§ 3-101. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Architect. -- "Architect" means an individual who practices architecture.

(c) Board. -- "Board" means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of Architects.

(d) Code official. -- "Code official" means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.

(e) Contact hour. -- "Contact hour" means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60-minute hour.

(f) Design coordination. -- "Design coordination" means the review and coordination of services provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this article.

(g) License. -- "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice architecture.

(h) License fee. -- "License fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a reciprocal license.

(i) Licensed architect. -- "Licensed architect" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture.

(j) Permit. -- "Permit" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture.

(k) Permit fee. -- "Permit fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a permit.

(l) Practice architecture. --

   (1) "Practice architecture" means to provide any service or creative work:

      (i) in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a building or an integral part of a building; and

      (ii) that requires education, training, and experience in architecture.

   (2) "Practice architecture" includes:

      (i) architectural design and preparation of related documents;

      (ii) consultation;

      (iii) design coordination;

      (iv) evaluation;

      (v) investigation; and

      (vi) planning.

(m) Public use. -- "Public use" means the use of a building or other structure for the primary purpose of human use or habitation.

(n) Residential use. -- "Residential use" means the use of a building or other structure as a dwelling.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 464; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1998, ch. 780; 2001, ch. 193; 2003, ch. 227, § 2; chs. 396, 397.