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CASE No. 1
National Building Code vs. Fire Code
The National Building Code of the Philippines provides that the maximum
travel distance from any point of a structure to the nearest egress point are;
60 meters if the building is provided Automatic Fire Suppression System and
45 meters if the building is without AFSS.
Under the Fire Code of the Philippines, the same provision is stated. However,
instead of 60 meters and 45 meters, the FCP provides for 61 meters and 46
meters respectively.
There is a clear discrepancy of 1 full meter for each category.
Q1. Which of the two laws should prevail over the other and why?
Q2. What do you think is the cause of such discrepancy?
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CASE No. 2
DPWH vs. Local Government
It is clearly stated in the National Building Code that the responsibility of
enforcing the provisions of the Code is the Secretary of Public Works (DPWH).
However, the Local Government Code provides that the Local Government
Units are give autonomy to govern over the affairs of their respective
jurisdictions.
Q1. Who, then, has the authority to appoint the Building Official of a City or
Municipality.
Q2. Is there a conflict in the function of the DPWH Secretary and the Mayor in
the issuance of Building Permit?
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CASE No. 2
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CASE No. 2
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CASE No. 3
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The latest revision of the National Building Code of the Philippines provides
for minimum requirements for total open space for type A, B, C, D, & J
occupancies, as follows:
Corner lot = 10%
Through lot = 10%
Corner-through lot = 5%
Corner lot abutting 3 or more streets = 5%
Inside lot = 20%
Interior lot = 50%
End lot = 30 to 50%
Q1. If the above figures are minimum requirements, why is there a need for a
range from 30 to 50% in the requirement for end lots?
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CASE No. 3
LOT
END LOT
LOT
PROPERTY LINE
LOT
END LOT
LOT
Depending on its position and form, the lot can be considered as either an
end lot or an interior lot. This may be the basis for determining the open
space requirement.