Section 820.520  Prequalification Requirements for Architects and Professional Engineers

Architects or professional engineers applying for prequalification with the Department shall meet the following requirements:

a)         Initial Prequalification

1)         Submit a completed application on forms provided by the Department, detailing technical expertise and work history. This will include, but not be limited to, education, number of swimming facilities designed, and number of swimming facilities self-performed.

2)         Submit a copy of the applicant's valid architect or professional engineer license and list any disciplinary action by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). 

3)         Successfully complete the Department swimming facility prequalification training. New applicants shall complete a training class provided by the Department during the first year of prequalification.

b)         Prequalification Renewal

1)         Submit a completed Prequalification Application Form provided by the Department, detailing technical expertise and work history. This will include, but not be limited to, education and the number of swimming facilities self-performed.

2)         Submit a copy of the applicant's valid architect or professional engineer license and list any disciplinary action by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

3)         Successfully complete the Department's annual swimming facility prequalification training.

4)         Prequalification renewal will be granted or denied based on a point system. To be prequalified, the applicant shall obtain a minimum score of 75 points. The criteria the Department uses in its evaluation are detailed in Appendix B.Table I.

(Source:  Added at 37 Ill. Reg. 16539, effective October 4, 2013)