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RA 9266
Architecture Act of 2004
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE
REGISTRATION,
LICENSING AND
PRACTICE of Archi
RA 9266
Rule 1
General Provisions
Title, Policy Statement, Definition of Terms, and Scope of Practice
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
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”
means a person
professionally and
academically qualified,
registered and licensed
under this Act with a
Certificate of Registration
and Professional
Identification Card
“Architect”
the architect registered
and licensed under this
Act, 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,
“Architect-of-record”
directly and professionally
responsible and liable for
the construction
supervision of the project
“Architect-in-charge of
construction”
is professionally and
academically qualified and
with exceptional or
recognized expertise or
specialization in any
branch of architecture
“Consulting Architect”
encompasses the provision of professional services in connection with site, physical and planning and the design,
construction, enlargement, conservation, renovation, remodeling, restoration or alteration of a building or group of
buildings. Services may include, but are not limited to:
Scope of the Practice of Architecture
means 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”
means a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation registered with the DTI AND/OR SEC
and then with the Board of Architecture and PRC;
“Architectural Firm”
refers to the author or authors of a set of architectural plans or specifications who are in charge of their
preparation whether made by them personally or under their immediate supervision;
“Authorship”
refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture;
Board
means the Professional Regulation Commission;
“Commission”
means a duly notarized written contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266;
“Service Agreement”
means 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”
refers to a sustaining and progressive learning process that maintains,
enhances, or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects;
CPD
“DTI”
DEpt 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
means a juridical entity that shall be synonymous with an Architectural Partnership (see
definition of Architectural Partnership) registered with the SEC.
“Architectural Company”
means a group of professionals in architecture and allied professions, incorporated with
Architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied professions; in case an existing
Architectural Corporation does not comply with the 75% composition requirement, it shall comply and register again
with the SEC and the BOA.
Architectural Corporation
means an architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only
an Architect can sign and seal consisting, 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
means a detailed planning and design of the indoor/enclosed areas of any proposed
building/structure, 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”
means a group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with the
Board of Architecture.
Architectural Partnership
means a two (2)-dimensional representations reflecting a proposed
development/redevelopment of an enclosed/ semi-enclosed or open area showing features or elements such as
columns, walls, partitions, ceiling, stairs, doors, windows, floors, roof, room designations, door and window call-outs,
the architectural layout of equipment, furnishings, furniture and the like, specifications callouts, elevation references,
drawing references and the like; the architectural plan is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed
building/ structure (running parallel to the ground)
Architectural Plans
means a structure for the purpose and function of habitation and other uses.
Building
means a certificate bearing a registration number, issued to an individual, by the
Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture, signifying that the individual has successfully
passed the Licensure Examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as Architect.
Certificate of Regustrarion
means a document which forms part of the Architects’ National Code 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
a registered and licensed Architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, and with
exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture; the Consulting Architect assumes no
civil liability under Art. 1723 of the Civil Code unless he/she attempts and/or succeeds to interfere or contravene the
legal and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record; the Consulting Architect assumes the normal civil liability
under the service agreement he/she signs with a Client.
“Consulting Architect”
are the documents attached to the agreement identified therein as ______,
including all additions, deletions and modifications incorporated therein. These generally include the following
documents:
“Contract Documents”
a) Special Provisions or conditions b) General Conditions c) Drawings d) Specifications e) Other Bid
Documents
– R.A. No. 9266
Architecture Act of 2004
BOA
Board of Architecture
CHED
Commission on Higher Education
CIAC
– Construction Industry Arbitration
Commission
CPD
Continuing Professional Development
DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment
