17 U.S.C. § 120 : US Code - Section 120: Scope of exclusive rights in architectural works

Search 17 U.S.C. § 120 : US Code - Section 120: Scope of exclusive rights in architectural works

(a) Pictorial Representations Permitted. - The copyright in an
architectural work that has been constructed does not include the
right to prevent the making, distributing, or public display of
pictures, paintings, photographs, or other pictorial
representations of the work, if the building in which the work is
embodied is located in or ordinarily visible from a public place.
(b) Alterations to and Destruction of Buildings. -
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106(2), the owners of a
building embodying an architectural work may, without the consent
of the author or copyright owner of the architectural work, make or
authorize the making of alterations to such building, and destroy
or authorize the destruction of such building.