Civil Engineering Law

Question 1

It is an Act to regulate the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines

Answer 1

RA No. 544 (As amended by RA 1582) - Civil Engineering Law

Question 2

What is under the Article I of RA 544

Answer 2

TITLE OF THE ACT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

Question 3

Defined by Article I, Section 2 (b), as “a person duly registered with the Board of Civil Engineering in the manner as hereinafter provided.”

Answer 3

Civil Engineer

Question 4

What is the national organization for civil engineers under the Accredited Professional Organization of Civil Engineers (APOCE)?

Answer 4

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

Question 5

Fill in the blanks: According to the Article I, Section 2 (a), “ The practice of civil engineering within the meaning and intent of this Act shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, _____, ____, ____, _____, installation and supervision of the _____ of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, ___ and ___, port works, canals, river and ____ ____, ___, and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, _____, drainage, water supply and ____ ____; demolition of ____ structures; and tunnels. The enumeration of any work in this section shall not be construed as excluding any other work requiring civil engineering knowledge and application.”

Answer 5

preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, erection, construction, airports and hangars, shore improvements, lighthouses, flood protection, sewerage works, permanent

Question 6

Who is the Civil Engineer-of-Record?

Answer 6

The one professionally responsible and liable for the design of the project including the plans, building permits, specifications, calculations, etc.

Question 7

The signatory and sealer to the building permit; They are responsible for the construction management and supervision of the project

Answer 7

Civil Engineer In-charge of Construction

Question 8

The engineer engaged in the project from inception to completion, with the responsibility to oversee the overall integration, coordination, and successful conduct of all of the processes in a project

Answer 8

Civil Engineer Prime Professional

Question 9

It is composed of a chairman and two members, appointed by the President of the Philippines

Answer 9

the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers

Question 10

What are the five articles of RA 544?

Answer 10

ARTICLE I- TITLE OF THE ACT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

ARTICLE II - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

ARTICLE III - EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

ARTICLE IV - ENFORCEMENT ACT AND PENAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Question 11

Which part of the CE Law states that “All applicants for registration for the practice of Civil Engineering shall be required to pass a technical examination as hereinafter provided.”

Answer 11

Article III Section 8

Question 12

What are the recognized specializations of engineering with which CEs could receive a certificate of specialization?

Answer 12

Construction management and engineering,
Geotechnical engineering,
Structural engineering,
Transportation engineering, and
Water resources and hydraulics engineering
Energy & Environmental Systems Engineering*
Civil Engineering Education (New specialty under proposal)

Question 13

According to ARTICLE III SECTION 12, what are the qualifications needed for admission to the CE board examination?

Answer 13

1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
2. Be a citizen of the Philippines;
3. Be of good reputation and moral character; and
4. Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized and legally constituted school, institute, college, or university

Question 14

What are the subjects of examination under General Civil Engineering?

Answer 14

Math, surveying, mechanics, ethics, etc.

Question 15

What are the subjects of examination under Construction Management and Engineering?

Answer 15

Cost estimates, equipment, scheduling, etc.

Question 16

What are the subjects of examination under Transportation Engineering?

Answer 16

Traffic, highways, ports & harbors, etc.

Question 17

What are the subjects of examination under Geotechnical Engineering?

Answer 17

Soil mechanics, slope stability, etc.

Question 18

What are the subjects of examination under
Structural Engineering?

Answer 18

Theory of structures, design, wind engineering, etc.

Question 19

What are the subjects of examination under Water Resources and Hydraulics Engineering?

Answer 19

Hydraulics, Hydrology, etc.

Question 20

Organization of PICE-certified specialists in the specializations of CE (Example: ASEP for Structural Engineering Specialty)

Answer 20

Specialty Organization of Civil Engineering (SOCE)

Question 21

The process of sustaining and progressive learning to maintain, enhance, or increase the knowledge and continuing ability of CEs

Answer 21

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Question 22

TRUE or FALSE: Only selected / special registered CEs are required to have a CPD

Answer 22

FALSE; ALL registered CEs shall have a CPD to promote public interest and to safeguard life, health, and property.

Question 23

What are the offenses fineable/punishable under the ARTICLE IV OF RA NO. 544?

Answer 23

1. Any person who shall practice or offer to practice CE in the Philippines without being registered
2. Any person presenting or attempting to use as his/her own the certificate of registration/professional identification card of a registered Civil Engineer
3. Any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board
4. Any person who shall impersonate any registered Civil Engineer of different name
5. Any person who shall attempt to use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration/professional identification card
6. Any person who shall use in connection with his name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he/she is a Civil Engineer, without holding a valid certificate of registration

Question 24

Under which Article of the CE law does the ff. statement belong: “The Board shall, at the end of each fiscal year, submit to the PRC a detailed report of its activities and proceedings during the period covered by the fiscal year ended.”

Answer 24

ARTICLE II SECTION 7. ANNUAL REPORT

Question 25

What are the qualifications of board members, in accordance to ARTICLE II SECTION 5 OF THE RA NO. 544?

Answer 25

1. Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;
2. Be at least thirty years of age and of good moral character;
3. Be a graduate of civil engineering from a recognized and legally constituted school, institute, college or university.
4. Be a registered civil engineer duly qualified to practice civil engineering in the Philippines;
5. Have practiced civil engineering, with a certificate as such, for a period of not less than ten years prior to his appointment.
6. Not be a member of the faculty of any school, institute, college, or university where civil engineering course is taught, nor have a pecuniary interest in such institutions;
7. No former members of the faculty of any school, institute or university where civil engineering is taught can become a member of the Board unless he had stopped teaching for at least three consecutive years.

Question 26

How can a member of the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers be removed accdg. to ARTICLE II SECTION 3?

Answer 26

Any member of the Board may be removed by the President of the Philippines, upon recommendation by the Professional Regulation Commission for neglect of duty, incompetency, malpractice, unprofessional, unethical, immoral, or dishonorable conduct, after having been given opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation: Provided, That during the
process of investigation, the President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the PRC, shall have the power to suspend such member under investigation and shall appoint a temporary member in his place.
Vacancies in the Board shall be filled for the un expired term only.