I.

CERTIFICATION OF ARCHITECTS AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

A. STATUTES REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545
a) ORGANIZATION
(1) CREATION AND COMPOSITION OF A BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ARCHITECTS
(2) POWERS VESTED IN BOARD
(3) QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
(4) TERMS OF OFFICE
(5) EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD
(6) VACANCY AND REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS
(7) COMPENSATION OF BOARD
(8) RULES AND REGULATIONS
(9) ANNUAL REPORT
(10) ROSTER OF ARCHITECTS
b) REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATION
(1) CERTIFICATE AND REGISTRATION
(2) REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS REQUIRED
(3) INHIBITION AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(4) DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
(5) ARCHITECTS REGISTERED WHEN THIS LAW IS PASSED
(6) EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION
(7) EXAMINATION REQUIRED
(8) QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS FOR EXAMINATION
(9) FRAUDULENT APPLICATIONS
(10) HOLDING OF EXAMINATION
(11) SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION
(12) REPORT OF RATINGS
(13) REEXAMINATION
 (14) ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES
(15) SEAL AND USE OF SEAL
(16) FEES FOR EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
(17) REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE
(18) SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES
(19) REISSUE OF REVOKED OR SUSPENDED CERTIFICATED AND REPLACEMENT OF LOST
CERTIFICATES
c) SUNDRY PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(1) PROHIBITIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(2) NON-REGISTERED PERSONS SHALL NOT CLAIM EQUIVALENT SERVICE
(3) LIABILITY OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NON-REGISTERED PERSONS
(4) COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL FEES
(5) CORPORATIONS CANNOT REGISTER
(6) RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS
(7) ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT BY OFFICER OF THE LAW
(8) ACT NOT AFFECTING OTHER PROFESSIONS
(9) OPERATIONS OF DECISIONS IN JUDGING ANY PART OF THE ACT INVALID
2. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9266
a) SHORT TITLE
b) STATEMENT POLICY
c) DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
(1) ARCHITECTURE
(2) ARCHITECT
(a) ARCHITECT-OF-RECORD
(b) ARCHITECTURE-IN-CHARGE OF CONSTRUCTION
(c) CONSULTING ARCHITECT
(3) GENERAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(4) SCOPE OF THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
 (5) STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
(6) ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
(7) AUTHORSHIP
(8) BOARD
(9) COMMISSION
(10) SERVICE AGREEMENT
(11) INTEGRATED AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
(12) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(13) DTI
(14) SEC
d) PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
(1) CREATION AND COMPOSITION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD
(2) QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATOR BOARD
(3) TERM OF OFFICE
(4) POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD
(5) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OF THE BOARD, CUSTODIAN OF ITS RECORDS,
SECRETARIAT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(6) GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
(7) COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF THE BOARD
(8) ANNUAL REPORT
e) EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE
(1) EXAMINATION REQUIRED
(2) QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT FOR EXAMINATION
(3) SUBJECTS FOR EXAMINATION
(4) RATING IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION
(5) REPORT OF RATINGS
(6) OATH
 (7) ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR REGISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION
CARD
(8) ROSTER FOR ARCHITECTS
(9) SEAL, ISSUANCE, AND USE OF SEAL
(10) INDICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION
CARD AND PROFESSIONAL TAX RECEIPT
(11) REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CARD
(12) SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AND
PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD OR THE SPECIAL/TEMPORARY PERMIT
(13) RE-ISSUANCE OR REPLACEMENT OF REVOKED OR LOST CERTIFICATES OF
REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD OR SPECIAL AND TEMPORARY
PERMIT
f) PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(1) REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS REQUIRED
(2) VESTED RIGHTS: ARCHITECTS REGISTERED WHEN THIS LAW IS PASSED
(3) RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS
(4) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(5) PROHIBITION IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PENAL CLAUSE
(6) PROHIBITION IN THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
(7) LIABILITY OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NON-REGISTERED PERSONS
(8) SIGNING OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS
(9) OWNERSHIP OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
(10) NON-REGISTERED PERSON SHALL NOT CLAIM EQUIVALENT SERVICE
(11) POSITIONS IN GOVERNMENT REQUIRING THE SERVICES OF REGISTERED AND
LICENSED ARCHITECTS
(12) COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL FEES
 (13) COVERAGE OF TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMITS
(14) LIABILITY INSURANCE OF A PERSON OR ENTITY ALLOWED TO PRACTICE UNDER A
TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMIT
g) FINAL PROVISIONS
(1) INTEGRATION OF THE ACHITECTURE PROFESSION
(2) IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
(3) APPROPRIATIONS
(4) ACT NOT AFFECTING OTHER PROFESSIONALS
(5) ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT
(6) SEPERABILITY CLAUSE
(7) REPEALING CLAUSE
(8) EFFECTIVITY
B. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS
1. UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES - UAP
2. PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS - PIA
C. ARCHITECTS- CODE OF ETHICS (ACCORDING TO THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION)
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2. THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE
3. THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER CLIENT
4. THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR
5. THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS
6. THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
7. ARCHITECTS CREDO
8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
D. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROFESSION
E. SPECTRUM OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVI CES
1. SPP DOCUMENT 202 - REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
a) INTRODUCTION
 b) SCOPE OF SERVICES
c) MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
d) PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
e) METHOD OF COMPENSATION
f) OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
g) OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES
2. SPP DOCUMENT 203 - SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
a) ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES
b) ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES
c) ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT AND DESIGN
d) SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) SERVICES
e) SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, SUBDIVISION
PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES
f) COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CDP) SERVICES
g) HISTORIC AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND PLANNING
h) SECURITY EVALUATION AND PLANNING
i) BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN
j) FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
k) BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
l) BUILDING ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION
m) FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE
n) BUILDING APPRAISAL
o) STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
p) PRELIMINARY SERVICES
q) CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW SERVICES
r) POST-DESIGN SERVICES (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)
s) DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION
t) ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS
 u) SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN
v) BUILDING COMPONENTS
w) MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES
3. SPP DOCUMENT 204-A - FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES
a) INTRODUCTION
b) SCOPE OF SERVICES
c) MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
d) METHOD OF COMPENSATION
e) LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
f) LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
g) QUALIFICATIONS
4. SPP DOCUMENT 204-B - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
a) INTRODUCTION
b) FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
c) LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
d) LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
e) QUALIFICATIONS
f) METHOD OF COMPENSATION
5. SPP DOCUMENT 205 - POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
a) INTRODUCTION
b) SCOPE OF SERVICES
c) MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
d) METHOD OF COMPENSATION
F. ARCHITECTURAL FEES AND CHARGES
G. ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS
1. SPP 208 - ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS
a) INTRODUCTION
b) DEFINITIONS
 c) IAPOA APPROVAL
d) DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS
e) PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR
f) THE JURY
g) PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO THE ADC
h) PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS
i) COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP
j) REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS
k) INSURANCE
l) EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES
m) RETURN OF PROJECTS
n) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) OR LITIGATION
II. BUILDING STANDARDS, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS
A. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS, BUILDING, AND CONSTRUCTION-RELATED LAWS
1. NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
a) CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
(1) TITLE
(2) DECLARATION OF POLICY
(3) SCOPE AND APPLICATION
(4) GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
(5) SITE REQUIREMENTS
(6) DEFINITIONS
b) CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(1) RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
(2) TECHNICAL STAFF
(3) GENERAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARY UNDER THIS CODE
(4) PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
(5) BUILDING OFFICIALS
 (6) QUALIFICATIONS OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
(7) DUTIES OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL
(8) FEES
(9) EXEMPTION
(10) USE OF INCOME FROM FEES
(11) IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
(12) ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
(13) PENAL PROVISIONS
(14) DANGEROUS OR RUINOUS BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
(15) ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS .
(16) OTHER REMEDIES
c) CHAPTER 3 -PERMITS AND INSPECTION
(1) BUILDING PERMITS
(2) APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS
(3) PROCESSING OF BUILDING PERMITS
(4) ISSUANCE OF BUILDINGS PERMITS
(5) VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMITS
(6) NON-ISSUANCE. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMITS
(7) APPEAL
(8) INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF WORK.
(9) CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
d) CHAPTER 4- TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
(1) TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION .
(2) CHANGES IN TYPE
(3) REQUIREMENTS ON TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
e) CHAPTER 5- REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES
(1) FIRE ZONES DEFINED
(2) BUILDINGS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE FIRE ZONE
 (3) MOVED BUILDINGS
(4) TEMPORARY BUILDINGS
(5) CENTER LINES OF STREETS .
(6) RESTRICTIONS ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
(7) DESIGNATIONS OF FIRE ZONES
f) CHAPTER 6 - FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN. CONSTRUCTION
(1) FIRE-RESISTIVE RATING DEFMED
(2) FIRE-RESISTIVE TIME PERIOD RATING
(3) FIRE-RESISTIVE STANDARDS
(4) FIRE-RESISTIVE REGULATIONS
g) CHAPTER 7- CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR
OCCUPANCY
(1) OCCUPANCY CLASSIFIED
(2) CHANGE IN USE
(3) MIXED OCCUPANCY
(4) LOCATION ON PROPERTY
(5) ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS
(6) ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA INCREASES
(7) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
(8) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS
(9) REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER GROUP OCCUPANCIES
h) CHAPTER 8 - LIGHT AND VENTILATION
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LIGHT AND VENTILATION
(2) MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY
(3) PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY
(4) SIZE AND DIMENSIONS OF COURTS
(5) CEILING HEIGHTS
(6) SIZE AND DIMENSION OF ROOMS
 (7) AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING THE SIZE OF ROOMS
(8) WINDOW OPENINGS
(9) VENT SHAFTS
(10) VENTILATION SKYLIGHTS
(11) ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
i) CHAPTER 9 - SANITATION
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(2) WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
(3) WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM
(4) STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
(5) PEST AND VERMIN CONTROL
(6) NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
(7) PIPE MATERIALS
j) CHAPTER 10- BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(2) PROJECTION INTO ALLEYS OR STREETS
(3) PROJECTIONS OF BALCONIES AND APPENDAGES OVER STREETS
(4) ARCADES
(5) CANOPIES (MARQUEES)
(6) MOVABLE AWNINGS OR HOQDS
(7) DOORS, WINDOWS, AND THE LIKE
(8) DOMER BUILDINGS WITH CHAFLANS
k) CHAPTER 11 -PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING
(1) CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
(2) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(3) STORAGE IO PUBLIC PROPERTY
(4) MIXING MORTAR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
(5) PROTECTION OF UTILITIES
 (6) WALKWAY
(7) PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
(8) MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES
(9) DEMOLITION
l) CHAPTER 12- GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(2) EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION. AND RETAINING WALLS
(3) VENEER
(4) ENCLOSURE OF VERTICAL OPENINGS:
(5) FLOOR CONSTRUCTION:
(6) ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND COVERING
(7) STAIRS, EXITS. AND OCCUPANT LOADS
(8) SKYLIGHTS.
(9) BAYS. PORCHES. AND BALCONIES
(10) PENTHOUSES AND ROOF STRUCTURES
(11) CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, AND BARBECUES
(12) FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
(13) STAGES AND PLATFORM
(14) MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS
(15) LATHING. PLASTERING, AND INSTALLATION OF WALL BOARDS
m) CHAPTER 13 - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REGULATIONS
(1) ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
(2) MECHANICAL REGULATIONS
n) CHAPTER 14- PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS
(1) STORAGE AND HANDLING
(2) CLASSES OF FILM EXEMPTED
(3) FIRE EXTINGUISHING
o) CHAPTER 15-PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION
 (1) PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLY
p) CHAPTER 16- PLASTICS
(1) APPROVED PLASTICS
(2) INSTALLATION
(3) GLAZING OF OPENINGS
(4) SKYLIGHTS 3
(5) LIGHT-TRANSMITTING PANELS IN MONITORS AND SAWTOOTH ROOFS
(6) PLASTIC LIGHT DIFFUSERS IN CEILING
(7) PARTITIONS
(8) EXTERIOR VENEERS
(9) AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
q) CHAPTER 17- SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS
(1) SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOMS
(2) FIRE PROTECTION
(3) LIGHT
(4) VENTILATION
r) CHAPTER 18- GLASS AND GLAZING
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(2) AREA LIMITATION
(3) GLAZING
(4) LOUVERED WINDOWS
(5) IMPACT
s) CHAPTER 19-THE USE OF COMPUTER
(1) GENERAL RULES
(2) PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION :
(3) SUBMISSION OF COMPUTER-GENERATED COMPUTATIONS
t) CHAPTER 20- SIGNS
(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 (2) MAINTENANCE
(3) DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
(4) SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES
(5) PROJECTIONS AND CLEARANCES
(6) LIGHTNING
u) CHAPTER 21 -TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS
(1) EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(2) INTERIM RULES AND REGULATIONS
(3) SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
(4) REPEALING CLAUSE
(5) EFFECTIVITY

B. LAWS ON REAL ESTATE AND SUBDIVISIONS

1. LICENSING PROCEDURE FOR SUBDIVISIONS, CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
(HLURB)
a) SCOPE
b) OBJECTIVE
c) REFERENCES
d) DEFINITION OF TERMS
e) PROCESS FLOW
f) PROCEDURE DETAIL
g) ATTACHMENTS
C. LAWS ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
1. BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220
a) RULE I.GENERAL PROVISIONS
(1) SECTION 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
(2) SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICIES
b) RULE II.MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED
HOUSING PROJECTS
(1) SECTION 3.COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
(2) SECTION 4.BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
(3) SECTION 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS
(4) SECTION 6.BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
(5) SECTION 7.VARIANCES/EXEMPTIONS
c) RULE III. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLANS AND BUILDING DESIGNS
(1) SECTION 8.APPROVAL REQUIRED
(2) SECTION 9.APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL HOUSES OF AVERAGE AND LOW-
INCOME EARNERS
(3) SECTION 10.APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(4) SECTION 11.EVALUATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN
COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT
(5) SECTION 12.SURVEY AND APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLAN
d) RULE IV.REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
(1) SECTION 13.APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
(2) SECTION 14.APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL
(3) SECTION 15.NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
(4) SECTION 16.CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
(5) SECTION 17.LICENSE TO SELL
(6) SECTION 18.MONITORING OF PROJECTS
e) RULE VI.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(1) SECTION 19.DEFINITION OF TERMS
(2) SECTION 20.CONFORMANCE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER PERTINENT LAWS, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
(3) SECTION 21 .NON-DEVELOPMENT
(4) SECTION 22.ORGANIZATION AND REGISTRATION OF HOMEOWNERS
 (5) SECTION 23.DONATION OF ROADS, OPEN SPACES AND WATER SUPPLY
(6) SECTION 25.SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
(7) SECTION 26.EFFECTIVITY
III. ASPECTS OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
A. OPERATING DIVISIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE, DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, ADMINISTRATION,
AND MANAGEMENT (WITH EMPHASIS ON PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS)
B. SPECIFICATIONS WRITING AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
C. LEGAL AND BUSINESS ASPECTS OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
IV. FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (RA-9514)
A. INTERPRETATION
B. COVERAGE
C. DEFINITION OF TERMS
D. AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
a) GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE RA 9514 AND ITS IRR
b) AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SILG
c) SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP
E. BFP REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION
1. REORGANIZATION
a) AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF, BFP TO REORGANIZE
2. TECHNICAL STAFF
a) CONSTITUTION AND QUALIFICATIONS
b) SOURCES
c) DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
d) REMUNERATION
F. FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS AND FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS
1. SCOPE
2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES
a) REQUIREMENTS
 b) COMPOSITION
c) COMPONENTS
d) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF
e) QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
COMPANY FIREBRIGADE
f) AVAILABILITY OF PERSONNEL
3. TRAINING OF FIRE BRIGADES, FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS AND FIRE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
a) CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
b) TRAINING DESIGN
c) SCOPE OF TRAINING
d) ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING PROGRAMS
e) IDENTIFICATION
4. COMMAND, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND FIRE
a) PRACTICE DRILLS
b) OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
c) REACTIVATION OF EQUIPMENT
d) INSPECTION AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK
e) COMMAND AT FIRE SCENE
G. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE BFP
1. POLICE AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT
a) FROM PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
b) FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
c) FROM OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
2. OTHER AGENCIES’ SUPPORT
a) COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES
H. FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
1. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(1) FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS
 (2) PLAN EVALUATORS
2. FUNCTIONS OF FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
a) RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED FIRE SAFETY ENFORCERS
(1) FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS
(2) PLAN EVALUATORS
I. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
1. GENERAL
2. FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION AND INSPECTION
a) BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
b) INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
c) INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION
d) BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION
3. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT
a) APPLICABILITY
b) PROCEDURES
c) FORMAT OF PREPARATION
4. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
a) FSIC AS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT/LICENSE
b) DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
5. FIRE SAFETY CLEARANCE
6. FIRE INSURANCE DATA REQUIRED
J. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
1. COVERAGE
2. FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES & FACILITIES
a) SCOPE
b) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
c) CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY
d) HAZARD OF BUILDINGS
 e) MEANS OF EGRESS
f) FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION
g) BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
h) PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
i) EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES
j) HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
k) DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL OCCUPANCIES
l) RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
m) MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
n) BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
o) INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
p) STORAGE OCCUPANCIES
q) MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
r) OPERATING FEATURES
s) SPECIAL PROVISION FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
t) AERODROME FACILITIES
3. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
a) SCOPE
b) FIRE CLEARANCE
c) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
d) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
4. FIRE SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
a) SCOPE
b) SALVAGE YARDS
c) BOWLING ALLEYS RESURFACING AND REFINISHING
d) DUST PRODUCING MACHINES
e) EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION AND BLASTING AGENTS
f) FIREWORKS
 g) APPLICATION OF FLAMMABLE FINISHES
h) RIPENING PROCESSES
i) FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
j) REPAIR GARAGES
k) LUMBER YARDS, WOOD PROCESSING AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
l) MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
m) MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION
n) OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
o) ORGANIC COATINGS
p) INDUSTRIAL OVENS
q) HOTWORKS OPERATION
r) SAFEGUARDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION OPERATIONS
5. MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY MEASURES
a) WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
b) SMOKING
c) MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
d) OPEN BURNING
e) INCINERATOR
f) USE OF EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DEVICES AND VACANT
g) BUILDINGS
h) URBAN AND RURAL PRE-FIRE PLANNING
K. PROHIBITED ACTS
L. FIRE CODE TAXES, FEES/CHARGES AND FINES
M. ADMINISTRATIVE COURSES OF ACTION
N. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS