Branches of Government -Construction Management and engineering
The Executive Branch – headed by the -Structural Engg.
president, enforces the laws -Transportation Engg. The Legislative Branch – made up of the house -Geotechnical Engg. of representatives and senate (Congress), makes the laws -Water resources and hydraulics engg. The Judicial Branch – (Supreme court and lower courts established by the congress) also called the judiciary, interprets the laws Civil Engineer Prime Professional – civil engineer registered under this act, and qualified under RA 544 (Civil Engineering Law) – an act the implementing rules and regulations, who is professionalizing the practice of civil responsible for the overall integration, engineering in the Phils. coordination, and successful conduct of all of the processes who is engaged in the project Civil Engineering – science of profession in from inception to completion. which knowledge of the mathematical and physical science gained by study and practice is Continuing Professional Development – refers applied with judgement to utilize natural and to a sustaining and progressive learning process man-made resources and forces in the planning, that maintains, enhances, or increases the design, management, construction, and knowledge and continuing ability of Civil maintenance of buildings, structures, facilities, Engineers and utilities in their totality, for the progressive well-being and use of mankind, enhancing the Qualifications for Examination environment, community living, industry, and -be at least 21 yrs of age transportation, taking into consideration such aspects as functionality, efficiency, economy, -be a citizen of the Phils. safety and environment quality. -be of good reputation and moral character Civil Engineer – a person duly registered with -be a graduate of a 4-year course in civil the board of examiners for civil engineers engineering from a school, institute, college or Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – official university national organization of all registered civil engineers in the Phils. As accredited by the PRC Construction Regulatory Laws Specialist – a registered civil engineer who is certified by the PICE to have demonstrated his RA 4566 – Contractors Licensing Law, an act advanced knowledge, experience, education, creating the Philippine Licensing Board of and training in a recognized specialization of Contractors Civil Engineering, and who is a recipient of PD 1746 – Creating the Construction Industry specialization set forth in section 24 Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) Composition of Board: PD 1167 – Developing and regulating the -chairman and 4 members appointed by the overseas construction industry president of the Phils. RA 9184 – Government Procurement reform Subjects of Examination: Act – an act providing for the modernization,
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standardization and regulation of the Building Permit procurement activities of the government Ancillary Permits Design and Construction Codes a. Architectural Permit PD 1096 – National Building Codes of the b. Civil/structural permit Philippines c. Electrical permit d. Mechanical Permit PD 1185 – Fire Code of the Philippines e. Sanitary permit PD 856 – Code on Sanitation of the Phils. f. Plumbing permit g. Electronics permit BP 344 – Accessibility Law-An act to enhance the mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Accessory Permit (accessory parts of the project certain building institutions, establishments, with very special functions) and public utilities to install facilities and other a. Bank and record vaults devices b. Swimming pools c. Firewalls separate from the building/structure Ancient Code (Hammurabi’s code of laws Circa d. Towers, silos, smokestacks, chimneys 1780 BC) e. Commercial/industrial fixed Hammurabi – ruler of the Babylonian Empire ovens/kilns,furnaces f. Water/waste treatment tanks, septic 1. If a builder builds a house for someone vaults and completes it, he shall be given 2 g. Concrete and steel tanks shekels in money for each sar h. Booths, kiosks, stages (approximately 12 sq. ft.) of surface i. Tombs, mausoleums and niches 2. If a builder builds a house for someone and does not construct it properly and the house which he built falls in and For Activities Being Undertaken Prior To Or kills the owner, then that builder shall During The Processing Of The Building Permit: be put to death a. Ground Preparation and Excavation 3. If it kills the son of the owner, the son b. Encroachment of Foundation to Public of that builder shall be put to death Area 4. If it ruins goods, he shall make c. Fencing, For Fence Not Exceeding 1.80 compensation for all that has been Meters High ruined, and inasmuchas he did not d. Sidewalk Construction, Temporary construct properly this house which he Sidewalk Enclosure and Occupancy built and it fell, he shall re-erect the e. Erecting, Repair, Removal of Sign house from his own expense. f. Demolition 5. If a builder builds a house for someone, even though he has not completed it, if BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: then the walls seem toppling, the builder must make the walls solid from A building permit is a document issued by his own means the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, The National Building Code (PD 1096) – Antonio alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, B. Sanchez (Former city engineer and building moving, demolition, or other work activity of official Cebu City and Mandaue City) a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying REQUIREMENTS: principal plans, specifications and other 1. Duly accomplished prescribed pertinent documents with the duly notarized application form together with: application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming to the NBC and its A. In case applicant is the registered IRR. owner of the lot: Certified true copy of TCT A. Sheds, Outhouses, Greenhouses, Tax Declaration Children's Playhouse, Aviaries, Poultry Current Real Property Tax Houses and the like, not exceeding 6 receipt sq.m. in floor area, provided that are B. In case Applicant is not the owner of completely detached from any other the lot: building and are intended only for the DuIy notarized copy of the private use of the owner. contract of lease or B. Addition Of open terrace or patios Duly notarized copy of the deed resting directly on the ground, not of absolute sale or exceeding 20 sq,m, in floor area, Duly notarized copy of the exclusively for the private use of the contract of sale owner. C. Installation of window grills. 2. Five (5) sets of plans and specifications D. Garden pools for the cultivation of water prepared, signed and sealed plants and/or aquarium fishes not a) By a duly licensed Architect or Civil exceeding 500 millimeters in depth. Engineer for Architectural and E. Erection of garden walls other than party Structural Plans. walls not exceeding 1.80 meters in b) By a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer height, cementing of footpaths, garden or Master Plumber for Plumbing or walks and/or driveways. Sanitary Installation Plans. c) By a duly licensed Professional BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Electrical Engineer for Electrical Plans. EXEMPTIONS: d) By a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer for Mechanical REPAIRS: Plans. 1. Repair works not affecting or involving e) By a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer any structural member, such as in case of survey plans. replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutter downspouts, fascias, ceilings, and/or sidings. 2. Repair of non load-bearing partition walls. 3. Repair of any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration. 4. Repair and/or replacement of windows. 5. Repair and/or replacement of flooring. 6. Repair of perimeter fence and walls. 7. Repair and/or replacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures, fittings and pipings for single detached dwellings or duplexes.