Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects
 
chapter
Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Regulations [18 VAC 10 ‑ 20]
Action Develop regulations for a mandatory continuing education requirement for architect, professional engineer, and land surveyor licenses.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 5/2/2008
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3/8/08  9:28 am
Commenter: Roy Chapman, Architect

Say No to the proposed continued education regulation
 

The last thing we need is more red tape, more regulations, and more burden on us. Anyone who practices their trade stays up-to-date with new regulations and requirements out of necessity. We stay up-to-date with changes in materials and methods for the same reason. I have been to many seminars and it was a waste of time and expense. I can't imagine any working professional without internet access. With availability to the world wide web we can research and stay current without having to waste money on gas and on hotels to travel to a seminar or class. Many live in small communities and will have to take time off work and spend their own money for something that is not justified. I urge all to vote no on this forced regulation that will benefit few except those who will be draining my wallet for their own benefit.

CommentID: 897