New Electrical Engg Law

THE PROPOSED ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING ACT OF 20___
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
(Part II)
SALIENT PROVISIONS
HOW THEN
SHALL THE NEW
EE LAW LOOK
LIKE?
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
The proposed bill is composed of some 15,217 words in 32

pages, font 8, 1.5 line spacing legal size bond paper.
In comparison, RA 7920 at 7,631 words, in 13 pages of

same font, spacing & paper size.
RA 7920 is composed of 6 Articles of 45 Sections while the

Proposed Bill at 6 Articles but at 56 Sections.
INTRODUCTION:
We say that the new EE Law seeks

to be responsive, motivating and
shall be more compelling to achieve
growth in the profession.
INTRODUCTION:
Fundamentally, the drafting of the

New EE Law is henceforth
bounded to the CRITERIA that the
New EE Law must be:
CRITERIA FOR THE
NEW EE LAW
A Law that strengthens the value of electrical

engineering as a dignified institution by cultivating a
professional practice that is honest, honorable and
of highest integrity in the service to society and
mankind,
A Law that seeks a profession of continuing growth

in proficiency and competence by promoting a
culture of quality and global competitive-ness
amongst electrical engineering practitioners,
CRITERIA FOR THE NEW EE LAW
A Law that addresses the wide gap between the

academic output with the realities in the
industry and the outside world.
A Law that advances a profession of high

employability that is conducive to growth in
work-life in any local or international arena,
CRITERIA FOR THE NEW EE LAW
A Law that promotes a profession of value & worth to the

practitioners themselves, to their employers, to the country &
to the world,
A Law that ensures the achievement of the fundamental intent of

licensing professionals.
A Law that guarantees full respect to public safety and

preservation of properties, by driving a culture of responsibility,
liability and accountability in the practice of the profession,
and;
ON TOP OF THESE
To create a culture of quality & responsible competence cannot

have any closure without the sense of liability and accountability
accompanying thereat.
For what good is a Law without teeth?

For how good is a Law without driving force?
For what good is the Law without accountability in
enforcement?
The electrical engineering practitioner, in this new environment,

must grow and, the Law must be responsive to these realities.
Among other provisions,
this proposed law seeks
to introduce several new
substances,
as follows:
KEY SUBSTANCES IN THE
PROPOSED EE LAW
ON DEFINITION
OF TERMS
The proposed new law manifests more comprehensive definition
of terms surrounding the profession.
From 15 terms defined in RA 7920 to 60 in this proposed law.
The new Definition of Terms will help clear the ambiguity of

scopes, coverage of practice, specific systems or processes to
differentiate other disciplines and to eliminate
misinterpretation.
The new definition of terms also helps uplift the dignity of the
electrical engineering as a profession.
(See Section 3).

DEFINITION OF TERMS
ITEM TERMS DEFINED SECTION
1 "Electrical Engineering 3.a
2 Practice of Electrical Engineering 3.b
3 Electrical Consultancy Service 3.b.1
4 Professional Design Services 3.b.2
5 Management, Supervision in-charge in Construction" 3.b.3
6 Management, Supervision in-charge in Operation" 3.b.4
7 Management, Supervision in-charge in Manufacture" 3.b.5
8 Management, Supervision in-charge in Sale" 3.b.6
9 Teaching Basic & Professional Electrical Engineering" 3.b.7

DEFINITION OF TERMS
10 Employment in Government Agencies" 3.b.8
11 Authorized Electrical Engineering Practitioner 3.c
12 Consulting Electrical Engineer 3.d
13 Electrical System Designer 3.e
14 Electrical Engineer-in-Charge 3.f
15 Electrical Project Engineer-in-Charge 3.g
16 Electrical System 3.h
17 Electrical System for Dwellings & Residences 3.h.i
Electrical System for Buildings & Commercial

18 3.h.ii
Complexes
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Electrical Systems for Factories & Industrial
19 3.h.iii
Complexes
20 "Electrical System for Power Plants" 3.h.iv
21 Power Transmission Systems" 3.h.v
22 Power Distribution Systems 3.h.vi
23 Electrical Systems for Watercrafts 3.h.vii
24 "Electric Systems for Locomotives" 3.h.viii
25 Electrical System Design" 3.i
26 Service Agreement 3.j
27 Electrical Works or Projects 3.k

DEFINITION OF TERMS
28 Electrical Equipment or Machinery 3.l
29 Electrical Supply Equipment 3.m
30 Utilization Equipment 3.n
31 Electric Power Plant 3.o
32 "Industrial Plant or Factory or Manufacturing Plant" 3.p
33 Industrial Complex 3.q
34 Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Plant 3.r
35 Commercial Establishment 3.s
36 Commercial Complex 3.t

DEFINITION OF TERMS
37 Institutional Buildings 3.u
Capacity of Industrial, Commercial Establishment,

38 3.v
Process Work or Project
39 Capacity of Electric Power Plants 3.w
40 Power Grid or Grid" 3.x
41 Grid System Operation & Control 3.y
42 Distribution System Operation & Control 3.z
43 Substation 3.aa
44 System Nominal Voltage or Voltage 3.bb
45 kVA or MVA 3.cc

DEFINITION OF TERMS
46 kW or MW 3.dd
47 Watercraft 3.ee
48 "Electric Locomotive" 3.ff
49 Unsafe Installations 3.gg
50 Unsafe Design 3.hh
51 Philippine Electrical Code 3.ii
52 Electrical Plans 3.jj
53 As-built Plans or As-built Drawings 3.kk
54 Office of the Building Official (OBO) 3.ll

DEFINITION OF TERMS
55 Certified Electrical System Inspector 3.mm
56 Certified Electrical Plans Examiner 3.nn
57 Distribution Utility or DU 3.oo
58 Electric Cooperative or EC 3.pp
59 "Electrical Firm" 3.qq
60 "Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 3.rr

PROPOSED EE LAW
ON THE PRACTICE
OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
A person is in the practice of electrical engineering when he
performs or offers to render professional electrical engineering services
in the form of:
1) Consultancy Services (Section 3.b.1)

2) Professional Design Services (Section 3.b.2)
3) Management, Supervision or Taking Charge of:
Electrical Construction or Projects (Section 3.b.3)

Operation, Maintenance of Control of Electrical Systems & Processes
(Section 3.b.4)
Manufacture, Fabrication & Repair of Electrical Equipment (Section
3.b.5)
Sale, Supply & Distribution of Electrical Equipment & Components
(Section 3.b.6)
4) Teaching of Electrical Engineering Subjects in Colleges &

Universities (Section 3.b.7)
5) Employment in Government Offices as Electrical Engineers
(Section 3.b.8)
PROPOSED EE LAW
WHAT THE PROPOSED

NEW LAW SEEKS TO
BRING:
ON THE BOARD
EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION & REGISTRATION
Certificates of registration for the practice of

electrical engineering shall be of three (3) grades or
categories as follows:
a) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE),

b) Registered Electrical Engineer (REE),
c) Registered Master Electrician (RME),
(See Section 12)

SCOPE OF FIELD OF
CATEGORY QUALIFICATION
EXAMS PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL
ELECTRICAL Section: Section: Section:
1
ENGINEER 17a to 17g 20a(i) to 20a(vi) 32 (a)
(PEE)
REGISTERED
Section: Section: Section:
ELECTRICAL
2 18a to 18f 20b(1)to 20b(5) 32 (b)
ENGINEER
(REE)
Section:
REGISTERED 20c(1) to 20c(3)
Section: Section:
MASTER
3 19a to 19e 32 (c)
ELECTRICIAN Section:
(RME) 20c(4i) to 20c(4iii)
NOTES:
The role of Licensure examinations is supposed to screen candidate

professionals for quality output, thus, the examinations shall not only cover
theories but also applications of the profession.
Reality is that whatever is the fabric of the board exams, the preparation of
the schools & learning centers follows. In fact, the nature of the board
exam will also trigger change in the curriculums of more relevance.
Note on the improvements on the qualifications of the would-be licensee

professional.
This way, it can help bridge the gap between the academe & the industry.
This will also make the young engineers worthy of their licenses and be
near to be internationally ready. (See Sec.17 to 19)
PROPOSED EE LAW
WHO ARE
AUTHORIZED TO
PRACTICE?
A more purposive characterization on who are authorized to
practice electrical engineering is better defined.
Note that:
Passing the board examinations, registration with the PRC as
professionals and taking the professional oath are not enough.
The professional is not allowed to practice unless his

PROFESSIONAL ID is valid.
He may have the license for a lifetime but without this valid
identification, his practice would be illegal. (See Sections 3.c,
33.a).
"Authorized Electrical Engineering Practitioner"
refers to a person professionally and academically qualified,

registered & licensed to practice in any grade of electrical
engineering as defined in this Act, with a Certificate of Registration
by the Professional Regulatory Board of Electrical Engineering and
a valid Professional Identification Card issued by the Commission
as Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer,
Registered Industrial Electrician or Registered Line Electrician.
(See Section 3.c)
PROPOSED EE LAW
ON WHO ARE
AUTHORIZED TO
TEACH?
A more purposive characterization on who are
authorized to teach in the electrical engineering
course.
Teaching being one scope of practice of electrical

engineering must be under the umbrella of this Law.
Teaching without the authority as defined in this

proposed Law would be illegal. (See Sections
3.b.7, 33.n, 33.o).
KEY SUBSTANCES IN
THE PROPOSED EE LAW
ON FOREIGN
ENGINEERS
AUTHORIZED TO
PRACTICE
More provisions for the practice of foreign
professionals, especially for project
consultants and/or installers involved in
technology transfer and in the mutual
internationalization accords. (See Sections
15.a, 15.b).
PROPOSED EE LAW
THE PEC & OTHER PHIL-

RECOGNIZED
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS AS BASES IN
QUALITY ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
The imposition of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and
PhilippineRecognized International Standards as measureable
bases or references for the quality of designs, the character of
implementation of electrical creations and clearer teeth in the
enforcement of in-progress constructions.
This seeks to include institutionalization of responsible & quality

designs/specifications, use of quality materials & components in
electrical creations, workmanlike implementation, responsible
enforcement in the norms of construction, and the civil liabilities
and accountabilities thereof.
(See Sections 3.i, 3.ii, 44, ).

KEY SUBSTANCES IN THE PROPOSED EE
LAW T
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF
EE PRACTITIONERS IN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS,
AGENCIES OR OFFICES OF THIS
REPUBLIC CHARGED WITH THE
ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS OR
REGULATIONS RELATED TO
PUBLIC SAFETY
The institutionalization of the Specialty
Certification specific to government-
employed Electrical Plans Examiners and
Electrical System Inspectors to function as
sentinels & watchdogs, in other words,
check-and-balance in constructions and/or
electrical creations in progress.
(See Sections 3.mm, 3.nn, 47.c)
PROPOSED EE LAW
WHAT THE PROPOSED NEW

LAW SEEKS TO BRING:
THE
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF
THE CULTURE OF
QUALITY
The institutionalization of the culture professional quality not only
in design, construction & maintenance but also on the quality of
manufactured or engineered products, keeping an eagles eye
on fake electrical wares, substandard devices & equipment to
include the marketing, sale and installation of the same.
(See Sec. 33.m, 34.h, 41)
The emphasis on stamps of quality by government standard

bureaus and the marks, certifications of government accredited
laboratories and that of Philippine recognized International
Standardization bodies. (See Sec. 34.h)
PENAL PROVISIONS
PROPOSED EE LAW
THE PROHIBITIONS IN
PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE, PRACTICE
OF FIRMS, ETC
PROPOSED EE LAW
More comprehensive provisions for:
Prohibitions in Practice
(Sec. 33(a) to 33(o), Sec. 34 (a) to 34 (h).
Practice of Firms (Sec. 45)

PROPOSED EE LAW
WHAT THE PROPOSED NEW LAW

SEEKS TO BRING:
THE
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF
CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION (CPD)
The institutionalization of PRC-driven Continuing
Professional Development Program aimed at a real,
relevant & purposive competency development for
electrical practitioners.
NOTE: This is a significant requirement in the

International Agreements & Accords
(See Sec. 3.rr, 25)

PROPOSED EE LAW
ON THE
EMPLOYABILITY OF
ELECTRICAL
PRACTITIONERS
A wider and more comprehensive field &
coverage of the practice of the profession
introducing the concept of kVA capacities as a
measureable reference for the minimum
requirements of complement of licensed
personnel is one of the highlights of this
proposed law.
By CAPACITY it means
Capacity of Industrial Plant, Commercial Establishment, Process

Work or Project
refers to the rated capacity in Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) or

Megavolt-Amperes (MVA) of electrical works or projects, or
industrial or commercial establishments for the purpose of this
Act shall be the Total Kilovolt-Ampere (KVA) or Total Megavolt-
Ampere (MVA) rating of all generators and transformers wherein
which are installed to make available the capability to provide
certain amount of power for use as electric supply equipment in
such works, projects or plants, or establishments whether in
operation or not, and without regard to the connected loads
requiring power from power sources.
(See Section 3.cc)
The extensive focus on the minimum personnel
requirements has been broadened in more specific
terms, to include that of the registered electricians.
This complement of electrical practitioners will not only

help ensure public safety and preservation of
properties but also enhances and strengthens the
employability & dignity of the profession.
(See Sections 35 to 43)

PROPOSED EE LAW
SPECIFICS:
MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED

FOR INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
COMPLEXES
(Sections 35 43)
PROPOSED EE LAW
Section 35:
Minimum Personnel Required for Industrial &

Commercial Complexes - Except as otherwise provided
in this Act, every building or commercial complex,
industrial plant, factory, manufacturing plant in an
industrial complex or any electrical system or process
in operation, shall have not less than the following
complement of authorized electrical engineering
practitioners:
THE PROPOSED NEW EE LAW
SECTION 35A: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL COMPLEXES
Capacities: 150 kVA up to 300 kVA
One (1) resident Registered
One (1) resident Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) as
Master Electrician (RME) as retaining authorized
authorized electrical electrical practitioner
practitioner responsible and responsible and civilly liable
civilly liable as to the as to the integrity and safety
integrity and safety of the OR of the electrical system to
electrical system to include include any changes,
any changes, alteration, alteration, addition,
addition, subtraction of any subtraction of any parts of
parts of the electrical the electrical system
system thereof; thereof;
SECTION 35B: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Above 300 kVA up to 750 kVA
One (1) resident Registered Master One (1) ) resident Registered

Electrician (RME) as authorized Electrical Engineer (REE) as authorized
electrical practitioner responsible electrical practitioner responsible and
and civilly liable as to the integrity civilly liable as to the integrity and
OR
and safety of the electrical system to safety of the electrical system to
include any changes, alteration, include any changes, alteration,
addition, subtraction of any parts of addition, subtraction of any parts of
the electrical system thereof; the electrical system thereof;
Provided, That every factory, building or commercial complex in this category

operating in more than one shift in every twenty-four hours, shall have the minimum
personnel herein required as:
One (1) resident Registered Master
Electrician (RME) or one (1) resident
One (1) resident Registered Master Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
AND
Electrician (RME) per Shift as Head whose scope of responsibility
includes operation & maintenance.
SECTION 35C: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Above 750 kVA up to 5000 kVA
One (1) ) resident Registered

Two (2) resident Registered
AND Electrical Engineer (REE) or
Master Electrician (RME)
Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

operating in more than one shift in every twenty-four hours, shall have the
minimum personnel herein required as:
One (1) resident Registered Electrical

Engineer (REE) or one (1) resident
Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)
Two (2) resident Registered Master
AND in-Charge as Managing Electrical
Electrician (RME) per Shift
Engineer whose scope of responsibility
includes over-all operation and
maintenance.
SECTION 35D: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Above 5000 kVA up to 20,000 kVA
One (1) ) resident Registered

Three (3) resident Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) and one (1)
AND
Master Electrician (RME) resident Professional Electrical
Engineer (PEE)

One (1) resident Professional

Three (3) resident Registered Master
Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-Charge as
Electrician (RME) and One (1)
AND Managing Electrical Engineer whose
Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
scope of responsibility includes over-
per Shift
all operation and maintenance.
SECTION 35E: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Above 20,000 kVA up to 60,000 kVA
Two (2) ) resident Registered

Four (4) resident Registered Master Electrical Engineers (REE) and one (1)
AND
Electricians (RME) resident Professional Electrical
Engineer (PEE)


Four (4) resident Registered Master
Electricians (RME) and Two (2)
Registered Electrical Engineers (REE)
per Shift
SECTION 35F: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Above 60,000 kVA
Three (3) ) resident Registered

Five (5) resident Registered Electrical Engineers (REE) and one (1)
AND
Master Electricians (RME) resident Professional Electrical
Engineer (PEE)


Five (5) resident Registered Master
Electricians (RME) and Three (3)
Registered Electrical Engineers (REE)
per Shift

POWER PLANTS
(OPERATING MORE THAN ONE SHIFT)
Up to 20,000 kVA

One (1) Registered Master
Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-
Electrician (RME) and One
Charge as Managing Electrical
(1) Registered Electrical AND
Engineer whose scope of
Engineer (REE) per Shift as
responsibility includes over-all
resident complement.
operation and maintenance.

POWER PLANTS
Above 20,000 kVA Up to 60,000 kVA

Two (2) Registered Master
Electricians (RME) and One
(1) Registered Electrical AND
Engineer (REE) per Shift as
resident complement.

POWER PLANTS
Above 60,000 kVA Up to 200,000 kVA
Four (4) Registered Master

Electricians (RME) and Two One (1) resident Professional
(2) Registered Electrical Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-
Engineers (REE) and One Charge as Managing
Professional Electrical AND Electrical Engineer whose
Engineer (PEE) as Head of scope of responsibility
Shift Operation per Shift as includes over-all operation
resident complement. and maintenance.
SECTION 36D: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED

POWER PLANTS
Above 200,000 kVA
Six (6) Registered Master

Electricians (RME) and One (1) resident Professional
Three (3) Registered Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-
Electrical Engineers (REE) Charge as Managing
and One Professional AND Electrical Engineer whose
Electrical Engineer (PEE) as scope of responsibility
Head of Shift Operation per includes over-all operation
Shift as resident and maintenance.
complement.

POWER SUBSTATIONS OF GRID &
DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES (DUS)
FOR SINGLE OR CLUSTERS OF MANNED SUBSTATIONS OF GRID OR
DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES (DUS) UP TO 75 MVA IN SPECIFIC
INCLUSIVE AREA OR LOCATION:

One (1) Registered Master Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-
Electrician (RME) and One Charge as Managing Electrical
AND
(1) Registered Electrical Engineer whose scope of
Engineers (REE) per Shift responsibility includes over-all
as resident complement. operation and maintenance.

DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES (DUS) ABOVE 75 MVA UP TO 200 MVA
IN SPECIFIC INCLUSIVE AREA OR LOCATION:

Two (2) Registered Master Electrical Engineer (PEE) in-
Electricians (RME) and One Charge as Managing Electrical
AND
(1) Registered Electrical Engineer whose scope of
Engineers (REE) per Shift responsibility includes over-all
as resident complement. operation and maintenance.

DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES (DUS) ABOVE 200 MVA
IN SPECIFIC INCLUSIVE AREA OR LOCATION:
Three (3) Registered

Master Electricians (RME)
and Two (2) Registered
Electrical Engineers (REE) AND
One (1) Professional
Electrical Engineer (PEE)
per Shift as resident
complement
SECTION 38: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED

GRID SYSTEM OPERATION
Regardless of the size and complexity of Grid System Operations,
all resident authorized electrical practitioners in this category
shall have a minimum requirement of at least Registered Electrical
Engineers or Professional Electrical Engineers during shift
operations and one Professional Electrical Engineer as Head or
Managing Electrical Engineer for every department, division or
section as the case may be.
Further, That Grid System Operation shall have operational control

over unmanned, automated substations of all types and sizes under
its control.
Furthermore, that additional qualified personnel shall be employed

to ensure safe operation and safeguard public welfare,
commensurate to the size and complexity of operation.

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATION
Regardless of the size and complexity of Distribution System
Operations, all resident electrical practitioners in this category
shall have a minimum requirement of at least Registered Electrical
Engineers or Professional Electrical Engineers during shift
operations, and one Professional Electrical Engineer as Head or
Managing Electrical Engineer for every department, division or
section as the case may be.
Further, that Distribution System Operation shall have operational

control over unmanned automated substations of all types and
sizes under its control.
Further, that; additional qualified personnel shall be employed to

ensure safe operation and safeguard public welfare,
commensurate to the size and complexity of operation.

Electrical Construction Works or Projects
For electrical works or projects under construction; the

installation, erection, wiring, in an electric system in residential,
institutional, commercial & industrial buildings, power plants,
substations, shipbuilding and other electrical projects
150 kVA up to 750 kVA capacity

Electrician (RME) as One (1) Professional Electrical
Electrician-In-Charge, and, Engineer (PEE) as Project
AND
one (1) Registered Manager or Consultant.
Electrical Engineer (REE)
as Project Engineer-In-
Charge,


Over 750 kVA up to 5,000 kVA Capacity
Two (2) Registered Master

Electricians (RME) as One (1) Professional Electrical
Electricians-In-Charge, Engineer (PEE) as Project
AND
and, one (1) Registered Manager or Consultant.
Electrical Engineer (REE)
Charge,


Over 5,000 kVA Capacity
Three (3) Registered One (1) Professional Electrical

Master Electricians (RME) Engineer (PEE) as Project
as Electricians-In-Charge, Manager, and One (1)
AND
and, two (2) Registered Professional Electrical
Electrical Engineers (REE) Engineer (PEE) as Consultant.
Charge,
SECTION 41 A&B: MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING PLANT
41a: The minimum personnel requirement for this type of plant

shall be covered under Section 35 of this Act.
42.b: Provided however, that; full-time professional electrical

engineers shall be mandatory for the designing section of the
plant overseeing, supervising & ensuring over the design of
special equipment as transformers, motors, switchgears,
switchboards, control-gears, motor control centers, power
panels & panelboards, and the like.

Watercrafts & Electric Locomotives
Watercrafts or electric locomotives operating with installed
generating capacity up to the maximum size and voltage
available for these units - shall have the following complement
of authorized electrical engineering practitioners:
UP TO 750 KVA WITH VOLTAGES NOT EXCEEDING 600 VOLTS
One (1) Registered Electrical

OR Engineer (REE)
Electrician (RME)

ABOVE 750 KVA UP TO 5,000 KVA

Engineer (REE) or One (1)
AND Professional Electrical
Electrician (RME)
Engineer (PEE)

ABOVE 5,000 KVA

Engineer (REE) and One (1)
Two (2) Registered Master Professional Electrical
AND
Electricians (RME) Engineer (PEE) as Head or
Managing Electrical Engineer

Other Provisions for Complement
of Electrical Practitioners
43 a: Provided, however, that; in all the aforementioned cases, to

include the case of clusters of buildings or factories or
facilities, Grid or DU substations or switching stations where
physical presence & supervision of the minimum personnel
required is impossible for reasons of geography, distance
and/or density of electrical equipment; additional qualified
personnel shall be employed to ensure safe operation &
maintenance of the electrical system and to safeguard public
welfare, lives and properties;
Other Provisions for Complement of Electrical Practitioners
43 b: Provided further, that; in the case of operation, maintenance or

construction projects:
1) A Registered Master Electrician can technically supervise the activities

of fellow Registered Master Electricians or non-licensed personnel but
assumes the full responsibilities & accountabilities as to the scope and
limitations mandated in this Act,
2) A Registered Electrical Engineer can technically supervise fellow REEs,

RMEs or non-licensed personnel but assumes the full responsibilities &
accountabilities as to the scope and limitations mandated in this Act,
3) A Professional Electrical Engineer can technically supervise fellow

PEEs REEs, RMEs or non-licensed personnel but assumes the full
responsibilities & accountabilities as to the scope and limitations
mandated in this Act.
Other Provisions for Complement of Electrical Practitioners
43 C: This section shall not apply to any installation which has a

connected capacity of less than 150 kVA and employs
voltages of not more than two hundred fifty volts (250 V) and
for installations that do not require resident personnel for
their safe operation;
Provided, however, that; for every changes, alteration,

revisions, addition, and as-built plans of any parts of the
electrical system, the plans and designs shall bear the
signature and seal of an authorized Professional Electrical
Engineer;
Provided, further, that; a yearly assessment will be

conducted and certified to be in a safe operating condition by
a Professional Electrical Engineer, or Registered Electrical
engineer, or Registered Master Electrician.
SOME NEW SUBSTANCES IN
PENAL PROVISIONS
WHAT THE PROPOSED NEW LAW

SEEKS TO BRING:
HOW ABOUT PENAL

PROVISIONS ?
Section 49: PENALTY CLAUSE
Any person whether private or public,

Filipino or foreigner, who shall violate any
of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty
of misdemeanor and shall, upon
conviction, be sentenced to a fine of not
49 (a) less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00)
nor more than Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) or imprisonment for a period
not less than six (6) months nor more than
five (5) years or both at the discretion of
the court.
Penalties for Violation by persons in the roster

of licensed electrical engineers of the
Commission who shall violate any of the
provisions of this Act shall be guilty of
misdemeanor and shall upon conviction, be
removed from the Registry, his licensed revoked
49 (b)
and shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than
Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) nor more than
Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or
imprisonment for a period not less than six (6)
months nor more than five (5) years or both at
the discretion of the court.
Penalties for Violation of Sections 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,

40, 41, 42, & 43, by Heads of Government Agencies
or Officers of Private Entities/Institutions.
Any head of a government agency or officer(s) of a

private firm/institution who violates Sections 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, & 43, of this Act shall be
49 (c)
punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6)
months and one (1) day to not more than six (6)
years, or a fine of not less than Fifty thousand
pesos (P50,000.00) to not more than Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) or both at the
discretion of the court.
Gross, deliberate and repetitive violation of this Act or

its rules and regulations by entities, government offices
or agencies, private companies or establishments or
operators, the Commission through the Board of
Electrical Engineering (BEE), shall impose a maximum
fine of not more than five hundred thousand Pesos
(P500,000.00) annually until such time that the Act have
49 (d) been complied with; Further, that for purposes of the
application of the fines, the BEE shall prepare a system
of penalties to based on the violators ability to pay,
degree of willfulness, degree of negligence, history of
non compliance and degree of recalcitrance; Provided
Further, that in the case of negligence with mitigating
circumstances, the first time offender, to the discretion
of the Board may only be imposed a stern warning.
PROPOSED EE LAW
ON
PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN
SERVICE?
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
-refers to the preparation of electrical plans, calculations, designs,

studies, specifications and estimates for electrical systems as:
electric plants, transmission & distribution systems, power substations,

electrical equipment & machinery, network system protection, switchboards
& switchgears; including but not limited to the electrical systems of dwellings
or residences, buildings, industrial plants & factories, industrial parks,
commercial complexes, airports, seaports, economic zones, watercrafts,
electric locomotives, and other related electrical works, processes or
projects.
(see Section 3.2)
(Section 3.2, continued):
A Professional Design Service encompasses the

performance of the processes in the creation or production
of:
a) schematic or conceptual design phase,

b) design development phase,
c) procurement specifications & tender documents
d) construction planning details,
e) consultancy services in actual construction as owners
representative;
to include among others the preparation of preliminary,

technical, economic and financial studies of a project;
preparation of electrical work specifications, materials &
equipment specifications, scopes of work, bill of materials,
cost estimates, bidding & tender documents; construction
and project management, providing responsible direction or
management over the construction, erection, expansion,
demolition, renovation, remodeling, alteration, restoration of
all Electrical Systems as defined in this Act;
(Section 3.i): "Electrical System Design"
refers to thei Professional Design Service of

conceptualizing, creating and developing plans &
designs for Electrical Systems involving engineering
calculations to include but not limited to: the choice of
system configurations, fault calculations, load flow
analysis, sizing calculations, selection & specifications
of equipment, system protection & grounding systems,
detailing of the requirements for control systems, data
management & monitoring, protective device
coordination and other related processes in harmony
with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), other National
Codes & Philippine-Recognized International Electrical
Standards applied into the design of Electrical
Systems.
(Section 3.jj): Electrical Plans - refers to the
document(s) illustrating the interpretation of the
electrical system as designed, through a structure of
symbols, drawings & diagrams that gives a vivid
description of sizes, ratings, configurations and other
relevant identification to every part and components of
the system according to the norms set forth by the
Philippine Electrical Code and other Philippine
recognized International Standards in a form of hard
prints used for reference in construction, operation &
maintenance.
Electrical Plans duly signed, stamped or sealed, as

instruments of service, are the intellectual properties
and documents of the author who is the Electrical
Design Engineer-of-Record with the Office of the
Building Official, whether the object for which they are
made is executed or not.
(Section 44): Preparation of Plans, Supervision of Projects
and Application of the Philippine Electrical Code - It shall be
unlawful for any person not authorized under this Act to
prepare plans, designs, valuations or specifications for any
electrical wiring, equipment or system; and no installation
thereof shall be undertaken unless the plans, designs,
valuations and specifications have been prepared by or under
the responsible charge of, and signed and sealed by a
professional electrical engineer; and a construction permit for
the execution thereof is first secured; and unless the work is
done in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code and
other Philippine-Recognized International Standards and is
executed under the responsible charge or supervision of a
professional electrical engineer, a registered electrical
engineer, or a registered industrial electrician, as the case
may be, and the routinary fiscal, ministerial and technical
requirements of the government agency, if any, exercising
jurisdiction over the particular installation have been
complied with.
(Section 3.e): "Electrical System Designer"
refers to the authorized Professional Electrical

Engineer practitioner with a Service Agreement with a
Client as defined in this Act, who is directly
responsible for the authorship of plans & designs of
the Electrical System of a Project-on-Record with the
Office of the Building Official and who shall assume
the Civil Liability for the plans, specifications and
contract documents bearing his signature and seal;
(Section 3.hh): Unsafe Design - refers to all new and

existing plans & designs which are in violation or non-
compliant with the provisions of the latest edition of
the Philippine Electrical Code and other Philippine-
accepted International Standards;
PROPOSED EE LAW
"Service Agreement" means a duly notarized written

contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating the
scope of services of an electrical work or project to be
rendered by the authorized electrical engineering
practitioner for a client; guaranteeing compensation of
such services. (see Section 3.j)
Electrical Works or Projects refers to the

development of engineering plans, drawings & design
and/or the actual construction, installation, erection and
execution of electrical projects in progress, testing &
commissioning to include alteration and expansion of
power & electrical systems and other electrical
structures. (see Section 3.k)
The Professional Electrical Engineer's field covers the
practice of the electrical engineering profession in its full
scope without limits as to voltage levels or MVA capacities to
include the sole authority to design electrical systems,
provided that such designs, plans & specifications related
therein shall bear his signature & seal as author of official
documents appurtenant thereto the responsibilities &
accountabilities, as defined in this Act.
Further, that the Professional Electrical Engineer-of-Record

with the Office of the Building Official and/or Author of
Electrical Documents such as designs, plans, specifications
and all others to include the supervision over an electrical
installation issued bearing his seal and signature shall have
full civil liability over these said documents for a period of
fifteen (15) years; unless his responsibility superseded by
another Professional Electrical Engineer under the new
employ of the establishment owner or management.
(See Section 32a)
PROPOSED EE LAW
(Section 3.ii, 44):
Philippine Electrical Code As recognized by this Act,

the PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE (PEC) sets forth the
minimum requirements & standards that constitute the
framework as a legal criterion of safe electrical design,
trustworthy installations and the appropriate
equipment installed within industrial & commercial
establishments, public & private buildings, including
mobile homes & recreational vehicles, floating
buildings, watercrafts; and other structures aimed at
safeguarding persons and buildings & their contents
from the hazards arising from the use of electricity for
light, heat, power, and for other purposes.
ON EXECUTION
OF PROJECTS OR
CONSTRUCTIONW
ORKS?
"Electrical Project Engineer-in-Charge"
refers to the authorized Electrical Engineering

Practitioner registered & licensed to practice Electrical
Engineering, who is directly & professionally
responsible in the supervision of electrical
construction in faithful compliance of the design
plans-on-record of a Project-on-Record with the Office
of the Building Official (OBO), and who shall be liable
and accountable for the civil liability over the quality
workmanship of the installation process;(see Section
3.g)
Capacity of Industrial Plant, Commercial
Establishment, Process Work or Project
refers to the rated capacity in Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) or

Megavolt-Amperes (MVA) of electrical works or
projects, or industrial or commercial establishments for
the purpose of this Act shall be the Total Kilovolt-
Ampere (KVA) or Total Megavolt-Ampere (MVA) rating of
all generators and transformers wherein which are
installed to make available the capability to provide
certain amount of power for use as electric supply
equipment in such works, projects or plants, or
establishments whether in operation or not, and without
regard to the connected loads requiring power from
power sources. (see Section 3.cc)
PROPOSED EE LAW
Unsafe Installations - refers to all new

and existing installations which are in
violation or non-compliant with the
provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code and other
Philippine-Recognized International
Standards;
(See Section 3.gg)

Subject to the limitations as defined in this Act, a Registered
Electrical Engineer's field of practice includes the taking charge
and/or supervision of projects execution & installation works;
operation and maintenance of electrical systems in power plants,
industrial plants, commercial buildings or complexes, watercrafts,
electric locomotives, and other electric systems; to include
manufacture & repair of electrical equipment & machines,
switchboards, transformers, generators, motors, electrical
apparatuses; teaching of electrical engineering subjects & allied
sciences; and the sale & distribution of electrical equipment
requiring engineering calculations or application of engineering
data;
Further, that the Registered Electrical Engineer-of-Record with

the Office of the Building Official on documents issued bearing
his name and signature over the supervision of an electrical
installation shall have full civil liability over these said
installations for a period of fifteen (15) years; unless his
responsibility superseded by another Registered Electrical
Engineer under new the employ of the establishment owner or
management. (See Section 32.b)
Subject to the limitations as defined by this Act, a
Registered Master Electrician's field of practice
includes the installation, erection, wiring, operation,
maintenance and/or repair of electrical machinery,
equipment and devices in an electric system of
residential, institutional, commercial and industrial
plants, in power plants, industrial substations,
watercrafts, electric locomotives, and the like;
Provided, That if the scope of work, or the machinery,

equipment or the electrical system involved is rated in
excess of seven hundred fifty kilovolt-amperes (750
kVA), or in excess of six hundred volts (600 V), the
work shall be under the supervision of a professional
electrical engineer or a registered electrical engineer.
(See Section 32.c)

CLOSURE
We say that we need a Law that ensures the
achievement of the fundamental intent of licensing
professionals.
Why do governments impose licensing to individuals in

the practice of a trade, a skill or a profession?
Drivers, pilots, watercraft officers, nurses, midwives,

doctors, engineers, etc Why are they licensed?
WHEN LIVES, PROPERTIES & PUBLIC
SAFETY ARE AT STAKE RESULTING
FROM ACTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF HIS TRADE, WE
NEED A PURPOSIVE LICENSING OF
RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONALS WHO
ARE ALLOWED & PERMITTED BY LAW
TO PERFORM AS SUCH !
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THE PROPOSED ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERING ACT OF 20___

The proposed bill is composed of some 15,217 words in 32

In comparison, RA 7920 at 7,631 words, in 13 pages of

RA 7920 is composed of 6 Articles of 45 Sections while the

We say that the new EE Law seeks

Fundamentally, the drafting of the

A Law that strengthens the value of electrical

A Law that seeks a profession of continuing growth

A Law that addresses the wide gap between the

A Law that advances a profession of high

A Law that promotes a profession of value & worth to the

A Law that ensures the achievement of the fundamental intent of

A Law that guarantees full respect to public safety and

To create a culture of quality & responsible competence cannot

For what good is a Law without teeth?

The electrical engineering practitioner, in this new environment,

From 15 terms defined in RA 7920 to 60 in this proposed law.

The new Definition of Terms will help clear the ambiguity of

(See Section 3).

1 "Electrical Engineering 3.a

2 Practice of Electrical Engineering 3.b

3 Electrical Consultancy Service 3.b.1

4 Professional Design Services 3.b.2

5 Management, Supervision in-charge in Construction" 3.b.3

6 Management, Supervision in-charge in Operation" 3.b.4

7 Management, Supervision in-charge in Manufacture" 3.b.5

8 Management, Supervision in-charge in Sale" 3.b.6

9 Teaching Basic & Professional Electrical Engineering" 3.b.7

10 Employment in Government Agencies" 3.b.8

11 Authorized Electrical Engineering Practitioner 3.c

12 Consulting Electrical Engineer 3.d

13 Electrical System Designer 3.e

14 Electrical Engineer-in-Charge 3.f

15 Electrical Project Engineer-in-Charge 3.g

16 Electrical System 3.h

17 Electrical System for Dwellings & Residences 3.h.i

Electrical System for Buildings & Commercial

20 "Electrical System for Power Plants" 3.h.iv

21 Power Transmission Systems" 3.h.v

22 Power Distribution Systems 3.h.vi

23 Electrical Systems for Watercrafts 3.h.vii

24 "Electric Systems for Locomotives" 3.h.viii

25 Electrical System Design" 3.i

26 Service Agreement 3.j

27 Electrical Works or Projects 3.k

28 Electrical Equipment or Machinery 3.l

29 Electrical Supply Equipment 3.m

30 Utilization Equipment 3.n

31 Electric Power Plant 3.o

32 "Industrial Plant or Factory or Manufacturing Plant" 3.p

33 Industrial Complex 3.q

34 Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Plant 3.r

35 Commercial Establishment 3.s

36 Commercial Complex 3.t

37 Institutional Buildings 3.u

Capacity of Industrial, Commercial Establishment,

39 Capacity of Electric Power Plants 3.w