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WA Rev Code § 18.08.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.235 - Legislative findings—1985 c 37.

RCW 18.08.235 Legislative findings—1985 c 37.The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, it is necessary to regulate the practice of architecture.[ 1985 c 37 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.240 - Architects' license account.

RCW 18.08.240 Architects' license account.There is established in the state treasury the architects' license account, into which all fees paid pursuant to this chapter shall be paid, except as provided in RCW 18.08.510.[ 2018 c 207 § 9; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 2; 1985 c 57 § 4; 1959 c 323 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 207 §§ 9 and 10: See note following RCW 18.08.510.Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions.(1) On or before June 30, 1991, the balances remaining in the local jail improvement and construction account, the 1979 handicapped facilities construction account, the salmon enhancement construction account, the community college capital improvements accounts, and the fisheries capital projects account shall be transferred to the state building construction account and the balance remaining in the Washington State University construction account shall be transferred to the Washington State University building account.(2) Except for subsection (1) of this section, sections 1 through 47, 49 through 64, 66 through 108, and 110 through 122 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1991, but shall not be effective for earnings on balances prior to July 1, 1991, regardless of when a distribution is made.(3) Sections 48 and 109 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1991.(4) Section 65 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1992.(5) *Sections 123 through 139 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1993, and shall be effective for earnings on balances beginning July 1, 1993, regardless of when a distribution is made." [ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 141.]*Reviser's note: "Sections 123 through 139 of this act" [1991 sp.s. c 13] were vetoed by the governor.Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 140.]Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.310 - Authorization to practice required—Out-of-state firms—Associates.

RCW 18.08.310 Authorization to practice required—Out-of-state firms—Associates.(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice architecture in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description including the word "architect," "architecture," "architectural," or language tending to imply that he or she is an architect, unless the person is registered or authorized to practice in the state of Washington under this chapter.(2) An architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the board may offer to practice architecture in this state if:(a) It is clearly and prominently stated in such an offer that the architect or firm is not registered to practice architecture in the state of Washington; and(b) Prior to practicing architecture or signing a contract to provide architectural services, the architect or firm must be registered to practice architecture in this state.(3) A person who has an accredited architectural degree may use the title "architectural associate" when enrolled in a structured training program recognized by the board and working under the direct supervision of an architect.(4) The provisions of this section shall not affect the use of the words "architect," "architecture," or "architectural" where a person does not practice or offer to practice architecture.[ 2019 c 67 § 1; 2010 c 129 § 1; 1985 c 37 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.330 - Board for architects—Membership.

RCW 18.08.330 Board for architects—Membership.There is created a state board for architects consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor. Six members shall be registered architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of architecture as registered architects in responsible charge of architectural work or responsible charge of architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with an architect.The terms of each newly appointed member shall be six years.Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor. On the expiration of the term of each member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of six years or until the next successor has been appointed.The governor may remove any member of the board for cause. Vacancies in the board for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.The board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The secretary may delegate his or her authority to the executive director.Members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2010 c 129 § 3; 1985 c 37 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.340 - Board—Rules—Executive director.

RCW 18.08.340 Board—Rules—Executive director.(1) The board may adopt such rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter.(2) The director shall employ an executive director subject to approval by the board.[ 2010 c 129 § 4; 2002 c 86 § 201; 1985 c 37 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: "(1) Sections 201 through 240 and 242 through 401 of this act take effect January 1, 2003.(2) Section 241 of this act takes effect July 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 86 § 403.]Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.350 - Certificate of registration—Application—Qualifications.

RCW 18.08.350 Certificate of registration—Application—Qualifications.(1) A certificate of registration shall be granted by the director to all qualified applicants who are certified by the board as having passed the required examination and as having given satisfactory proof of completion of the required experience.(2) Applications for examination shall be filed as the board prescribes by rule. The application and examination fees shall be determined by the director under RCW 43.24.086.(3) An applicant for registration as an architect shall be of a good moral character, at least eighteen years of age, and shall possess one of the following qualifications:(a) Have an accredited architectural degree and complete a structured training program approved by the board; or(b) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight years of practical architectural work experience, including the completion of a structured training program under the direct supervision of an architect as determined by the board. At least three of the years of required experience outside of the structured training program must be under the direct supervision of an architect. This work experience may include designing buildings as a principal activity and postsecondary education as determined by the board. The board may approve up to four years of practical architectural work experience for postsecondary education courses in architecture, architectural technology, or a related field, as determined by the board, including courses completed in a community or technical college if the courses are equivalent to courses in an accredited architectural degree program.[ 2019 c 67 § 3; 2010 c 129 § 5; 1997 c 169 § 1; 1993 c 475 § 2; 1993 c 475 § 1; 1985 c 37 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—Intern training program enrollment—2010 c 129 § 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2012, and all persons enrolled in an intern training program as approved by the board before July 1, 2012, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of enrollment in the program." [ 2010 c 129 § 12.]Effective date—1997 c 169 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect July 29, 2001." [ 1997 c 169 § 2.]Effective date—1993 c 475 § 2: "Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 29, 2001." [ 1993 c 475 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.360 - Examinations.

RCW 18.08.360 Examinations.(1) The examination for an architect's certificate of registration shall be held at least annually at such time and place as the board determines.(2) The board shall determine the content, scope, and grading process of the examination. The board may adopt an appropriate national examination and grading procedure.(3) Applicants who fail to pass any section of the examination shall be permitted to retake the parts failed as prescribed by the board. Applicants have five years from the date of the first passed examination section to pass all remaining sections. If the entire examination is not successfully completed within five years, any sections that were passed more than five years prior must be retaken. If a candidate fails to pass all remaining sections within the initial five-year period, the candidate is given a new five-year period from the date of the second oldest passed section. All sections of the examination must be passed within a single five-year period for the applicant to be deemed to have passed the complete examination.(4) Applicants for registration may begin taking the examination upon enrollment in a structured training program as approved by the board.[ 2019 c 67 § 4; 2010 c 129 § 6; 1985 c 37 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.370 - Issuance of certificates of registration—Seal, use.

RCW 18.08.370 Issuance of certificates of registration—Seal, use.(1) The director shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who has, to the satisfaction of the board, met all the requirements for registration upon payment of the registration fee as provided in this chapter. All certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, have the registration number, and shall be signed by the chair of the board and by the director. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the director is prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered architect.(2) Each registrant shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the architect's name, registration number, the legend "Registered Architect," and the name of this state. All technical submissions prepared by an architect and filed with public authorities must be sealed and signed by the architect. It is unlawful to seal and sign a document after a registrant's certificate of registration or authorization has expired, been revoked, or is suspended.(3) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions under the following conditions:(a) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions that are: Prepared by the architect; prepared by the architect's regularly employed subordinates; prepared in part by an individual or firm under a direct subcontract with the architect; or prepared in collaboration with an architect who is licensed in a jurisdiction recognized by the board, provided there is a contractual agreement between the architects.(b) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions based on prototypical documents provided: The architect obtains written permission from the architect who prepared or sealed the prototypical documents, and from the legal owner to adapt the prototypical documents; the architect thoroughly analyzes the prototypical documents, makes necessary revisions, and adds all required elements and design information, including the design services of engineering consultants, if warranted, so that the prototypical documents become suitable complete technical submissions, in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and site-specific requirements.(c) An architect who seals and signs the technical submissions under this subsection (3) is responsible to the same extent as if the technical submissions were prepared by the architect.[ 2010 c 129 § 7; 1985 c 37 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: "Sections 7 through 10 of this act take effect July 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 129 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.380 - Certificates of registration, authorization—Replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificates.

RCW 18.08.380 Certificates of registration, authorization—Replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificates.A new certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued by the director. A charge, determined as provided in RCW 43.24.086, shall be made for such issuance.[ 2002 c 86 § 202; 1985 c 37 § 9.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.390 - Registration of prior registrants.

RCW 18.08.390 Registration of prior registrants.All persons registered as architects under chapter 205, Laws of 1919, or registered as architects under chapter 323, Laws of 1959, as amended, before July 28, 1985, shall be registered as architects without examination.[ 1985 c 37 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.400 - Registration of out-of-state registrants.

RCW 18.08.400 Registration of out-of-state registrants.The director may, upon receipt of the current registration fee, grant a certificate of registration to an applicant who is a registered architect in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or another country, if that individual's qualifications and experience are determined by the board to be equivalent to the qualifications and experience required of a person registered under RCW 18.08.350.[ 1985 c 37 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.410 - Application of chapter.

RCW 18.08.410 Application of chapter.This chapter shall not affect or prevent:(1) The practice of naval architecture, landscape architecture as authorized in chapter 18.96 RCW, engineering as authorized in chapter 18.43 RCW, or the provision of space planning or interior design services not affecting public health or safety;(2) Drafters, clerks, project managers, superintendents, and other employees of architects from acting under the instructions, control, or supervision of an architect;(3) The construction, alteration, or supervision of construction of buildings or structures by contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW or superintendents employed by contractors or the preparation of shop drawings in connection therewith;(4) Owners or contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW from engaging persons who are not architects to observe and supervise construction of a project;(5) Any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the construction contract for the erection, enlargement, repair, or alteration of a structure or any appurtenance to a structure regardless of size, if the structure is to be used for a residential building of up to and including four dwelling units or a farm building or is a structure used in connection with or auxiliary to such residential building or farm building such as a garage, barn, shed, or shelter for animals or machinery;(6) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a building of any occupancy up to a total building size of four thousand square feet; or(7) Any person from doing design work, including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the contract, for alteration of or repairs to a building where the project size is not more than four thousand square feet in a building greater than four thousand square feet and when the work contemplated by the design does not affect the life safety or structural systems of the building. The combined square footage of simultaneous projects allowed under this subsection (7) may not exceed four thousand square feet.[ 2010 c 129 § 8; 1985 c 37 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.420 - Business entities—Authorization to practice required.

RCW 18.08.420 Business entities—Authorization to practice required.(1) Any business entity, including a sole proprietorship, offering architecture services in Washington state must register with the board, regardless of its business structure. A business entity shall file with the board a list of individuals registered under this chapter as responsible for the practice of architecture by the business entity in this state and provides that full authority to make all final architectural decisions on behalf of the business entity with respect to work performed by the business entity in this state. Further, the person having the practice of architecture in his/her charge is himself/herself a general partner (if a partnership or limited liability partnership), or a manager (if a limited liability company), or a director (if a business corporation or professional service corporation) and is registered to practice architecture in this state.(2) The business entity shall furnish the board with such information about its organization and activities as the board shall require by rule.(3) Upon the filing with the board of the application for certificate of authorization, the certified copy of the resolution, and the information specified in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall authorize the director to issue to the business entity a certificate of authorization to practice architecture in this state.(4) Any business entity practicing or offering to practice architecture, whether or not it is authorized to practice architecture under this chapter, shall be jointly and severally responsible to the same degree as an individual registered architect and shall conduct their business without misconduct or malpractice in the practice of architecture as defined in this chapter.(5) Any business entity that has been certified under this chapter and has engaged in the practice of architecture may have its certificate of authorization either suspended or revoked by the board if, after a proper hearing, the board finds that the business entity has committed misconduct or malpractice under RCW 18.08.440 or 18.235.130. In such a case, any individual architect registered under this chapter who is involved in such misconduct or malpractice is also subject to disciplinary measures provided in this chapter and RCW 18.235.110.(6) For each certificate of authorization issued under this section there shall be paid a certification fee and an annual certification renewal fee as prescribed by the director under RCW 43.24.086.[ 2010 c 129 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 203; 1991 c 72 § 2; 1985 c 37 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.430 - Renewal of certificates of registration—Withdrawal—Continuing professional development.

RCW 18.08.430 Renewal of certificates of registration—Withdrawal—Continuing professional development.(1) The renewal date for certificates of registration shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. Registrants who fail to pay the renewal fee within thirty days of the due date shall pay all delinquent fees plus a penalty fee equal to one-third of the renewal fee. A registrant who fails to pay a renewal fee for a period of five years may be reinstated under such circumstances as the board determines. The renewal and penalty fees and the frequency of renewal assessment shall be authorized under this chapter. Renewal date for certificates of authorization shall be the anniversary of the date of authorization.(2) Any registrant in good standing may withdraw from the practice of architecture by giving written notice to the director, and may within five years thereafter resume active practice upon payment of the then-current renewal fee. A registrant may be reinstated after a withdrawal of more than five years under such circumstances as the board determines.(3) A registered architect must demonstrate professional development since the architect's last renewal or initial registration, as the case may be. The board shall by rule describe professional development activities acceptable to the board and the form of documentation of the activities required by the board. The board may decline to renew a registration if the architect's professional development activities do not meet the standards set by the board by rule. When adopting rules under the authority of this subsection, the board shall strive to ensure that the rules are consistent with the continuing professional education requirements and systems in use by national professional organizations representing architects and in use by other states.(a) A registered architect shall, as part of his or her license renewal, certify that he or she has completed the required continuing professional development required by this section.(b) The board may adopt reasonable exemptions from the requirements of this section.[ 2010 c 129 § 10; 1985 c 37 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.