Professional Practice for Architecture

Introduction

Memorandum on Professional Practice Guideline

Index to Practice Guidelines for Architects

1. Seal and Signature
   1. Meaning of the Seal and Signature
   2. Application of the Seal and Signature
   3. Electronic Seal and Signature (E-Signature)
   4. Alterations to Working Drawings and Specifications
   5. Sealing and Signing of Work Prepared by Others
   6. When an Architect Might “Pull” or Remove the Seal
2. Practice
   1. The Practice of Architecture in New York
   2. Licensure and Registration Requirements
   3. The Consequences of Engaging in Unlicensed or Unauthorized Practice
   4. Persons Able to Provide Architecture Services
   5. Permissible Forms of Practice
   6. Architects Employed, or Retained by Contractors and Design Build
   7. Health of Architect
   8. Appropriate Titles and Professional Designations
   9. Identification of Serious Code Violations
   10. Best Practices for Working Drawings and Specifications
   11. Shop Drawings, Submittals and Delegation
   12. Design Delegation
3. Client Relations
   1. Defining the Terms for Providing Professional Services
   2. Scope of Services
   3. Consumers’ Rights
   4. Representation of Qualifications and Experience
   5. Reasonable Expectations of a Client