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Laws in the Architecture Profession in The Philippines Flashcards

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An Act to Regulate the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines

June 17, 1950

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RA 545

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No person shall practice or offer to practice architecture in the Philippines without having previously obtained a
certificate of registration from the Board of Examiners for Architects.

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RA 545

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Architecture Law of 1956
June 16, 1956

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RA 1581

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An Act to Amend Section Thirty-Four (34) of Republic Act Numbered Five Hundred Forty Five (545), Entitled “An Act to Regulate the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines”

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RA 1581

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FUCKING READ IT CAREFULLY

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RA 1581
“Sec. 34. Corporations cannot register.1avvphi1 -The practice of architecture is a professional service, admission to which shall be determined upon the basis of individual, personal qualifications. No firm, company, partnership, association or corporation may be registered or licensed as such for the practice of architecture: Provided, However, That persons properly registered and licensed as architects may, among themselves or with a person or persons properly registered and licensed as civil engineers, form, and obtain registration of, a firm, partnership or association using the term “Architects” or “Architects and Engineers,” but, nobody shall be a member or partner of such firm, partnership or association unless he is a duly registered and licensed architect or civil engineer, and the members who are architects shall only render work and services proper for an architect as defined in this Act, and members who are civil engineers shall also only render work and services which are proper for a civil engineer as defined under the law regulating the practice of civil engineering; individual members of such firm, partnership or association shall be responsible for their respective acts.

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The Architecture Act 2004
March 17, 2004

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RA 9266

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RA 9266 is approved by Former President BLANK

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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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RA 9266

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FUCKING READ IT CAREFULLY

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RA 9266
The Architecture Act 2004

SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. — The State recognizes the importance of architects in nation building and development. 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 through inviolable, honest, effective and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their professional growth and development.

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Who initiated to bring amendment of R.A. 545 to the congress?

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United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) = principal proponent

Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) = collaborating partner.

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Why was R.A. 545 repealed and not just amended?

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Since most of the sections need to be amended and new sections are to be introduced for inclusion, it is best to repeal it.

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What reasons brought about the repeal of R.A. 545?

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1.To limit the practice of Architecture to architects
2. To rectify the use of obsolete terminologies
3. To address the need for globalization and keep attune to the needs of the time.
4. R.A. 545 was inadequate in responding to the current needs of the architect and the architecture profession.
5. To address the need for unity among architects in the country.

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Which government entity is responsible in regulating the practice of architecture?

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Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Board of Architecture (BOA)

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Recently the Acronym PRBoA was changed to BLANK

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PRB-Arc

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National Building Code of the Philippines
August 26, 1972

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RA 6541

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An act to Ordain and Institute a National Building Code of the Philippines

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RA 6541

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FUCKING READ IT CAREFULLY

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RA 6541
National Building Code of the Philippines

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of environmental management and control; and to this end, make it the purpose of this Code to provide for all buildings and structured, a framework of minimum standards and requirements by guiding, regulating, and controlling their location, siting, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance, including their environment, utilities, fixtures, equipment, and mechanical electrical, and other systems and installations.

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National Building Code of the Philippines and
its Revised IRR

February 19, 1977

by Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr

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PD 1096

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ADOPTING A NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NBCP) THEREBY REVISING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SIXTY-FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (R.A. NO. 6541)

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PD 1096

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Purpose of the revision from RA 6541 to PD1096

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  1. Update Modern Technical Knowledge on the field of Construction.
  2. Does not conform with the developmental goals and infrastructure program of the Government.
  3. Shall cater all members in the construction field both in public and private sector.
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Civil Engineering Law
June 17, 1950

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RA 544

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An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines.

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RA 544

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Civil Engineering Law (Amended)
June 16, 1956

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RA 1582

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AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION TWENTY-FOUR OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR, ENTITLED “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES.”

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RA 1582

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CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

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The practice of civil engineering within the meaning and intent of this Act shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, erection, installation, and supervision of the construction of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, airports and hangars, port works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses, and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works; demolition of permanent 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.

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Accessibility Law
February 25, 1983

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BP344

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AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES.

It was enacted in 1983 to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in Philippine society by providing them with access to buildings, facilities, and public transportation.

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BP344
Accessibility Law
February 25, 1983

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Fire Code of the Philippines
August 26, 1977

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PD 1185

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It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention service.

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RA 9514
Revised Fire Code of the Philippines

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Revised Fire Code of the Philippines
December 19, 2008

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RA 9514

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Economic and Socialized Housing Law
March 25, 1982

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BP 220

30
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An Act Authorizing the Ministry of Human Settlements to Establish and Promulgate Different Levels of Standards and Technical Requirements for Economic and Socialized Housing Projects in Urban and Rural Areas from Those Provided Under Presidential Decrees Numbered Nine Hundred Fifty Seven, Twelve Hundred Sixteen, Ten Hundred Ninety
Six and Eleven Hundred Eighty-Five

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BP 220
Economic and Socialized Housing Law

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Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Decree
July 12, 1976

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PD 957

32
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This Decree aims at regulating the sale of subdivision lots and condominiums and providing penalties for violations thereof. It prescribes the power of the National Housing Authority on regulating the real estate trade and business and matters regarding the registration of projects.

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PD 957
Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Decree

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National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
June 18, 1955

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RA 1378

34
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Under the law, plumbing engineering is defined as
the science of plumbing and drainage installations,
which includes the design, installation, maintenance,
and repair of plumbing systems. It also covers the
proper sanitation and protection of the water supply systems.

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RA 1378
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
June 18, 1955

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Urban Development and Housing Act
March 24, 1992

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RA 7279

36
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ON-SITE, IN-CITY OR NEAR
CITY RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PEOPLE’S PLAN AND MANDATING RELOCATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO PROVIDE OTHER BASIC
SERVICES AND LIVELIHOOD COMPONENTS IN FAVOR
OF THE RECIPIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT

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RA 7279
Urban Development and Housing Act
March 24, 1992

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PRC Modernization Act of 2000
December 5, 2000

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RA 8981

38
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AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE, ENTITLED “CREATING THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE

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RA 8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000

39
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It is intended to improve the
regulation and licensing of professions in the Philippines, enhance the
quality of professional education and training, and strengthen the enforcement of professional standards and regulations. It is an important legal framework that supports the development of a competent and professional workforce in the country.

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RA 8981, PRC Modernization Act of 2000

40
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Decree on the Protection of Intellectual Property November 14, 1972

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PD 49

41
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The law covers various forms of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.

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PD 49
Decree on the Protection of Intellectual Property November 14, 1972

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Civil Code of the Philippines
June 18, 1949

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RA 386

43
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Acomprehensive law that governs civil law matters in the country.

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RA 386
Civil Code of the Philippines

44
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This provision of the Civil Code imposes a duty on builders or contractors to deliver a building or structure that is safe and habitable. If the building is not constructed in NOT CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, the builder or contractor may be held liable for damages.

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Article 1723

45
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This provision imposes liability on architects and engineers for damages that may arise from DEFECTS IN THEIR PLANS AND DESIGNS. They are required to exercise due diligence in preparing their plans and designs, and may be held liable if they fail to do so.

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Article 1724

46
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This provision establishes the principle of CULPA AQUILIANA, which imposes a duty of care on individuals to prevent harm or injury to others. This principle applies to architects and engineers, who are required to exercise the necessary care and skill in their work to prevent harm or injury to others.

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Article 2194

47
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This provision establishes the right to indemnification for damages or losses suffered by a person due to the fault or negligence of another. This provision can be applied to cases involving defective construction or design of buildings, where the owner or occupant of the building has suffered damages as a result.

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Article 2201

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