HOW TO STAY LEGAL AND AVOID PROBLEMS
THE ARCHITECTS ACT AND THE CODE OF CONDUCT
Every architect and technician engaged in the practice of architecture in any way is
governed by the Architectural Profession Act No. 44 of 2000 and the Rules: Act 44 of 2000 –
Code of Professional Conduct.
This includes
Registration and practice as an individual
Registration and requirements of a Practice
The requirement of Written Agreements on all projects
The Code of Conduct
Whilst compliance with the legislation is not onerous, many practitioners fail to comply, and
many practitioners have little knowledge of the legislation and their obligations. Whilst failure
to comply will not necessarily lead to disciplinary action, many of the disputes and problems
referred to KZNIA could be avoided or at least simplified if the requirements of the Act were
followed.
The short course will cover the following:-
THE ACT
GENERAL OVERVIEW
REGISTRATION – Categories of registration, maintaining registration – CPD
IDENTIFICATION OF WORK – The current situation
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
CODE OF CONDUCT
UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
PROMOTION OF SERVICES
APPOINTMENT AGREEMENTS
ESTABLISHMENT AND RUNNING OF PRACTICE
CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
A brief overview of the Construction Regulations, highlighting the responsibilities of the
Designer. (Architect).
COMMON CAUSES OF DISPUTES
An overview of common causes of dispute which lead to formal dispute procedures.
Architect v Client
Contractor v Principal Agent / Employer