Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 50 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Here’s a comprehensive outline of Department 50 – Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers from the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, current through June 11, 2025:
📋 Administrative History & Structure
The Board is overseen by nine appointed members: six architects, two interior designers (with ≥10 years’ experience and a board‑approved examination), and one lay citizen—each serving five‑year terms (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Board headquarters are located at 237 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, meeting there unless otherwise arranged (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
📘 Chapter Overview
Chapter 50‑1: Organization
Covers board composition, officers (President, Vice, Secretary), corporate seal, and meeting protocols .
Chapter 50‑2: Registration to Practice as an Architect
Requires applicants to hold a board-issued certificate before presenting themselves as an Architect.
Provides exceptions for out-of-state or NCARB-certified architects during RFQs, interviews, or competitions—but full practice requires Georgia registration (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Chapter 50‑2A: Signing & Sealing
Specifies rules for architects signing/sealing documents, including board-defined "shared responsibility" protocols (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 50‑3 to 50‑7: Firm Structure, Exams, Fees, Renewals, Experience & Education
Chapter 3: Licensing rules for firms/corporations.
Chapter 4: Examination requirements.
Chapter 5: Fee schedules for architects.
Chapter 6: Renewal timelines and professional development standards.
Chapter 7: Education/practical experience criteria (ncarb.org, law.cornell.edu, rules.sos.ga.gov).
Chapter 50‑8: Standards of Conduct
Lists grounds for disciplinary actions against architects for misconduct, unsound practice, misrepresentation, etc. (rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Registered Interior Designers (RIDs)
Chapter 50‑9: Registration, Renewal, Reinstatement
Establishes that only board-registered individuals may legally use “Registered Interior Designer.” Renewal is biennial (odd‑year Mar 31 cutoff) with continuing education proof; late renewal allowed in a 3‑month window (rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Reinstatement for lapsed credentials requires fees and CE credits (6 hrs/year, up to 24 hrs), with at least 12 hrs earned in the two preceding years (architecturaldigest.com).
Chapter 50‑10: RID Registration Requirements
(Frequently includes education, examination, experience—detailed in full text) .
Chapter 50‑11: Continuing Education
Mandates ongoing CE programs for RIDs—linked to renewal and reinstatement processes .
Chapter 50‑12: Fees for RIDs
Lists required registration and renewal fees (regulations.justia.com).
⚙️ Procedures & Enforcement
Chapter 50‑13: Procedural Rules
Defines formal administrative procedures adopted by the Board (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
✅ Practical Takeaways
| Role | Initial Requirements | Renewal Frequency | CE Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | Board certificate, exam | Biennial (odd years) | Professional development per Chap 6 |
| Registered Interior Designer | RID certification, exam, education | Biennial (by Mar 31 odd years) | Mandated CE via Chap 11, required for renewal and reinstatement |
Discipline issues (e.g., negligence, misrepresentation) fall under Chapter 8 (Architects) and relevant interior designer rules (ga.asid.org, rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.state.ga.us).
Inactive status is not a formal category for interior designers; lapsed status leads to reinstatement requirements (architecturaldigest.com).
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