Wisconsin Administrative Code Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
Wisconsin Administrative Code – Examining Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, and Related Professions
Agency: Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
Code Chapters: Commonly A-E series under SPS or A-E Chapters in the Wisconsin Administrative Code (each profession may have its own chapter, e.g., A-E 1–14).
Purpose and Authority
The Examining Board is responsible for:
Licensing and regulating professional architects, landscape architects, professional engineers, designers, land surveyors, and registered interior designers in Wisconsin.
Protecting public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that only qualified individuals practice these professions.
Enforcing professional standards and disciplinary rules.
Authority comes from:
Wisconsin Statutes ch. 443 – Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Land Surveyors
Wisconsin Statutes ch. 440 – General provisions for credentialing and professional regulation
The Administrative Code implements these statutes with specific rules for licensing, examinations, and conduct.
Board Composition
Comprised of appointed members including professionals from each discipline and public members.
Members serve terms as defined by statute.
Duties include rule-making, reviewing applications, and disciplinary actions.
Licensing Requirements
Education: Applicants must have specified degrees or coursework for their profession.
Examinations: Applicants must pass professional exams, often including:
National or state-specific licensure exams
Practical experience evaluations
Experience: Certain years of supervised practice or internships may be required.
Continuing Education: Licensees must complete continuing education periodically to maintain their license.
Practice and Standards
Licensed professionals must adhere to ethical and professional standards.
Rules specify permissible practice, professional conduct, seal or stamp usage (for drawings and plans), and record-keeping.
Disciplinary Procedures
The Board investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct.
Possible sanctions include:
Reprimand
Suspension or revocation of license
Fines or other corrective actions
Licensees have rights to notice, hearings, and appeal processes.
Applications, Fees, and Renewal
Detailed rules cover:
Application procedures
Licensing fees
Renewal cycles and late renewal penalties
Rulemaking and Advisory Opinions
The Board can issue advisory opinions for guidance on professional standards.
Rules can be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, and professional practices.
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