ARC 3172C

ARC 3172C

ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINING BOARD[193B]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 544A.29, the Architectural Examining Board hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 5, "Exceptions," Iowa Administrative Code.

The rules in Chapter 5 provide definitions of structures and describe when professional architectural services are needed.

The proposed amendment is a result of 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 408, which requires licensure rather than registration of architects practicing in this state. This bill passed the Iowa Senate on March 28, 2017, 49-0 and passed the Iowa House on April 6, 2017, 96-0; it was signed by then Governor Branstad on May 11, 2017. The proposed amendment changes terminology from registered to licensed.

Consideration will be given to all written suggestions or comments received on or before July 25, 2017. Comments should be directed to Lori SchraderBachar, Iowa Architectural Examining Board, 200 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 350, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. E-mail may be sent to lori.schraderbachar@iowa.gov.

A public hearing will be held on July 25, 2017, at 9 a.m.in the Board Office, 200 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 350, Des Moines, Iowa, at which time persons may present their views on the proposed amendment either orally or in writing. At the hearing, any person who wishes to speak will be asked to give the person's name and address for the record and to confine remarks to the subject of the proposed amendment.

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those relating to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board and advise of specific needs.

This proposed amendment was approved by the Board on May 19, 2017.

This amendment is subject to waiver or variance pursuant to 193—Chapter 5.

After analysis and review of this rule making, the Professional Licensing and Regulation Bureau determined that there will be no impact on jobs and no fiscal impact to the state.

This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 544A as amended by 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 408.

The following amendment is proposed.

Amend rule 193B—5.2(544A) as follows:

193B—5.2(544A) Exceptions. An architect registered licensed in this state is required to perform professional architectural services for all buildings except those listed below. Persons who are not registered licensed architects may perform planning and design services in connection with any of the following:

5.2(1) to 5.2(6) No change.