For the purposes of this part, the term "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to render services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a structure or group of structures that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or habitation, as well as the space within and surrounding these structures. These services include planning and providing studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, and the administration of construction contracts. The practice of architecture does not include the practice of engineering, as defined in § 47-2853.131, although an architect may perform engineering work that is incidental to the practice of architecture.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.61.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.
An applicant for a license as an architect shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Architecture and Interior Designer that the applicant:
(1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Is a graduate of a degree program in architecture accredited by an accrediting institution prescribed by rule, or has completed an education program in architecture prescribed by rule as the equivalent of an accredited professional architectural degree program;
(3) Has passed an examination on the practice of architecture prescribed by rule; and
(4) Meets any other requirements established by rule to ensure that the applicant has had the proper training, experience, and qualifications to practice architecture.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.62.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.
Unless licensed to practice architecture under this subchapter, no person shall engage, directly or indirectly, in the practice of architecture in the District or use the title "architect," "registered architect," "licensed architect," "architectural designer," or display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, signs, cards, advertisements, or any other symbols or devices indicating, or tending to indicate, that the person is an architect or is practicing architecture.
(Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 47-2853.63.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-261, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 47-2801.
