Section 12.36.103. Architect registration by comity.

	(a)  Under AS 08.48.191(a), the board may issue a certificate of registration as an architect to an applicant who  
		(1) documents education and passage of the NCARB Architect Registration Examination;  
		(2) documents work experience that satisfies the requirements of (b)(3) of this section;  
		(3) has completed the arctic engineering and seismic requirements of 12 AAC 36.110; and  
		(4) has completed a jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board covering the provisions of AS 08.48  and this chapter.  
	(b)  An applicant for a certificate of registration as an architect by comity must submit  
		(1) an application for registration by comity in compliance with 12 AAC 36.010, including the applicable fees established in 12 AAC 02.110;  
		(2) verification of a current registration to practice architecture in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country that is based on education, experience, and examination requirements that the board determines were at least equivalent to the requirements of AS 08.48  and this chapter at the time the applicant's out-of-state registration was issued; and  
		(3) either  
			(A) verification of at least 24 months of responsible charge experience as an architect as defined under AS 08.48.341(1) or as verified by the signature and seal, except as provided in (d) of this section, by the architect who supervised the applicant and who at the time of providing the supervision, was legally registered as a professional architect in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country; or  
			(B) if the applicant has been practicing architecture as a registered architect for five years or more in a state, territory, or a possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country, two letters of reference verifying that experience; each letter must be signed and sealed, except as provided in (d) of this section, by an architect who is legally registered in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country.   
	(c)  An applicant for a certificate of registration as an architect by comity under this section may submit a council record issued by NCARB to verify the applicant's qualifications, including  
		(1) examination results;  
		(2) education;  
		(3) experience; and  
		(4) registration in another licensing jurisdiction.  
	(d)  If an architect who provides a work experience verification under (b)(2) of this section or a reference letter under (b)(3) of this section does not possess a seal, the applicant must provide the board a statement from that architect,  
		(1) providing that architect's registration number; and  
		(2) if that architect is providing a reference letter, certifying that the registration of that architect is current.  

Authorities

08.48.101;08.48.171;08.48.191

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 36.165

Authority

AS 08.48.101 AS 08.48.171 AS 08.48.191

History

Eff. 6/3/89, Register 110; am 1/1/90, Register 116; am 3/16/96, Register 137; am 7/26/97, Register 143; am 11/13/99, Register 152; am 6/13/2003, Register 166; am 7/12/2008, Register 187; am 7/25/2008, Register 187; am 3/11/2012, Register 201