SB78 expands upon previous legislation that created the Office of Boards, Commissions and Council Standards in the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. The bill would substantially change how Nevada's regulatory boards operate, including the NSBAIDRD. SB78 would consolidate all boards under a centralized administration in the Dept. of Business and Industry. It would also eliminate the NSBAIDRD and combine the regulation of architecture, interior design and residential design with other professions.
The Dept. of Business and Industry released a policy paper with its recommendations, which can be found on its website. Nevada Office of Boards and Commissions
The NSBAIDRD issued a response to the Dept. of Business and Industry's policy paper. Board Response
For the latest information on SB78, visit the Nevada Legislature's SB78 page.
During the NCARB Annual Business Meeting in June 2023, new Model Rules of Conduct were adopted. Per NAC 623.3900, the board adopts the most recent NCARB Rules of Conduct as the rules of conduct for architects and residential designers. Three new rules were added to address current ethical conflicts design professionals may face in their day-to-day work. The additions include ROC 2.6, 4.3 and 6.1.
Find the current Rules of Conduct on the Laws and Rules page.
The board issued a memorandum regarding review and seal / over stamping at its January 2023 meeting.
“Architects, registered interior designers and residential designers may not “over stamp,” or simply review and seal documents. Documents bearing the registrant’s stamp and signature, whether submitted to a building department or architectural review committee, must be prepared under the registrant’s responsible control.”
Read more at: Download January 2023 Memorandum
