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pdabhade

March 06, 2025 16:49

If the architect is done with the CD phase and just before the permitting , there are changes in the code affecting the design. Can architect seek additional compensation for making the changes to the drawings ?

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  JCorrington March 06, 2025 17:15 (Edited March 06, 2025 17:20)

  On an exam I think the answer is yes. The owner is responsible for costs related to building permitting, and the architect did nothing wrong.

  In real life, I'm not sure how this can ever happen, since code cycles are long, overlap, and should be very well known by the architect. Maybe this would happen if the owner paused the project for years allowing the lapse, in which case there's even more reason to absolve the architect.

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  abruno168 March 06, 2025 22:02

  Per B101, the architect would receive compensation as Additional Services:

  

  I would agree that it's best practice to confirm any upcoming/potential code changes with the AHJ, and to line up submissions either well before or wait until after code change implementations occur so an issue like this is avoided. 

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