This page provides the official Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, Gazettes and application forms that govern the practice of architecture and related built-environment professions in Zambia. All documents are provided for reference and download. For questions about any document below, please contact our office.

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The most recent and important piece of legislation affecting the built-environment professions.

Acts of Parliament

Core legislation establishing and regulating professional bodies in Zambia's built environment sector.

Chapter 442 — The Zambia Institute of Architects Act

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The Engineering Institution of Zambia Act, 2010

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The National Council for Construction Act No. 10, 2020

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The Urban and Regional Planning Act, 2015

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Act No. 16 of 2025 — The Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Statutory Instruments, Gazettes & Regulations

Subsidiary legislation, government gazettes and regulatory guidelines.

Statutory Instrument No. 106 of 1999 (Cap 442)

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Statutory Instrument — Second Schedule

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Government Gazette — Site Identification Regulations, 2025

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ZIA Gazette on Site Regulations, 2025

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Revised Guidelines for Siting of Petroleum Infrastructure, 2022

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Official Notices

Public notices issued by the Zambia Institute of Architects.

Zambia Institute of Architects — Amnesty Notice

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Required Forms & Templates

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Student Membership Form

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Student Membership Application Checklist

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Joint Venture Application Form (2026)

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Billboard Application Guidelines

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Site Identification Application Form

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ZIA Project Board Template

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