UAP DOC 200
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CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCTCODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES...
...IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE
...IN RELATION TO HIS/HER CLIENT
...IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR
...IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND AGENTS
...IN RELATION TO COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION
TO THE TO THE PEOPLEPEOPLE
Respect natural historic and cultural heritage of the
community
Strive to improve the environment in a sustainable manner
Promote the interest of his/her professional organization
Share in the interchange of technical information and
experience
Comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct and the
Standards of Professional Practice
Properly observe the laws in the practice of
architecture
At no time act in a manner detrimental to the best
interest if the architectural profession
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION
TO THE TO THE PEOPLEPEOPLE
Not use paid advertisement, nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated or misleading publicity
Not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name advertisements or other support towards the cost of any publication presenting his/her work
Refrain from taking part in paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction
Not deceive the public as to his/her professional competence
Exhibit his/her professional shingle outside his/her office, or display a project billboard indicating relevant information which may include pictorial reproduction thereof, in a modest manner
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS RELATION TO HIS CLIENTCLIENT
Protect the Client’s interest but never at the expenses of higher public interest and public welfare
Introduce to a prospective Client the professional services thru the presentation of example of professional experience
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO HIS IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENTCLIENT No offering of free preliminary sketches of other
services without the benefit of an agreement
Acquaint or ascertain from the Client the nature and scope of his/her services and properly inform the Client of the corresponding professional fees
Advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose practicability may be questionable
Explain the conditional character of estimates and not guarantee any estimates or cost of the work in order to secure a commission
Endeavor to meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO HIS IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENTCLIENT Bill for services rendered commensurate with the
work involved
Not ask for any other returns in whatever form from any interested source other than the Client
Free from investment and business relations which tend to weaken standing as an unprejudiced and honest adviser
Include in agreement with Client clause for the settlement of disputes
Carry out professional work without undue delay
Keep the Client informed at all times of the progress of the work
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE RELATION TO THE CONTRACTORCONTRACTOR
Give the contractor
every reasonable
assistance to fully
understand the
contents of the
Contract Documents
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE RELATION TO THE CONTRACTORCONTRACTOR
Not knowingly call upon the Contractor or remedy oversights or error in the Contract Documents to the Contractor’s or the Owner’s financial disadvantage
Reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is NOT in conformity with the Contract Documents
Reject any offer of free professional engineering of allied design service/s or receive any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from any Contractor or Sub-contractor
Promptly inspect each phase of the work completed
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE RELATION TO THE MANUFACTURERS, MANUFACTURERS,
DEALERS AND AGENTSDEALERS AND AGENTS
Not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors
Not solicit free professional engineering/ allied design
or other technical services
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HISRELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATESCOLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
Not render professional services without a
professional services agreement nor provide
preliminary services on a conditional basis prior
to definite agreement
Abide by the Basic Minimum Fee
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HISRELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATESCOLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation, or remodelling of any erected structure undertaken previously by another architect without duly notifying.
Limit advertisement or claim only to the extent of the specific work done
Must look at all possibilities of restoration
not maliciously or unfairly criticize, or discredit another architect
Provide employees and subordinates with a suitable work environment
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HISRELATION TO HIS
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATESCOLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
Tutor and mentor the young aspirants
Unselfishly share in the transfer of technical
knowledge and experience
Unselfishly give time and effort to the
advancement of the profession
Not unduly take advantage of the ideas of
another architect
Build professional reputation on the merits of
own service and performance
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION
TO HIS TO HIS COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATESCOLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
When offering services as an independent consultant, must receive first an official invitation before quoting a fee
Not undertake professional work unless the parties shall have clearly agreed in writing
Continue to raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, functional logic, architectural education, research, training, and practice
Promote the allied arts
File a formal complaint with the designated body for any violations of the Code
Not take designs, drawings, date, or other relevant materials without the permission of the employer
NOT DISCRIMINATE
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