Section 8: Special registration

Notwithstanding section 7 (1) of this Act but subject to section 11 and to rules made under section 5 (4) of this Act, a person shall be entitled to be fully registered under this Act if-
(a) he has, by the date of his application for registration, had not less than seven years practical experience in quantity surveying;
(b) the level and quality of the said practical experience are such that they are acceptable to the Board;
(c) by the date of the said application he is not less than 35 years of age;
(d) he is of good character; and
(e) the Board considers that he is otherwise a fit and proper person to be registered.