INTRODUCTION TO IOW IN

MALAYSIA
-BY AR RIDHA RAZAK
(COWAM: PPM 739)
 WHAT WILL WE BE COVERING TODAY?
CONTENT
1. WHAT IS AN IOW?
2. ACT GOVERN IOW
3. RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITY
4. SKILLS REQUIRED
5. SCOPE OF WORK
6. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
7. CODE OF CONDUCT
8. MISCONDUCT
 INTRODUCTION TO IOW
Present scenario in Malaysia

There are many COW already

working in the Malaysian
Construction, although the exact
numbers are not available.

These COW have either been

Architectural Technicians or
Draughtsman with the required
working experience who have been
appointed to these positions or
train under CIDB COW Program.
WHATS THE TERM USE FOR ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER SITE
REPRESENTATIVE AROUND THE WORLD?
Term Country
Clerk of Work Great Britain, Australia,New
Zealand Singapore, Ireland,
Malaysia
Inspector of Works (IOW) / Malaysia, Hong Kong,
Resident IOW Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Kenya
Architect/ Engineer site staff Brunei
Project Site Inspector ( Indonesia
Pengawas Lapangan Proyek)
Construction Site Monitoring Japan
Person (Genba Kanri Sya)
Kerani ( Clerk) Bangladesh
 THE COW INSTITUTE AROUND THE WORLD.

GREAT BRITAIN

IRELAND

HONG KONG

MALAYSIA
 WHAT IS
INSPECTOR OF WORK (IOW)?
 DEFINITION?
An Inspector of work can be define as:

• A person registered with Board of Architects Malaysia(LAM) or

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
• An IOW registered under LAM is calls Architectural IOW.

ARCHITECTURAL IOW TASK

• Authorized to provide day to day standing supervision at site
• for the Architects Scope of work during Construction
Implementation and Final Completion stage.

ENGINEERING IOW TASK

• Authorized to provide day to day standing supervision at site
• for the Engineer Scope of work during Construction
Implementation and Final Completion stage.
 IS IOW THE SAME AS COW IN MALAYSIA?

• No. It is no the same.

• The differences between IOW and COW are as follows:
IOW COW
Registration With Board of Architects or Nil
Engineers

Education Graduate in degree No requirement

recognize by LAM or
Experience more than 5
years at site.

Code of conduct Shall follow Architect Act Nil

Code of conduct
Continuous Learning Mandatory to collect CTD Nil
points
 ATTRIBUTES OF AN IOW
 A building industry professional, with the necessary
knowledge and skills to conduct their duties and
responsibilities.

 An officer who represents the consultant by being the

consultants’ eyes and ears, and oversee the work being
executed by the contractor.

 Thoroughly practical, with the necessary building

construction knowledge and experience to deal with the
contractor’s Site Agent.

 Technical knowledgeable and can identify any discrepancies

and irregularities in the drawings before any work
commences.

 To inspect the materials used and to ensure the quality of

the work being done, on behalf of the Architect/ Engineer.

 Able to monitor the progress of the works and also mitigate

any potential construction delays.
WHAT ACT GOVERNS IOW
IN MALAYSIA?
 WHEN CAN YOU CALL YOUR SELF AN IOW?

You may call your self an IOW when:

1. You have successfully pass Board of Architects

(LAM) Requirement to register as an Architectural
IOW or
2. pass Board of Engineer (BEM) requirement as an
Engineering IOW
3. Your registration has been approved.
4. For practice, working under a consultancy company.
 WHEN YOU MAY NOT CALL YOUR SELF AS AN IOW?

1. In order to call your self an IOW, you must work

with either architect/ engineer as their site
representative.

2. IOW that works for employer although he is an

IOW does not entitle to call him self as an IOW as
he is a clients representative.

3. IOW that works for contractor although he is an

IOW does not entitle to call him self as an IOW as
he is a contractor staff.
 WHO IS LAM?
The Board of Architects Malaysia is a statutory authority
responsible for the enforcement of the Architects Act 1967.

The functions of the Board are provided under the Section

4(1) of the aforesaid Act which includes the following :

i. Registration of Architects, Graduate Architects, Interior

Designer, Graduate ID and Building Draughtsmen, IOW,
Architectural Technologist ;
ii. Registration of architectural / ID consultancy practices;
iii. Regulation of their conduct and ethics;
iv. Conducting examinations for admission to the
profession;
v. Accreditation of architectural programmes;
vi. Development and Promotion of the profession;
vii. Representing the architectural profession in any matter
at local and international levels.
 WHO IS BEM?
The Board of Engineers Malaysia is a statutory authority
responsible for the enforcement of the Engineers Act 1967.

The functions of the Board are provided under the Section

4(1) of the afore said Act which includes the following :

i. Maintain the Register ( Prof engr., Grad Engr,ECP, PEPC,

Engr technologist, IOW)
ii. Process Applications for Registration
iii. Assessment of Academic Qualifications
iv. Regulate the Conduct and Ethics of the Engineering
Profession
v. Disputes on Professional Conduct and Ethics
vi. Fix the Scale of Fees
vii. Stakeholder
viii. Publication
ix. Promotion of Continued Learning and Education
WHAT GOVERNS IOW IN
MALAYSIA?
 THE PROVISIONS
UNDER ARCHITECT
ACT
 IOW PROVISION IN ARCHITECT ACT

PART VB
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO INSPECTORS OF
WORKS

Restrictions on unregistered Inspectors of Works

27K. NO person shall, unless he is an Inspector of Works -
a) be employed as an Inspector of Works; or
b) be entitled to describe himself or hold himself out
under any name, style or title -
i. bearing the words “Inspector of Works” or
equivalent in any other language; or
ii. bearing any other word in any language which may
reasonably be construed to imply that he is an
Inspector of Works;
 IOW PROVISION IN ARCHITECT ACT

Register of Inspector of Works

27L. For the purpose of this Part, there shall be a Register of Inspectors of Works
which shall contain the names, addresses and other particulars of Inspector of
Works.

Registration of Inspector of Works

27M. (1) Any inspector of works may apply for registration under this Part.

2) An application for registration shall be made to the Board in such manner

as may be determined by the Board and accompanied by the prescribed
fee.
3) The Registrar shall, upon receipt of the prescribed fee, issue to any person
whose application has been approved by the Board a certificate of
registration in the prescribed form expiring on the 31 December of the year
in which it is issued.

4) The registration may, subject to this Act, be renewed annually upon

payment of the prescribed fee and upon satisfying such conditions as may
be determined by the Board.
THE PROVISIONS
UNDER
ENGINEERS ACT
 IOW PROVISION IN ENGINEERS ACT

WHO IS IOW UNDER ENGINEERS ACT ?

• An Inspector of Works (IOW) is a person registered under subsection 10(E) of
the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015).

• The registration of IOW would be under the three (3) main engineering
disciplines i.e. Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

WHAT CAN A HE DO WHEN REGISTERED?

• Section 7(2)(ab) - “an Inspector of Works who is registered with the Board may,
subject to section 8, take up employment which requires him to assist the
Professional Engineer in the supervision of engineering works”

DOES HE HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT?

Similar to Architect Act, A registered IOW shall conduct himself / herself
honourably, responsibly, ethically and lawfully by following the Code of
Conduct as determined by the Board of Engineers.
 • To create
WHAT MAKES
YOU A S SPECIAL SKILL &
KNOWLEDGE
• To design
• To plan
PROFESIONAL?
• To manage & supervise

GOVERN BY • Competence
C CODE OF CONDUCT • Integrity
• Honesty
• Attitudes

S SELF
REGULATORY
• Subject to disciplinary action
for misconduct / malpractice

• relied on to be conscious
A ACCOUNTABILITY
diligence & dedicated

• professional resp.
R REPONSIBILITY •Legal resp.
•Contract resp.
•Moral resp / duty of care
 ARCHITECT
SERVICES UNDER
THE ACT
 6. Type of Service

The ACP shall provide any or the following type of services:

b) SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES
a) BASIC SERVICES
c) ADDITIONAL SERVICES
 7. Basic services

Basic services that may be provided by the ACP shall be for any or
all of the following phases:

d)Contract
Implementation
and
b)Design c)Contract Management
a)Schematic
Development Documentation (CIM)
Design (SD)
(DD) (CD)
e)Final
Completion (FC)
TYPICAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY PRACTICE (ACP) BUSINESS PROCESS MAPPING

C.DESIGN D.CONTRACT E.CONTRACT F.FINAL

B. SCHEMATIC
DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION & COMPLETION
A. INCEPTION DESIGN
MANAGEMENT

CORE PROCESS

START PRE DESIGN DEVELOP DESIGN TENDER CONSTRUCTION POST CONSTRUCTION

COMMENCEMENT

DRAWING, BQ & SPECS

A1-PROJECT B1-PROJECT C1-DETAIL DESIGN D1-PREPERATION E1- PROJECT F1- COMPLIANCE TO
ACQUISITION COMMUNICATION PROPOSAL TENDER DOCUMENTS PLANNING & SITE CCC
MOBILIZATION

DRAWING BQ & E2- CONFIRMATION OF PREPRATION FOR

R B2-GATHERING
SPECIFICATION MATERIAL AUTHORITY
E INFORMATION
RESOURCE INSPECTION
Q NO
MANAGEMENT CLIENTS D2 - REGISTRATION
U
APPROVAL POTENTIAL
I CONTRACT
R CONTRACTOR , NSC &
PREPERATION OF ADMINISTRATION NO
M SUPPLIER
DESIGN BRIEF YES RELEVANT
E E3-SITE SUPERVISION AUTHORITY
INTERNAL
N & SITE INSTRUCTION INSPECTION
DECISSION
T B3-PRELIMINARY D3- TENDER E4- SITE INSPECTION
SKETCH PROPOSAL C2-PREPERATION PROCEDURE AND TEST CONTROL
YES BUILDING PLAN YES
E5- ARCH EVENT
D4-TENDER CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE OF CCC
A2-BUSINESS B4-SCHEMATIC INVITATION
PROCUREMENT PROPOSAL E6- ARCH PAYMENT
C3- BOMBA CERTIFICATE
D5-TENDER
SUBMISSION
BASIC EVALUATION E7- DETERMINATION F2- ASBUILT
OF CONTRACTOR
NO DRAWINGS
CLIENTS YES C4- BP
D6-TENDER AWARD E8- STATUTORY
SUPPLEMENTA APPROVAL SUBMISSION
OBLIGATION PREPERATION &
RY SUBMISSION OF
D7- CONTRACT ASBUILT
ADDITIONAL OBTAIN APPROVALS
DOCUMENTATION
INSPECTION
NO
YES
A3- APPOINTMENT B5-PLANNING C5-MANAGEMENT OF F3- DEFECT LIABILITY
OTHERS/ SUB- SUBMISSION & CHANGE (BP PERIOD
VERIFICATION
CONSULTANT APPROVAL AMENDMENT)
CONTROL OF NON ISSUANCE OF CMGD
A4- STANDARD CONFORMING
COMMUNICATION
NO
RECTIFICATION AND ISSUANCE
CORRECTION OF CPC
F4-FINAL ACCOUNT

YES
ISSUANCE OF FINAL
CERTIFICATE
E9- PROJECT
HANDOVER

8. Basic Services under
Schematic Design Phase
(a) taking the client's
instructions and
analyzing the project
brief;
(b) preparing preliminary
conceptual sketch proposals
to interpret the project brief;
(c) developing the preliminary
conceptual sketch proposals
into sketch designs to a stage
sufficient to enable an
application to be made for
planning approval or approval
in principle as required under
any relevant laws;
(d) preparing preliminary
estimates of the probable
construction costs based on
the current area, volume or
other unit costs;
(e) where applicable,
preparing and submitting
drawings and other necessary
documents to the relevant
approving authorities for
either town planning
approval or approval in
principle as required under
any relevant laws.
ARCHITECT BASIC SERVICES SCOPE WORK
9. Basic Services under
Design Development
Phase
(a) upon approval of the
sketch designs by either
the relevant approving
authority or the client,
developing schematic
design drawings to a
stage to enable other
consultants to
commence their detailed
design work;
(b) preparing working
drawings and submitting the
same together with all the
necessary particulars to the
relevant approving
authorities to obtain building
approval;
(c) updating the preliminary
estimates of construction
costs and submitting the
same to the client for his
approval;
(d) updating the project
planning and implementation
schedule and submitting the
same to the client for his
approval.
10. Basic Services under
Contract
Documentation Phase
(a) upon approval by the
client of the updated
preliminary estimates of
construction costs and the
project planning and
implementation schedule,
preparing and finalizing
detailed drawings and other
particulars necessary to the
stage of completion sufficient
to enable bills of quantities to
be prepared;
(b) in collaboration with other
consultants, preparing all
documents necessary for
obtaining competitive
tenders for the works;
(c) inviting, on behalf of the
client, tenders for the works
or collaborating with other
consultants engaged by the
client to do so;
(d) evaluating the results of
the tenders and submitting a
report and recommendation
to the client;
(e) awarding the contract on
behalf of the client;
(f) preparing the building
contract documents, either
alone or in collaboration with
other consultants appointed
by the client, for signature
between the client and the
contractor.
11. Basic Services under
Contract
Implementation and
Management Phase
(a) performing all functions
and duties of the
architectural consultancy
practice under the terms
and conditions of the
building contract;
(b) advising the client on the
site staff required for the
project and estimating the
cost and duration of their
employment;
(c) providing information and
issuing instructions to the
contractor as required under
the terms and conditions of
the building contract to
enable the contractor to
proceed with the works;
(d) examining the works
programme submitted by the
contractor and to be satisfied
that the works can reasonably
be completed within the
contract period;
(e) inspecting the works at
periodic intervals so as to
ensure that the works are
being executed in accordance
with the building contract and
to issue a certificate of
practical completion.
12. Basic Services under
Final Completion Phase
(a) issuing a certificate of
completion and
compliance for building
after being satisfied that
the building is fit and safe
for occupancy;
(b) certifying as-built
drawings and submitting
maintenance manuals
together with all warranties
to the client;
(c) issuing a certificate of
making good defects after
being satisfied that all defects
to the building have 'been
rectified;
(d) preparing final accounts
for the contract and issuing a
final certificate of payment to
the contractor.
 WHAT ARE THE
RIGHTS,RESPONSIBILITY, AND
ROLES OF AN IOW?
 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS AN IOW
The rights of IOW is: S27K

EMPLOYED
AS IOW DESCRIBE
YOUR SELF
AS AN
IOW

Ahmad
Architect

IOW

PERFORM
RM
t
ALL
FUNCTION REMUNERATE
AS IOW

If you are not a registered IOW and work as an IOW, you credibility of documentation may be challenged.
 KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS AN IOW

The responsibility of IOW is:

1.Professional – To abide by Code of Conduct

2.Contractual – As the Architect/ Engineer site
representative and agent at site.
3.Statutory- Ensure that all legal requirements
are met under the scope of the Architect/
Engineer.
4.Moral- Duty of Care to others.
 KNOW YOUR ROLE AS AN IOW
IOW served as the supervisors for the Architects to
provide Standing supervision for the Architect’s where
required.

Their basic roles were as follows:

1. Supervise the works at site to ensure compliance to

the Contract drawings and specifications
2. Carry out inspections and testing to ensure
compliance to quality standards specified in the
contract
3. Approve incoming materials complied to the
approved materials list in terms of standards and
specifications
4. Assist the Architect to carry out detailed inspections
and measurements for certification purposes.
5. Assist the Architect to carry out measurements, cost
estimations and management of changes to the
design
6. Assist the Architect to coordinate the works of other
professionals.
WHAT ARE THE SKILLS NEEDED
OF AN IOW?
 QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER AS IOW
To become an architectural IOW requires a diploma or degree (or equivalent)
in architectural science, architectural technology, building science or building
technology or other related fields of study approved by LAM, followed by a
recognized working experience depending on the designated level of the IOW.

The UK COW website has listed the basic COW skill and qualification
requirements as follows:
1. The ability to pay attention to detail
2. An in-depth knowledge of the construction industry
3. A sound knowledge of building regulations
4. Good organizational and project management skills
5. Good problem-solving skills
6. Excellent communication and negotiating skills
7. Good written and oral communication skills
8. The ability to liaise with staff at all levels
9. A good level of fitness and a head for heights
10.The ability to meet targets
 WHAT ARE THE BASIC
KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF A
IOW?
 BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF A IOW

There are 5 basic knowledge which is

expected of an IOW. They are:

1. Professional Legislation and

Professional Bodies
2. Inspector of Work’s Role in Society
3. Professional Architect’s Practice
and IOW’s role in the Practice
4. Building Legislations and
Regulations
5. Building Contract Administration
 1.0 Professional Legislation and Professional Bodies

a) Professional Legislations -
· Architects Act 1967
· Architects Rules 1996:
Second Schedule : Code of Professional Conduct for
Professional Architects
Third Schedule : Conditions of Engagement of a
Professional Architect

b) Professional Bodies -
· Board of Architects Malaysia and its functions
Majlis Peperiksaan Senibina-LAM
Majlis Pengajian Senibina Malaysia
· Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia and its functions
c) Allied Professional Institutions and their basic
functions.
 2.0 Inspector of Work’s Role in Society

a) As a professional person -
· Possess special skills and knowledge
· Governed by Code of Professional Conduct
· Maintain Competency
· Integrity and Honesty

b) Knowledge, skills and image as a -

· Public sector Inspector of Works
· Private sector Inspector of Works
· Salaried Inspector of Works

c) Privileges of a Inspector of Works -

· Right to provide “Inspector of Works” services
· Right to sign off on relevant documents related to
CCC and G1 to G21 forms in Malaysia

d) The Risk (liabilities) of a Inspector of Works -

· Contractual liability
· Quasi – contractual liability
· Liability under Tort
· Criminal liability
 3.0 Professional Architect’s Practice and IOW’s role in the Practice
a) Architectural practice as a service industry and IOW’s
role in it

b) Appointment of Inspector of Works:

· Memorandum of Agreement
· Conditions of Engagement / appointment
· Relationship with Contractors, Site Supervisors and other
Consultants and liabilities
· Relationship and Professional dealings with Clients
representatives

c) Continuing Professional Development

d) Quality Assurance
· Auditing the Architects drawings
· Coordinating Architectural drawings with other
Consultant’s plans and approved
building plans
· BIM and architectural documents
· ISO9001 and related standards
· CiS7 and Project Quality Plans
· Building Material QA and relevant Malaysian Standards
 4.0 Building Legislations and Regulations

• Local authority & other statutory

bodies
• The Town Board Enactments
• The Street Drainage and Building
Act 1974
• Federal Territory Planning Act
1982
• The Municipal Ordinance and By
Laws
• Uniform Building By-Laws 1984
• Strata Titles Act 1985
• Housing Development (Control &
Licensing) Act 1966
• CIPAA and other forms of ADR
(Alternative Dispute Resolution)
 5.0 Building Contract Administration
a) Types of Building Contract. Architect’s and
IOW’s Roles and Responsibilities under these
contracts
· PAM Standard Form of Contract Private Edition
2006
(With and Without Quantities)
· CIDB Form of Contract
· JKR Form of Contract

b) Contract & Site Administration and the

Architects & IOW Responsibilities:
· Building Contract, specifications, bill of quantities
and contract drawings
· Insurance
· Nominated Subcontractors
· Progress payments under contract
· Certification under building contract and Housing
Development Act
· Architect’s Instruction and Variations
· Approved Shop drawing
· Site supervision
· Aspects of construction law
WHAT ARE THE BASIC SCOPE
OF DUTIES OF A IOW?
 BASIC SCOPE OF DUTIES OF A IOW

PRE CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION POST CONSTRUCTION

• Inspecting of A. Reporting, Preparing & • Inspection for closure

contractor Maintaining Records of defect rectification
preliminaries B. Coordination of Consultant/ • Assisting consultant for
requirements contractor on site Final Account
• Liaising with C. Progress of work & progress preparation
contractor for report
submissions of work D. Site Inspection and Testing
program, insurance E. Building Material
and performance F. Contractor payment and
bond Management of Variation
Order
G. Completion and handover
WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS?
 IOW PROVISION IN ARCHITECT ACT
Qualifications for Registration of
Inspectors of Works
27N.(1) A person who holds the
qualification recognized by the
Board shall be entitled on
application to be registered as an
Inspector of Works.

(2) A person who is registered

under section 10(2) as an
Architect shall be entitled to
practise or carry on business as
an Inspector of Works.
 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IOW OF VARIOUS LEVELS

To become an architectural IOW

requires a diploma or degree (or
equivalent) in :

• architectural science,
• architectural technology,
• building science or
• building technology or
• other related fields of study
approved by LAM,
• followed by a recognized working
experience depending on the
designated level of the IOW.
 CAREER PATH
APPLY AS IOW

BY EDUCATION BY EXPERIENCE

a) Graduate from a MQA (Malaysian Qualifying Agency) recognised

Diploma of Architectural Technology or Diploma of Science
(Architecture) or any other program accepted by the Board and a) Experience Site Supervisor or
b) Experience Clerk of work with minimum
b) Has obtained the practical experience as prescribed by the Board (2
years); a 5 years working experience
or
a) Graduate from any Diploma of Architectural Technology or
Diploma of Science(Architecture), or any other programme accepted by
the Board; and
b) Has obtained the practical experience as prescribed by the Board (2
years); and
c) Passed the examination and interview as may be determined by the
Board.

Submit no. of year Submit no. of year

prescribe by LAM for prescribe by LAM for
experience evaluation experience report ,
report , LAM Interview LAM Interview and
and pass pass

Registered as IOW
Subject to changes by LAM
THE FORM
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
DOES AN IOW HAS A
CODE OF
CONDUCT?
 IOW CODE OF CONDUCT

Yes under the Architect

Rules : [Subrule 28(7)]

1. Objectives of Code.
2. Compliance with Acts
and rules.
3. Faithful discharge of
duties and obligations.
4. Integrity.
5. Respect for the
legitimate rights and
interests of others.
 OBJECTIVE OF THE CODE

1. The objective of the Code of Conduct is

to :
• promote the standard of conduct and
• self discipline required of Architectural
Inspector of Works
• in the interest of the public.
 COMPLIANCE WITH ACTS AND RULES

2. (a) An Architectural Inspector of

Works may be permitted to insert
any announcements or
felicitations in the press that are in
accordance with the guidelines or
circulars issued by the Board.

(b) An Architectural Inspector of

Works may use calling cards that
shall contain accurate particulars
concerning his qualification and
designation.
 FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

3. (a) An Architectural Inspector of Works shall

maintain a minimum standard of service and
competence in areas relevant to his scope of
work by continually upgrading his
technological knowledge and ;

3(b) shall respond, within reasonable time, to

communication from the Board or any other
relevant authority on any matter pertaining to
his service;

3(c) shall undertake assignments only if he is

qualified by education and experience in the
specific project type of that assignment in
which he is to be involved;
 FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

3 (d) shall be objective and truthful in

making site and technical reports,
statements and testimonies. He shall
include all relevant and pertinent
information in such reports, statements,
or testimonies, which should bear the
date indicating when the information
was current;

3(e) An Architectural Inspector of Works

shall exercise a reasonable standard of
skill and diligence, and fully comply with
all statutory requirements.
 FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

3(f) shall only publicly express

technical opinions that are founded
upon his competence and
knowledge of the facts in the
subject matter;

3(g) shall only undertake to be the

Architectural Inspector of Works for
only one project at any one time
unless authorised by the Architect
 INTEGRITY
4 (a) An Architectural Inspector of Works may
participate in any forum or be interviewed by
the media in a manner not otherwise prohibited
by this Code, where the object of such forum or
interview is to promote interest in architecture
and built- environment;

4 (b) An Architectural Inspector of Works shall

not accept any benefit or compensation, gift,
commission or any form of inducement from
contractors, tradesmen or suppliers in
connection with the works and duties entrusted
to him;

4 (c) shall not reveal facts, data or information

without the prior consent of the Architect, client
or employer, past and present, except as
authorised or required by law or when
withholding of such information is contrary to
the safety of the public;
RESPECT THE LIGITIMATE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF OTHERS

5. (a) Nothing in this Code shall

prohibit an Architectural Inspector
of Works who is a director of a
registered corporation from
receiving remuneration for services
as a director.

5 (b) An Architectural Inspector of

Works shall at all time act
honourably towards other persons
registered under this Act.
 MISCONDUCT?
WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES CAN
IOW BE REMOVE FROM
REGISTRATION?
 ARCH ACT: IOW MISCONDUCT?
Cancellation of registration, etc., of Inspector of Works
27P. (3)
a) is convicted of any offence involving fraud or dishonesty or moral
turpitude;
b) acts as a contractor or trades in building materials directly connected with
his employment;
c) is registered under this Act by fraud or misrepresentation;
d) offers or accepts any commission which in the opinion of the Disciplinary
Committee is an illicit commission;
e) fails to observe any conditions or restrictions of his registration;
f) is found to be of unsound mind;
g) is found to be incapable of performing his professional duties effectively;
h) becomes a bankrupt;
i) is found guilty by the Disciplinary Committee of any act or conduct which
in the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is infamous or disgraceful;
j) is Found by the Disciplinary Committee to have contravened or failed to
comply with any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made
thereunder.
 THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY LAM
SEC 27P. (2) The Disciplinary
Committee may order –

a) issuance of written reprimand ;

b) imposition of a Fine not exceeding
25thousand ringgit ;
c) the suspension of the registration
for a period not exceeding 2 years
of; or
d) the cancellation of the registration
of, the Inspector of Works
 IOW PROVISION IN ARCHITECT ACT
Removal from Register of Inspector of Works

27Q. There shall be removed from the Register of

Inspectors of Works the name and other particulars
of any Inspector of Works
a) who has died;
b) who has failed to renew his registration within
one month of the expiry of the registration;
c) whose registration has been cancelled under
section 34a or paragraph 21P(2)(d); or
d) who has been registered by reason of any
mistake or error made by the Board in
considering his application for registration.
INTRODUCTION TO IOW IN
MALAYSIA
-BY AR RIDHA RAZAK
(COWAM: PPM 739)