A storm has erupted over the RIBA’s plans to introduce mandatory revalidation for all its members every five years.

The row has seen professors and candidates in last month’s presidential election taking issue with each other and the current and former presidents weighing in to defend the institute.

A stream of architects vented their fury on social media after Building Design reported proposals – approved by RIBA’s governing Council – to test architects’ competence in four core areas, starting next year with health and life safety, which includes fire safety.

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