42. For the purpose of the Act,  “professional misconduct” means, 1.  Contravention of any provision of the Act, or the regulations. 2.  Knowingly contravening any provision of the Building Code Act, 1992 or the building code. 3.  Knowingly contravening any federal, provincial or municipal law, regulation or by-law relating to the construction, enlargement or alteration of buildings. 4.  Authorizing, permitting, counselling, assisting, aiding, abetting or acquiescing in any contravention of a federal, provincial or municipal law, regulation or by-law relating to the construction, enlargement or alteration of buildings. 5.  Permitting, counselling, assisting, aiding or abetting any person who is not a member or a holder of a certificate of practice, a certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act or a temporary licence to engage or hold himself, herself or itself out as engaging in the practice of architecture. 6.  Authorizing, permitting, counselling, assisting, aiding, abetting or acquiescing in any contravention of the Act or the regulations by any person. 7.  Authorizing, permitting, counselling, assisting, aiding abetting or acquiescing in any act that constitutes professional misconduct. 8.  Failing to abide by the terms and conditions of a licence, certificate of practice, certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act or temporary licence. 9.  Failing to maintain the standards of practice of the profession. 10.  Failing to maintain the performance standards of the profession. 11.  Charging a fee for architectural services not performed. 12.  Providing architectural services in competition with another holder for a building project in Ontario without a fee except when taking part in an open competition for a building project in Ontario. 13.  Undertaking to provide architectural services at a fee that is not fully disclosed, fair or reasonable. 14.  Knowingly submitting a false or misleading account or charge for architectural services rendered to a client. 15.  Signing or issuing a false or misleading certificate, report or other document. 16.  Having a conflict of interest. 17.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 44/05, s. 6 (2). 18.  Using a seal that has not been issued under this Regulation. 19.  Affixing a seal or permitting a seal to be affixed to a design that was not prepared in its entirety under the personal supervision and direction of a member or a holder of a temporary licence. 20.  Failing to ensure that the name and designation of the holder is on every design created by the holder that is issued or exhibited to any person who is not a holder except in the case of an open competition in which anonymity is a requirement. 21.  Failure of a member or holder to affix his or her seal and signature through the imprint of his or her seal to every design prepared under his or her personal supervision and direction and issued or exhibited to a person who is not a holder and is either submitted as part of an application for a building permit or is issued for the construction, enlargement or alteration of a building, except in the case of an open competition in which anonymity is a requirement. 22.  Failure of a member or holder to return a seal to the Registrar upon cancellation, revocation or suspension of a licence, certificate of practice, certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act or temporary licence, dissolution of a corporation or partnership, termination of a practice of architecture or project described in a temporary licence or certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act or when no longer required to use a seal in his or her capacity as an employee. 23.  Failure of a member or holder to provide to the Registrar upon request any design, document or record relating to an investigation or a proceeding in respect of the professional conduct or competence of a member or holder. 24.  Failing to notify the Registrar in writing forthwith of a change of address recorded on a register maintained under the Act by the Registrar. 25.  Failing to notify the Registrar in writing forthwith of a change in any particular contained in an application for a licence, certificate of practice, certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act, temporary licence or seal or in an application for professional liability insurance or for exemption from the insurance requirement. 26.  Failing to reply promptly to any letter received from the Registrar related to the professional conduct or competence of a member or holder. 27.  Knowingly making a false representation or statement in an application for a licence, reinstatement of a licence, certificate of practice, certificate of practice issued under section 23 of the Act, temporary licence or seal, or in an application for professional liability insurance or for exemption from the insurance requirement. 28.  Failing to co-operate with an insurance corporation referred to in subsection 2 (5) of the Act with respect to a claim made under a professional liability insurance policy. 28.1  Failing to co-operate with the Association or with an insurance corporation referred to in subsection 2 (5) of the Act with respect to any matter arising from an application to acquire, renew or be exempted from coverage under a professional liability insurance policy or with respect to the calculation, payment or remittance of premiums or levies under such a policy. 28.2  Failing to co-operate with the Association with respect to the practice review program. 29.  Failure of a member or holder to notify the Registrar of the receipt of a petition to declare the member or holder bankrupt or the making of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors and of the manner in which the professional responsibilities of the member or holder will be discharged. 30.  Becoming bankrupt under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) if the professional responsibilities of the member or holder have not been discharged. 31.  Misrepresenting the practice of architecture carried on by the member or holder, or the qualifications, experience or capabilities of the member or holder or an officer, director, partner or employee of the member or holder. 32., 33.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 380/95, s. 1. 34.  Copying the design or work of another person without the consent or agreement of the other person. 35., 36.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 380/95, s. 1. 37.  Accepting money or any other benefit for architectural services from a person other than a client or the employer. 38.  Doing or failing to do anything while engaged in the practice of architecture that shows a deliberate or reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others. 39.  Failing to perform architectural services with reasonable skill and judgment. 40.  Knowingly employing a former member whose licence or temporary licence has been revoked or engaging in the practice of architecture with such person. 41.  Knowingly employing a member whose licence or temporary licence is under suspension or engaging in the practice of architecture with such person. 42.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 91/93, s. 5 (3). 43.  Making use of services offered by manufacturers or suppliers of building materials, appliances or equipment or by contractors that are accompanied by an obligation that is detrimental to the best interests of a client. 44.  Disclosing confidential information received from a client or employer except as authorized by law or with the consent of the client or employer. 45.  Disclosing confidential information received as a member of the Council or a committee or as a representative of the Association. 46.  Failing to act fairly and impartially between the parties to a contract that the member or holder is administering. 47.  Soliciting or accepting any work when the member or holder knows or has reason to believe that another member or holder has been engaged or employed for the same purpose by the same client except as permitted by the standards of practice set out in this Regulation. 48.  Withdrawing services except for good cause and upon reasonable notice. 49.  Taking part in an open competition for a building project in Ontario for which the conditions of competition have not been approved by the Council. 50.  Taking part in a limited competition for a building project in Ontario in which all holders are not equally remunerated. 51.  Undertaking to provide architectural services for a building project where the member or holder has acted as a professional advisor or member of a jury for an open or limited competition for the building project. 52.  Providing architectural services without an express written or oral contract. 53.  Failing to carry out the terms of a contract to provide architectural services. 54.  Conduct or an act relevant to the practice of architecture that, having regard to all of the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members of the Association as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional. 55.  Revoked:  O. Reg. 44/05, s. 6 (2). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 27, s. 42; O. Reg. 91/93, s. 5; O. Reg. 380/95, s. 1; O. Reg. 287/99, s. 10; O. Reg. 205/02, s. 5; O. Reg. 44/05, s. 6; O. Reg. 144/05, s. 2; O. Reg. 490/07, s. 2; O. Reg. 386/15, s. 4.