Sanitary Engineering Practice Regulation Law

Board composed of three members: one chairman, two members, appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Civil Service Commissioner.
Members must be recognized professionals with at least 5 years of practice, academically and morally qualified.
Terms last three years, with staggered initial terms.
Members take oath before assuming duties.
The President may remove members for neglect, incompetence, malpractice, unethical, immoral, or dishonorable conduct after due investigation.
Vacancies filled for the unexpired term.

Administer oaths, issue, suspend, revoke certificates of registration.
Issue certificates of recognition for advanced studies or research.
Investigate violations of the Act and issue subpoenas.
Inspect educational institutions offering sanitary engineering at least once a year.
Secretary of Health and authorized representatives are ex officio agents aiding enforcement.
May petition the Court of First Instance to enforce subpoenas.

Must be Filipino citizens, at least 30 years old, of good moral character.
Must be graduates in sanitary engineering or registered civil engineers with major sanitary engineering subjects.
Must have practiced for at least five years as a registered sanitary engineer.
Must not be current faculty or have financial interest in institutions offering sanitary engineering; former faculty can be members only if they ceased teaching at least 3 years prior.

Examination application fee: 35 pesos.
Certificate of registration fee: 10 pesos.
Board members receive 5 pesos per applicant examined plus government salary if applicable.
All expenses paid by the Bureau of Civil Service.

Commissioner of Civil Service acts as executive officer and conducts examinations.
Annual report to the President detailing board proceedings and recommendations.
Annual roster of registered sanitary engineers prepared and distributed.

Registration requires passing a technical examination.
Exams held twice yearly in Manila, with specific dates adjusting for holidays.
Subjects include advanced mathematics, mechanics, hydraulics, surveying, structural design, hydrology, water/sewage analysis, microbiology, sewer and plumbing design.
Civil engineers are exempted from certain basic subjects.
Ratings submitted to the President within 120 days.
Candidates failing thrice must wait one year before reexamination.

Certificates issued by the President upon Board recommendation and payment of fees.
Certificates bear the registrant's name, serial number, signatures of Board members, President, and Civil Service Commissioner, and official seal.
Certificate confers all rights and privileges of sanitary engineers unless revoked or suspended.

At least 21 years old, Filipino citizen, good moral character.
Graduate of a four-year course in sanitary engineering or civil engineering with major sanitary subjects from recognized institutions.

Successful examinees must take a professional oath before commencing practice.
Registered sanitary engineers must use an official seal with serial number for plans and specifications.
Use of seal after certificate expiration or revocation is unlawful.

US and Philippine Armed Forces personnel and civilian employees rendering sanitary engineering services for the US or Philippine Government.
Foreign sanitary engineers called for consultation, limited to specific government projects and not allowed private practice.

Certificates denied to persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, or guilty of unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct, or of unsound mind.
Board must provide written reasons for refusal.
Board, with President's approval, may suspend or revoke certificates after due notice and hearing.
Revoked certificates may be reapplied for after one year.

Within one year of effectivity, registration required.
Existing practitioners with specified experience and qualifications may qualify without examination.

Law enforcement officers must enforce this Act and prosecute violations.
Practice without registration is prohibited.
Violators subject to misdemeanor charges, fines between 500 and 2,000 pesos, imprisonment 6 months to 1 year, or both.

Only registered sanitary engineers may prepare plans, investigations, valuations, reports, specifications or supervise construction and installation related to sanitary engineering.
Illegal to engage in these activities without valid registration.

Any sanitary engineering construction costing over 5,000 pesos must have plans and specifications signed and sealed by a registered sanitary engineer.
Construction or alteration must be supervised by a registered sanitary engineer.

Firms may practice sanitary engineering only under supervision of registered sanitary engineers.
Use of registered sanitary engineer's name is required to advertise as sanitary engineers.

Collection of professional fees is prohibited for unregistered persons except as employees of registered sanitary engineers.

Foreign applicants must prove reciprocal privileges granted to Filipino professionals in their home countries.
Active practice without interruption required.

Act does not affect or prevent the practice of other recognized professions or trades.
Does not diminish practice rights of registered civil engineers or licensed master plumbers.

If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions remain effective.