Regulator Profile

ARB

Architects Registration Board

Professional Regulator

2

Areas of regulation

14

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

Visit official website Email ARB Call 020 7580 5861

Professional Registration Title Protection

What ARB does

Regulates use of the title 'architect' in the UK. Maintains register of architects, sets standards of conduct and practice, investigates complaints about architects' professional conduct.

Additional information

Statutory regulator under Architects Act 1997. Only registered architects may use the title.

Legal framework

Legislation that ARB enforces.

Primary legislation

• Architects Act 1997 Act 1997
• Professional Qualifications Act 2022 Act 2022

Secondary legislation

• The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 UK Statutory Instrument 2019
• The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Order 2008 UK Statutory Instrument 2008
• The Architects Act 1997 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1997 UK Statutory Instrument 1997
• The Architects Act 1997 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997 UK Statutory Instrument 1997
• The Architects Act 1997 (Swiss Qualifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 UK Statutory Instrument 2023
• The Architects Act 1997 (Swiss Qualifications) Regulations 2014 UK Statutory Instrument 2014
• The Architects (Fees) Rules 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
• The Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc. and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
• The Architects (Registration) Rules 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
• The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 UK Statutory Instrument 2019
• ... and 2 more statutory instruments

Sectors regulated

Construction