Standards of Professional Practice Overview

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What does the term 'State' refer to in the context of this document?

National Government of the Republic of the Philippines (correct)

International Government Agencies

State-owned enterprises

Local Government Units

Which document is required under Sec. 41 of R.A. No. 9266?

Architect Registration Act

Architectural Guidelines

Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) (correct)

Building Code of the Philippines

What does the term 'Commission' specifically refer to in this context?

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

Architectural Review Board

National Commission on Architecture

Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) (correct)

Who is classified as an 'Architect' according to the document?

Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of an 'Architectural Firm' as mentioned in the document?

A juridical person under Philippine law Signup and view all the answers

In what context can 'Architect' and 'Architectural Firm' be used interchangeably?

In certain succeeding Standards of Professional Practice Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Professional/s' refer to in this document?

Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs) Signup and view all the answers

Which body supervises and administers the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA)?

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA) from other professionals in the context of the Architecture Act of 2004?

An RLA possesses a valid certificate of registration and a professional identification card, allowing them to practice architecture legally in the Philippines. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) as mentioned in the document?

The PRBoA is responsible for overseeing the practice of architecture and is under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission. Signup and view all the answers

How is an Architectural Firm (AF) legally defined according to the document?

An AF is a juridical person registered with the DTI or SEC to practice architecture, compliant with specific regulations. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios might the term 'Architect' be used for individuals other than a Registered and Licensed Architect?

The term 'Architect' may refer to the Architect of record, Architect in charge of construction, or Consulting Architect as per the SPP. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of professionals are classified as Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs) concerning the SPP?

RLPs are natural persons with valid registration and identification cards for practicing professions regulated by the State, excluding Architecture. Signup and view all the answers

What governing law established the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines?

The PRC was created under R.A. No. 8981, known as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000. Signup and view all the answers

What implications does the requirement for registration with the DTI or SEC have for architectural practices?

It ensures that architectural firms operate legally and adhere to regulations, promoting integrity and professionalism in the field. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the terms Architect and Architectural Firm to sometimes be used interchangeably?

Using these terms interchangeably can simplify communication regarding roles and responsibilities in architectural projects. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions for Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)

State: Refers to the National Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP): A required document under the Architecture Act of 2004 (R.A.No. 9266) and its rules.
Commission: Refers to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Board: Refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA).
Architect: Refers to a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural person legally practicing architecture in the Philippines. The term can also refer to the Architect-of-record (Aor), Architect in charge of construction (Aicc), or Consulting Architect (CA).
Architectural Firm (AF): Refers to a juridical person registered with the DTI as a sole proprietorship for individual practice or registered with the SEC and PRC as a professional partnership or architectural corporation for group practice by RLAs.
Professional/s: Refers to Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all natural persons legally practicing a State-regulated profession other than Architecture.
Client, Owner, Project Proponent: These terms are used interchangeably in the SPP.
Contractor, General Contractor, Constructor, Builder: These terms are used interchangeably in the SPP.
Bid, Tender: These terms mean the same thing.

Definitions for the Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)

State: Refers solely to the National Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP): Required document under Sec. 41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Commission: Refers to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), established under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000).
Board: Refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA), established under R.A. No. 9266 and its IRR and operating under the supervision and administrative control of the Commission.
Architect: Refers to a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural person with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card for the practice of Architecture.
- May also refer to Architect-of-record (Aor), Architect in charge of construction (Aicc), Consulting Architect (CA) as defined by R.A. No. 9266.
Architectural Firm (AF): A juridical person registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for individual practice or with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for group practice by RLAs. Must comply with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations.
Architect and Architectural Firm (AF): May be used interchangeably.
Professional/s: Refers to Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all natural persons with a valid certificate and a valid professional identification card for the practice of a State-regulated profession other than Architecture.
Client, Owner, and Project Proponent: Can be used interchangeably.
Contractor, General Contractor, Constructor, and Builder: All have the same meaning.
Bid and Tender: Are interchangeable terms.

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This quiz covers key definitions related to the Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) under the Architecture Act of 2004 in the Philippines. You'll learn about essential terms such as 'architect', 'commission', and 'architectural firm'. Test your understanding of these important concepts that govern architectural practice.