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Question 1

According to the Architects Practice Act

Answer 1

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Question 2

True or False

Signing and stamping of documents imposes a legal duty upon the architect to observe the construction of fixed works

Answer 2

False

According to the Architects Practice Act,

Signing and stamping of documents does not impose a legal duty to observe the construction of
fixed works

Question 3

According to the Architects Practice Act,

Construction Observation means …

Answer 3

…periodic observation of completed work to determine general compliance with the plans, specifications, reports, or other contract documents, not superintendence of construction processes, site conditions, operations, equipment, personnel, or safety

Question 4

True or False

According to the Architects Practice Act,

Architects who perform voluntary building inspection at the site of an emergency at the request of a
local official shall be liable in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negligent inspection (only within 30 days of emergency)

Answer 4

False

According to the Architects Practice Act,

Architects who perform voluntary building inspection at the site of an emergency at the request of a
local official shall not be liable in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negligent
inspection (only within 30 days of emergency)

Question 5

Methods to Limit Liability

Answer 5

• Efficient In-house organization and communication
• Select projects carefully — work within firm’s capacity
• Carry the necessary types and appropriate amounts of insurance
• Utilize written contract
• Documentation and approvals of key decisions
• Provide Contract Administration Services (Some E&O policies require Architects to do this).

Question 6

True or False

According to the Architects Practice Act,

Not responsible for damage caused by unauthorized changes to signed and stamped documents (as
long as authorization was not unreasonably withheld)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Name typical types of insurance coverage purchased for an architecture practice:

Answer 7

1. Professional Liability insurance (Errors & Omissions) - provides protection against damages brought by claims caused by architect’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions that may cause damage to Owner, contractor or other third party
2. General Liability — provides protection against damages from an Architect’s office operations and
   nonprofessional activities at the job site. Owner and General Contractor should also carry general
   liability policy
3. Workers Compensation — required, provides protection for work related injuries
4. Automobile Insurance — comprehensive automobile liability policy
5. Property Insurance — provides protection of office contents against fire, theft, and other loss of
   equipment

Question 8

Here’s a good one: Which types of insurance are required by the State of California?

Answer 8

1. Workers Compensation, if you have employees
2. Automobile Liability Insurance

The other types of insurance are recommended as far as good business practices are concerned but only Workers Compensation and Automobile Liability Insurance are required by California Law.

Now you know.