Name the five items required to be on the architect stamp: - ANS-1. Name of the Architect
2. License Number
3. Renewal Date (renew every two years, in the odd year)
4. "State of California"
5. "Licensed Architect"
What five elements are required in a contract between an architect and the client? -
ANS-S.C.A.N.T.
Services: description of services to be performed
Compensation: basis of compensation
Address: name, address, license number of an architect and name and address of client
New services: additional services at an hourly rate
Termination: description of procedure describing termination procedure
When is a written contract not required? - ANS-1. When professional services rendered with a
client that will not pay compensation
2. Arrangement as to the basis for compensation is similar to services provided in the past for
the same client
3. If the client knowingly states in writing, after full disclosure of this section, that a writing which
complies with the requirements of this section is not required
4. Professional services rendered to a registered professional engineer
Qualifications of applicant for an architectural license include: - ANS-1. Not having committed
acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial
2. Applicant shall demonstrate to the board satisfaction knowledge of interior and exterior barrier
free design
3. The applicant must have completed eight years of training and educational experience in
architectural work. A five year degree from an approved architectural school shell equal five
years of training.
, What is informed consent? - ANS-And architect shall not materially alter the scope or objective
of a project without first fully informing the client in obtaining the consent of the client in writing.
What type of insurances are required by the state of California? - ANS-1. Workers
compensation (if you have employees)
2. Automobile liability insurance (personal, and assuming you drive)
What are the five different types of insurance an architect should carry? - ANS-1. Professional
Liability (e & o)
2. General Liability
3. Worker's Compensation
4. Automobile Insurance
5. Property Insurance
Which types of insurance are required by the B102, owner/architect agreement? - ANS-1.
General liability
2. Automobile liability
3. Workers compensation (if you have employees)
4. Professional liability
Before starting a new project, one of the first visit should be to the
________________________\? - ANS-Planning Department
One of the first visit should be to the local planning department to confirm the zoning, uses
allowed, setbacks, building Heights, parking requirements and any other preliminary information
related to the project.
The planning department may also help you establish which agencies will be involved in the
approval process, which will not. That said, it is up to the architect to investigate and find out all
of the agencies that might be involved in your project. Do not rely on the local planning
department or other agency to give you all of the information you need. It is the architect's duty
to investigate.
Local agencies include: - ANS-1. Planning
2. Building and safety
3. Public works
4. Transportation
5. Fire department
6. Police department
Regional agencies include: - ANS-1. Air quality management District
2. County flood control District
3. Environmental health department