National Building Code PD 1906

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Safe construction
Adequate environmental safeguards
Maintain building in safe, sanitary and good working conditions
Chapter 2: Administration and Enforcement
Enforced by sec. of Public Works
*Building Official enforce NBC in their jurisdiction duties of issuing building permits
Section 206. QUALIFICATIONS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
1. A Filipino citizen and Good Moral Character
2. Duly registered Architect or Civil Engineer
3. Member of Accredited organization of not less than 2 years
4. At least 5 years diversified experience in building design and construction
Section 209. Exemptions of Bldg. Permit
1. Public Buildings
2. Traditional Indigenous Family
Dwellings native materials
Cost doesnt exceed P15,000
Section 212. Administrative Fines maximum of P10,000
Section 213. Penal Provisions (corp. or firm) maximum of P20,000 or imprisonment not more than 2 years
Chapter 3: Permits and Inspection
Section 302. Application for Permits Requirements
1. A description of work to be covered by the permit
2. Description and ownership of the lot TCT
3. The use or occupancy of proposed work
4. Estimated cost of proposed work
**with 5 sets of plans & specifications min.
Section 304. Issuance of Bldg. Permit 15 days upon payment
Section 305. Validity of Building Permits
Null & Void not commenced in a period of 1 year
Abandoned work for 120 days
Section 306. Non-Issuance, Suspension & Revocation
1. Errors found in plans & specifications
2. Incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
3. Non-compliance with the provisions of the code (NBC)
Section 307. Appeal
Filing 15 days from suspension/non-issuance
Section 309. Certificate of Occupancy. Bldg. Official issues Certificate of Occupancy 30 days after final inspection &
submittal of Certificate of Completion
Chapter 4: Types of Construction (Section 401)
Type I Wood Construction
Type II Wood Construction w/ fire resistant materials (1 hr. fire resistive)
Type III Masonry & Wood Const. (1 hr. fire resistive)
Type IV Steel, Iron, Concrete or Masonry Construction
Type V Fire Resistive
Chapter 5: Requirements for Fire Zones
Section 501. Fire Zones areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their
use or occupancy, type of construction
High Restrictive Fire Zone located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another
or 1/3 of its floor area is located in such zone
Chapter 6: Fire-Resistive Requirements in Construction
Section 601. Fire Resistive Rating the which a material can withstand fire
Section 602. Fire Resistive Time Period Rating 1 hr, 2 hrs, 3 hrs, etc.
Chapter 7: Classification & General Requirement of all Buildings by Use or Occupancy

Section 701. Occupancy Classified

Group A
Residential Dwellings
Group B
Residentials, Hotels, Apartments (Multiple Dwellings)
Group C
Education & Recreation (school or day-care purposes)
Group D
Institutional
Div. 1 Personal liberties are restrained. Ex. Mental Hospitals, jails, etc.
Div. 2 Nursing Homes for non-ambulatory patients
Div. 3 Nursing homes for ambulatory patients
Group E
Business & Mercantile
Div. 1 Gasoline Filling Station
Div. 2 Wholesale & Retail Stores
Div. 3 Aircraft Hangars
Group F
Industrial ice plants, power plants, etc
Group G
Storage & Hazardous storage, hazardous & highly flammable materials
Group H
Assembly other than I
Div. 1 Assembly w/ stage and occupant load < 1000
Div. 2 Assembly w/o stage and occupant load 300 or more
Div. 3 Assembly Bldg. w/o stage and occupant of < 300
Div. 4 Stadia, reviewing Stands Amusement Parks (not 1,2,3)
Group I
Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or more
Group J
Accessory
Div. 1 Private garages, carports, sheds
Div. 2 Fences over 1.80m high, tanks, towers
Section 704. Location on Property

eaves over required windows not < 750mm. minimum over from the side & rear property lines

sum of areas of openings must not exceed 50 % of sum of areas of walls

Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings
Lot Occupancy

Sanitation
Foundation
Floor

Roof
Stairs

Entrance & Exit

Corner Lot 90%

Inside Lot 80%
*at least 2m from property line
At least one (1) sanitary toilet & adequate washing & drainage
Footings 250mm thick & 600mm below ground
Live Load
1st Floor 200 kilograms per sq.m
2nd Floor 150 kilograms per sq.m
*minimum
Wind Load 120 min. kilograms per sq.m for vertical
projections
Clear width 750mm
Rise 200mm
Run 200mm
At least 1 entrance & 1 exit

Chapter 8: Light & Ventilation

Section 804. Size & Dimensions of Courts
min. horizontal dimension not < 2.00m
inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, or by a passageway 1.20m min.
Section 805. Ceiling Heights
*Habitable Rooms
a. Natural Ventilation min of 2.70m
Artificial Ventilation (min.)
1st storey 2.70m
2nd storey 2.40m
3rd storey 2.10m
b. Mezzanine min. of 1.80m
Section 806. Size and Dimension of Rooms
*Minimum
1. Rooms for Human Habitations 6 sq.m w/ at least dimension of 2m (2x3m)
2. Kitchens 3 sq.m w/ a least dimension of 1.5 (1.5x2m)
3. Bath & Toilet 1.20 sq.m w/ at least of 0.90m (0.90x1.3m)
Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms
*Minimum
1. School Rooms 3.00 cu.m w/ 1.00 sq.m of floor area per person
2. Workshops, Factories, Offices 12.00 cu.m of air space per person;
3. Habitable rooms 14.00 cu.m of air space per person.
Section 808. Window Openings at least 10% of floor area (not provided w/ artificial ventilation system)

Section 809. Vent Shafts

a. Ventilation or vent shafts horizontal cross-sectional area not < 0.10 sq.m per meter height of shaft
b. Air Ducts 0.30 sq.m w/ at least dimension of 300mm
Section 811. Artificial Ventilation
*Minimum Reqts in Air Changes
1. Office, Administrative purposes not < 3 changes of air per hour
2. Bakeries, Hotel, Restaurants, Kitchens not < 10 changes of air per hour
3. Auditoriums, Assembly purposes not < 0.30 cu.m of air per minute
4. Wards, Dormitories of Institutional Bldgs. not < 0.45 cu.m of air per minute,

supplied each person

Chapter 10: Building Projection over Public Street

Section 1002. Projection into Alleys or Streets
a. Footings at least 2.40m below grade along national roads, may project not > 300mm beyond Property line.
b. Foundations not < 600mm below the grade, may encroach 500mm into public sidewalk areas
Section 1003. Projection of Balconies and Appendages
Width of Streets
Balconies
Over 3m but < 6m
With balconies
6m to < 10m

10m to < 11m

11m to < 12m

12m to < 13m

13m to < 14m

14m or over

Total Projections
.60m
.90m
1m
1.10m
1.30m
1.40m
1.50m

Section 1004. Arcades

Min. of 3.00m above the established sidewalk grade
Section 1005. Canopies (Marquees)
a. Definition a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a
wall or sidewalk
b. Projection & Clearance outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall be not < 300mm, vertical clearance bet
pavement or GL & undersurface of marquee shall not < 3.00m
c. Construction incombustible materials not < 2 hrs fire-resistive
Section 1006. Movable Awnings or Hoods
a. Definition a movable shelter supported from an exterior wall of a bldg. w/c can be retracted, folded, collapsed against the
face of a supporting bldg.
b. Clearance
Awning to curb line not < 300mm
Vertical Clearance (undermost surface of the awning or GL) not < 2.40m
Section 1007. Doors, Windows

not < 2.40m above pavement or GL shall not, when fully opened, project beyond PL except fire exit doors
Section 1008. Corner Bldgs. with Chaflans
a. Public Street or alley < 3.60m in width shall be truncated at the corner Chaflan
b. If arcaded bldg, no chaflan reqtd notwithstanding the width of public street, < 12.00m
Chapter 11: Protection of Pedestrians during Construction or Demolition
Section 1105. Walkway
a. Temporary walkway 1.20m wide (during construction
b. Capable of supporting a uniform live load of 650 kg per sq.m
Section 1106. Pedestrian Protection
a. Railings street side of the sidewalk at least 1m in height
b. Fences not < 2.40m above grade
c. Canopies 2.40m above the railway, live load 600 kg per sq.m.
Section 1107. Maintenance and Removal of Protective Devices
a. Removal protective fence or canopy shall be removed 30 days after protection no longer required.
Chapter 12: General Design & Construction Requirements
Section 1202. Excavation, Foundation, and Retaining Walls
a. Excavation and Fills
1. Excavation made on public property - restored immediately to its former conditions w/in 48 hrs

Section 1203. Veneer

a. Definition nonstructural facing brick, concrete, tile, metal, etc. attached at the backing or structural components for the
purpose of ornamentation.
Section 1204. Enclosure of Vertical Openings
a. Elevator Enclosures
Escalator draft curtain at least 200mm on all sides
Automatic Sprinklers provided around perimeter of the opening w/in 600mm of draft curtain. Distance bet
sprinklers - max of 1.80 center to center
Section 1206. Roof Construction and Covering
a. Attics
1. Access not < 600mm sq. or in diameter, min clear headroom of 800mm
2. Area Separation enclosed attic space of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal area max of 250
sq.m. area, 750 sq.m. in area for attic with Fire-extinguishing system.
Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads
a.

Exits
1.
Number of Exits
Above 1st storey 10 occupant 2 exits
Mezzanine 185 sq.m area or more than 18m in dimension 2 exits
500-999 3 exits
2. Exits if only 2 exits required, shall be placed distance apart not < 1/5 of the perimeter area.
3. Distance of Exits w/o sprinkler 45m from exterior exit door, w/ sprinkler 60m
4. Doors
a. Swing exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas w/ 50 or more occupant load
b. Double acting doors view panel of not < 1,300 sq. cm.
c. Width and Height not < 900mm in width, not < 2.00m in height, opening 90 degrees and exit way
clear width not < 700mm
5. Door Leaf Width max of 1.20
6. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies
a. Width not < 1.10m
b. Dead Ends max 6.00m in length
7. Stairways
a. Width serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall not be < 1.10m, occupant load of 50 or less
may be 90m (900mm) wide, private stairways serving an occupant load of < 10 may be .75m
(750mm)
b. Rise and Run. Rise max 0.20m (200mm), Run - 0.25m (250mm)
c. Winding Stairways narrower side of the thread 150mm 300mm
d. Circular Stairways used as exit w/ min width of run not < 250mm
e. Landings straight run max of 1.20m, vertical
f.
Distance bet landings max of 3.60m vertical distance landings.
g. Handrails not < 800mm nor more than 900mm.
h. Stairway to Roof if 4 or more storeys in height
i.
Headroom clearance 2.00m
8. Ramps width 1.10m min
9. Exit Outlets, Courts, Passageways
a. Slope exit courts max of 1:10, exit passageway max of 1:8
b. Openings on exit court not < 3.00m protected by fire assemblies not < hour fire resistive. Except
openings > 3.00m may be unprotected
c. Exit signs illumination not < 10.7 lux at the floor level
10. Aisles
a. Width not < 800mm if serving one side, not < 1m if serving both sides, side aisles shall not < 1.10m
b. Exit Distance
1. Groups H, I occupancies w/o seats, line of travel to exit door by an aisle is not > 45.00m
2. Exit doors clear width 1.70m if 30 seats bet aisles and 1m distance of seat back to back
c. Slope max of 1:8
11. Seats
a. Seat Spacing - spacing of rows of seats from back to back not < 840mm (standard seating), Clear width of
rows (continental seating) as follows:
450 mm
Rows of 18 seats
500mm
Rows of 35 seats or less
520mm
Rows of 45 seats or less
550mm
Rows of 46 seats or more
b. Width not < 450mm (0.45m) min, max of 480 (0.48m)
12. Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, and Bleachers
a.
Row Spacing (min)
600 mm
w/o backrest in open air stand
750mm
Seats w/ backrest
850mm
Chair seating
Not < 300mm
Bet the back of each seat and the front
of the seat immediately behind it

b.
c.

Rise bet Rows 400mm (0.40m) max

Number of Seats bet Aisles - not > 15 for open air stands w/ seats w/o backrest, 6 w/ backrest seats
in bldgs.
d. Aisles
1. Aisles Required seats w/o backrest, the rise from row to row doesnt not exceed 300mm per row,
number of rows doesnt exceed 11 in height, top seating board is not over 3.00m above grade, 1st
seating board not more than 500mm above grade
2. Stairs required aisle is elevated more than 200nn above grade, provide a stairway or ramp.
e. Stairs and Ramps
1. Guardrails provide top seat plank is more than 1.20 above grade
2. Railings 1.10m
3. Midrail 250mm
f.
Foot Boards shall be provided above the 3rd row & where seating plank is more than 600mm above grade
g. Safe Dispersal Area at least 2 exits, more than 6000 min of 3 exits, more than 9000 person min of 4
exits, clear width of exits not < 1 exit unit of 600 mm for each 500 persons, clear width not < 1.10m
13. Boiler Rooms except Group A, 2 egress 1 ladder.
Section 1208. Skylights
a. Shall be constructed w/ metal frames Except Group A and J. Glass is set an angle of < 45 degrees, if located
above 1st storey, set at least 100mm (0.10m) above the roof.
b. Space bet supports
flat wire glass not exceed 625mm
corrugated wire glass - 1.5m
glass no wired 2.5m in diameter w/ mesh not larger than 25mm
c. Ordinary Glass if ridge doesnt exceed 6.00m above the grade
d. Glass for Transmission of Light not < 12.5mm thick, glass over 100 sq.cm. area have wire mesh
Section 1209. Bays, Porches and Balconies
Railings for balconies, landings or porches more than 750mm above grade
Section 1210. Penthouses and Roof Structures
a. Height Type V construction shall exceed 8.40m above roof, shall not extend more than 3.60m in height w/
the roof.
b. Towers and Spires framework of iron, steel or RC when not enclosed, towers not enclosed w/c extend more
than 20m above grade, shall not occupy more than of street frontage of bldg.
Section 1212. Fire-Extinguishing Systems
a. Fire-Extinguishing Systems
1. Every storey, basement or cellar w/ 200sq.m or more w/c is used for habitation, etc. w/c has an occupant
load of more than 20.
2. Dressing, rehearsal rms., workshops or factories w/ occupant load of more than 10 or assembly halls w/
occupant load of more than 500, if the next doors of rooms are more than 30.00m from safe dispersal
area.
3. Photographic x-ray, nitrocellulose films and inflammable articles
b. Dry Standpipes for bldgs. w/ 4 or more storeys
1. Construction and Test shall be wrought iron of GS w/ fittings, connections to withstand 20 kg per sq.cm
of water pressure
2. Size 900 liters water per minute
3. Number Required every bldg 4 or more storeys where any floor above 3rd floor is 950m or less,
equipped w/ 1 dry standpipe.
4. Siamese Connections:
2 way
100mm dry standpipe
3 way
125mm
4 way
150mm
Siamese inlet (located on street
Not < 300mm nor more than 1.20m
front)
above grade
5. Outlets standpipe 63mm outlet not more than 1.20m above each floor level, with 2 way standpipes
63mm outlet above the roof (all with gate valves)
c. Wet Standpipes
1. Size Interior wet standpipes deliver 190 liters/water per minute under 2.0 kg per sq.cm water
pressure
2. Outlets 38mm valve each storey located not < 300mm nor more than 1.20m above the floor.
3. Water Supply street main not < 100mm in diameter
4. Pressure and Gravity Tanks 1500 liters/water per minute for not < 10 minutes
5. Fire pumps capacity not < 1000 liters per minute w/ pressure not < 2 kg per sq.cm connected to
street main w/ not < 100mm diameter
Section 1214. Motion Picture Projection Rooms
a. Construction 1 hr fire resistive, ceiling shall not be < 2.40m from finished floor. Room shall have a floor
area of not < 7.00sq.m and 3.50sq.m for every additional machine.
b. Exit Projection room at least 2 exits separated by not < 1/3 the perimeter of room, each at least 750mm
wide and 2.00m high
c. Ports and Openings (3 kinds) projection, observation, combination ports

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d.

Ports required limited in area to 750 sq.cm, not more than 1 observation ports w/c be limited to 1300
sq.cm. There shall be not more than 3 combination ports w/c not exceed 750mm by 600mm.
Projection ports not to exceed 4,500 sq.cm in area.
Ventilation
1. Inlet fresh air inlet from the exterior bldg. not < 900sq.cm. & protect w/ wire netting installed w/in 50mm
of the floor in every projection room
2. Outlets provide 1 or more mechanical exhaust systems.

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (Section 211 of NBC 1096)

Rule I Building Permit Applications
1.

Definitions
a. Building Permit a written authorization granted by the BO to an applicant allowing the applicant to proceed w/ the
construction w/ specific project after plans, specs and other pertinent doc.
b. Construction All on site work done
c. Erection installation of components of a building/structure
d. Addition new construction w/c increases the height or area of an existing bldg./structures.
e. Alteration changes in materials, utilities, partitioning, etc but doesnt increase the overall area thereof.
f.
Renovation physical change made to increase its value & improve its aesthetic quality.
g. Conversion change in use or occupancy
h. Repair remedial work done on any damaged/deteriorated portion of bldg.
i.
Moving transfer of any bldg. from original location to another
j.
Demolition systematic dismantling of a bldg in whole or part.
k. Ancillary Bldg./Structure secondary bldg. located w/in the same premises the use of incidental to that main bldg.

2.

Building Permits (Exceptions)

a. Minor Constructions:
1. Sheds, greenhouses, and the like not exceeding 6sq.m. in floor area
2. Addition of open terrace/patios not exceeding 20sq.m
3. Window Grilles
4. Garden pools for water plants/aquarium not exceeding 500mm in depth.
5. Erection of garden walls other than walls not exceeding 1.80m
b. Repairs
1. Structural member, such as replacement of roofing sheets, etc.
2. Non load-bearing partition walls.
3. Interior portion of a house
4. Replacement of windows
5. Replacement of flooring
6. Perimeter fence & walls
7. Replacement of sanitary & plumbing fixtures
8. Replacement of faulty & deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures, safety devices

3.

Requirements (under Bldg. Permit)

3.1
Submit ff. OBO
a. Applicant is registered owner
1. TCT Certified true copy
2. Tax Declaration
3. Current Real Property Tax Receipt
b.
Applicant is not registered owner
1. Duly notarized copy of Contract of Lease
2. DNC of Deed of Absolute Sale
3. DNC of Contract of Sale
3.2 Five (5) sets of plans & specs signed and sealed
a. architect or civil engineer
b. sanitary engineer/master plumber
c. electrical engineer
d. mechanical engineer
e.
NOTE: Plans & specs shall not be required for
a. traditional indigenous family dwellings not exceeding P15000
b. single detached dwellings up to 20sq.m floor area
3.2.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Architectural Documents
Location plan w/in 2km radius COM, IND and INS, w/in half km radius Residential
Site Development Plan 1:200m
Floor Plans
Elevation at least 4
Section at least 2
Foundation plan
Floor-framing plan
Roof-framing plan
Footing/column detail
Structural members detail

*from c to h - not < 1:100m

*from I to j any convenient scale
Rule II - Processing of Applications for Bldg. Permits & Certificates of Occupancy
1. Bldg Permits
1.1
Verification of Land Use & Zoning Compatibility
1.2
Filing of Application
1.3
Line & Grade Verification
1.4
Processing of Application
1.4.1
Architectural
1.4.2
Structural
1.4.3
Sanitary/Plumbing
1.4.4
Electrical
1.4.5
Mechanical
1.4.6
Fire Safety & Control
1.5
Final Evaluation
1.6
Issuance of Bldg. Permit
1.7
Non-Issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Bldg. Permits
a. Errors found in the plans & specs.
b. Incorrect data or info supplied
c. Non-compliance w/ pertinent provisions of the code or any rule/regulation issued thereunder
1.8
Terms & Conditions of Permits
1.9
Validity of a Bldg Permit if the bldg or work authorized therein is not commenced w/in 1 year from
the date of such permit, or bldg. or work is suspended/abandoned at anytime after it has been
commenced for 120 days.
Rule III Assessment, Imposition and Collection Fees
For the purpose of fixing the amount of fees based on use or occupancy of bldg. group occupancy classification of bldgs.
Occupancy groups (5 categories)
CATEGORY I
Residential Group A & partly Group B
II
Commercial & Industrial partly Groups B, C, E, F, G, H & I
III
Social, Educational & Institutional partly Groups C, D, E, & H
IV
Agricultural partly Group J
V
Ancillary partly Group J
Rule IV Disposition of Income from Fees and other Charges
1. Duties of Bldg Official
a. Collections 80% local government concerned, 20% share of the National Government
Rule V Signs
Sign any letter, word, numeral, illustration use to announce or advertise
Specific Provisions:
1. Business Signs max width 1.20m & length not exceeding the frontage of the bldg.
2. Ground Signs shall not exceed 6.00m in height from the street crown, self supporting outdoor signs
10.00m away from PL
3. Projecting Signs - Sign Boards 1m to electric & telephone wires
4. Wall Signs not extend more than 300mm & not < 3m above the sidewalk. W/ combustible materials
shall not exceed 4.00sq.m. area
5. Temporary Signs
a. Steamers lowest pt. of bottom edge have min clearance 4.30m above the pavement
6. Administrative Provisions
a. Exemptions sign not exceeding 0.20sq.m. of display surface.
Rule VI Arcades & Sidewalks
1. Width
1.1
Sidewalks of 2m w/ planting strip of 800mm in width separating curb & sidewalk
1.2
Arcades shall be cantilevered from bldg. line, horizontal distance bet the curb line & the outermost
face of bldg not < 500mm
1.3
Combined open & arcaded sidewalks w/ planting strip not < 800mm in width separating bet
arcaded portion and open portion of sidewalk
2.
Driveways, Entrances and Exits
2.1
Entrances and Exits of Building abutting sidewalks shall be made of either ramps or steps
2.1.1
Steps shall have treads not < 300mm. Min no. of steps shall be (2), w/ risers not
exceeding 100mm
Rule IX Electrical Regulations
1. Location of Poles and Clearances of Power Lines along Public Roads.
1.1.
Primary Lines min vertical clearance of 10m from the crown of road pavement, 7.5m from the top of the
shoulder/sidewalk
1.2.
Secondary Lines min vertical clearance of 7.5m from the crown of road pavement
2. Clearance of Supporting Structures such as Poles, Towers and others
a. Fire Hydrants not < 5m
b. Curbs not < 150mm from curb away from the roadway
3. Clearance of Service Drops
a. Clearances Over Roof Conductors have clearance not< 2.5m from highest pt. of roofs

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Exemptions:
1. Voltage bet conductors doesnt exceed 300 volts and has roof slope not < 100mm in 300mm slope.
2. Service drop conductors of 300 volts or less w/ a max of 1.2m overhang portion of roof for the purpose of
a service raceway may be maintained at min of 500mm.
b. From Ground conductors shall not < 3m from any platform or projection.
c. From Building Openings conductors shall have clearance of < 1m from windows, doors, etc and shall be run at
least 500mm above the top level of a window or opening.
d. Service Drop of Communications lines, when crossing a street, have a clearance not < 5.50m from the crown of
street/sidewalk. Also have a min clearance of 3.00m above the ground.
Provisions for Transformer Vaults
4.1
New Building load demand 200KVA or above provided w/transformer vault
4.2
Location ventilated to outside air
4.3
Walls, Roof and Floor. Reinforced concrete not < 150mm, masonry/brick not less than 200mm,
300mm load bearing hollow concrete blocks. Inside wall and roof surface constructed of HCB shall have a
coating of cement/gypsum plaster not < 20mm. Concrete floor not < 100mm thick.

5.

Ventilation
5.1
Ventilation Openings
5.1.1.
Size not < .006sq.mm per KVA of transformer capacity in service, except the net are shall not be
< 0.1sqm for any capacity under 50KVA
5.1.2.
Drainage vaults w/ more than 100KVA transformer capacity shall be provided w/ drain
6. Capacitors
6.1
Transformers Used w/ Capacitors KVA rating shall not be < 135% of capacitor rating
Rule X Mechanical Regulations
1. Elevators
1.1
Hoistway pits clearance of not < 600mm remains bet the underside of car & bottom of pit.
1.2
Min number of hoisting ropes shall be 3 for traction elevators and 2 for drumtype elevators.
1.3
Min diameter of hoisting & counterweight ropes shall be 30mm
1.4
Elevators w/ over-load relay and reverse polarity relay.
1.5
In high rise apts. or residential condos of more than 5 stories, at least 1 passenger elevator shall be kept on
24 hour constant service.
2. Escalators
2.1
Angle of inclination shall not exceed 35 degrees from the horizontal
2.2
Width bet balustrades shall not be < 558 mm nor more than 1.20m. The width shall not exceed the width
of the steps by more than 330mm.
2.3
Rated speed, not more than 38mpm.
3. Boilers and Pressure Vessels
3.1
Location
3.1.1
Main Bldg. is not made up of fire resistive materials, boilers shall be located outside w/ distance not <
3.00m outside the wall of main bldg. & bldg. housing the boiler
3.1.2
No part of the boiler shall be closer than 1m from any wall
3.2
Smokestacks - shall able to withstand a wind load of 175km per hour & shall rise at least 5m above the
eaves of any bldg. w/in a radius of 50m.
3.3
Boilers more than 46sq.m. heating surface shall be provided w/ 2 means of feeding water, 1 steam driven
and 1 electrically driven, 1 pump and 1 injector.
3.4
2 check valves shall be provided bet any feed pump and boiler
3.5
Boilers rms. shall have at least 2 separate exits.
3.6
Each boiler shall at least 1 safety valve. Having more than 46.sq.m pressure of water heating
surface/generating capacity exceeding 97kg. per hour, 2 or more safety valves are required.
4. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
4.1
68-74 degrees F temperature and humidity for comfortable cooling, 4.57 to 7.60 MPM temperature at an air
movement.
4.2
Not more than 136kgs of refrigerant shall be stored in a machine rm.
4.3
Where ammonia is used into a tank of water at least 1 gallon of water shall be provided for every .04536kg of
ammonia in the system.
4.4
Refrigerant piping crossing a passageway in any bldg. shall not < 2.3m above the floor.
4.5
Window type AC (Air Con) shall not be < 2.13m from the ground

5.

6.

Water pumping for Bldg./Structures

5.1
To maintain water pressure in all floors of a bldg./structure, the ff. systems may be used:
5.1.1
Overhead tank supply may be installed above the roof w/ a vent and an overflow pipe leading to a storm
drain and be fully covered.
5.1.2
Pneumatic Tank unfired pressure vessel
Pipings
6.1
Piping 100mm in diameter and above shall be flanged. Small diameter pipes may be screwed
6.2
Color coding of Piping:
Steam Division
High Pressure White
Exhaust System Buff
Water Division
Fresh Water, low pressure - Blue
Fresh Water, high pressure - Blue
Salt water piping Green
Oil Division
Delivery Brass or Bronze
Discharge Yellow

Pneumatic Division
Gas Division
Fuel Oil Division
Refrigerating Division

All piping Gray

All piping Black
All piping Black
Pipes Black
Fittings - Black

Rule XI Access Streets/Roads & Alleys

Interior/rear lots access road w/ min width depending upon the no. of
bldgs./units approve by local planning authority
Multiple living units on same lot. (Apartments,
rowhouses/accesorias/groups of single-detached bldgs)
Up to 6 units
7-15 units
16-25 units
26-35 units
More than 35 units

Access Roads
Not < 3.00m wide

3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.50

wide
wide
wide
wide
wide

Rule XIV Occupant Loads

General Requirements for Occupant Loads and Exits
UNIT AREA PER
Min. of 2 Exits other than
OCCUPANT (Sq.m.)
elevators are required where
number of occupants is over
A. Dwellings
28
10
B. Hotels, Apartments, Dormitories
18.6
10
C. Classrooms
1.8
50
USE OR OCCUPANCY

Conference Rooms, Exhibit Rooms,

Gymnasia,
School, Vocational, Institutions,
Laboratories
D. Hospitals **, Sanitaria **
Nursing Homes **, Children Homes
**, Homes for the Aged **
Nurseries for Children
E. Stores Retail Sales Rooms
Basement
Ground Floors
Upper Floors
Offices
Aircraft hangers (no repair)
Parking Garages
Kitchens (Commercial)
Dining Establishments
F. Warehouses, Mechanical
Equipment Rooms
G. Garages
H. Auditoriums, Theaters, Churches
& Chapels, Dance Floors, Reviewing
Stands, Stadia

1.4
4.6
8.4
7.4

3.25
2.8

6
50

5.6
9.3
46.5
18.6

10

28

30
50
30
30

9.3
.65

10
50

Rule XV Protection & Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition

1. General
1.1
No person, firm, corporation shall operate machinery, material, scaffolds or materials of assembly closer than 5m
to any high voltage electrical facilities.
1.2
2. Protective Methods/Devices
Height of
Construction
2.40m or less
More than
2.40m

Distance from Construction

Less than 1.80m
1.80m or more
Less than 1.80m
1.80m or more but not more than the height of
construction
1.80m or more but between to the height of
construction
1.80m or more but exceeding the construction height

3.
4.

Fence erected @ sidewalks/walkways not < 2.40m in height above curb line.
Canopy
4.1
Protective canopy - 2.40m above the walkway

Protection
Required
Railing
None
Fence &
Canopy
Fence &
Canopy
Fence
None

4.2

5.
6.

7.
8.

9.

10.

11.

12.
13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Railings not < 1m high and solid toe boards not < 300mm placed along the street and ends of the canopy.
Canopy safely sustaining a load of 800kg per sq.m.
4.3
Underside of canopy properly lighted not < one (1) 100 watt bulb every 6m of its length
Protective Nets/Screen G.I wire gauge 16,38mm mesh nylon net; canvas
Walkways & Railings
6.1
Temporary walkway adjacent to the street line not more than 1.20m wide (for the use of pedestrians).
Where the road right of way is 5m or less, no temporary walkway shall be allowed
6.2
Width of walkway shall not < 1.20m but more than 1/3 the width of the sidewalk.
6.3
Walkways capable of supporting uniform live load of 650kg per sq.m.
6.4
Railings not < 1m in height
Precautionary Measures
7.1
Every Trench, 1.50m or more in depth, provided w/ means of exit at least 7.50 of its length
Storage of Materials
8.1
No materials piled/stacked higher than 1.8m except in yards/sheds. When Piles exceed 1.2m height,
material be arranged that the sides & ends of the piles taper back.
Fire Protection
9.1
All buildings 1 standpipes outlet @ each floor.
9.2
In every construction at least 1 approved handpump, tank or portable chemical or dry fire extinguisher.
9.3
No material/construction equipment shall be placed w/in 3m of such hydrant/connection bet it and the center of
the street.
Sanitation & First Aid
10.1
Where more than 200 workers are employed, a properly first-aid room shall be provided w/ a
physician/nurse.
Temporary Light & Power
11.1
Passageways, stairways and corridors average light intensity not < 2 foot candles.
11.2
Locations where tools & or machinery are used 5 foot candles.
Hoist Towers shall be screened/protected on all sides not < 1.80m height
Ladders & Temporary Stairways
13.1
Stairways shall be erected as the bldg. exceeds 18.00m in height
13.2
No single ladder shall exceed 6.00m in length. Ladder landings at least 1.20m w/ handrails & toe
boards. Ladder rungs shall be spaced uniformly as near to 30mm.
13.3
Ladders leading to floors, stagings/platforms shall be at least 900mm above level of such floors
13.4
Ladders serving traffic in both directions simultaneously at least 1m wide.
13.5
Ladders shall not be painted, inspected at least once every 30 days.
13.6
Stairs and Stairways shall be support a load at least 490kq./sq.m
13.7
Temporary stairs (the sum of the 2 risers and width of 1 tread shall not < 160mm nor more than 660mm)
2R+T=160mm-660mm. Not < 915mm wide. Landings not < 762mm long
Runways & Ramps
14.1
At least (3) three 250mm planks
14.2
Slope not steeper than 1:3
14.3
When riser is steeper than 1:6, or more than 1.8m and steeper than 1:8, runways/ramps shall be provided
w/ cleats spaced not more than 200mm apart
14.4
Total rise of more than 1.80m passing over/near floor openings
Scaffolds
15.1
Support at least 4 times the max load.
15.2
Planks used in construction shall be not < 50mm nominal thickness, overlap at the end shall not < 150mm
15.3
Ropes, cables and blocks used in support shall be sufficient size & strength to sustain @ least 6 times the
max load
15.4
Platform level of w/c is more than 1.80m above the ground
15.5
Substantial overhead protection not more than 3m above the scaffold platform
Floor Openings
16.1
Used as hoistways/elevator shaftways be protected all sides, expect the side used for loading & unloading.
Protection shall be in barricades not < 1.20m high near the edges of openings, guard rails not < 910mm
high placed not < 600mm.
16.2
Solid barriers not < 910mm high
Guard Rails & Toe Boards
17.1
Guard Rails - Top rail not < 910mm high above the platform level. An intermediate rail shall be provided bet
the top rail & the platform. Guard rails shall have supports not more than 2.40m apart, shall be constructed to
withstand a horizontal force of 30kgs. per meter
17.2
Toe Boards shall extend not < 150mm above the platform level. Toe Boards of Wood shall not < 25mm
nominal thickness w/ supports not more than 1.20m apart, Metal shall not < 3.175mm thick w/
supports not more than 1.20m apart.
Chutes
18.1
Chutes for removal of materials & debris shall be provided in demolition operations w/ are more than 6m above pt.
of material to be removed
18.2
Intervals of 7.60m or less w/ substantial stops to prevent descending matls
18.3
Chutes w/c at an angle 45 degrees from the horizontal be enclosed on all 4 sides
18.4
Chutes w/c at an angle 45 degrees from the horizontal may be left open on the upper side
18.5
Openings into matls/debris are dumped are dumped at the top of a chute shall be protect by a substantial
guardrail extending @ least 1.90m above the level of the floor

Rule XVI Light and Ventilation

1. Measurement and Percentage of Site Occupancy
1.1
Types of Open Spaces
a. Public street, alleys, parks, easements of seashore, etc.

b.

Private courts, yards, setbacks, lightwells, uncovered driveways, etc.

Private Open Space Requirements
% OF OPEN SPACE
TYPE OF LOT
A & B (Residential)
All Other
a. Interior Lot (accessible from a public street/alley by means
50%
25%
of a private access road)
b. Inside Lot (non-corner/single frontage lot)
20%
15%
c. Corner and/or Through Lot
10%
5%
d. Lots bounded on 3 or more sides by public open space
5%
5%
(streets, alleys, easement of seashores, etc)
NOTE: 1. Refer to Sec 3 of Rule 3 for occupancy grouping
2.

Courts unoccupied space bet bldg. lines & lot lines other than yard: free, open and unobstructed from the ground
upward.
a. Inner court bounded on all sides/around its periphery by bldg. lines.
b. Open court bounded by 3 sides by bldg. lines w/ 1 side bounded by another open space
c. Through court bounded on 2 opposite sides by bldg. lines w/ the other opposite sides bounded by other open
space.

Every court shall have a width not < 2.00m for 1 and 2 storey bldgs. This may reduced to not < 1.50m in
cluster living units (quadruplexes, rowhouses) for 1 or 2 storeys in height w/ adjacent courts w/ area not <
3.00m. Irregularly shaped lots like triangular shall be < 3.00m

Bldgs more than 2 storeys in height, min width of the court shall be increased at the rate of 300mm

YARD
Front
Side
Rear
R-1
R-2
R-3

R-1
5.00m
2.00m
2.00m

Yards for Residential Buildings

ZONES
R-2
See abutments
2.00m
2.00m

R-3

Low Density Residential Zone single family, single detached dwellings

Medium Density Residential Zone medium density housing like low and medium rise, multiple family dwellings
High-Density Residential Zone mixed housing type & high density housing

Yards for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional & Recreational Buildings

ROAD RIGHT OF WAY
FRONT
SIDE
REAR
30M & above
10m
3m
25-29m
8m
20-24m
6m
10-19m
4m
2m
Below 10m
2m
3.

Setbacks vacant space bet the bldg. & lot lines not < 2.00m in width

4.

Ceiling Heights
4.1 Table Form
Habitable rooms provided w/ artificial ventilation
Bldgs. of more than 1st storey
2nd storey
Succeeding storeys
Above stated rooms w/ natural ventilation
Mezzanine Floors

ceiling heights not < 2.40 from floor to ceiling

Min ceiling height shall be 2.70m
2.40m
Unobstructed typical head-room clearance of
not < 2.10m above the finished floor
Not < 2.70m
Clear height not < 1.80m above and below it

5.

Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms:

Minimum sizes of rooms & their least horizontal dimensions:
Rooms for Human
6.00 sq.m with at least dimension of 2.00 (2x3m)
Habitations
Kitchen
3.00 sq.m with at least dimension of 1.50m (1.50x2m)
T&B
1.20 sq.m with at least dimension of 0.09m (0.09x1.33m)
6.

Air Space Requirements

6.1 School Rooms

6.2 Workshop, Factories & Offices
6.3 Habitable Rooms
7.

8.

3.00 cu.m w/ 1 sq.m of floor area per person

12.00 cu.m of air space per person
14.00 cu.m of air space per person

Window Openings
7.1
Windows w/ a total free area of openings equal to @ least 10% of the floor area of the room, provided that
such opening not < 1sq.m. Toilet, laundry, & similar rooms shall be provided w/ windows w/ area not <
240mm.
7.2
Eaves over required windows not < 750mm from the side & rear Property Lines.
Vent Shafts

8.1
8.2

Horizontal cross sectional area (CSA) of not < 0.10sq.m for every meter of height of shaft but in no case shall the
area be < 1.00sq.m. No vent shaft have its least dimension less < 600mm
Air ducts min unobstructed CSA not < 0.30 sq.m w/ min dim. of 300mm above the bottom of the shaft

Rule XIX Parking & Loading Space Requirements

1.

Parking space ratings listed are min off street requirements for specific uses/occupancies for bldg./structures:

1.1 Parking slot

Average automobile

Truck or bus
1.2 Low Income Single Detached living units in
housing project areas w/ individual lots not more
than 100sq.m
1.3 Multi family units
a. Up to 50sq.m
w/ unit floor of:
b. Above 50sq.m to
100sq.m
c. More than 100sq.m
1.4 Hotels
1.5 Residential Hotels & Apartels
1.6 Motels
1.7 Neighborhood shopping center
1.8 Markets
1.9 Restaurants, fast-food centers, bars and
beerhouses
1.10 Nightclubs, supperclubs and theaterrestaurants
1.11 Office Bldgs
1.12 Pension/Boarding/Lodging houses
1.13 Other Bldgs in Business/Commercial Zones
1.14 Public assembly bldgs such as theaters,
cinemas, etc.
1.15 Places of Worship & Funeral Parlors
1.16 Schools
Elementary, Secondary,
Vocational & Trade schools
College & Univ.
1.17 Hospitals
1.18 Recreational
Bowling Alleys
Facilities
Amusement Centers
Clubhouses, beach houses
and the like
1.19 Factories, manufacturing establishments,
mercantile bldgs, warehouses and storage bins
1.20 Tourist bus parking areas

2.40x5.00m perpendicular or diagonal,

2.00x6.00m for parallel
Min of 3.60m by 12.00m
Pooled parking at 1 slot/10 living units

1 slot/8 living units

1 slot/4 living units
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

slot/living unit
slot/10 rooms
slot/5 rooms
slot/unit
slot/100 sq.m of shopping floor area
slot/150 sq.m of shopping floor area
slot/30 sq.m of customer area

1 slot/20 sq.m of customer area

1
1
1
1

slot/125 sq.m of gross floor area

slot/20 beds
slot/125 sq.m of gross floor area
slot/50 sq.m spectator area

1 slot/50 sq.m of congregation area

1 slot/10 classrooms
1
1
1
1
1

slot/5 classrooms
slot/25 beds
slot/4 alleys
slot/50 sq.m of gross floor area
slot/100 sq.m of gross floor area

1 car slot/1,000 sq.m of gloss floor area

2 bus slots/hotel or theater restaurant

2.

Parking Requirement Computation:

2.1
Mixed occupancies, parking requirements shall be the sum of 100% dominant use & 50% of each of the nondominant
2.2
20% of parking requirements may be provided w/in premises

3.

Special Provisions
3.1
1 parking slot for the handicapped per 50 up to 150 parking slots & an additional slot for every 100
slots thereafter.
3.2
Wheel chair transfer area one between 2 spaces, directly connect to accessible walk of travel and bldg
entrances.
3.3
Maximum distance of accessible parking area from facility served. Parking areas for handicapped shall be w/in
60m of the facility being served.

4.

Loading Slot Requirements:

4.1 Stores, manufacturing, wholesale or

merchantile bldgs/structures, or similar occupancies
4.2 Hotels and Hospitals

1 loading slot for every 5,000 sq.m of gross

floor area w/ a min of 1 truck loading slot
1 truck loading slot