserved.]

A. In practicing architecture, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing practicing in New Mexico. B. In designing a project, an architect shall take int…

A. An architect shall not accept compensation for services from more than one (1) party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to all interested parties in writing and agreed to in writing by all interested parties. B. If an architect has any business associati…

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects.

The board shall have the right to review and to suspend or revoke a New Mexico registration granted on the basis of NCARB certification should the certification be revoked by NCARB as a result of a disciplinary action. The individual shall have the right to apply for reinstatemen…

A person using any designation tending to imply to the public that the individual is registered under the Architectural Act to practice architecture; such as architect, architectural services, or words to that effect, is in violation of Section 61-15-10 NMSA 1978.

A. Disciplinary action: If an applicant or registrant is not in compliance with a judgment and order for support, the board: (1) shall deny an application for registration; (2) shall deny the renewal of a registration; and (3) has grounds for suspension or revocation of the regis…

Provisions for Part 5 apply to any person registered as an architect, or to anyone applying for registration as an architect in New Mexico.

Subsection C ofSection 61-15-4 NMSA 1978 prescribes that "The board...may make rules not inconsistent with law."

Permanent.

September 6, 2001, unless a different date is cited at the end of the section.

The objective of this rule is to clearly describe violations and the complaint process.

All terms defined in this section shall have the same meaning as terms defined in the Parental Responsibility Act, Sections 40-5A-1 through 13 NMSA 1978. A. "HSD" means the New Mexico human services department. B. "Statement of compliance" means a certified statement from HSD sta…

A. Disciplinary proceedings against a registered New Mexico architect, applicant, or unlicensed individual may be initiated by a complaint of any person, including members of the board, that is signed under penalty of perjury. Complaint forms shall be obtained from the board offi…

For all non-parental responsibility actions: A. The enforcement subcommittee may negotiate a proposed settlement agreement at any time prior to the issuance of a notice of contemplated action. The proposed settlement agreement is subject to approval by vote of the board and conse…

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects.

Unless a contractual relationship is stated otherwise, an architect is responsible for the minimum competencies of construction administration in a design/build project.

Means defining goals; coordinating tasks and scheduling, assessing all discrepancies and performance of corrective actions, maintaining design quality; closing out project records and agreements; and performing project evaluations. It includes owner notification of any additional…

Provisions for Part 6 apply to any person registered as an architect, or to anyone applying for registration as an architect in New Mexico.

Subsection C of Section 61-15-4 NMSA 1978 prescribes that "The board....may make rules not inconsistent with law."

Permanent.

September 26, 2023, unless a different date is cited at the end of the section.

The objective of this rule is to clearly outline the minimum standards of practice expected from an individual registered as a New Mexico architect.

[RESERVED]

A. Programming, if required by contract: (1) Definition: To create or assist the owner in creating a project's design parameters and overall scope including priorities, goals, budget, data, concepts and general needs. (2) The architect must be able to: (a) prepare a program, pres…

A. Bidding and contract negotiation. (1) Definition: Assist the client in establishing and administering bidding procedures, issuing addenda, evaluating proposed substitutions, reviewing the qualifications of bidders, analyzing bids or negotiating proposals and making recommendat…

New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects, 2550 Cerrillos Road - Third Floor, Santa Fe, NM 87505; telephone (505) 476-4830.

This part sets forth application procedures to expedite licensure for military service members, their spouses and veterans.