New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 30 - ARCHITECTS
Part 3 - REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL, DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES, SEAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION
Section 16.30.3.9 - REGISTRATION THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXAMINATION

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.30.3.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Registration standards shall be in accordance with the standards of NCARB as described in the latest editions of the NCARB Certification Guidelines and the NCARB Education Guidelines.

B. Training requirements shall satisfy the NCARB standards of training. The applicant shall provide a NCARB architectural experience program AXP record number showing enrollment in AXP. The education standard shall be in accord with the NCARB guidelines as set forth in the latest edition of the NCARB certification guidelines, the NCARB education standard and AXP guidelines. Copies of the latest editions of the NCARB certification guidelines, the NCARB education standard and the AXP guidelines are available from the board office or NCARB.

C. Application for examination:

(1) Individuals applying for registration by examination shall request application forms from the board. The application, together with the application fee, shall be sent to the board office.

(2) Applications will be accepted at any time, for review and approval by the board. Approved examination candidates will schedule examinations with NCARB. The board may require applicants for examination to appear before it for a personal interview.

(3) To pass the architect registration examination (A.R.E.), an applicant must achieve a passing grade on each division as determined by NCARB. A passing grade for any division of the A.R.E., version 4.0 or later, shall remain valid pursuant to NCARB's score validity policy in effect at the time of application. Divisions of the examination, version 4.0 or later, that were considered expired prior to the adoption of NCARB's score validity policy shall be reinstated pursuant to NCARB's score validity policy in effect at the time of application. NCARB, in its discretion, may allow a reasonable extension of such period in circumstances where completion of all divisions is prevented by a medical condition, by active duty in military service or by other like causes.

(4) In case an applicant does not qualify for examination, for reason other than failure to submit a valid application, he or she shall be informed of the cause and apprised of his or her rights under the Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 through 31 NMSA 1978. Should the applicant subsequently meet the requirements for examination, he or she may resubmit the application.

D. Examination materials and results shall not be considered public records pursuant to Section 61-15-5 NMSA 1978. Nothing therein shall prevent the board from reporting an applicant's scores to the architectural registration boards in other jurisdictions or to the national council of registration boards (NCARB). The board shall give written notification to an applicant no later than 30 days after the board receives the results from NCARB.

E. Special provisions for examinees with disabilities:

(1) Any examinee requiring special examination provisions to accommodate a qualifying temporary or permanent disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including any modification of the Architect Registration Examination administration process, must submit a written request for such provisions at least 90 days prior to the exam, including documentation justifying such request.

(2) The board shall have the right to solicit additional information within 30 days of such request. The examinee shall provide such additional information within 10 days following receipt of the board's request.

F. Upon receipt of a complete application and fee, board staff are authorized to approve and issue a registration to an applicant for whom no licensing issues are apparent from the application. Board staff shall consult with the enforcement subcommittee if disciplinary issues are present before issuing a registration. The board shall vote to ratify the issuance of all registrations issued by staff at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. In the event the board votes not to ratify a registration issued by board staff, the board shall pursue disciplinary action as required by the Uniform Licensing Act, and Section 61-15-12 NMAC 1978.

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