Section 1 Flashcards
What are the three laws in which architects have to abide by?
English Civil Law
Contract Law
Law of Tort
What the three main legislations architects must abide by?
- The Town and country planning Act 1990
- Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2013
- Building Regulations 2000
What is RIBA?
Royal Institute of British architecture.
A optional membership that encourages the development and education of architecture.
What is ARB?
Architecture registration board.
An obligatory registration for any qualified, practicing architects. In place to protect the client and maintain a high standard of profession.
What is the Architect Act 1997?
The Act that is in place to protect the profession name.
What are the three main ARB codes of conduct?
To Act with integrity
To Act with competence
To Act with diligence
What happens if the there is failure to comply with the codes of conduct?
Disciplinary procedure with potential removal of the architecture name depending on the circumstances
Who is in the Design Team?
Architect
Structural engineer
Building Service engineer
Quantity Surveyor
What are the tree roles the client must fulfill?
Client
Employer
Owner of building/ site
What is the minimum insurance required by ARB?
Professional Indemnity Insurance of £250,000
Under what agreement is the Architect indirectly bound as an agent?
Standard Form Agreement (RIBA)
Under what Act can an architect or contractor stop work when not payed?
Home grants, construction and regeneration Act 1996 (HGC&RA)
What is a contract?
A legally binding document that outlines obligations, considerations, remedies and rights for all members of the party.
What is the Duty of Care?
The legal bound Act of acting diligently and professionally with the client to avoid harm and maintain wellbeing.
How is an architect legally bound to provide a Duty of Care?
By the Contract law of acting as the clients Agent
