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Architects Act

(Chapter 12, Section 36)

Architects Rules

R 1

REVISED EDITION 1990

(25th March 1992)

[30th August 1991]

Citation

1. These Rules may be cited as the Architects Rules.

PART I

REGISTRATION

Form of application

2. An application for registration as an architect under the Act shall be in the Form 1 set out in the First Schedule.

Qualifications and training

3.—(1) An application for registration under the Act made by a person who holds any qualification referred to in section 15 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act shall be accompanied by a copy of the qualification by which he claims to be entitled to such registration.

(2) An application for registration under the Act made by a person referred to in section 15(1)(c) of the Act shall be accompanied by such evidence of training in architecture as the Board may require.

Prescribed examinations for purposes of section 15 (2) of Act

3A.—(1) The following examinations shall be the prescribed examinations for the purposes of section 15 (2) (a) (ii) of the Act:

(a)

the Law and the Architect Examination, which tests the applicant’s technical knowledge on the various Acts, by-laws, rules and regulations, limitations, codes of practice, submission and application procedures relating to the practice of architecture in Singapore;

(b)

the Professional Practice Examination, which tests the applicant’s understanding of and his abilities in Contract Administration and Project Management; and

(c)

the Oral Interview Examination (to be conducted only after the applicant has sat for and passed the examinations referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b)), which covers the following areas:

(i)	the topics set out in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b);
(ii)	the data recorded in the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book; and
(iii)	the mentoring process of the applicant.

(2) The prescribed oral examination for the purposes of section 15 (2) (b) (ii) of the Act shall be the Professional Practice Interview Examination, which covers the following areas:

(a)	the topics set out in paragraph (1)(a) and (b); and
(b)	the data recorded in the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book.

(3) The prescribed oral examination for the purposes of section 15 (2) (c) (ii) of the Act shall be the Professional Interview, in which the applicant will be asked to elaborate on his aspirations in relation to his practice of architecture in Singapore, his professional opinion on improving the architectural practice and standards in Singapore and his achievements in the architectural profession.

(4) The Board shall —

(a)	appoint a Committee of Examiners to conduct the examinations referred to in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3);
(b)	determine the date, time and place for the examinations to be held;
(c)	determine the number of such examinations to be conducted in a year (not being less than one examination per year);
(d)	determine the scope and duration of such examinations;
(e)	determine the procedure for the conduct of such examinations; and
(f)	notify each applicant of the result of his examination as soon as practicable. [S 761/2005 wef 01/12/2005]

Application to sit for prescribed examinations

3B.—(1) Every application to sit for an examination referred to in rule 3A(1), (2) or (3) shall be —

(a)	made in such form and manner as the Board may determine;
(b)	submitted not less than 60 days before the date of the examination;
(c)	accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book; and
(d)	accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule.

(2) Where a person who has applied to sit for any of the examinations referred to in rule 3A(1), (2) or (3) is unable to sit for the examination, the Board may, in its discretion, refund any fee or part thereof paid by that person under this rule.

[S 761/2005 wef 01/12/2005]

Practical experience

4.—(1) The practical experience that a person is required to have under section 15 (2) (a) or (b) of the Act in order to be entitled to registration under the Act shall be such practical experience in architectural work undertaken by an architect engaged in the practice of architecture as may be acceptable to the Board, which shall include practical experience obtained in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 12 months under the supervision of a registered architect in the employ of the Government or a registered architect who has in force a practising certificate.

(2) No person shall be eligible to sit for the examination referred to in section 15(2)(a) of the Act unless he has the practical experience prescribed in paragraph (1).

Evidence of practical experience

5.—(1) Every person applying for registration under the Act shall submit with his application proof in writing of his practical experience, which shall include details of the duration and a description of the practical experience in such form as the Board may require.

(2) The Board may, with a view to determining the nature of an applicant’s practical experience, conduct an interview with the applicant.

Further evidence and other requirements

6.—(1) The Board may require an applicant to furnish such other evidence or particulars as the Board considers necessary to determine whether the applicant is entitled to registration under the Act.

(2) The Board may further require an applicant to submit a project report to demonstrate his experience in the different areas of architectural practice.

[S 761/2005 wef 01/12/2005]

Fee for registration

7. Every application for registration under the Act shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, and such fee shall not be refundable.

[S 761/2005 wef 01/12/2005]

Decision of Board

8.—(1) When any person applies for registration under the Act, the Registrar shall as soon as practicable refer the application to the Board.

(2) Notification of every decision of the Board with respect to any application for registration under the Act shall be given to the applicant by letter signed by the Registrar addressed to the applicant at the address stated by him in the application.

Form of certificate of registration

9.—(1) A registered architect shall, on payment of the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule, be issued a certificate of registration duly signed by the Registrar.

[S 761/2005 wef 01/12/2005]

(2) The certificate of registration shall be in the Form 2 set out in the First Schedule.

Removal of name from register of architects

10. An application by a registered architect to have his name removed from the register of architects shall be in the Form 3 set out in the First Schedule.

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