IC 25-4-1
Chapter 1. Regulation of Architects Generally . Creation of
Board
IC 25-4-1-1
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.)
IC 25-4-1-2 Board of registration
Sec. 2. (a) There is hereby created and established a board of
registration for architects and landscape architects, which shall
consist of eight (8) members, who shall be appointed by the governor
and who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governor. All
appointments shall be made for terms of three (3) years, ending on
December 31. In any case, each member shall serve for the term for
which the member shall have been appointed and until the member's
successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified. Any
vacancy which may occur in membership of the board for any cause
shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired
term. Each member of the board shall be entitled to receive as
compensation for the member's services a salary per diem for each
and every day the member may be engaged in attending the meetings
or transacting the business of the board; in addition thereto each
member shall be entitled to receive as reimbursement all traveling
and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the
member's duties as a member of the board in accordance with travel
policies and procedures established by the department of
administration and the state budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United
States of America and a resident of the state of Indiana. Five (5) of
the members must be registered architects under this chapter and
shall have had at least ten (10) years of active architectural practice
preceding the member's appointment.
(c) Two (2) members of the board must be registered landscape
architects under this chapter and must have at least ten (10) years of
active landscape architectural practice preceding the member's
appointment.
(d) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public,
shall be a resident of this state who has never been associated with
the architecture or landscape architecture profession in any way other
than as a consumer. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.2; Acts 1945, c.56, s.1; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.1.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.1; Acts 1981,
P.L.225, SEC.1; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.24; P.L.82-2000, SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-3 Organization and government of board
Sec. 3. The board shall organize by the election of a chairman and
vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
The first meeting of the board shall be held within thirty (30) days
after the members thereof shall have been appointed, on call of the
chairman of the board. Thereafter, the board shall hold at least two
(2) regular meetings each year and may hold such special meetings,
as the board in its discretion considers necessary or advisable. The
time for holding the regular meetings, the method of calling special
meetings and the manner of giving notice of all meetings shall be
prescribed in the bylaws of the board. Five (5) members of the board
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business
which may come before the board. Approval by a majority of all
members of the board shall be required for action to be taken. The
board shall adopt official seals representing the different professions
that shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted and
issued as provided in this chapter. Subject to the approval of the
governor, the board is hereby authorized to make bylaws and
prescribe and promulgate rules as considered necessary in the
performance of its duty. The board shall adopt rules establishing
standards for the competent practice of architecture and landscape
architecture, and for the administration of the registered architects
and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by
section 32 of this chapter. Suitable office quarters shall be provided
for the use of the board in the city of Indianapolis. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.3; Acts 1945, c.56, s.2; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.5; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.27; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.25; P.L.82-2000, SEC.8;
P.L.194-2005, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-4 Duties of attorney general; injunction; use of investigative fund
Sec. 4. The board shall be entitled to the services of the attorney
general in connection with any of the business of the board. The
board shall have the power to administer oaths and take testimony
and proofs concerning any matter which may come within its
jurisdiction. The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any
county, the board, or a citizen of a county wherein any person, not
herein exempted, shall engage in the practice of architecture or
landscape architecture, as herein defined, without first having
obtained a certificate of registration, or without first having renewed
an expired certificate of registration, so to practice, may, in
accordance with the provisions of the laws of this state governing
injunctions, maintain an action, in the name of the state of Indiana,
to enjoin such person from engaging in the practice of architecture
or landscape architecture, as herein defined, until a certificate of
registration is secured, or renewed, in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. Any person who has been so enjoined and who
violates the injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. The
injunction shall not relieve such person so practicing architecture or
landscape architecture without a certificate of registration, or without
first having renewed an expired certificate of registration, from a
criminal prosecution therefor, as is provided by this chapter, but such
remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any remedy provided for
herein for the criminal prosecution of such offender. In charging any
person in a complaint for an injunction, or in an affidavit,
information or indictment, with the violation of the provisions of this
chapter, by practicing architecture or landscape architecture without
a certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, it shall be sufficient to charge that the
person did upon a certain day and in a certain county engage in the
practice of architecture or landscape architecture, without having a
certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, to so practice, without averring any further
or more particular facts concerning the same. The attorney general
and the Indiana professional licensing agency may use the registered
architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund
established by section 32 of this chapter to hire investigators and
other employees to enforce the provisions of this article and to
investigate and prosecute violations of this article. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.4; Acts 1935, c.252, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.10; P.L.82-2000, SEC.9; P.L.194-2005,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-5
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-6 Application for certificate of registration
Sec. 6. (a) A person desiring to engage in the practice of
architecture:
(1) shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration in
compliance with this chapter;
(2) shall submit evidence to the board that the person is
qualified to engage in the practice of architecture in compliance
with the requirements of this chapter, including evidence that
the person:
(A) graduated with a professional degree from a school or
college of architecture accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or its successor;
(B) successfully completed the required examination; and
(C) successfully completed the intern development program
required under section 7.5 of this chapter; and
(3) must not have been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has direct bearing on the applicant's ability
to practice competently.
(b) The application for a certificate of registration shall be:
(1) made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board;
(2) verified; and
(3) accompanied by a fee established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.6.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.11; P.L.194-2005, SEC.13; P.L.105-2008, SEC.9.
IC 25-4-1-7 Educational qualifications and requirements for examination
Sec. 7. Any person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age shall
be qualified for an examination for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect, if the individual has graduated with a
professional degree from a school or college of architecture
accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or
its successor. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.7; Acts 1961, c.331, s.4; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.1; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.2.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.28; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.26; P.L.214-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.1-1994, SEC.123; P.L.105-2008, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-7.5 Intern development program
Sec. 7.5. An applicant for a certificate of registration under this
chapter shall furnish evidence that the applicant has successfully
completed an intern development program. The intern development
program must:
(1) provide practical, supervised experience in the practice of
architecture; and
(2) meet all other requirements established by the board in rules
adopted under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.105-2008, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-8 Out-of-state applicants
Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "out-of-state applicant" means
an individual who is an architect registered or licensed under the
laws of another state, a foreign country, or a province in a foreign
country and who is an applicant for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect.
(b) This section applies only to an out-of-state applicant.
(c) The board shall grant a certificate of registration to an
out-of-state applicant upon the following conditions:
(1) The out-of-state applicant must be at least eighteen (18)
years of age.
(2) The out-of-state applicant's registration in the other
jurisdiction is valid and in good standing.
(3) The out-of-state applicant must have passed the examination
required in the other state, or the equivalent offered in the other
state, at the time the out-of-state applicant was registered in the
other state.
(4) The out-of-state applicant has not been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's
ability to practice competently.
(5) If registered in the other jurisdiction after June 30, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must:
(A) have met the requirements specified by section 6 of this
chapter; or
(B) have at least seven (7) years of experience as a registered
architect and have:
(i) a bachelor's degree in a design discipline; or
(ii) a combination of training and experience that the
board finds to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a
design discipline.
(6) If registered in the other jurisdiction before July 1, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must have met the education and work
experience requirements in effect in Indiana when the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction.
(7) The out-of-state applicant must pay fees established by the
board.
(d) If an out-of-state applicant does not meet the examination
requirements under subsection (c)(3), the board may require the
out-of-state applicant to pass a written examination to achieve
equivalence to the examination required in Indiana at the time the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.8; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.3.) As
amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.29; Acts 1982, P.L.113,
SEC.27; P.L.251-1983, SEC.1; P.L.242-1985, SEC.1; P.L.214-1993,
SEC.8; P.L.1-1994, SEC.124; P.L.173-1996, SEC.6; P.L.105-2008,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-9 Examinations of applicants
Sec. 9. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the
scope and subject matter for the examination of applicants for
certificates of registration as registered architects. The examination
must be a written test of the applicant's competency to plan, design,
specify, and supervise architectural projects. The examination must
include the following subjects:
(1) The planning, specifying, designing, and construction of
buildings.
(2) The strength of building materials.
(3) The principles of sanitation and ventilation as applied to
buildings.
(4) The ability of the applicant to make practical application of
his knowledge in the ordinary professional work of an architect.
The board may require the written examination to be supplemented
by oral examinations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.9.) As amended by P.L.173-1996,
SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-10 Issuance of certificate of registration
Sec. 10. Whenever the provisions of this act have been complied
with by an applicant, the board shall issue a certificate of registration
to the applicant as a registered architect, which certificate shall have
the effect of a license to the person to whom it is issued to practice
architecture in this state, subject to the provisions of this act. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.10.)
IC 25-4-1-11 Exemption from statutes regulating practice of engineering
Sec. 11. Any person licensed to practice architecture in this state,
or registered as an architect under this chapter, shall be exempt from
the provisions of any and all statutes in force in this state regulating
the practice of engineering: provided further, that no provision of this
chapter shall apply to or affect any individual, firm, limited liability
company, or corporation registered as a professional engineer under
provisions of IC 25-31-1. An engineer, however, who is registered
under the laws of this state, and exempted from the provisions of this
chapter, shall not use the designation "architect" in any form or
manner unless and until he shall be registered under the provisions
of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.11; Acts 1961, c.331, s.5.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.12; P.L.8-1993, SEC.373.
IC 25-4-1-12 Issuance of certificate; applicable sections
Sec. 12. The board shall issue certificates of registration only as
provided in sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.12.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-13 Display of certificate; seal
Sec. 13. Every holder of a certificate of registration as a registered
architect shall display such certificate in a conspicuous place in his
principal office, place of business or place of employment.
Every registered architect shall have a seal or design authorized
by the board, the impression of which shall contain the name of the
architect and the words, "registered architect", "state of Indiana". He
shall stamp with this seal all working drawings, reports, and
specifications prepared by him or under his supervision. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.13.)
IC 25-4-1-14 Renewal of certificate; failure to renew; reinstatement; fees
Sec. 14. (a) Every registered architect who continues in active
practice shall, biennially, on or before the date established by the
licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4, renew the registered architect's
certificate of registration and pay the required renewal fee.
(b) An architect registered or licensed in Indiana who has failed
to renew the architect's certificate of registration for a period of not
more than five (5) years may have the certificate of registration
reinstated by meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(c) An architect registered in Indiana who has failed to renew the
architect's certificate of registration for more than five (5) years may
have the certificate of registration reinstated by satisfying the
requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).
(d) If any registered architect desires to retire from the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the architect may submit to the board the
architect's verified statement of intention to withdraw from practice.
The statement shall be entered upon the records of the board. During
the period of the architect's retirement, the architect is not liable for
any renewal or restoration fees.
(e) If any retired architect desires to return to the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the retired architect must meet the following
requirements:
(1) If the certificate of registration has been expired for not
more than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture; and
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter.
(2) If the certificate of registration has been expired for more
than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture;
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter; and
(C) complete remediation and additional training established
by the board based on the length of time the certificate of
registration has been expired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.14; Acts 1943, c.217, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.31; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.28;
P.L.242-1985, SEC.2; P.L.194-2005, SEC.14; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.21; P.L.105-2008, SEC.13.
IC 25-4-1-15
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-15.1
(Repealed by P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.)
IC 25-4-1-16 Fees
Sec. 16. (a) The fee to be paid by an applicant for an examination
to determine the applicant's fitness to receive a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(b) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(c) The fee to be paid for the restoration of an expired certificate
of registration as a registered architect shall be established under
IC 25-1-8-6. The restoration fee shall be in addition to all unpaid
renewal fees.
(d) The fee to be paid upon renewal of a certificate of registration
shall be established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2.
(e) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration who is an architect registered or licensed under the laws
of another state or territory of the United States, or of a foreign
country or province, shall be established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2.
(f) In addition to the registration fees established under this
section, the board shall establish a fee of not more than twenty
dollars ($20) for registered architects and registered landscape
architects to be paid at the time of:
(1) issuance of a certificate of registration; and
(2) renewal of a certificate of registration;
under this article to provide funds for administering and enforcing
this article, including investigating and taking action against persons
violating this article. All funds collected under this subsection shall
be deposited into the registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.16; Acts 1943, c.217, s.2.) As amended
by P.L.194-2005, SEC.15; P.L.177-2006, SEC.1; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.22; P.L.1-2007, SEC.168.
IC 25-4-1-17 Acts constituting practice of architecture
Sec. 17. The practice of architecture is the performance of
professional services embracing the safe, healthful, scientific,
aesthetic or orderly coordination of the planning, designing, erection,
alteration or enlargement of any public or private building or
buildings, structure or structures, project or projects, or any part
thereof, or the equipment or utilities thereof or the accessories
thereto, when such professional services require the application of
the art and science of construction based upon the principles of
mathematics, aesthetics, or the physical science acquired by
education or training, and when such services are performed through
the media of consultation, evaluation, investigation, preliminary
study, plans, specifications, contract documents, or supervision of
construction. Any one (1), or any combination of the foregoing
services by a person shall constitute the practice of architecture. A
building is any structure consisting of foundation, floors, walls,
columns, girders, beams and roof, or a combination of any number
of these parts, with or without other parts and appurtenances thereto.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.17; Acts 1961, c.331, s.6.)
IC 25-4-1-18 Employees under direction of architect; exempt buildings
Sec. 18. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the
draftsmen, students, clerks of works, superintendents, and other
employees of those lawfully practicing as registered architects, under
the provisions of this chapter, from acting under the instruction,
control, or supervision of their employers, or to prevent the
employment of superintendents of the construction, enlargement, or
alteration of buildings, or any parts thereof, or prevent such
superintendents from acting under the immediate personal
supervision of the registered architect by whom the plans and
specifications of any building, enlargement, or alteration were
prepared. Nor shall anything contained in this chapter apply to the
making of plans or specifications or the supervision of construction,
enlargement or alteration of buildings or any parts thereof
specifically exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and
building safety commission or specifically exempted from the fire
prevention and building safety commission requirements for
preparation of such plans and specifications by registered architects
or registered engineers. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.18; Acts 1935, c.252, s.3; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.7; Acts 1969, c.380, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.13; P.L.8-1984, SEC.117.
IC 25-4-1-19 Expenses of administration; payment
Sec. 19. All expenses incurred in the administration of this
chapter shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being
made therefor in the manner provided by law for the making of such
appropriations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.19; Acts 1935, c.252, s.4; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.8.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.2; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.33.
IC 25-4-1-20 Record of proceedings
Sec. 20. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, and a
register of all applicants for registration, showing the date of
application, the name, age and other qualifications and the place of
business and the place of residence of each applicant and whether or
not an examination was required and whether the applicant was
rejected or a certificate of registration granted and issued and the
date of such action. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.20.)
IC 25-4-1-21
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.132-1984, SEC.55.) IC 25-4-1-22 "Board" defined
Sec. 22. Except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall be
construed to have the meaning hereinafter indicated:
The term "board" shall be construed to mean the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.22.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.14; P.L.8-1984, SEC.118; P.L.82-2000, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-23 Construction of chapter
Sec. 23. As this chapter is designed to safeguard life, health and
property, the provisions thereof shall be construed liberally to
achieve the purpose desired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.23.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.15.
IC 25-4-1-24 Severability clause
Sec. 24. In the event that any section, clause or provision of this
chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not
affect those provisions of this chapter not declared unconstitutional. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.24.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.16.
IC 25-4-1-25 Public inspection of records
Sec. 25. The board shall keep a record open to public inspection
at all reasonable times of its proceedings relating to the issuance,
refusal, renewal, suspension or revocation of certificates of
registration. This record shall also contain the name, place of
business and residence, and the date and number of registration of
each registered architect and landscape architect in this state. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.25.) As amended by P.L.82-2000,
SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-26 Offenses
Sec. 26. Each of the following acts is a Class C infraction and
each day's violation constitutes a separate offense:
(1) The practice of architecture by any person or the advertising
or putting out of any sign or card or other device which might
indicate to the public that he is entitled to practice as an
architect, without a certificate of registration as a registered
architect issued by the board.
(2) The affixing of a registered architect's seal to any plans,
specifications or drawings which have not been prepared by
him or under his immediate personal supervision.
(3) The violation of section 13 of this chapter.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.26.) As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2,
SEC.2509.
IC 25-4-1-27 Right of corporations and partnerships to engage in practice
Sec. 27. No firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in the
practice of architecture unless the work is under the full authority
and responsible charge of a registrant who is also a principal of the
firm, or partnership or officer of the corporation. The name of said
registrant shall appear whensoever the firm name is used in the
professional practice of the firm, partnership or corporation. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.27; Acts 1961, c.331, s.9.)
IC 25-4-1-28 Short title
Sec. 28. This chapter shall be known and cited as "The Indiana
Architectural and Landscape Architectural Act". (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.28.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.17; P.L.82-2000, SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-29 Necessity of plans or specifications prepared by registered
architect
Sec. 29. (a) Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the state of
Indiana, nor any board, department or agency thereof, nor any
county, city, town, township, school corporations, or other political
subdivision of this state shall engage in the construction, alteration,
or maintenance of any public building or public work involving the
practice of architecture for which plans, specifications and estimates
have not been prepared, certified, and sealed by, and the
construction, alteration, or maintenance executed under the direct
supervision of an architect, which architect shall be the holder in
good standing of a certificate of registration from the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects entitling him to
practice architecture in this state.
(b) No official of this state, nor of any city, town, county,
township, or school corporation thereof, charged with the
enforcement of any law, ordinance, or rule relating to the
construction or alteration of buildings or structures, shall use or
accept or approve any plans or specifications that have not been
prepared by, or under the supervision of, and certified by a registered
architect. This subsection shall not apply if such plans or
specifications have been prepared by, or under the supervision of and
certified by a professional engineer who is registered under the laws
of the state of Indiana. This subsection shall not apply to the
construction or alteration of any building or structures specifically
exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and building safety
commission or specifically exempted from the fire prevention and
building safety commission requirements for preparation of such
plans and specifications by registered architects or registered
engineers. This section shall not be construed as to abridge, or
otherwise affect, the powers of the fire prevention and building
safety commission, or any other state board or department, to issue
rules governing the safety of buildings or structures. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.29; Acts 1961, c.331, s.10; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.3.) As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.119; P.L.1-2001,
SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-30 Reexamination; extension of time
Sec. 30. The board of registration of architects must grant an
extension for a total time of not less than eight (8) years for an
applicant to complete any section or division of a reexamination
given under section 9 of this chapter if the applicant was unable to
meet the original final date established by the board to take
reexaminations due to a disability or medical condition that
substantially interferes with the applicant's ability to take the
examination. As added by P.L.216-1993, SEC.1.
IC 25-4-1-31 Continuing education and training; requirements
Sec. 31. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the
following:
(1) Require continuing education and training for architects.
(2) Set minimum requirements for continuing education and
training for architects.
(3) Set minimum requirements for continuing education
instructors approved by the board.
(b) The rules adopted under this section must require an architect
to comply with the following:
(1) The architect shall provide the board with a sworn statement
signed by the architect that the architect has fulfilled the
continuing education requirements required by the board.
(2) The requirements under IC 25-1-4. As added by P.L.23-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2006,
SEC.23.
IC 25-4-1-32 Investigative fund; administration by attorney general and
professional licensing agency; appropriation
Sec. 32. (a) The registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund is established to provide funds for
administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including
investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this
article. The fund shall be administered by the attorney general and
the Indiana professional licensing agency.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the
money in the fund. The fund consists of money from a fee imposed
upon registered architects and registered landscape architects under
section 16(f) of this chapter.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. If the total amount in the fund
exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at the end of a
state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount
that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) reverts to the
state general fund.
(e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated for use by the
attorney general and the Indiana professional licensing agency to
administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to conduct
investigations and take enforcement action against persons violating
the provisions of this article. As added by P.L.194-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.177-2006,
SEC.2.
IC 25-4-1
Chapter 1. Regulation of Architects Generally . Creation of
Board
IC 25-4-1-1
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.)
IC 25-4-1-2 Board of registration
Sec. 2. (a) There is hereby created and established a board of
registration for architects and landscape architects, which shall
consist of eight (8) members, who shall be appointed by the governor
and who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governor. All
appointments shall be made for terms of three (3) years, ending on
December 31. In any case, each member shall serve for the term for
which the member shall have been appointed and until the member's
successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified. Any
vacancy which may occur in membership of the board for any cause
shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired
term. Each member of the board shall be entitled to receive as
compensation for the member's services a salary per diem for each
and every day the member may be engaged in attending the meetings
or transacting the business of the board; in addition thereto each
member shall be entitled to receive as reimbursement all traveling
and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the
member's duties as a member of the board in accordance with travel
policies and procedures established by the department of
administration and the state budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United
States of America and a resident of the state of Indiana. Five (5) of
the members must be registered architects under this chapter and
shall have had at least ten (10) years of active architectural practice
preceding the member's appointment.
(c) Two (2) members of the board must be registered landscape
architects under this chapter and must have at least ten (10) years of
active landscape architectural practice preceding the member's
appointment.
(d) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public,
shall be a resident of this state who has never been associated with
the architecture or landscape architecture profession in any way other
than as a consumer. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.2; Acts 1945, c.56, s.1; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.1.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.1; Acts 1981,
P.L.225, SEC.1; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.24; P.L.82-2000, SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-3 Organization and government of board
Sec. 3. The board shall organize by the election of a chairman and
vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
The first meeting of the board shall be held within thirty (30) days
after the members thereof shall have been appointed, on call of the
chairman of the board. Thereafter, the board shall hold at least two
(2) regular meetings each year and may hold such special meetings,
as the board in its discretion considers necessary or advisable. The
time for holding the regular meetings, the method of calling special
meetings and the manner of giving notice of all meetings shall be
prescribed in the bylaws of the board. Five (5) members of the board
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business
which may come before the board. Approval by a majority of all
members of the board shall be required for action to be taken. The
board shall adopt official seals representing the different professions
that shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted and
issued as provided in this chapter. Subject to the approval of the
governor, the board is hereby authorized to make bylaws and
prescribe and promulgate rules as considered necessary in the
performance of its duty. The board shall adopt rules establishing
standards for the competent practice of architecture and landscape
architecture, and for the administration of the registered architects
and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by
section 32 of this chapter. Suitable office quarters shall be provided
for the use of the board in the city of Indianapolis. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.3; Acts 1945, c.56, s.2; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.5; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.27; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.25; P.L.82-2000, SEC.8;
P.L.194-2005, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-4 Duties of attorney general; injunction; use of investigative fund
Sec. 4. The board shall be entitled to the services of the attorney
general in connection with any of the business of the board. The
board shall have the power to administer oaths and take testimony
and proofs concerning any matter which may come within its
jurisdiction. The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any
county, the board, or a citizen of a county wherein any person, not
herein exempted, shall engage in the practice of architecture or
landscape architecture, as herein defined, without first having
obtained a certificate of registration, or without first having renewed
an expired certificate of registration, so to practice, may, in
accordance with the provisions of the laws of this state governing
injunctions, maintain an action, in the name of the state of Indiana,
to enjoin such person from engaging in the practice of architecture
or landscape architecture, as herein defined, until a certificate of
registration is secured, or renewed, in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. Any person who has been so enjoined and who
violates the injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. The
injunction shall not relieve such person so practicing architecture or
landscape architecture without a certificate of registration, or without
first having renewed an expired certificate of registration, from a
criminal prosecution therefor, as is provided by this chapter, but such
remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any remedy provided for
herein for the criminal prosecution of such offender. In charging any
person in a complaint for an injunction, or in an affidavit,
information or indictment, with the violation of the provisions of this
chapter, by practicing architecture or landscape architecture without
a certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, it shall be sufficient to charge that the
person did upon a certain day and in a certain county engage in the
practice of architecture or landscape architecture, without having a
certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, to so practice, without averring any further
or more particular facts concerning the same. The attorney general
and the Indiana professional licensing agency may use the registered
architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund
established by section 32 of this chapter to hire investigators and
other employees to enforce the provisions of this article and to
investigate and prosecute violations of this article. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.4; Acts 1935, c.252, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.10; P.L.82-2000, SEC.9; P.L.194-2005,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-5
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-6 Application for certificate of registration
Sec. 6. (a) A person desiring to engage in the practice of
architecture:
(1) shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration in
compliance with this chapter;
(2) shall submit evidence to the board that the person is
qualified to engage in the practice of architecture in compliance
with the requirements of this chapter, including evidence that
the person:
(A) graduated with a professional degree from a school or
college of architecture accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or its successor;
(B) successfully completed the required examination; and
(C) successfully completed the intern development program
required under section 7.5 of this chapter; and
(3) must not have been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has direct bearing on the applicant's ability
to practice competently.
(b) The application for a certificate of registration shall be:
(1) made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board;
(2) verified; and
(3) accompanied by a fee established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.6.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.11; P.L.194-2005, SEC.13; P.L.105-2008, SEC.9.
IC 25-4-1-7 Educational qualifications and requirements for examination
Sec. 7. Any person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age shall
be qualified for an examination for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect, if the individual has graduated with a
professional degree from a school or college of architecture
accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or
its successor. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.7; Acts 1961, c.331, s.4; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.1; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.2.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.28; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.26; P.L.214-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.1-1994, SEC.123; P.L.105-2008, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-7.5 Intern development program
Sec. 7.5. An applicant for a certificate of registration under this
chapter shall furnish evidence that the applicant has successfully
completed an intern development program. The intern development
program must:
(1) provide practical, supervised experience in the practice of
architecture; and
(2) meet all other requirements established by the board in rules
adopted under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.105-2008, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-8 Out-of-state applicants
Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "out-of-state applicant" means
an individual who is an architect registered or licensed under the
laws of another state, a foreign country, or a province in a foreign
country and who is an applicant for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect.
(b) This section applies only to an out-of-state applicant.
(c) The board shall grant a certificate of registration to an
out-of-state applicant upon the following conditions:
(1) The out-of-state applicant must be at least eighteen (18)
years of age.
(2) The out-of-state applicant's registration in the other
jurisdiction is valid and in good standing.
(3) The out-of-state applicant must have passed the examination
required in the other state, or the equivalent offered in the other
state, at the time the out-of-state applicant was registered in the
other state.
(4) The out-of-state applicant has not been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's
ability to practice competently.
(5) If registered in the other jurisdiction after June 30, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must:
(A) have met the requirements specified by section 6 of this
chapter; or
(B) have at least seven (7) years of experience as a registered
architect and have:
(i) a bachelor's degree in a design discipline; or
(ii) a combination of training and experience that the
board finds to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a
design discipline.
(6) If registered in the other jurisdiction before July 1, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must have met the education and work
experience requirements in effect in Indiana when the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction.
(7) The out-of-state applicant must pay fees established by the
board.
(d) If an out-of-state applicant does not meet the examination
requirements under subsection (c)(3), the board may require the
out-of-state applicant to pass a written examination to achieve
equivalence to the examination required in Indiana at the time the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.8; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.3.) As
amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.29; Acts 1982, P.L.113,
SEC.27; P.L.251-1983, SEC.1; P.L.242-1985, SEC.1; P.L.214-1993,
SEC.8; P.L.1-1994, SEC.124; P.L.173-1996, SEC.6; P.L.105-2008,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-9 Examinations of applicants
Sec. 9. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the
scope and subject matter for the examination of applicants for
certificates of registration as registered architects. The examination
must be a written test of the applicant's competency to plan, design,
specify, and supervise architectural projects. The examination must
include the following subjects:
(1) The planning, specifying, designing, and construction of
buildings.
(2) The strength of building materials.
(3) The principles of sanitation and ventilation as applied to
buildings.
(4) The ability of the applicant to make practical application of
his knowledge in the ordinary professional work of an architect.
The board may require the written examination to be supplemented
by oral examinations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.9.) As amended by P.L.173-1996,
SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-10 Issuance of certificate of registration
Sec. 10. Whenever the provisions of this act have been complied
with by an applicant, the board shall issue a certificate of registration
to the applicant as a registered architect, which certificate shall have
the effect of a license to the person to whom it is issued to practice
architecture in this state, subject to the provisions of this act. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.10.)
IC 25-4-1-11 Exemption from statutes regulating practice of engineering
Sec. 11. Any person licensed to practice architecture in this state,
or registered as an architect under this chapter, shall be exempt from
the provisions of any and all statutes in force in this state regulating
the practice of engineering: provided further, that no provision of this
chapter shall apply to or affect any individual, firm, limited liability
company, or corporation registered as a professional engineer under
provisions of IC 25-31-1. An engineer, however, who is registered
under the laws of this state, and exempted from the provisions of this
chapter, shall not use the designation "architect" in any form or
manner unless and until he shall be registered under the provisions
of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.11; Acts 1961, c.331, s.5.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.12; P.L.8-1993, SEC.373.
IC 25-4-1-12 Issuance of certificate; applicable sections
Sec. 12. The board shall issue certificates of registration only as
provided in sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.12.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-13 Display of certificate; seal
Sec. 13. Every holder of a certificate of registration as a registered
architect shall display such certificate in a conspicuous place in his
principal office, place of business or place of employment.
Every registered architect shall have a seal or design authorized
by the board, the impression of which shall contain the name of the
architect and the words, "registered architect", "state of Indiana". He
shall stamp with this seal all working drawings, reports, and
specifications prepared by him or under his supervision. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.13.)
IC 25-4-1-14 Renewal of certificate; failure to renew; reinstatement; fees
Sec. 14. (a) Every registered architect who continues in active
practice shall, biennially, on or before the date established by the
licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4, renew the registered architect's
certificate of registration and pay the required renewal fee.
(b) An architect registered or licensed in Indiana who has failed
to renew the architect's certificate of registration for a period of not
more than five (5) years may have the certificate of registration
reinstated by meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(c) An architect registered in Indiana who has failed to renew the
architect's certificate of registration for more than five (5) years may
have the certificate of registration reinstated by satisfying the
requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).
(d) If any registered architect desires to retire from the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the architect may submit to the board the
architect's verified statement of intention to withdraw from practice.
The statement shall be entered upon the records of the board. During
the period of the architect's retirement, the architect is not liable for
any renewal or restoration fees.
(e) If any retired architect desires to return to the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the retired architect must meet the following
requirements:
(1) If the certificate of registration has been expired for not
more than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture; and
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter.
(2) If the certificate of registration has been expired for more
than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture;
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter; and
(C) complete remediation and additional training established
by the board based on the length of time the certificate of
registration has been expired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.14; Acts 1943, c.217, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.31; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.28;
P.L.242-1985, SEC.2; P.L.194-2005, SEC.14; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.21; P.L.105-2008, SEC.13.
IC 25-4-1-15
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-15.1
(Repealed by P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.)
IC 25-4-1-16 Fees
Sec. 16. (a) The fee to be paid by an applicant for an examination
to determine the applicant's fitness to receive a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(b) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(c) The fee to be paid for the restoration of an expired certificate
of registration as a registered architect shall be established under
IC 25-1-8-6. The restoration fee shall be in addition to all unpaid
renewal fees.
(d) The fee to be paid upon renewal of a certificate of registration
shall be established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2.
(e) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration who is an architect registered or licensed under the laws
of another state or territory of the United States, or of a foreign
country or province, shall be established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2.
(f) In addition to the registration fees established under this
section, the board shall establish a fee of not more than twenty
dollars ($20) for registered architects and registered landscape
architects to be paid at the time of:
(1) issuance of a certificate of registration; and
(2) renewal of a certificate of registration;
under this article to provide funds for administering and enforcing
this article, including investigating and taking action against persons
violating this article. All funds collected under this subsection shall
be deposited into the registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.16; Acts 1943, c.217, s.2.) As amended
by P.L.194-2005, SEC.15; P.L.177-2006, SEC.1; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.22; P.L.1-2007, SEC.168.
IC 25-4-1-17 Acts constituting practice of architecture
Sec. 17. The practice of architecture is the performance of
professional services embracing the safe, healthful, scientific,
aesthetic or orderly coordination of the planning, designing, erection,
alteration or enlargement of any public or private building or
buildings, structure or structures, project or projects, or any part
thereof, or the equipment or utilities thereof or the accessories
thereto, when such professional services require the application of
the art and science of construction based upon the principles of
mathematics, aesthetics, or the physical science acquired by
education or training, and when such services are performed through
the media of consultation, evaluation, investigation, preliminary
study, plans, specifications, contract documents, or supervision of
construction. Any one (1), or any combination of the foregoing
services by a person shall constitute the practice of architecture. A
building is any structure consisting of foundation, floors, walls,
columns, girders, beams and roof, or a combination of any number
of these parts, with or without other parts and appurtenances thereto.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.17; Acts 1961, c.331, s.6.)
IC 25-4-1-18 Employees under direction of architect; exempt buildings
Sec. 18. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the
draftsmen, students, clerks of works, superintendents, and other
employees of those lawfully practicing as registered architects, under
the provisions of this chapter, from acting under the instruction,
control, or supervision of their employers, or to prevent the
employment of superintendents of the construction, enlargement, or
alteration of buildings, or any parts thereof, or prevent such
superintendents from acting under the immediate personal
supervision of the registered architect by whom the plans and
specifications of any building, enlargement, or alteration were
prepared. Nor shall anything contained in this chapter apply to the
making of plans or specifications or the supervision of construction,
enlargement or alteration of buildings or any parts thereof
specifically exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and
building safety commission or specifically exempted from the fire
prevention and building safety commission requirements for
preparation of such plans and specifications by registered architects
or registered engineers. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.18; Acts 1935, c.252, s.3; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.7; Acts 1969, c.380, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.13; P.L.8-1984, SEC.117.
IC 25-4-1-19 Expenses of administration; payment
Sec. 19. All expenses incurred in the administration of this
chapter shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being
made therefor in the manner provided by law for the making of such
appropriations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.19; Acts 1935, c.252, s.4; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.8.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.2; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.33.
IC 25-4-1-20 Record of proceedings
Sec. 20. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, and a
register of all applicants for registration, showing the date of
application, the name, age and other qualifications and the place of
business and the place of residence of each applicant and whether or
not an examination was required and whether the applicant was
rejected or a certificate of registration granted and issued and the
date of such action. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.20.)
IC 25-4-1-21
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.132-1984, SEC.55.) IC 25-4-1-22 "Board" defined
Sec. 22. Except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall be
construed to have the meaning hereinafter indicated:
The term "board" shall be construed to mean the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.22.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.14; P.L.8-1984, SEC.118; P.L.82-2000, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-23 Construction of chapter
Sec. 23. As this chapter is designed to safeguard life, health and
property, the provisions thereof shall be construed liberally to
achieve the purpose desired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.23.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.15.
IC 25-4-1-24 Severability clause
Sec. 24. In the event that any section, clause or provision of this
chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not
affect those provisions of this chapter not declared unconstitutional. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.24.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.16.
IC 25-4-1-25 Public inspection of records
Sec. 25. The board shall keep a record open to public inspection
at all reasonable times of its proceedings relating to the issuance,
refusal, renewal, suspension or revocation of certificates of
registration. This record shall also contain the name, place of
business and residence, and the date and number of registration of
each registered architect and landscape architect in this state. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.25.) As amended by P.L.82-2000,
SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-26 Offenses
Sec. 26. Each of the following acts is a Class C infraction and
each day's violation constitutes a separate offense:
(1) The practice of architecture by any person or the advertising
or putting out of any sign or card or other device which might
indicate to the public that he is entitled to practice as an
architect, without a certificate of registration as a registered
architect issued by the board.
(2) The affixing of a registered architect's seal to any plans,
specifications or drawings which have not been prepared by
him or under his immediate personal supervision.
(3) The violation of section 13 of this chapter.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.26.) As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2,
SEC.2509.
IC 25-4-1-27 Right of corporations and partnerships to engage in practice
Sec. 27. No firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in the
practice of architecture unless the work is under the full authority
and responsible charge of a registrant who is also a principal of the
firm, or partnership or officer of the corporation. The name of said
registrant shall appear whensoever the firm name is used in the
professional practice of the firm, partnership or corporation. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.27; Acts 1961, c.331, s.9.)
IC 25-4-1-28 Short title
Sec. 28. This chapter shall be known and cited as "The Indiana
Architectural and Landscape Architectural Act". (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.28.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.17; P.L.82-2000, SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-29 Necessity of plans or specifications prepared by registered
architect
Sec. 29. (a) Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the state of
Indiana, nor any board, department or agency thereof, nor any
county, city, town, township, school corporations, or other political
subdivision of this state shall engage in the construction, alteration,
or maintenance of any public building or public work involving the
practice of architecture for which plans, specifications and estimates
have not been prepared, certified, and sealed by, and the
construction, alteration, or maintenance executed under the direct
supervision of an architect, which architect shall be the holder in
good standing of a certificate of registration from the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects entitling him to
practice architecture in this state.
(b) No official of this state, nor of any city, town, county,
township, or school corporation thereof, charged with the
enforcement of any law, ordinance, or rule relating to the
construction or alteration of buildings or structures, shall use or
accept or approve any plans or specifications that have not been
prepared by, or under the supervision of, and certified by a registered
architect. This subsection shall not apply if such plans or
specifications have been prepared by, or under the supervision of and
certified by a professional engineer who is registered under the laws
of the state of Indiana. This subsection shall not apply to the
construction or alteration of any building or structures specifically
exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and building safety
commission or specifically exempted from the fire prevention and
building safety commission requirements for preparation of such
plans and specifications by registered architects or registered
engineers. This section shall not be construed as to abridge, or
otherwise affect, the powers of the fire prevention and building
safety commission, or any other state board or department, to issue
rules governing the safety of buildings or structures. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.29; Acts 1961, c.331, s.10; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.3.) As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.119; P.L.1-2001,
SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-30 Reexamination; extension of time
Sec. 30. The board of registration of architects must grant an
extension for a total time of not less than eight (8) years for an
applicant to complete any section or division of a reexamination
given under section 9 of this chapter if the applicant was unable to
meet the original final date established by the board to take
reexaminations due to a disability or medical condition that
substantially interferes with the applicant's ability to take the
examination. As added by P.L.216-1993, SEC.1.
IC 25-4-1-31 Continuing education and training; requirements
Sec. 31. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the
following:
(1) Require continuing education and training for architects.
(2) Set minimum requirements for continuing education and
training for architects.
(3) Set minimum requirements for continuing education
instructors approved by the board.
(b) The rules adopted under this section must require an architect
to comply with the following:
(1) The architect shall provide the board with a sworn statement
signed by the architect that the architect has fulfilled the
continuing education requirements required by the board.
(2) The requirements under IC 25-1-4. As added by P.L.23-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2006,
SEC.23.
IC 25-4-1-32 Investigative fund; administration by attorney general and
professional licensing agency; appropriation
Sec. 32. (a) The registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund is established to provide funds for
administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including
investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this
article. The fund shall be administered by the attorney general and
the Indiana professional licensing agency.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the
money in the fund. The fund consists of money from a fee imposed
upon registered architects and registered landscape architects under
section 16(f) of this chapter.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. If the total amount in the fund
exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at the end of a
state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount
that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) reverts to the
state general fund.
(e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated for use by the
attorney general and the Indiana professional licensing agency to
administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to conduct
investigations and take enforcement action against persons violating
the provisions of this article. As added by P.L.194-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.177-2006,
SEC.2.
IC 25-4-1
Chapter 1. Regulation of Architects Generally . Creation of
Board
IC 25-4-1-1
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.)
IC 25-4-1-2 Board of registration
Sec. 2. (a) There is hereby created and established a board of
registration for architects and landscape architects, which shall
consist of eight (8) members, who shall be appointed by the governor
and who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the governor. All
appointments shall be made for terms of three (3) years, ending on
December 31. In any case, each member shall serve for the term for
which the member shall have been appointed and until the member's
successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified. Any
vacancy which may occur in membership of the board for any cause
shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired
term. Each member of the board shall be entitled to receive as
compensation for the member's services a salary per diem for each
and every day the member may be engaged in attending the meetings
or transacting the business of the board; in addition thereto each
member shall be entitled to receive as reimbursement all traveling
and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the
member's duties as a member of the board in accordance with travel
policies and procedures established by the department of
administration and the state budget agency.
(b) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United
States of America and a resident of the state of Indiana. Five (5) of
the members must be registered architects under this chapter and
shall have had at least ten (10) years of active architectural practice
preceding the member's appointment.
(c) Two (2) members of the board must be registered landscape
architects under this chapter and must have at least ten (10) years of
active landscape architectural practice preceding the member's
appointment.
(d) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public,
shall be a resident of this state who has never been associated with
the architecture or landscape architecture profession in any way other
than as a consumer. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.2; Acts 1945, c.56, s.1; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.1.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.1; Acts 1981,
P.L.225, SEC.1; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.24; P.L.82-2000, SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-3 Organization and government of board
Sec. 3. The board shall organize by the election of a chairman and
vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
The first meeting of the board shall be held within thirty (30) days
after the members thereof shall have been appointed, on call of the
chairman of the board. Thereafter, the board shall hold at least two
(2) regular meetings each year and may hold such special meetings,
as the board in its discretion considers necessary or advisable. The
time for holding the regular meetings, the method of calling special
meetings and the manner of giving notice of all meetings shall be
prescribed in the bylaws of the board. Five (5) members of the board
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business
which may come before the board. Approval by a majority of all
members of the board shall be required for action to be taken. The
board shall adopt official seals representing the different professions
that shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted and
issued as provided in this chapter. Subject to the approval of the
governor, the board is hereby authorized to make bylaws and
prescribe and promulgate rules as considered necessary in the
performance of its duty. The board shall adopt rules establishing
standards for the competent practice of architecture and landscape
architecture, and for the administration of the registered architects
and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by
section 32 of this chapter. Suitable office quarters shall be provided
for the use of the board in the city of Indianapolis. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.3; Acts 1945, c.56, s.2; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.5; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.27; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.25; P.L.82-2000, SEC.8;
P.L.194-2005, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-4 Duties of attorney general; injunction; use of investigative fund
Sec. 4. The board shall be entitled to the services of the attorney
general in connection with any of the business of the board. The
board shall have the power to administer oaths and take testimony
and proofs concerning any matter which may come within its
jurisdiction. The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any
county, the board, or a citizen of a county wherein any person, not
herein exempted, shall engage in the practice of architecture or
landscape architecture, as herein defined, without first having
obtained a certificate of registration, or without first having renewed
an expired certificate of registration, so to practice, may, in
accordance with the provisions of the laws of this state governing
injunctions, maintain an action, in the name of the state of Indiana,
to enjoin such person from engaging in the practice of architecture
or landscape architecture, as herein defined, until a certificate of
registration is secured, or renewed, in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter. Any person who has been so enjoined and who
violates the injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. The
injunction shall not relieve such person so practicing architecture or
landscape architecture without a certificate of registration, or without
first having renewed an expired certificate of registration, from a
criminal prosecution therefor, as is provided by this chapter, but such
remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any remedy provided for
herein for the criminal prosecution of such offender. In charging any
person in a complaint for an injunction, or in an affidavit,
information or indictment, with the violation of the provisions of this
chapter, by practicing architecture or landscape architecture without
a certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, it shall be sufficient to charge that the
person did upon a certain day and in a certain county engage in the
practice of architecture or landscape architecture, without having a
certificate of registration or without having renewed an expired
certificate of registration, to so practice, without averring any further
or more particular facts concerning the same. The attorney general
and the Indiana professional licensing agency may use the registered
architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund
established by section 32 of this chapter to hire investigators and
other employees to enforce the provisions of this article and to
investigate and prosecute violations of this article. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.4; Acts 1935, c.252, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.10; P.L.82-2000, SEC.9; P.L.194-2005,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-5
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-6 Application for certificate of registration
Sec. 6. (a) A person desiring to engage in the practice of
architecture:
(1) shall apply to the board for a certificate of registration in
compliance with this chapter;
(2) shall submit evidence to the board that the person is
qualified to engage in the practice of architecture in compliance
with the requirements of this chapter, including evidence that
the person:
(A) graduated with a professional degree from a school or
college of architecture accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or its successor;
(B) successfully completed the required examination; and
(C) successfully completed the intern development program
required under section 7.5 of this chapter; and
(3) must not have been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has direct bearing on the applicant's ability
to practice competently.
(b) The application for a certificate of registration shall be:
(1) made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board;
(2) verified; and
(3) accompanied by a fee established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.6.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.11; P.L.194-2005, SEC.13; P.L.105-2008, SEC.9.
IC 25-4-1-7 Educational qualifications and requirements for examination
Sec. 7. Any person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age shall
be qualified for an examination for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect, if the individual has graduated with a
professional degree from a school or college of architecture
accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, Inc., or
its successor. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.7; Acts 1961, c.331, s.4; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.1; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.2.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.28; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.26; P.L.214-1993, SEC.7;
P.L.1-1994, SEC.123; P.L.105-2008, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-7.5 Intern development program
Sec. 7.5. An applicant for a certificate of registration under this
chapter shall furnish evidence that the applicant has successfully
completed an intern development program. The intern development
program must:
(1) provide practical, supervised experience in the practice of
architecture; and
(2) meet all other requirements established by the board in rules
adopted under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.105-2008, SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-8 Out-of-state applicants
Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "out-of-state applicant" means
an individual who is an architect registered or licensed under the
laws of another state, a foreign country, or a province in a foreign
country and who is an applicant for a certificate of registration as a
registered architect.
(b) This section applies only to an out-of-state applicant.
(c) The board shall grant a certificate of registration to an
out-of-state applicant upon the following conditions:
(1) The out-of-state applicant must be at least eighteen (18)
years of age.
(2) The out-of-state applicant's registration in the other
jurisdiction is valid and in good standing.
(3) The out-of-state applicant must have passed the examination
required in the other state, or the equivalent offered in the other
state, at the time the out-of-state applicant was registered in the
other state.
(4) The out-of-state applicant has not been convicted of:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary
sanction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's
ability to practice competently.
(5) If registered in the other jurisdiction after June 30, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must:
(A) have met the requirements specified by section 6 of this
chapter; or
(B) have at least seven (7) years of experience as a registered
architect and have:
(i) a bachelor's degree in a design discipline; or
(ii) a combination of training and experience that the
board finds to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a
design discipline.
(6) If registered in the other jurisdiction before July 1, 1979, the
out-of-state applicant must have met the education and work
experience requirements in effect in Indiana when the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction.
(7) The out-of-state applicant must pay fees established by the
board.
(d) If an out-of-state applicant does not meet the examination
requirements under subsection (c)(3), the board may require the
out-of-state applicant to pass a written examination to achieve
equivalence to the examination required in Indiana at the time the
out-of-state applicant was registered in the other jurisdiction. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.8; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.3.) As
amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.29; Acts 1982, P.L.113,
SEC.27; P.L.251-1983, SEC.1; P.L.242-1985, SEC.1; P.L.214-1993,
SEC.8; P.L.1-1994, SEC.124; P.L.173-1996, SEC.6; P.L.105-2008,
SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-9 Examinations of applicants
Sec. 9. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the
scope and subject matter for the examination of applicants for
certificates of registration as registered architects. The examination
must be a written test of the applicant's competency to plan, design,
specify, and supervise architectural projects. The examination must
include the following subjects:
(1) The planning, specifying, designing, and construction of
buildings.
(2) The strength of building materials.
(3) The principles of sanitation and ventilation as applied to
buildings.
(4) The ability of the applicant to make practical application of
his knowledge in the ordinary professional work of an architect.
The board may require the written examination to be supplemented
by oral examinations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.9.) As amended by P.L.173-1996,
SEC.7.
IC 25-4-1-10 Issuance of certificate of registration
Sec. 10. Whenever the provisions of this act have been complied
with by an applicant, the board shall issue a certificate of registration
to the applicant as a registered architect, which certificate shall have
the effect of a license to the person to whom it is issued to practice
architecture in this state, subject to the provisions of this act. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.10.)
IC 25-4-1-11 Exemption from statutes regulating practice of engineering
Sec. 11. Any person licensed to practice architecture in this state,
or registered as an architect under this chapter, shall be exempt from
the provisions of any and all statutes in force in this state regulating
the practice of engineering: provided further, that no provision of this
chapter shall apply to or affect any individual, firm, limited liability
company, or corporation registered as a professional engineer under
provisions of IC 25-31-1. An engineer, however, who is registered
under the laws of this state, and exempted from the provisions of this
chapter, shall not use the designation "architect" in any form or
manner unless and until he shall be registered under the provisions
of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.11; Acts 1961, c.331, s.5.) As amended
by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.12; P.L.8-1993, SEC.373.
IC 25-4-1-12 Issuance of certificate; applicable sections
Sec. 12. The board shall issue certificates of registration only as
provided in sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.12.) As amended by Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-13 Display of certificate; seal
Sec. 13. Every holder of a certificate of registration as a registered
architect shall display such certificate in a conspicuous place in his
principal office, place of business or place of employment.
Every registered architect shall have a seal or design authorized
by the board, the impression of which shall contain the name of the
architect and the words, "registered architect", "state of Indiana". He
shall stamp with this seal all working drawings, reports, and
specifications prepared by him or under his supervision. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.13.)
IC 25-4-1-14 Renewal of certificate; failure to renew; reinstatement; fees
Sec. 14. (a) Every registered architect who continues in active
practice shall, biennially, on or before the date established by the
licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4, renew the registered architect's
certificate of registration and pay the required renewal fee.
(b) An architect registered or licensed in Indiana who has failed
to renew the architect's certificate of registration for a period of not
more than five (5) years may have the certificate of registration
reinstated by meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(c) An architect registered in Indiana who has failed to renew the
architect's certificate of registration for more than five (5) years may
have the certificate of registration reinstated by satisfying the
requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).
(d) If any registered architect desires to retire from the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the architect may submit to the board the
architect's verified statement of intention to withdraw from practice.
The statement shall be entered upon the records of the board. During
the period of the architect's retirement, the architect is not liable for
any renewal or restoration fees.
(e) If any retired architect desires to return to the practice of
architecture in Indiana, the retired architect must meet the following
requirements:
(1) If the certificate of registration has been expired for not
more than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture; and
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter.
(2) If the certificate of registration has been expired for more
than five (5) years, the retired architect must:
(A) file with the board a verified statement indicating the
architect's desire to return to the practice of architecture;
(B) pay a renewal fee equal to the fee set by the board to
renew an unexpired registration under this chapter; and
(C) complete remediation and additional training established
by the board based on the length of time the certificate of
registration has been expired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.14; Acts 1943, c.217, s.1.) As amended
by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.31; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.28;
P.L.242-1985, SEC.2; P.L.194-2005, SEC.14; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.21; P.L.105-2008, SEC.13.
IC 25-4-1-15
Repealed
(Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.)
IC 25-4-1-15.1
(Repealed by P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.)
IC 25-4-1-16 Fees
Sec. 16. (a) The fee to be paid by an applicant for an examination
to determine the applicant's fitness to receive a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(b) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration as a registered architect shall be established by the board
under IC 25-1-8-2.
(c) The fee to be paid for the restoration of an expired certificate
of registration as a registered architect shall be established under
IC 25-1-8-6. The restoration fee shall be in addition to all unpaid
renewal fees.
(d) The fee to be paid upon renewal of a certificate of registration
shall be established by the board under IC 25-1-8-2.
(e) The fee to be paid by an applicant for a certificate of
registration who is an architect registered or licensed under the laws
of another state or territory of the United States, or of a foreign
country or province, shall be established by the board under
IC 25-1-8-2.
(f) In addition to the registration fees established under this
section, the board shall establish a fee of not more than twenty
dollars ($20) for registered architects and registered landscape
architects to be paid at the time of:
(1) issuance of a certificate of registration; and
(2) renewal of a certificate of registration;
under this article to provide funds for administering and enforcing
this article, including investigating and taking action against persons
violating this article. All funds collected under this subsection shall
be deposited into the registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.16; Acts 1943, c.217, s.2.) As amended
by P.L.194-2005, SEC.15; P.L.177-2006, SEC.1; P.L.157-2006,
SEC.22; P.L.1-2007, SEC.168.
IC 25-4-1-17 Acts constituting practice of architecture
Sec. 17. The practice of architecture is the performance of
professional services embracing the safe, healthful, scientific,
aesthetic or orderly coordination of the planning, designing, erection,
alteration or enlargement of any public or private building or
buildings, structure or structures, project or projects, or any part
thereof, or the equipment or utilities thereof or the accessories
thereto, when such professional services require the application of
the art and science of construction based upon the principles of
mathematics, aesthetics, or the physical science acquired by
education or training, and when such services are performed through
the media of consultation, evaluation, investigation, preliminary
study, plans, specifications, contract documents, or supervision of
construction. Any one (1), or any combination of the foregoing
services by a person shall constitute the practice of architecture. A
building is any structure consisting of foundation, floors, walls,
columns, girders, beams and roof, or a combination of any number
of these parts, with or without other parts and appurtenances thereto.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.17; Acts 1961, c.331, s.6.)
IC 25-4-1-18 Employees under direction of architect; exempt buildings
Sec. 18. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the
draftsmen, students, clerks of works, superintendents, and other
employees of those lawfully practicing as registered architects, under
the provisions of this chapter, from acting under the instruction,
control, or supervision of their employers, or to prevent the
employment of superintendents of the construction, enlargement, or
alteration of buildings, or any parts thereof, or prevent such
superintendents from acting under the immediate personal
supervision of the registered architect by whom the plans and
specifications of any building, enlargement, or alteration were
prepared. Nor shall anything contained in this chapter apply to the
making of plans or specifications or the supervision of construction,
enlargement or alteration of buildings or any parts thereof
specifically exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and
building safety commission or specifically exempted from the fire
prevention and building safety commission requirements for
preparation of such plans and specifications by registered architects
or registered engineers. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.18; Acts 1935, c.252, s.3; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.7; Acts 1969, c.380, s.2.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154,
SEC.13; P.L.8-1984, SEC.117.
IC 25-4-1-19 Expenses of administration; payment
Sec. 19. All expenses incurred in the administration of this
chapter shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being
made therefor in the manner provided by law for the making of such
appropriations. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.19; Acts 1935, c.252, s.4; Acts 1961,
c.331, s.8.) As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.119, SEC.2; Acts 1981,
P.L.222, SEC.33.
IC 25-4-1-20 Record of proceedings
Sec. 20. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, and a
register of all applicants for registration, showing the date of
application, the name, age and other qualifications and the place of
business and the place of residence of each applicant and whether or
not an examination was required and whether the applicant was
rejected or a certificate of registration granted and issued and the
date of such action. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.20.)
IC 25-4-1-21
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.132-1984, SEC.55.) IC 25-4-1-22 "Board" defined
Sec. 22. Except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning, the following terms, as used in this chapter, shall be
construed to have the meaning hereinafter indicated:
The term "board" shall be construed to mean the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.22.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.14; P.L.8-1984, SEC.118; P.L.82-2000, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-1-23 Construction of chapter
Sec. 23. As this chapter is designed to safeguard life, health and
property, the provisions thereof shall be construed liberally to
achieve the purpose desired. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.23.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.15.
IC 25-4-1-24 Severability clause
Sec. 24. In the event that any section, clause or provision of this
chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not
affect those provisions of this chapter not declared unconstitutional. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.24.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.16.
IC 25-4-1-25 Public inspection of records
Sec. 25. The board shall keep a record open to public inspection
at all reasonable times of its proceedings relating to the issuance,
refusal, renewal, suspension or revocation of certificates of
registration. This record shall also contain the name, place of
business and residence, and the date and number of registration of
each registered architect and landscape architect in this state. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.25.) As amended by P.L.82-2000,
SEC.11.
IC 25-4-1-26 Offenses
Sec. 26. Each of the following acts is a Class C infraction and
each day's violation constitutes a separate offense:
(1) The practice of architecture by any person or the advertising
or putting out of any sign or card or other device which might
indicate to the public that he is entitled to practice as an
architect, without a certificate of registration as a registered
architect issued by the board.
(2) The affixing of a registered architect's seal to any plans,
specifications or drawings which have not been prepared by
him or under his immediate personal supervision.
(3) The violation of section 13 of this chapter.
(Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.26.) As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2,
SEC.2509.
IC 25-4-1-27 Right of corporations and partnerships to engage in practice
Sec. 27. No firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in the
practice of architecture unless the work is under the full authority
and responsible charge of a registrant who is also a principal of the
firm, or partnership or officer of the corporation. The name of said
registrant shall appear whensoever the firm name is used in the
professional practice of the firm, partnership or corporation. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.27; Acts 1961, c.331, s.9.)
IC 25-4-1-28 Short title
Sec. 28. This chapter shall be known and cited as "The Indiana
Architectural and Landscape Architectural Act". (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.28.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.154, SEC.17; P.L.82-2000, SEC.12.
IC 25-4-1-29 Necessity of plans or specifications prepared by registered
architect
Sec. 29. (a) Except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the state of
Indiana, nor any board, department or agency thereof, nor any
county, city, town, township, school corporations, or other political
subdivision of this state shall engage in the construction, alteration,
or maintenance of any public building or public work involving the
practice of architecture for which plans, specifications and estimates
have not been prepared, certified, and sealed by, and the
construction, alteration, or maintenance executed under the direct
supervision of an architect, which architect shall be the holder in
good standing of a certificate of registration from the board of
registration for architects and landscape architects entitling him to
practice architecture in this state.
(b) No official of this state, nor of any city, town, county,
township, or school corporation thereof, charged with the
enforcement of any law, ordinance, or rule relating to the
construction or alteration of buildings or structures, shall use or
accept or approve any plans or specifications that have not been
prepared by, or under the supervision of, and certified by a registered
architect. This subsection shall not apply if such plans or
specifications have been prepared by, or under the supervision of and
certified by a professional engineer who is registered under the laws
of the state of Indiana. This subsection shall not apply to the
construction or alteration of any building or structures specifically
exempted from the rules of the fire prevention and building safety
commission or specifically exempted from the fire prevention and
building safety commission requirements for preparation of such
plans and specifications by registered architects or registered
engineers. This section shall not be construed as to abridge, or
otherwise affect, the powers of the fire prevention and building
safety commission, or any other state board or department, to issue
rules governing the safety of buildings or structures. (Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.29; Acts 1961, c.331, s.10; Acts 1969,
c.380, s.3.) As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.119; P.L.1-2001,
SEC.30.
IC 25-4-1-30 Reexamination; extension of time
Sec. 30. The board of registration of architects must grant an
extension for a total time of not less than eight (8) years for an
applicant to complete any section or division of a reexamination
given under section 9 of this chapter if the applicant was unable to
meet the original final date established by the board to take
reexaminations due to a disability or medical condition that
substantially interferes with the applicant's ability to take the
examination. As added by P.L.216-1993, SEC.1.
IC 25-4-1-31 Continuing education and training; requirements
Sec. 31. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the
following:
(1) Require continuing education and training for architects.
(2) Set minimum requirements for continuing education and
training for architects.
(3) Set minimum requirements for continuing education
instructors approved by the board.
(b) The rules adopted under this section must require an architect
to comply with the following:
(1) The architect shall provide the board with a sworn statement
signed by the architect that the architect has fulfilled the
continuing education requirements required by the board.
(2) The requirements under IC 25-1-4. As added by P.L.23-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.157-2006,
SEC.23.
IC 25-4-1-32 Investigative fund; administration by attorney general and
professional licensing agency; appropriation
Sec. 32. (a) The registered architects and registered landscape
architects investigative fund is established to provide funds for
administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including
investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this
article. The fund shall be administered by the attorney general and
the Indiana professional licensing agency.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the
money in the fund. The fund consists of money from a fee imposed
upon registered architects and registered landscape architects under
section 16(f) of this chapter.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund. If the total amount in the fund
exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at the end of a
state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount
that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) reverts to the
state general fund.
(e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated for use by the
attorney general and the Indiana professional licensing agency to
administer and enforce the provisions of this article and to conduct
investigations and take enforcement action against persons violating
the provisions of this article. As added by P.L.194-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.177-2006,
SEC.2.
