Arkansas Architectural Act Rules and Regulations

1 Arkansas Architectural Act Rules and Regulations Issued by Arkansas State Board of Architects 101 East Capitol Avenue Suite 110 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3822 Rules and Regulations Issued by Arkansas State Board of Architects 101 East Capitol Avenue Suite 110 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3822 _____ Page 2 ASBA Rules and Regulations , Effective June 1, 2005 Copyright 2005 State of Arkansas All Rights Reserved _____ ASBA Rules and Regulations , Effective June 1, 2005 Page 3 Rules and Regulations CHAPTER ONE: Rules AND Regulations Page SECTION I SCOPE; DEFINITIONS 7 A.

2 PURPOSE 7 B. SEVERABILITY 7 C. TERMS DEFINED BY STATUTE 7 D. TERMS DEFINED HEREIN 7 SECTION II GENERAL PROVISIONS 8 A. BOARD OPERATIONS 8 B. BOARD SEAL 9 C. PUBLIC INFORMATION 9 D. COMMUNICATION; PROHIBITION OR IMPROPER CONTACTS 9 E. NCARB 9 F. AVAILABILITY OF FORMS 9 SECTION III APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION 9 A. SUBMISSION OF APPLICANTS 9 B. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL 9 C.

3 FILING FEES 10 D. REGISTRATION STANDARDS 10 SECTION IV CONTINUING EDUCATION 10 A. PURPOSE 10 B. POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 10 C. SCOPE AND EXEMPTIONS 10 D. REQUIREMENTS 11 E. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS 11 F. AUDITS 12 G. NONCOMPLIANCE AND SANCTIONS 12 SECTION V RECIPROCAL REGISTRATION 12 A.

4 INFORMATION REQUIRED 12 B. REGISTRATION PROHIBITED 12 SECTION VI EXAMINATION 13 A. GENERAL 13 B. APPLICATIONS 13 C. FORMAT 13 D. SCHEDULES 13 E. REPORTING 13 F. GRADING 13 G. CONDITIONS 13 H. RE-EXAMINATION 13 I. SCORE REPORTING AND REVIEWS 14 J. FEES 14 K. DISABLED EXAMINEES 14 SECTION VII REGISTRATION 14 A. ISSUANCE 14 B. DURATION 14 C.

5 RENEWAL 14 D. NOT TRANSFERABLE 14 E. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF REGISTRATION 14 F. EMERITUS REGISTRATION REQUIRED 15 G. EMERITUS READMISSION TO ACTIVE PRACTICE 15 H. REISSUANCE 15 _____ Page 4 ASBA Rules and Regulations , Effective June 1, 2005 Page SECTION VIII ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICE 15 A.

6 PERMISSION TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN CORPORATE OR PARTNERSHIP FORM 15 B. DESIGN AND USE OF ARCHITECTS SEAL 16 C. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ARCHITECT'S SEAL 18 D. ARCHITECT'S CONSULTANTS 18 SECTION IX Rules OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 18 A.

7 COMPETENCE 18 B. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 18 C. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 18 D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 19 E. AMENDMENTS 19 F. ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 19 _____ ASBA Rules and Regulations , Effective June 1, 2005 Page 5 CHAPTER TWO: Rules OF PROCEDURE Page SECTION I Rules UNDER THE Arkansas Architectural ACT AND NOTICE - HEARINGS 21 A. Rules UNDER THE PRACTICE ACT 21 B.

8 NOTICE - HEARING 21 SECTION II PRIOR Rules 21 PRIOR Rules - VALID 21 SECTION III RULE MAKING 21 SECTION IV VIOLATION OF Rules 21 SECTION V ORDER 21 A. ORDER - EFFECTIVE ONLY IN WRITING 21 B. EFFECTIVE DATE 21 C. ORDER MAY BE EFFECTUATED 21 D. ORDER FORMULATED UPON ADJUDICATION 22 SECTION VI DECLARATORY ORDER - Rules 22 A.

9 DECLARATORY ORDER - PETITION FOR 22 B. PROMPT DISPOSITION 22 C. STATUS 22 SECTION VII ADJUDICATION 22 A. REASONABLE NOTICE 22 B. EVIDENCE MAY BE PRESENTED 22 C. STIPULATION/SETTLEMENT/CONSENT OR DEFAULT NOT PROHIBITED 22 D. RECORD 22 E. FINDINGS OF FACT 22 SECTION VIII ADJUDICATION - DECISIONS 22 A. FINAL DECISION 22 B. SERVICE OF COPY - DECISION 23 C. EXEMPTION 23 SECTION IX HEARING OFFICER 23 A.

10 HEARINGS 23 B. RIGHT OF COUNSEL 23 C. IMPARTIALITY 23 D. POWER AND DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICIAL 23 E. BURDEN OF PROOF 23 F. EVIDENCE EXCLUDED 23 G. EVIDENCE ADMITTED 23 H. OBJECTIONS 23 I. EVIDENCE MAY BE WRITTEN 23 J. CROSS EXAMINATION 24 K. OFFICIAL NOTICE 24 SECTION X PROCEDURE ON DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION 24 A. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE 24 B. PROCEEDINGS 24 C. METHOD OF SERVING NOTICE OF HEARING 25 D. VENUE OF HEARING 25 E. HEARINGS PUBLIC 25 F. RIGHTS OF PERSONS ENTITLED TO HEARING 25 G.