Racho, Rapha S.

BSARCH 5B
ACC

Project: A Proposed Hotel and Wellness Facility

National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096)

Site Building
Construction: all on-site work done from site Type V Construction:
preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly 4-hr resistive Throughout
of all the components and installation of Structural elements of steel, iron,
utilities and equipment of buildings/structure concrete or masonry
Zoning: R- Residential Type of occupancy: B- Residential, hotels,
Maximum R3: Medium Rise Multi-Level apartments
Structure 6-12 storeys high
C- Commercial
Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) Eaves: 750mm from the side and rear
cum On-Site Parking Slot, Parking property lines
Area and Loading/Unloading Space
Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy:
Hotels
One (1) car parking slot for every
three (3) rooms or a fraction
thereof for highly urbanized areas
and one (1) car parking slot for
every seven (7) rooms or a fraction
thereof for all other areas; and two
(2) tourist bus parking slots for
each hotel; provide at least one (1)
loading slot for articulated truck or
vehicle
A 12.00 meters long container van
plus 4.00 meter length for the
prime mover and one (1) loading
slot for a standard truck for every
5,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor
area (GFA); and provide truck
maneuvering area outside of the
RROW (within property or lot lines
only)
Minimum Setbacks for Residential Allowable firewalls
Buildings/Structures: R3: Two configurations are allowed:
Option A: Two sides
 Maximum R3:
o Front: 8 m
o Side: 2 m
o Rear: 2 m
Sidewalks
The minimum width of the sidewalk
for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or
more shall be 1.20 meters on each side
of the RROW or a total of 2.40 meters
on both sides of the RROW
Minimum Planting Strip Widths by RROW
Width:
o 30.00 meters & above- 1.20 (0.60 )
o 25.00 - 29.00 meters- 0.60 (0.30)
o 20.00 - 24.00 meters- 0.60 (0.30)
o 10.00 - 19.00 meters- 0.40 (0.20)
o Below 10.00 meters- optional
Sidewalks of 2.00 meters or more in width
shall include on its outer side a planting strip
of not less than 800 millimeters in width up to
a maximum of 1/3 of the allowed sidewalk
width, separating the curb from the sidewalk
pavement. The planting strip must always be
near the curb line.
Driveways Across Sidewalks
To maximize the use of the
sidewalk area, the surface of the
sidewalk and the driveway shall as
much as possible, be at the same
plane. The entry ramp of the
driveway connecting the roadway
surface to the sidewalk surface
shall have a slope ranging from 1/3
to 1/4.
Entrances and exits of buildings
abutting sidewalks shall be made of
either ramps or steps.
o Maximum 85% of each side
o Total should not exceed 65% of lot
perimeter
o Two storeys high only
Option B: One side + Rear
o 90% of side or rear (up to 100% for
rear if only 4m)
o Total should not exceed 50% of lot
perimeter
o Two storeys high for side, 3.20m high
for rear
Classification of building height:
MEDIUM-RISE- 6-15 storeys 18-
45 meters
BHL+RROW
The RROW width also dictates the BHL:
o 6-7m RROW: 3.0 storeys or 9.0m
o 4-5m RROW: 2.5 storeys or 7.5m
o 0-3m RROW: 2.0 storeys or 6.0m
Only exceptions: PUD
Allowable Floor Areas:
Maximum R3:
o Regular Lot: 12x80%
BHL:
Maximum R3:
o 12 allowable storeys above
established grade
o 36m above highest grade
 Entrance or exit steps shall have
treads of not less than 300
millimeters. The minimum number
of steps shall be two (2) with risers
not exceeding 100 millimeters.
Suggested Minimum Lot Sizes, Lot
Dimensions and Types by Use or Occupancy
Regular Lot:
Maximum R3:
400.00 sq. meters
16.00 meters (w) x 25.00 meters(d)
FRONT YARDS AS PARKING
Not allowed for the following:
o R2 Maximum
o R3 Maximum
o GI
o C1, C2 and C3
o 50% of front yard may be used as
parking for R2
o Basic and R3 Basic
Projections Into The RROW
National roads or public
highways: footings located at least
2.40m below grade may project
300mm (maximum) beyond the
property line
Public sidewalk: Foundations may
encroach 500mm into the sidewalk
if top of foundation is at least
600mm below grade
FENCES + CANOPIES
Fences shall entirely enclose a construction
site
Minimum height: 2.40 meters above curb
For canopies: provide a clear unobstructed
height of 2.40m above the walkway
Accessory Structures
Foundation
Footings shall be of sufficient size
and strength to support the load of
the dwelling and shall be at least
250 millimeters thick and 600
millimeters below the surface of
the ground.
Floor
The live load of the first floor shall
be at least 200 kilograms per sq.
meter and for the second floor at
least 150 kilograms per sq. meter.
Roof
The wind load for roofs shall be at
least 120 kilograms per sq. meter
for vertical projection.
Stairs
Stairs shall be at least 750
millimeters in clear width, with a
rise of 200 millimeters and a
minimum run of 200 millimeters.
Entrance and Exit
There shall be at least one entrance
and another one for exit.
Electrical Power Supply -
Distances of lampposts for street
lighting shall be placed at a
maximum of 100.00 meters or as
prescribed by the power firm
 servicing the area. Utility poles
shall be installed along sides of
streets and pathways.
Comfort Rooms - Adequate and
clean comfort rooms with facilities
for disabled persons shall be
provided in properly located areas.
Minimum Corridor Width - 1.10
meters
Minimum Room Sizes:
6 sq.m. room for human habitation
3.0 sq.m kitchens
1.2 sq.m toilet and bath
Minimum court width: 2 m
Minimum floor to ceiling heights:
Artificial ventilation: 2.4 m upper
floors; 2.7 m ground flr
Natural ventilation: 2.7 m
Open Space Requirements: Mezzanine 1.8 m
Basic Sanitation Provisions
All buildings shall be provided with the ff:
o Adequate and potable water supply
o Adequate plumbing installation
o Suitable wastewater
treatment/disposal system
o Storm water drainage
BALCONIES
Clearance between sidewalk grade and
lowest portion of balcony = 3.00m minimum
Arcades shall be at least 3.00m above the
sidewalk grade.
Occupant Load
Hotels, apartments 18.60sqm 2 exits
required if more than 10
Number of Exits
Every building shall have at least
one exit
Upper floors with occupant load of
more than 10 shall have at least two
exits
A mezzanine floor bigger than
185sqm or having more than 18.00m
in any dimension shall have at least
two stairways to an adjacent floor
 Every floor with occupant load of
500-999 shall have at least 3 exits.
Every floor with occupant load of
1000 or more shall have at least 4
exits.
WIDTH OF EXITS
Total width of exits = Occupant load/165
Note: This is the total width in meters
ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS
If two exits are required, the two exits must
be apart by at least 1/5 of the perimeter of the
area served.
If three or more are required, they shall be
arranged a reasonable distance apart
DISTANCE TO EXITS
If without a sprinkler system, 45.00m
maximum
If with a sprinkler system, 60.00m
maximum
Measured from any point in a building,
measure along the line of travel
EXITS DOORS
When serving an occupant load of 50 or
more, must swing in the direction of exit
travel
Double acting doors shall not be used as
exits when serving a tributary load of more
than 100. Must be provided with a view panel
of not less than 1300 sq. cm.
SIZE OF DOORS
Minimum width of doorway: 0.90mm
Minimum height of doorway: 2.00m
Shall be capable of opening at least 90
degrees
Maximum door leaf width: 1.20m
CORRIDORS
Minimum width: 1.10m
This width shall be unobstructed, except that
trim handrails and doors when fully opened
shall not reduce the required with by more
than 200mm.
Doors in any position shall not reduce the
width by more than .
DEAD ENDS
Maximum length: 6.00m
 STAIRWAY WIDTHS
1.10m for occupant load more than 50
0.90m for occupant load of 50 or less
0.75m for occupant load of less than 10
(private)
Handrails shall not reduce the width of
stairways by more than 100mm
RISER AND TREAD
Maximum riser: 200mm
Minimum tread: 250mm
Note: Always keep in mind that the NBC
requirement is a maximum for risers, and a
minimum for treads
STAIRWAY HEADROOM
Not less than 2.00m measured from the
nosing
LANDINGS
Length = stairway width
If the stairway has a straight run, landing
length does not need to exceed 1.20m
Landing width shall not be reduced by more
than 100mm by any door when fully opened
Max. vertical distance between landings:
3.60m
HANDRAILS
Stairways shall have handrails on each side
If a stairway is more than 3.00m in width, at
least
one intermediate handrail shall be provided
Height of handrails: 800-900mm above the
nosing of treads
Exceptions:
In Group A or B occupancies, stairways
1.10m or less in width serving one individual
dwelling may have one handrail only
Stairways having less than four risers need
not have handrails
AISLES
Aisles leading to an exit shall be provided
for all portions with installed seats, tables, etc.
Shall be at least 0.80m wide if serving only
one side, or 1.00m if serving both sides
This minimum width shall be measured at
the point farthest from the exit, and shall be
increased by 30mm for every meter in length
towards the exit
 AISLE TRAVEL DISTANCE
The line of travel to an exit door by an aisle
shall not be more than 45.00m
Maximum 7 seats between wall and aisle
Maximum 14 seats between two aisles
Maximum slope: 1 in 8
CLEARANCE OF SERVICE DROPS
2.50m from highest point of roofs
3.00m from the ground
1.00m (horizontal) from windows/porches
5.50m from the crown of the street or
sidewalk
No service drop conductors or any other
wiring shall pass over swimming pools
ELEVATORS
Hoistway pit: minimum 600mm from
underside of car to bottom of pit
Maximum four elevators in a single
hoistway
Residential buildings 5 storeys or higher
shall have at least one passenger elevator on
24-hour constant operation
ESCALATORS
Maximum inclination: 30 from horizontal
Width between ballustrades: 560mm-
1200mm.
Shall not exceed the width of the step by more
than 330mm
Speed: 38 meters per minute maximum
(common rule is 90-120 fpm/27.5-36.5mpm)
Fire Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1185)
Site Building
Minimum corridor width: 1.12 m in the clear
Number of Exits:
At least two (2) exits shall be provided for
every floor or section including floors below
the floor of exit discharge used for industrial
purposes
Exit travel distance: 31 m
Ramps
Width
Class A: 1.12 m
Class B: 0.76-1.12 m
Escalator
Width: 0.81 m
Fire escape stairs
Width: 0.915 m
Rise: 0.23 m
Tread: 0.23 m (min.)
Headroom: 2.00 m
Handrails:
o Projection from wall: 0.09 m
o Height: 1.00 m
Accessibility Law (B.P. 344)

Site Building
Classification By Use Of Occupancy
Category I - Residential

ILLUSTRATIONS
CORRIDORS CLEAR WIDTH- 1.20M
TURNABOUT SPACES FOR WHEELCHAIRS- 1.50 X 1.50M
Assembly places seating accommodation

Seating capacity Wheelchair

seating space
4 - 50 2
51 - 300 4
301 - 500 6
500 up add 1 for every
additional 100 seats
Hotel Code
Classification of Hotels
Item/s De Luxe Class First Class Standard Class Economy
Class
Bedroom Facilities and
Furnishings
Size 25 sq m 25 sq m 18 sq m 18 sq m
Suite 1 per 30 guest 1 per 40 guest 24- 24-
rooms rooms hour hour
Bathrooms 24-hour 24- service of hot service of hot
service of hot hour and cold and cold
and cold service of hot
running water and cold
with running water
bathtubs with bathtubs
and and showers
showers
Telephone x x x x
Radio/TV x x
Cold Drinking Water x x x x
Refrigerator/Mini-Bar x
Front Office/Reception
Lounge x x x x
Porter Service x x x x
Foreign exchange x x
counter x
Mailing facilities x x x x
Long
distance/overseas calls x x x x
Reception amenities x x x x
Telex and facsimile x x x x

Recreational Facilities
Swimming pool x x
Tennis/golf/squash/gym
facilities x x
Live entertainment x x
General Facilities
Outdoor area x
Parking/valet x x x
Function/conference x x
facilities
Shops x x x x
Security x x x x
Medical service x x x x
Special Facilities
Business center x
Limousine service x
Airport service x x x x
 Item/s NBCP Fire Code Accessibility Law
Headroom (fire exit) 2.00 m 2.00 2.00 m
Fire Exits
Width (doorway) 0.90 0.915
Height (doorway) 2.00
Stairs (width) 0.75 m 0.60 (bet. rails)
Rise 0.20 (max.) 0.23
Tread 0.25 (min.) 0.23 (min.)
Handrail Projection
from wall 0.09 0.05
Handrail (Height) 1.10 1.00 0.90
Exit travel distance 45.00 31.00 30.00
Corridors 1.10 2.00 1.20
Ramps (width) 1.10 1.12 1.20
Parking Slots (width) 2.50 3.70
Doors 0.71 0.80
Aisles 0.80 (serving 1
side)
1.00 (serving 2
sides)
Elevators 30 (from the
entrance)