Arkansas Landscaping Licensing Law

Arkansas Code · 20 sections

The following is the full text of Arkansas’s landscaping licensing law statutes as published in the Arkansas Code. For the official version, see the Arkansas Legislature.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-102

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Architect" means a person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture; (2) "Direct supervision" means that degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another whereby the supervisor has both control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work prepared under his or her supervision; (3) [Repealed.] (4) (A) (i) "Practice of architecture" means the provision of, or offering to provide, services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings, and the space within and surrounding such buildings, which is designed for human occupancy or habitation. (ii) The services include: (a) Planning; (b) Providing preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions; and (c) Administration of construction contracts. (B) "Practice of architecture" does not include the practice of engineering as defined in § 17-30-101 et seq., or the practice of contracting as defined in § 17-25-101 et seq., but a registered architect may perform such engineering work as is incidental to the practice of architecture, and an engineer may practice such architectural work as is incidental to the practice of engineering. (C) The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under § 17-30-101 et seq., to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for the accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, or processes or other utilitarian function, with human occupancy including office space as required for the support of these functions, provided the engineer is practicing within his or her area of competency as defined in § 17-30-101 et seq.; (5) "Registered architect" means an architect holding a current registration in the State of Arkansas; (6) "Registration" means the certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; and (7) "Technical submissions" means drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports prepared in the course of practicing architecture. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, §§ 1, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-301, 71-312; Acts 1993, No. 578, § 1; 1995, No. 860, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 4.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-103

A person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor each day of the unlawful practice to constitute a distinct and separate offense if that person: (1) Practices or offers to practice the profession of architecture in this state without being registered or exempted therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; (2) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or to any member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of registration; (3) Falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name; (4) Attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration; or (5) Violates, or aids or abets any violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-308; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 237.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-104

(a) It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law in this state, and of all political subdivisions, to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute any persons violating its provisions. (b) The Attorney General or his or her assistants shall act as legal advisors to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall render any legal assistance that may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board, in its discretion, may employ other legal assistance that it may require. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-311; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 5.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-105

(a) The violation of any provision of this chapter, and the construction of any structure in violation of its provisions, or any of them, is declared to constitute a nuisance and a threat to the public health and welfare and may be enjoined by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in the circuit courts of this state, even though the violation may be punishable by fine, the intention of this section being to provide a speedy means of protecting the public. (b) The board shall not be required to execute or give a bond for cost, indemnity, or stay, as a condition to the issuance of a restraining order or injunction, either temporary or permanent, in any court of this state. Acts 1959, No. 157, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-314; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 6.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-201

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for terms of five (5) years, or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. (2) The Governor shall consult professional societies and associations representing the three (3) design professions before making an appointment under this section. (b) (1) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. (2) Five (5) members shall be architects of recognized standing who have been engaged in the independent practice of architecture for at least ten (10) years before appointment. (3) (A) Two (2) members shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture. (B) The two (2) members shall represent consumers, and both shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate. (C) The two (2) positions may not be held by the same person. Both shall be full voting members but shall not participate in the grading of examinations. (4) One (1) member shall be a landscape architect licensed by the board under § 17-36-301 et seq. (5) One (1) member shall be a registered interior designer registered by the board under § 17-35-301 et seq. (c) Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of his or her appointment from the Governor and before beginning his or her term of office shall file with the Secretary of State his or her written oath for the faithful discharge of his or her duties. (d) (1) By due process of law, the Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or for any malfeasance in office. (2) Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for in subsection (b) of this section. (3) If the Governor does not name a successor for an unexpired term or fill a vacancy within three (3) months after the term of a member has expired or a vacancy occurred, then the remaining members of the board shall be empowered to, and may, fill the vacancy by electing a member having the qualifications required by subsection (b) of this section to serve out the vacant term. (e) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement under § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 21, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; 1957, No. 219, § 1; 1959, No. 157, § 2; 1977, No. 113, §§ 1-3; 1981, No. 717, § 2; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-617 -- 6-619, 6-623 -- 6-626, 71-303; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 124; 1999, No. 1338, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-202

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall hold at least two (2) meetings each year for the purpose of examining the candidates for registration and license. Special meetings shall be held at such times as the regularly adopted rules of the board provide. (b) Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken without at least three (3) votes in accord. (c) The board shall adopt and have an official seal. (d) (1) The board shall annually elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer. (2) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person, and there may be included in the election, if deemed advisable by the board, a vice president. (e) All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. are to be defrayed by revenues provided for in this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; 1957, No. 219, § 1; 1969, No. 334, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-303; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-203

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall make such rules as may be desirable or necessary for the performance of its duties and for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (2) The board may bring suit in its proper name to enforce, or restrain the violation of, any provision of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (b) (1) In carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq., the board, under the hand of its president and the seal of the board, may: (A) Subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance; and (B) Require the production of books, papers, documents, etc., in a case involving revocation of registration. (2) The president or the secretary may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the board. (3) (A) If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the board or refuses to testify or produce books, papers, or other documents, the board may present its petition to a court of record, setting forth the facts. (B) The court shall, in a proper case, issue its subpoena to the person requiring his or her attendance before the court to testify or produce the books, papers, and documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent. (C) A person failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena. (c) The board or a committee thereof is entitled to the services of the Attorney General and the services of the prosecuting attorneys for the county and district in which enforcement is required. The board may employ legal advice necessary for the proper conduct of its affairs. (d) (1) Once a complaint has been received in the office of the board, the board shall send notice in accordance with § 25-15-208(a)(2) to the person or entity allegedly committing the violation informing the person or entity that if the person or entity fails to respond to the notice, the board will hold a hearing on the alleged violation. The board shall take appropriate action upon receiving the reply. (2) (A) (i) After providing notice and a hearing, the board may levy civil penalties, in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation, against those individuals or entities found to be in violation of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., § 17-36-101 et seq., or rules promulgated thereunder. (ii) All revenue received under this section shall be deposited into one (1) or more financial institutions in the state and shall be used for the purposes of defraying the expenses of the board as required for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (iii) These penalties shall be in addition to other penalties that may be imposed by the board under this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., or § 17-36-101 et seq. (iv) Unless the penalty assessed under this section is paid within fifteen (15) days following the date for an appeal from the order, the board shall have the power to file suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to obtain a judgment for the amount of penalty not paid. (B) All actions taken by the board shall comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; 1957, No. 219, § 1; 1959, No. 157, § 2; 1969, No. 334, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-303; Acts 1993, No. 578, § 2; 1999, No. 1338, § 2; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-204

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration that shall show: (1) Name, age, and residence of the applicant; (2) Date of application; (3) Educational and other qualifications; (4) Whether or not an examination was required; (5) Whether the applicant was rejected; (6) Whether a certificate of registration was granted; (7) Date of the action of the board; and (8) Any other information as may be deemed necessary by the board. (b) A roster showing the names, addresses, and places of business of all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers shall be prepared by the secretary of the board at least one time each year. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-303; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-205

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may adopt rules setting minimum standards of continuing education to ensure that all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers remain informed of those technical and professional subjects that the board deems appropriate. (b) The board may by rules describe the methods by which such standards may be satisfied, and may provide that failure to satisfy the minimum standards shall be grounds for nonrenewal of the certificate of registration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1344, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 784, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-301

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title "architect", or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-303

(a) A partnership or a corporation may be admitted to practice architecture in this state if: (1) Two-thirds (2/3) of the partners, if a partnership, or two-thirds (2/3) of the directors, if a corporation, are registered under the laws of any state to practice architecture or engineering; and (2) The person having the practice of architecture in his or her charge is himself or herself a partner, if a partnership, or a director, if a corporation, and registered to practice architecture in this state. (b) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is authorized to require by rule any partnership or corporation practicing architecture in this state to file information concerning its officers, directors, beneficial owners, and other aspects of its business organization upon such forms as the board prescribes. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1345, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; 1959, No. 157, § 1; 1971, No. 582, § 1; 1981, No. 646, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-304

(a) To be registered and licensed, an applicant must pass an examination for licensure. (b) (1) To be qualified for admission to an examination to practice architecture in the State of Arkansas, an applicant shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (2) In addition, the applicant shall have all the qualifications required for admission to either the written examination or the senior examination of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. (c) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is empowered to make all necessary rules governing the content, grading, time, place, and method of conducting the examinations and may adopt the examinations and recommended grading procedures of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1346, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 17, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 4; 1971, No. 582, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-304; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 2.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-305

(a) Upon payment of the proper fee under this chapter, the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall issue a certificate of registration and license to an applicant who: (1) In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter; or (2) (A) Has been previously issued certificates of registration and license by a body created under legislative enactment of the State of Arkansas. (B) Certificates shall show a license number and the full name of the registrant and shall bear the signatures of the president and secretary and the seal of the board. (b) (1) Issuance of a certificate of registration by the board is evidence that the person named in the certificate of registration is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered architect while the certificate remains unexpired and unrevoked. (2) Certification is synonymous with registration, with the full meaning and effect of a license to practice architecture. (c) Certificates of registration shall expire on July 31 of each year and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. (d) Renewal may be effected at any time during the month of July by payment of the renewal fee under § 17-15-311 . (e) Upon issuing the initial certificate of registration, the board shall include a copy of the Arkansas Architectural Act, § 17-15-101 et seq. The licensee shall return a signed form to the board stating that he or she has read and understands the Arkansas Architectural Act, § 17-15-101 et seq. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-306; Acts 1999, No. 1338, § 4; 2009, No. 1367, § 8.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-307

(a) Upon registration, each registrant hereunder shall obtain a seal of such design as the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall authorize and direct. Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a registered architect shall be stamped with this seal during the life of the registrant's certificate. It shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been revoked unless the certificate shall have been renewed or reissued. (b) No official of this state, or of any county, city, town, or village, now or hereafter charged with the enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations relating to the construction or alteration of buildings, shall accept or approve any plans or specifications which have not been prepared and submitted in full accord with all the provisions of this chapter. Nor shall any payment be approved by any public body for any work, the plans and specifications for which have not been so prepared and signed and sealed by the author. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1347, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 6[6A]; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-307.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-308

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may revoke the certificate of registration and license of an architect upon proof that: (1) The holder of the certificate of registration or license is practicing in violation of this chapter or of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter; (2) The license or certificate of registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation; (3) Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate of registration; (4) The holder of the license or certificate of registration is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name; (5) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; (6) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture a person not duly authorized to practice architecture under this chapter; (7) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of architecture; (8) The holder of the certificate of registration or license has been guilty of gross incompetency or recklessness in the construction or designing of buildings; (9) The holder of the license or certificate of registration affixed or permitted to be affixed his or her seal or name to any plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible supervisory control; or (10) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 18, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; 1971, No. 582, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-309

(a) (1) A person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct against a registrant. (2) The charges shall be: (A) In writing; (B) Sworn to by the person making them; and (C) Filed with the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. (b) All charges deemed worthy of consideration by the board shall be heard by the board within three (3) months after the date upon which they are received by the secretary. (c) (1) The time and place for the hearing shall be fixed by the board. (2) A copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing, shall be personally served on the registrant accused or shall be mailed to the registrant at his or her last known address at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (3) At the hearing, the accused registrant shall have the right to: (A) Appear personally and by counsel; (B) Cross-examine witnesses appearing against him or her; and (C) Produce evidence and witnesses in his or her own defense. (d) If after the hearing four (4) or more members of the board vote in favor of finding the accused guilty, the board shall revoke the certificate of registration and license of the architect. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-310

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may reissue a certificate of registration to a person whose certificate of registration has lapsed or has been suspended or revoked, if no charges of violation of this act are pending in any court of record in this state and three (3) or more members of the board vote in favor of reissuance. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-311

(a) For the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and as required for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the following fees and penalties shall be paid by an architect licensed under this chapter: (1) For an application for examination and registration, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); (2) For a certificate of registration by exemption, or by transfer of registration from another state or country, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); (3) For annual renewal of the registration certificate, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); (4) For the restoration of a revoked certificate of registration or revoked corporate registration, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the annual renewal fees in effect plus a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each month for the first three (3) months during which time the certificate of registration or corporation registration has been revoked. Thereafter, an additional penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for the balance of one (1) year for a maximum penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per year for a maximum of three (3) years; (5) For a certificate of registration for a corporation, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); and (6) (A) For the issuing of an emeritus license, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of fifty dollars ($50). (B) An emeritus license may be issued by the board to an architect who: (i) Is at least sixty-five (65) years of age; (ii) Has retired; and (iii) Does not practice architecture. (b) (1) All fees must accompany applications. (2) No part of these fees shall be refunded except such part as may be refunded when a certificate of registration is not issued, as may be provided under the rules of the board. (c) It is unlawful for an unregistered person to collect a fee for architectural services, except as an employee collecting a fee as a representative of a registered architect who has performed architectural services. (d) The fee for a duplicate license shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1941, No. 270, § 9; 1971, No. 582, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-309; Acts 1991, No. 167, § 1; 1993, No. 578, § 3; 2009, No. 1367, § 10.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-312

(a) This chapter does not prevent: (1) A nonresident who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards from offering to render the professional services involved in the practice of architecture, if for every project the person is involved in, he or she notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that he or she: (A) Holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in Arkansas but will be present in Arkansas for the purposes of offering to render architectural services for a single project; (B) Will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section to every potential client to whom the applicant offers to render architectural services; and (C) Promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days for registration if selected as the architect for the project; (2) A person who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards but who is not currently registered in Arkansas from seeking an architectural commission by participating in a single architectural design competition for a project in Arkansas, if for every project the person is involved in, the person notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that: (A) The person holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in the jurisdiction but will be present in Arkansas for the purpose of participating in an architectural design competition; (B) The person will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to every person conducting an architectural design competition in which the applicant participates; and (C) The person promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days after being selected as the architect for the project; and (3) (A) A person who is not currently registered in this state but who is currently registered in another jurisdiction from providing uncompensated professional services at the scene of an emergency at the request of a public officer, public safety officer, or municipal or county building inspector acting in an official capacity. (B) "Emergency" means earthquake, eruption, flood, storm, hurricane, or other catastrophe that has been designated as a major disaster or emergency by the President of the United States or the Governor. (b) An individual who possesses a professional degree in architecture and is enrolled in the Architectural Experience Program of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may use the title "Architectural Intern" or "Intern Architect" to identify himself or herself. Acts 1999, No. 1338, § 5; 2009, No. 1367, § 10; 2011, No. 859, § 1.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-105

This chapter shall not apply to: (1) The installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of fire protection sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems; (2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, renovation, or removal of pipe or piping systems and related mechanical appurtenances, appliances, or equipment used in connection with boilers or related pressure piping as defined in § 20-23-101 , commercial or residential swimming pools, or irrigation sprinkler systems from a point or location in a source of potable water supply at which point or location there exists any approved backflow preventor; (3) Piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for and in connection with liquefied petroleum gas systems as defined in § 15-75-102 ; or (4) (A) The minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions for the conduct of their business. (B) This exemption applies to any existing or future plumbing codes or rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, or its successor agency. (C) No municipality or county shall pass or enforce any code or regulation regarding the minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1441, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1217, § 4; 2005, No. 1016, § 1.

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