# Title 8 — Architecture, Board of

## Article 8-07 — Rules of Professional Conduct

## Chapter 8-07-01 — Competence

### § 8-07-01-01. Standard of care and competence.

In engaging in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture, a registered architect or
landscape architect shall act with reasonable care and competence and shall apply the technical
knowledge and skill which are ordinarily applied by registered architects or landscape architects of
good standing practicing in the same locality.
History: Effective February 1, 2005.
General Authority: NDCC 43-03-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-03-08
### § 8-07-01-02. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

In designing a project, a registered architect or landscape architect shall take into account all
applicable state and municipal building laws and regulations. While a registered architect or landscape
architect may rely on the advice of other professionals, (e.g., attorneys, engineers, and other qualified
persons) as to the intent and meaning of such regulations, once having obtained such advice, a
registered architect or landscape architect shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws
and regulations.
History: Effective February 1, 2005.
General Authority: NDCC 43-03-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-03-08
### § 8-07-01-03. When professional services may be performed.

A registered architect or landscape architect shall undertake to perform professional services only
when the architect or landscape architect, together with those whom the registered architect or
landscape architect may engage as consultants, is qualified by education and experience in the specific
technical areas involved.
History: Effective February 1, 2005.
General Authority: NDCC 43-03-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-03-08
