193B—2.1(544A,17A) Definitions. The following definitions apply as used in Iowa Code chapter 544A and this chapter of the architectural examining board rules, unless the context otherwise requires.
“Applicant” means an individual who has submitted an application for licensure to the board.
“Architectural intern” or “intern architect” means an individual who holds a professional degree from a NAAB-accredited program or the equivalent as deemed by the board, has completed or is currently enrolled in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP), and intends to actively pursue licensure by completing the Architect Registration Examination.
“ARE” means the current Architect Registration Examination, as prepared and graded by the NCARB.
“AXP applicant” means an individual who has completed the AXP training requirements set forth in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program Guidelines and has submitted an application for licensure to the board.
“Examination” means the current Architect Registration Examination (ARE) accepted by the board.
“Inactive” means that an architect is not engaged in Iowa in any practice for which a certificate of licensure is required, including architects who have retired from active practice.
“Issuance” means the date of mailing of a decision or order or the date of delivery if service is by other means unless another date is specified in the order.
“NAAB” means the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
“NCARB” means the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. The NCARB Architect Registration Examination Guidelines, NCARB Architectural Experience Program Guidelines, and NCARB Certification Guidelines are available through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005; NCARB’s website, www.ncarb.org; or the board.
“NCARB Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Guidelines” means the edition of a document by the same title published by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards in February 2024. The document outlines the requirements for examination.
“NCARB Architectural Experience Program Guidelines” means the edition of a document by the same title published by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards in May 2020. The document outlines the requirements for training.
“NCARB Certification Guidelines” means the edition of a document by the same title published by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards in July 2022. The document outlines the requirements for licensure as an architect.
“NCARB Education Guidelines” or “NCARB Education Standards” means the edition of a document by the same title published by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards in December 2023. The document outlines the requirements for licensure as an architect.
[ARC 7757C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24]