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STATE LICENSING
REQUIREMENT
Kentucky Board of Architects
T. Rexford Cecil
Spindletop Administration Building
2624 Research Park Drive, Suite 10
Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-246-2069
Fax: 859-246-2431
Note: The general
information shown below is intended for the benefit of AIA
members.
For verification of a specific state’s mandatory continuing
education (MCE) requirement, please contact the state licensing
board directly.
| Report Date |
Total Hours
Annually
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HSW Hours
Annually
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Distance Learning
Accepted
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Teaching Credit
Accepted
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Committee Credit
Accepted
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Self-Study
Accepted
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| June 30th |
12
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8
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Yes
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2 hours max; non-HSW
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NCARB approved credits for NCARB
committee work or NCARB seminars - also max. 4 hours for KY Board
of Architects meetings
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4 hours max
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Proof of
Compliance
Proof of participation in continuing education activities shall
include:
- A log showing the activity claimed, sponsoring organization,
location, and duration
- An attendance certificate
- A signed attendance receipt
- A paid receipt
- A list of attendees signed by a person in charge of the
activity
- Similar documentation.
- The following shall be submitted for renewal of a
license:
(a) A Continuing Education Annual Report Form listing the completed
courses;
(b) A renewal application; and
(c) The renewal fee.
An incomplete submission shall be returned to the
registrant.
A random sample of annual reports shall be reviewed to ensure
accuracy and compliance.
The registrant shall:
- Be responsible for retaining proof of participation in
continuing education activities;
- Retain a record for continuing education for a period of 2
years from the date of submission of the annual report to the
board; and
- Furnish copies of continuing education records on the request
of the board for audit purposes.
Non-Compliance
Penalties
Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements or file
the required annual report, properly completed and signed, shall
result in non-renewal of the architect’s certificate of
registration.
If a licensee fails to comply with the continuing education
requirements, the following penalties may be imposed:
- Refusal to grant a license;
- Refusal to renew or reissue a license;
- Private or public reprimand;
- Imposition of probation;
- Suspension of a license;
- Revocation of a license.
Exceptions and
Exemptions
To annually renew his/her license, an architect registered in
Kentucky shall comply with this administrative regulation unless
he/she is exempted by one (1) of the following reasons:
- He/she is exempted as a first time registrant by:
(a) Examination; or
(b) Reciprocity;
- He/she is an emeritus status architect who:
(a) Is at least sixty-five (65) years old;
(b) Has requested emeritus status at the beginning of the license
renewal period; and
(c) Has retired from practice;
- He/she is a civilian who serves on active duty in the United
States Armed Forces for a period of time exceeding ninety (90)
consecutive days during the annual report period;
- He/she is a registrant of another National Council of
Architectural Registration Board's jurisdiction that has a required
continuing education program, if:
(a) It accepts Kentucky requirements to satisfy its continuing
education requirements; and
(b) The registrant certifies that all requirements for current
continuing education compliance and registration have been met in
that jurisdiction.
- A hardship case may be considered by the board
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