ECE Elective 1 (Comms)

ECEE 401

MODULE 1
Introduction to Building Ancillary Systems

Rationale:

Complex infrastructure requires a variety of building ancillary systems. In the Philippines, before
any building or complex infrastructure can be erected or modified, a building permit from the LGU
Office of Building Officials (OBO) must be secured. To this, according to the National Building
Code, several ancillary permits must be submitted to the Building Officials before the permit is
issued. One of this ancillary permits is the electronics permit. This subject will help the students
to understand the various aspects of different systems seen in well-structured building. Specifically
fire alarm systems and electronic security systems.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME

 Identify and describe the requirements for building ancillary systems

 Identify Laws, Reference codes and standards applicable to electronic ancillary systems

INTRODUCTION

Laws, Referral Codes and Standards related to electronics ancillary systems

1. RA 9292, Electronics Engineering Law of 2004
2. PD 1096, National Building Code and its Revised IRR
3. PECE Code Book 2 (FDAS)
RA 9292. Electronics Engineering Law of 2004
SEC. 4. Categories of Practice. - The following shall be the engineering and
technician categories covered by this Act:
(a) Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE)
(b) Electronics Engineer (ECE)
(c) Electronics Technician (ECT)

SEC. 5. Nature and Scope of Practice of Electronics Engineering and

Electronics Technician Professions.
(a) The scope and nature of practice of the Electronics Engineer shall embrace
and consist of any work or activity relating to the application of engineering sciences
and/or principles to the investigation, analysis, synthesis, planning, design,
specification, research and development, provision, procurement, marketing and sales,
 manufacture and production, construction and installation,
tests/measurements/control, operation, repair, servicing, technical support and
maintenance of electronic components, devices, products, apparatus, instruments,
equipment, systems, networks, operations and processes in the fields of electronics,
including communications and/or telecommunications, information and
communications technology (ICT), computers and their networking and
hardware/firmware/software development and applications, broadcast/broadcasting,
cable and wireless television, consumer and industrial electronics,……
(b) The scope and nature of practice of the Professional Electronics Engineer
shall embrace and consist of all of the above plus the sole authority to provide
consulting services as defined in this Act and to sign and seal electronics plans,
drawings, permit applications, specifications, reports and other technical documents
prepared by himself/herself and/or under his direct supervision.

(c) The scope and nature of practice of the Electronics Technician profession
shall embrace and consist of any non-engineering work or activity relating to the
installation, construction, operation, control, tests and measurements, diagnosis, repair
and maintenance, manufacture and production, sales and marketing of any electronic
component/s, device/s, products, apparatus, instruments, equipment, system/s, network/s,
operations and processes located on land, watercraft, aircraft, industrial plants or
commercial establishments,……

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

OF THE PHILIPPINES (PD 1096)
OFFICIAL TEXT 2005 REVISED EDITION
SECTION 301. Building Permits
1. No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government
shall construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupy, move, demolish and add any building/structure
or any portion thereof or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building permit
therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building/structure is
located or to be done. The prescribed application for building permit form (NBC Form B-01)
shall be used by all applicants.
2. Permits supplementary to a Building Permit shall be applied for and issued by the Building
Official. These include Ancillary and the Accessory Permits.
a. Ancillary Permits
The Ancillary Permits duly signed and sealed by the corresponding professionals and the plans
and specifications shall be submitted together with the duly notarized application for Building
Permit. The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied by the Ancillary Permits. The
prescribed Ancillary and other Accessory Permits/forms shall likewise be used whenever
applicable. The Ancillary Permits are the following:
i. Architectural Permit
ii. Civil/Structural Permit
iii. Electrical Permit
iv. Mechanical Permit
v. Sanitary Permit
vi. Plumbing Permit
vii. Electronics Permit

SECTION 302. Application for Permits

3. Five (5) sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and other documents prepared,
signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals
(Figs. III.1. and III.2.):
a. Geodetic Engineer, in case of lot survey plans;
b. Architect, in case of architectural documents; in case of architectural interior/interior
design
documents, either an architect or interior designer may sign;
c. Civil Engineer, in case of civil/structural documents;
d. Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of electrical documents;
e. Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of mechanical documents;
f. Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary documents;
g. Master Plumber, in case of plumbing documents;
h. Electronics Engineer, in case of electronics documents.

Systems Commonly Found in Buildings

• HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
• Lighting Systems
• Security Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Fire Alarm / Life Safety Systems
• Energy Monitoring Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems

ancillary building means a building which is detached from, subordinate and customarily
incidental to the principal building permitted on the same lot and, without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, includes detached garages, detached carports, detached workshops and storage
sheds.

ancillary building means a subordinate building or a portion of the main building the use of
which is incidental to that of the dominant use of the building or the premises.
SECTION 302. Application for Permits
10. Electronics Documents
Electronic plans and technical specifications for wired or wireless telecommunications systems,
broadcasting systems, including radio and TV broadcast equipment for commercial and training
purposes, cable or wireless television systems, information technology (IT) systems, security and
alarm systems, electronic fire alarm systems, sound-reinforcement systems, navigational aids and
controls, indoor and outdoor signages, electronically-controlled conveyance systems,
electronic/computerized process controls and automation systems, building automation,
management and control systems, including, but not limited to the following:
a. General layout plans with legends
b. Single line diagram
c. Riser diagram
d. Isometry of the system
e. Equipment specifications
f. Design analysis, as applicable
g. Cost estimates
RULE II – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (2004 Revised IRR of PD 1096 –
National Building Code)
Section 205. Building Officials (OBO)
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Building Official shall be responsible for carrying out
the provisions of the Code in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made
pursuant thereto.

All Building Officials appointed or designated other than by the Secretary, shall continue to act
as theBuilding Official until such time that the Secretary appoints the Building Official. Offices
of the Building Officials already established, separate and distinct from the office of the
City/Municipal Engineers in cities and municipalities may continue to exist until such time that a
regular office is created. (Fig. II.1.)
OBO’s Mandate
City’s Office of the Building Official (OBO) is the local authority to administer, enforce, and
issue building permit for construction and renovations and occupancy permit.
Legal Basis:
 DPWH Department Order #10, 1993
 PD 1096 – National Building Code of the Philippines
 Executive Order No. 01-96
End of Module Exercises
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create its letter head with logo, contact details. A name card must be created with the
company letter hear.