A-21, r. 5.1 - Code of ethics of architects

Section 54 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

54. Architects must charge and accept fair and reasonable fees warranted under the circumstances, and proportional to the professional services provided.

To determine their fees, architects must consider the following factors:

(1)  the time devoted to the performance of the professional services;

(2)  the complexity and scope of the professional services;

(3)  the performance of professional services that are unusual or require exceptional competence or celerity;

(4)  the importance of the responsibility assumed; and

(5)  the existence of a decree or recognized rate.

O.C. 901-2011, s. 54.