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Professional Practice

 
Regulated
architect's title
professional training
not compulsory
organization of profession
architects are required to register with the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos, which is organized at regional and national level; it is a body under the supervision of the Ministry for Public Works
registration
compulsory
permanent vocational training
A 2-year post-graduate course is required in order to get access to university positions. Additional post-graduate courses (master, specialization) are also available.
Not only in universities. Courses are organized also by Colegios. The COAC's professional practice school Josep Lluís Sert is offering on-line courses since 1999.
protection of professional title
by the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos
fees
compulsory fees forbidden since 1997, but existing indicating fees. The Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos is competent for laying down professional fees; it publishes the relevant scheme on a regular basis. Fees may vary as a function of the cost of living.
liability
A) For buildings with an administrative authorisation prior to 6 May 2000: 10 years as of realisation, legal action up to 15 years as of the appearance of damages. B) For buildings with an administrative authorisation after 6 May 2000: 1 year for the finishes, 3 years for the installations and construction, and 10 years for structural elements; all these as of the definitive reception of the building. Legal action up to 2 years as of the appearance of damages.
No compulsory insurance is provided for.
code of practice
yes - Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos
code of conduct
 
 
 
 
All data were derived from the bibliographic references
and correspond to the relevant state-of-the-art.
Last updated on 20/02/2007
The information provided herein was developed by the National Board of Italian Architects and is based both on data collected directly by the National Board of Italian Architects and on data collected from bibliographical sources.
 
References:
  • CENSIS Statistics Report in cooperation with the National Council of Italian Architects September 1999
  • "Architetti in Europa - Formazione e Professione", a research funded by the "Jacques Delors Research Grant within the European Culture" of the Yuste Academy with the support of the European Commission, for the "Charles V" prize awarded by the European Academy of the Yuste Foundation - 1999
  • "Architetto - Manuale per la professione", by E. Milone - 4th edition, August 1999 - DEI
  • Official European National Statistics Bodies - see links
  • "Professione architetto in Europa" - Etaslibri - Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri
 

 
 

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