The regulatory authority established by this part 4 is necessary to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the people of this state and to protect them against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of architecture. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 905, § 1, effective October […]
As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: “Architect” means a person licensed under this part 4 and entitled thereby to conduct a practice of architecture in the state of Colorado. “Buildings” means buildings of any type for public or private use, including the structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, utility services, and […]
Nothing in this part 4 shall prevent any person, firm, corporation, or association from preparing plans and specifications for, designing, planning, or administering the construction contracts for construction, alterations, remodeling, additions to, or repair of, any of the following: One-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings, including accessory buildings commonly associated with those dwellings; Garages, industrial […]
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no firm, partnership, entity, or group of persons shall be licensed to practice architecture; except that a partnership, entity, or group of persons may use the term “architects” in its business name if a majority of the individual officers and directors or members or partners are either licensed […]
Unless exempted under section 12-120-403 (7), any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice architecture without an active license issued under this part 4 is subject to penalties as specified in section 12-20-407 (1)(a). It is unlawful for any individual to hold himself or herself out to the public as an architect unless […]
The board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized by section 12-20-404 against, or limit the scope of practice of, a licensee for the following: Fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or material misstatement of fact in procuring or attempting to procure a license; Any act or omission that fails to meet the generally accepted standards of […]
Section 12-20-403 applies to investigations and hearings under this section. The board upon its own motion may, and upon the receipt of a signed complaint in writing from any person shall, investigate the activities of any licensee or other person that present grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this part 4. The board may […]
The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in this part 4, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or […]
An applicant shall submit an application that includes evidence of education and practical experience as required by section 12-120-413 and the rules of the board. The application shall also include a statement that the applicant has never been denied licensure as an architect or been disciplined with regard to the practice of architecture or practiced […]
The shareholders, members, or partners of an entity that practices architecture are liable for the acts, errors, and omissions of the employees, members, and partners of the entity except when the entity maintains a qualifying policy of professional liability insurance as set forth in subsection (2) of this section. A qualifying policy of professional liability […]
Each architect shall report to the board any malpractice claim against the architect, or against any entity of which the architect is a member, that is settled or in which judgment is rendered, within sixty days after the effective date of the settlement or judgment, if the claim concerned the practice of architecture performed or […]
To be eligible for licensing as an architect, an applicant shall provide documentation of technical competence. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 917, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-25-313 as it existed prior to 2019.
The board shall set minimum educational and experience requirements for applicants within the following guidelines: The board may require: No more than three years of practical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or an architect exempt under the provisions of section 12-120-403 (4) and either: A professional degree from a program accredited […]
An architect who has been duly licensed and is over sixty-five years of age may apply to the board for classification as a retired architect. Retired architects shall not practice architecture and shall pay a fee established by the board to be listed with and retain retired architect status. A person classified as a retired […]
The board shall issue a license whenever an applicant for a license to practice architecture in Colorado successfully qualifies for the license as provided in this part 4. An architect may renew a license by paying to the board the license renewal fee established pursuant to section 12-20-105, and the board shall then renew the […]
The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for continuing education that an architect shall complete in order to renew a license to practice architecture in Colorado. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 919, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1147), ch. 72, p. […]
Upon receiving a license from the board, an architect may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal in a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the architect’s name and license number and the designation “Colorado licensed architect”. Architects licensed before July 1, 2013, may […]
