prof prac

Consulting Architect

Architect who is professionally and academically qualified with recognized expertise.

RA 9266

Architecture Act.

PD 1096

National Building Code.

BP 344

Accessibility Law.

RA 9514

Fire Code.

BP 220

Standards of Economic & Socialized Housing.

PD 957

Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Decree.

Maestro De Obras

Responsible for supervising the construction of churches, bridges, and public buildings during the Spanish period.

Liceo de Manila, 1900

First private school to offer an academic title.

LPA

League of Philippine Architects.

APGA

Association of Philippine Government Architects.

PIA

Philippine Institute of Architects.

RA 386

Covers the legal framework governing personal and family relationships, ownership and rights over property.

15 years

The time period from the completion of a building during which an architect can be held liable if the structure collapses.

Article 1723

Whoever is responsible for the damage of the structure (contractor, architect, or engineer) is liable.

10 years

Prescription period for filing cases if a building collapses.

PRC

Professional Regulation Commission.

Ar. Conrad Onglao

PRC Commissioner.

Ar. Robert Mirafuente

PRBOA Chairman.

RA 544

Engineering Law.

Architect of Record

Reminds the team that all architectural drawings, specifications, and related documents must bear their seal signature and PRC number before submission.

Architectural Firm

Can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

Sole Proprietorship

Business registration through the DTI.

Corporation

Business registration through the SEC.

Authorship

Owner of architectural plans.

Board

Refers to the Regulatory Board of Architecture.

Continuing Professional Development

A progressive learning process that maintains knowledge.

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission.

3840 hours

Diversified experience requirement.

2 years

Renewal period of Certificate of Registration (CoR) if revoked.

Expiration of PRC ID

Every 3 years upon member's birthday.

Ramp

1.20m length for accessibility.

Gradient

1:12 ratio for ramps.

Width of parking slot

4 meters.

Walkway width

1.2m required for accessibility.

Pol Mounted Parking Signage

.6x.6 meters.

United Nations Blue

Color of the ISA.

Toilet Cubicle

Dimensions of 1.8x1.8 meters.

Height of Door Knobs

900mm.

Elevator Distance from Building Entrance

30m.

Air Space for Factories

12 cubic meters.

Classroom occupant load

1:80sqm.

Socialized Housing

450k budget (no finishes).

Economic Housing

450k but not exceeding 1.7m (with finishes).

Minimum Open Market Single Attached

96sqm.

Minimum Open Market Single Detached

120sqm.

Minimum Open Market Floor Area

42sqm.

Minimum Lot Area for Duplex

80sqm.

Minimum Single Detached Area

72sqm.

Rowhouse Frontage

4m minimum.

Minimum Frontage of Irregular Lot

6m.

Enforced BP344

DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways).

Minimum Exit Door Width

0.71m.

Ramp Gradient

1:12m.

Minimum Width of Hallway

1:20m.

Occupant Load for Standing Room

0:28m.

Minimum Corridor Width

1:2m.

Men's Washroom

Designed as an equilateral triangle.

Women's Washroom

Designed as a triangle.

Stairs for Crutches

Utilize slanted nosing.

Minimum Hospital Corridor Width

2.44m.

Occupant Load for Laboratory Shop

4.60sqm per person.

Turn Grove

Required to be 90 degrees.

Occupant Load for 500-999 Occupants

Requires 3 exits.

Occupant Load for 1000+ Occupants

Requires 4 exits.

Dry Nursery Occupant Load

2.50sqm per person.

Minimum Dimension of PWD Toilet

1.80m.

Wheelchair Turning Space

1.50m.

Elevator to Lobby Distance

30m.

Issuance of Permits

15 days from payment.

Minimum Width of Planting Strip RROW 15m

1.3m.