South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 11 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS
Here is a detailed overview of Chapter 11 — Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation: State Board of Architectural Examiners — from the South Carolina Code of Regulations, current through March 28, 2025:
📘 Structure & Key Provisions of Chapter 11
§ 11‑1 Definitions
Adopts definitions from SC Code § 40‑3‑20, including terms like “AXP,” “NCARB,” “NAAB,” “A.R.E.,” and “Continuing Education Hour” (scstatehouse.gov, law.cornell.edu).
§ 11‑2 Officers
Establishes board officers (chair, vice-chair, secretary), election procedures, term limits, and eligibility criteria (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑3 Meetings
Specifies meeting notice requirements, annual meetings within 90 days of fiscal year-end, and adherence to public notice rules under FOIA (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑4 Seal of the Board
Describes the official seal’s design, size, inscription, and design application (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑5 Applications & Fees
Application submission methods, fee structures, and timelines (review within 90 days) (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑6 Registration by Examination
Applicants need a NAAB- or CACB-accredited degree, verified AXP completion, and passage of the A.R.E.; may sit for A.R.E. before AXP completion, but must finish AXP before licensure (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑7 Registration by Reciprocity
Allows reciprocity from other jurisdictions if the applicant holds an active unrestricted license and an NCARB certificate (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 11‑8 Renewals & Continuing Education (§ 11‑8.1)
Requires continuing education hours and annual renewal filings (details inferred from table of contents – I can retrieve specifics if needed) (law.cornell.edu).
§ 11‑9 Duplicate Certificates
Procedures to issue replacement certificates (not detailed in sources, but listed).
§ 11‑10 Practice of Firms
Firms must employ registered architects in responsible charge at each office; they must maintain current addresses (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
§ 11‑11 Seals
(In addition to board seal) Firms and individual architects must use seals on drawings/specs per SC law (detailed in Florida laws—need Chapter 11 source for specifics; related statute in Code of Laws § 40‑3‑280).
§ 11‑12 Code of Professional Ethics
Prohibits dishonest, unprofessional conduct; enforces ethical standards (regulations.justia.com, scstatehouse.gov, casetext.com).
§ 11‑13 Manner of Discipline
Outlines disciplinary processes for violations (not detailed in search results; can fetch if needed).
§ 11‑14 Reinstatement Procedures
Provides for reinstatement after suspension or revocation (details not in current sources).
🧭 How to Explore Further
Official source: The SC Legislative Council offers unannotated PDFs of Chapter 11 current through March 28, 2025 (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, scstatehouse.gov).
Cornell LII provides a convenient section-by-section online breakdown (law.cornell.edu).
For authoritative detail, see the PDF via SC Legislature site (turn0search0).
✅ Summary
Chapter 11 comprehensively governs architectural licensure in South Carolina. It defines terms and authority, regulates board operations, sets licensure pathways (exam & reciprocity), mandates ongoing education and renewal, governs ethical standards, oversees firm practice, seals, discipline, and reinstatement. It is grounded in statutory authority under SC Code § 40‑1‑50, § 40‑1‑70, § 40‑3‑50, and § 40‑3‑60 (scstatehouse.gov).
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