New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 30 - ARCHITECTS
Part 4 - CODE OF CONDUCT
Section 16.30.4.8 - COMPETENCE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. In practicing architecture, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing practicing in New Mexico.
B. In designing a project, an architect shall take into account all applicable state and municipal building laws, codes and regulations. While an architect may rely on the advice of other professionals, such as attorneys, engineers, and other qualified persons, as to the intent and meaning of such regulations, once having obtained such advice, an architect shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws, codes and regulations.
C. An architect shall undertake to perform professional services only when he or she, together with those whom the architect may engage as consultants, are qualified by education, training and experience in the specific technical areas involved.
D. 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.
