A registered building practitioner must—
(a) perform his or her work as a building practitioner in a competent manner and to a professional standard; and
(b) immediately inform the client in writing if a conflict of interest arises or appears likely to arise between his or her interest as a building practitioner and that of his or her client; and
(c) receive remuneration for his or her services as a building practitioner solely by the professional fee or other benefits specified in the contract of engagement or by the salary and other benefits payable by the building practitioner's employer.
Note: A building practitioner who contravenes the requirements of regulation 1502 may be the subject of an inquiry under section 179 of the Act.