Adoption of ECE Code Vol. 2 on Telephone Facilities

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PRC NO. 05, SERIES OF 1995: Adoption of ECE Code Vol. 2 on Telephone Facilities

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Title Supreme Court: Adoption of ECE Code Vol. 2 on Telephone Facilities

Law: Prc No. 05, Series Of 1995

Decision Date: May 16, 1995

The Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering adopts the ECE Code Volume 2, establishing standards for the design and construction of telephone facilities, ensuring that all installations are supervised by licensed professionals.

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Development and Public Consultation

Prepared by the ECE Code Committee of the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IECEP).
Public hearings were conducted to incorporate views from individuals, organizations, professionals, and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry.
The Committee finalized the Code based on feedback, denominated as "ECE Code Volume 2: Building Telephone Facilities."

Legal Authority for Adoption

The Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering exercises authority under Section 13(j) of Republic Act No. 5734 (the Electronics and Communication Engineering Law of the Philippines).
Empowered to adopt standards and measures necessary for the advancement of the electronics and communications engineering profession.

Adoption and Promulgation of the Code

The Board formally adopts the ECE Code Volume 2 as part of the Rules and Regulations governing the practice of Electronics and Communications Engineering in the Philippines.
This adoption formalizes the Code as a regulatory standard for all practitioners and stakeholders involved in building telephone facilities.

Professional Requirements for Implementation

Planning and design of building telephone facilities must be prepared, signed, and sealed by a registered electronics and communications engineer holding a valid Certificate of Registration and professional license.
Actual installation of telephone facilities requires direct supervision by a duly registered and licensed electronics and communications engineer.

Effectivity and Implementation

Upon approval by the Professional Regulation Commission, the Resolution becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever occurs first.

Summary of Responsibilities

Ensures that only qualified professionals handle design and installation.
Establishes standardized guidelines to ensure safety, reliability, and quality in building telephone facility construction.
Emphasizes the role of licensed engineers in upholding professional and technical standards in the telecommunications industry.

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