NBCP - Architectural Rules - For Local Building Officials

16 July 2015 DPWH NBCDO BSPMC-UPMO with the PABO SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON THE
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES/ NBCP (P.D. No. 1096) and Its IRR on
the Topic : Architectural Regulations - a) Rule VII - Classification & General Requirements
of all Buildings by Use or Occupancy and b) Rule VIII - Light and Ventilation
Architectural Rules under the

2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096
(The 1977 National Building Code of the
Philippines/ NBCP)
For the Local Building Officials (LBOs) of Regions IV-A/B & V
16 July 2015 by Architect (Ar.) Armando N. ALLÍ, RLAr
Skylight Convention Center Vice Chair, DPWH Board of Consultants (BoC)
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Province (Resource Person)
16 July 2015 DPWH NBCDO BSPMC-UPMO with the PABO SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES / NBCP (P.D. No.1096) and Its IRR
on the Topic : Architectural Regulations - a) Rule VII - Classification & General Requirements of all Buildings By Use or Occupancy and b) Rule VIII - Light and Ventilation
1. What is the identifiable hierarchy of Philippine (PH) laws (national)?

The Philippine State-Ratified International A Layman’s Evolving Model of the Hierarchy of Laws
Treaties and International
(State Policies) and Rules and Regulations Affecting the Distinct
Legal Framework Executive Agreements (with Practice of the State-regulated Professions Pertaining to
the effect of Law) e.g. 1994 Buildings in the Republic of the Philippines(PH)as of 24 Jul 2014
A Layman’s General Agreement on

Trade in Services (GATS)
The Fundamental LAW of the Land:
Appreciation of and the 1995 ASEAN
The 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Laws and
Framework Agreement on
Services (AFAS)
1. Considered as General LAWS:
Rules & Regulations Jurisprudence (Supreme Court
P.D. No. 1096 (The 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines/ NBCP);
2. Considered as Special LAWS:
[Laws i.e. R.A.s, B.P.s (and Issuances such as Final and
Executory Decisions and Resolutions R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004),
the P.D.s and E.O.s that Have the Overall Effect of R.A. No. 9514 (The 2008 Fire Code of the Philippines/ FCP); and
promulgated when there was
Changing the Law) B.P. No. 344 (The 1983 Law on Access for the Disabled).
NO functioning Congress)
are all Lower than the Executive Orders (EOs),
Administrative Orders (AOs)
1. Implementing Rules and Regulations/ IRRs (which are Executive
Issuances Used to Implement and Enforce the General Laws, that are NOT by
Philippine Constitution and and Department Administrative themselves laws BUT have been duly qualified by the SC as an integral part of law):
may also be considered Orders (DAOs) are other forms of 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 (promulgated by the DPWH);
2. IRRs of Special LAWS
Lower Than International
Executive Issuances that are also
NOT laws but are still tools to (also Executive Issuances that are NOT laws but are the actual executive tools to implement
Treaties/ Executive facilitate the implementation and and enforce the law) BUT have been duly qualified by the SC as an integral part of law):
Agreements (such as the

enforcement of law) IRR of R.A. No. 9266 (promulgated by the PRBoA of the PRC,
1994 GATS and the 1995 Lower Court Orders and
AFAS), which may have the Decisions (that somehow have the Guidelines and Standards (based on IRRs)
power of Law, only if duly Effect of Amending (or Delaying) the
Proper (and/ or Timely) Implementation
P.D. No. 1096 Guidelines and DPWH Memoranda Circulars (MCs);
ratified by the Philippine

Various PRBoA Resolutions interpreting R.A. No. 9266 & its IRR;
and Enforcement of the Law through the
2010 Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) for Architects
Senate or signed by the duly
IRRs and lower regulations promulgated
by Executive Offices); however, such
authorized Executive Agents Lower Court Issuances DO NOT have the
power to change (amend/ repeal) the Law Manual/s of Procedure (MoP)
of the State]
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Architectural Rules under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096, the 1977 NBCP by Architect (Ar.) Armando N. ALLI, RLAr
(National Building Code of the Philippines) 16 July 2015 (Puerto Princesa City , Palawan Province) Vice Chair, DPWH Board of Consultants (BoC)
2a. What is generally considered by PH Architects as the most

important architectural provision of the 2004 Revised IRR?
Under Sec. 302.3 (Application for Permits) of the 2004 Revised IRR, the signing and sealing of
architectural documents shall be limited to Architects*, a provision fully harmonized with stipulations
of Sec. 20.5 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004), the only PH law on the signing and sealing
of architectural documents:
SEC. 302. Application for Permits.
1. Any person desiring to obtain a building permit XXX . . . XXX shall file applications therefore on
the prescribed application forms
2. XXX . . . XXX
3. Five (5) sets of survey plans, design plans and specifications and other documents prepared, signed
and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals:
a. XXX . . . XXX;
b. Architect, in case of architectural documents; in case of architectural interior/ interior design
documents, either an architect or interior designer (?) may sign;
c. Civil Engineer, in case of civil/ structural documents;
d. XXX . . . XXX
*Very Important Notes: Sec. 302 of P.D. No. 1096 (1977 NBCP) NEVER stated that civil engineers (CEs) can sign or seal
ARCHITECTURAL documents: 1) May 2005 Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) replaced by Writ of Preliminary Injunction (WPI) dated 24
May 2005 issued by Manila RTC Branch 22 against the above sections of the NBCP IRR; these were replaced by a 2008 Court of Appeals
(CA) Decision supposedly favoring CEs, which is now before the Supreme Court / SC (with NO final nor executory decision to date); and
2) the QC RTC Branch 219 in its order dated 23 May 2005 dismissed claims by CEs that they can sign and seal architectural documents.
The same is true of Interior Designers as NO PH law states that PH Interior Designers can prepare, sign or seal architectural interior (AI)
documents. R.A. No. 9266, particularly its Sec. 20.5 (which expressly mention “architectural documents”) are IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT as there is NO Court Order, NO TRO, NO injunction, NO prohibition and NO pending constitutional question against ANY of its
provisions. As such, it must be fully enforced and implemented by ALL Government Officials (national and local) or else, they could be
subject to the filing of graft complaints under R.A. No. 3019 and 6713 (and a criminal complaint under R.A. No. 9266 as well).
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2b. What is stated in the true and original text of Sec. 302 of
P.D. No. 1096 (1977 NBCP)?
Very Important Note:
Electronic copies of the
official, original and
true text of Sec. 302 of
P.D. No. 1096 (1977
NBCP) can be found
and readily
downloaded from these
active PH Govt links:
A. Official Gazette of
the Philippines:
http://www.gov.ph/1977
/02/19/presidential-
decree-no-1096-s-1977/
B. Supreme Court
E-Library :
Pages from the ORIGINAL of P.D. No. http://elibrary.judiciary.
1096 as stored in PH Gov’t Archives i.e. gov.ph/thebookshelf/sh
NO mention of architectural documents owdocs/26/53320
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3. What are the Architectural (A) Documents

under the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
Following is a list of ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS Note: The list of architectural
appearing under Sec. 302.4 of the 2004 Revised IRR of documents appearing under Sec. 302.4
of the 2004 Revised IRR of the NBCP
P.D. No. 1096/ 1977 NBCP which took effect 01 May 2005. and on this slide have supposedly been
The definitions are omitted for brevity. voided by a 2008 RTC decision i.e.
PSSE vs. DPWH but two (2) nagging
a. Architectural Plans/ Drawings questions remain unanswered i.e. 1)
i. Vicinity Map/ Location Plan . . . XXX. Did the 2005 PSSE civil complaint
ii. Site Development Plan . . . XXX. include architectural documents? If not,
iii. Perspective . . . XXX. then said 2008 RTC Order / Decision
iv. Floor Plans . . . XXX. supposedly voiding this provision of
v. Elevations, at least four (4) . . . XXX. the 2004 Revised IRR may not be legal.
vi. Sections, at least two (2) . . . XXX. 2) On several occasions over the last
vii. Reflected Ceiling Plan . . . XXX. decade, the Supreme Court has made
viii. Details, in the form of plans, elevations/ sections: pronouncements to the effect that the
(a) accessible ramps . . . XXX IRRs of laws partake of (and are laws).
(p) all types of partitions. As such, a mere RTC decision may not
ix. Schedule of Doors and Windows . . . XXX. have the power to void this particular
x. Schedule of Finishes . . . XXX. provision of the 2004 Revised IRR of
xi. Details of Other Major Architectural Elements. P.D. No. 1096 (the 1977 NBCP).
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4. What are the Architectural Interior (AI)

Documents under the NBCP 2004Note:Revised IRR?
The list of architectural
Following is a list of ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR/ interior documents appearing under Sec. 302.4
design DOCUMENTS appearing under Sec. 302.4 of the 2004 of the 2004 Revised IRR of the NBCP
Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096/ 1977 NBCP which took effect 01 and on this slide have supposedly been
May 2005. The definitions are omitted for brevity. voided by a 2008 RTC decision i.e.
PSSE vs. DPWH but two (2) nagging
b. Architectural Interiors/ Interior Design questions remain unanswered i.e. 1)
i. Space Plan/s or layout/s of architectural interiors. Did the 2005 PSSE civil complaint
include architectural documents? If not,
ii. Architectural interior perspective/s. then said 2008 RTC Order / Decision
iii. Furniture/ furnishing/ equipment/ process layout/s. supposedly voiding this provision of
iv. Access plan/s, parking plan/s and the like the 2004 Revised IRR may not be legal.
v. Detail design of major architectural interior elements. 2) On several occasions over the last
vi. Plan and layout of interior, wall partitions, furnishing, decade, the Supreme Court has made
furniture, equipment/ appliances . . . XXX. pronouncements to the effect that the
vii. Interior wall elevations . . . XXX. IRRs of laws partake of (and are laws).
viii.Floor/ ceiling/ wall patterns and finishing details . . . XXX. As such, a mere RTC decision may not
have the power to void this particular
ix. List of materials used. provision of the 2004 Revised IRR of
x. Cost estimates. P.D. No. 1096 (the 1977 NBCP).
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5. What are the Other Architectural (OA)

Documents under the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
Following is a list of OTHER ARCHITECTURAL Note: The list of architectural documents
DOCUMENTS appearing under Sec. 302.4 of the 2004 appearing under Sec. 302.4 of the 2004
Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096/ 1977 NBCP which took effect Revised IRR of the NBCP and on this slide
01 May 2005. The definitions are omitted for brevity. have supposedly been voided by a 2008
RTC decision i.e. PSSE vs. DPWH but two
c. Plans and specific locations of all accessibility
(2) nagging questions remain unanswered
facilities . . . XXX. i.e. 1) Did the 2005 PSSE civil complaint
d. Detailed design of all such accessibility facilities include architectural documents? If not,
outside and around buildings/ structures including then said 2008 RTC Order / Decision
parking areas, and their safety requirements . . . XXX. supposedly voiding this provision of the
e. Fire Safety Documents 2004 Revised IRR may not be legal. 2) On
i. XXX several occasions over the last decade, the
ii. XXX Supreme Court has made pronouncements
to the effect that the IRRs of laws partake of
iii. XXX
(and are laws). As such, a mere RTC
iv. XXX decision may not have the power to void
v. XXX this particular provision of the 2004
f. Other related documents Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 (the 1977
NBCP).
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6. What do the terms carrying capacity, development control

and development potential actually mean
(under the 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096/1977 NBCP)?
1) CARRYING CAPACITY of Lot – the optimized extent of physical development that may
be introduced into the lot without causing undue damage, effects or hardship on the end-users
of the proposed development or on neighboring occupants, entities, properties, lands,
developments or the environment (whether man-made or natural) and with the proposed
building/structure capable of being supported by existing utility, transportation and service
systems or by proposed expansions/ upgrading of such systems within the immediate future;
2) DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS (for Lots and Buildings/ Structures) – a set of inter-acting
regulations concerning the physical utilization of a lot and likewise governing the planning/ design
of spaces and/or the use/ occupancy of a building/ structure to be introduced (or already existing)
on a lot; development controls help determine in detail the development potential and/or the
carrying capacity of all lots and/or of proposed developments on lots; the NBCP is a national level
development control while the LGU zoning ordinance (ZO) is a local level development control; and
3) DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL of Lot – the maximum extent of physical development that

may be introduced into the lot i.e. the erection of the proposed buildings/ structures, after full
compliance with the applicable regulations that need to be satisfied, specifically those found in P.D.
No. 1096, the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP).
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Architectural Rules under the 2004 Revised IRR of the 1977 NBCP by Architect (Ar.) Armando N. ALLI, RLAr
7a. What are the key architectural features

under Rule VII of the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
1. Under Rule VII (Classification & Requirements of Buildings by Use and Occupancy), a
schedule of principal, accessory and conditional uses/ occupancies for buildings was
prepared and matched with specific zoning ordinance (ZO) classifications;
2. Rule VII, Sec. 704 : firewalls relative to foot-printing of buildings/ structures shall be
strictly implemented; for instance, firewalls are explicitly prohibited for low density
residential uses i.e. single-detached residences (R-1); allowed lengths and heights of
firewalls in relation to lot perimeter dimensions and BHL are prescribed for all other uses,
specifically for residential condominium uses (R-5);
3. Rule VII, Sec. 705 - 707 : prescribes Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Areas
(TGFAs), which is the product of the Building Height Limit (BHL) i.e. defined in both
number of storeys and height in meters (m), and the Allowable Maximum Building
Footprint (AMBF) for each type of building use/ occupancy; STOP OVER-BUILDING!!!;
4. Rule VII, Sec. 707, Subsection 4 : prescribes more detailed parking requirements for
each type of building use/ occupancy; parking must be integral parts of building projects
and all parking located outside shall be considered buffer parking;
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7b. What are the key architectural features

under Rule VIII of the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
1. Rule VIII (Light and Ventilation), Section 803 : maximum Percentage of Site
Occupancy (PSO) is discussed at length; the identifiable Total Open Space within a Lot
(TOSL) are sub-classified and limits prescribed for all building uses and occupancies,
e.g., the Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Area (ISA), the Minimum Unpaved
Surface Area (USA); STOP OVER-PAVING ! ! ! IT CAUSES FLOODING;
2. Rule VIII, Section 804 :
a) prescribes a minimum front setback of only 4.50 meters for a low
density residential i.e. single-detached residences (R-1) structure on a
minimum lot size of 301 sq.m. (14.0 m frontage x 21.5 m depth);
b) prescribes a minimum front setback of 8.00 meters at the ground floor
level only for medium and high density residential (R-2 and R-3)
buildings/ structures that are more than 3 storeys/ 9.0 m in height; and
c) prescribes front setbacks of from 5.0 to 8.0 meters for all types of
commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational developments plus
incremental side and rear setbacks for such buildings/ structures.
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7c. What are the key architectural features

Note: While NO
abutments are allowed
for R-1 (low density
residential) lots under
P.D. No.1096 (the 1977
NBCP) and its IRR, the
prohibition concerns fully
enclosed spaces such as
garages or storage
rooms. What may
actually be permitted to
abut one (1) side property
line is a roofed,
unenclosed carport with
a low perimeter wall (NOT
a firewall).
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WORM'S
R-1 is a quality of life
EYEVIEW
i.e. open spaces all
PERSPECTIVE
around the single
OF A TRUE
nuclear family
residential structure i.e. LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
absolutely NO
(R-1)
FIREWALLS allowed
DWELLING
along ANY property
line. The minimum lot THAT FULLY
SATISFIES
size set under the
BOTH R.A.
NBCP for a R-1 lot is
NO. 386 (SEC.
301.0 sqm. Anything
670 OF THE
below this size should
1949 CIVIL
NOT be marketed NOR
CODE OF THE
portrayed nor zoned as
PH) AND P.D.
R-1. instead, those
NO. 1096 (THE
supposed R-1 lots at
1977
less than 301.0 sqm in
NATIONAL
area could be labeled
BUILDING
or zoned as R-1.1 or R-
CODE OF THE
1.2 or R-1.3 as these do
PH/ NBCP) i.e.
NOT fall within the
NO SIDE
minimum lot size
BALCONIES
prescribed under the
AND NO
NBCP that gurantees a
FIREWALL
R-1 quality of life.
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7d. What are the key architectural features

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7e. What are the other suggested architectural

features under Rule VIII of the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
Full setbacks for
R-5 ( residential
condominium)
lots i.e. same as
R-1 setbacks, are
suggested to
afford rescue
access to all
building sides
during times of
emergency.
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8. What are the key architectural features

under Rule XX of the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR?
Rule XX (Signs), Section 2004, Subsection 1.c.ii : Ground
sign structures shall be located within the property line and
under no circumstances shall these occupy the RROW/
street or sidewalk/ arcade or similar access-ways.
Rule XX (Signs), Section 2004, Subsection 1.d.i : On non-
arcaded RROW/ streets, signs shall not extend more than
1.20 meters over the sidewalk measured horizontally from
the wall line or building line. On arcaded RROW/ streets, the
signs shall not project more than 0.60 meters from the
outermost portion of the wall line of the allowed structure
over the arcade.
Note: Rule XX is fully supported by the 2008 Additional Rules and
Regulations (ARR) on Billboards, also promulgated by the DPWH. In July
2014, Makati City passed the first full-featured Billboard Ordinance, which
has been adopted for use by all Metro Manila LGUs through the MMDA and
the Metro Manila Mayor’s Council (MMMC).
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9a. What are the key architectural features

of the Guidelines under NBCP Rule VII of the 2004 Revised IRR?
1. Under Rule VII Guidelines, building bulk limitations are suggested through the interaction
of Floor-Lot Area Ratios (FLAR), the Allowable Maximum Building Foot-print (AMBF), the
Outermost Faces of the Building (OFB), the width of the road right-of-way (RROW) and all other
applicable provisions for natural light and ventilation;
2. Under Rule VII Guidelines, examples are shown as to the manner of sizing buildings or
establishing the development potentials of a lot/ property with the proper interactive
application of the foregoing development controls; and
3. Under Rule VII Guidelines, the following are also included:
a) floor to lot area (FLAR) designations for all major building occupancies;
b) factors are also suggested to convert Gross Floor Areas (GFA) to Total Gross Floor Area
(TGFA);
c) determination of the outermost face of building (OFB) and outermost limit of building
projection (OLBP) using angles drawn from the centerline of the road right-of-way
(RROW);
d) establishing the OFB through the interactive use of the allowed maximum building
footprint (AMBF), the building height limit (BHL), the allowable maximum volume of
building (AMVB) and the angular plane along the RROW; and
e) buildings and accessory structures within cemeteries & memorial parks.
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9b. What are the key architectural features

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of the Guidelines under NBCP Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised IRR?
Under Rule VIII Guidelines, the following are included:
a) suggested treatments for easements/ waterside rights-of-way (ROW),
e.g., esplanades and promenades and stipulations on structures
allowed/ disallowed along or within designated easement areas ;
b) view corridors/ sight lines along road rights-of-way (RROWs);
c) suggested median and lane widths within RROWs;
d) suggested minimum RROW provisions for developments with
multiple dwelling units;
e) access to interior lots;
f) suggested development components within RROWs at all its levels;
g) use, treatment and development of arcades, sidewalks, curbs and
driveways;
h) incremental front setbacks for tall structures using RROW widths;
i) detailed open space requirements for all building types/ occupancies;
j) basement configurations for tall buildings; and
k) design of public buildings and structures.
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9e. What are the key architectural features

Very Important
Note: LBOs
MUST STOP
OVER-PAVING AND
STOP THE
ILLEGAL PRIVATE
RECLAMATION
AND THE
APPROPRIATION
OF THE
MANDATED LEGAL
EASEMENT (MLE)
ALONG OUR
WATERWAYS (Sec.
15 of the PH
Forestry Code, a
Referral Code (RC)
of P.D. No. 1096
(the 1977 NBCP)
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9f. What are the key architectural features

Very Important Note: STOP OVER-PAVING AND STOP THE ILLEGAL PRIVATE RECLAMATION AND THE
APPROPRIATION OF THE MANDATED LEGAL EASEMENT (MLE) ALONG OUR WATERWAYS (PH Water Code)
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9g. What are the key architectural features

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9h. What are the key architectural features

Very Important Note: The AIR RIGHTS above the RROW form a very important part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN. As such, its commercial or related
beneficial use must be subject to the full payment of lease to the Government. Any structure occupying the AIR RIGHTS area above the RROW must
either be dismantled or demolished by the Leasee at the end of the lease period or become a permanent and beneficial part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
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9i. What are the key architectural features

The AIR RIGHTS above the
RROW form a very important
part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
As such, its commercial or
related beneficial use must
be subject to the full payment
of lease to the Government.
Any structure occupying the
AIR RIGHTS area above the
RROW must either be
dismantled or demolished by
the Leesee at the end of the
lease period or become a
permanent and beneficial
part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN.
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9j. What are the key architectural features

The front, side and rear
Incremental setbacks for
buildings are NOT intended
as architectural design
solutions.
Their main purpose is to
REDUCE the Total Gross
Floor Area (TGFA) of a
building i.e. TO STOP
OVER-BUILDING AND TO
STOP EXCEEDING THE
DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL OF A LOT AS
PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
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9k. What are some of the key architectural

features of the Guidelines under NBCP Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised IRR?
Rule VII
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10a. Common NBCP Pitfalls/ Mistakes/ Violations

1.
2.
Clockwise:
1. Ramps on sidewalks;
2. Operable windows on
firewalls;
3. Utility poles on
sidewalks; severely
constricted/ impassable
sidewalks; and
4. Sidewalk portions that
have been landscaped 4.
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3.
10c. Common NBCP & IRR Violations

1. Enclosed spaces where the
front yard should be;
2. ACCUs and ACCU supports
w/in the RROW air rights (AR);
3. Rollup door housing,
downspouts and architectural
projections w/in the RROW AR;
4. Windows/ openings on perimeter wall;

5. Enclosure around the canal that makes
the RROW narrower; and
6. Private use and enjoyment of the public
domain i.e. use of the RROW for
overnight parking (which may constitute
a clear danger in emergency situations)
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10c. Common NBCP & ARR Violations

1. Large tarpaulin/ vinyl billboards covering
fire exits and sources of natural light;
2. Projecting / framed/ lighted non-mobile
billboards mounted on firewalls (only
painted or sticker billboards are allowed on
firewalls);
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10d. Common NBCP & ARR Violations

1. Non-mobile billboards (NMBs) mounted on the
outermost face of building (OFB) and that can fall
on the RROW and passing vehicles;
2. Projecting/ framed/ lighted NMBs on firewalls
(where only painted or sticker NMBs are allowed);
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11. Caveat (Warning) to All

To prevent illegal insertions/ intercalations in the TEXT of the
printed version of the 1977 NBCP/ P.D. No. 1096 and its 2004 Revised
IRR (which happened so many times in the past to previous editions of the NBCP
and its IRR), the following steps should be taken:
a) if possible, the DPWH must be the only and solely designated
COPYRIGHT HOLDER OF THE OFFICIAL VERSION of the 1977
NBCP 2004 Revised IRR (hard and soft copies);
b) the ONLY OFFICIAL SOURCE of the OFFICIAL VERSION of the
document (in either hard or soft versions) MUST be the DPWH
i.e. not the National Bookstore;
c) the ONLY OFFICIAL PUBLISHER/ AUTHOR should be the DPWH;
and
d) the ONLY OFFICIAL PRINTER MUST be the National Printing Office
(NPO).
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12. The NBCP and The Near Future

a) Sustainable Building Regulations (SBR) to be promulgated
by the DPWH as a Referral Code (RC) of the NBCP;
b) Building Design Guidelines (BDE) to also be promulgated by
the DPWH as a possible RC of NBCP;
c) NBCP : Illustrated that may be jointly promulgated by the
DPWH and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts
(NCCA) as a possible RC of the NBCP (together with ACP);
d) possible updates of the various RCs of the NBCP;
e) Amendment or repeal of P.D. No. 1096 (1977 NBCP);
f) Further Professionalization and/ or segregation (from MCE)
of the Position of Local Building Official (LBO); and
g) Proposed transfer of jurisdiction over buildings from DPWH.
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13. Current NBCP Interpretations
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14. Miscellaneous Matters Various architectural

paradigms dealing with
sustainable design
(including green
practices), tropical
design, culture &
heritage/ indigenous
peoples, climate
change adaptation
(CCA), disaster risk
reduction & manage-
ment (DRRM), gender
& development (GAD),
persons with
disabilities (PWD),
design for the elderly
and the very young,
socialized housing,
special concerns, etc.
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Thank You
and
a Pleasant Afternoon to All!
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16 July 2015 DPWH NBCDO BSPMC-UPMO with the PABO SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON THE

Architectural Rules under the

1. What is the identifiable hierarchy of Philippine (PH) laws (national)?

A Layman’s General Agreement on

Agreements (such as the

ratified by the Philippine

2a. What is generally considered by PH Architects as the most

3. What are the Architectural (A) Documents

4. What are the Architectural Interior (AI)

5. What are the Other Architectural (OA)

6. What do the terms carrying capacity, development control

3) DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL of Lot – the maximum extent of physical development that

7a. What are the key architectural features

7b. What are the key architectural features

7c. What are the key architectural features

7c. What are the key architectural features

7d. What are the key architectural features

7e. What are the other suggested architectural

8. What are the key architectural features

9a. What are the key architectural features

9b. What are the key architectural features

9c. What are the key architectural features

9d. What are the key architectural features

9d. What are the key architectural features

9d. What are the key architectural features

National Building Code of the Philippines –

9d. What are the key architectural features

9d. What are the key architectural features

9e. What are the key architectural features

9f. What are the key architectural features

9g. What are the key architectural features

9h. What are the key architectural features

9i. What are the key architectural features

9j. What are the key architectural features

9k. What are some of the key architectural

10a. Common NBCP Pitfalls/ Mistakes/ Violations

10c. Common NBCP & IRR Violations

4. Windows/ openings on perimeter wall;

10c. Common NBCP & ARR Violations

10d. Common NBCP & ARR Violations

11. Caveat (Warning) to All

12. The NBCP and The Near Future

13. Current NBCP Interpretations

14. Miscellaneous Matters Various architectural

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