OAR 806-010-0001
Definitions


(1) “Architect” means an individual who has met the requirements and been issued a certificate of registration by the Board as defined under ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220).
(2) “Architectural firm” is defined as any legal entity that provides architectural services in the state of Oregon including:
(a) Corporations (refer to OAR 806-010-0080 (Registration of Architectural Firms) for specific rules relating to corporate or assumed business names);
(b) Partnerships;
(c) Limited liability companies;
(d) Individuals practicing under an assumed business name (refer to OAR 806-010-0080 (Registration of Architectural Firms) for specific rules relating to corporate or assumed business names).
(3) “Appurtenances” as used in the definition of the Practice of Architecture in ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220)(3) refers to those systems, equipment and/or elements, whether interior or exterior, that are necessary to the overall function of a building.
(4) “Control” and “supervision” as used in ORS 671.030 (Activities not considered as “practice of architecture”)(2)(a) mean having professional knowledge of and direction for the work performed for the architect in compliance with the required professional standard of care.
(5) “Planning” and “Designing” as used in the definition of the Practice of Architecture in ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220)(7) includes but is not limited to:
(a) The determination of design objectives, space requirements, space relationships, systems, flexibility/expansibility and site requirements.
(b) The preparation of schematics, massing layouts, plans, drawings, specifications, calculations and other diagnostic documents which show the features of the non exempt work being contemplated.
(c) The preparation of construction documents including, but not limited to, architectural drawings, mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and procurement documents. Except as provided in ORS 479.860 (Persons authorized to design, plan and lay out electrical installations), ORS 671.025 (Certain drawings and specifications to carry stamp) requires construction documents for non exempt work to be stamped and signed by an Oregon registered individual architect or professional engineer.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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