2.1  Abbreviations
            CEH – Continuing Education Hour
1.2.2 Board Meetings. The Board shall hold at least six regular meetings a year as required by law. Notice of regular meetings shall be given as required by Section 24-6-402(2), Colorado Revised Statutes. All meetings of the Board are open to the public except when the Board meets in executive session as allowed by Section 24-6-402, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Special meetings may be called at any time by order of the Chair of the Board, or upon a written request signed by three members of the Board; the written request shall be filed with the program director. The program director shall provide notice of all special meetings to each member of the Board at least two weeks prior to said meeting unless a majority of the members of the Board waive such notice.
2.2  Definitions in Alphabetical Order
Signature. The term signature shall include the terms “manual signature” and “electronic signature” and shall be defined as follows.
(a)	Manual Signature. A manual signature is the handwritten name of a person applied to a document that identifies the person, serves as a means of authentication of the contents of the document, provides responsibility for the creation of the document and provides for accountability for the contents of the document.
(b)	Electronic Signature. An electronic signature is a digital authentication process attached to or logically associated with an electronic document and shall carry the same weight, authority, and effects as a manual signature. The electronic signature, which can be generated by using either public key infrastructure or signature dynamics technology, must be as follows.
(i)	Unique to the person using it.
(ii)	Capable of verification.
(iii)	Under the sole control of the person using it.
(iv)	Linked to a document in such a manner that the electronic signature is invalidated if any data in the document are changed.
3.1.9 Reporting Felony Convictions. Licensees shall inform the Board, in a manner set forth by the Board, within 45 days of the conviction of the licensee of a felony under the laws of any State or of the United States.
(a)	The conviction of the licensee of a felony under the laws of any State or of the United States is grounds for discipline pursuant to Sections 12-25-108(1)(c), 12-25-208(1)(c), and 12-25-308(1)(c) C.R.S.
(b)	For purposes of this rule, a “conviction” includes:
1.	A guilty verdict;
2.	A plea of guilty accepted by the court; or
3.	A plea of nolo contendere (no contest) accepted by the court;
(c)	The notice to the Board shall include the following information:
1.	The court;
2.	The jurisdiction;
3.	The case name;
4.	The case number;
5.	A description of the matter or a copy of the indictment or charges; and
6.	The date of conviction.
(d)	The licensee shall inform the Board of the following information within 45 days of such occurrence:
1.	The imposition of sentence for the felony conviction; and
2.	The completion of all terms of the sentence for the felony conviction.
(e)	The licensee notifying the Board may submit a written statement with any notice under this rule to be included in the licensee’s record.
(f)	This rule shall apply to any conviction or plea that occurs on or after January 1, 2010.
3.2.1.1 Architectural Licensees. Architectural licensees shall perform professional services only when they, together with those whom licensees may engage as consultants in the specific areas involved, are qualified by education and experience.
4.1.1.3 Verification of Licensure, Enrollment, Certification. If verification of an applicant's enrollment, certification, or licensure must be obtained from another state or jurisdiction as part of the application process, that verification must be made in a manner approved by the Board and in accordance with published Board procedures. Such verification shall be made under the seal of that state board or jurisdiction. Oral verification shall not be accepted.
4.1.1.8 Licensure by Endorsement from a Foreign Country.  When an applicant seeks licensure by endorsement based on a certificate of licensure, or its equivalent, issued by a proper authority in a foreign country, the applicant shall provide information as to the licensure standards in effect in that country at the time the certificate of licensure, or its equivalent, was issued, with a certified translation in English. Pursuant to Sections 12-25-114(1)(a), 12-25-214(1)(a) and (b), and 12-25-314(3), C.R.S., applicants must have qualifications that are substantially equivalent to those currently required for licensure by examination.
4.3.3 Denied Applications. The Board retains application forms and supporting documents for persons who have been denied permission to take an examination or who have been denied licensure, enrollment, or certification, for a period of three years from the date of denial by the Board. After denial of an application, it is necessary for an applicant who wishes reconsideration to file a request in a manner approved by the Board. If an updated application is made within the three-year period within which the Board retains denied applications, an applicant may request that transcripts, letters of reference, or other supporting documents retained by the Board be transferred to, and considered in support of, the updated application. If the request for reconsideration is not made within the three-year period, the application and supporting documents will be purged from the Board's files.

4.3.5 Pending Applications for Engineering and Land Surveying Applicants ONLY. The Board retains application forms and supporting documents for persons who have been denied permission to take an examination until they have gained the progressive experience required by the Board.  Such “pending applications” are pending approval to take an examination for licensure until the required progressive experience is obtained.  The Board will retain pending applications for six months after the required additional time has elapsed from the date the Board notified the applicant.  To request reconsideration of a pending application, an applicant shall provide documentation of the additional required progressive experience in a manner approved by the Board. If request for reconsideration is not made within the aforementioned timeframe, the application will be purged from the Board's files.

4.7.2.2 Board-Approved Two-Year Surveying Degree. For a curriculum to be defined as a "Board-approved two-year surveying curriculum" as specified in Section 12-25-214(2)(b)(III)(A), C.R.S., the curriculum must contain all of the following: 

(a)       A minimum of 11 semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement. 

(b)       A minimum of 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of: basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences, surveying practice, ethics, and basic science courses. 

4.7.2.3 Board-Approved Engineering Degree of Four or More Years. For a curriculum to be defined as a Board-approved engineering curriculum of four or more years as specified in Section 12-25-214(2)(b)(III)(A), C.R.S., the curriculum must be a minimum of 120 semester hours, or the equivalent, and must contain or be supplemented with, the following course work: 

(a)       A minimum of 11 semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of college-level mathematics. Trigonometry, survey computations, statistics and/or probability will count toward this requirement. Business math, college geometry and college algebra will not count toward this requirement. 

(b)       A minimum of 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, consisting of: basic surveying, boundary law, description writing, public land survey system, surveying sciences, surveying practice, ethics, and basic science courses.
4.9.1 Reinstatement of Expired Licenses.
4.9.1.1.1 	Reinstatement of Licenses Expired Two Years or Less for Architects ONLY. An architect expired license may be reinstated by submitting a reinstatement application, paying a reinstatement fee, and meeting the continuing education requirements for the period while expired, as set forth in Rule 4.9.3.1. Each month that the license has been expired shall require one hour of Continuing Education Hour (CEH), as set forth in Rule 4.9.3.1.
4.9.1.2.1 	Reinstatement of Licenses Expired More Than Two Years for Architects ONLY. In addition to the requirements set forth in rule 4.9.1.2, an expired architect license may be reinstated by obtaining 24 CEHs acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received, and as set forth in Rule 4.9.3.1.
4.9.2 Reactivation of Inactive Licenses for Architects ONLY.
4.9.2.1 	Reactivation of Inactive License to Active within Two Years or Less. Should a licensee wish to resume the practice of architecture two years or less after being placed on an inactive licensee list, he or she shall file a proper application, pay the proper license reactivation fee, and meet the continuing education requirements for the period while inactive. Each month that the license has been inactive shall require one CEH acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received, and as set forth in Rule 4.9.3.1.
4.9.2.2	Reactivation of Inactive License to Active more than Two Years. Pursuant to Section 12-25-315(3), C.R.S., a licensee whose license has been inactive for more than two years must prove to the Board that he/she has maintained an active license in another jurisdiction or otherwise is still competent to practice architecture. Should a licensee wish to resume the practice of architecture more than two years after being placed on an inactive licensee list, he or she shall file a proper application, pay the proper license reactivation fee, and meet the continuing education requirements for the period while inactive, or at the discretion of the Board. An inactive architect license may be reactivated by obtaining 24 CEHs acquired within the two years immediately preceding the date the application was received, and as set forth in Rule 4.9.3.1.

4.9.3.1.2 Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal.

4.9.3.1.2.1	Statutory Basis. Pursuant to Section 12-25-315.5, C.R.S., the Board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for continuing education (CE) that an architect shall complete in order to renew a license. The rules shall require the architect to participate in a process or procedure that demonstrates whether the architect retained the material presented in the continuing education activity.

4.9.3.1.2.3	Requirements. Architects shall complete Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) subjects and participate in a process or procedure that demonstrates whether the architect retained the material presented in the continuing education activity in order to renew a license to practice architecture in Colorado.

4.9.3.1.2.4	Continuing Education Hour (CEH). One CEH shall consist of 50 to 60 minutes of continuous actual educational instruction, presentation, or activity, spent in structured educational activities intended to increase or update the architect’s knowledge of, and thereby become more competent in, technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and welfare. 

4.9.3.1.2.5	Credit Required for License Renewal. Architects shall complete a minimum of 12 CEHs during each calendar year. 

Licenses expire October 31, in odd numbered years.  The reporting period for CEHs in order to renew a license is the even year prior to the year in which the license expires and the odd year in which the license expires, during which time licensees shall complete a total of 24 CEHs.

CEHs may be acquired at any location and need not be acquired within Colorado.

4.9.3.1.2.6	Repealed. 

4.9.3.1.2.7	Prior Carryover of CEH Credit.  Excess CEHs may not be credited to a future renewal period.

4.9.3.1.2.8	Health, Safety and Welfare Subjects. Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) subjects are defined as technical and professional subjects, related to the practice of architecture that the Board deems appropriate to safeguard the public. These subjects are necessary for the proper evaluation, design, construction, and utilization of buildings and the built environment and include the following broad categories and areas:
(a)	Legal:  Laws, Codes, Zoning, Regulations, Standards, Life Safety, Accessibility, Ethics, Insurance to protect Owners and Public.
(b)	Building Systems:  Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Communications, Fire Protection.
(c)	Environmental:  Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Hazardous Materials, Weatherproofing, Insulation.
(d)	Occupant Comfort:  Air Quality, Lighting, Acoustics, Ergonomics.
(e)	Materials and Methods:  Construction Systems, Products, Finishes, Furnishings, Equipment.
(f)	Preservation:  Historic, Reuse, Adaptation
(g)	Pre-Design:  Land Use Analysis, Programming, Site Selection, Site and Soils Analysis, Surveying.
(h)	Design:  Urban Planning, Master Planning, Building Design, Site Design, Interiors, Safety and Security Measures.
(i)	Construction Documents:  Drawings, Specifications, Delivery Methods.
(j)	Construction Contract Administration:  Contracts, Bidding, Contract Negotiations.

4.9.3.1.2.9	Process or Procedure that Demonstrates Whether the Architect Retained the Material Presented in the Activity. A process or procedure that demonstrates retention may be any form of evaluation or assessment, such as:

(a)	An examination, quiz, or test given at the conclusion of a presentation, lecture, online course, etc.; or,

(b)	A structured report process in a format defined by the Board. 

4.9.3.1.2.10	Continuing Education Activity Criteria. To qualify for CEH credit, continuing education activities must be structured educational efforts meeting the following criteria:

(a)	Include technical and practical applications that impact public health safety and welfare;

(b)	Maintain, improve, expand or enhance the quality of the architect’s existing technical knowledge; or develop new and relevant professional skills and knowledge;

(c)	Have clear purposes and objectives;

(d)	Be well-organized and provide evidence of pre-planning;

(e)	Include a process or procedure that demonstrates whether the architect retained the material presented.

4.9.3.1.2.11	Acceptable Continuing Education Activities. The Board deems the following types of activities to be acceptable:
(a)	Academic Coursework. One semester credit hour may be counted for a maximum of 15 CEHs. One quarter credit hour may be counted for a maximum of 10 CEHs. One semester credit hour for audited classes may be counted for a maximum of 8 CEHs; one quarter credit hour for audited classes may be counted for a maximum of 5 CEHs. Academic coursework shall be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
(b)	Certificate Programs
(c)	In-house programs. These may be activities developed internally or externally, e.g. by employers or vendors.
(d)	Lecture, Seminar, Workshop. HSW subjects for architects are offered by organizations such as NCARB, AIA, CSI, ACEC, etc. CEHs are awarded as established by the recognized continuing education provider.
(e)	Research. CEHs are available for conducting professionally relevant research that is documented by publication of a journal article or writing of a technical or summary report. Credit for this activity cannot also be obtained for publishing.
(f)	Teaching, presentations. CEHs shall be awarded for the initial class or presentation only. Credit is available for either teaching/presentation OR preparation.
(g)	Publishing a relevant technical article, chapter, or book. These require placement in a journal, periodical, or book with a peer review process that is technically-oriented, not marketing-oriented.
(h)	Self-Study - Structured. These may be printed or online materials, CDs or DVDs containing continuing education activities the architect completes individually.
(i)	Mentoring programs require a formal contract between mentor and mentee with specific learning objectives, timeline, milestones, and reported outcomes. Formal mentoring programs are also available through associations, e.g. AIA, NCARB, NCEES, ACEC, CSI, and the USGBC. 

4.9.3.1.2.14 Record keeping. CEHs shall be documented. The documentation shall be maintained by the architect for 6 years from the date of award and contain no less than the following information:
(a)	Architect name;
(b)	Activity type;
(c)	Activity location and date(s);
(d)	Activity title and description of content and objectives;
(e)	Sponsor/Continuing Education Provider (e.g. organization, institution, association, employer, vendor, publication) name and contact information;
(f)	Instructor/speaker name, as applicable;
(g)	Monitor/Facilitator/Mentor name and contact information, as applicable;
(h)	Demonstration of whether the architect retained the material presented;
(i)	Number of CEHs; and,
(j)	A declaration that the CEHs are considered HSW.

4.9.3.1.2.15 Exemptions. An architect shall not be subject to the requirement for CEHs in order to renew a license, if during the current renewal period:

(a)	The licensee holds an inactive license pursuant to  section 12-70-101, C.R.S.; or, 

(b)	The licensee was initially issued their Colorado license by examination within the 12 months immediately preceding the license expiration date.

(c)	The licensee was called to federally funded active military duty for more than 120 days for the purpose of serving in a war, emergency, or contingency that falls within a renewal cycle or within the six months following the completion of service in the war, emergency, or contingency.

Such licensees shall be required to meet all other licensure requirements, including compliance with the Architecture Practice Act and Board rules, and the payment of renewal fees.

4.9.3.1.2.16 Hardship Exceptions. The Board may make exceptions to the requirements set out in Rules 4.9.3.1.2.3 and 4.9.3.1.2.5 for reasons of individual hardship including, but not limited to, health or other good cause. It is within the sole discretion of the Board to decide in particular cases whether good cause has been shown in order to grant exceptions.  Requests shall be submitted to the Board in writing.

4.9.3.1.2.17 Audits. Documentation of CEHs may be audited by the Board for verification of compliance with these requirements at any time.

If the Board disallows any CEHs then the licensee shall have 60 days from notice of such disallowance to:

(a)	Provide further evidence that the disallowed CEHs meet the criteria established by these rules; or,

(b)	Provide documentation of having  completed additional CEHs during the required time frame; or,

(c)	Remedy the disallowance by completing the required number of CEHs (but such CEHs shall not again be used for the next renewal period).

4.9.3.1.2.18 Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements. 

(a)	Licensees shall cooperate with the Board to determine compliance with the continuing education requirements.

(b)	Licensees shall provide all documents requested for audit within 30 days.

5.2.3 Grading and Drainage Certificates.  Professional engineers who provide grading and drainage certifications are responsible for reviewing the data provided to them by land surveyors and personally visiting the area to be certified.

6.2.3 Grading and Drainage Certificates.  Professional land surveyors responsible for the surveying of property for the purpose of certifying grading and drainage conditions are responsible for deciding the extent and magnitude of the survey effort needed to provide the certification.  

7.1.4 Sealing Documents That Are Not Final. When a licensee seals architectural documents that are not final, the status of the architectural documents must be identified as preliminary.  Further qualifying descriptors may be added, e.g. “for review,” “not for construction,” “for bid only.”