Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 623 - Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design
REGISTRATION
Qualifications of Architect
Section 623.410 - Registration and certification in another jurisdiction in lieu of examination

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 623.410

Current through December 31, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (g), the Board will, in lieu of all examinations, accept satisfactory evidence of an applicant's registration and certification as an architect in another jurisdiction if the applicant has all of the following qualifications:

(a) Is of good moral character.

(b) Except for an applicant who is subject to a Mutual Recognition Arrangement, at the date of application, qualifies to take the architect's examination.

(c) Holds a current certification by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, including, without limitation, a current certification that has resulted from a Mutual Recognition Arrangement, and the file which is maintained by the National Council shows that the applicant is in good standing. The applicant must request that the National Council transmit a copy of this file to the Board.

(d) Except for an applicant who is subject to a Mutual Recognition Arrangement, haspassed the:
(1) Architect Registration Examination prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards;

(2) Professional examination prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the qualifying test or equivalency examination if required by the standards of the National Council; or

(3) Any other examination the Board considers equivalent.

If the examination was prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards,the examination and the procedures used in grading it must meet the standards of the National Council at the time the applicant took the examination.

(e) Has acceptable qualifications concerning seismism, such as having:
(1) Completed thestructural examination of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; or

(2) An equivalent proof of qualification concerning seismism, as determined by the Board.

(f) Has a record which does not show any revocation or suspension of a registration for any disciplinary reason.

(g) Has successfully completed a brief written examination covering chapter 623 of NRS, the appropriate code of ethics and the provisions of this chapter.

(h) If required, at the discretion of the Executive Director or a person otherwise authorized by the Board, has received a favorable evaluation based on a personal interview before the Board. Each interview will be conducted at a time and place designated by the Board.

2. If the applicant meets all the qualifications set forth in this chapter and chapter 623 of NRS and receives the approval of the Board, the applicant is entitled to registration as an architect if the applicant submits the applicable fee for certification.

3. As used in this section, "Mutual Recognition Arrangement" means a Mutual Recognition Arrangement between the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and an entity that represents architectural licensing authorities or registration boards in a foreign country.

Bd. of Architecture, §16, eff. 5-7-80-NAC A 10-26-83; 12-15-86; 12-17-87; 10-18-89; A by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R120-01, 3-4-2002; R076-13, 2-26-2014-Substituted in revision for NAC 623.270; A by R097-22A, eff. 9/18/2023

NRS 623.140, 623.210

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