DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Architecture and Interior Design
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G1-11.013Definitions
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 46 No. 176, September 9, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
. The changes are in response to written comments submitted by the staff of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee and discussion and subsequent vote by the board at a public meeting held October 23, 2020. The changes are as follows:
61G1-11.013 Definitions.
In these rules, where the context will permit;
(1) The term “designed and constructed to maintain its structural integrity independent of the unit on the opposite side of the wall” as used in Section 481.203(16)(c), F.S., means that there must be separate exterior walls along the common property line, and the units sharing this common property line shall be structurally independent of each other so that either unit can be removed without affecting the other. A common wall may be used. When a common wall is used, it must be designed in such a manner that the unit on either side could be completely removed to finished grade and not affect the integrity of the common wall in any manner. The structural capability of each unit to stand loads or the lack thereof must not affect any other unit.
(2)(a) The term “ advertising medium” as used in Section 481.221(10), F.S., shall mean any of the following when paid for or produced by or for an architect or interior designer whether in print, broadcast, internet or other digital format:
1. through 5. No Change.
6. The items listed in 2(a)1., 2., 3., 4., and 5., shall contain the license number of the individual and for each or business organization the license number of the registered architect who serves as the qualifying agent for each business:
(b) The term shall not apply to the following:
1. Business Cards.
2. through 3. No change.
(c) The license number is required to appear in any advertising medium, pursuant to Section 481.221(8), F.S., shall be adjacent to the licensee’s name and shall be legible.
(3) No change.
(4) The title “Intern Architect” may be used by an individual who possesses a National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accredited professional degree in architecture, is actively enrolled with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), and is working under the direct supervision of a registered architect. This title shall be used only in conjunction with the architectural business organization for which an individual is employed as an intern to meet the requirements of Section 481.211, F.S., “Architecture internship required.”
(5) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 481.2055, 481.211, 481.213(6) FS. Law Implemented 481.203, 481.211, 481.221(10), 481.223(1)(c), 481.229(1)(c), (6) FS. History–New 12-23-79, Amended 2-24-83, 10-27-83, 12-29-83, Formerly 21B-11.13, Amended 11-12-89, 2-14-91, 5-5-91, 12-26-91, Formerly 21B-11.013, Amended 11-15-93, 11-21-94, 1-10-99, 2-12-04, 4-15-07, 12-16-07, 3-7-10, 11-11-13, 4-16-18, .
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Amanda Ackermann, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850) 717-1400 or by electronic mail – Amanda.Ackermann@myfloridalicense.com.
