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NCARB and State Board Update for Interns and Architects
October 2, 2009 Angela Jones, Esq.—Indiana
T. Rexford Cecil, AIA—Kentucky
Amy Kobe, CAE, Hon AIA—Ohio
Agenda
What’s new at NCARB Newly Revised Definition IDP Update ARE Update Podcasts
What’s new in the states Indiana Kentucky Ohio
NCARB: Revised Definition
Definition of Responsible Control Now includes the integration of information from
manufacturers, suppliers, installers, owners and consultants Requires architect’s coordination and review Must be incidental and intended for incorporation into
architect’s technical submission
NCARB: Changes to IDP
e-EVR All IDP TU’s must be reported online Supervisor approves online
NCARB: Changes to IDPIDP 2.0 Phase One: July 1, 2009 More ways to earn TU’s Can earn IDP training units while employed
or unemployed by completing the following: LEED Accreditation – 5 TU’s
Must have been employed if earned between July 1, 2008 and July 1, 2009
CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Construction Specifier (CCS) or Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) – 5 TU’s
Not retroactive (to before 7/1/2009)
NCARB: Changes to IDP
Additional ways to earn TU’s NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph and
Quiz – 2 TU’s Emerging Professionals Companion activities –
Up to 5 TU’s in each training area Must be employed Supervisor must review Can now be reported electronically
AIA CES programs
NCARB: Changes to IDP
IDP 2.0 Phase Two : January 1, 2010 Changes definition of “direct supervision”
Allows supervision through personal contact and remote communication
Allows supervisor to be registered in any state Allows independent contractors to earn TU’s Allows supervisors to be independent contractors IDP Training Requirement changes from "700
Training Units" to "5,600 Training Hours."
NCARB: Changes to IDP
IDP 2.0 Phase 3: January 1, 2011 4 IDP training categories instead of 16
Pre-design: 200 hours Design: 2600 hours Project Management: 720 hours Practice Management: 160 hours
3 training settings instead of 7 Architecture Other, not architecture Supplemental (e.g., leadership & service, post-
professional education)
NCARB: Changes to IDP
Six month reporting requirement TU’s must be reported not less than every six
months Retroactive reporting completely eliminated
effective July 1, 2010
NCARB: Changes to the ARE
Five year rolling clock Effective 7/1/2014, divisions more than five years
old will be voided Includes divisions take prior to 1/1/2006, which
were previously exempt Will affect candidates who tested on paper &
pencil
NCARB: Changes to the ARE
Eligibility to Test Effective 1/1/2011, eligibility terminated for
candidates who have not tested for five years Pass or fail counts as testing Must reapply and meet the state’s current
requirements Example: candidates with four year degrees won’t
qualify
NCARB: Changes to the ARE
Increase in Exam Fees Direct result of cheating
Loss of exam content and cost to recreate Increased from $170 to $210 Effective 10/1/09
NCARB Podcasts Podcasts available on NCARB website
Six month Rule Successful Supervising e-EVR Essential IDP IDP 2.0 Webcast Licensure and Your Career IDP Through Certification (architects) Starting an IDP/ARE Group within your Firm ARE Security
What’s new in Indiana
Recent Legislative Changes Recent/Upcoming Rule Changes
What’s New in Indiana
Reinstatement of an Expired License Regardless of how long you have been expired in
Indiana, you may now apply to have that license reinstated. (IC 25-1-8-6)
Proof of 24 hours of CE is required.
What’s New in Indiana”
Registered Interior Designers The Legislature created a state registration for
Interior Designers this past 2009 Session. Minimum requirements (IC 25-1-5.5-3)
What’s New in Indiana?
The Definition of “Degree in a Design Discipline” which is required for licensure. If you are able to be admitted into a master’s of
architecture program to be completed in 4 semesters, you meet the requirement for licensure. (804 IAC 1.1-1-1)
What’s New in Indiana?
ARE Timing Rules are being promulgated which will come in
line with the early eligibility allowed by NCARB. Applicants applying to take the exams in Indiana
may not begin taking the exams prior to completion of the IDP. (IC 25-4-1-7)
What’s New in Indiana?
Direct Registration Indiana is now participating in Direct Registration. Candidates will now register to take the exams
through NCARB and will receive their score reports, etc. from NCARB.
Once they have completed their IDP and the ARE, they can have their NCARB file sent to Indiana.
What’s new in Kentucky
Statutory & Administrative Regulation Changes for Architects
Administrative Regulation Changes for ARE Candidates and Interns
Kentucky: Changes Affecting Architects Annual Renewals
Grace period now with applicable late fees Continuing Education
No more 180 days for make-up if audited & found deficient
30 days to make up deficiencies with $$$ penalty
LEED Certification = 8 HSW professional development units
Kentucky: Changes Affecting Architects Change of Address / Contact Info Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension
of a license May in lieu of or in addition to other penalties
impose a civil penalty of $10,000 per incident Board may direct any licensee found guilty of
violating any provision of this chapter to pay to the board a sum not to exceed the actual and reasonable costs of investigation and prosecution of the case.
Kentucky: Changes Affecting Architects Emeritus Architect:
Is at least 65 years old Requested status at beginning of renewal period Has retired from practice in all jurisdictions
Kentucky: Changes Affecting Architectural Interns Legal Title: May use Architectural Intern only
if currently enrolled in IDP and ARE eligible with the Kentucky Board
Change of Address / Contact Info Allegation of misbehavior on the part of the
applicant (201 KAR 19:040, Section 6)
What’s new in Ohio
Rule changes affecting Firms Rule changes affecting Architects Rule changes affecting Interns
Ohio: Rule changes affecting Firms Branch offices:
Resident registered architect required not less than 30 hours per week.
Grace period for renewals eliminated Late renewals must file a new application
Ohio: Rule changes affecting Architects Revised Definitions:
Practice of Architecture Responsible Control Direct Supervision
Ohio: Rule changes affecting Architects Continuing Education
Must attest to completion prior to renewing Proof of completion required to reinstate LEED Certification = 8 HSW CE’s Exemption and Emeritus forms on website; prior
approval required
Ohio: Rule changes affecting Architects Late renewal fee increased to 25% Felonies or discipline by another State
Must notify Board within 60 days
Ohio: Rule changes affecting Interns No appeal or review of failed ARE divisions Legal titles: “Intern Architect” or “Architectural
Intern” Ohio will follow the NCARB changes to IDP
and the ARE
A Word About Cheating on the ARE What constitutes cheating?
Category 1 – Unauthorized access to devices or materials outside Testing Room
Category 2 – Presence of Unauthorized Devices or materials in the Testing Room
Category 3 – Use of Unauthorized Devices or materials in the Testing Room
Category 4 – Dissemination of ARE Content Category 5 – Seeking ARE Content
Sanctions for Cheating on the ARE NCARB may take or all of these actions:
Issue Warning Letter to candidate Immediate dismissal from the testing center Cancellation of score for the division Suspension of test taking authorization for all
divisions for one to five years or longer Prohibit granting an NCARB Certificate for three
years or more after date of initial registration Notification of NCARB’s action sent to Board Board may also take action
Contact Us
Angela Smith Jones, Esq. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
T. Rexford Cecil, AIA Kentucky Board of Architects
Amy M. Kobe, CAE, Hon AIAOhio Architects Board614-466-2316