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Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)

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Guideline Professional Fees issued in terms of Section 34(2)

Framework for guidelines for professional fees in respect of architectural services rendered by the registered architectural professionals published in terms section 34 (2) of the Act

3. Principles

 

(a) The guideline for professional fees is based on cost of works as per fee survey undertaken by SACAP, Building Costs Index and inflation rate. As per the CBE Policy Framework on determination and review of guideline for professional fees for built environment professions, the guideline for professional fees takes into consideration reasonable rate of return on investment, intellectual capital, effort and, most importantly, risk.

 

(b) The guideline for professional fees tables have been split into 3 complexities to align with the Identification of Work policy Board Notice 27 of 2021.

 

(c) The guideline for professional fee tables represents the fees for a full service by a hypothetical average sized architectural practice, practising in a responsible and sustainable manner. This means that the tables are not meant to fit any one specific project perfectly and, in almost all cases, should be adjusted up or down in relation to specific project conditions.

 

(d) Unless otherwise agreed, in writing, by the architectural professional, the information produced in relation to a single project is authorised for use only on that project and may not be used for another project, in whole or in part.

 

(e) The guideline for professional fees is expressly not suitable for use in a basket of professional fees calculation, where all professional fees are reduced to fit a required overall fee basket. Reduction of fees in this manner, without due regard to a concurrent agreed reduction of service, is strongly discouraged because the quality of service will be impacted negatively to the detriment of a client.