49 Pa. Code § 9.175 - Firm or business names
(a) An
architect, group of architects or business organized for the practice of
architecture under section 13 of the act (63 P. S. §
34.13) and §
9.162 (relating to firm practice)
may use a firm name which incorporates the surnames of the owners or use a
fictitious name if the firm files a certificate with the Board stating the name
of the firm and the name and address of each person engaging in the practice.
(1) If a fictitious name is used, the name
chosen shall contain the word "architect" or some derivation thereof, or shall
be directly modified by a subtitle indicating that the purpose of the business
is the practice of architecture.
(2) By use of a fictitious name, a firm may
not use a surname, word, letters or figures indicating or intended to imply
that the firm is engaged in a professional practice other than the practice of
architecture and other professions as may be allowed under this
chapter.
(b) An architect
engaged in the practice of architecture individually or as a firm shall notify
the Board upon his retiring or withdrawing from practice.
Notes
The provisions of this § 9.175 amended under sections 5(a), 6(a)-(d), 8(b) and (c), 10(b), 11(a), 12(a) and (c), 13(h) and 14 of the Architects Licensure Law (63 P. S. §§ 34.5(a), 34.6(a)-(d), 34.8(b) and (c), 34.10(b), 34.11(a), 34.12(a) and (c), 34.13(h) and 34.14).
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