Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-5-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 100-X-5-.05 - Successor Architect

In circumstances where an Alabama registered architect can no longer provide services on a project (such as death, retirement, disability, contract termination, etc.), a successor architect (who is also registered in Alabama) may undertake a project by performing all professional services, including development of a complete design file with work or design criteria, calculations, code research, and any necessary and appropriate changes to the work. The non-professional services, such as drafting, need not be redone by the successor architect but must clearly and accurately reflect the successor's work. The burden is on the successor architect to show such compliance. The successor architect shall have control of and responsibility for the work product and the originals of all documents. All references to the original architect (title block, seal, signatures, etc.) must be removed from the documents.

(a) In cases of termination, the successor architect should ensure that the original architect has been advised in writing by the client that the contract has been terminated.

New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2-39 d.