C2A-KS22

Question 1

Which agencv regulates the Practice of architecture ?

Answer 1

a. The Califomia Architects Board (CAB)

b. CAB is managed by the Department of Consumer Affairs

Question 2

How is the practice of architecture administered?

Answer 2

Examination
Licensing
Enforcement

b. Section 5550.1 —Exterior and Interior Barrier Free Design; Inclusion in Exam
• Applicant shall demonstrate to the board’s satisfaction knowledge of interior and
exterior barrier free design

Question 3

Section 5552 — Qualificatøns of Applicant

Answer 3

• The applicant for a license to practice architecture shall:

• Not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial
• Completed eight years of training and educational experience in architectural work
• A five-year degree from an approved architectural school shall equal five years of training

Question 4

Section 5537 —Exemptions (No license required)
• The Architects Practice Act “does not prohibit a person from preparing plans, drawings,
or specifications for any of the following*

Answer 4

• Single family detached dwellings of wood frame construction no more than 2 stories and basement in height
• Multiple dwelling units (no more than 4) wood frame construction, no more than 2 stories and basement in height
• Garages or other similar structures of wood frame construction not more than 2 stories and basement in height
• Agricultural and ranch buildings of wood frame construction, unlessthe local building official deems it an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare

Question 5

section 5537.1-5537.7
• These sections provide exemptions from the Practice Act for the following professionals as long as “he or she practices the profession for which he or she is they may not use the title architect”

Answer 5

• Structural Engineer
• Professional Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Landscape Architect
• Land Surveyor
• Contractors are also exempt as long as they are providing services within the classification for which they are licensed. These services may include the preparation of shop and field drawings for work which he or she has contracted or offered to perform, and designing systems and facilities which are necessary to the completion of
contracting services which he or she has contracted or offered to perform. However, a licensed contractor may not use the title “architect,” unless he or she holds a license as required in this chapter.

Question 6

Sections 5577-5590 covers the acts that may be grounds for suspension or revocation of license;

Answer 6

• Conviction of Certain Crimes substantially related to the duties of an architect
• violation of the Architects Practice Act
• Fraud in Obtaining License
• Impersonation
• Aiding Unlawful Practice
• Signing Others Plans or Instruments
• Fraud in Practice of Architecture
• Neglence or Willful Misconduct
• Incompetency or Recklessness
• Disciplinary action taken by another public agency
• Failure to report settlement for fraud, deceit, ne”ence, incompetency, or recklessness in excess of 55K (within 30 days)

Question 7

Section 5600 — Expiration of License; Renewal of Unexpired Licenses

Answer 7

• Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder in each odd- numbered year, following the issuance or renewal of the license
• A license which has expired may be renewed anytime within five years after its expiration

• A license which is not renewed within five years after its expiration may not be
renewed, restored, or reissued