RA 9266

VS
RA 544
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
 There is absolutely nothing mentioned under the actual Sec. 302 of the 1977 National
Building Code of the Philippines/ NBCP (P.D. No. 1096) as to who shall sign and seal
architectural documents. The foregoing is a possibly deliberate misrepresentation of fact and
law. Since there is nothing in both P.D. 1096 and R.A. No. 1582 (544) specifically saying that
civil engineers (CEs) can sign and seal architectural documents, we must abide by R.A.
No.9266, which is the governing law insofar as architectural documents are concerned.
 • Section 302 of P.D. 1096 and Section 3.2 of
Ministry Order 57 (Old IRR)
requires the submittal to the Building Official of five (5) sets of
plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a duly
licensed architect or civil engineer, in case of architectural and
structural plans.

• Section 302.3 of Revised IRR

requires the submittal to the Building
Official of five (5) sets of plans,
specifications and documents prepared,
signed and sealed over the printed name of
the duly licensed and registered
professionals:

• Architect, in case of architectural documents; in case of

architectural interior/interior design documents, either an
architect or interior designer may sign;
• Civil Engineer, in case of civil/structural documents;
 DOCUMENTS
What Constitutes Architectural
Documents in the Revised IRR What Constitutes Civil
(Section 302.4)? Engineering/Structural
Documents in the Revised IRR
Architectural Plans/Drawings
– Vicinity Map/Location Plan
(Section 302.5)?
– Site Development Plan
– Perspective • Site Development Plan
– Floor Plans • Structural Plans
– Elevations • Structural Analysis and
– Sections Design
– Reflected Ceiling Plan • Boring and Load Tests
– Details, in the form of plans, • Seismic Analysis
elevations/sections • Other related documents
– Schedule of Doors and Windows
– Schedule of Finishes
– Details of other major
architectural elements
• Architectural Interiors/Interior
Design
• Plans and Specific Locations of
Accessibility Facilities
• Fire Safety Documents
• Other Related Documents
UNDERSTANDING
RA 544

01
REPUBLIC ACT 544
Is an act to regulate the practice of Civil
Engineering in the Philippines, It was
amended by RA 1582, which was also
approved on the 16th of June 1956.
 RA 544
UNDERSTANDING
● Sections 2 and 23 of Republic Act No. 544 (The Civil Engineering Law) clearly
include the preparation, signing and sealing of designs, plans and specifications of
buildings in the scope of practice of Civil Engineering

The term “plans” refer to civil/ structural engineering plans and documents for buildings and do not refer to
architectural documents for buildings i.e. architectural plans and designs (which make up the “A” sheets of
building plans), architectural specifications, estimates and contract documents and the like. Otherwise, why
were there very specific delineations in the practices of architects and civil engineers under Sec. 24 of R.A.
No. 1582 of 1956 itself (which amended R.A. No. 544 of 1950). The use of the term “buildings” is again
apparently being misappropriated by the Civil Engineers (CEs) who are perhaps thoroughly unfamiliar with the
very complex processes that go into building plan preparation (including architectural programming and space
planning) that take place long before building design and detailing could commence. The CEs do not satisfy
the basic requisites for architectural practice in the Philippines i.e. a B.S. Architecture degree, a 2-year
diversified training in the planning and design of building and an architect’s registration and license which only
come after passing the Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) which is all about buildings. Internationally,
the word “building” is universally associated with architects and not with CEs.
 RA 544
UNDERSTANDING
● Section 2 of RA 544 Includes Preparation of Building Designs, Plans and Specifications in
Scope of Practice of Civil Engineering
● Section 2, RA 544 – “The practice of civil engineering within the meaning and intent of
this Act shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, preparation of plans,
specifications, estimates, erection, installation and supervision of construction of streets,
bridges, highways, railroads, airports and hangars, port works, canals, river and shore
improvements, lighthouses, and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, flood
protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works, demolition of permanent
structures, and tunnels.”

The terms “plans” and “specifications” refer to civil/ structural engineering plans, specifications and
documents
and do not refer to architectural plans, designs, specifications, and related contract documents. The use of the
term “buildings” is again apparently being misappropriated by the Civil Engineers (CEs) who are perhaps
thoroughly unfamiliar with the very complex processes that go into building plan preparation (including
architectural programming and space planning) that take place long before building design and detailing could
commence. A wrong architectural plan and design begets many problems in project implementation and
construction. It is clear from the foregoing list of structures that the nature of the work of the CE is the
 RA 544
UNDERSTANDING
● Section 23 of RA 544 Allows Civil Engineers to Prepare, Sign and Seal Building Designs,
Plans and Specifications
● Section 23, RA 544 – “It shall be unlawful for any person to order or otherwise cause the
construction, reconstruction, or alteration of any building or structure intended for public
gathering or assembly such as theaters, cinematographs, stadia, churches or structures of
like nature, and any other engineering structures mentioned in section two of this Act unless
the designs, plans and specifications of the same have been prepared under the responsible
charge of, and signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer, and unless the construction,
reconstruction and/or alteration thereof are executed under the responsible charge and
direct supervision of a Civil Engineer.”

Architects are academically and sub professionally trained to work with civil/ structural engineers and other
types of professional engineers as well as with other regulated professionals such as planners, interior
designers and landscape architects to prepare them well for their roles as building and site planners and
designers. This apparently has no equivalent in the preparation of the CEs for the assumption of their later
professional role. More importantly, CEs do not have a single unit of architecture (nor a single building
planning and design subject) as a credited academic unit compared to about 120 units for a B.A. architecture
major. The provision cited above is clear in that the CEs shall play a major role for structurally challenged
buildings, which architects do not contest. This does not mean however that the CEs can prepare, sign or seal
the architectural documents for such projects.
02

UNDERSTANDING
RA 9266
 REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 9266
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION,
LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE, REPEALING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE
PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES," AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
 EFFECTS OF RA 9266:
ARCHITECTURAL LAW OF 2004
ON RA 544: AN ACT TO
REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF
CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE
PHILIPPINES
 RA 9266
UNDERSTANDING
SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

a. Planning, architectural designing and structural conceptualization

f. Construction and project management …. of buildings or structures or complex buildings,
including all their components, sites and environs, intended for private and public use.
i. All works which relate to the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all works and
branches of the work, systems and processes necessary for the production of a complete
building or structure, whether for public or private use, in order to enhance and safeguard life,
health and property and the promotion and enrichment of the quality of life, the architectural
design of engineering structures or any part thereof.

STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION

This means 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.
 Section 20--Seal, Issuance and
Use of Seal
A duly licensed architect shall affix the seal prescribed by the
Board ….. And title “Architect” on all architectural plans,
drawings, specifications and all other contract documents
prepared by or under his/her direct supervision.
(2)No officer or employee of this Republic, chartered cities,
provinces and municipalities, now or hereafter charged with the
enforcement of laws, ordinances or regulations relating to the
construction or alteration of buildings, shall accept or approve
any architectural plans or specifications which have not been
prepared and submitted in full accord with all the provisions of
this Act; nor shall any payments be approved by any such officer
for any work, the plans and specifications for which have not
been so prepared and signed and sealed by the author.
Article IV: Section 29-- Prohibition
in the Practice of Architecture and
Penal Clause
… shall be charged with misdemeanor and
charged in court by the Commission and shall,
upon conviction be sentenced to a fine of not less
than One hundred thousand pesos (P 100, 000)
but not more than Five million pesos (P 5,
000,000) or to suffer imprisonment for a period
not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six
(6) years, or both, at the discretion of the Court.
Article IV: Section 25--
Registration of Architects
9266 ON RA 544
EFFECTS OF RA
Required
No person shall practice architecture in this country,
or engage in preparing architectural plans,
specifications or preliminary data for the erection or
alteration of any building located within the
boundaries of this country or use the title Architect
or display the word “Architect” together with
another word…
Article IV: Section 30--
Prohibition in the Practice of
Architecture
Any person or entity, whether public or private …
who/which shall entice, compel, coerce, require or
otherwise force an architect registered and licensed
under this Act to undertake/perform any service under
the general practice of architecture, without first
executing a written contract/service agreement shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to a
fine of not less than Two hundred thousand pesos or to
suffer imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6)
years, or both, at the discretion of the Court.
 Article IV: Section 31— Article IV: Section 34—
Non-registered Person shall not

Liability of Representatives of
Non-Registered Persons
It shall be unlawful for any person or firm or corporation to
seek to avoid the provisions of this Act by having a
representative or employee seek architectural work in their
behalf, unless and until that person is duly qualified,
otherwise both those represented, and the representative
shall be deemed guilty of violation of this Act.
9266 ON RA 544
EFFECTS OF RA
claim equivalent service
Persons not registered as an architect shall not
claim nor represent either services or work as
equivalent to those of a duly qualified registered
architect, or that they are qualified for any
branch or function of architectural practice,
even though no form of the title “Architect” is
used.

Article IV: Section 43—

Article IV: Section 35— Act Not Affecting Other
Positions in Government Requiring the
Professionals
Service of Registered and Licensed Architects
Within three (3) years from the effectivity of This Act shall not be construed to affect or
this Act, all existing and proposed positions prevent the practice of any other legally
in the local and national government, recognized profession.
whether career, permanent, temporary or
contractual…. shall be filled only by
registered and licensed architects.
 THEREFORE
• Architects will sign and seal the Architectural plans while
Civil/Structural engineers will sign and seal the Structural
plans.

• Non-registered persons cannot practice

architecture.

• Any non-registered firm/person should have a written

contract/service agreement with a registered Architect if the
Architect practices Architecture for and in behalf of the
firm/person.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
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PROJECT GOALS
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SNEAK PEEK
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 PEEK
SNEAK
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the
smallest one in the Solar System—it’s only a bit
larger than our Moon. The planet’s name has
nothing to do with the liquid metal, since it was
named after the Roman messenger god, Mercury
 WORKING ON
WHAT WE ARE
WATER
GAS TUNNEL TREATMENT
PIPELINES WORKS PLANTS
Yes, Saturn is the ringed Jupiter is a gas giant and Despite being red, Mars is
one. This planet is a gas the biggest planet in our a cold place, not hot. It’s
giant, and it’s composed Solar System. It’s the full of iron oxide dust,
mostly of hydrogen and fourth-brightest object in which gives the planet its
helium the sky reddish cast
NOW

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the

smallest one in our Solar System—it’s only a bit
larger than our Moon. The planet’s name has nothing
to do with the liquid metal, since it was named after
the Roman messenger god
 FUTURE
Venus has a beautiful name and is the second planet
from the Sun. It’s terribly hot—even hotter than
Mercury—and its atmosphere is extremely poisonous.
It’s the second-brightest natural object in the night
sky after the Moon

MARS
Despite being red, Mars is
a cold place, not hot. It’s
full of iron oxide dust
MERCURY
Mercury is actually the
smallest planet in our
Solar System
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REQUIREMENT
MAJOR
JUPITER SATURN
It’s a gas giant, the biggest planet Yes, this is the ringed one.
in our Solar System and the It’s a gas giant, composed of
fourth-brightest object in the sky hydrogen and helium
NEPTUNE VENUS
Neptune is the fourth-largest Venus has a beautiful name
planet in our Solar System and the and is the second planet
farthest from the Sun from the Sun. It’s terribly
hot
 BUDGET
VENUS 30%

MARS 60%

MERCURY 10%

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 OUR NUMBERS
REVENUE LAST YEAR
$50,000,000

NEW CLIENTS LAST

2,000 YEAR

EMPLOYEES
75
 GOALS
PROJECT
GOAL 1
Mercury is the closest planet to
the Sun and the smallest one in
the Solar System—it’s only a
bit larger than our Moon

GOAL 2
Venus has a beautiful name and
is the second planet from the
Sun. It’s terribly hot, even
hotter than Mercury
 RESULTS
PREDICTED
VENUS MARS MERCURY JUPITER

AREA 1 50 100 20 30

AREA 2 23 34 45 56

AREA 3 234 45 65 56
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 PROJECTS
FUTURE
MERCUR
Y
requires the submittal to the Building Official MARS
of five (5) sets of plans and specifications
prepared, signed and sealed by a duly licensed Despite being red,
architect or civil engineer, in case of Mars is a cold place,
architectural and structural plans. not hot. It’s full of
iron oxide dust

Venus has a beautiful Saturn is the ringed

name and is the planet. It’s a gas
second planet from giant, composed
the Sun mostly of hydrogen
and helium
VENUS SATURN
 DAY 2 DAY 4

TIMELINE
Venus has a beautiful Saturn is composed of
name, but it’s terribly hot hydrogen and helium

DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 5

Mercury is the closest Despite being red, Mars is Neptune is the farthest
planet to the Sun a cold place, not hot planet from the Sun
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Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun and
the smallest one in the
Solar System
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