4 Colo. Code Regs. § 730-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 4 CCR 730-1.4 - Rules of Administrative Procedure

All of the Rules in Section 1.4 apply to all architecture, engineering, and land surveying applicants, examinees and licensees unless noted otherwise.

A.Applications

1.Complete Applications. A complete application requires that an applicant submit the application, the required fee, and all required documentation as set forth in the Board's published application procedures. Required documentation includes that which the applicant is responsible for submitting and any other documentation that may be required from other sources to support the applicant's file. Any application not complying with these procedures shall be deemed incomplete and the applicant shall be so notified.

a.Applications Eligible for Board Review. To be eligible for Board review, a complete application must be received on the first day of the month prior to the month of the Board meeting at which applications will be reviewed.

b.Engineering and Land Surveying Experience Record. In relating engineering or land surveying experience on the application forms the applicant must account for all employment or work experience. If not employed, or employed in other kinds of work, this should be indicated in the experience record.

c.Verification of Licensure, Enrollment, Certification. If verification of an applicant's enrollment, certification, or licensure must be obtained from another state or jurisdiction as part of the application process, that verification must be made in a manner approved by the Board and in accordance with published Board procedures. Verifications submitted in writing shall be made under the seal of that state board or jurisdiction. Oral verification shall not be accepted.

d.Board Denial of an Application. An applicant whose application has been denied may submit a request for reconsideration of a decision by the Board, accompanied by additional supporting documentation or information, or may request a personal interview before the Board. These requests must be submitted within sixty days of the date on which the Board made the decision. No additional supporting documentation, requests for reconsideration, or interviews will be considered by the Board if they are not filed within this time limit.

e.Applications are Reviewed under Current Statutes and Rules. Applications to take the examination and for licensure, enrollment, or certification are evaluated under the statutes, rules, and regulations in effect at the time that the application is complete. Subsequent applications, including updates within the three-year period within which denied applications are retained, are likewise evaluated under the statutes, rules, and regulations in effect at the time the subsequent application is complete.

f.Student Applicants for the Fundamentals of Engineering and/or Fundamentals of Surveying Exam. Students eligible to take the fundamentals of engineering examination pursuant to section 12-120-111(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., and/or the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination pursuant to section 12-120-311(2)(b)(II), C.R.S. shall make application in accordance with the procedures established by the Board.

g.Endorsement Applications. Applicants currently in good standing in another jurisdiction may apply for licensure as an architect, professional engineer or professional land surveyor based upon endorsement from the jurisdiction where licensure was originally obtained.

To obtain a license by endorsement, an applicant must qualify for licensure under the provisions of the Occupational Credential Portability Program in sections 12-20-202(3), 12-120-213(1), 12-120-313(1), or 12-120-413(3), C.R.S., and submit an application according to the Board's published application procedures. Written or electronic verifications must be received from the jurisdiction where licensure was originally obtained indicating how the applicant qualified for licensure and the status of the applicant's license.

If the applicant's license is no longer active in the jurisdiction where licensure was originally obtained, the applicant shall do one of the following in order to be considered for endorsement:

(1) Bring his/her license into active status with the jurisdiction where licensure was originally obtained prior to application with this Board.

(2) Provide verification of an active license from a second state licensing board or jurisdiction and disciplinary history from the jurisdiction where licensure was originally obtained, if the applicant is currently licensed by another state board or jurisdiction.

2.Licensure by Endorsement from a Foreign Country. When an applicant seeks licensure by endorsement based on a certificate of licensure, or its equivalent, issued by a proper authority in a foreign country, the applicant shall:

a. Provide information as to the licensure standards in effect in that country at the time the certificate of licensure, or its equivalent, was issued, with a certified translation in English.

b. Provide information to the Board's satisfaction, that the foreign country issuing applicant's license requires or required qualifications that are or were substantially equivalent pursuant to sections 12-120-213(1)(a), 12-120-313(1)(a) and (b), and 12-120-413(3), C.R.S.; and,

c. Meet the experience requirements of Board Rule 1.4, 1.4(F)(1)(j), or 1.4(F)(2)(e), respectively.

3.Applicants for Licensure Who Have Passed Required NCARB and NCEES Examinations in Another State. Applicants who have passed the required NCARB or NCEES examinations but have not yet completed the licensing process begun in another state may make application to the Colorado Board. The applicant must meet the current licensing requirements in Colorado. It is the applicant's responsibility to request written or electronic verification from the state in which the applicant completed the NCARB or NCEES examinations. If the Colorado Board determines that the applicant qualifies for licensure, the applicant's original state of licensure will be Colorado.

4.Military Experience. The Board may accept and apply toward licensure such education, training, or service completed in military service outlined in section 12-20-202(4), C.R.S., if the Board determines such education, training or service is substantially equivalent to that which would have been gained in the civilian sector doing similar work. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide timely and complete evidence for review and consideration. Satisfactory evidence of such education, training, or service will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

B.Applicants with Degrees from Foreign Schools.

Applicants who have degrees from foreign colleges, universities, or their equivalents for which they wish to receive educational credit are required to have their foreign transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the Board. This evaluation will be performed at the applicant's expense and the applicant will be responsible for submitting all the necessary information to the evaluation service. The Board will consider awarding credit for a foreign degree only if it is evaluated by the Board-approved service. Information regarding the evaluation of foreign degrees is published in the Board's application procedures.

Applicants who have degrees from foreign colleges, universities, or their equivalents who do not wish to receive educational credit for their college education must submit a transcript verifying completion of the equivalent of the high school level of education. An original transcript shall be provided directly from the high school or equivalent educational institution in a sealed envelope. If this transcript is not in the English language, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcript translated into English and submitted directly by the translator to the Board office. This translation will be performed at the applicant's expense.

C.Retention of Applications.

The Board retains applications as described in the following paragraphs and only for the time periods noted. Once an application is purged from the Board files, a new original application and supporting documents must be submitted along with the appropriate fee.

1.Incomplete Applications. The Board will retain an incomplete application for enrollment, certification, or licensure in its pending file, pending receipt from the applicant of all necessary documentation. If all the documentation has not been received in a one-year period, the application will be purged from the Board files.

2.Approved Engineering and Land Surveying Applications. The Board retains application forms and supporting documents for persons who have been approved to take the Fundamentals of Engineering, Principles and Practice of Engineering, Fundamentals of Surveying, Principles and Practice of Surveying, or the Colorado State Specific Surveying examinations for a period of two years from the date of approval by the Board. If an applicant does not take the examination within that two-year period, the application will be purged from the Board files. If an applicant fails an examination, the applicant has two years from the date of that examination to retake the examination or the application will be purged from the Board files.

3.Denied Applications. The Board retains application forms and supporting documents for persons who have been denied permission to take an examination or who have been denied licensure, enrollment, or certification, for a period of three years from the date of denial by the Board. After denial of an application, it is necessary for an applicant who wishes reconsideration to file a request in a manner approved by the Board. If an updated application is made within the three-year period within which the Board retains denied applications, an applicant may request that transcripts, letters of reference, or other supporting documents retained by the Board be transferred to, and considered in support of, the updated application. If the request for reconsideration is not made within the three-year period, the application and supporting documents will be purged from the Board's files.

4.Former Student Applicants for the Fundamentals of Engineering and Fundamentals of Surveying Examination Applications. Students who apply to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination pursuant to sections 12-120-211(2)(b)(II) and 12-120-311(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., and who no longer meet the requirements of sections 12-120-211(2)(b)(II) and 12-120-311(2)(b)(II), C.R.S., must provide proof that they have met the qualifications of sections 12-120-211 and 12-120-311, C.R.S., in accordance with published Board procedures.

5.Pending Applications for Engineering and Land Surveying Applicants ONLY. The Board retains application forms and supporting documents for persons who have been denied permission to take an examination until they have gained the progressive experience required by the Board. Such "pending applications" are pending approval to take an examination for licensure until the required progressive experience is obtained. The Board will retain pending applications for six months after the required additional time has elapsed from the date the Board notified the applicant. To request reconsideration of a pending application, an applicant shall provide documentation of the additional required progressive experience in a manner approved by the Board. If request for reconsideration is not made within the aforementioned timeframe, the application will be purged from the Board's files. Pending applications are not subject to the retention period of Board Rule 1.4(C)(3).

D.References and Verification for Qualifying Work Experience.

Completed references shall be submitted on the forms approved by the Board and in accordance with published Board procedures.

1.Architecture Applicants. All applicants for initial licensure shall demonstrate the required experience pursuant to Board Rule 1.4 by providing proof of completion of the NCARB IDP.

The applicant shall provide a detailed and substantiated record of professional and related activities showing the training hours earned in the various practical experience settings pursuant to the NCARB IDP training requirements. The intent of the practical experience requirement is to provide the applicant a broad and diversified exposure to the practice of architecture. The employer, by their verification and signature, affirms to the Board that the activities recorded were actually performed by the applicant.

A. Repealed.

2.Engineering and Land Surveying Applicants. An applicant shall submit the number of completed references necessary to verify the minimum number of years of experience required by statute for the particular section under which the applicant is applying (e.g. section 12-120-213(3)(b)(I), C.R.S., requires twelve years of experience, therefore, references verifying at least twelve years of progressive engineering experience must be submitted; section 12-120-313(4)(b)(I), C.R.S., requires ten years of experience, therefore, references verifying at least ten years of progressive land surveying experience must be submitted).

E.Architecture Education and Experience Application Criteria

1.Architecture Education and Experience Application Criteria Abbreviations

A.A.- Associates of Arts

ACCE- American Council of Construction Education

AIA- American Institute of Architects

A.S.- Associate of Science

CACB- Canadian Architectural Certification Board

CIDA- Council for Interior Design Accreditation

B.A.A.- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

B. Arch.- Bachelor of Architecture B.A.- Bachelor of Arts

B. Arch. Tech.- Bachelor of Architectural Technology

B. Envd.- Bachelor of Environmental Design

B.F.A.- Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.S.- Bachelor of Science

B.S.A.S.- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

B.S.A.E.- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

B.S.C.M.- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

B.S.D.- Bachelor of Science in Design

B.S. Eng.- Bachelor of Science in Engineering

B.S.I.A.- Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture

FIDER- Foundation for Interior Design Education Research

LU- Learning Unit

M. Arch.- Master of Architecture

NAAB- National Architectural Accrediting Board

2.Applications Shall be Submitted on the Current Board Approved Forms that Detail the Required Procedures.

3.Applicants with a NAAB/CACB Degree Qualify for NCARB's Direct Registration.

4.Education & Experience Summary

NAAB/CACB Accredited or NAAB Approved Professional Degree Programs	Four-Year OR Four-Year Pre-Professional Architectural Degree Programs	Other Degree Programs			Other
Degree Type	B. Arch M. Arch	B. EnvD (Arch) B.S.A.S. B.S.D. B.A.A. B. Arch (non-NAAB) B.A. Arch B.S.A.E. B.S. (Arch)	B.S. Eng** (ABET) B.S.C.M. (ACCE) B.I.D. (FIDER) B.S.I.A. B. Arch Tech B.F.A. **civil, mechanical, electrical	B.A. B.S. A.A. A.S. (Arch or Arch Tech)	A.A. A.S.	No Degree
Experience Hours Required	3,740	7,540	11,300	13,180	15,060	18,800

F.Engineering and Land Surveying Application Criteria

1.Progressive Engineering Experience Criteria. In evaluating experience to determine if it is progressive engineering experience, the following will be considered:

a.Increasing Quality and Responsibility. Experience must indicate that it is of increasing quality and requiring greater responsibility.

b.No Violation of Act. Experience must not be obtained in violation of Title 12, Article 120, of the C.R.S.

c. Repealed.

d.Teaching Experience. Teaching experience must be in engineering or engineering-related courses at a junior, senior, or graduate-level in a college or university offering an engineering program of four years or more that is approved by the Board.

e.Engineering Education. Engineering education shall be considered as progressive engineering experience. Graduation from an engineering curriculum of four or more years approved by the Board shall be considered as four years of progressive engineering experience (also see Board Rule1. 4(G)(1)). The award of a Master of Science degree or degrees in engineering shall be considered as an additional year of progressive engineering experience, provided it meets the requirements set forth in Board Rule 1.4 . The award of a Doctorate in engineering shall be considered as an additional year of progressive engineering experience, provided it meets the requirements set forth in Board Rule 1.4 . The award of a graduate level engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) that does not meet the requirements of Board Rule 1.4.(G)(1)(i) shall be considered as an additional six months of engineering experience for each degree. Six years shall be the maximum educational credit that may be received.

f.Construction Experience. The execution, as a contractor, of work designed by a professional engineer, or the supervision of the construction of such work as a foreman or superintendent, shall not be deemed to be the practice of engineering. But if such experience, in the opinion of the Board, has involved responsible supervision of a character that will tend to expand the engineering knowledge and skill of the applicant, the Board may in its discretion give such credit for said experience as it deems proper.

g.Sales or Estimating Experience. For sales or estimating experience to be creditable, it must be demonstrated that engineering principles were required and used in gaining the experience.

h.Research Experience. For experience as a research assistant or a research associate at a college or university to be creditable it must be demonstrated that this was full-time engineering experience that was not gained as part of completing a graduate degree program.

i.Technician Experience. Engineering technician experience may be considered as an entry-level phase of progressive engineering experience at the discretion of the Board.

j.Foreign Experience. Two years of the required experience shall demonstrate knowledge of Colorado laws, codes adopted by Colorado and other United States jurisdictions and Canada, and shall have been obtained:

(1) In the United States or Canada; or,

(2) Under the responsible supervision of an engineer licensed by a United States or Canadian jurisdiction.

2.Progressive Land Surveying Experience Criteria. In evaluating experience to determine if it is progressive land surveying experience the following will be considered:

a.Increasing Quality and Responsibility. Experience must indicate that it is of increasing quality and requiring greater responsibility.

b.No Violation of Act. Experience must not be obtained in violation of this licensure act.

c.Repealed.

d.Teaching Experience. Experience as a full-time instructor or at a higher level, in a Board-approved land surveying curriculum, may be considered as progressive land surveying experience at the discretion of the Board.

e.Foreign Experience. Two years of the required experience shall demonstrate knowledge of United States laws and shall have been obtained:

(1) In the United States; or,

(2) Under the supervision of a land surveyor licensed by a United States jurisdiction.

3.Actual Experience Required. Experience may not be anticipated. The experience must have been received at the time the application is submitted.

4.Employment While a Full-Time Undergraduate Student. Full-time engineering or land surveying undergraduate students will not receive employment experience credit for summer jobs, part-time, or full-time jobs.

5.Short-Term Duration Employment Not Counted. No engineering or land surveying experience of less than three months continuous duration with one employer shall be credited. EFFECTIVE 6/14/19

6.Concurrent Employment Experience Not Credited. Experience required for licensure will not be credited for more than one license qualification requirement at a time. For example, employment used for engineering licensure requirements will not be credited again as employment used to gain another license, such as a surveying license.

7.Verification of Recent Experience. An applicant must include verification of work experience within the twelve months prior to submittal of the application in addition to any engineering or surveying experience for which the applicant desires credit toward qualification for licensure.

G.Educational Credit for Engineering and Surveying Applicants

1.Engineering Education

a.Board-Approved Engineering Degree. Pursuant to sections 12-120-211(2)(b)(I) and (II) and 12-120-213(2)(b)(I)(A), C.R.S., a Board-approved engineering curriculum of four or more years is an engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology/Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET/EAC).

b.Board-Approved Engineering Technology Degree. Pursuant to sections 12-120-211(3)(b)(I) and 12-120-213(2)(b)(II)(A), C.R.S., a Board-approved engineering technology curriculum of four or more years is a technology degree accredited by ABET/ETAC.

c.Reserved.

d.Experience Credit for an Engineering Degree. Four years of progressive engineering experience for education may be granted for an undergraduate degree in engineering of four or more years that is accredited by ABET/EAC. Four years of progressive engineering experience for education may be granted for an undergraduate degree of four or more years in engineering technology that is accredited by ABET/ETAC.

e.Experience Credit without an Engineering Degree. For those applicants who have not graduated from an engineering degree program as specified in Board Rule 1.4, progressive engineering experience credit for education will be granted as set forth below or for other professional coursework equivalent to that set forth below when that equivalency is established to the Board's satisfaction. The applicant requesting this equivalency determination bears the burden of presenting evidence regarding equivalency to the Board.

f.Specific Credit Given. Progressive engineering experience for education may be granted for the completion of the following coursework:

(1)Three Years of Credit. A minimum of ninety semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(a) A minimum of twelve semester hours, or the equivalent, of mathematics beyond trigonometry. This must include the equivalent of six semester hours of analytic geometry and calculus and three semester hours of differential equations-statistics, probability, college algebra, and business math will not be counted toward this requirement.

(b) A minimum of twelve semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences.

(c) A minimum of thirty-six semester hours, or the equivalent, of engineering science and/or engineering design.

(2)Two Years of Credit. A minimum of sixty semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(a) A minimum of twelve semester hours, or the equivalent, of mathematics beyond trigonometry. This must include the equivalent of six semester hours of analytic geometry and calculus and three semester hours of differential equations-statistics, probability, college algebra, and business math will not be counted toward this requirement.

(b) A minimum of eighteen semester hours, or the equivalent, in basic sciences and/or engineering sciences and/or engineering design.

(3)One Year of Credit. A minimum of thirty semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(a) A minimum of six semester hours, or the equivalent, of mathematics beyond trigonometry. Statistics, probability, college algebra, and business math will not be counted toward this requirement.

(b) A minimum of six semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences.

g.Credit for a "Related Science" Degree. For a curriculum to be defined as a "related science" curriculum as specified in sections 12-120-211(3)(b)(II)(A), 12-120-213(2)(b)(III)(A), and 12-120-213(2)(b)(IV)(A), C.R.S., the curriculum must contain all of the following:

(1) A minimum of twelve semester hours, or the equivalent of mathematics beyond trigonometry. This must include the equivalent of six semester hours of analytic geometry and calculus and three semester hours of differential equations- statistics, probability, college algebra, and business math will not be counted toward this requirement.

(2) A minimum of eighteen semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences and/or engineering sciences and/or engineering design.

h.Credit Given Only for Coursework with Grade of "C" or Better. Progressive engineering experience for education pursuant to Board Rules 1.4 and 1.4 may only be granted for completed coursework in which the applicant achieved a grade of "C" or better.

i.Additional Detail May Be Required. If transcripts do not provide adequate detail to determine the number of hours or the content of coursework in each of the specified areas, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit such information, such as course descriptions and other related materials that will provide the necessary detail.

j.Credit Given for Master and Doctorate Degrees in Engineering. Applicants who have obtained a Master of Science degree or a Doctorate in engineering from a university that offers an ABET/EAC accredited undergraduate degree in the same area of study shall receive one year of educational credit for each degree, except that not more than one year of educational credit in total will be granted for multiple master of science degrees. Applicants who have obtained a Master of Science degree or Doctorate in engineering from a university that does not offer an ABET/EAC accredited undergraduate degree in the same area of study shall receive six months of educational credit for each degree.

k.Credit for Correspondence Courses and Other Forms of Distance Learning.

Progressive engineering experience for education may be granted for completed correspondence courses or other forms of distance learning if, according to the educational institution, there is oversight by an accredited degree program department of the course content, examinations, and faculty.

2.Surveying Education

a.Board-Approved Surveying Degree of Four or More Years. Pursuant to sections 12-120-311(2)(b) and 12-120-313(2)(b)(I)(A), C.R.S., a Board-approved surveying curriculum of four or more years shall be one that has been accredited by ABET/ANSAC or as otherwise approved by the Board.

b.Board-Approved Two-Year Surveying Degree. For a curriculum to be defined as a "Board-approved two-year surveying curriculum" as specified in section 12-120-313(2)(b)(III)(A), C.R.S., the curriculum must contain all of the following:

(1) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics, and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(2) A minimum of twenty-four semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of: basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences, surveying practice, ethics, and basic science courses.

c.Board-Approved Engineering Degree of Four or More Years. For a curriculum to be defined as a Board-approved engineering curriculum of four or more years as specified in section 12-120-313(2)(b)(III)(A), C.R.S., the curriculum must be a minimum of 120 semester hours, or the equivalent, and must contain or be supplemented with, the following course work:

(1) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(2) A minimum of twenty-four semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of: basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences, surveying practice, ethics, and basic science courses.

d.Bachelor's Degree in a Non-Surveying Curriculum or Non-Engineering Curriculum of Four or More Years. For an applicant to receive credit for a non-surveying or non-engineering Bachelor's Degree of four or more years as specified in section 12-120-313(2)(b)(IV)(B), C.R.S., the curriculum must be a minimum of 120 semester hours, or the equivalent, and must contain, or be supplemented with, all of the following course work:

(1) A minimum of twenty-two semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of technological and/or business courses.

(2) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(3) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of basic sciences.

(4) A minimum of twenty-four semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences and/or surveying practice, and ethics.

e.Experience Credit without a Surveying Degree. Pursuant to section 12-120-313(4)(d), C.R.S., for those applicants who have not graduated from a surveying degree program as specified in section 12-120-311 or 12-120-313, C.R.S., progressive land surveying experience credit for education will be granted as set forth below or for other professional coursework equivalent to that set forth below when that equivalency is established to the Board's satisfaction. The applicant requesting this equivalency bears the burden of presenting evidence regarding equivalency to the Board.

(1)Specific Credit Given. Progressive surveying experience for education may be granted for the completion of the following coursework:

(a)Three Years of Credit. A minimum of ninety semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(i) A minimum of twenty-two semester hours, or the equivalent, of technological and/or business courses.

(ii) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(iii) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences.

(iv) A minimum of twenty-two semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences and/or surveying practice, and ethics.

(b)Two Years of Credit. A minimum of sixty semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(i) A minimum of eleven semester hours, or the equivalent, of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(ii) A minimum of twenty semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences and/or surveying sciences and/or surveying practice and/or technological or business courses.

(c)One Year of Credit. A minimum of thirty semester hours, or the equivalent, that includes all of the following:

(i) A minimum of six semester hours, or the equivalent, of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement.

(ii) A minimum of six semester hours, or the equivalent, of basic sciences and/or surveying sciences.

f.Reserved.

g.Credit Given Only for Coursework with Grade of "C" or Better. Progressive land surveying experience for education gained in other than Board-approved curricula may only be granted for completed coursework in which the applicant achieved a grade of "C" or better.

h.Additional Detail May Be Required. If transcripts do not provide adequate detail to determine the number of hours or the content of coursework in each of the specified areas, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit such information, such as course descriptions and other related materials that will provide the necessary detail.

i.Reserved.

j.Credit for Correspondence Courses and Other Forms of Distance Learning.

Progressive land surveying experience for education may be granted for completed correspondence courses or other forms of distance learning if, according to the educational institution, there is oversight by an accredited degree program department of the course content, examinations, and faculty.

H.Examinations

1.Applicants Must Receive Board Approval to Take an Examination. No applicant may take the Architect Registration Examination or the State Specific Land Surveying Examination until the Board has established that the applicant is eligible for the examination. An applicant may be disallowed from taking or re-taking any of the licensing exams if there is evidence of socially unacceptable behavior (e.g. cheating, violence, or threats of violence or other disruptive behavior), in an exam setting. EFFECTIVE 6/14/19

2.Sequencing and Validity of Examinations.

a.Architect Examinations

(1) The A.R.E. as prepared and administered by NCARB, is adopted pursuant to section 12-120-413(2)(a), C.R.S.

(2) An applicant with a qualified NAAB/CACB Accredited degree or NAAB Approved Professional degree and who is enrolled in the NCARB IDP may take A.R.E. divisions in any sequence desired.

(3) An applicant may take the A.R.E. upon completion of the qualifications as set forth in Board Rule 1.4 An applicant may take A.R.E. divisions in any sequence desired.

(4) An applicant who fails to pass any division of the A.R.E. may reapply for examination for that or those divisions within the rules and time constraints set forth by NCARB.

b.Engineer Examinations

(1) An applicant for licensure as a professional engineer will not be permitted to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination until the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination has been passed.

(a)Exemption. Applicants that have met the requirements of section 12-120-213(2)(b)(IV), C.R.S. are exempt from this Rule.

(b) Passage of the NCEES examinations is valid indefinitely.

(2)Structural Engineering Examination. The Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination in structural engineering shall be considered and referred to as one sixteen-hour examination. The structural examination shall consist of two eight-hour components: the vertical forces and incidental lateral component and the lateral forces component. A candidate must receive acceptable results on both 8-hour components to pass the structural examination. A candidate may take each component in separate exam administrations but must receive acceptable results on both components within a five-year period. Receiving acceptable results on only one eight-hour component shall not be sufficient for licensure purposes.

c.Surveyor Examinations

(1) An applicant for licensure as a professional land surveyor will not be permitted to take the Principles and Practice of Surveying Examination and the State Specific Surveying Examination until the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination has been passed.

(2) Passage of the NCEES examinations is valid indefinitely.

(3) The passing score of an applicant's Colorado state specific land surveying examination is valid for licensing purposes for a period of no more than two years commencing with the date of notification of the passing score. Within such time, if the applicant does not also pass the NCEES principles and practice of land surveying examination, said applicant must retake the Colorado state specific land surveying examination and pay the re-examination fee.

(4) A licensee whose Professional Land Surveyor license has expired for more than six years, shall be required to re-take the Colorado State Specific Surveying Examination, in addition to all other current requirements for a complete reinstatement application at the time of submittal.

3.Compliance with Examination Policies and Procedures. Examinees shall abide by the exam administrator's published examination policies and procedures. An examinee who does not fully comply with the exam administrator's requirements may, in addition to any action by the Board, be subject to dismissal from the remainder of the examination.

a.Noncompliant Conduct in Association with Examinations. An examinee may be dismissed from the examination and subject to disciplinary or other Board action for conduct including, but not limited to:

(1) Cheating on the examination;

(2) Giving assistance to, or receiving assistance from, another person;

(3) Compromising the integrity of the examination;

(4) Disruptive or abusive behavior;

(5) Participating in any form of violation of exam policies or procedures during an examination.

b.Consequences of Noncompliant Conduct with Examination Policies and Procedures. Evidence of failing to comply with the exam administrator's policies and procedures subsequent to an examination may also be a cause for action by the Board. An examinee who does not fully comply with the exam administrator's policies and procedures during and after an examination will be subject to having their exam results invalidated and being prohibited from taking the examination(s) for a period of time as determined by the Board.

c.Pending, Approved and Endorsement Applications for Noncompliant Examinees. Any application for licensure pending or approved for examination may be denied and evaluated or re-evaluated pursuant to sections 12-120-206(1)(a), 12-120-306(1)(a), and 12-120-406(1)(a), C.R.S. Any licensure examination taken and passed in another state while barred from taking an examination in Colorado will not be acceptable for licensure purposes in Colorado.

4.Repealed.

5.Non-Attendance at Examination. Failure of an applicant to attend an examination for which he/she has scheduled attendance does not count as a failure of the examination.

6.Examination Results. Examination results will be available to each examinee in a pass/fail format through a secure approved online system based on the examination taken. Results will not be given in any other manner.

7.Language of Examinations. The language of the examinations will be English.

ILicenses.

1.Reinstatement of Expired or Retired Licenses.

a.Reinstatement of Expired or Retired Licenses Two Years or Less. An expired or retired license may be reinstated by submitting a reinstatement application and fee.

(1)Reinstatement of Expired or Retired Licenses Two Years or Less for Architects ONLY. In addition to the requirements set forth in Board Rule 1.4, an expired or retired architect license may be reinstated by attesting to the completion of twelve CEHs for the calendar year while their license was active, and an additional twenty-four CEHs as set forth in Board Rule 1.4, acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received.

(a)Repealed.

b.Reinstatement of Expired or Retired Licenses More Than Two Years.

Pursuant to sections 12-20-202(2), 12-120-214(3), 12-120-314(3), and 12-120-415(4), C.R.S., a licensee whose license has expired or been retired for more than two years must prove to the Board that the licensee has maintained an active license in another jurisdiction or otherwise is still competent to practice architecture, engineering and/or land surveying. The licensee must complete and submit a reinstatement application that includes reference forms for the period the license has been expired or retired, that verify his or her work experience during that time, and pay a fee. The Board will then determine whether or not the licensee has remained competent to practice in the profession and should be reinstated. The Board has the discretion to require further examination and/or education of licensees who do not otherwise demonstrate active practice or competence.

(1)Reinstatement of Expired or Retired Licenses More Than Two Years for Architects ONLY. In addition to the requirements set forth in Board Rule 1.4, an expired or retired architect license may be reinstated by obtaining twenty-four CEHs, as set forth in Board Rule 1.4, acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received.

(a)Repealed.

2.Reactivation of Inactive Licenses for Architects ONLY.

a.Reactivation of Inactive License to Active within Two Years or Less. Should a licensee wish to resume the practice of architecture two years or less after being placed on an inactive licensee list, the licensee shall file a proper application, pay the proper license reactivation fee, and meet the continuing education requirements for the period while inactive. Each month that the license has been inactive shall require one CEH acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received, and as set forth in Board Rule 1.4 (a).

b.Reactivation of Inactive License to Active more than Two Years. Pursuant to section 12-20-203(3), C.R.S., a licensee whose license has been inactive for more than two years must prove to the Board that the licensee has maintained an active license in another jurisdiction or otherwise is still competent to practice architecture. Should a licensee wish to resume the practice of architecture more than two years after being placed on an inactive licensee list, the licensee shall file a proper application, pay the proper license reactivation fee, and meet the continuing education requirements for the period while inactive, or at the discretion of the Board. An inactive architect license may be reactivated by obtaining twenty-four CEHs acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received, and as set forth in Board Rule 1.4(I)(3)(a).

c.Practicing with an Inactive License. Engaging in the practice of architecture while on inactive status shall constitute practice without an active license and, therefore, may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including revocation.

3.Renewal of Licenses.

a.Architects

(1)Reserved

(2)Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal.

(a)Statutory Basis. Pursuant to section 12-120-416, C.R.S., the Board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for continuing education (CE) that an architect shall complete in order to renew a license.

(b)Basis of Requirements. As established by the Colorado legislature, the regulatory authority of the Board is to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the public of the people of this state and to protect them against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of architecture. Therefore, only health, safety and welfare subjects, as defined in these rules, shall be acceptable toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal.

(c)Requirements. Architects shall complete Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) subjects and participate in a process or procedure that demonstrates the architect obtained the required continuing education in order to renew a license to practice architecture in Colorado.

(d)Continuing Education Hour (CEH). One CEH shall consist of fifty to sixty minutes of continuous actual educational instruction, presentation, or activity, spent in structured educational activities intended to increase or update the architect's knowledge of, and thereby become more competent in, technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare.

An activity must be a minimum of one CEH. Above this one CEH, an activity of an additional fifteen minute increments may be credited and will equal .25 CEH (i.e. a seventy-five minute activity = 1.25 CEH).

(e)Credit Required for License Renewal. Architects shall complete a minimum of twelve CEHs during each calendar year.

Licenses expire October 31, in odd numbered years. The reporting period for CEHs in order to renew a license is the even calendar year prior to the year in which the license expires and the odd calendar year in which the license expires. In odd calendar years the licensee has until midnight (MST) on December 31, to complete these CEH.

CEHs may be acquired at any location and need not be acquired within Colorado.

(i) If Licensed in Colorado:	Colorado Continuing Education CEHs Required
	Even Calendar Year	Odd Calendar Year
Before January 1, Even Year	12	12

(ii) If initially Licensed by Endorsement in Colorado:	Colorado Continuing Education CEHs Required
	Even Calendar Year	Odd Calendar Year
January 1 through December 31, Even Year	12	12
January 1 through July 3, Odd Year and licensed in Endorsing State before or in the Even Year	Endorsing State's CE Requirements	12
January 1 through July 3, Odd Year and also licensed in endorsing state in the same odd year	0	12
July 4 through December 31, Odd Year*	Does Not Apply*	Does Not Apply*

(iii) If License was Reinstated/ Reactivated in Colorado:	Colorado Continuing Education CEHs Required
	Even Calendar Year	Odd Calendar Year
January 1 through December 31, Even Year	12	12
January 1 through July 3, Odd Year and holds other active licenses in the Even Year	Met All Active License CE Requirements	12
January 1 through July 3, Odd Year and holds no other active licenses in the Even Year	0	12
July 4 through December 31, Odd Year*	Does Not Apply*	Does Not Apply*

(iv) If Licensed by exam /transfer of grades in Colorado:	Colorado Continuing Education CEHs Required
	Even Calendar Year	Odd Calendar Year
January 1 through October 31, Even Year	12	12
November 1, Even Year through July 3, Odd Year (Board Rule 1.4.(I)(3)(a)(2)(m))	0	0
July 4 through December 31, Odd Year*	Does Not Apply*	Does Not Apply*

*Not subject to renewal during the same year licensed, expiration date will be the next odd year renewal.

(f)Repealed

(g)Carryover of CEH Credit. Excess CEHs may not be credited to a past or future renewal period or calendar year requirements.

Exception: The Board may allow CEH to be obtained outside of the calendar year as part of disciplinary action or settlement with the Board when CEH have not been obtained in compliance with Board Rule 1.4(I)(3). This includes the Audit process within Board Rule 1.4(I)(3)(a)(2)(q)(iii).

(h)Health, Safety and Welfare Subjects. Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) subjects are defined as technical and professional subjects, related to the practice of architecture that the Board deems appropriate to safeguard the public. These subjects are necessary for the proper evaluation, design, construction, and utilization of buildings and the built environment and include the following broad categories and areas:

(i)Legal: Laws, Codes, Zoning, Regulations, Standards, Life Safety, Accessibility, Ethics, Insurance to protect Owners and Public.

(ii)Building Systems: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Communications, Fire Protection.

(iii)Environmental: Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Hazardous Materials, Weatherproofing, Insulation.

(iv)Occupant Comfort: Air Quality, Lighting, Acoustics, Ergonomics.

(v)Materials and Methods: Construction Systems, Products, Finishes, Furnishings, Equipment.

(vi)Preservation: Historic, Reuse, Adaptation

(vii)Pre-Design: Land Use Analysis, Programming, Site Selection, Site and Soils Analysis, Surveying.

(viii)Design: Urban Planning, Master Planning, Building Design, Site Design, Interiors, Safety and Security Measures.

(ix)Construction Documents: Drawings, Specifications, Delivery Methods.

(x)Construction Contract Administration: Contracts, Bidding, Contract Negotiations.

(i)Process or Procedure that Demonstrates the Architect Obtained the Required CEH. A process or procedure that demonstrates CEH was obtained may be in the form of one of the following:

(i) Certificate of Completion;

(ii) Board Approved Transcripts; or

(iii) A structured report process in a format defined by the Board.

Refer to Board Rule section 1.4 Recordkeeping, for the record keeping requirements for these documents.

(j)Continuing Education Activity Criteria. To qualify for CEH credit, continuing education activities must be structured educational efforts meeting the following criteria:

(i) Include technical and practical applications that impact public health safety and welfare;

(ii) Maintain, improve, expand or enhance the quality of the architect's existing technical knowledge; or develop new and relevant professional skills and knowledge;

(iii) Have clear purposes and objectives;

(iv) Be well-organized and provide evidence of pre-planning;

(k)Acceptable Continuing Education Activities. The Board deems the following types of activities to be acceptable:

(i) Academic Coursework. One semester credit hour may be counted for a maximum of fifteen CEHs. One quarter credit hour may be counted for a maximum of ten CEHs. One semester credit hour for audited classes may be counted for a maximum of eight CEHs; one quarter credit hour for audited classes may be counted for a maximum of five CEHs. Academic coursework shall be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

(ii) Formal Certification Programs, e.g. Historic Preservation, Health & Wellness, Architectural Acoustics, Urban Design, LEED.

(iii) In-house programs. These may be activities developed internally or externally, e.g. by employers or vendors.

(iv) Lecture, Seminar, Workshop. HSW subjects for architects are offered by organizations such as NCARB, AIA, CSI, ACEC, etc. CEHs are awarded as established by the recognized continuing education provider.

(v) Repealed.

(vi) Presentations and Preparation. This includes teaching assigned courses at college, university, or other educational institutions.

CEHs shall be awarded for the initial presentation only. Credit is available for either presentation OR preparation.

(vii) Publishing a relevant technical article, chapter, or book. These require placement in a journal, periodical, or book with a peer review process that is technically-oriented, not marketing-oriented.

(viii) Self-Study- Structured. These may be printed or online materials, CDs or DVDs containing continuing education activities the architect completes individually.

(ix) Repealed.

(l)Unacceptable Continuing Education Activities. The Board deems the following to be unacceptable:

(i) Computer-aided drafting classes;

(ii) Serving on federal, state, or municipal boards or commissions;

(iii) Rendering pro bono services;

(iv) Repeal;

(v) Participation on a public, professional, or technical society board;

(vi) Attendance at licensing or registration board meetings or any other professionally relevant board or committee meetings;

(vii) Participating in or attending exhibit poster sessions;

(viii) Residency or fellowship training programs;

(ix) Any activity that does not include a structured educational effort with a process or procedure to demonstrate the architect attended the CEH activity.

(m)No Pre-Approval of Continuing Education Activities. The Board will not pre-approve individual activities, courses, or programs. It is within the discretion of the Board to deny credit for any activity that does not meet the continuing education criteria in Board Rule 1.4 or the definition of a HSW subject in Board Rule 1.4(I)(3)(a)(2)(h).

(n)Record keeping. CEHs shall be documented. The documentation shall be maintained by the architect for six years from the date of award.

(i) The documentation shall contain no less than the following information:

(aa) Architect name;

(bb) Type of acceptable continuing education activity per Rule 1.4(I)(3)(a)(2)(k);

(cc) Activity date(s);

(dd) Activity title and description of content and objectives;

(ee) Sponsor/Continuing Education Provider (e.g. organization, institution, association, employer, vendor, publication) name and contact information;

(ff) Monitor/Facilitator name and contact information, as applicable;

(gg) Number of CEHs; and,

(hh) A declaration that the CEHs are considered HSW.

(ii) Board Approved Transcripts obtained to comply with this Recordkeeping requirement shall be from organizations/programs that can ensure all information in rule 1.4 is available upon request and the transcript shall contain no less than:

(aa) Architect name;

(bb) Activity date(s);

(cc) Activity title;

(dd) Number of CEHs; and

(ee) A declaration that the CEHs are considered HSW.

(o)Exemptions. An architect shall not be subject to the requirement for CEHs in order to renew a license, if during the current renewal period:

(i) The licensee holds an inactive license pursuant to section 12-20-203, C.R.S.; or,

(ii) The licensee was initially issued their Colorado license by examination or transfer of grades one year immediately preceding the license expiration date.

(iii) The licensee was called to federally funded active military duty for more than 120 days for the purpose of serving in a war, emergency, or contingency that falls within a renewal cycle or within the six months following the completion of service in the war, emergency, or contingency.

Such licensees shall be required to meet all other licensure requirements, including compliance with the Architecture Practice Act and Board Rules, and the payment of renewal fees.

(p)Hardship Exceptions. The Board may grant exceptions to the requirements set out in Board Rules 1.4 and 1.4 for reasons of individual hardship including, but not limited to, health or other good cause. It is within the sole discretion of the Board to decide in particular cases whether good cause has been shown in order to grant exceptions. A licensee shall not be eligible under this section for two consecutive renewal periods except in the case of military service.

Requests for exception must be submitted in writing to the Board and must include evidence and an explanation, citing in as much detail as possible, the inability of the licensee to comply and why the license should remain in active status.

(q)Audits. Documentation of CEHs may be audited by the Board for verification of compliance with these requirements at any time.

If the Board disallows any CEHs then the licensee shall have sixty days from notice of such disallowance to:

(i) Provide further evidence that the disallowed CEHs meet the criteria established by these Rules; or,

(ii) Provide documentation of having completed additional CEHs during the required time frame, or,

(iii) Request the Board allow other CEH to apply towards the disallowance and/or deficiency (but such CEHs shall not again be used for any other calendar year requirement including the next renewal period and/or reinstatement).

(r)Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements

(i) Licensees shall cooperate with the Board to determine compliance with the continuing education requirements.

(ii) Licensees shall provide all documents requested for review or audit within 30 days.

J.Reporting of Malpractice and Life Safety Claims That Have Been Settled or Upon Which Judgment Has Been Rendered

1.Malpractice Claim Defined for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. For purposes of compliance with sections 12-120-206(1)(j), 12-120-306(1)(j), and 12-120-411, C.R.S., the term "malpractice claim" is defined as a claim for damages asserted by any person against a licensee or against any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or joint stock association of which such licensee was a member or employee and for whom the licensee was in responsible charge for the action subject to such claim for damages in a court of competent jurisdiction or submitted to alternative dispute resolution. This Rule applies to claims that architectural, engineering, and/or land surveying services performed at any location by such licensee failed in any manner to meet generally accepted standards for such professional practice.

2.Repealed.

3.Malpractice Report Forms. Reports filed by architects, professional engineers and professional land surveyors pursuant to sections 12-120-206(1)(j), 12-120-306(1)(j), and 12-120-411, C.R.S., shall be submitted on forms as provided by the Board.

4.Board Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the Board relates to individual licensees and not to architecture, engineering or land surveying firms. Regardless of whether the malpractice or life safety claim was against an individual licensee or against a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or joint stock association of which such licensee was a member or employee, the licensee who was in responsible charge for the action subject to such malpractice or life safety claim shall report the claim within sixty days of the effective date of the date of settlement or judgment for said claim. If more than one architect, engineer and/or land surveyor is a party to the same settlement or judgment, each licensee shall file a report with the Board.

K.Name and Address Changes.

Licensees shall inform the Board in writing of any name, address, telephone, or email change within thirty days of the change. Notification shall be in writing or through the Board's secure online system. The Board will not change a licensee's information without explicit written notification from the licensee. Notification by any manner approved by the Board is acceptable.

1. Acceptable documentation for name, social security number, and individual taxpayer identification number Changes. The Board requires one of the following forms of documentation to change a licensee's name, correct a social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number:

a. Marriage license;

b. Divorce decree;

c. Court order;

d. Documentation from the Internal Revenue Service verifying the licensee's valid individual taxpayer identification number; or

e. A driver's license or social security card with a second form of identification that is acceptable at the discretion of the Division of Professions and Occupations.

4 CCR 730-1.4

43 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/2020

43 CR 15, August 10, 2020, effective 8/30/2020

44 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 10/30/2021

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022