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Title Supreme Court: Regulates civil engineering firm membership

Law: Republic Act No. 1582

Decision Date: Jun 16, 1956

Republic Act No. 1582 allows licensed civil engineers and architects to form firms, partnerships, or associations, enabling collaboration in the practice of civil engineering and architecture in the Philippines.

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Formation of Firms Involving Licensed Professionals

Licensed civil engineers may form firms, partnerships, or associations only among themselves or with licensed architects.
Such firms may use the terms "Engineers" or "Engineers and Architects" in their name.
Membership in these firms is restricted strictly to duly licensed civil engineers or architects.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

Civil engineer members of a firm may only perform work and services proper to civil engineering as defined by the Act.
Architect members may only render work and services proper for architects as defined by the respective law regulating architectural practice.
Individual members retain responsibility solely for their respective acts within the firm.

Repeal and Replacement of Previous Law

Section 24 of Republic Act No. 544 is repealed and replaced by these provisions.

Effectivity

The Act became effective immediately upon approval on June 16, 1956.

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