TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS

ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
Ayala Boulevard cor. San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila
Telephone no: 3027750/Loc. 301-305
TUP website: http//:www.tup.edu.ph

ARDES 7:
A Research in Philippine Housing

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Submitted by:
Cruz, Francesca Marie DJ.

Submitted to:
Arch. Juney G. Agron
Table of Contents

 Housing Industry Roadmap

- Vision, Goals, Targets
- State of the Industry
- Key Government Housing Agencies
- Industry Associations
- Housing Industry Value Chain
- Capacity and Market of the Industry
- Performance of the Industry
- Challenges of the Industry
- Support to Industry Development
 NHA Guidelines
- Conceptual Framework
- Site Selection
- Site Suitability
- Site Planning
 NHA Standard Housing Models – DESIGN MANUAL
- Legal References
- Key Government Housing Agencies
- Design Development
- Design Standards & Requirements (BP220)
- Housing Models
 Housing Backlogs in the Philippines
 HOUSING INDUSTRY ROADMAP
VISION, GOALS AND TARGETS

Strategic vision for the industry

Every Filipino family has the right to live with dignity in the comfort of one’s own home
regardless of economic status. With full government support, we, the housing industry,
envision to eliminate the housing backlog by the year 2030

Overall specific goals for the industry

Objective 1. Increase housing production (sustaining 12% production of volume

annually) by forging alliances among housing developers and industry partners to
attain the following targeted number of homes in specific periods:

o 1 million homes for 2012–2016 o 2 million homes for 2017–2022 o 7 million homes for
2023–2030

Objective 2. Implement a comprehensive government housing subsidy program for

target segments to enhance affordability.

Objective 3. Generate and mobilize funds for end-user financing.

Objective 4. Improve the housing regulatory environment by reducing the processing

time in securing permits and licenses.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Structure of the industry

Definition of housing segments. Classifications of housing segments in the Philippines are

determined by its price range. Key Shelter Agencies (KSAs) like the Housing and Urban
Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and Home Guarantee Corporation
(HGC), as well as, private housing developer associations like the Subdivision and
Housing Development Association (SHDA) uses the following classification:
KEY GOVERNMENT HOUSING AGENCIES

HUDCC. Created in 1987 through Executive Order (EO) 90, the Housing and Urban
Development Coordinating Council is the overall housing overseer of the government,
providing the policy directions and coordinating mechanism for other housing agencies
like the following:

1. National Housing Authority (NHA)

2. National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) and its subsidiaries:

a. Social Housing Finance Corp (SHFC)
b. Balikatan Housing Finance Inc. (BHFI)

3. Home Guarantee Corporation (HGC)

4. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

5. Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF).

Industry Associations:

1. Subdivision and Housing Developers’ Association.

SHDA is the largest organization of housing developers in the Philippines, counting 160
members from its chapters in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

2. Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations.

Established in October 1973, CREBA is a private, non-stock, non-profit corporation that

started as the union of Philippine business and trade associations in the real estate,
housing, and construction industries. Today, it has 32 chapters in the country with an
additional 7 chapters overseas. It is an umbrella organization of some 4,000 firms,
individuals, and associations that are either directly or indirectly involved in land,
housing, and construction.

3. Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines, Inc.

Founded 33 years ago by a group of licensed real estate brokers, REBAP pursues its
objective of “professionalizing the real estate industry and raising the level of ethical
standards of licensed real estate practitioners.” This Association has more than 1,200
members (both regular and associate) from its 27 chapters in Metro Manila and other
provinces.

4. Philippine Association of Real Estate Brokers.

PAREB is the oldest and largest real estate service organization in the country, tracing its
beginnings to as early as 1938. It is now composed of 57 member-boards that are
strategically located in 4 regions in the country and more than 3,600 members.

5. National Real Estate Association of the Philippines.

NREA was born in 1991 as a “one-stop trade organization in the real estate industry,”
with members from major real estate economic contributors and participants;
government agencies that regulate, license, and oversee the industry; and legislators
who are supportive of the urban and housing developments.
SUPPORT TO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Incentives

Under RA 7279 – Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 Section 20 of RA 7279 or
UDHA of 1992, provides the following incentives for socialized housing developers to
encourage greater private sector participation in socialized housing and further reduce
the cost of housing units for the benefit of the underprivileged and homeless:

1. Reduction and simplification of qualification and accreditation requirements for

participating private developers;

Subdivision and Housing Developer’s Association

2. Creation of one-stop offices in the different regions of the country for the processing,
approval and issuance of clearances, permits and licenses: Provided, That clearances,
permits and licenses shall be issued within ninety (90) days from the date of submission
of all requirements by the participating private developers;

3. Simplification of financing procedures; and

4. Exemption from the payment of the following: a. Project-related income taxes; b.

Capital gains tax on raw lands use for the project; c. Value-added tax for the project
concerned; d. Transfer tax for both raw and completed projects; and

5. Donor’s tax for both lands certified by the local government units to have been
donated for socialized housing purposes.

Under EO 226 – Omnibus Investments Code of 1987, as Amended To encourage more

mass housing projects, low cost housing has been included as one of the priority areas
in the annual Investments Priorities Plan (IPP) of the Board of Investments. In return of the
incentives given to BOI-registered low cost housing developers is the mandatory
compliance to the 20% allocation requirement for socialized housing under Republic
Act No. 7279 to help address the remaining 70% of the total housing backlog.

Developers of low cost housing projects registered with the BOI are entitled to the
following fiscal and non-fiscal incentives:

1. 3-4 years Income Tax Holiday (ITH)

2. Duty-free importation of capital equipment, such as but not limited to the following
eligible equipment under EO 70:
a. Lift /Elevators (for medium and high-rise buildings) b. Tower Crane and its accessories
c. Concrete Steel Formworks d. Stand-by Power Generator e. Various Forms such as
Foundation, Modify, Tunnel, and Facade Forms

3. Employment of Foreign Nationals

Specific Industry Programs

Community Mortgage Program (CMP)

Low-income households can organize themselves into a legally recognized and

accredited community organization to secure, as a community, loans under
concessional terms with fixed interest rates of 6% and payment terms of 30 years.
Collection rates of such a group-lending program appeared to have performed better
than other housing finance programs

Government Agency–based Lending Program.

HDMF is now the government’s main provider of housing loans. HDMF now offers a
credit ceiling as high as PhP2.5 million to its qualified members. HDMF is under pressure
as the recent fall in lending rates and the better payment terms in the financial market
have attracted many of its members to the private commercial and thrift banks. For
instance, HDMF is contemplating lending rates of 4.5%, down from the 6% fixed interest
rate that it usually charges its members.

National Housing Authority.

NHA’s primary tasks consist of relocating or resettling low-income communities affected

by the infrastructure projects, areas with high risk of disaster, as well as the upgrading of
slum areas.

Board of Investments.

By far, the only significant government support extended to housing comes in the form
of a BOI income tax incentive granted to developers of horizontal and vertical mass
housing units. To keep costs down and the units affordable, more and more developers,
especially of condominium structures have applied for and availed of this incentive,
which is reviewed annually by the government.
 NHA Guidelines

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
SITE PLANNING
SITE SUITABILITY AND DETAILED
SITE SELECTION
DESIGN

Responsible Regional Offices, Regional Offices, Regional

Units: Operating Units, Project Offices, Offices, Project
HTDO, CPO HTDO (if assistance is Offices
requested);
CIED (for appraisal
of feasible sites u on
re uest
Deliverables. Housing Sites Site Inspection Report Site Development
Map (HSM) (SIR); Plan, with
(at least 3-year Pre-Feasibility Study detailed A&E
term) (PFS) with drawings, costing,
Conceptual Plan and technical s
ecifications
Timeline. At least 3 months a) SIR within 5 days Maximum of 6
before the start of from date of months
the MTPDP (2017- inspection preparation,
2022) and its b) PFS with Output
midterm; Conceptual plan completed by
(Updated every 3 within 1 month
target pre-
years) from date of
submission of procurement
SIR schedule of the
project
Approval HSM for approval Project Proposal to GM approval
Requirement: of GM and for proceed with the prior to bidding
notation of the detailed planning,
and/or award
NHA Board of design and
Directors budgetary estimates
to concerned
Re ional Office
Processes of Site Selection and Site Suitability are iterative in the sense that certain
aspects of a location's suitability may have already been dealt with during the
selection process, such as when specific sites are allocated by local government units
as resettlement sites. In any case, site suitability analysis shall be conducted when a
project is appropriated (i.e., targeted in the work program and with budget) for any
site, which process shall include the accomplishment of a site inspection report and a
pre-feasibility study with conceptual plan.

On the other hand, Site Planning and Detailed Architectural and Engineering (A&E)
Design process can be conducted only for sites that have been evaluated as suitable
for housing, regardless of enhancements or mitigating measures that still need to be
undertaken prior to construction.

SITE SELECTION
The site selection process covers the identification of locations that are appropriate for
housing development. It involves the urban and regional context analyses, with
consideration of these factors:

A. Looking at sites in relation to densely built-up residential areas, commercial

centers, and labor-intensive industrial facilities,
B. Present and future transportation networks;
C. Physical and social infrastructure networks;
D. Vulnerability to geological and environmental hazards.

This is to be undertaken as a forward planning tool and done through participatory

means through consultation with the operating units and other stakeholders. The
planning shall apply the principle of integration by aligning of the plans with other
pertinent plans of the government.

The objective is to undertake a purposive site selection, instead of being reactive to the
escalating demand for housing under the NHA's mandate.

Responsible Units. The task of site selection shall be done through the collaboration of
operating units with the Housing Technology Development Office (H TDO) and other
units of the NHA who may submit inputs towards the selection of sites for housing, as may
be required.

The HTDO shall issue the guidelines for the operating units and other NHA departments
in the submission of prospective sites. It will be responsible for convening the responsible
units in preparing the HSM, for consolidating the maps, for submitting it for approval of
the General Manager and for notation by the NHA Board of Directors, and for causing
the review and update of the map. The HTDO shall ensure that the map remains a useful
reference at any time the NHA would require sites for housing.

Deliverable. The output of planning is a Housing Sites Map (HSM), which shall be the
mapped out locations of housing sites for at least the next 3 years, identifying if not exact
locations, the indicative areas within specific municipalities/cities whose urbanization
capacities can accommodate housing requirements of the population. This will be the
guiding reference for the annual work program and budget of NHA. It shall also be the
reference for land banking if it will be pursued for future expansion, or for emergency-
induced relocation (e.g., due to calamities or siege). It may be continuously updated
subject to the usual and proper evaluation of any additional sites to be included

A longer term plan, say for the next 6 or up to 30 years, may be programmed, provided
this is supported by sound bases, or that the maps make reference to, and correspond
to timeline of, approved longterm plans of the national government.

The resulting map shall as much as possible indicate the type of density that is most
applicable for every selected site. Minimum data that shall be included for every site
are the barangay on where it is located, ownership, land area, and zoning.

The HSM shall be approved by the General Manager prior to its adoption. Any
subsequent addition to the approved sites in between updating period shall be subject
to approval of the General Manager upon recommendation of HT DO

Timeline. There shall be an updated HSM every three years which period shall coincide
with the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) and its midterm. The
approved HSM shall have been prepared and made available at least 3 months before
the period covered by the said MTPDP and its midterm, so that it can be used in work
programming for the succeeding year.

Site Selection for Emergency Cases. Sites of permanent housing for victims of calamities
and other emergency situations shall be selected from the HSM, unless concerned local
government unit/s will be able to provide suitable land from its/their respective
jurisdiction. The NHA shall be able to recommend sites for temporary housing within half
month, and for permanent housing within I month the affected settlers are displaced or
the settlement/s has/have been determined as inhabitable requiring the relocation of
settlers.

Informal Settlements for On-Site Development. To be included in the inventory of HSM

are the existing informal settlements that may be pursued as on-site development.
Basic information on the property, including ownership and land area shall be
indicated in the map.

References and Tools. The planning may be guided through analysis and study of the
following information, among other useful data and tools it may deem significant in
planning:
 A. National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP) and MTPDP, and such
other national plans that may have impact on land uses,
B. Land Use or Zoning Maps and/or Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUP) of
local government units (LGUs);
C. Geological Hazard Maps generated by Mines and Geoscience Bureau of
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (MGB-DENR) and
Indicative Hazard Maps from PHIVOLCS; and such other hazard maps from
reliable sources like DOST's Project National Operational Assessment of
Hazards (NOAH) and data from Manila Observatory;
D. Ongoing and approved projects for implementation from institutions like
the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine
Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Department of
Transportation and Communication (DOTC);

E. Demographic data from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Guiding Criteria. Site selection will have, but will not be limited to, the following
coverage and corresponding criteria.

a. Location. Site selection must be made with both the regional and local context
in mind. Proposed sites must be able to link into existing public infrastructure, such
as transportation, power and water, health, educational and recreational
facilities, and as much as possible be near or accessible to major employment
opportunities. Sites shall be located outside potential hazard prone and
protection areas.
b. Conformity with Land Use. Sites to be offered for housing development should be
residential in land use classification based on the approved CLUP of the
concerned LGU. Should there be no approved CLUP for the locality, the same site
must be approved for housing development purposes by the concerned LGU's
Sangguniang Bayan/Panglungsod. Land use conversion and reclassification must
be approved by the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod prior to inclusion in the
map.
c. Accessibility. The sites should be able to link to an existing or proposed public
transportation system. The sites must likewise have an existing legal road right of
way from a major thoroughfare.

SITE SUITABILITY
Site suitability looks at the intrinsic and specific technical qualities of the site and its
capability to address the requirements for housing. This process involves determining
the potentials, constraints and development issues the site may create.
Coverage. All sites of housing projects targeted for implementation based on NHA's
annual work program and budget shall be the priority sites to undergo suitability
process.
While properties included in the HSM are presumed as legally permissible for residential
development, the operating units undertaking site suitability shall exercise due
diligence in determining that there are no legal issues with the subject property
For sites not included in the HSM (e.g., new sites offered for housing development by
other entities such as local government units, other agencies, private developers or civil
society organizations), the concerned Project Office shall still carry out the site
inspection and suitability analysis.

Responsible Unit/s. The complete staff work of the site suitability undertaking is lodged
with the Project Office concerned, with the support of District and/or Regional Offices.
Ocular inspection of subject site is ideally conducted by a team from the Project Office
identified to be involved in the project with presence of the landowner or his/her
representative/s. Complements from other NHA units shall likewise be invited to the
inspection when their assistance is sought for site suitability and/or site planning
processes. The same team from the Project Office will also be responsible in preparing
the deliverable reports of this process for submission to the Regional Office concerned.

Deliverables. The process of site suitability shall entail the accomplishment of these
documents.

 Site Inspection Report. A copy of the Site Inspection Report (SIR) form is attached
in this circular as Annex A. After securing the required documents and actual
ocular inspection, the form will be filled out to include analyses and
recommendations. Once duly accomplished, the output will provide a profile
with enough information to assess its suitability and a basis for appropriate
development planning. It shall contain analysis and recommendations as to the
site's suitability for a housing project.
 Pre-Feasibility Study with Conceptual Plan. Pre-feasibility study is a study
conducted before proceeding with a full-blown feasibility study which is an
analysis of the viability of a project. It saves time and money in contrast to
conducting an FS. A copy of the prescribed form/outline of the PFS is attached
as Annex B for vertical development and Annex B-l for horizontal development.

Timeline. All applicable required documents (see Annex C for the checklist) must have
been secured prior to the conduct of site inspection. Within 5 days from the date of
inspection, the SIR must be submitted by the Project Office to the Regional Office. Then
the PFS with Conceptual Plan shall soon follow the submission of SIR within a period of 1
month.

Site Specific Considerations. The following considerations are to be closely analyzed

and assessed in map form.

 Cadastral Mapping — to determine the metes and bounds of the site, extents of
adjoining properties, property overlaps and definition of legally-demarcated
waterways.
  Topographic and Slope Analysis to determine unusual characteristics of the site
such as depressions, ravines and mounds. It is imperative that the topographic
survey extend beyond the boundaries of the site. Plotting various gradients of the
land shall be done to determine buildability.
 Elevation Analysis — to relate the site to mean sea level especially for coastal
danger zones as well as to relate to airport aerodromes which may affect building
heights.
 Waterways and Drainage — to plot out the paths of rivers and creeks along the
boundaries or within the site.
 Vegetation Analysis — mapping of types, coordinates and base elevations of tree
locations with trunk diameters of 20cm and bigger.

Tools. The conduct of site suitability is aided by the utilization of such tools as mapping,
geographic information system (GIS), map overlays, and the SIR form. The output shall be
the Site Inspection Report, complete with analysis and recommendations as to the site's
suitability for a housing project.

Site Suitability Guidelines

 Topography
Topographic survey shall extend beyond site limits in accordance with these
prescriptions:

Size of Site Extent of Survey

Be ond Site Bounda
Less than 5 hectares 15 meters
5 to 10 hectares 20 meters
10 to 50 hectares 25 meters
More than 50 50 meters
hectares

Topography must be relatively flat and slopes of proposed sites should not exceed the
15% maximum gradient considered as buildable slopes for housing development. For
sites with rolling terrain, there should be least filling requirement that should not exceed
the cost parameters set by the NHA for a developed lot

 Slope
For projects with above 300 to 600 units per hectare, slope should be below 5%.
For projects with density of 300 units and below per hectare, sloping area could
be 5% to 15%.
Sites with sloping area should be developed at a reasonable and affordable
 cost, with the
assurance of soundness and structural stability for vertical construction.
 Facilities
- Water Supply
The site must have a steady and sufficient supply of potable water and that the
sources of such
a supply should also be established whether it is from a local water company or
from the ground or any other alternative source prior to project planning.
Secondary data may be provided such as water testing results in the
immediate vicinity of the proposed site to determine the potability of water in
the area. Water supply must be provided and ensured in conjunction with the
program schedule of the local water service provider. Certification as to
secured.

- Power Supply
There must be a utility company that will serve the needs of the new
community, and that access for power facilities to and from the site must be
identified as a requirement for the approval of the identified site for housing
project. Provision of these facilities is imperative in the selection of site. Power
supply must be provided and ensured in conjunction with the program
schedule of the local power service provider. Certification as to its availability
must likewise be secured.

- Drainage Outfall
Natural waterways and outfalls shall be established on ground and as far as
practicable identify the legal access with regard to outfalls, to and from the site
to facilitate the planning of the drainage system. Flooding levels of the
identified sites and its immediate vicinity should also be determined prior to site
planning. The natural waterways should be retained in order to preserve the
ecological balance within and around the site. Drainage outfall should be
extended directly into the main waterways. Certification of availability of a
legal right of way for the drainage outfall from the project office, lot owner, or
local government unit concerned shall be submitted.

A site that has been deemed not suitable for housing, and where no measures
can be feasibly undertaken to make it so, shall find replacement from the
inventory of Housing Sites Map. Should another new site be proposed for the
given project, it has to go through the full site suitability process and it shall not
be considered unless found to be suitable for housing.
SITE PLANNING

Site Planning is undertaken after satisfying the first two processes of Site Selection and
Site Suitability. It shall only be commenced for sites considered to be suitable for
housing development, and shall consider the proposed enhancements and mitigating
measures to be conducted during pre-construction and construction phases of the
project as indicated in the Site Inspection Report.

Responsible Unit/s. Site Planning and Detailed A&E Design process, like Site Suitability, is
to be undertaken by the Project Office, with the support of concerned Regional
Offices. Assistance for review of prepared plans may be requested from the H TDO.
However, mandatory review by
HTDO shall be required for projects: above, b) with multi-storey buildings, calamities and
other emergency situation.

Deliverables. The output of this process will be the site development plan, complete
with detailed drawings, costing, and technical specifications, for approval and
signature of the NHA General Manager or delegated authority prior to implementation.
Site Development Plans and other Land Development Plans shall be signed and sealed
by the appropriate licensed professionals, on the original copy prior to approval, such
as the following:

Plan/ Documents to be Signed Licensed Professional

Relocation and Boundary Registered Licensed Geodetic
Survey Engineer

Topographic and Structural Map Registered Licensed Geodetic

Survey Engineer
Site Development Plan with Registered Licensed Architect
Land Use Computations
Road Layout Registered Licensed Architect
Road Profile and Lot Grading Registered Licensed Civil
Plans Engineer
Subdivision Plan with Registered Licensed Geodetic
Computations based on Site Engineer
Development Plan
Waterline Layout Registered Licensed Sanitary
Engineer/ Registered Licensed
Civil
 Engineer

Drainage and Sewer Layout Registered Licensed Civil

Sewage Treatment Plant Design
Street Lighting Layout and
Computations Power Distribution
Layout
Fire Protection System
Engineer/Registered Sanitary
Engineer
Registered Licensed
Mechanical
Engineer and Registered
Licensed
Sanitary Engineer
Professional Electrical Engineer
Registered Licensed
Mechanical Engineer and
Registered Electrical
Engineer

Timeline. The project proposal consisting of the above shall be approved 2 weeks
before the target pre-procurement schedule of the project. Operating units,
depending on the size and complexity of the project may require a varying length
of time in preparing the site plans. On a regular project, they are advised to
allocate a maximum of 6 months for preparing the project proposal.

Site Planning Principles. As a rule, the basis for planning of all economic and
socialized housing is the 1m Implementing Rules and Regulations of Batas
Pambansa 220 (with the last revision by the HLURB in November 2008), On
providing accessibility for the Batas Pambansa
persons with disabilities, the Presidential Decree 1096 or the National
Building Code, and the Republic Act No. 9514 for fire code requirements.
However, in order to come up with a more responsive program as well as a
clearer definition of land development infrastructure for the socialized
sector and the low-income, the following guidelines shall be adopted.

Compliance to Existing Laws, Rules and Regulations. All site planning must be in
compliance to existing laws, rules and regulation on housing, whether local or
national. In cases of conflict, the more specific provision shall prevail over the
general ones
 Adoption of the Green Infrastructure. Planning shall adopt greenbuilding and the
preservation of existing natural assets of the land such as trees, ground cover
and vegetation, and natural waterways.

Promotion of Walkable Communities. Walkability of a community can be

achieved by reducing vehicular access to some home-lots and by providing
pedestrian walks and access within the site in line with environmental and safety
concerns.

Land Use Allocation per Site. The land use allocation for each site should not go
beyond the ratio of 60% net saleable area and 40% non-saleable area, broken
down into the following:

For Saleable Areas. The net saleable shall consist of a maximum of 60% of the
total gross land area and shall be devoted for residential housing development.

For Non-Saleable Areas. The non-saleable areas shall conform to the minimum
requirements pursuant to Section C of BP 220 as amended.

The non-saleable areas consisting of a minimum of 40% of the total gross land
area shall be devoted for other uses as follows.
- Circulation/ Road Network
- Parks and Playgrounds
- Community Facilities
- Utility Areas (MRF, STP)

Maximum Allowable Density per Hectare. The maximum allowable density per hectare
for horizontal development shall be 150 lots/units per hectare.

For vertical development or low rise buildings (LRBs), maximum density per hectare shall
be as follows

Maximum Density # of
LRB Model
units er hectare
2-Store LRB 192
3- Store LRB 252
4- Store LRB 336
5- Store LRB 420
Lot and Building Orientation. Orientation should be considered to maximize solar
orientation and breeze access. If locating on sloping sites, this criterion needs to be
weighed against slope orientation criterion in order to reduce earthworks.

It is prescribed that orientation of lots and blocks is guided by the slopes of the site, to
wit:

For relatively flat lands, or 0-4% slope, orientation shall be guided by solar orientation, at
which direction it will be most beneficial in terms of passive lighting and cooling
For sites over 4% slope up to 15% slope, ensure earthworks is minimized by considering
both right of way and building pad orientation. The long axis of building pads should run
parallel to the contours to minimize retaining wall heights. Roads can run perpendicular
to the contours up to the 15% maximum road gradient. This can reduce the need for
earthworks by allowing each building pad to be progressively stepped up the slope.
Sites over 15% slope should be referred to an engineer if they can be developed
efficiently.

Block Length Rowhouses on full straight block shall have a maximum of 8 units per row,
with end lots shall facing the wider road right of way. Alley between blocks should be
at least 2 meters.

Circulation and Road Network. The circulation and roads which are part of the non-
saleable area of the site must have a minimum width provisions as follows:

Project Size Right of Way In

meters

No. of units enerated Major Collector Minor

450 and below 10 6.5

451-750 10 6.5

751-2250 12 8 6.5
2251-4500 15 8 6.5
4501 and above 15 10 6.5

Appropriate Community Facilities and Infrastructure. To serve the socio-economic

needs and cultural activities of the beneficiaries as well as encourage the
implementation of environmental management programs in the housing sites, there
shall be appropriate community facilities to be provided in housing projects and these
shall be included in the site plans. Coordination with the local government units
concerned
and other Item/ Description Licensed Professional
government Electronics Sheets Registered Licensed
agencies Electronics Engineer
shall be
undertaken to provide the said programs and services. The standard requirements for
community facilities based on size of the project and the corresponding lot and
building footprint dimensions are provided in Annex E of these guidelines.

Land Development. Land Development shall be guided by the NHA's detailed design
standards and technical specifications to be issued through the HTDO.

No development permit shall be secured from the LGU concerned without the prior
approval of NHA.

As a general rule, all standard building plans and housing units/models shall emanate
from the HT DO, as approved by the General Manager. Said plans must likewise be
prepared, signed and sealed by the appropriate registered license professionals, as
follows:

Item/ Description Licensed Professional

BUILDING PLANS:

I . Architectural Sheets Registered Licensed Architect

2. Structural Sheets
3. Plumbing/ Sanitary Sheets
4. Electrical Sheets
5. Fire Protection Sheets
6. Mechanical Sheets
Registered Licensed
Civil/Structural Engineer
Registered Licensed Sanitary
Engineer
Registered Licensed Electrical
Engineer/ Professional Electrical
Engineer
Registered Licensed Mechanical
Engineer
Registered Licensed Mechanical
Engineer
 NHA Standard Housing Models – DESIGN MANUAL

LEGAL REFERENCES

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

 Executive Order No. 272: Authorizing the Creation of the Social Housing Finance
Corporation and Directing the transfer of the Community Mortgage
Program, Abot-Kaya Pabahay Fund Program, and other social Housing Powers
and Functions of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation to the
Social Housing Finance Corporation (2004)
 Executive Order No. 105: Approving and Directing the Implementation of the
Program for "Provision of Group Home/Foster home for Neglected, Abandoned,
Abused, Detached and Poor Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities" (2002)
 Executive Order No. 20: Reaffirming Mass Housing as a Centerpiece Program in
the Poverty Alleviation efforts of the Government and further strengthening the
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (2001)
 Executive Order No. 258: Prescribing Time Standards in the Issuance of Permits for
Housing Projects (2000)
 Executive Order No. 45: Prescribing Time Periods for Issuance of Housing Related
Certifications, Clearances and Permits, and Imposing Sanctions for Failure to
Observe the Same (2001)
 IRR EO 45
 Executive Order No. 159: Declaring Mass Housing as Centerpiece Program of
the Estrada Administration and Constituting the Presidential commision for Mass
Housing (1999)
 Executive Order No. 170: Establishing the Revolving Funds for Housing Projects of
Local Government Units (1999)
 Executive Order No. 71: Devolving the Powers of the Housing and Land use
Regulatory Board to approve Subdivision plans to Cities and Municipalities
pursuant to R.A. no. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
1991 (1993)
 Executive Order No. 72: Providing for the Preparation and Implementation of
Comprehensive Land Use Plans of LOcal Government Units Pursuant to the Local
Government Code of 1991 and other Pertinent Laws (1993)
 Executive Order No. 129: Establishing an Institutional mechanism to Curtailment
of the Activities of the Professional Squatting Syndicates and Professional
Squatters and Intensifying the drive against them (1993)
 Executive Order No. 357: Strengthening the Existing Coordinating Mechanism of
the National Shelter Program of the Government Under Executive Order No. 90,
Dated December 17, 1986 (1989)
 Executive Order No. 90: Identifying the Government Agencies Essential for the
National shelter program and defineing their mandates, creating the Housing
and Urban Development Coordinating Council, Rationalizing funding sources
and lending mechanisms for home mortgages and for other purposes (1986)
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

 Administrative Order No. 44 - Streamlining the process of issuances of Permits,

Certifications, Clearances and Licenses for Housing and Resettlement Projects in
Yolanda-Affected areas, Directing all Government Agencies concerned to
observe the same and Imposing Sanctions for Non-Compliance.

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

 Memorandum Circular No. 87, Series of 2015 - Directing all National Government
Agencies and Instrumentalities, including Government-Owned or Controlled
Corporations, to Submit an Inventory of their respective Idle Lands, and Creating
an Inter-Agency Task Force to identity Lands, and sites for Socialized Housing
 Memorandum Circular No. 112, Series of 2006 - Housing Fair for employees in the
public sector.
 Memorandum Circular No. 2016 – 098
SUBJECT: NHA Standard Housing Models Design Manual

Consistent with the National Housing Authority’s continuing effort in “Providing

adequate, safe, and affordable housing and ensure the availability of basic
services, community facilities and access to social and economic opportunities
to homeless low-income families”, as stated in its commitment to national
development, the attached NHA Standard Housing Models Design Manual
(Design Manual, for brevity) is hereby adopted.

 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2451: 400,000 maximum cost allocation for cost of

land, land development, and housing construction per family.
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2518: 400,000 maximum cost allocation for cost of
land, land development, and housing construction per family. Building
construction specifications in annexes B-1 and B-2.
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2267: Local Housing Program, Project Implementers
other than NHA are to prepare site development and building plans.
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2420: In-City Housing Program for ISF’s Living in Danger
Areas in Metro Manila.
2 to 5-storey residential multi-family walk-up buildings to be adopted; general
design requirements listed therein.
Maximum cost allocations for cost of land, land development and housing
construction per family:
Off-city = 290,000
2-sto = 295,000
3-sto = 392,000
4-sto = 485, 000

 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2427: Resettlement Assistance Program for Local

Government Units (RAP-LGU)
  MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2423: Housing Assistance Program for Indigenous
Peoples (IP)
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2334: Community Facilities
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2015-15: Site Selection, Site Suitability, and Site
Planning of NHA Housing Devt. Projects.
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2435: Enhanced Resettlement Housing Package.
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2739: Adaptation of New Technologies to NHA
Housing Models for Typhoon Yolanda.

PROCLAMATION

 Proclamation No. 662: Declaring the Month of October as the National Shelter
Month (1995)

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE

 Presidential Decree No. 957: Regulating the Sale of Subdivision Lots and
Condominiums, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof (1976)
 IRR PD 957

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN GOALS

In setting design goals, SD was considered in its three aspects — the social, the
environmental, and the economic (2). As much as possible, “integrated” design goals
were set, that is, the accomplishment of a goal should in most cases support the
accomplishment of another goal.

Social Sustainability A housing development is socially sustainable when it empowers,

includes, and continuously provides for the needs of people, affording them a healthy
and fulfilling life.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND INDICATORS
Guided by the different ways in which the purpose of a house may be considered,
design objectives were derived. The design objectives and Indicators were defined with
the following assumptions:

The indicators describe provisions that increase probable success in achieving the
design objectives. These indicators were not intended to serve as an exhaustive
compilation of ALL design requirements for dwellings. All applicable code requirements,
covered by the indicators herein or otherwise, were still observed.

In the process of designing this framework, some design objectives were found to
contribute to the achievement of some design goals while possibly hampering the
achievement of other design goals. For example, achievement of the design objective,
“materials used for the structure are inherently resistant to the effects of earthquakes
and typhoons,” may result to disaster-resilience and low maintenance, but may not
result to low initial cost. Thus, in such cases, the NHA design team had to consider
satisfying design goals in varying degrees; that is, although a strategy may not
completely satisfy a certain design goal, it must neither completely prevent that design
goal from being achieved.
DESIGN STANDARDS
Batas Pambansa 220 ( BP 220) a law that was passed in 1982, authorizing the Housing
and Land Use Regulatory Board to establish and promulgate two levels of standards
and technical requirements for the development of economic and socialized housing
projects in urban and rural areas, provided a framework for making available
adequate housing for average and low-income earners. In 2008, revisions were made
to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of BP 220. Such changes include the
provision of the minimum lot size of 28 square meters, and the minimum floor area for a
socialized housing unit at 18 square meters. Land use ratio for buildable and non-
buildable areas is set at 70%-30% ratio. NHA for its part, improved its own design
standards in terms of lot and housing unit sizes, as well as in the applicable land uses.
The most recently approved guideline for site development is now set at 60% saleable
(residential, commercial and industrial, institutional) and 40% non-saleable (open space
community facilities, easements, road networks and footpaths).

In coming up with the housing models, the following principles were considered:

1. Social and cultural: Behavioral patterns of people must be carefully studied based on
previous experience and historical data. Design should consider acceptability and
cultural adaptability of any housing development to the specific target market. 2.
Physical Aspect : a. The exterior design of the building can never be disassociated from
its interiors. The roof, columns and beams, walls and floors, window and door openings
provide the enclosure to the structure The conscious planning of each of the exterior
parts directly affect the conditions inside the house such as areas for sleeping, living,
dining, kitchen, laundry and toilet facilities. Further, natural light and ventilation should
be adequately provided to save on energy costs. b. Furniture layout inside the
buildings and partition walls should be planned in same manner with thought on the
layout of fixtures such as cabinets, beds and even storage for cleaning tools and
equipment. c. Lighting and convenience outlets must also be strategically located for
easy access within the housing units, but with consideration to the safety of the
children. d. Careful placement of spaces in relation to the solar and wind orientation
and their dimensions all relate to the indoor quality of the house.

3. Maintenance and Sustainability : Project design and development must consider the
aspect of maintenance to sustain the architectural and structural integrity of the
buildings and the environmental quality of neighborhoods. 4. The planning,
architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and surrounding such buildings
or structures must be well coordinated with the design of the utilities inside and outside
of the structures. As an example, the location of electrical posts and septic tanks was
considered in the setback requirements.
5. Budget consideration : The sector being served by the NHA belongs to the lowest
30% of the income population, so that affordability levels is of utmost importance. The
housing package which include the house and lot models must meet the required
social, cultural and physical aspects within the financial scheme for each of the
programs for implementation.

DESIGN PARAMETERS

1. Land Allocation

a. Saleable Areas

There shall be no fixed ratio between the saleable portion and non-saleable
portion of a subdivision project.

b. Non-saleable Areas

Non-saleable areas shall conform with the minimum requirements for open
space comprising those allotted for circulation system, community facilities and
parks and playgrounds.

b.1 Allocation of Area for Parks and Playgrounds

Area allocated for parks and playgrounds shall be mandatory for projects 1
hectare or above and shall be strategically located within the subdivision
project.

Allocated areas for parks and playgrounds shall be non-alienable and

nonbuildable for community hall but buildable for basketball court. It shall be
exclusive of those areas allocated for community facilities and shall vary
according to the density of lots and/or dwelling units in the subdivision,
whichever is applicable, as shown below:

Table 1: Parks and Playgrounds Allocation

ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

Density Allocation Density Allocation
(No. of lots/DU* (% of gross (No. of (% of gross
per hectare) area for lots/DU* per area for
PP**) hectare) PP**)
 150 and below 3.5 % 150 and 3.5 %
below
151 – 160 4% 151 – 160 4%
161 – 175 5% 161 – 175 5%
176 – 200 6% 176 – 200 6%
201 - 225 7% 201 – 225 7%
Above 225 9% Above 225 9%
* Dwelling units
** Parks and Playgrounds

In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than 100
square meters. An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction thereof
above 225.

The site shall not be subject to flooding nor situated in steep slopes. Sites
potentially hazardous or dangerous to the health and safety of users especially
children, should be avoided, e.g., along rivers, near dumping site, etc.

Location of parks shall be based on hierarchy, accessibility and shall be free

from hazards, risks, barriers, etc.

b.2 Area Allocated for Community Facilities

Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-purpose center both for

economic and socialized housing projects with a gross area of 1 hectare and
above. These areas are non-saleable. However, the developer may provide for
areas for community facilities such as schools and convenience/retail centers
in excess of the requirement set forth in this Rule which shall be deemed
saleable. The use of the said area shall be indicated in the plan and annotated
in the title thereto. (Refer to Table 2)

Table 2: Facilities According to the Number of Saleable Lots/

Dwelling Units for Subdivision Projects 1 Hectare and Above

No. of Neighborhood
Convenience/
Saleable Multi-Purpose Elementary High Tricycle
Retail
Lots Center* School** School** Terminal*
Center**
and/or
Dwelling
Unit
10 & - - - - -
below
11 – 99 - - - - -
100 – 499 x - - - -
500 – 999 x - - - -
1000 – x - - - -
1499
1500 – x x x - x
1999
2000 – x x x x x
2499
2500 – x x x x x
3000
* Mandatory Provision of area
** Optional Saleable but when provided in plan the same shall be annotated in
the title.

Community facilities shall be strategically located and easily accessible where

they can serve a maximum number of population, preferably near or side by
side by park/playground.

The area allocated for community facilities shall vary with the density of the
subdivision, i.e., number of lots and/or living units whichever is applicable, as
shown below:

Table 3: Community Facilities Allocation

ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

Density Allocation Density Allocation
(No. of lots/DU* (% of gross (No. of lots/DU* (% of gross
per hectare) area for per hectare) area for
CF**) CF**)
150 and below 1.0 150 and below 1.0
151 – 225 1.5 151 – 225 1.5
Above 225 2.0 Above 225 2.0
* Dwelling units
** Community Facilities
 b.3 Circulation System

The area allocated for circulation system shall not be fixed, as long as the
prescribed dimension and requirements for access (both for project site and
dwelling units) specified in these Rules are complied with.

Land circulation system shall comply with the pertinent requirements of BP 344
otherwise known as the Accessibility Law.

Below are the planning considerations to be observed for circulation layout:

a. Observance of the hierarchy of roads within the subdivision.

b. Conformance to natural topography.
c. Consideration for access and safety, e.g., adequate radius,
minimum number of roads at intersections, moderate slope/grade,
adequate sight distance, no blind corners, etc.

d. Optimization as to number of lots to lessen area for roads, at the same

time enhances community interaction.

b.3.1 Hierarchy of Roads

Hierarchy of roads (with respect to function, dimensions and project area)

shall be observed when planning the road network such that no major or
minor road align with an alley or pathwalk.

Table 4: Hierarchy of Roads

PROJECT SIZE ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED

RANGE (has) HOUSING HOUSING
Major, minor, motor Major, minor, motor
2.5 has. And below
court, alley court, pathwalk
Above 2.5 – 5 - do - - do -
Major, collector, minor,
Above 5 - 10 - do -
Motor court, alley
Major, collector,
Above 10 - 15 - do - minor, Motor court,
pathwalk
 Above 15 – 30 - do - - do -
Above 30 - do - - do -

b.3.2 Road Right-Of-Way

The corresponding right-of-way for hierarchy of roads shall be as follows:

Table 5: Road Right-of-Way

PROJECT SIZE RIGHT OF WAY (m)

RANGE
ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING
(has.)
Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor
2.5 and below 8 - 6.5 8 - 6.5
Above 2.5 – 5.0 10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5
Above 5.0 – 10 10 8 6.5 10 - 6.5
Above 10 - 15 10 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
Above 15 – 30 12 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
Above 30 15 10 6.5 12 10 6.5
ROW Carriageway ROW Carriageway
Motor Court 6 5 6 5
Alley 2 - - -
Pathwalk - - 3 -

The minimum right-of-way of major roads shall be in accordance with the

preceding table. However, in cases where the major road will serve as
interconnecting road, it shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. It shall
have a 15-centimeter mix gravel (pit run) base course on well-compacted sub
grade.

Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-way. Tapering of road
width shall not be allowed where the road right-of-way is wider than the
prescribed standard for the interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.

Minor roads shall have a right-of-way of 6.50 meters wide.

Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road and
the right-of-way shall be designated as interconnecting road with a minimum
width of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on the title of the said road lot and
must be donated and deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of the
said interconnecting road.

Figure 1: Interconnecting Road

Subdivision projects abutting a main public road must provide sufficient

setbacks with a minimum dimension of 3.0 meters in depth and 5.0 meters in
length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading
and unloading of passengers. (See Figure 2:

Setback Requirement Along Main Public Road)

Figure 2: Setback Requirement Along Main Public Road

Contiguous projects or projects to be developed by phases shall be
provided with interconnecting roads with a minimum right-of-way of 10.0
meters.

Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to serve
both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to
streets. It shall not be used as access to the property.

Pathwalk shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended only to provide

pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a
maximum length of 60 meters.

b.3.3 Planting Strips

Planting strips as required under PD 953 and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be observed in accordance with the following road
specifications:

Table 6: Width of Planting Strips and Sidewalks

ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

RIGHT -OF-WAY Planting Sidewalk Planting Sidewalk
(m) Strip (m) (m) Strip (m) (m)
15 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.2
12 0.8 1.2 0.8 1.2
10 0.8 1.2 0.8 1.2
8 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.6
6.5 Optional 0.5 Optional 0.5
Note: Refer to Supplemental Rules and Regulations to Implement PD 953

Tree Planting. – Every owner of existing subdivision is required

among others to plant trees in designated area as per Resolution
No. R-532, series of 1993. (Approving the Rules and Regulations
Implementing PD 953 “Requiring the Planting of Trees in Certain
Places and Penalizing Unauthorized Cutting, Destruction,
Damaging and Injuring of Certain Trees, Plans and Vegetation”).

b.3.4 Road Pavement

Major, minor roads and motor court for economic and socialized housing
projects shall be paved with asphalt with minimum thickness of 50 millimeters
or concrete with minimum thickness of 150 millimeters and a minimum
compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa at 28 days. Sidewalk or alley shall be of
macadam finish.

b.3.5 Road Intersection

Roads should intersect at right angles as much as practicable. Multiple

intersections along major roads shall be minimized. Distance between offset
intersections should not be less than 20 meters from corner to corner.

Road intersections shall be provided with adequate curb radii consistent with
sound engineering principles. (See Figure 3: Curb Radii Dimension) Figure 3:
Curb Radii Dimension
b.3.6 Road Grade/Slope

Crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent.
 (See Figure 4: Road Grade Slope)

Grades and vertical curbs shall conform to the design requirements of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Figure 4 : Road Grade (Slope)

RIGHT OF WAY

2. Lot Requirement

a. Lot Planning

a.1 A lot shall be served by an independent access either by a road, motor

court, or path walk. Path walk shall have a maximum length of 60
meters intended only as pedestrian access to property for socialized
housing projects.

a.2 Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots shall be avoided.

a.3 Whenever possible, lot frontage elevation shall be at street
level.

a.4 Lots shall be protected against physical hazards. No lot shall be laid
out where potential risks exist (e.g. erosion, slides, flooding, fault lines,
etc.)

a.5 Lots shall be protected against non-conforming uses and/or other risks
through the provision of adequate buffer strips, protective walls, and
roads or other similar devices.

a.6 Lot shall be so laid out that administrative boundaries, water

courses/drainage ways utility lines do not bisect the lots.

b. Minimum Lot Area(Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)

The minimum lot area of various types of housing for economic and
socialized housing project shall be as follows:

Table 7. Minimum Lot Area

Type of Housing Economic (sq.m.) Socialized (sq.m.)

a. Single detached 72 64
b. Duplex/single
attached 54 48
c. Row houses 36 28

Note:

1. Saleable lots designated as duplex/single attached and/or row house

lots shall be provided with housing components.

2. Price of saleable lots intended for single detached units shall not
exceed 40% of the maximum selling price of the house and lot
package.

c. Lot Frontages(Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)

 The minimum lot frontages for various types of housing both for economic
and socialized housing projects shall be as follows:

Table 8. Minimum Lot Frontage

Types of Housing/Lot Economic Housing Socialized Housing

1. Single detached
a. Corner lot 8m 8m
b. Regular lot 8m 8m
c. Irregular lot 4m 4m
d. Interior lot 3m 3m
2. Duplex/single attached 6m 6m
3. Row house 4m 3.5m

Note:

For row houses, there shall be a maximum of 20 units per block or cluster
but in no case shall this be more than 100 meters in length.

3. Length of Block

Maximum block length is 400 meters. However, block length exceeding 250
meters shall already be provided with a 2-meter alley approximately at
midlength.

4. Shelter Component

a. Floor Area Requirement

The minimum floor area requirement for single-family dwelling shall be 22

square meters for economic housing and 18 square meters for socialized
housing.

b. Minimum Level of Completion

The minimum level of completion for economic housing shall be complete

house based on the submitted specifications. For socialized housing project,
it shall be shell house with doors and windows to enclose the unit.
 Provision of firewall shall be mandatory for duplex and single-attached units
and at every unit for row houses.

5. Setback/Yard

The minimum setback of dwelling unit both for economic and socialized
housing project shall be as follows:

a. Front Setback 1.5 m.

b. Side yard 1.5 m (from the building line)
c. Rear yard 2.0 m.
d. Abutments May be allowed per requirements of the National
Building Code of the Philippines

6. Water Supply

Whenever a public water supply system exists, connection to it by the

subdivision is mandatory.

Each lot and/or living unit shall be served with water connection (regardless of
the type of distribution system). Water supply provided by the local water
district shall be potable and adequate. It shall be complemented/
supplemented by other sources, when necessary, such as communal well,
which may be located strategically for ease and convenience in fetching
water by residents and at the same time not closer than 300 meters from each
other.

If public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an
independent water supply system within the subdivision project. Minimum
quantity requirement shall be 150 liters per capita per day.

Each subdivision must have at least an operational deep well and pump sets
with sufficient capacity to provide average daily demand (ADD) to all
homeowners provided a spare pump and motor set is reserved.

Likewise, required permits from the NWRB shall be obtained and standards of
the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) shall be complied with.
If ground reservoir is to be put up, an area shall be allocated for this purpose
(part of allocation for community facilities). The size shall depend on volume of
water intended to be stored. It shall be protected from pollution by providing
buffer of at least 25 meters from sources of pollution/contamination.

For elevated reservoir, structural design shall comply with accepted structural
standards or the National Building Code of the Philippines. The elevated
reservoir or water tank capacity must be 20% average daily demand plus fire
reserve.

Alternative sources of water supply may be availed of such as collected rain

water and other devices with water impounding capacity.

Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Code
of the Philippines. Whichever is applicable, the Local Government Unit shall
provide each community with fire hydrants and a cistern that are operational
at all times.

For a multi-storey building, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the
building requires pressure in excess of that in the main water line. Capacity
should be 20% average daily demand plus fire reserve.

7. Electrical Power Supply

When power is available within the locality of the project site, its connection to
the subdivision is required. Actual connection, however, may depend on the
minimum number of users as required by the power supplier.

Provision of street lighting per pole shall be mandatory if poles are 50-meter
distance and at every other pole if the distance is less than 50 meters.

Installation practices, materials and fixtures used, shall be in accordance with

the provisions of the existing rules and regulations of the National Electrical
Code of the Philippines or the Local Electric Franchise Holder/Local Electric
Cooperative or the local utility company.
Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users prior to issuance of
Certificate of Completion (COC) and turn over of open space to Local
Government Unit (LGU).

8. Sewage Disposal System

a. Septic Tank

The sewage disposal system shall be communal or individual septic tank

conforming to the design standard of the Sanitation Code of the
Philippines.

b. Connection to Community Sewer System

Whenever applicable, connections shall be made to an approved public

or community sewer system, subject to the requirements and provisions of
the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and other applicable rules and
regulations with regard to materials and installation practices.

9. Drainage System

The design of the drainage system of the subdivision shall take into
consideration existing development of adjacent areas relative to their
impact/effect on its drainage system, if any. Further, it shall conform with the
natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate
water bodies or public drainage system or natural outfalls. In no case shall
drainage outfalls drain into a private lot. Its layout shall conform with sound
engineering design principles certified by a duly licensed civil/sanitary
engineer. Drain lines shall be of durable materials and approved installation
practices.

The minimum drainage system for economic and socialized housing shall be
concrete lined canal with load bearing cover.

In case of non-existence of drainage system in the locality, catchment area for

drainage discharge shall be provided for and developed by the
owner/developer in consultation with local authorities or private entities
 concerned, to prevent flooding of adjacent property. Moreover, said
catchment area shall be made safe and maintained.

If applicable, underground drainage system shall be provided with adequate

reinforced concrete pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain
for efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe shall be 300 milimeters.

10. Garbage Disposal System

Garbage disposal shall be undertaken by the local government or in the

absence thereof, by individual lot owners or homeowners association, with
proper observance of sanitary practices and methods.

11. Fire Firefighting

The Homeowners Association shall form fire brigade in collaboration with the
barangay fire brigade. Water for fire fighting shall be part of the water supply
requirements and shall comply with the requirements of the local/district fire
unit of the Philippine National Police.

PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS

FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT

UNDER BP 220

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

Within suitable sites for housing and outside potential hazard
1. Project Location
prone and protection areas.

2. Land Allocation
for Projects 1
hectare and
above a. a. Variable
Saleable Area b. See open space requirement as per b.1, b.2 and b.3
b. Non-saleable
area
Mandatory allocation for parks and playgrounds per
tabulation below:
b.1 Area for Density % of Density % of
parks and (No. of Lots or Gross Area (No. of Lots or Gross
playgrounds Dwelling Unit for Parks & Area
for projects 1 Per Hectare) Playgrounds Dwelling Unit for Parks
hectare & &
above. 150 & below 3.5% Per Hectare)
151 – 160 4.0% Playgrounds
161 – 175 5.0%
176 – 200 6.0% 150 & below 3.5%
201 – 225 7.0% 151 – 160 4.0%
Above 225 9.0% 161 – 175 5.0%
176 – 200 6.0%
201 – 225 7.0%
Above 225 9.0%

b.2 Area for An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction thereof

community above 225.
facilities
In no case shall an area allocated for parks and
playgrounds be less than 100 square meters. The same shall
be strategically located within the subdivision project.

Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-

purpose center both for economic and socialized housing
projects with area of 1 hectare and above. These areas are
non-saleable. However, the developer may provide for
areas for community facilities such as schools and
convenience/retail centers in excess of the mandatory
requirement set forth in this rule which shall be deemed
saleable. The use of the said area shall be indicated in the
plan and annotated in the title thereto.
(Refer to Table 2)

Density % of Gross Area Density % of Gross

Area
(No. of lots or for Community (No. of lots or
for Community
DwellingUnits Facilities DwellingUnits
Facilities
Per Hectare) Per Hectare)

150 & below 1.0% 150 & below 1.0%

 151 – 225 1.5% 151 – 225 1.5%
Above 225 2.0% Above 225 2.0%

b.3 Circulation
Observe hierarchy of roads
System

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

3. Minimum Lot Area

3.1 Single 72 sqm. 64 sqm.
Detached 54 sqm. 48 sqm.
3.2 Duplex/Single-
Attached 36 sqm. 28 sqm.
3.3 Row house
Saleable lots designated as duplex/single-attached
and/or row house lots shall be provided with housing
components.

Price of saleable lots intended for single-detached

units shall not exceed 40% of the maximum selling
price for house and lot package.

4. Minimum Lot
Frontage
4.1 Single
Detached 8 m. 8 m.
a. Corner lot 8 m. 8 m.
b. Regular 4 m. 4 m.
lot 3 m. 3 m.
c. Irregular 6 m. 6 m.
lot
d. Interior lot 4 m. 3.5 m.
4.2 Single
Attached/
Duplex
4.3 Row house
5. Length of Block Maximum length of block is 400 meters. However,
blocks exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with
a 2-meter alley approximately at midlength.

6. Road Right-of-Way

Project Size Range Major Collector Major Collector

Minor Minor
2.5 has. & below above (m) (m) (m) (m)
2.5 – 5 has. (m) 8 - (m) 8 -
Above 5 – 10 has. 6.5 6.5
Above 10 – 15 has. 10 - 6.5 10 -
Above 15 – 30 has. 10 8 6.5 6.5
Above 30 has. 10 8 6.5 10 -
12 8 6.5 6.5
15 10 10 8
6.5 6.5
Motor Court ROW 10 8
Alley Carriageway 6.5
Pathwalk 12 10
6 5 6.5
2 ROW
- - Carriageway
-
6 5
2 -
3 -

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

The minimum right-of-way of major roads shall be in
accordance with the preceding table. However, in cases
where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, it
shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. It shall
have a 15-centimeter mix gravel (pit run) base course on
well-compacted subgrade.

Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-

way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed where
the road right-of-way is wider than the prescribed standard
for the interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.

Minor road shall have a minimum right-of-way of 6.50 meters.

Note:

1. Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the

nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be
designated as interconnecting road with a minimum
right-of-way of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on
the title of said road lot and must be donated and
deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of the
said interconnecting road. (See figure 1)

2. Subdivision projects abutting main public thoroughfare

must provide sufficient setbacks (at least 3.0 meters in
depth by 5.0 meters in length) at both sides of the
subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and
unloading of passengers. (See figure 2)

3. Contiguous projects or projects to be developed by

phases shall be provided with interconnecting road with
a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters.

4. Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break

a block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency
purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be
used as access to property.

5. Pathwalk shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended only

to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized
housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60
meters.
7. Hierarchy of
Roads per Project
Size Range

2.5 has. & below Major, minor, motor court, Major, minor, motor court,
alley pathwalk
Above 2.5 – 5 has. -do-
Above 5 – 10 has. -do- -do-
Major, collector, minor, motor
Above 10 – 15 court, alley Major, collector, minor,
has. -do- motor court, pathwalk
-do-
Above 15 – 30 -do- -do-
has. -do-
Above 30 has.

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

8. Roads
Specifications

8.1 Planting
Strip
(PS)
Sidewalk (SW)
PS SW
ROW
1.30 m 1.20 m
15.0 m. 0.80 m 1.20 m
12.0 m. 0.80 m 1.20 m
10.0 m. 0.40 m
8.0 m. 0.60 m optional
6.5 m. 0.50 m
Refer to Supplemental Rules and Regulations to Implement
PD 953 for specific tree species, Annex 2.B.

8.2 Road
Pavement
Concrete/Asphalt
Concrete/Asphalt
Major
Macadam
Minor
Macadam
 Motor Court Macadam
Sidewalk

Pathwalk/alley

Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness

of 150 milimeters and a minimum compressive strength of
20.7 MPa at 28 days. Asphalt pavement shall have a
minimum thickness of 50 milimeters.

9. Water Supply Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system.

Each subdivision shall have at least an operational
deepwell and pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide
ADD to all homeowners provided further that a spare pump
and motor set is reserved. Water supply shall be potable
and adequate.

9.1 Minimum Water

Supply Req’t. 150 liters per capita per day for household connection

9.2 Fire Protection

Provision for fire protection facilities shall comply with the
Demand requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

10. Electrical Power Mandatory individual household connection to primary and

Supply alternate sources of power if service is available in the
locality.

Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50-meter

distance; at every other pole, if the distance is less than 50
meters.

Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by users prior

to issuance of COC and turn over of open space to LGU.

Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in

accordance with the provision of the Philippine Electrical
Code and local utility company.

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

11. Drainage System The drainage system for economic and socialized
housing projects shall be made of concrete lined canal
with adequate capacity and with load bearing cover.

The drainage system must conform with the natural

drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain
into appropriate water bodies, public drainage system or
natural outfalls.

If applicable, underground drainage system shall be

provided with adequate reinforced concrete pipes
(RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for
efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe diameter
shall be 300 milimeters.

12. Sewage Disposal

System

12.1 Septic Tank Individual septic tank conforming to the standards and
design of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines.

Construction of individual septic tanks shall conform to the

standards and design of the Sanitation Code of the
Philippines.

12.2 Connection
to Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an
Community approved public or community sewer system subject to
the requirements and provisions of the Sanitation Code
Sewer System
of the Philippines and other applicable rules and
regulations.

13. Garbage Disposal Provide sanitary and efficient refuse collection and
System disposal system whether independently or in conjunction
with the local government garbage collection and
disposal services.
14. Shelter
Component

14.1Minimum Floor
Area
a. Single 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
Detached
b. Duplex/ 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
Single
Attached
c. Row house 22 sqm. 18 sqm.

Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/single-

attached units and at every unit for row houses (See Fig.
10)

The number of row houses shall not exceed 20 units per

block/cluster but in no case shall this be more than 100
meters in length.

PARAMETERS ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

14.2 Minimum Level

of Completion

a. Single Complete house Shell house

Detached (Based on the (with doors and windows
submitted to enclose the unit)
b. Duplex/ specifications) same same
Single
Attached
c. Row houses same same

15. Setback/Yard
a. Front setback 1.5 m
b. Side yard 1.5 m (from the building line)
c. Rear yard 2.0 m
d. Abutments May be allowed per requirement of the National Building
Code of the
Philippines
 Building Design Standards and Guidelines

Projects incorporating housing components shall comply with the following design
standards and guidelines.

A. Single-Family Dwelling (Applicable for both Economic and Socialized Housing)

1. Lot Planning

a. Access to the Property

Direct access to the single-family dwelling shall be provided by means of an

abutting public street or pathwalk. However, pathwalk shall only be allowed as
pedestrian access to property for Socialized Housing projects.

b. Access to the Dwelling Unit

An independent means of access to the dwelling unit shall be provided

without trespassing adjoining properties. Acceptable means of access to the
rear yard of the dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any
other dwelling unit or any other yard.

c. Open Space Requirements

Open spaces shall be located totally or distributed anywhere within the lot in
such a manner as to provide maximum light and ventilation into the building.

d. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts or Yards

The minimum horizontal dimension of courts and yards shall not be less than 2.0
meters. All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a
passageway with a minimum width of 1.20 meters or by a door through a room
or rooms.

Every court shall have a width of not less than 2.0 meters for one and two storey
buildings. However, this may be reduced to not less than 1.50 meters in cluster
living units such as quadruplexes, row houses and the like, one or two stories in
 height with adjacent courts with an area of not less than 3 square meters.
Provided, further, that the separation walls or fences, if any, shall not be higher
than 2.0 meters. Irregularly shaped lots such as triangular lots and the like
whose courts may also be triangular in shape may be exempted from having a
minimum width of 2.0 meters, provided that no side thereof shall be less than
3.0 meters.

e. Abutments

Abutments on the side and rear property lines may be allowed provided the
following requirements shall be complied with:

1) Open space as prescribed in the table below:

Table 10: Private Open Space Requirements

Percent of Open Space

Type of Lot
Residential All Others
a. Interior lot (lot located in the
interior of a block made 50% 25%
accessible from a public street or
alley by means of a
private access road)

b. Inside lot (non-corner or single 20% 15%

frontage lot)

c. Corner and/or through lot

10% 15%

d. Lots bounded on 3 or more sides

5% 5%
by public open spaces such as
streets, easement of seashores,
rivers, esteros, etc.

2) Window opening as prescribed in number 2.C.2 below.

3) Firewall shall have a minimum of one-hour fire resistive rating.

2. Building Design Standards (Applicable for both Economic and Socialized

Housing)
a. Space Standards

Spaces within the dwelling structures shall be distributed in an economical,

efficient and practical manner so as to afford the maximum living comfort and
convenience and to insure health and safety among the occupants. It shall
provide complete living facilities for one family including provisions for living,
sleeping, laundry, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities.

b. Ceiling Heights

1) Minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms shall be measured from the
finished floor line to the ceiling line. Where ceilings are not provided, a
minimum headroom clearance of 2.0 meters shall be provided. (See Fig.
5: Minimum Ceiling Heights)

Fig. 5: Minimum Ceiling Heights

2) Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 1.80
meters above and below it, provided that it shall not cover 50% of the
floor area below it. (See Fig. 6: Mezzanine Floor)

Figure 6 : Mezzanine Floor

c. Openings

1) Doors

a) A minimum of one entrance/exit shall be provided where the number

of occupants is not more than 10 and 2 entrances/exits where the
number of occupants is greater than 10.

b) Doors shall have a minimum clear height of 2.0 meters. Except for
bathroom and mezzanine doors which shall have a minimum clear
height of 1.80 meters.

c) Minimum clear widths of doors shall be as follows:

Main Door 0.80 m.

Service/Bedroom Doors 0.70 m.
Bathroom Door 0.60 m.
(See Fig. 7: Door Openings)

Fig. 7 : Door Openings

2) Windows

a) Rooms for habitable use shall be provided with windows with a total
free area of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the
room.

b) Bathrooms shall be provided with window/s with an area not less than
1/20 of its floor area.

c) Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:

c.1 abuts court, yard, public street or alley, or open water course and other
public open spaces;

c.2 has a ceiling height of not less than 2.0 meters.

3) Interior Stairs

The stairs shall ensure structural safety for ascent and descent, even in
extreme cases of emergency. It shall afford adequate headroom and
space for the passage of furniture.

a) Width. Stairways shall have a minimum clear width of 0.60 meter.

b) Riser and Run. Stairs shall have a maximum riser height of 0.25 meter
and a minimum tread width of 0.20 meter. Stair treads shall be
exclusive of nosing and/or other projections.

c) Headroom Clearance. Stairs shall have a minimum headroom

clearance of 2.0 meters. Such clearance shall be established by
 measuring vertically from a place parallel and tangent to the stairway
tread moving to the soffit above all points.

d) Landings. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the

direction of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Maximum height
between landing shall be 3.60 meters.

e) Handrails. Stairways shall have at least one handrail on one side

provided there is a guard or wall on the other side. However, stairways
with less than 4 risers need not have handrails, and stairs with either a
guard or wall on one end need not be provided with a handrail on
that end.

f) Guard and Handrail Details. The design of guards and handrails and
hardware for attaching handrails to guards, balusters of masonry walls
shall be such that these are made safe and convenient.

f.1 Handrails on stairs shall not be less than 0.80 meter or more than
1.20 meters above the upper surface of the tread, measured
vertically to the top of the rail from the leading edge of the tread.
(See Fig. 8: Stairway Design)

f.2 Handrails shall be so designed as to permit continuous sliding of

hands on them and shall be provided with a minimum clearance
of 38 millimeters from the wall to which they are fastened. (See Fig.
8: Stairway Design).

f.3 The height of guards shall be measured vertically to the top guard
from the leading edge of the tread or from the floor of landings. It
shall not be less than 0.80 meter and no more than 1.20 meters.
Masonry walls may be used for any portion of the guard.

Fig. 8: Stairway Design

g) Winding and Circular Stairways. Winding and circular stairways may be
used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more than 300
millimeters from the side of the stairway where the treads are narrower
but in no case shall any width of run be less than 150 milimeters at any
point. The maximum variation in the height of risers and the width of
treads in any one flight shall be 5 milimeters. (See Fig. 9: Winding and
Circular Stairways)

Fig. 9 : Winding and Circular Stairways

 h) Ladders. The use of ladders may be allowed provided that the
maximum distance between landings shall be 1.80 meters.

d. Roofing

Roofing material that is impervious to water shall be provided.

e. Electrical Requirements

There shall be provided at least one light outlet and one convenience outlet
per activity area.

f. Firewall(Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)

Whenever a dwelling abuts on a property line, a firewall shall be required.

The firewall shall be of masonry construction, at least 150 millimeters or 6
inches thick and extend vertically from the lowest portion of the wall
adjoining the living units up to a minimum height of 0.30 meter above the
highest point of the roof attached to it. The firewall shall also extend
horizontally up to a minimum distance of 0.30 meter beyond the outermost
edge of the abutting living units.

A firewall shall be provided for duplex/single-attached units and at every unit

for row houses. No openings whatsoever shall be allowed except when the
two abutting spaces of 2 adjacent living units are unenclosed or partially
open, e.g. carports, terraces, patios, etc.; instead, a separation wall shall be
required. (See Fig. 10: Firewall for Dwelling Units on Property Line).

Ceiling should be compartmentalized and should not be continuous from

one living unit to another.

Fig. 10: Firewall for Dwelling Units on Property Line

B. Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums (Applicable for both Economic and
Socialized Housing)

1. Lot Planning

a. Access to the property. Direct vehicular access to the property shall be

provided by means of an abutting improved public street.

b. Access to the dwelling. An independent means of access shall be provided

to each dwelling, or group of dwellings in a single plot, without trespassing
adjoining properties. Each dwelling must be capable of maintenance
without trespassing adjoining units. Utilities and service facilities must be
independent for each dwelling unit.

Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a sanitary means for the removal
of garbage and trash.

c. Access to living units. An independent means of access to each living units

shall be provided without passing through any yard of a living unit or any
other yard.
d. Non-residential use. Portions of the property may be designed for
nonresidential use provided the type of non-residential use is harmonious or
compatible with the residential character of the property. Some examples
of allowable non-residential uses are private clinic/office, garages, and
carports.

The computation of the non-residential area shall include hallways, corridors

or similar spaces which serve both residential and nonresidential areas.
(See Fig. 11: Non-Residential Use)

Fig. 11: Non - Residential Use

NON - RESIDENTIAL AREAS >

25 % OF TOTAL AREA

e. Cooperative store, and structures for the homeowners’ association.

Any non-residential use of any portion of the property shall be subordinate

to the residential use and character of the property. The floor area
authorized for non-residential use, whether in the principal dwelling
structure or in any accessory building, shall not exceed 25% of the total
residential area.

f. Open Space Requirements. Portions of the property shall be devoted to

open space to provide adequate light, ventilation and fire safety.

1) Setbacks from the property line shall be maintained, the minimum of

which shall be the following:

Table 11: Minimum Setbacks per Storey

Kinds of Lot Minimum Setback Requirement Per

Storey
 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Interior

Inside

Corner/Through 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.4 4.7 5.0
Lot abutting 3 or
more streets,
alleys, rivers,
esteros, etc.

2) Distance between buildings shall also be adequately maintained to

ensure light and ventilation.

In general, the minimum distance between 2 buildings in which the

taller buildings does not exceed 2 storeys shall be 4.0 meters. And the
minimum horizontal clearance between the two roof eaves shall be
1.50 meters. (See Fig. 12: Distance Between 2-Storey

Buildings).

Fig. 12: Distance Between 2-Storey Buildings

The minimum distance between two buildings wherein the taller

building has 3 or 4 storeys, shall be 6.0 meters. And the minimum
 horizontal clearance between the two roof eaves shall be 2.0 meters.
(See Fig. 13: Distance Between 3-Storey Buildings)

Fig. 13: Distance Between 3 - Storey Buildings

The minimum distance between buildings with more than 4 storeys shall
be 10 meters. The minimum horizontal clearance shall be 6.0 meters.

Except, however, in cases when the two sides of the buildings facing
each other are blank walls, i.e., either there are no openings or only
minimal openings for comfort rooms, the minimum distance between
the buildings shall be 2.0 meters. And the horizontal clearance
between the roof eaves shall be 1.0 meter. (See Fig. 14:

Distance Between Blank Walls of Two Buildings)

Fig. 14: Distance Between Blank Walls of Two Buildings

 In the measurement of distance between two buildings, measurement
shall be made where the distance between the two buildings is shortest.
(See Fig. 15: Measurement of Distance Between Buildings).

Fig. 15: Measurement of Distance Between Buildings

MEASURE THIS

SHORTEST DISTANCE

g. Parking Requirements. (Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)

For multi-family dwellings and condominiums, the parking requirement shall

be one (1) parking slot per eight (8) living units. The size of an average
automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.5 meters by 5.0
meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and at 2.15 meters by 6.0
meters for parallel parking.

The driveway may be used as parking area provided that the minimum
right-of-way shall be maintained. (See figure 16: Parking Layout).
Fig. 16: Parking Layout
 Off-site parking may be allowed in addition to on-site parking provided that
designated parking area is part of the project and provided further that it shall
not be 100 meters away from the condominium project.

Mandatory compliance with additional parking space required by local

ordinances.

2. Building Design Standards

a. Living Units

In general, all building design standards for the single-family dwelling shall
apply to all living units of multi-family dwellings, except that, the minimum floor
area of a living unit in multi-family dwellings shall be 22 square meters for
economic housing and 18 square meters for socialized housing. For BP 220
condominium projects, the minimum floor area shall be 18 square meters.

b. Exits, Corridors, Exterior Exit Balconies and Common Stairways

Standards for exits, corridors, exterior balconies and common stairways shall
conform with the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines and
its Implementing Rules and Regulations as well as Section 3.1007 of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fire Code of the Philippines (Annex
1).

Automatic fire alarm suppression system should be provided for structure more
than 15 meters in height.

c. Utilities and Services

To ensure healthful and livable conditions in the project, basic utilities and
services shall be provided, the minimum requirements of which shall be:

1) Water Supply

Water supply shall be potable and adequate in amount; a main service

connection and a piping system with communal faucets to serve the
common areas like the garden, driveways, etc. shall be provided. Pipes
branching out from the main water line shall service the individual units
which shall be provided with individual water meters.
 2) Power Supply/Electrical Service

If available in the vicinity, a main power service shall be provided with a

main circuit to service common lighting as well as common power needs of
the dwellings. Like the water system, however, branch circuits with
separate meters shall service the individual living units.

3) Drainage System

Surface run-offs shall be channeled to appropriate repositories.

4) Sewage Disposal System

Sewage disposal may be accomplished by any of the following means:

a) discharge to an existing public sewerage system

b) treatment in a community disposal plant or communal septic tank

c) treatment in individual septic tanks with disposal by absorption field or

leaching pit
5) Garbage Disposal System

Adequate services for the regular collection and disposal of garbage and
rubbish shall be in compliance with applicable local ordinances.

6) Elevator Requirements (If Applicable) (Amended per Board Res. No. 824,
Series of 2008)

Provision of elevators shall be required for buildings 6 storeys and beyond.

The same shall conform with the plans and specifications of the duly
licensed design architect/engineer who shall determine the requirement for
elevators including the number of cars, capacity, safety features and
standards, elevator type, speed and location in relation to the over all
design and use of the building. The design architect/engineer shall certify
under oath that all components thereof are in accordance with the
National Building Code of the Philippines, Accessibility Law, National
Industry Standards and other pertinent laws.

Compliance to the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines shall be

mandatory.

3. General Construction Requirements

 a. Structural Requirements

All construction shall conform with the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine Structural Code.

b. Electrical Requirements

All electric systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the provisions
of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code and the requirements of
the electric utility that serves the locality.

c. Sanitary Requirements

All sanitary systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the provisions
of the latest edition of Sanitation Code of the Philippines and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations and National Plumbing Code.

d. Construction Materials

The use of indigenous materials for site development and construction of

dwellings shall be encouraged, as long as these are in conformity with the
requirements of these Rules and ensures a building life span of at least 25 years,
or in correspondence to loan terms payment.

HOUSING MODELS
 HOUSING BACKLOGS IN THE PHILIPPINES

 KADAMAY HOUSING
The occupation of more than 5,000 housing units at Pandi, Bulacan initiated by
KADAMAY is a manifestation of the demand for decent housing and the
government’s failure to resolve the housing problem. There are problems
surrounding the government’s current housing program such as the lack of basic
social services and livelihood in relocation sites. He also stressed the government
should consult the beneficiaries on housing projects to identify the needs of the
community.

 YOLANDA HOUSING
Typhoon victims who were supposed to occupy the units complained of the
poorly-constructed houses, saying most are shaky, have no power lines, and
have inefficient sewage systems.

 Armed Forces of the Philippines & Philippine National Police Housing

Is called out a “failed” housing project for personnel of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines and the Philippine National Police worth P20 billion where only 13
percent were occupied.

 PABLO HOUSING
Is a housing backlog of NHA, because of the improper location of the project in
Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley province.
It was supposed a relocation site for victims of typhoon ‘Pablo.’ but the site was
at the foot of the mountain…along the danger zone. The 300 relocated
households now need another relocation due to the risk of landslides.

 BAGONG PAG-ASA HOUSING

This housing project was considered ‘substandard’ because of the multi-layering
of sub-contractors.
 ZAMBOANGA HOUSING
The current chief of the National Housing Authority (NHA) admitted the agency's
lapses in designing the housing units for residents displaced due to the 2013
Zamboanga siege. NHA General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr
acknowledged this failure as the House committee on housing and urban
development continued its probe into the condition of the Zamboanga City
Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) project.