8.2 - Nevada Licensure Law Revocation
Word has been received from a Fellow in Nevada.
Thanks to the new Governor who is making radical changes throughout the entire state, we may be losing our Residential Designer's license.
So it begs the question, What would be the perfect 'architect's exemption law' for building designers?
Residences without any exemptions, (16) unit apartments, any number of townhouses, as long as it was designed to comply with the IRC, perhaps some commercial (Oregon allows 4,000 SF with some exemptions), maybe even industrial and other building types (Oklahoma's laws are amazing, see attachment)?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank You,
Par 3 Design Group
2022, 2023, and 2024 ARDAAward Winner for Best Custom Home
David D. Blay, FAIBD, CPBD #29-103
In 2023, the Nevada Governor issued an executive order requiring licensing boards to submit reports on regulations impacting entry into regulated professions. The reports must include current requirements and fees (Section 1), justifications and comparisons to other states (Section 2), recommendations for streamlining licensure (Section 3), and analysis of licensure reciprocity opportunities, including justification for Nevada’s current participation or lack thereof (Section 4).
3576 architects registered - 3202 are still active
197 residential designers registered - 177 are still active
The AIBD has a policy position that defines the practice of building design.
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/f4HdMc45xUh3PMSY63ca3xB3
The "official" position aligns with the scope of the IRC.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has a similar position.
https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/nahb-policies/construction-and-codes/practice-of-building-design
In the past, we have also argued that the AIBD position on diversity and inclusion aligns with our definition of the practice in that it allows for apprenticeship and work experience rather than solely on formal education and testing.
Should the AIBD be contacting the Governor of Utah's staff to discuss this further?