About the right of signature
Being a certified architect involves responsibility and professional accountability to the built environment, to the public authorities, to the client and the society.
A certified architect is independent in her/his professional decisions, follows the code of ethics and the standards of professional conduct, promotes the cultural, architectural, and social values inherent to an independent practice, has a critical perspective and adopts an active attitude towards improving the quality of the built environment.
The certification is granted by the Romanian Order of Architects, following an interview during which professional knowledge, skills and experience are assessed. The appraisal is carried out by a committee of certified architects.
Once a certified architect, this brings along a series of interrelated rights and obligations.
The rights of a certified architect
- She/He can design projects for the execution of which a building permit is required by the law.
- She/He can verify during the execution of works whether they are compliant or not with the building permit issued, even if she/he is not in charge with the technical assistance.
- She/He will get a fair rate for the services provided, matching the value, necessary time put in, and responsibility she/he has towards the project; the fee is freely negotiated with the client.
- She/He can become general designer and hire employees.
The obligations of a certified architect
- She/He knows and complies with the legal regulations in force related to the practice of architecture.
- She/He follows the Professional Code of Ethics and the Regulation of the Romanian Order of Architects.
- She/He informs the client on the obligation of obtaining and respecting the necessary opinions, validations and permits, as stipulated by the law.
- She/He is continuing her/his professional development.
- She/He is accountable to the client and to the authorities.
- She/He serves the client’s interests in line with the public interest and with the professional standards.
