CHAPTER |. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Title This document shell be known as the ‘Philippine Green Building Code” hereinafter referred to as the “GB Code” Section 2. Policy The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced agdwyealthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature against harmfulveffects of climate change. It shall safeguard the environment, property, publi@™béelth, in the interest of the common good and general we'fare consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control; anc for this purpose, pr@Scribe acceptable set of standards and requirements for relevant buildings to reghlaté their location, site, planring, design, quality of maierial, construction, use,ceclipancy, operation and maintenance, . Section 3. Objectives The GB Code seeks to improve the efficienéy).of building performance through a framework of acceptable set of standards tla Will "Enhance sound environmental and resource management that will counter thésharmnfull gases responsible for the adverse effects of climate change, throughout the builtfing’s life-cycle including efficient use of resources, site selection, planning, designconstruction, use, occupancy, operation and maintenance, without significant inére in cost. This GB Code is a set of regulations setting minimum standards for compliance and not intended to rate buildings ~~ Section 4. Principles\ “> 4.1 The technical'pfofessionals, developers, contractors, property managers and ‘Soe involved in the planning, design, construction and buildin mane of buildings have the opportunity and responsibility to help goyémivient address the adverse effects of climate change by ensuring that bulaligs are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to the Yawion ‘062 =18, yaa 0.584 AW onbiand Hee oecendeaty Nous Ae os eae operated, centrifugal] tons and . Rep ecco Ken 0576 en] 2800tons Kwon 057, Air-cocled Bugdiption eae Alleapectties COP 06 ies gspsorPtN | icapacties COP 06 AHR 560 ‘AReypton double efeak — Allcapacities COP 1 ¢Favsrpion double efeat — Allcapecites COP 1 Source: 2010 PSVARE Standards d. Exceptions Buildings with no air-conditioning systems are exempt. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 1710.5.2 Water Heating System a. General The use of energy-efficient water heating systems in buildings, by observing minimum power performance requirements, will help reduce energy consumption due to heating of water. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated'in-Tablo ty \ Reauirements, Applicable buildings shall comply witht Swinimum performance requirements for water heating in the 29{0 PSVARE Standards, as shown in Table 9. Exceptions S, Buildings with no water heating systems and ‘buildings with using solar water healing anclor heat pump for water heating are exempt. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODETabie 9. Minimum Performancs Requirements for Weter Heating Equioment sealegoryor Reng : Equipment | Seo Category (np) eS PerfomanceRegnied | tae i a ey We St ie St id Si yaw | Reance eFaog- | erens?- | COEWorR ah em ‘gal ARES c.00132v o.ontgav Part 430, este vite: |S ayy | new | Same | aa, | Set nel 200 aww | eae Taare | SMS aa 03 wesw | asues | vearum | rearum | erezo | craze | SORMGR vexaein | stim | sam [vei | ereow | crave [eoQOR" Gas iamge : i : on | ; Eee ah Migak > 75,000 Btuth > m2 kW ae nsone | ey | _<40007) Sadi | Seat Eun Beni? co joe ii x Pat 430, =700% | cow | eke ea| =oxim | crzose- | erzose un anscrart | “omy | “cane a a 00 | can inate | 7202 | Seong Nauman | 298m | coum | econ Water Heats: ee < 10 gal Se — ansizar 0 > 210,000 3 = 203 kw, Pe SwaRh | ouroaae | 20260 | cela But fost Sep | SH 785L | Seth \ Ha . 4000 "Bhi ande 2031 bw supp bes, | ceunigatens | 29% exam | enemy ay sevens | Oui | ogc race =o c= mua oe | oat avsizanin3 up cautvgalaw | 293% | 6 soli, | wee [om eas | apes | roe ‘Source? 2010 PSVARE Standards THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 1310.5.3. Variable Speed Drives and High Efficiency Motors a, General Variable Speed Drive (VSD) describes the equipment used to control the speed of machinery changing the frequency the motor is operated Where process conditions demand adjustment of flow from a pump or fan, varying the speed of the drive may save energy compered with other techniques for flow control. b. Applicability This measure applies to ell building occupancies as indicated in’Table 1 7 c. Requirements i, All motors for mechanical equipment_over fivé (5) kW shall be provided wih veriable speed drive afid.nigh efficiency motors In accordance with Table 10. il. All motors of cooling towers sfiall BE Brovided with variable soeed drive anc high efficiency moftp. SS ii. All motors for domesti¢ipuitpe shall have high efficiency motors 25 indicated in Table 1.) d. Exceptions CA, Kitchen ventilatign.fans are exempt from this requirement. Non- centralized eeowlions systems in buildings are not required to ompley ee S"speed controllers. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODETable 10. Motor Efficiencies Number of Poles i 7 eae] ca 4 Police 4 Synchronous Speed t (RPM) = 3600 1800 Enclosed Motors 855 65 65 Shs oe SIN Sh ef 524 8.0 36 S36 4 HS 60 4 ‘64 54 58 62 56 Bz 62 B2 He | oe 40 335.00 _& %2 500 RS 62 source 2010 PSY4RS Sancate THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 1510.5.4. Enthalpy Recovery of Exhaust Air a. General When buildings have outside air or fresh air supply and extract system through mechanical means, using heat exchangers can use the air extracted from the building areas to pre-condition the incoming ‘outdoor air. This process exploits the fact that the extract air is usuelly already conditioned and therefore colder and drier. { b. Applicability » This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicatedin Table ah = c. Requirements. Non All buildings with centralized air Supply sysiém.shall use enthalpy recovery wheels with efficiency of at least sixty percent (60%) of ninety percent (90%) exhaust air. d. Exceptions ~ Bulidings without centralized cooling.systéms ere exempt 10.6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 10.6.1 Daylight Provision “ a. General ah Building should -bB.planned and designed to maximize the use of natural lightge {6"Teduce the use of artificial illumination b. Appli P Thigameastre applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table defor residential condominiums, it does not apply to individual ‘q dwelling units. Requirements. All regularly occupied spaces inside the building shall have a view of any combination of the following features that can allow daylight into the room space: i, Window il, Light shett ii, Clerestory Ww, Skylight vy. Light monitor / light scoop vi. Other devices that can allow daylight inside THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 16d. Exceptions Spaces where daylight access hinders its intended function are exempt from this provision with justification for exemption. 10.6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System a. General Building interior perimeter zones exposed to daylight generally do not require ertifical lighting during the day. However, sub-optimal'design and operation of the building results in use of artificial lig not required. Photoelectric sensors connected to luminaires help fy dimming or switching off lamps that do not require to be operated tue to presence of adequate daylight. b. Applicability This measure applies to all ek sani ies as stated in Table 1 For residential coniominiums, this, @pph Secale 6 corner) the oor areas with access to daylight. © oO ©. Requiremenis XS ~ Applicable buildings shall orb? with the following: i. Lighting, fixtures wing 8 tho daylight zone shall be controlled with photoelectric sensors wih an auto on-off basis or continual dimrring The photgelectic Sensor shal be located appronmatey et haf (4) the depth of edt i, if Sa ‘sensors are installed in the daylight zone, the occupancy shall overtide the photoelectric sensor during nor-occupency 4, Gains ions A Tfetaled lighting ficures within the daylit zones are exempt from using “yghotoalectric sensor if this hinders ils intended function, with justification for exemption. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 1710.6.3 Lighting Power Density (LPD) d. a. General Limitation of LPD will help to design the lighting system in the most efficient way and reduce the lighting and cooling ioad in the buildings.* The maximum allowed LPD for each spece type is specified in Table " ° The IEE Manual on the Practice of Efficient Lighting System can be a reference for the design of buileing lighting systems b. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies as dae in Table ie ¢. Requirements ‘ All applicable building types shall comply wit! 2010 PSVARE Standards, as shown in Table, Table 11. Maximum Allowed LPD* )LPD limits in the USE/ OCCUPANCY Building Average LPD CLASSIFICATION (Wim? Residential Dwelling: CendeniniogN {= 10.8 ‘Hotel (Resort ic 10.8 Educa ahi 129 Institutional: Hospital _ a 12.9 Business: Office } 10.8 Mercantile: Male 16 A [excluding accentiigting) | Source 2010 PSYARESEndas * Above regia excludes parking and exterior lighting (see Table 12) Tabje"te. issue Allowed LPD "Other Uses [Average LPD (Win?) | Covered parking 32 Open and outdoor parking 41.6 | Exterior Fagede 215 Active entrance 98.4 (pedestrian conveyance) - inactive entrance eB (normally locked J inactive use) Souioe | ASHRAE -IESNA $0.1 Exceptions There are no exceptions to this provision. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE10.6.4 Occupancy Sensors for Lighting Control a. General Occupancy sensors linked to lighting shall be installed in areas with variable occupancy. b. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Fable 4, except for hospitals and malls. 3 ¢. Requirements Applicable buildings shall comply with the following: « i. In order to limit the use of electricity in-unoctupied areas of buildings, occupancy sensors linked Adwtighting (except for emergency and security lighting) shail Desnstates in the following areas wih variable occupancy: ~ comdors - private offices storage rooms = common toilets - meeting rooms - stairways other similar arbas il. For covered dr perks: minimum of sixty per cent (60%) of the Nghting mustBe.cetroled by the occupancy sensors. 4, Exceptions," PD Re ee crete, and security lighting ere exempted from this General Escalators / Moving Ramp / Walkway must be fitted with controls to automatically reduce speed or stop when no vaffic is detected Elevators must be fitted with mechanisms to reduce energy demand . Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 5 THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODEc, Requirements Applicable buildings shall comply with the following: i, Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways + Escalators / Moving Ramps | Walkways shall be fitted with automated controls to reduce to a slower speed when no activity has been detected for a maximum period of ong end a half (1-1/2) minutes and duration may be adjusted depending on the demand. * The escalator / moving ramp / walkway shal|automatically be put on a standby mode when no activity has been detected for @ maximum period of five (5) minutes-and duration may be adjusted depending on the demand. .» “= + These escalators / moving rampy/walkways shall be designed with energy efficient soft state technology. Activation of reduced speed, power off and power on modes shall be done through sensors Tela the top or bottom lending areas. ii, Elevators + Elevators shall be provided with controls to recuce the energy deman¢. To met this requirement, the following features must be incorporated: ~ - Use ‘of “Alternating Current (AC) Variable Voltage and neblé Frequency (VVVF) drives on non-hydraulic “elevators oS e OUse of energy efficient lighting end display lighting in the ‘> elevetor car shall have an average lamp efficacy, across all fittings in the car, of more than 55 lumens / watt Lighting shall switch off afler the elevator has been inactive for a maximum period of five (5) minutes The clevators shall operate in a stand-by condition during off-peak periods d. Exceptions There ars no exceptions to this provision. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 2010.6.6 Transformer a. General The transformer shall be tested in accordance with relevant Philippine National Standards (PNS) at test conditions of full load, free of harmonics and at unity power factor. b. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies, with transformer, as indicated in Table 1 c, Requirements 7 ‘Transformers that are part of the building electrical §ystém shall have efficiencies not lower than 98% as prescribed jn-the DOE Guidelines. on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings,» Su |. Exceptions a. General ~~) To teduce dependence’o9 Yothrized systems to supply and distribute potable or non-potable Water within the building, thus help reduce energy consumption,everhead or elevated water storage systems are used, provided there's ‘a twenty percent (20%) fire reserve over and above the avéltigesdeily demand supply. The system relies mostly on elevation and'gfavity to distribute water within the building. S So ‘ Seduisnens Applicable buildings shall include in the water distribution system the integration of overhead or elevated water tanks that will facilitate the distnbution of potable and / or non-potabie water into the building Spaces, without compromising the required water volume and Pressure based on demand and the Plumbing Code of the Philippines. Gd. Exceptions Bullcings below ten (10) storeys high are exempt from this provision. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 21Section 11. WATER EFFICIENCY Water efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, plan, design, materials, fixtures, equipment and methods that reduce water consumption resulting in cost savings. 41.1 WATER FIXTURES a. General Efficient water fixtures include faucets, showerheads and watey closets that use less water in order to perform the same functionyf.cleariing as effectively as standard models. Water efficiency is an impdriant aspect, especially as fresh water resources start getting depleted at a rate faster than they are replenished. Use of efficient plumbing fixtures, sensors, auto control valves, aerators, flow control and presstiretreducing devices, wherever possible, can result in significant Féduction in water consumption. f b. Applicability o ) This measure applies to all buildin Scoupncies as indiceted in Table 1. c. Requirements Applicable bui Table 13 . Exceptions. There are no excebtionsio this provision Table 13 Water Fixture. \ Pedformance Requirements ‘Type of Fitures Maximum Flow Rate Dual Flush, \ full ; us Wisk Tie iter ashing oycle ‘Sing Gush a i pists Chaat 49 iters/fushing oyele mo K Siower ‘<9 (B0PSi) liters / min at 561.6 kPa a) tats =i iters) flushing cycle Lavatory tape 4.8 (00PS)) Tiers (rn at 47.7 KPa Kitchen faucets 4.8 (60PS)) lites min at 417.7 KPa Handheld bidet sprays =A.8 (60PS)) ites Imin at 447-7 kPa ‘Sourte: Presoried Recuiremerts, IFO Phippine Green Buldina Code Project, May 2073 THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE11.2. WATER MANAGEMENT 11.2.1 Rainwater Harvesting a. General Rainwater is one of the purest sources of water available. Rainwater from roofs and hardscape must be collected and reused for non- potable purposes. b. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies as inaigatoc ‘Table 1. ¢ c. Requirements i. Minimum storage tanks size (in cum) shall be calbulated by dividing the building footprint area by 75. ii. Collected water shall be used for Hon-pe tole fusting, gation and coging towers. 4. Exceptions. B. as ‘There are no exceptions to oKorsten ble purposes such as 11.2.2 Water Reeyellgg: * a. General Recycled Sh Sore Treatment Plants (STP) shall be reused for non -potable.purposes b. AN or applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table c. “Requirements / The recycled water produced on site shall be reused for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling towers, through a distinct and separate piping system from the potable water supply system, d. Exceptions Buildings with no dedicated STP are exempted from this requirement, THE PHILIPPINE Gi EEN BUILDING CODESection 12. MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY Material Sustainability govems all matters related to resource efficiency and material selection and use with the least impact on the environment. 12.1 Non-Toxic Materials a. General \ Non-Toxic building materials refer to building materials without hazardous ‘or toxic chemicals that could cause Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and eventually lead to Building Related Iliness (BRI). Rom b. Applicability : This measure applies to all building occupancies asindicaléd in Table 1. ¢. Requirements : i. Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants’ used indoors or non- ventilated areas shall not contain Volatile Organic Compounds: (VOC) or should be within levelstolerable to humans as specified in Table 14, ¢ il, Composite wood shall nothave trea formaldehyde content. iii. All other materials containing chemicals used in construction shall not compromise and be-deletérious to the health and safety of the workers and accupants of the” ‘Building iv. ren comply with the allowable VOC limits as stated in Table 14th’ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from supplier and other Certification to justify the compliance of the material SS 4d. Exeeptions” 8i¢ Bre no exceptions to this provision. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 24Table 14, VOC Limits Application Product ype Fat paint 5) Non-flat paint 150. Anti-tust paint Lacquet (clear wood fins) Sanding Sealer (clear wood finish) Varnish (clear wood finish) < ee Foor coating aS | Shelize (clsar) | Shel 20 (pigmented) se, Stain c Fax Finish Coating _ é Gis | Architectural sealant CN _ 20 Non-membrane roof sealant cys 300 | Sage py oo nenbrane Lys 450 | Weterorooting sealer XS - 250 Waterorooting sealer (concrete / mas 2 400 “Alother sealers o 200 Indoot adhesive c 2 Wood flooring edhesive, Tesla 400 Subfieor adhesive 7 0 Ceramic tile adt 55 Contact acheshe| 80 sive 50 sanstrction adhesive 7 eNiglazing adheshe 100 x Specil purpose contact arhesive 250 PVC welding 510, “4 yy i conc curing compound | 30 _ Wood preservaiive 350 YOC ievels are measured in grams of VOC per Mer of materi Source: USGECLEED Addends # 190000419. (4 Ap 2010 THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODESection 13. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Efficient waste management requires the adoption of efficient waste management Practices and use of eco-friendly materials, 13.1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF) a. General MRF shall be provided for the collection and segregation of solld.ayasto materials. b. Applicability ~~ This measure applies to all building occupancies ae indicatéd in Table 1. c. Requirements Les i. Buildings shall be arovided with a minimum.areg for MRF as specified in Table 15. ii. MRE shall be fully enclosed and easily eccassible from within the building and from the outside for easy collection of i, Solid waste containers shal voegt for at least four (4) types of wastes: compostabie (biodegradable), ® - _nen-recyclable (to be'dispbsed off in the landfill) ~ recyclable (paper, cafdboard, plastic, metal, wood, etc.) + special waste iv, For hospitals, jslated-tins for hazardous wastes shall be provided to avoid contamination, d. Exception * There are No exceptions to this provision. Table 15. MRF Minimum Daily Storage Space Requirements Use Obcupaney [ama ae” 4.0 sm wasleslrage space per 2,500 sam TFA + 60% cieulaton space ital Rasbet 7.0 sqm waste storage space per 2)500 sqm TOFA 4 50% circulation space Egat +0 sqm waste storage space per 300sqm TGFA + 60% circulation space irsitlionat Hospital “10 sqm waste storage space par 1,260 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space Business: Office 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1,400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space Wercantil: Mall 41.0 sqm waste storage space per 400 sqm TOFA + 56% circulation space ‘Source: DENR (EMS Resor on Sold Weste Generatonl and NBC THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODESection 14. SITE SUSTAINABILITY Site sustainability requires the adoption of planning, design, construction and operation practices that minimize the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources. 141 Site / Ground Preparation and Earthworks a. General “ Site clearing, grading and excavation shall be planned at the start of construction to mitigate pollution caused by erosion andssediriefitation taking into consideration existing endemic foliage as eatieted by the DENR. yw All existing utilites and water bodies and wate waver shal be protected and shall not be disturbed b. Applicability This measure applies to all building cccufates’as indicated in Teble 1. . Requirements QO Measures for site protection Shalit be in place before the start of construction. i. Building site erosion and, Dron control plan that outlines measures to be applied to preyent stil thai can run-off at the natural bodies of water, causing water polite) ii. Additional my “fo mitigate the effect of pollution and safety on constuction caorming to Rule X ofthe NBC A. Storm - Aachen management pian W_SryeePi er faction for storn water cotection d. Exceptions ., Thete are no exceptions to this provision. NG Space Utilization a. General The inclusion of green areas or landscaped areas for indigenous or adaptable species of grass, shrubs and trees will help in providing more Permeable surface for the building development’s open space and thus allow the te-charging of natural ground water reservoir, contral storm water surface run-off, cool the building surroundings, and provide indoor to outdoor connectivity for the building occupants. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODEb. Applicability This measure applies to all building occupancies es indicated in Table 1. c, Requirements ‘A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required Unpaved Surace Area (USA), as required in Rule Vil and Vill of the NBC, shall be vegetated with indigenous and adaptable species. d. Exceptions There are no exceptions to this provision. Section 15. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Indoor Environmental Quality requires the adoption of efficient -d83ign and operation practices that take into consideration the building ‘environherit {6 improve occupant health, productivity and safety. CA 15.1 Minimum Fresh Air Rates a, General ry The bulding indoor environmert.ear-contein more contaminants many times over than the outsides\Variolls studies have shown that indoor air contaminants can cause health-disorders, through symotoms of SBS and BRI, The introduction andapplication of minimum fresh alr rates will maintain acceptable*fidoor air quality thru the constent replacement of indoor air in buildings 7 = b. Applicability 5%. This meastre applies to all buildings occupancies as indicated in Table 1 aS ee c. Refulreents Aoinplance to the minimum fresh air rates provided in the latest Phiippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) Standards. See Table 16. Exceptions ‘There are no exceptions to this provision, THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 28Table 16. Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zone iy Var. Detault | People Quichor At Rate -Atea Outdoor Air Rate, Cocupaney pany Cala : Smty | icninarony | SRI | canis | torarson | Benes? Lt |S 0 co Hel Retort nd Reset etn: Coneinun Seis Tang San 5 35 15 | — OE abhi FPectndon 76 ie a Gen dos Doe | 07666 eo As o a age | — 090 Tau cons, Cesta co O12 | tse aun Rens vlna bwaieg Roars | 8 85 a [02838 ee Bulags Tia Sas, a 55 a a Reception areas: 5 [ 85 006 05088 xn Telephcns dala ty 5 ng 0.06 wae Poo ‘Main Entry LoDbies 5 85 008. “Usb ia ‘Bank vaults / safe deposit 3 85 3 ere a Sa 27h i Mail common 2reas 4275 a bey 2% Bea ects 2 elope rn oa ie Sioematt 3 canes 2 | Phete Studios, | Pharacy =p) i [corp otping) 5 Rectang ore SP a8 70 Calera ast erg Tats “th Sar or ges 2m “a Fhe: seo! ay ae oa ae) o | % Gasneors exe 88) af 0 i 5 [isrorsisgsdag 7, S| 10 7 3 leave davon oe 76 | 7m & ‘Coctre Hl fied oa 75. 12.76 150 atcasion it i a Se ie 7 2 vo gp ib a 2 empl 2b = id 3 pe 0 7 2s TRE teens @ 7 % Mute esemaly 1 Rie ai i a % | a io Sworn po a : : THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 29Ta DH People Outdoor Air Rate. Avea Dutloor Air Rave Oorupancy, Ceci Clgay oe nvonn | Ge) | envsen | em | ie tar tool aT ae Te ae ee : O18 : sige : 3B : Brel ro A | tis] Coffee room $ 85 0.1968, 2 is aaa a a cies ae Vc boobs oA a 34 oi2 [ae [ream ut eg or] a 3 oe [Bia ey aia) i t 038] Gampiing casina 78 42.75, o5e0F 120 Game arcades 7s 4275 OF “yt 20 Spe, Sos it 7 ts 1 it Public Assembly Spaces £ Lm Aan baaiag oes 35] pee 1 Pies igo won 8 de Tiss 1a Courtroom | a5 go Wo 36736 7 eames os oD Litraries: BS oR XE 40 Tein aS te — a 7 tse EE] ih oe) oree o lussums gales fe S006 O16, a Source: 2010 PSVARE Standards == 15.2 Designated Smoking Atea ras a, General * ‘N EnvironplafttabTobacco Smoke (ETS) is one of the leading cauises of respiratoty. ‘Winesses in building occupants. RA 9211, the Tobacco Regulations Act, restricts tobacco smoking in public speces and the cor of designated smoking areas inside buildings. b. “Applicability This measure applies to all buildings occupancies es it 1 Requirements i, If smoking is banned within the buikling and property premises, "NO SMOKING" signs in compliance with the RA 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines 2008), shall be posted in conspicuous areas of the building and property premises to remind building occupants of the policy. THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODEii If smoking is only allowed outdoors, designated smoking areas shall be naturally vertilated, outside of the building shell and away from building entrances, windows and outside supply air (OSA) intakes by at least ten (10) meters. il, If smoking is allowed indoors, designated smoking areas shall be provided, partifioned from the rest of the indoor areas. Pertitions shall be from floor to soffit of the nex! floor or roof structure. Enclosed smoking areas shall be equipped with adequate exhaust system with exhaust rate in aczorvance with the lelest PSVARE Standards, Exhaust shell irecly vent outta, the outside of the building and away from any building openings or air intakes. iv. Doors and windows of enclosed smoking area shall always be Closed and well sealed. Negative pressure within is recommended, to Bréevent smoke infiltration to adjacent spaces, d. Exceptions Ce Buildings with a general policy of “no smojing”within building premises may be exempted from having designated smoking areas, CHAPTER Ill. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Section 16. OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING OFFICIAL The Secretary of the Department ofPublic Works and Highways (DPWH). as the concurrent National Building Qfficialptrsuant to Section 203 of the NBC, through the NBCDO, shall regularly review the GB Code not to exceed three (3) years from the date of effectivity and every three\3)yéars thereafter, For this purpose, thesNBCDO shall convene the Technical Working Group (TWG) to review and update-thé-GB Code implementation vis-a-vis current and emerging trenés in the industry arid make recommendations for reform. The NBCDO shall serve as the center for the development and promotion of green buildings Dopartment of Science and Technology (DOSTY- the executive department of the Philippine Govemment responsible for the cdordination of science and technology: related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development Department of Trade and Industry.(DT!) - the executive department ‘of the Philippine Government tasked to expartt™Philippine trade, Industries and investments as the means to generate jobs andyaige'incomes for Filipinos a Door assembly - unit Goniposed of a group of paris or components which make up 2 closure for an opgning?to”control passageway through a wall which consists of the folowing parts; docks. hinges; locking device or devices; operation contacts (such as handles, knol . push plates); miscellaneous hardware and closures; the frame, including the head, threshold and jambs plus the anchorage devices: @ Elevator“a "hoisting and lowering mechanism othar than a dumbwaiter or freight elevator Which is designed to carry passanger or authorized personnel, in a protected eficlosiifé (elevator car) which moves along fixed guides in a vertical direction serving two Or more fixed landings/ floors on a hoistway. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) - energy efficiency rating for room air concitioners that lists how many Btu per hour are used for each watt of power it draws Enthalpy Recovery Wheel — an energy recovery device that transfers outgoing temperature and humidity to the incoming outdoor air . THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODEEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) - secondhand smoke consisting of airborne particles emitted from the burning end of cigarettes, pioes, and cigars, exhaled by smokers containing about 4,000 compounds, up o 50 of which are known to cause cancer Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - national authority in the Philippines that sets alr and water quality standards and monitors ambient and point source pollutants Escalator — 2 power driven, inclined, continuous stairway for raising or Towering passengers SS Executive Director - the executive officer orhead of the NBCDO) =, Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines (GEP) - accredited professional organization of Geodatic Engineers composed of technically competent engineers With a high degree of integrity, moral standards and professionalism and at pace’ with modem geodetic ‘engineering technologies ( Government Agency. refers to any of the various upits of the government including a department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or4govefiment owned or controlled corporation f Harmonics - increased heating in eaupmén aye" ‘conductors, the reduction of which is desirable ‘ Hazardous — anything that involves.tisk or danger to the safety and welfare of the public et Heat Island Effect ( ae SSaGibes built up areas that are hotter than neargy rural areas SN Heating, eek Geir Conditioning (HVAC) - system that helps maintain good indoor air wan adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort society whase mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting, Knowledge and translating that knowledge into actions that would benefit theme Muminat = Engineering Society of North America (|ESNA) — a non-profit learned Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) - rules and regulations necessary in the plementation of the provisions of GB Code Indoor Environmental Quality {IEQ) - conditions inside the building that includes air quality, access to daylight and views, pleasant accustic conditions, and occupant control ver lighting and thermal comfart THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODEInstitute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (/ECEP) - the integrated accredited professional organization of professional electronics engineers, electronics engineers and electronics technicians, whose objective is to promote, through scientific inquiry and study the advancement of electronics in theory and practice, and its application to allied fielcs of engineering and to human needs Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IEE) - the accredited organization of Electrical engineers that aims to instil excellence to Electrical Engineers and 19 give contribution to the development of the Philippines Joint - a space between the adjacent surfaces of two bodies joined and held together Light Monitor - raised structure running along the ridge of a doublolpitched roof, with its own roof running parallel with the main roof - Light Scoop - south-facing skylight, that uses tilted panels of transparent glass to strategically bring daylight into an interior space GC Light Shelf - 2 horizontal surface that reflects daulight ¥éep into building, placed above eye-level with high-reflectence upper surfaces, Which reflect daylight onto the ceiling and deeper into the space Lighting Power Density (LPD) - amount of eléstiic lighting, usually measured in watts per square foot, being used to illuminatesc0| 2 | ozs | eas | ax | oa | 302] ox | os | ost sx | THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 45ite | thawte | | “Utne | SRE | | al WINDOW/DOOR |Finc] ¥ |] si | Ge |e | Cowticien | C*tBClt “sacs Code | Panes | (in) | (mm) | ru | UA | IM | soe | sc | Tvs Doible ave a= (8) Gexporonichtwoting | mig | 2 |o26| cas | a | cai | 250 | om | os | ons ep ame | 2 _ [om jon | oar | 230 | one | oa DowbieretB Te | ate | 2 oo Dawe recat | ase | 2 a [ot [ae | tie | a mut | 2 [owe fr _[ oat | 930 | one [ao moe] 2 [080 Hic (ee ee i [ Dowle Re Tin er | 2 a50 ar on | 233 | teh | yore Dove Lo Fecremetbsooes Jost | 2 |oas| 635 | ar | ‘cat ore 01 = Double Law €2= C25) Ceareerameretene | oi | 2 Jom | ei | ar | 0m am | on Gap * DoneRAATAM | awe] 2 [080 | 7 | ae [Con Sera | om | one | ome Dobie Reta enti | 2100 | 2 | 050 | 1270. za [oz | ozs | ow Deals ReB Clear aa | 2_[osc| ‘270 ~ [aaron 025 |_o7t_| obi Rt Tr met |_2 [ose | 1270, f zar_|_ote | ox | 008 Doibie Retacearl | aot | 2 [ose | tad" za | a1 ans | oor Double ReATALL | att 2 osc | 42 70% Dat 013 045. 005 Tie lear 3_| oe 636 22, | a58_| _o7a_|_o7 Dosbie REC Gear 2_| om 270 Fi Dose Rat THe 2 "70 za, | aap om | or Dole Reka Tul aa oe | 27 “ea [0d] ota ole RG Cla ease | 1270 [ae |_oza_[_ 02s Double Fef- Tint-l “a [osc | 1270 | 2:8 219, O21 =] Double RetA Clear-M Se [ose | 2m 26 | oir 02 an Doble RPA 2_[ ose | ta70 ze [ois on7_|_a0e Doble PRES Tn 2 [aso | 1270 zo [318 | ozt_| oa Soa LOE RA 2 [ow | nm a | a [ow | on Deak RCo 2 aw | 1270 za [om | 02 | one Double RPG TLL 2_|os0| 1270 2 | ais | 048 | 07 Dae REA 2 [om 1270 am | ais | ors | aos REM 2_[os | i270 zo |_913_[ or | 006 Deut Raa Car 2 [oso] 1270 | Amen [03s 20 | axe | ora] oor PawielomEw=2 Voix 2 | aso| 1270 | a | oa | im | ors | ons | ov Dae LER 2 | ona a [ow| am] mw | om | 10 | om | om | on THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODt 46Gap Gener Gisss | Garten i Ghee | Thee | OM | usr | ae | ae | WINDOW! 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(22 | 2 |ox0| rex | me | om Kaho | on | o nm Gap " es J Lea we [sh Dire | ow [oe | ors Double Lowe (e2=1) TA Moh we ie | or | oa | om Triple Low-E Film {66} 5 178 = apfsen [az [os | om | om “olla FIRT) Noy nal aw melas ue Pae)| om [are | om | aa | ass ‘rokeLow Fn ST me | oa] 476 | oa | oa | ox ol Le Fn) Tr Pe | oa | are | ozs | ozs | om Teo Caen ‘soning tallies aie a | cat | 176 | oa | os | ov nin Gap | Tle Low Fin (44) Tit Trae Lew Fin (33) Tint a oar | 1% | aaa | ozs fe [oat | ive | ons | one Double Bedrechromie Fetlecing BeeaclediGclored 127, nm Gap. we | 031 | 478 oa | one CaRLEWETES ST Ss2 | 2 [ow| em [oom os [ve | ow | om | om mee fan | 2 [oo | uw] [os [se] om | on | a eat maeZ Ia) 2 [om] un [own | om [os | om [om | on Tie Clear sue | 3 [oso | 27 | agoa [028 [165 | oes oe | ove DaubiLom= (e2= 029) Bectechronic Absorirg Boschod/Celored, 127. im Gap om | 166] ost | ose | ga ‘Double Low (e2-,029) | Electrochromic Refiecting i it Ds » Oe Bleached/Colored, 12.7- eos a in lea 2 a s a ® a aman THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 47om [nee [om | RE [er cea ' Coefiient WINDOW! DOOR [ype 7 ¢ Bo ee coe a] ere | [Code Panes | (in) (mm) | Fill | PMI | iM | sHGC sc Tie PemetowE (eH | cece | 2 | asn | 2m | ae | oz | tas | ose | ome | oma Deen 2 fas | tam | ar | oz | 15 | oz | oc | ost Double Low (et= 028) 1 BrecrochvoneRetecing | < " eee Beomavouwen tare | 2 | 2 [os | tam | ar | oz | tes] 014 | 0-8 “Par Downe Lowe oag | Ekoocwoncabeoting | 54s 5 lets ; és Beaneutooeg tee, | 20 | 2 [os | 1m | ae | 029 | tos | orag a mm Gap 4 eeu) [amt s/o tir soar | oh | 058 Dune Bedioehemie Absating 2 ° Behar 127 | 24 | 2 | 950| 127 | agen | 926 oa | 078 mm 6p gon é i DoelOrEIED ce | 2 | 080 | zz om | on Deus Eletrocheri Refacing sio4 a ‘ 5 Beaiehoemater- (S| @ | 050 | 27 aap | os | om | 073 rp ap. dgon Doube Lowe =A) | a - lee A ne zen | 2 | 080 v0 [om [oe [on Doube lowe Laas | 2 | osogenzre Yeager | ozo | 249 | oss | om | ors DobeumE te ipTal | aa |e | OB, Tepe | Moor] oa [vas | aay | om [om Doube ma Atserting af eee les ie F 5 seeti oratz7 | 28 | abeo | 127 | ago | 026 | 1a | os | on | ov Ae eee szm | agon | ozs | sea | os | nm | on mm Gap, igor CA | Paeetere BR Keget | 2 | on roo | 024 | 198 | oes | os | cr TroleLowE gia) Gear] 9602) 3 _| Osu we [o73 | tar] oss | om | or ee wa] 3 [oo | ar | ox [as | os | ow | on Dean Oa Seertesentbes | aaa | 2 | oso | 1270 | aun | 02a | 1a | os2 | os | one mm Sap. Aion 7 Doub Lowe (a= 629) ze | 2 |o50| 1270 | argon} 023 | 131 | ose | nee | age Doube lent ee) Toes | 2 | 050 | 1270 | agen] oz | 1a1 | ove | sm | age THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 48cory Center Glass | gourva Miibie Glass | thickness | S% | “vane | cum | Sotho, | ram WINDOW {DOOR |iyetg [ie | st | Gee) iP | = ee Code ah | ae sc Tis. Toubh Lave (oi=08) : alae eS 288 ‘gon | 022 oa | oat Coube Lowe = 025 Stecroctronc Rett » Nea) 9 w| oa jan | ov ‘i Seon | ras | 2 | oso | sam | aun | oa jam | on | om | co fi Gap Ao : outs Low = (e=02) 4 Electrochromic Absorbing ox 1 4 4 f SectoororicAteoting | megs | 9 | ceo] 1270 | Amon | oz | 13 4 nm Gap. Aon [paternal ae | os vam | ve | om | 128 264 a Ie wn | a | om we | nae Pee Cel aheakl 2m | ar | oz os | nas TipelowE Fine | SBT [ | e_| 02 Rana] 028 Tilokow EFim(e6\Tnt | e6rk | 8 270 [ar |_o@f ser | oar Triple Lowe Film(24sTiet | 9862 [3 vam | Ai | oOaN LA 19 Tele Lowe Fim(eSi7ia | see2 |_ a i PT Tie oe ts ar | $608 | 8 ‘oi | ge PRO | 08 Trea i= xh eg tee was 1am [aif on | as Tile (aE i ; : ; ie 582 ow [or | oa | oss | 66 Suadape Wea ss TweLawE Fin | 485! ax | ase] oa | o52 | o8e Shear. Krypion ‘Source: US Department of Enercy Te x THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 49ANNEX 3 Insulating Values of Common Building Materials RYVALUE (10) R-VALUE PER inch /1/K), MATERIAL ‘aqittr deg ‘sqftchrdeg ‘eam deg Fu | SamdegOW | eat OW METAL ROOF 0.04 0.00704 ALUMINUM ALLOY 0.01 0.00175. PLASTIC ROOF y CEMENT TILE ROOF 0.21 0.03698 % CLAY TILE - 3 inch [7mm] CELL DEEP), ts ce ASPHALT SHINGLES 04 0.07748 ASPHALT | STRAW THATCH i | FIBERBOARD - 1/2 inch {126mm 1.32 0.23245 PLYWOOD - 1/2 inch [12.5inm) 0.82 0.10918. PLYWOOD - 3/4 inch [18.75mm 0% “0.16583 ‘CONCRETE (sand, gravel 140 lnvou ft 0,088" to {2246 kgicu rm] 0.01087 CONCRETE (sand, gravel) 0.04226 to 80 bleu [1285 kal cu rl 9.05283 CEMENT MORTAR. a.017e STONE Aa SO0176 WARBLEIGRANITE, LIMESTONE woe e CERAMIC TILE 1 inch 25mm] 08 oraog | — ‘STONE TILE 1 inch [25mm] 005 0.0088 Sala AIR SPACE UPTO 4 inotes [OQa 1 C4761 INSIDE SURFACE AIR FILM 9S ost o.10742 EXTERIOR SURFACE AIRFILIS, © os7 MEMBRANE =). 0.06012 SOIL Gvth 20% molayre Borent) aed | eee ‘SAND = inea2 ‘omni 01 ‘DOT Soufée;2013 ASHRAE Hendbook of Fundamentals /1958 ASHAE Guise / www ispectpedtia com THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE | 50