National Building Code

1 P.D.. 1096 National Building Code

2 Maximum height of a combustible stand. 2.70 mts.
3 Minimum spacing for seats in a chair type measurement from back to back. 0.85 mtr.
4 Maximum line of travel to an exit of an aisle. 45.00 mts.
5 Maximum slope of an aisle. One is to Eight (1:8)
6 In standard seating, the minimum spacing of rows measured from back to back. 0.84 mtr.
7 Minimum width of any seat. 0.45 mtr.
8 Minimum area of a double acting door view panel. 1,300 sqmm / 1.30 sqm.
9 Minimum clear width of an exit doorway. 0.70 mtr.
10 Maximum width of an exit door leaf. 1.20 mts.
11 Minimum width of an exit corridor. 1.10 mts.
12 Minimum number of exit for floors above the first storey having an occupant load of
2
more than 10
13 Number of exit for occupant load of 599-999. 3
14 Minimum downward projection of a draft curtain 0.30 mtr.
15 Maximum floor area for an attic made of combustible materials. 250.00 sqm
16 Maximum center to center spacing of a draft curtain sprinkler. 1.80 mts.
17 Maximum floor area for an attic made of incombustible materials. 750.00 sqm.
18 Standard gauge for metal hoods in barbeques. Ga. 18
19 Minimum height of a Siamese connection above grade. 300 mm
20 Standard maximum distance of a standpipe from an opening in a stairway. 300 mm
21 Minimum wall thickness of a fireplace. 200 mm
22 Minimum number of exit for a projection room. 2
23 Minimum extended portion of a chimney above the roof. 600 mm
24 Minimum air space between walls of a masonry chimney above the roof. 2" / 50 mm
25 Minimum thickness of glass used for floors. 12.5 mm
26 Maximum rise of one row of seat to the next. 400 mm / 0.40 mtr.
27 Minimum number of exit for stands within a building serving an occupant load of 300. 3
28 Minimum height of a guard rail located in front of the grandstand. 0.90 mtr
29 Minimum width of a run in a stand stair. 0.28 mtr.
30 Minimum spacing for seats with backrests measured from back to back. 0.75 mtr.
31 Minimum spacing for seats without backrests measured from back to back. 0.60 mtr.
32 Minimum width of an exit door in an aisle. 1.70 mts.
33 Minimum intensity of lights for exits. 10.70 lux
34 Minimum width of side aisles. 1.10 mts.
35 Minimum increase in width of aisles for every linear meter. 30 mm
36 Minimum width of an aisle serving only one side. 800 mm / 0.80 mtr.
37 Open space requirement for an interior lot. 50% of lot area
38 Open space requirement for a corner lot or a through lot. 10% of lot area
39 Bounded on all sides or around its periphery by building lines. Inner court
40 Minimum stair width for a residence. 750 mm / 0.75 mtr.
41 Standard minimum area of a toilet. 1.20 sqm.
42 Minimum dimension of a kitchen. 1.50 mts.
43 Minimum area for vent shafts. 1.00 sqm.
44 Air space requirement for a school room per person. 3.00 cum.
45 Air space requirement for a habitable room per person. 14.00 cum.
46 Minimum area of opening of an air duct. 300 sqmm / 0.30 sqm
47 Maximum projection beyond the property line of a footing along the national road and at
300 mm
least 2.40 mts. In depth.
48 Minimum clearance of a canopy or a marquee from the sidewalk. 3.00 mts.
49 Minimum stair width for occupant load of less than 50. 0.90 mtr.
50 Minimum width of a temporary walkway. 1.20 mts.
51 Minimum clearance of an arcade above sidewalk. 3.00 mts.
52 Vacant space left between the building and lot lines less than 2.00 mts in width. Setback
53 Minimum horizontal dimension of a court. 2.00 mts.
54 Minimum width of a passageway connecting a street and a court. 1.20 mts.

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55 Standard air space requirement per person for factories. 12.00 cum.
56 Minimum headroom clearance for a mezzanine. 1.80 mts.
57 Air supply per person per minute for auditoriums. 0.30 cum
58 Minimum total area of a window or an opening for a room without artificial ventilation. 10% of flr. Area
59 Minimum dimension for a vent shaft. 0.60 mtr.
60 Minimum horizontal clearance of the curb line to the outermost edge of the marquee. 300 mm
61 Minimum clearance of the lowest portion of an awning to the ground. 2.40 mts.
62 Minimum height of a construction fence. 2.40 mts.
63 Minimum live load bearing capacity of a construction canopy. 600 kgs./sqm.
64 Minimum height of a protective railing in a construction. 1.00 mtr.
65 Minimum wind load capacity for roofs for vertical projection. 120 kgs./sqm.
66 Maximum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.90 mtr.
67 Minimum ceiling height for naturally ventilated rooms. 2.70 mts.
68 Minimum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.80 mtr.
69 Maximum dimension of a stair landing. 1.20 mts.
70 Maximum slope of an exit court. One is to ten (1:10)
71 Minimum width of run for circular stair. 250 mm
72 Minimum headroom clearance for any stair. 2.00 mts.
73 Maximum slope for an exit passageway. One is to Eight (1:8)
74 Maximum height of a Siamese connection above the ground. 1.20 m
75 Maximum distance of any portion of a building from the nozzle of a 23 mts fire hose. 6.00 mts.
76 Minimum number of exit for any stage. 2
77 Minimum extension of a proscenium wall above the roof. 1.20 mts.
78 Minimum width of a stair in a stage egress. 750 mm
79 Minimum thickness of glass for jalousies. 5.60 mm
80 Maximum length of glass for jalousies. 1.20 mts.
81 Minimum width of exit in a stage. 900 mm
82 Minimum lateral spacing for plastic skylights. 2.50 mts.
83 A store window in which goods are displayed. Show window
84 Maximum width of a business sign. 1.20 mts.
85 Minimum distance of a sign from any electrical post or telephone wires. 1.00 mtr.
86 Minimum open space requirement for a corner lot. 10% of lot area
87 Minimum size of thread for an entrance or exit step. 300 mm
88 Maximum slope for an entrance or exit ramp. One is to ten (1:10)
89 Minimum number of steps for an entrance or exit stair. 2
90 Standard turn circle of a wheelchair. 1.50 mts.
91 Office building parking ratio. 1:125 sqm. Of gross floor area
92 Standard size of a perpendicular parking slot. 2.40 X 5.00 mts.
93 Hotel building parking ratio. 1:10 bedrooms
94 Hospital building parking ratio. 1:25 beds
95 Maximum distance of a handicapped parking from the facility being served. 60.00 mts.
96 Colleges and university parking ratio. 1:5 classrooms
97 Theaters, cinemas, auditoria, and stadia parking ratio. 1:50 sqm. Of spectators' area
98 Minimum number of wheelchair seating space for 51-300 seating capacity for auditoriums. 4
99 Minimum width of a dropped curb. 0.90 mtr.
100 Minimum Dimensions of an accessible elevator. 1.10 X 1.40 mts.
101 Maximum distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a building. 30.00 mts.
102 Minimum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortable. 1.40 mts.
103 Minimum door width for an accessible elevator. 0.80 mtr.
104 Minimum dimensions for an accessible water closet stall. 1.70 X 1.80 mts.
105 Maximum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortably. 1.60 mts.
106 Minimum width of a parking slot for the disabled. 3.70 mts.
107 Minimum run of a stair for Group A dwellings (residential) 200 mm
108 Minimum ceiling height from 3rd floor to succeeding floors with artificial ventilation. 2.10 mts.
109 Minimum area of rooms for human habitation. 6.00 sqm.
110 Least dimension of rooms for human habitation. 2.00 mts.

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111 Least dimension of an air duct. 300 mm

112 Maximum encroachment into a public sidewalk of a foundation at least 600 mm below
500 mm
the grade line.
113 Minimum width of an exit door. 0.90 mts.
114 Maximum width reduced by handrails and doors fully opened to balconies and
200 mm
corridors
115 Minimum width of stairs serving more than 50 occupants. 1.10 mts.
116 Minimum width of stairs serving less than 10 occupants. 750 mm
117 Maximum reduction in width of a stair due to trims and handrails. 100 mm
118 Minimum run of a winding stair. 150 mm
119 Maximum run of a winding stair. 300 mm
120 Allowable tolerance in the rise and run of every step. 5 mm
121 Width of stair requiring an intermediate handrail. 3.00 mts.
122 Minimum width of an aisle serving both sides. 1.00 mts.
123 Maximum number of seats between the wall and the aisle. 7
124 Maximum distance between the back of each seat to the front of the seat behind it. 300 mm
125 Maximum width of seat in a stand. 480 mm
126 Maximum projection of a penthouse or other projections above the roof. 8.40 mts
127 Maximum ratio of a penthouse area to that of the supporting roof. one third (1/3)
128 Minimum thickness of masonry chimney for residentials. 100 mm
129 Minimum thickness of rubble stone masonry chimney for residentials. 300 mm
130 Minimum firebox wall thickness. 250 mm
131 Minimum thickness of smoke chamber back walls. 150 mm
132 minimum thickness of front and side smoke chamber walls. 200 mm
133 Minimum number of storeys requiring one (1) or more dry standpipes. 4
134 Minimum volume of water a dry standpipe should provide. 900 liters/minute
135 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a two-way Siamese connection. 4" (100mm)
136 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a three-way Siamese connection. 5" (125mm)
137 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a four-way Siamese connection. 6" (150mm)
138 Minimum volume of water an interior wet standpipe should provide. 190 liters/minute
139 Minimum diameter of a wet standpipe. 2" (50mm)
140 Standard diameter of a dry standpipe opening. 2 1/2" (63mm)
141 Standard length of a fire hose. 23.00 mts
142 Maximum distance of a hose nozzle to any portion of a building. 6.00 mts.
143 Standard diameter of a wet standpipe valve. 38 mm (11/2")
144 Maximum projection into a sidewalk of a sign 4.50 mts. above grade. 1.00 mtr.
145 Minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to an arcaded sidewalk. 5.00 mts.
146 Minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to non-arcaded sidewalk. 3.00 mts.
147 Number of days of work abandonment of stoppage for a building permit to expire. 120 days
148 Width of planting strip for sidewalks 2.00 mts in width. 0.80 mtr.
149 Minimum horizontal distance of the curb line to the outermost face of an arcade. 500 mm
150 Maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade. 6.00 mts.
151 Slope of ramp of road-way to sidewalk. 1/3 - 1/4
152 Slope of driveway to sidewalk where the height of curb is 200 mm and above. One is to Eight (1:8)
153 Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from the crown of the pavement when
10.00 mts.
crossing the highway.
154 Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from top of sidewalk when installed along
7.5 mts.
the side of the highway.
155 Vertical clearance of secondary lines from sidewalks along or crossing the street. 7.5 mts.
156 Minimum clearance of conductors from the highest point of a roof. 2.50 mts.
157 Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.
158 Maximum area of a dumbwaiter. 3,861 sqcms.
159 Minimum clearance of conductors from any platform or ground or projection from which
3.00 mts.
they might be reached.
160 Minimum vertical clearance of service drop of communication lines above ground at its
3.00 mts.
point of attachment to than building or pedestal.

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161 Vertical clearance of a service drop communication line when crossing a street. 5.50 mts.
162 Maximum capacity of a dumbwaiter. 277 kgs.
163 Minimum width of an access road to a cul-de-sac. 3.00 mts.
164 Unit area per occupant for dwellings. 28.00 sqm.
165 Unit area per occupant for Hotels. 18.6 sqm.
166 Unit area per occupant for offices and garages. 9.30 sqm.
167 Unit area per occupant for class rooms. 1.80 sqm.
168 Unit area per occupant for stores - retail sales rooms upper floors. 5.60 sqm.
169 Unit area per occupant for nurseries for children. 3.25 sqm.
170 Unit area for stores -retail sales room for basement and ground floor. 2.80 sqm.
171 Unit area for hospitals and sanitaria. 8.40 sqm.
172 Unit area per occupant for aircraft hangars without repairs. 46.50 sqm.
173 Unit area per occupant for warehouses and mechanical equipment room. 28.00 sqm.
174 Unit area per occupant for theaters and the like. 0.65 sqm.
175 Parking requirement for Hotels. 1 slot/5 rooms
176 Parking requirement for public assembly buildings such as cinemas, auditoria, theaters,
1 slot/50 sqm. Of spectators' area
and the like.
177 Parking requirement for multi family living unit of 50 sqm floor area. 1slot/8 units
178 Parking requirement for multi family living unit above 100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/unit
179 Parking requirement for multi family living unit for 50-100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/4 units
180 Parking requirement for clubhouses, beach houses, and the like. 1 slot/100 sqm of gross flr.area
181 Parking requirement for motels. 1 slot/unit
182 Minimum parking requirement for the handicapped. 1 slot/50 parking slots
183 Parking requirement for colleges and universities. 1 slot/5 classrooms
184 Parking requirement for elementary, secondary, and vocational schools. 1 slot/10 classrooms
185 In BP344, the required width of a corridor. 1.20 mts.
186 Maximum slope of a drop curb towards the street. 1:20
187 Maximum slope of a drop curb towards adjoining curb. 1:12
188 Maximum spacing for wheelchair turnabouts. 12.00 mts.
189 Maximum slope of a ramp. 1:12
190 Maximum distance of handicapped parking from the structure served. 60.00 mts.
191 Preferred width of corridor for the disabled. 1.50 mts.
192 Maximum height of a water closet from the floor. 0.50 mts.
193 Preferred height of switches from the floor. 1.10 mts.
194 Minimum height of a switch from the floor. 0.90 mts.
195 Maximum height of a switch from the floor. 1.20 mts.
196 Least dimension for a parking slot for the disabled. 3.70 mts.
197 In BP344, the minimum height of a handrail. 0.70 mtr.
198 Maximum length of a ramp for wheelchair. 6.00 mts.
199 Minimum length of a ramp landing for wheelchairs. 1.50 mts.
200 One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended or designated to
Dwelling unit
be occupied by one family with facilities for cooking , sleeping, living, and eating.
201 That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads directly
Footing
to the ground or soil.
202 A continuous horizontal layer of masonry units. Course
203 A room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for , or occupied by one
Apartment
family for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking purposes.
204 A stationary open hearth or brazier, either fuel-fired or electric, used for food preparation. Barbecue
205 A portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is raised
Balcony
1.20 mts or more above the level of the main floor.
206 The pipe which connects a flue-burning appliance to a chimney. Chimney connector
207 A hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire may be made and
Fireplace
which is built in conjunction with a chimney.
208 A horizontal structural piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joists or walls
Girder
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209 Same as heliport except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of

Helistop
helicopters is permitted.
210 The vertical supports, such as posts or stanchions, as used in indigenous or traditional
Suportales
type of construction.
211 Any surface or underground construction covered on top, or any fire-proof construction
Vault
intended for the storage of valuables.
212 A term which may be used synonymously with a partition. Cross wall
213 The unit area per occupant for hotels. 18.60 sqm.
214 The unit area per occupant for dining establishments. 1.40 sqm.
215 The unit area per occupant for theaters. 0.65 sqm.
216 A building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at any time
120 days / 4 mos.
after commencement for a period of.
217 Front yards for commercial buildings abutting a road-right-of-way of 25-29 meters shall
8.00 mts.
have a minimum width of
218 Offices shall be provided how many cubic meters of air per person? 12.00 cum.
219 Multiple living units of up to 6 units built on the same lot shall have an access road
3.00 mts.
directly connecting said building to a public street a width of.
220 Sidewalks of 2 mts or more in width shall include on its outer side a planting strip of not
800 mm / 0.80 mtr.
less than how many millimeters in width?
221 Arcades shall be cantilevered from the building line over the sidewalk and the horizontal
clearance between the curb line and the outermost face of any part of the arcade shall 500 mm
not be less than.
222 Printing plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Business and mercantile
223 Power plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Industrial
224 Residentials, hotels
Convents shall be classified under what type of occupancy.
and apartments.
225 Repair garages shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Storage and hazardous
226 Reformatories shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Institutional
227 Turnabout should also be provided at or whithin how many meters of dead end. 3.50 mts.
228 In B.P. 344, the maximum slope a ramp is. 1:12
229 Under B.P. 344, a level area of not less than how many meters shall be provided at the
1.80 mts.
230 top and bottom of any ramp.
231 Under what classification of occupancy does Mental Hospitals fall? Institutional
232 Residentials, hotels
Under what classification of occupancy does Monasteries fall?
and apartments.
233 Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft hagars fall? Business and mercantile
234 Under what classification of occupancy does cold storage and creameris fall? Industrial
235 Under what classification of occupancy does private garage fall? Accessory
236 Minimum loading slot requirement for Hospitals and hotels. 1 truck loading slot
237 Minimum travel distance from handicapped parking to facility being served. 60 mts.
238 Percentage required for number of parking if parking garages are available within 200
20%
meters of structure.
239 Parking requirement for amusement centers. 1/50 sqm of gross floor area
240 Parking requirement for markets. 1/150 sqm of shopping flr area
241 Parking requirement for neigborhood shopping centers. 1/100 sqm of shopping flr area
242 Parking requirement for multi-family living units of more than 100 sqm of living unit area. 1/living unit
243 Parking requirement for multi-family living units of up to 50 sqm of living unit area. 1/8 living units
244 Parking requirement for places of worhip. 1/50 sqm of congregation are
245 Maximum projection of a balcony over a street of over 3 meters but not more than 6 mts. 0.60 mtr.
246 Maximum projection of a balcony over a street of 10 mts to less than 11 mts in width. 1.00 mtr.
247 Maximum height of 1st the floor for a 2-story wood structure with a height of 7 mts. 4.50 mts.
248 Maximum spacing of posts for 2-story wooden structure with a height of 8 mts. 4.50 mts.
249 Under what classification of occupancy does fences of over 1.80 mts in height fall? Accessory
250 Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft repair hangars fall? Storage and hazardous
251 Under what classification of occupancy does factories and workshops using
Industrial
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252 Under what classification of occupancy does wood working establishements fall? Storage and hazardous
253 Under what classification of occupancy does police and fire stations fall? Business and mercantile
254 Standard length of a Wheelchair. 1.10 - 1.30 mts.
255 Standard width of a wheelchair. 0.60 - 0.75 mts.
256 How many meters above the floor is the comfortable reach of persons confined to a
0.70 - 1.20 mts.
wheelchair.
257 How many meterd is the comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for
0.74 mts.
wheelchair users.
258 Accessibility, reachability, usability, orientation, workability and efficiency, and ___ are
Safety
the basic planning requirements of BP344.
259 Number of wheelchair seating for an assembly seating capacity of 51-300. 4
260 Magna Carta for Disabled
R.A. 7277
Persons
261 A long interior passageway providing access to several rooms. Corridor
262 A raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of street, sidewalk, etc. Curb

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 PD 957
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM

SUBDIVISON & CONDOMINIUM

PD 957
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957
Revised Implementing Rules & Regulations
PHILIPPINES

MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS:

SUBDIVISION

A. SITE CRITERIA:

1. LOCATION
2. PHYSICAL SUITABILITY
3. ACCESSIBILITY

B. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:

1. AREA PLANNING:
a. OPEN SPACES
i. STREETS
ii. WALKS
iii. PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
b. FACILITIES & AMENITIES
c. DENSITY

2. SITE PRESERVATION
a. SLOPE
b. PRESERVATION OF SITE ASSETS
c. GROUND COVER

3. EASEMENTS
4. CIRCULATION
5. INSTALLATION OF STREET NAMES / SIGNS

C. DESIGN PARAMETERS:
1. - LAND ALLOCATION:
a. SALEABLE AREA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 70 % OF GROSS AREA (MAXIMUM)
b. NON-SALEABLE AREA ––––––––––––––––––––––– 30 % OF GROSS AREA (MINIMUM)
1. – PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS –––––––––––––––– 100 m2 MINIMUM

PERCENTAGE REQUIREMENT

DENSITY ALLOCATION IN
(No. of lots/dwelling PERCENT OF GROSS
unit per hectare) AREA
20 BELOW 3.5%
21 - 25 4%
26 - 35 5%
36 6%
51 - 65 7%
65 ABOVE 9%

2. – COMMUNITY FACILITIES

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3. CIRCULATION SYSTEM

a. – HEIRARCHY OF ROADS

• MAJOR ROAD–––––––––––––––– 10 m MINIMUM

• COLLECTOR ROAD––––––––––– FROM MINOR TO MAJOR RAD
• MINOR ROAD–––––––––––––––– TO LOTS & ACTIVITY CENTERS
• MOTOR COURTS–––––––––––––– 6.0 m MIN. WIDTH & 60 m MAX. LENGTH
• SERVICE ROADS––––––––––––––– AMONG INDIVIDUAL LOTS & ACTIVITY CENTERS
• ALLEY–––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0 m WIDTH
• INTERCONNECTING ROAD––––– 10.0 m MINIMUM
• SETBACK–––––––––––––––––––––– 3.0 m WIDTH x 5.0 m LENGTH BOTH
BOTH SIDES OF SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE

PROJECT SIZE
OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST
RANGE (has.)
2.5 BELOW major, minor,motor court, alley major, minor,motor court, alley
2.5 - 5 major, collector, minor,motor do
5 - 10 do major, collector, minor,motor
10 - 15 do do
15 - 30 do do
30 ABOVE do do

b. – ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

RIGHT OF WAY (METERS)

PROJECT SIZE OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST
(HECTARES) MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR

2.5 BELOW 10 8 _ 10 _ 8

2.5 - 5 12 10 8 10 8 _

5 - 10 12 10 8 12 10 8

10 - 15 12 10 8 12 10 8

15 - 30 15 12 10 12 10 8

30 ABOVE 15 12 10 15 12 10

OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST

ROW CARRIAGEWAY ROW CARRIAGEWAY

MOTOR COURT 6 5 6 5

ALLEY 2 2 2 2

NOTE : 6 meters SERVICE ROAD BOTH ENDS CONNECTING TO A MINOR ROAD

SHALL BE ALLOWED FOR BLOCKS NOT EXCEEDING 60 meters.

c. – WIDTH OF PLANTING STRIPS & SIDEWALKS

ROAD WIDTH OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST

(METERS) PLANTING STRIPS (m) SIDEWALK (m) PLANTING STRIP (m) SIDEWALK (m)

15 1.30 1.20 1.30 1.20

12 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20

10 0.80 1.20 0.80 1.20

8 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.60

6 (SERVICE ROAD) OPTIONAL

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 d. – ROAD PAVEMENT

• CONCRETE PAVEMENT –––––––––––––––150 mm MINIMUM THICKNESS

• CONCRETE PAVEMENT ––––––––––––––– 20.7 Mpa MIN. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
• ASPHALT PAVEMENT ––––––––––––––––– 50 mm MINIMUM THICKNESS
• SIDEWALK MIN. COMP. STRENGTH ––––– 17.2 Mpa

e. – ROAD INTERSECTION

• MIN. DISTANCE BET. OFFSET INTERSECTION –––20 mm (CORNER – CORNER)

f. – ROAD GRADE / SLOPE

• CROWN SLOPE –––––––––––––––1.5 % MINIMUM

• CURBS & GUTTER ––––––––––––– 7 - 9 % MINIMUM

2. - LOT REQUIREMENTS:

a. LOT LAYOUT

b. MINIMUM LOT AREA

OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST

TYPES OF HOUSING
(m2) (m2)
SINGLE DETACHED 120 100
DUPLEX/SINGLE ATTACHED 96 80
ROW HOUSE 60 50

c. LOT DESIGN

d. LOT FRONTAGE

TYPES OF HOUSING FRONTAGE (m)

1. SINGLE DETACHED
a.) CORNER LOT 12
b.) REGULAR LOT 10
c.) IRREGULAR LOT 6
d.) INTERIOR LOT 3
2. DUPLEX/SINGLE ATTACHED 8
3. ROW HOUSE 4

• NUMBER OF ROW HOUSE: –––––––––––––––20 UNITS / BLOCK (MAXIMUM)

• LENGTH OF ROW HOUSE: –––––––––––––––100 meters (MAXIMUM)

3. - LENGTH OF BLOCK:

a. LENGTH (MAXIMUM) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 400 meters OF GROSS AREA (MAXIMUM)

b. IF MORE THAN 250 meters ––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 meters ALLEY @ MIDLENGTH

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4. - SHELTER COMPONENT:

a. FLOOR AREA:

OPEN MARKET ––––––––––––––––––– 42 m2 MINIMUM

MEDIUM COST ––––––––––––––––––– 30 m2 MINIMUM

b. MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION:

COMPLETE HOUSE FOR ALL TYPES OF DWELLING UNITS BASED ON THE SUBMITTED
SPECIFICATION

5. - YARD / SETBACK : AS PER NBCP

6. - WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM:

a. SPECIFIC RULES

• PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

• COMMUNITY SYSTEM
• CENTRALIZED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

b. AVERAGE DAILY DEMAND (ADD) ––––––––––––––––––– 150 LITERS PER CAPITA PER DAY
c. FIRE PROTECTION DEMAND
d. WATER TANK CAPACITY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 20 % ADD + FIRE RESERVE
e. PIPES STANDARDS

7. - ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY:

STREET LIGHTING:
50 METER DISTANCE OF POLE–––––––––––––––– EVERY POLE
LESS THAN 50 METER DISTANCE OF POLE–––––– EVERY OTHER POLE

8. - SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM:

a. CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM

b. SEPTIC TANKS

9. - DRAINAGE SYSTEM :
• UINDERGROUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
• MINIMUM DRAINAGE PIPE ––––––––––––––––––– 300 mm DIAMETER

10. - GARBAGE DISPOSAL

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CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS

A. SITE CRITERIA:

1. PREFERABLY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

2. SHALL CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM BUILDING REQUIREMENTS:

a) – LOT OCCUPANCY
b) - OPEN SPACES
c) - PARKING
d) - OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF NBCP & IST IRR

B. PLANNING CONSIDERATION:

1. AREA PLANNING
5 METERS––––––––––––––––––– MINIMUM DISTANCE (BOTH SIDES) OF ANY DEVELOPMENT
FROM ANY FAULT TRACE IDENTIFIED BY PHIVOLCS.

2. SITE PRESSERVATION / ALTERATION

a) – SLOPE
b) - PRESERVATION OF SITE ASSETS
c) - GROUND COVER

C. DESIGN PARAMETERS:
1. SPACE LOCATION

SPACE ALLOCATION AS PER NBCP:

a) – LIVING
b) - DINING
c) - KITCHEN
d) - SLEEPING
e) - TOILET & BATH
f) - LAUNDRY / DRYING AREA
g) - STORAGE

a.) PARKS / PLAYGROUNDS & OTHER RECREATIONAL AREAS

• PARKS / PLAYGROUNDS (EXCLUSIVE OF EASEMENTS, ACCESS ROADS, DRIVEWAY,

PARKING SPACE) APPLICABLE FOR:

1. PROJECTS OF 1,000 m2 SALEABLE AREA.

2. 10 OR MORE CONDOMINIUM UNITS

EXCEMPTION FOR PROVIDING PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS:

1. CONDOMINIUM IS PART OF SUBDIVISION
2. PARKS & PLAYGROUND IS AVAILABLE @ LESS THAN 800 METERS AWAY.

• MINIMUM AREA FOR SINGLE PARK / PLAYGROUND –– 50 m2 DIAMETER

PLUS 3m2 FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL DWELLING TYPE

• 800 meters –– PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS FOR CONDOMINIUM MAY NOT BE

REQUIRED IF THERE IS A PUBLIC PARK / PLAYGROUND AVAILABLE @ 800 METERS
DISTANCE.

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 b.) PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

• 200 METERS ––– MAXIMUM DISTNACE OF OFF-SITE PARKING

FROM CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS.

c.) ACCESS ROADS

• 8.0 METERS ––– MINIMUM ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY

• 6.0 METERS ––– CARRIAGEWAY
• 2.0 METERS ––– SIDEWALK / PLANTING STRIPS
• 1.2 METERS ––– MINIMUM PATHWALK

d.) BASIC FACILITIES & SERVICES

• SERVICE AREA (LAUNDRY/DRYING AREA)

• WATER SUPPLY, POWER, SEWERAGE, & DRAINAGE UTILITIES
• MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICE AREAS
• REFUSE COLLECTION / DISPOSAL

2. FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS

a.) SINGLE OCCUPANCY UNIT

• 18 m2 ––– MINIMUM FLOOR AREA

• 12m2 IS ALLOWED IF:

o INTENDED FOR STUDENT, EMPLOYEES, OR WORKERS AND IS

LOCATED @ HIGHLY URBANIZED AREAS.

o IF COMMON BASIC FACILITIES SUCH AS LAUNDRY, DRYING

AREA, VISITOR’S LOUNGE, AND DINING AREA IS TO BE
PROVIDED.

b.) FAMILY DWELLING UNIT

MINIMUM FLOOR AREA:

• OPEN MARKET––––––––––––––––––– 36 m2
• MEDIUM COST––––––––––––––––––– 22 m2

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ANTHROPOMETRY
The measurement and study of the size and
proportions of the HUMAN BODY.

ERGONOMICS / HUMAN ENGINEERING

an applied science concerned with the
characteristics of the people that need to be considered in the DESIGN OF DEVICES and
systems in order that people and things effectively & safely.

PROXEMICS
the study of the symbolic and communicative role of the SPATIAL SEPARATION individuals
maintain in various social and interpersonal situations, and how the nature and degree of
this spatial arrangement relates to environment & cultural factors.

SEMIOTIC - the study of the SIGNS & SYMBOL

SEMANTIC - the study of MEANING

TYPES OF PLANNING
PHYSICAL PLANNING –rational use of land

SOCIAL PLANNING – social services

ECONOMIC PLANNING –uplifting the quality of life and income levels

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING –management and development of land,

PLANNING THEORY & DEMOGRAPHICS

SYNOPTIC RATIONALISM – “Scientific Method”

INCREMENTALISM – “Intuition & Experience”

TRANSACTIVE PLANNING – “Face-to-face contacts, interpersonal dialogues”

ADVOCACY PLANNING – “Advocate/defend the interests of a particular client or group”

RADICAL PLANNING – “non-professional neighborhood planning”

UTOPIANISM – “capture the Public’s Imagination”

METHODISM– “Planning techniques that should be used are Known; but the ends are not”
URBAN MODELS

CONCENTRIC ZONE THEORY –------- E.W. BURGESS

SECTOR THEORY –---------------------------- HOMER HOYT
MULTIPLE NUCLEI THEORY –------------ CHAUNCY HARRIS & EDWARD ULLMAN
URBAN REALMS –----------------------------- JAMES VANCE

URBAN PATTERN

RADIOCENTRIC – A LARGE CIRCLE WITH RADIAL CORRIDORS OR INTENSE DEVELOPMENT

EMANATING FROM THE CENTER.

RING – A CITY BUILT AROUND A LARGE OPEN SPACE.

STAR – RADIOCENTRIC FORM WITH OPEN SPACES BETWEEN THE OUTREACHING CORRIDORS OF
DEVELOPMENT

RECTILINEAR – USUALLY WITH TWO CORRIDORS OF INTENSE DEVELOPMENT CROSSING THE

CENTER; USUALLY FOUND IN SMALL CITIES RATHER THAN IN LARGE.

LINEAR – USUALLY THE RESULT OF NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY WHICH RESTRICTS GROWTH; MAY ALSO
BE A TRANSPORTATION SPINE.

STAR – RADIOCENTRIC FORM WITH OPEN SPACES BETWEEN THE OUTREACHING CORRIDORS OF
DEVELOPMENT

BRANCH – a linear span with connecting arms

SHEET – a vast urban area with little or no articulation

ARTICULATED SHEET – a sheet accented by one or more central clusters and several
subclusters.

CONSTELLATION – a series of nearly equal sized cities in close proximity

SATELLITE – constellation of cities around a main center

THE GARDEN CITIES

LETCHWORTH – RAYMOND UNWIN AND BARRY PARKER

WELWYN – LOUIS DE SOISSON

CITY BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT – DANIEL BURNHAM

COLORS

TINT –––––––––––– COLOR + WHITE

TONE ––––––––––– COLOR + GRAY

SHADE –––––––––– COLOR + BLACK

HUE ––––––––––––– COLOR

CHROMA ––––––– INTENSITY OF SATURATION OF COLOR

VALUE ––––––––––– LIGHTNESS & DARKNESS OF COLOR

ENTRANCE / GATEWAYS

PYLON ––––––––––––––––– EGYPT

PAI-LOU –––––––––––––––– CHINA

PROPYLAEA ––––––––––– GREEK

TORANA –––––––––––––––– INDIA

TORII –––––––––––––––––––– JAPAN

GREEK WALL SURFACES

CYCLOPEAN WALL, TYRINS

POLYGONAL, MYCENAE

CURVILINEAR, 7th cent.

RECTANGULAR, 5th cent.

ROMAN WALL SURFACES

OPUS QUADRATUM ––––––––––––– SQUARED

OPUS INCERTUM –––––––––––––––– IRREGULAR

OPUS RETICULATUM ––––––––––– NET-LIKE

OPUS TESTACEUM –––––––––––––– TRIANGULAR

OPUS MIXTUM ––––––––––––––––– MIX

VAULTS

BARREL ––––––––––––––– SEMICIRCULAR CROSS SECTION

CONICAL –––––––––––– SEMICIRCULAR CROSS SECTION BUT BIGGER @ ONE END

RAMPANT ––––––––––– SPRINGING FROM AN ABUTMENT

ANULAR VAULT –––––– IN A CIRCULAR PLAN

GROIN VAULT –––––––– INTERSECTION OF TWO VAULTS

RIB VAULT:

• QUADRIPARTITE VAULT
• SEXPARTITE VAULT
• FAN VAULT
• NET VAULT
• LIERNE VAULT
• TIERCERON VAULT
PARTS OF BASILICAN CHURCHES

• AISLE
• ALTAR
• AMBO
• AMBULATORY
• APSE
• ATRIUM
• BEMA
• CANCELLI
• CANTHARUS
• NARTHEX
• NAVE
• SARCOPHAGUS
• TRIBUNE
LOT AREA

OPEN MARKET:

• SINGLE DETACH ––––––––––––– 120 m2

• DUPLEX––––––––––––––––––––– 96 m2
• ROW HOUSE –––––––––––––––– 60 m2

MEDIUM COST:

• SINGLE DETACH ––––––––––––– 100 m2

• DUPLEX––––––––––––––––––––– 80 m2
• ROW HOUSE –––––––––––––––– 50 m

ECONOMIC HOUSING:

• SINGLE DETACH ––––––––––––– 72 m2

• DUPLEX––––––––––––––––––––– 54 m2
• ROW HOUSE –––––––––––––––– 36 m2

SOCIALIZED HOUSING:

• SINGLE DETACH ––––––––––––– 64 m2

• DUPLEX––––––––––––––––––––– 48 m2
• ROW HOUSE –––––––––––––––– 28 m2

LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS

OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
TYPE OF HOUSING
(sqm) (sqm) (sqm) (sqm)

1.) SINGLE DETACHED

2.) DUPLEX

3.) ROW HOUSE

FLOOR AREA
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING:

• SOCIALIZED –––––––––––––– 18 m2
• ECONOMIC ––––––––––––– 22 m2
• MEDIUM COST ––––––––––– 30 m2
• OPEN MARKET –––––––––––– 42 m2

MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING:

• ECONOMIC ––––––––––––– 22 m2
• SOCIALIZED –––––––––––––– 18 m2
• CONDOMINIUM –––––––––– 18 m2

CONDOMINIUM:

FAMILY DWELLING UNIT

• MEDIUM COST ––––––––––––– 22 m2

• OPEN MARKET –––––––––––––– 36 m2

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

• MINIMUM FLOOR AREA ––––––– 18 m2 & 12 m2

FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS

OPEN MARKET MEDIUM COST ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
TYPE OF DWELLING
(sqm) (sqm) (sqm) (sqm)

1.) SINGLE FAMILY

2.) MULTI - FAMILY

3.) CONDOMINIUM
ROAD RIGHT-OF WAY
(PD 1096 - NBCP)

MINIMUM WIDTH OF MINIMUM WIDTH OF

NUMBER OF TOTAL WIDTH OF THE
CARRIAGEWAY/ SIDEWALK ON EACH
DWELLING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
ROADWAY SIDE
UNITS (METERS)
(METERS) (METERS)
6 3 0.6 4.2
7 TO 15 4 1 6
16 TO 25 5 1 7
26 TO 35 6 1 8
36 ABOVE 6.7 1 8.7

(BP 220)
RIGHT OF WAY
(METERS)
PROJECT
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
SIZE
(HECTARES) MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR
2.5 BELOW 8 - 6.5 8 _ 6.5
2.5 - 5 10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5
5 - 10 10 8 6.5 10 - 6.5
10 - 15 10 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
15 - 30 12 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
30 ABOVE 15 10 6.5 12 10 6.5

(PD 957)

RIGHT OF WAY
(METERS)
OPEN MEDIUM
PROJECT SIZE
MARKET COST
(HECTARES) MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR
2.5 BELOW 10 8 _ 10 _ 8
2.5 - 5 12 10 8 10 8 _
5 - 10 12 10 8 12 10 8
10 - 15 12 10 8 12 10 8
15 - 30 15 12 10 12 10 8
30 ABOVE 15 12 10 15 12 10
ROAD RIGHT-OF WAY
(PD 1096 - NBCP)

MINIMUM WIDTH OF MINIMUM WIDTH OF

NUMBER OF TOTAL WIDTH OF THE
CARRIAGEWAY/ SIDEWALK ON EACH
DWELLING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
ROADWAY SIDE
UNITS (METERS)
(METERS) (METERS)
6
7 TO 15
16 TO 25
26 TO 35
36 ABOVE

(BP 220)
RIGHT OF WAY
(METERS)
PROJECT
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
SIZE
(HECTARES) MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR
2.5 BELOW
2.5 - 5
5 - 10
10 - 15
15 - 30
30 ABOVE

(PD 957)

RIGHT OF WAY
(METERS)
OPEN MEDIUM
PROJECT SIZE
MARKET COST
(HECTARES) MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR MAJOR COLLECTOR MINOR
2.5 BELOW
2.5 - 5
5 - 10
10 - 15
15 - 30
30 ABOVE
AS PER BP 220 & PD 957 ROADS RIGHT-OF-WAYS:

MAJOR ROAD REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT OPEN MEDIUM
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
SIZE MARKET COST
(METERS) (METERS)
(HECTARES) (METERS) (METERS)

2.5 10 10 8 8

2.5 - 5 12 10 10 10

5 - 10 12 12 10 10

10 - 15 12 12 10 10

15 - 30 15 12 12 10

30 ABOVE 15 15 15 12

COLLECTOR ROAD REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT OPEN MEDIUM
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
SIZE MARKET COST
(METERS) (METERS)
(HECTARES) (METERS) (METERS)

2.5 8 _ _ _

2.5 - 5 10 8 _ _

5 - 10 10 10 8 _

10 - 15 10 10 8 8

15 - 30 12 10 8 8

30 ABOVE 12 12 10 10

MINOR ROAD REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT OPEN MEDIUM
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
SIZE MARKET COST
(METERS) (METERS)
(HECTARES) (METERS) (METERS)

2.5 _ 8 6.5 6.5

2.5 - 5 8 _ 6.5 6.5

5 - 10 8 8 6.5 6.5

10 - 15 8 8 6.5 6.5

15 - 30 10 8 6.5 6.5

30 ABOVE 10 10 6.5 6.5

DOORS
(PD 1096 - NBCP)
• WIDTH (EXIT DOOR) –––––––––––––– 900 mm
• HEIGHT (EXIT DOOR) –––––––––––––– 2000 mm

(PB 344 – ACCESSIBILITY LAW)

• WIDTH –––––––––––––– 800 mm
• HEIGHT –––––––––––––– 2000 mm
• PRESSURE –––––––––––– 4 kg MAXIMUM
• DOOR KNOB ––––––––– 820 -1060 mm (900mm PREFFERED)
• PULL HANDLES –––––––– 1060 mm O.C.
• KICK PLATES –––––––––– 300 – 400 mm
• THRESHOLD –––––––––– 25 mm maximum

(RA 9514 – FIRE CODE)

• WIDTH ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 710 – 1220 mm
• HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 mm
• THRESHOLD ––––––––––––––––––––– 13 mm
• PANIC HARDWARE PRESSURE –––– 7 kg MAXIMUM
• PANIC HARDWARE HEIGHT –––––– 760 – 1120 mm

(PB 220 – SOCIALIZED & ECONOMIC HOUSING)

WIDTH

• BATH ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 600 mm

• BEDROOMS / SERVICE ––––––––––––– 700 mm
• MAIN DOOR ––––––––––––––––––––– 800 mm

HEIGHT

• BATH ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1800 mm

• BEDROOMS / SERVICE ––––––––––––– 2000 mm
• MAIN DOOR ––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 mm
STAIRS WIDTH

(PD 1096 - NBCP)

• 10 & BELOW OCCUPANTS –––––––––––––– 750 mm
• 11 – 50 OCCUPANTS ––––––––––––––––––– 900 mm
• 51 ABOVE OCCUPANTS –––––––––––––––– 1100 mm
• ESCALATOR –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 560 - 1200 mm

(PB 220 – SOCIALIZED & ECONOMIC HOUSING)

• MINIMUM WIDTH –––––––––––––– 600 mm

(RA 9514 – FIRE CODE) – NEW STAIR FOR EGRESS

• 50 & BELOW OCCUPANTS –––––––––––––– 915 mm
• 2000 & BELOW OCCUPANTS ––––––––––– 1120 mm
• 2000 & ABOVE OCCUPANTS –––––––––– 1420 mm
• CURVED STAIR ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2000 mm
• SPIRAL (3 OCCUPANT LOAD & BELOW) –– 660 mm

(RA 9514 – FIRE CODE) – FIRE ESCAPE

• BETWEEN RAILS –––––––––––––– 600 mm
• LADDER –––––––––––––––––––– 400 mm
STAIRS RISER & THREAD

(PD 1096 - NBCP)

• RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 200 mm
• THREAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 250 mm
• WINDING STAIR THREAD ––––––––––––– 150 – 300 mm
• SPIRAL STAIR THREAD –––––––––––––– 250 mm

(PB 220 – SOCIALIZED & ECONOMIC HOUSING)

• RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 250 mm
• THREAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 200 mm (NOSING EXCLUDED)

(RA 9514 – FIRE CODE)

NEW STAIR FOR EGRESS:

• RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 100 – 180 mm

• THREAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 280 mm

SPIRAL (LESS THAN 3 OCCUPANTS):

• RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 240 mm

• THREAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 190 – 305 mm

FIRE ESCAPE:

• RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 230 mm

• THREAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 230 mm
DISTANCE OF BUILDINGS

DISTANCE OF BUILDINGS

DISTANCE FROM DISTANCE FROM

TALLEST BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS (m) ROOF EAVES (m)

BLANK WALLS 2 1

2 STOREY 4 1.5

3 - 4 STOREY 6 2

4 STOREY ABOVE 10 6

LOT FRONTAGE

LOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS

OPEN MEDIUM
ECONOMIC SOCIALIZED
TYPES OF HOUSING MARKET COST
(METERS) (METERS)
(METERS) (METERS)

1.) SINGLE DETACH

a.) CORNER LOT 12 12 8 8

b.) REGULAR LOT 10 10 8 8

c.) IRREGULAR LOT 6 6 4 4

d.) INTERIOR LOT 3 3 3 3

2.) DUPLEX 8 8 6 6

3.) ROW HOUSE 4 4 4 3.5

HANDRAILS:
• (PD 1096) NATIONAL BUILDING CODE–––––––––––––––– 800 – 900 mm
• (BP 344) ACCESSIBILITY LAW–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 700 & 900 mm
• (BP 220) SOCIALIZED & ECONOMIC HOUSING––––––– 800 – 1200 mm
• (RA 9514) FIRE CODE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 760 – 865 mm

PARKS & PLAYGROUND:

• SUBDIVISION –––––––––––––––––––––––– 100 m2
• SINGLE PARK / PLAYGROUND––––––––– 50 m2

FIREWALL
• PD 1096 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 200 mm
• BP 220 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 150 mm

PATHWALK
• BP 220 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 METERS (60 meters LONG)
• PD 957 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.2 METERS
IMAGE OF THE CITY – KEVIN LYNCH

PATHS ––––––––––––––– OBSERVER MOVES

EDGES ––––––––––––––– LINEAR ELEMENT, NOT USED AS PATHS.

DISTRICTS ––––––––––– OBSERVER CAN “MENTALLY ENTER”

NODES ––––––––––––– OBSERVER CAN ENTER

LANDMARKS –––––––– POINT REFERENCE

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
UNIQUE

MONSOONS

AMIHAN ––––––––––––––– NORTHEAST MONSOON (OCTOBER TO APRIL)

HABAGAT ––––––––––––– SOUTHWEST MONSOON (MAY TO OCTOBER)

FORMS & TYPES OF THEORY

1. DESCRIPTIVE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXPLAINS

2. PRESCRIPTIVE –––––––––––––––––––––––––– PRESCRIBES

3. CRITICAL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CHALLENGES

SPACE PERCEPTIONS

1. FICTIONAL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– UNREAL MEANS (EX. DREAMS, IMAGINATION)

2. PARTICIPATORY ––––––––––––––––––– CONCIOUS & DELIBERATE INTERACTION

3. EMOTIONAL –––––––––––––––––––––––––– EMOTION (EX. CHURCH)

4. PSYCHO-PHYSICAL ––––––––––––––– IMPLICATIONS (EX. HOSPITAL, SCHOOL)

5. EXISTENTIAL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– EXPERIENCE (EX. ZOO, OCEANARIUM)

6. BALANCED ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ORIENTATION (EX. PLAZA COMPLEX)

7. TACTILE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TOUCH & FEELINGS (EX. BATHROOM)

8. OLFACTORY–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SMELL (EX. FLORAL GARDENS)

9. AUDITORY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HEARING (EX. COCKPIT)

10. VISUAL ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SIGHT (EX. MUSEUM, ART GALLERIES)

APPROACHES IN UNDERSTANDING
SUBCULTURES

1. LEITKULTUR (CORE CULTURE)

2. MELTING POT

3. MONOCULTURALISM

4. MULTICULTURALISM
GENDERIZATION

1. VERTICAL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MASCULINE, CELESTIAL, DIVINE

2. HORIZONTAL –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MASCULINE, CELESTIAL, DIVINE

3. STRAIGHT LINE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MASCULINE, CELESTIAL, DIVINE

4. CURVE LINE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MASCULINE, CELESTIAL, DIVINE

5. BREAST MOTIF OF GRANARIES IN ZAMBIA

6. WOMB-LIKE, DARK AND WINDOWLESS CHAMBER OF IFUGAO

“FALE” AND KALINGA DWELLINGS.

7. ORNAMENTATION IS FEMENINE

8. TELAMONES (MALE COLUMNS) & CARYATIDS (FEMALE COLUMNS)

9. BUILDING MATERIALS CONNOTE MANLINESS – STONE, STEEL,

GLASS, ETC..

10. SPACE DEMARCATION BY GENDER DICTATED BY SOCIAL

CONVENTION ( MAN=OFFICE, WOMAN=HOME, MAN=BUILDS,
WOMAN=DECORATES)
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ARCHITECTURAL PERIOD STYLES TIMELINE

1. PREHISTORIC TIMES

2. ANCIENT EGYPT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3050 BC to 900 BC

3. CLASSICAL–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 850 BC to 476 AD

4. EARLY CHRISTIAN & MEDIEVAL–––––––––––––––– 373 – 500 AD

5. ROMANESQUE–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 500 – 1200 AD

6. GOTHIC –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1100 -1450 AD

7. RENAISSANCE–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1400 – 1600 AD

8. BAROQUE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1600 – 1830 AD

9. ROCOCO––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1650 – 1790 AD

10. AMERICAN COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE––––– 1600 – 1780 AD

11. GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE––––––––––––––––––––––– 1720 – 1800 AD

12. NEOCLASSICAL / FEDERALIST / IDEALIST–––– 1730 – 1925 AD

13. GREEK REVIVAL–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1790 – 1850 AD

14. VICTORIAN–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1840 – 1900 AD

15. ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT–––––––––––––––––––––––– 1860 – 1900 AD

16. ART NOUVEAU–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1890 – 1914 AD

17. BEAUX ARTS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1895 – 1925 AD

18. NEO-GOTHIC––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1905 – 1930 AD

19. ART DECO–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1925 – 1937 AD

20. 20th CENTURY TRENDS IN ARCHITECTURE––– 1900 - PRESENT

ARCHITECTURAL ISMS OF THE
MID-19th CENTURY

1. ART NOUVEAU – “ AN ORNAMENT ”

a. FRANCE ––––––––––– STYLE NOUVILLE - BY GUIMMARD

b. BELGIUM––––––––––– COUP-DE-JOULET- BY VAN DE VELDE & HORTA

c. SPAIN––––––––––––––– MODERNISMO- BY GAUDI

d. AUSTRIA––––––––––––– SEZZESSION

e. SCOTLAND––––––––– FIN-DE-SCHISM- BY MACKINTOSH

f. ITALY–––––––––––––––––– MODERNISME OR STILE LIBERTE

g. GERMANY––––––––––– JUDGENSTIL- BY VAN DE VELDE, OLBRIST, AND ENDELL

h. AMERICA––––––––––––– LOUIS TIFFANY

2. BAUHAUS –––––––––––––––––– FOUNDED BY WALTER GROPIUS

3. BRUTALISM

4. CIAM or INTERNATIONAL MODERNISM––– SET BY LE CORBUSIER & S. GIDEON

5. CONSTRUCTIVISM–––––––––––– PASSIONATE PLEADING FOR IDEAS

6. DECONSTRUCTIVISM–––––––– IGNORING THE CLASSIC APPROACH

7. DEFUNCTIONALISM–––––––––– DISREGARDING FUNCTIONALISM . INTRODUCED BY JAPAN

8. ECLECTISM––––––––––––––––––––––– A MIXTURE OF PAST STYLES

9. EXPRESSIONISM––––––––––––––– INTERNATIONAL & FUNCTIONALIST PERIOD OF THE MODERN MOVEMENT

10. FUTURISM–––––––––––––––––––––––––– CALCULATION OF AUDACITY & SIMPLICITY

11. METABOLISM–––––––––––––––––––– RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MAN & ENVIRONMENT

12. MONUMENTALISM–––––––––––––––––––– THE FORM OF THE OBJECT SHOULD LAST

13. NATIONAL ROMANTICISM–––––––– HISTORICAL MOTIFS & DEVICES

14. NEO-PLASTICISM––––––––––––––––––––––– PURE PLASTIC ART THEORY

15. ORGANISM–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GROW OR BLEND WITH ENVIRONMENT

16. POST-METABOLISM–––––––––––––––––––– RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HOUSE WITH SOCIETY

17. RADICALISM–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– RADICAL SHIFT IN EMPHASIS

18. STRUCTURALISM––––––––––––––––––––––––– IRON CONSTRUCTION

19. UTILITARIANISM–––––––––––––––––––––––––– LOW COST HOUSING . PRE FABRICATED UNTS.

20. POST MORERNISM–––––––––––––––––––––– ALTERNATE TO THE MODERN MOVEMENT.

PRIMARY ELEMENTS

1. POINT–––––––––––––––– INDICATES A POSITION IN SPACE

2. LINE––––––––––––––––––– A POINT EXTENDED (LENGTH, DIRECTION)

3. PLANE––––––––––––––– A LINE EXTENDED (LENGTH & WIDTH)

4. VOLUME –––––––––– A PLANE EXTENDED (LENGTH, WIDTH & DEPTH)

PRIMARY SHAPES
1. CIRCLE

2. TRIANGLE

3. SQUARE

PRIMARY SOLIDS
1. CUBE

2. SPHERE

3. CYLINDER

4. CONE

5. PYRAMID
PROPERTY OF FORM

1. SHAPE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SURFACE CONFIGURATION OF A FORM

2. SIZE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PHYSICAL DIMENSION

3. COLOR –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LIGHT & VISUAL PERCEPTION

4. TEXTURE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TACTILE QUALITY

5. POSITION ––––––––––––––––––––––––– VISUAL FIELD WITHIN WICH IT IS SEEEN.

6. ORIENTATION –––––––––––––––––– DIRECTION RELATIVE TO THE GROUND

7. VISUAL INERTIA –––––––––––––– DEGREE OF CONCENTRATION & STABILITY

TRANSFORMATION OF FORMS

1. DIMENSIONAL ––––––––––– ALTERING DIMENSION BUT STILL REMAIN ITS IDENTITY

2. SUBTRACTIVE ––––––––––––– SUBTACTING A PORTION TO ITS VOLUME.

3. ADDITIVE ––––––––––––––––––– ADDITION OF ELEMENTS TO ITS VOLUME.

a. SPATIAL TENSION–––––––––––––––––––– SHARING COMMON VISUAL TRAIT

b. EDGE-TO-EDGE CONTACT––––––– SHARING COMMON EDGE

c. FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT––––––– PLANAR SURFACE PARALLEL

d. INTERLOCKING VOLUMES ––––––– INTERPENETRATE. NO COMMON VISUAL.

ORGANIZATION OF FORMS

1. CENTRALIZED FORM ––––––––––– CENTRAL PARENT-FORM

2. LINEAR FORM ––––––––––––––––––––– ARRANGED SEQUENTIALLY IN A ROW

3. RADIAL FORM –––––––––––––––––––– EXTENDING OUTWARD FROM A CENTRAL FORM

4. CLUSTERED FORM ––––––––––––––– ARRANGED TOGETHER BY PROXIMITY

5. GRID FORM ––––––––––––––––––––––––– MODULAR FORMS REGULATED BY A 3D GRID.

ORGANIZATION OF SPACE

1. CENTRALIZED ORGANIZATION –––––– A CENTRAL DOMINANT SPACE

2. LINEAR ORGANIZATION –––––––––––––––– LINEAR SEQUENCE REPETITIVE SPACES

3. RADIAL ORGANIZATION ––––––––––––––– SPACE EXTEND IN A RADIAL MANNER

4. CLUSTERED ORGANIZATION –––––––––– GROUPED TOGETHER BY PROXIMITY

5. GRID ORGANIZATION ––––––––––––––––––––– SPACES IN A STRUCTURAL GRID

SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP

1. SPACE WITHIN A SPACE –––––– CONTAINED

2. INTERLOCKING SPACE –––––– OVERLAP

3. ADJACENT SPACE –––––– SHARE A COMMON BORDER

4. SPACES LINKED BY A COMMON SPACE –––––– INTERMEDIARY SPACE

BUILDING APPROACH

1. FRONTAL –––––––––––––––––– LEADS DIRECTLY TO A BLDGS ENTRANCE

2. OBLIQUE –––––––––––––––––– ENHANCES THE EFFECT OF PERSPECTIVE

3. SPIRAL –––––––––––––––––––––– MOVES AROUND THE BUILDING PERIMETER

CONFIGURATION OF THE PATH

1. LINEAR

2. RADIAL

3. SPIRAL

4. GRID

5. NETWORK ––––– RANDOM PATHS

6. COMPOSITE ––––– COMCINATION

PATH SPACE RELATIONSHIP

1. PASS BY SPACES

2. PASS THROUGH SPACES

3. TERMINATE IN SPACES
PROPORTION

1. MATERIAL –––––––––– INHERENT STRENGTH & WEAKNESSES OF MATERIALS

2. STRUCTURAL ––––––– VISUAL INDICATOR OF THE SIZE & SCALE OF THE SPACES

3. MANUFACTURED–– STANDARD SIZES AND PROPORTIONS BY MANUFACTURER

THEORIES OF PROPORTION

1. THE GOLDEN SECTION –––––– A LINE THAT IS DEVIDED SUCH THAT THE LESSER
PORTION IS TO THE GREATER AS THE GREATER IS
TO THE WHOLE.

2. THE ORDERS –––––––––––––––––––––– DIAMETER OF THE COLUMN IS THE

BASIC UNIT OF DIMENSION

3. RENAISSANCE THEORIES

4. THE MODULOR –––––––––––––––––––––– LE CORBUSIER

“THE DIMENSIONS OF THAT WICH CONTAINS
AND THAT WICH IS CONTAINED”
5. THE “KEN”

6. ANTHROPOMETRIC –––––––––––––––– DIMENSIONS & PROPORTIONS

OF HUMAN BODY

7. SCALE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A FIXED PROPORTION USED IN

DETERMINING MEASUREMENTS AND

DIMENSIONS
MANILA PLANNING

6. QUIAPO –––––––––– ILLUSTRADO TERRITORY

7. TONDO ––––––––––– COASTAL TOWN

8. BINONDO ––––––– TRADING

9. SAN NICOLAS – COMMERCIAL TOWN

10. STA CRUZ –––––––– COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

11. SAMPALOC –––– CHURCHES OF OUR LADY OF LORETO & ST ANTHONY OF

PADUA

12. SAN MIGUEL –– MALACANANG

13. MALATE –––––––––– SUMMER RESORT

14. ERMITA ––––––––––– TOURIST BELT

15. PACO –––––––– AROUND TRAIN STATION

16. QUEZON CITY ––– BIGGEST LAND AREA

17. PATEROS ––––––––––– SMALLEST LAND AREA

COLORS
PRIMARY COLORS:

• RED
• YELLOW
• BLUE

SECONDARY COLORS:

• ORANGE
• GREEN
• VIOLET

COMPLIMENTARY COLORS – DIRECTLY OPPOSITE EACH OTHER

ON THE COLOR WHEEL

TINT –––––––––––– COLOR + WHITE

TONE ––––––––––– COLOR + GRAY

SHADE –––––––––– COLOR + BLACK

HUE ––––––––––––– COLOR

CHROMA ––––––– INTENSITY OF SATURATION OF COLOR

VALUE ––––––––––– LIGHTNESS & DARKNESS OF COLOR

COLOR THERAPY

THE RAINBOW:
• RED––––––––––– STRENGTH, VITALITY, SEXUALITY, & PASSION
• ORANGE–––– CREATIVITY, VIBRANCY, HUMOR, & ANTI-DEPRESSANT
• YELLOW–––––– STIMULATES OUR INTELLECT & LOGICAL MIND
• GREEN––––––– IT SOOTHES THE EMOTION & HEALS THE HEART
• TURQUISE–––– BOOST IMMUNITY, VERY COOLING, YOUTHFUL, EXPRESSIVE COLOR
RELIEVES INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS.
• BLUE––––––––––– CALMS & COMFORTS. RESTFUL, TRUTHFUL, PEACEFUL, HONESTY
DEVOTION, ASPIRATIONS, SLOWS THINGS DOWN, EASES STRESS
TENSION & PAIN
• VIOLET–––––––– INTROSPECTION, MEDITATION, CONTEMPLATION, DIGNITY, RESPECT,
& BOOSTS SELF-ESTEEM.
• MAGENTA ––– LETTING GO & MOVING ON, NURTURING & PROTECTIVE COLOR OF
UNCONDITIONAL AND SPITITUAL LOVE.

SUPPORTING HUES:

• CAUTIONARY BLACK––– BLACK IS ABSORBENT. NO COLOR COMPONENTS

OF LIGHT

• SUPPORTIVE GRAY ––– GREY IS FLAT & LIFELESS, YET IT PROVIDES ENORMOUS
SUPPURT TO THE OTHER HUES.

• COLORS OF NATURE––– BROWN SPECTRUM IS GROUNDING,

SUPPORTIVE, & EARTHY
DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. BELFRY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTAACHED OR STANDING ALONE

2. CAMPANILE ––––––––––––––––––– FREE STANDING

PARKING REQUIREMENTS
TYPES OF OCCUPANCY MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING SLOT
1. FAMILY DWELLING 1 PARKING SLOT
1 / 50 - 150 sqmts GROSS FLOOR AREA
2. TOWNHOUSE
2 / 150 sqmts & ABOVE
3. INDIGENOUS FAMILY DWELLING 1 PER 6 DWELLING UNIT

1 PER 8 UNITS (18-22 sqmts GFA)

1 PER 6 UNITS ( 50 sqmts GFA)
4. CONDOMINIUM 1 PER 4 UNITS ( 50 - 100 sqmts GFA)
1 PER 1 UNITS ( 100 sqmts GFA ABOVE)
1 PER 1 UNITS ( FOR ALL OPEN MARKET UNITS)

1 PER 3 ROOMS (HIGHLY URBANIZED AREAS)

5. HOTELS
6. RESIDENTIAL HOTELS / APARTELS
7. MOTELS
8. PENSION/BOARDING/LODGING
9. BOWLING ALLEYS
10. CHURCHES
11. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
12. PRIVATE SCHOOLS
13. PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
14. PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
15. MENTAL HOSPITAL
1 PER 7 ROOMS ( OTHER AREAS)
2 TOURIST BUSES FOR EVERY HOTELS
1 LOADING SLOT
1 PER 5 UNITS ( FOR CARS)
1 PER 60 UNITS ( FOR BUSES)
1 PER 1 UNIT
1 PER 20 BEDS
1 PER 4 ALLEYS
1 PER 50 sqmts OF CONGREGATIONS (CAR)
1 PER 50 sqmts OF CONGREGATIONS (JEEPNEY)
1 PER 10 CLASSROOMS
1 PER 5 CLASSROOMS (CAR)
1 PER 100 STUDENTS (BUS)
1 PER 5 CLASSROOMS (CAR)
1 PER 200 STUDENTS (BUS)
1 PER 3 CLASSROOMS (CAR)
1 PER 100 STUDENTS (BUS)
1 PER 25 BEDS
16. PUBLIC HOSPITAL
17. PRIVATE HOSPITAL
18. NURSING HOMES
19. TERMINALS (UTS)
20. TRANSIT STATIONS (UTS)
21. SHOPPING CENTER & SUPERMARKETS
22. PUBLIC MARKET
23. RESTAURANTS, FAST FOOD,
BARS, BEERHOUSE
24. NIGHT CLUBS, SUPER CLUBS,
THEATER-RESTAURANTS
1 PER 25 BEDS
1 PER 12 BEDS
1 PER 12 BEDS
1 PER 500 sqmts GROSS FLOOR AREA
1 OFF-RROW PASSEBGER LOADING SPACE
FOR 4 JEEPNEY OR 4 BUSES
1 PER 100 sqmts OF SHOPPING FLOOR AREA
1 PER 150 sqmts FLOOR AREA OF
WET & DRY MARKET (FOR CUSTOMER)
1 PER 300 sqmts FLOOR AREA OF
WET & DRY MARKET (FOR VENDOR)
1 PER 30 sqmts OF CUSTOMER AREA
1 PER 20 sqmts OF CUSTOMER AREA
2 FOR TOURIST BUS FOR EACH THEATER-RESTAURANT
 BP 220
ECONOMIC & SOCIALIZED
HOUSING

JOSEPH G. SAGUN
PERSONAL NOTES
BP 220
Batas Pambansa Bilang 220
Revised Implementing Rules & Regulations
PHILIPPINES

HLURB – HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD

HUDCC – HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL
MOA – MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1. ALLEY – a public way with a WIDTH OF 2.0 METERS intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian and
for emergency vehicles, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to property.

2. BLOCK - A PARCEL OF LAND BOUNDED ON THE SIDES BY STREETS occupied by or intended for buildings.

3. BOARD OR HLURB - shall mean the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.

4. CLUSTER HOUSING - single-family detached dwelling unit containing three or more separate living units grouped
closely together to form RELATIVELY COMPACT STRUCTURES.

5. COMMUNITY FACILITIES - facilities or structures intended TO SERVE COMMON NEEDS and for the benefit of the
community, such as neighborhood/multipurpose center, drugstore, school, livelihood center, and the like.

6. DWELLING - a building designed or used as RESIDENCE for one or more families.

a. DWELLING TYPES

 SINGLE DETACHED - a dwelling for 1 FAMILY which is completely surrounded by permanent

open spaces, with independent access, services, and use of land

 DUPLEX/SINGLE ATTACHED - a dwelling CONTAINING 2 OR MORE SEPARATE LIVING UNITS

each of which is separated from another by party or lot lines walls and provided with
independent access, services, and use of land. Such dwelling shall include duplexes,
quadruplex or terraces, and cluster housing.

 ROW HOUSE - a single-attached dwelling containing 3 or more separate living units designed
in such a way that they abut each other at the sides, as in a row, and are separated from
each other by party walls; provided with independent access, and use of land. There shall
be a MAXIMUM OF 20 UNITS PER BLOCK or cluster but in no case shall this be beyond 100
meters in length.

 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING – shall mean SINGLE FAMILY PER LOT.

 MULTI FAMILY DWELLING – a dwelling on 1 LOT CONTAINING SEPARATE LIVING UNITS FOR 3 OR
MORE FAMILIES, usually provided with common access, services and use of land.

b. LEVEL OF COMPLETION

 SHELL HOUSE - a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a
housing core with the following additional components being included as part thereof:

1. All exterior walls to enclose the unit

2. Openings for doors and windows
3. Plumbing fixtures
4. Electrical wiring within the unit
5. Floor

 COMPLETE HOUSE - a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a
shell house with the following additional components being included as part thereof: all
windows and doors and partition walls for separating functional areas.

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7. ECONOMIC HOUSING - a type of housing project provided to AVERAGE INCOME FAMILIES.

8. FIRE RESISTIVE TIME PERIOD RATING - fire resistive time period is the LENGTH OF TIME a material can withstand
being burned which may be 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours or more.

9. FIREWALL - any wall which SEPARATES 2 ABUTTING LIVING UNITS and extends vertically from the lowest portion of
the wall which adjoins the 2 living units up to a minimum height of 0.30 METER ABOVE the highest portion of the
roof attached to it; the firewall shall also extend horizontally up to a minimum distance beyond the outermost
edge of the abutting living units. (Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)

10. FRONTAGE - that part or end of a lot which abuts a street.

11. LIVING UNIT - a dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living facilities for 1 family, including provisions
for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the same as a single-family
dwelling.

12. LOT - a portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for building
development.

13. LOT LINE WALL - a wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located, ERECTED AT A LINE
SEPARATING TWO PARCELS OF LAND each of which is a separate real estate entity.

14. MULTI FAMILY DWELLING – a dwelling on one lot containing separate living units for 3 OR MORE FAMILIES, usually
provided with common access, services and use of land.

15. OCCUPANCY – the PURPOSE FOR WHICH A BUILDING IS USED or intended to be used. The term shall also include
the building or room housing such use. Change of occupancy is not intended to include change of tenants or
proprietors.

16. OPEN SPACE - shall refer to areas allocated for the following purposes:

a. Circulation
b. Community facilities
c. Park/playground
d. Easements
e. Courts

17. PARTY WALL - a wall USED JOINTLY BY TWO PARTIES under easement agreement, erected upon a line separating
2 parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate.

18. PATHWALK – a public way intended to be used only as PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO PROPERTY for socialized housing
projects. It shall have a WIDTH OF 3.0 METERS and a maximum LENGTH OF 60 METERS.

19. PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS - that portion of the subdivision which is generally not built on and intended for passive or
active recreation.

20. SOCIALIZED HOUSING - refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots and homelots only
undertaken by the government or the private sector for the UNDERPRIVILEGED AND HOMELESS CITIZENS which
shall include sites and services development, long term financing, liberalized terms on interest payments, and
such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of R.A. 7279 or the urban development and housing act of
1992.

21. EASEMENT – A RIGHT OF ACCOMODATION IN LAND OWNED BY ANOTHER, SUCH AS RIGHT-OF-WAY OR FREE
ACCESS TO LIGHT & AIR.

22. SETBACK – THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN A REFERENCE LINE ( USUALLY A PROPERTY LINE) AND A BUILDING,
OR PORTION THEREOF, AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE OR CODE.

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TECHNICAL GUIDELINES & STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION:

 ALLEY ––––––––––––––––– 2.0 METERS

 PATHWALK –––––––––––– 3.0m WIDTH MIN x 60.0m LENGTH MAX
 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS:
100 SQUARE METERS MINIMUM
+1% (IF >225 +10)

 MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER –––––––––––– 1 HECTARE MINIMUM

 ROADS:
MINOR ROAD ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.50 m
INTERCONNECTING ROAD –––––––––––––––––––––– 10.0 m (15cm MIX GRAVEL)
SUBDIVISION INTERCONNECTING ROAD ––––––––– 10.0 m
ROAD INTERSECTION ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 20.0 m (MIN. CORNER TO CORNER)
SLOPE (CROWN OF ROAD) ––––––––––––––––––––– 1.5% – 9%
SETBACK @ SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE ––––––––––––– 3.0m x 5.0m MINIMUM

 MINIMUM LOT AREA:

ECONOMIC HOUSING
MIN. LOT
TYPE OF HOUSING
AREA(sq.m)
SINGLE DETACHED 72
SINGLE
54
ATTACHED/DUPLEX
ROW HOUSES 36

SOCIALIZED HOUSING

TYPE OF HOUSING MIN. LOT AREA

SINGLE DETACHED 64

SINGLE ATTACHED/DUPLEX 48

ROW HOUSES 28

 LOT FRONTAGES:

MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE

TYPE OF LOT ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

SINGLE DETACHED
a. CORNER LOT 8m 8m
b. REGULAR LOT 8m 8m
c. IRREGULAR LOT 4m 4m
d. INTERIOR LOT 3m 3m

SINGLE ATTACHED/DUPLEX 6m 6m

ROW HOUSES 4m 3.5m

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 LENGTH OF BLOCK (MAX) ––––––––––––––––– 400 METERS
 IF BLOCK EXCEED 250m ––––––––––––––––––– 2m ALLEY @ MIDLENGTH SHALL BE PROVIDED
 MAX. No. OF ROWHOUSE PER BLOCK ––––– 20 UNITS

 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING:

ECONOMIC HOUSING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22 SQUARE METERS

SOCIALIZED HOUSING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18 SQUARE METERS

 SETBACK / YARD:

SETBACK / YARD
FRONT SETBACK 1.5m
SIDE YARD 1.5m
REAR YARD 2.0m
ABUTMENT ref NBCP

 WATER SUPPLY:

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 150 LITERS PER CAPITA PER DAY
GROUND RESERVIOR BUFFER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25m FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION

 ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY:

STREET LIGHTING:
PER POLE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 50 METERS DISTANCE
EVERY OTHER POLE ––––––––––––––––––– LESS THAN 50 METERS DISTANCE

 DRAINAGE SYSTEM:

MINIMUM DRAINAGE SYSTEM ––––––––––––––––––– CONCRETE LINE CANAL WITH LOAD BEARING COVER
MINIMUM DRAINAGE PIPE –––––––––––––––––––––– 300mm DIAMETER

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BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:

A. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING – ECONOMIC & SOCIALIZED HOUSING

LOT PLANNING:

COURTS & YARDS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0 m MINIMUM (1.5m FOR ROWHOUSE, QUADRUPLES & the like)
INNERCOUTS & PASSAGEWAYS–––––––––––––––– 1.2m MINIMUM (15cm MIX GRAVEL)

CEILING:

CEILING HEIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0 m MINIMUM

MEZZANINE CEILING HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––– 1.8 m MINIMUM

DOORS:

DOOR HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0 m MINIMUM

BATHROOM & MEZZANINE DOOR HEIGHT ––––– 1.8 m MINIMUM
DOORS MINIMUM CREAL WIDTH:
MAIN DOOR ––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.80m MINIMUM
SERVICE/BEDROOM DOORS –––––––– 0.70m MINIMUM
BATHROOM DOORS –––––––––––––––– 0.60m MINIMUM

DOORS REQUIREMENT:
10 OCCUPANTS & BELOW –––––––––– 1 ENTARNCE/EXIT DOOR MINIMUM
10 OCCUPANTS & MORE ––––––––––– 2 ENTARNCE/EXIT DOORS

WINDOWS:

OPENING FOR ROOM ––––––––––––––––––––––– 10% OF ROOM AREA

OPENING FOR BATHROOM –––––––––––––––––– 1/20 OF FLOOR AREA

STAIRS:

WIDTH –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.60m MINIMUM

RISER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.25m HEIGHT
RUN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.20m WIDTH (NOSING EXCLUDE)
HEADROOM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0m
MAXIMUM HEIGHT BETWEEN LANDING –––––––– 3.6m
HANDRAILS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.80m – 1.20m
GUARD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.80m – 1.20m
HANDRAILS DISTANCE FROM WALL –––––––––––– 0.38m MINIMUM
WINDING & CIRCULAR STAIRWAY ––––––––––––– 150mm – 300mm

FIREWALL:

WIDTH –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 150mm / 6” THICK

PROJECTION ABOVE ROOF –––––––––––––––––– 0.30m MINIMUM
HORIZONTAL PROJECTION–––––––––––––––––––– 0.30m MINIMUM

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B. MULTI- FAMILY DWELLINGS & CONDOMINIUMS
– ECONOMIC & SOCIALIZED HOUSING

NON RESIDENTIAL ––––––––––––––––– 20% OF TOTAL AREA

DISTANCE OF BUILDINGS:

DISTANCE OF BUILDINGS
DISTANCE FROM
TALLEST BUILDINGS DISTANCE FROM ROOF EAVES
BUILDINGS
2 STOREYS 4 METERS 1.5 METERS

3-4 STOREYS 6 METERS 2.0 METERS

4 STOREYS ABOVE 10 METERS 6 METERS

BLANK WALLS 2 METERS 1 METERS

PARKING:

PARKING REQUIREMENT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1:8 (1 PARKING PER 8 LIVING UNITS)

PERPENDICULAR & DIAGONAL PARKING ––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.5m x 5.0m
PARALLEL PARKING–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.15m x 6.0m

LIVING UNITS MINIMUM FLOOR AREA:

ECONOMIC ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22 SQUARE METERS

SOCIALIZE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18 SQUARE METERS
CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18 SQUARE METERS

15 METERS IN HEIGHT AND ABOVE ––––––– SHOULD PROVIDE AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

6 STOREYS & BEYOND ––––––––––––––––––––– SHOULD PROVIDE ELEVATOR

25 YEARS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LIFE SPAN FOR BUILDINGS THAT USED INDIGENOUS MATERIALS.

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 BP 344
ACCESSIBILITY LAW

JOSEPH G. SAGUN
PERSONAL NOTES
BP 344
Batas Pambansa Bilang 344
And its Amended Implementing Rules & Regulations
PHILIPPINES

PREPARE NECESSARY RULES & REGULATIONS:

DPWH – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS
DOTC – DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION
NCWDP – NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF DISABLES PERSONS

PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS:

• IMPRISONMENT – 1 MONTH MINIMU

– 1 YEAR MAXIMUM
• FINE – 2,000 TO 5,000
• IMPRISONMENT + FINE

RULE I – SCOPE & APPLICATION

PURPOSE – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS

SCOPE:

• PUBLIC BUILDINGS
• PRIVATE BUILDINGS
• STREETS & HIGHWAYS
• PUBLIC TRANSPORT VEHICLES
• PUBLIC TELEPHONES
• PUBLIC TRANSPORT TERMINALS INCLUDING LRTA

LRTA – LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

CITERIA:
10% = OF TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED LIVING ACCOMODATIONS
MUST BE USABLE BY DISABLED PERSONS.
800 mm = MINIMUM WIDTH OF ELEVATOR
1 UNIT = OF PUBLIC TELEPHONE FOR EVERY FOUR (4) UNITS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE BY DISABLES PERSONS.
- IF ONLY ONE (1) UNIT IS PROVIDED, THE SAME UNIT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE BY DISABLES PERSONS.

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RULE II – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

CATEGORIES:

• USING WHEELCHAIRS
• HARD TO WALK
• HEARING & VISION IMPAIRMENT
• MENTAL IMPAIRMENT
• AGED PEOPLE

ANTHROPOMETRIC & DESIGN DATA AS GUIDES FOR DESIGN:

WHEELCHAIR:
LENGTH ---------------1.10m TO 1.30m
WIDTH -----------------0.60m TO 0.75m
TURNING SPACE –1.50 METER DIAMETER
REACH-----------------0.70m TO 1.20m ABOVE THE FLOOR
----0.40m MINIMUM FROM ROOM CORNERS
----0.70m COMFORTABLE CLEARANCE FOR KNEE & LEG SPACE UNDER TABLES
FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.

BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS:

• ACCESSIBILITY–---------------------- ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE

• REACHABILITY–---------------------- CAN BE REACHED BY ALL
• USABILITY–----------------------------- ALL MAY USE & ENJOY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
• ORIENTATION–----------------------- DIRECTION MADE EASY
• SAFETY–---------------------------------- LESS HAZARDS TO LIFE & DEATH
• WORKABILITY & EFFICIENCY – PARTICIPATE & CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPMENT GOALS

RULE III – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BUILDING

& RELATED STRUCTURES FOR PUBLIC USE

BASIC PHYSICAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS:

• CATEGORY I–------ RESIDENTIAL (GROUP A & PARTLY GROUP B OF NBCP)

• CATEGORY II –---- COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL (GROUP B,C,E,F,G,H,1 OF NBCP)
• CATEGORY III –--- EDUCATIONAL & INDUSTRIAL (GROUP C,D,E,H OF NBCP)
• CATEGORY IV –--- AGRICULTURAL (PARTLY GROUP J OF NBCP)
• CATEGORY V –---- ANCILLARY (PARTLY GROUP J OF NBCP)

ARCHITECTURAL FACILITIES AND FEATURES:

a) STAIRS
b) WALKWAYS
c) CORRIDORS
d) DOORS AND ENTRANCES
e) WASHROOMS AND TOILETS
f) LIFTS/ELEVATORS
g) RAMPS
h) PARKING AREAS
i) SWITCHES, CONTROLS, BUZZERS
j) HANDRAILS
k) THRESHOLDS
l) FLOOR FINISHES
m) DRINKING FOUNTAINS
n) PUBLIC TELEPHONES
o) SEATING ACCOMMODATIONS

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CATEGORY I: GOVERNMENT-OWNED BUILDINGS

GROUP A :

1. SINGLE DETACHED
2. DUPLEX
3. SCHOOL OR COMPANY STAFF HOUSING

GROUP B :

1. MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS OR HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL

CONDOMINIUMS OR TENEMENT HOUSES

CATEGORY II: GOVERNMENT & PRIVATELY-OWNED BUILDINGS

GROUP B :

1. ACCESSORIES
TENEMENT HOUSES
ROW HOUSES
APARTMENT HOUSES
TOWN HOUSES

2. HOTELS
MOTELS
INNS
PENSION HOUSES
APARTELS

3. PRIVATE OR "OFF CAMPUS" DORMITORIES

GROUP C :

1. AMUSEMENT HALLS AND PARLOR

2. MASSAGE AND SAUNA PARLORS

GROUP E-1 :

1. TRAIN STATIONS AND TERMINALS

2. BUS DEPOTS AND TERMINALS
3. TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
4. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDINGS, HELIPORTS
5. PORTS AND HARBOR FACILITIES, LANDING PIERS, SHEDS, FERRY LANDING STATIONS.

GROUP E-2 :

1. GENERAL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORES

2. SHOPPING CENTERS AND SUPERMARKETS AND PUBLIC MARKETS
3. RESTAURANTS, DINING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
4. OFFICE BUILDINGS
5. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
6. FUNERAL PARLORS, MORGUES AND CREMATORIES
7. MEMORIAL AND MORTUARY CHAPELS

GROUP H-1, GROUP H-4, and GROUP I :

1. THEATERS, AUDITORIUMS AND CONVENTION HALLS

2. CONCERT HALLS AND OPERA HOUSES
3. COLISEA, SPORTS COMPLEXES AND STADIUMS

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 GROUP F :

1. DAIRIES AND CREAMERIES

2. FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS USING INCOMBUSTIBLE OR NON-EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
3. BREWERIES BOTTLING PLANTS, CANNERIES AND TANNERIES

GROUP G-3 :

1. WOOD WORKING ESTABLISHMENTS, LUMBER AND TIMBER YARDS.

2. PULP, PAPER AND PAPER BOARD FACTORIES
3. TEXTILE AND FIBER SPINNING MILLS
4. GARMENT AND UNDERGARMENT FACTORIES

CATEGORY III:

GROUP C :

1. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS,

SEMINARIES AND NOVITIATES), INCLUDING SCHOOL AUDITORIUMS, GYMNASIA, REVIEWING
STANDS, LITTLE THEATERS AND CONCERT HALLS.
2. LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, EXHIBITION HALLS AND ART GALLERIES
3. CIVIL CENTERS
4. CLUBHOUSES AND LODGES
5. COMMUNITY CENTERS

GROUP D-1 :

1. MENTAL HOSPITALS, MENTAL SANITARIA, MENTAL ASYLUMS.

2. JAILS, PRISONS, REFORMATORIES, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
3. REHABILITATION CENTERS
4. LEPROSARIA

GROUP D-2 :

1. HOMES FOR THE AGED

2. HOSPITALS AND SANITARIA

GROUP D-3 :

1. NURSING HOMES FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS

2. ORPHANAGES

GROUP E-7:

1. POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS

GROUP E-H:

1. CHURCHES, TEMPLES, CHAPELS AND SIMILAR PLACES OF WORSHIP

CATEGORY IV: AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

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STANDARDS OF ACCESSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL TYPE OF FACILITIES:

AUDITORIUMS, ASSEMBLY HALLS, THEATERS, AND RELATED FACILITIES:

SEATING CAPACITY WHEELCHAIR SPACE

4-5 2

51 - 300 4

301 - 500 6

COMPUTATION OF ACCESSIBLE UNITS:

1UNIT – MINIMUM ACCESSIBLE UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED.

APPLICATION OF BARRIER-FREE FACILITIES AND FEATURES:

1. GRAPHIC SIGNS SHALL BE BOLD AND CONSPICUOUSLY INSTALLED IN EVERY ACCESS FROM POINT OF
ENTRY TO CONNECTING DESTINATION.

2. WALKWAYS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE PASSAGEWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PROVISION.

3. WIDTH OF CORRIDORS AND CIRCULATION SYSTEM INTEGRATING BOTH AND VERTICAL ACCESS TO
INGRESS/EGRESS LEVEL OF THE BUILDING SHALL BE PROVIDED.

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.

5. WASHROOM AND TOILETS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE TURNING SPACE.

6. WHENEVER ELEVATOR/S IS REQUIRED IT SHOULD MEET THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED.

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.

8. PARKING AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR THE DISABLED PERSONS TO ALLOW
EASY TRANSFER FROM CARPARK TO INGRESS/EGRESS LEVELS.

9. HEIGHT ABOVE THE FLOOR OF SWITCHES AND CONTROLS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS.

10. HANDRAILS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT BOTH SIDES OF RAMPS.

11. FLOORS PROVIDED FOR EVERY ROUTE OF THE WHEELCHAIR SHALL BE MADE OF NON-SKID MATERIAL.

12. WATER FOUNTAINS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.

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RULE IV – REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

CLASSIFICATION OF BUBLIC TRANSPORT:

1. LAND TRANSPORT
BUSES:
• REGULAR – 50 PERSONS MINIMUM CAPACITY
• AIR-CON – 40 PERSONS MINIMUM CAPACITY

2. RAIL TRANSPORT
• PNR – PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS - LUZON
• PRC – PANAY RAILWAYS CORPORATION - PANAY
• LRTA – LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY - METRO MANILA

3. WATER TRANSPORT

• DOMESTIC PASSENGER SHIPS

• FERRY BOATS
• OTHER WATER TRANSPORTATION VESSELS

4. AIR TRANSPORT

• DOMESTIC PASSENGER AIRPALNES

•

REQUIREMENTS FOR DISABLED PERSON IN BUBLIC TRANSPORT:

1. REGULAR BUSES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5 MINIMUM

2. FIRST CLASS, PREMIERE AND AIR-CONDITIONED BUSES –––––––––––––––––– 4 MINIMUM
3. PASSENGER TRAINS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 MINIMUM PER CAR
4. PASSENGER AIRPLANES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 MINIMUM
5. JEEPNEYS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 MINIMUM (FRONT SEATS)

RULE V – ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT

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.
2. LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE - IN RESPECT TO THE REGISTRATION OF BUSES AND JEEPNEYS AND ENFORCEMENT
OF REGULATIONS RELATED TO LAND TRANSPORT
3. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS AND THE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY - FOR THE OPERATION OF PASSENGER
TRAINS AND INCLUDING STATIONS AND TERMINALS.
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.
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.
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.
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).

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 CRIMINAL LIABILITY:

R.A. 7277 – MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS

PENALTIES & FINES:

• FIRST VIOLATION – FINE OF 50,000 PESOS TO 100,000 PESOS MAXIMUM

– IMPRISONMENT OF 6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS MAXIMUM

• SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION – FINE OF 100,000 PESOS TO 200,000 PESOS MAXIMUM

– IMPRISONMENT OF 2 YEARS TO 6 YEARS MAXIMUM
– OR BOTH IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT

• ABUSE – FINE OF 5,000 PESOS TO 50,000 PESOS MAXIMUM

– IMPRISONMENT OF 6 MONTHS MINIMUM
– OR BOTH IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT

DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. ACCESSIBLE – refers to features that enable disabled persons to make use of the primary functions for which a
structure is built.
2. ALCOVE – a small recessed space in a room or wall.
3. ANTHROPOMETRIC – pertaining to the measurement of the human body.
4. BARRIER-FREE – unhindered, without obstructions to enable disabled persons free passage or use of the facilities.
5. BUILDINGS – public and private buildings and other related structures for public use. Thise designed to
accommodate and serve persons in the pursuit of educational, commercial, recreational, religious,
occupational, medical, political, social activities and others of similar nature as enumerated and provided
herein.
6. CORRIDOR – a long interior passageway providing access to several rooms. A public means of access from
several rooms or spaces to an exit.
7. CURB – a raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of street, sidewalk, planted area, etc.
8. CURB CUT-OUT – a break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided with an inclined surface to facilitate mobility of
wheeled chairs, carriages and other similar conveyance.
9. DISABLED PERSONS – 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.
10. DOOR – an entranceway. A barrier which swings, slides, tilts or folds to close an opening in a wall or cabinet or
the like.
11. EGRESS – an exit, or a means of going out.
12. 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.
13. ENTRANCE – point of entry into a building: an exterior door, a vestibule, or a lobby.
14. FLOOR – the surface within a room or area on which one walks.
15. GRADIENT OF RAMP – the degree of inclination of a sloped surface expressed as a percentage or ratio.
16. GRAPHIC SIGN – a drawing, painting, diagram, engraving, etching or other similar illustrations on which a single
glance conveys a given message; a visual aid.
17. HANDRAIL – a hand support along a stairway or ramp consisting of rails and their supporting posts, balusters or
pillars and constituting an enclosure or a line of division.
18. HEIGHT ABOVE FLOOR – distance between two points aligned vertically with one of the points on the floor.
19. PARKING AREA – allocated space composed of marked-off portions for single motor vehicles on a short-time
storage basis.
20. PASSAGEWAY OR PASSAGE – a space connecting one area or room of a building with another.
21. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING – part of road where pedestrian going across the road have priority over traffic.
22. PUBLIC TELEPHONES – a shelf-unit telephone with coin operating functions for the use of the public.
23. RAMP – a sloped surface connecting two or more planes at different levels.
24. SIDEWALK – a paved footwalk at the side of a street or roadway.
25. 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.
26. TOILET – the room containing the water closet
27. VESTIBULE – a small entranceway or transitional space from the exterior to the interior of a building and opens
into a larger space.
28. WALKWAY – an exterior passage for walking along, especially one connecting adjoining buildings and related
structures.
29. WASHROOM – a room providing facilitites for washing; a lavatory or toilet room.
30. WATER FOUNTAIN – a fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to provide potable
water for human consumption.
31. WIDTH OF CORRIDOR - the linear width of the obstructed path in corridors.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

OUTSIDE & AROUND BUILDINGS:

DROPPED CURB:
WIDTH-------------------------------------------------------- 0.90 M
GRADIENT FROM ADJOINING CURB ------------- 1:12 MAXIMUM
GRADIENT TOWARDS THE ROAD------------------- 1:20 MAXIMUM
LOWEST POINT------------------------------------------- 25 mm MAXIMUM FROM ROAD OR GUTTER

CURB CUT-OUT:
WIDTH-------------------------------------------------------- 0.90 M
GRADIENT -------------------------------------------------- 1:12 MAXIMUM

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WALKWAY & PASSAGEWAYS:

WIDTH-------------------------------------------------------- 1.20 M MINIMUM

GRADIENT--------------------------------------------------- 1:20 OR 5% MINIMUM
CROSS GRADIENT --------------------------------------- 1:100 MAXIMUM
GRATING @ WALKWWAY----------------------------- 13mm x 13mm MAXIMUM DIMENSION
----------------------------- 6.5mm MAXIMUM PROJECTION ABOVE
HEADROOM----------------------------------------------- 2.0 METERS MINIMUM
REST---------------------------------------------------------- 150 M MIN DIMENSION, 12.0M MAX. DISTANCE.

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HANDRAILS:
INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------- BOTH SIDES OF RAMPS & STAIRS,
OUTER EDGE OF DROPPED CURBS.
HEIGHT-------------------------------------------------------- 0.90 M & 0.70 M ABOVE STEPS OR RAMPS
1.0 M & 1.06 M @ GREAT HEIGHTS.
EXTENSION -------------------------------------------------- 0.30 M @ START & END OF RAMP OR STAIRS
FULL GRIP----------------------------------------------------- 30 mm – 50 mm DIMENSION
@ WALLS----------------------------------------------------- 50 mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM WALL
@ LEDGES--------------------------------------------------- 40 mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE

SIGNAGES:
HEADROOM------------------------------------------------ 2.0 METERS MINIMUM
@ DOORS & WALLS -------------------------------------- 1.6 METERS MAXIMUM
-------------------------------------- 1.4 METERS MINIMUM
EMBOSS------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 mm MINIMUM

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 CROSSINGS:
TACTILE BLOCKS------------------------------------------- MUST BE USED AS AN AID FOR THE BLINDS
CENTRAL REFUGE ---------------------------------------- 1.5 m DEPTH & 2.0 m MINIMUM
FLASHING GREEN SIGNAL ----------------------------- 0.90 m/sec

PARKING :

PARKING AREAS:
WIDTH-------------------------------------------------------- 3.70 METERS MINIMUM
WALKWAY ------------------------------------------------- 1.20 METERS

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INSIDE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES :
ENTRANCES:
VESTIBULE
DEPTH-------------- 1.80 METERS MINIMUM
WIDTH-------------- 1.50 METERS MINIMUM

RAMPS:
WIDTH----------------------- 1.20 METERS MINIMUM
GRADIENT ----------------- 1:12 MAXIMUM
LENGTH -------------------- 6.0 METERS MAXIMUM
LANDING ------------------ 1.50 METERS MINIMUM
LEVEL AREA --------------- 1.80 METERS MINIMUM (TOP & BOTTOM)
HANDRAILS --------------- 0.70m & 0.90m
CURBS ---------------------- 0.10 m MINIMUM

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DOORS:
WIDTH----------------------------- 0.80 m MINIMUM
OPERABLE PRESSURE --------- 4.0 KG MAXIMUM
CLEAR LEVEL SPACE ---------- 1.50m x 1.50m or 1.20m CORRIDOR WIDTH
DOOR KNOB HEIGHT --------- 0.82m – 1.06m (0.90m IS PREFFERED)
VERTICAL PULL HANDLES ----1.06m ON CENTER
KICK PLATES --------------------- 0.30m TO 0.40m HEIGHT

THRESHOLDS:
HEIGHT---------------------------- 25mm MAXIMUM (PREFERRABLY RAMPED)

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SWITCHES:
HEIGHT----------------------------- 1.20 m – 1.30m
FROM EDGE OF DOOR------- 0.20 m MAXIMUM

CORRIDORS:
WIDTH----------------------------- 1.20 m MINIMUM
RECESS OR TURNABOUTS:
--------- 1.50m x 1.50m MINIMUM
--------- SPACED @ 12.0m MAXIMUM
--------- WITHIN 3.50m IN EVERY DEAD END

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WASHROOMS & TOILETS:

WC STALLS ---------------------------------------------- 1.70 m x1.80 MINIMUM AREA

TURNING SPACE -------------------------------------- 2.25 sqmts (MINIMUM DIMENSION IS 1.50m)
No. OF WC FOR DISABLED ------------------------ 1:20, + 1 IF GREATER THAN 20
SIGNAGE FOR MEN’S WASHROOM ------------ EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE (EDGE=0.30m & 7.5mm THK)
SIGNAGE FOR WOMEN’S WASHROOM ------ CIRCLE (DIAMETER =0.30m & 7.5mm THK)
WC HEIGHT --------------------------------------------- 0.45 m MAXIMUM
FLUSH CONTROL HEIGHT --------------------------- 1.20 m MAXIMUM
LAVATORIES HEIGHT --------------------------------- 0.80 m MAXIMUM
KNEE RECESS:
HEIGHT ------------------------------------ 0.60m – 0.70m
DEPTH ------------------------------------ 0.50m
URINAL HEIGHT ---------------------------------------- 0.48m

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STAIRS: TACTILE STRIPS----------------------------------------- 0.30 m WIDE

ELEVATORS:
LOCATION--------------------------------------------- 30 m MAXIMUM FROM ENTRANCE
DIMENSION-------------------------------------------- 1.10m x 1.40m MINIMUM
CTRL PANEL & EMERGENCY SYSTEM HT.---- 0.90m – 1.20m
(CENTERLINE OF THE TOPMOST BUTTONS FROM THE FLOOR)
BUTTON SIZE------------------------------------------- 20mm MINIMUM
BUTTON DEPRESSION DEPTH -------------------- 1mm MAXIMUM

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SAFETY :

FENCING FOR ROADWORKS & FOOTWORKS:

RAILING HEIGHT---------------------- 1.00m MINIMUM

TAPPING RAIL HEIGHT-------------- 0.35m MAXIMUM

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 PD 1096
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
OF THE PHILIPPINES

JOSEPH G. SAGUN
PERSONAL NOTES
PD 1096
of the P H I L I P P I N E S

RULE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS

DEFINITIONS:
ADDITION – CHANGES IN HEIGHT & AREA
ALTERATION – CHANGES IN MATERIALS
RENOVATION – PHYSICAL CHANGE
CONVERSION – CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY
REPAIR – DAMAGED
MOVING – TRANSFER
DEMOLITION – SYSTEMATIC DISMANTLING.
ANCILLARY BLDG. STRUCTURES

RULE II – ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT

DPWH – NBCP ORIGINATED

BUILDING OFFICIAL – 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE
- 5 YEARS MEMBERSHIP I APO
PERMIT EXCEMPTION – INDIGENOUS DWELLING (UPTO 15,000 PESOS COST & 20sqmts MAXIMUM)

AMOUNT OF FINES:
5,000 = LIGHT VIOLATION
8,000 = LESS GRAVE VIOLATION
10,000 = GRAVE VIOLATION
PENALTY:
10% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT = EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATION
25% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT = CONST. OF FOUNDATION
50% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT = SUPERTSTRUCTURE UPTO 2.0m.
100% OF THE BUILDING PERMIT = SUPERTSTRUCTURE MORE THAN 2.0m.

RULE III – PERMITS & INSPECTION

BUILDING PERMIT:
ANCILLARY PERMIT = ARCH’L., CIVIL, ELEC, MECH, SAN, PLUMBING, ELECTRONICS
ACCESSORY PERMIT = FENCES, SEPTIC, TANKS, ETC…

EXCEMPTION FROM BUILDING PERMIT:

TERRACES = UPTO 20 sqmts MAX
GARDEN POOLS = UPTO 500mm MAX DEPTH.
GARDEN WALLS = UPTO 1.2 m MAX HEIGHT.
FENCE = UPTO 1.8 m MAX HEIGHT.

5 SETS OF DOCUMENTS – SUBMITTED FOR BUILDING PERMIT

15 DAYS – THE OFFICE OF BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL RELEASE THE BUILDING PERMIT AFTER DATE OF PAYMENT.

VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMIT: (SHALL EXPIRE & BECOME NULL & VOID)
1 YEAR = IF THE WORK AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED.
120 DAYS = IF THE WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED AFTER IT STARTED FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS.
APPEAL – MAY FILE AFTER 15 DAYS FROM DATE OF SUSPENSIION.

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RULE IV – TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
• Type I - WOOD CONSTRUCTION
• TYPE II – WOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE
• TYPE III - MASONRY AND WOOD CONSTRUCTION- ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE
• TYPE IV - STEEL, IRON, CONCRETE, OR MASONRY CONSTRUCTION - ONE-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE
• TYPE V - FOUR-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE - STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SHALL BE OF STEEL, IRON, CONCRETE, OR
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION.

REQIUREMENT : (ON TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION)

EXTERIOR BEARING & NON-BERARING WALL :

TYPE II & TYPE III – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE I IV & TYPE V – FOUR-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING

INTERIOR BEARING WALLS, PERMANENT PARTITIONS, FLOORS & ROOFS:

TYPE II, TYPE III, & TYPE IV – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE V – THREE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE FOR BEARING WALLS
- ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE FOR VERTICAL OPENINGS, FLOORS & ROOFS.

STRUCTURAL FRAMES:
TYPE II & TYPE III – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE IV – TWO-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE V – THREE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING

EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS:

TYPE I – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE II – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE III – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
TYPE IV – ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING

RULE V – REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES

NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES – WITHOUT FIRE RESISTIVITY MEASURES (TYPE I & TYPE II)
FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES – WITH FIRE-RESISTIVITY FOR EXTERIOR WALLS (TWO HOUR-FIRE RESISTIVE MINIMUM)
- (TYPE II, III, & IV)
HIGH-FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES – HIGHLY FIRE-RESISTIVE & NON-COMBUSTIBLE BUILDING
- (THREE TO FOUR-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE MINIMUM)
- (TYPE IV & V)

RULE VI – FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS ON CONSTRUCTION

FIRE RESISTIVE RATING – DEGREE

FIRE RESISTIVE TIME PERIOD RATING – TIME PERIOD RATING
FIRE RESISTIVE STANDARDS – SPECIFIC RATING OR STANDARDS

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 RULE VII – CLASSIFICATION & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY

CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY:

GROUP A - RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

DIVISION 1
• INDIGENOUS FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
• SINGLE-DETACHED UNIT
• SCHOOL HOUSING
• COMPANY STAFF HOUSING
• SINGLE (NUCLEAR) FAMILY DWELLINGS
• CHURCHES / PLACES OF WORSHIP
• CHURCH RECTORIES
• COMMUNITY FACILITIES & SOCIAL CENTERS
• PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, POCKET PARKS, PARKWAYS, PROMENADES, & PALYLOTS.
• CLUBHOUSES & RECREATIONAL USES NOT OPERATED PRIMARILY FOR GAIN.

DIVISION 2
• SINGLE-ATTACHED OR DUPLEX OR TOWNHOUSES, EACH PRIVATELY OWNED
• SCHOOL DORMITORIES (ON CAMPUS)
• CONVENTS AND MONASTERIES
• MILITARY OR POLICE BARRACKS/ DORMITORIES
• ALL USES ALLOWED IN DIVISION A-1 (OR FOR R-1 CLASS) BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
• PRE-SCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS, PROVIDED THAT THEY DO NOT
EXCEED SIXTEEN (16) CLASSROOMS
• OUTPATIENT CLINICS, FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS, LYING-IN CLINICS, DIAGNOSTIC
CLINICS, MEDICAL AND CLINICAL LABORATORIES
• BRANCH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
• STEAM/ DRY CLEANING OUTLETS
• PARTY NEEDS AND ACCESSORIES (LEASING OF TABLES AND CHAIRS, ETC.)

GROUP B - RESIDENTIALS, HOTELS AND APARTMENTS

ACCOMODATES MORE THAN 10 PERSONS
MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS
• HOTELS
• BOARDING HOUSE
• LODGING HOUSE
• APARTMENT BUILDINGS
• ROW HOUSES
• CONVENTS
• MONASTERIES

GROUP C - EDUCATION & RECREATION

• BUILDINGS USED FOR SCHOOL OR DAY CARE PURPOSES
(INSTRUCTTION, EDUCATION, & RECREATION)

DIVISION 1
• EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LIKE SCHOOLS COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES,
VOCATIONAL,INSTITUTIONS, SEMINARIES, CONVENTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL AUDITORIUMS,
GYMNASIA,REVIEWING STANDS, LITTLE THEATERS, CONCERT HALLS, OPERA HOUSES.
• SEMINAR/WORKSHOP FACILITIES
• TRAINING CENTERS/FACILITIES
• LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, EXHIBITION HALLS AND ART GALLERIES
• CIVIC CENTERS, CLUBHOUSES, LODGES, COMMUNITY CENTERS.
• CHURCHES, MOSQUE, TEMPLES. SHRINES, CHAPELS AND SIMILAR PLACES OF WORSHIP
• CIVIC OR GOVERNMENT CENTERS
• OTHER TYPES OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

DIVISION 2
• AMUSEMENT HALLS AND PARLORS
• MASSAGE AND SAUNA PARLORS
• HEALTH STUDIOS AND REDUCING SALONS
• BILLIARD HALLS, POOL ROOMS, BOWLING ALLEYS
• AND GOLF CLUBHOUSES
• DANCING SCHOOLS, DISCO PADS, DANCE AND AMUSEMENT HALLS
• GYMNASIA, PELOTA COURTS AND SPORTS COMPLEX

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 GROUP D – INSTITUTIONAL

DIVISION 1
• MENTAL HOSPITAL
• MENTAL SANITARIA
• JAILS
• PRISONS
• REFORMATORIES

DIVISION 2
• NURESERIES
• HOSPITALS
• SANITARIA
• NURSING HOMES W/ NON AMBULATORY PATIENTS.
• EACH ARE ACCOMODATING MORE THAN 5 PERSONS.

DIVISION 3
• NURSING HOMES FOR AMULATORY PATIENTS.
• HOMES FOR CHILDREN OF KINDERGARTEN AGE OR OVER.
• EACH ARE ACCOMODATING MORE THAN 5 PERSONS.

GROUP E - BUSINESS & MERCANTILE

DIVISION 1
• GASOLINE FILLING & SERVICE STATIONS
• STORAGE GARAGES AND BOAT STORAGE STRUCTURES.

DIVISION 2
• WHOLESALE & RETAIL STORES.
• OFFICE BUILDINGS
• DRINKING & DINING (<100 PERSONS)
• PRINTING PLANTS
• POLICE & FIRE STATIONS
• FACTORIES & WORKSHOPS (USING NOT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS)
• PAINT STORES (W/O BULK HANDLINGS)

DIVISION 3
• AIRCRAFT HANGARS
• OPEN PARKING GARAGES

GROUP F - INDUSTRIAL
•ICE PLANTS
•POWER PLANTS
•PUMPING PLANTS
•COLD STORAGE
•CREAMERIES
•FACTORIES & WORKSHOPS (USING INCOMBUSTIBLE & NON EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS)
•STORAGE & SALES ROOMS (INCOMBUSTIBLE & NON EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS)

GROUP G - STORAGE & HAZARDOUS

DIVISION 1
STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS AND HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.

DIVISION 2
• STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
• DRY CLEANING PLANTS USING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
• PAINT STORES (W/ BULK HANDLING, PAINT SHOPS & SPRAY PAINTING ROOMS).

DIVISION 3
• WOOD WORKING ESTABLISHMENTS.
• PLANNING MILLS
• BOX FACTORIES
• SHOPS
• FACTORIES (LOOSE COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS OR DUST)

DIVISION 4
REPAIR GARAGES

DIVISION 5
• AIRCRAFT REPAIR HANGARS

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 GROUP H - ASSEMBLY OTHER THAN GROUP I

DIVISION 1
ANY ASSEMBLY BUILDING WITH A STAGE AND AN OCCUPANT OF LESS THAN 1000
IN THE BUILDING.

DIVISION 2
ANY ASSEMBLY BUILDING WITHOUT STAGE AND HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 300 OR
MORE IN THE BUILDING.

DIVISION 3
ANY ASSEMBLY BUILDING WITHOUT STAGE AND HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF LESS
THAN 300 IN THE BUILDING.

DIVISION 4
ANY ASSEMBLY BUILDING WITHOUT STAGE AND HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF LESS
THAN 300 IN THE BUILDING.

GROUP I - ASSEMBLY (OCCUPANT LOAD 1000 OR MORE)

ANY ASSEMBLY BUILDING WITH A STAGE AND AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 1000 OR
MORE IN THE BUILDING.

GROUP J - ACCESSORY
DIVISION 1 - AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES

DIVISION 2
PRIVATE GARGES, CARPORTS, FENCES OVER 1.80 METERS HIGH, TANKS, SWIMMING
POOLS, TOWER

DIVISION 3
STAGES, PLATFORMS, PELOTA, TENNIS, BADMINTON COURT, BASKETBALL COURT, TOMBS,
MAUSOLEUMS, NICHES, AVIARIES, AQUARIUMS, ZOO STRUCTURES, BANKS & RECORD
VAULTS

ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS:

R1 – LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

R2 – MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

• BASIC R2 – SINGLE ATTACHED/ DUPLEX (1-3 STOREYS)

• MAXIMUM R2 – LOW-RISE MULTILEVEL STRUCTURE (3-5 STOREYS)

R3 – HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

• BASIC R3 – ROW-HOUSE BUILDING (1-3 STOREYS)

• MAXIMUM R3 – MEDIUM-RISE MULTILEVEL STRUCTURE (6-12 STOREYS)

R4 – MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (TOWNHOUSE)

R5 – MEDIUM / HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM BUILDING

C1 – (COMMERCIAL ONE OR LIGHT COMMERCIAL) LOW-RISE BUILDING FOR LOW INTENSITY COMMERCIAL,
SERVICE, & BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
1-3 STOREYS.
C2 – (COMMERCIAL TWO OR MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) MEDIUM-RISE BUILDING FOR MEDIUM TO HIGH INTENSITY
COMMERCIAL, SERVICE, & BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
3-5 STOREYS.
C3 – (COMMERCIAL THREE OR METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL) MEDIUM -RISE TO HIGH RISE BUILDING FOR HIGH
TO VERY HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL, SERVICE, & BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.

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 I-1 – (INDUSTRIAL ONE / LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) LOW-RISE BUT SPRAWLING BUILDING FOR LOW INTENSITY
MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES.

I-2 – (INDUSTRIAL TWO / MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) LOW-RISE BUT SPRAWLING BUILDING FOR MEDIUM INTENSITY
MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES.

GI – (GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL) LOW-RISE, MEDIUM-RISE, OR HIGH-RISE BUILDING FOR EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING,

AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

GI – (GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL) LOW-RISE, MEDIUM-RISE, OR HIGH-RISE BUILDING FOR MEDICAL, GOVERNMENT

SERVICE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

PRE – (PARK STRUCTURES, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT) LOW-RISE OR MEDIUM-RISE BUILDING FOR LOW TO
MEDIUM INTENSITY RECREATIONAL OR ENTERTAINMENT FUNCTIONS RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL USES.

CUL – (CULTURAL) LOW-RISE OR MEDIUM-RISE BUILDINGS FOR CULTURAL ACTIVITES.

UTS – (UTILITIES, TRANSTPORTATION, & SERVICES) LOW-RISE OR MEDIUM-RISE BUILDING FOR LOW TO HIGH
INTENSITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS.

SPE – (SPECIAL)

A – (AGRICULTURAL) LOW-RISE OR MEDIUM-RISE BUILDINGS FOR LOW TO HIGH INTENSITY AGRICULTURAL OR RELATED ACTIVITIES.

A-I – (AGRO-INDUSTRIAL) LOW-RISE BUILDINGS FOR LOW TO HIGH INTENSITY AGRO-INDUSTRIAL OR RELATED ACTIVITIES.

PUD – (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)

CLASSIFICATIONS OF BUILDING IN HEIGHTS:

CLASSIFICATION NO. OF FLOORS HEIGHT IN METERS

LOW-RISE 1 TO 5 3 TO 15

MEDIUM-RISE 6 TO 5 18- TO 45

HIGH-RISE 16 ABOVE 48 ABOVE

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RULE VIII – LIGHT & VENTILATION (REFER TO AREA 3 DISCUSSION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION)

CEILING HEIGHTS:
ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION:
GROUND FLOOR = 2.70m
FIRST STOREY ===2.40m
SECOND STOREY = 2.10m
NATURAL VENTILATION:
GROUND FLOOR – HIGHEST LEVEL = 2.70m

MINIMUM SIZE OF ROOMS:

ROOMS FOR HUMAN HABITATIONS = 6 sqmts MINIMUM WITH 2.0 m LEAST DIMENSION.
KITCHEN = 3 sqmts MINIMUM WITH 1.5 m LEAST DIMENSION.
TOILET & BATH = 1.2 sqmts MINIMUM WITH 900 mm LEAST DIMENSION.

MINIMUM AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

SCHOOL ROOMS = 3 cu. METERS MINIMUM WITH 1.00 sqmts OF FLOOR AREA PER PERSON.
WORKSHOPS, FACTORIES, & OFFICES = 12 cu. METERS PER PERSON.
HABITABLE ROOMS = 14 cu. METERS PER PERSON.

WINDOW OPENINGS:

ROOM (ANY USE) = 10% OF TOTAL AREA OF ROOM

1.00 sqmts MINIMUM AREA OF OPENING
TOILET & BATH, LAUNDRY ROOMS = 240 sqmts. MINIMUM.
750 mm = MINIMUM DISTANCE OF EAVES, CANOPIES, & AWNINGS FROM SIDE
AND BACK OF PROPERTY LINE

WINDOW OPENINGS FOR EMERGENCY EGRESS:

820 x1000 mm (WxH) = MINIMUM DIMENSION OF OPENING

820 mm = MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF OPENING FROM THE FLOOR

VENT SHAFTS:

600 mm = LEAST DIMENSION OF VENT SHAFTS

1.0 sq. METER = MINIMUM HORIZONTAL CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF VENT SHAFTS
300 mm = LEAST DIMENSION OF AIR DUCTS.
0.30 sq. METER = MINIMUM CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF AIR DUCTS.
300 mm = MINIMUM DISTANCE OF AIR DUCT ABOVE STREET SURFACE OR COURT.

MINIMUM ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) GOR MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS:

TOTAL WIDTH OF
MINIMUM WIDTH OF MINIMUM WIDTH
NUMBER OF THE
CARRIAGEWAY/ OF SIDEWALK ON
DWELLING ROAD RIGHT-OF-
ROADWAY EACH SIDE
UNITS WAY
(METERS) (METERS)
(METERS)

6 3 0.6 4.2

7 TO 15 4 1 6

16 TO 25 5 1 7

26 TO 35 6 1 8

36 ABOVE 6.7 1 8.7

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 RULE IX – SANITATION

RULE X – BUILDING PROJECTION OVER STREETS

300 mm – MAXIMUM PROJECTION OF FOOTING WITH 2.4 meter BELOW GRADE.

500 mm – MAXIMUM PROJECTION OF FOUNDATION WITH 600 mm MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM TOP OF
FOUNDATION TO GRADE LEVEL.
3.0 METER – MINIMUM HEIGHT CLEARANCE BETWEEN BALCONY & STREET.
3.0 METER – MINIMUM HEIGHT CLEARANCE OF ARCADED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS.
3.0 METER – MINIMUM HEIGHT CLEARANCE BETWEEN CANOPY OR MARQUEE & GROUND.
300 mm – MINIMUM CLEAR DISTANCE FROM EDGE OF CURB TO EDGE OF CANOPY & AWNING.
2.4 METER – MINIMUM HEIGHT CLEARANCE BETWEEN AWNING & GROUND.

RULE XI –PROJECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION

.
1.2 METER – TEMPORARY WALKWAY
1.0 METER – RAILING
2.4 METER – MINIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCE
2.4 METER – CANOPY.

RULE XII –GENERAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

48 HOURS – EXCAVATION SHALL BE RESTORED
10 DAYS – NOTIFY THE OWNER OF ADJOINING BUILDING REGARDING THE EXCAVATION TO BE DONE
1.50 m – MINIMUM DEPTH OF TRENCH
7.50 m – LENGTH OF TRENCH TO PROVIDE EXITS
300 mm – MINIMUM DISTANCE OF DRAFT CURTAIN FROM THE CEILING
600 mm SQUARE OR 600mm DIAMETER – MINIMUM OPENING FOR ATTICS
800 mm – MINIMUM CLEAR HEADROOM ABOVE THE ATTIC
>2000 square meters – DRAFT STOP SHALL BE INSTALLED
OCCUPANT LOAD = FLOOR AREA/UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT
<300 mm – ALONG EXITS. SHOUL PROVIDE RAMP IF MORE THAN 10 OCCUPANT LOAD.
>185 square meter/18m DIMENSION – SHOULD PROVIDE 2 STAIRS FOR MEZZANINE
2 EXITS – ABOVE FIRST STOREY. MORE THAN 10 OCCIPANT LOAD.
2 EXITS – 1/5 DISTANCE OF PERIMETER
3 EXITS – 500 – 999 OCCUPANT LOAD
4 EXITS – 1000 OR MORE OCCUPANT LOAD
45 METERS – DISTANCE FROM EXIT IF NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM
60 METERS – DISTANCE FROM EXIT IF THERE IS AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
900mm – MINIMUM WIDTH OF EXIT DOOR
900mm – MINIMUM WIDTH OF EXIT DOOR
2000mm – MINIMUM HEIGHT OF EXIT DOOR
1200mm – MAXIMUM WIDTH OF EXIT DOOR LEAF
1.10 m – MINIMUM WIDTH OF CORRIDOR & EXIT BALCONY
6.0 m – MAXIMUM DEAD END
25% – (CORRIDOR WALL) MAXIMUM OPENING @ CORRIDOR WALL OTHER THAN DOOR.
FIREWALLL – 200mm THICK MINIMUM
FIREPUMPS – 1000 LITERS MINIMUM

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 S T A I R S:
750 mm – (MINIMUM WIDTH ) 10 & BELOW OCCUPANT LOAD
900 mm – (MINIMUM WIDTH ) 11-50 OCCUPANT LOAD
1100 mm – (MINIMUM WIDTH ) 51 OCCUPANT LOAD & MORE
200 mm – MAXIMUM RISE
250 mm – MINIMUM RUN
150 mm-300mm – WIDTH OF RUN FOR WINDING STAIRWAY.
250 mm – MINIMUM WIDTH OF RUN FOR CIRCULAR STAIRWAY
1.20 m – MAXIMUM DIMENSION FOR STAIR LANDIMG IF THE STAIRS HAS A STRAINGT RUN.
3.60 m – MAXIMUM VERTICAL DISTANCE BETWEEN LANDINGS.
800-900mm – HANDRAILS.
2000mm –HEADROOM FOR STAIRS
4 OR MORE STOREY – SHOULD PROVIDE STAIRWAY TO ROOF.

AISLES:
800 mm – 1 SIDE
1000 mm – 2 SIDE
1100 mm – SIDE AILES

PARKING:
2.5 x 5 – MINIMUM PARKING SPACE
I SLOT OF PARKING PER:
HOTEL & APARTELS – PER 5 UNITS
OFFICE ––––––––––– PER 125 sqmts OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
CLUBHOUSE ––––––– PER 100 sqmts OF GROSS FLOOR AREA

RULE XIII – ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGULATIONS

1.8 m – 2.45 m – ATTACHMENT & CLEARANCE FROM BUILDING EXCEEDING 15 METERS.

2.50 m – MINMUM CREARANCE OF CONDUCTORS PASSING FROM THE ROOF.
1.0 m – MINMUM CREARANCE OF CONDUCTORS IF IT IS
300 VOLTS & BELOW & SLOPE IS 100mm IN 300mm.
3.0 m – MINMUM CREARANCE OF CONDUCTORS FROM GROUND OR ANY PALTFORM.
1.0 m – MINMUM DISTANCE OF CONDUCTORS FROM WINDOW (VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL)
5.5 m – MINMUM CREARANCE OF CONDUCTORS FROM THE CROWN OF THE STREET

ELEVATOR:

600 mm – CLEARANCE FROM BOTTOM OF CAR (ELEVATOR) & PIT

3 HOISTING ROPES – TRACTION ELEVATORS
2 HOISTING ROPES – DRUM TYPE ELEVATORS

ESCALATOR:

WIDTH – 0.56 – 1.20 METER

INCLINATION – 30 DEGREES
MAXIMUM
RUN – 330 MM MAXIMUM
SPEED – 38m/ MINUTE MAXIMUM

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RULE XIV – POTOGRAPHIC & X-RAY FILMS

RULE XV – PRE-FABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

RULE XVI – PLASTICS

RULE XVII – SHEET METAL PAIN SPRAY BOOTHS

RULE XVIII – GLASS & GLAZING

RULE XIX – THE USE OF COMPUTERS

RULE XX – SIGNS
6.0 METERS – MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF GROUND SIGNS.
3.0 METERS – MINIMUM HEIGHT OF PROJECTING SIGNS FROM SIDEWALK (ATTACHED TO SIGNAGE PYLON)
5.0 METERS – MINIMUM HEIGHT OF PROJECTING SIGNS FROM SIDEWALK (ATTACHED TO ARCADED STRUCTURE)

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 RA 9514
FIRE CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

JOSEPH G. SAGUN
PERSONAL NOTES
RA 9514
REPUBLIC ACT 9514
Implementing Rules & Regulations
PHILIPPINES

CLSSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY:

1. ASSEMBLY – GATHERING 50 OR MORE PERSONS.

2. EDUCATIONAL – 6 OR MORE OCCUPANTS. USED FOR INSTRUCTION

3. HEALTH CARE - MEDICAL TREATMENT OR CARE OF PERSONS.

4. DETENTION & CORRECTIONAL

5. RESIDENTIAL

6. MERCANTILE - DISPLAY & SALE.

7. BUSINESS - OFFICES.

8. INDUSTRIAL - MAKING PRODUCTS.

9. STORAGE - STORAGE OR SHELTERING.

10. MIXED OCCUPANCIES - TWO OR MORE OCCUPANCIES.

11. MISCELLANEOUS - NOT PROPERLY CLASSIFIED.

CLSSIFICATION OF HAZARD OF CONTENTS:

1. LOW HAZARD – LOW COMBUSTIBILITY

2. MODERATE HAZARD – LIABLE TO BURN WITH MODERATE RAPIDITY
3. HIGH HAZARD – LIABLE TO BURN WITH EXTREME RAPIDITY

MEANS OF EGRESS:

PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE OF EXITS:

3 STOREY AND BELOW ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1-HOUR MINIMUM FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
4 STOREY AND ABOVE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2-HOUR MINIMUM FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

OCCUPANT LOAD – MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS THAT MAY BE IN THE SAME SPACE @ ANY TIME.

FLOOR AREA
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR

MINIMUM WIDTH – 915mm

NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS:

MINIMUM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 MINIMUM
500 – 1000 OCCUPANTS –––––––––––––––––––––– 3 MINIMUM
1000 & ABOVE OCCUPANTS –––––––––––––––––– 4 MINIMUM

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ARRANGEMENT OF EXITS:

WHEN TWO (2) EXITS ARE REQUIRED:

WHEN PROTECTED BY AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM:

ACCESS TO EXITS:

DOOR ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SIDE-HINGED, SWINGING TYPE, SWING WITH EXIT TRAVEL.

DEAD END –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.0 m MAXIMUM

DISCHARGE:

VESTIBULE OR FOYER AS DISCHARGE:

DEPTH –––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.0m MAXIMUM (FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING)
LENGTH –––––––––––––––––––––– 6.0m MAXIMUM

HEADROOM:

HEADROOM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0m MINIMUM

CEILING HEIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0m MINIMUM

DOORS:

OPENING WIDTH ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 710mm MINIMUM - 1220mm MAXIMUM

THRESHOLD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.3 cm MAXIMUM
PANIC HARDWARE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7 KILOGRAM FORCE MAXIMUM ( DOOR WILL OPEN)
PANIC HARDWARE HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––––– 760mm – 1120mm HEIGHT

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STAIRS:
NEW STAIRS DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA

FEATURE DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA

MM INCHES

MINIMUM WIDTH SEE NEW STAIR WIDTH SEE NEW STAIR WIDTH
RISER - MAXIMUM 180 7
RISER - MINIMUM 100 4
TREAD DEPTH 280 11
HEADROOM MINIMUM 2000 80
BETWEEN LANDINGS - MAX. 3660 144

EXISTING STAIRS DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA

FEATURE DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA
MM INCHES
MINIMUM WIDTH 915 36
RISER - MAXIMUM 205 8
TREAD DEPTH - MINIMUM 230 9
HEADROOM MINIMUM 2000 80
BETWEEN LANDINGS - MAX. 3660 144

NEW STAIR WIDTH

TOTAL COMMULATIVE
WIDTH
OCCUPANT LOAD
ASSIGNED TO THE STAIR
MM INCHES
50 PERSONS & below 915 36
<2000 PERSONS 1120 44
<2000 PERSONS 1420 56

CURVED STAIR ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0m MINIMUM

SPIRAL STAIR
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPANCIES:
RISER ––––––––––––––––––––––– 180mm MAXIMUM
TREAD –––––––––––––––––––––– 280mm
SPACE FOR HANDRAIL ––––––– 265mm
TURN ––––––––––––––––––––––– OUTER HANDRAIL IS @ RIGHT SIDE

OCCUPANT LOAD DOES NOT EXCEED 3 :

CLEAR WIDTH ––––––––––––––– 660mm
RISER ––––––––––––––––––––––– 240mm
TREAD –––––––––––––––––––––– 190-305mm
HEADROOM ––––––––––––––––– 1980mm

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STAIR DETAILS:

488 KILOS/SQUARE METER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FLOOR LOAD FOR STAIRS, PLATFORM,

LANDING, BALCONY, & STAIR HALLWAYS.

136 KILOS––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CONCENTRATED LOAD

NOSING –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25mm (FOR TREAD LESS THAN 250mm)

HANDRAIL DETAILS:

HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 760mm MIN – 865mm MAX

DISTANCE FROM WALL –––––––––––––––––––– 38mm
LOAD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 91 kg MINIMUM
2230mm WIDTH OF STAIRS –––––––––––––––––– PROVIDE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAILS DIVIDING THE STAIRWAY.

GUARD DETAILS:

HEIGHT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1060mm & 910 (FOR BALCONIES & MEZZANINE)

INTERMEDIATE LONGITUDINAL RAILS –––––––– 25.5 cm MAXIMUM SPACING
BUTTON RAILS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25.5 cm MAXIMUM SPACING
VERTICAL BALUSTERS ––––––––––––––––––––––– 15.25 cm MAXIMUM SPACING

MECHANICAL VENTILATION:

VESTIBULES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 112 cm WIDTH x 183 cm DEPTH

EXHAUST –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 150% OF THE SUPPLY
VESTIBULE CEILING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 510 mm FROM DOOR OPENING

FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS:

CLEAR WIDTH –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 600 mm BETWEEN RAILS
LANDING OR PLATFORM –––––––––––––––––––––––– 600 mm MINIMUM
RISER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 230 mm MAXIMUM
TREAD (EXCLUSIVE NOSING) –––––––––––––––––––– 230 mm MINIMUM
TREAD CONSTRUCTION ––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOLID, 13mm PERFORATED PERMITTED
MAXIMUM HEIGHT BET. LANDINGS ––––––––––––––– 3.66 METERS
HEADROOM –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.0 METERS MINIMUM
ACCESS DOOR / CASEMENT WINDOW ––––––––––– 61 cm x 198 cm
DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS –––––––––––––––––––––– 76.2 cm x 91.44 cm
HEIGHT/LEVEL OF ACCESS OPENING ––––––––––––– 30.50 cm MAXIMUM FROM FLOOR
CAPACITY NUMBER OF PERSONS –––––––––––––––– 45 PER UNIT ACCESS BY DOOR
20 PER UNIT ACCESS BY CLIMBING OVER WINDOW RAIL

FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS:

RAILS SECTION –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.25 cm x 5 cm

RAILS CLEAR DISTANCE –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 400 mm MINIMUM
RUNGS SIZE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22 mm DIAMETER MINIMUM
RUNGS SPACING –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25 cm MINIMUM - 30.5 cm MAXIMUM
DISTANCE ABOVE GROUND /FLOOR –––––––––––––– 30.5 cm MAXIMUM (LOWEST RUNG & FLOOR)

EXIT MARKING:

HEIGHT OF SIGN –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 15 cm MINIMUM

STROKES OF LETTER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 19 mm WIDE (MINIMUM)
ILLUMINATION –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0.005 LUMENS PER SQUARE CENTIMETER

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