ORS 671.020
Registration requirement

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

(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

671.010
Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220
671.020
Registration requirement
671.025
Certain drawings and specifications to carry stamp
671.030
Activities not considered as “practice of architecture.”
671.041
Provision of architectural services by corporate firm
671.045
Liability of professional corporation
671.047
Application of general corporation law to professional corporations
671.050
Application for certificate of registration
671.060
Examination of applicants
671.065
Certification based on recognition by national council or other jurisdictions
671.080
Renewal
671.085
Fees
671.090
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certificates
671.100
Disciplinary authority of board
671.105
Hearing required in disciplinary action
671.120
State Board of Architect Examiners
671.125
Rulemaking authority of board
671.220
Civil penalties
671.310
Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.312
Purpose of ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995
671.316
Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture
671.318
Businesses providing landscape architecture services
671.321
Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture
671.325
Application for registration
671.335
Examination
671.338
Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information
671.345
Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions
671.365
Fees
671.376
Renewal
671.379
Stamps
671.393
Code of professional conduct
671.395
Continuing education
671.404
Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension
671.408
Disciplinary actions
671.412
Public contract requirements
671.415
Rulemaking authority
671.425
Issuance of registration after revocation
671.442
Arbitration
671.445
Investigation of complaints
671.447
Persons supplying information to board or advisory committee
671.459
State Landscape Architect Board
671.510
Short title
671.520
Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.522
Artificial turf
671.524
Landscape irrigation systems
671.525
Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor
671.527
Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage
671.530
Licensing requirements
671.540
Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.543
Subcontracting
671.550
Authority of board to investigate
671.555
Investigation of person engaged in landscape contracting business
671.557
Injunctive relief
671.560
Issuance of license
671.561
Practical skills testing
671.562
Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage
671.563
Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders
671.565
Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements
671.568
Inactive status for landscape contracting business license
671.570
Qualifications for landscape construction professional license
671.571
Probationary license
671.572
Alternative licensing standards for person licensed as construction contractor
671.574
Inactive status for landscape construction professional license
671.575
License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy
671.578
Suit for damages for misrepresentation
671.580
Landscape construction professional license not transferable
671.590
Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing
671.595
Coursework and examination requirements for noncontractor owners and managing employees
671.600
New landscape contracting business license required upon change of ownership
671.603
Persons required to give notification of change of address
671.605
Effect of change in partners or corporate owners
671.607
License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt
671.610
Grounds for sanctions against licensee
671.613
Sanction for failure to comply with certain laws
671.614
Placement on probation
671.615
Installation of backflow assemblies
671.617
Examination for backflow assembly installer license
671.625
Minimum standards for contracts and billings
671.630
State Landscape Contractors Board
671.650
License fees
671.655
Deposit of moneys
671.660
Renewal of licenses
671.670
Rulemaking authority
671.676
Continuing education
671.681
Advisory and technical committees
671.690
Surety bond, letter of credit or other security
671.695
Types of claims
671.700
Notice of claim
671.701
Claims against business holding dual licensing
671.703
Investigation of claim
671.707
Actions following final order of board
671.710
Priority on satisfaction of claims
671.750
Portland metropolitan area business licenses
671.755
Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district
671.760
Business income tax
671.990
Penalties for violations of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 or 671.530
671.992
Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.995
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.997
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
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