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Find Out What You Can Do In Your State
All updates below are as of 2023, we breakdown what we can help you with as your drafting partners and what types of projects require an engineer or architectural stamp.
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Please note: If a below state has asterisks you will need to hire an in state licensed architect to create a construction ready set for your project no matter the type or square footage. Those states are outside of our jurisdiction.
Louisiana**
Residential Building Information
This type of permit is required for a single-family dwelling, a duplex, or almost any structure associated with a home, such as: a carport, shed, gazebo, RV cover, or a fence that is over 7 feet high. There are exemptions for permitting certain structures associated with a home, such as: a playhouse or shed which is detached from a house that is no larger than 200 square feet and that is on a movable foundation (piers or skids). Please note that setback regulations must be in compliance according to the Development Division guidance. Furthermore, cosmetic work does not require a permit.
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Tennessee
The following building projects/occupancies or portions thereof are exempt from having plans and specifications prepared by registered design professionals per Tennessee Code Annotated 62-2-102. However, if a design professional (architect, engineer and/or landscape architect) does prepare the plans and specifications for any of these projects, the plans and specifications must be sealed by the appropriately qualified Tennessee registrants.
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One-family and two-family dwellings and domestic outbuildings appurtenant thereto;
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Farm buildings not designed or intended for human occupancy; and
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Structures classified as business, factory-industrial, hazardous, mercantile, residential and storage occupancies as such occupancies are defined in the 1985 edition of the Standard Building Code that are less than three (3) stories in height and less than five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) in total gross area.
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Signs that do not exceed either of the following limits (unless failure of the support system for the sign is likely to cause harm to people or property):
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Any portion of the sign is twenty feet (20') or more above the ground level; or
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Any portion of the sign is fifteen feet (15') or more above the ground level, if the sign has more than one hundred twenty square feet (120 sq. ft.) in total sign face area.
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A building official has the discretion, however, to require the services of a registered architect, engineer or landscape architect for any project.
Arkansas**
In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title "architect", or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects.
Alaska
Unstamped plans are only acceptable if they meet the exceptions outlined in Alaska Statute 08.48.311 as follows:
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"Sec. 08.48.331. Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to:
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a contractor performing work designed by a professional architect or engineer or the supervision of the construction of the work as a supervisor or superintendent for a contractor;
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workers in building trades crafts, superintendents; supervisors, or inspectors in the performance of their customary duties;
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an officer or employee of the United States Government practicing architecture, engineering, or land surveying as required by the person's official capacity;
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an employee or a subordinate of a person registered under this chapter if the work or service is done under the direct supervision of a person registered under this chapter;
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associates, consultants, or specialists retained by a registered individual, a partnership of registered individuals, or a corporation authorized to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying under this chapter, in the performance of professional services if responsible charge of the work remains with the individual, the partnership, or a designated representative of the corporation;
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a person preparing drawings or specifications for
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a building for the person's own use and occupancy as a single family residence;
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farm or ranch buildings, unless the public health, safety, or welfare is involved;
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a building that is intended to be used only as a residence by not more than four families and that is not more than two stories high;
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a garage, workshop, or similar building that contains less than 2,000 square feet of floor space to be used for a private noncommercial purpose
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Texas
Note: an unlicensed person who wishes to offer or perform design services for any project that qualifies as "Exempt from Architectural Act" must not use any form of the word “architect” in connection with the offer or performance of design services. See Tex. Occ.
Code § 1051.606 and 22 Tex. Admin. Code §1.123.
• If an unlicensed person is a legally qualified architect in another jurisdiction, that person may perform an architectural service in Texas only if the person hires a Texas architect as a consultant or act as the consultant of a Texas architect. Note that his exemption applies only if the person resides in the other jurisdiction, does not open an office in Texas, and does not use a professional title in Texas that uses a form of the term "architect." Otherwise, the person must become registered in Texas.
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Pennsylvania**
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Plans for an entirely new house must be stamped by a PA certified architect or engineer.
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Plans for an entirely new commercial structure must be stamped by a PA certified architect or engineer.
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Utah
The following plans do need to be stamped:
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Commercial Additions that are over 2000 square feet (Commercial shall include non-residential)
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Commercial Remodels that are over 2000 square feet
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New Commercial Buildings that are over 2000 square feet
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New Residential (Single-family dwellings and duplexes)
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Unusual construction such as mixing building systems wood/masonry/steel as structural elements or buildings of unusual shape
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The following plans generally do not need to be stamped:
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Residential Additions
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Residential Garages or Sheds (unless they meet criteria for unusual construction)
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Residential Remodels
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Rhode Island**
All plans and supporting data shall be stamped by a Rhode Island registered Architect and or Engineer.​
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Oregon
An architect or engineer is NOT required for two-family dwellings (duplexes) or single-family homes unless special structural or geotechnical engineering conditions exist. ​
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Vermont
This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent:
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(1) the practice of engineering by a professional engineer licensed under the laws of this State;
(2) the preparation of working drawings, details, and shop drawings by persons other than architects for use in connection with the execution of their work;
(3) employees of those lawfully practicing as architects under the provisions of this chapter from acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of their employers;
(4) supervision by builders or superintendents employed by such builders, of the construction or structural alteration of buildings or structures;
(5) design and construction, and the provision of services related thereto, of the following if the structure is:
(A) a detached single, two-family, three-family, or four-family dwelling, or a shed, storage building, or garage incidental to that dwelling;
(B) a farm building, including barns, silos, sheds, or housing for farm equipment and machinery, livestock, poultry, or storage
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Washington
For buildings and structures over 4,000 sf in area (see definition of Area, Building in the IBC), each design document* must – a. Be sealed by the appropriate responsible WA State Engineers and/or Architects. b. Have all architectural plans sealed by a Washington State registered Architect in accordance with RCW 18.08.410 (ref also: WA AGO 2021 NO. 2 > Mar 31 2021). c. Have a licensed design professional designated by the permit applicant as the registered design professional in responsible charge (RDPRC)** of the entire project. ​​
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Wyoming
Exemptions.
(a) Nothing in this act prohibits any person from preparing plans and specifications, designing, planning or administering the construction contracts for the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any of the following:
(i) Private residences;
(ii) Garages, commercial or industrial buildings, office buildings, preengineered metal buildings and buildings for the marketing, storage or processing of farm products and warehouses, which do not exceed two (2) stories in height, exclusive of a one (1) story basement, and which under applicable building code or codes, are not designed for occupancy by more than ten (10) persons;
(iii) Farm buildings;
(iv) Nonstructural alterations of any nature to any building if the alterations do not affect the safety of the occupants of the building.​​​
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Alabama
Single family residences, small restaurants under 2500 sqft, farm buildings, and small buildings under 2500 sqft. are exempt from an Architect’s seal.
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Delaware
Homeowner permits are required for new construction projects, renovations, and any work that requires a building permit. Generally, homeowners’ permits are not required for replacement in kind. Permits are valid for only one year and are not renewable.
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Georgia
Plans should include a detailed scope of work and provide a scaled, dimensional drawing depicting existing and proposed floorplans, denote function of all rooms, provide specific measurements for footings and framing when applicable, and bear the name of the individual who created the plans.
The State of Georgia does not require stamped plans for residential structures, however the addition or subtraction of loads to an existing structure and/or any engineered design will require a design professional.​​​
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The following require the seal of an architect registered in the State of Georgia.
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All Group A, E, and I occupancies defined as follows by the International Building Code:
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Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or any portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for purposes such as civic, social, or religious functions as for recreation, food or drink consumption, or awaiting transportation.
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Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or any portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the twelfth grade.
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Group I occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, in which people having physical limitations because of health or age are harbored for medical treatment or other care or treatment, or in which people are detained for penal or correctional purposes or in which the liberty of the occupants is restricted.​
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Buildings and structures three stories or more high.
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Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet or more in area.
North Carolina
Single family residences are exempt from an Architect’s seal if the single structure is less than eight units attached and each unit has its own exit on grade level.
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Kentucky**
All construction (new and remodel) must have a permit issued by the Code Enforcement office and / or the State of Kentucky.
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The Following Require a Permit:
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New construction
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Demolition
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Remodeling
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Additions
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Accessory structures
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Building mounted and freestanding signs
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Accessory structures consist of any structure on the property other than the primary structure. Examples include, but are not limited to, detached garages, yard barns, unattached carports, decks, above-ground and in-ground swimming pools, and some fences and walls.
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Kansas
Single family dwelling and two family dwelling do not require architecturally stamped plans.
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Virginia
§ 54.1-402. Further exemptions from license requirements for architects, professional engineers, and land surveyors.
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A. No license as an architect or professional engineer shall be required pursuant to § 54.1-406 for persons who prepare plans, specifications, documents and designs for the following, provided any such plans, specifications, documents or designs bear the name and address of the author and his occupation:
1. Single- and two-family homes, townhouses and multifamily dwellings, excluding electrical and mechanical systems, not exceeding three stories
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Ohio
Requirements for stamped plans vary county to county: Many building projects require a building plan review as part of the permitting process. Three sets of drawings are required for building plan review. All commercial plans must be stamped by a registered architect. Residential plans must conform to specifications outlined in the Building Code. ​​
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Idaho
All residential dwellings with total structure sizes greater than 3,500 square feet shall be designed by an Idaho licensed architect, or a licensed architect of another state which has an agreement with Idaho. ​​​
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New York
Per the NYS Residential Code, it appears that this is up to local ordinance as to whether a design professional must stamp the drawings you submit for a permit.
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All construction and alterations to a structure require plans stamped by an NYS-licensed Architect.
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1) Agricultural structures;
2) Residential buildings with a gross habitable floor area of 1,500 square feet or less;
2) Alterations costing $20,000 or less, UNLESS the work affects the structural safety of the structure.
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West Virginia
What structures may be exempt in the licensing laws from the architect’s and engineer’s requirements and/or may be prepared by others?
There are limited exemptions in the architect’s law to permit a person who is not registered as an architect to design and supervise the erection or alteration of the following: 1. A detached single family dwelling and any incidental sheds, storage buildings and garages; 2. A multifamily residential structure not in excess of three stories excluding any basement area; 3. Farm buildings, including barns, silos, sheds or housing for farm equipment and machinery, livestock, poultry or storage, if such structures are designed to be occupied by no more than ten persons; 4. Any alteration, renovation or remodeling of a building, if such alteration, renovation or remodeling does not affect the structural or other safety features of the building or if the work contemplated by the design does not require the issuance of a permit under any applicable code; 5. Pre-engineered buildings, including mobile classrooms purchased by county school boards, and;​​
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Illinois**
For any project that requires plans be submitted, an Illinois licensed design professional must sign and seal all documents as is required by the State of Illinois. The only exceptions include decks, or patios and driveways where the drawings are done utilizing industry standard drawing conventions.​​
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Arizona
A non-registrant who designs, alters or adds to either of the following: a) A detached single family dwelling. b) An individual unit in a multifamily dwelling if the walls that are designed, altered or added in the unit are not bearing walls, shear walls or firewalls, which shall be determined by a registrant following an evaluation of the walls to be designed, altered or added.
A non-registrant who designs a one or two story building or structure in which the square footage of the floor area measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls does not exceed three thousand square feet, that is not intended for occupancy by more than twenty persons on a continuous basis and in which the maximum span of any structural member does not exceed twenty feet unless a greater span is achieved by the use of wood or steel roof or floor trusses or lintels approved by an engineer registered by the board.
A non-registrant who designs additions or alterations to a one or two story building or structure subject to the limitations set forth in paragraph 4 of this subsection. A non-registrant may exceed the maximum three thousand square foot limitation set forth in paragraph 4 of this subsection for a one-time single addition not exceeding one thousand five hundred square feet as measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls and designed for the purpose of storage of chattels. ​​
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California
Section 5537 of the Business and Professions Code does not require a licensed architect to stamp plans for a single-family dwelling of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height, but the Building and Safety Division of County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works may request the preparation of plans, drawings, specifications, or calculations by, or under the responsible control, of a licensed architect or registered engineer if the structure deviates from conventional light frame construction. The plan checker assigned to review your project will have the authority to determine the requirements for final approval.​​
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Colorado
Requirements will vary county to county: The only places where the State of Colorado does not require an architect is for buildings with no more than 4 dwelling units and storage, farm buildings, garages, warehouses and offices not more than one story in height or with no more than 10 occupants.​​
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Connecticut
The following activities are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:
(1) The practice of engineering by a professional engineer licensed under the provisions of chapter 391, and the performance by such professional engineer of architectural work for which such professional engineer is qualified by education and experience and which is incidental to such professional engineer's engineering work
(2) the construction or alteration of a residential building to provide dwelling space for not more than two families, or of a private garage or other accessory building intended for use with such residential building, or of any farm building or structure for agricultural use​​
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Iowa
544A.18 EXCEPTIONS
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, persons who are not licensed architects may perform planning and design services in connection with any of the following: 1. 2. Detached residential buildings containing twelve or fewer family dwelling units of not more than three stories and outbuildings in connection with the buildings. Buildings used primarily for agricultural purposes including grain elevators and feed mills. 3. Nonstructural alterations to existing buildings which do not change the use of the building: a) From any other use to a place of assembly of people or public gathering. b) From any other use to a place of residence not exempted by subsection 1. c) From an industrial or warehouse use to a commercial or office use not exempted by subsection 4. ​​
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Florida
All drawings in Florida require an architectural stamp and digital seal prior to permit submission -
LGS DESIGN AND DRAFTING SERVICES is a drafting consultant who operates in the state of Florida and can provide licensed architectural work through our Officer Stephen Moriak. Please reach out for more information and if you have a residential or commercial project you would like our help with.​​​​
Hawaii
What are the building permit exemptions for houses on agriculture land?
The building permit exemptions for agriculture structures are established in HRS Section 46-88(opens in a new tab). Please be aware that such structures must be declared with the DPP
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Oklahoma
​For the following building types, certain criteria must be met in order to require an Architect to design the building. If the criteria are not met, either an unlicensed individual or an Architect can design the building. However, the local or state authorities having jurisdiction may require an Architect where the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act does not.​​
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Maine
In Maine, residential building or renovation projects involving single-family or two-family homes do not require the services of an architect. Commercial, industrial, and institutional construction (along with multi-family residential) are another story, as they DO require a design professional. ​​
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Maryland**
All architectural documents prepared in connection with the addition, alteration, construction, or design of a building, an integral part of a building, or a group of buildings which are intended for residential use shall be signed, sealed, and dated by a Maryland licensed architect in accordance with the Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Code §3-501. Documents are not required to be signed and sealed by a licensed architect where a developer, builder, or contractor provides design services related to the developer's, builder's, or contractor's own construction of new or existing single-family or two-family dwellings, or structures ancillary to them, or farm buildings. Or where an individual prepares plans, drawings, and other documents in connection with the addition, alteration, construction, design, or repair of a single-family dwelling and appurtenances that are for the personal use of that individual or a member of the immediate family of that individual per the Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Code §3-501. ​​
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Massachusetts
The seal of a registered architect is required for all plans or specifications except as stated in MGL c. 112, s. 60L. Under that section the following do not require an architect’s seal: 1. The preparation of plans and specifications for and the supervision of the construction, enlargement or alteration of (a) Any building containing less than thirty-five thousand cubic feet of enclosed space, the computation to be made according to rules to be established by the board; (b) Any single or two-family house or any accessory building to such house; (c) Any building used for farm purposes; ​​
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Michigan
The following plans are required to be sealed:
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Plans for residential single-family homes under 3,500 square feet in calculated floor area can be drawn by the owner, builder or architect, etc.
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Plans for residential construction over 3,500 square feet of calculated floor area must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect/engineer. The construction documents must include the name and address of the design professional and bear that individual's original signature, seal, and date.
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All commercial plans shall also bear the design professional's original signature, seal and date (exception: work deemed of minor nature by the Building Official). Residential-Single Family Homes over 3,500 square feet in area and commercial projects are required to be sealed by an architect or engineer.
Minnesota
Generally, Minnesota Rules do not require a licensed design professional for the following projects:
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One and two family dwellings and townhouses.
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Residential accessory structures such as garages with footings at least 3.5 feet below grade or which are less than 1,500 square feet on a pre-approved standard engineered slab.
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Temporary buildings or sheds used exclusively for construction purposes, not exceeding two stories in height, and not used for living quarters.
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Apartment and condominiums, 3 units or less.
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Dwelling, lodging houses, attached single family dwellings, townhouses, and congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
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Business uses which are not greater than 2 stories with a basement and not greater than 2,250 gross square feet.
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Retail uses which are not greater than 2 stories with a basement and not greater than 1,500 gross square feet.
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Assembly uses intended for dining and drinking with an occupant load or less than 50 people, providing seating for not more than 20 people and not greater than 1,000 gross square feet.
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Low hazard factory industrial uses as which are not greater than one story with no basement and not greater than 3,000 gross square feet.
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Aircraft hangers and helistops which are not greater than one story with no basement and not greater than 3,000 gross square feet.
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Storage for non-combustible materials and products which are not greater than one story with no basement and not greater than 5,000 gross square feet.
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Farm buildings, carports, greenhouses, sheds, and stables not greater than one story with no basement and not greater than 1,000 gross square feet and, tanks, towers, fences not over 6 feet high, and retaining walls with 4 feet or less of vertical exposed face. ​​​​
Missouri
Commercial and multi-family residential building plans, except duplexes, require the seal of a qualified engineer or architect registered in the State of Missouri. Single family and duplex dwellings do not require an architect or engineer's seal, but should be clear and detailed.
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Montana
Residential building plans do not have to be drawn by an architect or engineer. Commercial building plans must be drawn and stamped by a licensed Montana architect or engineer.​​​
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Nebraska
Many small-scale, one-story building projects in Nebraska may be designed by persons who are not licensed as architects or professional engineers. The size limit on buildings that can be designed by non-licensed persons is based on two factors:
1) The size of the project in square feet.
2) The occupancy classification of the project as defined in the State Building Code.
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Residential (R-3) – Structures less than 10,000 sq. ft. can be designed by unlicensed professionals
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All residential structures 10,000 sq. ft. or larger must be designed by an architect and/or professional engineer. This includes:
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Single-family homes
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Multiple-unit residences with four or fewer units
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Congregate living facilities for 16 or fewer persons
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Adult or childcare facilities for five or fewer persons
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Residential (R-1, R-2, R-4) – Structures less than 4,000 sq. ft. can be designed by unlicensed professionals
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The following types of residential structures, if 4,000 sq. ft. or larger must be designed by an architect and/or professional engineer.
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Hotels, motels, boarding houses or any transient sleeping structures
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Permanent dwelling units such as apartment houses, dormitories, fraternities and sororities, monasteries, convents, vacation timeshare properties, and non-transient hotels and motels
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Residential care and assisted living facilities designed for more than five but no more than 16 occupants, excluding staff.
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Multiple-Unit residences with five or more dwellings
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Nevada
Per the Nevada Board of Professional Engineer and Land Surveyors (NVBPELS), all plans are required to be stamped and signed in accordance with NAC 625.
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Per the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD), all plans are required to be stamped and signed in accordance with NAC 623.
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New Hampshire
The seal of a licensed architect shall be required for all buildings or structures covered by the New Hampshire building code under RSA 155-A, with the following exemptions:
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I. The preparation of drawings and specifications for and the supervision of the construction or alteration of a single-family or 2-family residence or of any building used for farm purposes.
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II. The alteration of an existing building not involving any of the following:
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(a) A change in the primary structural frame or bearing wall; or
(b) A change in use or occupancy to one of a higher hazard classification.
III. The practice of architecture by officers and employees of the United States while engaged within the state in the practice of architecture for the federal government.
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IV. The preparation of drawings and specifications for, and the supervision of any new or reconstructed structure meeting all of the following conditions:
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(a) The primary structural frame is not reinforced concrete or structural steel;
(b) The building height is 2- 1/2 stories or less;
(c) The building area is 4,000 square feet or less; and
(d) The occupancy classification is not a Group A, E, H, I, or R-4.
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New Mexico
The following construction projects do not require the seal of an architect, engineer, surveyor or landscape architect, unless the building official determines such seal is necessary to protect public life, safety and welfare:
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a. Single-family dwellings not more than two (2) stories in height;
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b. Multiple dwellings not more than (2) stories in height containing not more than four (4) dwelling units of wood-frame construction; provided this paragraph shall not be construed to allow a person who is not registered under the Architectural Act to design multiple clusters of up to four (4) dwelling units each to form apartment or condominium complexes where the total exceeds four (4) dwelling units on any lawfully divided lot;
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Garages or other structures not more than two (2) stories in height which are appurtenant to buildings described in Paragraphs a and b above; Nonresidential buildings, as defined in the current adopted code, or additions having a total occupant load of ten (10) or less and not more than two (2) stories in height. However, E-3 (Day Care), H (Hazardous), or I (Institutional) occupancies, must be certified by an architect or engineer regardless of the occupant load. ​​
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North Dakota
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Professional design is required for new building projects if:
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The complexity warrants it by the estimation of the reviewer;
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The project is more than two (2) stories, inclusive of basement and with consideration given for the presence of a mezzanine;
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The project includes Group A, E, I, or H occupancies; and/or
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The project is 10,000 square feet or more and is not classified as Group S or U occupancy.
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The value of the project is $500,000 or more.
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Professional design is required for projects involving remodeling or additions if:
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The International Existing Building Code is utilized;
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The existing building or addition is over two (2) stories;
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The project includes Group A, E, I, or H occupancies;
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A change of occupancy will result;
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The value of project is $250,000 or more or exceeds 50% of the Fargo Assessor’s market value of the existing structure, except in Group R-3 or U occupancy; and/or
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The complexity warrants design based on the estimation of the reviewer.
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South Dakota
36-18A-9. Certain persons exempt from provisions of chapter.
This chapter does not apply to: (1) Any person engaged in military engineering while rendering service exclusively for any of the armed forces of the United States or this state; (2) Any person engaged in the practice of engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or land surveying in the employ of the United States government but only while exclusively engaged as a United States government employee on such government project or projects which lie within federally-owned land; (3) Any person engaged in the practice of engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or land surveying in the employ of the state and any of its political subdivisions but only while rendering service exclusively to such employer. Any building project resulting from the practice of engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or land surveying under this subdivision is subject to the size limitation imposed under the exemptions in subdivision (8) of this section; (4) Any employee who prepares technical submissions or administers construction contracts for a person or organization lawfully engaged in the practice of engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or land surveying, if the employee is under the direct supervision of a registered professional engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor; (5) Any full-time employee of a corporation, partnership, firm, business entity, or public utility while exclusively doing work for the corporation, partnership, firm, business entity, or public utility, if the work performed is in connection with the property, products, and services utilized by the employer and not for any corporation, partnership, firm, or business entity practicing or offering to practice architectural, engineering, landscape architecture, or land surveying services to the public. The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to any building or structure if the primary use is occupancy by the public; (6) Any person engaged in the preparation of plans and specifications for the erection, 9 enlargement, or alteration of any of the following buildings: (a) Any dwelling for a single family, and any outbuilding in connection therewith, such as a barn or private garage; (b) Any two, three, or four family dwelling; (c) Any five to sixteen family dwelling, inclusive, located in a governmental subdivision of this state which provides a detailed building code review of building projects by a building inspection department which is a governmental member of the International Code Council (ICC) or an ICC certified plans examiner; (d) Any farm or ranch building or accessory thereto except any building regularly used for public purposes; or (e) Any temporary building or shed used exclusively for construction purposes, not exceeding two stories in height, and not used for living quarters; ​​​
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South Carolina
All buildings require a licensed architect to stamp and seal the plans per the 2021 SC Building Codes
R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit
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Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
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Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
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Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
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Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
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Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
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Wisconsin
A design professional can be hired to do a wide range of activities relating to a building project, such as:
• Planning the project, in light of both your wishes for the space and the applicable building codes
• Helping you select building and finish materials
• Estimating the cost of construction
• Coordinating the work of other design professionals, such as engineers
• Preparing construction drawings and specifications required to get bids
• Applying for necessary permits
• Visiting the construction site to help verify that the project is being built according to plans
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Mississippi
Are the services of a licensed professional engineer or a licensed architect required for single-family residential structures?
No. A designer who is not an engineer or an architect may design one-family and two-family residences. However, such person may not use the title of architect or engineer or be represented as such.
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New Jersey
13:27-3.4 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING EXEMPTION a) In accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:3-10, any person in this State may act as a designer of a detached single family dwelling and appurtenances thereto to be constructed by that person solely as a residence for that person or member of that person's immediate family. b) A person may design the dwelling and all appurtenances thereto, prepare the construction documents and file the construction documents with an affidavit indicating the name of the person who drew the construction documents.
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Rhode Island**
In Rhode Island, architect stamps are governed by the Rhode Island Architectural Practice Act. According to the act, licensed architects are required to affix their official architect stamp or seal on all drawings, plans, specifications, and other related documents prepared by them or under their direct supervision.