ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATIONS, 1989
CONDITION OF ENGAGEMENT,SERVICES AND SCALE OF CHARGES
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Ragesh Gopal Nirmal Chandy Mathew
CONTENTS
•ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION 1989
•PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
•ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
•SHEDULE OF SERVICES.
•SCALE OF CHARGES
•SHEDULE OF PAYMENT.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
•For guidance of architects.
Why…? •A general standard for professional character
•To
T ensure architects
hit t obligation
bli ti tot his
hi client,
li t the
th public…..
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Under Section 45 of the Architects Act, 1972 (Act No. 20 of 1972). What ?
What..?
For the Council of Architecture, with the approval of the Central Government
If violated will constitute a pprofessional misconduct invitingg disciplinary
p y
action.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
What..? •Ensure the quality of environment and welfare of the society
GENERAL •Apply his skill for creative responsible and economic dev. of the country
•Services to the best of his ability
•Impartiality , fairness in administering building contract
•Integrity
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
What..? •Promote advancement of architecture
GENERAL •Compete in fair manner
•Provide
P id suitable
it bl working
ki environment
i t for
f the
th employees
l compensate
t fairly,
f il
facilitate development, recognize contribution
•Observe the code of conduct of the country
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
What..? •Uphold conditions of engagement and scale of charges as per COA inform
SPECIFIC
the client also
•Must not prepare designs free of charge or for reduced fee
•No discounts , commission or gifts to be taken or given to get a project or
getting introduced to the client
•Obey
Obey COA guidelines for competitions.
competitions
•Inform council when appointed as a juror
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
What..? •Must not supplant another architect without clients agreement
SPECIFIC
•Must not accept a project given to another architect unless termination of
appointment and settling of dues are ensured. notify previous architect
before accepting
•No partnership with an architect removed from council register.
•For
For contract with consultants define: scope mode of payment
payment.
•In partnership firm ensure that the partners compile with the code.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATION
What..? Should not advertise services or allow name to be used for publicity.
SPECIFIC
EExceptions:
ti
Can publish change of address thrice
Inform address change by post to his correspondents.
May exhibit his name outside office building site lettering : less than 10cm height
Can call for tenders , application for vacancies by published public notice.
Can allow name along with works in media but should not pay or get paid for it
Can produce brochures listing experience ,projects for distribution to known
clients.
Can allow name in classified columns , telephone directory
directory.
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A COMPLAINT AGAINST AN ARCHITECT?
Complaint shall be made to the Council of Architecture in Complaint Form No. XIV.
A t andd omissions
Acts i i
The oral or documentary evidence
Incomplete form will be returned
Copy of complaint will be sent to the accused Architect
copy to the Architect within sixty days of the receipt of the complaint;
Notice will be sent to the accused Architect -
Every notice the Disciplinary Committee under this rule shall be sent to the Architect or the
firm concerned by registered post with acknowledgment due.
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A COMPLAINT AGAINST AN ARCHITECT?
Architect should give a written statement in defence -
within
ithi ffourteen
t ddays off the
th receipt
i t off the
th complaint
l i t or as Secretary
S t allots
ll t
as a pleading in Civil Court.
Complaint will be dismissed
Council is of the opinion that there is no prima facie case against the Architect
Architect shall be informed accordingly.
Before dismissing the complaint,
complaint the Council may call for any additional particulars or
documents connected with the case
Enquiry shall be made –
on perusal of the complaint, the Council shall cause an enquiry to be made in the matter by the
Disciplinary Committee.
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
WHAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION CIVIL andd CRIMINAL ACTION IS TAKEN AGAINST AN ARCHITECT
FOUND GUILTY OF PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT?
If the Architect is found guilty of Professional Misconduct, he is liable for disciplinary action by the
Council of Architecture under section 30 of the Architects Act,1972.
The disciplinary action taken by the Council of Architecture against the Architect who has been
found guilty of Professional Misconduct, does not absolve him of his liabilities under the Code of
Civil Procedure, 1908 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if any.
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT AND SCALE OF
CHARGES PREAMBLE
• Taking Client's instructions and preparation of design brief.
• Site evaluation, analysis
y and impact
p of existingg and or pproposed
p development
p on its immediate
environs.
vices
• Design and site development.
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• Structural design.
• Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage design.
Archittectura
• Electrical, electronic, communication systems and design.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning design (HVAC) and other mechanical systems.
• Elevators, escalators, etc.
• Fire detection, Fire pprotection and Securityy systems
y etc.
• Periodic inspection and evaluation of Construction works.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
STAGE 1 : CONCEPTUAL DESIGN STAGE
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STAGE 2 : PRELIMINARY DESIGN STAGE.
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STAGE 3 : CLIENTS APPROVAL SUBMISSION FOR STATUTORY
APPROVALS.
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STAGE 4 : WORKING DRAWING STAGE.
STAGE 5 : TENDER STAGE .
STAGE 6 : CONSTRUCTION STAGE.
STAGE 6 : FINAL COMPLETION STAGE.
WHAT ARE THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE RECOMMENDATONS ON
THE PROFESSIONAL FEES TO BE PAID TO AN ARCHITECT IN INDIA?
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HITECT’’S PROFFESSION
The Architect is paid fees for the following reasons:
•The efforts involved in preparing designs
designs,
•The cost involved in making drawings and other documents,
•The cost of supervision in terms of time of the Architect,
•The
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The fees paid to the different Consultants appointed by the Architect
Architect, and
ARGES
•Adequate compensation for responsibilities undertaken by the Architect.
COA
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FEE STRUCTURE:
Percentage: The fee payable to the Architect shall be computed as a percentage of
the Actual Cost of the project works, as on completion.
Minimum payable fees: The fees listed in the Scale of Charges is the minimum
payable for the Architect’s services. However, depending on the complexity of the
project.
Negotiable fees: For works costing upto Rs 15 Lakhs, the professional fees may be
negotiable
g between the Architect and the Client.
Social slum housing: In view of the importance of social housing, slum upgradation
etc, the Architect’s fees are negotiable between the Architect and Client….. Fee Bidding
HOUSING –
Individual Independent House - 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.
ARGES
Single Block Housing and Sites upto 0.5 hectares - 5.0% on the cost of works
assigned.
COA SCALE OF CHA
Sites more than 0.5 hectares and upto 2.5 hectares - 3.5% on the cost of works
assigned.
Sites more than 2.5 hectares and upto 5 hectares - 2.5% on the cost of works
assigned.
Sites more than 5 hectares - 2.0% on the cost of works assigned.
ALL PROJECTS OTHER THAN HOUSING - 5 0%
5.0% on the cost of works assigned
assigned.
REPETITION OF BUILDING IN SAME CAMPUS - 2.5% on the cost of works assigned.
REPETITION OF BUILDING ELSEWHERE - 3.5 % on the cost of works assigned.
SITE DEVELOPMENT - 2.5% on the cost of works assigned.
ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION, RETROFITTING, ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS –7.5% on the cost of
works assigned.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, SIGNAGE, GRAPHIC DESIGN - 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - 7.5% on the cost of works assigned.
URBAN DESIGN - 1.0% on the cost of works assigned.
CONTRACTOR’SS BILLS - 1.0%
VERIFICATION CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR 1 0% i addition
in dditi off above
b fees.
f
DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CHARGES - 10% of the professional fees.
ADVISORY CONSULTANCY CHARGES - Rs 10,000 - per day for outstation project; Rs 4,000 -
per day for local project.
SHEDULE OF PAYMENT
CLIENTS BRIEF On appointment and signing of Agreement – Rs
20,000/‐
/ or 5% of total fees payable
ARCHITTECTUREE PROJEECTS
CONCEPT DESIGN –STAGE
CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 10% of total fees
10% of total fees payable, based on the Rough
payable based on the Rough
1: estimate of Cost.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN – 20% of total fees payable
STAGE 2:
DRAWINGS FOR CLIENTS 35% of total fees
/ STATUTORY APPROVALS
– STAGE 3:
STAGE 3
WORKING DRAWINGS
AND TENDER
AND TENDER 45% of total fees
45% of total fees
DOCUMENTS – STAGE
RE PROJJECTS
5:
APPOINTMENT OF 55% of total fees payable.
CONTRACTORS –
ARCHITECTUR
STAGE 6
STAGE 6:
CONSTRUCTION – 65% of total fees payable
STAGE 7:
On completion of 70% of total fees payable
20% of work at site –
On completion of 40%
of work at site ‐ 70% of 70% of total fees
70% of total fees
total fees
RE PROJJECTS
On completion of
60% of work at site ‐ 80% of total fees
80% of total fees
80% of total fees
On completion of
80% of work at site – 85% of total fees
ARCHITECTUR
85% of total fees
On Virtual
C
Completion
l i of work
f k 90% of total fees
90% f lf
at site – 90% of total
fees
COMPLETION – 100% of total fees
STAGE 8: ‐
Retainer Rs. 20000 or 5% of the total fees payable,
On appointment/ Signing of Agreement/ whichever is higher, adjustable at the last
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Acceptance of offer.
RENEWA
stage.
stage
Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable
On submitting preliminary report
AN DESSIGN/ URBAN R
Stage 2On submitting concept design and 25% of the total fees
revised rough estimate
On incorporating Client
On incorporating Client'ss suggestions and
suggestions and 45% of the total fees payable
of the total fees payable
submitting model and final design and
approval thereof from the Client /
statutory authorities, if required.
statutory authorities, if required.
Stage 3 On submitting drawings 55% of the total fees
URBA
showing the common facilities for
showing the common facilities for
circulation, parking, open spaces and
external Architectural form.
Stage 3 65% of the total fees
AL
RENEWA
On submitting drawings showing
On submitting drawings showing
Architectural controls, features and
specifications
On submitting drawings showing schematic
On submitting drawings showing schematic 80% of the total fees payable
80% of the total fees payable
AN DESSIGN/ URBAN R
network of services, landscape, street
furniture etc
On submitting urban design report.
On submitting urban design report. 85% of the total fees
85% of the total fees
Stage 4
Stage 4 100% of the total fees
100% of the total fees
On completion of review and certification
of detailed Architectural designs of each of
the constituent components for
URBA
construction or development within the
d l h h
area under urban
design,
Retainer Rs. 20000 or 5% of the total fees
On appointment/ Signing of Agreement/ payable, whichever is
Acceptance of offer.
Acceptance of offer. higher, adjustable at the last stage
higher, adjustable at the last stage
Stage 1 10% of the total fees payable
On submitting conceptual designs and
rough estimate of cost.
rough estimate of cost
Stage 3 35% of the total fees
Client's suggestions and submitting
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DSCAPEE DESIG
d
drawings for obtaining approval from the
i f bt i i lf th
Client/
statutory authorities.
Stage 4 45% of the total fees
preparation of working drawings,
specifications and schedule of quantities
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Stage 5 55% of the total fees
On inviting, receiving and analysing tenders
Stage 6 65% of the total fees less
On submitting working drawings
and details required for
commencement of work at site.
On completion of 20% of the work 70% of the total fees
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On completion of 40% of the work
On completion of 40% of the work 75% of the total fees
75% of the total fees
DSCAPEE DESIG
On completion of 60% of the work 80% of the total fees
On completion of 80% of the work 85% of the total fees
On Virtual Completion 85% of the total fees
Stage 7 100% of the total fees
LAND
On submitting Completion Report
and drawings for issuanc of
completion
THANK YOU…..
