(A) Every architect and firm practicing in this State shall have a seal containing the name, the place of business, and the words "Registered Architect, State of South Carolina" with which they shall seal all drawings, prints, and specifications for use in their profession.
(B) The seal of the individual architect in responsible charge, as well as the seal of the firm, must appear on each print of the drawings and the index sheet, or sheets, of each set of specifications offered to secure a building permit and one record set for use on the construction site. The required seal identification may be a rubber stamp impression placed on original drawings and specification copy. The architect in responsible charge shall affix his signature over his seal. An electronic seal and signature may be used in lieu of an original seal and signature by applicable policy or regulation.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 424, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 307, Section 4.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1917 (30) 198; Civ. C. '22 Section 2884; 1922 (32) 823; 1932 Code Section 7061; 1942 Code Section 7061; 1952 Code Section 56-60; 1962 Code Section 56-60; 1984 Act No. 503, Section 1; 1988 Act No. 440, Section 5; 1992 Act No. 446, Section 6; 1976 Code Section 40-3-110.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-3-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.
Section 40-3-10. Board of Architectural Examiners created.
Section 40-3-30. Licensing, certificate of authorization, and registration requirements.
Section 40-3-50. Administrative support for board; fees.
Section 40-3-70. Additional powers and duties of board.
Section 40-3-100. Enjoining violations of chapter.
Section 40-3-110. Restriction of authorization to practice.
Section 40-3-115. Jurisdiction over actions of licensees.
Section 40-3-120. Fines; public knowledge of finding of guilt.
Section 40-3-130. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-3-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-3-150. Surrender of license.
Section 40-3-180. Collection of costs and fines.
Section 40-3-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.
Section 40-3-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
Section 40-3-240. Application for licensure; examination; credits from other jurisdictions.
Section 40-3-250. Renewal of license.
Section 40-3-255. South Carolina Architecture Education and Research Fund established.
Section 40-3-270. Certificate of authority.
Section 40-3-290. Exceptions from coverage of chapter.
Section 40-3-310. Service of process on nonresident architect.
Section 40-3-320. Issuance of building permits.