Part IIIDiscipline
Professional standards
13Code of practice
1
The Board shall issue a code laying down standards of professional conduct and practice expected of registered persons.
2
The Board shall keep the code under review and vary its provisions whenever it considers it appropriate to do so.
3
Before issuing or varying the code, the Board shall—
a
consult such professional bodies and such other persons with an interest in architecture as it considers appropriate; and
b
publish in such manner as it considers appropriate notice that it proposes to issue or vary the code, stating where copies of the proposals can be obtained.
4
Failure by a registered person to comply with the provisions of the code—
a
shall not be taken of itself to constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence on his part; but
b
shall be taken into account in any proceedings against him under section 14.
5
The Board shall provide a copy of the code to any person who requests one on payment of a reasonable charge decided by the Board (and may provide a copy free of charge whenever it considers appropriate).