The Architects Act

THE ARCHITECTS ACT OF ZIMBABWE (1975)

The Architects Act (1975) is an Act of Parliament that aims to provide for the registration and regulation of the practice of Architects in Zimbabwe.

HOW DOES THE ARCHITECTS ACT PROTECT THE PUBLIC?
In return for an accepted minimum standard of conduct and professional performance, the title and work of an Architect is protected, and can only be carried out by those who have satisfied the minimum requirements to be permitted to be entered in the Register as an Architect, maintained by a governing body - the Architects Council of Zimbabwe.
WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ACT?
  • Part I - Establishment and composition of Architects Council; Representation of Government and Institute; Ministers’ Powers.
  • Part II - Register, Registrar and Registration; Offences in connection with Register; Qualifications required referred to in the Second Schedule; Procedure for registration; Temporary Registration; Erasure and Restoration to the Register; Appeals.
  • Part III - Disciplinary and Other Inquiries; Improper or disgraceful conduct.
  • Part IV - General; Offences by an un-registered person; Exemptions - work that may be carried out by un-registered persons; Power of Minister to issue Regulations (Minister of Local Government and National Housing).
  • First Schedule - Powers of the Council
  • Second Schedule - Persons Qualified for Registration
  • Third Schedule - Exempted Works
Download the Architects Act in full below.
WHAT ABOUT THE BY-LAWS?
The Architects Act is supplemented by a number of Regulations and By-laws, which are subordinate to the Act, and cannot override any provisions of the Act - These set limitations on professional activities, particularly with regard to trade and commercial activities, and ensure fairness and respect to professional colleagues, and to the profession as a whole.
HOW DO I FIND A REGISTERED ARCHITECT?
An up to date list of all the Registered Architects in Zimbabwe is available from the Architects Council of Zimbabwe offices - or may be downloaded below