Sharkitecture.NET » Liability 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 How will you manage the liability of an architectural practice? Who will you consult with regarding these decisions? http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/how-will-you-manage-the-liability-of-an-architectural-practice-who-will-you-consult-with-regarding-these-decisions-2/ http://sharkitecture.net/2009/01/how-will-you-manage-the-liability-of-an-architectural-practice-who-will-you-consult-with-regarding-these-decisions-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:33:50 +0000 admin http://sharkitecture.net/?p=202 • Set a high standard for product quality control; including internal and peer reviews as well as consultation with experienced professionals.
• Make sure all company records are complete and up-to-date;
• Be sure employees are properly trained;
• Get safety tips for your type of business from your insurance company.

Consult with an attorney and financial advisor regarding the legal and tax implications of the specific business entity used. I will also consult with an insurance agent to determine the appropriate policies to cover my specific office’s liability exposure which will most likely include general liability coverage, employer’s liability coverage and professional liability coverage including errors and omissions coverage.

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a) Inflicting damage to the client’s property and his equipment
b) Causing injury to the client and his employees
c) Inflicting damages to neighbors and other contractors on the site
d) Protection against financial loss
e) Protection against damages to rented equipment

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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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