IRR of RA9266 Scope of the Services in connection with the site, Consulting RLA with exceptional or recognized

 The Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of Republic practice of physical and planning and the design, Architect expertise or specialization in any branch
Act No. 9266, Architecture construction… of a building/s. of architecture.
 “An Act to Regulate Professional Practice of Architecture Structural Act of conceiving choosing and Contract  Special Provision or Conditions
in the Philippines Conceptualization developing…the structural elements of Documents  General Conditions
Rules Contents an architectural work.  Drawings
1 Title , Policy Statement, Definition of Terms and Architectural Sole proprietorship, a partnership or  Specifications
Scope of Practice Firm corporation registered with the DTI/SEC  Other Bid Documents
2 Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and then with the BOA and PRC Copyright Intellectual Proprietary rights retained by
(PRBOA), Organization, Powers and Function. Authorship Author/s of a set of architectural plans or the Architect over any Architectural
3 Examination, Registration and Licensure specifications who are in charge in their Document/s work that he/she prepares.
4 Practice of Architecture preparation CPD Providers Delivers seminars, lectures, and other
5 Final Provisions Board Professional Regulatory Board of continuing professional education
Architecture modules credited by the PRBOA.
Rule I Commission Profesional Regulatory Commission Diversified Post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure
Title, Policy Statement, Definition of Terms and Scope of Service Duly notarized written Architectural experience of 2-years required of a
Practice. Agreement contract…stipulating the scope and Experience graduate of architecture
Sections Content guaranteeing compensation… by RLA Foreign Architect An architect who is not Filipino Citizen
01 Title IAPOA (Integrated and Accredited Professional nor RLA, but registered in home country.
 The Rules and Regulations of Implementing The Organization) existing official Filipino Local Architect, partnership or
Provisions of Republic Act No. 9266 organization of all architects of the Counterpart corporation that must work in
Philippines. association with a foreign architect.
02 Statement Policy
 The State recognizes the importance of Continuing Sustaining and progressive learning Ownership Propriety rights of an architectural work
architects in nation bldg. and development. Professional process that maintain, enhances or Planning Physical planning at site, community or
Development increases the knowledge and continuing urban level
 Shall develop and nurture professional
ability of architects Physical Planner An architect who specializes in the
architects… through… licensure exams. and
through regulatory measures, program and DTI Department of Trade and Industry detailed physical planning of land or
activities… SEC Securities and Exchange Commission property
03 Definition of Terms Association Any formal grouping of 2 or more Physical Planning Detailed physical planning of property
architects/firms working in joint venture Professional A person whose name and registration
on a project basis. /professional license is entered in PRC
Definition of Terms
Architectural Juridical entity that shall be synonymous Professional A document bearing the registration
Architecture Art, Science or profession of planning,
Company with an Archt.’l Partnership registered Identification number, date of issuance with an expiry
designing and constructing buildings…
with SEC Card (3years) date, Duly signed by PRC
with the principles of utility, strength
Architecture Group of professionals in architecture Chairperson.
and beauty.
Corporation and allied professionals. (75% Architects) Site Planning Detailed site development planning of all
Architect Professionally and academically qualified,
Architectural Architectural drawings, specifications and areas surrounding a structure.
registered and licensed under RA 9266,
Documents other outputs that only an architect can SPP Standard of Professional Practice, define
…by PRBOA and PRC
sign and seal all aspect of professional service,
 Architect-of-record
Architectural Detailed planning and design of the prescribe minimum basic fees and
Responsible and liable for total design
Interiors indoor/enclosed areas of any proposed establishes the right obligations.
 Architect-in-charge of construction
bldg./structure. Sole Registered individual Architect practicing
Responsible and liable for construction
Architectural A group of 2 or more architects duly Proprietorship and delivering architectural services
supervision
Partnership registered with the SEC and BOA Specialization An expertise and special knowledge
 Consulting Architect
Architectural 2-D representations reflecting proposed Syllabi The outlines embodying topics and
With exceptional or recognized
Plans development/redevelopment of an area concepts of major subjects
expertise or specialization in any
(1.0-1.5m above finished floor) Technology Contracts or arrangements involving the
branch of architecture
Building A structure for the purpose and function Transfer transfer of systematic knowledge,
General Practice The act of planning and architectural
of habitation and other uses assignment or licensing of all forms of
of Architecture designing, structural conceptualization,
specifying, supervising and giving Certification of A certificate bearing a registration intellectual property rights
administration/direction to the erection, Registration number, issued to an individual, by the Acronyms and Laws
enlargement or alterations of buildings. PRC through the BOA.
Code of Ethical Document which forms part of
Conduct Architect’s National Code
Acronyms and Laws  Administer oaths in connection with Rule III
RA No. 9266 Architecture Act of 2004 administration of RA 9266 Examination, Registration and Licensure
BOA Board of Architecture  Issue, suspend, revoke or reinstate the Sections Content
CHED Commission on Higher Education Certificate of Registration and the Professional 12 Examination Required
CIAC Construction Industry Arbitration Commission Identification Card for the practice of Archt’re  All applicants… shall be required to undergo a
CPD Continuing Professional Development  Adopt an official seal of the Board licensure examination
DOLE Department of Labor and Employment  Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of 13 Qualifications of Applicant for Examination
DTI Department of Trade and Industry architecture and adopt such measures  Filipino Citizen (Foreign qualified by Sec. 27,
IAPOA Integrated Accredited Professional  Prescribe and/or adopt, Code of Ethical Art. IV of RA 9266
Organization of Architects Conduct & Standards of Professional Practice  Good moral character
RA No. 8293 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines  Hear and decide administrative cases involving  BS Architecture degree+ 2 years’ diversified
PCAB Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board violations of RA 9266, Code of Ethical Conduct experience (Master’s degree = 1 year)
PDCB Philippine Domestic Construction Board and Standards of Professional Practice  Not convicted of any criminal offense involving
PRB Professional Regulatory Board  Prescribe guidelines for the CPD program in moral turpitude
PRC Professional Regulatory Commission consultation with IAPOA Documents
RA No. 8981 PRC Modernization Act of 2000  Prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi of  Certificate of Live Birth in NSO Security Paper
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
the subjects for examinations  Marriage Contract (if married female)
 Approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary or  College Diploma with date
UAP United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.
special permit to practice architecture  Transcript of Records with date
 Ensure that all institution offering architecture  Diversified Training Form (DT Form 001)
Rule II
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture: Organization,
comply with the policies, standards and  Diversified Training Form (DT Form 002)
requirements of the course  Architect-Mentor Affidavit
Powers and Functions
 To a adopt a program for the full  Photocopy of Architect-Mentor’s valid
Sections Contents
computerization of the licensure examination Professional Identification Card, Professional
04 Creation and Composition of the Professional  Discharge such other duties and functions for
Regulatory Board Tax Receipt and IAPOA number
the enhancement of the archt’re profession  NBI Clearance
 PRBOA referred as Board, PRC as Commission
08 Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian  Other documents that the Board may require
 (1) Chairman and (2) members of its Records, Secretariat and Support Services
 Appointed by the Philippine President, from a 14 Subjects for Examination
 Shall be under the administrative supervision of  History of Architecture
list of (3) recommendees chosen from (5) the Commission
nominees submitted to the PRC by IAPOA  Theory of Architecture
 All records of the Board, and documents…  Architectural Practice
05 Qualifications of Members of the Professional conducted by the Board shall be under custody
Regulatory Board  Theory and Principles of Planning
of the Commission  Structural Design
 Be a citizen and a resident of the Philippines  Commission shall designate the Secretary of
 BS Architecture degree accredited by CHED  Building Materials and Methods of
the Board and shall provide the secretariat and
 10 years’ active practitioner Construction
support services to implement RA9266
 Not a member of the faculty of any school or  Utilities
09 Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Members of
review institution for at least (5) years  Urban Design
the Board
 Never convicted of any crime (moral turpitude)  Architectural Interiors
 Neglect of duty or incompetence
 Not an elective officer of the IAPOA and other  Architectural Design and Site Planning
 Violation or tolerance of the violation of Ra
Professional Organization of Architects 15 Rating in the Licensure Examination
9266, Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP
06 Term of Office  Must obtain a weighted general average of
 Final judgement of crimes involving moral
 3 years after appointment or until successors (70%) with no grade lower than (50%) in any
turpitude
 Vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion given subject
 Manipulation or rigging of the architecture
of the term only. 16 Report of Ratings
licensure examination results
 May reappointed for one full term  The Board shall submit to the Commission the
 Shall be guided by Sec. 7(s) of RA 8981
 Chairman (3 years), member (2 years) and rating obtained by each candidate within (30)
10 Compensation and Allowances of the Board
member (1 year) days after examination
 Shall receive compensation and allowances
07 Powers and Functions of the Board  Upon release, the Board shall send by mail the
comparable to that received of existing
 Prescribe and adopt IRR of the Architecture Act rating received by each examinee
regulatory boards
of 2004.  The report of rating may be distributed during
11 Annual Report
 Supervise the registration, licensure and mass oathtaking as new RLA
 The Board shall submit an annual report to the
practice of architects 17 Oath
Commission after the close of each year
  All successful candidates in the examination
shall be required to take an oath of profession
18 Issuance of Certificates of Registration and
Professional Identification Card
 A Certificate of Registration and Professional
Identification Card shall be issued to examinees
who pass the licensure examination subject to
payment of fees prescribe by the Commission
 Certificate of Registration shall remain in full
force until withdrawn, suspend or revoked
 Professional Identification Card (PIC) shall be
subject to payment of the annual registration
fees for another and every after 3 years
19 Roster of Architects
 A roster showing names and place of business
including other personal material and relevant
data of all registered professional architects…
20 Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal
 Each registrant shall obtain seal of such design
as the Board shall authorize and direct
 No officer or employee of this Republic… shall
accept or approve… which have not been so
prepared and signed and sealed by the author
 Unlawful for any Archt. to sign name, affix seal
or use any other method of signature on archt’l
documents under another architect’s
supervision
 Drawings and specifications duly signed,
stamped or sealed, as instruments of service,
are the intellectual properties and documents
of the architect
 All architectural plans, design etc… shall bear
the seal and signature only of RLA
21 Indication of Certificate of
Registration/Professional Identification Card and
Professional Tax Receipt
 The Architect shall be required to indicate the
no. of Certificate of Registration and PIC with
its date of issuance and the duration of
validity, including Professional Tax Receipt
number
22 Refusal to Issue Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card
 The Board shall not register and issue a
Certificate of Registration and PIC to any
person who has falsely sworn/misinterpreted in
application of examination (or convicted)
 The Board shall give applicant a written
statement setting forth the reasons for such
actions
 The registration shall not be refused and a
name shall not be removed from roster of
architects on conviction on political offense (or
similar)
23 Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of
Registration, Professional Identification Card or the
Special/Temporary Permit
 Has signed and affixed or permitted to be
signed of affixed name or seal on architectural
works not prepared by him/her or not executed
under immediate supervisor
 Paid money except regular fees provided for to
secure Certificate of Registration
 Falsely impersonated ex/practitioner
 Aided or abetted in the practice of architecture
any person not duly authorized to practice
architecture in the Philippines
 Openly solicited projects by actually
undertaking architectural services without valid
service agreement guaranteeing compensation
of services
 Violated any provision of RA No. 9266, its IRR,
the Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP
24 Re-issuance or replacement of Revoked or Lost
Certificates of Registration, Professional
Identification Card or Special and Temporary
Permit
 The Board may, after 2 years form the date of
revocation… exempt applicant from taking
another examination
Rule IV
Practice of Architecture (Sundry Provisions)
Sections Content
25 Registration of Architects Required
 No Person shall practice architecture in this
country or use title Architect”, unless have
received from the Board a Certificate of
Registration and be issued a PIC
26 Vested Right. Architects Registered When This Law
Passed
 All architects registered at the time this law
takes effect shall automatically be registered
under the provision
27 Reciprocity Requirements
 Foreign Citizen shall not be allowed to take
licensure examination unless (proven by Court)
his/her country admits Filipino to the practice
of the same profession without restriction
 Must a letter or any documents, requesting the
Chairman of BOA to allow the foreign applicant
 If satisfactorily to the Board, must submit the
ff.:
 Any official document issued by the Bureau of
Immigration and Deportation allowing the
applicant to enter and reside the Philippines
 Present his/her Passport for examination
 Authenticated copy of Transcript of Records or
equivalent
 Other documents may require by Board
28 Continuing Professional Development
 All practicing architects shall maintain a
program of continuing professional
development
29 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture and
Penal Clause
 Any person who shall violate any provisions of
RA 9266, its IRR, the Code of Ethical Conduct
and SPP, or any policy of the Board and
Commission shall be guilty of misdemeanor
 Upon conviction be sentenced to fine of not less
than (P100,000) but not more than
(P5,000,000)
 Or to suffer imprisonment for a period not less
than (6 months) or not exceeding (6 years) or
both at the discretion of the Court
30 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture
 Any person or entity, who hall force RLA to
perform any architectural services without first
executing a service agreement, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor
 Fine not less than (P200,000) or to
imprisonment not exceeding (6 years) or both
31 Liability of Representative of Non-Registered
Persons
 Unlawful to seek to avoid provisions of RA 9266
by having a representative or employee seek
architectural work on their behalf unless such
persons RLA
32 Signing and Sealing of Architectural Plans,
Specifications, Architectural Permit and Other
Contract Documents
 Unlawful for any archt. to sign, seal or use any
other method of signature on documents made
under another archt.’s supervision, unless such
work he/she actually performed.
 Architect-of record shall be fully responsible for
all architectural plans, specifications, and other
documents issued under his/her seal or
authorized signature.
 15 years civil liability under Art. 1723 of Civil
Code
33 Ownership of Plans, Specifications and Other
Contract Documents
 Drawings and specifications and other
contract documents duly signed, stamped or
sealed, as service, are the intellectual property
and documents of the archt., whether the
object… is executed or not.
 All architects shall incorporate this provision in
all contract documents
34 Non-Registered Person shall not Claim Equivalent
Service
 Persons not registered as an archt. shall not
claim nor represent either services or work as
equivalent to those of RLA, even though no
title “Architect” is used.
35 Positions in Government Requiring the Service of
Registered and Licensed Architects
 Within (3years in effect of RA 9266) all existing
and proposed positions in the government
requiring the services of an architect shall be
filled only by RLA.
36 Collection of Professional Fees
 Unlawful for any unregistered person to collect
a fee for architectural service except as
representative of a RLA.
37 Limitation to the Registration of a Firm, Company,
Partnership, Corporation or Association
 Only Filipino RLA may, among themselves, or
together with allied professionals, form and
obtain registration
 RLA shall compose at least (75%) of the
owners, shareholders, members,
incorporation, directors, executive officers
 Individual members shall be responsible for
their individual and collective acts as an entity
 Shall be registered with the SEC and the Board
38 Coverage of Temporary/Special Permits
 Subject of a country which specifically permits
Filipino professional to practice, on the same
basis as the subjects or citizens of such state
 Legally qualified to practice architecture in
own country, in aspects of technology transfer
 Shall be required to work with Filipino
Counterpart
 Who secure the foreign service, shall be
responsible for securing a special permit form
PRC and DOLE
 Visa and work permit shall be required
 Within (30 days), the commissioning party
shall be responsible to secure
Temporary/Special Permit
 Foreign national shall submit proof or
evidence allowing Filipino architects to
practice in their home country
 Technology transfer must be identified
 A Filipino counterpart shall be architect-of-
record
 Advertisements and billboards shall
prominently display the name of the architect-
of-record
 Foreign national may become member of UAP.
39 Liability Insurance of a Person or Entity Allowed to
Practice under Temporary/Special Permit
 Foreign nationals wanting to engage in the  If, any section or provisions of this IRR is
general practice of architecture, must secure declared unconstitutional/invalid the
locally their professional liability insurance or remainder of this IRR shall not be affected
malpractice insurance or equivalent 46 Repealing Clause
 Any rules, regulations etc., which are
Rule V inconsistent with this IRR are hereby
Final Provisions superseded, repealed or amended accordingly
Sections Content 47 Effectivity
40 Integrated Architecture Profession  Upon approval be effective after (15 days)
 The Architecture Profession shall be integrated following its full and complete publication
into one national organization
 UAP is the existing IAPOA, duly accredited by
Board subject to approval by the Commission,
registered by SEC
 An architect duly registered with the PRC shall
automatically become a member of the UAP
 Members shall be required to provide their
IAPOA membership number and receipt
number together with PRC registration
number and PTR
Functions and duties shall be
 Nominations to the vacancy of positions to the
BOA
 Responsibility of preparing a program of CPD
 Endorsement of the practice of foreign
nationals to be issued temporary/special
permit
 Recommendation of compliance with liability
insurance under temporary/special permit
 Monitoring compliance and endorsing to/or
filing a complaint for the violation of RA 9266
 Other as may be prescribed by the BOA
41 Implementing Rules and Regulations
 Within (60 days) after effectivity of RA 9266,
shall adopt and promulgate such rules and
regulations, Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP
to carry out provisions (15 days after
publication)
42 Appropriations
 The Chairperson of the PRC shall immediately
include the Commission’s program the
implementation of RA 9266
43 Act Not Affecting Other Professionals
 RA 9266 shall not be construed to affect or
prevent the practice of any other legally
recognized profession
44 Enforcement of the Act
 It hall be primary duty of the Commission and
the Board to effectively enforce the provisions
of RA 9266 and its IRR
 Secretary of Justice shall act as legal adviser
45 Severability Clause