Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024
Section 11-6 - Registration by ExaminationA. Applicants must have completed a professional degree in architecture from a school or college program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) as set forth in Section 40-3-230 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and must have completed all requirements of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) prior to licensure. Applicants may begin taking the Architect Registration Examination prior to completion of AXP but may not be licensed until evidence of completion of all training requirements is submitted to the Board. (1) Education. An official school transcript shall serve as evidence of attainment of a professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB).(2) Experience. Only a verified Council Record issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) will be accepted as evidence of completion of all training requirements established for the Architectural Experience Program (AXP).(3) Examination. The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.) will be administered to all qualified candidates for initial architectural registration in a manner and place prescribed by NCARB or the Board. Candidates must comply with all NCARB requirements. Examinees must pay all applicable examination fees. Examinees will not have access to the NCARB examinations, answers, or other related documents for reviewing, copying, or other purpose.B. Applicants for registration by examination who pass the A.R.E. will be notified accordingly. Once a candidate satisfies all licensure requirements as set forth in Section 40-3-230 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, he or she will be issued a license to practice architecture in South Carolina during the current licensure period.Amended by State Register Volume 7, Issue No. 7, eff July 22, 1983; State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 1999; State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 6, eff June 25, 2010; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.