9/10/2013

UAP DOC 200:

CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES...

...IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

...IN RELATION TO HIS/HER CLIENT

...IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

...IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND AGENTS

...IN RELATION TO COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION

TO THE PEOPLE
Respect natural historic and cultural heritage of the
community
Strive to improve the environment in a sustainable manner
Promote the interest of his/her professional organization
Share in the interchange of technical information and
experience
Comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct and the
Standards of Professional Practice
Properly observe the laws in the practice of
architecture
At no time act in a manner detrimental to the best
interest if the architectural profession

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION

TO THE PEOPLE
Not use paid advertisement, nor use self-
laudatory, exaggerated or misleading publicity
Not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name
advertisements or other support towards the
cost of any publication presenting his/her work
Refrain from taking part in paid advertisement
endorsing any materials of construction
Not deceive the public as to his/her professional
competence
Exhibit his/her professional shingle outside his/her
office, or display a project billboard indicating
relevant information which may include pictorial
reproduction thereof, in a modest manner

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

Protect the Clients interest but never at the

expenses of higher public interest and public
welfare
Introduce to a prospective Client the
professional services thru the presentation of
example of professional experience

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT
No offering of free preliminary sketches of other
services without the benefit of an agreement
Acquaint or ascertain from the Client the nature
and scope of his/her services and properly inform
the Client of the corresponding professional fees
Advise a Client against proceeding with any
project whose practicability may be questionable
Explain the conditional character of estimates and
not guarantee any estimates or cost of the work
in order to secure a commission
Endeavor to meet the aesthetic and functional
requirements of the project

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT
Bill for services rendered commensurate with the
work involved
Not ask for any other returns in whatever form
from any interested source other than the Client
Free from investment and business relations
which tend to weaken standing as an
unprejudiced and honest adviser
Include in agreement with Client clause for the
settlement of disputes
Carry out professional work without undue delay
Keep the Client informed at all times of the
progress of the work

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

Give the contractor

every reasonable
assistance to fully
understand the
contents of the
Contract Documents

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR
Not knowingly call upon the Contractor or
remedy oversights or error in the Contract
Documents to the Contractors or the Owners
financial disadvantage
Reject or condemn material, equipment, or
workmanship which is NOT in conformity with
the Contract Documents
Reject any offer of free professional engineering
of allied design service/s or receive any substantial
aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from any
Contractor or Sub-contractor
Promptly inspect each phase of the work
completed

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE MANUFACTURERS,
DEALERS AND AGENTS

Not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors

Not solicit free professional engineering/ allied design

or other technical services

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

Not render professional services without a

professional services agreement nor provide
preliminary services on a conditional basis prior
to definite agreement
Abide by the Basic Minimum Fee

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
not undertake a commission for additions,
rehabilitation, or remodelling of any erected
structure undertaken previously by another
architect without duly notifying.
Limit advertisement or claim only to the extent
of the specific work done
Must look at all possibilities of restoration
not maliciously or unfairly criticize, or discredit
another architect
Provide employees and subordinates with a
suitable work environment

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
Tutor and mentor the young aspirants
Unselfishly share in the transfer of technical
knowledge and experience
Unselfishly give time and effort to the
advancement of the profession
Not unduly take advantage of the ideas of
another architect
Build professional reputation on the merits of
own service and performance

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ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION

TO HIS COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
When offering services as an independent consultant,
must receive first an official invitation before quoting
a fee
Not undertake professional work unless the parties
shall have clearly agreed in writing
Continue to raise the standards of aesthetic
excellence, functional logic, architectural education,
research, training, and practice
Promote the allied arts
File a formal complaint with the designated body for
any violations of the Code
Not take designs, drawings, date, or other relevant
materials without the permission of the employer
NOT DISCRIMINATE