Full text of Utah Utah Code § 3a-603 — Seal -- Authorized use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a-603. Seal -- Authorized use.
Effective 5/7/2025
58-3a-603.
Seal -- Authorized use.
An architect may only affix the architect's seal to a plan and a specification when the plan and the specification:
| (1) | was personally prepared by the architect; |
| (2) | was prepared by an employee, subordinate, associate, or drafter under the supervision of a licensee, provided the licensee or a principal affixing the seal assumes responsibility; |
| (3) | was prepared by a licensed architect, professional engineer, or professional structural engineer in this state or any other state provided:
| (a) | the licensee in this state affixing the seal performs a thorough review of all work for compliance with all applicable laws and rules and the standards of the profession; and |
| (b) | makes any necessary corrections before submitting the final plan and specification:
| (i) | to a building official for the purpose of obtaining a building permit; or |
| (ii) | to a client who has contracted with an architect for the design of a building, when the architect represents, or could reasonably expect the client to consider, the plans and a specification to be complete and final; |
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| (4) | was prepared in part by a licensed architect, professional engineer, or professional structural engineer in this state or any other state provided:
| (a) | the licensee in this state clearly identifies that portion of the plans and specification for which the licensee is responsible; |
| (b) | the licensee in this state affixing the seal performs a thorough review of that portion of the plan and specification for which the licensee is responsible for compliance with the standards of the profession; and |
| (c) | makes any necessary corrections before submitting the final plan and specification for which the licensee is responsible:
| (i) | to a building official for the purpose of obtaining a building permit; or |
| (ii) | to a client who has contracted with an architect for the design of a building, when the architect represents, or could reasonably expect the client to consider, the plans and specifications to be complete and final; |
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| (5) | was prepared by a person exempt from licensure as an architect, professional engineer, or professional structural engineer provided that:
| (a) | the licensee in this state affixing the seal performs a thorough review for compliance with all applicable laws and rules and the standards of the profession; and |
| (b) | makes any necessary corrections before submitting the final plan and specification:
| (i) | to a building official for the purpose of obtaining a building permit; or |
| (ii) | to a client who has contracted with an architect for the design of a building, when the architect represents, or could reasonably expect the client to consider, the plan and specification to be complete and final; or |
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| (6) | meet any additional requirements established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board. |
Amended by Chapter
302, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 3a-603
What does Utah Code § 3a-603 cover?
Section 3a-603 ("Seal -- Authorized use.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 3a-603?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 3a-603" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 3a-603 apply to my situation?
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