Architects Act 2002
sec.9Eligibility
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sec.9 Eligibility
An applicant for registration is eligible for registration only if— the applicant is qualified, under section 10 , for registration; and the board considers the applicant is fit to practise as an architect. Also, an applicant for registration as a non-practising architect is eligible for registration only if the board is satisfied that the applicant will not carry out, or be responsible for the carrying out of, architectural services within the registration period to which the application for registration relates. s 9 amd 2010 No. 18 s 5 ; 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 5 (amdt could not be given effect) (sec.9-ssec.1) An applicant for registration is eligible for registration only if— the applicant is qualified, under section 10 , for registration; and the board considers the applicant is fit to practise as an architect. (sec.9-ssec.2) Also, an applicant for registration as a non-practising architect is eligible for registration only if the board is satisfied that the applicant will not carry out, or be responsible for the carrying out of, architectural services within the registration period to which the application for registration relates.
- (a) the applicant is qualified, under section 10 , for registration; and
- (b) the board considers the applicant is fit to practise as an architect.