§ 18.08.320. Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Administration of the construction contract" means the periodic observation of materials and work to observe the general compliance with the construction contract documents, and does not include responsibility for supervising construction methods and processes, site conditions, equipment operations, personnel, or safety on the work site.
(2) "Architect" means an individual who is registered under this chapter to practice architecture.
(3) "Board" means the state board of registration for architects.
(4) "Certificate of authorization" means a certificate issued by the director to a corporation or partnership that authorizes the entity to practice architecture.
(5) "Certificate of registration" means the certificate issued by the director to newly registered architects.
(6) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(7) "Director" means the director of licensing.
(8) "Engineer" means an individual who is registered as an engineer under chapter 18.43 RCW.
(9) "Person" means any individual, partnership, professional service corporation, corporation, joint stock association, joint venture, or any other entity authorized to do business in the state.
(10) "Practice of architecture" means the rendering of services in connection with the art and science of building design for construction of any structure or grouping of structures and the use of space within and surrounding the structures or the design for construction of alterations or additions to the structures, including but not specifically limited to schematic design, design development, preparation of construction contract documents, and administration of the construction contract.
(11) "Registered" means holding a currently valid certificate of registration or certificate of authorization issued by the director authorizing the practice of architecture.
(12) "Structure" means any construction consisting of load-bearing members such as the foundation, roof, floors, walls, columns, girders, and beams or a combination of any number of these parts, with or without other parts or appurtenances.
[1985 c 37 § 3.]
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