Order of
Architects.

The Order & professional practice.

The architectural profession is regulated in Belgium. The Order of Architects manages registration and supervises compliance with professional rules. You can look up an architect in the official register.

Code of professional conduct.

The rules cover independence, expertise, discretion and relationships with clients. They also set out how commissions are recorded in writing and the associated duties of advice and supervision.

Belgian legislation.

Act of 20 February 1939

Protects the title and profession of architect.

Act of 26 June 1963

Provides for the establishment of the Order of Architects.

Royal Decree of 16 November 2022

Approves the code of professional conduct adopted by the National Council.

Acts of 31 May 2017 and 9 May 2019

Regulate mandatory insurance for ten-year liability and professional civil liability in construction, each within its own scope.

Before confirming a commission.

Before entering into an agreement, you must receive information including the services, fees or their calculation, business number, professional body and professional insurance, including the insurer and policy number. The architectural agreement also states the architect’s registration number with the Order and the contact details of the competent council. The Order explains which information must be available.