Posts Tagged Architect

Name 5 violations of the California Practice Act

§ 5577 Conviction of Certain Crimes; Record; Evidence; Procedure
The conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of an architect by the holder of a license constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5578 Violation as Ground for Discipline in General
The fact that the holder of a license is practicing in violation [...]

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An unlicensed member of your staff wants to use company resources after hours to provide services for a licensed engineer. How do you respond?

Using company resources to moonlight is frowned upon. Also I’d point out that it is illegal to provide architectural services without a license; can only do work for a PE without a contract; (still need a license) my assisting him to do so would be in violation of the CAPA, because I was aiding someone [...]

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Represent professional capabilities and experience to clients

1. accurately presenting professional capabilities & experience to clients
2. Don’t use extreme words to overstate abilities (best architect, perfect jobs, etc.)
3. Maintain current resumes and qualifications (don’t include former staff who may have been experts in an area)
4. Only undertake to perform professional services when qualified by education, training, and experience in specific technical areas involved
5. Act with reasonable care [...]

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Copyright infringement

Do not infringe upon copyrights of other architects or design professionals

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Professional Conduct Competence

1. Perform services only when qualified by education, training, and experience in the specific technical areas involved
2. Act with reasonable care and competence, applying the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing practicing in this state under similar circumstances and conditions
3. Shall have knowledge of all applicable building laws, codes, and regulations
4. Shall [...]

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Indemnification

1. Not responsible for damage caused by unauthorized changes to signed and stamped documents (as long as authorization was not unreasonably withheld)
2. Signing and stamping of documents does not impose a legal duty to observe the construction of fixed works
3. Construction Observation means periodic observation of completed work to determine general compliance with the plans, specifications, reports, or [...]

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