# 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.217: 22 TAC § 1.217. Construction Observation

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## Section

- **Citation:** 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.217
- **Heading:** 22 TAC § 1.217. Construction Observation
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 22 EXAMINING BOARDS / Part 1 TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS / Chapter 1 ARCHITECTS / 22 TAC § 1.217

## Text

An Architect or a person working under the Supervision and
 Control of an Architect shall conduct construction observation of
 the construction of a new building or the alteration or addition of
 an existing building which is subject to §1.211 of this title
 (relating to Privately Owned Buildings), §1.212 of this title
 (relating to Publicly Owned Buildings) and §1.214 of this title
 (relating to Institutional Residential Facilities). For purposes of
 this subchapter, "construction observation" means the administration
 of the portion of the construction contract described and documented
 in the architectural plans and specifications, including the following:
(1) reviewing each shop drawing, sample, and other
 submittal by a contractor or consultant;
(2) preparing or reviewing each change to an architectural
 plan or specification;
(3) visiting the construction site at intervals appropriate
 to the stage of construction to:
(A) become generally familiar with and keep the client
 generally informed about the progress and quality of the portion of
 the construction completed;
(B) make a reasonable effort to identify defects and
 deficiencies in the construction;
(C) determine generally whether the construction is
 being performed in a manner indicating that the project, when fully
 completed, will be in accordance with the architectural plans and
 specifications; and
(4) in addition to any responsibilities under §1.216
 of this title (relating to Other Professional Responsibilities), notifying
 the client in writing of any substantial deviation from the architectural
 plans and specifications that may prevent the building from being
 occupied or utilized for its intended use.

## Nearby sections

- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.210 22 TAC § 1.210. Architectural Plans and Specifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_210.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.211 22 TAC § 1.211. Privately Owned Buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_211.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.212 22 TAC § 1.212. Publicly Owned Buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_212.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.213 22 TAC § 1.213. Exemption for Alterations to Existing Buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_213.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.214 22 TAC § 1.214. Institutional Residential Facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_214.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.216 22 TAC § 1.216. Other Professional Responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_216.md)
- [22 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.217 22 TAC § 1.217. Construction Observation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T22_P1_C1_S1_217.md)

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