Enforcement Actions
The California Architects Board (Board) is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints against licensees and unlicensed persons. The Board also retains the authority to make final decisions on all enforcement actions taken against its licensees.
Included below are links to recent enforcement actions taken by the Board against individuals who were found to be in violation of the Architects Practice Act (Act).
Every effort is made to ensure the following information is correct. Before making any decision based upon this information, you should contact the Board. Further information on specific violations may also be obtained by contacting the Board’s Enforcement Unit at (916) 574-7220.
Administrative Citations:
Nachhattar Chandi
Indio, CA – The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $1,000 administrative fine to Nachhattar Chandi, dba Chandi Group USA, an unlicensed individual, for alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5536(a) (Practice Without License or Holding Self Out as Architect). The action alleged that Chandi had changes made to an architect’s plans for a commercial project in Jurupa Valley, California, without the consent or knowledge of the architect and then used the architect’s stamp to submit the plans for permits. Chandi paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on December 21, 2020.
Lloyd L. Desbrisay
Cold Spring, NY – The Board issued a one-count modified citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Lloyd L. Desbrisay, architect license number C-26487 for an alleged violation of BPC section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Desbrisay certified false or misleading information on his 2019 License Renewal Application. Desbrisay paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on December 31, 2020.
Katherine Diamond
Los Angeles, CA – The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $250 administrative fine to Katherine Diamond, architect license number C-13544, for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Diamond certified false or misleading information on her 2019 License Renewal Application. Diamond paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on November 2, 2020.
Tommie Williams
Carmichael, CA – The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $1,500 administrative fine to Tommie Williams, dba The Williams Design Group, an unlicensed individual, for violations of Business and Professions Code section 5536(a) (Practice Without License or Holding Self Out as Architect) and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 134(a) (Use of the Term Architect). The action alleged that Williams entered into a contract to produce design construction documents for a residential project located in Fair Oaks, California. The contract included the statement, “ALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WILL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE…” Further, Williams’ business card stated, “Specializing in Architectural Design” and included the title “Architectural Designers.” The citation became final on December 5, 2020.