Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-7-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 100-X-7-.02 - Conflict Of Interest

(1) An architect shall not accept compensation in connection with services from more than one party on a project (and never in connection with specifying or endorsing materials or equipment) unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to and agreed to (such disclosure and agreement to be in writing) by all interested parties.

(2) If an architect has any business association or direct or indirect financial interest which is substantial enough to influence his or her judgment in connection with the performance of professional services, the architect shall fully disclose in writing to his or her client or employer the nature of the business association or financial interest, and if the client or employer objects to such association or financial interest, the architect will either terminate such association or interest or offer to give up the commission or employment.

(3) An architect shall not solicit or accept compensation from material or equipment suppliers in connection with specifying or endorsing their products. As used herein, "compensation" shall not mean customary and reasonable business hospitality, entertainment, or product education.

(4) When acting as the interpreter of building contract documents and the judge of contract performance, an architect shall render decisions impartially, favoring neither party to the contract.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 100-X-7-.02

New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2-39