REVISED

RULESANDSTANDARDS FORECONOMICAND
SOCIALIZED
HOUSING TO IMPLEMENT
PROJECTS
BATASPAMBANSABLG.22O
Pursuantto Section3 of BP 220,lhe Housingand LandUse Regulatory Boardis
authorizedto establishand promulgatetwo levels of standads and technical
requirementsfor the developmentof economicandsocializedhousingprojecwunits
in urbanandruralareasfromthose providedin PD 957,PD 1216'PD "1096, andPD
1185,hencethefollowing rulesareherebypromulgated.

RULEI
GENERALPROVISIONS

Section 1, Scope of APPlication

Theserulesand standards shallapplyto the development of economic and
housing
socialized projects in urbanandruralareasas definedin Section BP
2 of
glg.ZZO.fney sfiattapplyto thedevelopmentof eithera houseandlotor a house
or lot only.

Section 2. Declaration of Policies

It is a policyof the government to promoteand encouragethe development of

'and primarilyby the
and socialiiedhousingprojects, privatesectorin orderto
"**"fr"
makeavailable adequate econimic socializedhousingunitsfor averageand
lowincomeeamersin urbanandruralareas'

RULE II
DESIGNSTANDARDS
MINIMUM ANDREQUIREMENTS
FORECONOMICANDSOCIALIZED PROJECTS
HOUSING
with Standardsand Guidelines
Section 3. Gompliance
Deve|opmentofeconomicandsocia|izedhousingprojectssha||beinaccordance
with the minimumdesignstandardshereinset forth'

section 4. Basisand obiectivesof the MinimumDesignstandards

provideminimum
The minimumdesignstandardsset forth hereinare intendedto
i"qrii...nir withii the generallyacceptedlevels of safety, health and ecological
considerations.Variations,howeverare

A. Protectionandsafetyof life,limb,propertyandgeneralpublicwelfare.
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 in descendingorder as
B. Basic needsof humansettlements'enumorated
follows:
1. Water
2. Movement andcirculation
3. Stormdrainage
4. SolidandliquidwastedisPosal
5. ParUPlaYground
6. Power
Theprovisionofthesebasicneedsshal|bebasedontheactua|settingw
'
whichthe Projectsiteis located

C. Affordabilitylevelsof targetmarket
cost - refersto the mostreasonable
Affordabte shelter
priceof land_and.
basedontheneedsandfinancia|capabi|ityofProgramBeneficiarie
Schemes
Financing
Appropriate (RA7279)

D. Location
Both economicand socializedhousingprojectsshall be locatedwithin
suitablesite for housingand outsidepotentialhazardprcneand prctection
aneas.

Section 5. TechnicalGuidelinesand Standardsfor Subdivisions

whetheran economicand socializedhousingshallbe allowed,the
In determining
guidelines
following shallbeconsidered.
A. SiteCriteria
1. Availabilltyof basicneeds
The prioritizedbasic needsc,'ed earliershall preferablybe availablewith
reasonable distancefromthe prcjectsite,butwheretheseare rpt available,
the sameshallbe providedfor bythedeveloper.

2. Conformity wlth the Zoning Ordinance or Land Use Plan of the

City/Municipality

Generally,housingprojectsshouldconformwith the zoningordinanceof the

city/municipalitywhere they are locatedthus shall be in suitable sites for
housing. However,wherethere is no zoningordinanceor land use plan,the
predominantland use principleand site suitabilityfactorscited hereinshall be
used in determiningsuitabilityof a projectto a site.

Furthermore,if the prcject is undoubtedlysupportiveof other land uses and

activities(e.9.,housingfor industrialworkers)said prcjectshallbe allowed.

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 3. PhysicalSuitability

A potential site must have characteristicsassuring healthful, safe and

environmentallysound community life. lt shall be stable enough to
accommodatefoundationload without excessivesite works. Criticalareas
(e.9.,areassubjectto flooding,landslidesand stress)mustbe avoided.

4. Accessibllity

The site must be sewed by a road that is readily accessibleto public

transoortationlines. Said access road shall conform to the standardsset
herein of these Rules to ac@mmodateexpecteddemand caused by the
development of the area.In no caseshalla subdivisionprojectbe apprcved
without necessary access road/right-of-way constructed either by the
developeror the LocalGovemment Unit.

B. PlanningConsiderations

1. AreaPlanning

Projectdesignshouldconsidernot only the reductionof cost of development

to i minimum but also the prcvisionfor possiblefuture improvement or
expansion,as in the prescriptionof lot sizes, right-of-wayof roads, open
space,allocationof areasfor commonusesand facilities'

Land allocationand alignmentof the variousutilities(roads,drainage,power

and water) of the subdivisionshall be integratedwith those of existing
networksas well as projectsoutsidethe boundariesof the projectsite' e.9.
accessroadsset forth hereinand shouldfollowthe standardspecificationsof
the Departmentof PublicWorksand Highways(DPWH)'

2. Slte Preservation/Alteration

a. Slope

Thefinishedgradesha|lhaveadesireds|opetoa|lorrrainwatertobe
channeledinto street drains. Where cut and fill is necessary'an
appopriategradesha||beattainedtopreventanydepressioninthearea.

Grading and ditohingshall be executed in a manner that will prevent

erosionor floodingof adjoiningproperties.

b, Presewation of Site Assets

suitabletreeswith a caliperdiameterof 200 milimetersor more,shrubs

anddesirab|egroundcoversha||beprcserved.Whereagoodqua|itytop
soil exists in the site, it shall not be removedand shall be presewedfor
finishinggradesofyards, playgrounds,parksand gardenarea'
-.1.
rX -.1
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 c. GroundCover
Grass,shrubs,plantsand otherlandscaping materialsusedicr ground
covershall be of varietyapprcpriatefor its intendeduse and location.
Theyshallbe so plantedas to allowcompleteandpermanent coverof the
area.
3. Easements
Subdivisionprojectsshall observe and conform to the provisionsof
easementsas maybe requiredby:
a. ChapterlV, Section51 of the WaterCodeof the philippines
on water
bodies
NationalPowerCorporation
(NpC)on transmission
lines
by pHTVoLCS
Faulttracesas identified perResorution
No.5i5, series
of 1992
d. Right-of-way
of otherpubliccompanies
andotherentities
e. For projgctg
.abutting national roads (primary roads) adequate
easementshall be providedt91.roa.dincludingtoiOinganOuntodOing
as maybe requiredby national/local
govemment units
t. Otherrelatedlaws
4. Clrculalion

a. f roadsadjacentto the suMivision

,y#x
ff1"$iHJ:,ffi'#x,
b. Roadscompremented
withpathwark
within
alignedto faciritatemovement the suMivisionmustbe so
withinand in rinringine subdivision
to
the nearestmajortransportation
route
""0 "oij'jJ"iproperry.
Whenever thereiVareexisting.
roadswithinthe projectsitewhichshall
be made part of tre suoiiviJo;, il;;;;;='be
accordance - -" improvedin
withthestandardssetforihfrerein.
Streetsshouldconform to the contours
practicable. of the land as much as

d . Provisions
of majorstreetextensionfor futureconnection to adjoining
developedand/orunderdeveloped p.p"rti"* .nl'l Ue manOatory
integrated
or atignedwithexistingil;;, if anO
il.
Sireets shall be so laid out to minimizecritical
blindcomers,skewjunctions,etc. intersectionssuch as

H
 f. Roads shall conformwith civil work design criteria as per Seclion
10.B.3of thisRulesandsoundengineering practices.

DesignParameterc

1. LandAllocation
Areas
a. Saleable

There shall be no fixed ratio betweenthe saleableportionand non-

project.
saleableportionof a subdivision
Areas
b. Non-saleable
Non-saleable areas shall conformwith the minimumrequirements for
oj"n .p""" comprisingthosealloftedfor circulationsystem'community
andparksandplaygrounds.
facilities
of Areafor ParksandPlaygrounds
b.1 Allocation

Area allocatedfor parks and playgrounds shall be mandatorylor

projectst hectareand aboveano inatt be strategicatlylocatedwithin
thesubdivisionProject.
A||ocatedareasforparksandp|aygroundssha||benon.a|ienab|eand court' lt
non-buildablefor community fritt 6ut buildablefor basketball
oJtt'o." areasallocated for community and
facilities
shallbe exclusive in the
.n"fi u"ry accodingio-ttteOensityof lotsand/ordwellingunits
subdivision,whichever is applicable,as shownbelow:

Tablet. Parksand PlaygroundsAllocation

rcoruoutcHouslNG HouslNG
socLnuzeo
Albcat|on Density Allocation
DensitY (% of gross area
(No.of lots/Du' (% of gr6s area (No. of lots/Du'
nar hanlaral for PP.') per hectare)_ for PP")
3.5% 150and below 3.s%
150and b€low
4 olo 151- 160 4 olo
1 5 1- 1 6 0
161-'175 5 olo
161- 175 5%
176-mO 6%
176- 200 6%
201-225 7Yo fil -225 7%
9lo Above225 9Yo
P6ove 225
* Parksand Playgrounds
be-less
ln no caseshallan areaallocatedfor parks.andplaygrounds
every10 or
for
iii"" roo iqr"ie meters.An additionof 1% increment
fractionthereofabove225'
The site shall not be subjeclto floodingnor situatedin steepslopes'
Sit"" pot"nii"f|yhazardous or dangeroirs.to the healthand safetyof
,r"" lip"Ci"rly children, shouldbe avoided,e'g', alongrivers'near
site,etc.
, dumping s
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 and shall
accessibility
Locationof parksshallbe basedon hierarchy'
befreefromhazards,risks,baniers'etc'
Facilities
for Community
b.2 AreaAllocated
multi-purpose@nter
Mandatoryprovisionof area for neighborhood
bothfor economicanOsocializedhouJingprojecqwitha.grossarel.of
t hectareand above.Theseareasare non-saleable' However'me
deve|opermayprovideforareasforcommunityfaci|itiessuch
centersin excessof the requirement
schooli and convenience/retail
setforthinthisRu|ewhichsha||bedeemedsaleab|e.Theuseo
saidareashat|beindicatedinthep|anandannotatedinthetit|e
thereto.(Referto Table2)
Units
Table2. FacilitiesAccordingto the Numberof saleableLots/Dwelling
for Subdivision Proiects 1 Hectareand Above

No. of Saleable Neighborhood Convenience/ Elementary High Tricycle

Lotsand/or Retail School" School"* Terminal*
Multi-Purpose Center*
DwellingUnit Center'
10 & below
11-99
100- 499 x
-
500 999 X
-
1000 1499 X
1500 - 1999 X x x
20ffi-2459 x x x
-
2500 3000 x X x
area
* Optionalsaleablebutwhenprovidedin the planthe sameshallbe annotatedin the title.

Community facilities
shallbe strategically
located
andeasilyaccessible
wherethey can seruea maximumnumberof population,preferably
nearor sidebysidebyparUplayground.
Theareaallocated for communityfacilitiesshallvarywiththedensityof
the subdivision,
i.e.,numberof lotsand/ordwellingunitswhicheveris
applicable,
asshownbelow:
Table 3. GommunltyFacilities Allocation
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b.3 Circulation
System

The area allocatedfor circulationsystemshall not be fixed,as long as

the prescribeddimensionand requiiementsfor access
lOottrtor pro]J
site and dwellingunits)specifiedin these Rulesare compliedwit'h.'

Landcirculationsystemshailcomprywith the pertinentrequirementsof

BP 344 othenrvise
knownas the Accessibilityiaw.

Beloware the planningconsiderations

to be observedfor circulation
layout:

a. Observance of the hierarchy

of roadswithinthe subdivision.
b. Conformanceto naturaltopography.
c. Consideration for access and safety,e.g., adequateradius,
minimum number of roads at intersections,moderate
slope/grade,adequatesightdistance,no blindcorners,etc.
g. Optimizationas to numberof lotsto lessenareafor roads.at the
sametimeenhancescommunity interaction.

b.3.1 HIERARCHY
OF ROADS

Hierarchyof roads(withrespectto function,dimensionsand project

area) shall be observedwhen planningthe road networksuch that
no majoror minorroadalignwith an alleyor pathwalk.

Table4. Hierarchyof Roads

PROJECTSIZE
ECONOMIC
HOUSING SOCIALIZED
RANGE HOUSING
(has) HOUSING
major,minor,motorcourt, major,minor,motor
2-5 has. And below
alleY court,pathwalk,

Above2.5- 5 -do- -oo-

Above 5 - '10
major,collector,minor, -do-
motorcourt,alley
major,collector,
minor,
Above 10 - 15 -do-
motorcourt,pathwalk,

Above15 - 30 -do- -oo-

Above30 -oo- -do-

b.3.2 ROAD RIGHTOF.WAY
shallbe as
The correspondingright-of-wayfor hierarchyof roads
follows:
Table 5. Road Right'of-WaY

SIZE RIGHTOF WAY (m)

PROJECT
RANGE HOt
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZEUFI()IJ UIN('
(has) Minor
6.5 E o.o
2.5 and belo t 8
10 6.5
Above2.5- 5.0 10
Above5.0- 10 10 o 6.5 10 6.5
Above 1 0 - t 4 10 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
Above15 - 30 12 8 6.5 10 I 6.5
'10 A5
Above30 15 10 AR

ROW Caniageway ROW CaniagewaY

MotorCourt o 3 o
Alley 2
Pathwalk

The minimumright-of-wayof major roads shall be in accordance

with the precedingtable. However,in cases wherethe major road
willserveas interconnectihg road,it shallhave a minimumright-of-
way of 10 meters.lt shall have a 1s-centimetermix gravel(pit run)
basecourse on wellcompacted subgrade.

Malor roads shall maintaina uniform width of road right-of-way'

Taperingof road width shall not be allowedwhere the road right-of-
way is wider than the prescribedstandardfor the interconnecting
roadof the proposedsubdivision.

Minorroadsshallhavea right-of-wayof 6.50 meterswide.

Interiorsubdivisionprojectmust secureright-of-wayto the nearest

public road and the right-of-way shall be designated as
interconnecting road wilh a minimumwidth of 10 meters.This fact
shall be annotatedon the title of the said road lot and must be
donatedand deemedturned over to the LGU upon completionof
road.(SeeFigure1: Interconnecting
the said interconnec.ting Road)

Subdivision projects abutting main publio road must provide

sufficient setbackswith a minimum dimensionof 3.0 meterc in
depth and 5.0 meters in length at both sides of the subdivision
entranceto accommodateloadingand unloadingof passengec.
(SeeFigure2 : SetbackRequirement AlongMainPublicRoad)

Contiguousprojectsor projectsto be developedby phasesshallbe

providedwith interconnecting
roadswith a minimumright-of-wayof
10.0 meters. (Approvedas per ResolutionNo. R-374 dated 03
March1987).

4,
 Alleyshallhavea widthof 2.0metersintendedto breaka blockand
to serveboth pedestrian and fur emergencypurposes,bothends
connectingto streets.lt shallnotbe usedas accessto the property.

Pathwalkshallhavea widthof 3.0 metersintendedonlyto provide

pedestrianaccessto propertyfor socializedhousingprcjects.lt
shallhavea maximum lengthof 60 meterc.

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suBo.2

SUBD.3

SUBD.,t

Figuret. lnterconnectingRoad

MAINPUBLIC.ROAO

t{rJ Flgure2. Setback Requircmenti

b.3.3 PLANTINGSTRIPS
the following
Plantingstrips shall be observedin accordancewith
table:

Table6. Wdth of PlantlngStripsand Sidewalks

ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING
RIGHT.OF.
WAY PlantingStrip Slda ralk PlantingSriP sidewalK
(m) (m) (m) (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

b.3.4 RoadPavement
Major,minorroadsand motorcourtfor ecnnomicand socialized
housing projectsshall be paved with asphalt with minimum
thicknelsof 50 milimeters or concretewith minimumthicknessof
150milimeters and a minimumcompressive strengthof 20.7Mpa
at 28days.Sidewalk or alleyshallbeof macadam finish.

b.3.5RoadIntersection
Roadsshouldintersectat right anglesas much as practicable'
Multiple intersectionsalong major roads shall be minimized.
Distancebetweenoffsetintersections shouldnot be lessthan 20
metersfromcomerto comer.
shall be povided with adequatecurb radii
Road intensections
consistent
withsoundengineeringprinciples.
(SeeFigure3 : Curb
RadiiDimension)
b.3.6 RoadGrade/Slope

Crpwnof the roadsshallhavea slopeof not lessthan 1.5 to 9

percent.(SeeFigure4 : RoadGradeSlope)

Gradesandverticalcurbsshallconformto the designreguirements

of the Department
of PublicWorkr

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 SERVICE lO n WIDE R.O'W

( AXttrluf{)

CUL- DE - SAC

wtDER.O.W

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E)

BRAIICH
': C U R BR A 0 l u s NOT TO SCALE

C"n
Figure 3. Curb Radii Dimension
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UAI{KIA(.i

& GUTTER
$0r.cR
SDEIMTK

Figure 4. RoadGrade(StoPe)

Lot Requirement

a. Lot Planning

a.1 A lot shall be servedby an independentaccesseitherby a'road,

motorcourt,or pathwalk.Pathwalkshallhave a maximumlengthof
60 meters intendedonly as pedestrianaccess to property for
housingProiects.
socialized

shapedlotsshallbe avoided.
a.2 Deeplotsand irregularly
lotfrontageelevationshallbe at streetlevel.
a.3 Wheneverpossible,

a.4 Lotsshallbe protectedagainstphysicalhazards.No lot shallbe laid

out where potentiaIrisks exist (e.g. erosion, slides, flooding,
faultlines,
etc.)

a.5 Lots shall be protectedagainstnon-conforming uses and/orother

risksthroughthe provision
of adequatebufier protective
strips, walls,
androadsor othersimtlardevices.

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

boundaries,
waysutilitylinesdo notbisectthe lots.
courses/drainage
-ir/"
Y'u\

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b. l$inimum LotArea

The minimum lot area of various types of housing for economic and
socializedhousingprojectshallbe as follows:

Table7. tinimum Lot Arca

TYPESOF ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED

HOUSING (scm) (sqm)

a. SingleDetached 72 u
b. Duplex/SingleA,ttached u 48
36 32
c. Rowhouses

NOTE:
attached and/or
1". Saleable lots designated as duplex/single
r.o,t -." lots shall 6e providedwith housingcomponents'
unitsshallnot
2. Prieof saleablelots intendedfor singledetachedhouseand lot
exeed 4Oo/oot tf'e maiimum sellingprice of the
Package'

c. Lot Frontages
o1housingbothfor economic
The minimumlot frontagesfor varioustypes
follows:
anJ sociatizedhousingprojectsshallbe as
Table 8. Minimum Lot Frontage

TYPESOF
HOUSING/ LOT
1. SingleDetached
I
a. ComerLot
8
b. RegularLot
4
c. lnegularLot
3
d. InteriorLot
5
2. Duplex/SngleAttached
4
3. Ro{house

NOTE: per blockor

For rowhouses, thereshallbe a maximumoJ 20 unitsin length'
clusterbut'n no ca"J G tot" than100meters
"ln"'iiirt-i"
3. Lengthol Block
Maxim .ll otn"I1
umblocklensthis4oometers'
,ith ?l-o:1,':^:9tl^::::*lH,i
a 2-meter approximatelv
arrrey 1?
at
H:[["'h:"iT#ffi';;,il;a
midlength.

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 ShelterGomPonent
a. FloorAreaRequircment
for single-family
floorarearequirement shallbe 2?
dwelling
Theminimum for socialized
squaremeferstor economiihousingand 18 squaremeters
housing.
b. MinimumLevelof Completion
Theminimumleve|ofcomp|etionforeconomichousingsha||be.com
nouseoaseoonthesubmittedspecifications.Forsocia|izedhous
the unit.
fro;ect,it shallbe shellhousewithdoorsandwindowsto enclose
for duplexand singleattached
provisionof firewallshaltbe mandatory
unitsandat everyunitfor owhouses.
5. Setback/Yard

The minimum setback of dwelling unit both for economic and socialized
housingprojectshallbe as follows:

a. Frcnt Setback 1 . 5m .
b. Side ya'd 1.5m (fromthebuildingline)
c. Rear yard 2 . 0m .
d. Abutments Maybe allowedper requirementsof the
National Building
Codeof thePhilippines

6. Water Supply

Whenever a public water supply system exists, connectionto it by the

subdivisionis mandatory.

Each lot and/orlivingunit shallbe sewedwith waterconnection(regardlessof

the type of distributionsystem). Water supply providedby the local water
district shall be potable and adequate. lt shall be
complemented/supplemented by other sources,when necessary,such as
@mmunalwell which may be locatedstrategicallyfor ease and convenience
in fetching water by residentsand at the same time not closer than 300
metersfrcm each other.

lf publicwater supplysystemis not available,the developershall providefor

an independent watersupplysystemwithinthe subdivision project.Minimum
guantityrequirementshallbe 150 litersper capitaper day.

Each subdivisionmust have at least an opemtionaldeepwelland pump sets

with sufficient capacity to provide average daily demand (ADD) to all
homeownersprcvideda sparepumpand motorset is reserved.

Likewise,requircdpermitsfrcm the NWRBshallbe obtainedand standardsof

(LWUA)shallbe compliedwith.
the LocalWaterUtilitiesAdministration
,(,r,
l4
lf groundreservoiris to be put up, an area shall be allocatedfor this purpose
(partof allocationfor communityfacilities).The size shalldependon volume
of water.intended to be stored. lt shall be protectedfrom pollution by
providingbufferof at least25 metersfrom sourcesof pollution/contamination.

For elevatedreseNoir,structuraldesignshallcomplywith acceptedstructural

standardsor the NationalBuildingCode of the Philippines. The elevated
reseryoiror watertank capacitymust be 20Voaveragedailydemandplus fire
reserve.

Altemativesourcesof water supplymay be availedof such as collectedrain

waterand otherdeviceswithwaterimpoundingcapacity.

Provisionfor fire protectionshall complywith the requirementsof the .lir9

code of the Philippines. whicheveris applicable,the LocalGovernment Unit
shall provide each communrtywith fire hydrants and a cistern that are
operationalat all times.

For mufti-storeybuilding,a water tank shall be providedif the height of the

buildingrequirespressurein excessof that in the mainwaterline.capacity
shoufdbe 20o/oavetaQedailydemandplusfire reserye'

?. Electrical Power SuPPIY

when poweris availablewithinthe localityof the projectsite, its connectionto

in" is required. Ac{ualconnection,however,may dependon the
"u6Oiui"ion
minimum numberof usersas requiredby the powersupplier'

Provisionofstreet|ightingperpo|esha||bemandatoryifpo|esare50-meter
distaG and at ever! otherpole if the distanceis lessthan 50 meters.

Installationpractices,materialsandfixturesused,shallbeinaccordancewith
Etectrical
in" p.uSion" of the existingrules and regulations,ofthe National
Electric
Holder/Local
CjOL ot the phitippinesor tfle Local Ebaiic Franchise
Cooperativeor the localutilitycompany'
shoulderedby the userspriorto issuance
Electricbillsshallbe proportionately to Local
J c"rtifi".t" ot Comptetion(COi) and tum over of open space
Government Unit(LGU).

8. SewageDisPosalSYstem

a. SePticTank

The sewagedisposalsystemshallbe communalor individualseptictank

*if"*i^S to ine Oesign standard of the Sanitation Code of the
Philippines.

b. Connectionto CommunitySewerSystem
shallbe madeto an approvedPYbI:::
connections
Wheneverapplicable,
communityiewer system,subjectto the requirements of
and provisions
15
 applicablerulesand
the Sanitation Codeot the Philippineslng 9ih€r
practices'
andinstallation
to materiais
i"irr"ti""t tith regard
SYstem
9. Drainage

with sound engineering design prir

engineer.Drainlinesshal
civil/sanitary
installationpractices.

The minimumdrainagesystemfor economicand socializedhousingshall be

concretelinedcanalwith loadbearingcover.

ln case of non-existenceof drainagesystemin the locality,catchmentarea

for drainage discharge shall be pr6vided for and developed by the
owner/devJloperin consultationwith local authoritiesor private entities
concerned, to prevent flooding of adjacent property. Moreover, said
catchmentarea shall be made safe and maintained.

lf applicable,undergrounddrainagesystemshall be providedwith adequate

reirf6rced concrete pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/inletsand cross
drain for efficient maintenance.Minimumdrainage pipe shall be 300
millimeters.
'10.GarbageDisposal System

Garbage disposal shall be undertakenby the local govemmentor in the

absencethereof, by individuallot owners or homeownersassociation,with
properobservanceof sanitarypracticesand methods.

11. Fire Firefightlng

The Homeowners shallformfire brigadein collaboration

Association withthe
barangayfire brigade.Waterfor firefightingshallbe partof the watersupply
requirementsandshallcomplywiththe requirements of the locaUdistrict
fire
unitof the Philippine
NationalPolice.
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 Table9. PLANNINGAND DESIGNSTANDARDS
FORA RESIDENTIALSUBDIVISIONPROJECT
UNDERBP 220

Within suitablesites for housing and outsidepotentialhazardprone

and orotectionareas.

Land Allocation fot

Projects I hectareand
above
a. SaleableArea a. Variable
b. Non-saleable area as per b.1, b.2 and b'3
b. Seeopenspacerequirement

Mandatoryallocetionfor parks and playgroundsper tabulation

belo\rr:

%d Density % of
b.1 Area for Parks Density (No.of Lot3or GrossArea
and Playgrounds(No,of Lotsot Gross Area
projects 1 DwellingUnit for Parks & DwellingUnit for Parks&
for
& PerHectare) Playgrounds Per Heclars) Playgrounds
hectare
above. 3.5o/o
150& betow 3.5Yo 150& below
151- 160 4.Oo/o 151- 160 4.OYo
161_ 175 S.0% 161- 175 5.0Yo
fl6_mg 6.Ooh 176- NO 6'OYo
201_225 7.QYo 201 -225 7.0%
9.0o/o Above225 9.O%
Above225

225.
for parksandplaygrounds be.less
ln nocasethallanareaallocated located
il;1d;;r";Ct"r". Th" be strategicallv
Prq€ct'""m" "hall
withinthesubdivision

in the titlethereto'(Referto Tabl62)

Density % of GrossArea Density 7oof GrossArea

(No.of lotsor for Community (No. of lotsor for Community
Facilities bwellingUnits Facilities
DwellingUnits
Per Hectare) Per Hectare)

1.Oo/o 150& below 1.o%

150& below 't.5%
151- 225 1'5% 151- 225
2.Oo/o Above225 2'Oo/o
Above225

Observehierarchyof roads
 PARAMETERS HOUSING
ECONOMIC ilcnr-zEo HouslNG
3. Minimum Lot Areas 64 sqm.
a. SingleOetached 72 sqm.
54 sqm. 48 sqm.
b. DuPlex/Single-
Attached
36 sqm. 32 sqm.
c. Rowhouse

and/orrowhouse
Saleablelots designatedas duplex/single-attached
lotsshallbe providedwith housingcomponents'

Price of saleablelots intendedfor singledetachedunits shall not

exceed 40% of the maximumselling price for house and lot
package.

4. flinimum Lot
Frontage
4.1 SingleD€tach€d
a. comerlot 8m.
b. regularlot 8m.
c. inegularlot 4m.
d. interiorlot 3m.
4.2 SingleAttached/ 6m.
Duplex
4.3 Ro\ryhouse 4m.

5. Length of Block Maximumlengthof blockis 400 meters.However,blocksexceeding

250motersshallbe provided at
witha 2-met€ralleyapproximately
midl€ngth.

7. Road Rightof4Yay

ProjectSizeRange Major Collector Minor Major Colloctor Minor

(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m)
2.5 hes.& b€low 8-6.5 8-6.5
Abovo2.5-5has. 10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5
AboveS-10has. 10 8 6.5 10 - 6.5
Above10- 15 has. 10 I 6.5 10 I 6.5
Above15 - 30 has. 12 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
Abov€30 has. 15 10 6.5 12 10 6.5

ROW Carriageway ROW Caniageway

MotorCourt 6 6
AIley 2 2
Pathwalk 3
The minimumright-of-wayof major roads shall be in accordance
with the precedingtable. However,in cases where the major road
road,it shall havea minimumright-of-
will seryeas int€roonnec{ing
way of 10 meters. lt shallhavea 1s-contimeter mix gravel(pit run)
basecourseon well compactedsubgrade.

Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of.{,vay.

Taperingof road width shall not be allo ,ed whero the road right{f-
way is wider than the prescrib€dstandardfor the intorconnocting
roadof the proposedsubdivision.

Minorroadshallhavea minimumright-of-way
of 6.50mebrs.

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6. RoadRight-of-Way NOTE:
(cont'd) 1. Interior subdivision p'roiect must secur€ dght-of-way to ttle
neareslpublicroad and the right'of-wayshall b€designatedas
interconnoctingroadwith a minimumright-of-wayof 10 meters.
Thisfact shallbe annotatedon the titleof said roadlot and must
be donated and deemed tumed over to the LGU upon
comoletionof the said interconnectingfoad. (S€efigur€1)

2. Subdivisionprojects abutting main public thoroughfare. must

(at
orovidesufficientsetbacks least 3.0 meters in depth by 5'0
mete6 in length) at both sides of the subdivision enhance to
accommodate-loading and unloading of passengers (S€e figure
2l

- Contiguousprojectsor projectsto be developedbv ph""9:-1h41

3.
Ue pr6"iO"Owiih interconnoctingroad with a minimum right-of-
wayof 10 meters.

4.' Alleyshall hav€a width of 2.0 m€tersintendedto break a block

t!t" bothpedestrianand for emergencypurposes'both
"nJ'to tb sbeets. lt shall not bc used as acc€ss to
"nO" "onn""ting
property.
lo
5. Pathwalkshall have a width of 3'0 mete6 intendedonly
providepedestrianaccess to pfopertyfor-socializedhousing
60 meters'
lrolects.' lt shall havs a maximumlongthof

8. Hierarchy of Roads Per

ProjectSlze Range
Maior,minor,motorcourt,alley Major,minor,motorcourt'
2.5 has.& belont pathwalk
{(> do-
Above2.5-5has. -oo-
Above5-10has. collector,
Malor, minor'motor
court, alleY
Malor,collector,minor, motor
Above'10- 15 has. do-
court, Pathwalk
{o- {o-
Abov€15 - 30 has. {o-
Above30 has. do-

9. RoadsSp€cificatlons
9.1 PlantingStriP(PS)
. Sidewalk(SW)

ROW

15.0m.
12.0m.
10.0m.
8.0m.
6.5m.
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ouslNc l
PARAMETERS
9.2 RoadPavement I

Major Conctete/Asphalt
Minor Concrete/Asphalt
MotorCourt Macadam
Sidewalk Macadam
PathwalUAlleY Macadam
150
ed;l€te road pavementstrattnave a minirnumthicknessot
milimetersand i minimumcompressivestrengthof 20'7 MPa al 28
J"i".- n"pn"rt pavementshali have a minimum thicknessof 50
milimeters.

10. Watorsupply Mandatoryconnectionto appropriatepublicwater system' Each

subdivision deepwelland pump
shallhaveat leastan operational
sets with capacity
sufficient to provideADD to all homeowners
providedfurtherthata jpare pumpandmotorset is reseNedWater
supplyshallbepotable andadequate

10.1MinimumWater
Supply 150literspercapibperdayforhousehold
connection
Requirement

10-2Fire Protectlon Provision tor fire protection facilities shall comply with the
Demand requirementsof the FireCodeof the Philippines.

10. Electrlcal Power Mandatoryindividualhouseholdconnectionto primaryand aK€mate

Supply sourcesof porer if serviceis availablein the locality.

Mandatoryprovisionof streetlightingper pole if so-meterdistance;

at everyother pole, if the distanceis less than 50 meters.

shoulderedby users prior to

Electricbills shall be proportionately
issuanceof Coc andtum overof openspaceto LGU.

Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in

accordan@with the provisionof the PhilippineEl€ctricalCode and
localutilitycompany-

12. DralnageSystem The drainagesystem for e@nomic and sochlized housing projects
shall be madeof concretelined canal with adequatecapacityand
withloadbearingcover.

The drainagesystemmustconbrm withthe naturaldrainagepattem

of the subdivisionsite,and shalldrainintoappropriate
weterbodies,
publicdrainagesystemor naturaloutfalls.

lf applicable,undergrcunddrainagesystemshall be providedwith
adequate reinforced concrete pipes (RCP), catch basins,
manholevinletsand crossdrainfor eflicientmaintenan@.Minimum
drainagepipediametershallbe 300 milimeters.

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13. SewageDisposal
System

13.1SepticTank Individualseptictank conforming to the standardsand designof

SanitationCode of the Philippines

of individualseptictanksshallconformto the standards

Construction
anddesignof SanitationCodeof thePhilippines.

to
13.2 Connection Wheneverapplicable,connectionshall be made to an approved
Community publicor oommunity sewersystemsubiectto the requirementsand
'sanitation
SewerSystem lrovisions of the Code of the Philippinesand other
applicablerulesandregulations.

14. Garbag€Oisposal Providesanitaryand efficientrefusecollectionand disposalsystem

System wnetnerinOepenOently or in conjunctionwith the local govemment
garbagecollectionand disposalseNices.

SholterComPon€nt

15.1MinimumFloor
Area 18 sqm.
a. Single
Detached 18sqm.
b. DuPlex/Single
Attached 18sqm'
c. Rowhouse

units
Mandatoryprovisionof firewallfor duplexesJsingle-atteched
unitfor rowhouses(See Figure11)
"nA "i "u"ry
20 units per
The number of rowhouses shall not exceed 100 metersin
blocuclusterbut in no c€se snall this be more than
length.

15.2MinimumLevelof
ComPletion
ComPlete house Shellhouse
a. Single (withdoorsandwindo\rsto
Detached (Basedon the submitted
specifications) enclosethe unit)
same same
b. DuPle)dsingle
Attached
c. Rowhouses

16. SetbacldYard 1 . 5m
Front setback
1.5 m (fromthe buildingline)
Side yard
2.0m
Rear yard Codeof the
Abutmenls Maybe allowedper requirementofthe NationalBuilding
 Guidelines
Section6. BuildingDesignStandardsand
complywith the followingdesign
Projectsincorporatinghousingcomponentsshall
standardsand guidelines.
and SocializedHousing)
A. Single Family Dwelling (Applicablefor bothEconomic

1. Lot Planning

a. Access to the ProPerty

D i r e c t a c c e s s t o t h e s i n g | e . f a m i | y d w e | | i n g s h a | | b e p r o v i d e d b yas
.meanso
aUuttingpublicstreetor iatnwati. However,pathwalkshallonly be allowed
projects'
feoestidn accessto propertyfor SocializedHousing
b. Access to the DwellingUnit
Anindependentmeansofaccesstothedwe||ingunitshal|beprovided
withouttrespassingadjoiningproperties.Acceptablemeansof accessto the
rear yard oi tne Owettiirgun1 shall be providedwithout passingthroughany
otherdwellingunitor anyotheryard.

c. Open Space Requirements

open spacesshall be locatedtotallyor distributedanywherewithinthe lot in

sucha manneras to providemaximumlightandventilation intothe building.

d, Sizes and Dimensionsof Gourts or Yards

The minimumhorizontaldimensionof courtsand yards shall not be less than

to a streetor yard,eitherby a
2.0 meters.All innercourtsshallbe connected
passagewaywith a minimumwidth ot 1.20 meters or by a door through a
roomor rooms.

Every court shall have a width of not less than 2.0 metersfor one and two
storeybuildings. However,this may be reducedto not less than 1.50 meters
in cluster living units such as quadruplexes,rowhousesand the like one or
two stories in height with adjacentcourts with an area of not less than 3
square meters. Provided,further,that the separationwalls or fences,if any,
shall be not higherthan 2.0 meters. tnegularlyshapedlots such as triangular
lots and the like whose courts may be also triangularin shape may be
exemptedfrom havinga minimumwidthof 2.0 meters,ptovidedthat no side
'
thereofshallbe lessthan 3.0 meters.

e. Abutments

Abutments on the sideand rearpropertylinesmaybe allowedprcvidedthe

requirements
following shallbecomplied
with:

,1. Openspaceas prescribedin the tablebelow:

,"rt
"l.ttft

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 Table10. PrivateOpenSpaceRequirements
Percentof Open Space
Type of Lot
Residential All Others

a. tnteriorlot (lot locatedin the interior 500h 25o/o

of a blockmadeacc€ssibletroma
publicstreetor alleybYmeansof a
privateaccessroad)
b. Insidelot (non-corner or singl€frontagelot) 20% 15%
c. Cornerand/or thtough lot
d. Lots bounded on 3 or more sides by public 10% 15o/o
open spaces such as stregts'easementot
seashores,rivers,esteros,etc. 5%

2. Windowopeningas prescribedin Section6'A'2'c below'

3. Firewallshallhavea minimumof ona'hourfire resistive rating'

Socialized
Building Design Standards (Applicablefor both Economicand
Housing)

a. Space Standards

Spaceswithinthedwe|lingstructuressha||bedistributedinaneconomica|,
efficientand practical,"nn"iso to affordthe maximumlivingcomfortand
". occupants' lt.shall
convenienceand to insurehealth and safetyamong.theprovisions for living'
.irpf"t- tivingfacilitiesfor one famllyincluding
!i""pinS, irf'dry, cooiing, eating,bathingand toiletfacilities'
"r"ii"

b. ceiling Heiihts
measuredfrom the
1. Minimumceilingheightfor habitableroomsshallbe
finishedfloor linetoin" line. Whereceilingsare not provided'a
minimumneaooom cLarani ""iiing of 2'0 metersshall be provided' (See
Figure5 : MinimumCeilingHeights)
not lessthan 1'80
2. Mezzaninefloorsshallhave a clearceitingheightof cover 50% of the
metersabove o"i"* itl Jt"iO"d that-itshill not
floo, belowit. (See Figure6 : MezzanineFloor)
""0
"te"
c. Openings

1. Doots

a . A'"i,iiuii
-' m i n i m u m o f o n e e n t r a n c e i e x i t s h a l | b e p entrances/exits
rovidedwherethe
ot occupantsis not morethan 10 and-2
*f,"r" tn" number of occupants is greater than10'

b. D o o r s s h a | | h a v e a m i n i m u m c | e a r h e i g h t o f 2 . 0 m eclear
ters.Exceptfor
U"n.om andmezzanine doorswhichshallhavea minimum
heightof 1.80meters'
 c. Minimumclearwidthsof doorsshallbeas follows:
MainDoor 0.80m.
Service/BedroomDoors 0.70m.
BathnoomDoor 0.60m.
(SeeFigure7 : DoorOPenings)

CEILINGLINE

Figurc5. ilinimum GellingHeights

d".,
Figure 6, MezzanlneFloor
, 0.80 m. I ' 0.70m. I
t-T T--T- , 0.60 m. I
?-

SERVICEDOOR BATHROOMDOOR
MAINDOOR

Figure7. DoorOPenlngs

2. Yllindows
Roomsfor hab'rtableuseshallbe provided-withwindo\^'swith a total
freeareaof openings 10%of the floorareaof the
room. "q,"lio?i""st
area not loss
Bathrooms shallbe providedwith window/swith an
than1/20of itsfloorarea'
porch:
Requiredwindowsmayopenintoa oofed porchwherethe
or openwatercourse
1. abutscourt,yard,publicstreetor alley'
andotherPublicopenspaces;
meters'
2. hasa ceilingheightof notlessthan2'0

3. InterlorStairs
anddescent'even
a-scent
The stairsshallensurestructuralsafetyforafford adequateheadrcom
in extremecasesof tt sirall
"r-"rg"-*y.
andspaceforthe passage of fumiture'
clearwidth of 0'60
1. Width' Stairwaysshall have a minimum
meter.
riser heightof
2. Riserand Run' Stairsshallhavea maximum
0.25 meter treadwidth of 0'20 meter' Stair
"noet"f
treadsshallut iVu of nosingandlorotherptojections'
"-ilinim'm

3. Headroom Glearance.Stain shallhavea minimumhead-room

clearanceoi'i]i-tii"o.' Suchclearanceehattbe estabtished
a(r\
ud.
 by measuring verticallyfroma placeparallelandtangentto the
stainvaytreadmovingto thesoffitaboveall points.
4. Landings.Everylandingshallhavea dimensionrneasured
in
the directionof tnavelequal to the width of the stairway.
Maximurn heightbetweenlandingshallbe 3.60meters.
5. Handrails.Stairwaysshallhaveat leastone handrailon one

6.

7. WindtngandCircularSte
maybe usedif the requ
not more than 300 milli
wherethe treadsarenar
run be lessthan 1SOm
variationin the - the widthof treadsin anv
.heightof risersancl
oneflishtrh:ll.?:, S mitimerers. tseerd; d ,.\,il;# ;j
CircularStairuays)
8. Ladders.Tn:_::" ofjaddersmaybe
maximum ailowedprovidedthatthe
..,-
distancebetweentanOings
shaltOef .gOmlGrs.-.
d. Roofing
Roofingmaterialthat is imperviousto
watershallbe provided.
,$1
"it''

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YI D T H

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2

z
x
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E
J
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I o.asr {t'ttt'tI
F
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(,
o =
q o
t) z
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Figure8. StairwaYDesign

ozo*

,l-tn Figure9. Winding and Circular StairwaYs

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 Electrical Requirements
and one convenience
There shall be providedat least one light outlet
outletPeractivitYarea.

Fircblocks

When any 2 living units abut each c

which case the fireblockshall be the
hollow blocks, bricks, reinforcedcor
and shall extendfrom the lowestpol
t" inl pointjust belowthe roof coveringor purlins' (See Figure
""il. "p
10 : Fireblocks for DrvellingUnitsThat AbutEachOther)

Figure 10. Fircblocks for Dwelling Units That Abut Each Other

h. Firewall

Whenevera dwelling abuts on a pnrpertyline, a firewallshall be

required. The firewall shall be of masonryconstruction,at least 100
milimetersthick, and extendverticallyfrom the lowestportionof the wall
adjoiningthe livingunits up to a minimumheightof 0.30 meterabovethe
highest point of the roof attachedto it the firewall shall also extend
horizontallyup to a minimumdistanceof 0.30meterbeyondthe outermost
edgeof the abuttinglivingunits.

A firewallshall be prcvidedfor duplex/singleattachedunits and at every

unit for rowhouses.No openingswhatsoevershall be allowed except
when the two abuttingspacesof 2 adjacentlivingunitsare unenclosedor
partiallyopen, e.g. carports,tenaces, patios,etc.; instead a separation
wall shall be required. (See Figure 11 : Firewallfor DrvellingUnits on
PropertyLine)
't.l

2t
 =
G?l

--r
o.l

=
3i
--r
c?l
ol
---r-

Figurc 11. Fircwall for DurellingUnits on Property Line

B.tul$.Fami|yDwe|lings(App|icab|eforbothEconomicandSocia|izedHousing)

l. Lot Planning
propertyshall be
Access to the property. Directvehicularaccessto the
pi""iO"Oby means-ofan abuttingimprovedpublicstreet'

o. Access to the dwelling. An inde

orovidedto each dwelling'or group
irespassingadjoining properties' I
maintenancewithout trespassingat
facilitiesmustbe independentfor eachdwellingunit'
the removal
Eachdwellingunit shallbe providedwith a sanitarymeansfor
of garbageand trash.
living
Access to living units. An independentmeansof accessto eachunil or
L"it proiid"d wiihout passingthroughany yard of a living
"n"ril"
anyotherYaId.
designedfor non-
-' Non-reeidentialuse. Portionsof the propertymay be
d. or
iesioentiatuse providedthe type of non+esidentialuse is harmonious

4r
 compatiblewiththe residential of the property.Someexamples
character
of allowablenon-residential uses are private clinic/office,garages,
carports.

NON. RESIDENTIALAREAS > 25O/o

OF TOTALAREA

Figurei2. Non_Residential
Use

e. Cooperative
store,andstructures
for the homeowners,
association.

The computationof the, non-residential

coridors or similar slgoes which area shall includehalhrvays,
-riron_n"iia"it"r
serve OJth resiOentialand non_
residentiat
areas.(SeeF6ui,eri : u*l
r SpaceRequireT:lF__.lg.rtigns
openspaceto provideadequatetigr,t, of the propertyshailbe devotedto
^O!g_n
ventilaiiSn-inoRresafety.
1. Setbacksfromthe
?lopgrtyline
which shall be the followingl
- -shall
- vebe maintainect,
"rq'.r' the minimumof

Table11. MinimumSetbacksper
Storey
MinimumSetbackRequirement
per Storey

eomerlThrough
Lot abutting 3 or
more sreets, alleys,
nvers,esteros,eb.

4ut

-
Distance between building shall also be adequatelymaintainedto
ensurelightandventilation

In general,the minimumdistancebetween2 buildingsin which the

tallerbuildingsdoes not exceed2 storeysshallbe 4.0 meters. And the
minimumhorizontalclearancebetweenthe two roof eaves shall be
1.50 meters. (See Figure 13 : DistanceBetween2 Storey Building)
The minimumdistancebetweentwo buildingswherein the taller
buildinghas 3 or 4 storeys,shall be 6.0 meters. And the minimum
horizontalclearancebetweenthe two rood eavesshall be 2.0 meters.
(See Figure14 : DistanceBetween 3 StoreyBuilding)

The minimumdistance betweenbuitdingswith more than 4 storeys

shall be 10 meters. The minimumhorizontalclearanceshall be 6.0
meters.

Except,however,in cases when the two sides of the buildingsfacing

each otherare blankwalls,i.e.,eitherthereare no openingsor only
minimalopeningsfor comfortrooms,the minimumdistancebetween
the buildings shall be 2.0 meters. And the horizontal clearance
betweenthe roof eavesshall be 1.0 meter. (See Figure15 : Distance
BetweenBlankWallsof Two Buildings)

In the measurementof distancebetweentwo buildings,measurement

shall be made where the distancebetweenthe two buildingsis
shortest. (See Figure 16 : Measurementof Distance Between
Buildings)

Flgure 13. DistanceBetween2-Storey Bullding

\';4/

3l
 .i-=-
qls
'o-1--

Figure14. DistanceBetween3 - StoreyBullding

^*.;;;J
BLANKWALLOR WALLWITH
MINIMAL
OPENING

Figure15. DistanceBetweenBlankWallsof Two

Buildlngs
4A 32

-
 MEASURETHIS
SHORTEST
DISTANCE

Figurc16. Measurement
of DlstanceBctweenBuildings

g. Parking Requlrements. For multi-familydwellings,the parking

requirement
shall be in accordance
with the provisioniof the Nationat
BuildingCode of the Philippinesand its lmplementing Rules and
Regulations.

Off-siteparkingmaybe allowedin additionto the on-siteparkingprovided

thatdesignated parkingareais partof theprojectandprovidedfurtherthat
it shallnotbe 100metersawayfromthecondominium prcject.
Mandatorycompliancewith additionalparkingspace requiredby local
ordinances.
2. BuildingDesignStandards
a, Living Units
In general, all buildingdesignstandards for the single-family
dweltingshall
lpplV for all livingunitsof muhi-family
dwellings, exceptthat, the miiimum
floorareaof a livingunitin multi-familydwellingsshallbe 22 squaremeters
for economichousingand18squaremetersfor socialized housing.Minimum
floorarea shallbe in one floorlevelexclusiveof mezzanine, if iny. For Bp
220 condominium projects,the minimumfloor area shalf be 1-gsouare
meters.
b. Exits,Corridorc,EzleriorExit Balconiesand CommonStairways
standardsfor exits,conidors,exteriorexit balconiesand comrnonstainaays
shall conformwith the provisionsof the NationalBuildingcode of the
Philippines,
its lmplementing
RulesandRegulations as wellas the Firecode
of thePhilippines.
c, Utilitiesand Services
To ensurehealthfuland livableconditionsin the prcject,basicutilitiesand
servicesshallbe provided,
theminimumrequirements of whicnshailbe:
4/
JJ
 c.l Watsr Supply

Water supplyshall be potableand adequatein amount ; a main service

connectionind a piping system with communalfaucets to serve the
commonareas like the garden,drivevvays, etc. shall be provided' Pipes
branchingout from the main water line shall servicethe individualunits
whichshallbe providedwith individualwatermeters.

c.2 PowerSupply/Electical Servlce

lf availablein the vicinity,a main porer serviceshatl be providedwith a

main circuitto servicecommonlightingas well as commonpower needs
ot*rringt' Like the watei system' hotl''evel:branch circuitswith
"ilh"
separatemetersshallservicethe individuallivingunits'

c.3 DrainageSystem

Surfacerun-oftsshallbe channeledto appropriaterepositories'

c.4 SewageDisPosalSYatem

Sewage disposal may be accomplishedby any of the following

means:

a. dischargeto an existingpublicseweragesystem'

b. treatmentin a communitydisposalplant, or communalseptic

tank.

c. Treatrnentin individualseptictanks with disposalby absorption

field or leachingPit.

c.5 GarbageDisPosalSYstem

Adequateservicesfor the regularcollectionand disposalof gafiage and

rubbishin compliancewith applicablelocalordinances.

c.6 ElevatorRequirements(lf Applicable)

Provisionof elevatorsshall be in accordancewith the requirementsof the

NationalBuildingcode of the Philippines.The same shall conformwith
the plansand specificationsof the duly licenseddesignarchitecuengineer
who shalldeterminethe requirementfor etevatorsinctudingthe numberot
cars, capacity,safety featuresand standards,elevatortype, speed and
locaiion'inrelationio the over all designand use of the building.The
design architect/engineershall certify under oath that all components
tneriot are in accordance with the National Building Code of the
Philippines,the AccessibilityLaw, NationalIndgtry Standardsand other
pertinentlaws.(Approved as per ResolutionNo. 554, Seriesof 1994)'

complianceto the provisionsof the Fire code of the Philippinesshall be

mandatory.
o(h."
 3. GeneralConstruction Requirements

a, Struchrral Requirements

All constructionshall conformwith the provisionsof the latesteditionof the

PhilippineStructural
Code.

b. Electrical Requirements

All electric systems, equipment and installationshall conform with the

provisionsof the latest edition of the PhilippineElectricalCode and the
requirements of the electricutilitythal servesthe locality.

c. SanitaryRequirements

All sanitary systems, equipment and installationshall conform with the

provisionsof the latesteditionof Sanitration
Code of the Philippinesand its
lmplementingRulesand Regulationsand NationalPlumbingCode.

d. Gonstruction Mabrials

The use of indigenousmatedalsfor site developmentand constructionof

dwellingsshall be encouraged,as long as these are in conformitywith the
requirementsof these Rules and ensure a buildinglife span of at least 25
yeas, or in conespondenceto loantermspayment.

Section7. Variances/Exemptions
Variancesfrom these standardsand requirementsmay be grantedpursuantto the
conditionsstipulatedin BoardResolution No. R-97,seriesof 1982(AnnexA) under
strict observancehereof will cause unne@ssaryhardshipto the case of regional
considerationVcharacteristics,peculiaritiesof the locationand otherrelevantfactors.

RULEIII
APPROVALOF SUBDIVISION
PLANSAND BUILDINGDESIGNS
Section8. Approval Required
No developmentof economic and socializedhousing projects shall be allowed
without having compliedwith the standardsand approvalproceduresset forth in
theseRules.

An approvedsocializedhousingprojectshalt not be upgradedto any other type of

housingprqect.
tt'"d

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