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PICE vs UAP Case Summary

1) The dispute centers around 4 key laws: the Civil Engineering Law, the Architecture Act of 2004, the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the NBC. 2) The Revised IRR of the NBC states that the preparation, sign, and seal of "Architectural Documents" is exclusively for Architects. 3) The "Architectural Documents" refer to architectural plans and drawings such as site plans, floor plans, elevations, schedules of finishes, and other architectural elements.

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PICE vs UAP Case Summary

1) The dispute centers around 4 key laws: the Civil Engineering Law, the Architecture Act of 2004, the National Building Code of the Philippines, and the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the NBC. 2) The Revised IRR of the NBC states that the preparation, sign, and seal of "Architectural Documents" is exclusively for Architects. 3) The "Architectural Documents" refer to architectural plans and drawings such as site plans, floor plans, elevations, schedules of finishes, and other architectural elements.

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  • Summary of CA Decision on PICE vs UAP Case: This section summarizes the Court of Appeal's decision regarding the PICE versus UAP case, detailing the involved laws and architectural documents.

REPOTENTE, Ma. Antoinette G.

CE523 – CE Laws

5CEB May 2, 2019

“Summary of CA Decision on PICE vs UAP Case”


THE 4 LAWS INVOLVED IN THE DISPUTE:

1.) RA544 – also known as the “Civil Engineering Law” is the principal law in the practice of
Civil Engineering
2.) RA966 – also known as the “Architecture Act of 2004” is the law that governs the
practice of architecture (RA545 is the Old Architecture Law”)
3.) PD1096 – is a presidential decree instituting the National Building Code (NBC) of the
Philippines which states that its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) must be
disseminated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
4.) Revised IRR of the NBC – centers on Section 302.3 in relation to Section 302.4. On the
revised IRR of the NBC, in the application of permit the preparation, sign, and seal of
“Architectural Documents” is only exclusive to Architects.

THE “ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS” ON THE REVISED IRR:

a.) Architectural Plans/Drawings


i. Vicinity Map/Location Plan
ii. Site Development Plan
iii. Perspective
iv. Floor Plans
v. Elevations
vi. Sections
vii. Reflected Ceiling Plans
viii. Details
ix. Schedule of Doors and Windows
x. Schedule of Finishes
xi. Details of other major Architectural Elemens

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