Promulgation of Architectural Code of the Philippines

The Resolution takes effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication.
Effectivity occurs through publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, whichever is earlier.
The Resolution is adopted on 16 Aug. 2000 (adoption date stated in the Resolution).
The Resolution is issued with signatures of the Board’s Chairman, Members, and attestation and approvals from PRC officials.

The Resolution treats the Architectural Code as part of the rules and regulations governing the practice of architecture.
The Board’s action is framed under Section 201, Chapter 2, P.D. No. 1069, which provides for incorporating referral codes.
The Resolution recommends approval and incorporation of the Code in the National Building Code as a referral Code.
The Resolution states that the Architectural Code takes liberally from the National Building Code (P.D. 1096) and the Unified Building Code (UBC) Series of 1997.

The Board adopts the Code to provide a comprehensive code for the architectural profession akin to referral codes used in other professions.
The Resolution recognizes that the Code is intended to bring together pertinent documents, rules and procedures governing architecture practice.
The Board’s findings affirm that the Code provides direction to architects in the practice of their profession.
The Resolution emphasizes that parts of the Code are compiled and developed through extensive work by an Architectural Code Committee.

The Board resolves to recommend to the Secretary of Public Works and Highways the approval and incorporation of the Architectural Code into the National Building Code.
The incorporation is expressly for use as a referral Code in the National Building Code as provided under the law framework referenced in Section 201, Chapter 2, P.D. No. 1069.
The Resolution identifies the Code’s relationship to building regulation by stating that many provisions are derived from P.D. 1096 and the UBC (Series of 1997).
The Resolution treats the Architectural Code as becoming part of the rules and regulations governing the practice of architecture upon effectivity.

The Board resolves to adopt and promulgate the Architectural Code through Resolution No. 11, s. 2000.
The Resolution integrates the Architectural Code document as an integral part of the Resolution.
The Resolution carries the Chairman, Member signatures of the Board of Architecture.
The Resolution is attested by the Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards.
The Resolution is approved by PRC Commissioners/Commission Chairman signatories: Commission Chairman and Associate Commissioners.