Can an architect be engaged only to design HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical drawings?

A. No, if an architect is hired only to design HVAC, electrical, plumbing or mechanical drawings, they may be in violation of practicing "engineering". However, an architect is permitted to practice engineering that may be incidental to the practice of architecture. In other words, an architect may provide engineering drawings, so long as the architect is also providing the architectural drawings for the same project. ... more