CEH Requirements

All architects practicing in Louisiana must complete 12 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) annually (January 1 – December 31). All CEHs must focus on Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) topics, as outlined by the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE) under LAC 46:I. §1315.D.2.

HSW CEH Eligibility

To qualify as HSW CEHs, activities must:

Be at least 1 hour in length (50–60 minutes)
Dedicate at least 75% of the instructional time to HSW content
Be delivered through structured educational activities

HSW topics include:

Legal: Laws, codes, zoning, accessibility, ethics, insurance, life safety
Building Systems: Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection
Environmental: Energy efficiency, sustainability, insulation, hazardous materials
Occupant Comfort: Air quality, acoustics, lighting, ergonomics
Materials and Methods: Construction systems, products, finishes, equipment
Preservation: Historic preservation, reuse, adaptation
Pre-design & Design: Land use analysis, programming, site selection, building and urban design
Documentation & Construction: Drawings, specifications, bidding, contract negotiation

Recordkeeping & Compliance

CEHs must be completed by December 31 each year
All licensees must maintain documentation of CEHs completed
In the event of an audit, architects may submit an AIA transcript or the LSBAE CE Log

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners.
For full requirements and current regulations, please visit:
https://lsbae.com/licensure/continuing-education/

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