Board Notice 471

11 August 2023

GG 49108

South African Council for the Architectural Profession

The guideline for professional fees indicated in table 1, 2, 3 and 4 below must be read in the context of the Framework Guideline for Professional Fees. The guidelines for professionals’ fees repeal the Board Notice 307 of 2022. The guidelines for professional fees describe the two methods of fee calculation: project cost based and time based. Both methods use the definitions of complexity of the project type derived from the SACAP Identification of Work (IDoW) published under Board Notice 27 of 2021 as set out below:

These are structures with low performance requirements. Structures of simple utilitarian character, design and detail. The structures are constructed utilizing standard low technology building methods. They require a minimum of mechanical and electrical services or equipment, and basic civil works infrastructure;

These are structures with medium performance requirements. The structures are of average character and design or detail. The structures require non-complex structural and civil works and an average level of mechanical or electrical equipment as could normally be handled by design- supply specialist contractors;

These are structures with high performance requirements and demanding a sophisticated level of design and detail content to respond to specialized requirements. Complex buildings will usually incorporate comparatively large or specialised mechanical, electrical and other specialist installations, or be of complex structural or civil design.