ARCHITECTS ACT 2003 - SECT 4 Definitions

ARCHITECTS ACT 2003 - SECT 4

4 Definitions

(1) In this Act--


"approved fee" --see section 69.


"architect" means a person who is registered as an architect under this Act.


"architect corporation" or
"architect firm" --see section 10.


"Architects Fund" means the Architects Fund established under section 72.


"architectural qualification" means a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic award conferred or awarded for a course of study in architecture.


"architectural service" means a service provided in connection with the design, planning or construction of buildings that is ordinarily provided by architects.


"architecture" does not include naval architecture, computer architecture or any other architecture not concerned with buildings.


"Board" means the NSW Architects Registration Board constituted under this Act.


"cancellation" of registration--see section 23.


"conduct" includes any act or omission.


"Deputy President" means the Deputy President of the Board.


"exercise" a function includes perform a duty.


"firm" means a partnership or other unincorporated association of persons.


"full registration" means registration under section 17.


"function" includes a power, authority or duty.


"neighbouring jurisdiction" means each other State, Territory and New Zealand.


"nominated architect" means an architect nominated for the time being under section 27 as an architect responsible for the provision of architectural services by an architect corporation or architect firm.


"President" means the President of the Board.


"Register" means the register of architects referred to in section 25.


"registered" means registered under this Act.


"Registrar" means the Registrar of the Board.


"temporary registration" means registration under section 18.


"Tribunal" means the Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Note : The Interpretation Act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.

(2) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.