Architects Act 1997: Primary legislation regulating the architectural profession in England and Wales, establishing the Architects Registration Board and setting professional standards
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Key construction legislation dealing with payment provisions and dispute resolution in construction contracts
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety in construction projects, including duties of architects as designers
Building Act 1984: Framework legislation for building regulations and building control system in England and Wales
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Legislation governing planning permission and development control relevant to architectural projects
ARB Code of Conduct: Professional regulations set by the Architects Registration Board defining standards of professional conduct and practice
RIBA Code of Professional Conduct: Professional standards and ethical guidelines established by the Royal Institute of British Architects
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing formalities for contracts relating to land and property
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable when the client is a consumer rather than a business
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims, relevant for professional liability and contractual disputes
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in architectural designs and documents
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
