THE PHILIPPINE GREEN BUILDING CODE APD.

2017

POLICY

Per NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 1 (Series of 2016, dated February 02) issued by the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), The Philippine Green Building Code (“GB Code”), shall form part of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D 1096) and be enforced
immediately.

DEFINITION

(CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 6. Green Building Concept)

Green Building is the practice of adopting measures that promote resource management efficiency and site
sustainability while minimizing the negative impact of buildings on human health and the environment.
This practice complements the conventional building design concerns of economy, durability, serviceability and
comfort.

(CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 3. Objectives)

The GB Code is a set regulations setting minimum standards for compliance and not intended to rate
buildings.

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The following tabulations shall present selected sections of the code related to building design requirements, alongside existing
Megaworld standards and/or current deliverable, to identify which provisions are yet to be incorporated in projects for compliance.

(CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 8. Building Use / Occupancy Coverage and Application)

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(Table 1)1 Required Minimum Total Gross

Floor Area (TGFA)
USE / OCCUPANCY TGFA
CLASSIFICATION as defined by
of any jurisdiction NBC
Residential Dwelling: 20,000 sqm
Condominium
Hotel / Resort 10,000 sqm • Follows NBC provisions for TGFA • Compute Project’s TGFA to
Educational: School 10,000 sqm check GB Code applicability
Institutional: Hospital 10,000 sqm
Business: Office 10,000 sqm
Mercantile: Mall 15,000 sqm
Mixed Occupancy 10,000 sqm

Exception:
Buildings constructed before the effectivity
of the GB Code

1: See Appendix 1 for full notes on Table 1 2

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 9. Performance Standards)

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 10. Energy Efficiency)

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10.1 Building Envelope

10.1.1 Air Tightness and Moisture

Protection
a. General
- Details should precisely include joints,
service entry points, windows and doors.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.
- For Doors and Windows
c. Requirements:
- For Doors and Windows • PROVIDED in specifications and approved • In-depth checking of varying
• Complete Gaskets shop drawings (gasket, weather-stripping, construction documents and details
• Weather-stripping bottom & perimeter seals and for approval submitted by different
weatherproofing joint sealant). Facade System/Aluminum & Glass
• Bottom Sweeps (Door)
Works Contractors must be
• Perimeter Seals
- For Facade exercised.
- For Facade
• Moisture Protection to reduce
• PROVIDED in specifications and approved
water vapor or moisture migration
shop drawings (high performance elastomeric
from external surface
paint, weatherproofing joint sealants. For
Glazed Curtain Walls, same as with Doors
d. Exception:
and Windows above)
Buildings and spaces without provisions
for air conditioning systems.

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10.1.2 Glass Properties
a. General
- Ideal to reduce the amount of
glazing with respect to the wall in order
to reduce internal heat gains.
• TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
b. Applicability covers project per Table 1.
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1. • GB Code provides suggestions to
incorporate sun breakers or
c. Requirements external shading in the design to
- Balance Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) • WWR and SHGC optimal design values are adjust SHGC requirement.
with Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) PROVIDED in LEED-registered
to maintain flexibility in design. OFFICE/BPO projects only. • See GB Code Annex 2 for Glass
- “Higher WWR design requires Lower Library (with types & properties)
SHGC in glass”
(Table 2)2 SHGC and VLT for different WWR • GB Code Definition:
WWR Max SHGC Min VLT Window to Wall Ratio (WWR)
10 0.80 0.80 – ratio of the total area of a building
20 0.70 0.70 facade, which is occupied by
30 0.60 0.70 windows (glass area & frame).
40 0.45 0.60
50 0.44 0.55 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
60 0.37 0.50
– fraction of solar gain admitted
70 0.31 0.45
through a window, expressed as a
80 0.27 0.40
90 0.24 0.35
number between 0 and 1.

d. Exception: No exceptions.

2: See Appendix 2 for full notes on Table 2 5

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10.2 Natural Ventilation
a. General
- Opportunity to use natural
Ventilation for free cooling and fresh
air in regularly occupied spaces.
b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.
c. Requirements:
- Operable Windows or Balcony
Door in regularly occupied spaces.
- Size of Opening = at least 10% of
Floor Area of Regularly Occupied
Spaces.
- Operable windows with safety
features (protection against strong
winds; water penetration; and for
building occupants – child safety and
security)
d. Exception: No exceptions.
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• Follows NBC provisions for Openings
• Door closers PROVIDED at balcony door
(mostly Residential Projects)
• Hinge/friction stay with restrictor arm
PROVIDED on typical large operable
windows to limit opening at 150mm,
maximum (mostly Residential Projects)
APD.2017
REMARKS
• Operable window requirement
TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
covers project per Table 1.
• GB Code Definition:
Regularly Occupied Spaces –
Areas where one or more
individuals normally spend time
(more than one hour/person/day
on average) seated or standing
as they work, study or perform
other focused activities inside a
building.
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10.3 Building Envelope Color

a. General
- Light-colored building envelope
having surfaces with high Solar
Reflectance Index (SRI), in roof
areas particularly, can reduce heat
transfer from outside.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1. • White colored roof/concrete deck • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
(incorporated in exposed waterproofing covers project per Table 1.
c. Requirements: topcoat) PROVIDED in LEED-registered
- For Building Metal Roof Finish OFFICE/BPO projects only. • GB Code Definition:
• Either White in Color OR Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) –
With SRI of 70, minimum 3 measure or material’s ability to
reflect heat;
d. Exception: No exceptions. White or light colors=High
Reflectance
Black or dark colors=Low SRI

3: See Appendix 3: Table 5 (Solar Reflectance Index Values Of Basic Colored Coatings) 7
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10.4 Roof Insulation

a. General
- Insulation can help reduce
building heat gain.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements: • Thermal insulation PROVIDED in • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

- Provide roof insulation to have an
average roof thermal resistance
value (R-value) of at least R-8.4 & 5
d. Exception: No exceptions.
projects with metal roofing material.
• Underslab thermal insulation for concrete
roof deck and office level above open
parking area PROVIDED in 8CP project
only (Build-to-suit, LEED-certified BPO)
covers project per Table 1.
• APD Bulletin to be issued for
additional insulation/ceiling at
last floor below concrete roof
deck.

4: Appendix 4: Table 6 (R-Value of Common Roof Insulation)

5: Appendix 5: Annex 3 (Insulating Values of Common Building Materials) 8
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10.5 Mechanical Systems
10.5.1 Air Conditioning Systems
a. General
- Air conditioning system accounts
for more than 50% of the building’s
total electricity cost, hence, it’s
efficiency is of prime importance.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements: (Verify with DRC) • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

- Cooling equipment to meet or covers project per Table 1.
exceed minimum efficiency
requirements per Tables 7 & 8 of GB
Code. 6 & 7

d. Exception: Buildings without

air-conditioning system.

6: Appendix 6: Table 7 (Electrically Operated Unitary Air Conditioners and Condensing Units)
7: Appendix 7: Table 8 (Water Chiller Packages – Minimum Efficiency Requirements) 9
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10.5.2 Water Heating System
a. General
- Observing minimum power
requirements for water heating
system will help reduce building
energy consumption.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements:
- Comply with minimum performance
(Verify with DRC) • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
requirements for water heating in the
covers project per Table 1.
2010 PSVARE Standards. 8

d. Exceptions:
- Buildings with no water heating
systems.
- Buildings using solar water
heating and/or heat pump.

8: Appendix 8: Table 9 (Minimum Performance Requirements for Water Heating Equipment) 10

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10.5.3 Variable Speed Drives
(VSD) an High Efficiency
Motors
a. General
- Where process conditions demand
adjustment of flow from a pump or
fan, varying the speed of the drive
may save energy compared to other
techniques for flow control.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements:
- All motors for mechanical • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
equipment over 5kW & all motors of
(Verify with DRC) covers project per Table 1.
cooling towers
• Provide variable speed drive • GB Code Definition:
(VSD) and high efficiency motors Variable Speed Drive (VSD) – a
Per Table 10 of GB Code. 9 piece of equipment that regulates
- All motors for domestic pumps the speed and rotational force, or
• Provide high efficiency motors torque output, of an electric motor.
per Table 10 of GB Code. 9

d. Exceptions:
- Kitchen ventilation fans
- Non-centralized air-conditioning
systems in buildings are not required to
have variable speed controllers

9: Appendix 9: Table 10 (Motor Efficiencies) 11

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10.5.4 Enthalpy Recovery of
Exhaust Air
a. General
- Heat exchangers can use the air
extracted from the building areas
to pre-condition incoming outdoor
air.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per
Table 1.

c. Requirements: • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

(Verify with DRC) covers project per Table 1.
- All buildings with centralized air
supply system
• Use enthalpy recovery wheels • GB Code Definition:
Enthalpy Recovery Wheel – an
with efficiency of at least 60% of
energy recovery device that
90% exhaust air. transfers outgoing temperature
and humidity to the incoming
d. Exception: Buildings without outdoor air.
centralized cooling systems.

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10.6 Electrical Systems

10.6.1 Daylight Provision

a. General
- Maximize use of natural light to
reduce the use of artificial illumination.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per
Table 1.
- For Residential Condominiums:
Not Applicable to Individual Dwelling
Units.

c. Requirements: • Follows NBC provisions • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

- All regularly occupied spaces inside covers project per Table 1.
the building shall have a view of any
combination of the ff:
• Window
• Light Shelf
• Clerestory
• Skylight
• Light monitor/light scoop
• Other devices that allow daylight
inside

d. Exception: Spaces where daylight

hinders its intended function –
justification required.

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10.6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting
System
a. General
- Photoelectric sensors connected to
luminaires help in dimming or
switching off lights, not required due
to presence of adequate daylight.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per
Table 1.
- For Residential Condominiums:
Applicable Only to Common Indoor
Areas with access to daylight.

c. Requirements: • NOT PROVIDED in Residential, Hotel, • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

• Lighting fixtures within daylight Office/BPO (non-LEED registered) & covers project per Table 1.
zones – to be controlled by Commercial projects.
photoelectric sensors (auto on-off
or continual dimming, located • NOT CONSIDERED as additional credits
approx. 1/2 the depth of daylight for Office/BPO projects registered/certified
zone). under LEED rating.
• Occupancy sensors, if installed,
shall override the photoelectric
sensors during non-occupancy
period.

d. Exception: Lighting fixtures within

day-lit zones where photoelectric
sensor hinders its intended function –
justification required.

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10.6.3 Lighting Power Density (LPD)
a. General
- Limitation of LPD will help in
designing efficient lighting system &
reduce lighting and cooling load in
buildings.
• TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
b. Applicability
covers project per Table 1.
- All Building Occupancies per
Table 1.
• GB Code Definition:
Lighting Power Density (LPD) –
c. Requirements
(Verify with DRC) amount of electric lighting,
- Comply with the LPD limits in the
usually measured in watts per
2010 PSVARE standards as shown
square foot, being used to
in Tables 11 & 12.10
illuminate a given space.
d. Exception: No exceptions.
• Additional Reference per GB
Code:
IIEE Manual on the Practice of
Efficient Lighting System

10: Appendix 10: Tables 11 and 12 (Maximum Allowed LPD) 15

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10.6.4 Occupancy Sensors for
Lighting Control
a. General
- Install occupancy sensors linked to
lighting in areas with variable
occupancy.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per
Table 1, see Exceptions.

c. Requirements
- Provide lighting occupancy sensors on • NOT PROVIDED in Residential, Hotel, • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
the ff. areas, see Exceptions: Office/BPO (non-LEED registered) & covers project per Table 1.
• corridors Commercial projects.
• private offices
• storage rooms • NOT CONSIDERED as additional credits for
• common toilets Office/BPO projects registered/certified under
• meeting rooms LEED rating.
• stairways
• other similar areas
- For Covered Car Parks
• Minimum of 60% lighting must be
controlled by occupancy sensors.

d. Exceptions:
- Hospitals and malls are exempted.
- Provisions for emergency and security
lighting.

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10.6.5 Elevator and Escalator/
Moving Ramps/Walkways
a. General
- Conveying equipment must be fitted
With controls /mechanisms to reduce
energy demand.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.

c. Requirements
- Escalators/Moving Ramps/Walkways - For Escalators • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
• Provide automated controls to reduce to a
slower speed when no activity is detected covers project per Table 1.
(max. period of 1.5 minutes). • Automatic standby/slow speed mode
• Automatically put on a standby mode PROVIDED in some Commercial • Lamp efficacy, AC & VVVF drives
(max. period of 5 minutes, adjust duration Projects only (Venice Piazza). on elevators to be verified with
per demand) Manufacturers/CPD.
• Design with energy efficient soft start - For Elevators
technology.
- Elevators • Automatic lighting switch-off (fan
• Use Alternating Current (AC) Variable included) & stand-by condition on off-
Voltage and Variable Frequency (VVVF) peak hours (parking operation) are
drives on non-hydraulic elevators
• Use energy efficient lighting and display
PROVIDED in AR specifications on all
lighting in the elevator car (more than 55 projects.
lumens/watt)
• Automatic lighting switch-off when
inactive (max. period of 5 minutes)
• Operate in a stand-by condition during off-
peak hours

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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10.6.6 Transformer
a. General
- Transformer shall be tested with
relevant Philippine National
Standards (PNS) at full load
condition, free of harmonics at unit
power factor.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies, with (Verify with DRC) • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
Own transformer, per Table 1. covers project per Table 1.

c. Requirements
-Transformers (part of building EE
systems)
• Efficiency not lower than 98%
per DOE Guidelines on
Energy Conserving Design of
Buildings

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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10.6.7 Overhead or Elevated Water
Storage
a. General
- Use overhead or elevated water
storage to reduce dependence on
motorized systems, provided there is
a 20% fire reserve over & above
average daily demand supply.
(Verify with DRC)
b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1. • PROVIDED in all high rise projects with • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
downfeed system. covers project per Table 1.
c. Requirements
• Integrate overhead or elevated
water tanks to distribute
potable and non-potable in the
building without compromising
required water volume and
pressure based on demand
and local Plumbing code.

d. Exception: Buildings below 10

storeys.

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 11. Water Efficiency)

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11.1 Water Fixtures
a. General
- Use of efficient plumbing fixtures, sensors,
auto control valves, aerators, flow control and
pressure reducing devices can have significant
reduction in water consumption.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.
(Verify with CPD)
c. Requirements
(Table 13) Water Fixture Performance
Requirements • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
Type of Fixtures Maximum Flow Rate • PROVIDED, Refer to Appendix 13 for
consolidated MW plumbing fixtures covers project per Table 1.
Dual Flush Water ≤6 full Liters/flushing cycle
Closet 3 low deliverable.
Single Flush Water 4.9 Liters/flushing cycle
Closet
Shower ≤9 Liters/min at 551.6 kPa
(80PSi)
Urinals ≤1 Liters/flushing cycle
Lavatory taps ≤4.8 Liters/min at 417.7 kPa
(60PSi)
Kitchen faucets ≤4.8 Liters/min at 417.7 kPa
(60PSi)
Handheld bidet spay ≤4.8 Liters/min at 417.7 kPa
(60PSi)
Source: Prescribed Requirements, IFC Philippine Green Building
Code Project, May 2013

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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11.2 Water Management

11.2.1 Rainwater Harvesting

a. General
- Collect and reuse rainwater from
roofs and hardscape for non-potable
purposes.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.
• PROVIDED in some BPO/Office projects
c. Requirements
• Minimum storage tank size
(cu.m) =
Building footprint area ÷ 75
• Use collected water for non-
potable purposes such as
toilet flushing, irrigation and
cooling towers.
• TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
only: covers project per Table 1.
Science Hub – as stormwater catchment
area for McKinley Hill
Davao Finance Center – as LGU
requirement
World Commerce Place – as LEED target
credit

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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11.2.2 Water Recycling
a. General
- Reuse recycled water from Sewage
Treatment Plants (STP) for non-
potable purposes.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements • Per latest Procom Memo, STP is to be • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

• Use collected water for non-
potable purposes such as
toilet flushing, irrigation and
cooling towers
• Provide separate piping
system from potable water
supply system.
PROVIDED in commercial projects and
covers project per Table 1.
in properties within an estate with no
central STP, but water reuse is not yet
done.

d. Exception: Buildings with no

dedicated STP

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 12. Material Sustainability)

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12.1 Non-Toxic Materials
a. General
- Use building materials without
hazardous or toxic chemicals that may
cause Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
and Building Related Illness (BRI).

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.

c. Requirements
- Paints, coatings, adhesives and
• NOT PROVIDED in Residential, Hotel, • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
Office/BPO (non-LEED registered) & covers project per Table 1.
sealants for indoor or non-ventilated
Commercial projects.
areas
• GB Code Definition:
• NO Volatile Organic Compounds
• PROVIDED only, as additional credits for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) -
(VOC) or within the allowable
Office/BPO projects registered/certified under Organic chemicals with high vapor
VOC limits11 as stated in Material
LEED rating. pressure at ordinary room
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from temperature that are dangerous to
supplier and other certification. both human and environment.
- Composite wood
• NO urea formaldehyde content
- Building materials with chemicals must
not be harmful to health & safety of
workers and occupants.

d. Exception: No exceptions.

11: Appendix 11: Table 14 VOC Limits 23

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 13. Solid Waste Management)

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13.1 Material Recovery Facility
a. General
- Provide collection and segregation of solid waste
materials.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.

c. Requirements
(Table 15) MRF Minimum Daily Storage Space Requirements
Use / Occupancy Requirements
Residential/ 1sqm WSS* per 2,500 TGFA + 50%
Condominium circulation space
Hotel/Resort 1sqm WSS per 2,500 TGFA + 50%
• MRF PROVIDED in all projects. • Area requirements TO BE
circulation space COMPLIED if GB Code covers
School 1sqm WSS per 300 TGFA + 50% • Space allocation depends on size of project per Table 1.
circulation space project, minimum of 12 sq.m.
Hospital 1sqm WSS per 1,250 TGFA + 50%
circulation space
Office 1sqm WSS per 1,400 TGFA + 50%
circulation space
Mall 1sqm WSS per 400 TGFA + 50%
circulation space
* WSS-waste storage space. Source: DENR and NBC
- MRF must be fully enclosed and accessible within the
building and from outside.
- Provide solid waste containers for Compostable
(biodegradable), Non-recyclable, Recyclable & Special
Waste
- For Hospitals, isolate bins for hazardous wastes.

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 14.Site Sustainability)

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14.1 Site / Ground Preparation and
Earthworks
a. General
- Mitigate erosion & sedimentation at
the start of construction to protect
endemic foliage regulated by DENR,
existing utilities, water bodies and
waterways.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.

c. Requirements • Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code

• Building site erosion and PROVIDED in all projects. covers project per Table 1.
sedimentation control plan
• Additional measures to • PROVIDED as prerequisite (construction
mitigate the effect of pollution activity pollution prevention) and additional
and safety on construction per credit/s (stormwater collection) for Office/BPO
Rule XI of NBC projects registered/certified under LEED
• Storm water collection rating.
management plan
• Structures or facilities for
storm water collection

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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14.2 Open Space Utilization
a. General
- Provide more permeable surface for
the building development’s open
space with green/ landscaped areas
for indigenous or adaptable plant
species.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.

c. Requirements
- Minimum of 50% of required • PROVIDED only, as additional credit/s for • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
Unpaved Surface Area (USA), per Office/BPO projects registered/certified covers project per Table 1.
Rule VII and VIII of the NBC, must be under LEED rating.
vegetated with indigenous and
adaptable species.

d. Exception: No exceptions.

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(CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Section 15. Indoor Environmental Quality)

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15.1 Minimum Fresh Air Rates
a. General
- Apply minimum fresh air rates thru
constant replacement to maintain
acceptable indoor air quality inside
buildings.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table
1.
(Verify with DRC) • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
c. Requirements covers project per Table 1.
- Comply to the minimum fresh air
rates provided in the latest Philippine
Society of Ventilating, Air-
Conditioning and Refrigerating
Engineers (PSVARE) Standards.12

d. Exception: No exceptions.

12: Appendix 12: Table 16 Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zone 27

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15.2 Designated Smoking Area
a. General
- Restrict tobacco smoking in public spaces and
designate smoking areas in buildings.

b. Applicability
- All Building Occupancies per Table 1.

c. Requirements
- IF smoking is banned within building and
property premises;
• Post “NO SMOKING” signs in • PROVIDED as prerequisite for • TO BE COMPLIED if GB Code
conspicuous areas per RA 9514 (Fire Office/BPO projects registered/certified covers project per Table 1.
Code of the Phil.) under LEED rating.
- IF with Outdoor Smoking Area
• Naturally ventilated
• Outside of building shell
• Away from building entrances, windows
and outside supply air (OSA) intakes by
at least 10 meters
- IF with Indoor Smoking Area
• Partitioned from the rest of the smoking
area (floor to soffit)
• Equipped with exhaust system directly
out of the building, away from openings
or air intakes.
- Doors and windows of enclosed smoking area
shall be well sealed with negative pressure
within.
d. Exception: Buildings with “NO SMOKING”
general policy within premises

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**CONSOLIDATED FIXTURES AND FLOW RATES

RESIDENTIAL BPO CONDOTEL
MEGAWORLD SUNTRUST
SUPER HIGH END HIGH END ULTRA ILOILO MANHATTAN NON LEED LEED
OP1 OP2 MAID’S OP1 OP2 MAID’S DRIVER’S UNITS OP1 OP2 UNITS MAID’S OP1 OP2 OP1 OP2 PWD OP1 OP2
WATER CLOSET

AMERICAN HCG HCG AMERICAN HCG HCG HCG HCG AMERICAN HCG HCG HCG AMERICAN HCG AMERICAN HCG HCG HCG AMERICAN
STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD
2705 CS5518Q CS 88P 2396 CS237 CS 88P CS 88P CS777BT 2396 CS1203N CS 88P CS 88P NEW SIBIA C402FV 3225SC-WT-1 C5516 C4510 FV CS6815N 2395
CONCEPT BADEN ATTIVA WINSTON ATTIVA ATTIVA CEZZANE WINSTON CALLIAH ATTIVA ATTIVA P-TF 2490 OSIRIS BADEN ETON TITAN WINSTON
D
3 / 4.5 ltf 3 / 4.8 lpf 6 lpf 3 / 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 3 / 6 lpf 3 / 4.5 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 3 / 4.5 lpf 6 lpf 4.8 lpf 3 / 4.8 lpf 6 lpf

AMERICAN HCG HCG AMERICAN

STANDARD STANDARD
NEW SIBIA P- C402FV CS995PB 2396
TF 2490 OSIRIS CEZZANE WINSTON

6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 3 / 6 lpf

HCG HCG

C402FV CS 88P
OSIRIS ATTIVA

6 lpf 6 lpf

LAVATORY FAUCET

GROHE HCG GROHE HCG HCG HCG GROHE HCG HCG AMERICAN HCG AMERICAN HCG HCG HCG
STANDARD STANDARD
33552002 EUROSTYLE LF3214PX 33552002 EUROSTYLE LF3214PX LF3190PX LF3214PX 33552002 EUROSTYLE LF3214PX LF3190PX 3901 LF3216PX 8832 AF303 LF3216PX LF3190PX
COSMOPOLITAN EVERGLADES COSMOPOLITAN EVERGLADES SIERA EVERGLADES COSMOPOLITAN EVERGLADES SIERA ACTIVE EVERGLADES SELECTRONIC SENSOR EVERGLADES SIERA
4.68L/min–
2.5 L/min 9.6 L/min 2.5 L/min 9.6 L/min 9.6 L/min 9.6 L/min 2.5 L/min 9.6 L/min 9.6 L/min 5.34 L/min
7.85 L/min N/A 7.7 L/min 7.85 L/min 9.6 L/min

AMERICAN HCG AMERICAN HCG

STANDARD STANDARD
1401 LF3216PX 1401 LF3216PX
CONCEPT EVERGLADES CONCEPT EVERGLADES

3.24 L/min 7.85 L/min 3.24 L/min 7.85 L/min

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CONSOLIDATED FIXTURES AND FLOW RATES
RESIDENTIAL BPO CONDOTEL
MEGAWORLD SUNTRUST
SUPER HIGH END HIGH END ULTRA ILOILO MANHATTAN NON LEED LEED
OP1 OP2 MAID’S OP1 OP2 MAID’S DRIVER’S UNITS OP1 OP2 UNITS MAID’S OP1 OP2 OP1 OP2 PWD OP1 OP2
FLUSH VALVE

AMERICAN SLOAN AMERICAN SLOAN

STANDARD STANDARD
F511/F5110 111XYV 8613 111XYV
CONCEALED
6 lpf 6 lpf 4.5 lpf 6 lpf

AMERICAN SLOAN
STANDARD
9803.02 NEW
SLOAN
GEM 111-
1.28
4.5 lpf 4.8 lpf

URINAL

FALCON FALCON FALCON

FLAX FLAX FLAX

N/A N/A N/A

SHOWER

GROHE ZETA GROHE ZETA HCG GROHE ZETA HCG AMERICAN HCG
STANDARD
BAUEDGE 32820000 MTC-B56 BAUEDGE 32820000 MTC-B56 BF3010PX F3 BAUEDGE 32820000 MTC-B56 BF3716PX 0721 NEO- BF3716PX AMAZONA
AMAZONA MODERN
4.5 L/min 4.5 L/min 6.9 L/min 4.5 L/min 9.06 L/min 20.8 L/min 9.06 L/min

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PROJECTS WITH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
THE ALBANY ST. MORITZ THE PALLADIUM NOBLE PLACE
MASTER / JUNIOR T&B SECONDARY T&B/POWDER MAID’S UNITS MAID’S UNITS MAID’S UNITS MAID’S
WATER CLOSET

DURAVIT HCG DURAVIT HCG AMERICAN STANDARD AMERICAN STANDARD AMERICAN STANDARD HCG
212501 CS777BT 212501 CS777LT 2779 2353 2779 CS996
STARCK 3 CEZZANE STARCK 3 (LEVER-TYPE) CEZZANE SIMPLUS SIMPLICITY SIMPLUS SEIRA
4.8 lpf 6 lpf 4.8 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf 6 lpf
LAVATORY FAUCET

HANSGROHE GROHE GROHE AMERICAN STANDARD AMERICAN STANDARD

10111 33552002 EUROSTYLE 33552002 EUROSTYLE 0701 0701
AXOR STARCK PURO COSMOPOLITAN COSMOPOLITAN NEO-MODERN NEO-MODERN
5 L/min 3.8 L/min 3.8 L/min 3.12 L/min 3.12 L/min
SHOWER

HANSGROHE & TEOREMA GROHE HCG GROHE HCG AMERICAN STANDARD AMERICAN STANDARD AMERICAN STANDARD HCG
10416 HANSGROHE AXOR BAUEDGE 32820000 SHOWER BF3726PX AMAZONA BAUEDGE 32820000 BF3726PX AMAZONA 1411 2132P 1411 BF3716PX AMAZONA
STARCK PURO SHOWER MIXER; MIXER CONCEPT RIO CONCEPT
TEOREMA 15230 OVERHEAD 27265000 EUPHORIA 110
SHOWER; HANSGROHE CHROMA MONO HANDSHOWER
100 3-SPRAY HANDSHOWER
24 L/min at 3 bar (spout);
17 L/min at 3 bar 4.5 L/min 7.48 L/min 4.5 L/min 7.48 L/min 10.5 L/min 12 L/min 10.5 L/min 9.06 L/min

BATH MIXER

HANSGROHE
AXOR STARCK 4-HOLE RIM MOUNTED THERMOSTATIC
BATH MIXER
22 L/min

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CONSOLIDATED KITCHEN SINK FAUCET
MEGAWORLD SUNTRUST THE ALBANY ST. MORITZ PALLADIUM NOBLE PLACE

FRANKE HAFELE FRANKE FRANKE HAFELE HCG

CT 901C CT 901C CT 901C
565.68.265 565.68.265 KF3516PX
LAUSANNE SERIES LAUSANNE SERIES LAUSANNE SERIES
No available data No available data No available data

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