Wisconsin Administrative Code Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
Here’s a detailed overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code sections overseen by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers (commonly known as the A‑E Board), under the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS):
📘 Code Structure
The Board’s rules are codified in Chapters A‑E 1 through 15, covering the following areas (law.cornell.edu):
A‑E 1 – Authority (Scope & definitions)
A‑E 2 – General Requirements & Procedures
A‑E 3 – Architect Registration
A‑E 4 – Professional Engineer Registration
A‑E 5 – Designer Permit (e.g., HVAC, plumbing design)
A‑E 6 – Professional Land Surveyor Licensure
A‑E 7 – Minimum Standards for Property Surveys
A‑E 8 – Professional Conduct (ethics, disciplinary standards)
A‑E 9 – Landscape Architect Registration
A‑E 10 – Continuing Education: Land Surveyors
A‑E 11 – Continuing Education: Landscape Architects
A‑E 12 – Continuing Education: Architects
A‑E 13 – Continuing Education: Professional Engineers
A‑E 14 – Interior Designer Registration
A‑E 15 – Continuing Education: Interior Designers (law.cornell.edu, dsps.wi.gov)
🔎 Highlights & Key Provisions
A‑E 8 (Professional Conduct) establishes misconduct standards and disciplinary procedures. Violations may lead to reprimand, suspension, revocation, or fines up to $500 (cedengineering.com).
A‑E 2.06 (Reciprocal Credentials) provides expedited licensing for service members, veterans, and spouses (law.cornell.edu).
Continuing Education Chapters (A‑E 10–15) mandate ongoing professional development; e.g., A‑E 15.07 details continuing education credit reciprocity for interior designers (regulations.justia.com).
A‑E 7 defines technical standards and terms used in property surveying (casetext.com).
🏛️ Administrative & Statutory Framework
These rules derive authority from Wis. Stat. ch. 440 and 443, and s. 15.405(2) creates the Board (dsps.wi.gov).
The DSPS implements and enforces the rules, including professional misconduct investigations and hearings under Chapters SPS 1–9 (dsps.wi.gov).
📄 Board Composition & Operations
The A‑E Board comprises 30 members: 3 from each profession (architects, landscape architects, PEs, designers, land surveyors, interior designers) plus 12 public representatives. They are appointed by the Governor for 4‑year terms (dsps.wi.gov).
They oversee:
Licensure & credential issuance
Reviewing violations of professional conduct
Continuing education compliance
Rule-making and consumer protection measures
🛠️ Practical Implications
Profession-specific licensing rules (A‑E 3–6, 9, 14): define education, exam, experience requirements
Continuing education mandates: ensure professionals stay current
Professional conduct rules (A‑E 8): maintain ethical standards
Reciprocity provisions (A‑E 2.06): streamline licensing for military-related applicants
🔗 Where to Access the Full Code
Wisconsin Legislature’s Administrative Code site — complete A‑E chapters with official text
DSPS website — includes pending rule filings, public hearing documents, and board meeting agendas (dsps.wi.gov, regulations.justia.com, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, maslon.com, law.cornell.edu, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
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