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CODE OF ETHICS I shall uphold the ideal and follow the norms and ethical conduct of this
(UAP DOC 200) noble profession.
• PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR I shall pursue moral and professional excellence to the utmost level of
REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND FOR HOLDERS OF integrity through industrious dedication and meaningful application to
TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, KNOWN AS "THE my work that merits a reputation for quality of services worthy of fair
ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004" renumeration.
• ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP
• ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS I shall pledge myself to the highest standard of professionalism in relation
Section 1. Traits of Architects. to clients, colleagues, industry partners, and society.
Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities. • SHARING
I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavors towards the
• ARTICLE II. THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE goal of Enlighted Art and Science, generously sharing it.
Section 3. Relations with the Public. • RESPECT
I shall respect the rights and works of my colleagues in the profession and
• ARTICLE III. THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER confine my comments to constructive intents.
CLIENT • LEGACY
Section 4. Relations with the Client. I shall endeavor to do my duty in the protection of our common
environment and the preservation of architectural heritage for the sake
• ARTICLE IV. THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE of the present and future generation.
CONTRACTOR So help me God.
Section 5. Relations with Contractor.
PART 5
• ARTICLE V. THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO SPP DOCUMENTS (2010)
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS
Section 6. Relations with Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents. SPP DOC. 200 - THE 2006 CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT (UAP)
• ARTICLE VI. THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER SPP DOC. 201 - PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
SPP DOC. 202 - DESIGN SERVICES
Section 7. Relations with his/her colleagues and subordinates
(his/her big and small brothers/sisters).
SPP DOC. 203 - SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
• ARTICLE VII. ARCHITECTS CREDO SPP DOC. 204A - FULL TIME CONSTRUCTION
• ARTICLE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SPP DOC. 204B - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Section 9. Liabilities and Penalties.
Section 10. Separability Clase. SPP DOC. 204B - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Section 11. Effectivity Clause.
SPP DOC. 205 - POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
VIOLATION OF THE CODE
SPP DOC. 206 - COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
PHP 100,000 – PHP 5,000,000
6 MONTHS – 6 YEARS SPP DOC. 207 - DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
ARTICLE II 4.2 shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client, at the very inception of
THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE\ their business relationship, the exact nature and scope of his/her
services and properly inform the Client of the corresponding
Section 3. Relations with the Public. - The Architect is engaged in a professional fees.
profession which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the public,
whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good 4.3 shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose
citizenship or of his/her professional pursuit, or whether they partake of practicability may be questionable due to financial or legal important
informative and educational matters or of his/her normal interest in and/or exigent conditions, even if such advice may mean the loss of a
public welfare; and, accordingly, he or she prospective commission to the Architect.
3.1 shall respect and help conserve the systems of values and the 4.4 shall explain the conditional character of estimates and in no case
natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in which he/she shall he/she guarantee any estimates or cost of the work in order to
creates architecture. He/she shall strive to improve the environment secure a commission, unless provided for by law, as in certain
and the life and habitat within it in a sustainable manner, fully mindful government projects.
of the effect of his/her work on the widest interests of all those who may
4.5 shall consider the needs and stipulation of his/her Client and the
reasonably be expected to use the product of his/her work.
effects of his/her work upon the life and well-being of the public and
3.2 shall promote the interest of his/her professional organization and do the community as a whole and shall endeavor to meet the aesthetic
his/her full part of the work to enhance the objectives and services of and functional requirements of the project commensurate with the
the organization. He/she should share in the interchange of technical Client's budget.
information and experience with the other design professions and the
4.6 shall bill his/her Client for services rendered a professional fee
construction industry.
commensurate with the work involved and with his/her professional
3.3 as a good citizen shall abide by and observe the laws and standing and experience based upon the Basic Minimum Fee
regulations of the the government and comply with the Code of Ethical prescribed under the. "Standards of Professional Practice."
Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice. He/she shall at all
4.7 shall undertake the construction of a project even when the plans
times endeavor to properly observe the laws on the practice of
were prepared bv him/her when it conforms with pertinent sections of
architecture and on the planning and design of buildings and their
the "Standards of Professional Practice".
environs. He/she shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best
interest of the architectural profession. 4.8 shall be compensated for his/her services solely through his/her
professional fee billed directly to the Client. He/she shall not ask for any
3.4 shall not use paid advertisement, nor use self-laudatory,
other returns in whatever form from any interested source other than the
exaggerated, or misleading publicity. However, he/she may, in the
Client.
context of advancing public knowledge of the Architect’s function in
society, as well as of architecture itself, opt to write books, be a regular 4.9 shall be free in his/her investments and business relations outside of
columnist of a publication, or be a contributor to the preparation of any his/her profession from any financial or personal interests which tend to
other literature, or activelv participate in any forum, seminar, workshop, weaker his/her standing as an unprejudiced and honest adviser, free to
or similar assemblies through verbal or visual presentations and, in the act in his/her Client's best interests. If the Architect has any other
process, show his/her own true worth as a professional, in which case business interest's which would relate to, or affect the interest of the
he/she may receive remuneration or honorarium for such undertakings. Client, he/she should inform the Client of such a condition or situation.
3.5 shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name, advertisements 4.10 shall include in his/her agreement with the Client a clause providing
or other support towards the cost of any publication presenting his/her for negotiation, mediation/conciliation and/or arbitration as alternative
work. He/she shall refrain from taking part in paid advertisement methods for the settlement of disputes.
endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment.
4.11 shall carry out his/her professional work without undue delay and
3.6 shall not deceive the public as to his/her professional competence, within an agreed reasonable time limit.
nor claim any professional specialization unless supported by academic
qualification, track record or relevant expertise, professional resources 4.12 shall keep the Client informed at all times of the progress of the
available to him/her which will enable him/her to handle the work work undertaken on the Client's behalf and of any issue that may affect
particularly requiring such specialization and sanction, by his/her peers project quality and cost.
in the profession.
ARTICLE IV 7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in any Architectural
THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR Competition when he/she has direct involvement in the formulation of
the Program thereof, or when he/she has been engaged to act as
Section 5. Relations with Contractor. - The Contractor depends upon the Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither shall the
Architect to safeguard fairly the Contractor's interest as well as those of Architect accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any
the Client; and, accordingly he or she architectural competition when he/she has had any information or has
reviewed or assisted in the preparation of such competition. Nor shall
5.1 shall give the Contractor every reasonable assistance to enable be retained as a professional adviser in a competition, accept
him/her to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by employment as an Architect for the competition project, except as
furnishing clear, definite, and consistent information in all pertinent Consulting Architect.
contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve
extra costs to either the Contractor or the Client. 7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or through any means, solicit any
project already known to him/her as previously committed to another
5.2 shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy Architect, whether such a commitment is still in the process of
oversights or errors in the Contract Document to the Contractor's or the negotiation or has already been definitely agreed upon.
Owner's financial disadvantage.
7.5 shall not undertake a commission for which he/she knows that
5.3 shall, immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and inspection, another Architect has been previously employed unless he/she notifies
reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is not in me other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively
conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause determined that the original employment has been terminated and
unnecessary delay and additional expense to the Contractor. duly compensated for.
5.4 shall reject any offer of free professional engineering or allied design 7.6 shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation, or
service/s, or receive any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors remodeling of any erected structure undertaken previously by another
from any Contractor or Subcontractor which will tend to place him/her Architect without duly notifying him of the contemplated project even
under any kind of obligation to return such favors. when the Client/Owner is no longer the same. When the greater mass,
area, or design of the original structure is substantially maintained, the
5.5 shall promptly inspect each phase of the work completed and if
new Architect should limit his/her advertisement or claim only to the
found according to the terms of the Contract Documents, issue the
extent of the specific work he/she has done to me structure. Whenever
corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of
the nature of work involved examples of our architectural heritage, the
Completion, respectively, to the Contractor.
Architect must look at all possibilities of restoration.
ARTICLE V
7.7 shall not maliciously, or unfairly criticize, or discredit another
THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS,
Architect or the latter's work.
DEALERS, AND AGENTS
7.8 shall refrain from associating himself/herself with, or allowing the use
Section 6. Relations with Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents. - An of his/her name by any enterprise that may negatively affect
exchange of technical information between the Architect and those himself/herself or the architectural profession.
who manufacture, supply, and handle building materials or equipment
is necessary and, therefore, encouraged and commended, provided 7.9 shall not affix his/her signature and seal to any plans or professional
that: he/she documents prepared by other persons or entities and not done under
his/her direct personal supervision.
6.1 shall not solicit free professional engineering/allied design or other
technical services from manufacturers or suppliers of building materials 7.10 shall provide employees and subordinates with a suitable work
or equipment when these are accompanied by an obligation environment, compensate them fairly, and facilitate their professional
detrimental to the best interest of the Client, or which may adversely advancement. He/she shall tutor and mentor the young aspirants
affect the Architect's professional opinion. towards the ideals, functions, duties, and responsibilities leading to the
ethical practice of the architectural profession.
6.2 shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from
agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which may 7.11 shall unselfishly give his/her share in the transfer of technical
place him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All market discounts shall knowledge and experience to his/her colleagues and young aspirants
be credited to the Client. and do his/her part in fostering unity in the furtherance of the profession.
ARTICLE VI 7.12 shall unselfishly give his/her time and effort to the advancement of
THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER COLLEAGUES the profession thru his/her active and personal commitment and
AND SUBORDINATES involvement with the Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects (IAPOA) and in undertaking specific
Section 7. Relations with his/her colleagues and subordinates (his/her advocacy work to ultimately benefit the architectural profession.
big and small brothers/sisters). - The Architect has moral responsibilities
towards his/her profession, his/her colleagues, and his/her subordinates; 7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her professional practice
and, accordingly, he or she abides by appropriate and effective internal procedures, including
monitoring and review processes, as well as sufficient qualified and
7.1 shall not render professional services without a professional service supervised staff to enable the firm to function efficiently.
agreement. He/she shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services
on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for the 7.14 shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of, nor unduly
commission of the project. take advantage of the ideas of another architect without express
authority from the originating architect.
7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed under the
"Standards of Professional Practice". He/she shall not use donation of 7.15 shall build his/her professional reputation on the merits of his/her
professional services as a device for obtaining competitive advantage own service and performance and shall strive to continuously update
except for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he/she submit his/her professional know-how. He/she shall recognize and give credit
solicited or unsolicited sketches or drawings in competition with other to others for professional work performed.
Architects unless such competitive arrangements are conducted
7.16 shall not, when offering services as an independent consultant,
substantially under the terms of me Architectural Competition Code.
quote a fee without first receiving an official invitation for him/her to do
so. The Architect must have sufficient information on the nature and I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with the highest level
scope of the project to enable him/her to prepare a fee proposal of integrity.
clearly indicating the services covered by the fee in order to protect
the Client and the public from under-resourcing or under-pricing by I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and
some unscrupulous parties. subordinates, and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants to the
profession.
7.17 shall not undertake professional work unless the parties shall have
clearly agreed in writing to the terms of the architectural commission, I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and
to wit: inspirational limits and never resort to these means to promote any
malicious motives.
7.17.1 scope of work,
I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the
7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities, goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing the results of
my research, experience, and expertise.
7.17.3 any limitation of responsibilities,
I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of registration
7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it, and a valid professional identification card as registered and licensed
architect and of a valid membership card with the lAPOA.
7.17.5 mode of alternative dispute resolution, and
I shall consecrate myself to the highest standard of professionalism,
7.17.6 any provision for termination.
integrity, and competence to the public, to the Client, to the
7.18 shall continue to raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and agents, and to
functional logic, architectural education, research, training, and colleagues and subordinates who are the direct and indirect users and
practice. beneficiaries of my architectural services.
7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts and contribute to the ARTICLE VIII
knowledge and capability of the construction industry. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information which leads to n Section 9. Liabilities and Penalties. Any registered and licensed
reasonable belief that another Architect has committed a violation of architect or a grantee of a temporary/special permit who violates any
this Code, shall file a formal complaint with the designated body. provision of this Code shall be liable under Sec. 23 (f), Art. III and Sec.
29, Art. lV of R.A. No. 9266 and under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, Rule
7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her Architect-Employer shall not, without the IV of Board Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004; and, accordingly, shall be
permission of the latter, take with him/her designs, drawings, data, or meted out with the penalty of suspension or revocation of the validity
other relevant materials even if personally performed by him/her. On of certificate of registration, or cancellation of a special/temporary
the other hand, the Architect-Employer shall not unreasonably withhold permit by the Board, and/or of a fine of not less than One hundred
such permission, except when some confidentiality of any such thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than five million pesos
documents must be reasonably protected. (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than six
(6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both at the discretion of the
7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race, national origin, age,
court, respectively.
gender, marital status, religion, or any disability which would hinder the
performance of his/her professional work. Section 10. Separability Clase. If any section or part of the herein
Resolution shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such
ARTICLE VII
declaration or judgment shall not affect, invalidate, or impair the other
ARCHITECTS CREDO
sections or provisions thereof or part thereof directly involved in which
such judgment has been rendered.
Section 8. Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with vigor,
passion, and hope the Architect's Credo during special or important Section 11. Effectivity Clause. The herein Resolution shall take effect
occasion, e.g., mass oath-taking, lAPOA's affair, PRBOA's event. The after fifteen (15) days following its full and complete publication in the
Architect's Credo shall be the following: Official Gazette or any daily newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines. Done in the City of Manila, this 5th day of April, 2006.
I shall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my
duty to myself, my country, and my God.
I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies, and
measures of my country; the Code of Ethical Conduct and the
Standards of Professional Practice; and the Articles of Incorporation and
By-Laws of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA).