ORS 671.020
Registration requirement

consulting architects
foreign architects
rules
use of title
stamp
use of name

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(1)

In order to safeguard health, safety and welfare and to eliminate unnecessary loss and waste in this state, a person may not engage in the practice of architecture or assume or use the title of “Architect” or any title, sign, cards or device indicating, or tending to indicate, that the person is practicing architecture or is an architect or represent in any manner that the person is an architect, without first qualifying before the State Board of Architect Examiners and obtaining a certificate of registration as provided by ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220) to 671.220 (Civil penalties).

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a consulting architect may engage in the practice of architecture if the consulting architect:

(a)

Is affiliated with an Oregon-registered architect who is in responsible charge of all aspects of the architectural services provided; and

(b)

Uses the designation of “Consulting Architect, in consultation with,” followed by the name of the Oregon-registered architect described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and the name of the architectural firm.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a foreign architect may engage in the practice of architecture if:

(a)

The foreign architect is affiliated with an Oregon-registered architect who is in responsible charge of all aspects of the architectural services provided;

(b)

The foreign architect uses the designation of “Foreign Architect, in consultation with,” followed by the name of the Oregon-registered architect described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and the name of the architectural firm; and

(c)

The board determines that the jurisdiction in which the foreign architect is licensed or registered has adequate education and training standards. The board, by rule, may recognize agreements between a national certification organization and the foreign jurisdiction as proof of education and training standards.

(4)

A person may not practice or attempt to practice the profession of architecture, or assume the title of “Architect,” “Consulting Architect” or “Foreign Architect,” or use in connection with the business of the person any words, letters or figures indicating the title of “Architect,” “Consulting Architect” or “Foreign Architect” without first complying with ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220) to 671.220 (Civil penalties).

(5)

Every registered architect shall, upon registration, obtain a stamp of the design authorized by the board. All drawings and the title page of all specifications intended for use as construction documents in the practice of architecture must bear the stamp of a registered architect and be signed by the architect. The stamp and signature constitute certification that the architect has exercised the requisite professional judgment about and made the decisions upon all matters embodied within those construction documents, that the documents were prepared either by the architect or under the direct control and supervision of the architect and that the architect accepts responsibility for the documents.

(6)

Except as provided in ORS 671.041 (Provision of architectural services by corporate firm), an architect registered under ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220) to 671.220 (Civil penalties) may pursue the practice of architecture only under the architect’s own name as that name appears in the certificate of registration. [Amended by 1955 c.407 §1; 1957 c.408 §2; 1961 c.585 §4; 1971 c.587 §1; 1977 c.803 §2; 1979 c.354 §1; 2003 c.763 §2; 2013 c.196 §2]

Source: Section 671.020 — Registration requirement; consulting architects; foreign architects; rules; use of title; stamp; use of name, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.html.

Notes of Decisions

Where Board of Architect Examiners made extensive findings of fact which were supported by substantial evidence, Board did not exceed authority by assessing civil penalty. Merrill v. Board of Architect Examiners, 71 Or App 636, 693 P2d 1317 (1984), aff’d on other grounds, 300 Or 34, 706 P2d 556 (1985)

Individual who prepared plans and specifications for classroom addition to school did not qualify for licensing exemption where plans were merely reviewed by engineer who then put engineer’s stamp on documents. Merrill v. Board of Architect Examiners, 300 Or 34, 706 P2d 556 (1985)

Prohibition against practice of architecture, as defined in 2001 version of ORS 671.010, includes preparation of building plans and designs that are never used in construction of building. Davis v. Board of Architect Examiners, 222 Or App 370, 193 P3d 1019 (2008)

Where respondents, not licensed to practice architecture in Oregon, indicated on website that respondents were practicing architecture in Oregon, respondents violated this section. Twist Architecture v. Board of Architect Examiners, 361 Or 507, 395 P3d 574 (2017)

Attorney General Opinions

Illegality of licensee approving plans prepared by one not an employe or licensed, (1972) Vol 35, p 1173; stamping plans and title page of specifications for exempt structures, (1979) Vol 40, p 69

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ORS 671.020 Registration requirement

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Notes of Decisions

Attorney General Opinions

ORS 671.020
Registration requirement