Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 806 - STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECT EXAMINERS
Here’s an updated overview of Oregon Administrative Rules – Chapter 806: State Board of Architect Examiners, current through May 26, 2025:
🏛️ Chapter Structure
📁 Division 1 – Procedural Rules (§806‑001‑0000 to .0005)
Establishes internal rulemaking procedures, adoption of Attorney General's rules, and administrative processes. (oregon.public.law)
📄 Division 10 – General (§806‑010‑0001 to .0145)
Covers licensure, firm registration, professional duties, stamps, observation, continuing education, and more. Key sections include:
Definitions & building size thresholds (§806‑010‑0001–0002) (regulations.justia.com)
Architect registration pathways: exam (ARE per NCARB), reciprocity, recognized jurisdictions (§806‑010‑0010–0035) (casetext.com)
Firm registration rules: requirement, naming standards, ownership/composition, application process (§806‑010‑0080) (law.cornell.edu)
Stamps/seals, signatures, mandatory observation on non-exempt projects (§806‑010‑0045, 0050) (regulations.justia.com)
Practice scope, inactive status, reinstatement, public record handling, fee schedules (§806‑010‑0075, 0060, 0105, 0106) (regulations.justia.com)
Construction document modification (§806‑010‑0115) (casetext.com)
Continuing Education: 24 HSW hours per 2‑year cycle (unless first cycle), audit provisions, exemptions for hardship/military, disallowed activities defined (§806‑010‑0145) (oregon.public.law)
👩⚖️ Division 20 – Rules of Professional Conduct (§806‑020‑0010 to .0090)
Sets ethical standards, defines professional responsibilities, and outlines conduct expectations.
📌 Highlights & Implications
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Licensure | Architects must pass the ARE per current NCARB standards and may gain registration via reciprocity. |
| Firm Requirements | All firms must register—with naming, ownership, and board composition rules ensuring accountability. |
| Stamp Requirements | Technical submissions require Oregon-registered architect’s stamp and signature. |
| Construction Oversight | Architects must observe all non-exempt projects they stamp. |
| C‑E Mandate | 24 HSW hours every two years (except during first cycle); non‑compliance can trigger fees or discipline. |
| Professional Ethics | Division 20 articulates conduct standards, complaint mechanisms, and enforcement. |
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