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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• Design and site development.

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• Structural design.

• Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage design.

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• 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.
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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.
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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
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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

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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
LAND

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
GN

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
On completion of 80% of the work
On Virtual Completion
Stage 7
LAND
80% of the total fees
85% of the total fees
85% of the total fees
100% of the total fees

On submitting Completion Report 
and drawings for issuanc of 
completion
THANK YOU…..