BUILDING AND

DEVELOPMENT LAWS
 PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING
CODE
 Title
The provisions of this Code shall
Declaration of Policy
apply to the design, location, siting, Scope and
Application
construction, alteration, repair, General Building
conversion, use, occupancy, Requirements
Site Requirements
maintenance, moving, demolition of, Definitions
and addition to public and private
buildings and structures, except
traditional dwellings as defined
herein.

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January 1, 1979
Construction- all on- Title
Declaration of Policy
site work done from site
Scope and
preparation, excavation, Application

foundation, assembly of all General Building

Requirements
the components and Site Requirements

installation of utilities and Definitions

equipment of
buildings/structure

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 Addition- any new construction which Title

increases the height or area of an existing Declaration of Policy

Scope and
building/structure Application
General Building
Requirements
Site Requirements
Definitions

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Alteration- construction in a building/ Title
Declaration of Policy
structure involving changes in the materials
Scope and
used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, Application

structural parts, existing utilities and General Building

Requirements
equipment but does not increase the overall Site Requirements

area thereof. Definitions

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Renovation- Title

any physical Declaration of Policy

Scope and
change made on a Application
building/ structure General Building
Requirements
to increase its Site Requirements
value, utility and/ Definitions

or to improve its
aesthetic quality

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 Title
Declaration of Policy
Conversion- a change Scope and
Application
in the use or occupancy of General Building
a building/ structure or any Requirements
Site Requirements
portion/s thereof which has Definitions
different requirements

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 Title
Declaration of Policy

Repair - remedial work done on any Scope and

Application
damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a General Building
Requirements
building/structure to restore its original
Site Requirements
condition Definitions

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 Moving - the transfer of any Title

building/structure or portion/s thereof from its Declaration of Policy

Scope and
original location or position to another, either Application
within the same lot or to a different one General Building
Requirements
Site Requirements
Definitions

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 Title
Declaration of Policy

Demolition - the systematic dismantling Scope and

Application
or destruction of a building/ structure, in General Building
Requirements
whole or in part
Site Requirements
Definitions

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 Title
Declaration of Policy

Ancillary Building Structure- a Scope and

Application
secondary building/ structure located within General Building
Requirements
the same premises, the use of which is
Site Requirements
incidental to that of the main Definitions
building/structure

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 He (the building official) is charged with Responsibility
Technical Staff
the duties of issuing building permits. In the The Secretary
performance of his duties, a Building Professional &
Technical Assistance
Official may enter any building or its Building Officials
premises at all reasonable times to inspect Fees & Exemptions
Implementing Rules
and determine compliance with the & Regulations

requirements of this Code Fines and Penal

Provisions
The Building Official may order the Dangerous/Ruinous
Bldgs.
work stopped or order
Remedies
discontinuance of occupancy or use
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 PW
CASHIER
Building Permits
Application,
Processing,
ISSUANCE

LINE &
Issuance
GRADE
Validity
ARCHITECTURAL
Non-issuance,
RECEIVING
LAND USE STRUCTURAL Suspension,
&
EVALUATION/
RECORDING & ZONING Revocation, Appeal
SANITARY/
APPROVAL
PLUMBING Inspection and
APPLICATION

Supervision
ELECTRICAL
Certificate of
MECHANICAL Occupancy

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 Title
Declaration of Policy

Building Permit- a written authorization Scope and

Application
granted by the Building Official to an General Building
Requirements
applicant allowing him to proceed with the
Site Requirements
construction of a specific project after plans, Definitions
specifications and other pertinent documents have been found
to be in conformity with the National Building Code and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.

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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
Title
MINOR CONSTRUCTION
Declaration of Policy
sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, childrens playhouses, aviaries, Scope and
poultry houses and the like not exceeding 6sq.m.; detached from any Application
other building and for owners private use General Building
Requirements
addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not Site Requirements
exceeding 20sq.m. and for owners private use Definitions
installation of window grilles
garden pools for cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not
exceeding 500mm depth
erection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.80m
in height, cementing of footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways

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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
Title
REPAIRS
Declaration of Policy
not affecting or involving any structural member, such as
Scope and
replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, Application
downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings General Building
Requirements
non load-bearing partition walls
Site Requirements
any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration Definitions

or replacement of windows, flooring, perimeter fence, walls

or replacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures
or replacement of faulty or deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures and
safety devices provided no alteration shall be made on the service
entrance and main switch or breaker and no circuits will be added

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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Title
Application form Declaration of Policy
Five (5) sets of plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed Scope and
Application
by duly licensed architect and engineers
General Building
For lot owners, certified true copies of: Requirements
- TCT Site Requirements
- tax declaration Definitions
- current real property tax receipt
For non-lot owners, duly notarized copies of:
- contract of lease
- deed of absolute sale
- contract of sale

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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Title
Declaration of Policy
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR: Scope and
Application
traditional indigenous family dwellings intended for use and General Building
occupancy of owners family; of native materials, cost not Requirements
exceeding P15,000 Site Requirements
Definitions
single-detached dwelling up to 20 sq.m.

simple sketch with dimensions, site location and vicinity map will
suffice

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BUILDING PERMITS
Title
Declaration of Policy
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION Scope and
Application
errors in plans and specifications General Building
Requirements
incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
Site Requirements
non-compliance with NBC and IRRs Definitions

VALIDITY

one year from date of issue

suspension/ abandonment of construction for 120 days

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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Title
BASES FOR COMPUTING Declaration of Policy
type of occupancy or use of building Scope and
Application
cost of construction (per sq.m. based on classification) General Building
Requirements
area
Site Requirements
height TYPES OF OCCUPANCY Definitions

Category I - residential
Category II - commercial and industrial
Category III - social, educational, institutional
Category IV - agricultural
Category V - ancillary
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Title
EXEMPTIONS Declaration of Policy
traditional indigenous family dwellings Scope and
Application
public buildings ( owned, occupied, operated by offices performing General Building
purely government functions ) Requirements
Site Requirements
government-owned housing units constructed by NHA while title is
Definitions
in governments name
construction by civic organizations, charitable institutions to be
donated to government for public use
buildings/structures owned by electric cooperatives

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Title
Declaration of Policy
REQUIRED PRIOR TO Scope and
Application
use of building/ structure General Building
Requirements
change in use of occupancy classification
Site Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Definitions

certificate of completion

logbook and Building Inspection Sheet

signed as-built plans and specifications

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Title
Declaration of Policy
NON-ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION Scope and
Application
unauthorized change, modification or alteration in plans General Building
and/or type of construction Requirements
Site Requirements
failure to engage services of licensed architect or civil
Definitions
engineer to do full-time supervision
failure of full-time supervisor to submit logbook, Certificate
of Completion, as-built plans, specifications, Building
Inspection Sheet, fire safety Inspection Certificate

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 TYPE I - Wood construction
Types of
Construction
TYPE II - Wood with one-hour fire-resistive
Changes in Type
materials
Requirements on
Type of Construction
TYPE III - Masonry and wood; incombustible
construction for exterior walls

TYPE IV - Steel, iron, concrete, masonry;

incombustible construction for walls,
ceilings and permanent partitions

TYPE V - Structural elements of steel, iron,

concrete or masonry; building shall be
fire-resistive
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 Fire zones defined
Fire zones are areas within which
Buildings in more
only certain types of buildings are than 1 Fire Zone
Moved Buildings
permitted to be constructed based on Temporary Buildings
their use or occupancy, type of Center Lines of
Streets
construction, and resistance to fire. Restrictions on
Existing Buildings

NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE Designation of Fire

Zones
FIRE-RESTRICTIVE
HIGHLY FIRE-RESTRICTIVE

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Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of
Fire zones defined
buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or
Buildings in more
occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. than 1 Fire Zone
Moved Buildings
Temporary Buildings
NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Center Lines of
Streets
bldgs./structures are permitted w/o fire resistivity Restrictions on
measures Existing Buildings
Designation of Fire
often in country sides or rural areas Zones
commercial & industrial structures sparsely constructed
clustered in small groups

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Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of
Fire zones defined
buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or
Buildings in more
occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. than 1 Fire Zone
Moved Buildings
Temporary Buildings
FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Center Lines of
Streets
bldgs./structures are permitted w/ fire resistivity Restrictions on
measures Existing Buildings
Designation of Fire
walls of at least two-hour fire resistivity Zones
one-hour fire resistivity throughout for suburban areas

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Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of
Fire zones defined
buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or
Buildings in more
occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. than 1 Fire Zone
Moved Buildings
Temporary Buildings
HIGHLY FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Center Lines of
Streets
highly fire-resistive or non-combustible structures or Restrictions on
construction assemblies Existing Buildings
Designation of Fire
three to four-hour fire resistivity throughout Zones

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 Fire-resistive Rating: the degree to Definitions
which a material can withstand fire Time Period Rating
Standards
Time Period Rating: length of time Regulations

(in hours) a material can withstand

being burned

Fire-resistive Standards:
Classification of construction
according to their fire-retardant or
flame spread ratings

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BUILDING/STRUCTURE
A 3-dimensional physical development
erected within a lot or property

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BUILDING/STRUCTURE
A 3-dimensional physical development erected
within a lot or property

DEVELOPMENT LEVELS
Above grade
At grade
Below grade

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LOT
The physical setting for any building whereby the
level or intensity of development covering such
property is regulated by development controls.
OCT
Original Certificate of Title
TCT
Transfer Certificate of Title

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DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL OF LOT
Maximum extent of physical
development that may be
introduced into the lot
CARRYING CAPACITY OF
LOT
Optimized extent of physical
development w/o causing
undue damage, effects or
hardship;
Can be supported by utility,
transport and service systems;
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 NEW DEVELOPMENT
New physical development within a lot
that is open for development, vacant,
unutilized, development-committed or
other lots that are similarly situated
REDEVELOPMENT
Physical development consisting mainly
of renovation, rehabilitation, retrofit,
upgrading, expansion within a lot or
property that is under-utilized or unfit for
habitation

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BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT
Generally measured from established grade line to
the topmost portion of the structure.
GRADE
Lowest point of elevation of finished ground surface
between exterior wall and a point 1.5m from said
wall

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FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
Perpendicular distance or vertical measurement
between the uppermost surfaces (finish level) of two
successive floors.
STOREY
Portion of structure between the uppermost surface
(finish level) of any floor and the uppermost surface
(finish level) of the next floor above or below it.

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CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT

LOW-RISE - 1-5 storeys 3-15 meters

MEDIUM-RISE -6-15 storeys 18-45 meters
HIGH-RISE -16 + storeys 48 + meters

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BUILDING FOOTPRINT
Measured horizontally from the property
line to the outermost faces of the exterior
walls of the building/structure

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PROJECTIONS
Any structurally attached portion of a
building that is outside its outermost
walls
FLOOR PLATE
Gross expanse of a wall measured from
the outermost edges of floor slabs; may
or may not be representative of the
typical floor

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DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
A set of inter-acting regulations concerning the physical
utilization of a lot;
Governs planning and design of spaces and the use or
occupancy of a building
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA)
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BUILDING (AMVB)
FLOOR TO LOT AREA OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FLAR/ FAR)
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA)
UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA)
TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN LOT (TOSL)

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ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO) = Building footprint ; excludes basement footprint

IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA)

UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA)

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA) = PSO + ISA ; excludes USA

FLOOR TO LOT AREA OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FLAR/ FAR) = total floor area / total lot area

TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN LOT (TOSL) = ( ISA + USA ) / TLA

TLA = PROPERTY LINE

PSO

ISA BASEMENT
FOOTPRINT

USA
FIREWALL
Reinforced masonry or RC separator
w/ appropriate fire-resistive rating
and positioned between dwellings/
buildings/structures;
No openings; Cannot be shared

ABUTMENT
Semi-permanent or permanent
structure along a property line usually
of masonry or reinforced

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SETBACK
The horizontal distance measured 90
degrees from the outermost face of a
building/structure to a property line.

INCREMENTAL SETBACK
The horizontal distance between the
outermost building/structure line of a
lower floor and that of a higher floor.

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YARD
Vacant space left between the outermost face
of the building and the property lines.
FRONT OF LOT
Side of a lot on which the main pedestrian
and vehicular access into the property shall
be situated.
COURT
Unoccupied space between the faces of the
building lines and a yard or another court
free, open and unobstructed from the ground
upward.
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AIR RIGHTS
Right to physically develop and subsequently benefit or
profit from the use of air space above the RROW.

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 Occupancy
Classified
Direct access to public
Change in Use
or open space
Mixed Occupancy/
Eaves at least 750mm. Occupancy
From side and rear Separation
property lines
Location on
Projections beyond Property
exterior walls Allowable Floor
Area
Buildings on same
Maximum Heights
property; or with courts
Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
Requirements for

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Occupancies

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 Occupancy
Classified
Direct access to public
Change in Use
or open space
Mixed Occupancy/
Eaves at least 750mm. Occupancy
From side and rear Separation
property lines
Location on
Projections beyond Property
exterior walls Allowable Floor
Area
Buildings on same
Maximum Heights
property; or with courts
Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
Requirements for

chapter 7: other Group

Occupancies

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& GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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& GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
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Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
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Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
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Occupancies
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 Occupancy
Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
Change in Use
Light &
Ventilation Mixed Occupancy/
Sanitation Occupancy
Separation
Foundation
Post Location on
Floor Property
Allowable Floor
Roof
Area
Stairs
Maximum Heights
Entrance &
Minimum
Exit
Requirements
Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
Mechl Reqts. Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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 General
Requirements
Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Percentage of Site
Occupancy
Size & Dimensions
of Courts
Air Space
Requirements
Window Openings
Vent Shafts
Ventilation Skylights
Artificial Ventilation

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 General
Requirements
Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Percentage of Site
Occupancy
Size & Dimensions
of Courts
Air Space
Requirements
Window Openings
Vent Shafts
Ventilation Skylights
Artificial Ventilation

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 General
Requirements
Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Percentage of Site
Occupancy
Size & Dimensions
of Courts
Air Space
Requirements
Window Openings
Vent Shafts
Ventilation Skylights
Artificial Ventilation

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 General
Requirements
Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Percentage of Site
Occupancy
Size & Dimensions
of Courts
Air Space
Requirements
Window Openings
Vent Shafts
Ventilation Skylights
Artificial Ventilation

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 General
Requirements
Whenever possible, source from municipal or Water Supply
System
city waterworks system;

If from meteoric, surface or underground Wastewater

Disposal System
sources, must conform to National Standard
Storm Drainage
for Drinking Water System
Pest & Vermin
Piping in accordance with National Plumbing Control
Code of the Philippines Noise Pollution
Control
Pipe Materials

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 General
Requirements
shall discharge to municipal or city sewer
Water Supply
system in accordance with Code on Sanitation System
and the National Pollution Control
Commission; or Wastewater
Disposal System
shall discharge to Imhoff or septic tank Storm Drainage
System
rainwater shall not discharge to the sanitary
sewer system Pest & Vermin
Control
Noise Pollution
Control
Pipe Materials

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 General
Requirements
Water Supply
System

Rat proofing Wastewater

Disposal System
means for cleaning garbage bins and receptacles
Storm Drainage
screening of public dining rooms System

Pest & Vermin

Control
Noise Pollution
Control
Pipe Materials

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 General
Requirements
Projection into
Alleys or Streets
Balconies &
Appendages
Arcades
Canopies
Awnings or Hoods
Doors, windows
Corner Buildings
with Chaflans

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 General
Requirements
Projection into
Alleys or Streets
Balconies &
Appendages
Arcades
Canopies
Awnings or Hoods
Doors, windows
Corner Buildings
with Chaflans

chapter 10:
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 General
Requirements
Projection into
Alleys or Streets
Balconies &
Appendages
Arcades
Canopies
Awnings or Hoods
Doors, windows
Corner Buildings
with Chaflans

chapter 10:
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 Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
Veneer
Vertical Openings
Floor Construction
Roof Construction &
Covering
Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
Skylights
Bays, Porches,
Balconies

chapter 12:
GEN.DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQTS.
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 Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
Veneer
Vertical Openings
Floor Construction
Roof Construction &
Covering
Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
Skylights
Bays, Porches,
Balconies

chapter 12:
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 Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
Veneer
Vertical Openings
Floor Construction
Roof Construction &
Covering
Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
Skylights
Bays, Porches,
Balconies

chapter 12:
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 Penthouses, Roof
Structures
Chimneys,
Fireplaces,
Barbecues
Fire-extinguishing
Systems
Stages & Platforms
Motion Picture
Projection Rooms
Lathing, Plastering,
Wall Boards

chapter 12:
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 All electrical systems, equipment and installation Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine
Mechanical
Electrical Code as adopted by the Board of Regulations

Electrical Engineering pursuant to RA 184 as amended

by RA 7920 otherwise known as the New Electrical
Engineering Law

chapter 13:
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 All mechanical systems, equipment and installations Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine
Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering Code as adopted by Regulations

the Board of Mechanical Engineering pursuant to

Commonwealth Act No. 294 as amended, otherwise
known as the Mechanical Engineering Law

chapter 13:
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ADVERTISING SIGN - an off-premise sign General
Requirements
BILLBOARD - a panel for posting bills or posters
Maintenance
DISPLAY SIGN - an on-premise sign Design and
Construction
GROUND SIGN - resting on the ground
Supports and
PROJECTING SIGN - fastened to, suspended from or Anchorages
supported on a building or structure the display surface of Projections and
which is perpendicular or at an angle from wall surface Clearances
Lightning
ROOF SIGN - installed on roofs, decks or eaves
WALL SIGN - parallel to wall surface
TEMPORARY SIGN - on light and combustible material

chapter 20:
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 General
Requirements
Maintenance
Design and
Construction
Supports and
Anchorages
Projections and
Clearances
Lightning

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 Title
Pursuant to Section 215 of the NBC,
Declaration of Policy
when a building is found or declared by Scope and
the Building Official to be a Application
nuisance, is dangerous or General Building

ruinous, the Building Official

Requirements
Site Requirements
shall order its repair, Definitions
vacation or demolition
depending on the degree of danger to
life, health, safety and/or well-being of
the general public and its occupants

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

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 Title
Declaration of Policy
Scope and
Application
General Building
Requirements
Site Requirements
Definitions

ACCESS STREETS, ROADS,

ALLEYS
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TYPE METERS
Perpendicular or
Diagonal Parking - 2.50 x 5
Parallel Parking - 2.15 x 6
Truck or Bus Parking - 3.60 x 12
Container Van, Bulk Carrier,
Prime Mover - 3.60 x 18
Jeepney, Shuttle - 3.00 x 9

PARKING AND LOADING

SPACE
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