Qualifications for registration
15.—(1)  Subject to this section, the following persons shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, be entitled to registration under this Act:
(a)any person holding the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture from the National University of Singapore or the University of Singapore;
(b)any person holding any other degree, diploma or qualification which the Minister may, after consultation with the Board , approve for the purpose of entitling the holder thereof to be registered under this Act; or
(c)any person who satisfies the Board that he is otherwise qualified by having proper and recognised training in architecture and who passes such examinations as may be required by the Board.
(2)  No person shall be entitled to registration under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) unless he can satisfy the Board that he has after qualifying —
(a)such practical experience in architectural work for not less than 24 months consisting of such practical experience in architectural work in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 12 months, and has passed such professional practice examination as may be prescribed or approved by the Board;
(b)such practical experience in architectural work for not less than 5 years as may be recognised by the Board, which shall include such prescribed practical experience in architectural work in Singapore for not less than 2 years comprising a continuous period of at least 12 months gained within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of his application for registration under this Act; or
(c)such practical experience in architectural work for not less than 10 years as may be recognised by the Board.
(3)  The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, by order published in the Gazette, exempt, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, any person from the requirements of subsection (2).
(4)  The Board may refuse to register any applicant who in the opinion of the Board —
(a)is not of good character and reputation; or
(b)is unable to carry out the duties of an architect effectively.
(5)  Any person whose application for registration has been refused by the Board may, within 30 days after being notified of such refusal, appeal to the High Court whose decision shall be final.