Professional Practice - Laws

1. What is the full title of RA 9266?

• The Architecture Act of 2004

• An Act Providing For A More Responsive And Comprehensive Regulation For The Registration, Licensing And Practice Of Architecture

• An Act To Regulate The Practice of Architecture In The Philippines

• Standards of Professional Practice

• Code of Ethical Conduct for Architects

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.

• Architect

• Architect-of-Record

• Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction

• Consulting Architect

• Consulting Architect

Who nominates persons for each position in the PRBArch?

• The IAPOA

• The outgoing members of the PRBArch

• The President of the Philippines

• Any registered and licensed architect may nominate persons for vacant positions in the PRBArch

• Any citizen of the Philippines

1. A certificate bearing a registration number signifying that the individual has successfully passed the licensure examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as architect

• Certificate of Examination

• 1. Certificate of Registration

• Certification of Licensure

• Professional Certification

• Certificate of Admission

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

• Architect

• Architect-of-Record

• 1. Architect-in-Charge-of-Construction

• Consulting Architect

• Professional Architect

How much of the owners, shareholders, etc. of architectural corporations must be registered and licensed architects?

• 50% + 1

• At least 50%

• 75% + 1

• 1. At least 75%

Does the consulting architect assume any civil liability under the Civil Code?

• No. Only the architect-of-record assumes the civil liability in all circumstances.

• Yes, but only if the consulting architect contravenes the legal and professional functions of the architect-of-record.

• 1. Of course. The consulting architect is a professional and therefore always carries a civil liability.

• 1. Yes, but only if the consulting architect renders advice on matters that are outside of his/her area of expertise.  

1. A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.

• The Architecture Act

• 1. Standards of Professional Practice

• Architect’s Credo

• UAP Documents

• Code of Ethical Conduct

1. A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services that the architect will render.

• 1. Service Agreement

• Preliminary Conditions

• Schedule of Fees

• Scope of Work

• Proposal

The term “architectural company” is synonymous to

• Architectural corporation

• Architectural partnership

• Sole proprietorship

• The term “architectural company” may refer to all three: corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.