Prof Prac lesson 1 Flashcards
These refer to the set of regulations and guidelines that govern the construction, maintenance, and use of buildings and structures within a specific jurisdiction. These laws and policies are put in place to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of occupants, as well as to protect the environment and preserve the integrity of the built environment
Building laws and policies
It is a proposed law that is introduced in the House of Representatives.
It can be authored by individual representatives, committees, or the Speaker of the House
HB or House Bill
It a type of decree issued by the President of the Philippines, with the force of law. PDs are often used
to create new laws or amend existing ones, and they are generally used in cases of urgency or emergency.
PD or Presidential Decree
It is a law that has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and has been signed into law by the President of the Philippines. These are the highest form of legal
instrument in the Philippines and are binding on all citizens.
RA or Republic Act
It is a type of law passed by the BLANK, the former unicameral legislature of the Philippines. BLANK were enacted between 1978 and 1986, during the time of the Marcos regime, and they generally deal with issues related to governance and
administration.
BP or Batas Pambansa
It is an order issued by the President of the Philippines that has the force of law. EOs are often used to implement policies or programs, or to provide guidance on specific issues.
EO or Executive Order
It is the action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act.
Repeal
It is to change or modify for the better
Amend
It is a set of rules and guidelines that are developed to provide detailed and specific guidance on how to implement and enforce a law or regulation.
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs)
The 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 of ARCHITECTS (IAPOA)
It refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots or home lots only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged and homeless citizens which shall include sites and services development, long
term financing, liberalized terms on interest payments, and such other benefits in agreement with this Act. — Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA), RA 7279 [Source: SHDA]
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
A comprehensive code that establishes the technical standards and requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure in the Philippines. It is intended to ensure the safety and structural integrity of these structures and to promote the welfare of the public.
NSCP
National Structural Code of the Philippines
