Okla. Admin. Code § 55:10-11-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 55:10-11-3 - Competence

(a) In engaging in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or commercial interior design, a Licensee or Entity shall act with care and competence, and shall apply the technical and tactical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by licensed Architects, Landscape Architects, and Registered Commercial Interior Designers of good standing. The Licensee or Entity shall not directly or indirectly indulge in exaggerated, misleading, deceptive or false statements or claims about professional qualifications.

(b) In designing a project, a licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, or Registered Commercial Interior Designer shall follow all applicable State and municipal building laws, codes and regulations. While a Licensee or Registrant of these professions may rely on the advice of other professions as to the intent and meaning of such laws, codes and regulations, the Licensee shall not intentionally or negligently design a project in violation of such laws, codes and regulations. When two or more codes are in conflict, the standard of practice is to use the most restrictive.

(c) A licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, or Registered Commercial Interior Designer shall undertake to perform professional services only when they, together with those engaged as consultants, are qualified by licensing, education, training and experience in the specific technical and tactical areas required. The Licensee or Registrant shall establish by agreement, the nature and extent of services to be provided and the compensation to be paid.

(d) No individual shall be permitted to engage in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or registered commercial interior design if, in the Board's judgment, determined during a formal hearing, such individual's professional competence is found to be substantially impaired by mental disabilities. An individual may apply for reinstatement through the procedures established by the Rules in this Chapter.

Okla. Admin. Code § 55:10-11-3

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2555, eff 7-15-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/11/2020

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/15/2022