Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 806 - STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECT EXAMINERS
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 806 governs the State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE). These rules outline the regulations for the practice of architecture in Oregon, ensuring the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
Here's a breakdown of what you can generally find in OAR Chapter 806:
Divisions: The chapter is typically divided into several divisions, such as:
Division 1: Procedural Rules: These cover the administrative procedures of the board.
Division 10: General: This is a broad section that includes definitions, requirements for individual and firm registration (by examination or reciprocity), continuing education, use of stamps/seals, inactive status, fees, and the scope of architectural practice.
Division 20: Rules of Professional Conduct: This division outlines the ethical and professional standards that registered architects in Oregon must adhere to.
Key Areas Covered:
Registration Requirements: Details the qualifications needed to become a registered architect in Oregon, including education, experience (often related to the Architectural Experience Program - AXP), and examination (Architect Registration Examination - ARE).
Firm Registration: Rules for architectural firms to operate in Oregon, including ownership requirements and naming conventions.
Continuing Education (CE): Specifies the number of continuing education hours (usually in Health, Safety, and Welfare - HSW subjects) required for renewal of registration.
Professional Conduct: Guidelines for ethical practice, responsibility, competence, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Stamps, Seals, and Signatures: Regulations regarding the use of professional stamps and signatures on architectural documents.
Fees: A schedule of fees for various applications, registrations, and renewals.
Enforcement and Discipline: Procedures for handling complaints and disciplinary actions against architects who violate the rules.
Where to find the official Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 806:
The most reliable sources for the current and official OAR Chapter 806 are:
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) Website: The OSBAE generally provides links to the current statutes and rules on their "Statutes and Rules" page. This is usually the most up-to-date source. You can often find it by searching for "Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners" or "OSBAE".
Oregon Secretary of State's Website (Oregon Administrative Rules Database): The Oregon Secretary of State maintains a public database of all Oregon Administrative Rules, which includes Chapter 806.
Legal Information Institutes (e.g., LII, Justia): Websites like the Legal Information Institute (LII) at Cornell Law School or Justia also publish the Oregon Administrative Rules, though it's always advisable to double-check against the official state sources for the most current version.
If you have a specific question about a particular rule or need to understand a certain aspect of architectural practice in Oregon, it's best to consult the official OAR Chapter 806 documents directly from one of the sources above.
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