{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"5536.26","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5536.26","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Architecture [5500. - 5610.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Application of Chapter [5535. - 5538.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 728, Sec. 51.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>The use of the words “certify” or “certification” by a licensed architect in the practice of architecture constitutes an expression of professional opinion regarding those facts or findings that are the subject of the certification, and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied. Nothing in this section is intended to alter the standard of care ordinarily exercised by a licensed architect.</p>","text":"The use of the words “certify” or “certification” by a licensed architect in the practice of architecture constitutes an expression of professional opinion regarding those facts or findings that are the subject of the certification, and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied. Nothing in this section is intended to alter the standard of care ordinarily exercised by a licensed architect.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-5536-26","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}