Architects Act 1997: Primary legislation governing the registration and regulation of architects in England and Wales, including professional standards and requirements
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Legislation governing construction contracts, including payment provisions and dispute resolution mechanisms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when engaging professional services, applicable when the client is a private individual
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms for contracts involving the supply of services, including professional services
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety in construction projects, including design phase responsibilities
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation controlling building work and setting standards for construction
ARB Code of Conduct: Professional standards and requirements set by the Architects Registration Board that all registered architects must comply with
RIBA Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards set by the Royal Institute of British Architects for its members
RIBA Plan of Work: Industry-standard framework that outlines the stages of architectural projects from inception to completion
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Principal legislation governing planning permission and development control in England and Wales
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Legislation protecting historic buildings and conservation areas, crucial for projects involving heritage properties
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building work to ensure health, safety, welfare, and sustainability standards
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, including obligations during design and construction phases
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations detailing specific health and safety management requirements in the workplace
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data, including client information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage for architects to protect against professional negligence claims
Public Liability Insurance: Insurance coverage for third-party injury or property damage claims arising from architectural work
