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September 1997 I attended my first meeting as a member of the North Carolina Board Architecture. I joined four architects each with over a quarter of a century of experience, from different size firms, practices and regions of the state; two public members bringing thoughtful insights to our discussions; a talented and hard working administrative staff and legal counsel that is second to none in providing guidance for the Board interpreting rules and regulations. Even though some of the individuals that greeted my arrival have rotated off of the Board or left to pursue other opportunities, the commitment to regulate the practice of architecture for the protection of the Public by safeguarding life, health and property has not waned. Continuing Education The major issue before the Board when I arrived was the writing of the rule requiring Continuing Education to maintain licensure. While some believe this rule was an unnecessary added burden, the Board saw continuing education as a way for architects to stay current with the ever-changing issues impacting public Health, Safety and Welfare (‘HSW’). After a careful study of other Architectural Boards and professions as well as AIA requirements, the current continuing education rules were adopted and went into effect in 1999. One might say that the wisdom of the Board’s decision to implement Continuing Education has been borne out by the fact that NCARB has since adopted Continuing Education requirements into its Model Law and Regulations, which serve as guidelines for the development of the 55 member Boards’ rules. Continuing Education continues to be adopted by more architectural boards and professions every year and is becoming more of the norm for professional practices rather than the exception. As we enter the final months of the fifth year of required continuing education for license renewal, please take time out to check your records to see how many of the twelve HSW credits you still need to complete. You’ve worked too long and too hard to obtain your license to lose it or have your record blemished for not devoting just one hour a month to continuing education. Rolling Clock for the ARE During NCARB’s 2004 Annual Meeting this past June a majority of the Council Member Boards passed a resolution supporting a five-year rolling clock for passing of the ARE subject to three transitional rules. According to NCARB, beginning January 1, 2006 a candidate for the ARE must pass the nine-division exam within five years from the date that the first passed division was administered. Under the NCARB limitation, passing grades will only be valid for five years, thus requiring candidates to retake previously passed divisions when he/she fails to complete the ARE within this time period. NCARB states that its adoption of a national rolling clock requirement will become a uniformed standard for all Boards. North Carolina adopted a similar rule several years ago with the implementation of the computer generated ARE. NCARB Committees Once again I am proud to share with you that the five architects on the NC Board of Architecture have been appointed by NCARB President Frank Guillot to serve on NCARB committees. Board members will be serving on the following committees: Charles Boney – ARE Multiple Choice; Barbara Field – ARE Graphics; Jeffrey Huberman- Procedures and Documents (P & D) Dan Knight – Intern Development Program (IDP) and yours truly on Professional Development Program which produces the NCARB Monographs. In addition, Dan Knight and Jeff Huberman will chair their respective committees. Continued on page 4. Inside Columns Statistics NCARB NEWS Enforcement Report Fall 2004 Newsletter President’s Message NC BOARD OF ARCHI T ECTURE Up-Coming Board Meetings All Board meetings are open to the public. Contact Julie Piatek (juliap@ncbarch.org) for further information. October 13, 2004, Raleigh November 17, 2004, Raleigh January 12, 2005, Raleigh 2 from the executive director’s desk I have a special request for all ar-chitects… After you read this news-letter, which contains very valu-able information, please pass it on to your administrative assistant, your secretary, your spouse or whoever keeps your license infor-mation straight, so they too are informed about Board rules and laws. I ask this of you because a great deal of the time that is the person who is blamed when a li-cense is not renewed on time, an address change is not made or con-tinuing education is not up to date. But alas, as a licensed professional, you are held to a higher standard and as far as the Board is con-cerned, you are responsible for those things and you will be held accountable if, for example, you fail to renew your license in a timely manner. “Character – the willingness to accept the responsi-bility for one’s own life – is the source from which self respect springs.” (Joan Didion, 1934 -) On another matter….Did you know that an architect who has been on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America for more than 90 consecutive days, and who is in good standing with the Board, shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements? If you are on active duty, please submit a copy of your current orders, along with a written request for exemp-tion, and we will review your re-cords. Please be advised that the exemption does not apply to civil-ian employees of the Armed Forces. Call me for more informa-tion. Cathe M. Evans, Executive Director ncarb news A survey by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) reveals that there are more than 100,000 archi-tects in the United States. Because architects are often registered in more than one jurisdiction and because not all architects have NCARB records, NCARB is not able to determine the exact number of architects. This year’s data represent the third iteration of NCARB’s survey of registered architects—a project first undertaken in 1999. The Council’s Quality Assurance divi-sion gathered statistics from the 55 Member Boards comprising NCARB. Results indicate that a total of 101,179 architects are liv-ing in the 55 reporting jurisdic-tions, which include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Is-lands. The survey also reveals a total of 109,757 reciprocal (out-of-state) registrants and 210,936 total regis-trations in the United States. This means, on average, an architect is registered in two jurisdictions. California has the highest number of resident architects (16,397) and the highest number of total regis-trations (21,050). Survey data are listed below. For more information about the 2004 Survey of Regis-tered Architects, contact NCARB at 202/783-6500. NCARB GRAND Prize winner for 2004 "Integrated/ Interactive/ Innova-tive: The Comprehensive Semes-ter" Through its grand prize-winning Comprehensive Semester, Okla-homa State fully re-envisions the design studio. Built on the con-cepts of integration, interaction, and innovation, the Comprehensive Semester links structural design, environmental performance and controls, and project management in an intense, multi-faceted time-line. The OSU School of Architec-ture invests a significant amount of faculty resources in this program; five faculty members, representing diverse areas of expertise, commit their time and professional knowl-edge. Working with a senior coor-dinating faculty member, they must develop a design project where design, technology, and management issues can be ad-dressed in a relatively short amount of time. The fifth-year students who take part in this semester-long studio enroll in three highly integrated courses-studio, technology, and project management. They move through four phases: pre-schematic and schematic design; design de-velopment; design documenta-tion/ construction documents; and design documentation/ project portfolio. At three points during the semes-ter, a group of 50 practicing archi-tects, structural engineers, me-chanical engineers, and code offi-cials review student work and pro-vide extensive oral and written feedback. Students then incorpo-rate this feedback into their pro-jects as they continue to perfect their work. In its comments, the NCARB Prize jury explained that the Comprehen-sive Semester provides students with "a meaningful introduction to the culture of practice through both the project and the design process." Jurors also were pleased to note that the Semester emphasizes proc-ess over product. They praised the significant inclusion of a diverse group of design and allied profes-sionals as well. Members of the 2004 NCARB Prize Jury - Peter Steffian, FAIA, chair (MA) - Janet R. White, FAIA, jury chair (MD) - Alan W. T. Baldwin Jr., FAIA (NC)- C. Robert Campbell, FAIA (NM)- Barbara Sestak, AIA (OR)- Michiel M. Bourdrez, AIA, NCARB staff liaison. 3 are news Congratulations Those Who Have Successfully Passed The ARE The following individuals have successfully completed the Archi-tectural Registration Exam and were licensed between April 8, 2004 and September 20, 2004. Sarah Louise Afflerbach Mark Anthony Bell Andrew George Burke Melanie Lea Daniels Georgia Abernethy Deal Frank Ernest DeBolt IV Christopher John Duncan Eliza Beth Engle Stan Douglas Fowler Brian David Griffith Gaurav Atul Gupte Nathan Martin Harms Sandra Helton Ashley Oswald Hernandez Jr. Grimsley Taylor Hobbs III Margaret Nordlund Kiser Keith Manning Kuenzli Enzo Marfella John William Martin Erik Van Mehlman Jeffrey Caldwell Neel Anthony Phat Nguyen Nicole Thommen Perri Matthew Todd Ragona Francis Carl Schwartz Wayland Wallace Shamburger Ashli Thompson Slawter Please join the Board of Architec-ture in congratulating these indi-viduals. ARE Passing Report for 2nd qtr 2004 The first number represents the number of candidates who took the exam, the second represents the number who passed and the final number is the passing rate. Division North Carolina Southern Region All Jurisdictions # #Pass % # #Pass % # #Pass % Pre-Design 18 16 89% 195 149 76% 982 733 75% General Structures 13 11 85% 167 102 61% 920 645 70% Lateral Forces 14 12 86% 163 109 67% 782 574 73% Mechanical/Electrical 26 17 65% 224 140 62% 941 616 65% Materials/Methods 19 18 95% 194 156 80% 997 763 77% Construction Documents 25 24 96% 198 158 80% 981 763 78% Site Planning 22 15 68% 249 164 66% 1067 735 69% Building Planning 16 12 75% 235 161 69% 1135 751 66% Building Technology 16 13 81% 211 131 62% 1021 648 63% ncarb news continued Frank M. Guillot, AIA, Elected President of NCARB Frank M. Guillot, AIA, of Burling-ton, Vermont, was recently elected president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) at its Annual Meeting and Conference in Port-land, Oregon. He previously served as the Council's first vice president, second vice president, and treasurer during the past four years. Guillot is a principal of the Burlington-based firm, Guillot- Vivian-Viehmann Architects, Inc., which provides residential, com-mercial, and institutional architec-ture and planning services throughout the region. A long-time contributor to NCARB initiatives, Guillot began his Board of Directors tenure in 1999 when he was elected director for the Council's New England Conference (Region 1), which comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Guillot has assumed many roles within his community. He has served on the Construction Panel, Roster of Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and the Vermont Council on the Arts, and the Norwich University Architecture Department Advisory Committee North Carolina Board of Architecture License Statistics As of September 23, 2004 Currently licensed architects - 4720 Breakdown: NC - 1990 Out-of-State - 2730 Emeritus Status - 36 Individuals on this status may use the title Architect Emeritus but may not offer or render architectural services. ARE Candidates - 345 This number reflects the number of individuals who are qualified to take the ARE for NC. They may not necessarily be currently signed up to take an exam. Currently licensed firms - 982 Breakdown: NC - 504 Out-of-State - 478 PLEASE CUT OUT AND POST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN A PROMINENT PLACE IN YOUR OFFICE. Attention all administrative staff: The North Carolina Board of Architecture phased out wallet cards during the 1999-2000 renewal year. To obtain the new wallet card equivalent follow these steps: -Go to www.ncbarch.org -Click on “directory”. (Third menu choice on to the left of the screen.) -Click on “licensee”. -Enter your license number (or last name.) At this point your record will appear on the screen. -Click on “create a certificate” The ensuing printable document is the new ‘wallet-card’ equivalent. It is a ‘certification’ of your license registration and is considered proof of current licensure. Board of Architecture Committee Assignments Executive Committee Kevin Montgomery, Chair Dan Knight Professional Standards Committee Kevin Montgomery, Chair Dan Knight Applications Committee Charles Boney, Jr., Chair Barbara Field Kiki Teague, Public Member Education Committee Jeff Huberman, Chair Barbara Field Nick Garrett, Jr., Public Member Rules Re-Write Committee Charles Boney, Jr., Chair Dan Knight IDP Liaison Dan Knight For more information on the duties of each committee contact Cathe Evans at cathe@ncbarch.org Presidents Message continued from page one. P & D and IDP are two of NCARB’s most prestigious committees that have significant input on NCARB policies. I congratulate Jeff and Dan for being selected to lead these important committees. NCARB committee work requires many hours of volunteer service preparing assignments between meetings and time away from family and practices attending meetings. However Board members continue to serve unselfishly giving of their time and talents to ensure that North Carolina has a voice in the shaping of architectural practice through the formulating of NCARB policies and rules. Welcome New Architects A long-standing tradition of the North Carolina Board of Architecture has been hosting an annual luncheon to recognize individuals who have passed the ARE. Before implementation of the computerized exam this event was seen as a rite of passage culminating the multi-day paper and pencil examination where individuals came together with former classmates and colleagues to celebrate and receive their licenses. Although attendance has dropped off in recent years the Board is still committed to recognizing newly licensed architects and their guests. If you passed the ARE in the last twelve months please contact Cathe Evans, the Board Executive Director, for more information on this year’s event. The Board looks forward to meeting you and honoring this important milestone in your career. As we enter into another year of Board work, the Board will continue to serve the citizens of North Carolina by regulating the practice of architecture for the protection of the Public by safeguarding life, health and property. Kevin G. Montgomery President North Carolina Board of Architecture of relevance …. 4 enforcement report Following is a report of the cases that were closed during the period April 22, 2004 to September 15, 2004. The Board is not bound by precedence in matters of disciplinary action. It is the prerogative of the Board to be conservative in their review of cases and to enforce the rules and laws with more sanctions and civil penalties as allowed by law. This Enforcement Report also includes listing of Revoked , Suspended and Delinquent licenses. Closed Without Prejudice The Board closed four cases without prejudice. Dismissed as Unfounded The Board dismissed one case as unfounded as there was no evidence of rule or law violations. Letters of Warning The following individual received Letters of Warning for the unauthorized use of the title architect or any form there of without being duly licensed: Case 557 - Theodore P. Moore of Brocon, Inc. Letters of Caution The Board closed two cases with letters of caution. Revocations The Board revoked 252 licenses for failure to renew for the 2003-2004 license year. These licenses expired on July 1, 2003, they were given until June 30, 2004 to renew with a late penalty. The list includes individuals who may have previously notified the Board that they do not wish to renew. On July 1, 2004 they were revoked for failure to renew. Following is a list of individuals who have listed North Carolina as their address. LName FName MName Abernethy Fred Coleman Atkinson Donald Jones Biggs James Elbert Bivens Carl Stanley Brice Ralph Erwin Brooks Allan Robert Coltrane Noel Newton Cunningham Thomas Edwin Davis Charles Walker Fripp William Edwards Gandee N Kent Griffin George Albert Grosvenor Helene Goodman Howard Thomas Clifton McArthur Paul Harrison McCartha Gerald Harvey Peloquin Albert Adelard Tabor John Howard Tyler (Trey) Catlin Emmett White John A Whitney George Ward This list is current as of September 23, 2004 Delinquent Licenses There are currently 275 individuals who have not renewed their license for the 2004-2005 year. The license will be revoked on June 30, 2005 for failure to renew. Included in that number are individuals who have specifically notified NCBA that they do not wish to renew their license to practice for various reasons, including retirement or leaving the state. Board records reflect the following 57 individuals as residing in North Carolina: License LNAME FNAME MNAME 2492 Adams Lyn Early 1173 Arms Arthur H. 7896 Asbel James B. 5562 Bowman Kenneth Wayne 7753 Byers Christopher Hollowell 7899 Cannon Susan Cole 6621 Cannon Roger Allen 7622 Carrington Kenneth Daryl 7219 Cassilly Ellen Crozat 5414 Casto Robin Lucas 4850 Cauble Lawrence Paul 6392 Clayton Ralph William 8708 Conners Dana Edward 5419 Davis Robin Walker 1425 Enloe Hansell Porter 6183 Ferguson Gregory Keith 4775 Freeman B. Gail 4479 Gallis Michael Audun 3621 Grigni Mario 7179 Harmon David Reed 4290 Harris Cothran Smith 3422 Hicks Daniel Mason 3512 Hinton Rodger Ferguson 4074 Holcombe Christopher Harvey 8546 Hondros Nikolaos Athanasios 769 Johnson Albert Benson 6905 Johnson Robert Todd 6679 Joyner Elizabeth Snipes 4944 Kehlmeier Richard Henry 7396 Kidd Kelly R. 9056 Kratz Linda Maria 9000 Lane Mark Christopher 6770 Leitch Rebecca Collins 4302 Lineberry Tony James 1986 Martin James Irving 4891 Merriman James Welch 9634 Metcalf Douglas Roy 6201 Miller Tony Franklin 3273 Mullinax Thomas Earl 7835 Nickelson Charles John 8472 Nurmi Walter Alan 5140 Pell Allison H. 1197 Peters Theodore James 9130 Petri John Owen 8413 Rakes Barry Alan Continued on page 6. 5 Continued from page 5. 2489 Rankin Robert Wharton 5714 Rasner M. Scott 3112 Roughton Lucien Malone 2490 Seifert Rolf Werner 7328 Shrum Robert M. 6927 Stewart James Bennett 2801 Tate James Knox 4113 Thomson James Cecil 7493 Todd Robert McArthur 4586 Watts Charles Morton 6014 Williams Woodward W. 3769 Wingfield William Allan List is current as of September 20, 2004 Continuing Education Disciplinary Action The following individuals were disciplined for failure to comply with the Continuing Education (CE) requirements as set forth in 21 NCAC 02.0900. Benjamin Barry’s license to practice architecture in this state was suspended for failure to comply with a CE audit for the year 2002. Upon demonstration of compliance with Board rules and laws governing continuing education and license reinstatement Mr. Barry will be eligible for reinstatement. Carl Hutchins license was suspended for failure to comply with CE. Mr. Hutchins has failed to respond to Board correspondence related to this matter. Christopher Pfaeffle entered in to the following Consent Order with the Board of Architecture: Respondent was licensed as architect by the Board for the year 2002-2003. Upon submitting a renewal for the 2003-2004 license year, Respondent indicated that he did not comply with Board Rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 Continuing Education for the calendar year 2002. Respondent’s license registration for the year 2003-2004 was renewed conditionally pending compliance with Board rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 by December 31, 2004. Subsequently, Respondent’s license was suspended for failure to comply with Board rules and laws by December 31, 2004. In order to lift said suspension, Respondent was given an extension to comply with Board rules and laws. Respondent had until March 31, 2004 to provide documentation of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Respondent did not claim an exemption from North Carolina’s continuing education requirements and has failed to adequately substantiate the verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements for 2002 by the March 31, 2004 deadline; and, Respondent was issued a Show Cause letter sent via the United States Postal Service First Class Mail, Certified, Return Receipt. Said Show Cause letter required Respondent to provide explanation for failure to comply with Board rules and laws within five business days of receipt. Respondent has indicated that he has not complied with Board rules and laws. Respondent has represented in written correspondence dated May 17, 2004 that he has not practiced architecture in North Carolina nor is he residing in the State of North Carolina. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte, whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. BASED upon the foregoing, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: Respondent is subject to the provisions of Chapter 83A of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), including the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct promulgated and adopted therein by the Board. Respondent’s conduct as set out above constitutes a violation of NCGS Chapter 83A and 21 NCAC 02.0209 (11), 21 NCAC 02.0903 (a),(b) & (cd), 21 NCAC 02.0905 (a), 21 NCAC 02.0909 . Based upon the Findings and Conclusions of Law set out above, and in lieu of further disciplinary proceedings the Board and Respondent agree to the following Order: Respondent forfeits his license to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a Civil Penalty in the amount of $1000.00. Respondent shall reimburse the North Carolina Board of Architecture for administrative costs associated with this action. Paul Cheeks, George White, Anthony Saviano, Wm. Lucian Gaudreau, Alan Ingram, Thomas Dunlap and Bruce Glasgow have entered in to the following consent order with the Board of Architecture: Respondent was licensed as architect by the Board for the year 2002-2003. Upon submitting a renewal for the 2003-2004 license year, Respondent indicated that he did not comply with Board Rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 Continuing Education for the calendar year 2002. Respondent’s license registration for the year 2003-2004 was renewed conditionally pending compliance with Board rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 by December 31, 2004. Subsequently, Respondent’s license was suspended for failure to comply with Board rules and laws by December 31, 2004. In order to lift said suspension, Respondent was given an extension to comply with Board rules and laws. Respondent had until March 31, 2004 to provide Continued on page 7. enforcement report 6 enforcement report Continued from page 6 documentation of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Respondent did not claim an exemption from North Carolina’s continuing education requirements and has failed to adequately substantiate the verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements for 2002 by the March 31, 2004 deadline; and, Respondent was issued a Show Cause letter sent via the United States Postal Service First Class Mail, Certified, Return Receipt on April 14, 2004. Said Show Cause letter required Respondent to provide explanation for failure to comply with Board rules and laws within five business days of receipt. Respondent has indicated that he has not complied with Board rules and laws. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte, whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. BASED upon the foregoing, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: Respondent is subject to the provisions of Chapter 83A of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), including the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct promulgated and adopted therein by the Board. Respondent’s conduct as set out above constitutes a violation of NCGS Chapter 83A and 21 NCAC 02.0209 (11), 21 NCAC 02.0903 (a),(b) & (cd), 21 NCAC 02.0905 (a), 21 NCAC 02.0909. Based upon the Findings and Conclusions of Law set out above, and in lieu of further disciplinary proceedings the Board and Respondent agree to the following Order: Respondent’s license to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina is hereby revoked. Continuing Education Probation There are 54 individuals who are on probation for failure to comply with CE requirements for the 2003 calendar year. They have until December 31, 2004 to obtain the delinquent CE. The following individuals reside in NC: LName FName License # Baldwin, John 5203 Carr Ava 6695 Del Sordo Jeffrey 8958 Duckham, Dan 4162 Gilbert Robert 9098 Goss, Robert 7010 Griffin Robert 3677 Gruber Thomas 6559 Johnson Gordon 6194 Kelly William 5573 Kennedy Kevin 8815 Lucas Jonathan 9178 Richardson Robert 6443 Skopic Nina 5723 Troxell Lyman 1294 Weiss, Jonathan 9106 Wilkinson Richard 1451 Winstead Timothy 4590 Woodall Charles 1373 Woody Paul 5465 This list is current as of September 20, 2004 Consent Orders Case 560 Alvah Breitweiser entered in to the following consent with the Board: Respondent is licensed as an architect by this Board. Respondent is also licensed as an architect in the state of Florida. On January 15, 2004, Respondent entered into a Final Order with the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design in resolution of a pending disciplinary matter before that Board. In particular, the Complaint alleged that in May, 1999, Respondent signed and sealed the Architectural Index and Cover Sheet of the Permit Drawings for the Forest Oaks Lutheran Church project. The Index sheet listed all disciplines, including structural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical engineering plans. Respondent did not supervise the preparation of said engineering plans; the structural plans were allegedly inadequate and deficient. Respondent neither admitted nor denied any allegations of fact in the Complaint. The Final Order provided that Respondent’s license is suspended for a period of six months; that he pay fines and costs totaling $7,674.50; that he is on probation which imposes certain conditions he must meet for a period of five years after reinstatement of his license. Respondent has represented to the North Carolina Board of Architecture that he has not prepared nor sealed any architectural plans in North Carolina since January 15, 2004. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. The Board has jurisdiction over this matter and over Respondent and he is therefore subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The conduct described in Paragraphs 3-6 constitutes violations of N.C.G.S.' 83A-15 (a)(1)b and 21 NCAC 2 .0209(2). BASED on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 NCAC 2 .0600, the Board and Respondent stipulate and agree to the following: Continued on page 8. 7 enforcement report Continued from page 7 Respondent’s license to practice architecture in North Carolina is suspended for a period of six months, to run concurrent with the suspension of his Florida license. If Respondent fails to timely comply with the provisions of the Florida Final Order, the suspension of his North Carolina license shall remain in effect until his suspension is lifted in Florida. Mr. Breitweiser has complied with this order. Case 576 Robert C. Elliott, Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. Respondent Elliott is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent prepared and sealed architectural drawings for the Greater Carolina ENT Clinic in Lumberton, North Carolina. Respondent used the title block for Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. for said project. Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A- 12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. Case 577 Norman W. Foster, Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. Respondents Respondent Foster is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent has offered and rendered services for the New Medical Office Building for Cabarrus Gastroenterology Associates in Concord, NC. Respondent used the title block for Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. for said project. Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A-12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register Ward/Foster Architects, Inc in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. Case 578 Ira Chilton, The CFP Group, LLC d/b/a The CPF Group PLLC Respondent Chilton is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent has offered and rendered services for the following projects: Blue Ridge Surgery Center, Raleigh, NC, Surgery Center of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Durham, NC. Respondent used the title block for The CFP Group, LLC dba The CPF Group PLLC for said projects. The CFP Group, LLC dba The CPF Group PLLC is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A-12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register The CFP Group, LLC dba The CFP Group PLLC in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1500 ($500 per project) for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. If you have any questions regarding the Enforcement Report please contact Cathe Evans at cathe@ncbarch.org. 8 tel 919.733.9544 fax 919.733.1272 e-mail ncba@ncbarch.org website www.ncbarch.org Kevin G. Montgomery, AIA President G. Dan Knight, AIA Vice President Charles H. Boney Jr, AIA Treasurer Kiki Teague, Public Member Secretary Barbara Field, FAIA Member Jeffrey A. Huberman, FAIA Member Nick Garrett, Jr. Public Member BOARD STAFF Cathe M. Evans Executive Director Julie L. Piatek Administrative Services Coordinator Noel L. Allen Allen & Pinnix Board Counsel 21 NCAC 02 .0201 BOARD LISTING OF INDIVIDUAL AND FIRM NAMES Every individual licensee, partnership, firm or corporation has the continuing responsibility of keeping the Board currently advised of his or its proper and current mailing address and the name or names under which he or it is practicing. Each licensee or firm shall immediately notify the Board in writing of any and all changes of associa-tion or address. Notification of Change of Address For Individual Licensee Please PRINT All Information Clearly Please send correspondence to my: HOME or FIRM (Please Circle One Only) ______________________________________ Last Name _______________________________________ First Name Middle Name _________________________ NC Individual License Number Pre-Sort Standard US Postage PAID Permit No. 1998 Raleigh, NC NC BOARD OF ARCHI T ECTURE 127 W Hargett Street Suite 304 Raleigh, NC 27601 _____________________________________ Name of Firm Address for Correspondence: _____________________________________ Street or P.O. Box _____________________________________ City State Zip Code ____________________________ Daytime Phone Number ____________________________ Fax Number ____________________________ E-Mail Address ___________________________ Signature ___________________ Date
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Full Text | September 1997 I attended my first meeting as a member of the North Carolina Board Architecture. I joined four architects each with over a quarter of a century of experience, from different size firms, practices and regions of the state; two public members bringing thoughtful insights to our discussions; a talented and hard working administrative staff and legal counsel that is second to none in providing guidance for the Board interpreting rules and regulations. Even though some of the individuals that greeted my arrival have rotated off of the Board or left to pursue other opportunities, the commitment to regulate the practice of architecture for the protection of the Public by safeguarding life, health and property has not waned. Continuing Education The major issue before the Board when I arrived was the writing of the rule requiring Continuing Education to maintain licensure. While some believe this rule was an unnecessary added burden, the Board saw continuing education as a way for architects to stay current with the ever-changing issues impacting public Health, Safety and Welfare (‘HSW’). After a careful study of other Architectural Boards and professions as well as AIA requirements, the current continuing education rules were adopted and went into effect in 1999. One might say that the wisdom of the Board’s decision to implement Continuing Education has been borne out by the fact that NCARB has since adopted Continuing Education requirements into its Model Law and Regulations, which serve as guidelines for the development of the 55 member Boards’ rules. Continuing Education continues to be adopted by more architectural boards and professions every year and is becoming more of the norm for professional practices rather than the exception. As we enter the final months of the fifth year of required continuing education for license renewal, please take time out to check your records to see how many of the twelve HSW credits you still need to complete. You’ve worked too long and too hard to obtain your license to lose it or have your record blemished for not devoting just one hour a month to continuing education. Rolling Clock for the ARE During NCARB’s 2004 Annual Meeting this past June a majority of the Council Member Boards passed a resolution supporting a five-year rolling clock for passing of the ARE subject to three transitional rules. According to NCARB, beginning January 1, 2006 a candidate for the ARE must pass the nine-division exam within five years from the date that the first passed division was administered. Under the NCARB limitation, passing grades will only be valid for five years, thus requiring candidates to retake previously passed divisions when he/she fails to complete the ARE within this time period. NCARB states that its adoption of a national rolling clock requirement will become a uniformed standard for all Boards. North Carolina adopted a similar rule several years ago with the implementation of the computer generated ARE. NCARB Committees Once again I am proud to share with you that the five architects on the NC Board of Architecture have been appointed by NCARB President Frank Guillot to serve on NCARB committees. Board members will be serving on the following committees: Charles Boney – ARE Multiple Choice; Barbara Field – ARE Graphics; Jeffrey Huberman- Procedures and Documents (P & D) Dan Knight – Intern Development Program (IDP) and yours truly on Professional Development Program which produces the NCARB Monographs. In addition, Dan Knight and Jeff Huberman will chair their respective committees. Continued on page 4. Inside Columns Statistics NCARB NEWS Enforcement Report Fall 2004 Newsletter President’s Message NC BOARD OF ARCHI T ECTURE Up-Coming Board Meetings All Board meetings are open to the public. Contact Julie Piatek (juliap@ncbarch.org) for further information. October 13, 2004, Raleigh November 17, 2004, Raleigh January 12, 2005, Raleigh 2 from the executive director’s desk I have a special request for all ar-chitects… After you read this news-letter, which contains very valu-able information, please pass it on to your administrative assistant, your secretary, your spouse or whoever keeps your license infor-mation straight, so they too are informed about Board rules and laws. I ask this of you because a great deal of the time that is the person who is blamed when a li-cense is not renewed on time, an address change is not made or con-tinuing education is not up to date. But alas, as a licensed professional, you are held to a higher standard and as far as the Board is con-cerned, you are responsible for those things and you will be held accountable if, for example, you fail to renew your license in a timely manner. “Character – the willingness to accept the responsi-bility for one’s own life – is the source from which self respect springs.” (Joan Didion, 1934 -) On another matter….Did you know that an architect who has been on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America for more than 90 consecutive days, and who is in good standing with the Board, shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements? If you are on active duty, please submit a copy of your current orders, along with a written request for exemp-tion, and we will review your re-cords. Please be advised that the exemption does not apply to civil-ian employees of the Armed Forces. Call me for more informa-tion. Cathe M. Evans, Executive Director ncarb news A survey by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) reveals that there are more than 100,000 archi-tects in the United States. Because architects are often registered in more than one jurisdiction and because not all architects have NCARB records, NCARB is not able to determine the exact number of architects. This year’s data represent the third iteration of NCARB’s survey of registered architects—a project first undertaken in 1999. The Council’s Quality Assurance divi-sion gathered statistics from the 55 Member Boards comprising NCARB. Results indicate that a total of 101,179 architects are liv-ing in the 55 reporting jurisdic-tions, which include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Is-lands. The survey also reveals a total of 109,757 reciprocal (out-of-state) registrants and 210,936 total regis-trations in the United States. This means, on average, an architect is registered in two jurisdictions. California has the highest number of resident architects (16,397) and the highest number of total regis-trations (21,050). Survey data are listed below. For more information about the 2004 Survey of Regis-tered Architects, contact NCARB at 202/783-6500. NCARB GRAND Prize winner for 2004 "Integrated/ Interactive/ Innova-tive: The Comprehensive Semes-ter" Through its grand prize-winning Comprehensive Semester, Okla-homa State fully re-envisions the design studio. Built on the con-cepts of integration, interaction, and innovation, the Comprehensive Semester links structural design, environmental performance and controls, and project management in an intense, multi-faceted time-line. The OSU School of Architec-ture invests a significant amount of faculty resources in this program; five faculty members, representing diverse areas of expertise, commit their time and professional knowl-edge. Working with a senior coor-dinating faculty member, they must develop a design project where design, technology, and management issues can be ad-dressed in a relatively short amount of time. The fifth-year students who take part in this semester-long studio enroll in three highly integrated courses-studio, technology, and project management. They move through four phases: pre-schematic and schematic design; design de-velopment; design documenta-tion/ construction documents; and design documentation/ project portfolio. At three points during the semes-ter, a group of 50 practicing archi-tects, structural engineers, me-chanical engineers, and code offi-cials review student work and pro-vide extensive oral and written feedback. Students then incorpo-rate this feedback into their pro-jects as they continue to perfect their work. In its comments, the NCARB Prize jury explained that the Comprehen-sive Semester provides students with "a meaningful introduction to the culture of practice through both the project and the design process." Jurors also were pleased to note that the Semester emphasizes proc-ess over product. They praised the significant inclusion of a diverse group of design and allied profes-sionals as well. Members of the 2004 NCARB Prize Jury - Peter Steffian, FAIA, chair (MA) - Janet R. White, FAIA, jury chair (MD) - Alan W. T. Baldwin Jr., FAIA (NC)- C. Robert Campbell, FAIA (NM)- Barbara Sestak, AIA (OR)- Michiel M. Bourdrez, AIA, NCARB staff liaison. 3 are news Congratulations Those Who Have Successfully Passed The ARE The following individuals have successfully completed the Archi-tectural Registration Exam and were licensed between April 8, 2004 and September 20, 2004. Sarah Louise Afflerbach Mark Anthony Bell Andrew George Burke Melanie Lea Daniels Georgia Abernethy Deal Frank Ernest DeBolt IV Christopher John Duncan Eliza Beth Engle Stan Douglas Fowler Brian David Griffith Gaurav Atul Gupte Nathan Martin Harms Sandra Helton Ashley Oswald Hernandez Jr. Grimsley Taylor Hobbs III Margaret Nordlund Kiser Keith Manning Kuenzli Enzo Marfella John William Martin Erik Van Mehlman Jeffrey Caldwell Neel Anthony Phat Nguyen Nicole Thommen Perri Matthew Todd Ragona Francis Carl Schwartz Wayland Wallace Shamburger Ashli Thompson Slawter Please join the Board of Architec-ture in congratulating these indi-viduals. ARE Passing Report for 2nd qtr 2004 The first number represents the number of candidates who took the exam, the second represents the number who passed and the final number is the passing rate. Division North Carolina Southern Region All Jurisdictions # #Pass % # #Pass % # #Pass % Pre-Design 18 16 89% 195 149 76% 982 733 75% General Structures 13 11 85% 167 102 61% 920 645 70% Lateral Forces 14 12 86% 163 109 67% 782 574 73% Mechanical/Electrical 26 17 65% 224 140 62% 941 616 65% Materials/Methods 19 18 95% 194 156 80% 997 763 77% Construction Documents 25 24 96% 198 158 80% 981 763 78% Site Planning 22 15 68% 249 164 66% 1067 735 69% Building Planning 16 12 75% 235 161 69% 1135 751 66% Building Technology 16 13 81% 211 131 62% 1021 648 63% ncarb news continued Frank M. Guillot, AIA, Elected President of NCARB Frank M. Guillot, AIA, of Burling-ton, Vermont, was recently elected president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) at its Annual Meeting and Conference in Port-land, Oregon. He previously served as the Council's first vice president, second vice president, and treasurer during the past four years. Guillot is a principal of the Burlington-based firm, Guillot- Vivian-Viehmann Architects, Inc., which provides residential, com-mercial, and institutional architec-ture and planning services throughout the region. A long-time contributor to NCARB initiatives, Guillot began his Board of Directors tenure in 1999 when he was elected director for the Council's New England Conference (Region 1), which comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Guillot has assumed many roles within his community. He has served on the Construction Panel, Roster of Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and the Vermont Council on the Arts, and the Norwich University Architecture Department Advisory Committee North Carolina Board of Architecture License Statistics As of September 23, 2004 Currently licensed architects - 4720 Breakdown: NC - 1990 Out-of-State - 2730 Emeritus Status - 36 Individuals on this status may use the title Architect Emeritus but may not offer or render architectural services. ARE Candidates - 345 This number reflects the number of individuals who are qualified to take the ARE for NC. They may not necessarily be currently signed up to take an exam. Currently licensed firms - 982 Breakdown: NC - 504 Out-of-State - 478 PLEASE CUT OUT AND POST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN A PROMINENT PLACE IN YOUR OFFICE. Attention all administrative staff: The North Carolina Board of Architecture phased out wallet cards during the 1999-2000 renewal year. To obtain the new wallet card equivalent follow these steps: -Go to www.ncbarch.org -Click on “directory”. (Third menu choice on to the left of the screen.) -Click on “licensee”. -Enter your license number (or last name.) At this point your record will appear on the screen. -Click on “create a certificate” The ensuing printable document is the new ‘wallet-card’ equivalent. It is a ‘certification’ of your license registration and is considered proof of current licensure. Board of Architecture Committee Assignments Executive Committee Kevin Montgomery, Chair Dan Knight Professional Standards Committee Kevin Montgomery, Chair Dan Knight Applications Committee Charles Boney, Jr., Chair Barbara Field Kiki Teague, Public Member Education Committee Jeff Huberman, Chair Barbara Field Nick Garrett, Jr., Public Member Rules Re-Write Committee Charles Boney, Jr., Chair Dan Knight IDP Liaison Dan Knight For more information on the duties of each committee contact Cathe Evans at cathe@ncbarch.org Presidents Message continued from page one. P & D and IDP are two of NCARB’s most prestigious committees that have significant input on NCARB policies. I congratulate Jeff and Dan for being selected to lead these important committees. NCARB committee work requires many hours of volunteer service preparing assignments between meetings and time away from family and practices attending meetings. However Board members continue to serve unselfishly giving of their time and talents to ensure that North Carolina has a voice in the shaping of architectural practice through the formulating of NCARB policies and rules. Welcome New Architects A long-standing tradition of the North Carolina Board of Architecture has been hosting an annual luncheon to recognize individuals who have passed the ARE. Before implementation of the computerized exam this event was seen as a rite of passage culminating the multi-day paper and pencil examination where individuals came together with former classmates and colleagues to celebrate and receive their licenses. Although attendance has dropped off in recent years the Board is still committed to recognizing newly licensed architects and their guests. If you passed the ARE in the last twelve months please contact Cathe Evans, the Board Executive Director, for more information on this year’s event. The Board looks forward to meeting you and honoring this important milestone in your career. As we enter into another year of Board work, the Board will continue to serve the citizens of North Carolina by regulating the practice of architecture for the protection of the Public by safeguarding life, health and property. Kevin G. Montgomery President North Carolina Board of Architecture of relevance …. 4 enforcement report Following is a report of the cases that were closed during the period April 22, 2004 to September 15, 2004. The Board is not bound by precedence in matters of disciplinary action. It is the prerogative of the Board to be conservative in their review of cases and to enforce the rules and laws with more sanctions and civil penalties as allowed by law. This Enforcement Report also includes listing of Revoked , Suspended and Delinquent licenses. Closed Without Prejudice The Board closed four cases without prejudice. Dismissed as Unfounded The Board dismissed one case as unfounded as there was no evidence of rule or law violations. Letters of Warning The following individual received Letters of Warning for the unauthorized use of the title architect or any form there of without being duly licensed: Case 557 - Theodore P. Moore of Brocon, Inc. Letters of Caution The Board closed two cases with letters of caution. Revocations The Board revoked 252 licenses for failure to renew for the 2003-2004 license year. These licenses expired on July 1, 2003, they were given until June 30, 2004 to renew with a late penalty. The list includes individuals who may have previously notified the Board that they do not wish to renew. On July 1, 2004 they were revoked for failure to renew. Following is a list of individuals who have listed North Carolina as their address. LName FName MName Abernethy Fred Coleman Atkinson Donald Jones Biggs James Elbert Bivens Carl Stanley Brice Ralph Erwin Brooks Allan Robert Coltrane Noel Newton Cunningham Thomas Edwin Davis Charles Walker Fripp William Edwards Gandee N Kent Griffin George Albert Grosvenor Helene Goodman Howard Thomas Clifton McArthur Paul Harrison McCartha Gerald Harvey Peloquin Albert Adelard Tabor John Howard Tyler (Trey) Catlin Emmett White John A Whitney George Ward This list is current as of September 23, 2004 Delinquent Licenses There are currently 275 individuals who have not renewed their license for the 2004-2005 year. The license will be revoked on June 30, 2005 for failure to renew. Included in that number are individuals who have specifically notified NCBA that they do not wish to renew their license to practice for various reasons, including retirement or leaving the state. Board records reflect the following 57 individuals as residing in North Carolina: License LNAME FNAME MNAME 2492 Adams Lyn Early 1173 Arms Arthur H. 7896 Asbel James B. 5562 Bowman Kenneth Wayne 7753 Byers Christopher Hollowell 7899 Cannon Susan Cole 6621 Cannon Roger Allen 7622 Carrington Kenneth Daryl 7219 Cassilly Ellen Crozat 5414 Casto Robin Lucas 4850 Cauble Lawrence Paul 6392 Clayton Ralph William 8708 Conners Dana Edward 5419 Davis Robin Walker 1425 Enloe Hansell Porter 6183 Ferguson Gregory Keith 4775 Freeman B. Gail 4479 Gallis Michael Audun 3621 Grigni Mario 7179 Harmon David Reed 4290 Harris Cothran Smith 3422 Hicks Daniel Mason 3512 Hinton Rodger Ferguson 4074 Holcombe Christopher Harvey 8546 Hondros Nikolaos Athanasios 769 Johnson Albert Benson 6905 Johnson Robert Todd 6679 Joyner Elizabeth Snipes 4944 Kehlmeier Richard Henry 7396 Kidd Kelly R. 9056 Kratz Linda Maria 9000 Lane Mark Christopher 6770 Leitch Rebecca Collins 4302 Lineberry Tony James 1986 Martin James Irving 4891 Merriman James Welch 9634 Metcalf Douglas Roy 6201 Miller Tony Franklin 3273 Mullinax Thomas Earl 7835 Nickelson Charles John 8472 Nurmi Walter Alan 5140 Pell Allison H. 1197 Peters Theodore James 9130 Petri John Owen 8413 Rakes Barry Alan Continued on page 6. 5 Continued from page 5. 2489 Rankin Robert Wharton 5714 Rasner M. Scott 3112 Roughton Lucien Malone 2490 Seifert Rolf Werner 7328 Shrum Robert M. 6927 Stewart James Bennett 2801 Tate James Knox 4113 Thomson James Cecil 7493 Todd Robert McArthur 4586 Watts Charles Morton 6014 Williams Woodward W. 3769 Wingfield William Allan List is current as of September 20, 2004 Continuing Education Disciplinary Action The following individuals were disciplined for failure to comply with the Continuing Education (CE) requirements as set forth in 21 NCAC 02.0900. Benjamin Barry’s license to practice architecture in this state was suspended for failure to comply with a CE audit for the year 2002. Upon demonstration of compliance with Board rules and laws governing continuing education and license reinstatement Mr. Barry will be eligible for reinstatement. Carl Hutchins license was suspended for failure to comply with CE. Mr. Hutchins has failed to respond to Board correspondence related to this matter. Christopher Pfaeffle entered in to the following Consent Order with the Board of Architecture: Respondent was licensed as architect by the Board for the year 2002-2003. Upon submitting a renewal for the 2003-2004 license year, Respondent indicated that he did not comply with Board Rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 Continuing Education for the calendar year 2002. Respondent’s license registration for the year 2003-2004 was renewed conditionally pending compliance with Board rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 by December 31, 2004. Subsequently, Respondent’s license was suspended for failure to comply with Board rules and laws by December 31, 2004. In order to lift said suspension, Respondent was given an extension to comply with Board rules and laws. Respondent had until March 31, 2004 to provide documentation of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Respondent did not claim an exemption from North Carolina’s continuing education requirements and has failed to adequately substantiate the verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements for 2002 by the March 31, 2004 deadline; and, Respondent was issued a Show Cause letter sent via the United States Postal Service First Class Mail, Certified, Return Receipt. Said Show Cause letter required Respondent to provide explanation for failure to comply with Board rules and laws within five business days of receipt. Respondent has indicated that he has not complied with Board rules and laws. Respondent has represented in written correspondence dated May 17, 2004 that he has not practiced architecture in North Carolina nor is he residing in the State of North Carolina. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte, whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. BASED upon the foregoing, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: Respondent is subject to the provisions of Chapter 83A of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), including the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct promulgated and adopted therein by the Board. Respondent’s conduct as set out above constitutes a violation of NCGS Chapter 83A and 21 NCAC 02.0209 (11), 21 NCAC 02.0903 (a),(b) & (cd), 21 NCAC 02.0905 (a), 21 NCAC 02.0909 . Based upon the Findings and Conclusions of Law set out above, and in lieu of further disciplinary proceedings the Board and Respondent agree to the following Order: Respondent forfeits his license to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a Civil Penalty in the amount of $1000.00. Respondent shall reimburse the North Carolina Board of Architecture for administrative costs associated with this action. Paul Cheeks, George White, Anthony Saviano, Wm. Lucian Gaudreau, Alan Ingram, Thomas Dunlap and Bruce Glasgow have entered in to the following consent order with the Board of Architecture: Respondent was licensed as architect by the Board for the year 2002-2003. Upon submitting a renewal for the 2003-2004 license year, Respondent indicated that he did not comply with Board Rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 Continuing Education for the calendar year 2002. Respondent’s license registration for the year 2003-2004 was renewed conditionally pending compliance with Board rule 21 NCAC 02.0900 by December 31, 2004. Subsequently, Respondent’s license was suspended for failure to comply with Board rules and laws by December 31, 2004. In order to lift said suspension, Respondent was given an extension to comply with Board rules and laws. Respondent had until March 31, 2004 to provide Continued on page 7. enforcement report 6 enforcement report Continued from page 6 documentation of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Respondent did not claim an exemption from North Carolina’s continuing education requirements and has failed to adequately substantiate the verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements for 2002 by the March 31, 2004 deadline; and, Respondent was issued a Show Cause letter sent via the United States Postal Service First Class Mail, Certified, Return Receipt on April 14, 2004. Said Show Cause letter required Respondent to provide explanation for failure to comply with Board rules and laws within five business days of receipt. Respondent has indicated that he has not complied with Board rules and laws. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte, whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. BASED upon the foregoing, the Board makes the following Conclusions of Law: Respondent is subject to the provisions of Chapter 83A of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), including the Rules of Professional Ethics and Conduct promulgated and adopted therein by the Board. Respondent’s conduct as set out above constitutes a violation of NCGS Chapter 83A and 21 NCAC 02.0209 (11), 21 NCAC 02.0903 (a),(b) & (cd), 21 NCAC 02.0905 (a), 21 NCAC 02.0909. Based upon the Findings and Conclusions of Law set out above, and in lieu of further disciplinary proceedings the Board and Respondent agree to the following Order: Respondent’s license to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina is hereby revoked. Continuing Education Probation There are 54 individuals who are on probation for failure to comply with CE requirements for the 2003 calendar year. They have until December 31, 2004 to obtain the delinquent CE. The following individuals reside in NC: LName FName License # Baldwin, John 5203 Carr Ava 6695 Del Sordo Jeffrey 8958 Duckham, Dan 4162 Gilbert Robert 9098 Goss, Robert 7010 Griffin Robert 3677 Gruber Thomas 6559 Johnson Gordon 6194 Kelly William 5573 Kennedy Kevin 8815 Lucas Jonathan 9178 Richardson Robert 6443 Skopic Nina 5723 Troxell Lyman 1294 Weiss, Jonathan 9106 Wilkinson Richard 1451 Winstead Timothy 4590 Woodall Charles 1373 Woody Paul 5465 This list is current as of September 20, 2004 Consent Orders Case 560 Alvah Breitweiser entered in to the following consent with the Board: Respondent is licensed as an architect by this Board. Respondent is also licensed as an architect in the state of Florida. On January 15, 2004, Respondent entered into a Final Order with the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design in resolution of a pending disciplinary matter before that Board. In particular, the Complaint alleged that in May, 1999, Respondent signed and sealed the Architectural Index and Cover Sheet of the Permit Drawings for the Forest Oaks Lutheran Church project. The Index sheet listed all disciplines, including structural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical engineering plans. Respondent did not supervise the preparation of said engineering plans; the structural plans were allegedly inadequate and deficient. Respondent neither admitted nor denied any allegations of fact in the Complaint. The Final Order provided that Respondent’s license is suspended for a period of six months; that he pay fines and costs totaling $7,674.50; that he is on probation which imposes certain conditions he must meet for a period of five years after reinstatement of his license. Respondent has represented to the North Carolina Board of Architecture that he has not prepared nor sealed any architectural plans in North Carolina since January 15, 2004. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and legal counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. The Board has jurisdiction over this matter and over Respondent and he is therefore subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The conduct described in Paragraphs 3-6 constitutes violations of N.C.G.S.' 83A-15 (a)(1)b and 21 NCAC 2 .0209(2). BASED on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 NCAC 2 .0600, the Board and Respondent stipulate and agree to the following: Continued on page 8. 7 enforcement report Continued from page 7 Respondent’s license to practice architecture in North Carolina is suspended for a period of six months, to run concurrent with the suspension of his Florida license. If Respondent fails to timely comply with the provisions of the Florida Final Order, the suspension of his North Carolina license shall remain in effect until his suspension is lifted in Florida. Mr. Breitweiser has complied with this order. Case 576 Robert C. Elliott, Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. Respondent Elliott is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent prepared and sealed architectural drawings for the Greater Carolina ENT Clinic in Lumberton, North Carolina. Respondent used the title block for Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. for said project. Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc. is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A- 12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register Elliott & Company, Architects, Inc in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. Case 577 Norman W. Foster, Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. Respondents Respondent Foster is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent has offered and rendered services for the New Medical Office Building for Cabarrus Gastroenterology Associates in Concord, NC. Respondent used the title block for Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. for said project. Ward/Foster Architects, Inc. is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A-12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register Ward/Foster Architects, Inc in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. Case 578 Ira Chilton, The CFP Group, LLC d/b/a The CPF Group PLLC Respondent Chilton is licensed as an architect by this Board and is subject to Chapter 83A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 21, Chapter 2 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Respondent has offered and rendered services for the following projects: Blue Ridge Surgery Center, Raleigh, NC, Surgery Center of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Durham, NC. Respondent used the title block for The CFP Group, LLC dba The CPF Group PLLC for said projects. The CFP Group, LLC dba The CPF Group PLLC is not registered with this Board to offer architectural services in North Carolina. Respondent’s action in practicing architecture through a firm not properly registered with this Board is a violation of G.S. 83A-12 and 21 N.C.A.C. 02.0215. Respondent wishes to resolve this matter by Consent and agrees that the Board staff and counsel may discuss this Order with the Board ex parte whether or not the Board accepts this Order as written. Based on the foregoing and in lieu of further proceedings under 21 N.C.A.C. Chapter 2, Section .0600, the Board and respondent agree to the following: Respondent shall, within sixty (60) days from the date this Order is approved by the Board, complete the process to properly register The CFP Group, LLC dba The CFP Group PLLC in North Carolina. Respondent shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1500 ($500 per project) for practicing architecture through a corporation not registered to do so in North Carolina. Respondent has complied with this order. If you have any questions regarding the Enforcement Report please contact Cathe Evans at cathe@ncbarch.org. 8 tel 919.733.9544 fax 919.733.1272 e-mail ncba@ncbarch.org website www.ncbarch.org Kevin G. Montgomery, AIA President G. Dan Knight, AIA Vice President Charles H. Boney Jr, AIA Treasurer Kiki Teague, Public Member Secretary Barbara Field, FAIA Member Jeffrey A. Huberman, FAIA Member Nick Garrett, Jr. Public Member BOARD STAFF Cathe M. Evans Executive Director Julie L. Piatek Administrative Services Coordinator Noel L. Allen Allen & Pinnix Board Counsel 21 NCAC 02 .0201 BOARD LISTING OF INDIVIDUAL AND FIRM NAMES Every individual licensee, partnership, firm or corporation has the continuing responsibility of keeping the Board currently advised of his or its proper and current mailing address and the name or names under which he or it is practicing. Each licensee or firm shall immediately notify the Board in writing of any and all changes of associa-tion or address. Notification of Change of Address For Individual Licensee Please PRINT All Information Clearly Please send correspondence to my: HOME or FIRM (Please Circle One Only) ______________________________________ Last Name _______________________________________ First Name Middle Name _________________________ NC Individual License Number Pre-Sort Standard US Postage PAID Permit No. 1998 Raleigh, NC NC BOARD OF ARCHI T ECTURE 127 W Hargett Street Suite 304 Raleigh, NC 27601 _____________________________________ Name of Firm Address for Correspondence: _____________________________________ Street or P.O. Box _____________________________________ City State Zip Code ____________________________ Daytime Phone Number ____________________________ Fax Number ____________________________ E-Mail Address ___________________________ Signature ___________________ Date |
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