Ethics/Services/Codes

Question 1

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: Canons, Ethical Standards (E.S.), Rules of Conduct

Answer 1

Governs architect’s professional conduct; violations can lead to disciplinary action.

Question 2

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: National Ethics Council

Answer 2

Can admonish, censure, suspend, or terminate AIA membership.

Question 3

Antitrust Law in Architecture: Prohibited Actions

Answer 3

Price-fixing, business allocation, and collusion on competitive bids.

Question 4

Antitrust Law in Architecture: Permitted Practices

Answer 4

Competitive fee bids, discounts, and free services.

Question 5

Standard of Reasonable Care: E.S. 1.1 Knowledge and Skill

Answer 5

Architects should demonstrate reasonable care and competence as per industry standards in their locality.

Question 6

Standard of Reasonable Care: Legal Relevance

Answer 6

This standard is not evidence of care breaches in civil actions.

Question 7

Human Rights in Practice: 1.401

Answer 7

Prohibits harassment or discrimination in professional activities

Question 8

Human Rights in Practice: 1.402

Answer 8

Prohibits conduct showing wonton disregard for others’ rights

Question 9

Civic Responsibility: 2.3

Answer 9

Architects should engage in civic activities to improve public understanding of architecture

Question 10

Civic Responsibility: 2.301

Answer 10

Architects must disclose compensation when making statements on architectural issues

Question 11

Conflict of Interest: 3.2

Answer 11

Architects should avoid conflicts and disclose unavoidable ones

Question 12

Conflict of Interest: 3.201

Answer 12

Professional judgment should remain unaffected by other interests unless fully disclosed and consented to by affected parties

Question 13

Architectural Seal and Responsibility: 4.102

Answer 13

Architects must not sign or seal work they haven’t overseen with responsible control

Question 14

Responsible Control

Answer 14

Requires sufficient knowledge and supervision

Question 15

Use of Firm’s Work: 5.302 & 5.303

Answer 15

Architects leaving a firm must seek permission to use the firm’s work and credit roles appropriately

Question 16

Defining Services (B101 Agreement): Base vs Optional

Answer 16

Services must be clearly defined, and optional services my vary in scope

Question 17

Optional Services

Answer 17

Programming, site analysis, and strategic planning, etc.

Question 18

Optional Architecture Service: Programming

Answer 18

• Evaluate owner’s program
• Feasibility studies
• typically HOURLY

Question 19

Optional Architecture Service: Site Analysis

Answer 19

• zoning
• planning
• environmental impact assessments
• typ. HOURLY

Question 20

Optional Architecture Service: Strategic planning

Answer 20

• forecasting
• staffing
• often requiring high-level personnel

Question 21

Sustainable Building Design Standards: US Codes

Answer 21

• IgCC
• ASHRAE 90.1
• NYS Energy Conservation Code

Question 22

Sustainable Building Design Standards: Rating Systems

Answer 22

• LEED
• Green Globes
• WELL Building Standard
• etc.

Question 23

Code Compliance

Answer 23

• resolving issues early w/ code enforcement to avoid design and cost impact

Question 24

Accessibility Compliance (ADA)

Answer 24

Federal law (Department of Justice)
Optional service to review ADA standards and provide recommendations

Question 25

OSHA

Answer 25

Federal Laws
Job site safety

Question 26

International Building Code (IBC)

Answer 26

US Code
Enforced at the state and local level
Covering life safety

Question 27

NYS Codes

Answer 27

Includes residential, fire, plumbing, mechanical, +
Updates based on IBC modifications