Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-8-.01

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

Section 100-X-8-.01 - General Requirements

(1) An entity may practice architecture in Alabama as a corporation, professional corporation, professional association, partnership, or limited liability company. An entity must meet the following requirements to be approved for practice as an entity in Alabama:

(a) Two-thirds (2/3) or more of the officers, partners, directors, members, or others (depending on the legal structure of the entity) are registered/licensed architects and/or licensed professional engineers in any United States jurisdiction and are also voting stockholders of the entity; and

(b) At least one (1) of the stockholding officers, partners, directors, or members must be an architect registered in the State of Alabama, who has authority to contractually bind the entity and whose name and registration seal shall appear on all documents prepared under his or her responsible control.

(2) Upon registration as an architect in Alabama, the registrant will be notified that if the firm entity he or she is affiliated with intends to offer, solicit, or perform architectural services in the firm entity's name, the entity must apply for a Certificate of Authorization (COA) to Practice Architecture in Alabama within thirty (30) days of notification that registration has been granted.

(3) No firm entity shall be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees, officers, or partners by reason of its compliance with this regulation. Likewise, no individual practicing architecture as defined in § 34-2-30(2) and (3) of The Code of Ala., 1975 shall be relieved of responsibility for work performed by reason of employment, association, or relationship with the entity.

(4) The Board shall maintain a public roster of firm entities that have been issued a COA.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-8-.01

New Rule: Filed July 19, 2010; effective August 23, 2010.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2023, eff. 1/14/2024.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2-37.