Professional Practice 1 lecture notes

Architecture (BS ARCH)

Professional Practice
ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES:
-Philippine Architects Society
-League of Philippine Architects
-Association of Philippine Government Architects
-Philippine Institute of Architects
-United Architects of the Philippines

Module 1, Unit 1: Registered & Licensed

Architect
The Architecture Act of 2004 / Republic Act No. 926

CONTENTS:

Article I. General Provisions

Section 1: Title
“The Architecture Act of 2004”

Section 2: Statement of Policy

 Section 3: Definition of Terms

Article II. Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA)

Section 4: Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory

Board

Section 5: Qualifications of Members of the Professional Regulatory

Board
QUALIFICATIONS:

a citizen and a resident of the Philippines

BS Architecture degree holder

active practitioner of architecture for at least 10 years

not a teacher for at least 5 years prior

never been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude

not an elective officer of the IAPOA

Section 6: Terms of Office

hold office for a term of 3 years after appointment

Section 7: Powers and Functions of the Board

adopt the RA 9266

supervise the registration, licensure and practice of architects

administer oaths

issue, suspend, revoke or reinstate the certificate of Registration

and the PRC ID for the practice of the architecture profession
adopt an official seal of the board

monitor conditions affecting the practice of architecture and adopt

measures for its enhancement

adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct and the SPP

hear and decide administrative cases involving violations of RA

9266 prescribe guidelines for the CPD program

prepare the syllabi of the licensure exam as well as prepare the

questions, administer, correct, and release the results of the exam
 control the special permit to practice architecture

ensures that all colleges that offer architecture comply with policies,
standards, and requirements

adopt a program for computerized licensure examination

enhance the architecture profession and develop the architecture

education

Section 8: Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its

Records, Secretariat and Support Services

Section 9: Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Members of the

Board

neglect of duty or incompetence

violation or tolerance to the violation of RA 9266, Code of Ethical
Conduct, and the SPP

conviction to crimes involving moral turpitude

manipulation of the ALE results, disclosure of confidential

information in the examination questions

Section 10: Compensation and Allowances of the Board

Section 11: Annual Report

submit an annual report and give recommendations as it deem
proper

Current members of Board of Architecture

Robert S. Sac

Robert M. Mirafuente

Article III. Examination, Registration and Licensure

Section 12: Examination Required

Section 13: Qualifications of Applicant for Examination

QUALIFICATIONS:

a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a Foreign country qualified to take the

examination
 good moral character

a holder of the degree of BS Architecture from a school that is duly

recognized by CHED, has 2 years of DAE duly certified by a
registered Architect

not convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTS:

birth certificate from NSO

marriage contract for married female applicants

college diploma
transcript of records

accomplished diversified training (DT Form 001)

accomplished diversified training (DT Form 002)

architect-mentor affidavit

photocopy of architect-mentor’s PRC ID, professional tax receipt,

and IAPOA number
NBI clearance

other documents that the board may require

Section 14: Subjects for Examination

Part a1: HOA

Part a2: TOA

Part a3: Architectural Practice

Part a4: Theory and Principles of Planning

Part b1: Structural Design

Part b2: Building Materials and Methods of Construction

Part b3: Utilities

Part c1: Urban Design

Part c2: Architectural Interiors

Part d: Architectural Design and Site Planning

 The Board may revise any of the subjects and add new ones to
conform to technological changes and continuing trends.

Section 15: Rating in the Licensure Examination

GWA: 70% with no grade lower than 50% in any subject

Section 16: Report of Ratings

Section 17: Oath

Section 18: Issuance of Certificates of Registration and Professional

Identification Card

Section 19: Roster of Architects

Section 20: Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal

Section 21: Indication of Certificate of Registration/Professional

Identification Card and Professional Tax Receipt

Section 22: Refusal to Issue Certificate of Registration and Professional

Identification Card

Section 23: Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration,

Professional Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit

Section 24: Re-issuance or Replacement of Revoked or Lost Certificates

of Registration Professional Identification Card or Special and
Temporary Permit.

an act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the
registration, licensing and practice of architecture

March 17, 2004

AUTHORS:

Eugene G. Gan, chairman

Fernando L. Santos, member

Miguel R. Caluza, member

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA)

 supervises registration, licensure, and practice of architects

issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the certificate of registration and the

professional identification card

monitor conditions affecting the practice of architecture

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Robert S. Sac

Robert M. Mirafuente

Professional Regulation Commission

created through PD 223

modernized with R.A. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000)

Diversified Experience in Architecture (DEA)

30% - architectural designing, structural conceptualization, planning

25% - preparation of contract documents, specifications, writing bill of

materials, cost estimates, general conditions, bidding documents, clerk of
works

15% - field superintendence, project management, administration

10% - technical, economic, and financial feasibility studies, project
promotional, pre-design

10% - architectural layout of mechanical, electrical, electronic, sanitary,

plumbing, communications, and other utility systems, equipment and fixtures,
architectural lighting, acoustics and allied fields of practice

10% - architectural interiors, space planning, restoration, preservation, and

other ancillary services
Module 1, Unit 2: The Practice of
Architecture

Professional Practice

individuals are licensed to practice architecture, and in doing so, to protect

the health, safety and welfare of the public
licensing requirements vary from country to country

Article IV: Practice of Architecture

Registration

practice or offer to practice architecture

engage in preparing plans and specifications

prepare design data for the erection/alteration of any building

use the title “Architect”

vested rights (certificate of registration and professional identification

cards)

CPD

collection of professional fees

Reciprocity Requirements (for foreign architects to practice in the Philippines)

temporary/special permit

professional liability or malpractice insurance - guarantee that the client

will be paid in case of malpractice issue

Filipino counterpart as the AoR

PRC and DOLE permits (further read sec. 38)

Misdemeanor:

practicing without CoR and PIC or temporary permit

 falsification of registration, licenses and permit

impersonation of any RLA

conveying impression that he is an architect

persons who allows the use of plans made by non-RLA’s

any violation of RA 9266

representative seeking architectural work on behalf of unlawful

persons/firm
Fines:

Conviction
Php 100K to Php 5M fine

imprisonment (6 months to 6 years)

Signing and Sealing

copyrighting your architectural documents

contract documents

instruments of architectural service

15 year civil liability (article 1723)

if you are the AoR and the AiCC at the same time for the same
project, the liabilities double

as you increase your role in a project, the liability increases as well

intellectual property and documents of the AoR, AiCC, or CA

RA 8293, Intellectual Property Code

RLA Positions in Government (GOCC)

city architect

city planner

dpwh

building officials
 deped - supervising the construction and designs of schools

any government AoR is entitled to incentive pay of 1.5% of the project

cost to cover civil liability (not more than 50% of annual salary)

conflicts of interest (you cant be an AoR if you are a building official at

the same time)

Architecture Firms

proprietorship = sole

partnership = two architects

corporation = 5 with at least 4 RLAs

Filipino citizens

75% ownership by RLAs

responsible for individual and collective act

Civil Code of the Philippines R.A. 386

Article 1723 Civil Code

engineers and architects are liable for damages in a building within 15 years
after its completion

action must be brought within 10 years following the collapse of the building

ASEAN & APEC on Architectural Services

Global Competitiveness

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), 1975

membership mandated by RA 9266

yearly renewed

Membership Types in UAP:

 Charter membership (CUAP) - first 20 members who formed the national and
chapters (provincial) of UAP

Fellow membership (FUAP) - has experienced a lot in the field of

architecture, ex. 15 years of active practice

Member Emeritus - at least 35 continuous years of active membership in

UAP

Likha Awardee - Francisco Mañosa levels

ASEAN Architect (AA)

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangement (MRA)

signed during the 13th ASEAN summit, November 19, 2007 in Singapore
by all 10 ASEAN ministers
ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services of the Philippines,
AMCASP

created in 2013 to develop process and maintain an ASEAN Architect

Register (AAR) in the Philippines

members:

1. PRC chairperson

2. 2 members of the PRBOA

3. CHED

4. UAP

reciprocity recognition

able to practice architecture in the specific projects in which they has been
adjudged to be competent under the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services

countries from SEA

brunei

cambodia

indonesia

lao
 malaysia

myanmar

philippines

singapore

thailand

vietnam

Requirements to be an ASEAN Architect

completed architectural program

is registered and licensed

10 continuous years of architecture practice after graduation (with minimum

of 5 years experience after licensure)

at least 2 years spent in a significant architectural work within the 5 years of

experience

complies with the CPD program

no record of violations

Benefits of being an AA

recognized within the ASEAN region

add values to the professional career

mutual recognition of architectural profession in any member state

can become a business partner of another ASEAN architect from other SEA
countries

APEC Architect

multi-lateral arrangements

may access fast-track cross-border registration procedures, bound by host

economy codes of professional conduct to protect public health, safety, and
welfare
 architectural services between participating economies around the Pacific
Rim; a wider reach compared to ASEAN

has a monitoring committee per participating country

Requirements to be an APEC Architect

RLA in their home country

minimum of 7 years experience after registration

have experience in the following categories of architectural practice:

preliminary studies
preparation of briefs

design

contract documentation

administration

at least 3 years of sole professional responsibility (AoR)

have to maintain professional competence

Module 1 Unit 3: Principles of Professionalism (Code

of Ethical Conduct)

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Traits of Architect

Integrity

Responsiveness - creating design solutions that are responsive to every

factor

Business acumen

Sensibility - being able to justify actions

Artistic and technical ability

 Respect

Confidence

Unprejudiced

Impartiality

loyal

UIA (International Union of Architects) Ethics & Conduct

Principle 1: General Obligations

Principle 2: Obligations in the Public Interests

Principle 3: Obligations to the Client

Principle 4: Obligations in the Interests of the Profession

UIA Principles of Professionalism

Expertise
Autonomy

Commitment

Accountability

RA 9266 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Module 2: The Building Code

PAGES TO REMEMBER

Unit 1
Building Code

enforced by the government for all Architects, whether a government worker

or private.
pioneered by Greeks

includes minimum type or provisions in construction needed regardless of

type and/or complexity
MAJOR PROVISIONS

occupancy - function and use of space

height and area - combined need for space, minimum habitable spaces

fire protection - sprinkler systems, firewall requirements, setbacks, etc.

means of egress - travel distances, stairs, corridors, etc.

exemptions are only given to one or two components of a building, not its
entirety

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1977

Building Permit

a proof that the building has complied with the building code
it includes:

professionals involved

building type

location

owner

construction schedule

RULE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

safe construction

adequate environmental safeguards

maintain safe, sanitary, and good working condition

 ensure that the location is a safe site

Definition of Terms
Addition / Extension - to increase the height or area of an existing building

Agency of the Government - units of the government

Alteration / Changing - works involving changes
Application Forms - prescribed application form
Applicant / Permittee - any character applying for the issuance of permits and
certificates
Building Official - member of the OBO (Office of the Building Official)
Building Permit - document from the OBO needed to proceed with a
construction
Code - PD 1096
Construction - all on-site work
Conversion - change in the use or occupancy; adaptive reuse
Demolition - dismantling or destruction
Department - DPWH
Moving - transfer of building
Office of the Building Official (OBO) - office authorized to enforce the
provisions of the NBC
Renovation - to increase value, or to improve aesthetic
Repair - remedial work to restore
Secretary - CEO of DPWH
Staff - personnel of the NBCDO

RULE II: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Qualifications of Building Officials

Filipino citizen

A registered Architect or Civil Engineer

Member for good standing

 not less than 5 years endorsed or recommended by an organization

at least 5 years of experience

successfully completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096

Duties and Responsibilities

responsible for the enforcement of the NBC

has overall administrative control over their jurisdictive area

evaluate plans for permit applications

annual inspections of all buildings

initiate action towards complaint

submit quarterly situational report

Exemption

any construction with native materials (bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) that
does not exceed Php 15,000 will not need a building permit

Administrative Fines

Light Violations: Php 5,000

Less grave violations: Php 8,000

Grave Violations: Php 10,000

Dangerous Buildings - buildings declared to be dangerous to human life, safety or

health on public welfare

structural hazards

fire hazards

unsafe electrical wiring

unsafe mechanical installation

inadequate sanitation/plumbing and health facilities

 architectural deficiency

RULE III: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

Section 301 Building Permits

Ancillary Permits

Architectural Permit

Civil/Structural Permit

Electrical Permit

Mechanical Permit
Sanitary Permit

Plumbing Permit

Electronics Permit

Accessory Permits

Exemption from Building Permit

minor construction

detached sheds and the likes not exceeding 6 sqm in total area

open terraces resting directly on the ground, not exceeding 20 sqm in

total area

window grilles

garden pools for water plants and/or aquarium fishes, not exceeding 500
mm in depth

garden masonry walls, not exceeding 1.2 meters in height

repair works

Section 302 Application for Permits

RULE IV: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

Section 401 Types of Construction

Type I: Wood

Type II: Wood + 1 hour fire resistant materials

Type III: Masonry and wood + fire resistive materials

Type IV: steel, iron, concrete or masonry + fire resistive materials

Type V: 4 hour fire resistant steel, iron, concrete or masonry

RULE V: REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES

Section 501 Fire Zones
areas which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed
based on their resistance of fire

Section 505 Center Lines of Streets

streets should not be occupied

Section 506 Restrictions on Existing Buildings

existing buildings in fire zones that do not comply with requirements shall be
altered, remodeled, or moved

Section 507 Designation of Fire Zones

to control conflagration that may occur

Non-Fire Restricted Zones

types I and II constructions

building are permitted without fire-resistivity measures

Fire Restrictive Zones

types II, III to IV constructions are prescribed with at least 1-hour fire
resistivity

fire-resistivity measures are prescribed for exterior walls with at least

2-hour fire resistivity