Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Design Professionals Rhode Island Board of Examination and Registration of Architects
Dawne Broadfield
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Bldg 68-2
Cranston, RI 02920
401-462-9594
401-462-9532 FAX

Note: The general information shown below is intended for the benefit of AIA members.
For verification of a specific state’s mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirement, please contact the state licensing board directly.

Report Date	Total Hours Annually	HSW Hours Annually	Distance Learning Accepted	Teaching Credit Accepted	Committee Credit Accepted	Self-Study Accepted
December 31st	24/2 years	16/2 years	Yes	FT- No PT- Yes		Yes

Proof of Compliance
The Board or its Designee may randomly audit licensees to insure compliance. An architect who is audited will be notified in writing and will be required to provide written documentation of the continuing education for the two (2) year period at issue.

Non-Compliance Penalties
The Board may decline to renew a registration if the architect's professional development activities do not meet the standards set forth in the Board's regulations. 

The Board or its Designee may randomly audit licensees to insure compliance. An architect who is audited will be notified in writing and will be required to provide written documentation of the continuing education for the two (2) year period at issue. The Board may require the architect who cannot produce such documentation to develop and complete a specific corrective action plan within 90 days, prior to approval of renewal.

Exceptions and Exemptions
Please contact dawneb@mail.state.ri.us for information.

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