Alabama Administrative Code
Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
Chapter 100-X-7 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Section 100-X-7-.01 - Competence

(1) In practicing architecture, an architect's primary duty is to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. In discharging this duty, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing, practicing in the same locality.

(2) In designing a project, an architect shall take into account all applicable state and municipal building laws and regulations. While an architect may rely on the advice of other professionals (e.g. attorneys, engineers, and other qualified persons) as to the intent and meaning of such laws and regulations, once having obtained such advice, an architect shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws and regulations.

(3) An architect shall undertake to perform professional services only when he or she, together with those whom the architect may engage as consultants, is qualified by education, training, and experience in the specific technical areas involved.

(4) No person shall be permitted to practice architecture if, in the Board's judgment, such person's professional competence is substantially impaired by physical or mental disabilities.