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5 Rules of Conduct
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1. Competence
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Full Disclosure
4. Compliance with Laws
5. Signing and Sealing Documents
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Full Disclosure
4. Compliance with Laws
5. Signing and Sealing Documents
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Objective of the Rules
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the protection of the public and not the advancement of the interests of the profession of architecture
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Competence
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Act according to the Standard of Care
Take into account applicable federal, state, local building laws
Take into account applicable federal, state, local building laws
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Board actions regarding Competence
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If in the Board's judgement, the architect's professional competence is substantially impaired, an assessment of impairment is to be performed by an appropriately qualified professional
(Board allowed to act preemptively in the interest of public HSW)
(Board allowed to act preemptively in the interest of public HSW)
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Conflict of Interest violations
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1. Getting paid by more than one party for the same task unless disclosed to all parties
2. Getting paid by vendors/reps for specifying their products
3. Architect has a financial or other interest in the project or people completing the project (unless disclosed to all parties)
4. Architect's judgement can be affected by a relationship with another party
5. Having a relationship with AXP mentees
2. Getting paid by vendors/reps for specifying their products
3. Architect has a financial or other interest in the project or people completing the project (unless disclosed to all parties)
4. Architect's judgement can be affected by a relationship with another party
5. Having a relationship with AXP mentees
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Full Disclosure
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providing all information necessary for consumers to make an informed decision
Do not make false statements or qualifications
Must report violations of other licensed architects
Do not make false statements or qualifications
Must report violations of other licensed architects
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Signing and Sealing Documents Exception
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review and incorporate technical drawings into set of record