ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 397

(c)     "Board" means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of
Architects.

(d)     "Code official" means a public official responsible for the review of building
permit documents or the issuance of building permits.

(E) "CONTACT HOUR" MEANS A MINIMUM OF 50 MINUTES OF ACTUAL CLASS
TIME FOR EACH 60-MINUTE HOUR

[(e)] (F) "Design coordination" means the review and coordination of services
provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this
article.

[(f)] (G) "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license
issued by the Board to practice architecture.

[(g)] (H) "Licensed architect" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an
architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture.

[(h)] (I) "Permit" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit
issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business
through which an individual may practice architecture.

[(i)] (J) (1) "Practice architecture" means to provide any service or creative
work:

(i) in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a
building or an integral part of a building; and

(ii) that requires education, training, and experience in
architecture.

(2) "Practice architecture" includes:

(i)      architectural design and preparation of related documents;

(ii)    consultation;

(iii)   design coordination;

(iv)    evaluation;

(v)     investigation; and

(vi)    planning.

[(j)] (K) "Public use" means the use of a building or other structure for the
primary purpose of human use or habitation.

[(k)] (L) "Residential use" means the use of a building or other structure as a
dwelling.

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