Statement of Scope
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors
Relating to: | Architect Registration |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The objectives of the proposed rule are to 1) reflect the Intern Development Program sponsored by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has been renamed the Architectural Experience Program and 2) review and possibly update the term “architectural intern” as it applies to an individual acquiring supervised experience in architectural work leading to registration as an architect.
3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Current rules require an applicant for registration as an architect to complete the Intern Development Program sponsored by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) or acquire substantially equivalent experience. Chapter A-E 3 will be updated to reflect the Intern Development Program has been renamed the Architectural Experience Program. Current rules allow an individual acquiring supervised experience in architectural work leading to registration as an architect to use the title “architectural intern.” The Board will review and possibly update the term “architectural intern” in ch. A-E 3 to reflect current terminology used in the architectural industry. 4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides examining boards, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains…” Section 443.02 (3), Stats., provides that “[n]o person may offer to practice architecture, landscape architecture, or professional engineering or use in connection with the person’s name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is an architect, landscape architect, or professional engineer or advertise to furnish architectural, landscape architectural, or professional engineering services unless the person has been duly registered or has in effect a permit under s. 443.10 (1) (d).” 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
80 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Registered architects and individuals acquiring supervised experience in architectural work leading to registration as an architect
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
