New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Arch - Board of Architects
Chapter Arch 100 - DEFINITIONS, ORGANIZATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Part Arch 102 - DEFINITIONS
Section Arch 102.01 - Terms Used

(a) "Architect" means, "architect" as defined in RSA 310-A:28, I namely "a person who, by reason of having acquired through professional education and practical experience an advanced training in building construction and architectural design and an extensive knowledge of building standards created to safeguard the public from hazards such as fire, panic, structural failure, and unsanitary conditions, is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture and who is licensed by the board or otherwise authorized by this subdivision to engage in the practice of architecture";

(b) "Architecture" means "architecture" as defined in RSA 310-A:28, II namely "any professional service or creative work requiring the application of advanced knowledge of architectural design, building construction and standards, and involving the constant exercise of discretion and judgment in such activities as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or responsible supervision of construction in connection with any public or private buildings, wherein the safeguarding of life, health or property is concerned";

(c) "Board" means the New Hampshire board of licensure for architects created by RSA 310-A:29; and

(d) "Architect retired" means a person who has been licensed as an architect by the board and who chooses to relinquish or not to renew a license and who applies for the honorary status of architect, retired.