ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Building Surveyors Act
4. Functions of the Board
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Functions of the Board
(1)The Board shall be responsible for registering and regulating the activities and conduct of building surveyors in accordance with the provisions of this Act.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Board shall—(a)promote the practice of building surveying that complies with universally accepted norms and values;(b)prescribe the minimum requirements and consider and approve the qualifications of persons wishing to be registered as building surveyors under this Act;(c)maintain a register of all persons or firms registered under this Act;(d)review and designate categories within the building surveying profession under which a person or firm may be registered;(e)issue registration certificates and annual practising license certificates to persons and firms qualified under this Act;(f)levy such fees as it may determine for registration and grant of the annual practising license including, other fees that the Board may consider necessary for the furtherance of its objectives;(g)regulate the activities and conduct of registered persons and firms;(h)establish and maintain a professional code of conduct for persons and firms registered to practice under this Act;(i)establish, approve and accredit continuing professional educational programs for building surveyors;(j)prescribe and conduct examinations for purposes of registration under this Act in collaboration with approved institutions;(k)produce and disseminate material information in connection with the works and activities of the Board;(l)publish and circulate any material in connection with the building surveying profession and related matters;(m)promote awareness and educate the public on the professional duties and responsibilities of a building surveyor;(n)publish annually in the Kenya Gazette a list of persons and firms practising building surveying in Kenya;(o)determine the fees to be charged by building surveyors and firms for professional services rendered from time to time;(p)hear and determine such disputes relating to the professional conduct of building surveyors; and(q)undertake any other activity that may be necessary for the fulfillment of any of its functions under this Act.