Regulator profile

ARB

Architects Registration Board

Professional Regulator

2 areas of regulation · 4 laws enforced · UK-wide

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 directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to ARB's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Sectors regulated

Construction