MODULE I

Lesson 1 Code of Ethics

Lesson 2 Manual of
Professional
Practice

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“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and

knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.
Samuel Johnson

INTRODUCTION

A code of ethics is a guide of principles designed

to help professionals conduct business honestly and with integrity. A code of ethics
document may outline the mission and values of the business or organization, how
professionals are supposed to approach problems, the ethical principles based on
the organization's core values, and the standards to which the professional is held.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
● A code of ethics sets out an organization's ethical guidelines and best
practices to follow for honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
● For members of an organization, violating the code of ethics can result in
sanction including termination.
● In some industries, including engineering, banking and finance, specific laws
govern business conduct. In others, a code of ethics may be voluntarily
adopted.

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 OBJECTIVES

After studying the module, you should be able to:

1. Define and Understand and define the concepts of integrity and ethics.
2. Describe the three major theoretical approaches in integrity and ethics in
the electrical engineering profession.
3. Identify ethical dilemmas and apply different theoretical approaches.
4. Identify the scope of practice in the different fields for a licensed electrical
practitioner.
5. Determine the guidelines of practice, which all Licensed Electrical
Practitioners should follow in providing professional electrical engineering
services consistent with the mission of the Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.

DIRECTIONS/ MODULE ORGANIZER

There are two lessons

in the module. Read each lesson carefully then answer the exercises/activities to
find out how much you have benefited from it. Work on these exercises carefully
and submit your output to your instructor. In case you encounter difficulty, discuss
this with your instructor during the face-to-face meeting.

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Lesson 1

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics
Board of Electrical Engineering
Pursuant to Section 9 of Republic Act No. 184, known as the Electrical Engineering
Law, and Section 6 of P.D. 223, the Board hereby adopts the CODE OF ETHICS for
Electrical Engineers.
FOREWORD
Ethics is a set of moral principles or values to govern the conduct of an individual
belonging to a group or profession on the basis of honesty, fairness, and justice. An
Electrical Engineer should observe a System of moral principles and values, not in
passive recognition, but as a set of dynamic standards to guide his conduct and way
of life. It is his duty to practice his profession according to this Code of Ethics. The
keystone of professional conduct is integrity.

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PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Section 1. An Electrical Engineer should discharge his duties with absolute fidelity
to his clients and employers, and to act at all times, with fairness and impartiality
to all, having due regard to public interest and welfare.

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Section 2. An Electrical Engineer should uphold the honor and dignity of his
profession and, therefore, should avoid association with any person or enterprises
of known questionable character.
Section 3. An Electrical Engineer should strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge
in electrical engineering in order to give the best possible service to the public
which could be attained by interchanging information and experiences with other
engineers, and by unselfishly contributing to the mission of engineering societies,
institutes, schools and engineering and scientific media, and other public
institutions.
Section 4. An Electrical Engineer should only advertise his work or merit in a simple
manner and avoid any practice that will discredit or do injury to the dignity and
honor of his profession.
Section 5. An Electrical Engineer should endeavor to extend public knowledge of
engineering and shall discourage spreading the untrue, unfair, and exaggerated
statements regarding engineering.
Section 6. An Electrical Engineer, should have due regard at all times for the safety
of the life and
health of his employees, other workers, as well as of the general public and for the
protection of property that may be affected by the work this responsibility.
Section 7. An Electrical Engineer should express an opinion on engineering subject,
whether publicly or privately, only when such opinion is called for, his opinion must
be founded on adequate knowledge and information of the relevant issues and facts
based upon his honest convictions.
Section 8. An Electrical Engineer should not issue statements, criticisms, opinions,
arguments or other views on matters except where public interest is affected.

Article II
RELATION WITH CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
Section 1. An Electrical Engineer should be fair, impartial and reasonable in
rendering professional service to his clients, employers and contractors regarding
contracts or other agreements.
Section 2. An Electrical Engineer should, before undertaking any engagement or
entering into any contracts which calls for his professional service that will require
or need the use of apparatus, other equipment or things in which he has financial
interest, have such situation clarified in the contract or agreement to avoid conflict
of interests.
Section 3. An Electrical Engineer should be vigilant in guarding against conditions
that may be dangerous or threatening to life, health, or property on work for which
he is responsible, or otherwise bring such conditions to the attention of those
responsible.

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Section 4. An Electrical Engineer should present clearly the known possible
consequences or limitations of the work for which he will be responsible.
Section 5. An Electrical Engineer should honestly advise his clients or employer to
engage the services of other experts and specialists, and should cooperate with
them in the interests of his client or employer.
Section 6. An Electrical Engineer should not accept compensation from more than
one interested party for the same professional service pertaining to the same work,
without the consent of all affected parties.
Section 7. An Electrical Engineer should not divulge confidential matters or
information which has come to his knowledge concerning affairs of his client or
employers, without their consent.
Section 8. An Electrical Engineer should not be financially interested in the bids of
a contractor on competitive work for which he has been or expects to be employed
as an engineer, unless he has the consent of his client of employer.
Section 9. An Electrical Engineer should promptly disclose to his client or employer
and interest which he may have in a business that may conflict with or affect his
decision regarding engineering work for which he is employed or which he may be
called upon to perform.

Article III
RELATIONS WITH FELLOW ENGINEERS
Section 1. An Electrical Engineer should endeavor at all times to protect the
engineering profession collectively and individually against misrepresentation,
distortion, misunderstanding or unfair criticism.
Section 2. An Electrical Engineer should give credit for the engineering work to the
person whom the credit is legally due.
Section 3. An Electrical Engineer should live up to the standards of professional
practice for electrical engineering.
Section 4. An Electrical Engineer should not directly or indirectly injure the
professional reputation, prospects, or practice of his fellow engineers. Whenever
he finds an Engineer violating the rules of unethical or unprofessional practices, he
should not hesitate to bring the matter to the proper forum for disciplinary or for
other appropriate action.
Section 5. An Electrical Engineer should not compete with another Engineer on the
basis of compensation for particular work by means of underbidding, after the
results of a public bidding are announced.

Article IV

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 PENAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Violation of any provision of this Code shall constitute unethical,
unprofessional and dishonorable conduct and the violator shall be subjected to
disciplinary action by the Board of Electrical Engineering.
EFFECTIVITY
This Code shall take effect upon approval by the Commission and after fifteen (15)
days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Adopted in the City of Manila, this 9th of May, 1988.

Learning Activity

1. Compose a poem about an electrical engineer.

Lesson 2

Manual of Professional
Practice

CHAPTER I – DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.1 Consultancy – this is one of the basic services, wherein the engineer gives
an expert or professional advice to an organization or any individual requiring
his services. In as much as the said organization or individual has to make a
decision appropriate to the demands of the situation, consideration,
investigation and valuation becomes a component of consultancy. The
categorical definitions of these components are as follows:

1.1.1 Consideration – the careful evaluation, analysis and thinking of

a point or opinion of importance in attaining an objective, taking all
circumstances into account. In consideration the internal & external
limit of an organization is evaluated and analyzed.

1.1.2 Investigation – the act of examining or searching into the actual

situation for the purpose of discovering information about something
sufficient to assist the company or individual, in making sound
decision.

1.1.3 Valuation – a professional estimation of things, worth within the

expected benefits defined by the organization or individual. Part of the

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 evaluation is the preparation of analysis and evaluation in terms of its
value cost and risk characteristics on the project.

1.2 Contributory Negligence – a doctrine of common law that if a person

injured in part due to his/her negligence, the injured party would not be
entitled to any damages from another who supposedly caused the accident.
This is not a bar to recovery of damages but it may be considered as a
circumstance to mitigate the other’s liability, if the proximate cause of the
accident was the negligence of the practitioner. Clearly, if the accident was
caused by the victim’s negligence and imprudence, he shall be solely
responsible for the consequence of his actions.

1.3 Electrical Design Services – the service which identifies, investigates,

and documents the requirements of a client. It includes the preparation of
electrical plans, designs, studies, technical specifications and valuations for
all kinds of electrical system, cost estimates and contract documentation and
tender of a specific project.

1.4 Electricity Distribution – the final stage in the delivery of electricity to

the end users. A distribution system’s network carries electricity from the
transmission system and delivers it to consumers. Typically, the network
would include medium-voltage (2kV to 69kV) power lines, substations and
pole-mounted transformers, low-voltage (less than 1 kV) distribution wiring
such as Service drop and kilowatt-hour meters.

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1.5 Electrical Engineering - refers to the profession of the art & science of
conceptualizing, planning, designing and creating Electrical Systems to
include but not limited to the operation and maintenance of equipment &
machinery, electrical processes of all types of buildings, commercial
complexes, factories or industrial plants, electric plants, electric
locomotives, watercrafts; construction and commissioning of electrical
projects, manufacturing and distribution of electrical products, teaching
electrical subjects; and other related facilities or processes, in accordance
with the principles of safety and reliability.

1.6 Electrical Engineering of Record (EER)

Professional Electrical Engineer-of- Record is the engineer on record

with the Office of the Building Official and Author of Electrical Documents
submitted bearing his seal and signature who shall have full liability over
these said documents for a period of fifteen (15) years; unless his
responsibility is assumed by another Professional Electrical Engineer who
made modification to the electrical system under the new employ of the
establishment owner or management.

Registered Electrical Engineer-of-Record is the engineer on record with

the Office of the Building Official on documents issued bearing his name and
signature over the supervision of an electrical installation who shall have full
civil liability over these said installations for a period of fifteen (15) years;
unless his responsibility is assumed by another Registered Electrical Engineer
who made modification to the electrical system under new employ of the
establishment owner or management.

1.7 Electrical Engineer Instructor – a person who teaches, enlightens and

trains in engineering schools, colleges and universities.

1.8 Electrical Engineer-in-Charge – refers to the authorized electrical

engineering practitioner registered and licensed to practice Electrical
Engineering, who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the
supervision of electrical construction of project on record with the
government unit having jurisdiction

1.9 Electrical System – refers to the facility or structure or process compose

of an arrangement of sets, arrays or assemblage of electrical machinery,
equipment, devices; interconnected, interdependent and integrated and
combination with each other are configured to carry out an electrical function
or operation such as generating, supplying, transmitting, distributing,
conveying or transforming power in providing or utilizing electric energy
services.

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1.10 Electrical System Design – refers to the professional design service of
conceptualizing, creating and developing plans and designs for electrical
systems involving engineering calculations to include the choice of system
configurations, fault calculations, load flow analysis, sizing calculations,
selection and specifications of equipment, system protection and grounding
systems, detailing of the requirements for control systems, protective device
discrimination and other related processes in harmony with Philippine-
recognized Codes and Standards applied into the design of Electrical Systems.
These includes but not limited to the design of:

a) Branch Circuit and Feeder

b) Protection against fault
c) Protection against overload
d) Voltage Drop
e) Illumination
f) Ventilation, Motors and Air Conditioning Feeder & Protective
Devices
g) Service Entrance Feeders & equipment
h) Substation
i) Transmission
j) Generation
k) Distribution
l) Alternate/Standby Power Source

1.11 Electrical Engineering Practitioner – refers to a person professionally

and academically qualified, registered and licensed to practice electrical
engineering as defined in this act, with a Certificate of Registration by the
Professional Regulatory Board of Electrical Engineering and a valid
professional identification card issued by the Professional Regulations
Commission as Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer
or Registered Master Electrician.

1.12 Erection – the task of putting up in place a building or structure

intended for use as ancillary to a specific electrical facility. Example is the
erection of electrical tower for transmission line or as a support of metering
instruments for a substation.

1.13 Health Care Facilities – as used herein encompass buildings or parts of

buildings that contain hospitals, nursing homes, residential custodial care
facilities, clinics and medical and dental offices.

1.14 Installation – the task of setting up into position certain electrical

materials apparatus or equipment for use ancillary to a building, or
structures, which needs electrical power, like installation of lighting
facilities.

1.15 Maintenance – the orderly routine of inspecting, testing, cleaning,

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drying, adjusting and lubricating electrical apparatus and equipment. A good
maintenance program provides for planned shut downs during periods

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to minimize high coast of downtime.

1.16 Management – the creative problem solving process of planning,

organizing, leading and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its
mission and objectives.

1.17 Negligence – the omission of that degree of diligence which is required

by the circumstances of persons, place and time.

1.18 Professor – a university teacher of the highest rank in faculty. Their

work includes among others to do, review, supervise or organize research,
mentor and guide work and research of post-graduate students, teach in the
undergraduate and graduate level, and attend/speak in national and
international conferences.

1.19 Professional Practice – is the exercise of an occupation or vocation

which involves the duties and responsibilities of a professional in the delivery
of service or goods under specified conditions.

1.20 Proximate Cause – the adequate and efficient cause which in the
natural order of events, and under the particular circumstances surrounding
the case would naturally produce the event.

1.21 Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) - a duly licensed professional

by PRC whose authority is as prescribed by the Electrical Engineering Law.

1.22 Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) – a national government

agency mandated to enforce the laws regulating the various professions in the
country.

1.23 Professional Regulatory Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE) – a

collegial body who regulates the practice of electrical engineering under the
general supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulations
Commission (PRC).

1.24 Quasi-Delict – is a civil wrong, not a crime, because it is not caused by

an intentional or malicious act, but by mere fault or negligence.

1.25 Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) – A duly licensed professional by

PRC whose authority is as prescribed by the Electrical Engineering Law.

1.26 Registered Master Electrician (RME) – A duly licensed professional by

PRC whose authority is as prescribed by the Electrical Engineering Law.

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1.27 Research – use to establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of
previous electrical engineering study/work, solve new or existing problems,
support theorems, or develop new theories in related field. A research project
may also be an expansion on past endeavor in electrical engineering practice.

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1.28 Repair – the task of re-doing a defective equipment, tools, and
facilities back into its usability. The main objective of this task is to bring
back into safe operation certain equipment, or facilities. However, careful
evaluation of cost must be considered.

1.29 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) – a system of

software and hardware architecture that allows generation, transmission,
distribution, substation, industrial plants and other industrial organizations to
control processes locally or at remote locations, monitor, gather, and process
real time data, directly interact with devices such as power circuit breakers,
protective relays, on-load tap chargers of power transformers, sensors,
valves, pumps, motors, and more through human-machine interface (HMI)
software and record events into a log file.

1.30 Supervision or taking charge – the task of leading and directing a group
of persons to accomplish a specific objective.

1.31 Testing and Commissioning – a process of ensuring that the electrical

installation is safe and meets the design requirements. The main purpose is
to affect the safe and orderly handover of the facility from the
installer/contractor to the client, guaranteeing its operability in terms of
performance, reliability, safety and information traceability.

1.32 Utility Company – a Distribution Utility engaged in the distribution of

electrical energy directly to electric consumers or end users.

CHAPTER 2 – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICES IN VARIOUS FIELDS

2.1 CONSULTATION. INVESTIGAMON, VALUATION AND SERVICES

In the desire of clients to come up with a well-informed and well-founded

decision, often they employ services of experts in the electrical engineering
field who render consultation, investigation, valuation and management of
services.
The scope of works of a consultant are the following:
2.1.1 Provides specific advice to clients based on electrical
engineering principles and determine the best option appropriate to the
demands of the situation. Interprets and defines the needs of the client
and in so doing define the client's intended functions and needs. The
consultant identifies any special design criteria such as equipment and
other requirements and advises the EER accordingly;

2.1.2 Liaises with agencies, organizations and other parties that has
a stake in the concern of a client;

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 2.1.3 Conducts review and evaluate the work of another electrical
practitioner, upon the request of the client in accordance with the
provisions of the current Electrical Engineering Law and the Code of
Ethics for Electrical Engineers and Master Electricians;

2.1.4 Determines the viability of an electrical project by way of a

thorough technical valuation and assists the client in the preparation of
documents and data;

2.1.5 Represents the client in construction coordination and

progress meetings and in the final testing and commissioning of
electrical equipment and utilization;

2.1.6 When called upon, acts as representative of the client in court

as expert witness in litigation involving electrical principles and
investigation;

2.1.7 Interprets electrical data and guides the client as to the

appropriate action to be undertaken related to the information
gathered;

2.1.8 Prepares tender documents, valuation, estimates, and terms

of reference of an electrical project;

2.1.9 Outlines the scope of' assignment to each professional for

design preparation of Contract Documents, review of work during
construction and contract administration;

2.1.10 Coordinates and reviews the designs, drawings and other

contract documents produced by all participants of the design team;

2.1.11 Coordinates communication of information between the

client, the contractor and the design professionals, including the
Electrical Engineer of Record, so that the work proceeds in a manner
that complies with applicable codes and regulations and meets the
client's needs.

2.2 DESIGN, PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS ESTIMATES AND

PROGRAM OF WORKS

This section details procedures that will guide the electrical practitioner in the
design. preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.

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2.2.1 Design and Preparation of Plans

2.2.1.1 Identify, investigate and document the needs of the

clients through evaluation of results of conferences with the
owner and professionals of other disciplines concerned in the
design of a specific project.

2.2.1.2 Analyze the environment, and identify constraint as 'to

the availability of electric power, communications and other
infrastructure needed for the project and its operation. Progress,
process flow and organizational set-up must also be considered in
this regard. Coordinate with the Local Electric Distribution
Utility/Electric Cooperative for the stake-out requirements of the
project.

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 2.2.1.3 Prepare plans & details in accordance with the latest
edition of the Philippine Electrical Codes, the National Building
code and other referral Codes, laws, rules and regulations
concerning the Practice of Electrical Engineering.

2.2.1.4 Prepare electrical technical specifications, if said

documents are deemed necessary in addition to the General Notes
specified on Plans.

2.2.1.5 Prepare computations and analyses of Voltage Drop,

Short Circuit, Power Factor Corrections and other technical
solutions necessary for the project.

2.2.1.6 Prepare detailed Bill of Quantities or Cost Estimate to

include cost of Materials, Labor, Overhead, equipment utilization
and profit.

2.2.1.7 Assist the client in the preparation of Bid Documents,

and make the necessary evaluations of proposed contractors and
proposals submitted, including the review of pertinent documents
prior to final awards.

2.3 SUPERVISION OF ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION/ INSTALLATION

Supervision of erection, installation, testing and commissioning, of power

plant, substation, distribution lines both for industrial, watercraft,
locomotive, buildings and other related undertaking requiring engineering
computations.

2.3.1 Scope of Practice - General

2.3.1.1 Guide and oversee subordinates imaginatively or

through influence in work to attain particular objectives.

2.3.1.2 Establish an orderly pattern of group effort among

subordinates and secure unity of action and safety in the pursuit
of a common goal.

2.3.1.3 Ensure that the performance of subordinates

corresponds to the approved program of works, orders, objectives
and policies.

2.3.1.4 Prepare shop drawings for approval of Electrical

Consultant, Design Engineer, and owner or client prior to

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2.3.1.5 Prepare a construction work schedule, and/or

activities network for periodic reporting of the current status and
outlook of the project.

2.3.1.6 Ensure that all works are done workmanlike, and in

accordance with all the provisions stipulated on plans, drawings,
Technical specifications and orders.

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 2.3.1.7 Ensure that all materials used are for the purpose and
locations intended to.

2.3.1.8 Ensure that all safety measures are carried out in the
duration of the construction.

2.3.1.9 Consolidate all shop drawings into an "as-built

drawings/ layout" for submittal after construction.

2.3.1.10 Conduct the necessary testing procedure as required

and submit test reports prior to commissioning.

2.3.1.11 Submit commissioning reports and operating manuals/

protocols

2.3.1 Scope of Practice - Health Care Facilities

2.3.1.1 Maintain a close relationship with the hospital

administration the medical staff and other department, including
patients and outside agencies.

2.3.1.2 Document wiring and installations of emergency

electrical facilities and all areas it serves. Locate all electrical
panel boards in a manner that would save on maintenance cost
but is readily available for upgrade or repairs.

2.3.1.3 Maintain records of all electrical materials and

equipment used as reference for future maintenance or future
alterations.

2.3.1.4 Ensure that hazardous areas must conform to the NFPA

70 and 99 and the requirements of OSHA.

2.3.1.5 Test and demonstrate all electrical installations

including nurse call, alarm, public address /paging and
communication system to show that all are operational and
position are appropriate and functional.

2.3.1.6 Maintain a record of performance test on all special

electrical system, showing compliance to applicable codes and
standards.

2.3.2 Scope of Practice - Transmission/Distribution/Substation

2.3.2.1 Conduct study in securing right of way and coordination

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distribution network

2.3.2.2 Supervise the construction of transmission/

distribution/ substation network, and installation of control
circuit breakers emanating from substation and all its accessories
and protective devices. Prepare design of
transmission/distribution/substation networks that include the
determination of fault current in specific areas wherein the use of
reliable and appropriate system protection is needed.

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 2.3.2.3 Compute for the voltage drop on the farthest end of
the transmission/distribution system and recommends measures
to improve the system either through the installation of regulator
or capacitor.

2.3.2.4 Recommend the reconfiguration of functional elements

of the system which could improve the operational performance,
quality' efficiency of the transmission/distribution/substation
system.

2.3.2.5 Implement maintenance activities necessary for the

transmission distribution/substation network to operate with
minimal or without outages.

2.4 SUPERVISION MANUFACTURING

The Electrical Engineering Practitioner is directly in charge of personnel,

production, maintenance/repair, operation, research and development.
Some of the categories of manufacturing task which requires special electrical
engineering skills to supervise production effectively are the following:

1. Power Plant
2. Substation
3. Transmission /Distribution Line Products
4. Switchgears
5. Electrical Machines, Equipment & Apparatus
6. Other Electrical Products
7. Consumer Products

2.4.1 Scope of Practice - Manufacturing

2.4.1.1 Plan the economic and essential control necessary to

meet the uncertainty and changes. In planning, the conscious
determination and direction of action must be considered.

2.4.1.2 Formulate policies and procedures reflective of the

detailed manner in which each activity must be accomplished.

2.4.1.3 Prepare an organizational structure necessary for the

optimum achievement of the desired results.

2.4.1.4 Determine and specify the equipment, tools,

appropriate workplace and production process required to
convert the design into the desired end product efficiently and
effectively.

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2.4.1.5 Evaluate results, compare it with established
standards and take the necessary measures to correct
discrepancies found.

2.4.1.6 Evaluate customers ' needs and assistance that could be

provided.

2.4.1.7 Review quality assurance, delivery priorities and

conduct routine inspection of finished products for accuracy and
precision.

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 2.4.1.8 Recommend to management equipment upgrading to
improve customer satisfaction.

2.4.1.9 Tending and upkeep of electrical equipment and

systems.

2.4.1.10 Make routine adjustment on process flow as deemed

necessary.

2.4.1.11 Conduct Electrical Audit and measure energy use in

order to recommend energy-saving measures and develop an
effective plan for work force activities and action.

2.4.1.12 Administer routine replacements of defective or aged

components of electrical system.

2.4.1.13 Periodic testing of all electrical equipment.

2.4.1.14 Survey and analyze all electrical equipment such as

motors generators, control centers and panel boards and
determine maintenance requirements and priorities.

2.4.1.15 Analyze inspection and test reports to enable

maintenance personnel do routine measure on the system.

2.4.1.16 Plan and develop an electrical maintenance program,

identify inventory level of spare parts, tools and test equipment
to ensure continuity and reliability of operation.

2.4.1.17 Research for new technology and formulate new

process/flow to improve the manufacture of products.

2.5 GOVERNMENT SERVICES

The electrical engineering practitioner employed in the government is mainly

tasked to implement the guidelines, rules and regulations provided in the
National Building Code (NBC), Philippine Electrical Codes (PEC), national and
local laws and other internationally accepted standards.

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2.5.1 Enforcement

2.5.1.1 General

Enforcement is the execution and administration of the provisions of the

latest Philippine Electrical Codes, in compliance with the provision of the
latest National Building Code. It also includes the imposition of the penalties
for administrative violations, thereof. This function also applies to all
electrical enforcement agencies of the government such as: Marina, Bureau
of Fire Protection and most especially the Office of the Building Officials and
other Local Government units deemed needed to assure the safety of the
public.

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2.5.2 Scope of Practice

2.5.2.1 Formulate, policies, plans, standard and guidelines on

the evaluation of electrical plans and inspection of installation.

2.5.2.2 Issue, promulgate rules and regulations through the

Office of the Building Official to implement the provisions of
Philippine Electrical Codes.

2.5.2.3 Evaluate, review and/or take final action on electrical

plans and other submittals for compliance to the provisions of the
Philippine Electrical Codes, the National Building Code and other
Applicable Standards.

2.5.2.4 Issue electrical permit for electrical construction and

installation upon compliance of all ministerial and 'financial
requirements.

2.5.2.5 Inspect electrical installations and determines

compliance with the submitted electrical plans, drawings,
technical specifications and the terms and conditions provided for
in the electrical permit issued.

2.5.2.6 Recommend to the Building Official to issue a notice of

illegal construction detailing therein the irregularities in the
electrical installation.

2.5.2.7 Assess the amount of fees for the issuance of electrical

permit, certificate of completion and permit for service
connection.

2.5.2.8 Issue all necessary electrical certification necessary for

the issuance of certificate for occupancy.

2.5.2.9 Advice and explain clearly to applicant any deficiencies

or additional requirements and submittals needed for the issuance
of any permits.

2.5.2.10 Issue notice of schedule of inspection of any electrical

installation, construction to applicant and the design engineer.

2.5.2.11 Conduct annual inspection of all buildings and

establishments within his jurisdiction and issue Certificate of
Compliance or Notice of Violations, Instructions or Orders.

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2.5.2.12 Recommend the discontinuous occupancy of any
building or structure or portion thereof found to be unsafe due to
violations of Philippine Electrical Codes, National Building Codes
and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

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2.6 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Teaching of electrical engineering subject/s is among the endeavors that an

Electrical Practitioner may engage. This would include actual and virtual
instructions, training, demonstrations, and laboratory teaching, by which
students or participants learn to develop and use their mental, moral,
physical faculties to attain quality skills, and enough knowledge or gain
Comparative advantage in the practice of the Electrical Engineering
Profession. The coverage of the subjects shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the latest Commission on Higher Education (CHED))
Memorandum Order.
Teaching in engineering schools, colleges and universities are classified as
Electrical Engineering Instructors and Professors.

2.6.1 Scope of Work

2.6.1.1 Educational Services

1. Teaching of electrical engineering subjects in engineering schools,

colleges and universities either on a full time or part time basis.
2. Provide lectures on electrical engineering topics conducted by the
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.
(IIEE)/Accredited Professional Organization (APO) or Accredited
Continuing Professional Development providers as part of the
continuing education for licensed electrical practitioners.
3. Serving as a resource speaker in Technical Sessions.
4. Writing articles, pamphlets or books for the dissemination technical
knowledge.

2.7 SALES AND DISTRIBUTION

Sales is the exchange or transfer of property for money or its equivalent The
latest Electrical Engineering Law, authorizes only professional registered
electrical engineers to take charge of the sale and distribution of electrical
equipment and systems requiring engineering calculations application of
engineering data. Thus, electrical equipment manufactures or their company
outlets are required by law to employ professional registered electrical
engineers to take charge of the sales of their equipment

2.7.1 Scope of Work - Sales and Distribution

Module I
 2.7.1.1 Clarify Technical Requirements. Obtain detailed
specifications and other necessary data.

2.7.1.2 Select Suppliers. Identify, contact, and re-qualify

foreign and local manufacturers/suppliers.

2.7.1.3 Prepare the Quotation. Study consumer's requirement

with the use of engineering calculations and application of
engineering principles so that a suitable equipment can be
offered at a fair price and with the shortest possible delivery
time.

Learning Activity

1.

Module I