1 The Profession

Question 0

What does the Architect’s Act do?

Answer 0

Protects public by maintenance of academic and other standards of skill and knowledge amongst architects.

Sets out registration requirements

Question 1

What does the Construction Contracts Act do?

Answer 1

Payment legislation that prevents ‘pay when paid’ clauses

Question 2

What does the Building Act do?

Answer 2

Building and Demolition Permits

Occupancy Permit

Question 3

What does the Planning and Development Act do?

Answer 3

WA Planning Commission role and authority
Development Assessment Panels (DAPs)
Sets out procedures for establishing/amending planning policies and schemes

Question 4

What is the Australian Institute of Architects?

Answer 4

National
Representation and promotion of profession, via law and practice advice (acumen), publications, awards, events, exhibitions.
Source of professional support and advice.

Question 5

What is the Architects Board?

Answer 5

State-based
Regulatory authority that administers the architects act
Provides advice to minister
Investigates breaches and complaints

Question 6

What is the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)?

Answer 6

National organisation responsible for advocating, coordinating and facilitating national standards for registration of architects in Australia
Formed by registration bodies in each state for consideration of matters of common concern or interest
Consists of nominees from all state and territory boards
Not a registration authority and can only make reccommendations

Question 7

What is the Building Code of Australia (BCA)?

Answer 7

Volume 1 (class 2-9 buildings)
Volume 2 (class 1 and 10)
Minimum standards of safety, health, amenity and sustainability
Provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures

Question 8

What sorts of liability does an architect have in tort?

Answer 8

Negligence
Defamation
Breach of Copyright
Fair Trading Acts
Breach of Commonwealth Trade Practices Act

Question 9

What sorts of liability does an architect have under Contract Law?

Answer 9

Breach of Client/Architect Agreement

Liability for Advice

Question 10

What is the Architects Social Responsibility?

Answer 10

Responsibility to produce architecture that does not intend to adversely affect the community
Architecture can make a place, and make a place better, we have a responsibility to create functional buildings that also contribute to place and their occupants positively

Question 11

What are the Registration Requirements?

Answer 11

APE exam process

Annual requirements: CPD points, PI insurance, Fees