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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR Objective of the Code Objectives of Code. 1. The objective of the Code of Conduct is to promote the standard of conduct and self discipline required of registered Building Draughtsmen in the interest of the public. Compliance with Acts and rules. 2. (1) A registered Building Draughtsman shall prior to commencing a practice submit to the Board the proposed name of the practice to obtain the approval of the Board.(2) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not establish a branch office unless it is operated in accordance with the guidelines or circulars issued by the Board. (3) All letterheads shall list only the names of the sole proprietor or partners with their respective qualifications and designation. (4) A registered Building Draughtsman may be permitted to insert any announcements or felicitations in the press that are in accordance with the guidelines or circulars issued by the Board. (5) A registered Building Draughtsman may use calling cards that shall contain accurate particulars concerning his qualification and designation. (6) A
registered Building Draughtsman may - (a) exhibit a signboard containing the name of his practice outside his office or branch offices, if any; or (b) exhibit his name or the name of his practice on a signboard in relation to the construction, alteration or extension of a project, where services in respect of the project are currently being provided by him or his practice, provided that all the statutory requirements in relation to signboards have been complied with and the signboard is in accordance with the guidelines or circulars issued by the Board. Faithful discharge of duties and obligations. 3. (1) A registered Building Draughtsman shall maintain a standard of service and competence in areas relevant to his work by continually upgrading his knowledge and skill. (2) A registered Building Draughtsman shall ensure that his employees are competent and adequately supervised to perform the task to the standard normally expected and accepted by the profession, and shall not by misrepresentation, fraud or deceit undermine the confidence of persons dealing with the registered Building Draughtsman or his employees. (3) A registered Building Draughtsman shall administer the building contract competently and responsibly and shall be impartial in any dispute that may arise between the client and the building contractor. (4) A registered Building Draughtsman shall only undertake services where he can ensure that he possesses adequate knowledge, abilities and resources to fulfill his commitments to his client in every respect. (5) A registered Building Draughtsman shall exercise a reasonable standard of skill and diligence normally expected and accepted by his profession in respect of but not limited to the following : (a) all forms of certification; (b) contract administration; (c) site supervision; and (d) compliance of statutory requirements. (6) A registered Building Draughtsman shall prior to commencing services, notify the client in writing of the conditions of engagement, fees and charges, including the method of calculating the fees, in respect of the following : (a) scope of work; (b) allocation of responsibilities; (c) limitation of responsibilities, if any; and (d) termination of services, and shall, within sixty days from the date the notification is duly served on the client, obtain the client’s agreement in writing regarding the conditions of engagement, fees and charges. (7) Notwithstanding subparagraph (6), where the client’s agreement in writing is not obtained within the period as stipulated in subparagraph (6) but the client agrees by conduct to the conditions of engagement, fees and charges, the client shall for the purposes of subparagraph (6) be considered to have agreed to such conditions of engagement, fees and charges. (8) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not certify, affix or put his signature to drawings, plans or specifications which are not prepared by him, his employees or persons under his supervision for the purpose of obtaining the approval from the relevant Authority. 4. (1) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not, while practising his profession, carry on or engage in any trade or business which is inconsistent with the fitting and proper discharge of his duties, and he must not hold, assume or consciously accept a position in such trade or business in which his interest is in conflict with his duty. (2) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not endorse any material, component, services or product relating to the construction industry by the use of comparative statements. (3) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not make misleading, deceptive or false statements or claims about his qualifications, experience or performance and shall accurately state the scope and nature of his responsibilities in connection with work for which he is claiming credit. (4) A registered Building Draughtsman may publish or consent to the publication of - (a) illustrations, articles or any other media of presentation of any project for which he has been responsible, whether individually or in collaboration with others; or (b) any subject for which he, either individually or in collaboration with others, had written in the form of an article, circular, brochure, book or any other media of presentation, provided that such illustration, article, circular, brochure, book or any other media of presentation of the project or subject is factual, relevant, not misleading or unfair to others. (5) A registered Building Draughtsman may advertise his services by any public means, where such advertisement is in accordance with the guidelines or circulars issued by the Board. (6) For all matters specified in subparagraphs (4) and (5), the publication or any other permitted advertisement of such matters shall not contain any comparative or superlative description of the registered Building Draughtsman or his practice. (7) A registered Building Draughtsman may advertise for the invitation of tenders concerning a project, an appointment or the change of particulars of his practice, where such advertisement is in accordance with the guidelines or circulars issued by the Board. (8) A registered Building Draughtsman may participate in forum or be interviewed by the media in a manner not otherwise prohibited by this Code, where the object of such forum or interview is to promote interest in architecture, the profession or the built-environment. (9) A registered Building Draughtsman shall observe the confidentiality of his client’s affairs and shall not disclose confidential information without the prior written consent of the client, unless ordered by the court or other lawful authority. (10) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not give or offer remuneration or other inducements for the introduction of a client or work. (11) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not accept any discount, gift, commission or any form of inducement from contractors, tradesmen or suppliers in connection with the works and duties entrusted to him and shall not permit his employees to receive such discount, gift, commission or inducement. (12) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not permit the insertion of any clause in tenders, bills of quantities or other contract documents which provides for payments to be made to him by the contractor whatever may be the consideration, unless it is in accordance with guidelines or circulars issued by the Board and with the full knowledge of his client. (13) A registered Building Draughtsman if appointed as a member of a governmental or statutory body with the power to approve development applications, shall, if he has any interest in such applications declare his interest and shall not take part in the decision making process of such development applications in which he or his practice is directly or indirectly involved. (14) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not fail to disclose to his clients, owners or contractors significant circumstances known to him that could be construed as creating a conflict of interest and shall ensure that such conflict does not compromise legitimate interests of such persons or interfere with the registered Building Draughtsman’s duty to render impartial judgement of contract performance by others. (15) The services of a registered Building Draughtsman who carries on business as a building draughtsman shall be remunerated solely by fees payable by his client. Respect for the legitimate rights and interests of others. 5. (1) A registered Building Draughtsman shall not attempt to supplant another person registered under this Act who has already been engaged by a client nor shall he compete with another person registered under this Act to secure a commission by a reduction of fees or otherwise.(2) A registered Building Draughtsman may be paid fees for providing an independent opinion on the works of another registered Building Draughtsman, provided that the client engages him for that purpose and that he assumes responsibility for such opinion.(3) Nothing in this Code shall prohibit a registered Building Draughtsman who is a director of a registered corporation from receiving remuneration for services as a director.(4) A registered Building Draughtsman shall at all times act honourably towards other persons registered under this Act. |
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