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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › REGISTRATION › Continuing Education › Section 623.642 - Audits by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The staff of the
				Board shall perform random audits of registrants and audits that are based on
				complaints or charges against registrants to ensure compliance with the
				requirements for continuing education, including, without limitation, the
				truthfulness and completeness of any certification submitted pursuant to NAC
				623.644.
2. If the staff of the Board intends to
				perform an audit of a registrant, the staff of the Board shall provide written
				notice of the audit to the registrant . The registrant shall provide any
				information and documentation requested by the staff of the Board on or before
				the date specified in the written notice of audit provided to the registrant.
				Falsification of documentation concerning continuing education is grounds for
				disciplinary action.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R154-08, 12-17-2008,
				  eff. 1-1-2010; A by
				  R073-17A,
				  eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › REGISTRATION › Continuing Education › Section 623.644 - Submission of proof to Board; violation

Current through June 11, 2024
Each registrant shall, on or before December 31 of each
				  calendar year, submit to the Board a certification that he or she has completed
				  the continuing education units claimed for that calendar year, together with
				  the application for the renewal of registration.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R154-08, 12-17-2008,
				  eff. 1-1-2010; A by
				  R073-17A,
				  eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
				  623.140 and
				  623.250
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › REGISTRATION › Continuing Education › Section 623.646 - Noncompliance with requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
Failure of a registrant to complete the requirements for
				  continuing education or satisfy the annual requirement for certifying
				  completion of continuing education units to the Board is grounds for the
				  nonrenewal of his or her certificate of registration.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R154-08, 12-17-2008,
				  eff. 1-1-2010; A by
				  R073-17A,
				  eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.720 - Notice of change of address or place of employment

Current through June 11, 2024
Each architect, interior designer or residential designer who
				holds a certificate of registration shall advise the Board in writing of any
				change of address or place of employment within 30 days after the
				change.
Bd. of Architecture,
				§ 20, eff. 5-7-80-NAC A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design &
				Residential Design, 5-20-96
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.740 - Use of corporate or fictitious names

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Every
			 corporate or fictitious name proposed for use by a registrant's firm,
			 partnership, association or corporation must be submitted to the Board for
			 review and approval before it is adopted and used by the firm, partnership,
			 association or corporation.
2. A
			 registrant's firm, partnership, association or corporation may do business
			 under a fictitious name if the name is submitted to the Board for review and is
			 approved by the Board before it is adopted and used by the business. The
			 decision by the Board to approve or disapprove the name will be based upon
			 whether the proposed name complies with the wording and intent of the Board's
			 applicable code of ethics, guidelines for corporate and fictitious names for
			 registered architects, interior designers or residential designers and chapter
			 623 of NRS.
3. The name of a
			 registrant's firm, partnership, association or corporation may include names of
			 natural persons only as follows:
(a) The name
			 of a living registrant who is a member of the business or a former registrant
			 who is or was a member of the business and who is retired or deceased. The
			 status of a retired member must be indicated on the letterhead of a
			 registrant's business by the word "retired." The status of a deceased member
			 must be indicated on the letterhead of a registrant's business by the word
			 "deceased" or numerals showing the years of the member's birth and
			 death.
(b) The name of a person who
			 is a member of another architectural or engineering business or business for
			 the practice of landscape architecture only if the person is a living
			 registered architect or landscape architect or licensed professional engineer
			 and is clearly indicated as being an architect, landscape architect or
			 professional engineer.
(c) The name
			 of a person who is a member of another registered interior designer business or
			 residential designer business only if the person is a living registered
			 interior designer or residential designer and is clearly indicated as being a
			 registered interior designer or residential designer.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.750 - Seal for architect

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each architect
			 shall obtain and possess an embossed seal, a seal designed as a rubber stamp or
			 a seal in electronic format which complies with the following specifications:
(a) The overall diameter of the seal must be
			 approximately 1 7/8 inches.
(b) The
			 seal must contain the name of the registrant, his or her number of registration
			 and conform to the following design:
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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.755 - Seal for registered interior designer

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
			 registered interior designer shall obtain and possess an embossed seal, a seal
			 designed as a rubber stamp or a seal in electronic format which must:
(a) Be an equilateral triangle, each side of
			 which must be 2 1/2 inches;
(b)
			 Contain the name of the registrant and his or her number of registration;
			 and
(c) Conform to the following
			 design:
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				to view image.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.760 - Seal for residential designer

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each residential
			 designer shall obtain and possess an embossed seal, a seal designed as a rubber
			 stamp or a seal in electronic format that complies with the following
			 specifications:
(a) The diameter of the seal
			 must be approximately 1 7/8 inches.
(b) The seal must contain the name of the
			 registrant, his or her number of registration and conform to the following
			 design:
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				to view image.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.763 - Validation and use of stamp or seal; responsibility of registrant

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each registrant shall validate a stamp or
			 seal either manually or electronically. The seal, signature and date must
			 produce a clearly visible and legible image on any copy or reproduction of the
			 document to which they are affixed.
2. When a registrant signs, stamps or seals a
			 document containing the work of others, the registrant represents that the
			 entire document has been prepared by the registrant or prepared under the
			 responsible control of the registrant.
3. A registrant who signs, stamps or seals a
			 document which was not prepared by the registrant but was prepared under the
			 responsible control of the registrant is subject to disciplinary proceedings
			 pursuant to chapter 623 of NRS for any errors in that document as if the
			 document was prepared by the registrant.
4. For the purposes of
			 NRS
			 623.185, plans, specifications, reports and
			 any other documents which are issued by a registrant with the intent that they
			 be considered as formal or final documents must be stamped with the seal of the
			 registrant before they are submitted to any public authority.
5. A registrant is not required to stamp the
			 following documents:
(a) An as-built plan,
			 record plan or bid document;
(b) A
			 report that includes observations concerning the progress of the construction
			 of a project; or
(c) An estimate of
			 the costs of a project.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.766 - Contents of plans, specifications and certain other documents submitted to public authority

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Plans submitted
			 to a public authority must include:
(a) The
			 name, address and telephone number of the natural person or firm that submits
			 the plans;
(b) The name and
			 location of the project for which the plans are submitted;
(c) The date the plans were issued;
			 and
(d) An indication as to whether
			 the plans are preliminary or final.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.770 - Reproduction of documents

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon approval by
			 the Board, a firm may reproduce any plan, specification, drawing or other
			 document that was prepared by a registrant of the firm for any project after
			 the registrant's association with that firm has ended.
2. If the approval is granted, the Board may
			 make special provision for the stamping of the documents and any modification
			 of the documents it deems necessary.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, eff. 11-21-88; A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design &
				Residential Design, 5-20-96; 11-14-97
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.780 - Use and possession of plans, drawings and specifications

Current through June 11, 2024
Each architect, interior designer and residential designer who
				holds a certificate of registration shall:
1. Take such reasonable steps as are
			 necessary to ensure that his or her drawings and specifications are not used
			 for projects not contemplated at the time those drawings and specifications are
			 completed.
2. Include in all
			 contracts between himself or herself and a client the following language:
Drawings and specifications remain the property of the design
				professional. Copies of the drawings and specifications retained by the client
				may be utilized only for his or her use and for occupying the project for which
				they were prepared, and not for the construction of any other project.
3. Retain possession of all
			 original plans, drawings and specifications issued for official use. The plans,
			 drawings and specifications must be printed on paper or stored in an electronic
			 form.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, eff. 9-15-89; A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design &
				Residential Design, 5-20-96; R230-03, 4-30-2004
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.800 - Proposals for publicly funded projects

Current through June 11, 2024
An architect, interior designer or residential designer who
				holds a certificate of registration shall not submit any information to the
				State of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions as part of a proposal for
				a publicly funded project which would enable the public agency to evaluate the
				proposal on any basis other than the competence and qualifications of the
				registrant to perform the type of services required.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, eff. 9-15-89; A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design &
				Residential Design, 5-20-96; R076-13, 2-26-2014
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.810 - Restrictions on display of work

Current through June 11, 2024
A registrant or firm shall not display, present, exhibit or
				otherwise show any drawings, models, renderings, photographs or other work in a
				manner calculated to suggest that the work was performed by the registrant or
				firm unless:
1. The registrant or firm
			 performed or had responsible control of the performance of the work;
			 and
2. The architect, registered
			 interior designer or residential designer and the firm of record is identified
			 in the drawing, model, rendering, photograph or other work.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, eff. 10-24-91; A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design &
				Residential Design, 5-20-96; R120-01, 3-4-2002; R076-13,
				2-26-2014
NRS
				  623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.830 - Adoption by reference of standards for interior design

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board adopts by reference the standards of the Council for
				Interior Design Qualification for the experience required pursuant to
				subsection 1 of
				NRS
				623.192 for a certificate of registration to
				practice interior design. The standards may be obtained, free of charge, from
				the Council for Interior Design Qualification, 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 210,
				Alexandria, VA 22314, telephone (202) 721-0220, or at the Internet address
http://www.cidq.org
.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R120-01, 3-4-2002; A by
				R005-21A,
				eff. 12/22/2021
NRS
				623.140,
				623.192
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.840 - Registered interior designers: Collaboration with certain professionals

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board recognizes that registered interior designers are
				qualified to identify the need for professional engineers or architects to
				complete a project which the registered interior designer may not perform. A
				registered interior designer may collaborate with professional engineers or
				architects to complete a project for the alteration or construction of an
				interior area designed for human habitation or occupancy. A registered interior
				designer shall not collaborate on a project with persons from more than two
				professional disciplines unless a registered architect coordinates the
				project.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R076-13, 2-26-2014
NRS
				  623.140,
				  623.354
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 623.850 - Registered interior designers: Provisions governing technical elements of preparation of designs

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Because the
			 national standards for education and testing of registered interior designers
			 may not address the technical elements of preparation of designs for alteration
			 or construction of an interior area designed for human habitation or occupancy,
			 the provisions of subsections 2, 3 and 4 govern such designs.
2. Partitions included in a design must:
(a) Except if required by subsection 3,
			 exclude a life-safety system; and
(b) Comply with the practice of the industry
			 and all applicable codes.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.860 - Professional competence

Current through June 11, 2024
1. When rendering
			 professional interior design services, a registered interior designer shall:
(a) Exercise knowledge and skill in
			 performing those services; and
(b)
			 Comply with all federal, state, municipal and county laws, codes, ordinances
			 and regulations relating to the practice of interior design.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.865 - Disclosure of compensation

Current through June 11, 2024
Before accepting a project, a registered interior designer
				shall fully disclose to the prospective client all compensation that the
				registered interior designer will receive in connection with the project. If
				the registered interior designer accepts the project, the registered interior
				designer shall not accept any compensation from any person with whom the
				interior designer deals in connection with the project that has not been fully
				disclosed to the client pursuant to this section.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R113-99, eff.
				12-4-2000
NRS
				  623.140,
				  623.145
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.870 - Information for client; responsibility to report certain violations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before accepting a project, a registered
			 interior designer shall reasonably inform the prospective client of:
(a) The scope and nature of the
			 project;
(b) The professional
			 services relating to interior design that will be performed; and
(c) The method of compensation for those
			 professional services.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.875 - Prohibited conduct

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A registered
			 interior designer shall not:
(a) Knowingly
			 violate any state or federal criminal law; or
(b) Counsel or assist a client in conduct
			 that the registered interior designer knows, or should know, involves fraud or
			 other illegal acts.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.880 - Additional prohibited conduct

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as
			 otherwise provided in NAC 623.763, a registered interior designer shall not
			 sign or seal a drawing, specification or other interior design
			 document.
2. A registered interior
			 designer shall not:
(a) Engage in conduct that
			 involves fraud or wanton disregard of the rights of other persons.
(b) Make misleading, deceptive or false
			 statements or claims.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › RULES OF CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 623.885 - Grounds for disciplinary action

Current through June 11, 2024
A violation of any provision of NAC 623.763, 623.766 and
				623.860 to 623.880, inclusive, is a ground for disciplinary
				action.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R113-99, eff.
				12-4-2000
NRS
				  623.140,
				  623.145,
				  623.270
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.900 - Adoption by reference of Rules of Conduct

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The most
			 recently published edition of or update to the Rules of Conduct , or portion
			 thereof as determined pursuant to subsection 2, published by the National
			 Council of Architectural Registration Boards, is hereby adopted by reference
			 as:
(a) The code of ethics for architects;
			 and
(b) The code of ethics for
			 residential designers with the following changes:
(1) The word "architect" is amended to read
			 "residential designer";
(2) The
			 word "architects" is amended to read "residential designers"; and
(3) The word "architectural" is amended to
			 read "residential design."
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.905 - Complaint; notice

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any person may
			 file a complaint with the Board against a person who may be in violation of
			 chapter 623 of NRS.
2. The
			 complaint must include:
(a) The full name and
			 address of the respondent;
(b) A
			 clear and concise statement of facts sufficient to establish that an alleged
			 violation of law occurred, including, without limitation, the date, time and
			 place of the alleged violation and the name of each person involved;
			 and
(c) A citation to the statute
			 or regulation alleged to have been violated, if known.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.910 - Written response; failure to file response deemed admission

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Within 15 days after receipt of the notice
			 of charges, the respondent shall file with the Board a written response to the
			 notice of charges. Upon the request of the respondent, the Board may extend the
			 time to file a response.
2. The
			 response must include:
(a) If the complaint
			 has been resolved, a statement describing the resolution of the complaint;
			 or
(b) If the complaint has not
			 been resolved:
(1) A statement describing in
			 detail whether the respondent admits or denies each allegation in the
			 complaint;
(2) A statement of the
			 facts relating to the allegations in the complaint; and
(3) The defenses to the complaint, if any,
			 relied upon by the respondent.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.915 - Investigation of complaint; recommendations of Executive Director

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon receipt of a complaint, the Executive
			 Director or a person otherwise authorized by the Board shall appoint a member
			 of the Board's staff to conduct an initial investigation of the complaint. The
			 investigator shall submit a written report to the Executive Director or a
			 person otherwise authorized by the Board which describes the results of the
			 investigation.
2. The Executive
			 Director or a person otherwise authorized by the Board shall review the written
			 report and recommend that the Board:
(a)
			 Dismiss the complaint;
(b)
			 Negotiate a resolution of the complaint;
(c) Authorize the creation of an advisory
			 committee to review the complaint if the respondent agrees to participate in an
			 informal conference with an advisory committee; or
(d) Schedule a formal hearing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.920 - Advisory committees: Establishment; appointment of members; provisions applicable to members (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R120-01, 3-4-2002;	R
				by
				R056-23A,
				eff. 2/9/2024
NRS 623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.925 - Duties of advisory committee; use of recommendations by Board; obligations of respondent upon acceptance or rejection of recommendations (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R120-01, 3-4-2002;	R
				by
				R056-23A,
				eff. 2/9/2024
NRS 623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.930 - Informal conference between advisory committee and respondent; notice; committee not bound by rules of evidence (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R120-01, 3-4-2002;	R
				by
				R056-23A,
				eff. 2/9/2024
NRS 623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.935 - Decline by respondent to participate in review of complaint (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design, eff. 5-20-96; A by
				R120-01, 3-4-2002;	R
				by
				R056-23A,
				eff. 2/9/2024
NRS 623.140
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.940 - Formal hearing; failure to appear; request for continuance

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Board schedules a formal hearing,
			 it will give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the
			 petitioner and respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested. A
			 hearing may be held at any location in the State, but the Board will attempt to
			 hold a hearing at a location which is convenient for the petitioner and
			 respondent.
2. If a party fails to
			 appear at a hearing and no continuance has been requested or granted, the Board
			 may:
(a) Grant or dismiss the complaint with
			 or without prejudice;
(b) Take
			 evidence from the parties and witnesses present at the hearing and make a
			 decision on the merits; or
(c)
			 Continue the hearing until a date set by the Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.945 - Procedure for hearing; exhibits; prehearing motions; informality of proceeding

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Chair of the
			 Board will call the hearing to order, note the appearances of the parties and
			 act upon any pending motions, petitions, stipulations or preliminary matters.
			 Upon request and within the discretion of the Chair, the parties may make
			 opening statements.
2. The
			 petitioner will present his or her case-in-chief first, followed by the
			 respondent's case-in-chief. Both parties will have the opportunity to
			 cross-examine, redirect and recross-examine the witnesses.
3. Upon request and within the discretion of
			 the Chair, the parties may make closing arguments.
4. The Board may:
(a) Exclude inadmissible, repetitious or
			 irrelevant evidence;
(b) Examine
			 witnesses;
(c) Examine a party on
			 issues of law or fact; and
(d)
			 Require written briefs from the parties in lieu of oral arguments.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 623.950 - Conditions of probation

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to the conditions of probation set forth in
				NRS
				623.270, the Board may impose the following
				conditions of probation on a registrant against whom disciplinary action is
				imposed:
1. Require the registrant to
			 provide information to the Board concerning each project he or she works on
			 during the term of probation, including, without limitation:
(a) The name of the person for whom the
			 project is performed;
(b) The name
			 of the project, if any;
(c) The
			 location of the project;
(d) The
			 type and scope of work that the registrant will perform on the project;
			 and
(e) The size of the
			 project;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.010 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
				the words and terms defined in NAC 623A.020 to 623A.060, inclusive, have the
				meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Bd. of Landscape Arch.,
				§ 1.6, eff. 9-9-76-NAC A 11-1-95; R216-03, 6-1-2006; R217-03, 12-30-2011;
				R142-11 & R147-11, 9-14-2012
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.025 - "Advertisement" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Advertisement" means title blocks, business cards, inside and
				outside signs, brochures, stationery, listings in a telephone or other
				directory, postings and other advertisements in a newspaper or magazine or on
				the television, radio or Internet or by any other electronic means or any other
				method of advertising.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95; A by R216-03,
				6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.032 - Certificate holder" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
" "Certificate holder" means a person who has been
				issued:
1. A certificate of
			 registration; or
2. A certificate
			 to practice as a landscape architect intern.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R216-03, eff. 6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.0321 - "Certificate of eligibility" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Certificate of eligibility" means a certificate of eligibility
				to receive a preference when competing for public works issued by the Board to
				a registrant pursuant to
				NRS
				338.173.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R147-11, eff. 9-14-2012
NRS
				  338.173,
				  623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.0325 - "Complaint" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Complaint" means a complaint filed with the Board
				concerning:
1. A landscape
			 architect;
2. A landscape architect
			 intern;
3. An applicant for a
			 certificate of registration;
4. An
			 applicant for a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern;
			 or
5. Any other person accused of
			 violating a provision of this chapter or chapter 623A of NRS.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R217-03, eff. 12-30-2011
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.0326 - "Contact hour" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Contact hour" means 50 minutes of learning or
				instruction.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Landscape Arch.
				by R083-18, eff. 10-25-2018
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.215
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.03263 - "Continuing education unit" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Continuing education unit" means 1 contact hour in a course or
				program of continuing education approved by the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Landscape Arch.
				by R083-18, eff. 10-25-2018
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.215
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.0327 - "Council" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Council" means the Council of Landscape Architectural
				Registration Boards or its successor organization.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R142-11, eff. 9-14-2012
NRS
				  338.173
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.034 - "Designated member of the Board" defined (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R217-03, eff. 12-30-2011; R by
				R055-20A,
				eff. 12/17/2020
NRS
				623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.0345 - "Fiscal year" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Fiscal year" means the 12-month period beginning on July 1 and
				ending on June 30 of the following year.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Landscape Arch.
				by R083-18, eff. 10-25-2018
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.215
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.035 - "Group practice" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Group practice" means a firm, partnership, corporation or
				association which engages in the practice of landscape architecture.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.040 - "Instruments of service" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Instruments of service" means finalized working drawings and
				specifications which have been prepared by a registrant or under his or her
				immediate and responsible direction.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.045 - "National examination" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"National examination" means the national examination for
				registration as a landscape architect or a certificate to practice as a
				landscape architect intern which is created and administered by the
				Council.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95; A by R216-03, 6-1-2006; R142-11,
				9-14-2012
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.050 - "Nevada specific examination" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Nevada specific examination" means the jurisdictional
				examination for registration in this State as a landscape architect which is
				created and administered by the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95; A by R216-03,
				6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.057 - "Respondent" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Respondent" means a person against whom a complaint is
				filed.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R217-03, eff. 12-30-2011
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.058 - "Self-directed educational activity" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"(NRS 623A.130,
				623A.215
				) "Self-directed educational activity" means an educational activity which
				primarily consists of a registrant engaging in an activity concerning a subject
				relating to public health, safety and welfare which is not systematically
				presented by another person, including the study of such
				subjects.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Landscape Arch.
				by R083-18, eff. 10-25-2018
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.215
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.059 - "Structured educational activity" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Structured educational activity" means an educational activity
				in which the teaching methodology consists primarily of the systematic
				presentation of technical and professional subjects by a person or group of
				persons qualified by professional, practical or academic experience to conduct
				the educational activity.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Landscape Arch.
				by R083-18, eff. 10-25-2018
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.215
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.060 - "Work experience under the direct supervision of a landscape architect" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Work experience under the direct supervision of a landscape
				architect" means full-time or part-time employment in the field of landscape
				architecture under the professional counsel, guidance and instruction of a
				registrant who critically examines, evaluates and monitors the applicant's work
				product for quality and compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances
				and regulations.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch., eff. 11-1-95; A by R216-03,
				6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 623A.070 - Practice of landscape architecture: Interpretation of statutory definition

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in
				NRS
				623A.060, the Board interprets:
1. The phrase "consideration and
			 determination of issues of the land relating to erosion, wear and tear" to mean
			 the design or preparation of plans and specifications to address:
(a) Control of erosion;
(b) Preservation of native
			 vegetation;
(c) Repair of any wear
			 and tear on the surface of the earth caused by the activities of either humans
			 or nature;
(d) Restoration or
			 reintroduction of vegetation into the natural environment;
(e) Using native vegetation for water quality
			 purposes or for the creation of natural aesthetic values;
(f) Historic preservation of gardens, land
			 forms and natural environments; or
(g) Site design and the use of environmental
			 sciences to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
			 public.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.135 - Duties of Executive Director

Current through June 11, 2024
The Executive Director shall:
1. Assist the Board in the review of an
			 application for a certificate of registration or a certificate to practice as a
			 landscape architect intern;
2.
			 Investigate and make recommendations to the Board and assist the Board with the
			 regulation of landscape architects and landscape architect interns;
			 and
3. Keep an accurate record of
			 the financial transactions and proceedings of the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R216-03, eff. 6-1-2006
NRS
				  623A.100,
				  623A.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.140 - Official stamp or electronic official stamp of registrant: Issuance and use

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A registrant
			 must have an official stamp issued by the Board.
2. An official stamp will be issued by the
			 Board to a registrant after:
(a) A certificate
			 of registration is issued to the registrant; and
(b) The registrant pays the fee for the
			 official stamp as provided in NAC 623A.170.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.145 - Lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed certificate: Notification of Board; issuance of duplicate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A certificate
			 holder shall notify the Board in writing if his or her certificate of
			 registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern is
			 lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed.
2. The Board will issue a duplicate
			 certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect
			 intern upon request of a certificate holder which is accompanied by a signed
			 affidavit detailing the loss, theft, mutilation or destruction of the original
			 certificate, and upon payment of the fee for the issuance of a certificate of
			 registration as provided in NAC 623A.170.
Bd. of Landscape Arch.,
				§ 4.6, eff. 9-9-76-NAC A 11-1-95; R216-03, 6-1-2006-Substituted in
				revision for NAC 623A.350
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.147 - Granting of title as emeritus: Requirements; use; prohibitions; return to active practice

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board may
			 grant the title of "Landscape Architect Emeritus" to a person upon his or her
			 written request if the person:
(a) Is a holder
			 of a certificate of registration that has expired for failure to be
			 renewed;
(b) Was in good standing
			 with the Board at the time that his or her certificate of registration expired
			 through failure to be renewed; and
(c) Actively engaged in the practice of
			 landscape architecture for more than 25 years.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.150 - Filing of business address of certificate holder; change of address

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A certificate holder shall file his or her
			 proper and current business address with the Board.
2. A certificate holder shall notify the
			 Board in writing within 30 days after any change of address. The notification
			 must include both his or her old and new address.
3. The fee for a change of address as
			 provided in NAC 623A.170 must accompany the notification.
Bd. of Landscape Arch.,
				§ 1.7, eff. 9-9-76-NAC A 11-1-95; R216-03,
				6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.155 - Mailing list of certificate holders

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will
			 maintain a mailing list of the persons issued certificates of registration and
			 certificates to practice as a landscape architect intern.
2. The mailing list will contain a record of
			 the name, address and other personal information of each person issued a
			 certificate of registration or a certificate to practice as a landscape
			 architect intern.
3. A person may
			 obtain a copy of the mailing list by submitting to the Board a request and the
			 fee as provided in NAC 623A.170.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Landscape Arch. by R216-03, eff. 6-1-2006
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.135
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE › Section 623A.160 - Request for history of complaints and disciplinary action taken against certificate holder and status of certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person may
			 file a written request with the Board for the history of complaints and
			 disciplinary action taken against a certificate holder and the status of the
			 certificate held by the certificate holder.
2. If the Board receives a request pursuant
			 to subsection 1, the Board will provide to the person submitting the request:
(a) The number of complaints filed against
			 the certificate holder within the past 5 years;
(b) The disposition of any complaint filed
			 against the certificate holder within the past 5 years;
(c) The number of disciplinary actions taken
			 against the certificate holder within the past 5 years;
(d) If a disciplinary action has been taken
			 against a certificate holder within the past 5 years:
(1) The date the disciplinary action was
			 taken; and
(2) The disposition of
			 the disciplinary action; and
(e) The status of the certificate of the
			 certificate holder.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.210 - Application for certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Application for
			 a certificate of registration must be made on a form prescribed by the
			 Board.
2. An applicant for a
			 certificate of registration must:
(a) Include
			 with his or her application form the nonrefundable application fee; and
(b) Arrange for his or her scores
			 on the national examination to be sent directly from the Council to the
			 Board.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.220 - Eligibility based on combination of education and experience

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC
			 623A.222 and 623A.226, an applicant for a certificate of registration must:
(a) Have 6 years of education and experience
			 in landscape architecture;
(b)
			 Achieve a passing score on each section of the national examination;
			 and
(c) Achieve a minimum score of
			 75 percent on the Nevada specific examination.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.222 - Eligibility based on reciprocity

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant is
			 eligible for a certificate of registration by reciprocity if the applicant:
(a) Holds an active certificate or license in
			 good standing to practice landscape architecture in any other state of the
			 United States, any province of Canada or any other jurisdiction approved by the
			 Board;
(b) Has had no disciplinary
			 action taken against him or her during the period in which he or she has been
			 certified or licensed as a landscape architect;
(c) Has received a passing score on each
			 section of the national examination;
(d) Achieves a minimum score of 75 percent on
			 the Nevada specific examination; and
(e) Has:
(1)
			 Been actively engaged in full-time practice as a registered landscape architect
			 for 2 or more years; or
(2)
			 Fulfilled the requirements for education and work experience as set forth in
			 NAC 623A.220.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.226 - Eligibility based on work experience

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for
			 a certificate of registration who does not meet the educational qualifications
			 set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 623A.220 may be eligible for
			 a certificate of registration on the basis of his or her work experience in
			 landscape architecture if the applicant:
(a)
			 Establishes to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has been actively
			 engaged in the full-time professional practice of landscape architecture under
			 the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect for at least 6
			 years;
(b) Achieves a passing score
			 on each section of the national examination; and
(c) Achieves a minimum score of 75 percent on
			 the Nevada specific examination.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.228 - Nevada specific examination: Contents; preparation; additional information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will
			 prepare the Nevada specific examination. The Nevada specific examination will
			 test, without limitation, the applicant's knowledge of local environmental
			 conditions, plants, soils, water management, and local laws and regulations
			 relating to landscape architecture. The Board may seek the assistance of
			 independent, qualified persons to prepare questions for the Nevada specific
			 examination.
2. Further information
			 regarding the Nevada specific examination may be obtained from the
			 Board.
Bd. of Landscape Arch.,
				§ 3.9, eff. 9-9-76-NAC A 11-1-95; R216-03, 6-1-2006; R142-11,
				9-14-2012
NRS 623A.130,
				  623A.170,
				  623A.190
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › CERTIFICATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Section 623A.240 - Nevada specific examination: Administration and conduct; anonymous grading; prohibited activities

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Nevada
			 specific examination for a certificate of registration will be administered and
			 conducted under the direction and control of the Board. The Board may seek the
			 assistance of independent, qualified persons to conduct the Nevada specific
			 examination, score the Nevada specific examination and provide verification of
			 the scoring.
2. The Nevada specific
			 examination for a certificate of registration will be graded anonymously. An
			 applicant who takes the Nevada specific examination will be assigned a random
			 identification number, and his or her identity will not be revealed until after
			 the final grading on the Nevada specific examination has been
			 completed.
3. An applicant shall
			 not:
(a) Take notes or speak with other
			 examinees during the Nevada specific examination; or
(b) Engage in any other activity that would
			 result in the disclosure of the contents of the Nevada specific examination or
			 interfere with the orderly administration of the Nevada specific
			 examination.