La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § I-1317

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section I-1317 - Interpretation of R.S. 37:155(A)(3)

A. Registered architects of other states will be deemed to be associated with a registered architect of this state on a specific project within the meaning of R.S. 37:155(A)(3) only when:

1. a written agreement is signed by both the out-of-state and the in-state architects describing the association prior to executing the work;

2. the in-state architect reviews all documents prepared by the out-of-state architect and makes necessary revisions to bring the design documents into compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and requirements;

3. the in-state architect independently performs or contracts with an engineer or engineers licensed in Louisiana to perform necessary calculations, and maintains such calculations on file;

4. after reviewing, analyzing and making revisions and/or additions, the in-state architect issues the documents with his/her title block and seal (by applying his/her seal the architect assumes professional responsibility as the architect of record); and

5. the in-state architect maintains control over the use of the design documents just as if they were his/her original design.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § I-1317

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Architectural Examiners, LR 29:567 (April 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:144.