No. 40058 (5-year Review): Rule R156-3a. Architect Licensing Act Rule

DAR File No.: 40058
Filed: 01/07/2016 10:31:50 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 3a, provides for the licensure of architects. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-3a-201(3) provides that the Architects Licensing Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the Division Director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 3a, with respect to architects.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in January 2011, it has been amended three times (01/24/2013, 07/30/2012, and 09/08/2011). The Division received written email comment on 03/18/2012 from Heather Vance, Executive Director of the Utah American Institute of Architects (AIA) association, supporting the proposed amendments regarding seal requirements and general education. The Division also received an 08/05/2011 written comment from Heather Vance, Utah AIA association, supporting the proposed amendments to the "recognized jurisdiction" definition.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority provided in Title 58, Chapter 3a, with respect to architects. The rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements and provides licensees with information concerning unprofessional conduct, definitions and ethical standards relating to the profession.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steve Duncombe at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6235, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/07/2016

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

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