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Registered Architects Rules 2006 (SR 2006/161) (as at 10 January 2020) – New Zealand Legislation
Reprint as at 10 January 2020
Pursuant to section 67 of the Registered Architects Act 2005, the New Zealand Registered Architects’ Board makes the following rules.
6 Definition of complex building [Revoked]
24A Charges for assessment for continued registration [Revoked]
25AAA Assessment without evaluation panel [Revoked]
Board must consider complaint
61 Board must decide whether to refer complaint to investigating panel
62 Grounds for not referring complaint to investigating panel
63 Way in which decision on whether to refer complaint to investigating panel must be made
65 Board must give person complained about opportunity to respond
66 Investigating panel must investigate and report on complaint or inquiry
67 Powers of investigating panel
Determination of complaint or inquiry
70 Way in which decision on whether to refer complaint or inquiry to disciplinary hearing must be made [Revoked]
72 Board must determine complaint or inquiry referred to disciplinary hearing
73 Disciplinary hearing is meeting of Board
74 Way in which disciplinary hearing must be conducted
75 Powers when complaint or inquiry referred to disciplinary hearing
76 Way in which Board’s determination of complaint or inquiry referred to disciplinary hearing must be made
77 Board must invite submission on penalty
78 Board must notify and implement decisions
81 Rules do not limit Board’s power to carry out delegated functions, duties, and powers
87 Complaints officers [Revoked]
88 Board must keep list of persons who may be members of investigating committees and disciplinary committees [Revoked]
89 Chairpersons and alternate chairpersons of investigating committees and disciplinary committees [Revoked]
90 Appointment of investigating panel
90A Procedures of investigating panel
91 Disciplinary committee [Revoked]
95 Savings provisions relating to Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 [Revoked]
Board means the New Zealand Registered Architects’ Board established by section 47 of the Act
practice area means an architect’s area of practice, as determined by the nature of his or her day-to-day professional architectural activities
a day in the period commencing on 25 December in one year and ending on 14 January in the next year.
A person has a conflict of interest in relation to a matter if the person—
is a party to, or will or may derive a material financial benefit from, the matter; or
has a material financial interest in another party to whom the matter relates; or
is a director, officer, member, or trustee of another party to, or a person who will or may derive a material financial benefit from, the matter; or
is the parent, child, or spouse or civil union partner or de facto partner of another party to, or a person who will or may derive a material financial benefit from, the matter; or
Rule 3(1) building code: inserted, on 1 July 2015, by rule 4(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 3(1) complaints officer: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 4(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 3(1) disciplinary committee: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 4(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 3(1) investigating committee: revoked, on 10 January 2020, by rule 4(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 3(1) investigating panel: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 4(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 3(1) practice area: inserted, on 1 July 2015, by rule 4(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 3(1) working day paragraph (ab): inserted, on 1 January 2014, by section 8 of the Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 19).
Rule 3A: inserted, on 29 May 2015, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Part 1 Title of registered architect
A person may represent himself or herself as a registered architect by using—
the words “registered architect” ; or
the word “architect” .
Subclause (1) does not limit any other words, initials, and abbreviations that may be used to represent a person as a registered architect.
Part 2 Registration as registered architect
Rule 6: revoked, on 1 July 2015, by rule 6 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
To meet the minimum standard for registration, a person must demonstrate that he or she is able to practise competently to the standard of a registered architect.
The extent to which the person is able to do the following must be taken into account in assessing whether or not he or she meets the overall standard in subclause (1):
widely applied good practice for professional architecture; and
good practice for professional architecture that is specific to New Zealand; and
demonstrate an ability to apply the accepted principles referred to in paragraph (a) through the exercise of knowledge, imagination, judgement, collaboration, and professional responsibility; and
demonstrate a sound understanding of the stages and processes of an architectural commission, including—
project establishment; and
the design stages; and
detailed design and documentation; and
contractor procurement; and
administration and observation of contract work; and
demonstrate an ability to realise a complex architectural project based on knowledge and appropriate professional experience; and
understand the risks and responsibilities of establishing and maintaining an architectural practice; and
conduct his or her practice of architecture to an ethical standard at least equivalent to the code of ethical conduct; and
understand and comply with the applicable New Zealand statutory and regulatory requirements, including the building code.
Rule 7(1): amended, on 1 July 2015, by rule 7(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 7(2): replaced, on 1 July 2015, by rule 7(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
A person may apply to the Board for registration in accordance with this rule.
contain the information set out in Schedule 1; and
contain or be accompanied by all of the supporting information set out in rule 9 or, if applicable, rule 10; and
a statutory declaration taken by a solicitor, Justice of the Peace, or notary public signed by the applicant to the effect that all the information is accurate and any evidence provided is genuine; and
a statement of the applicant’s agreement to be bound by these rules as amended from time to time; and
be accompanied by the applicable charge for application for initial registration as set out in Schedule 2; and
if the applicant’s academic or other relevant qualifications or work history and practical experience are not of a kind recognised by the Board, be accompanied by the equivalency assessment charge as set out in Schedule 2.
The applicant must provide all information in writing and must provide 3 copies of that information.
Rule 8(2)﻿(d): amended, on 12 March 2010, by rule 4(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
Rule 8(2)﻿(e): substituted, on 12 March 2010, by rule 4(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
current registration on other registered architect registers; and
previous registration as a registered architect or as an architect in New Zealand under the Act or the Architects Act 1963; and
a chronological summary of the applicant’s work history and other practical experience (including a description of previous employment positions and architectural activities) prior to, and subsequent to, completing his or her academic or other relevant qualifications; and
any other information that the applicant wishes to be considered (which may include a statement of self-review reflecting on development as a professional architect and work samples from recent professional architectural activities); and
annotations explaining how the information demonstrates that the applicant meets the minimum standard for registration.
Rule 9(a)﻿(iia): inserted, on 12 March 2010, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
This rule applies to an architect who—
immediately before 1 July 2006 was registered under the Architects Act 1963; and
holds a current annual practising certificate issued under section 55 of the Architects Act 1963.
An applicant to whom this rule applies must provide the following information in or with an application:
the applicant’s current annual practising certificate issued under section 55 of the Architects Act 1963; and
annotations explaining how the information provided under paragraph (c) demonstrates that the applicant meets the minimum standard for registration.
The Board may request an applicant to provide additional information if the application received by the Board does not contain, or is not accompanied by, all of the obligatory statements and information set out in—
rule 8; and
rule 9 or, if applicable, rule 10.
An application lapses if additional information is requested under subclause (1) or rule 13(1) and that information is not received by, as appropriate, the Board or the assessment panel before the expiry of 6 months after the date of the request.
If an application lapses, the Board must—
refund half of the charge for application for registration that accompanied the application, unless the application has been given to an assessment panel for evaluation, in which case no refund may be made.
An assessment panel must evaluate an application in the following way:
if the applicant’s academic or other relevant qualifications or work history and practical experience are not of a kind recognised by the Board, carry out an equivalency assessment, which may include an interactive assessment with the applicant by any meeting method; and
unless the panel considers it unnecessary, carry out an interactive assessment with the applicant by any meeting method; and
if the panel thinks it necessary, invite the applicant to provide, within a specified period,—
up to 2 further independent referees; and
the extent to which the applicant is able to do the things described in rule 7(2); and
whether or not the applicant meets the overall standard in rule 7(1), taking its evaluation under subparagraph (i) into account; and
any other matters the panel considers necessary to carry out the assessment.
After completing the actions required by subclause (1), the assessment panel must make a recommendation to the Board on the application.
Rule 13(1)﻿(b): substituted, on 12 March 2010, by rule 6 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
The Board must, after considering the assessment panel’s recommendations and section 8 of the Act, decide to register the applicant or decline to register the applicant.
notify a successful applicant of the Board’s decision under rule 14; and
implement the decision to register the applicant by—
registering him or her; and
entering his or her name in the register; and
issuing a certificate of registration to the applicant on payment by him or her of the applicable charge for the issue of a certificate of registration set out in Schedule 2; and
without limiting section 12(1) of the Act, inform the applicant of the date of his or her next assessment.
An initial certificate of registration is current until the following 30 June.
Rule 15(1)﻿(b)﻿(iii): amended, on 12 March 2010, by rule 7(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
Rule 15(1)﻿(c): revoked, on 12 March 2010, by rule 7(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
notify the applicant of the reasons for the decision; and
notify the applicant of his or her right of appeal under the Act and right of review under rule 35 against the decision; and
identify the areas where, in the opinion of the Board, the applicant did not meet the minimum standard for registration; and
inform the applicant that he or she may reapply for an assessment for registration at any time he or she believes he or she has met the minimum standard for registration.
Certificates of registration are issued for a year, or part of a year, that—
begins on 1 July in a particular year or, if the applicant is not currently registered on 1 July of that year, the applicant’s registration date under subclause (2); and
ends on 30 June in the following year.
The applicant’s registration date is the date on which the person is registered under section 8 of the Act or on which the applicant’s registration is revived after a period of suspension.
A person must, if required by the Board, return, or notify the Board that the person has destroyed, a cancelled certificate of registration.
A person must, if required by the Board, return a certificate of registration for the period of any suspension of his or her registration.
he or she is able to practise competently in his or her practice area to the standard of a registered architect; and
he or she has taken reasonable steps to maintain the currency of his or her architectural knowledge and skills since the last assessment.
The extent to which the person is able to do the following must be taken into account in assessing whether or not he or she meets the overall standard in subclause (1)﻿(a):
within his or her practice area, each of the matters in rule 7(2)﻿(a), (b), (f), and (g); and
demonstrate the ability to distinguish between—
those aspects of the architectural process where he or she has sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience to practise; and
those aspects where, in order to practise, he or she would need the input of colleagues with the required skills, knowledge, and experience or need to first gain the additional skills, knowledge, and experience required.
Rule 21(1)﻿(a): replaced, on 1 July 2015, by rule 8(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 21(2): inserted, on 1 July 2015, by rule 8(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board must assess whether or not a person meets the standard for continued registration within 5 years from 30 June of the year of the person’s last assessment.
Subclause (1) does not limit the Board’s power under section 12 of the Act to carry out an assessment at any time earlier than that specified in subclause (1) (including, without limitation, in a year fixed on the person’s last assessment).
Subclause (1) is subject to rule 32.
Before undertaking an assessment of a person’s continued registration, the Board must notify the person (the candidate)—
that the candidate must provide the information required under rule 24 by a specified date; and
Each candidate who receives a notice under rule 23 must provide to the Board, by the specified date,—
the information set out in Schedule 1; and
a statement signed by the candidate to the effect that all the information is accurate and any evidence provided is genuine.
A candidate must provide the following supporting information to the extent that the Board does not already hold it:
a declaration that appropriate professional development activities have been undertaken annually; and
evidence of the professional development activities undertaken since his or her last assessment; and
details of the results of any assessments gained from the professional development activities undertaken since his or her last assessment; and
any other information that the candidate wishes to be considered (which may include a statement of self-review reflecting on development as a professional architect, and work samples from recent professional architectural activities).
The candidate must provide all information in writing.
Rule 24A: revoked, on 1 January 2018, by rule 4 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 25AAA: revoked, on 22 May 2013, by rule 4 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150).
An evaluation panel must evaluate the candidate to assess whether the candidate has demonstrated that he or she meets the minimum standard for continued registration.
Rule 25(1): revoked, on 22 May 2013, by rule 5(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150).
Rule 25(2): amended, on 22 May 2013, by rule 5(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150).
An evaluation panel must evaluate the candidate’s continued registration in the following way:
carry out a preliminary evaluation of the information provided and assess whether or not more information is needed to complete the assessment; and
if the panel thinks it necessary, invite the candidate to provide, within a specified period, additional information in support of continued registration; and
if the panel considers it necessary, carry out an interactive assessment with the candidate by any meeting method; and
evaluate the information provided and the results of any interactive assessment.
The evaluation panel may take these steps in a different order, repeat or combine any steps, or take additional steps to carry out the assessment.
After completing the actions required by subclause (1), the evaluation panel must make a recommendation to the Board on the candidate’s continued registration.
Rule 26(1)﻿(c): substituted, on 12 March 2010, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
Rule 26(1)﻿(d): added, on 12 March 2010, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2010 (SR 2010/52).
The Board must, after considering the evaluation panel’s recommendations and section 12 of the Act,—
decide to renew the candidate’s registration; or
suspend the candidate’s registration.
However, the Board may only decide—
to suspend a candidate’s registration after complying with rule 28; or
to vary a recommendation of the evaluation panel after complying with rule 29.
If the Board proposes to suspend the candidate’s registration, the Board must—
the Board requires the evaluation panel to reconsider the recommendation for the reasons given by the Board; and
the evaluation panel reconsiders the recommendation, carries out any further steps considered necessary under rule 26, and reports back on whether or not the recommendation should be amended; and
notify the candidate of the Board’s decision under rule 27 and the reasons for that decision; and
if the decision is, under rule 27, to renew the candidate’s registration, inform the candidate of the next date for assessment for continued registration; and
if the decision is, under rule 27, that the candidate does not meet the minimum standard for continued registration, suspend the candidate’s registration.
However, the Board must not suspend a candidate’s registration until the expiry of a period of at least 28 working days after the notification of the decision.
The Board must notify the candidate that—
the candidate’s registration may be renewed should he or she, within 12 months of the date on which his or her registration was suspended, or any further period that the Board may determine, apply under rule 31 and satisfy the Board that he or she meets the minimum standard for continued registration; and
if the candidate does not satisfy the Board that he or she meets the minimum standard for continued registration within the period referred to in paragraph (a), the candidate’s registration will be cancelled.
Rule 30(1)﻿(a): amended, on 22 May 2013, by rule 6(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150).
Rule 30(1)﻿(b): amended, on 22 May 2013, by rule 6(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150).
A person (the applicant) may apply to the Board to have a registration that has been suspended under rule 30 reinstated in accordance with this rule.
The application must be made within 12 months of the date of the suspension, or any further period that the Board may determine, and contain all the information specified in rule 24.
The application must be assessed in accordance with rules 25 to 29.
notify the applicant of the Board’s decisions under rule 27 and the reasons for those decisions; and
if the decision is to renew the candidate’s registration, inform the applicant of the next date for assessment for continued registration; and
if the Board is required under section 13(2) of the Act to cancel the applicant’s registration, cancel that registration.
However, the Board must not cancel an applicant’s registration until the expiry of a period of at least 28 working days after the notification of the decision.
If the Board decides that the candidate does not meet the minimum standard for continued registration, but the period described in subclause (2) has not yet expired, the Board must notify the candidate that he or she may reapply under this rule to satisfy the Board within the remainder of that period that he or she meets the minimum standard for continued registration.
A person (the applicant) may apply to the Board for an extension of the period that would otherwise apply in respect of the person under rule 22 (the applicable period) on the grounds that—
there are exceptional reasons why the applicant will not meet the minimum standard for continued registration within the applicable period; and
the applicant has made significant progress towards meeting the minimum standard for continued registration.
The application must be filed with the Board no less than 4 months before the expiry of the applicable period.
The applicant must provide—
a statement detailing the reasons why the minimum standard for continuing registration will not be met and the nature of the contributing exceptional reasons:
evidence of the progress made to date towards meeting the minimum standard for continued registration:
an action plan which demonstrates that it is likely the minimum standard for continued registration can be met within a period not exceeding 12 months from the end of the applicable period:
a documented peer review by a registered architect of the applicant’s work since the applicant’s most recent assessment.
The Board must appoint an assessment panel who must evaluate each applicant to assess whether it is likely that the applicant can meet the minimum standard for continued registration within a period not exceeding 12 months from the end of the applicable period.
After completing the assessment required by subclause (2), the assessment panel must make a recommendation to the Board on—
whether the application should be granted; and
if it should be granted, what the period of the extension should be.
The Board must, after considering the assessment panel’s recommendations and section 12 of the Act,—
extend the applicable period by a period not exceeding 12 months; or
A person (the applicant) may, in accordance with this rule, apply to the Board for a review on the ground that an assessment was not carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in the Act or these rules.
made in writing within 14 working days after the applicant is notified of the assessment decision; and
accompanied by the charge for review of registration assessment procedures set out in Schedule 2.
notify the applicant of the decision under rule 36 and the reasons for that decision; and
if a matter is referred back to be reassessed, implement that decision and refund the charge for the review of registration assessment procedures to the applicant.
If the Board proposes to suspend or cancel a person’s registration under section 27 of the Act, the Board must—
notify the person of the information on which the proposed decision is based; and
If the Board suspends or cancels a person’s registration under section 27 of the Act, the Board must—
notify the person of its decision and the reasons for that decision; and
suspend or cancel that registration in accordance with section 27 of the Act.
However, the Board must not suspend or cancel a person’s registration until the expiry of a period of at least 28 working days after the notification of the decision.
states the required period of suspension; and
is given no less than 7 working days before the commencement of that period.
is no longer than 5 years in total.
In addition to the matters required by section 21 of the Act, the register must contain, for each registered person, the year in which the person’s next assessment for continued registration must be carried out.
The Board must keep at least 1 copy of the information provided for each assessment until—
the time limit for an appeal under section 38 of the Act has expired without an appeal being made; or
The Board may continue to hold 1 copy of the information after the dates in subclause (1) provided that it holds that information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1993.
Part 3: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Standards related to the public[Revoked]
Heading: revoked, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 46: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 47: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Standards related to client[Revoked]
Rule 48: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 49: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 50: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 51: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 52: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 53: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Standards related to profession[Revoked]
Rule 54: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Standards related to other registered architects[Revoked]
Rule 55: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 56: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 57: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 58: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 58A: inserted, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 58B: inserted, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 58C: inserted, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Rule 58D: inserted, on 1 January 2018, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Part 4 Disciplining of registered architects
Part 4: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Heading: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
A person may complain to the Board about the conduct of a registered architect or former registered architect.
The complaint must be made in writing and contain—
the complainant’s name and contact details; and
the name of the registered architect or former registered architect; and
an outline of the nature of the complaint; and
the provision in section 25(1)﻿(a) to (d) of the Act, and if applicable the provision of the code of ethical conduct, that the complainant believes has been breached.
Rule 59: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board may inquire into any matter on its own motion under this Part if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that the conduct of a registered architect or former registered architect may come within any of the grounds for discipline in section 25 of the Act.
If subclause (1) applies, the Board may—
decide whether or not to refer the matter to an investigating panel in accordance with rules 61 to 64 (other than notifying the complainant under rule 64(1)﻿(a) and (c)) as if it were a complaint; or
if a complaint on the matter has already been made, continue to inquire into the matter even if the complaint is subsequently withdrawn.
A reference in these rules to the person complained about must be read, in the case of an inquiry, as a reference to the person who is the subject of the inquiry.
Rule 60: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 60(2)﻿(a): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 5 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board must, as soon as practicable after receiving a complaint,—
refer the complaint to an investigating panel; or
dismiss the complaint on a ground in rule 62.
Rule 61: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 61 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 6(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 61(a): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 6(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board may dismiss a complaint without referring it to an investigating panel if—
the Board has received a prior complaint on the same subject matter and has already dealt with, or is dealing with, that prior complaint under these rules; or
the Board considers that it does not have jurisdiction to determine the complaint under the Act or these rules.
Rule 62: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 62 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 7(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 62: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 7(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board’s decision under rule 61 must be made in the following way:
the Board must make its decision as soon as practicable after receiving a complaint; and
the Board may seek clarification from the complainant for the purpose of establishing whether either of the grounds in rule 62 for dismissing the complaint exists; and
the Board may notify the person complained about prior to making its decision (for example, if the Board is not in a position to make its decision under rule 61 promptly).
Rule 63: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 63 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 8 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
notify the complainant and the person complained about of the decision under rule 61 and the reasons for that decision; and
if that decision is to refer the complaint to an investigating panel,—
appoint that panel under rule 90 and refer the complaint to that panel; and
give the person complained about an opportunity to respond to that panel (see rule 65); and
if that decision is to dismiss the complaint, notify the person complained about of the general nature of the complaint.
Subclause (1) does not require the Board to notify the person complained about if the Board considers that it has no jurisdiction to determine the complaint.
Rule 64: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 64(1)﻿(b): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 9(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 64(1)﻿(b)﻿(i): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 9(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 64(1)﻿(b)﻿(ii): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 9(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
As soon as practicable after deciding to refer a complaint or an inquiry to an investigating panel, the Board must—
invite the person complained about to make a written submission on the matter to the investigating panel within a specified period (which must be at least 20 working days); and
Rule 65: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 65: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 10(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 65(b): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 10(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 65(b): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 10(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 65(c): replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 10(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Heading: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 11 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
An investigating panel must, as soon as practicable after receiving a complaint or an inquiry,—
investigate and prepare a written report on the matter; and
provide that report to the Board.
Rule 66: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 66 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 12(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 66(1): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 12(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 66(2): replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 12(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 66(3): inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 12(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 66(4): inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 12(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
An investigating panel may—
engage counsel to advise the panel on matters of law, procedure, and evidence:
request the person complained about or the complainant to provide to the panel, within a specified period of at least 20 working days that the panel thinks fit, any document, thing, or information that is in the possession or control of the person and that, in the opinion of the panel, is relevant to the investigation:
receive any evidence that the panel thinks fit:
if satisfied it is in a position to do so, prepare its report on the papers:
on the application of the person complained about, extend the period of time under rule 65(b) for making a written submission (at the panel’s sole discretion, to be exercised reasonably).
Rule 67: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 67 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67(b): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67(c): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67(da): inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(4) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67(e): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67(g): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 13(5) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Heading: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67A: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67B: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 67C: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Heading: inserted, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 68: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 15 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 69: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 15 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
70 Way in which decision on whether to refer complaint or inquiry to disciplinary hearing must be made
Rule 70: revoked, on 10 January 2020, by rule 16 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 17 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71A: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 18 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Heading: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71B: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71C: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71D: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71E: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 71F: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 19 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board must, as soon as practicable after receiving a request for a disciplinary hearing under rule 67A, hold that hearing and decide—
whether or not there are grounds for disciplining the person complained about under section 25 of the Act; and
if so, what penalty (if any) to impose under section 26 of the Act.
Rule 72: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 72(1): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 20(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 72(2): inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 20(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
A disciplinary hearing is a meeting of the Board for the purposes of the Act.
Subclause (1) applies whether or not the disciplinary hearing is attended by the complainant, the person complained about, or any person alleged to be aggrieved, either personally or through a representative.
Rule 73: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Before holding a disciplinary hearing, the Board must—
send details of the complaint or inquiry to the person complained about (at least 30 working days before the disciplinary hearing); and
invite the person complained about to respond in writing to the complaint or inquiry within a specified period (which must be at least 20 working days); and
give the complainant, the person complained about, and any person alleged to be aggrieved (if not the complainant) at least 30 working days’ notification of—
the date, time, and place of the disciplinary hearing; and
the right of those persons to be heard and represented at the disciplinary hearing; and
advise each of the persons referred to in paragraph (c) that the person must notify the Board within a specified period (which must be at least 20 working days) if the person wishes to be heard at the disciplinary hearing on the complaint or inquiry.
The complainant, the person complained about, and any person alleged to be aggrieved have the right to be heard and represented at the disciplinary hearing.
Rule 74: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board may, for the purposes of a disciplinary hearing on a complaint or an inquiry,—
engage counsel, who may be present at the disciplinary hearing, to advise the Board on matters of law, procedure, and evidence:
request the person complained about or the complainant to provide to the Board, within a specified period of at least 20 working days that the Board thinks fit, any document, thing, or information that is in the possession or control of the person and that in the opinion of the Board is relevant to the investigation:
request the person complained about or the complainant to attend the hearing, at that person’s own cost, on at least 20 working days’ notice:
receive any evidence that the Board thinks fit:
receive evidence on oath or otherwise in accordance with section 30 of the Act:
use the power to summon witnesses under section 31 of the Act:
provide information to assist the complainant and the person complained about in obtaining counsel or other advocacy assistance:
postpone the hearing (with reasonable notice to the complainant, the person complained about, and any person alleged to be aggrieved) until the outcome is known of any other legal proceedings that may affect the hearing.
This rule does not limit any powers or obligations of the Board under the Act or these rules.
Rule 75: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board’s decision under rule 72(a) must be made in the following way:
the Board must first consider the investigating panel’s reports and the relevant facts and evidence presented at or to the disciplinary hearing; and
the Board must make its decision as soon as practicable, but may delay making the decision until the outcome is known of any other legal proceedings that may affect that decision.
If the Board’s decision under rule 72(a) is to be resolved at a meeting of the Board,—
the Board must vote on the question of whether there are grounds for disciplining the person complained about under section 25 of the Act; and
if the resolution is not passed under clause 31 of the Schedule of the Act (because a majority of the votes cast are not in favour), the complaint or inquiry must be dismissed.
Rule 76: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 76(1)﻿(a): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 21 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board must, before making a decision under rule 72(b), invite the person complained about and the complainant to make a written submission to the Board, within a specified period (which must be at least 20 working days), setting out his or her opinion on—
Rule 77: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board must, as soon as practicable after making a decision under rule 72(a) or (b),—
notify the complainant and the person complained about of the Board’s decision, the reasons for the decision, and any rights of appeal under the Act; and
However, the Board must not implement an action taken under section 25 of the Act until the expiry of a period of at least 20 working days after notifying the person complained about of the Board’s decision under rule 72(b).
Rule 78: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board may delegate to the following persons, under clause 33 of the Schedule of the Act, the functions and powers given to those persons by these rules:
assessors and assessment panels appointed under rule 83:
evaluation panels and evaluators appointed under rule 85:
competency assessment reviewers appointed under rule 86:
investigating panels appointed under rule 90.
This rule does not limit clause 33 of Schedule 1 of the Act.
Rule 79(1)﻿(d): revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 10 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 79(1)﻿(e): revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 10 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 79(1)﻿(f): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 22 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 79(1)﻿(g): revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 10 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
The Board may appoint a person to a role under this Part by resolution and written notice to him or her.
The Board may, at any time,—
revoke a person’s appointment to a role under this Part by resolution and written notice to him or her:
reconstitute any body of persons appointed under this Part by resolution and written notice to that body:
require a person appointed to a role under this Part not to participate in a matter if the Board considers that, due to a conflict of interest or otherwise, it would be inappropriate for that person to participate in his or her role in respect of that matter.
Any person appointed to a role under this Part may resign from that role by written notice to the Board.
The Board may appoint, for a particular case or class of cases, an assessment panel consisting of 1 or more assessors.
The Board must appoint assessors who—
are registered architects and possess the appropriate current industry skills, learning, and experience; or
have qualifications or experience that the Board considers relevant to the subject matter of the case.
Where an assessment panel consists of 2 assessors, the panel must act unanimously in making decisions.
The Board may appoint, for a particular case or class of cases, an evaluation panel consisting of 1 or more evaluators.
The Board must appoint evaluators who have qualifications or experience that the Board considers relevant to the subject matter of the case.
The Board may appoint, for a particular case or class of cases, a competency assessment reviewer.
The Board must appoint competency assessment reviewers who—
are registered architects; or
have other qualifications or experience that the Board considers relevant to the subject matter of the case.
Persons with delegated functions relating to disciplinary matters[Revoked]
Heading: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 11 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 87: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 11 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 88: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 11 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 89: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 11 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Heading: replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 23 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
The Board, in appointing a person to an investigating panel for a case or class of cases, must have regard to—
the extent of the person’s experience in, and knowledge of, architecture and the building industry; and
the extent of the person’s experience in competency assessments; and
the extent of the person’s experience in hearing complaints relating to architecture or other professions; and
any other qualifications or experience that the Board considers relevant to the case or class of cases.
In appointing a person to an investigating panel for a case or class of cases, the Board must endeavour to select a person who does not have a conflict of interest in relation to the case or class of cases.
Rule 90: replaced, on 29 May 2015, by rule 13 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 90 heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 24(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90(1): replaced, on 10 January 2020, by rule 24(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90(2): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 24(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90(3): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 24(4) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
A decision of an investigating panel is made if it is agreed to by a majority of the members of the panel.
However, if the members of an investigating panel are equally divided in opinion on whether to include a recommendation, under rule 66(2), that the Board dismiss the matter on a ground in rule 69, the decision of those members agreeing to include that recommendation is the decision of the panel.
Rule 90A: inserted, on 29 May 2015, by rule 14 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 90A heading: amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 25(1) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90A(1): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 25(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90A(1): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 25(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90A(2): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 25(2) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 90A(2): amended, on 10 January 2020, by rule 25(3) of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
Rule 91: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 15 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
on a website maintained by the Board:
by specifically notifying registered architects:
in journals for registered architects:
by any other means that the Board considers necessary or desirable to give notice to registered architects and other persons whom it reasonably considers to be representative of other persons or classes of persons affected by the proposed rule.
Before the Board makes a rule, it must—
consult with registered architects and any persons that it reasonably considers to be representative of other persons or classes of persons affected by the proposed rule.
Rule 93(1)﻿(a) and (b) does not apply if the Board considers that it is necessary or desirable in the public interest that the rule be made urgently, but in this case it must comply with those paragraphs to the extent it considers practicable given the urgency.
Part 7 Transitional and savings provisions
Part 7: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 16 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Savings provisions relating to Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013[Revoked]
Heading: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 16 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Rule 95: revoked, on 29 May 2015, by rule 16 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
Schedule 1AA: inserted, on 29 May 2015, by rule 17 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124).
1 Provisions relating to Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013
The charges set out in Schedule 2 that applied to certificates of registration immediately before the commencement of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 continue to apply in respect of the registration year that ends on 30 June 2013 as if those charges had not been replaced.
This rule does not limit the application of section 78(3) of the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 in the registration year that ends on 30 June 2013.
Compare: SR 2013/150 r 7
2 Provisions relating to Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015
In this clause, 2015 amendment rules means the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015.
Minimum standards for registration and continued registration
Every application for registration, application for continued registration, and application for reinstatement of a suspended registration received by the Board before 1 July 2015, and not decided before that date, must be assessed, evaluated, and decided as if the 2015 amendment rules had not been made.
These rules, as amended by the 2015 amendment rules, apply to every application for registration, application for continued registration, and application for reinstatement of a suspended registration received by the Board on or after 1 July 2015.
These rules, as in force immediately before the commencement of rule 9 of the 2015 amendment rules, continue to apply, and the rules as amended by the 2015 amendment rules do not apply, to every complaint received and inquiry commenced by the Board before the commencement of rule 9 of the 2015 amendment rules, and not considered or determined before that commencement.
These rules, as amended by the 2015 amendment rules, apply to every complaint received and inquiry commenced on or after the commencement of rule 9 of the 2015 amendment rules, regardless of whether the matter that is the subject of the complaint or inquiry occurred before, on, or after that commencement.
Schedule 1AA clause 3: inserted, on 1 January 2018, by rule 8 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
Schedule 1AA clause 4: inserted, on 10 January 2020, by rule 26 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317).
the person’s current address and contact phone numbers; and
the person’s date and place of birth; and
the contact details of 2 independent referees; and
Schedule 2: replaced, on 1 January 2018, by rule 9 of the Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297).
This is a reprint of the Registered Architects Rules 2006 that incorporates all the amendments to those rules as at the date of the last amendment to them.
Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2019 (LI 2019/317)
Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2017 (LI 2017/297)
Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2015 (LI 2015/124)
Registered Architects Amendment Rules 2013 (SR 2013/150)