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Question 1

Question One: Architectural Profession Act , no 44 of 2000 – (43)
1.1. What is the main purpose of the Architectural Profession Act? (4)

Answer 1

 To Provide for the establishment of the a juristic person to be known as the
South African Council of the Architectural Profession
 To provide for the registration of professionals and candidates and
specified categories in the architectural profession
 To provide for the regulation of the relationship between the South African
Council for the Architectural Profession and the Council for the Built
Environment;
 and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Question 2

1.2 Complete the following table in accordance with Section 18 and Section 21 of
the Act.
One mark each for a) and b)
Two marks each for responses in c)

Answer 2

Question 3

1.3 What are the legal requirements for registration as:
a) Professional (5)

Answer 3

) Professional (5)

 must have relevant qualification from an accredited or recognized
Architectural Learning Site; or
 must demonstrate competence measured against standards determined by the
Council for the particular category ( in case of foreign qualifications/rpl)
 must have completed the mandatory candidacy requirement as prescribed by
the Council
 must have passed the Professional Practice Examination.
 must apply for registration as a professional and pay the prescribed application
fee.

Question 4

1.3 What are the legal requirements for registration as: Candidate (5)

Answer 4

 must have satisfied the educational outcomes determined by the Council
 must have relevant qualification from an accredited or recognized
Architectural Learning** S**ite;
 must present evidence of prior learning
 must be employed in an architectural practice
 or have a mentor who is registered in the category of registration ( or higher) in
which s/he is applying for.
 must apply for registration as a candidate and pay the prescribed application
fee

Question 5

1.4 Give any three reasons why the Council may refuse to register an applicant (6)

Answer 5

If the applicant:
 Has been removed from an office of trust
 Has been convicted of an offence in the Republic, (other than an offence
committed prior to 27 April 1994 associated with political objectives)and was
sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine; or in the case of fraud,
to a fine or imprisonment or both.
 Has been convicted to an offense in a foreign country and was sentenced to
imprisonment without the option of a fine; or in the case of fraud, to a fine or
imprisonment or both.
 Is declared by the** High Court** to be of **unsound mind **or mentally disordered, or is
detained under the Mental Health Act, 1973
 Has been disqualified from registration as a result of any punishment imposed on
him/her under the Architectural Profession Act, number 44 of 2000
Is an unrehabilitated insolvent whose insolvency was caused by his/her
negligence or incompetence in performing work falling within the scope of the
category in respect of which s/he is applying for registration.

Question 6

1.5 Give three reasons that may lead to the cancellation of the registration of a
registered person. (3)

Answer 6

 Has been erroneously registered
 Has been registered on information subsequently proved to be wrong
 Fails to pay the prescribed annual fee

Question 7

2.1 What is the validity period of any profession registration? (2)

Answer 7

5 years

Question 8

2.2 What does the acronym CPD stand for? (2)

Answer 8

Continuing Professional Development

Question 9

2.3 Who is required to engage in CPD? (2)

Answer 9

All persons who are registered in the professional categories as listed under
Section 18(1) a and (c) of the Architectural Profession Act or who may listed at a
future date.

Question 10

**Question Three: Voluntary Associations – (15)
**Section 25 of the Architectural Professions Act, provides for the recognition of Voluntary
Associations.

3.1 List 3 elements that distinguish a voluntary association from a statutory body (6)

Answer 10

A voluntary association is an organisation formed by three or more people who
agree to achieve a common objective without making profit. A statutory body is a
creature of the law
A voluntary association is an autonomus body which promotes and protects the
interests of its members. A statutory body protects the interest of the public by
enforcing the law
Members of the Voluntary Association craft a constitution for its members. A
statutory body is governed by an Act of parliament.

Question 11

3.2 Give an examples of 3 voluntary associations currently recognized by SACAP (3)

Answer 11

• South African Insti tute of Architects (SAIA)
• South African Insti tute of Architectural Technologist NPC (SAIAT)
• South African Insti tute of Draughting (SAID)

Question 12

What is the validity period for a ce**rtificate of recognition **of a voluntary association?(2)

Answer 12

5 YEARS

Question 13

3.4 Give two situations when the recognition of a voluntary association will lapse. (4)

Answer 13

 If the association no longer complies with the requirements as prescribed by SACAP
 At the expiry of the five-year period

Question 14

Question Four: The Architectural Professional and their office - (20)

4.1 What does the acronym CIPC stand for? (2)
and what does it mean

Answer 14

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

In South Africa, businesses are regulated by the** Companies Act**
(71 of 2008). Companies must be registered with the
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC).

Question 15

List at least 3 legal forms of Practice that an architectural professions can operate. (6)

Answer 15

 Partnership
 Close Corporation
 Company
 Multi Disciplinary Firm

Question 16

4.3 Four professional decide to form a firm to practice architecture. They are unsure
of which legal form of practice to choose. List 6 considerations that may assist
them to make a decision. (12)

Question 17

4.3 Four professional decide to form a firm to practice architecture. They are unsure
of which legal** form of practice** to choose. List 6 considerations that may assist them to make a decision. (12)

Answer 17

 Capital and shareholding such as Directors, Members, Shareholders etc
 Liability and Risk such as unlimited personal liability vs company liability
 Financing and other requirements such as Tax
 Continuity on death/ resignation/ retirement of one of them
 Ownership of assets and equity
 Statutory requirements such as filing returns to CIPC

Question 18

Question Five: The Architectural Professional and their Client – (34)

5.1 Name the Board Notice that sets out the Code of Professional Conduct for
Architectural Professionals in South Africa. (2)

Answer 18

** B**oard Notice 154 of 2009

Code of Professional Conduct for
Architectural Professionals in South Africa.

Question 19

5.2 Give the eight requirements that must be set out in writing when a registered
person accepts appointment for his/her services according to section 4.1 of the
Board Notice referred to in question 5.1 above. (8)

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Answer 19

4.1.1 the **scope of work
4.1.2 the services to be provided
4.1.3 the allocation and limitation of responsibilities
4.1.4 the fee payable for the work or services, the method of calculating it and
the stages at which it will be payable
4.1.5 the budget or other cost limit for the project, work or service, and the
method and implication of estimating costs
4.1.6 provisions for the termination of the agreement
4.1.7 details of professional indemnity insurance**
4.1.8 provision for dispute resolution

Question 20

5.3 Complete the following sentence: ‘member of a closely allied profession’ means
a person registered in terms of: (14)

ALEPPQ actno?

Answer 20

 Architectural Profession Act, no. 44 0f 2000
 Landscape Architectural Act; no 45 of 2000
 Engineering Profession Act, Act no 46 0f 2000
 Property Valuers Profession Act, Act no 47 of 2000
 Project and Construction Management Professions Act, Act no 48 of 2000
 Quantity Surveying Profession Act, Act no 49 of 2000
 Planning Professions Act, Act no 36 of 2002

ALEPPG

Question 21

5.4 List two recommended forms of architectural professional service agreements.
(4) (2 marks each)

Answer 21

 PROCSA professional consultants service agreement
 SAIA Client Architect Agreement

Question 22

5.5 Name the six work stages that constitute a standard architectural service (6)

Answer 22

• Inception
• Concept and Viability
   Design Development
   Documentation and Procurement
   Construction
   Closeout

Question 23

Question 1 30 marks√
1.1 With reference to the Architectural Profession Act “Act 44 of 2000”,
complete the following definitions: (5)

1.1.1 “Accredit” means

Answer 23

the process of evaluation and recognition by the council of educational
programmes offered by educational institutions relating to the architectural profession, and
“accreditation” has a corresponding meaning. (1)

Question 24

1.1.2 “Candidate” means

Answer 24

1.1.2 “Candidate” means a person who is registered in terms of section 19 (2) (b) (1)

Question 25

1.1.3 “Council” means

Answer 25

1.1.3 “Council” means the South African Council for the Architectural Profession established
by section 2 (1)

Question 26

1.1.4 “Professional” means

Answer 26

1.1.4 “Professional” means a person who is registered in terms of section 19 (2) (a) (1)

Question 27

1.1.5 “Voluntary Association” means

Answer 27

1.1.5 “Voluntary Association” means any voluntary association recognized by the council
in terms of section 25 (1)

Question 28

1.2 Complete the following (in terms of Board Notice 43 of 2017 South African Council
for the Architectural Profession)

1.2.1 “continuing professional development” (1)

Answer 28

1.2.1 “Continuing Professional Development” also referred to in these conditions as “CPD”,
means continuing education and training as contemplated in Section 13(k) of the Act,
and also means the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge
and skills and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of
professional and technical duties throughout the person’s architectural career. (1)

Question 29

1.2.2 “architectural learning sites” (1)

Answer 29

1.2.2 “architectural learning sites” means an educational institution which offers architectural
programs and which has been granted validation by the Council in terms of
Section 13(b) of the Act. (1)

Question 30

1.2.3 “expiry date” (1)

Answer 30

1.2.3 “expiry date” as contemplated in Section 22(1) of the Act, means the 31st of December
of every year. (1)

Question 31

1.2.4 “interactive” (1)

Answer 31

1.2.4 “interactive” means, in the context of development activities, full active participation in
the activities such as organization, presentation and active discussion. (1)

Question 32

1.2.5 “approved CPD provider” (1)

Answer 32

1.2.5 “approved CPD provider” means an entity that has been accredited by the Council for
the purpose of offering appropriate learning in respect of category 1 CPD activities as
contemplated in clause 4.2.1 and Appendix A

Question 33

1.3 Name any five principle functions of SACAP (5)

Answer 33

Answer to 1.3
Any five:
PrincipleFunctions and activities of SACAP:
- Protect members of the public in their dealings with members of the
Architectural Profession (1)
- Register and maintain a register of professional architects, professional senior
architectural technologists, technologists and draughts persons. (1)
- Supervise architectural education in South Africa (1)
- Prepare and publish Rules of Professional Conduct and prosecute offenders
against any of these Rules (1)
- Publish annually a Recommended Tariff of Fees (1)
- Liaise with Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and its constituent members. (1)

Question 34

1.5 Briefly describe the general CPD requirements during each five year cycle. (10)

25 QR 3 1 CAT1 EX5 not next

Answer 34

Answer to 1.5
- During each five year cycle, every RP must obtain a minimum of 25 credits in order
to qualify for renewal of his registration;
- The RP must obtain at least 3 credits per annum of which at least 1 credit should be
obtained from Category 1
- Credits accumulated in excess of 5 during any particular year may be allocated to the
subsequent years of the five year cycle, provided that no credits may be transferred to
the next CPD cycle

Question 35

2.1 Name any five of the six rules of professional conduct
Name headings only. (5)

I C P AA PEP?
I CEE PEE AA PEP?

Answer 35

rule 1: Integrity
rule 2: Competency
rule 3: Promotion of Services
rule 4: Administrative Functions
rule 5: Establishment of an Architectural Practice
rule 6: Public Interest and Environmental Protection

I C P AA PEP?
I CEE PEE AA PEP?

Question 36

2.2 In terms of the SAIA Client/Architect Agreement state the number of work stages
and describe the essential functions of each. (25)

Stage 1

Answer 36

Stage 1: Inception.

Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regard to:
- the client’s brief.
- the site and rights and constraints.
- budgetary constraints.
- the need for consultants.
- project programme.
- time constraints
- methods of contracting.

Question 37

work stage 2 describe

Answer 37

Stage 2: Concept and viability.
1. Prepare an initial design and advise on:
- the intended space provisions and planning relationships.
- proposed materials and intended building services.
- the technical and functional characteristics of the design.
2. Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of the land.
3. Review the anticipated costs of the project.
4. Review the project program.

Question 38

Work Stage 3:

Answer 38

Stage 3: Design development.
1. Confirm the scope and complexity
2. Confirm the scope and complexity.
3. Review the design and consult with local and statutory authorities.
4. Develop the design, construction system, materials and components.
5. Incorporate all services and the work of consultants.
6. Review the design, costing and program with the consultants.

Question 39

Work stage 4.1?

Answer 39

Stage 4: Documentation and procurement.
1. Prepare the documentation sufficient for local authority submission:
- co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co- ordination.
- prepare specifications for the works.
- review the costing and program with the consultants.
- obtain the client’s authority and submit the documents for approval.
2. Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders:
- obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works.
- obtain offers for the execution of the works
- evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract.
- prepare the contract documentation (and arrange the signing of the building contract).

Question 40

Work stage 5

Answer 40

Stage 5: Construction.
Contract administration:
1. Hand over the site to the contractor.
2. Issue construction documentation.
3. Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate.
4. Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation.
5. Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principle agent in the JBCC
building agreements, or fulfill the obligations provided for in other forms of contract.
6. Issue the certificate of practical completion.
7. Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

Question 41

Work stage 6?

Answer 41

Stage 6: Close out.
1. Fulfill and complete the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation
to facilitate the effective completion, handover and operation of the project.
2. After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall
issue the certificates related to contract completion.
3. Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the
contractor and sub-contractors.

Question 42

Question 3 30 marks√
3.1 Name five other professions that could form part of the professional team. (5)

Answer 42

Answers to 3.1
Any five:
- Quantity Surveyors (1)
- Structural & Civil Engineers (1)
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineers (1)
- Traffic Engineers (1)
- Landscape Architects (1)
- Interior Designers (1)
- Acousticians (1)
- Land Surveyors (1)
- Town Planners (1)
- Property Consultants (1)
- Legal Consultants (1)
- Insurance Advisers (1)
- Financial Advisers (1)

Question 43

3.2 Name any five headings you would include in your agenda for a site meeting. (5)

Answer 43

Answer to 3.2
Any five:
- Apologies for absence. (1)
- Minutes of the last meeting. (1)
- Matters arising out of these minutes. (1)
- Items carried over from last meeting. (1)
- Main business of present meeting ie: progress,
quality,
safety, etc. (1)
- Any other business. (1)
- Confirm date for next meeting. (1)

Question 44

3.3 You have been appointed as the principal consultant (leader of the professional team), consultant (architect) and principal agent for converting your client’s existing multi-storey commercial building into social housing. The building is a high rise structure, requires extensive
electrical reticulation, new lifts, a standby generator, access control, smoke detection system, extensive plumbing and new brick dividing walls which will impose loadings on the floor slabs not previously there.

Besides yourself as the architect, your professional team includes a quantity surveyor, structural engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, wet services engineer and fire consultant.

Your client does not wish to appoint all of the consultants individually and insists that you engage them and to quote a single fee for all of the necessary professional services – i.e. the client is looking
for a “package deal”.

Discuss the merits of this situation listing the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal from the point of view of:

3.3.1 the client (10)

Answer 44

Answer question 3.3.1
From the client’s point of view:
Advantages:
- he has only one person with whom to communicate and to hold responsible for any error, omission
or negligence on the part of any professional consultant
- only one client/ consultant professional services agreement to enter into
- only one fee and disbursement account to deal with on a monthly basis
- he would expect to pay a lesser fee than had he appointed each consultant separately
- he would expect to get a better and more efficient service than had he made separate appointments
with each consultant
Disadvantages:
- he has no say in the selection of the other consultants
- he has to rely on the integrity of the architect for the conduct of the other consultants

Question 45

3.3.2 the architect (10)

Answer 45

Answer question 3.3.2
From the architect’s point of view:
Advantages:
- he has the ability of selecting consultants with whom he has worked previously and
knows their capabilities
- he can expect to have better control over the other consultants – he has the
power to fire a consultant who does not perform adequately
- he can claim a portion of the joint fee for fulfilling the role of team leader and
team co-ordinator (principal consultant)
Disadvantages:
- he carries a greater responsibility and risk of liability if any consultant is negligent
- he would need to negotiate a special professional indemnity insurance policy
probably at a higher premium
- he carries the responsibility of paying fees to the consultants even when not paid by
the client unless a “pay when paid” condition is included in their contractual agreement
- he will need to ensure that he is not transgressing the statutory regulations of the other professions

Question 46

Question 4 10 marks√
4.1 Your practice has grown significantly over the past number of years and you decide
to go into business with an architect friend.

Name the four styles of practice options. (4)

Answer 46

Answer to 4.1.1
- A Private Company (PTY) Ltd. (1)
- Incorporated Company (Inc.) (1)
- Close Corporation (1)
- Partnership (1)

Question 47

4.2 Name two conditions that must be met before an architect can be held liable to
his employer. (2)

Answer 47

Answers to 4.2
- The architect must have performed negligently (i.e. carried out his duties with less care
than what could fairly be expected from a competent, conscientious colleague
under the same circumstances) (1)
- The client must have suffered financial loss (i.e. his estate must be worth less than it
would have been if the negligent act had not been committed) (1)

Question 48

Work stage 4.2

Answer 48

4.2: Complete construction documentation and proceed to procurement:
 obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the
execution of the works
 obtain offers for the execution of the works
 evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
 prepare the contract documentation (and arrange the signing of the building
contract