Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.13 - Prohibited Acts (Non-registrants)

(1) An individual not registered in accordance with §§ 34-2-30 through 34-2-42 may not:

(a) Offer, solicit, perform or otherwise provide architectural services in this state, as defined by The Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 34-2-30, 34-2-31, and 34-2-32;

(b) Represent oneself to be an "architect" or use any form of the word "architect" on letterheads, title blocks, business cards, verbal claims, advertisements, signs, social media, or other oral or written representations which would lead someone to believe the individual is legally qualified to practice architecture in the state of Alabama;

(c) Prepare and/or submit plans or construction documents for a non-exempt building, unless acting at the direction of and/ or under the responsible control of an architect registered in accordance with The Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 34-2-30 through 34-2-42;

(d) Use or attempt to use the certificate of registration and/or seal of a registered architect, including a suspended, revoked or non-existent certificate of registration;

(e) Impersonate a registered architect;

(f) Direct the professional judgment of a registered architect, including authorizing deviations from sealed architectural plans and specifications during the construction phase of a project;

(g) Alter, amend, or misrepresent Architect Registration Examination® test results in an attempt to falsely gain registration as an architect;

(h) Provide construction administration services on a nonexempt construction project, unless acting at the direction of and/or under the responsible control of an architect registered in accordance with The Code of Ala. 1975 §§ 34-2-30 through 34-2-42.

(2) An individual found to be in violation of any of the prohibited acts set forth in paragraph (1)(a) through (h) above is subject to fines and penalties as described in The Code of Ala. 1975 § 34-2-36 (c) and (d).

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-4-.13

Amended: Filed February 11, 2013; effective March 18, 2013. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2023, eff. 1/14/2024.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-2-30, 34-2-31, 34-2-32, 34-2-36