Sharkitecture.NET » Architect http://sharkitecture.net Study Guide for the California Supplemental Exam Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:58:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Name 5 violations of the California Practice Act http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/name-5-violations-of-the-california-practice-act/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/name-5-violations-of-the-california-practice-act/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:22:25 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=193 § 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 of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5579 Fraud in Obtaining License
The fact that the holder of a license has obtained the license by fraud or misrepresentation, or that the person named in the license has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5580 Impersonation; Use of Assumed or Corporate Name
The fact that the holder of a license is impersonating an architect or former architect of the same or similar name, or is practicing under an assumed, fictitious, or corporate name, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§5582 Aiding Unlawful Practice
The fact that the holder of a license has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture any person not authorized to practice architecture under the provisions of this chapter, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5582.1 Signing Other’s Plans or Instruments; Permitting Misuse of Name
(a) The fact that the holder of a license has affixed his or her signature to plans, drawings, specifications, or other instruments of service which have not been prepared by him or her, or under his or her responsible control, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
(b) The fact that the holder of a license has permitted his or her name to be used for the purpose of assisting any person to evade the provisions of this chapter constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5583 Fraud in Practice of Architecture
The fact that, in the practice of architecture, the holder of a license has been guilty of fraud or deceit constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5584 Negligence or Willful Misconduct
The fact that, in the practice of architecture, the holder of a license has been guilty of negligence or willful misconduct constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5585 Incompetency or Recklessness
The fact that in the practice of architecture the holder of a license has been guilty of incompetency or recklessness constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
§ 5586 Public Agency; Disciplinary Action
The fact that the holder of a license has had disciplinary action taken by any public agency for any act substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties as an architect constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/name-5-violations-of-the-california-practice-act/feed/ 0 An unlicensed member of your staff wants to use company resources after hours to provide services for a licensed engineer. How do you respond? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/an-unlicensed-member-of-your-staff-wants-to-use-company-resources-after-hours-to-provide-services-for-a-licensed-engineer-how-do-you-respond/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/an-unlicensed-member-of-your-staff-wants-to-use-company-resources-after-hours-to-provide-services-for-a-licensed-engineer-how-do-you-respond/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:10:59 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=188 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 violate the law.

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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 and competence (Standard of care)

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]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/copyright-infringement/feed/ 0 Professional Conduct Competence http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/professional-conduct-competence/ http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/professional-conduct-competence/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:02:52 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=52 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 not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws, codes, and regulations

]]> http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/professional-conduct-competence/feed/ 0 Indemnification http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/indemnification/ http://sharkitecture.net/2008/12/indemnification/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:01:30 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=51 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 other contract documents, not superintendence of construction processes, site conditions, operations, equipment, personnel, or safety
4. Architects who perform voluntary building inspection at the site of an emergency at the request of a local official shall not be liable in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negligent inspection (only within 30 days of emergency)

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