D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 17-3411
In engaging in the practice of architecture, a licensed architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill that are ordinarily applied by licensed architects of good standing practicing in the same locality.
In designing a project, a licensed architect shall take into account all applicable federal, state, and municipal building laws and regulations. While a licensed architect may rely on the advice of other professionals (e.g., attorneys, engineers, and other qualified persons) as to the intent and meaning of such regulations, once having obtained such advice, a licensed architect shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws and regulations.
A licensed architect shall undertake to perform professional services only when he or she, together with those whom the licensed architect may engage as consultants, is qualified by education, training, and experience in the specific technical areas involved.
A licensed architect shall not accept compensation for his or her services from more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed in writing and agreed to by all interested parties.
The licensed architect shall fully disclose in writing to his or her client or employer any business association or direct or indirect financial interest which is substantial enough to influence his or her judgment in connection with the performance of professional services.
When making public statements on architectural questions, a licensed architect shall disclose when he or she is being compensated for making such statements.
If, in the course of his or her work on a project, a licensed architect becomes aware of a decision made by his or her employer or client, against such licensed architect's advice, which will result in a violation of any applicable federal, state, or municipal building laws or regulations and which will, in the licensed architect's judgment, materially and adversely affect the safety to the public of the finished project, the licensed architect shall:
A licensed architect shall not willfully make a materially false statement or fail willfully to disclose a material fact requested in connection with his or her application for a license or renewal or reinstatement of a license.
A licensed architect shall not assist the application for licensure of an individual known by the licensed architect to be unqualified with respect to education, training, experience, or character.
A licensed architect possessing knowledge of a violation of the provisions set forth in § 3411.1 through § 3411.16 by another licensed architect shall report such knowledge to the Board.
A licensed architect shall not, in the conduct of this or her practice, knowingly violate any municipal, state, or federal criminal law.
A licensed architect shall neither offer nor make any payment or gift to a government official (whether elected or appointed) with the intent to influence the official's judgment in connection with a prospective or existing project in which the licensed architect is interested.
A licensed architect shall comply with the licensing laws and regulations governing his or her professional practice in any United States jurisdiction.
Each office located in the District of Columbia maintained for the preparation of drawings, specifications, reports, or other professional work shall have a licensed architect who is regularly employed at the office and who directly supervises such work.
A licensed architect shall not sign or seal technical submissions unless they were prepared by the architect or under his or her direct supervision; provided, however, that in the case of portions of such technical submission prepared under the direct supervision of another licensed architect employed by the first licensed architect (or by his or her firm), he or she may sign and seal those portions of the technical submissions if he or she has reviewed such portions and has coordinated their preparation.
A licensed architect shall neither offer nor give any gifts, other than gifts of nominal value (including, for example, reasonable entertainment and hospitality) with the intent of influencing the judgment of an existing or prospective client in connection with a project in which the licensed architect is interested.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 17-3411