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4/30/2021 Submissions - CODE 764- ARCH 1273 Professional Practice 1: Laws Affecting the Practice of Architecture - MIDTERM EXAMINATION -
CODE 764- ARCH 1273 Professional Practice 1: Laws Affecting the Practice of Architecture
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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Item 1
Tell whether the structure is exempted in Building permit or not: Installation of Window Grilles
Response: Exempted
Correct answer: Exempted
Score: 1 out of 1 Yes
Item 2
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Water Line Layout
Response: Ancillary
Correct answer: Ancillary
Item 3
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Schedule of Beams
Response: Accessory
Correct answer: Anicllary
Score: 0 out of 1 No
Item 4
The width of any seat shall be not less than _____.
Response: 450mm
Correct answer: 450mm
Item 5
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Schedule of Doors and Windows
Response: Ancillary
Item 6
DO NOT PUT COMMA (,) IN YOUR ANSWER. Ex. PHP 150000.00
_____ The administrative fine if the owner changed the existing use or occupancy even if constructed under a valid building permit.
Response: PHP 10000.00
Correct answer: NOT EXCEEDING PHP10000.00
Item 7
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Circular stairs may be used as an exit provided the minimum width if run is _____mm.
Response: Not less than 250mm
Correct answer: Not less than 250mm
Item 8
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Foundation Plan
Response: Ancillary
Item 9
No leaf of an exit door shall exceed _____ meters in width.
Response: 1.20m
Correct answer: 1.20m
Item 10
_____ He/ she is the current DPWH secretary.
Response: mark villar
Correct answer: MARK VILLAR, Mark Villar, mark villar
Item 11
Any physical change to increase its value, utility, or aesthetic quality is called _____.
Response: renovation
Correct answer: RENOVATION, renovation, Renovation
Item 12
_____ The fine of failing to post Building permit construction sign.
Correct answer: PHP 5000.00, P5000.00, PHP 5000.00, 5000
Item 13
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: East to West Section
Response: Ancillary
Item 14
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Swimming Pool Section
Response: Accessory
Correct answer: Accessory
Item 15
Total meters required above highest grade for a C-3 Occupancy.
Response: 48-180
Correct answer: 48-180
Item 16
Tell whether the structure is exempted in Building permit or not: 5.00 sqm detached aviaries
Response: Exempted
Item 17
_____ is a systematic dismantling, in whole or in part of a building.
Response: DEMOLITION
Correct answer: DEMOLITION, demolition, Demolition
Item 18
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Mechanical Plan
Response: Ancillary
Item 19
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Mausoleum Plan
Response: Accessory
Item 20
The four-hour fire resistive type of construction throughout and structural elements shall be of Steel, iron, concrete or masonry.
Response: Type IV
Correct answer: Type V
Item 21
_____ is defined as all on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of components, and installation of utilities and equipment
Response: CONSTRUCTION
Correct answer: CONSTRUCTION, construction, Construction
Item 22
_____ are secondary structures located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to the main building.
Response: [none]
Correct answer: ANCILLARY BUILDING, ancillary building, Ancillary Building, Ancillary building
Item 23
_____ are any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government/private institution, or organization, applying for issuance of permits.
Response: APPLICANT
Correct answer: APPLICANT, PERMITTEE, Applicant, Permittee, applicant, permittee
Item 24
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Sanitary Line Layout
Response: Ancillary
Item 25
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Septic Tank Plan
Response: Accessory
Item 26
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Swabbing Booth Section
Response: Accessory
Item 27
Tell whether the structure is exempted in Building permit or not: 5.99sqm single use Greenhouse
Response: Exempted
Item 28
The minimum rear setback requirement for R-2 Basic Type of Occupancy.
Response: 2.0m
Item 29
Tell whether the structure is exempted in Building permit or not: 600mm deep garden pool
Response: Not Exempted
Correct answer: Not Exempted
Item 30
_____ are pre-formatted, prescribed form duly accomplished and notarized by the respective design professional with validation matrices related to other building rules.
Response: APPLICATION FORMS
Correct answer: APPLICATION FORMS, Application Forms, Application forms, application forms, APPLICANT FORMS, Applicant Forms, applicant forms
Item 31
_____ The administrative fine of not having building/ demolition permit.
Correct answer: NOT EXCEEDING PHP10000.00, not exceeding PHP10000.00, NOT MORE THAN PHP 10000, NOT EXCEEDING 10000, not exceeding 10000, not
more than 10000, Not more than 10000
Item 32
_____ The fine of unauthorized change during construction in plans and specs.
Correct answer: PHP 10000.00, Php 10000.00, 10000 Pesos, 10000
Item 33
Tell whether the structure is exempted in Building permit or not: 18 sqm independent shed
Response: Exempted
Correct answer: Not Exempted
Item 34
_____ it is defined as changes in materials, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase building height/area.
Response: ALTERATION
Correct answer: ALTERATION, Alteration, alteration
Item 35
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Stage Plans
Response: Accessory
Item 36
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Column Schedule
Response: Ancillary
Item 37
The slope of exit passageway shall not exceed ________.
Response: 1 in 8
Correct answer: 1 in 8
Item 38
The minimum thickness of solid RC Slab with Average cover to reinforcement with 3- hour fire resistive rating.
Response: 150mm
Correct answer: 25mm
Item 39
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Reflected Ceiling Plan
Response: Ancillary
Item 40
_____ The fine of non- compliance with the work stoppage order.
Correct answer: PHP 8000.00, PHP 8000.00, 8000.00 PESOS, Php 8000.00, 8000
Item 41
_____ is defined as new construction which increases height and/or floor area of existing structures.
Response: ADDITION
Correct answer: ADDITION, Addition, addition
Item 42
The number of allowable storeys or floors above established grade from a R-2 Maximum Occupancy.
Response: 3
Correct answer: 12
Item 43
Every Corridor or exit balcony shall not be less than _______ in width.
Response: 1.10m
Item 44
Identify if it’s part of Ancillary Plan or Accessory Plan: Ground Floor Plan
Response: Ancillary
Item 45
_____ is the department defined by the PD 1096.
GIVE THE COMPLETE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ANSWER IT IN UPPERCASE FORM.
Response: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORK AND HIGHWAYS
Correct answer: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
BP 220 PD 957, page1
REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATION FOR REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATION FOR
PARAMETERS BP220 PD957
Economic Housing Socialized Housing Open Market Housing Medium Cost Housing
1. Project Location Within suitable sites for housing and outside potential hazard Within suitable sites for housing and outside potential hazard
prone and protection areas prone and protected areas
2. Land Allocation for a. Variable
Projects 1 hectare & b. See Open Space Requirement as per b.1, b.2 and b.3 a. 70% (maximum)
above b. 30% (minimum)
a. Saleable area Mandatory allocation for parks and playgrounds per tabulation
b. Non-saleable area below. Mandatory allocation for parks and playgrounds per tabulation
below.
Density %of Gross Density %of Gross In no case shall an area
b.1 area for parks (No. of Lots or area for parks In no case shall an area (No. of Lots or area for parks allocated for parks and
and playgrounds for Dwelling Unit & playgrounds allocated for parks and Dwelling Unit & playgrounds playgrounds be less than
projects 1 hectare per Hectare) playgrounds be less than per Hectare) 100sqm and the same shall be
and above 150 & below 100sqm and the same shall be 20 & below strategically located within the
151-160 3.5% strategically located within the 21-25 3.5% subdivision
161-175 4.0% subdivision 26-35 4.0%
176-200 5.0% 36-50 5.0%
201-225 6.0% 51-65 6.0%
Above 225 7.0% Above 65 7.0%
9.0% 9.0%
An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction thereof

above 225.
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
b.2 Area for project.
Community Facilities
Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-purpose Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-purpose
center both for economic and socialized housing projects with center both for economic and socialized housing projects with an
an area of 1 hectare and above. These areas are non-saleable. area of 1 hectare and above. These areas are non-saleable.
However, the developer may provide for areas for community However, the developer may provide for areas for community
facilities such as schools and convenience/retail centers in facilities such as schools and convenience/retail centers in
excess of the mandatory requirement set forth in this rule excess of the mandatory requirement set forth in this rule which
which shall be deemed saleable. The use of the said area shall shall be deemed saleable. The use of the said area shall be
be indicated in the plan and annotated in the title thereto. indicated in the plan and annotated in the title thereto.
Density %of Gross Density %of Gross
(No. of Lots or area for (No. of Lots or area for
Dwelling Unit community Dwelling Unit community
per Hectare) facilities per Hectare) facilities
150 & below 150 & below
151-225 151-225
Above 225 1.0% Above 225 1.0%
1.5% 1.5%
2.0% 2.0%
b.3 Circulation Observe Hierarchy of roads Observe Hierarchy of roads
System
3. Minimum Lot Areas 72 sqm. 64 sqm. 120 sqm. 100 sqm.
a. Single Detached 54 sqm. 48 sqm. 96 sqm. 80 sqm.
b. Duplex/Single 36 sqm. 32 sqm. 60 sqm. 50 sqm.
Attached
c. Row house
Saleable lots designated as duplex/ single attached and/ or row Saleable lots designated as duplex/ single attached and/ or row
house lots shall be provided with housing components house lots shall be provided with housing components
Price of saleable lots intended for single-detached units shall not Price of saleable lots intended for single-detached units shall not
exceed of 40% of the maximum selling price for house and lot exceed of 40% of the maximum selling price for house and lot
package. package.
4. Minimum Lot
Frontage
4.1 Single Detached 8m 12 m
a. corner lot 8m 10 m
b. regular lot 4m 6m
c. irregular lot 3m 3m
d. interior lot 6m 8m
4.2 Single Attached/ 4m 4m
Duplex
4.3 Row house
5. Length of Block Maximum length of block is 400 meters. However, blocks Maximum length of block is 400 meters. However, blocks
exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with a 2-meter alley exceeding 250 meters shall be provided with a 2-meter alley
approximately at mid length. approximately at mid length.
6. Road Right of Way Note: Right-of-way (ROW) of major roads shall be increased as project
1. Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to size increases.
the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be
designated as the interconnecting road with a minimum Major road shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-way.
right-of-way of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on Tapering of road width shall not be allowed, where the road right
the title of said road lot and must be donated and of way is wider than the prescribed standard for the
deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of the interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.
said interconnecting road.
6. Road Right of Way 2. Subdivision projects abutting main public thoroughfare Note:
must provide efficient setbacks (at least 3.0 meters in 1. Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-
depth by 5.0 meters in length) at both sides of the way to the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be
subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and designated as the interconnecting road with a minimum
unloading of passenger. right-of-way of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on
3. Contiguous projects or projects to be developed by the title of said road lot and must be donated and deemed
phases shall be provided with interconnecting road with a turned over to the LGU upon completion of the said
minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. interconnecting road.
4. Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a 2. Subdivision projects abutting main public
block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency thoroughfare must provide efficient setbacks (at least 3.0
purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be meters in depth by 5.0 meters in length) at both sides of
used as access to property the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and
5. Path walk shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended only unloading of passenger.
to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized 3. Subdivision projects shall have provision for future
housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60 expansion where applicable, by designating a minimum
meters interconnecting road right-of-way of 10 meters.
7. Road Right-of-Way
Major Collect Minor Major Collecto Minor Major Collecto Minor Major Collecto Minor
Project Size Range (m) or (m) (m) r (m) (m) r (m) (m) r (m)
2.5 has & Below 8 (m) 6.5 8 (m) 6.5 10 (m) 8 10 (m) 8
Above 2.5-5 has. 10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5 12 - 8 10 - 8
Above 5-10 has. 10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5 12 10 8 12 - 8
Above 10-15 has. 10 8 6.5 10 - 6.5 12 10 8 12 10 8
Above 15-30 has. 12 8 6.5 12 8 6.5 15 10 10 12 10 8
Above 30 has. 15 8 6.5 15 8 6.5 15 12 10 15 10 8
10 10 12 12
A 6.0 meter service road, both
Motor Court ROW Carriageway ROW Carriageway
ends connecting to a minor
Alley 6 5 6 5
road shall be allowed for blocks
Pathwalk 2 - 2 -
not exceeding 60 meters.
- - - -
The minimum right-of-way of major roads shall be in accordance
with the preceding table. However in the case where the major
road will serve as the interconnecting road, it shall have a
minimum right of way of 10 meters. It shall have a 15-
centimeter mix gravel (pit run) basecourse on well compacted
subgrade.
PARAMETERS REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATION FOR REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATION FOR
BP220 PD957
Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-way
tapering of road width shall not be allowed where the 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.

8. Hierarchy of roads per
Project Size Range
2,5 has & below Major, minor, motor court, Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, collector, minor, motor Major, minor, motor court, alley
Above 2.5-5 has alley -do- court, alley -do-
Above 5-10 has -do- -do- Major, collector, minor, motor Major, collector, service road, minor,
motor court, alley
Above 10-15 has Major, collector, minor, motor Major, collector, minor, motor court, alley
Above 15 -30 has court, alley court, pathwalk -do- -do-
Above 30 has -do- -do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do- -do-
-do- -do-
9. Road Specifications
9.1 Planning Strip (PS)
Sidewalk (SW)
ROW PS SW PS SW
15.0 m 1.30 m 1.20 m 1.30 m 1.20 m
12.0 m 0.80 m 1.20 m 0.80 m 1.20 m
10.0 m 0.80 m 1.20 m 0.80 m 1.20 m
8.0 m 0.40 m 0.60 m 0.40 m 0.60 m
6.5 m Optional 0.50 m Optional Optional
9.2 Road Pavement
Major Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt
Minor Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt
Motor Court Macadam Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt
Sidewalk Macadam Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt
Path walk / Alley Macadam Concrete / Asphalt Concrete / Asphalt
Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150 Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150
millimeters and a minimum compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa at millimeters and a minimum compressive strength of 20.7 MPa
28 days. Asphalt pavement shall have a minimum thickness of while roads may either be concrete of same thickness and
50 millimeters. compressive strength or asphalt with minimum thickness of 50
millimeters.
Side walk pavement shall have a minimum compressive strength

of 17.2 MPa
10. Water Supply Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system. Each Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system;
subdivision shall have at least an operational deep well and centralized water supply system.
pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide ADD to all
homeowners provided further that a spare pump and motor set Each subdivision shall have at least an operational deep well and
is reserved. Water Supply shall be potable and adequate. pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide ADD to all
homeowners.
10.1 Minimum Water 150 liter per capita per day for household connection 150 liters per capita per day for household connection
Supply
Requirement
10.2 Fire protection Provision for fire protection facilities shall comply with the Provision for fire protection facilities shall comply with the
Demand requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines. requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
11. Electrical Power o Mandatory individual household connection to primary o Mandatory individual household connection to primary and
Supply and alternate sources of power if service is available in alternate sources of power if service is available in the
the locality. locality.
o Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50- o Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50-meter
meter distance; at every pole, if the distance is less than distance; at every pole, if the distance is less than 50
50 meters. meters.
o Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by users o Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by users
prior to issuance of COC and turnover of open space to prior to issuance of COC and turnover of open space to
LGU. LGU.
o Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be o Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be
in accordance with the provision of the Philippine in accordance with the provision of the Philippine Electrical
Electrical Code and Local Utility Company. Code and Local Utility Company.
12. Drainage System o The drainage system for economic and socialized housing The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage
projects shall be made of concrete lined canal with pattern of the subdivision site, shall drain into appropriate water
adequate capacity with load bearing cover bodies, public drainage system of natural outfalls.
o The drainage system must conform with the natural
drainage pattern of the subdivision site, shall drain into For both open market and medium cost subdivision projects,
appropriate water bodies, public drainage system of underground drainage system shall be properly engineered and
natural outfalls environmentally sound, and shall be provided with adequate
o If applicable, underground drainage system shall be Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets
provided with adequate reinforced concrete pipes (RCP), and cross drain for efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe
catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for efficient diameter shall be 30 centimeters.
maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe diameter shall be
30 millimeters.
13. Sewage Disposal Individual Septic Tank conforming to the standards and design
System of Sanitation Code of the Philippines.
Construction of the individual septic tanks shall conform to the Individual Septic Tank shall conform to the standards and design
13.1 Septic Tank standards and design of Sanitation Code of the Philippines. of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856) and its
implementing Rules and Regulation.
13.2 Connecting to Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an approved Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an approved
Community Sewer public or community sewer subject to the requirements and public or community sewer subject to the requirements and
System provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and other provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and other
applicable rules and regulations. applicable rules and regulations.
14. Garbage Disposal Provide Sanitary and efficient refuse collection and disposal Provide Sanitary and efficient refuse collection and disposal
System system whether independently or in conjunction with the local system whether independently or in conjunction with the local
government garbage collection and disposal services. government garbage collection and disposal services.
15. Shelter Component
15.1 Minimum Floor
Area 22 sqm 18 sqm 42 sqm 30 sqm
a. Single Detached 22 sqm 18 sqm 42 sqm 30 sqm
b. Duplex/ Single
Attached 22 sqm 18 sqm 42 sqm 30 sqm
c. Row house Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/ single-attached In no case shall the number of row houses exceed 20 units per
units and at every unit for row houses. block/ cluster and/ or beyond 100 meter in length.
The number of row houses shall not exceed 20 units per block/
cluster but in no case shall be more than 100 meters in length.
15.2 Minimum Level
of
Completion
Complete house (based on the Shell house (with doors and Complete house (based on the submitted specification)
a. Single Detached submitted specification) windows to enclose the unit)
Same Same Same
b. Duplex/ Single
Attached Same Same Same
c. Row house Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/ semi-attached units
and for every unit of row houses.
16. Setback/ Yards
a. Front Setback 1.5 m
b. Side Yard 1.5 m (from the building line) Shall conform to the provisions of the National Building Code of
c. Rear Yard 2.0 m the Philippines
d. Abutments May be allowed per requirement of the National Building Code of
the Philippines
Table 2. BATAS PAMBANSA 344 – ACCESIBILITY LAW
(ALONG BONIFACIO STREET, BAGUIO CITY)
PROBLEM PROCESS METHOD/PRINCIPLES ACTORS EXPECTED RESULT
A. EXTERIOR
1. DROPPED CURBS
Actors will be
1. Collect the cross- Dropped curbs compelled to follow the
1.a. SLOPE slope and grade of shall be sloped Department of provision thus there
every sidewalk by towards the road Works and will be a
rolling the PROWAP with a maximum Highways reconstruction of the
(Public Rights of Way cross gradient of (DPWH), dropped curbs to comply
Assessment Process) 1:20 to prevent with the provision in
cart along the best water from BP 344.
path of travel. collecting at the
2. identify and locate walkway (Building
every section of cross- code of the
slope that exceeds the Philippines, 2005)
maximum 2.0%.
3. Sidewalks that force
a pedestrian to
traverse driveway
crossings confront
mobility device users
with severe and rapidly
changing cross-slopes.
4. Use PROWAP, which
identifies cross slope
issues along the best
path of travel and
specifically tags those source: National source:
caused by driveway Building Code of National source: The Law to
crossings. the Philippines Building Code Enhance Mobility of
(2005), pp. 95 of the Disabled Persons, BP
Philippines 344 (1983), pp. 2
(2005), pp.
93-94
Actors will be
b. RAMP 1. Conduct a survey by 1. Changes in Department of compelled to follow the
physically inspecting level require a Works and provision thus there
all crosswalks. ramp except when Highways will be a
Complete a database served by a (DPWH), reconstruction of the
based on the survey. dropped curb, an ramps to comply with
2. Classify existing elevator or other the provision in BP
crosswalks pursuant to mechanical device; 344.
degree of modification 2. Ramps shall
required. have a minimum
3. Classify ramps based clear width of
on priorities and 1.20 m;
results of the survey. 3. The maximum
4. Seek funding sources gradient shall be
for action required 1:12;
under BP344 and 4. The length of a
accompanying ramp should not
regulations. exceed 6:00 m. if
5. Decide whether to the gradient is
request exemption or 1:12; longer ramps
deferment of BP344 whose
requirements on grounds gradient is 1:12
of undue financial or shall be provided
administrative burden. with landings not
6. Bid for contracts to less than 1.50 m.;
complete work on curbs 5. A level area
necessary for not less than 1.80
compliance with m. should be
BP 344 and accompanying provided at the
regulations. top and bottom of
any ramp;
6. Handrails will
be provided on
both sides of the
ramp at 0.70 m.
and 0.90 m. from
the ramp
level;
7. Ramps shall be Source: Source: BP 344
equipped with National Implementing Rules and
curbs on both Building Code Regulations (IRR)
sides with a of the Amendments Minimum
minimum height of Philippines Requirements for
0.10 m. (2005), pp. 97 Accessibility. (1983),
pp. 3
source: National
Building Code of
the Philippines
(2005), pp. 97
2. CURB CUT-OUTS (a 1. Identify the 1. Curb cut-outs Department of
break in the location and size of should only be Works and
sidewalk the proposed curb cut allowed when it Highways
or traffic island out request. will not (DPWH), Zoning
provided with an Additionally, the plan obstructed a officer, Actors will be
inclined must include the walkway or in any Bureau of compelled to follow the
surface to following (Abbondanza, way lessen the Building provision thus there
facilitate mobility 2014): width of a walkway Inspection will be a
of wheeled 2. Stamp of surveyor, reconstruction of the
chairs, carriages engineer or architect 2. The minimum curb cut outs to comply
and other similar 3. Property location width of a curb with the provision in
conveyance) and address cut-out should be BP 344.
4. Contact information 0.90m.
for owner/applicant.
5. Proposed curb cut 3. Curb cut-outs
width and side should have a
dimensions to property gradient not more
lines. than 1:12.
6. Location and type of 4. Adequate site
new or existing street distance for safe
fixtures (utility vehicular ingress
poles, traffic signals, and egress must be
etc.) provided.
7. Type of paving 5. Parking will
(asphalt, brick, etc.) not be prohibited
Type of sidewalk, opposite
current condition and applicant’s
width driveway to
8. Report to the facilitate access
authorities
Source: BP 344 source: Source: BP 344
Implementing Rules National Implementing Rules and
and Regulations Building Code Regulations (IRR)
(IRR) Amendments of the Amendments Minimum
Minimum Philippines Requirements for
Requirements for (2005), pp. Accessibility. (1983),
Accessibility. 93-94 pp. 3
(1983), pp. 3
3. WALKWAYS AND 1. Review the sidewalk 1. It must be Department of Actors will be
PASSAGEWAYS to determine the best accessible and Works and compelled to follow the
garden location based permeable. Highways provision thus there
a. Sidewalk on city requirements 2. It must be safe (DPWH), Bureau will be a
Landscaping and underground and inviting - has of Building reconstruction of the
utilities certain Inspection walkways and
2. Complete the characteristics of passageways to comply
Sidewalk Landscaping publicness and with the provision in
Permit drawings and act transparency. BP 344.
as a liaison to DPWH, 3. It must be
meeting with an comfortable for
inspector to review users to walk on –
each garden and ensures must have enough
that each property has shade and cover
an approved Sidewalk and with well-
Landscaping Permit designed and well-
3. Design each garden, constructed
including materials and elements
plant selection 4. It must provide
4. Coordinate removal users with a
of concrete, pleasant view -
installation of pavers well-placed street
and the delivery of elements are great
materials, including factors in making
soil amendment, mulch, a route enjoyable
plants and trees 5. It must be
5. Supervise the garden well-maintained
installation workdays (Galingan, etc,
and ensures that all 2012).
gardens are completed source: source: National
based on their permit National Building Code of the
drawings. Building Code Philippines (2005), pp.
6. Organize occasional source: National of the 101
sidewalk garden Building Code of Philippines
volunteer maintenance the Philippines (2005), pp.
workdays on established (2005), pp. 101 93-94
gardens
b. Head room 1. Talk to the actors Walkway headroom Owner,
first to educate should not be less Contractor, Actors will be
them about the than 2.0 meters Architect (if compelled to follow the
problem and preferably present), provision thus there
2. If no action is done higher engineer (if will be a
by the actors take present), reconstruction of the
evidence of the Bldg. Official head rooms to comply
violation by or other with the provision in
documenting the public BP 344.
violation using official in
photography, videos, charge with
etc. the issuance
3. Report the violation of building
to the DPWH and CBAO permit,
for inspection of registration,
the building certification
4. After inspection, and/or
let the legal inspection of
actions ensue so the building.
that the actors will Bureau of
be compelled to fix Building
said problem. Inspection
source:
National
source: National Building Code
Building Code of of the source: National
the Philippines Philippines Building Code of the
(2005), pp. 101 (2005), pp. Philippines (2005), pp.
93-94 101
c. Walkways 1. Inspect the sidewalk Department of Actors will be
and refer to the Public Ways compelled to follow the
provisions in BP 344. and Highways, provision thus there
Bureau of will be a
2. Take evidence of the Building reconstruction of the
violation by Inspection walkways and
documenting the passageways to comply
violation using with the provision in
photography, videos, BP 344.
etc.
3. Report the violation

to the DPWH and CBAO
for inspection of the source: National source: source: National
building Building Code of National Building Code of the
the Philippines Building Code Philippines (2005), pp.
4. After inspection, (2005), pp. 102 of the 102
let the legal actions Philippines
ensue so that the (2005), pp.
actors will be 93-94
compelled to fix said
problem.
d. Post or Column 1. Inspect the sidewalk Passageways for Actors will be
and refer to the the disabled Department of compelled to follow the
provisions in BP 344. should not be Public Ways provision thus there
obstructed by and Highways, will be a
2. Take evidence of the street furniture, Bureau of reconstruction of the
violation by bollards, sign Building post or columns to
documenting the posts or columns Inspection comply with the
violation using along the defined provision in BP 344.
photography, videos, route, as they can
etc. be hazardous.
3. Report the violation

to the DPWH and CBAO
for inspection of the
building
4. After inspection, source: National source: source: National

let the legal actions Building Code of National Building Code of the
ensue so that the the Philippines Building Code Philippines (2005), pp.
actors will be (2005), pp. 105 of the 105
compelled to fix said Philippines
problem. (2005), pp.
93-94
Handrails 1. Handrails Department Actors will be
should be of Public compelled to follow
installed at both Ways and the provision thus
sides of ramps and Highways, there will be a
stairs and at the Bureau of reconstruction of the
outer edges of Building walkways and
dropped curbs. Inspection passageways to add
Handrails at handrails in order to
dropped curbs comply with the
should not be provision in BP 344.
installed beyond
the width of any
crossing so as not
to obstruct
pedestrian flow.
2. Handrails shall
be installed at
0.90 m and 0.70 m
above steps or
ramps. Handrails
for protection at
great heights may
be installed at
1.0 m to 1.06 m.
3. A 0.30 m long
extension of the
handrail should be
provided at the
start and end of
ramps and stairs.
source: National
source: National source: Building Code of the
Building Code of National Philippines (2005),
the Philippines Building pp. 106
(2005), pp. 106 Code of the
Philippines
(2005), pp.
93-94
4.Open Spaces
4.a open area .investigate the area 1. Where open Bureau of
with the government spaces are Building
officials involved provided, the Inspection
blind can become
particularly
disoriented.
Therefore,
it is extremely
helpful if any
walkway or paths
can be given
defined edges
either by the
use
of planters with
dwarf walls, or
a grass verge,
or similar,
which provides a
texture
different from
the path.
source: National source: source: National

Building Code of National Building Code of the
the Philippines Building Code Philippines (2005),
(2005), pp. 104 of the pp. 104
Philippines
(2005), pp. 93
5. Signage under outside and around buildings

5.a Signages -Directional and Department of Replace and relocate
Conduct an interview to informational Public Ways where it can easily
DPWH officials for the sign should be and Highways, be seen by the
implementations of the located at Bureau of users.
signage. points Building
conveniently Inspection
seen even by a
person on a
wheelchair and
those with
visual
impairments.
source: National source:

Building Code of National
the Philippines Building Code
(2005), pp. 107 of the source: National
Philippines Building Code of the
(2005), pp. 93 Philippines (2005),
pp. 107
5.b sign and Conduct an interview to -Signs should be Department of
symbols DPWH officials for the kept simple and Public Ways Proper placement of
implementations of the easy to and Highways, signages according
signage. understand; Bureau of to the BP 344 will
signages should Building be constructed
be made of Inspection
contrasting
colors and
contrasting gray
matter to make
detection and
reading easy;

(2005), pp. Philippines (2005),
105 pp. 105
6.Crossings
6.a. pedestrian -In order to Department of Suggestion and
lane Conduct a survey to the reduce the Public Ways recommendation for
personnel involve in the exposure time to and Highways the programs applied
situation such as the vehicular (DPWH), in this situations.
students. traffic, all at Bureau of
grade crossing Building
should be as Inspection
near
perpendicular to
the carriageway
as possible.

(2005), pp. 93 Philippines (2005),
pp. 105
6.b. crossing 1. Talk to the actors - The most Bureau of Inform the city
lane first to educate them beneficial form Building governments for the
about the problem of crossing as Inspection, implementation of
2. If no action is far as any DPWH pedestrian
done by the actors take disabled are lane/overpass for
evidence of the violation concerned is the easy access.
by documenting the light controlled
violation using crossing having
photography, videos, etc. pedestrian
3. Report the phases and
violation to the DPWH and synchronized
CBAO for inspection of audible signals
the building and should,
4. After inspection, wherever
let the legal actions possible, be
ensue so that the actors provided in
will be compelled to fix preference to
said problem. other types of
crossings as
determined by
the duly
authorized
agency.
source:
source: National
National
Building Code of the
source: National Building Code
Building Code of of the Philippines (2005),
the Philippines Philippines pp. 105
(2005), pp. 105 (2005), pp. 93
6.c. signal light 1. Talk to the actors The flashing DPWH Traffic light are to
first to educate them green period be installed at the
about the problem required for the specific location
2. If no action is disabled should where traffic are
done by the actors take be determined on congested.
evidence of the violation the basis of a
by documenting the walking speed of
violation using 0.90 m/sec.
photography, videos, etc. rather than 1.20
3. Report the m/sec. which is
violation to the DPWH and what is normally
CBAO for inspection of used. The
the building minimum period
4. After inspection, for the steady
let the legal actions green (for
ensue so that the actors pedestrians)
will be compelled to fix should not be
said problem. less than 6
seconds or the
crossing
distance times
0.90 m/sec.,
whichever is the source:
greatest. National
Building Code
source: National of the source: National
Building Code of Philippines Building Code of the
the Philippines (2005), pp. 96 Philippines (2005),
(2005), pp. 106 pp. 106
A. PARKING
b.1. Parking space 1. Talk to the actors A walkway from Owner, Actors will be
first to educate them accessible Contractor, compelled to follow
about the problem spaces of 1.2 Architect (if the provision thus
2. If no action is meters clear present),
done by the actors take width shall be engineer (if there will be a
evidence of the violation provided between present), reconstruction of
by documenting the the front ends Bldg. Official the parking area to
violation using of parked cars. or other comply with the
photography, videos, etc. public provision in BP 344.
3. Report the official in
violation to the DPWH and charge with
CBAO for inspection of the issuance
the building of building
4. After inspection, permit,
let the legal actions registration,
ensue so that the actors certification
will be compelled to fix and/or
said problem. inspection of
the building.
source: National source: source: National

(2005), pp. 107 of the pp. 107
Philippines
(2005), pp. 93
b.2 Disabled 1. Talk to the actors 1. Parking Owner, Actors will be
first to educate them spaces for the Contractor, compelled to follow
about the problem disabled should Architect (if the provision thus
2. If no action is never be located present), there will be a
done by the actors take at ramped or engineer (if reconstruction of
evidence of the violation sloping areas; present), the parking area to
by documenting the 2. Accessible Bldg. Official
comply with the
violation using parking spaces or other
provision in BP 344.
photography, videos, etc. should be public
3. Report the located as close official in
violation to the DPWH and as possible to charge with
parking CBAO for inspection of building the issuance
the building entrances or to of building
4. After inspection, accessible permit,
let the legal actions entrances; registration,
ensue so that the actors 3. Parking certification
will be compelled to fix spaces for the and/or
said problem. disabled should inspection of
allow enough the building.
space for a
person to
transfer to a
wheelchair from
a vehicle;
4. Accessible
parking slots
should have a
minimum width of
3.70 m.
5. Accessible
parking spaces
should be
located as close
as possible to
building
entrances or to
accessible source:
entrances; National
Building Code source: National
source: National of the Building Code of the
Building Code of Philippines Philippines (2005),
the Philippines (2005), pp. pp. 108
(2005), pp. 108 108
INTERIOR
Lack of adequate 1. Talk to the actors Legal action to Owner, Actors will be
washroom and first to educate them compel the Contractor, compelled to follow
toilets (1.7 x 1.8m about the problem actors to Architect (if the provision thus
with grab bar) 2. If no action is provide proper present), there will be a
done by the actors take washroom and engineer (if reconstruction of
evidence of the violation toilets in present), the comfort rooms to
by documenting the accordance with Bldg. Official
comply with the
violation using BP 344. or other
photography, videos, etc. public provision in BP 344.
let the legal actions registration,
ensue so that the actors certification
will be compelled to fix and/or
said problem. inspection of
the building.
source: source: National

source: National
(2005), pp. 109 of the pp. 109
Philippines
(2005), pp.
93-94
Inadequate stair 1. Talk to the actors Legal action to Owner, Actors will be
design first to educate them compel the Contractor, compelled to follow
about the problem actors to Architect (if the provision thus
2. If no action is provide proper present), there will be a
done by the actors take stairs in engineer (if reconstruction of
evidence of the violation accordance with present), the stairs to comply
by documenting the BP 344. Bldg. Official
with the provision
violation using or other
photography, videos, etc. public in BP 344.
let the legal actions source: National registration, source: National
ensue so that the actors Building Code of certification Building Code of the
will be compelled to fix the Philippines and/or
Philippines (2005),
said problem. (2005), pp. 110 inspection of
pp. 110
the building.
source:
National
Building Code
of the
Philippines
(2005), pp.
93-94
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APPENDIX
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VII. PHILIPPINES
B. Accessibility Law
(Batas Pambansa Bilang 344)
and its Amended and Original
Implementing Rules and Regulations
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Batasang Pambansa
Fifth Regular Session
Begun and held in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila,
on Monday, the twenty-sixth day of July nineteen
hundred and eighty-two.
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF
DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN
BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS
AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES
AND OTHER DEVICES.
Contents
Batas Pambansa Blg. 344
Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations
Rule I Scope and Application
Rule II Minimum Requirements for Accessibility
Rule III Specific Requirements for Buildings and Related Structures for Public Use
Rule IV Requirements for Public Transportation
Rule V Administration and Enforcement
Persons/Individuals Liable for Any Violation of the Act
Appendix A Minimum Requirements for Accessibility
A. Outside and Around Buildings
B. Parking
C. Inside Buildings and Structures
D. Safety
Illustration for Minimum Requirements
A. Outside and Around Buildings
B. Parking
C. Inside Buildings and Structures
D. Safety
Original Implementing Rules and Regulations
Rule I Scope and Application
Rule II Minimum Requirements for Accessibility
Rule III Specific Requirements for Buildings and Related Structures for Public Use
Rule IV Requirements for Public Transportation
Rule V Administration and Enforcement
Annex A DEFINITION OF TERMS AS USED IN THESE RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Annex B 1-28
Annex C 1-5
Be it enacted by the Batasang Pambansa in session assembled
SECTION 1. In order to promote the realization of the rights of disabled persons to

participate fully in the social life and the development of the societies in which they live
and the enjoyment of the opportunities available to other citizens, no license or permit
for the construction, repair or renovation of public and private buildings for public use,
educational institutions, airports, sports and recreation centers and complexes,
shopping centers or establishments, public parking places, work-places, public utilities,
shall be granted or issued unless the owner or operator thereof shall install and
incorporate in such building, establishment, institution or public utility, such architectural
facilities or structural features as shall reasonably enhance the mobility of disabled
persons such as sidewalks, ramps, railings and the like. If feasible, all such existing
buildings, institutions, establishments, or public utilities may be renovated or altered to
enable the disabled persons to have access to them: Provided, however, That buildings,
institutions, establishments, or public utilities to be constructed or established for which
licenses or permits had already been issued may comply with the requirements of this
law: Provided, further, That in case of government buildings, street and highways, the
Ministry of Public Works and Highways shall see to it that the same shall be provided
with architectural facilities or structural features for disabled persons.
In the case of the parking place of any of the above institutions, buildings, or
establishment, or public utilities, the owner or operator shall reserve sufficient and
suitable space for the use of disabled persons.
SECTION. 2. In case of public conveyance, devices such as the prominent display of
posters or stickers shall be used to generate public awareness of the rights of the
disabled and foster understanding of their special needs. Special bus stops shall be
designed for disabled persons. Discriminating against disabled persons in the carriage
or transportation of passengers is hereby declared unlawful.
SECTION. 3. The Minister of Public Works and Highways and the Minister of
Transportation and Communications, in coordination with the National Commission
Concerning Disabled Persons, shall prepare the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act.
SECTION. 4. Any person violating any provision of this Act or of the rules and
regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction by a court of competent
jurisdiction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one month but not more
than one year or a fine of P2,000 to P5,000 or both, at the discretion of the court:
Provided, That in the case of corporations, partnerships, cooperatives or associations,
the president, manager or administrator, or the person who has charge of the
construction, repair or renovation of the building, space or utilities shall be criminally
responsible for any violation of this Act and/or rules and regulations promulgated
pursuant thereto.
SECTION. 5. All laws, executive and administrative orders, rules and regulations
inconsistent with the foregoing provisions are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved.
(Signed)
QUERUBE C. MAKALINTAL
Speaker
This Act was passed by the Batasang Pambansa on December 7, 1982
(Signed)
ANTONIO M. DE GUZMAN
Secretary General
Approved: February 25, 1983
(Signed)
FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the Philippines
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
AS AMENDED
OF
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344
(Accessibility Law)
"An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings,
Institutions, Establishments, and Other Public Utilities To Install Facilities and Other
Devices."
Jointly Promulgated by:
The Department of Public Works and Highways
Port Area, Manila
The Department of Transportation and Communications
Pasig, Metro Manila
In coordination with:
The National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
(Accessibility Sector on the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons)
Diliman, Quezon City
RULE I - SCOPE AND APPLICATION
1. Purpose:
The Rules and Regulations set forth herein provide for minimum requirements
and standards to make buildings, facilities and utilities for public use accessible
to disabled persons, pursuant to the objectives of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344,
"An Act To Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain
Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and
Other Devices
2. Definition of Terms:
For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, the words, terms and phrases
enumerated in Annex "A" hereof shall have the meaning as provided therein.
3. Scope:
The provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall apply to the following:
3.1 Public and private buildings and related structures for public use and which
shall be constructed, repaired or renovated
3.2 Streets and highways and public utilities
3.2.1 Streets and highways
3.2.2 Public transport vehicles which shall include:
a. Passenger buses and jeepneys
b. Passenger trains, including those of the Light Rail Transit Authority
(LRTA)
c. Domestic inter-island vessels
d. Domestic aircraft of air carriers
3.2.3 Public Telephones
3.3 Public transport terminals including those of LRTA
4. Application:
4.1 Public and private buildings and related structures for public use. No permit
for the construction, repair or renovation of public and private buildings and
related structures for public use, whether owned or leased, shall be granted or
issued, unless the owner thereof shall have provided in the places and
specifications submitted for approval barrier-free facilities and accessibility
features as provided in these Rules and in accordance with the following criteria:
4.1.1 Building and related structures to be constructed -
a. At the space where the primary function is served and where facilities
and ingress/egress of the building or structure are located, as to make
such space accessible to the disabled persons; provided, however,
that where the primary function can be served at the ingress level and
where such level is provided with facilities, requirements for
accessibility at other levels may be waived.
b. Ten percent (10%) of the total number of units of government-owned
living accommodations shall be accessible and fully usable by the
disabled persons with any fractional part in excess of one-half (1/2) in
the computation thereof, to be considered as one unit; for privately-
owned living accommodations the number of accessible units shall be
as provided in Section 3 of Rule III thereof.
c. Ingress/egress from the street to the building or structure shall be
made accessible.
d. Accessible slots in parking areas shall be located as near as possible
to ingress/egress spaces of the building or structure.
4.1.2 Buildings and related structures to be repaired or renovated including those
proposed for a change of occupancy If feasible, barrier-free facilities and
accessibility features shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
under Sub-section 4.1.1 (1), (c) and (d): feasibility of incorporation of barrier-
free facilities and accessibility features shall be determined from all the
following conditions:
a. When the repair or renovation work is to be done in the space where
the primary function is served;
b. When the facilities can be made accessible at any other level which is
accessible by means of an elevator with a minimum width of 800 mm;
c. When the space allotted for the primary function will not be diminished
by more than ten percent (10%) of its original area;
d. When the capacity or strength of any major structural component, such
as slabs, beams, girders, columns, bearing walls and footings of the
building or structure will not be diminished;
e. When the cost (exclusive of the exception provided below) of such
repair or renovation work is in excess of twenty percent (20%) of the
total cost of the building or structure, based upon the computation of
permit fees as provided under Rule III of the Implementing Rules and
Regulations promulgated pursuant to P.D. 1096 entitled: "The National
Building Code of the Philippines";
f. When there is no legal constraint which would not allow compliance
with these regulations:
EXCEPTION: Repair or renovation work which consists only of heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning systems, including those which may be
required only with respect to fire panic and explosion safety for existing
spaces, shall not be subject to the requirements for barrier-free facilities and
accessibility features.
4.2.1 Streets, highways and transport related structures to be constructed
-Streets, highways and transport related structures shall be provided with the
following barrier-free facilities and accessibility features at every pedestrian
crossing: ramps and other accessible features in buildings of the
sectoral offices and attached agencies of DOTC; transportation
terminals and passenger waiting areas for use of disabled persons;
a. Cutout curbs and accessible ramps at the sidewalks.
b. Audio-visual aids for crossing
EXCEPTION: Requirements for accessibility at pedestrian grade
separations or overpasses and underpasses may be waived.
4.2.2 Existing streets and highways to be repaired and renovated The
accessibility requirements shall be provided where the portion of existing
streets and highways to be repaired or renovated includes part or the entire
pedestrian crossing.
4.2.3 Transport vehicles for public use
a. No license or franchise for the operation of public buses, passenger
boats, ships and domestic airplanes shall be granted or issued unless
the owner or operator thereof shall have provided and designated the
number of seats and shall have placed audio-visual aids
b. Government instrumentality’s operating passenger trains including the
Light Rail Transit Authority shall have provided the number of seats for
disabled persons
c. Government instrumentality’s operating passenger airplanes shall
provide and designate the number of seats for disabled persons and
shall likewise place the audio-visual aids
4.2.4 Existing Public Transport Vehicles -
The minimum accessibility requirements shall apply to all existing units of
public transport vehicles, and including those units, which are to be repaired
and renovated.
4.2.5 Public Telephones -
At least one unit of public telephones for every four (4) units shall be
accessible to disabled persons and shall be provided with visual aids
required, provided that if only one (1) public telephone is to be installed in a
particular place the same shall be accessible to disabled persons.
4.2.6 Public Transport Terminals -
The criteria and accessibility requirements, provided for public and private
buildings and related structures for public use shall apply to public transport
terminals.
5. Special Standards of Accessibility
Where the requirements for accessibility in the Rules will create an unreasonable
hardship in design/construction, special standards of accessibility through the
use of other methods and/or materials shall be allowed if better facilities can be
provided subject to the approval of the National Council for the Welfare of
Disabled Persons.
6.
RULE II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY
1. Design Criteria:
1.1 CATEGORIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. The categories of disability dictate
the varied measures to be adopted in order to create an accessible environment
for the handicapped. Disabled persons under these Rules may be classified into
those who have:
1.1.1 Impairments requiring confinement to wheelchairs; or
1.1.2 Impairments causing difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs
or requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial supports; or
impairments caused by amputation, arthritis, spastic conditions or pulmonary,
cardiac or other ills rendering individuals semi-ambulatory; or
1.1.3 Total or partial impairments of hearing or sight causing insecurity or
likelihood of exposure to danger in public places; or
1.1.4 Impairments due to conditions of aging and incoordination;
1.1.5 Mental impairments whether acquired or congenital in nature.
1.2 ANTHROPOMETRICS AND DIMENSIONAL DATA AS GUIDES FOR

DESIGN. The minimum and maximum dimensions for spaces in the built
environment should consider the following criteria:
1.2.1 The varying sizes and structures of persons of both sexes, their reaches
and their lines of sight at both the standing and sitting positions.
1.2.2 The dimensional data of the technical aids of disabled persons.
Included in the second consideration are the dimensions of wheelchairs; the
minimum space needed for locking and unlocking leg braces plus the range
of distance of crutches and other walking aids from persons using such
devices.
By applying at this very early stage dimensional criteria which take into
account wheelchair usage, the physical environment will ultimately encourage
and enable wheelchair users to make full use of their physical surroundings.
1.2.3 The provision of adequate space for wheelchair maneuvering generally
insures adequate space for disabled persons equipped with other technical
aids or accompanied by assistants. In determining the minimum dimensions
for furniture and fixtures accessible to disabled persons, the following
anthropometric data shall serve as guides for design:
• The length of wheelchairs varies from 1.10 m to 1.30 m.
• The width of wheelchairs is from 0.60 m to 0.75 m.
• A circle of 1.50 m in diameter is a suitable guide in the planning of

wheelchair turning spaces.
• The comfortable reach of persons confined to wheelchairs is from 0.70

m to 1.20 m above the floor and not less than 0.40 m from room
corners. The comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under
tables for wheelchair users is 0.70 m.
• Counter height shall be placed at a level comfortable to disabled

persons' reach.
1.3 BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

No group of people shall be deprived of full participation and enjoyment of the
environment or be made unequal with the rest due to any disability. In order to
achieve this goal adopted by the United Nations, certain basic principles shall be
applied:
1.3.1 ACCESSIBILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that it
shall be accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede the
use of facilities by either the handicapped or non-disabled citizens.
1.3.2 REACHABILITY. Provisions shall be adapted and introduced to the
physical environment so that as many places or buildings as possible can be
reached by all.
1.3.3 USABILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that all
persons, whether they be disabled or not, may use and enjoy it.
1.3.4 ORIENTATION. Finding a person's way inside and outside of a building
or open space shall be made easy for everyone.
1.3.5 SAFETY. Designing for safety insures that people shall be able to move
about with less hazards to life and health.
1.3.6 WORKABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. The built environment shall be
designed to allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to
developmental goals.
RULE III - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND RELATED STRUCTURES

FOR PUBLIC USE
1. CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING BY USE OF OCCUPANCY:
1.1 Occupancy classified by categories enumerated in Section 701 of the
National Building Code (PD 1096) are hereby adapted
1.1.1 Category I - Residential -This shall comprise Group A and partly Group
B Buildings
1.1.2 Category II - Commercial and Industrial -This shall comprise partly
Groups B, C, E, F, G, H, and I Buildings
1.1.3 Category III - Educational and Industrial - This shall comprise partly
Group C, D, E, and H Buildings
1.1.4 Category IV - Agricultural - This shall comprise partly Group J
Buildings.
1.1.5 Category V - Ancillary - This shall comprise partly Group J Buildings
2. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND FACILITIES:
Where the following features and facilities are: architectural design requirements
in accordance with generally accepted architectural practice, the same include
the corresponding graphic signs.
2.1 Architectural facilities and features:
2.1.1 A Stairs
2.1.2 B Walkways
2.1.3 C Corridors
2.1.4 D Doors and Entrances
2.1.5 E Washrooms and Toilets
2.1.6 F Lifts/Elevators
2.1.7 G Ramps
2.1.8 H Parking Areas
2.1.9 I Switches, Controls, Buzzers
2.1.10 J Handrails
2.1.11 K Thresholds
2.1.12 L Floor Finishes
2.1.13 M Drinking Fountains
2.1.14 N Public Telephones
2.1.15 O Seating Accommodations
3. CATEGORY I
The following requirements shall only apply to government-owned buildings.
3.1 Group A
3.1.1 Single detached. Ten percent (10%) of the total units to be constructed.
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and
L.
3.1.2 Duplexes: Ten percent (10%) of the total units to be constructed.
L.
3.1.3 School or company staff housing units: One (1) unit for 26 to 50 units to
be constructed and 1 additional unit for every 100 units thereafter. Barrier-free
facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and L.
3.2 Group B
3.2.1 Multiple dwelling units or high-rise residential condominiums or
tenement houses.
One (1) unit from 26 up to 50 units to be constructed and an additional unit for
every 100 units thereafter, with all such units at ingress level in case there is
not barrier-free elevator provided.
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L,
and M.
4. CATEGORY II
The following requirements shall apply to both government and privately-owned
buildings.
4.1 Group B
4.1.1 Accessories, tenement houses and/or row houses, apartment houses
and/or town houses. One (1) unit for every 50 units up to 150 units and an
additional unit for every 100 units thereafter.
L.
4.1.2 Hotels, motels, inns, pension houses and/or apartels. One (1) unit per
every 50 units up to 150 units and an additional unit for every 100 units at
ingress level. In case there is no barrier-free elevators: at least one (1)
unit shall be provided at ingress level.
M, and N.
4.1.3 Private or "off campus" Dormitories: One (1) unit per every 50 units up
to 150 units and an additional dwelling unit for every 100 units thereafter at
ingress level.
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M,
and N.
4.2 Group C
4.2.1 Amusement Halls and Parlor
Barrier-free facilities and features required in A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L,
M, N and O.
4.2.2 Massage and Sauna Parlors
and M.
4.3 Group E-1

4.3.1 Train Stations and Terminals
M, N and O.
4.3.2 Bus depots and terminals
M, N and O.
4.3.3 Transportation Office
M, N and O.
4.3.4 Airport terminal buildings, heliports
M, N and O.
4.3.5 Ports and harbor facilities, landing piers, sheds, ferry landing stations
M, N and O.
4.4 Group E-2

4.4.1 General wholesale and retail stores
and N.
4.4.2 Shopping centers and supermarkets and public markets
and N.
4.4.3 Restaurants, dining and drinking establishments
and N.
4.4.4 Office Buildings
and N.
4.4.5 Financial Institutions
and N.
4.4.6 Funeral parlors, morgues and crematories
M, N, and O.
4.4.7 Memorial and Mortuary Chapels
M, N, and O.
4.5 Group H-1, Group H-4, and Group I

4.5.1 Theaters, Auditoriums and Convention Halls
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M,
N, and O.
4.5.2 Concert Halls and Opera Houses
N, and O.
4.5.3 Colisea and Sports Complexes and Stadiums
N, and O.
4.6 Group F
4.6.1 Dairies and Creameries
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L,
and M.
4.6.2 Factories and workshops using incombustible or non-explosive
materials
and M.
4.6.3 Breweries bottling plants, canneries and tanneries
and M.
4.7 Groups G-3

4.7.1 Wood working establishments, lumber and timber yards.
and M.
4.7.2 Pulp, paper and paper board factories
and M.
4.7.3 Textile and fiber spinning mills
and M.
4.7.4 Garment and undergarment factories
and M.
5. CATEGORY III
5.1 Group C
5.1.1 Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities, vocational
schools, seminaries and novitiates), including school auditoriums, gymnasia,
reviewing stands, little theaters and concert halls.
N, and O.
5.1.2 Libraries, museums, exhibition halls and art galleries
N, and O.
5.1.3 Civil Centers
N, and O.
5.1.4 Clubhouses lodges
N, and O.
5.2 Group D-1
5.2.1 Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, mental asylums
and M.
5.2.2 Jails, prisons, reformatories, correctional institutions
and M.
5.2.3 Rehabilitation Centers
and M.
5.2.4 Leprosaria
and M.
5.3 Group D-2

5.3.1 Homes for the Aged
and M.
5.3.2 Hospitals and Sanitaria
and M.
5.4 Group D-3

5.4.1 Nursing Homes for ambulatory patients
and M.
5.4.2 Orphanages
and M.
5.5 Group E-7

5.5.1 Police and fire stations
and M.
5.6 Group H
5.6.1 Churches, temples, chapels and similar places of worship
and O.
6. CATEGORY IV
6.1 Agricultural buildings
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, K, and L.
7. STANDARD OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL TYPE OF FACILITIES
7.1 The provision of this section shall apply to the specified type of facilities and
identified specific requirements for accessibility and usability which shall be
provided for each of the listed occupancy uses.
7.1.1 Auditoriums, assembly halls, theaters, and related facilities:
a. Seating for the disabled shall be accessible from the main lobby to
primary entrances, together with related toilet facilities.
b. In all assembly places where seating accommodation is provided,
there shall be spaces for the disabled persons as provided.
Seating Capacity Wheelchair Seating Space

4 - 50 2
51 - 300 4
301 - 500 6
c. When the seating capacity exceeds 500 an additional wheelchair seating

space shall be provided for each total seating capacity increase of 100 seats
d. Readily removable seats may be installed in these spaces when such
spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.
8. COMPUTATION OF ACCESSIBLE UNITS
In the computation for the allocation of accessible units and seating capacity
decimal greater than 0.5 shall be considered as one unit. In all cases a minimum
of one (1) accessible unit shall be provided.
9. APPLICATION OF BARRIER-FREE FACILITIES AND FEATURES
9.1 Graphic signs shall be bold and conspicuously installed in every access from
point of entry to connecting destination.
9.2 Walkways shall be provided with adequate passageway in accordance with
the provision.
9.3 Width of corridors and circulation system integrating both and vertical access
to ingress/egress level of the building shall be provided.
9.4 Doors and entrances provided herein used as entry points at entrance
lobbies as local points of congregation shall be designed to open easily or
accessible from floor to floor or to any point of destination.
9.5 Washroom and toilets shall be accessible and provided with adequate turning
space.
9.6 Whenever elevator/s is required it should meet the requirements provided.
9.7 Ramps shall be provided as means of access to level of change going to
entry points and entrances, lobbies influenced by condition of location or use.
9.8 Parking areas shall be provided with sufficient space for the disabled persons
to allow easy transfer from carpark to ingress/egress levels.
9.9 Height above the floor of switches and controls shall be in accordance with
the provisions.
9.10 Handrails shall be provided at both sides of ramps.
9.11 Floors provided for every route of the wheelchair shall be made of non-skid
material.
9.12 Water fountains shall be installed as required.
(Refer to Appendix A for the illustrations of Rules II and III complementing Rule II
of the previous implementing rules and regulations).
RULE IV - REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
1. Classification of public conveyances by mode of transport shall be as follows:
1.1 Land Transportation - This shall refer to buses having a minimum seating
capacity of 50 persons for regular buses and 40 persons for air-conditioned
buses. This shall include regular city buses, regular provincial buses, air-
conditioned city buses (Love Bus and Pag-ibig Bus) and air-conditioned tourist
and provincial buses.
1.2 Rail Transportation - This shall refer to the three railways systems in the
country, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) operating in Luzon, the Panay
Railways Corporation (PRC) operating in the island of Panay and the Light Rail
Transit Authority (LRTA) operating in Metro Manila.
1.3 Water Transportation - This shall refer to domestic passenger ships, ferry
boats and other water transportation vessels.
1.4 Air Transportation - This shall refer to the domestic passenger airplanes.
2. No franchise or permit to operate public transportation units shall be granted,
issued or renewed unless such units are constructed or renovated in accordance
with the requirements.
3. If feasible, all owners or operators of existing public transport utilities shall modify
or renovate their units to accommodate disabled persons.
4. The construction or renovation of public transport utilities covered by these rules
shall be subject to compliance with the body designs and specifications as
provided under existing rules and regulations.
5. Posters or stickers shall be conspicuously displayed inside the units.
6. Public transportation shall have designated seats for disabled persons.
6.1 Regular buses shall have at least five (5) designated seats for disabled
persons near exit/entrance doors
6.2 First class, premiere and air-conditioned buses shall have at least four (4)
designated seats for disabled persons near the door
6.3 Passenger trains shall have at least six (6) designated seats per car for
disabled persons nearest to the door 6.4 Passenger airplanes shall have at
least two (2) designated seats for disabled persons near the front exit/entrance
door on a per aircraft-type basis
6.5 For regular and air-conditioned city buses, other passengers may use these
designated seats if not occupied and yield them to incoming disabled persons
whenever the occasion arises
6.6 For provincial buses, regular and air-conditioned buses, passenger trains
and airplanes, the designated seats for disabled persons may be occupied by
other passengers only if no disabled persons shall occupy these seats at the
start of the trip
6.7 Jeepneys shall have at least two (2) seats, preferably the front seats as
designated seats for disabled persons
6.8 For jeepneys, other passengers may use these designated seats if not
occupied and yield them to incoming disabled passengers only if the
yielding passenger can still be accommodated at the back
6.9 In domestic shipping, each vessel shall:
a. Allocate on a per class-basis, areas for disabled passengers. These
areas shall be nearest to the entrance and/or exit doorways of the
vessels.
b. Give priority to disabled passengers' embarkation and disembarkation
through the assignment of "time windows." Disabled passengers shall be
given a twenty (20) minute period to embark ahead of the three (3) hour
embarkation time prior to the ship's departure; and shall be allocated a
maximum of one (1) hour for disembarkation after the ship's arrival.
7. The designated seats shall be identified by the International Symbol of Access.
8. Owners or operators of city buses operating in highly urbanized cities shall install
in their units audiovisual aids such as buzzer, bell, flashing light to inform the
driver of any alighting passenger.
9. At least one deck in passenger ships shall be provided with accessible ramps,
passageways, access to gangways, galleys, safety equipment and
bunks/berths/cabins with dimensions conforming with the requirements.
RULE V - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
1. Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement
The administration and enforcement of the provision of these Rules and
Regulations shall be vested in the Secretary of Public Works and Highways and
the Secretary of Transportation and Communications, in accordance with the
functions and jurisdiction of their respective Departments as provided for by laws
as follows.
1.1 The Secretary through the Heads of attached agencies of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, with the technical assistance of the Building
Research Development Staff, shall administer and enforce the provisions of
these Rules and Regulations through the City/Municipal Engineer who shall
also act as Local Building Official pursuant to Section 477 of R.A. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 and as applied to
the following:
1.1.1 Buildings and related structures including public transport terminals
1.1.2 Streets and Highways
1.2 The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall administer and

enforce the provisions of these Rules and Regulations through the Heads of Line
and Attached Agencies of the Department as follows:
1.2.1 Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board - In respect
to the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) and Provisional
Authority (PA) for the operation of public road transportation utilities or
services.
1.2.2 Land Transportation Office - In respect to the registration of buses
and jeepneys and enforcement of regulations related to land transport
1.2.3 Philippine National Railways and the Light Rail Transit Authority For the
operation of passenger trains and including stations and terminals
1.2.4 Maritime Industry Authority - In respect to the development,
promotion, and regulation of all enterprises engaged in business of
designing, constructing, manufacturing, acquiring, operating,
supplying, repairing and/or maintaining vessels or components thereof;
of managing and/or operating shipping lines, shipyards, dry docks,
marine railway, marine repair shops, shipping and freight forwarding
agencies and similar enterprises; issuance of license to all water
transport vessels.
1.2.5 Philippine Ports Authority - In respect to the planning,
development, financing, construction, maintenance and operation of
ports, port facilities, port physical plants, and all equipment used in
connection with the operation of a port.
1.2.6 Civil Aeronautics Board - In respect to the supervision and
regulation of, the jurisdiction and control over air carriers, general sales
agents, cargo sales agents and air freight forwarders, and issuance of
certificates/licenses to aircrafts.
1.2.7 Air Transportation Office - In respect to the maintenance, operation
and development, of all government airports (other than the NAIA,
Mactan International Airport) as well as air navigation facilities
(excluding meteorology).
2. Criminal Liability
As stipulated in Section 46 of R.A. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons (a), any person who violates any provision of
the rules and regulations of this Act shall suffer the following penalties:
1) for the first violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not
more than two (2) years, or both at the discretion of the court; and
2) for any subsequent violation, a fine of not less than One hundred
thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand
pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for not less than two (2) years but
not more than six (6) years, or both at the discretion of the court.
(b) Any person who abuses; the privileges granted herein shall be
punished with imprisonment of not less than six (6) months or a fine of
not less than Five thousand pesos (5,000.00) but not more than Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.
(c) If the violator is a corporation, organization or any similar entity, the
officials thereof directly involved shall be liable therefor.
(d) If the violator is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported
immediately after service of sentence without further deportation
proceedings.
PERSONS/INDIVIDUALS LIABLE FOR

ANY VIOLATION OF THE ACT
For Buildings/Establishment/Structure
1. Owner or Operator of the Building, Establishment or Structure
2. Contractor
3. Architect
4. Engineer
5. Building Official or Other Public Official in-charge with the issuance of building
permit, registration, certification and/or inspection of the building, establishment
or structure
For Air, Land and Sea Transportation
1. Owner/Operator of Public Transportation
2. Body Builders
3. Safety Officers/Engineers/Managers
4. Drivers/Conductors/Conductresses
5. Public Official in-charge with the issuance of permits, registration, certification
and inspection of the public transportation
EFFECTIVITY
These Rules shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of publication in the Official
Gazette.
Promulgated by:
(SGD.) JESUS B. GARCIA, JR.
Secretary
Department of Transportation and Communications
(SGD.) GREGORIO R. VIGILAR
Secretary
Department of Public Works and Highways
The NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
THE WELFARE OF DISABLED PERSONS
By:
(SGD.) CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON
Chairman
APPENDIX A
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY
A. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS
1. DROPPED CURBS
1.1 Changes in level walkways should be by a dropped curb.
1.2 Dropped curbs should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at the end of
walkways of a private street or access road.
1.3 Dropped curbs at crossings have a width corresponding to the width of the
crossing; otherwise, the minimum width is 0.90 m.
1.4 Dropped curbs shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with a gradient not
more than 1:12.
1.5 Dropped curbs shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum cross
gradient of 1:20 to prevent water from collecting at the walkway.
1.6 The lowest point of a dropped curb should not exceed 25 mm from the road
or gutter.
2. CURB CUT-OUTS
2.1 Curb cut-outs should only be allowed when it will not obstruct a walkway or in
any way lessen the width of a walkway.
2.2 The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be 0.90 M.
2.3 Curb cut-outs should have a gradient not more than 1:12.
3. WALKWAYS AND PASSAGEWAYS
3.1 Walkways should be kept as level as possible and provided with slip-resistant
material.
3.2 Whenever and wherever possible, walkways should have a gradient no more
than 1:20 or 5%.
3.3 Walkways should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100.
3.4 Walkways should have a minimum width of 1.20 meters.
3.5 If possible, gratings should never be located along walkways. When
occurring along walkways, grating openings should have a maximum dimension
of 13 mm x 13 mm and shall not project more than 6.5 mm above the level of the
walkway.
3.6 Walkways should have a continuing surface without abrupt pitches in angle
or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges above 6.50 mm.
3.7 In lengthy or busy walkways, spaces should be provided at some point along
the route so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around. These spaces
should have a minimum dimension of 1.50 m and should be spaced at a
maximum distance of 12:00 m between stops.
3.8 To guide the blind, walkways should as much as possible follow
straightforward routes with right angle turns.
3.9 Where planting is provided adjacent to the walkway, regular maintenance is
essential to ensure branches of trees or shrubs do not overhang walkways or
paths, as not only do these present a particular danger to the blind, but they also
reduce the effective footways width available to pedestrians generally.
3.10 Walkway headroom should not be less than 2.0 m and preferably higher.
3.11 Passageways for the disabled should not be obstructed by street furniture,
bollards, sign posts or columns along the defined route, as they can be
hazardous.
4. HANDRAILS
4.1 Handrails should be installed at both sides of ramps and stairs and at the
outer edges of dropped curbs. Handrails at dropped curbs should not be installed
beyond the width of any crossing so as not to obstruct pedestrian flow.
4.2 Handrails shall be installed at 0.90 m and 0.70 m above steps or ramps.
Handrails for protection at great heights may be installed at 1.0 m to 1.06 m.
4.3 A 0.30 m long extension of the handrail should be provided at the start and
end of ramps and stairs.
4.4 Handrails that require full grip should have a dimension of 30 mm to 50 mm.
4.5 Handrails attached to walls should have a clearance no less than 50 mm
from the wall. Handrails on ledges should have a clearance not less than 40 mm.
5. OPEN SPACES
5.1 Where open spaces are provided, the blind can become particularly
disoriented. Therefore, it is extremely helpful if any walkway or paths can be
given defined edges either by the use of planters with dwarf walls, or a grass
verge, or similar, which provides a texture different from the path.
6. SIGNAGES
6.1 Directional and informational sign should be located at points conveniently
seen even by a person on a wheelchair and those with visual impairments;
6.2 Signs should be kept simple and easy to understand; signages should be
made of contrasting colors and contrasting gray matter to make detection and
reading easy;
6.3 The international symbol for access should be used to designate routes and
facilities that are accessible;
6.4 Should a sign protrude into a walkway or route, a minimum headroom of 2.0
meters should be provided;
6.5 Signs on walls and doors should be located at a maximum height of 1.60 M.
and a minimum height of 1.40 meters. For signage on washroom doors, see C.
Section 8.6.
6.6 Signages labeling public rooms and places should have raised symbols,
letters or numbers with minimum height of 1 mm; braille symbols should be
included in signs indicating public places and safety routes;
7. CROSSINGS
7.1 In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all at grade crossing
should
7.1.1 Be as near perpendicular to the carriageway as possible.
7.1.2 Be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of the carriageway.
7.1.3 Have central refuges of at least 1.5 m in depth and preferably 2 m,
provided as a midcrossing shelter, where the width of carriageway to be
crossed exceeds 10 m.
7.2 All crossings should be located close if not contiguous with the normal
pedestrian desire line.
7.3 Provide tactile blocks in the immediate vicinity of crossings as an aid to the
blind. The tactile surface has to be sufficiently high enough to be felt through the
sole of the shoe but low enough not to cause pedestrian to trip, or to effect the
mobility of wheelchair users. See details of recommended pairing slabs below.
Note: Tactile strips formed from brushed or grooved concrete finishes have not
been proven successful as they do not provide sufficient distinction from the
normal footway surface and therefore should not be used.
7.4 The most beneficial form of crossing as far as any disabled are concerned is
the light controlled crossing having pedestrian phases and synchronized audible
signals and should, wherever possible, be provided in preference to other types
of crossings as determined by the duly authorized agency.
7.5 The audible signal used for crossings should be easily distinguishable from
other sounds in the environment to prevent confusion to the blind. A prolonged
sound should be audible to warn the blind that the lights are about to change.
(Design of such a system shall be developed by the Traffic Engineering Center.)
7.6 The flashing green period required for the disabled should be determined on
the basis of a walking speed of 0.90 m/sec. rather than 1.20 m/sec. which is what
is normally used. The minimum period for the steady green (for pedestrians)
should not be less than 6 seconds or the crossing distance times 0.90 m/sec.,
whichever is the greatest.
B. PARKING
1. PARKING AREAS
1.1 Parking spaces for the disabled should allow enough space for a person to
transfer to a wheelchair from a vehicle;
1.2 Accessible parking spaces should be located as close as possible to building
entrances or to accessible entrances;
1.3 Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking spaces should be
perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulation aisles;
1.4 Accessible parking slots should have a minimum width of 3.70 m.;
1.5 A walkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m. clear width shall be provided
between the front ends of parked cars;
1.6 Provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking level where access
walkways are raised;
1.7 Pavement markings, signs or other means shall be provided to delineate
parking spaces for the handicapped;
1.8 Parking spaces for the disabled should never be located at ramped or sloping
areas;
C. INSIDE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

1. ENTRANCES
1.1 Entrances should be accessible from arrival and departure points to the
interior lobby;
1.2 One (1) entrance level should be provided where elevators are accessible;
1.3 In case entrances are not on the same level of the site arrival grade, ramps
should be provided as access to the entrance level;
1.4 Entrances with vestibules shall be provided a level area with at least a 1.80
m. depth and a 1.50 m. width;
2. RAMPS
2.1 Changes in level require a ramp except when served by a dropped curb, an
elevator or other mechanical device;
2.2 Ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m;
2.3 The maximum gradient shall be 1:12;
2.4 The length of a ramp should not exceed 6:00 m. if the gradient is 1:12; longer
ramps whose gradient is 1:12 shall be provided with landings not less than 1.50
m.;
2.5 A level area not less than 1.80 m. should be provided at the top and bottom
of any ramp;
2.6 Handrails will be provided on both sides of the ramp at 0.70 m. and 0.90 m.
from the ramp level;
2.7 Ramps shall be equipped with curbs on both sides with a minimum height of
0.10 m.;
2.8 Any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads down towards an area
where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its
lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the ramp;
3. DOORS
3.1 All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 0.80 m;
3.2 Clear openings shall be measured between the surface of the fully open door
at the hinge and the door jamb at the stop;
3.3 Doors should be operable by a pressure or force not more than 4.0 kg; the
closing device pressure an interior door shall not exceed 1 kg.;
3.4 A minimum clear level space of 1.50 m x 1.50 m shall be provided before and
extending beyond a door;
EXCEPTION: where a door shall open onto but not into a corridor, the required
clear, level space on the corridor side of the door may be a minimum of 1.20 m.
corridor width;
3.5 Protection should be provided from doors that swing into corridors;
3.6 Outswinging doors should be provided at storage rooms, closets and
accessible restroom stalls;
3.7 Latching or non-latching hardware should not require wrist action or fine
finger manipulation;
3.8 Doorknobs and other hardware should be located between 0.82 m. and 1.06
m. above the floor; 0.90 is preferred;
3.9 Vertical pull handles, centered at 1.06 m. above the floor, are preferred to
horizontal pull bars for swing doors or doors with locking devices;
3.10 Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with kick plates
made of durable materials at a height of 0.30 m. to 0.40 m;
4. THRESHOLDS
4.1 Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum; whenever necessary, thresholds and
sliding door tracks shall have a maximum height of 25 mm and preferably
ramped;
5. SWITCHES
5.1 Manual switches shall be positioned within 1.20 m to 1.30 m above the floor;
5.2 Manual switches should be located no further than 0.20 from the latch side of
the door;
6. SIGNAGES
(See "SIGNAGES" under OUTSIDE & AROUND BUILDINGS.)
7. CORRIDORS
7.1 Corridors shall have minimum clear width of 1.20 m.; waiting areas and other
facilities or spaces shall not obstruct the minimum clearance requirement;
7.2 Recesses or turnabout spaces should be provided for wheelchairs to turn
around or to enable another wheelchair to pass; these spaces shall have a
minimum area of 1.50 m x 1.50 m. and shall be spaced at a maximum of 12.00
m.;
7.3 Turnabout spaces should also be provided at or within 3.50 m. of every dead
end;
7.4 As in walkways, corridors should be maintained level and provided with a
slipresistant surface;
8. WASHROOMS & TOILETS
8.1 Accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy passage of a
wheelchair and allow the occupant to enter a stall, close the door and transfer to
the water closet from either a frontal or lateral position;
8.2 Accessible water closet stalls shall have a minimum area of 1.70 x 1.80 mts.
One movable grab bar and one fixed to the adjacent wall shall be installed at the
accessible water closet stall for lateral mounting; fixed grab bars on both sides of
the wall shall be installed for stalls for frontal mounting;
8.3 A turning space of 2.25 sq.m. with a minimum dimension of 1.50 m. for
wheelchair shall be provided for water closet stalls for lateral mounting;
8.4 All accessible public toilets shall have accessories such as mirrors, paper
dispensers, towel racks and fittings such as faucets mounted at heights
reachable by a person in a wheelchair;
8.5 The minimum number of accessible water closets on each floor level or on
that part of a floor level accessible to the disabled shall be one (1) where the total
number of water closets per set on that level is 20; and two (2) where the number
of water closets exceed 20;
8.6 In order to aid visually impaired persons to readily determine whether a
washroom is for men or for women, the signage for men's washroom door shall
be an equilateral triangle with a vertex pointing upward, and those for women
shall be a circle; the edges of the triangle should be 0.30 m long as should be the
diameter of the circle; these signages should at least be 7.5 mm thick; the color
and gray value of the doors; the words "men" and "women" or the appropriate
stick figures should still appear on the washroom doors for the convenience of
the fully sighted;
Note: the totally blind could touch the edge of the signs and easily determine
whether it is straight or curved;
8.7 The maximum height of water closets should be 0.45 m.; flush control should
have a maximum height of 1.20 mts.
8.8 Maximum height of lavatories should be 0.80 m. with a knee recess of 0.60 -
0.70 M. vertical clearance and a 0.50 m. depth.
8.9 Urinals should have an elongated lip or through type; the maximum height of
the lip should be 0.48 m.
9. STAIRS
9.1 Tread surfaces should be a slip-resistant material; nosings may be provided
with slip-resistant strips to further minimize slipping:
9.2 Slanted nosings are preferred to projecting nosings so as not to pose
difficulty for people using crutches or braces whose feet have a tendency to get
caught in the recessed space or projecting nosings. For the same reason, open
stringers should be avoided.
9.3 The leading edge of each step on both runner and riser should be marked
with a paint or non-skid material that has a color and gray value which is in high
contrast to the gray value of the rest of the stairs; markings of this sort would be
helpful to the visually impaired as well as to the fully sighted person;
9.4 A tactile strip 0.30 m. wide shall be installed before hazardous areas such as
sudden changes in floor levels and at the top and bottom of stairs; special care
must be taken to ensure the proper mounting or adhesion of tactile strips so as
not to cause accidents;
10. ELEVATORS
10.1 Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.00 m. from the
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of signs;
10.2 Accessible elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10 m. x 1.40 m.;
10.3 Control panels and emergency system of accessible elevators shall be
within reach of a seated person; centerline heights for the topmost buttons shall
be between 0.90 m to 1.20 m from the floor;
10.4 Button controls shall be provided with braille signs to indicate floor level; at
each floor, at the door frames of elevator doors, braille-type signs shall be placed
so that blind persons can be able to discern what floor the elevator car has
stopped and from what level they are embarking from; for installation heights,
see Section 6.6, Signages;
10.5 Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter of 20
mm and should have a maximum depression depth of 1 mm;
D. SAFETY
1. FENCING FOR ROADWORKS AND FOOTWORKS
All excavations, whether on the road or footway must be adequately protected,
i.e. fenced. Whatever the type of fencing used, it is important the railings should
incorporate the following features.
1.1 The height of the top of the rail should be at least 1.00 M. above the adjacent
surface.
1.2 The railing should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind, and this
should not be greater than 0.35 M. above adjacent surface.
1.3 The fence should be strong enough to offer resistance should a blind person
walk into it.
1.4 Gaps should not occur between adjoining fence lengths.
2. COVERS FOR EXCAVATIONS
2.1 Excavations in the footway or carriageway where pedestrians may walk are
covered over temporarily with properly constructed and supported boards to
provide a temporary path for pedestrians.
2.2 If the footway width will be reduced to less than 1.20 because of the
excavation, the temporary covering should extend across the whole of the
footway.
2.3 Minimum dimensions at obstructions
2.3.1 Effective width of footways past any obstruction should not be less than
1.20 M.
2.3.2 If unavoidable, loose materials temporarily stored on footways must be
properly fenced and prevented from encroaching onto the main footway by
the use of a kickboard at least 0.20 M. high which will also serve as a tapping
board for the blind.
3. SIGNAGE FOR ROADWORKS ON THE CARRIAGEWAY
3.1 Temporary signs used to warn of roadworks should be carefully located and
should not cause any inconveniences to pedestrians, particularly the disabled.
3.1.1 Signs should be located on verges or similar whenever these are
available.
3.1.2 Signs should not reduce the available footway width to less than 1.20 M.
4. LOCATION OF EMERGENCY EXIT
4.1 Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an embossed plan configuration of
the building which also shows the location of the lobby, washrooms and
emergency exits of the building (indicated by different textures with
corresponding meanings) should be provided either in front of the building or at
the main lobby. The markings of this tablet should be readable by both the fully
sighted and the blind persons.
4.2 Flashing light directional signs indicating the location(s) of fire exit shall be
provided at every change in direction with sufficient power provided in
accordance with the provisions for emergency lighting under Section 3.410 of
P.D. NO. 1185 (The Fire Code of the Philippines).
5. AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE ALARM SYSTEM
5.1 Audio-visual alarm systems shall be provided in all fire sections, as defined
under P.D. NO. 1185 otherwise known as The Fire Code of the Philippines, of
buildings in accordance with the guidelines provided under Section 3.503 of the
same.
5.2 For buildings of residential occupancies, i.e. Groups A and B, as defined
under Section 701, of Chapter 7 of P.D. NO. 1096 otherwise known as the "The
National Building Code of the Philippines", the provision of "VIBRA-ALARMS" for
all occupants who are either deaf or hearing-impaired shall be compulsory.
ILLUSTRATIONS FOR
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS
1. DROPPED CURBS
1.1 Changes in level at walkways should be effected by slight ramps and
dropped curbs;
1.2 Dropped curbs should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at the end
of footpaths of a private street or access road;
1.3 Dropped curbs crossings should have a length corresponding to the width
of the crossing; otherwise, the minimum width should be 0.90 m.
1.4 Dropped curbs shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with a gradient
not more than 1:12;
1.5 Dropped curbs shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum cross
gradient of 1:20 to prevent water from collecting at the walkway;
1.6 The lowest point of a dropped curb should not exceed 25 mm height
above the road or gutter;
2. CURB CUT-OUTS
2.1 Curb cut-outs should only be allowed when it will not obstruct a walkway
or in any way lessen the width of a walkway;
2.2 The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be 0.90 m.;
2.3 Curb cut-outs should not have a gradient not more than 1:12;
3. WALKWAYS
3.1 Walkways should be kept as level as possible and provided with slip-
resistant material;
3.2 Whenever and wherever possible walkways should have a gradient no
more than 1:20 or 5%
3.3 Walkways should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100;
3.4 Walkways should have a minimum width of 1.20 meters;
3.5 If possible, gratings should never be located along walkways; when
occuring along walkways, grating openings should have a maximum
dimension of 13 mm x 13 mm and shall not project more than 6.5mm above
or below the level of the walkways;
3.6 Walkways should have a continuing surface without abrupt pitches in
angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges above 6.5 mm;
3.7 In lengthy or busy walkways, spaces should be provided at some point
along the route so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around; these
spaces should have a minimum dimension of 1.5 meters and should be
spaced at a maximum distance of 12.00 meters between stops;
3.8 To guide the blind, walkways should as much as possible follow straight
forward routes with right angle turns;
3.9 Where planting is provided adjacent to the walkway, regular maintenance
is essential to ensure branches of trees or shrubs do not overhang walkways
or paths, as they do not only present a particular danger to the blind, but they
also reduce the effective footway width available to pedestrians;
3.10 Walkway headroom should be less than 2.00 m and should preferably
be higher;
3.11 Passageways for the disabled should not be obstructed by street
furniture, bollards, sign posts or columns along the defined route, as they can
be hazardous;
4. HANDRAILS
4.1 Handrails should be installed at both sides of ramps ad stairs and at the
outer edges of dropped curbs at crossings; handrails should not be installed
beyond the width of any crossing so as not to obstruct pedestrian flow;
4.2 Handrails shall be installed at 0.90 m and 0.70 m above steps or ramps;
handrails for protection at great heights may be installed at 1.00 m to 1.06 m;
4.3 A 0.30 m long extension of the handrail should be provided at the start
and end of ramps and stairs;
4.4 Handrails that require full grip should have a dimension of 30 cm to 50
cm;
4.5 Handrails attached to walls should have a clearance no less than 50 mm
from the wall; handrails on ledges should have a clearance not less than 40
mm;
5. OPEN SPACES
5.1 Where open spaces are provided, the blind can become particularly
disoriented. Therefore, it is extremely helpful if any walkway or paths can be
given defined edges either by the use of planters with dwarf wall, or a grass
verge, or similar, which provides a texture different from the path.
6. SIGNAGES
6.1 Directional and informational sign should be located at points conveniently
seen even by a person on a wheelchair.;
6.2 Signs should be kept simple and easy to understand; signages should be
made of contrasting colors and gray values to make detection and reading
easy;
6.3 The international symbol for access should be used to designate routes
and facilities that are accessible;
Sign Size (cm) Usage
A 10 x 10 Comfort room stall doors
With or without directional arrows to
A,B,C,D 15 x 15
identify doors, rooms
A,B,C 22 x 22 With or without arrows
A,B,C,D,E 30 x 30 For exterior use
A,B,C,D,E 60 x 60 For exterior use
F 20 x 60 For exterior use
6.4 Should a sign protrude into a walkway or route, a minimum headroom of
2.00 meters should be provided; See Fig.
6.5 Signs on walls and doors should be located at a maximum height of 1.60
meters and a minimum height of 1.40 meters;
6.6 Signages labeling public rooms and places should have raised symbols,
letters or numbers with a minimum height of 1 mm; Braille symbols should be
included in signs indicating public places and safety routes;
6.7 Text on signboards shall be of a dimension that people with less than
normal visual acuity can read at a certain distance.
7. CROSSINGS
7.1 In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all at grade
crossing should;
7.1.1 be as perpendicular as possible to the carriageway;
7.1.2 be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of the carriageway;
7.1.3 have central refuges of at least 1.50 m in depth and preferably 2.00 m,
provided as a mid-crossing shelter, where the width of carriageway to be
crossed exceeds 10.00 m;
7.2 All crossing should be located close if not contiguous with the normal
pedestrian desire line;
7.3 Provide tactile blocks in the immediate vicinity of crossings as an aid to
the blind; the tactile surface should be high enough to be felt by the sole of
the shoe but low enough so as not to cause pedestrians to trip or to affect the
mobility of wheelchair users;
NOTE: tactile strips formed from brushed or grooved concrete have not
proved successful as they do not provide sufficient distinction from the normal
footway surface and therefore should not be used;
7.4 Light controlled crossings with pedestrian phases and audible signals are
most beneficial to the disabled; they should be provided wherever possible;
7.5 The audible signals used for crossings should be easily distinguishable
from other sounds in the environment to prevent confusion to the blind; a
prolonged sound could serve as warning signal that the crossing time is about
to end;
7.6 Sufficient time should be allowed for the slower persons negotiating a
crossing; a walking speed of 0.90 m/sec. rather than 1.20 m/sec. should be
considered; a minimum crossing period of 6.0 seconds or the crossing
distance times the crossing speed (0.90 m/sec.), whichever is greater;
B. PARKING
1. PARKING AREAS
1.1 Parking spaces for the disabled should allow enough space for a person
to transfer to a wheelchair from a vehicle;
1.2 Accessible parking spaces should be located as close as possible to
building entrances or to accessible entrances;
1.3 Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking spaces should be
perpendicular or at an angle to the road or circulation aisles;
1.4 Accessible parking slots should have a minimum width of 3.70 m.;
1.5 A walkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m. clear width shall be
provided between the front ends of parked cars;
1.6 Provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking level where access
walkways are raised;
1.7 Pavement markings, signs or other means shall be provided to delineate
parking spaces for the handicapped;
1.8 Parking spaces for the disabled should never be located at ramped or
sloping areas;
1. ENTRANCES
1.1 At least one entrance to every building should be accessible from arrival
and departure points to the interior lobby;
1.2 One (1) entrance level should be provided where elevators are
accessible;
1.3 In case entrances are not on the same level of the site arrival grade,
ramps should be provided as access to the entrance level;
1.4 Entrances with vestibules shall be provided a level area with at least a
1.80 m. depth and a 1.50 m. width;
2. RAMPS
2.1 Changes in level require a ramp except when served by a dropped curb,
an elevator or other mechanical device;
2.2 Ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m;
2.3 The maximum gradient shall be 1:12;
2.4 The length of a ramp should not exceed 6.00 m. if the gradient is 1:12;
longer ramps whose gradient is 1:12 shall be provided with landings not less
than 1.50 m.;
2.5 A level area not less than 1.80 m. should be provided at the top and
bottom of any ramp;
2.6 Handrails will be provided on both sides of the ramp at 0.70 m. and 0.90
m. from the ramp level;
2.7 Ramps shall be equipped with curbs on both sides with a minimum height
of 0.10 m.;
2.8 Any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads down towards an
area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full
width of its lower end, not less than 1.50 meters from the foot of the ramp;
3. DOORS
3.1 All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 0.80 m;
3.2 Clear openings shall be measured between the surface of the fully open
door at the hinge and the door jamb at the stop;
3.3 Doors should be operable by a pressure or force not more than 4.0 kg;
the closing device pressure an interior door shall not exceed 1 kg;
3.4 A minimum clear level space of 1.50 m x 1.50 m shall be provided before
and extending beyond a door;
EXCEPTION: where a door shall open onto but not into a corridor, the
required clear, level space on the corridor side of the door may be a minimum
of 1.20 m corridor width;
3.5 Protection should be provided from doors that swing into corridors;
3.6 Outswinging doors should be provided at storage rooms, closets and
accessible restroom stalls;
3.7 Latching or non-latching, hardware should not require wrist action or fine
finger manipulation;
3.8 Doorknobs and other hardware should be located between 0.82 m. and
106 m. above the floor; 0.90 is preferred;
3.9 Vertical pull handles, centered at 1.06 m. above the floor, are preferred to
horizontal pull bars for swing doors or doors with locking devices;
3.10 Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with kick plates
made of durable material at a height of 0.30 m to 0.40 m;
4. THRESHOLDS
4.1 Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum; whenever necessary, thresholds
and sliding door tracks shall have a maximum height of 25 mm and preferably
ramped;
5. SWITCHES
5.1 Manual switches shall be positioned within 1.20 m to 1.30 m above the
floor;
5.2 Manual switches should be located no further than 0.20 from the latch
side of the door;
6. SIGNAGES
6.1 (See "SIGNAGES" under OUTSIDE & AROUND BUILDINGS.)
7. CORRIDORS
7.1 Corridors shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m.; waiting areas and
other facilities or spaces shall not obstruct the minimum clearance
requirement;
7.2 Recesses or turnabout spaces should be provided for wheelchairs to turn
around or to enable another wheelchair to pass; these spaces shall have a
minimum area of 1.50 m x 1.50 m. and shall be spaced at a maximum of
12.00 m.;
7.3 Turnabout spaces should also be provided at or within 3.50 m. of every
dead end;
7.4 As in walkways, corridors should be maintained level and provided with a
slip-resistant surface;
8. WASHROOMS & TOILETS
8.1 Accessible public washrooms and toilets shall permit easy passage of a
wheelchair and allow the occupant to enter a stall, close the door and transfer
to the water closet from either a frontal or lateral position;
8.2 Accessible water closet stalls shall have a minimum area of 1.70 x 1.80
mts. One movable grab bar and one fixed to the adjacent wall shall be
installed at the accessible water closet stall for lateral mounting; fixed grab
bars on both sides of the wall shall be installed for stalls for frontal mounting;
8.3 A turning space of 2.25 sq. m. with a minimum dimension of 1.50 m. for
wheelchairs shall be provided outside water closet stalls;
8.4 All accessible public toilets shall have accessories such as mirrors, paper
dispensers, towel racks, and fittings such as faucets mounted at heights
reachable by a person in a wheelchair;
8.5 The minimum number of accessible water closets on each floor level or
on that part of a floor level accessible to the disabled shall be one (1) where
the total number of water closets per sex on that level is 20; and two (2)
where the number of water closets exceed 20;
8.6 In order to aid visually impaired persons to readily determine whether a
washroom is for men or for women, the signage on men's washroom door
shall be an equilateral triangle with a vertex pointing upward, and those for
women shall be a circle; the edges of the triangle should be 0.30 m long as
should be the diameter of the circle; these signages should at least be 7.5
mm thick; the color and gray value of these geometric forms should be
distinct from the color and gray value of the doors; the words "men" and
"women" or the appropriate stick figures should still appear on the washroom
doors for the convenience of the fully sighted;
NOTE: the totally blind could touch the edge of signs and easily determine
whether it is straight or curved;
8.7 The maximum height of water closets should be 0.45 m; flush control
should gave a maximum height of 1.2 m.;
8.8 Maximum height of lavatories should be 0.80 m with a knee recess of
0.60 - 0.70 m vertical clearance and a 0.50 m depth;
8.9 Urials should have an elongated lip or should be trough-type; the
maximum height of the lip should be 0.48 m;
9. STAIRS
9.1 Tread surfaces should be of a slip-resistant material; nosings should be
provided with slip-resistant strips to further minimize slipping;
9.2 Slanted nosings are preferred to protruding nosings so as not to impose
difficulty for people using crutches or braces whose feet have a tendency to
get caught in the recessed space of protruding nosings; for the same reason,
open stringers should be avoided;
9.3 The leading edge of each step of both runner and riser should be marked
with a paint or non-skid material that has a color or gray value which is in high
contrast to the gray value of the rest of the stairs; markings of this sort would
be helpful to the visually impaired as well as to the fully sighted person;
9.4 A tactile strip 0.30 m. wide shall be installed before hazardous areas such
as sudden changes in floor levels and at the top and bottom of stairs; special
care must be taken to insure the proper mounting or adhesion of tactile strips
so as not to cause accidients;
10. ELEVATORS
10.1 Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.00 m. from the
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of signs;
10.2 Accessible elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10 m. x 1.40
m.;
10.3 Control panels and emergency systems of accessible elevators shall be
within reach of a seated person; centerline heights for the topmost buttons
shall be between 0.90 m. to 1.20 m. from the floor;
10.4 Button controls shall be provided with braille signs to indicate floor level;
at each floor, at the door frames of elevator doors, braille-type signs shall be
placed so that blind persons can be able to discern what floor the elevator car
has stopped and from what level they are embarking from; for installation
heights, see Section 6.6 Signages;
10.5 Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter of
20 mm. and should have a maximum depression depth of 1 mm.;
11. WATER FOUNTAINS
11.1 At least one (1) fountain shall be provided for every 2,000 sq. m. of floor
area and there shall not be less than one (1) on each floor. Water spouts shall
be at the front and shall be push-button controlled. If wall-mounted, the
maximum height of the water fountain shall be 0.85 m. from the floor to the
rim. Should the floor-mounted type be higher than 0.85 m. up to the rim,
either provide paper cups or another lower fountain.
12. PUBLIC TELEPHONES
12.1 Provide a clear, unobstructed space of 1.50 m . x 1.50 m. in front of wall-
mounted and free-standing units and telephones mounted at the rear wall of
alcoves or recesses.
12.2 Telephone booth door openings should have a minimum clear width of
0.80 m. with either outswing, folding or sliding doors, coin slots, dialing
controls, receivers and instructional signs shall be located at a maximum of
1.10 m. above the floor.
13. PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
13.1 Number of seating accommodations reserved for wheelchair users shall
be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule III.
D. SAFETY
1. FENCING FOR ROADWORKS AND FOOTWORKS
All excavations, whether on the road or footway must be adequately protected or
fenced-in to protect pedestrians in general and the disabled in particular.
Whatever the type of fencing used, it is important that the railings should
incorporate the following features;
1.1 The height of the top of the rail should be at least 1.00 m. above the
adjacent surface;
1.2 The railing should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind; this should
not be greater than 0.35 m. above the adjacent surface;
1.3 The fence should be strong enough to offer resistance should a blind
person walk into it;
1.4 Gaps should not occur between adjoining fence lengths;
2. COVERS FOR EXCAVATIONS
2.1 Excavations in the footway or carriageway where pedestrians may walk
should be covered temporarily with properly constructed and supported
boards to provide path for pedestrians;
2.2 If the footway width will be reduced to less than 1.20 m. because of the
excavation, the temporary covering should extend across the whole footway;
2.3.1 Effective width of footways past any obstruction should not be less than
1.20 m.
2.3.2 If unavoidable, loose materials temporarily stored on footways must be
properly fenced and prevented from encroaching onto the main footway by
the use of a kickboard at least 0.20 m. high which may also serve as tapping
board for the blind;
3. SIGNAGE FOR ROADWORKS ON THE CARRIAGEWAY
3.1 Temporary signs used to warn of roadworks should be carefully located and
should not cause any inconvenience to pedestrians, particularly the disabled;
3.1.1 Signs should be located on verges or similar whenever these are available;
3.1.2 Signs should not reduce the available foorway width to less than 1.20 m.;
4. LOCATION OF EMERGENCY EXITS
4.1 Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an embossed plan configuration of
the building which would also indicate locations of lobbies, washrooms and
emergency exits (through the use of different textures to symbolize the spaces)
should be provided at the main lobby of each floor or other strategic locations; the
markings on this tablet should be readable by both the blind and the fully sighted;
4.2 Flashing light directional signs indicating the location(s) of fire exits shall be
provided at every change in direction with sufficient power provided in accordance
with the provisions for emergency lighting under Section 3.410 of P.D. 1185 (The
Fire Code of the Philippines);
The Original
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF
BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344
(Accessibility Law)
"An Act To Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings,
Institutions, Establishments, and Other Public Utilities To Install Facilities and Other
Devices."
Jointly Promulgated by:
The Ministry of Public Works and Highways
Port Area, Manila
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Pasig, Metro Manila
The National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons
Diliman, Quezon City
RULE I - SCOPE AND APPLICATION

1. Purpose:
The Rules and Regulations set forth herein provide for minimum requirements
and standards to make buildings, facilities and utilities for public use accessible
to disabled persons, pursuant to the objectives of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344,
"An Act To Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain
Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities To Install Facilities and
Other Devices."
2. Definition of Terms:
For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, the words, terms and phrases
enumerated in Annex "A" hereof shall have the meaning as provided therein.
3. Scope:
The provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall apply to the following
3.1 Public and private buildings and related structures for public use and which
shall be constructed, repaired or renovated.
3.2 Streets and highways and public utilities
3.2.1 Streets and highways
3.2.2 Public transport vehicles which shall include:
a. Passenger buses
b. Passenger trains, including those of the Light Rail Transit Authority
(LRTA)
c. Passenger boats and ships
d. Passenger airplanes
3.3 Public transport terminals including those of LRTA
4. Application:
4.1 Public and private buildings and related structures for public use. No permit
for the construction, repair or renovation of public and private buildings and
related structures for public use, whether owned or leased, shall be granted or
issued, unless the owner thereof shall have provided in the places and
specifications submitted for approval barrier-free facilities and accessibility
features as provided in these Rules and in accordance with the following criteria:
4.1.1 Buildings and related structures to be constructed
a. At the space where the primary function is served and where facilities
and ingress/egress of the building or structure are located, as to make
such space accessible to the disabled persons; provided, however,
that where the primary function can be served at the ingress level and
where such level is provided with facilities, requirements for
accessibility at other levels may be waived.
b. Ten percent (10%) of the total number of units of government-owned
living accommodations shall be accessible and fully usable by the
disabled persons with any fractional part in excess of one-half (1/2) in
the computation thereof, to be considered as one unit; for privately-
owned living accommodations the number of accessible units shall be
as provided in Section 3 of Rule II hereof.
c. Ingress/egress from the street to the building or structure shall be
made accessible.
d. Accessible slots in parking areas shall be located as near as possible
to ingress/egress spaces of the building or structure.
4.1.2 Buildings and related structures to be repaired or renovated including those
proposed for a change of occupancy If feasible, barrier-free facilities and
accessibility features shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
under Sub-section 4.1.1 (a), (c) and (d): feasibility of incorporation of barrier-
free facilities and accessibility features shall be determined from all the
following conditions:
a. When the repair or renovation work is to be done in the space where
the primary function is served;
b. When the facilities can be made accessible at any other level which is
accessible by means of an elevator with a minimum width of 800 mm;
c. When the space alloted for the primary function will not be diminished
by more than ten percent (10%) of its original area;
d. When the capacity of strength of any major structural component, such
as slabs, beams, guiders, columns, bearing walls and footings of the
building or structure will not be diminished;
e. When the cost (exclusive of the exception provided below) of such
repair or renovation work is in excess of twenty percent (20%) of the
total cost of the building or structure, based upon the computation of
permit fees as provided under Rule III of the Implementing Rules and
Regulations promulgated pursuant to P.D. 1096 entitled: "The National
Building Code of the Philippines";
f. When there is no legal constraint which would not allow compliance
with these regulations:
EXCEPTION: Repair or renovation work which consists only of heating,
ventilating and airconditioning systems, including those which may be
required only with respect to fire panic and explosion safety for existing
spaces, shall not be subject to the requirements for barrier-free facilities and
accessibility features.
4.1.3 Buildings and related structures to be repaired or renovated including
those proposed for a Change of Occupancy, and for which permits had
already been issued prior to the date of effectivity of these Rules-
The provision of Sub-Section 4.1.2 shall apply provided that
a. Fifty percent (50%) or more of the total area of the building or related
structure is for public use; and
b. The repair or renovation work has not been commenced within six (6)
months from the date of effectivity of these Rules.
4.1.4 Buildings and related structures to be constructed and for which permits
had already been issued prior to the date of the effectivity of these Rules The
provision of Sub-section 4.1.1 (a,c, and d) shall apply, provided that
a. Fifty percent (50%) or more of the total area of the building or related
structure is for public use; and
b. The construction work has not been commenced within six (6) months
from the date of effectivity of these Rules.
EXCEPTION: Government buildings and related structures for public use and for
which permits have already been issued prior to the effectivity of these Rules,
shall be provided with architectural facilities or structural features for disabled
persons if construction work has not been commenced within six (6) months
from the date of effectivity of these Rules.
4.2.1 Streets and highways to be constructed
Streets and highways shall be provided with the following barrier-free facilities
and accessibility features at every pedestrian crossing, and as provided in
Section 2.17 of Rule II:
a. Cut-out curbs and accessible ramps at the sidewalks.
b. Audio-visual aids for crossing
EXCEPTION: Requirements for accessibility at pedestrian grade separations or
overpasses and underpasses may be waived.
4.2.2 Existing streets and highways to be repaired and renovated
The accessibility requirements under Sub-section 4.2.1 shall be provided
where the portion of existing streets and highways to be repaired or
renovated includes part or the entire pedestrian crossing.
4.2.3 Transport vehicles for public use
a. No license or franchise for the operation of public buses, passenger
boats, ships and domestic airplanes shall be granted or issued unless
the owner or operator thereof shall have provided and designated the
number of seats and shall have placed audio-visual aids required by
Sections 5 & 8 of Rule IV for the disabled persons.
b. Government instrumentalities operating passenger trains including the
Light Rail Transit Authority shall have provided the number of seats for
disabled persons required, by Section 5 of Rule IV.
c. Government instrumentalities operating passenger airplanes shall
provide and designate the number of seats for disabled persons and
shall likewise place the audio-visual aids required by Section 5 of Rule
IV.
4.2.4 Existing Public Transport Vehicles
The minimum accessibility requirements in Section 6.0 of Rule IV shall apply
to all existing units of public transport vehicles, and including those units
which are to be repaired and renovated.
At least one unit of public telephones for every five (5) units shall be
accessible to disabled persons and shall be provided with visual aids required
under Section 2.14 of Rule II, provided that if only one (1) public telephone is
to be installed in a particular place the same shall be accessible to disabled
persons.
4.2.6 Public Transport Terminals
The criteria and accessibility requirements, provided for public and private
buildings and related structures for public use under Sub-section 4.1 shall
apply to public transport terminals.
5. Special Standards of Accessibility:
Where the requirements for accessibility in the Rules will create an unreasonable
hardship in design/construction, special standards of accessibility through the
use of other methods and/or materials shall be allowed if equivalent or better
facilities can be provided.
RULE II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

1. Design Criteria:
1.1 CATEGORIES OF DISABLED PERSONS. The categories of disability dictate
the varied measures to be adopted in order to create an accessible environment
for the handicapped. Disabled persons under these Rules may be classified into
those who have:
1.1.1 Impairments requiring confinement to wheelchairs; or
1.1.2 Impairments causing difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs
or requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial supports; or
impairments caused by amputation, arthritis, spastic conditions or pulmonary,
cardiac or other ills rendering individuals semi-ambulatory; or
1.1.3 Total or partial impairments of hearing or sight causing insecurity or
likelihood of exposure to danger in public places; or
1.1.4 Impairments due to conditions of aging and incoordination;
1.2 ANTHROPOMETRICS AND DIMENSIONAL DATA AS GUIDES FOR

DESIGN. The minimum and maximum dimensions for spaces in the built
environment should consider the following criteria:
1.2.1 The varying sizes and statures of persons of both sexes, their reaches
and their lines of sight at both the standing and sitting positions.
1.2.2 The dimensional data of the technical aids of disabled persons.
Included in the second consideration are the dimensions of wheelchairs; the
minimum space needed for locking and unlocking leg braces plus the range
of distance of crutches and other walking aids from persons using such
devices.
By applying at this very early stage dimensional criteria which take into
account wheelchair usage, the physical environment will ultimately encourage
and enable wheelchair users to make full use of their physical surroundings.
1.2.3 The provision of adequate space for wheelchair maneuvering generally
insures adequate space for disabled persons equipped with other technical
aids or accompanied by assistants. In determining the minimum dimensions
for furniture and fixtures accessible to disabled persons, the following
anthropometric data shall serve as guides for design:
• The length of wheelchairs varies from 1.10 m to 1.30 m.
• The width of wheelchairs is from 0.60 m to 0.75 m.
• A circle of 1.50 m in diameter is a suitable guide in the planning of

wheelchair turning spaces.
• The comfortable reach of persons confined to wheelchairs is from 0.70

m to 1.20 m above the floor and not less than 0.40 m from room
corners. The comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under
tables for wheelchair users is 0.74 m.
• Counter heights shall be placed at a level comfortable to disabled

persons reach.
• Refer to Annex B-2 to B-6, Figs. 2 to 8.
1.3 BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

No group of people shall be deprived of full participation and enjoyment of the
environment or be made unequal with the rest due to any disability. In order to
achieve this goal adopted by the United Nations, certain basic principles shall be
applied:
1.3.1 ACCESSIBILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that it
shall be accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede the
use of facilities by either the handicapped or non-disabled citizens.
1.3.2 REACHABILITY. Provisions shall be adapted and introduced to the
physical environment so that as many places or buildings as possible can be
reached by all.
1.3.3 USABILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that all
persons, whether they be disabled or not, may use and enjoy it.
1.3.4 ORIENTATION. Finding a person's way inside and outside of a building
or open space shall be made easy for everyone.
1.3.5 SAFETY. Designing for safety insures that people shall be able to move
about with less hazards to life and health.
1.3.6 WORKABILITY AND EFFICIENCY. The built environment shall be
designed to allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to
developmental goals.
2. Design Elements
2.1 GRAPHICS SIGNS. The International Symbol of Access shall be placed
where accessibility for disabled persons is provided for. See Annex B-1 Fig. 1.
The Symbol is white in color with either a dark blue or black background.
The following signs shall be placed at entrances and exits, toilets and
washrooms and outside accessible buildings.
Sign Size (cm) Usage

A 10 x 10 For use in comfort room stall doors
For use with or without directional arrows to
A, B, C, D, F 15 x 15
identify door rooms
A, B, C, D, F 22 x 22 For use with or without arrows
A, B, C, D, E, F 30 x 30 For exterior use
A, B, C, D, E, F 60 x 60 For exterior use
Signposts shall also identify rooms of importance to the handicapped such as in

hotel rooms and give the necessary warnings in cases like projecting objects.
Rectangular signboards shall indicate warnings and circular ones shall spell out
prohibitions.
Text on signboards shall be of a dimension that people with less than normal
visual acuity can read at certain distance. Refer to Annex B-7, Fig. 9 for the
relationship of text size of reading distance. The vertical components of letters
shall have a thickness of 1/5 of the letter height.
Letters and symbols shall either be raised at least 1 mm from the background or
engraved in order that persons with seeing difficulties can read information using
their fingertips. See Annex B-7, Fig. 10. Letter sizes shall be at least 15 mm in
height to facilitate tactile reading. Signs in braille shall allow the blind to read vital
available information.
Signs shall be located at a maximum of 1.60 m. from the floor and minimum of
1.40 m. from the floor. See Annex B-8, Fig. 11.
2.2 WALKWAYS. The functional requirements of walkways is to provide a hard,

even and non-skid surfaced route with a required minimum width of 1.20 m to
permit a person in wheelchair to traverse it with safety. In lengthy or busy
walkways, they shall be so constructed that at some point along the route, space
is provided for a wheelchair to be turned around or to pass another.
Limit the maximum dimension of turn-about spaces to 1.50 m and the maximum
distances between rest stops at 3.00 m.
2.3 WIDTH OF CORRIDORS. Corridors shall have a minimum width of 1.20 m to

permit a person in a wheelchair to traverse it while avoiding conflict with the
swing of doors and to permit passage of one wheelchair alongside another
person. In addition, recesses or turn-about spaces shall be provided where
wheelchairs can go into or turn around or to enable another wheelchair user to
pass. See Annex B-9, Fig. 12.
2.4 DOORS AND ENTRANCES. At least one (1) entrance to every building used
by the public shall be at ground level or ramped to provide access to persons in
wheelchairs. Entrances with vestibules shall be provided with at least a 3.00 m
depth to allow a disabled person to open the door and allow his wheelchair to
pass through easily. See Annex B-9, Fig. 13.
A 1.50 m minimum level area shall be provided at the opening sides of doors to
prevent the wheelchair from rolling while the disabled person attends to the door.
See Annex B-11, Fig. 17. Doors placed in or close to the corner of an area shall
be hung with the hinges nearest the corner with a 50 mm clearance from jamb to
wall. See Annex B-10, Fig. 14.
Entrance doors shall have a structural opening of 1.00 m and a minimum clear
opening of 0.80 m for easy access. See Annex B-10, Fig. 15.
Doors shall be designed to open easily and operable by a single effort requiring
less than 4.0 kg. of force.
2.5 WASHROOMS AND TOILETS. Accessible public washrooms and toilets

shall permit easy passage of a wheelchair and allow the occupant to enter a stall,
close the door, and transfer to the water closet from either a frontal or lateral
position. One (1) movable grab bar and one fixed to the adjacent wall shall be
installed and a turning-space of 2.25 sq. m. with a minimum dimension of 1.50 m
for wheelchairs shall be provided. See Annex B-13, Fig. 19. All accessible public
toilet accessories, fittings, and plumbing fixtures such as mirrors, tissue
dispensers, towel racks, faucets and the like shall be mounted at heights usable
by persons in wheelchairs. See Annex B-16, Fig. 24.
An audio visual alarm system shall be provided for all accessible washrooms and
toilets.
2.6 ELEVATORS. Accessible elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10

m x 1.40 m. See Annex B-17, Fig. 25. Elevator doors shall have a minimum width
of 0.80 m.
The control panels and emergency systems of accessible elevators shall be
within reach of a seated person. Centerline heights for the topmost buttons shall
lie between 0.90 m 1.20 m from the floor. See Annex B-17, Fig. 26.
Button controls inside elevator cars shall be provided with braille signs to indicate
floor levels. At each floor, at the door frames of elevator doors, braille-type signs
shall be placed so that blind persons can be able to feel at what floor the elevator
car has stopped and at what floor level they are starting from. See Section 2.1 of
this Rule for installation heights.
2.7 GRADIENT OF RAMP. Ramps shall be placed where they will not pose as
safety hazards. The slope of a ramp shall not exceed 1:12.
The length of ramps shall not exceed 6.0 m if the gradient is 1:12. When longer
ramps are required, they shall be separated by landings with a minimum length
of 1.50 m. See Annex B-19, Fig. 29.
A level area of not less than 1.80 m shall be provided at the top and bottom of
any ramp. Ramps shall be equipped with curbs of about 50 mm high on exposed
edges and provided with handrails on both sides at 0.70 m and 0.90 m from the
floor. See Annex B-19, Fig. 30.
2.8 PARKING AREAS. Parking spaces reserved for handicapped drivers and
passengers shall allow sufficient clear space between parked cars to allow them
to transfer to a wheelchair. Special parking spaces for disabled persons shall be
located as close as possible, if not adjacent to building entrances and other
public facilities. Parking slot widths shall be 3.70 m. See Annex B-20, Fig. 31.
2.9 HEIGHT ABOVE THE FLOOR OF SWITCHES AND CONTROLS. Control

panels, emergency systems, electric switches, door and window hardware that
must be manipulated by hand shall be placed so that they are within reach of a
person seated on a wheelchair. Centerline heights of the topmost control buttons
or switches shall be from 0.90 m to 1.20 m from the floor. Hardware shall be
selected for easy use by handicapped persons. See Annex B-20, Fig. 32.
2.10 HANDRAILS. Handrails shall be provided at both sides of ramps, stairs and
walls. They shall be securely fitted to the walls or floors and their ends shall turn
in towards the walls at both ends. A 0.30 m long extension of the handrails shall
be provided from the start and end or ramps and stairs. See Annex B-21, Fig. 33.
Handrail dimensions and clearances are shown in Annex B-22, Fig. 34.
2.11 THRESHOLDS. The use of thresholds shall be minimized throughout

buildings. Where they are essential, the maximum height shall be 2.5 mm (1") to
allow passage of a wheelchair. See Annex B-22, Fig. 35.
2.12 FLOORS. Floor surfaces shall be of a non-skid material and of a texture to

minimize resistance to the movement of a wheelchair.
2.13 WATER FOUNTAINS. At least one (1) fountain shall be provided for every
2,000 sq. m. of floor area and there shall not be less than one (1) on each floor.
Water spouts shall be at the front and shall be pushbutton controlled. If wall-
mounted, the maximum height of the water fountain shall be 0.85 m from the
floor to the rim. Should the floor mounted type be higher than 0.85 m up to the
rim, either provide paper cups or another lower fountain.
2.14 PUBLIC TELEPHONES. Provide a clear unobstructed space of 1.50 m x

1.50 m in front of wall-mounted or free-standing units and telephones mounted at
the rear wall of alcoves or recesses. See under Section 2.3 illustration.
Telephone booth door openings shall have a minimum clear width of 0.80 m with
either outswing, folding or sliding doors. Coin slots, dialing controls, receivers
and instructional signs shall be located at a maximum of 1.10 m above the floor.
See Annex B-23, Fig. 36.
2.15 STAIRS. Tread surfaces shall be of a non-slip material. Carpets for

carpetted stairs shall be securely fixed.
Railings shall be provided at both sides of the stairs. For details of railings and
handrails, see Annex B-21, Fig. 33 and Annex B-22, Fig. 34.
2.16 PLACES OF ASSEMBLY. Number of seating accommodations reserved for

wheelchair users shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule III. Minimum
dimensions shall conform with those shown in Annex B-24, Fig. 37.
2.17 EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS. Curb cut-outs which do not protrude into the
streets shall be provided at pedestrian crossings for wheelchair users. Round
buttons of 25-27 mm diameter shall be provided at the edges of pedestrian
crossings for persons with totally impaired vision. Painted lanes on pedestrian
crossings shall be provided for those with poor vision. See Annex B-25 to 27,
Figs. 38 to 41.
Provided at intersections with heavy pedestrian trafic of major thoroughfares.
Gratings on pavements or expansion joints shall have openings not greater than
1.25 cm. See Annex B-28, Fig. 42 and 43.
RULE III - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND RELATED STRUCTURES

FOR PUBLIC USE
1. Classification of Buildings By Use of Occupancy:
1.1 Occupancy classified by categories enumerated Section 701 of the National
Building Code (PD 1096) are hereby adapted.
1.1.1 Category I Residential This shall comprise Group A and partly Group B
Buildings.
1.1.2 Category II Commercial and Industrial This shall comprise partly Groups
B, C, E, F, G, H, and I Buildings.
1.1.3 Category III Educational and Industrial This shall comprise partly Group
C, D, E, and H Buildings.
1.1.4 Category IV Agricultural This shall comprise partly Group J Buildings.
1.1.5 Category V Ancillary This shall comprise partly Group J Buildings
2. Architectural Features and Facilities:
Where the following features and facilities are: architectural design requirements
in accordance with generally accepted architectural practice, the same shall in
accordance with Rule II, be made accessible/barrier-free and shall include the
corresponding graphic signs.
2.1 Architectural facilities and features:
2.1.1 A Stairs
2.1.2 B Walkways
2.1.3 C Corridors
2.1.4 D Doors and Entrances
2.1.5 E Washrooms and Toilets
2.1.6 F Lifts/Elevators
2.1.7 G Ramps
2.1.8 H Parking Areas
2.1.9 I Switches, Controls, Buzzers
2.1.10 J Handrails
2.1.11 K Thresholds
2.1.12 L Floor Finishes
2.1.13 M Drinking Fountains
2.1.14 N Public Telephones
2.1.15 O Seating Accommodations
3. CATEGORY I
The following requirements shall only apply to government-owned buildings.
3.1 Group A
3.1.1 Single detached. Ten percent (10%) of the total units to be constructed.
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J. K, and
L.
3.1.2 Duplexes: Ten percent (10%) of the total units to be constructed.
L.
3.1.3 School or company staff housing units: One (1) unit for 26 to 50 units to
be constructed and 1 additional unit for every 100 units thereafter. Barrier-free
facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, and L.
3.2 Group B
3.2.1 Multiple dwelling units or high-rise residential condominiums or
tenement houses.
One (1) unit from 26 up to 50 units to be constructed and an additional unit for
every 100 units thereafter, with all such units at ingress level in case there is
not barrier-free elevator provided.
and M.
4. CATEGORY II
The following requirements shall apply to both government and privately-owned
buildings.
4.1 Group B
4.1.1 Accessories, tenement houses and/or row houses, apartment houses
and/or town houses. One (1) unit for every 50 units up to 150 units and an
additional unit for every 100 units thereafter.
L.
4.1.2 Hotels, motels, inns, pension houses and/or apartels. One (1) unit per
every 50 units up to 150 units and an additional unit for every 100 units at
ingress level, in case there is no barrier-free elevators; provided that in all
cases, one (1) unit shall be provided at ingress level.
M, and N.
4.1.3 Private or "off campus" Dormitories: One (1) unit per every 50 units up
to 150 units and an additional dwelling unit for every 100 units thereafter at
ingress level.
and N.
4.2 Group C
4.2.1 Amusement Halls and Parlor
M, N and O.
4.2.2 Massage and Sauna Parlors
and M.
4.3 Group E-1

4.3.1 Train Stations and Terminals
M, N and O.
4.3.2 Bus depots and terminals
M, N and O.
4.3.3 Transportation Office
M, N and O.
4.3.4 Airport terminal buildings, heliports
M, N and O.
4.3.5 Ports and harbor facilities, landing piers, sheds, ferry landing stations
M, N and O.
4.4 Group E-2

4.4.1 General wholesale and retail stores
and N.
4.4.2 Shopping centers and supermarkets and public markets
M and N.
4.4.3 Restaurants, dining and drinking establishments
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M
and N.
4.4.4 Office Buildings
M and N.
4.4.5 Financial Institutions
M and N.
4.4.6 Funeral parlors, morgues and crematories
N, and O.
4.4.7 Memorial and Mortuary Chapels
N, and O.
4.5 Group H-1, Group H-4, and Group I

4.5.1 Theaters, Auditoriums and Convention Halls
N, and O.
4.5.2 Concert Halls and Opera Houses
N, and O.
4.5.3 Collisea and Sports Complexes and Stadiums
N, and O.
4.6 Group F
4.6.1 Dairies and Creameries
and M.
4.6.2 Factories and workshops using incombustible or non-explosive
materials
and M.
4.6.3 Breweries bottling plants, canneries and tanneries
and M.
4.7 Groups G-3

4.7.1 Wood working establishments, lumber and timber yards.
and M.
4.7.2 Pulp, paper and paper board factories
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, L, and M.
4.7.3 Textile and fiber spinning mills
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, and
M.
4.7.4 Garment and undergarment factories
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, L, and
M.
5. CATEGORY III
5.1 Group C
5.1.1 Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities, vocational
schools, seminaries and novitiates), including school auditoriums, gymnasia,
reviewing stands, little theaters and concert halls.
M, N, and O.
5.1.2 Libraries, museums, exhibition halls and art galleries
M, N, and O.
5.1.3 Civil Centers
M, and N.
5.1.4 Clubhouses lodges
N, and O.
5.2 Group D-1
5.2.1 Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, mental asylums
M and N.
5.2.2 Jails, prisons, reformatories, correctional institutions
and N.
5.2.3 Rehabilitation Centers
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M
and N.
5.2.4 Leprosaria
and N.
5.3 Group D-2

5.3.1 Homes for the Aged
and N.
5.3.2 Hospitals and Sanitaria
M, and N.
5.4 Group D-3

5.4.1 Nursing Homes for ambulatory patients
and N.
5.4.2 Orphanages
and N.
5.5 Group E-7

5.5.1 Police and fire stations
and N.
5.6 Group H
5.6.1 Churches, temples, chapels and similar places of worship
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, D, G, H, J, K, L, M, and
O.
6. CATEGORY IV
6.1.1 Agricultural buildings
Barrier-free facilities and features required in: A, B, C, E, G, H, I, J, K, and L.
7. STANDARD OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL TYPE OF FACILITIES
7.1 The provision of this section shall apply to the specified type of facilities and
identified specific requirements for accessibility and usability which shall be
provided for each of the listed occupancy uses.
7.1.1 Auditoriums, assembly halls, theaters, and related facilities:
a. Seating for the disabled shall be accessible from the main lobby to
primary entrances, together with related toilet facilities.
b. In all assembly places where seating accommodation is provided,
there shall be spaces for the disabled persons as provided.
Wheelchair
Seating Capacity
Seating Space
4 - 50 2
51 - 300 4
301 - 500 6
c. When the seating capacity exceeds 500 an additional wheelchair
seating space shall be provided for each total seating capacity
increase of 100 seats.
d. Readily removable seats may be installed in these spaces when such
spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.
8. COMPUTATION OF ACCESSIBLE UNITS
In the computation for the allocation of accessible units and seating capacity
decimal greater than 0.5 shall be considered as one unit. In all cases a minimum
of one (1) accessible unit shall be provided.
9. APPLICATION OF BARRIER-FREE FACILITIES AND FEATURES
9.1 Graphic signs shall be bold and conspicuously installed in every access from
point of entry to connecting destination.
9.2 Walkways shall be provided with adequate passageway in accordance with
the provision illustrated in Rule II.
9.3 Width of corridors and circulation system integrating both and vertical access
to ingress/egress level of the building shall be provided.
9.4 Doors and entrances provided herein used as entry points at entrance
lobbies as local points of congregation shall be designed to open easily or
accessible from floor to floor or to any point of destination.
9.5 Washroom and toilets shall be accessible and provided with adequate turning
space. (See sec. 2.5 of Rule II).
9.6 Whenever elevator/s is required it should meet the requirements provided in
Section 2.6 of Rule II.
9.7 Ramps shall be provided as means of access to level of change going to
entry points and entrances, lobbies influenced by condition of location or use.
9.8 Parking areas shall be provided with sufficient space for the disabled persons
to allow easy transfer from carpark to ingress/egress levels.
9.9 Height above the floor of switches and controls shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Sec. 2,9, Rule II.
9.10 Handrails shall be provided at both sides of ramps in accordance with Sec.
2.10 of Rule II.
9.11 Floors provided for every route of the wheelchair shall be made of non-skid
material.
9.12 Water fountains shall be installed as required and as provided in Sec. 2.13
of Rule II.
RULE IV - REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

1. Classification of public conveyances by mode of transport shall be as follows:
1.1 Land Transportation This shall refer to buses having a minimum seating
capacity of 50 persons for regular buses and 40 persons for air-conditioned
buses. This shall include regular city buses, regular provincial buses, air-
conditioned city buses (Love Bus and Pag-ibig Bus) and air-conditioned tourist
and provincial buses.
1.2 Rail Transportation This shall refer to the three railways systems in the
country, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) operating in Luzon, the Panay
Railways Corporation (PRC) operating in the island of Panay and the Light Rail
Transit Authority (LRTA) operating in Metro Manila.
1.3 Water Transportation This shall refer to domestic passenger ships, ferry
boats and other passenger-carrying water transportation.
1.4 Air Transportation This shall refer to the domestic passenger airplanes.
2. No franchise or permit to operate public transportation units shall be granted,
issued or renewed unless such units are constructed or renovated in accordance
with the requirements.
3. If feasible, all owners or operators of existing public transport utilities shall modify
or renovate their units to accommodate disabled persons.
4. The construction or renovation of public transport utilities covered by these rules
shall be subject to compliance with the body designs and specifications as
provided under existing rules and regulations.
5. Posters or stickers shall be conspicuously displayed inside the units. (See Annex
C-1 Figure 1).
6. Public transportation shall have designated seats for disabled persons.
6.1 Regular buses shall have at least five (5) designated seats for disabled
persons near exit/entrance doors (see Annex C-2, Figure 2 and 3 and Annex C-
3, Figure 4).
6.2 Air-conditioned buses shall have at least four (4) designated seats for
disabled persons near the door (see Annex C-3, Figure 5).
6.3 Passenger trains shall have at least six (6) designated seats for disabled
persons (see Annex C-4, Figure 7).
6.4 Passenger airplanes shall have at least two (2) designated seats for disabled
persons near the front exit/entrance door (see Annex C-4, Figure 6).
6.5 For regular city buses, other passengers may use these designated seats if
not occupied and yield them to incoming disabled persons whenever the
occasion arises
6.6 For provincial buses, air-conditioned buses, passenger trains and airplanes,
the designated seats for disabled persons may be occupied by other passengers
only if no disabled persons shall occupy these seats at the start of the trip.
7. The designated seats shall be identified by the International Symbol of Access
(see Annex C-5, Figure 8).
8. Owners or operators of city buses operating in highly urbanized cities shall install
in their units audiovisual aids such as buzzer, bell, flashing light to inform the
driver of any alighting passenger.
9. At least one deck in passenger ships shall be provided with accessible ramps,
passageways, access to gangways, galleys, safety equipment and berths/cabins
with dimensions conforming with the requirements as provided in Rule II.
RULE V - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

1. Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement
The administration and enforcement of the provision of these Rules and
Regulations shall be vested in the Minister of Public Works and Highways and
the Minister of Transportation and Communications, in accordance with the
functions and jurisdiction of their respective Ministries as provided for by laws as
follows.
1.1 The Minister through the Heads of attached agencies of the Ministry of Public
Works and Highways, with the technical assistance of the Building Research
Development Staff, shall administer and enforce the provisions of these Rules
and Regulations through the Building Official as designated in Section 205 of
P.D. 1096, the National Building Code of the Philippines, and as applied to the
following:
1.1.1 Buildings and related structures including public transport terminals
1.1.2 Streets and Highways
1.2 The Minister of Transportation and Communications shall administer and

enforce the provisions of these Rules and Regulations through the Heads of
Bureaus and Attached Agencies of the Ministry as follows:
1.2.1 Board of Transportation In respect to the issuance of Certificate of
Public Convenience (CPC) and Provisional Authority (PA) for the operation of
public land and water transportation utilities or services.
1.2.2 Bureau of Land Transportation In respect to the registration of
passenger buses and enforcement of regulations, standards and
specifications related to the issuance of CPC.
1.2.3 Philippine National Railways and the Light Rail Transit Authority For the
operation of passenger trains and including stations and terminals.
1.2.4 Bureau of Air Transportation In respect to regulations of civil aviation
activities and issuance of certificates and licenses to aircrafts.
2. Criminal Liability
Any person violating any provisions of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or any
provision of these Rules and Regulations shall, upon conviction by a court of
competent jurisdiction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one
month but not more than one year or a fine of P2,000 to P5,000 or both, at the
discretion of the court; Provided, that in the case of corporations, partnerships,
cooperatives or associations, the president, manager or administrator, or the
person who has charge of the construction, repair or renovation of the building,
space or utilities shall be criminally responsible for any violation of this Act and/or
rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
EFFECTIVITY
These Rules shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of publication in the Official
Gazette. Promulgated by:
(Sgd.) JOSE P. (Sgd.) JESUS S.
DANS, JR. HIPOLITO
Minister Minister
Ministry of Ministry of Public
Transportation Works
and Communications and Highways
The NATIONAL COMMISSION CONCERNING DISABLED PERSONS
By:
(Sgd.) JULITA C. BENEDICTO
Chairman
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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Legislation on Equal Opportunities and Full Participation in Development for
Disabled Persons: Examples from the ESCAP region
- 7. Philippines(B) -
Printed in Thailand
December 1997 1,250
United Nations Publication
Sales No. E.98.II.F.21
Copyright © United Nations 1997
ISBN: 92-1-119789-9
ST/ESCAP/1651
BP 344 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) AMENDMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Accessible Ramps
1.1 Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a

dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device.
1.2 Accessible ramps shall have the following facilities and features:
1.2.1 Minimum clear width of 1.20 m.
1.2.2 Gradient not steeper than 1:12.
Fig. A.1.1
Fig. A.1.2
DESIGN OF RAMP WIDER THAN 1.20 M. BUT NOT LESS

THAN 3000 mm. REQUIRING INTERMEDIATE HANDRAILS
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Fig. A.1.3
1.2.3 For accessible ramps 3m or more in width, provide intermediate

handrails at the center. Use of double “J” type handrail supports
are recommended.
1.2.4. Maximum length of 6.00 m.: Accessible ramps with a total

length longer than 6.00 m shall be provided with intermediate
landings with a minimum length of 1.50 m.
Fig. A.1.4 RAMP DIMENSIONS
1.2.5 Level area not less than 1.80 m at the top and bottom of any
ramp.
1.2.6 Handrails on both sides of the ramp at 700 mm and 900 mm
from the floor of the ramp. (See Fig. A.4.1; A.4.2)
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1.2.7 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the
top and bottom of ramps.
1.2.8 Curbs on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of 100
mm.
Fig. A.1.5 CURB HEIGHT AT RAMP
1.3 Any ramp with a rise greater than 170 mm and leads down towards an
area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the
full width of its lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of
the ramp.
Fig. A.1.6 RAMPS & VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
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2. Slip Resistant Materials
2.1. Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for
level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).
2.2. If carpets or carpet tiles are used on a floor surface:
2.2.1. it shall be securely attached;

2.2.2. have a firm cushion, pad, or backing;
2.2.3. have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level
cut/uncut pile texture;
2.2.4. maximum pile thickness shall be 13 mm;
2.2.5. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces
and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge;
2.2.6. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 4.5.2. Appendix Note
(ADA).
3. Handrails and Grab Bars
3.1. Handrails shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade
higher than 170 mm.
3.2. Handrails shall be installed at both sides of ramps and stairs.
Handrails may be provided at dropped sidewalks but should not be
installed beyond the width of any crossing so as not to obstruct
pedestrian traffic.
3.3. Handrails shall be installed at 900 mm and 700 mm above stairs or
ramps.
Fig. A.3.1
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Fig. A.3.2
3.4. Railings for protection should be installed at a height of 1100mm

minimum, measured from the top of the rail to the finish floor for
ramps, balconies, landings or porches which are more than 750 mm
above adjacent grade. These shall be installed in addition to the
handrails required for accessible ramps (Section C, Item 2). (per NBC
Rule XII under Guard Rails.)
3.5. A 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the top
and bottom of ramps and stairs.
Fig A.3.3 EASY TO GRASP DESIGN
3.6. Handrails and grab bars that require full grip should have an outside
diameter of 38 mm (minimum) to 45 mm (maximum).
3.7. Handrails attached to walls should have a minimum clear distance of
50 mm from the wall. Handrails on ledges should have a minimum
clear distance of 40 mm.
3.8. Stair handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length and
around landings less than 2100 mm in length, except where it is
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intersected by an alternative path of ravel or has an entry door
leading into it.
4. Parking
4.1. Accessible Parking Slot Requirement
Where parking spaces are required to be provided, the number of accessible

parking lots for vehicles driven by persons with disabilities or vehicles with
passengers with disabilities shall be in accordance with Table B.1.1 below:
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT REQUIREMENT

TOTAL NUMBER OF
REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOTS
PARKING SLOT
1 – 25 1
26 – 50 2
51 – 75 3
76 – 100 4
101 – 150 5
151 – 200 6
201 – 300 7
301 – 400 8
401 – 500 9
501 – 1000 2% OF TOTAL SPACES
1001 - OVER 20+ (1 FOR EACH 100 OR A FRACTION THEREOF OVER 1000)
Table A.4.1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT REQUIREMENT
The building management should impose appropriate sanctions for the

unauthorized use of the reserved parking slots for vehicles of PWDs.
4.2. Parking slots for persons with disabilities should allow enough space for a
person to transfer from a vehicle to a wheelchair.
4.3. Accessible parking slots shall be located nearest to accessible main
entrances.
4.4. PWDs should be on board the vehicle to be able to use the reserved parking
space for PWDs (for control use). In addition, an access parking
sticker/card is required with control number.
4.5. Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking slots should be
perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulation aisles.
4.6. Parallel parking is discouraged unless it can be situated so that persons
entering and exiting vehicles will be out of the flow of traffic.
4.7. Accessible parking slots shall have:
4.7.1 A minimum width of 3.70 m and a length of 5.00 m.
4.7.2 A walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.20 m. provided between
the front ends of parked cars.
4.7.3 Dropped sidewalks or curb ramps leading to the parking level where
access walkways are raised.
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Fig. A.4.1: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (PLAN)
Fig. A.4.2: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (3D VIEW)
4.7.4 Pavement markings, upright, pole mounted signages

4.7.5 Have a firm, level surface without aeration slabs.
Fig. A.4.3: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT (SHOWING UPRIGHT/POLE

MOUNTED SIGNAGE
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4.8. Parking slots for persons with disabilities shall never be located at ramped
or sloping areas.
4.9. For multi-storey indoor parking structures, accessible parking slots shall be
located right next to accessible elevators, or as close as possible to
accessible pedestrian entrances.
4.10. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking,
accessible parking slots shall be dispersed and located closest to the
accessible entrances.
4.11. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible
parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an
accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.
4.12. For all accessible parking slots, provide the following signage:
4.12.1 Pole mounted parking signage, 600 mm x 600 mm in size and
mounted at a minimum clear height of 2.00 m from the parking
floor.
4.12.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the designated lot
complying with the following:
(a) a square with dimensions of at least 1.00 m but not more
than 1.50 m;
(b) be located in the center of the accessible parking slot;
(c) The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of
a white symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair
with a square background in UN Blue Color. The
symbolized figure shall always face to the right.
Note: An intercom may be installed at the vicinity of the accessible

parking slot to enable persons with disabilities to call the
building management for assistance.
5. Signages
5.1. Symbol of Access
The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of a white

symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair with a square background
in UN Blue Color. The symbolized figure shall always face to the right.
Provide directional arrows when the space/area/function being referred
to is facing left.
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Fig. A.5.1
5.2. Directional and information (Audio, Visual, and Tactile) signages shall
be located at points that can be conveniently seen, heard, and felt by all
persons with disabilities.
Fig. A.5.2
Viewing Distance (m) Size (mm)

Up to 7.0 60 x 60
7.0 to 18.0 100 x 100
Above 18.0 200 x 200 t0 450 x 450
Height of Letters
Required Viewing Distance (m) Minimum Height of Letters (mm)
1.5 50
2.0 60
2.5 100
3.0 120
4.5 150
6.0 200
8.0 250
Table A.5.1
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5.3. Signages should be kept simple and easy to understand. Signages
should be made of contrasting colors and contrasting gray value to
make detection and reading easy. Tactile maps shall be provided to
guide persons with visual impairment.
5.4. The International Symbol of Access should be used to designate routes
and facilities that are accessible in combination with pictographs.
Directional signs incorporating the INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF
ACCESS, as shown in Figure A.5.1, shall be installed at passageways,
and at points where there are changes in direction to lead persons with
disabilities to various facilities such as lifts/elevators, entrances,
telephone booths, toilets, parking and the like.
Fig. A.5.2
5.5. Should a sign protrude into a sidewalk/walkway or route, a minimum

vertical clearance of 2.00 m should be provided. Obstacles, projections
or other protrusions shall be avoided in pedestrian areas such as
sidewalks/walkways, halls, corridors, passageways or aisles.
Pedestrians with visual impairments often travel using the edge of the
building line, hence, objects mounted on walls, posts, or sides of
buildings, should therefore not protrude more than 100 mm into
sidewalks/walkways and corridors.
5.6. Signs (graphics, text, and Braille) on walls and doors should be
installed at a maximum height of 1.50 m from the finish floor to the
center of the sign.
Fig. A.5.3: SIGN ON DOORS & WALLS

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5.7. Signs shall incorporate graphic, text, and Braille.
Fig. A.5.4
5.8 Signs and labels for public rooms, areas, and places should have tactile
symbols, letters or numbers that should be embossed with a minimum
height of 1 mm; Braille symbols shall be incorporated in signs
indicating public places and safety routes.
5.9 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
Positional, directional, and warning tactile blocks must be provided to
warn people with visual impairments that they are approaching:
5.9.1 Stairways, other than fire exit stairs
5.9.2 Escalators
5.9.3 Passenger conveyors or moving walks
5.9.4 Ramps other than fire-exit ramps, curb ramps, swimming pool
ramps
5.9.5 In the absence of suitable protective barriers:
a. overhead obstructions less than 2.0 m above floor level
b. areas where pedestrian and vehicular traffic intersect.
6.0 Tactile warning indicators should have a 50% contrasting gray value
from adjacent floor finishes.
a. Tactile Maps
Character Proportion
 Tactile letters and numbers on signs shall have a width to height

ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke width to height ratio
between 1:5 and 1:10
Raised and Brailled Characters and Pictorial Symbol Signs

(Pictograms)
 Letters and numerals shall be raised 0.75mm, upper case, sans

serif or simple serif type and shall be accompanied with Grade 2
Braille. Raised characters shall be at least 16mm high, but no
higher than 50mm. Pictograms shall be accompanied by the
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equivalent verbal description placed directly below the pictogram.
The border dimension of the pictogram shall be 150mm minimum in
height.
Finish and Contrast
 The characters and background of signs shall be eggshell, matt or

other non-glare finish. Characters and symbols shall contrast with
their background – either light characters on a dark background or
dark characters on a light background.
Table A.5.2
b. Tactile Floor Surfaces
Fig. A.5.5
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Fig. A.5.6
Fig.A.5.7
Fig. A.5.7
SAMPLE USAGE OF TACTILE SURFACES
6. Stairs
6.1 Uniform risers of 150 mm (maximum) and treads of 300 mm

(minimum) shall be used.
6.2 Tread surfaces shall be of slip-resistant material; nosings shall be slip
resistant to further minimize slipping.
6.3 Slanted nosings are preferred than protruding nosings so as not to
pose difficulty for people using crutches or braces whose feet have a
tendency to get caught in protruding nosings.
6.4 Open stringers shall be avoided.
6.5 The leading edge of each step on both runner and riser should be
marked with a paint or non-skid material that has a color and gray
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value which is in high contrast to the gray value of the rest of the
stairs.
6.6 A tactile strip 300 mm wide shall be installed before hazardous areas
such as sudden changes in floor levels and at the top, bottom and
intermediate landings of stairs; special care must be taken to ensure
the proper mounting or adhesion of tactile strips so as not to cause
accidents.
6.7 Handrails shall be installed at 900 mm and 700 mm above stair treads.
A 300 mm long extension of the handrail should be provided at the top
and bottom, of stairs.
6.8 Stair handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length and
extend not less than 300 mm beyond the top and bottom step.
Fig. A.6.1
Fig. A.6.2
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B. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS
1. Dropped Sidewalks
1.1 Dropped sidewalks should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at

the end of walkways of a private street or access road.
1.2 Dropped sidewalks at crossings shall have a width corresponding to
the width of the crossing.
1.3 For crossings and walkways less than 1.50 m. in width, the base/level
surface at the bottom of the ramp shall have a minimum depth of
1.50 m. with a width corresponding to the width of the crossing.
For crossings and walkways less than 1.50 m. in width, the base/level
surface at the bottom of the ramp shall have a minimum width
corresponding to the width of the crossing (4.00 M minimum for
national roads and as mandated by Local ordinances for local roads).
FIG. B.1.1 Perspective of Dropped Sidewalk
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Fig. B.1.2: Plan of DROPPED SIDEWALK
Fig. B.1.3a: VARIATION OF DROPPED

SIDEWALK AT CORNER
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Fig. B.1.3b: OTHER VARIATION OF DROPPED
SIDEWALK AT CORNERS
1.4 Dropped sidewalks shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum
cross gradient of 1:100 (1%) to prevent water from collecting.
Fig. B.1.4: SECTION OF DROPPED SIDEWALK
1.5 The difference in elevation between the base/level area of a dropped

sidewalk from the road or gutter shall not exceed 19 mm.
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1.6 Provide the following signage:
1.6.1 Pole mounted signage, 600 mm x 600 mm in size and mounted
at a minimum clear height of 2.00 m from the sidewalk floor.
Pole mounted signs (planted) should not obstruct the path of
pedestrians. {Refer to DPWH Guidelines (Road Signs and
Pavement Marking Manual) for installing pole mounted signs on
sidewalks.}
1.6.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the ramp complying with
the following:
(a) a square with dimensions of at least 600 mm (for ramps
less than 1.20 m wide) but not more than 800 mm (for
ramps 1.20 m. and wider);
(b) be located at the center of each ramp;
(c) the color of the International Symbol of Access shall be
white on a blue background.
2. Curb Ramps
2.1 Curb ramps shall only be allowed when it will not obstruct a
sidewalk/walkway or in any way lessen the width of a
sidewalk/walkway or lessen the level/turning area of 1.50 m x 1.50 m.
Curb ramps shall only be allowed if the width of sidewalks/walkways
are more than 3.30 m with a corresponding curb height of 150 mm,
otherwise dropped sidewalks shall be used.
2.2 For drop off points for persons with disabilities at loading bays, the
minimum width of a curb ramp should be 900 mm.
Fig. B.2.1
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Fig. B.2.2
Fig. B.2.3: CURB RAMP
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Table B.2.1
2.3 Curb ramps shall have a gradient not steeper than 1:12.
2.4 Provide the following signage:

2.4.1 Pole mounted signage, 600 mm x 600 mm in size and mounted
at a minimum clear height of 2.00 m from the sidewalk floor.
Pole mounted signs (planted) should not obstruct the path of
pedestrian. (Refer to DPWH guidelines for installing pole
mounted signs on sidewalks.)
2.4.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the ramp complying with
the following:
(a) a square with dimensions of at least 600 mm (for ramps less
than 1.20 m wide) but not more than 800 mm (for ramps
1.20 m. and wider);
(b) be located in the center of the ramp;
(c) the color of the International Symbol of Access shall be white
on a blue background.
3. Sidewalks and Walkways
3.1 The gradient along the length of sidewalks/walkways should be kept as

level as possible and shall make use of slip resistant material. Slip
resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6
for level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).
3.1 Whenever and wherever possible, sidewalks/walkways should have a
gradient not steeper than 1:20 or 5%.
3.2 Sidewalks/walkways should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100
or 1%.
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3.3 Sidewalks/walkways shall have a minimum width of 1.20 meters.
Fig. B.3.1: SIDEWALK / WALKWAYS
3.4 If possible, gratings should never be located along

sidewalks/walkways. When occurring along sidewalks/walkways, grills
of grating openings shall:
a. be perpendicular to line of travel
b. have a maximum center to center dimension spacing of 13 mm
between members;
c. not project nor be recessed more than 6mm above or below the
level of the sidewalk/walkway.
3.5 Sidewalks/walkways should have a continuing surface without abrupt
pitches in angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges
above 6 mm.
Fig. B.3.2: GRATINGS
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3.6 In lengthy or busy sidewalks/walkways, spaces should be provided at
some point along the route so that a wheelchair may pass another or
turn around. These spaces should have a minimum clear dimension of
1.50 m and should be spaced at a maximum distance of 12.00 m
between rest stops.
Fig. B.3.3: REST STOP ON BUSY OR LENGTHY

SIDEWALK / WALKWAYS
3.7 To guide the person with visual impairment, sidewalks/walkways

should as much as possible follow straightforward routes with right
angle turns.
Fig. B.3.4
3.8 Where planting is provided adjacent to the sidewalk/walkway, regular

trimming is essential to ensure that branches of trees or shrubs do not
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extend beyond sidewalks/walkways or paths, as not only do these
present a particular danger to the person with visual impairment, but
they also reduce the effective sidewalk/walkway width available to
pedestrians in general.
Fig. B.3.5
Fig. B.3.6
3.9 Sidewalk/walkway headroom should not be less than 2.00 m and

preferably higher.
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Fig. B.3.7: SIDEWALK/WALKWAY HEADROOM
3.10 Sidewalks/walkways should not be obstructed by street furniture,

bollards, sign posts or columns along the defined route as they can be
hazardous to persons with disabilities.
4. Open Spaces
4.1 Where open spaces are provided, persons with visual impairment can
become particularly disoriented. Therefore it is extremely helpful if
sidewalks/walkways or paths can be given defined edges either
through the use of planters with dwarf walls, or a grass verge, or
similar, which provides a texture different from the path. Tactile
surfaces/markings should be provided.
4.2 Provide Pedestrian Dominated Priority Zones in commercial complexes,
to create a feeling of safety particularly persons with disabilities.
5. Crossings
In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all crossings at

grade shall:
5.1 Be as perpendicular as possible to the carriageway.

5.2 Be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of the carriageway for
mid-block crossings.
5.3 Have a median/island of at least 1.5 m in depth, preferably 200 mm,
provided as a pedestrian refuge, where the width of carriageway to be
crossed exceeds 10.0 m or at least 4 lanes.
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Fig. 5.1.1
5.4 Pedestrian crossings shall not be located at street corners but at a

minimum distance of 2000 mm from the corner.
5.5 Provide directional tactile strips in the immediate vicinity of crossings as
an aid to persons with visual impairment.
Fig. 5.1.2
5.6 Secondary national and local roads with pedestrian crossings shall be
provided with light controlled pedestrian crossing signals with
synchronized audible pedestrian traffic signals.
5.7 The audible signal used for crossings should be easily distinguishable
from other sounds in the environment to prevent confusion to persons
with visual impairment. A prolonged sound should be audible to warn
persons with visual impairment that the lights are about to change.
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5.8 The flashing green period required for the person with disability should
be determined on the basis of a walking speed of 900 mm/sec. rather
than 1200 mm/sec. which is what is normally used. The minimum
period for the steady green (for pedestrians) should be the crossing
distance times 900 mm/sec. (Refer to Traffic Engineering Center
Guidelines for pedestrians with Disabilities).
1. Accessible Entrances
1.1 Entrances shall be accessible from arrival and departure points to the
interior lobby.
1.2 One (1) entrance levels should be provided where elevators are
accessible.
1.3 In case entrances are not on the same level of the site arrival grade,
accessible ramps should be provided as access to the entrance level.
Fig. C.1.1
1.4 Entrances with vestibules shall be provided with a level area with at
least a 1.80 m. depth and a 1.50 m. width. (See Fig. C.1.2)
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Fig. C.1.2 ENTRANCES WITH VESTIBULES
1.5 In cases where frameless transparent glass doors and any other
vertical transparent glass panels are provided, such glass panels
should be provided with horizontal or graphical patterns with
contrasting gray value color against adjacent and background colors,
between 800 mm and 1.50 m. above the floor to prevent PWDs from
bumping against it.
1.6 Accessible entrance/exit of a building shall be provided with large

overhanging roof (canopy) to protect PWDs as well as non-PWDs from
rain.
2. Doors
2.1 All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 900 mm.
2.2 Clear openings shall be measured from the face of a fully open door at
90 degrees and the door jamb
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Fig. C.2.1 Plan of SLIDING DOOR
Fig. C.2.2 Plan of SWING DOOR
2.3 Lever type locksets should be operable by a pressure or force not

more than 1.0 kg; the door closer device pressure on an interior door
shall not exceed 4.0 kg.
2.4 A minimum clear level space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm shall be provided
before and extending beyond a door;
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EXCEPTION: where a door shall open onto but not into a corridor, the
required clear, level space on the corridor side of the door may be a
minimum of 1200 mm corridor width.
2.5 Protection should be provided from doors that swing into corridors.
Fig. C.2.3
2.6 Out-swinging doors should be provided at storage rooms, closets,

toilets and accessible restroom stalls.
2.7 Latching or non-latching hardware should not require wrist action or
fine finger manipulation.
2.8 Lever type locksets and other hardware should be located between 20
mm and 1.06 m above the floor; 900 mm is preferred.
Fig. C.2.4
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2.9 Vertical pull handles, centered at 1.06 m above the floor, are preferred
to horizontal pull bars for swing doors or doors with locking devices.
2.10 Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with kick
plates made of durable materials at a height of 300 mm to 400 mm.
2.11 For doors with peepholes, provide a secondary peephole at a height of
1.1 m from the finish floor for wheelchair users.
Fig. C.2.5
3. Thresholds
3.1 Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum; whenever necessary,

thresholds and sliding door tracks shall have a maximum height of 19
mm and shall be beveled if higher than 6 mm with a gradient of 1:8.
Fig. C.3.1
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4. Switches
4.1 Manual switches shall be positioned within 920 mm to 1.20 m above

the floor
4.2 Manual switches should be located no further than 200 mm from the
latch side of the door.
Fig C.4.1
5. Corridors
5.1 Corridors shall have minimum clear width of 1.20 m to allow for both a
wheelchair user and a Non-PWD to pass. Where space is required for
two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the minimum width shall be 1.80 m.
5.2 Turnabout spaces should be provided for wheelchairs to turn around;
these spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 1500 mm x 1500 mm
and shall be spaced at a maximum of 12.00 m
5.3 Turnabout spaces should also be provided at or within 3.50 m. of every
dead end corridor.
5.4 As in walkways, corridors should be maintained level and provided with
a slip resistant surface.
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Fig. C.5.1: TURNABOUT SPACES AT CORRIDORS
6. Toilets and Baths
6.1 Accessible public toilets shall permit easy passage of a wheelchair and
allow the occupant to enter a toilet compartment, close the door and
transfer to the water closet from either a frontal or lateral transfer.
6.2 The minimum number of accessible toilet compartments on each floor
level or on that part of a floor level accessible to persons with
disabilities shall be one (1) where the total number of water closets per
set on that level is 20; and two (2) where the number of water closets
exceeds 20.
6.3 Accessible toilet compartments shall have the following:
6.3.1 A minimum area of 1.70 m x 1.80 m.
6.3.2 One (1) flip-up grab bar to be mounted on the wide side of the
compartment adjacent to the water closet and be at a height
between 280 mm and 300 mm from the top of the water closet
seat and extend not more than 100 mm in line with the front of
the water closet. One (1) vertical bar to be provided on the side
wall close to the water closet and located between 350 mm and
450 mm from the front edge. Center line of water closet (top
view) is 750 mm from finish to wall to grab bar.
6.3.3 A turning space of 2.25 sq. m with a minimum dimension of
1500 mm for wheelchair users shall be provided outside water
closet cubicles.
6.3.4 Accessories such as mirrors, paper dispensers, towel racks and
fittings such as faucets mounted at heights reachable by
wheelchair users. Toilet accessories such as mirrors, towel and
soap dispensers, hand dryer, waste bin should be encouraged to
have a color contrast. Accessories should be placed near the
accessible lavatory.
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6.3.5 For lighting/illumination levels, please refer to the Philippine
Electrical Code.
Fig. C.6.1: PLAN OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES
Fig. C.6.2 3D VIEW OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES
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Fig. C.6.3 BLOW UP FLOOR PLAN OF ACCESSIBLE TOILET FOR PESONS
WITH DISABILITIES
6.4 A turning space of 2.25 sq. m with a minimum dimension of 1500 mm.
for wheelchair shall be provided for toilet compartments for lateral
mounting.
6.5 All accessible public toilets shall have accessories such as mirrors,
paper dispensers, towel racks and fittings such as faucets mounted at
heights reachable by a wheelchair user. Toilet accessories such as
mirrors, towel and soap dispensers, hand dryer, waste bin shall be
encouraged to have a color contrast. Accessories should be placed
near the accessible basin. Lighting/illumination should be fixed.
6.6 Water closets and lavatories should use colors of lighter contrasting
grey value to tiles to aid people with low vision impairment.
6.7 The height of toilet seat shall be 450 mm.
6.8 A lavatory shall be installed at 460 mm distance from center line to
adjacent wall. Lavatories shall be mounted at a height of 800 mm from
the finish floor with a vertical clear leg room space not lower than 650
mm.
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Fig. C.6.4: L-TYPE GRAB BAR
Fig. C.6.5: ACCESSIBLE URINAL & LAVATORY COUNTER

6.9 Urinals shall be of the wall-hung type and should have an elongated
lip; the maximum height of the lip should be 480 mm from the toilet
floor. It shall have a minimum clear floor space of 750 mm wide (wing
to wing) by 1200 mm (between grab bar and wall) and privacy shields
of 750 mm.
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Fig. C.6.6: ACCESSIBLE URINAL (FRONT ELEVATION)
Fig. C.6.7: ACCESSIBLE URINAL (SIDE ELEVATION)
6.10 Toilet doors shall be designed to open outwards so that it would be

easier for a rescuer to enter a toilet cubicle if a person has fallen and is
lying behind the door. To allow for assistance in case of emergency,
locks and latches should allow the door to be opened from the outside
with a coin or any simple device.
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6.11 The use of sliding or folding doors that are easier to operate and
require less wheelchair maneuvering space should be considered.
6.12 An automatic push button door should be considered wherever
possible since it is easier to operate and maneuver around the
doorway.
6.13 Individual accessible toilet compartment doors shall be provided with a
horizontal pull bar fixed at a height of 900 mm.
6.14 An emergency call button that is waterproof and contrasting color with
the background shall be provided and be located at a height between
400 mm to 600 mm from the finish floor.
6.15 The hot water pipes and drain pipes located within the knee space or
toe space shall be properly insulated.
6.16 A roll-in shower compartment for wheelchair user shall have a
dimension of 1500 mm by 1500 mm and should have L-shaped bars.
Rising butt hinge should be spiral hinge to close independently. Curbs
for roll-in shower should not be more than 10 mm high and beveled at
a gradient of 1:2 and have color contrasts.
Fig. C.6.8: 3D VIEW OF WALK-IN-SHOWER
6.17 Accessible Bath Tubs shall have:

6.17.1 a rim height of 500mm from the finish floor
6.17.2 a minimum clear transfer space of 900 mm wide by 1500mm
long
6.17.3 two slip resistant grab bars:
6.17.3.1 L-Type grab bar with the horizontal leg 1200 mm

long (minimum) mounted 250 mm from the rim of
the bath tub; vertical leg 1200 mm long installed at
the shower side of the bath tub.
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6.17.3.2 Vertical grab bar 1200 mm long starting 250 mm
from the rim of the bath tub installed at the shower
side of the bath tub.
6.17.4 A slip resistant base (coefficient of friction of 0.6 )
Fig. C.6.9
Fig. C.6.10
7. Elevators
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7.1 All elevators provided in a building shall include suitable provisions for
persons with sensory impairments and ambulant PWD as a means of
access from one level to another.
7.2 It is recommended that all elevators should be made accessible to
PWDs. Where different elevators are programmed to serve certain
floors during ordinary or peak periods, the elevator that is designated
for PWDs should be programmed to serve all floors.
Fig. C.7.1 ELEVATOR CARS
7.3 Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.00 m from the
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of directional signs.
7.4 Accessible elevators shall be provided with handrails mounted at a
height of 900mm from the finish floor.
7.5 Accessible elevator cars shall have a minimum clear dimension of 1400
mm in depth and 1200 mm in width, with a clear door opening of not
less than 900 mm.
Fig. C.7.2 FLOOR PLAN
7.6 Control panels and emergency system of accessible elevators shall be

within reach of a seated person; centerline heights for the topmost
buttons shall be 1200 mm from the floor.
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7.7 All elevator control buttons, including call buttons, emergency and
other buttons, shall be provided with Braille installed at the left of the
buttons/tactile buttons.
7.8 Floor level indicators in Braille shall be installed at a height of 1200 mm
from the finish floor on one side of the door jamb on the same side as
the elevator call buttons. This is so that persons with visual impairment
can discern what floor the elevator car has stopped and what level
they will disembark.
Fig. C.7.3
7.9 Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter
of 20 mm and should have a maximum depression depth of 1 mm.
Fig. C.7.4 BUTTON SIZES
7.10 The elevator assigned for persons with disabilities should have a
homing/emergency rescue device.
7.11 Accessible elevators should be provided with voice synthesizers for
persons with visual impairment.
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7.12 Accessible elevators should have audio-visual indicators for
emergencies for persons with visual and hearing impairment.
8. Telephones
Fig. C.8.1
8.1 Public telephones should be equipped with a volume control device.

8.2 Telephones shall have an illumination at a minimum of 200 lux beside
the telephone.
8.3 The dialing controls, coin slots, receivers, and instructional signs shall
be located at a maximum height of 1200 mm from the finish floor.
8.4 Provide a clear unobstructed space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm in front of
wall mounted and free standing telephones.
8.5 For establishments that provide public telephones Accessible Public
phones shall be installed:
8.5.1 One for each floor
8.5.2 One for every group of two or more phones.
9. Automated Teller Machines
9.1 Provide a minimum clear unobstructed space of 1500 mm x 1500 mm

in front of ATM Machines.
9.2 Instructions and all information for use shall be made accessible and
independently usable by persons with visual impairments through:
9.2.1 Braille
9.2.2 Tactile
9.2.3 Audio through speakers or ear phones
9.3 The maximum height of controls, buttons, bill dispensers, card slots
shall be 1200 mm.
10. Dressing Rooms and Cubicles

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10.1 In dressing areas in department stores a coat hook should be
mounted on a side wall not more than 1.30 mm from the floor and
projecting not more than 40 mm from the wall.
11. Counters
11.1 Counter heights for accessible bank tellers, accessible workstations

reception/concierge/information counters, and the like range from
730 - 780 mm to meet the widest range of users.
Fig. C.15.1
11.2 The clear floor area for a forward approach to a counter or table or
a side approach is 800 x 1300 mm.
12. Workstations
12.1 The access aisle shall have a minimum width of 920mm.
13. Restaurants, Eateries, and other Dining Establishments
13.1 Provisions of access shall be made available to persons with

disabilities for all eating outlets and establishments, such as hawker
centers, food courts or centers, fast food outlets, restaurants, and
the like.
13.2 A circulation path of at least 1.20 m wide shall be provided in front
of the stalls.
13.3 An accessible route with a minimum clear width of 900 mm shall be
provided from the circulation path to the tables intended for
persons with disabilities.
13.4 Where fixed seating is provided in eating outlets and
establishments, at least one (1) table for every ten (10) tables
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or part thereof shall be provided for use by persons with
disabilities or at least two tables, whichever is the greater.
13.5 The height of the table provided for persons with disabilities shall
not be higher than 780 mm with a minimum clear knee space of
600 mm high and 480 mm deep.
Fig. C.17.1
14. Hotels, Appartelles, Dormitories, & Other Transient Lodging

Facilities
Total No. of Minimum Minimum Number Minimum

Guest Rooms Number of of Accessible Number of
Accessible Rooms w/ Accessible
Rooms Accessible Bath Rooms w/ Roll-
Tubs in Showers
1 to 25 1 1 0
26 to 50 2 2 0
51 to 75 4 3 1
76 to 100 5 4 1
101 to 150 7 5 2
151 to 200 8 6 2
201 to 300 10 7 3
301 to 400 12 8 4
401 to 500 13 9 4
501 to 1000 3% of Total 2% of Total 1% of Total
1001 and Over 30, plus 2 for 20, plus 1 for each 10, plus 1 for
each 100, or 100, or fraction each 100, or
fraction thereof, over 1000 fraction thereof,
thereof, over over 1000
1000
Table C.18.1
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Fig. C.18.1
D. SAFETY
1. Fencing for Roadworks and Footworks
All excavations, whether on the road or footway must be adequately protected

or fenced-in to protect pedestrians in general and the disabled in particular.
Whatever the type of fencing used, it is important that the railings should
incorporated the following features;
1.1 The height of the top of the rail should be at least 1.00 m. above the
adjacent surface;
1.2 The railings should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind, this
should not be greater than 0.35 m. above the adjacent surface;
1.3 The fence should be strong enough to offer resistance should a blind
person walks into it;
1.4 Gaps should not occur between adjoining fence lengths;
2. Covers for Excavations
2.1 Excavations in the footway or carriageway where pedestrians may walk

should be covered temporarily with properly constructed and
supported boards to provide path for pedestrians;
2.2 If the footway width will be reduced to less than 1.20 m. because of the
excavation, the temporary covering should extend across the whole
footway;
2.3.1 Effective width of footways past any obstruction should not be
less than 1.20 m.
2.3.2 If unavoidable, loose materials temporarily stored on footways
must be properly fenced and prevented from encroaching onto
the main footway by the use of a kickboard at least 0.20 m. high
which may also serve as tapping board for the blind;
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3. Signages for Roadworks on the Carriageway
3.1 Temporary signs used to warn of roadworks should be carefully located

and should not cause any inconvenience to pedestrians, particularly
the disabled;
3.1.1 Signs should be located on verges or similar whenever these
are available;
3.1.2 Signs should not reduce the available footway width to less
than 1.20 m.
4. Location of Emergency Exits
4.1 Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an embossed plan

configuration of the building which would also indicate locations of
lobbies, washrooms and emergency exits (through the use of different
textures to symbolize the spaces) should be provided at the main lobby
of each floor or other strategic locations; the markings on this tablet
should be readable by both the blind and the fully sighted;
4.2 Flashing light directional signs indicating the locations(s) of fire exits
shall be provided at every change in direction with sufficient power
provided in accordance with the provisions for emergency lighting
under Section 3.410 of P.D. 1185 (The Fire Code of the Philippines).
5. Areas of Refuge
5.1 An area of refuge shall be separated from the building floor area by a
fire separation having a fire-resistance rating equal to that required for
a fire exit in compliance with the latest edition of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.
5.2 An area of refuge shall be served by a smoke proof fire exit and
adjacent to the designated fireman's elevator.
5.3 Refuge areas shall be smoke proof in accordance with latest edition of
the Fire Code of the Philippines.
5.4 The minimum area of refuge floor space shall be 850 mm x 1.2 m for
one person who uses a wheelchair.
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Fig. D.1.1
5.5 Areas of Refuge shall be:

5.5.1 Identified by illuminated signage (Refer to Section on
Illumination of Means of Egress of the latest edition of Fire Code
of the Philippines).
5.5.2 Be equipped with an emergency communication system in
compliance with the latest edition of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.
5.5.3 Identified on all publicly displayed tactile and Braille floor
evacuation plans.
5.5.4 Designated in evacuation procedure documents.
6. Audio Visual Fire Alarm Systems
Audio & visual alarm systems shall be installed on all floors in compliance with
the latest edition of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
E. SPECIAL TYPES OF FACILITIES
1. Swimming Pools
1.1 Provide sloped entry ramp
1.1.1 Entry ramps should begin at the finish floor level of the walkway
adjacent to the swimming pool and end at a maximum depth of
750mm below (between 24” to 30” ) the stationary water level.
Fig. E.1.1
1.1.2 A Wading Pool is a pool designed for shallow depth and is used
for wading. Each wading pool must be provided at least one
entry ramp into the deepest part.
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1.1.3 Large pools must have a minimum of two (2) entry ramps. A
large pool is defined as any pool with over 90 linear meters of
pool wall.
1.1.4 Pools with 90 linear meters of pool wall and below are required
to have at least one (1) entry ramp.
2. Spas
Spas must be provided with at least one (1) entry ramp. If spas are provided
in a cluster, five percent (5%) of the total or at least one spa must have an
entry ramp.
3. Sports Facilities
3.1 Lockers
If lockers are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one of
each type (full, half, quarter, etc.) must be accessible. Accessible
benches should be located adjacent to the accessible lockers.
3.2 Benches
Accessible benches are required in dressing, fitting, and locker rooms,
and where seating is provided in saunas and steam rooms. Benches
must have a clear floor space positioned to allow persons using
wheelchairs or other mobility devices to approach parallel to the short
end of a bench seat. In saunas and steam rooms, this floor space may
be obstructed by readily removable seats.
Benches must have seats that are a minimum of 508 mm to a

maximum of 600 mm in depth and 1.066 m minimum in length. The
seat height should be a minimum of 432 mm to a maximum of 482
mm above the finished floor. If the bench is not located next to a wall,
the bench must have back support that is 1.066 m minimum in length
and extends from a point 50 mm maximum above the seat to a point
450 mm minimum above the bench. Benches must be strong enough
to withstand a vertical or horizontal force of 113 kgs applied at any
point on the seat, fastener, mounting device, or supporting structure.
The provisions for benches are not intended to apply to park benches
or other benches used for sitting or resting.
If benches are located in wet areas, the surface must be slip-resistant

and designed not to accumulate water.
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Fig. E.3.2
3.3 Team Player Seating Areas

3.3.1 Where provided, fixed team or player seating areas must contain the
number of wheelchair spaces and companion seats required by
ADAAG (based on the number of seats provided), but not less than
one space. One option is to provide a clear space adjacent to a fixed
bench, with the bench serving as companion seating. If designers and
operators are designing a field or court that will serve a variety of
wheelchair sports, exceeding the minimum requirements will better
accommodate participants.
3.3.2 Wheelchair spaces in the team player seating areas are exempt
from the requirements related to admission price and line of
sight choices in assembly areas. It is recommended that ramps
be used wherever possible for accessible routes connecting
team or player seating areas and areas of sport activity.
However, a platform lift may be used as part of an accessible
route to team player seating areas.
Fig. E.3.3.2
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3.4 Exercise Equipment and Machines
At least one of each type of exercise equipment or machine must have

clear floor space of at least 762 x 1200 mm and be served by an
accessible route. If the clear space is enclosed on three sides (e.g., by
walls or the equipment itself), the clear space must be at least 914 X
1200 mm.
Most strength training equipment and machines would be considered

different types. For example, a bench press machine is different from a
biceps curl machine. If operators provide both a biceps curl machine
and free weights, both must meet the guidelines in this section even
though both can be used to strengthen biceps. Likewise, cardiovascular
exercise machines, such as stationary bicycles, rowing machines, stair
climbers and treadmills, are all different types of machines. But if the
only difference in equipment provided is that they have different
manufacturers, but are the same type, only one must comply.
Clear floor space must be positioned to allow a person to transfer from

a wheelchair or to use the equipment while seated in a wheelchair. For
example, to make a shoulder press accessible, the clear floor space
should be next to the seat. But the clear floor space for a bench press
designed for use by a person using a wheelchair would be centered on
the operating mechanisms. Clear floor space for more than one piece
of equipment may overlap. For example, where different types of
exercise equipment and machines are located next to other pieces of
equipment, the clear space may be shared.
The exercise equipment and machines themselves do not need to

comply with the ADAAG requirements regarding controls and operating
mechanisms.
Designers and operators are encouraged to select exercise equipment

that provides fitness opportunities for persons with lower body
extremity disabilities.
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Fig. E.3.4
3.5 Shooting Facilities
If facilities provide fixed firing positions, at least 5 percent, but not less
than one of each type of fixed firing position must be served by an
accessible route. Fixed firing positions must have a 1500 mm diameter
space with slopes not steeper than 1:48 so a wheelchair user can turn
around and have a level place from which to shoot.
Types of different firing positions include positions with different

admission prices, positions with or without weather covering or
lighting, and positions that support different shooting events (e.g.,
muzzle loading rifle, small bore rifle, high power rifle, bull’s eye pistol,
action pistol, silhouette, trap, skeet, and archery).
3.6 Bowling Lanes
At least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of bowling lane
must be accessible. Unlike other areas of sport activity, only those
team or player seating areas that serve accessible lanes must be
connected with an accessible route and comply with seating
requirements.
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4. Auditoriums, Arenas, Theaters, and Other Assembly Areas
4.1 For Seating accommodations for persons who use wheelchairs
Total Seating Capacity Accessible Seating

Accommodations
1-50 2
51-150 4
150 to 300 5
301 to 500 6
501 to 750 7
751 to 1000 8
1001 above 1% of total seating capacity
Table E.4.1
Note: Addresses only persons who use wheelchairs.
4.2 Accessible routes shall not overlap wheelchair seating/ block any
waiting spaces
4.3 Access to any wheelchair space shall not be through another
wheelchair space
4.4 Wheelchair viewing areas shall adjoin accessible circulation
4.5 Each wheelchair viewing position shall be clear, firm and level.
Minimum footprint for a single wheelchair seating space (front or rear
entry) shall be 900 mm x 1.2 m.
4.6 It recommended that assistive listening devices be provided.
4.7 Accessible seating shall be provided with handrails 750 mm high at
the front and sides.
5. Air, Sea, and Land Transportation Terminals

(Reserved)
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GENERAL TERMINOLOGY
Shall – For use in the amendments, shall is used to denote a mandatory

specification or requirement.
Should – For use in the amendments, should is used to express obligation or duty.
This denotes an advisory specification or recommendation.
May – Denotes an option or alternative.
In compliance should be used in all the statements and not in accordance.
For consistency of all measurements used in the amendments mm (millimeters)

be used for measurement below 1 meter. For 10 m and above m (meter) should
be used.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Accessible – A site, building, facility, interconnection or any portion of the built

environment that can be approached, entered and used by persons with disabilities;
refers to features that enable persons with disabilities to make use of the primary
functions for which a building/structure is built.
Access Aisle – Clear circulation route bounded by moveable furniture that can be
negotiated safely by persons with disabilities
Accessible Design – Creating environments that are approachable and useable by

people with disabilities; Unhindered, without obstructions to enable persons with
disabilities free passage or use of the facilities.
Accessible Parking – Parking spaces which are useable by persons with

disabilities.
Accessible Route – A continuous, unobstructed path connecting all accessible

elements and spaces of a building/structure or facility that can be negotiated safely
by persons with disabilities. Accessible routes shall not incorporate any step, drop,
stairway, turnstile, revolving door, escalator or other impediment which would
prevent it from being safely negotiated by persons with disabilities. Interior
accessible routes shall include doorways, corridors, floors, ramps, lifts and clear floor
spaces at fixtures. Exterior accessible routes shall include parking access aisles,
ramps, and walkways.
Accessible Route Plan – Plans showing the accessible routes to the building from
adjacent buildings and nearest public facilities as well as accessible routes within the
building.
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Alcove – A small recessed space in a room or wall.
Ambulant Person With Disability – A person who is able, either with or without
personal assistance, and who may depend on prostheses (artificial limbs), orthoses
(calipers), sticks, crutches or walking aids, to walk on level or negotiated suitably
graded steps provided that convenient handrails are available.
Anthropometrics – Pertaining to the measurement of the human body.
Area of Refuge – An area which has direct access to an exit, separated from the
general floor area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating at least equal to
that required for an exit that is smoke protected and served by an exit or a fireman’s
elevator. It is an area where persons with disabilities who are unable to use stairs
may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during
emergency evacuation. It should have a minimum space of 850 X 1200 mm per non-
ambulant person with disability, with a minimum of 2 spaces.
Bollard – A low post used to segregate a pedestrian path from vehicular traffic.
Building – As used in this amended IRR, the term “building” is used to denote
public and privately owned buildings and other related structures for public use.
Clear – Unobstructed
Clear Floor Space – The minimum unobstructed floor or ground space required to
accommodate a single wheelchair user.
Corridor – A passageway providing access to several rooms or spaces to an exit.
Curb – A raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of a street,
sidewalk, ramp, planted area, etc.; Side barrier to a trafficable surface.
Curb Ramp – A break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided with an inclined
surface to facilitate mobility of persons with disability; sloped area cut into a curb.
Short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.
Door – An entranceway which swings, slides, or folds to close an opening in a wall

or the like.
Dropped sidewalks – the lower portion of the sidewalk adjacent to at least one
accessible ramp and the street gutter.
Egress – An exit, or a means of going out.
Elevator – A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform

which moves in guides, in a vertical direction serving two or more floors of a building
or structure.
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Entrance – Any access point to a building or facility used for the purpose of
entering; An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading to the
entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, vestibules if provided, the entry
door(s) or gate(s), and the hardware of the entry door(s) or gate(s).
Facility – All or any portion of buildings, structures, site improvements, complexes,

equipment, roads, walks, passageways, parking lots, or other real or personal
property located on a site.
Flare – A sloped surface that flanks a curb ramp and provides a graded transition
between the ramp and the sidewalk. Flares bridge differences in elevation and are
intended to prevent ambulant persons with disabilities from tripping. Flares are not
considered part of the accessible route.
Floor – The surface within a room or area on which one walks.
Grab Bar – Graspable bar used to give a steadying or stabilizing assistance to a

person engaged in a particular function.
Gradient of Ramp - The degree of inclination of the sloped surface expressed as a

percentage or ratio.
Graphic Sign – A drawing, painting, diagram, engraving, etching or other similar

illustrations which from a single glance conveys a given message; a visual aid.
Guard – Protective barrier to prevent accidental falls at openings in floors and at the
open sides of stairs, landings, balconies, mezzanines and ramps. Handrail supports
often act as guards.
Handrail – A rail used in circulation areas such as corridors, passageways, ramps

and stairways to assist in continuous movement; A hand support along a stairway or
ramp consisting of rails their supporting posts, balusters or pillars and constituting
an enclosure or a line of division.
Height Above Floor – Distance between two points aligned vertically with one of
the points on the floor.
Individual Washroom – A compartment having the basic requirements of a water

closet compartment, wash basin and other essential washroom accessories as
required by persons with disabilities.
Ingress – an entrance or a means of going in
Infrared System – Specialized sound system that converts sound into infrared
light; the lights is reconverted into sound by a portable receiver.
Luminance Contrast – Occurs when there is not only a contrast in color between a
surface and its background, but there is a luminance factor to the surface which
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provides a slightly reflective quality, further highlighting an area from the
background.
Multiple Leaf Doors – Two or more doors separated only by a door frame. Each
door is called a leaf.
Nosing – Overhanging edge of a stair tread, usually half rounded.
Obstacle – An object that limits the vertical passage space, protrudes into the
circulation route, or reduces the clearance width of a sidewalk or trail.
Operable Part – Pat of a piece of equipment or appliance used to insert or

withdraw objects or to activate, deactivate, or adjust the equipment or appliance
(for example, coin slot, push-button, handle).
Parking Area – Allocated space composed of marked-off portions for single motor
vehicles on a short-time storage basis.
Passageway or Passage – A space connecting one area or room of a building with

another.
Pedestrian Crossing – Part of a road where pedestrians going across the road
have priority over traffic.
Persons with Disabilities – Those suffering from restriction or lack of ability to

perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a
human being as a result of a mental, physical, or sensory impairment; Persons
whose mobility and use of a building are affected as a consequence of one or more
of the following physical or sensory disabilities or impairments:
(a) ambulant disabled;

(b) wheelchair-bound;
(c) hearing impairment or deafness; or
(d) visual impairment or blindness.
Persons with Disabilities – include those who have long-term physical, mental,
intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may
hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
(UN-CRPD).
Place of public resort – A building or a defined or enclosed place used to

constructed or adapted to be used ether ordinarily or occasionally as a church,
chapel, mosque, temple or other place where public worship is or religious
ceremonies are performed, not being merely a dwelling house so used, or as a
community club, country club, or as a cinema, theatre, public
exhibition/concert/lecture hall, public ballroom, museum, stadium or as a public race
of assembly for persons admitted thereto by ticket or otherwise or used or
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constructed or adapted to be used either ordinarily or occasionally for any other
public purpose.
Principal Entrance – An entrance used most frequently by the public and building
occupants.
Public Use – Describes interior or exterior rooms or spaces that are made available
to the general public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is
privately or publicly owned.
Public Telephones – A shelf-unit telephone with coin operating functions for the
use of the public.
Ramp– Any slope grater than 1:20 (5%); An inclined way connecting one level to
another; A sloped surface connecting two or more planes at different levels.
Riser – Vertical portion of a step.
Run – Horizontal distance of a stair or ramp.
Roll-in Shower – To be used while staying in a wheelchair, standing, or sitting (by

adding a seat to the shower stall).
Sidewalk – A paved footwalk at the side of a street or roadway.
Signage – Displayed verbal, symbolic, tactile, and pictorial information.
Site – A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a

public right-of-way.
Slip Resistant Material – Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of

Friction of 0.6 for level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (American Society for
Testing and Materials). Coefficient of friction values are used to measure the slip
resistance of any surface. This can be called slip coefficient or coefficient of friction
testing. This is defined as a measure of the amount of resistance that a surface
exerts on or substances moving over it, equal to the ratio between the maximal
frictional force that the surface exerts and the force pushing the object toward the
surface.
Slope – The slope of a ramp is expressed as the height to the length (i.e 1:16
indicates for each 1 m in height, there is 16 m in length).
Space – A definable area i.e. room, toilet, hall, assembly area, entrance, storage
room, alcove, courtyard, or lobby.
Symbol – The International Symbol of Access for persons with disabilities.
Tactile – Describes an object that can be perceived using the sense of touch.
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Tactile Warning – A change in surface condition that provides a tactile cue to alert
pedestrians of a hazardous situation.
Tactile Signs – Signs having raised letters which are interpreted or read by tracing
with fingers over the surfaces.
Tactile Blocks – Textured floor finishes also known as truncated floor finishes,
detectable warning devices, blistered surfaces that can be used as non-skid
materials. Referred to as warning, positional, and directional blocks to warn visually
impaired persons of danger or indicate facilities beside, or an indicator to make a
turn in direction.
Terminal – Passenger and freight loading/unloading spaces and ancillary spaces

(such as parking slots, waiting areas, driveways connecting such spaces, access
systems, etc.) for use by public motor vehicles.
Threshold – A strip fastened to the floor beneath a door, usually required to cover
the joint where two types of floor materials meet; may provide weather protection at
exterior doors.
Toilet – A room containing various toilet compartments with at least one wall-hung
lavatory and one water closet compartment.
Toilet Stall – a small enclosed private area for washing or using a toilet.
Transient Lodging – A building, facility, or portion thereof that contains sleeping

accommodations that may include resorts, group homes, hotels, motels, and
dormitories.
Truncated Domes – Small domes with flattened tops that are used as tactile
detectable warning indicators at transit platforms, vertical drops and curb edges.
Universal Design – The design of products and environments to be used by all

people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or
specialized design. Concept used to create environments that respond to the widest
range of the population possible.
Vestibule – A small entranceway or transitional space fort eh exterior to the interior

of a building and opens into a larger space.
Visual Warnings – The use of contrasting surface colours to indicate a change in

environment, such as at a curb ramp where the sidewalk changes to the street.
Walk – An exterior pathway with a prepared surface intended for pedestrian use.
Walkway – An exterior passage for walking along, especially one connecting

adjoining buildings and related structures.
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Warning Tactile Blocks – A standardized tactile surface feature built in or applied
to walking surfaces or other elements to warn visually impaired people of upcoming
hazards. (Often a paver insert composed of tactile raised truncated domes, applied
perpendicular to the hazard.)
Washroom – A room providing facilities for washing; a lavatory or toilet room.
Water Closet – A room or booth containing a toilet and often a washbowl.
Water Closet Compartment – A compartment having a water closet with grab

bars installed to assist persons with disabilities.
Water Fountain – A fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet
designated to provide potable water for human consumption.
Wayfinding – Finding one’s way to a destination.
Wheelchair User – A person with disability who depends on a wheelchair for

mobility; A person with disability who is not able to walk on level or suitably graded
steps.
Width – The clear distance from on finished surface to another.
Width of Corridor – The linear width of the unobstructed path in corridors
Winder – Tread wider at one end that the other, as in circular stairs.
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