# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-14: Practices permitted

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-14

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-14
- **Heading:** Practices permitted
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-1 / Section 5-1-14

## Text

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit practices normally permitted to employees, engineers, contractors, and others, including the following:

(1) A draftsperson, student, superintendent, or other employee of a lawfully practicing registered architect acting under the instruction, responsible control, and supervision of his or her employer. This chapter does not prevent the employment of a superintendent of the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or part of a building who acts under the immediate responsible control of the registered architect by whom the plans and specifications of the building, enlargement, or alteration were prepared.

(2) A registered professional engineer doing architectural work as may be incident to the practice of his or her engineering profession, not to exceed thirty-five thousand (35,000) cubic feet of enclosed space, provided all drawings for that construction are signed by the author of the drawing with his or her true appellation as a €œregistered professional engineer€ without the use in any form of the title €œarchitect.€

(3) The construction or alteration of any single-family or two-family house or any minor accessory building to it by a person other than a registered architect.

(4) The construction or alteration of any building used for farm purposes, as long as it is not for human habitation or occupancy, by a person other than a registered architect.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-1 § 5-1-1. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-2 § 5-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-3 § 5-1-3. Board €” Membership €” Appointments and term.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-4 § 5-1-4. Board €” Organizational and special meetings €” Quorum €” Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-5 § 5-1-5. Board €” Rules and regulations €” Examination and registration powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-6 § 5-1-6. Board €” Records of proceedings €” Roster of architects €” Report of transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-7 § 5-1-7. Practice prohibited €” Criminal penalties €” Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-8 § 5-1-8. Examination and qualifications of applicants for certificates of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-9 § 5-1-9. Interstate practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-10 § 5-1-10. Issuance and renewal of certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-11 § 5-1-11. Fees €” Payment and disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-12 § 5-1-12. Architect€™s stamp.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-13 § 5-1-13. Revocation or suspension of certificates of registration or of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-13.1 § 5-1-13.1. Initiation of proceedings €” Hearings before the department €” Appeals €” Notice to other states.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-1_S5-1-13.1.md)

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