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In the Philippines, which law exclusively governs the practice of Civil Engineering?
In the Philippines, which law exclusively governs the practice of Civil Engineering?
- RA544 (correct)
- RA966
- RA545
- PD1096
Which law in the Philippines is specifically related to the practice of architecture?
Which law in the Philippines is specifically related to the practice of architecture?
- PD1096
- RA544
- RA966 (correct)
- RA545
What is the main focus of PD1096 in the Philippines?
What is the main focus of PD1096 in the Philippines?
- Construction safety standards
- Architectural designs
- Civil Engineering practices
- Regulations for building permits (correct)
Which category of documents exclusively requires the involvement of Architects in the application of permit as per the revised IRR of the NBC?
Which category of documents exclusively requires the involvement of Architects in the application of permit as per the revised IRR of the NBC?
How many Architects were there at the end of World War II in 1945 in the Philippines?
How many Architects were there at the end of World War II in 1945 in the Philippines?
How many Civil Engineers were there at the end of World War II in 1945 in the Philippines?
How many Civil Engineers were there at the end of World War II in 1945 in the Philippines?
Before June 1950 in the Philippines, how many laws did Civil Engineers and Architects practice under?
Before June 1950 in the Philippines, how many laws did Civil Engineers and Architects practice under?
Which section of the Revised IRR of the NBC centers on the exclusive involvement of Architects in certain documents?
Which section of the Revised IRR of the NBC centers on the exclusive involvement of Architects in certain documents?
'Vicinity Map/Location Plan' falls under which category of documents that requires exclusive involvement of Architects according to the Revised IRR of the NBC?
'Vicinity Map/Location Plan' falls under which category of documents that requires exclusive involvement of Architects according to the Revised IRR of the NBC?
When did the new architecture law, R.A. No. 9266, take effect?
When did the new architecture law, R.A. No. 9266, take effect?
What was the implication of P.D. No. 1096 for CEs and the practice of Architecture?
What was the implication of P.D. No. 1096 for CEs and the practice of Architecture?
What agreement did the then UAP enter into with the Ph Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) in 2003?
What agreement did the then UAP enter into with the Ph Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) in 2003?
What was the main purpose of R.A. No. 9266?
What was the main purpose of R.A. No. 9266?
Who initiated the campaign to fully disseminate public information on the practice of architecture in the Ph in the early 1980s?
Who initiated the campaign to fully disseminate public information on the practice of architecture in the Ph in the early 1980s?
What was the consequence for CEs desirous of entering the practice of Architecture in the Ph from the 1950s up to the late 1970s?
What was the consequence for CEs desirous of entering the practice of Architecture in the Ph from the 1950s up to the late 1970s?
What law signed by Pres. Marcos in February 1977 is relevant to the distinction between Architects and CEs?
What law signed by Pres. Marcos in February 1977 is relevant to the distinction between Architects and CEs?
What legislative action did PICE cause in mid-2004?
What legislative action did PICE cause in mid-2004?
In what year were amendments distinguishing the professions of Architects and CEs passed by Congress?
In what year were amendments distinguishing the professions of Architects and CEs passed by Congress?
Who are granted the exclusive privilege to prepare, sign, and seal ARCHITECTURAL documents according to R.A. No. 9266?
Who are granted the exclusive privilege to prepare, sign, and seal ARCHITECTURAL documents according to R.A. No. 9266?
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Study Notes
Laws and Regulations in the Philippines
- The law that exclusively governs the practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines is not specified.
- The law specifically related to the practice of architecture in the Philippines is R.A.No. 9266.
- PD1096 is focused on the National Building Code (NBC).
Involvement of Architects and Civil Engineers
- Architects are exclusively involved in the application of permits for certain documents, including Vicinity Map/Location Plan, as per the revised IRR of the NBC.
- Section 302 of the Revised IRR of the NBC centers on the exclusive involvement of Architects in certain documents.
- Architects are granted the exclusive privilege to prepare, sign, and seal architectural documents according to R.A.No. 9266.
History and Timeline
- At the end of World War II in 1945, there were 270 Architects and 2,000 Civil Engineers in the Philippines.
- Before June 1950, Civil Engineers and Architects practiced under 17 laws.
- R.A.No. 9266, the new architecture law, took effect in 2004.
- P.D.No. 1096, signed by President Marcos in 1977, distinguished the professions of Architects and CEs.
- In 2003, the UAP (United Architects of the Philippines) entered into an agreement with the Ph Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) to clarify the roles of Architects and CEs.
- In mid-2004, PICE caused a legislative action to amend the law.
Implications and Consequences
- The implication of P.D.No. 1096 for CEs and the practice of Architecture was that CEs could no longer practice architecture.
- From the 1950s to the late 1970s, CEs desirous of entering the practice of Architecture had to obtain a separate license.
- The main purpose of R.A.No. 9266 was to clarify the roles of Architects and CEs.
- The UAP initiated a campaign to fully disseminate public information on the practice of architecture in the Philippines in the early 1980s.
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