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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 55. Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Interior Designers of Oklahoma |
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Chapter 10. Licensure and Practice of Architects, Landscape Architects and Registration of Interior Designers |
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Subchapter 11. Rules of Professional Conduct |
SECTION 55:10-11-5. Full disclosure
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- (a) A Licensee or Entity making public statements on architectural or landscape architectural questions, shall disclose when he/she or it is being compensated for making such statements.(b) A Licensee or Entity shall accurately represent to a prospective or existing client or employer his/her/its qualifications and the scope of responsibility in connection with work for which he/she/it is claiming credit. An individual leaving employment shall obtain written permission from the employer to take or copy plans and specifications when they leave the Entity.(c) If, in the course of his/her/its work on a project, the Licensee or Entity becomes aware of a decision taken by his/her/its employer or client, against such Licensee's or Entity's advice, which violates applicable State or municipal building laws, codes or regulations, and which will, in the Licensee's or Entity's judgment, materially and adversely affect the health, welfare and safety to the public of the finished project, the Licensee or Entity shall:(1) report the decision to the local building inspector or other public official charged with the enforcement of the applicable State or municipal building laws, codes or regulations;(2) refuse to consent to the decision;(3) in circumstances where the Licensee or Entity reasonably believes that other such decisions will be taken, notwithstanding her/his/its objection, terminate services with respect to the project. In the case of a termination in accordance with (c) of this Section, the Architect, Landscape Architect or Entity shall have no liability to his/her/its client or employer on account of such termination.(d) A Licensee or Entity shall not deliberately make a materially false statement or fail deliberately to disclose a material fact requested in connection with an application for a License, Registration, renewal or contract with a client/owner.(e) A Licensee or Entity shall not assist the application for an individual or Entity known by the Registrant or Entity to be unqualified in respect to education, training, experience or character.(f) A Licensee or Entity, shall report such knowledge to the Board.