PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

University of the City of Manila Intramuros, Manila

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Department of Civil Engineering

CIV 522
CE LAWS, CONTRACTS, SPECS AND ETHICS

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1
Topic 1: History of CE Laws
Topic 2: Sample of CE Laws

Submitted by:
GALIDO, ROCHELLE B.
2011 - 10334

Submitted to:
ENGR. KAREN L. LEYSON
 November 10, 2016
HISTORY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

On June 17, 1950, the Architects (Philippine Institute of Architects) prepared and lobbied the
passing of the first Architects Law (RA 545) while the Civil Engineers (Philippine Association
of Civil Engineers), the Civil Engineering Law (RA 544, through the efforts of PACE President
Alberto Guevarra) was also passed the same year. They jointly celebrated the passing of their
respective laws at the Manila Hotel Winter Garden.

Republic Act No. 544 (As Amended by R.A. 1582) An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil
Engineering in the Philippines.

Article I - TITLE OF THE ACT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 1. Title of Act. This Act shall be known as the Civil Engineering Law.
Section 2. Definition of Terms.

Article II - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Section 3. Composition of Board.
Section 4. Powers and Duties of the Board.
Section 5. Qualifications of Board Members.
Section 6. Fees and Compensation of Board.
Section 7. Annual Report.

Article III - EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

Section 8. Examination Requirement.
Section 9. Holding of Examination.
Section 10. Subjects of Examination.
Section 11. Executive Officer of the Board.
Section 12. Qualifications for Examination.
Section 13. Oath of Civil Engineers.
Section 14. Seal and Use of Seal.
Section 15. Exemption from Registration.
Section 16. Refusal to Issue Certificate.
Section 17. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates.
Section 18. Re-issue and Replacement of Certificates.
Section 19. Transitory Provisions.

Article IV - ENFORCEMENT OF ACT AND PENAL PROVISIONS

Section 20. Enforcement of the Act by officers of the law.
Section 21. Registration required.
Section 22. Penal provisions.

Article V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 23. Preparation of plans and supervisions of construction by registered civil
engineer.
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Section 25. Reciprocity requirements.
Section 26. Roster of civil engineers.
Section 27. Repeal.
Section 28. Construction of Act.
Section 29. Effectivity.

LAWS IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSION

CONSTRUCTION REGULATORY
RA 4566 - Contractors' License Law. - an act creating the Philippine licensing board for
contractors, prescribing its powers, duties and functions, providing funds therefor, and for
other purposes.
PD 1746 - creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines. (CIAP)
PD 1167 - developing and regulating the overseas construction industry, providing incentives
therefore, and for other purposes.
RA 9184 - Government Procurement Reform Act - an act providing for the modernization,
standardization and regulation of the procurement activities of the government.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CODES

PD 1096 - National Building Code - Implementing Rules and Regulations.
PD 1185 - Fire Code of the Philippines
PD 856 - Code on Sanitation of the Philippines - Implementing Rules and Regulations.
BP 344 - Accessibility Law - Implementing Rules and Regulations - an act to enhance the
mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and
public utilities to install facilities and other devices.