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Jason Lawful held a New Mexico architectural registration for twenty-five years. He suffered a serious illness and, subsequently, did not renew his registration. Eventually, he decided to become an Architect Emeritus and applied to the Board for this designation.

Three years later Lawful decided to reinstate his registration. He had been contacted by a perspective client and, after discussing the project with the client, decided that the project would be a lucrative incentive to re-establish his practice.

Lawful drew up a preliminary drawing of the project for his client. The client then requested that Lawful use the plans for the project done by an out of state architect not licensed in New Mexico. The client explained that this is a prototypical project, in that the same design and plans have been used over and over in several other states. The client also informs Lawful that the architect who did the original plans is deceased.

Lawful reviews the client’s plans and finds them to be satisfactory with some minor changes. He places his seal and signature on the pages that have the changes he has suggested. The client then asks Lawful to review that plans for an addition to this project, which would increase not only the occupant load, but the versatility of the building as well. This addition will be manufactured off-site and delivered as a kit-of-parts.

Lawful submits all the plans for the entire project for permitting. The permitting authority informs Lawful that he must obtain an engineer’s seal for the project.


4.1 (a)

To renew an expired registration certificate, which of the following applies:
The ex-registrant must wait for the beginning of the next renewal cycle to apply to the Board for reinstatement.
It will be necessary for the ex-registrant to fill out a new registration application.
After January 31st of expiration a late fee equal to one year’s registration fee is due.

4.1 (b)

It is possible, in certain circumstances, that the annual fee and the late fee could exceed twice the regular renewal fee for each year the registrant is in default.
True
False

4.2 (a)

Given that Lawful’s registration certificate has been expired for more than three years, which of the following applies:
He needs to contact the Board office, where his file can be pulled to verify his circumstances.
He must have a valid NCARB certificate in order to reinstate a registration that has been expired for three years.
He may be required to provide evidence of continued proficiency and complete additional requirements.

4.2 (b)

An Architect Emeritus may not practice architecture.
True
False

4.3 (a)

Regarding Lawful’s first interactions with the client, which of the following applies:
Lawful cannot discuss an architectural project with a prospective client.
Lawful can discuss an architectural project with a prospective client as long as a contract has not been signed between them.
Lawful would need to obtain permission from the Board in order to contact a perspective client.

4.3 (b)

If Lawful drew a preliminary plan on a paper napkin in a restaurant he would still be in violation of the NM Architectural Act Rules and Regulations.
True
False

4.4 (a)

Does the NM Architectural Act Rules and Regulations specifically refer to prototypical projects?
Yes
No

4.4 (b)

Regarding the project the client wants Lawful to do, which of the following applies:
Lawful cannot participate in the project if it was done by an architect registered in another state.
Lawful must remove all other title blocks and seals from the project plans.
Lawful must make efforts to notify the deceased architect's successors of his intention to use the plans.

4.5 (a)

After Lawful reviews the plans for the project, which of the following most applies:
Plans cannot have multiple architectural seals.
Lawful cannot make any changes to the plans.
Any changes to the plans that increase the occupant load must be completely re-drawn.

4.5 (b)

On a prototypical project the permitting authority cannot require additional professional seals.
True
False
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