JPT 2023 RA 9266 Flashcards
RA. 9266
The Architecture Act of 2004
RA 9266 repeals RA 545, otherwise known as “An Act to Regulate The Practice of Architecture in the Philippines”.
Repealing Clause
An act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the registration, licensing and practice of architecture.
Full Title of RA 9266
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General Provisions
Short Title of RA 9266
The Architecture Act of 2004.
The State recognizes the importance of architects in nation building an development.
Statement of Policy
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Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded professional architects whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class and globally competitive.
Statement of Policy
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This shall be done through inviolable, honest, effective and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their professional growth and development.
Statement of Policy
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The art, science or profession of planning, designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty.
Architecture
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A person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under this Act with a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the PRABOA and the PRC.
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Architect
Who is responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural expression of society’s habitat in terms of space, forms and historical context.
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Architect
The architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, specs and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed.
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Architect-of-Record
An architect who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.
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Architect-in-charge of Construction
An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture.
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Consulting Architect
The — assumes no civil liability under Art. 1723 of the Civil Code unless he/she attempts/succeeds to interfere or contravene the legal and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record.
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Consulting Architect
The act of planning and architectural designing, structural conceptualization, specifying, supervising and giving administration/direction to the erection, enlargement or alterations of the buildings.
General Practice of Architecture
The scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes which enter into the production of a complete building.
General Practice of Architecture
The act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving due consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.
Structural Conceptualization
A sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation registered with the proper government agencies.
Architectural Firm
The Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
Board
Professional Regulation Commission
Commission
A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect.
Service Agreement
The existing official national organization of all architects of the Philippines in which all registered Filipino architects shall be members without prejudice to membership in other voluntary professional associations.
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization (IAPOA)
A sustaining and progressive learning process that maintains, enhances, or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
DTI
Department of Trade and Industry
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Any formal grouping of two or more architects or architectural firms working in joint venture on a project basis.
Association
Synonymous to Architectural Partnership.
Architectural Company
A group of professionals in architecture and allied professions, incorporated with Architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied profession.
In case an existing — does not comply with the 75% composition requirement, it shall comply and register again with the SEC and the BOA.
Architecture Corporation
Architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal.
Architectural Documents
Consists, among others, of vicinity maps, site development plans, architectural program, perspective drawings, architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, ceiling plans, schedules, detailed drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates, and other instruments of service in any form.
Architectural Documents
A detailed planning and design of the indoor areas of any proposed building, including retrofit or renovation work and which shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems found therein.
Architectural Interiors
A group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and when the Board of Architecture.
Architectural Partnership
2D representations reflecting a proposed development showing elements such as columns, walls, partitions, ceiling, stairs, doors, windows, floors, roof, room designations, door and window call-outs, etc.
Architectural Plans
The — is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed building (running parallel to the ground) and at a height of from 1-1.5 meters above the finished floor.
Architectural Plans
The term ma also collectively refer to other architectural designs such as sections, elevations, roof plan, RCP, door and window schedules, and the like.
Architectural Plans
A certificate bearing a registration number, issued by the PRC through the PRBOA, signifying that the individual has successfully passed the licensure examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as Architect.
Certificate of Registration
A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Code of Ethical Conduct
- General Conditions
- Special Provisions or Conditions
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Other Bid Documents
Contract Documents
The intellectual property rights retained by an Architect over any architectural documents/work that he/she prepares unless there is a written stipulation to the contrary.
Copyright
— in a work of architecture shall include the right to control the erection of any building which reproduces the whole or substantial part of the work either in its original form or in any form recognizably derived from the original.
Copyright
However, the — in any such work shall not include the right to control the reconstruction or rehabilitation in the same style as the original of a building to which the copyright relates.
Copyright
Entities, agencies, organizations other than the IAPOA that have been accredited by the PRBOA to deliver seminars, lectures, and other continuing professional education modules for architects.
CPD Providers
A post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination.
Diversified Architectural Experience
An architect who is not a Filipino citizen nor an Architect registered and licensed in the Philippines, but who is duly registered and licensed in his/her home country as an Architect.
Foreign Architect
The local Philippine Architect, partnership or corporation that must work in association with a foreign architect, partnership or corporation, on a project on Philippine soil.
Filipino Counterpart
The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect. Ownership of an architectural work shall only be confined to the use of the architectural documents for executing the work for one of the original project.
Ownership
— shall not apply to the use of the architectural documents for repetitions or subsequent projects.
Ownership
A person whose name, registration, and professional license number is entered in the PRC registry book and computerized database as one legally authorized to practice his profession.
Professional
A document bearing the registration number, date of issuance with an expiry date, due to periodic renewal, issued to a registered Architect upon payment of the annual registration fees for three (3) years.
Professional Identification Card
Refers to documents which define all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the Architect and the client.
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural services, duly registered with the DTI, PRBOA and the PRC.
Sole Proprietorship
An expertise and special knowledge in the field of architecture acquired through formal education and training or through continuing professional development and experience, for which the Architect may be engaged as Consulting Architect.
Specialization
The outline of topics and concepts of major subjects to serve as basis for test questions in the licensure examinations.
Syllabi
The transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or the rendering of a service and the transfer, assignment or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights.
Technology Transfer
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Architecture Act of 2004
BOA or PRBOA
Board of Architecture or Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
CPD
Continuing Professional Development
DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment
DTI
Department of Trade and Industry
IAPOA
Integrate Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (the same as United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.)
PRC
Professional Regulation Commission
RLA
Registered and Licensed Architect
UAP
United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.
RULE 2
The PRBOA
RA 9266 provides for the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA)
The Board is a collegial body under the supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Creation of the Board
Provides the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA)
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A collegial body under the supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
The Board
The board shall be composed of:
One Chairman
Two Members
They shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) recommendees chosen from a list of five (5) nominees for each position submitted to the PRC by the IAPOA.
Board Composition
The board shall be composed of:
One Chairman; Two Members
The board composition shall be appointed by the — from a list of three (3) recommendees chosen from a list of five (5) nominees for each position submitted to the PRC by the IAPOA.
President of the Philippines
Chairman: Robert S. Sac
Member: Robert M. Mirafuente
Member: Fidel Jose R. Siapno
Current PRBOA
Current PRBOA Chairman, and 2 Members
C: Robert S. Sac; M: Robert M. Mirafuente, Fidel Jose R. Siapno
Each member of the Board shall possess the following qualifications at the time of appointment:
- A citizen and a resident of the Philippines
- BS Architecture Degree
- Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card
- 10 years of active practice on date of appointment
PRBOA Qualifications
- Not a member of the faculty of any school, college, university or review institution where a regular course or review course in architecture is taught, nor have pecuniary interest in such institution.
PRBOA Qualifications
If a former teacher, must have officially resigned and has completely stopped teaching, advising or reviewing activities for at least five years prior to the nomination.
PRBOA Qualifications
Has never been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.
PRBOA Qualifications
Not an effective officer of the IAPOA and other professional organization of architects.
PRBOA Qualifications
Conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty or good morals.
Moral Turpitude
The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three years after appointment or until the successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified.
Term of Office
The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of — after appointment until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified.
Three Years
Any vacancy occurring within the term of a member shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term only.
Term of Office
Each member of the Board may be reappointed for one full term only.
Term of Office
Each member of the Board may be reappointed for —.
One Full Term Only
Of the members of the Board first appointed under RA 9266:
- One member shall be appointed and hold office as chairman for three years
- One member for two years
- One member for one year
Term of Office
Prescribe and adopt the IRR for RA 9266
Powers and Functions of the Board
Supervise the registration, licensure and practice of architects
Powers and Functions of the Board
Administer oaths in connection with the administration of RA 9266
Powers and Functions of the Board
Issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the Certificate of Registration and the Professional ID
Powers and Functions of the Board
Adopt an official seal of the PRBOA
Powers and Functions of the Board
Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of the architecture and adopt measures for the enhancement and maintenance of the standards of the profession.
Powers and Functions of the Board
Prescribe and adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice
Powers and Functions of the Board
Powers and functions of the board includes prescribing and adopting the —- and —.
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice
Hear and decide administrative cases involving violations of RA 9266, the Code of Ethical Conduct, and Standards of Professional Practice.
Powers and Functions of the Board
Prescribe guidelines for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program in consultation with the IAPOA.
- Note: The attendance to said CPD shall not be a mandatory requirement for the renewal of a Professional ID
Powers and Functions of the Board
Prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi of the subjects for examinations in consultation with the academe.
Powers and Functions of the Board
Determine and prepare questions as well as administer, correct and release the results of the licensure examinations
Powers and Functions of the Board
Approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary or special permit to practice architecture.
Powers and Functions of the Board
In coordination with the CHED, ensure that all higher educational instruction comply with the policies, standards and requirements of the course prescribed by the CHED in the areas of the curriculum, faculty, library and facilities.
Powers and Functions of the Board
To adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination
Powers and Functions of the Board
The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the PRC.
Administrative Supervision of the Board
All records of the Board, including applications for examination, examination questions, answer sheets, and other records and documents pertaining to licensure examination, administrative and other investigative cases conducted by the Board shall be under the custody of the PRC.
Administrative Supervision of the Board
The PRC shall designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of RA 9266.
Administrative Supervision of the Board
The President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the PRC and after giving the concerned member an opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation, may suspend or remove any member on the following grounds:
- Neglect of duty or incompetence
- Violation or tolerance of violations of RA 9266, or its IRR or the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice
- Final judgment of crimes involving moral turpitude
- Manipulation or rigging of the architecture licensure examination results, disclosure of secret and confidential information in the examination questions prior to the conduct of the said examination or tampering of grades
Grounds for Suspension/Removal of PRBOA Members
Examination, Registration, Licensure
Rule 3
All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo the licensure examination.
Examination Required
- A Filipno citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in this IRR
Qualifications for Exam Applicants
Of good moral character.
Qualifications for Exam Applications
A holder of the degree of BS Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or institute duly recognized by CHED.
Qualifications for Exam Applicants
Two years of diversified architectural experience duly certified by and RLA
- Note: An applicant holding a Master’s Degre in Architecture shall be credited with one (1) year.
Qualifications for Exam Applications
Never been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
Qualifications for Exam Applicants
- NSO Birth Certificate
- NSO Marriage Contract for married female applicants
- College Diploma with indication of date of graduation
- Transcript of Records with indication of date of graduation
Required Documents for Exam Applicants
- Accomplished Diversified Training Forms (DT Form 001 and 002)
- Architect-Mentor Affidavit
- Photocopy of Architect-Mentor’s valid Professional Identification Card, Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) and IAPOA number
Required Documents for Exam Applicants
- NBI Clearance
- Other documents that the Board may require
Required Documents for Exam Applicants
The Board may refuse to renew, may suspend/revoke any certificate of registration obtained by false swearing or any misrepresentations made in applying for registration or examination.
