regulated | yes |
professional training | the DPLG diploma authorizes professional practice |
organization of profession | architects are included in the Register one of 26 Regional Councils of the Association of Architects. The Association of Architects falls under the National Council which guarantees the co-ordination of the Regional Councils. The Association of Architects is a Public Service and it is protected by the Ministry of Culture. |
registration | compulsory for the qualification and for professional practice |
permanent vocational training | not compulsory, but recommended by the Code of Practice - training courses are organized by GEPA (Permanent Training Group for Architects) and by the Management of Architecture and Cultural Heritage. |
protection of professional title | an architect is to be employed whenever the building area is in excess of 170 m2 (800 m2 in respect of agricultural establishments) |
fees | the fee scheme was abolished by Ordinance dated 01/12/86. The fees can be freely agreed upon in the private sector. The Association of Architects publishes a standard contract which fixes the architect's duties but reference fees are no longer given. The fees in the public sector (Decree dated 29/12/87) are laid down on the basis of the duration of the appointment and the complexity and importance of the works. The MIQ has prepared reference tariffs. |
liability | architects are held responsible for damage which compromises the soundness of the works or which make it unsuitable for its planned use (article 1792 of the Civil Code) for a period of 10 years from the date of commissioning. The 10-year period of responsibility assumes professional error. Article 1792 covers traditional structures, civil engineering, finishing works when related to transport works, foundations, structures, closed and covered.
The law provides for a performance guarantee for a period of 2 years from handing-over, of the dissociated finishing of the works.
Insurance is compulsory. |
code of practice | yes - Decree of 20/03/1980 |
code of conduct | disciplinary measures in the event of breach of the code of practice:
- warning
- suspension for a period of from 3 months to 2 years
- expulsion |
