§ 5-1-1. Declaration of policy. In order to protect the health, safety, and property of the people of Rhode Island, and to promote their welfare, no person shall practice architecture in this state except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 232, § 2.
§ 5-1-10. Issuance and renewal of certificates. (a) Upon payment of the fees required by § 5-1-11, an individual who has complied with § 5-1-8 or § 5-1-9 is entitled to a certificate of registration indicating that he or she is qualified to practice architecture in this state. Each certificate of registration shall contain the […]
§ 5-1-11. Fees — Payment and disposition. (a) The fees paid by an applicant for filing an application for examination, for the examination; for reexamination; for registration pursuant to § 5-1-9; for annual renewal; or for renewal of an expired certificate; shall be sixty dollars ($60). (b) All fees or other monies collected under the […]
§ 5-1-12. Architect’s stamp. (a) Every architect shall obtain a stamp designated and approved by the board, and shall impress that stamp on drawings and specifications prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible control for use in this state. An architect who impresses his or her stamp, or knowingly permits it […]
§ 5-1-13. Revocation or suspension of certificates of registration or of authorization. (a) After notice and hearing as provided in § 5-1-13.1, the director may: (1) Suspend, revoke, annul, or take other permitted action with respect to any certificate of registration; and/or (2) Suspend, revoke, annul, or take other permitted action with respect to any […]
§ 5-1-13.1. Initiation of proceedings — Hearings before the department — Appeals — Notice to other states. (a) The director may initiate formal proceedings under this chapter against holders of a certificate of registration and/or a certificate of authorization (subsequently referred to as a licensee or licensees) either on his or her own motion; upon […]
§ 5-1-14. Practices permitted. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit practices normally permitted to employees, engineers, contractors, and others, including the following: (1) A draftsperson, student, superintendent, or other employee of a lawfully practicing registered architect acting under the instruction, responsible control, and supervision of his or her employer. This chapter […]
§ 5-1-15. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any section is declared invalid or void for any reason, the remainder of this chapter is not affected or impaired. History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 232, § 2.
§ 5-1-15.1. Certificate of authorization for sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited-liability partnerships, corporations, or limited-liability companies. (a) A sole proprietorship, partnership, limited-liability partnership, corporation, or limited-liability company shall be admitted to practice architecture in this state if: (1) Two-thirds (⅔) of the partners (if a partnership or limited-liability partnership), two-thirds (⅔) of the directors and officers […]
§ 5-1-16. Architects rendering assistance during disaster emergency — Immunity from civil liability. (a) An architect or architectural firm, duly licensed to practice in Rhode Island under this chapter, who or that voluntarily and without compensation provides architectural services at the scene of a disaster emergency is not liable for any personal injury, wrongful death, […]
§ 5-1-2. Definitions. The following definitions apply in the interpretation of the provisions of this chapter, unless the context requires another meaning: (1) “Architect” means any person who engages in the practice of architecture, as that term is defined in this section, as attested by his or her licensing as an architect in this state. […]
§ 5-1-3. Board — Membership — Appointments and term. (a) There is established a board of examination and registration of architects, composed of five (5) architects. Each member of the board must be a qualified elector of this state for three (3) consecutive years prior to appointment. Each member of the board shall have engaged […]
§ 5-1-4. Board — Organizational and special meetings — Quorum — Seal. (a) A regular meeting of the board shall be held in May of each year, at which time the board shall elect from its membership a chairperson, a vice-chair, and a secretary, who shall serve for one year and until their successors are […]
§ 5-1-5. Board — Rules and regulations — Examination and registration powers. (a) Subject to the approval of the director, the board may establish any rules and regulations for the conduct of its own proceedings that it deems appropriate. (b) Subject to the approval of the director, the board may establish suitable rules and regulations […]
§ 5-1-6. Board — Records of proceedings — Roster of architects — Report of transactions. (a) The board executive of the board shall keep a record of its proceedings. The record shall include the name, age, and last known address of each applicant for registration; information concerning each applicant’s education, experience, and other qualifications; the […]
§ 5-1-7. Practice prohibited — Criminal penalties — Injunctions. (a) No individual shall: (1) Practice or offer to practice architecture in this state; (2) Use any title, sign, card, or device implying that the individual is an architect or is competent to practice architecture in this state; (3) Use in connection with his or her […]
§ 5-1-8. Examination and qualifications of applicants for certificates of registration. (a) Any individual who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age may apply for a certificate of registration under this chapter. (b) Each applicant for a certificate of registration shall submit satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she holds a National […]
§ 5-1-9. Interstate practice. A nonresident licensed architect seeking to practice architecture in the state of Rhode Island shall, upon application, obtain a certificate of registration by submitting satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she is registered to practice architecture in another state, and that he or she has fulfilled the requirements for […]
