544A.1 Practice regulated — creation of architectural examining board. 1. The practice of architecture affects the public health, safety, and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. Only persons qualified by the laws of the state are authorized to engage in the practice of architecture in the state. 2. The […]
544A.10 Renewals. Licenses expire in intervals as determined by the board. Licensed architects shall renew their licenses and pay a renewal fee in the manner prescribed by the board. The board shall prescribe the conditions and reasonable penalties for renewal after a license’s expiration date. [C27, 31, 35, §1905-b10; C39, §1905.67; C46, 50, 54, 58, […]
544A.11 Fees. 1. The board shall set the fees for examination, for a license as an architect, for renewal of a license, for reinstatement of a license, and for other activities of the board pertaining to its duties. The fee for examination shall be based on the annual cost of administering the examinations. The fee […]
544A.12 Expenses — compensation. The members of the architectural examining board are entitled to be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board, within the limits of the funds appropriated to the board. Each member of the board may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6. […]
544A.13 Revocation or suspension. 1. A license to practice architecture may be revoked or suspended when the licensee is guilty of the following acts or offenses: a. Fraud in procuring a license. b. Professional incompetency. c. Knowingly making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in the practice of the licensee’s profession or engaging in unethical […]
544A.15 Unlawful practice — violations — criminal and civil penalties — consent agreement. 1. It is unlawful for a person to engage in or to offer to engage in the practice of architecture in this state or use in connection with the person’s name the title “architect”, “licensed architect”, or “architectural designer”, or to imply […]
544A.16 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Architect” means a person qualified to engage in the practice of architecture who holds a current valid license under the laws of this state. 2. “Board” means the architectural examining board established in section 544A.1. 3. “Construction” means physical alteration of a […]
544A.17 When not applicable. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: 1. Professional engineers licensed under chapter 542B. 2. Persons acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of, and those executing the plans of, a licensed architect or a professional engineer licensed under chapter 542B, provided that such unlicensed persons shall not be […]
544A.18 Exceptions. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, persons who are not licensed architects may perform planning and design services in connection with any of the following: 1. Detached residential buildings containing twelve or fewer family dwelling units of not more than three stories and outbuildings in connection with the buildings. 2. Buildings used […]
544A.2 Officers. At a time to be determined by the board, the board shall elect from its members officers to serve for a term not to exceed one year. The division shall provide staff assistance. [C27, 31, 35, §1905-b2; C39, §1905.59; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §118.2] 87 […]
544A.20 Injunction. In addition to any other remedies, and on the petition of the board or any person, any violators of this chapter may be restrained and permanently enjoined. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §118.20] C93, §544A.20
544A.21 Practice by business entities. Repealed by 2014 Acts, ch 1001, §6.
544A.25 Applicant — civil rights — moral character. 1. An applicant is not ineligible for licensure because of age, citizenship, sex, race, religion, marital status, or national origin, although the application form may require citizenship information. Character references may be required. 2. The board may consider the following aspects when investigating an applicant’s good moral […]
544A.26 Public members. The public members of the board shall be allowed to participate in administrative, clerical, or ministerial functions incident to giving the examination, but shall not determine the content of the examination or determine the correctness of the answers. [C75, 77, 79, 81, §118.26] C93, §544A.26
544A.27 Disclosure of confidential information. 1. The board shall not disclose information relating to the following: a. The contents of the examination. b. The examination results other than final score except for information about the results of an examination which is given to the person who took the examination. 2. A member of the board […]
544A.28 Seal required. 1. An architect shall procure a seal with which to identify all technical submissions issued by the architect for use in this state. The seal shall be of a design, content, and size designated by the board. 2. a. Technical submissions prepared by an architect, or under an architect’s direct supervision and […]
544A.29 Rules. The board may adopt rules consistent with this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and may prescribe forms to be issued. The rules may include, but are not limited to, standards and criteria for licensure, license renewal, professional conduct, misconduct, and discipline. Violation of a rule of conduct is grounds […]
544A.3 Records — roster. The board shall keep a record, open to public inspection at all reasonable times, of its proceedings relating to the issuance, refusal, renewal, suspension, and revocation of licenses. This record shall also contain a roster showing the name, place of business, and residence, and the date and number of the license […]
544A.30 Registered architects. Any person who is registered as an architect pursuant to this chapter on July 1, 2017, shall be deemed to be licensed to practice as an architect. 2017 Acts, ch 131, §6
544A.4 Report. Repealed by 98 Acts, ch 1119, §11.
