SECTION 55:10-11-3. Competence

(a)   In engaging in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, a Licensee or Entity shall act with care and competence, and shall apply the technical and tactical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by licensed Architects and Landscape Architects of good standing. The Licensee or Entity shall not directly or indirectly indulge in exaggerated, misleading, deceptive or false statements or claims about professional qualifications.

(b)   In designing a project, a licensed Architect or Landscape Architect shall follow all applicable State and municipal building laws, codes and regulations. While a Licensee of these professions may rely on the advice of other professions as to the intent and meaning of such laws, codes and regulations, once having obtained such advice, the Licensee shall not intentionally or negligently design a project in violation of such laws, codes and regulations. When two or more codes are in conflict, the standard of practice is to use the most restrictive.

(c)   A licensed Architect or Landscape Architect shall undertake to perform professional services only when he or she together with those engaged as consultants, is qualified by licensing, education, training and experience in the specific technical and tactical areas required. The Licensee shall establish by agreement, the nature and extent of services to be provided and the compensation to be paid.

(d)   No individual shall be permitted to engage in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture if, after a hearing, in the Board's judgment, such individual's professional competence is found to be substantially impaired by mental disabilities. An individual may apply for reinstatement through the procedures established by the Rules in this Chapter.

[Source: Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2555, eff 7-15-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1006, eff 9-11-20]