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Code of ethical conduct Presented by Nissi Lopez BSAR 4B What is ethics?  Define ethics Merriam Webster Dictionary Ethics is a set of moral principles: a theory or system of moral values...

Code of ethical conduct Presented by Nissi Lopez BSAR 4B What is ethics?  Define ethics Merriam Webster Dictionary Ethics is a set of moral principles: a theory or system of moral values Oxford Languages moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. It is how a person should act in standard of the society and the global community. 3 CODE OF ETHICS 2024 Fundamental ethical principles of the uap code of ethics  INTEGRITY Fundamental ethical ACCOUNTABILITY principles of the UAP COMPETENCE code of ethics INDEPENDENCE 5 presentation title 20XX The Architect’s code of ethics  THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE Resolution No. 02 Series of 2006 ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND FOR HOLDERS OF TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, KNOWN AS "THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004" 7 presentation title 20XX  To adopt and promulgate the ADOPTION AND hereunder Code of Ethical PROMULGATION OF THE Conduct for Registered and CODE OF ETHICAL Licensed Architects and for CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED holders of temporary/special AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS permits under the said R.A. AND FOR HOLDERS OF No. 9266 and Board Res. No. TEMPORARY/SPECIAL 07 as prescribed and issued PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. by UAP, and IAPOA in the 9266, KNOWN AS "THE Philippines by virtue of Board ARCHITECTURE ACT OF Res. No. 03, Series of 2004 as 2004" approved by the Commission. 8 presentation title 20XX  THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE Resolution No. 02 Series of 2006 Article I: General Provisions Article II: Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People Article III: Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to his/her Client Article IV: Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor Article V: Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturers, Dealers and Agents Article VI: Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to his/her Colleagues and Subordinates Article VII: Architect’s Credo Article VIII: Miscellaneous Provisions 9 presentation title 20XX  Article I GENERAL PROVISIONS  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People Section 1. Traits of Architects. - The profession of Architecture calls for men and women of the highest integrity, responsiveness, business acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and technical ability. Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities. - The Architect's honesty of purpose must be beyond reproach; he/she acts as professional adviser to his/her Client and his/her advice must be unprejudiced; 11 presentation title 20XX  Article ii Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People Section 3. Relations with the 3.1 shall respect and help conserve the systems of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the Public. - The Architect is community engaged in a profession which 3.2 shall promote the interest of his/her professional carries with it civic responsibilities organization and do his/her full part of the work to towards the public, whether enhance the objectives and services of the organization. such responsibilities are the 3.3 shall abide by and observe the laws and regulations of the government and comply with the Code of Ethical natural outcome of good Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice. citizenship or of his/her 3.4 shall not deceive the public as to his/her professional professional pursuit, or whether competence they partake of informative and educational matters or of his/her normal interest in public welfare; and, accordingly, he or she 13 presentation title 20XX  Article iii Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to his/her client  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to HIS/HER CLIENT Section 4. Relations with the 4.1 shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose practicability may be questionable due to Client. - The Architect's relation financial or legal important and/or exigent conditions, to his/her Client is dependent 4.2 shall be compensated for his/her services solely upon good faith. To ensure the through his/her professional fee billed directly to the continued existence of such Client. state of good relationship, the 4.3 shall include in his/her agreement with the Client a clause providing for negotiation, mediation/conciliation Architect's position carries with and/or arbitration as alternative methods for the it certain moral obligations to settlement of disputes. his/her Client and to 4.4 shall carry out his/her professional work without undue himself/herself. The Architect delay and within an agreed reasonable time limit. shall always endeavor to protect 4.5 shall keep the Client informed at all times of the progress of the work undertaken on the Client's behalf the Client's interests but never and of any issue that may affect project quality and cost. at the expense of higher public interests and public welfare; and, accordingly, he/she 15 presentation title 20XX  Article iv Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the contractor  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the contractor Section 5. Relations with 5.1 shall give the Contractor every reasonable assistance to enable him/her to fully understand the contents of the Contractor. - The Contractor Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite, and depends upon the Architect to consistent information in all pertinent contract safeguard fairly the documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may Contractor's interest as well as involve extra costs to either the Contractor or the Client. those of the Client; and, 5.2 shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy oversights or errors in the Contract accordingly he or she Document to the Contractor's or the Owner's financial disadvantage. 5.3 shall, immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the Contractor. 17 presentation title 20XX  Article v Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS Section 6. - Relations with 6.1 shall not solicit free professional engineering/allied design or other technical services from manufacturers or Manufacturers, Dealers, and suppliers of building materials or equipment when these Agents. - An exchange of are accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the technical information between best interest of the Client, or which may adversely affect the Architect and those who the Architect's professional opinion. manufacture, supply, and handle 6.2 shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building materials building materials or equipment or equipment which may place him/her in a reciprocal is necessary and, therefore, frame of mind. All market discounts shall be credited to encouraged and commended, the Client. provided that: he/she 19 presentation title 20XX  Article vi Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES  Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS Relations with his/her colleagues 7.1 shall not render professional services without a professional service agreement. and subordinates (his/her big 7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed and small brothers/sisters). – under the "Standards of Professional Practice". The Architect has moral 7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in any Architectural Competition when he/she has direct responsibilities towards his/her involvement in the formulation of the Program thereof, profession, his/her colleagues, or when he/she has been engaged to act as Professional and his/her subordinates; and, Adviser or Juror for such competition. accordingly, he or she 7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or through any means, solicit any project already known to him/her as previously committed to another Architect, 7.5 shall not affix his/her signature and seal to any plans or professional documents prepared by other persons or entities and not done under his/her direct personal supervision. 7.6 shall provide employees and subordinates with a suitable work environment, compensate them fairly, and 21 facilitate their professional advancement. presentation title 20XX  Article vii Architect’s credo Article vii section 8: Architect’s credo Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with vigor, passion, and hope the Architect's Credo during special or important occasion, e.g., mass oath-taking, lAPOA's affair, PRBOA's event. The Architect's Credo shall be the following: 23 CODE OF ETHICS 2024  Architect’s credo I shall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself, my country, and my God. I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession, and endlessly endeavor to protect and further its just ends. I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies, and measures of my country; the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice; and the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA). I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious, meaningful application to my work, and strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and for equitable dealing. I shall ask for fair remuneration for my professional services from my Client, and hold his/her interest over and above my own. I shall disclose, whenever required, any private business investments or ventures that may tend to create a conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict does neither compromise the legitimate interests of my Clients nor interfere with my duty to render impartial judgment. 24 CODE OF ETHICS 2024  Architect’s credo I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with the highest level of integrity. I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and subordinates, and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants to the profession. I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort to these means to promote any malicious motives. I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing the results of my research, experience, and expertise. I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card as registered and licensed architect and of a valid membership card with the lAPOA. I shall consecrate myself to the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and competence to the public, to the Client, to the contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and agents, and to colleagues and subordinates who are the direct and indirect users and beneficiaries of my architectural services. 25 CODE OF ETHICS 2024  Article viii Miscellaneous provisions  Section 9. Liabilities and provisions Violation of provision of the Code shall be liable under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, Rule IV of Board Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004; and, accordingly, shall be meted out with the penalty of suspension or revocation of the validity of certificate of registration, or cancellation of a special/temporary permit by the Board, and/or of a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both at the discretion of the court, respectively. 27 CODE OF ETHICS 2024  Section 9. Liabilities and provisions Violation of provision of the Code shall be SECTION 23. Suspension and Revocation liable under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, of Certificates of Registration, Professional Rule IV of Board Resolution No. 07, Series Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit of 2004; and, accordingly, shall be meted out with the penalty of suspension or (f) has violated any provision of R.A. No. revocation of the validity of certificate of 9266, its implementing rules and regulations, the Code of Ethical Conduct registration, or cancellation of a and Standards of Professional Practice. special/temporary permit by the Board, SECTION 29. Prohibition in the Practice of and/or of a fine of not less than One Architecture and Penal Clause hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both at the discretion of the court, respectively. 28 CODE OF ETHICS 2024 The importance of ethics in the field of architecture  The importance of the Code is that Architects should conduct and present themselves in a manner of The Importance of Ethics in the dignity and integrity of the field of Architecture architectural profession, and serves as a guide for architects in fulfilling their social responsibilities in the society and the environment. 30 presentation title 20XX  In Conclusion, the Code of Ethics is to be uphold by the Architect to respect thy self, clients, and thy country. CONCLUSION 31 CONCLUSION 2024  References: https://www.architectureboard.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1.3- 06_Code-of-Ethical-Conduct-CoEC.pdf https://www.architectureboard.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1.2- 04_IRR_RA9266-coded.pdf 32 CONCLUSION 2024 THANK YOU