STATUTORY DUTIES
An architect is expected to have a reasonable working knowledge of laws and legislation which affects him in the discharge of his duties as an architect. The following are the principle legislation governing design and building works.
Planning Act (Cap 232)
The Planning Act governs the development of land in Singapore. Section 10(1) provides that "No person shall without the written permission of the competent authority, develop any land." The competent authority for planning purposes is designated as the Chief Planner, Urban Redevelopment Authority.
Building Control Act (Cap 29) & Building Control Regulations
The Building Control Act ("the Act") and Regulations govern building works and imposes on the qualified person statutory duties of design and supervision. Under s.2(1) of the Act, a qualified person means a person who is registered as an architect or a professional engineer. The Regulations lay down the form and content for the design and carrying out
