February 2026 | Vol. 35, No. 1

Sheri Kovac, Registered Interior Designer Board Member

Kreg Mebust, Residential Designer Board Member

Coffee Polk, Architect Board Member

In-Person and Online CEU Opportunity: EduCode International

Presented by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council, EduCode 2026 is scheduled for February 23-27 at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Most classes are also offered virtually. Attendees will have opportunities to brainstorm, share thoughts and ideas, concepts, problems, and issues with the instructors, industry professionals, ICC staff and fellow code professionals. EduCode offers training for building and fire inspectors, plan examiners, permit technicians, code enforcement officers, managers and supervisors, architects, engineers, building officials, students and all code professionals.

More information can be found at EduCode.us

Continuing Education Audits

A percentage of registrants who renewed their licenses for 2026 will be randomly selected for audit of their continuing education units this month. The selected registrants will be notified by email. The notice of audit will explain the audit process and will require a response by a specified date.

Submittals will be reviewed to determine if the continuing education requirements were met. Supporting documentation to prove completion of a course or activity is required. Registrants who fail to meet the requirements will be notified and offered an opportunity to resolve the violation. Registrants who choose not to resolve the violation will be subject to the board’s disciplinary process.

For more information on the continuing education requirement or audit process, please refer to the continuing education page of the board website.

NCARB Updates Education Alternative Pathway, Potentially Shortening Timeline for Some Reciprocity Candidates

Effective January 15, 2026, NCARB retired the three-year waiting period between licensure and NCARB certification eligibility for U.S. architects without a degree from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The Education Alternative provides a pathway to an NCARB Certificate, and licensure in Nevada, for US architects who do not have a NAAB-accredited degree. Applicants using the Education Alternative pathway must still complete the experience and examination requirements.

For more information on the Education Alternative, visit NCARB Education Alternative Pathway

For more information on applying for registration in Nevada through reciprocity, visit Nevada Architect Registration Requirements 

Congratulations to the new Nevada registrants sworn-in at the January board meeting!

The board is responsible for investigating alleged violations and enforcing compliance with NRS and NAC 623.

Two cases were submitted for board consideration and approved. There was also one case considered at a formal contested administrative hearing (see following article). Additionally, 11 cases were closed because there was no basis for the allegations or the complaint did not fall within the board's jurisdiction. 

The cases below were closed by means of settlement agreement. As part of the agreement respondents agreed to assure compliance with Chapter 623. Should the respondents be involved in a subsequent case and found to have again violated NRS, NAC or Rules of Conduct, the case may be used as an aggravating factor.

Every effort is made to ensure that the following information is correct. Before making any decision based on this information you should contact the NSBAIDRD.

Holding Oneself Out, Advertising, and Unlicensed Practice of Architecture, Registered Interior Design or Residential Design: NRS 623.360.1(a)(b)(c) 

Case 26-025N

The allegations against Theodore Reeds and Ted Reeds Architecture, LLC were that they held themselves out as being qualified to provide services that fall under the practice of architecture and engaged in the practice of architecture without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a $8,000 administrative penalty and $1,600 in investigative costs.

Unlicensed Practice of Architecture, Registered Interior Design or Residential Design: NRS 623.360.1(c)

Case 26-024N

The allegations against Jay Yabut and J Interiors were that they engaged in the practices of architecture and residential design without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a public reprimand and restitution.

Board Revokes License, Finds Registrant in Violation of NRS 623.180.1(b) and NRS 623.270.1(g) 

Case No. 26-040R

The board found the respondent, Michael Peterson (147-RD), violated NRS 623.270.1(g) by failing to comply with the conditions set out in a June 2024 order from a previous disciplinary case. Additionally, the board found Mr. Peterson violated NRS 623.180.1(b) and NRS 623.270.1(g) by providing services that fall under the practice of residential design when his registration was suspended.

The board revoked the respondent’s certificate of registration and barred him from reapplying for licensure for a period of 10 years. In addition, all outstanding penalties, fees, and costs must be paid in full before any future application will be considered, and the board may impose restrictions on any future license. The respondent was also assessed a $2,000 administrative fine and is responsible for covering all costs and fees associated with the investigation and hearing.