Architect-of-Record and Liability in Architectural Projects

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What is the main responsibility of the Architect-of-record?

Civil liability of other professionals involved in the project

Architectural documents of the project (correct)

Professional liability of all signing professionals

Direct employ of the architect

What should be displayed on all architectural documents prepared by firms?

Board of Architecture Registry Number and SEC or DTI Registry Numbers (correct)

Names of all professionals involved

SEC or DTI Registry Numbers only

Board of Architecture Registry Number only

What do drawings, specifications, and other contract documents represent according to the text?

Civil liability of the client

Intellectual property of the architect (correct)

Civil liability of the architect

Professional responsibility of the architect

When is it unlawful to duplicate or make copies of architectural documents?

Without the written consent of the architect or author Signup and view all the answers

Who are Architect-in-charge of construction (AICC) and Consulting Architect (CA) responsible to, according to the text?

Directly to the Architect-of-record Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the 'Architect-of-record' according to the text?

Sealing and signing the plans, specifications, and contract documents Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Architect-in-charge of construction' primarily oversee?

Construction supervision of the project Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for advocating fair and sustainable development and cultural expression in society's habitat?

Architect-of-record Signup and view all the answers

Which architect assumes civil liability for the plans and documents signed and sealed?

Architect-of-record Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for non-registered and unlicensed persons to solicit architectural work?

It is considered illegal and amounts to offering to practice architecture. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an architect to sign on architectural plans under another architect’s supervision?

Clearly indicating the parts actually performed by the former architect. Signup and view all the answers

What does an architect need to affix on architectural documents to signify their assumption of a 15-year civil liability?

Their authorized signature, official seal, PTR, PRC registration number, and IAPOA membership number. Signup and view all the answers

Who is fully responsible for all architectural plans, specifications, and other documents issued under their seal or authorized signature?

The Architect-of-record. Signup and view all the answers

What authority is responsible for making rules and regulations regarding the signing and sealing of architectural documents?

The Board. Signup and view all the answers

What is illegal for an architect to do regarding signing under another architect’s supervision?

Signing without clearly indicating the part or parts actually performed by them. Signup and view all the answers

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