Title
Implementing Rules of RA 7920 Electrical Eng'g
Law
Prc Board Of Electrical Engineering Board No. 18, Series Of 1995
Decision Date
Aug 31, 1995
The New Rules and Regulations of the Board of Electrical Engineering" outlines the definitions, duties, and responsibilities of the Board, as well as the process of examination, registration, and issuance of professional licenses for electrical engineers and electricians in the Philippines.

Law Summary

Official Seal

  • The seal for Professional Electrical Engineers is described as a dry circular seal with two concentric circles 48 mm and 28 mm in diameter.
  • Features include a horizontal space for the registrant's name, the words "REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL" and "ELECTRICAL ENGINEER," the name "PHILIPPINES," and the registration number.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Board

  • The Board enforces RA 7920 with support and supervision from the PRC.
  • Decisions, resolutions, and rules require en banc meeting with quorum and majority vote (minimum two members).
  • Official actions must be approved by the PRC and published unless internal or non-public/disciplinary.
  • The Board Chairman acts as liaison with the Commissioner and can delegate duties.
  • All official documents must be acted on within PRC premises.
  • The Board can issue opinions and interpretations on the law and its regulations.
  • Queries not requiring collective action may be answered by designated officials.

Conduct of Examination

  • Licensure exams for Registered Electrical Engineer and Registered Master Electrician are held twice yearly in Manila and other locations, as scheduled and approved by PRC.
  • The Board issues a detailed program including subject weights and schedules 20 days prior.
  • Exam schedules to be published one month in advance.
  • Application requirements for registration as Professional Electrical Engineer include multiple documents: PRC forms, proof of citizenship, birth/marriage certificates, NBI clearance, registration and professional license, certificate of experience, a technical report approved by the Board, affidavits by licensed PEEs verifying applicant’s experience and report authenticity, a curriculum vitae, and a description of achievements.
  • Oral interviews assess applicants' competence before registration; failure requires one-year wait before re-application.
  • Special provisions for professionals registered under previous laws (RA 184).
  • Similar requirements outlined for exams as Registered Electrical Engineer and Registered Master Electrician.
  • Results released within 25 days and published officially.
  • Provision for re-examination or conditional passing in certain subjects, allowing retakes until passing grade achieved.

Issuance and Reissuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License

  • Upon meeting requirements, certificates and licenses issued and registrants entered into official roster.
  • Oath-taking follows registration.
  • Licenses renewed every three years with compliance to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and fees.
  • Delinquency in fee payment for 5 years leads to delisting and cessation of practice.
  • Provision for lifting registration deferment and re-issuance of revoked certificates after one year upon proof of fitness.
  • Registrants must indicate registration number and license expiry on professional documents.

Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Board investigations and disciplinary procedures follow existing Commission and professional regulation rules, supplemented by the Rules of Court.
  • Grounds for disciplinary action include violation of RA 7920, Board rules, policies, and Code of Ethics.
  • Board decisions are final and executory unless appealed within 15 days to the Commission, with further appeal to the Court of Appeals allowed.
  • The Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation and Practice of Professionals apply supplementally.
  • Fees from examinations and registrations partly fund continuing education and Board regulatory functions.
  • Separability clause ensures invalidation of one part does not affect remainder.
  • Rules become effective 15 days after publication in an official gazette or newspaper.

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