C2A-KS21 Flashcards
Knowledge of the elements of a legal contract as required by the Practice Act.
1
Q
Section 5536.22 — Written Contract
What elements are required in a written contract?
A
The following are required in a contract between architect and client. SCANT is a great
acronym to help remember the 5 items;
- Services (description of services to be performed)
- Compensation (Basis of Compensation)
- Addresses (Name, address, license number of architect & name and address of client)
- New Services (Additional Services at hourly rate)
- Termination (description of procedure describing termination procedure)
2
Q
Written contract not required when;
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- Professional services rendered when the dient will not pay compensation
- Arrangement as to the basis for compensation is similar to provided in the past for the same client
- If the client knowingly states in writing after full disclosure of this section that a writing which complies with the requirements of this section is not required
- Professional services rendered to a registered professional engineer
3
Q
SCANT
A
- Services (description of services to be performed)
- Compensation (Basis of Compensation)
- Addresses (Name, address, license number of architect & name and address of client)
- New Services (Additional Services at hourly rate)
- Termination (description of procedure describing termination procedure)
