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LAWS Kinds of Laws: Divine Law – laws of religion and faith Natural Law – defined as the divine inspiration in man of the sense of justice, fairness and righteousness, not by divine revelation Moral Law – the totality of the norms of the good and right conduct growing out of the collective sense of...

LAWS Kinds of Laws: Divine Law – laws of religion and faith Natural Law – defined as the divine inspiration in man of the sense of justice, fairness and righteousness, not by divine revelation Moral Law – the totality of the norms of the good and right conduct growing out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community. State Laws – laws that are promulgated and enforced by the State. Physical Law – in the operation or course of nature, there are uniformities of actions and orders of sequence which are the physical phenomena SOURCES of Law 1. The Constitution. (1987 Constitution) 2. Administrative or executive orders, regulations and rulings 3. Judicial decisions or jurisprudence. 4. Legislation 5. Customs 6. Other Sources ______________________________________________________ RA 9266 - Short title: Architecture Act of 2004 - Comprehensive Regulation for the Registration, Licensing and Practice of Architecture - Repealing Clause of RA 545 “ ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES” - Provides a comprehensive regulation for registration, licensing, and practice of architecture. Definition of Terms: Architecture- Art, science or profession of planning and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment in accordance with the principles of utility, strength, and beauty. Architect- a person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under this act with a certificate of registration and professional identification card issued by PR BOA and PRC. Architect of record- responsible for the total design of the project and has the CIVIL LIABILITY for the plans she/he signed and sealed. Architect-in-charge-of construction- responsible for the construction supervision of the project Consulting Architect- with exceptional/ recognized expertise in any branch of architecture - Has no civil liability under : art. 1723 of the Civil Code unless he/she attempts to interfere with the legal and professional functions of the Architect in Record. General Practice of Architecture- Act of planning and architectural designing, structural conceptualization, specifying, supervising, and giving administration/direction to the erection, enlargement or alterations of buildings. - Orderly coordination of ALL the processes which enter into the production of a complete building Structural Conceptualization- Act of conceiving, choosing, and developing, the type, disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving due consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality, and aesthetics. Architectural Firm- Proprietorship, partnership, or a corporation registered with the proper government agencies. Board- Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA) Commission- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Service Agreement- written contract about scope of services and compensations Syllabi- the outlines embodying topics and concepts of major subjects prescribed in specific course of study to serve as basis for test questions in the licensure examinations. IAPOA- Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects. Ex. UAP, UAPGA CPD- Continuing Professional Development DTI- Department of Trade and Industry SEC- Securities and Exchange Commission DOLE- Department of Labor and Employment RLA- Registered and Licensed Architect UAP- United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. Code of Ethical Conduct- contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standard of ethical conduct CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: General Conditions Special Provisions Drawings Specifications Other Bid Documents Copyright- Diversified Architectural Experience- 2 Years before taking boards Filipino Counterpart- local architect must work in association with a foreign architect on a project on Philippine Soil Sole Proprietorship- An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural services duly registered with DTI, PRBOA, PRC PRBOA: BOARD COMPOSITION: (1) CHAIRMAN, (2) MEMBERS must be appointed by the President from a list of 3 recommendees chosen from a 5 nominees submitted to PRC and IAPOA’ CURRENT: CHAIRMAN- ROBERT S. SAC, MEMBERS: ROBERT M. MIRAFUENTE, FIDEL JOSE R. SIAPNO Qualifications: Filipino Citizen BS Arch degree Has Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card 10 years of active practice on date of appointment NOT MEMBER of the FACULTY OF ANY SCHOOL where BS ARCH is taught If a former teacher, MUST HAVE OFFICIALLY RESIGNED for at least 5 Years prior to nomination. NO CONVICTIONS NOT AN ELECTIVE OFFICER OF IAPOA and other organizations of architects Moral Turpitude- conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of injustice, honesty, or good morals SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS AFTER THE APPOINTMENT Each member may be REAPPOINTED for ONE FULL TERM ONLY - 1 member shall be appointed as Chairman for 3 years - 1 member for 2 years - 1 member for 1 year POWER OF A BOARD Prescribe and adopt the IRR for RA 9266 Supervise the registration, licensure, and practice of architects Administer oaths in connection with the administration of RA 9266 Issue, suspend, and revoke/reinstate the Certificate of Registration and Professional ID Adopt an official seal of the PRBOA Monitor conditions affecting the practice of architecture and adopt measures for the enhancement and maintenance of the standards of the profession Prescribe the CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT and STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE  Her and decide administrative cases involving violations of RA 9266, Code of Ethical COnduct, and Standards of Professional Practice Prescribe guidelines for CPD in consultation with IAPOA Determine and prepare questions and correct release results of licensure exam Approve, issue, limit/cancel a special permit to practice architecture Coordinates with CHED Full computeration of the licensure exam SUSPENSION/REMOVAL: Neglect of duty/incompetence Violations of violations of RA 9266 or its IRR Final judgement of crimes involving moral turpitude Manipulation or rigging of the architecture exam results or disclosure of information Examination Required All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo licensure exam Qualifications: Filipino citizen/ foreign country Good Moral character Holder of the degree of BS Arch on a CHED accredited school Two years of diversified architectural experience certified by an RLA An applicant holding a Master’s Degree in Architecture shall be credited with 1 year Not convicted of any crimes involving moral turpitude Documents: NSO Birth Certificate NSO Marriage contract for married female applicants College Diploma with indication of date of graduation Transcript of Records with indication of date of graduation Accomplished Diversified Training Forms (DT 001, 002) Architect-Mentor-Affidavit Photocopy of Architect-Mentor’s valid Professional Identification Card, and Professional Tax Receipt, IAPOA number NBI Clearance SUBJECTS: HOA, TOA, ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE, THEORY/PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING, STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, URBAN DESIGN, ARCH INTERIORS, DESIGN/SITE PLANNING, RATINGS: 70% OF GWA to PASS, NO LOWER than 50% in ANY SUBJECTS Report: Boards shall submit to the Commission the ratings obtained by each candidate within 30 calendar days after exam BOARDS shall send by mail the rating received by each examinees Shall distribute the rating received by successful examinees during oath taking PROFESSIONAL ID- The Professional Identification Card shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribed fee of annual registration for three (3) years The renewal of the said card shall be subject to payment of the annual registration fees for another and every after three (3) years ROSTER OF ARCHITECTS: showing the names and place of business including other personal material of all registered professional architects. _____________________________________________________________________________ PRC MODERNIZATION OF 2000 ( RA 8981) - Promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of professionals whose competence has been determined by honest and credible licensure examinations PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION - A three-person commission known as PRC - Under the Office of the President COMPOSED OF: (1) FULL TIME CHAIRPERSON, (2) FULL TIME COMMISSIONERS Appointed by the President for a term of (7) years without re-appointment CHAIRPERSON/ COMMISSIONER QUALIFICATIONS: At least 40 years old Valid certificate of professional ID or certificate of competency issued by Commission Familiar with the principles and methods of professional regulation/licensing PRC COMPOSITION: Shall be at least 5 years of executive management experience 1 Commissioners must be a past chairperson or member of a Professional Regulatory Board POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION As chief executive officer of the Commission, he/ she shall be responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the Commission The Chairperson shall act as the presiding and chief executive officer of the Commission. As presiding officer, he/she shall preside over the meetings of the Commission sitting as a collegial body Chairperson shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of a DEPARTMENT SECRETARY Commissioners shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of an UNDERSECRETARY Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: To administer, implement and enforce the regulatory policies of the national government… To perform any and all acts, enter into contracts, make such rules and regulations and issue such orders and other administrative issues… To review, revise, and approve resolutions, embodying policies promulgated by the Professional Regulatory Boards To admit the successful examinees to the practice of the profession or occupation Issue certificates of registration/professional license, Bearing the registrant's name, picture, and registration number, Signed by all the members of the Board concerned ministerially issue the professional identification card, to be used solely for the purpose of identification, upon payment of the appropriate amount To have custody of all the records of the various Boards… To determine and fix the amount of fees to be charged and collected To submit and recommend to the President of the Philippines the names of licensed/registered professionals for appointment To authorize any officer of the Commission to administer oaths To adopt and institute a comprehensive rating system for universities, colleges, and training To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations To investigate motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint Repealing Clause RA 546 RA 5181 PD 223 PD 657 E.O 266, 1995 ___________________________________________________________________ BP 220: Socialized and Economic Housing Economic + Socialized Housing- Housing units which are within the affordability level of the average and low-income earners which is equal to 30% of the GROSS FAMILY INCOME as determined by NEDA SUBDIVISION DESIGN, BUILDING DESIGN BASIC NEEDS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Water Movement and Circulation Storm Drainage Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Parks and Playgrounds Power Socialized Housing- housing projects undertaken by the government for the UNDERPRIVELEGED AND HOMELESS CITIZENS Economic Housing- provided to AVERAGE INCOME FAMILIES Block- parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets. Occupied by or intended buildings Shell House a habitable dwelling unit: ALL Exterior Walls Floor Openings for doors and windows Plumbing Fixtures Electrical Wiring Complete House- Shell house + all windows and doors, and partition walls SUBDIVISION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid areas subject to flooding/hazards Preserve trees with diameter of 200 mm or greater Follow easement required Provide MAJOR STREETS with extensions for future connections SALEABLE VS NON SALEABLE- NO fixed ratio between saleable and non saleable lots PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS- required for projects that are 1 HECTARE AND ABOVE MINIMUM AREA REQUIRED EXPRESSED IN PERCENT. MIN OF 100 SQM COMMUNITY FACILITIES- A MULTIPURPOSE CENTER is required for projects with 1 HECTARE or MORE HIERARCHY OF ROADS ALLEY- must NOT used as access to a property PATHWALK- provides PEDESTRIAN access to a property. MAX LENGTH= 60 M CORNER & REGULAR LOT are 8M IN SOCIALIZED AND ECONOMIC REGULAR LOT are both 4M in SOCIALIZED AND ECONOMIC INTERIOR LOT- 3m in both Duplex- 6m in both ROW HOUSE- 3.50 IN SOCIALIZED, 4M IN ECONOMIC - HAS A CLUSTER OF 20 UNITS ONLY BLOCK LENGTH: MAX. 400 M BLOCK WITH ALLEY: 250 M MIN FLOOR AREA: SOCIALIZED ( 18 SQM), ECONOMIC (22 SQM) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING: MIN CEIL HEIGHT FROM GFL: 2M MEZZANINE: 1.8 M EXITS: (1) LESS THAN 10 OCCUPANTS, (2) for MORE than 10 DOOR: 1.80 M for bathroom and mezzanine, 2M for ALL OTHER DOOR DOOR WIDTH - Main Door- 800mm - Bedroom/service door- 700mm - Bathroom- 600 mm WINDOWS: Regular Rooms: 10% of the Floor Area Bathroom: 5% STAIRS: - RISER: MAX. 250 MM - TREAD: MIN 200 MM - WIDTH: MIN 600 MM - HEADROOM: MIN 2M - LANDING TO LANDING- 3.6 M - HANDRAILS- 800- 1200 mm from FLOOR - CIRCULAR STAIRS- MIN THREAD- 150 mm LADDERS are allowed but provide a landing every 1.8 of Rise. - FIREWALLS- 150 mm/ 6 inches THICK, 300 mm extensions above roof and building edges - CEILINGS- compartmentalized NOT continuous DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS 1 to 2-Storey Buildings - Between BUILDINGS: 4m - Between EAVES: 1.50 m 3-4 Storey Buildings - Between BUILDINGS: 6m - Between EAVES: 2m For buildings taller than 4 storeys - Between BUILDINGS: 10m - Between EAVES: 6m EXCEPTION: Blank Walls - A wall with no openings or only minimal openings for toilet - Between BUILDINGS: 2m - Between EAVES: 1m PARKING SLOT (NBCP): Min WIDTH: 2.4 m, Min LENGTH: 5m MIN. FLOOR AREAS:  Socialized Housing: 18 SQM BP 220 Condominium: 18 SQM Economic Housing: 22 SQM Off-Site Parking: allowed as long as it is NOT more than 100 m away the site FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM: Required for structures with a building height of 15 M or greater ELEVATOR: Required for structures with a building height of 6 M or greater ____________________________________________________________________________ PD 957- The Subdivision and Condominium Buyers’ Protective Decree Saleable- 70% (MAX) Non-Saleable- 30% (MIN) Non-Saleable Areas: Parks and Playgrounds Community facilities Circulation system Park and Playgrounds- for projects for 1 hectare or more 3.5% (Min) 20 lots/hectare 9.0% (Max) 65 lots/ hectare NOT LESS THAN 100 SQM Community Facilities - Multipurpose center (1 hectare-above) - Non-saleable RROW WIDTHS: MAJOR Road: 10 M (MIN) Minor Road: 8 M (MIN) Min. Floor Areas: - Medium cost: 30 sqm - Open market: 42 sqm CONDOMINIUM Parks & Playgrounds is REQUIRED if: 10 Condo units or more Project is 1000 SQM or larger Public park- 800 m For 10 CONDO UNITS- 50 sqm + 3 sqm for every additional unit Roads Min RROW: 8m - Carriageway- 6m - Sidewalk/Planting strip- 2m Floor Areas UNITS: Single Occupancy - 18 sqm - 12 sqm for students Family Occupancy - 22 sqm for medium cost - 36 sqm for open market ______________________________________________________________________ PD 1096: National Building Code of the Philippines The following structures are EXEMPT from paying building permit fees are: Public Buildings Traditional Indigenous Family Dwellings - The total cost of the dwelling must NOT exceed P 15, 000 \  A building permit in the Philippines is valid for one year from the date of issuance If construction begins within the year, the permit is valid for 120 days Five types of construction for buildings, based on the materials used and their fire resistance: ​ Type I- Wood construction with any materials permitted by the code for structural elements ​ Type II- Wood construction with fire-resistant materials and one-hour fire resistance throughout ​ Type III- Masonry and wood construction with one-hour fire resistance throughout, and incombustible fire-resistant exterior walls ​ Type IV- Steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction with incombustible fire-resistant walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions ​ Type V- Fire-resistive construction with steel, iron, concrete, or masonry structural elements, and incombustible fire-resistant walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions Section 701. Occupancy Classified: Group A: Residential Dwellings Group A. Division 1: - single family, nuclear dwelling, churches, parks, social center, etc. - Low density residential zone characterized by single family or community Group A. Division 2 - Residential building exclusive use of non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons - Duplex, single attached - Dormitories on campus, convents, military barracks, school that does not exceed 16 rooms, etc. Group B: Residential, Hotels, and Apartment - Multiple dwelling units that accommodates more than 10 persons - High-density characterized as lowrise or medium rise Group C: Education and Recreation - For schools, daycare, involving assemblage, or recreation. - Community to national level of institutional use or occupancy Group D: Institutional - Personal liberties are restrained such as mental hospitals, fire stations, rehab centers etc. Division 1: welfare homes, rehab, military camps, correctional institution, jails, quarantine station, mental hospital Division 2: full time care for nurseries, hospitals, sanitary, nursing home, accommodates more than 5 persons Group E: Business and Mercantile - No work is done except for change of parts and maintenance Gasoline service station Storage Garage, boat storage etc. Group F: Industrial NON-POLLUTIVE and Hazardous industries NON- POLLUTIVE but Hazardous Industry Group G: Storage and Hazardouts Group H: Assembly Other than Group 1- assembly for less than 1000 Group I: Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or More Group J: Agricultural/ not mentioned under groups A through division I _________________________________ FLAR- Floor Ratio Area GFA- Gross Floor Area TLA- Total Lot Area PSO- Percentage of Site Occupancy AMBF- Allowable Max. Building Footprint MACA- Max. Allowable Construction Area ISA- Pave Open Spaces= sides & rear setbacks USA- Unpaved Open Space= front setback TOSL- Total Open Space within the Lot BP 344 (2024)- AMENDED ACCESSIBILITY LAW Ramp Dimensions: SLOPE- 1:20 and MIN. CLEAR WIDTH of 1200 mm Accessible Parking Slot Requirement Accessible parking slots shall have: A minimum width of 4000 mm and a length of 5000 mm Handrails and Grab Bars Handrails shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade higher than 170 mm. Handrails shall be installed at 900 mm and 700 mm above ramps and stairs Handrails shall be installed on both sides of ramps and stairs. Handrails may be provided at dropped sidewalks but shall not be installed beyond the width of any crossing so as not to obstruct pedestrian traffic. FLOOR FINISHES Luminance contrast of 30% Clear width for doors and aisles Clear openings shall be measured from the face of a fully open door at 90 degrees and the door jamb. A minimum clear level space of 1800 mm x 1800 mm shall be provided before and extending beyond a door For double-leaf doors, the minimum clear width shall be 1800 mm. Door Width: 900 mm Width: 1800mm, Length: 1800 mm, Door Opening: min. 900 mm, Turning Space: 1600 mm On each floor level or area accessible to Persons with Disabilities, there shall be at least one (1) accessible female toilet cubicle and one (1) accessible male toilet cubicle for every 20 or fewer gendered toilet cubicles installed. The height of the toilet seat shall be 450 mm. A lavatory shall be installed at 450 mm distance from center line to adjacent wall * buildings shall accommodate at least two (2) wheelchair users in elevator * Accessible elevators shall be located not more than thirty (30) meters from the entrance _____________________________________________________________________________ RA 9514: Fire Code of the Philippines Repealing Clause: PD 1185 (Old Fire Code of the Phil.) DEFINITION OF TERMS (Some terms only): Abatement-An act that removes or neutralizes a fire hazard. Combustible- A material that is easily set on fire Corrosive liquid- A liquid that can cause a fire when it comes into contact with organic matter or certain chemicals Fire Alarm - Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warm the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire Fire Door - A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or partitions. Fire Hazard - Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with firefighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property Fire Protective And Fire Safety Device - Any device intended for the protection of buildings or persons to include but not limited to built-in protection system such as sprinklers and other automatic extinguishing system, Overloading - The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system. Smelting - Melting or fusing of metallic ores or compounds so as to separate impurities from pure metals. Sprinkler System - An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire’. Standpipe System - A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor, including a system by which water is made available to the outlets as needed. Vestibule - A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building. Vertical Shaft - An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the building. ____________________________________________ DOORS Door opening by means of EGRESS: 915 mm Clear width of the doorway when the door is open 90 degrees shall be measured. Min. Width of 0.71 m >>> Max. Width of 1.22 m>> Max. Threshold height= 13mm Any opening in the separation wall shall be protected by a Self-closing Fire Resistive Door Shall SWING with the EXIT TRAVEL EGRESS Minimum Width: 0.915 m/ 915 mm Number of egress from any balcony or storey with 0-499 occupant load shall NOT be less than TWO: Greater than 500-1000= not less than 3 1000-ABOVE= not less than 4 TRAVEL DISTANCE- 15 m from any point in the room Headroom = 2m Travel Distance to EXITS: 46 m (WithOUT sprinkler system), 61 m (WITH sprinkler) STAIRS - All stairs shall be CONTINUOUS from the uppermost floor level down to the ground floor - A smoke proof enclosure shall have barriers of 2- hour fire resistance ratings. Handrails= 760mm - 865mm from the upper surface of tread Corridor width= 1.12 m or 1120 mm serving 50 + occupants Fire Protection Feature: Fire Alarms- notifies occupants of the building Wet standpipes- REQUIRED with at least 1000 occupant load except buildings with sprinkler system Sprinkler System- network of pipes that automatically releases water when activated by heat/fire Fire walls- separate buildings from other occupancies  Fire resistive doors and walls Self-closing Fire doors Fire Extinguisher Hose box, hose reels, standpipes