Atlas - SPP Doc. 200

Question 1

Prescribe and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Prof. Prac.

Answer 1

Powers and Functions of the Board

Question 2

I shall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself, my country, and my God…

Answer 2

Architect’s Credo

Question 3

Shall respect and help conserve the systems of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in which he/she creates architecture. He/she shall strive to improve the environment and the life and habitat within it in a sustainable manner, fully minded of the effect of his/her work on the widest interests of all those who may reasonably be expected to use the product of his/her work.

Answer 3

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People

Question 4

Shall introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he/she is able to perform provided it is limited to the presentation of examples of his/her professional experience and does not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or other services without the benefit of an agreement with the Client for legitimate compensation.

Answer 4

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Client

Question 5

Shall give the Contractor every reasonable assistance to enable him/her to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite, and consistent information in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may invoke extra costs to either the Contractor or the Client.

Answer 5

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor

Question 6

Shall not solicit free professional engineering/allied design or other technical services from manufacturers or suppliers of building materials or equipment when these are accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client, or which may adversely affect the Architect’s professional opinion

Answer 6

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents

Question 7

Shall not render professional services without a professional service agreement. He/she shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to a definite agreement with the Client for the commission of the project.

Answer 7

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Colleagues and Subordinates

Question 8

Shall undertake the construction of a project even when the plans were prepared by him/her when it conforms with pertinent sections of the “Standard of Professional Practice”

Answer 8

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Client

Question 9

Dependent upon good faith. To ensure the continued existence of such a state of a good relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it a certain moral obligation to his/her Client and to himself/herself.

The Architect shall always endeavor to protect the Client’s interests but never at the expense of higher public interest and public welfare.

Answer 9

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Client

Question 10

The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard fairly the Contractor’s interest as well as those of the client.

Answer 10

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor

Question 11

Shall immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expenses to the Contractor

Answer 11

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor

Question 12

As a good citizen shall abide by and observe the laws and regulations of the government and comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice

Answer 12

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Public

Question 13

He/she at all times endeavor to properly observe the laws on the practice of architecture and on the planning and design of buildings and their environs.

Answer 13

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Public

Question 14

Shall give the contractor every reasonable assistance to enable him/her to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite, and consistent information on all pertinent contract documents to avoid the unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra costs to either the Contractor or the Client

Answer 14

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor

Question 15

Shall not undertake a commission for which he/she knows that another architect has been previously employed unless he/she notifies the other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively determined that the original employment has been terminated and duly compensated for

Answer 15

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Colleagues and Subordinates

Question 16

Shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of nor unduly take advantage of the ideas of another architect without express authority from the originating architect.

Answer 16

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Colleagues and Subordinates

Question 17

A newspaper editor approaches an architect for an interview. Is it okay to ask to be paid for the interview?

Answer 17

Technical information - Yes

Marketing service - No

Question 18

However, he/she may, in the context of advancing public knowledge of the Architect’s function in society, as well as the architecture itself, opt to write books, be a regular columnist of a publication, or be a contributor to the preparation of any other literature, or actively participate in any forum, seminar, workshop, or similar assemblies through or visual presentation and in the process, show his/her own true worth as a professional, in which case he/she may receive remuneration or honorarium for such undertaking.

Answer 18

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Public

Question 19

Is it okay to endorse a product?

Answer 19

Yes, excluding construction/building material.

Question 20

Shall refrain from taking part in a paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment

Answer 20

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Public

Question 21

Shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name, advertisements or other support towards the cost of any publication presenting his/her work

Answer 21

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People

Question 22

Shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of nor unduly take advantage of the ideas of another architect without express authority from the originating architect.

Answer 22

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His/Her Colleagues and Subordinates

Question 23

• Signed contract documents not authored by him/her
• Paid to secure Certificate of Registration
• Impersonated or practiced under a fictitious name
• Aided in the practice of a person not authorized to practice
• Undertaken services without a service agreement
• Violations of the Act and its IRR

Answer 23

Suspension/revocation of COR

Question 24

Is it ethical and legal for an architect to hire employees on a per-project basis since SSS and Medicare are not required but only group insurance and employees can be terminated even after six (6) months?

Answer 24

Unethical except economical basis

Compensate subordinate
- Allocate a part of his PF as production expenses.

Question 25

Employee’s compensation/salary

Answer 25

30% of PF

Question 26

What shall the Architect not ask from sources such as material suppliers given the fact that he already receives a professional fee from the client?

Answer 26

Not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors

Question 27

Shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which may place him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All market discounts shall be credited to the Client.

Answer 27

The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents

Question 28

How much will an Architect pay if he/she violates the Code of Ethical Conduct?

Answer 28

Min. Php 100k, 6 months imprisonment

Max. Php 5 million, 6 years imprisonment