CHEERS Project Profile & Analysis

V.
PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS
5.1 Historical Background
Commonwealth to Post-Commonwealth Era
During the Commonwealth days, two (2) executive orders were issued by the late
President Manuel L. Quezon, namely, Executive Order Nos. 335 and 337. Executive
Order No. 335 created the Civilian Emergency Administration (CEA), which was
tasked primarily through the National Emergency Commission (NEC) to formulate
and execute policies and plans for the protection and welfare of the civilian
population under extraordinary and emergency conditions.
The NEC, which was established to administer the CEA, was composed of the
following official members:
1. Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Manager
2. Director of Publicity and Propaganda
3. Food Administrator
4. Industrial Production Administration
5. National Welfare Warden
6. Director of Communications
7. Fuel and Transportation Administration
8. Other officials as may be appointed from time to time
Local emergency committees from the provincial, city and municipal levels were
likewise organized with the following structure:
Chairman - Provincial Governor/City/Municipal Mayor
Members - Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurer
- Ranking Teacher or Principal
- Chief of Police
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- Sanitary Officer
- Provincial/City/Municipal Agriculturist
- Representative of the Municipal Council Local Units - Volunteer Guard
- Air-raid Protection
- Protection of Utilities and Industries
- Food Administration
- Evacuation
- Public Welfare and Morale
- Transportation and Fuel Administration
- Medical and Sanitary
- Publicity and Propaganda
- Other services as may be authorized from time to time
The organization and training of volunteer guards and air-raid protection units were
given much emphasis by the government during that time with the issuance of
Executive Order No. 337 which empowered the volunteer guards to assist the
maintenance of peace and order in the locality, to safeguard public utilities and to
provide assistance and aid to the people during natural or manmade disaster.
1954- 1968
Our experience during World War II, the country's vulnerability to all types of
disasters particularly typhoons and floods, and the nuclear arms race of the three
superpowers in the 1950's, have prompted the government to promulgate a law -
Republic Act 1190, otherwise known as the Civil Defense Act of 1954.Under this law,
a National Civil Defense Administration (NCDA) was established which was tasked
primarily to provide protection and welfare to the civilian population during war or
other national emergencies of equally grave character. To support the NCDA in

carrying out its mission, RA 1190 also provided for the establishment of civil defense
councils at the national and local levels, namely: the
National Civil Defense Council (NCDC) and the provincial, city and municipal civil
defense councils, respectively:
The NCDC was composed of the following:
NCDC Administrator-Chairman
Chairman, Committee on National Defense and Security of both Houses of
Congress-Member
Chief, Philippine Constabulary-Member
Commissioner of Social Welfare-Member
Manager, Philippine National Red Cross-Member
Manager, Philippine National Development Company-Member
Manager, Price Stabilization Council-Member
On the other hand, the organization of the local civil defense council was not
specifically provided for in the locality but designated the Provincial Governor, City
and Municipal Mayor as the Provincial, City and
Municipal Civil Defense Director, respectively.
The municipalities and cities which were directly under the supervision of the
Provincial Civil Defense
Director relative to civil defense services, were the main basic operating units for the
purpose.
The operating services of the national and civil defense organizations were as
follows:
Warden Service;
Police Service;

Fire Service;
Health Service;
Rescue and Engineering Service;
Emergency Welfare Service;
Transportation Service;
Communication Service;
Evacuation Service;
Air-raid Warning Service; and
Auxiliary Service.
The National Civil Defense Administration, as a planning body under the Office of the
President, has been constrained to carry out its functions effectively due to budgetary
constraints and the apathy and indifference by the public and the government itself to
NCDA's disaster preparedness and prevention programs. But the government's lack
of interest to said programs was somewhat reversed when the Ruby
Tower building in Manila collapsed in 1968 to a powerful earthquake, and created a
National Committee on Disaster Operation through Administrative Order No. 151
issued on December 2, 1968. The composition of the Committee was as follows:
Executive Secretary-Chairman
Secretary of Social Welfare-Vice-Chairman
Secretary of National Defense-Member
Secretary of Health-Member
Secretary of Public Works and Natural Resources-Member
Secretary of Commerce and Industry-Member
Secretary of Education-Member
Secretary of Community Development-Member
Commissioner of the Budget-Member

Secretary-General, Philippine National Red Cross-Member
Executive Officer - A Designated National Coordinator-Member
Under this Order, the national committee was created to ensure effective
coordination of operations of the different agencies during disasters caused by
typhoons, floods, fires, earthquakes, and other calamities.
To carry out its functions effectively, the Committee Chairman issued a Standard
Operating Procedure which prescribed for the organizational set-up for disasters from
the national down to the municipal level, their duties and responsibilities and the
preparation by concerned agencies of their respective SOPs for the same purpose as
the national SOP.
5.2 Owner’s Profile

Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services (CHEERS)
Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services (CHEERS) is
a private, registered association based in Quezon City, Manila and provides trainings
on Emergency Medical Services with International and Local Certification. It has
modern and fully-equipped facilities and upgraded training equipment
which conforms to the International Standards on Health and Safety trainings
and continuously updates its technology and services through innovations and
current researches.
CHEERS is an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Center,
an independent American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) authorized Training
Center and an Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Educational Center in
the Philippines to conduct CPR and ECC Courses for healthcare providers and lay
rescuers.
The Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the:
 qualifications of the said International Organizations and

 local accreditation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA)
The DOH has endorsed CHEERS to conduct trainings on hospitals, colleges,
universities, LGUs and NGOs using International Certification of AHA, ASHI and
ECSI.
5.3 Organizational Chart

5.4 Project Identity
The “UNITY” LOGO
The outer Layer that look like a Typhoon in stands for disaster. Inside of it is a Unity
logo it means the quality or state of not being multiple or unite as one. When the
calamity strikes in unexpected way we all are equal in that state, one rich or poor
when the calamity strikes. The three dots stand for flood disaster, maritime disaster
and earth quake disaster. Those three dot are the calamity that this training center
prepared. The last is the center of the unity the “KALASAG” or the rectangular
Filipino native shield. The means we can protect our love ones and other if we are
knowledgeable when the disaster strikes. In our country there are countless typhoon
that strikes in it and we are on the pacific ring of fire. The maritime disaster, earth
quake disaster and flood is inevitable.

5.5 Roles and Functions
Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services (CHEERS)-
he or she initiates and finances the project with the help of government and private
sectors.
Executive Director
The role of the Executive Director is to design development and implement
strategic plans for the research and development center in cost-effective and time
efficient manners. The executive director is also responsible for the day-to-day
operation of center. This includes managing committees and staff as well as
developing research plans in collaboration with the board. In essence. The board
grants the executive director the authority to run research center.
Deputy Executive Director
The role of Deputy Executive Director is to support the Executive Director in
the development and implementation of the Training Center strategic plans and
policies and to provide leadership and direction to DOST, TESDA, CHEERS and
other technical staff.
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for the direction of the Board of Directors, marshaling limited
resources to the most productive uses with the aim of crating maximum value for the
research center. Developing and cascading the organization strategy/mission
statement to the lower-ranking staff, and implementing appropriate

rewards/recognition and coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with
compant goals.
Corporate Secretary
Responsible for ensuring that the records or minutes of the board’s actions
during a Board meeting, reflect the proper exercise of those fiduciary duties.
General Affairs
The Department lies within the Directorate of Finance and administration. It is
tasked with providing administrative and logistical support to the entire research and
development center. Mandate of the Administration Department include: General
office Management and Running, Transport Management, Registry Management
Assest Management, Security and Safety.
Strategic Planning Department
These are the following roles of the Strategic Planning Department: Defines
the research center’s corporate goals and objectives, Collects and evaluates internal
and external information that may affect the research center’s present and future
state, Develop the research center’s long range (strategic) and short-range plans,
Performs other related functions
Department of Monitoring and Forecasting Research
These are the following functions of the Monitoring and Forecasting Research
Department. Provides management with timely and accurate performance appraisal
reports, provides other government agencies with timely accurate performance report
of the authority, evaluates the accomplishes, develops and implements feedback and

measurement system that will assure implementation of approved plans and budget
at all levels and performs other relate functions.
Department of Disaster Mitigation Research
The role of the department is to carry out leading research on disaster
mitigation, while functioning as a base for social collaboration toward disaster
mitigation.
Department of Integrated Research on Disaster Prevention
The role of the department is to provide a platform for discussion,
presentation of research findings, and innovative implementation approaches on
integrated disaster risk management.
Research Center for Reinforcement of Resilient Function
The role of this section is to develop a technique for estimating economic
damage from disaster based on an economic equilibrium model that considers the
structure of the supply chain.
Auditing and Compliance Office
Responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance issues
within the research center.
5.6 Programs & Activities

Research and Development Activities
TRAINING PROGRAMS
COURCES PROGRAM PORPOSE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL Emergency medical
RESPONDER, EMERGENCY technician (EMT), paramedic and ambulance
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) technician are terms used in some countries
to denote a health care
provider of emergency medical services.
EMTs are clinicians, trained to respond
quickly to emergency situations regarding
medical issues, traumatic injuries and
accident scenes.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
TESDA EMS NCII TESDA EMS NCII is a short TESDA
course in the Philippines that will Train
You in performing basic life support during
emergency situations.
GLOBAL DISASTER The American Red Cross and the
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM International Federation Red Cross and
(GDPP) Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have
established the Global Disaster
Preparedness Center (GDPC) as a
reference center to support innovation and
learning in disaster preparedness. All over
the world, the Red Cross and Red
Crescent network is striving to help

communities prepare for disasters. We are
working to build a Community that can
help communities prepare for disasters
and save lives.
CODE RED (RISK REDUCTION CODE RED (RISK REDUCTION
RESILIENCY EDUCATION FOR RESILIENCY EDUCATION FOR
DISASTER DISASTER were prepared as a resource
for school administrators and teachers to
serve as a basis for policy development.
They also provide an important resource
for classroom activities and awareness-
raising among children and communities.
Planning for natural disasters and
emergencies is something
every educational institution must
consider, regardless of its size or location.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (ICE) IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (ICE) is a
convenient way to store information
needed by rescuers and doctors, if you are
a victim of an emergency. In addition to a
list of contacts of the closes persons, it
also allows you to save information about
taken medications, passed diseases,
allergies and other health information.
Thanks to the ability of creating multiple

profiles, the program can also become a
useful database for medical information
about family members or other close
persons.
A special alarm button allows to send in
critical situation, an emergency sms
message to all the people from your
contact list, containing among others data
collected from mobile phone’s GPS, so
that the closest persons become instantly
informed about serious life-threatening
situations and receive information about
the current position of the user.
WORKPLACE INNOVATION FOR WORKPLACE INNOVATION FOR

SAFETY & HEALTH (WISH) is an
SAFETY & HEALTH (WISH) evidence shows that businesses with good
workforce involvement in health and safety
perform better when it comes to managing
health and safety measures. They also
tend to have better productivity and higher
levels of workforce motivation.
Workforce involvement in health and
safety decision-making can save lives and
reduce injuries.
Workforce involvement strategies can
include consultation, team based learning
and problem solving, tool box talks, regular
safety committee meetings and behavioral
safety initiatives.
BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY &
HEALTH (BOSH) HEALTH (BOSH) is a seminar (prescribed

training of DOLE-BWC for everyone
assigned to manage safety and health) is
designed to help participants better
understand the Occupational Safety and
Health Standards of the Philippines. This
is where the basic knowledge on
recognizing workplace hazards can be
found including a discussion on how
important it is in keeping our workplace
safe and healthy as this is a basic legal
requirement. Different aspects of safety
will be discussed to enable participants to
acquire the technical knowledge on how to
effectively carry out the above conditions
as required by the Philippine Department
of Labor and Employment.
CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY SAFETY
SAFETY & HEALTH (COSH) & HEALTH (COSH) is the 40-hour
mandatory course for designated safety
officers, safety representatives of various
contractors, sustaining technical
employees (STEs) of construction firms
and others whose work revolves around
work safety and health in construction
sites. It is also a requirement for
accreditation as safety practitioners in the

construction industry in the Philippines. It
tackles key OSH concepts, principles and
practices that are foundational knowledge
requirements in the construction industry.
Specifically, it facilitates learning on the
importance of OSH in the construction
industry. There are also discussions on
excavation and demolition safety; safety
of construction machineries (as cranes
and mobile equipment); safety of site
premises; safety in the use of temporary
structures, hand and power tools, fall
protection while working at heights;
environmental concerns and waste
disposal on site. The use of interventions
as tool box meetings, job hazards analysis
excavation and demolition safety are also
included. Furthermore, there are also
discussions on the various laws and latest
issuances on OSH in the industry. As an
integrating activity, participants are also
given tips on the development and or
enhancement of the Construction Safety
and Health Program (CSHP).
DISASTER RECOVERY DISASTER RECOVERY FRAMEWORK is
FRAMEWORK a guide to promote effective recovery,

particularly for those incidents that are
large-scale or catastrophic. Similar to how
the NRF is the overarching interagency
response coordination structure for
both Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act)
and non-Stafford Act incidents, the NDRF
will provide the overarching inter-agency
coordination structure for the recovery
phase for Stafford Act incidents, and
elements of the framework may also be
used for significant non-Stafford Act
incidents.
EMERGENCY FOOD RESERVE EMERGENCY FOOD RESERVE (EFR) /
(EFR) / MEALS READY TO EAT MEALS READY TO EAT (MRE) is a
(MRE) training program that teach you to make
an MRE/EFR that the source of ingredient
can have from our organic plants and local
habitat.
BUSINESS & CONTINUITY BUSINESS CONTINUITY & RESILIENT
RESILIENT PLANNING (BCRP) PLANNING (BCRP) identified an
organization’s exposure to internal and
external threats and provides for effective
prevention and recovery for the
organization.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID This guide covers psychological first aid which

involves humane, supportive and practical help
to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis
events. It is written for people in a position to
help others who have experienced an
extremely distressing event. It gives a
framework for supporting people in ways that
respect their dignity, culture and abilities.
Endorsed by many international agencies, the
guide reflects the emerging science and
international consensus on how to support
people in the immediate aftermath of extremely
stressful events.
MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND The aim of the course is to provide the
POLUTION DISASTER necessary theoretical knowledge and
PREVENTION TRAINING practical abilities for the
PROGRAM implementation and management of the
required documentation about marine
pollution, in compliance
Search & Rescue, Salvage and The search for and provision of aid to persons
Maritime Disaster Prevention who are, or are believed to be, in imminent
TRAINING PROGRAM danger of loss of life at sea. The two
operations – search and rescue – may take
many forms, depending on whether they are
both required or not, on the size and
complexity of the operation and on the

available staff and facilities. Maritime SAR
does not include salvage or the saving of
property except where the action is indivisible
from that of safeguarding life.
Case Study on Maritime Safety and Case Study on Maritime Safety and
Security Policy I & II Security Policy I & II is a course with a
Knowledge of the nature and role of
intelligence and security issues,
approaches and responses to terrorism
are vital in today's world. Understanding
how the threat of terrorism is combatted is
becoming more important as the threat
grows more complex. The course is ideal
for those with an interest in intelligence,
security, law enforcement, strategy,
diplomacy and international relations.
Basic Concepts of Integrated

This course provides the basic concepts
Flood Risk Management (IFRM)
of “Integrated Flood Risk Management
(IFRM)”as part of Integrated Water
resources Management (IWRM). The
mechanism of disaster risk development
with natural hazard, societal vulnerability,
exposure and coping capacity will be
emphasized. New concepts of IWRM at
basin scale will be introduced and, as

concrete examples, Japanese flood
management experiences and global
activity trends will be introduced
emphasizing good practices and key for
success. Anticipated future direction of risk
management to cope with societal
changes and global climate changes will
also be covered.
5.7 Operating Time
Rescuer That on Duty
24 hours available even Holidays
Research Center opening/closing time
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday-Sunday)
Visitors, Trainee and Instructors
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Tuesday)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Wednesday)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Thursday)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Friday)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday)

-Closed- (Sunday)
5.8 Legal Mandate
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY
SECTION 705. Allowable Floor Areas
1. General. The Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) of any proposed
building/structure shall only be as allowed under this Rule.
2. TGFA Limitation, the percentages (%) indicated in the third (3rd) through eighth
(8th) columns, but excluding the multiplier numbers 3, 5, 12, 18, and 30 (which
represent the number of storeys/floors), are the percentages of the Total Lot Area
(TLA) that may be used to initially determine the Allowable Maximum TGFA for a
proposed building/structure.
3. Crosscheck of TGFA with Allowable Maximum Volume Building (AMVB). The
Allowable Maximum TGFA once established must be thoroughly crosschecked with
the AMVB to find out if the AMVB is not exceeded. If exceeded, the necessary
adjustments on the Maximum Allowable TGFA must be made since the AMVB must
always prevail.
SECTION 706. Allowable Floor Area Increases
The floor areas hereinabove provided may be increased in certain specific instances
and under appropriate conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets or
yards extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the building or structure
subject to the approval of the Building Official. (Refer to Guidelines on Determining

Gross Floor Area and Total Gross Floor Area of a Building/Structure at the end of this
Rule)
Parking Slot, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements
a. The parking slot, parking area and loading/unloading space requirements listed
hereafter are generally the minimum off-street cum on-site requirements for specific
uses/occupancies for buildings/structures, i.e., all to be located outside of the road
right-of-way (RROW).
b. The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50
meters by 5.00 meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and at 2.15 meters by
6.00 meters for parallel parking. A standard truck or bus parking/loading slot must be
computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 12.00 meters. An articulated truck slot
must be computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 18.00 meters which should be
sufficient to accommodate a 12.00 meters container van or bulk carrier and a
long/hooded prime mover. A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must
be computed at a minimum of 3.00 meters by 9.00 meters. The parking slots shall be
drawn to scale and the total number of which shall be indicated on
the plans and specified whether or not parking accommodations are attendant-
managed.
c. The parking space ratings listed below are minimum off-street/off-RROW cum on-
site requirements for specific uses/occupancies for buildings/structures, i.e., all to be
located outside of the road right-of-way (RROW).
Accessibility Law

(Batas Pambansa Bilang 344) And its Amended Implementing Rules And
regulations- Philippines
To promote the realization of the rights of disabled persons to participate fully
in the social life and the development of the owner or operator shall reserve sufficient
and suitable space for the use of disabled persons.
Minimum Requirements for Accessibility Illustrations for Minimum
Requirements
A. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS
1. DROPPED CURBS
a) Changes in level walkways should be by a dropped curb.
b) Dropped curbs should be provided at pedestrian crossings and at the end of
walkways of a private street or access road.
c) Dropped curbs at crossings have a width corresponding to the width of the
crossing; otherwise, the minimum width is 0.90 m.
d) Dropped curbs shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with a gradient not more
than 1:12.
e) Dropped curbs shall be sloped towards the road with a maximum cross gradient of
1:20 to prevent water from collecting at the walkway.
f) The lowest point of a dropped curb should not exceed 25 mm from the road or
gutter.
2. CURB CUT-OUTS
a) Curb cut-outs should only be allowed when it will not obstruct a walkway or in any
way lessen the width of a walkway.
b) The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be 0.90 M.

c) Curb cut-outs should have a gradient not more than 1:12.
3. WALKWAYS AND PASSAGEWAYS
a) Walkways should be kept as level as possible and provided with slip-resistant
material.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) Walkways should have a continuing surface without abrupt pitches in angle or
interruptions by cracks or breaks creating edges above 6.50 mm.
e) 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.
f) To guide the blind, walkways should as much as possible follow straightforward
routes with right angle turns.
g) 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.
h) Walkway headroom should not be less than 2.0 m and preferably higher.

i) 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
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) A 0.30 m long extension of the handrail should be provided at the start and end of
ramps and stairs.
d) Handrails that require full grip should have a dimension of 30 mm to 50 mm.
e) 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
a) 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
a) Directional and informational sign should be located at points conveniently seen
even by a person on a wheelchair and those with visual impairments;
b) 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;

c) 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;
d) 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.
e) Signage’s labelling 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;
f) Text on signboards shall be of a dimension that people with less than normal visual
acuity can read at a certain distance.
7. CROSSINGS
a) In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all at grade crossing
should
b) Be as near perpendicular to the carriageway as possible.
c) Be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of the carriageway.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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.
g) 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.)
h) 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.
Republic Act No. 9514- Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
It is an act establishing a comprehensive fire code of the Philippines,
repealing Presidential Decree no. 1185 and for other purposes. It contains a set of
standards and regulation promulgated by the government with the cooperation of
private sectors about the latest development in the fire technology suitable to
Philippine conditions to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety
measures, and promote accountability for fire safety in the protection service and
prevention service.

SECTION 507. Designation of Fire Zones
The legislative body of the LGU may enact ordinances for the purpose of designating
fire zones based on the parameters and guidelines set forth in this Section.
1. Designation of Fire Zones is purposely for management, prevention, control and
suppression of conflagration that may occur in population centers. The designation of
fire zones is as follows:
a) Non-Fire Restricted Zones: These are areas where siting of buildings/structures
are permitted without fire-resistivity measures, often located in the country sides or
rural areas where commercial and industrial and other buildings are sparsely
constructed, or may be clustered in small groups like farm lands wherein dwellings
are built of indigenous materials such as bamboo, sawali, nipa, cogon, palm leaves
and wood up to Types I and II Construction as classified in Section 401 of the Code.
b) Fire Restrictive Zones: Areas wherein siting of buildings/structures are permitted
within prescribed fire-resistivity measures for exterior walls of at least two-hour fire
resistivity. Usual locations in suburban areas are permitted to be built with at least
one-hour fire resistivity throughout as Types II, III to IV Constructions as prescribed in
Section 401 of the Code.
c) Highly Fire Restrictive Zones: Areas wherein highly fire- resistive or non-
combustible buildings/structures and/or construction assemblies of no less than three
to four-hour fire resistive construction materials are used throughout, including
exterior walls. Only Types IV and V Constructions are permitted in the areas.
RULE IX – SANITATION
SECTION 901. General Requirements
Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Property,
Ownership, and its Modification, all buildings hereafter erected, altered, remodeled,

relocated or repaired for human habitation shall be provided with adequate and
potable water supply, plumbing installation, and suitable wastewater treatment or
disposal system, storm water drainage, pest and vermin control, noise abatement
device, and such other measures required for the protection and promotion of health
of persons occupying the premises and others living nearby.
SECTION 902. Water Supply System
1. Whenever available, the potable water requirements for a building used for human
habitation shall be supplied from existing municipal or city waterworks system.
2. The quality of drinking water from meteoric, surface or underground sources shall
conform to the criteria set in the latest approved National Standards for Drinking
Water Standards.
3. The design, construction and operation of deep wells for the abstraction of
groundwater shall be subject to the provisions of the Water Code of the Philippines
(PD 1067).
4. The design, construction and operation of independent waterworks systems of
private housing subdivisions or industrial estates shall be governed by existing laws
relating to local waterworks system.
5. The water piping installation for water supply and distribution to each fixture
including the wastewater drainage with proper venting inside building and premises,
shall conform to the provision of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines.

SECTION 903. Wastewater Disposal System
1. Sanitary sewage from buildings and neutralized or pre-treated industrial
wastewater shall be discharged directly into the nearest street sanitary sewer main of
existing municipal or city sanitary sewerage system in accordance with the criteria
set by the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
2. All buildings located in areas where there is no available sanitary sewerage
system shall dispose their sewage to “Inhofe” or septic tank and subsurface
absorption field or to a suitable waste water treatment plant or disposal system in
accordance with the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Revised National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
3. Sanitary and industrial plumbing installations inside buildings and premises shall
conform to the provisions of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
SECTION 904. Storm Drainage System
1. Rainwater drainage shall not discharge to the sanitary sewer system.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made to drain rainwater from low areas in buildings
and their premises.
3. The drainage pipe installation and sewerage system of any premises and/or
connection with any public disposal or any acceptable terminal shall conform to the
Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121)

The Act shifted the policy environment and the way the country deals with
disasters from mere response to preparedness. RA 10121 provides a
comprehensive, all-hazard, multi-sectoral, inter-agency, and community-based

approach to disaster risk management through the formulation of the National
Disaster Risk Management Framework.
A National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) is being formulated,
developed, and implemented as the master plan that will provide the strategies,
organization, tasks of concerned agencies and local government units, and other
guidelines in dealing with disasters or emergencies. Through this plan, a coherent,
integrated, efficient, and responsive disaster risk management at all levels will
hopefully be achieved.
The law also promotes the development of capacities in disaster management at the
individual, organizational, and institutional levels. A very important feature of this law
is its call for the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction in physical and land-use
planning, budget, infrastructure, education, health, environment, housing, and other
sectors.
RA 10121 also recognizes local risk patterns and trends and decentralization of
resources and responsibilities and thus encourages the participation of NGOs,
private sectors, community-based organizations, and community members in
disaster management. It inhibits the full participation of the Local Government Units
(LGUs) and communities in governance. The approach tends to be “response-
oriented” or “reactive.” This is evidenced by the widespread emphasis on post-
disaster relief and short-term preparedness, such as forecasting and evacuation,
rather than on mitigation and post- disaster support for economic recovery.
Moreover, the Act mandates the establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Office (DRRMO) in every province, city and municipality, and a

Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC) in every
barangay.
The Strategic National Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction for 2009-2019 aims to
enhance the capacities of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils.
Finally, RA10121 provides for the calamity fund to be used in support of disaster risk
reduction or mitigation, prevention, and preparedness activities for the potential
occurrence of disasters and not just for response, relief, and rehabilitation effort.

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PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS

5.1 Historical Background

Commonwealth to Post-Commonwealth Era

tasked primarily through the National Emergency Commission (NEC) to formulate

population under extraordinary and emergency conditions.

following official members:

1. Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Manager

2. Director of Publicity and Propaganda

4. Industrial Production Administration

5. National Welfare Warden

7. Fuel and Transportation Administration

8. Other officials as may be appointed from time to time

likewise organized with the following structure:

Chairman - Provincial Governor/City/Municipal Mayor

Members - Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurer

- Ranking Teacher or Principal

PROJECT PROFILE & ANALYSIS 56

- Representative of the Municipal Council Local Units - Volunteer Guard

- Protection of Utilities and Industries

- Public Welfare and Morale

- Transportation and Fuel Administration

- Medical and Sanitary

- Publicity and Propaganda

- Other services as may be authorized from time to time

superpowers in the 1950's, have prompted the government to promulgate a law -

other national emergencies of equally grave character. To support the NCDA in

PROJECT PROFILE & ANALYSIS 57

councils at the national and local levels, namely: the

defense councils, respectively:

The NCDC was composed of the following:

Chairman, Committee on National Defense and Security of both Houses of

Chief, Philippine Constabulary-Member

Commissioner of Social Welfare-Member

Manager, Philippine National Red Cross-Member

Manager, Philippine National Development Company-Member

Manager, Price Stabilization Council-Member

and Municipal Mayor as the Provincial, City and

Municipal Civil Defense Director, respectively.

Provincial Civil Defense

PROJECT PROFILE & ANALYSIS 58

Rescue and Engineering Service;

Emergency Welfare Service;

Air-raid Warning Service; and

of interest to said programs was somewhat reversed when the Ruby

Tower building in Manila collapsed in 1968 to a powerful earthquake, and created a

National Committee on Disaster Operation through Administrative Order No. 151

issued on December 2, 1968. The composition of the Committee was as follows:

Secretary of Social Welfare-Vice-Chairman

Secretary of National Defense-Member

Secretary of Public Works and Natural Resources-Member

Secretary of Commerce and Industry-Member

Secretary of Community Development-Member

Commissioner of the Budget-Member

PROJECT PROFILE & ANALYSIS 59

Executive Officer - A Designated National Coordinator-Member

coordination of operations of the different agencies during disasters caused by

typhoons, floods, fires, earthquakes, and other calamities.

the national SOP.

5.2 Owner’s Profile

PROJECT PROFILE & ANALYSIS 60

Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services (CHEERS) is