Or. Admin. Code § 806-010-0001

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 806-010-0001 - Definitions

(1) "Architect" means an individual who has met the requirements and been issued a certificate of registration by the Board as defined under ORS 671.010.

(2) "Architectural firm" is defined as any legal entity that provides architectural services in the state of Oregon including:

(a) Corporations (refer to OAR 806-010-0080 for specific rules relating to corporate or assumed business names);

(b) Partnerships;

(c) Limited liability companies;

(d) Individuals practicing under an assumed business name (refer to OAR 806-010-0080 for specific rules relating to corporate or assumed business names).

(3) "Appurtenances" as used in the definition of the Practice of Architecture in ORS 671.010(3) refers to those systems, equipment and/or elements, whether interior or exterior, that are necessary to the overall function of a building.

(4) "Control" and "supervision" as used in ORS 671.030(2)(a) mean having professional knowledge of and direction for the work performed for the architect in compliance with the required professional standard of care.

(5) "Planning" and "Designing" as used in the definition of the Practice of Architecture in ORS 671.010(7) includes but is not limited to:

(a) The determination of design objectives, space requirements, space relationships, systems, flexibility/expansibility and site requirements.

(b) The preparation of schematics, massing layouts, plans, drawings, specifications, calculations and other diagnostic documents which show the features of the non exempt work being contemplated.

(c) The preparation of construction documents including, but not limited to, architectural drawings, mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and procurement documents. Except as provided in ORS 479.860, ORS 671.025 requires construction documents for non exempt work to be stamped and signed by an Oregon registered individual architect or professional engineer.

Or. Admin. Code § 806-010-0001

BAE 2-2019, adopt filed 04/10/2019, effective 5/1/2019; BAE 3-2019, amend filed 12/20/2019, effective 2/1/2020; BAE 5-2021, amend filed 09/28/2021, effective 10/22/2021; BAE 3-2023, amend filed 10/10/2023, effective 1/2/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 671

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 671.010 & 671.041