SSB 5529 -
By Senator Jarrett
On page 5, line 16, after "board;" strike "((or))" and insert "or"
On page 5, beginning on line 17, after "Have" strike all material
through "board" on line 35, and insert "((eight years' practical
architectural work experience, which may include designing buildings as
a principal activity, and have completed the requirements of a
structured intern training program approved by the board. Each year
spent in an accredited architectural education program approved by the
board shall be considered one year of practical experience. At least
four years' practical work experience shall be under the direct
supervision of an architect)) a high school diploma or equivalent and
twelve years' practical architectural work experience, which may
include designing buildings as a principal activity. At least six
years of work experience must be under the direct supervision of a
registered architect and include completing the requirements of a
structured intern training program approved by the board. The board
may approve up to four years of practical architectural work experience
for courses completed in a related field, if the board determines that
the education courses are equivalent to education courses in an
accredited architectural degree program"
EFFECT: For an applicant for registration as an architect with a high school diploma or equivalent, this reduces the required number of years of practical architectural work experience from fifteen to twelve years. Reduces the number of years of practical architectural work experience required to be under the direct supervision of a registered architect from eight to six years.