Regulator profile
ARB
Architects Registration Board
Professional Regulator2 areas of regulation · 1 official guidance document · 2 laws enforced · UK-wide
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.
Contact ARB
Types of regulation
Professional Registration
Title Protection
Official guidance from ARB
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Legal framework
Legislation that ARB directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Architects Act 1997 Act 1997
Secondary legislation
- The Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
Related legislation
Legislation connected to ARB's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
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Professional Qualifications Act 2022
UK Act of Parliament 2022
Amendments / commencements
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The Architects Act 1997 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997
UK Statutory Instrument 1997 -
The Architects Act 1997 (Commencement) Order 1997
UK Statutory Instrument 1997 -
The Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK Statutory Instrument 2019 -
The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment ) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK Statutory Instrument 2019 -
The Professional Qualifications and Services (Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
UK Statutory Instrument 2020
Sectors regulated
Construction
Coverage area
UK-wide