Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0120 - Architectural Engineering Examiners
Chapter 0120-01 - Registration Requirements and Procedures
Section 0120-01-.09 - REFERENCES

(1) References named in applications for registration must be acquainted with the technical ability of the applicant, but need not be residents of the State of Tennessee. A minimum of five (5) references for architect, engineer, and landscape architect applicants shall be submitted. References from relatives will not be considered. No reference will be considered if prepared more than two (2) years prior to the date of application.

(2) Three (3) such references must be registered architects or engineers with registration and experience in the applicant's field(s) of experience; except, however, that applicants for registration as a landscape architect may use references who are registered engineers, architects or landscape architects.

(3) A maximum of three (3) references shall be obtained from an employer listed by the applicant. The Board prefers references from both the applicant's current employer/supervisor and a past employer/supervisor, if available.

(4) If a reference reply is uncomplimentary, derogatory, or unfavorable of the applicant, the applicant may be required to furnish additional references. If subsequent replies are unfavorable, the applicant will be scheduled for an interview with the Board for further consideration.