RA9266 - The Architecture Act of 2004

RA 9266

An act to regulate the practice of Architecture in the Philippines.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

RA 9266 was signed into law by __________________________.

March 17, 2004

When was RA 9266 signed into law?

April 10, 2004

When did RA 9266 become effective?

November 15, 2004

When was the IRR of RA 9266 published?

December 1, 2004

When did the IRR of RA 9266 become effective?

RA 9266

An act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the registration, licensing, and practice of Architecture.

RA 545

RA 9266 repealed what law?

The Architecture Law of 2004

RA 9266 is also known as ______________________.

Architecture

Is 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.

Architect (RLA)

A person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed, with a certificate of registration and professional identification card issued by PRBOA and PRC.

Architect of Record (AOR)

Registered and licensed, directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project, assume civil liability for plans, specifications and contract docs signed and sealed.

Architect in Charge of Construction (AICC)

Registered and licensed, responsible and liable for the construction supervision.

Consulting Architect

Professionally and academically qualified with exceptional expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture.

Consulting Architect (CA)

Who assumes no civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code, unless they intervene in the contract of the AOR?

15 years

Under Article 1723 of the Civil Code, for how long is the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications liable for damages in case of building collapse or major defects requiring repair?

Art 1723

Which article of the Civil Code states that the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications is liable for damages if the building collapses or requires major repairs due to defects, with liability lasting 15 years from completion?

10 years

Under Art 1723, actions must be taken within _____ years from collapse or major repair of project (prescription period).

No

Does the acceptance of a building by the owner waive the liability imposed under Article 1723 of the Civil Code?

Structural Conceptualization

Act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements.

Architectural Firm

Can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

Authorship

Refers to the author / authors of a set of plans or specification. Either personally made or under immediate supervision.

Board

Refers to the PRBOA.

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture

PRBOA

Commission

Refers to PRC.

Professional Regulation Commission

PRC

Service Agreement

Notarized written contract stipulating scope of services and compensation.

Service Agreement

Commonly known as contract / design contract.

Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization

IAPOA

IAPOA

Existing Official National Organization of all Architects of the Philippines. All registered and licensed architects shall be automatically members.

Philippine Institute of Architects

The oldest and one of the most respected architectural societies in Asia.

United Architects of the Philippines

UAP

Philippine Institute of Architects

PIA

Luis Guiang

Who designed the UAP logo?

Association

Any formal grouping of two or more architect or firm, working on a joint venture on a project basis.

Association

Commonly known as collaboration.

Architecture Company

A juridical entity that is synonymous to Architectural Partnership.

Architecture Company

Similar to Architectural Firm.

Architectural Partnership

Group of 2 or more architects duly registered with SEC and then with PRBOA.

SEC and PRBOA

An Architectural Partnership is a group of two or more architects duly registered with which two entities?

Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC

Architectural Corporation

Group of professionals in Architecture and Allied Professions duly registered with SEC and then with PRBOA.

SEC and PRBOA

An Architectural Corporation is duly registered with which entities, in what order?

Architectural Documents

Architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an architect the only an architect can sign and seal.

Architectural Interiors

Detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed areas of any proposed building / structure.

Architectural Interiors

Including retrofit or renovation work and which shall cover all architecture and utility aspects.

Architectural Plans

Two-dimensional representation reflecting a proposed development / redevelopment at a height 1.0 - 1.5 meters above the finished floor.

1.0-1.5m

At what height above the finished floor does an Architectural Plan represent a proposed development or redevelopment?

Building

A structure for the purpose and function of habitation and other uses.

Certificate of Registration

A certificate with a registration number issued by PRC through PRBOA, signifying that the individual has passed the licensure exam and is registered to practice the architecture profession.

PRC through PRBOA

Who issues the Certificate of Registration to an architect?

Registration Number

What unique identifier is indicated on the Certificate of Registration?

No expiration but can be revoked

When does the Certificate of Registration (COR) of an architect expire?

Code of Ethical Conduct

A document which forms part of the architect’s national code.

Code of Ethical Conduct

It contains norms and principles governing the practice of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Contract Documents

Special provisions or conditions, general conditions, drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.

Copyright

Refers to the intellectual property rights by an architect to any document that the registered and licensed architect prepares.

Copyright

The right to control the erection of any building which reproduces or substantial part of the work either its original form or form derived from the original.

owner

Architect has the right to control the ___________ on any renovation / change in design.

reconstruction or rehabilitation

The copyright in any work shall not include the right to control ______________ in the same style as the original building.

Restoring it to its original design

The architect does NOT have the right to control the owner if the reconstruction or renovation is for the purpose of what?

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

RA 8293

RA 8293

Drawings and specifications duly signed, stamped or sealed, as instruments of service, are the intellectual properties and documents of the architect.

Technology Transfer Arrangements

Refers to contracts or agreements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge.

Continuing Professional Development

CPD

CPD

Sustaining and progressing learning process. This maintains, enhances, or increases knowledge and continuing ability of the architects.

CPD Providers

Entities, agencies, organizations that have been credited / registered with PRBOA to deliver seminars, lectures, and CDP modules.

IAPOA

Which organization is automatically accredited by the PRBOA as a CPD provider?

PRBOA

CPD Providers are accredited/registered with whom to deliver seminars, lectures, and CPD modules?

CPD Act of 2016

RA 10912

PIC

CPD act of 2016 enforces the CPD clause of RA 9266 and makes it a requirement for renewal of ____________.

45 units

How many CPD units are required to be accumulated for the three-year period of active professional practice under the requirement stated?

3 years

The required CPD units are accumulated over what period of active professional practice?

RA 10912

CPD Act of 2016.

January 1, 2024

Under the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016 and PRC Resolution No. 1577 (s. 2022), when did the non-acceptance of CPD undertakings officially take effect?

15

How many CPD Credit Units (CUs) are required per year for professional compliance in 2024?

20

How many CPD Credit Units (CUs) are required per year for professional compliance in 2025?

30

How many CPD Credit Units (CUs) are required per year for professional compliance in 2026?

45

How many CPD Credit Units (CUs) are required per year for professional compliance in 2027?

October 2018

Pre-baccalaureate experience was considered before but ended last _________________.

Diversified Architectural Experience

Post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of 2 years (3,840 hours).

1 year

Master’s Degree holder is the field of Architecture would be credited as ____________ Diversified Architectural Experience.

Foreign Architect

Architect who is not a Filipino citizen nor a registered and licensed architect, but who is registered and licensed in their home country.

Filipino Counterpart

Local Philippine Architect, partnership or corporation that must work the Foreign Architect in Philippine soil.

Ownership

Proprietary rights to a person who commissioned (client) the architect shall use the documents for the original project only and shall not be used for repetitive projects using partly or whole.

Authorship

Privilege of the Apprentice, Draftsman or Junior Architect.

Copyright

Right of the Architect of Record as the one who signed and sealed.

Ownership

Right of the owner to implement and repair to its original style and purpose.

Planning

Physical planning at site, community, or urban level.

Physical Plan

Detailed physical plan of land or property where vertical and horizontal structures are to be proposed.

Professional

Refers to a person whose name, registration and professional license number is entered in the PRC Registry book and computerized database. Also legally authorized to practice the profession.

Professional identification Card

PIC

PIC

Document bearing the following:

• Registration number

• Date of issuance

• With an expiry date

• Signed by the chairman of PRBOA

• Renewable every 3 years

3 years

PIC is renewable every ___________.

COR and PIC

An architect cannot legally practice the profession if either of which two documents are unavailable?

Site Planning

Detailed site development planning surrounds the building but only limited to the property.

Standards of Professional Practice

• Document embodied in the National Architect’s Code.

• Defines all aspects of professional services.

• Prescribes minimum basic fee.

• Rights and obligation of both architect and client.

Sole Proprietorship

An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural services, registered in DTI, PRBOA and PRC.

DTRI, PRBOA, PRC

An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural services as a sole practitioner must be registered with which entities?

Specialization

Expertise and special knowledge in the field of architecture acquired by formal education and training, or through CPD and experience.