Section 3-101 - Definitions [Amendment subject to abrogation].
§ 3-101. Definitions [Amendment subject to abrogation].
(a) In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Architect.- "Architect" means an individual who practices architecture.
(c) Board.- "Board" means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of Architects.
(d) Code official.- "Code official" means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits.
(e) Contact hour.- "Contact hour" means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60-minute hour.
(f) Design coordination.- "Design coordination" means the review and coordination of services provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this article.
(g) License.- "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice architecture.
(h) License fee.- "License fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a reciprocal license.
(i) Licensed architect.- "Licensed architect" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture.
(j) Permit.- "Permit" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture.
(k) Permit fee.- "Permit fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a permit.
(l) Practice architecture.-
(1) "Practice architecture" means to provide any service or creative work:
(i) in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a building or an integral part of a building; and
(ii) that requires education, training, and experience in architecture.
(2) "Practice architecture" includes:
(i) architectural design and preparation of related documents;
(ii) consultation;
(iii) design coordination;
(iv) evaluation;
(v) investigation; and
(vi) planning.
(m) Public use.- "Public use" means the use of a building or other structure for the primary purpose of human use or habitation.
(n) Residential use.- "Residential use" means the use of a building or other structure as a dwelling.
[An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 464; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1998, ch. 780; 2001, ch. 193; 2003, ch. 227, § 2; chs. 396, 397.]