PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 and 3

AN ABRIDGMENT AND REVIEW MATERIAL

AR. ELSINORE B. ELCANO

THE REPUBLIC ACT 9266

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WHAT IS R.A. 9266?

Architecture Act of 2004 - Title of the law

• This law finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on January 28 2004 and
January 29, 2004, respectively.
• under the leadership of;
FRANKLIN DRILON, President of the Senate
JOSE DE VENECIA JR., Speaker of the House of Representatives
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines
• The law approved on March 17, 2004

What’s the difference between BILL and LAW?

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WHAT IS R.A. 9266?

SOP identifies the actual guiding principles or what is to be

done. The statements are designed to influence and determine
decisions and actions within the scope of coverage. The
Architecture Act of 2004
statements should define actions that are prudent, expedient,
or advantageous to the organization

STATEMENT OF POLICY
• The State recognizes the importance of architects in nation-building and development.
• Hence, it shall develop and nurture, competent, virtuous, productive and well rounded professional architects whose
standards of practice and service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class, and globally competitive.well-rounded

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Terms used in the RA 9266:

Architecture
The art, science or profession of planning, designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in
accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty.

Architect-of-record
The architect who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil
liability for the plans, specs, and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed.

Architect-in-charge of construction
An architect who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project

Consulting Architect
An architect who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch
of architecture

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General practice of architecture
The scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes which enter into the production of a complete building.

Structural conceptualization
The 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
A sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation registered with the proper government agencies

IAPOA
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization. The ___???_____ is the official national organization of all architects of the
Philippines in which all registered Filipino architects shall be members without prejudice to membership in other voluntary
professional association

Other APO in the Philippine Professions:

Mechanical Engineers – Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)
Civil Engineers – Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Electrical Engineers – Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE)
Landscape Architects – Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA)
*Accredited Professional Organizational (APO ) AR 441 PROFESSIONAL
Architectural documents
Architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal. Consists, among
others, of vicinity maps, site development plans, architectural program, perspective drawings, architectural floor plans, elevations,
sections; ceiling plans, schedules, detailed drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates, and other instruments of service in
any form.

Architectural interiors
A detailed planning and design of the indoor areas of any proposed building, including retrofit or renovation work and which shall
cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural layouting of all building engineering systems found therein.

Architectural plans
The architectural plan is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed building (running parallel
to the ground) and at a height of from 1-1.5 meters above the finished floor.

Also collectively refer to other architectural designs such as sections, elevations, roof plan, RCP, door and window schedules, and
the like.

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To check all other terms used, kindly check the RA 9266 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

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The PRBOA

RA 9266 provides for the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA). This Board is a collegial body
under the supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The board shall be composed of:

• One chairman
• Two members

Appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) Recommended chosen from a list of five (5) nominees for each
position submitted to the PRC by the lAPOA.

PROFESSIONS OF THE THREE PRBOA? ________________

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The PRBOA

Powers and Functions

• 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, revoke, or reinstate the Certificate of Registration and the Professional ID
• Adopt an official seal of the PRBOA
• Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of architecture and adopt measures for the enhancement and maintenance of the
standards

• Other Power and Functions, kindly check the RA 9266 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

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Licensure Examination for Architects LEA CONDUCTED EVERY WHAT MONTH?

Examination Requirements
• All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo the licensure
examination

Qualifications of Applicants
• A Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in
this IRR
• Of good moral character
• A holder of the degree of BS Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or institute duly
recognized by CHED
• Two years of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a Licensed Architect

Required documents
• NSO Birth Certificate
• NSO Marriage Contract for married female applicants
• College Diploma with indication of date of graduation
• Transcript of Records with date of graduation
• Accomplished Diversified Training Forms
DIVERSIFIED TRAINING YEARS IS 2 YEARS OR _____ HRS.???
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Licensure Examination for Architects

Subjects of LEA
Day 1:

History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture
Professional Practice
Building Utilities
Building Technology and Materials
Architectural Interiors

Day 2:
Architectural Design and Site Planning

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Licensure Examination for Architects

Ratings
• To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination for architects, a candidate must
obtain:
• A weighted general average of seventy percent (70%)
• No grade lower than fifty percent (50%) in any given subject

Report of Ratings
• The Board shall submit to the Commission the ratings obtained by each candidate within thirty
(30) calendar days after the examination, unless extended for just cause

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Licensure Examination for Architects

Results

Only PRC is allowed to release the results of any

Licensure examinations of every profession.

•Full text of the Official Result

•Performance of Schools
•List of Successful Examinees who garnered
the Ten (10) highest places
•List of Successful Examinees

Full text of the Official Result LEA January 2024

https://www.prcboard.com
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Licensure Examination for Architects

Results

Only PRC is allowed to release the results of any

Licensure examinations of every profession.

•Full text of the Official Result

•Performance of Schools
•List of Successful Examinees who garnered
the Ten (10) highest places
•List of Successful Examinees

Performance of Schools Result LEA January 2024

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Licensure Examination for Architects

Results

Only PRC is allowed to release the results of any

Licensure examinations of every profession.

•Full text of the Official Result

•Performance of Schools
•List of Successful Examinees who garnered
the Ten (10) highest places
•List of Successful Examinees

List of Successful Examinees who garnered the Ten (10) highest places Result LEA January 2024
https://www.prcboard.com
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Licensure Examination for Architects

Results

Only PRC is allowed to release the results of any

Licensure examinations of every profession.

•Full text of the Official Result

•Performance of Schools
•List of Successful Examinees who garnered
the Ten (10) highest places
•List of Successful Examinees

List of Successful Examinees Result LEA January 2024

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Licensure Examination for Architects

Oath
• All successful candidates in the examination shall
be required to take an oath of profession prior to
entering upon the practice of the profession

Issuance of certificates of registration and ID

Certificate of Registration and Professional
Identification Card shall be issued to examines
who pass the licensure examination

WHO’S THE FIRST REGISTERED FILIPINO ARCHITECT?

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 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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
EXACT DATE OF ID EXPIRATION? ___________________

Roster of architects
• A roster showing the names and place of business including other personal material and relevant data of all registered
professional architects shall be prepared and updated by the Board and copies thereof shall be made available to any
party as may be deemed necessary.

Seal, Issuance And Use Of Seal

• A duly licensed architect shall affix the seal prescribed by the Board bearing the registrant's name, registration number
and title "Architect" on all architectural plans, drawings, specifications and all other contract documents prepared by or
under his/her direct supervision.

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 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

The Supplemental IRR of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004).
• Standards of Professional Practice Annex “A”
• SPP No. 201 - Pre-Design Services
• SPP No. 202 - Regular Design Services
• SPP No. 203 - Specialized Allied Services
• SPP No. 204A - Full-Time Supervision Services
• SPP No. 204B - Construction Management Services
• SPP No. 205 - Post-Construction Services
• SPP No. 206 - Comprehensive Architectural Services
• SPP No. 207 - Design-Build Services
• SPP No. 208 - Architectural Design Competition
Taken from UAP website
(See Publications)

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Standards of Professional Practice Annex “A”
• GENERAL DEFINITIONS
• ACRONYMS
• GENERAL NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF THE
ARCHITECT

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SPP DOCUMENT 201 - PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

SCOPE SERVICES
• Consultation
• Pre-Feasibility Studies
• Feasibility Studies
• Site Selection and Analysis
• Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
• Architectural Research
• Architectural Programming
• Space Planning
• See others at spp doc 201

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SPP DOCUMENT 202 – REGULAR DESIGN
SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Project Definition Phase
• Schematic Design Phase
• Design Development Phase
• Contract Document Phase
• Bidding or Negotiation Phase
• Construction Phase

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SPP DOCUMENT 202 – REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

Project Classifications:

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SPP DOCUMENT 203 – SPECIALIZED
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Architectural Interiors
• Acoustic Design
• Architectural Lighting Layout and Design 1.6.4
Site Development Planning (SDP)
• Site and Physical Planning Services (including
Master Development Planning, Subdivision
Planning and Urban Design)
• Comprehensive Development Planning
• Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and
Planning
• Security Evaluation and Planning
• Building Systems Design
• Facilities Maintenance Support
• Building Testing and Commissioning
• Building Environmental Certification
Others, pls check on SPP Document 203
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SPP DOCUMENT 204 A – FULLTIME
SUPERVISION SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Quality Control
• Evaluation of Construction Work
• Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
• Filing of documents

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SPP DOCUMENT 204 B – CONSTRCUTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The responsibilities of the Construction Manager
(CM) include the functions of the Construction
Supervision Group (CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A and
Architect’s Guidelines)
• Coordination and Supervision
• Cost and Time Control
• Quality Control of Work
• Keeping of Records

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SPP DOCUMENT 205 – POST-CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Building and Facilities Administration

• Building Maintenance
• Grounds and Landscaping Supervision
• Building Equipment Maintenance
• Business Development and Management

B. Post-Construction Evaluation

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SPP DOCUMENT 206 – COMPREHENSIVE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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SPP DOCUMENT 207 – DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of Design-Build Services by Administration is

similar to that of the Architect’s Regular Design Services
(reference SPP Document 202):
• Project Definition Phase
• Schematic Design Phase
• Design Development Phase
• Contract Document Phase
• Construction Phase

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SPP DOCUMENT 208 – DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

The purpose of this SPP for Architectural Design

Competition (ADC) is to state the principles upon
which competitions are based and by which
Promoters/ Owners should be guided in organizing
ADCs. It has been drawn up in the interest of both
Project Proponents/ Owners and Competitors.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

That ends my presentation.

Thank you for listening!