C.R.S. Section 12-120-402
Definitions


As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Architect” means a person licensed under this part 4 and entitled thereby to conduct a practice of architecture in the state of Colorado.

(2)

“Buildings” means buildings of any type for public or private use, including the structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, utility services, and other facilities required for the buildings.

(3)

“Drawings” means the original documents produced to describe a project. The original documents may be produced by computer-assisted design and drafting software, commonly known as “CADD”, or other means.

(4)

“Dwellings” means private residences intended for permanent occupancy by one or more families but does not include apartment houses, lodging houses, hotels, or motels.

(5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Practice of architecture” means providing any of the following services in connection with the design, construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings and the space within and the site surrounding those buildings, which have as their principal purpose human occupancy or habitation:

(I)

Predesign;

(II)

Programming;

(III)

Planning;

(IV)

Providing designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions;

(V)

Administering construction contracts; and

(VI)

Coordinating any elements of technical submissions prepared by others.

(b)

An architect’s professional services, unless performed pursuant to the exemptions set forth in section 12-120-403 by a person who is not an architect, may include any or all of the following:

(I)

Investigations, evaluations, schematic and preliminary studies, designs, working drawings, and specifications for construction, or for one or more buildings, and for the space within and surrounding the buildings or structures;

(II)

Coordination of the work of technical and special consultants;

(III)

Compliance with generally applicable codes and regulations and assistance in the governmental review process;

(IV)

Technical assistance in the preparation of bid documents and agreements between clients and contractors;

(V)

Contract administration; and

(VI)

Construction observation.

(c)

An individual practices or offers to practice architecture within the meaning and intent of this subsection (5) if the individual, by oral claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way, represents himself or herself to be an architect, implies that he or she is licensed under this part 4, or performs or offers to perform a service listed in subsection (5)(b) of this section.

(6)

“Responsible control” means that amount of control over and detailed knowledge of the content of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, and reports during their preparation as is ordinarily exercised by a licensed architect applying the required standard of care.

Source: Section 12-120-402 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑120‑101
Applicability of common provisions
12‑120‑102
Definitions
12‑120‑103
State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors - creation - composition - appointment of members - terms - meetings - program director and staff - subject to review - repeal of article
12‑120‑104
Powers and duties of the board and division
12‑120‑105
Prior actions
12‑120‑201
General provisions
12‑120‑202
Definitions
12‑120‑203
Exemptions
12‑120‑204
Forms of organizations permitted to practice
12‑120‑205
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement
12‑120‑206
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline
12‑120‑207
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure
12‑120‑208
Reconsideration and review of board action
12‑120‑209
Application for license
12‑120‑210
Eligibility for engineer-intern
12‑120‑211
Qualifications for engineer-interns
12‑120‑212
Eligibility for professional engineer
12‑120‑213
Qualifications for professional engineer
12‑120‑214
Licenses
12‑120‑215
Fees - disposition
12‑120‑216
Professional engineer’s seal - rules
12‑120‑301
General provisions
12‑120‑302
Definitions
12‑120‑303
Exemptions
12‑120‑304
Forms of organizations permitted to practice
12‑120‑305
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement
12‑120‑306
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline
12‑120‑307
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure
12‑120‑308
Reconsideration and review of board actions
12‑120‑309
Application for licensing
12‑120‑310
Eligibility for land surveyor-intern
12‑120‑311
Qualifications for land surveyor-interns
12‑120‑312
Eligibility for professional land surveyor
12‑120‑313
Qualifications for professional land surveyor
12‑120‑314
Licenses
12‑120‑315
Fees - disposition
12‑120‑316
Professional land surveyor’s seal - rules
12‑120‑401
General provisions
12‑120‑402
Definitions
12‑120‑403
Exemptions - definitions
12‑120‑404
Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements
12‑120‑405
Unauthorized practice - penalties - enforcement
12‑120‑406
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline
12‑120‑407
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions
12‑120‑408
Reconsideration and review of board actions
12‑120‑409
Application for licensing
12‑120‑410
Professional liability - insurance
12‑120‑411
Notification to board
12‑120‑412
Eligibility for architect
12‑120‑413
Qualifications for architect licensure
12‑120‑414
Retired architects - classification - fees
12‑120‑415
Licenses
12‑120‑416
Continuing education - rules
12‑120‑417
Architect’s seal - rules
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-120-402’s source at colorado​.gov