§ 603. Approved professionals.

A.

General. An approved professional shall provide evidence of current licensure in the State of Oklahoma with each building permit application submitted to the SC program.

B.

Approved professional requirements. An approved professional shall submit the following information and documents to the Development Services Department at the time of submission of a self-certified building permit application:

1.

A copy of the approved professional's State license for which the individual will be providing services or proof of current licensing in the State of Oklahoma as an Architect, Landscape Architect or Engineer.

2.

A copy of the approved professional's current driver's license or a current state or federally-issued identification that includes a photograph of the approved professional.

3.

The address, telephone number, cellular telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of the approved professional, which shall be provided on or with the self-certified building permit application.

C.

Authorized practice areas of approved professionals. An Architect licensed in Oklahoma is authorized to provide plan reviews and certifications for the SC program as an approved professional within the scope of the "practice of architecture" as defined in 59 O.S. § 46.3, and as may be amended from time to time. A Landscape Architect licensed in Oklahoma is authorized to provide plan reviews and certifications for the SC Program as an Approved Professional within the scope of the definition of "landscape architecture", and the practice thereof, as defined in 59 O.S. § 46.3, and as may be amended from time to time. A Professional Engineer licensed in Oklahoma is authorized to provide plan reviews and certifications for the SC program as an approved professional within the scope of the "practice of engineering" as defined in 59 O.S. § 475.2, and as may be amended from time to time.

D.

Standard of care. Each Architect, Landscape Architect and Engineer shall perform self-certification services as an Approved Professional consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers practicing in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, geographic area under the same or similar circumstances.

(Ord. No. 24061 , § 1, 12-19-2018)