PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 1460 PRINTER'S NO. 2407
No. 1291 Session of 1997
INTRODUCED BY TULLI, VEON, WAUGH, BUXTON, McNAUGHTON, BARLEY,
COY, ALLEN, EGOLF, KREBS, GEORGE, FEESE, B. SMITH, FLEAGLE,
BELARDI, ZIMMERMAN, FAIRCHILD, SCHULER, BIRMELIN, TRELLO,
WALKO, TRUE, HALUSKA, KENNEY, BEBKO-JONES, HESS, SCRIMENTI,
McCALL, PETRONE, STERN, BAKER, ARGALL, CASORIO, DEMPSEY,
SHANER, HERMAN, HENNESSEY, PETRARCA, LEH, BATTISTO, SATHER,
WILT, LYNCH, STEELMAN, DeLUCA, PHILLIPS, VAN HORNE,
YOUNGBLOOD, HERSHEY, TANGRETTI, TRICH, BUNT, BENNINGHOFF,
SEYFERT AND RAYMOND, APRIL 10, 1997
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, OCTOBER 8, 1997
AN ACT
1 Amending the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1227, No.281),
2 entitled "An act regulating the practice of architecture in
3 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; providing for the
4 examination and licensure of architects by a State Architects
5 Licensure Board; and providing penalties," further providing <--
6 for the practice of architecture. ADDING DEFINITIONS; FURTHER <--
7 PROVIDING FOR FIRM PRACTICE, FOR PERMITTED PRACTICES AND FOR
8 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE; AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES.
9 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10 hereby enacts as follows:
11 Section 1. The definition of "practice of architecture" in <--
12 section 3 of the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1227, No.281),
13 known as the Architects Licensure Law, is amended to read:
14 Section 3. Definitions.
15 The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
16 have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the
17 meanings given to them in this section:
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2 "Practice of architecture." The rendering or offering to
3 render certain services, hereinafter described, in connection
4 with the design and construction of a structure or group of
5 structures which have as their principal purpose human
6 habitation or use, other than one-family or two-family
7 residential dwellings, and the utilization of space within and
8 surrounding such structures. The services referred to in the
9 previous sentence include planning, providing preliminary
10 studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other design
11 documents, construction management and administration of
12 construction contracts. The foregoing shall not be deemed to
13 include the practice of engineering as such, for which separate
14 registration is required under the provisions of the act of May
15 23, 1945 (P.L.913, No.367), known as the "Professional Engineers
16 Registration Law," excepting only engineering work incidental to
17 the practice of architecture.
18 * * *
19 Section 2. Section 13 of the act is amended by adding a
20 subsection to read:
21 Section 13. Firm practice.
22 * * *
23 (k) Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the
24 practice of architecture by a construction contractor or
25 engineer, regardless of entity, as long as such practice is
26 provided by an employee or subcontractor of such construction
27 contractor or engineer, provided such employee or subcontractor
28 holds a certificate to practice architecture in this
29 Commonwealth.
30 Section 3. Section 18 of the act is amended to read:
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1 Section 18. Unauthorized practice prohibited.
2 (a) Except as provided in [section 9(c) and (d)] sections
3 9(c) and (d) and 13(k), no individual shall engage in the
4 practice, or offer to engage in the practice of architecture in
5 this State, or use the title of architect or use any sign, card
6 or device implying that such individual is an architect, or is
7 competent to engage in the practice of architecture, unless such
8 individual holds a currently valid certificate issued pursuant
9 to this act.
10 (b) Except as provided in [section 9(c) and (d)] sections
11 9(c) and (d) and 13(k), no partnership, professional association
12 or corporation shall engage in the practice or offer to engage
13 in the practice of architecture in this Commonwealth, or use any
14 title, sign, card or device implying that such partnership,
15 professional association or corporation is competent to engage
16 in the practice of architecture, unless such partnership,
17 professional association or corporation complies with section
18 13.
19 Section 4. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
20 SECTION 1. SECTION 3 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 14, 1982 <--
21 (P.L.1227, NO.281), KNOWN AS THE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE LAW, IS
22 AMENDED BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO READ:
23 SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS.
24 THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ACT SHALL
25 HAVE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE, THE
26 MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION:
27 * * *
28 "DESIGN-BUILD." A PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD WHEREBY A DESIGN-
29 BUILD ENTITY SIGNS A SINGLE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF
30 ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO A CLIENT.
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1 "DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY." AN ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES BY SINGLE
2 CONTRACT TO A CLIENT A COMBINATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND
3 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
4 * * *
5 SECTION 2. SECTIONS 13, 15 AND 18(B) OF THE ACT ARE AMENDED
6 TO READ:
7 SECTION 13. FIRM PRACTICE.
8 (A) AN INDIVIDUAL ARCHITECT OR A GROUP OF ARCHITECTS IN
9 PENNSYLVANIA MAY PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
10 FORMS OF ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS:
11 (1) SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP;
12 (2) PARTNERSHIP;
13 (3) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION;
14 (4) PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION; [OR]
15 (5) BUSINESS CORPORATION[.];
16 (6) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; OR
17 (7) LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP.
18 (B) A PARTNERSHIP MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
19 IN PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDED IT COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF [59
20 PA.C.S. CH. 3] 15 PA.C.S. CH. 83 (RELATING TO GENERAL
21 PARTNERSHIPS) AND THAT IT ALSO SATISFIES THE FOLLOWING
22 REQUIREMENTS:
23 (1) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE PARTNERS ARE LICENSED
24 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE,
25 ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
26 (2) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE PARTNERS ARE LICENSED
27 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
28 (C) A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF
29 ARCHITECTURE IN PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDED IT COMPLIES WITH THE
30 PROVISIONS OF [THE ACT OF AUGUST 7, 1961 (P.L.941, NO.416),
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1 KNOWN AS THE "PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ACT,"] 15 PA.C.S. CH. 93
2 (RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS) AND MUST ALSO SATISFY
3 THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
4 (1) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
5 GOVERNORS ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO
6 PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
7 (2) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
8 GOVERNORS ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO
9 PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
10 (D) A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
11 PROVISIONS OF [THE ACT OF JULY 9, 1970 (P.L.461, NO.160), KNOWN
12 AS THE "PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION LAW."] 15 PA.C.S. CH. 29
13 (RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS).
14 (E) A BUSINESS CORPORATION MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF
15 ARCHITECTURE IN PENNSYLVANIA, PROVIDED THAT IT COMPLIES WITH
16 [THE ACT OF MAY 5, 1933 (P.L.364, NO.106), KNOWN AS THE
17 "BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW,"] THE PROVISIONS OF 15 PA.C.S. PT. II
18 SUBPT. B (RELATING TO BUSINESS CORPORATIONS) AND THAT IT ALSO
19 SATISFIES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
20 (1) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE DIRECTORS ARE LICENSED
21 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE,
22 ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
23 (2) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE DIRECTORS ARE LICENSED
24 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
25 (3) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF ALL CLASSES OF VOTING STOCK
26 ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME SHALL BE OWNED BY AN
27 INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY
28 STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE
29 ARCHITECTURE.
30 (4) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF ALL CLASSES OF VOTING STOCK
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1 ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING AT ANY ONE TIME SHALL BE OWNED BY AN
2 INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY
3 STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
4 (F) A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE
5 OF ARCHITECTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, PROVIDED THAT IT COMPLIES
6 WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 15 PA.C.S. CH. 89 (RELATING TO LIMITED
7 LIABILITY COMPANIES), AND THAT IT ALSO SATISFIES THE FOLLOWING
8 REQUIREMENTS:
9 (1) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS, IF MANAGED BY
10 MEMBERS, OR AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE MANAGERS, IF MANAGED
11 BY MANAGERS, ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO
12 PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
13 (2) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE MEMBERS, IF MANAGED BY
14 MEMBERS, OR AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE MANAGERS, IF MANAGED BY
15 MANAGERS, ARE LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO
16 PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
17 (3) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF ALL CLASSES OF VOTING
18 MEMBERSHIP AT ANY ONE TIME SHALL BE OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR
19 INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE
20 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
21 (4) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF ALL CLASSES OF VOTING
22 MEMBERSHIP AT ANY ONE TIME SHALL BE OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR
23 INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE
24 ARCHITECTURE.
25 (G) A PARTNERSHIP WHICH HAS ELECTED TO BE A LIMITED
26 LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP AND TO BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF 15
27 PA.C.S. CH. 82 (RELATING TO REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY
28 PARTNERSHIPS) MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THIS
29 COMMONWEALTH PROVIDED IT COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 15
30 PA.C.S. CH. 82 AND THAT IT ALSO SATISFIES THE FOLLOWING
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1 REQUIREMENTS:
2 (1) AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE PARTNERS ARE LICENSED
3 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE,
4 ENGINEERING OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
5 (2) AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE PARTNERS ARE LICENSED
6 UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE.
7 [(F)] (H) A PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION [OR],
8 CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED LIABILITY
9 PARTNERSHIP ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE HAVING FEWER
10 THAN THREE PARTNERS, GOVERNORS, SHAREHOLDERS OR DIRECTORS,
11 MEMBERS OR MANAGERS, UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE
12 PARTNER, GOVERNOR, SHAREHOLDER OR DIRECTOR, MEMBER OR MANAGER
13 WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL DULY CERTIFIED TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN
14 THE COMMONWEALTH PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
15 [(G)] (I) EACH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY A FIRM ENGAGED IN THE
16 PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
17 MUST BE UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF A PARTNER IN THE CASE
18 OF A PARTNERSHIP OR LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, A MEMBER OF
19 THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN THE CASE OF A PROFESSIONAL
20 ASSOCIATION, A SHAREHOLDER IN THE CASE OF A PROFESSIONAL
21 CORPORATION, [OR] A DIRECTOR IN THE CASE OF A BUSINESS
22 CORPORATION, OR MEMBER OR MANAGER IN THE CASE OF LIMITED
23 LIABILITY COMPANY WHO HOLDS A CERTIFICATE TO ENGAGE IN THE
24 PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH PURSUANT TO THIS
25 ACT. THE SEAL OF SUCH INDIVIDUALS MUST APPEAR ON ALL DRAWINGS,
26 SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DESIGN DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE FIRM FOR
27 SUCH PROJECTS.
28 [(H)] (J) THE BOARD SHALL BY PROMULGATION OF RULES AND
29 REGULATIONS, REQUIRE ANY PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION,
30 PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION [OR], BUSINESS CORPORATION, LIMITED
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1 LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP PRACTICING
2 ARCHITECTURE IN THIS STATE TO FILE WITH THE BOARD INFORMATION
3 CONCERNING ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, PARTNERS, PROFESSIONAL
4 ASSOCIATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS, BENEFICIAL OWNERS, MEMBERS OR
5 MANAGERS AND SUCH OTHER ASPECTS OF ITS ORGANIZATION AS THE BOARD
6 DEEMS APPROPRIATE. IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE
7 BOARD MAY REQUIRE EACH PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION,
8 PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION [OR], BUSINESS CORPORATION, LIMITED
9 LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP TO PAY AN
10 ANNUAL FILING FEE IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BY
11 PROMULGATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.
12 [(I)] (K) NO CORPORATION, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION [OR],
13 PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED LIABILITY
14 PARTNERSHIP MAY PERFORM ANY ACT RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF
15 ARCHITECTURE WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL ARCHITECT IS PROHIBITED FROM
16 DOING.
17 [(J)] (L) NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
18 PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE BY AN INDIVIDUAL AS AN
19 EMPLOYEE OF A PERSON, PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION WHICH IS NOT AN
20 ARCHITECTURAL FIRM, PROVIDED SUCH INDIVIDUAL HOLDS A CERTIFICATE
21 TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN THE COMMONWEALTH IN CONFORMITY WITH
22 THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND THE ARCHITECT'S SEAL IS AFFIXED
23 TO ALL DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY HIM OR UNDER HIS PERSONAL
24 SUPERVISION FOR USE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
25 (M) AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE UNDER
26 SUBSECTIONS (A) THROUGH (I) WILL BE ALLOWED TO OFFER DESIGN-
27 BUILD SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15(9).
28 SECTION 15. PERMITTED PRACTICES.
29 NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT:
30 (1) PERSONS ACTING UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF AN
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1 ARCHITECT FROM CARRYING OUT THEIR NORMAL DUTIES IN THE
2 PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DESIGN AND
3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR IN ADMINISTERING CONSTRUCTION
4 CONTRACTS OR IN PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
5 (2) ENGINEERS REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 23, 1945
6 (P.L.913, NO.367), KNOWN AS THE "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
7 REGISTRATION LAW," AS AMENDED, FROM PERFORMING THE SERVICES
8 FOR WHICH THEY ARE DULY LICENSED OR FROM PERFORMING SUCH
9 SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE AS MAY BE
10 INCIDENTAL TO THEIR ENGINEERING WORK.
11 (3) THE PREPARATION OF ANY SHOP DRAWINGS OR THE
12 PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY PERSONS
13 CUSTOMARILY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION WORK.
14 (4) THE PREPARATION OF ANY DRAWINGS OR OTHER DESIGN
15 DOCUMENTS [BY AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE OF
16 ANY SIZE OR COST WHICH IS TO BE USED BY SUCH INDIVIDUAL AS
17 HIS OR HER HOME.] FOR DETACHED ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY
18 DWELLINGS NOT MORE THAN THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT AND THEIR
19 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.
20 (5) THE PREPARATION OF ANY DRAWINGS OR OTHER DESIGN
21 DOCUMENTS FOR ANY UTILITY OR FARM STRUCTURE WHEN SUCH UTILITY
22 OR FARM STRUCTURE IS USED IN CONNECTION WITH A FARM
23 RESIDENCE.
24 (6) THE PREPARATION OF ANY DRAWINGS OR OTHER DESIGN
25 DOCUMENTS FOR THE REMODELING OR ALTERATION OF A BUILDING NOT
26 INVOLVING STRUCTURAL OR EGRESS CHANGES OR ADDITIONS THERETO,
27 PROVIDED THAT THE AUTHOR OF SUCH PLANS OR OTHER DESIGN
28 DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION AS THE AUTHOR
29 THEREOF.
30 (7) OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
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1 UNITED STATES, WHILE ENGAGED WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH, IN THE
2 PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE FOR SAID GOVERNMENT.
3 (8) ANY PERSON WHILE IN THE REGULAR EMPLOYMENT OF ANY
4 RAILROAD, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAPH COMPANY ENGAGED IN
5 INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
6 (9) DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
7 THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES: A DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY NOT AUTHORIZED
8 TO PRACTICE UNDER SECTION 13(A) THROUGH (I) MAY OFFER DESIGN-
9 BUILD SERVICES, IF THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN THE DESIGN-
10 BUILD PROCESS ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
11 (I) AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM WHICH HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED
12 TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH UNDER
13 SECTION 13(A) THROUGH (I) SHALL INDEPENDENTLY CONTRACT
14 WITH A DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
15 MATERIAL ASPECTS OF THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE AS
16 DEFINED IN SECTION 3.
17 (II) AT THE TIME A DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY OFFERS A
18 WRITTEN DESIGN-BUILD PROPOSAL FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT THE
19 DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY SHALL GIVE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE TO
20 THE CLIENT STATING AN ARCHITECT WILL BE ENGAGED BY AND
21 WILL BE CONTRACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE TO THE DESIGN-BUILD
22 ENTITY OFFERING DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AND WILL NOT BE
23 RESPONSIBLE TO THE CLIENT.
24 (III) THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY SHALL AGREE THAT THE
25 ARCHITECT WILL HAVE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE
26 ARCHITECTURAL WORK.
27 (IV) THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY
28 AND THE CLIENT SHALL SET FORTH THE NAME OF THE
29 ARCHITECTURAL FIRM WHICH WILL BE CONTRACTUALLY
30 RESPONSIBLE TO THE DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY FOR PROVIDING
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1 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.
2 SECTION 18. UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE PROHIBITED.
3 * * *
4 (B) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9(C) AND (D), NO
5 PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION [OR], CORPORATION, LIMITED
6 LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP SHALL ENGAGE
7 IN THE PRACTICE OR OFFER TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF
8 ARCHITECTURE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, OR USE ANY TITLE, SIGN, CARD
9 OR DEVICE IMPLYING THAT SUCH PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL
10 ASSOCIATION [OR], CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR
11 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IS COMPETENT TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF
12 ARCHITECTURE, UNLESS SUCH PARTNERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
13 [OR], CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR LIMITED
14 LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP COMPLIES WITH SECTION 13.
15 SECTION 3. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
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