W. Va. Code R. § 2-1-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 2-1-6 - Reciprocal Registration
6.1. Registration of NCARB Certificate Holders. -- An applicant who holds a current and valid certification issued by the NCARB, and submits satisfactory evidence of that certification to the Board shall be registered without the necessity of complying with the provisions of subdivision 5.1.1. of this rule if he or she:
6.1.1. Holds a current and valid registration issued by a registration authority recognized by the Board, and submits satisfactory evidence of that registration to the Board; and
6.1.2. Files a completed West Virginia Board of Architects application form as prescribed by the Board containing information satisfactory to the Board concerning the applicant, and pays the applicable fee established by the Board.
6.2. Reciprocal Registration of Non-NCARB Certificate Holders -- The Board may award reciprocal registration to an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivisions 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 of this rule and:
6.2.1. Who has passed the ARE®; and
6.2.2. Who has completed five years of practical experience after registration as an architect in any states or jurisdictions recognized by NCARB. Practical experience after registration shall be through employment either (1) as a practicing registered architect in responsible charge of his or her work in another state or jurisdiction, or (2) under the direct supervision of a registered architect in any state or jurisdiction.

W. Va. Code R. § 2-1-6