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 | |
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