New Architect Rules Effective November 9, 2024

New Rules (Architects)

New rules adopted by the Mississippi State Board of Architecture and filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State in May 2024 take effect on November 9, 2024 (see link above). A summary of the changes is provided below:

• Rule 2.1.1 is amended to exempt Mississippi residents from the application/registration fee for initial registration.
• Rule 3.2.8.1 is added to specifically allow a non-resident architect, who is not registered in Mississippi but is registered in another state, to serve as a consultant to an architect registered in this state if all construction documents and specifications are prepared under the responsible control of and are signed and sealed by the Mississippi-registered architect.
• Rule 3.2.16, regarding construction administration services, is amended to clarify the wording and add the Board of Architecture to the list of individuals and entities who must be notified if an architect is not providing construction administration services for a project.
• Rule 4.3.5 is amended to bring the rule into conformity with Miss. Code Ann. § 11-75-1 (the Mississippi Architects and Engineers Good Samaritan Act), which was enacted during the 2022 regular legislative session.
• Rule 4.5.2 is amended to clarify the responsible control requirements and address the use by an architect of third-party off-site drafting services.

Please contact the Board office if you have any questions regarding the new rules.