Laws and rules: Architects

Proposed rules

View current laws or proposed rule changes that may affect you.

Architect fees (Chapter 308-12-205 WAC)

• Current rule
• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held November 22, 2022

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Architects (Chapter 308-12 WAC)

• Current rule
• Proposed Rule
• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Rule-Making Order

Public hearings or comments

Public held December 9, 2020

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 8 minutes)

What is the application process if I am already licensed? (WAC 308-12-055)
Do I need a stamp or seal? (WAC 308-12-081)

• Current rules:
  • WAC 308-12-055: What is the application process if I am already licensed?
  • WAC 308-12-081: Do I need a stamp or seal?
• Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

Public hearings or comments

See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.

Department of Licensing (Title 308 WAC)

• Current rule
• Adopted rule
• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Rule-Making Order

Public hearings or comments

Public hearing held January 7, 2020

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 2 minutes)

Request information in an alternative format

*To request this information in an alternative format, please email RulesCoordinator@dol.wa.gov.

View current laws and rules

• Architects (Chapter 18.08 RCW)
• Uniform regulation of business and professions act (Chapter 18.235 RCW)
• Architects (Chapter 308-12 WAC)
• Authority Of Engineer To Stamp And Sign Architectural Drawings For Submission For Building Permits (atg.wa.gov)

Explanation of abbreviations

• RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
• WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)

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