SUMMARY OF

PD 1096 AND VICENTEABEALVAREZRELLEV

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IRR
SUMMARY OF PD 1096
(NBCP)
• SUMMARY OF PD 1096 (NBCP):

• NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NBCP)

• February 19, 1977 promulgated by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

• IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF NBCP

• Published by DPWH on April 1, 8 & 15, 2005;

• Took effect on April 30, 2005

RULE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 101. Title

This Rules shall be known and cited as the “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of
the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096)” and shall be referred as the “IRR”.

Section 102. Declaration of Policy

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public
welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control; and
to this end, make it the purpose of the Code to provide for all buildings and structures, a
framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site,
design quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.
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Section 103. Scope and Application

SCOPE AND APPLICATION EXCEPTION:

 Traditional Indigenous Buildings
 BP 220

Section 104. General Building Requirements

BLDG. REQUIREMENTS
 Safe construction
 Adequate environmental safeguards
 Maintain building in safe, sanitary and good working conditions

Section 105. Site Requirements

 Land shall be sanitary hygienic or safe, at safe distance from streams or bodies of water and/or sources of polluted air, from
volcano or building source of fire or explosion.
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Section 106. Definitions

• ADDITION – Any new construction which increases the height and/or floor area of existing buildings/structures.

• AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT – Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department, bureau,
office, instrumentality, or government owned or controlled corporation.

• ALTERATION – Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings,
structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area.

• APPLICATION FORMS – A preformatted prescribed application form duly accomplished and notarized by the respective
design professional with validation matrices related to other building rules and regulations.

• APPLICANT/PERMITTEE – Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private institution, organization
of any character applying for the issuance of permits and certificates.
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Section 106. Definitions

• BUILDING OFFICAL – the Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary.

• BUILDING PERMIT – A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed
with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving,
demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the
accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized
application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the
Philippines (the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

• CODE – PD 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines.

• CONSTRUCTION – All on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of
all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/structures.
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Section 106. Definitions

• CONVERSION – A change in the use or occupancy of buildings/structures or any portion/s thereof, which has
different requirements.

• DEMOLITION – The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part.

• DEPARTMENT – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDO.

• MOVING – The transfer of buildings/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to another, either
within the same lot or to a different one.

• OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OBO) – The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its
IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.
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Section 106. Definitions

• REFERRAL CODES – The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional
codes that are supplementary to the Code.

• RENOVATION – Any physical change made on buildings/structures to increase the value, quality,
and/or to improve the aesthetic.

• REPAIR – Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to

restore to its original condition.

• SECRETARY – Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH.

• STAFF – The personnel of the National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO).
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Section 201. Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement

SECRETARY
 Vested to do Administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and IRR, including
the imposition of penalties for administrative violations thereof
 Functions:
O Formulate policies, plans, standards and guidelines
O Issue and promulgate additional rules and regulations in the form of Memorandum Circulars
O Exercise appellate jurisdiction over the decisions and orders of the Building Official
O Evaluate, review, approve and/or take final action on changes and/or amendments to existing
Referral Codes as well as on the incorporation of other referral codes
O Prescribe and impose the amount of fees and other charges
O Appoint a Building Official
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Section 202. Technical Staff

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (NBCDO)

 Serves as Technical Staff of Secretary

• Functions:
O Assist in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR.
O Review, evaluate and take final action on various technical and legal problems
O Conduct seminar/workshops on the Code, its IRR, and BP 344 (Accessibility Law).
O Undertake other duties and tasks assigned by the Secretary.

Section 203. General Powers and Functions of the Secretary

 Formulate policies plans, standards and guidelines

 Issue and promulgate additional rules and regulations
 Exercise appellate jurisdiction over Building Official decisions
 Evaluate, review, approve amendments to Referral Codes
 Prescribe and impose fees and other charges as needed
 Appoint Building Officials.
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Section 205. Building Officials

 appointed or designated by the Secretary

 responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Code
 enforcement of orders and decisions

Section 206. Qualifications of Building Officials

O Filipino citizen and of good moral character.

O Registered architect or civil engineer.
O Member of accredited organization of his profession for 5 years minimum endorsed or recommended
by the accredited professional organization.
O (5) years minimum of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction.
O Completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the DPWH
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Section 207. Duties of the Building Official

O Enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR

O Administrative control and supervision of works pertinent to buildings/structures
O Processing & issuance of all permit applications and certificates
O Changes, modifications, and alterations in design during construction phase shall not start until the
modified design plan has been evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit issued
O Make annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status

Section 208. Fees

INCOME FROM FEES

 20% of income/collection - for the operating expenses of his office
 80% - go to general fund of the respective city/municipality
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Section 209. Exemption

EXEMPTION ON BLDG. PERMIT

 Traditional Indigenous Dwellings (15,000 max.) and constructed of native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber

Section 212. Administrative Fines

ADMINISTRATIVE FINE – Violating the code

 10,000 Max
 Light Violation – 5,000
 Less-Grave Violation – 8,000
 Grave Violations – 10,000
 Penalty Surcharge:
O 10% of the building permit fees - Excavation for foundation
O 25% of the building permit fees - Foundation Construction (including pile driving and laying of reinf. bars)
O 50% of the building permit fees - Construction of superstructure up to (2) mts.
O 100% of the building permit fees - Construction of superstructure above 2.00 meters
 25% surcharge of the inspection fee - Failure to pay annual inspection fee w/n (30) days from prescribed date
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Section 213. Penal Provisions

PENAL PROVISIONS – Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of the Code
 Punishment: 20,000 Max. Fine / 2 years Max. Imprisonment / both

Section 214. Dangerous and Ruinous Buildings or Structures

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
are those declared structurally unsafe or not provided with safe egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare because of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment; or which otherwise contribute to the pollution of the site or
the community to an intolerable degree.

Section 215. Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

The Building Official shall order the repair or demolition of dangerous or ruinous building or structure.
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Section 216. Other Remedies

ENFORCING ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS

 5 Days
O Motu Propio / upon complaint - submit a written explanation/answer from the receipt of notice
O Serve notice before the date of the hearing and shall state the date, time and place of the hearing
 10 Days
O Inspection team shall submit a report regarding a bldg. that is ruinous/dangerous that BO suspects
 15 Days
O Order of the Building Official shall become final and executory after receipt of a copy
O Secretary in any case brought to him on appeal shall be final and shall become executory
 RULE III – PERMIT & INSPECTION
Section 301. Building Permits

BUILDING PERMITS
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.

SUPPLEMENTARY PERMITS

Ancillary Permits - duly signed and sealed plans and specifications by professionals and shall be submitted together with duly
notarized application for Building Permit. The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied by the Ancillary Permits.

• Architectural Permit
• Mechanical Permit
• Civil/Structural Permit
• Sanitary Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Electronics Permit
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Accessory Permits - issued by BO for accessory parts of the project with very special functions/use which are indicated in the plans
and specifications that accompany the building permit application.

Examples: Bank and records vaults; swimming pools; firewalls separate from the building/structure; towers; silos; smokestacks;
chimneys; commercial/industrial fixed ovens; industrial kilns/furnaces; water/waste treatment tanks, septic vaults; concrete and
steel tanks; booths, kiosks and stages; and tombs, mausoleums and niches

EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING PERMITS

Minor Constructions
 Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children’s playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses and the like - 6 m2 max. & completely
detached from other building and are intended for owner private use only.
 Addition of open terraces/patios resting directly on ground - 20 m2 max. exclusively for owner private use only
 Installation of window grilles.
 Garden pools for habitation of water plants/aquarium fish - 500 mm Max. in depth and exclusively for private use.
 Garden masonry walls other than party walls - 1.20 m. Max. height, footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways.
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Repair Works
 Repair works not involving any structural member - replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, downspouts,
fascias, ceilings and/or sidings.
 Repair and/or replacement of: non-load-bearing partition walls, any interior portion or a house not involving addition or
alteration, doors and windows, perimeter fence and walls, flooring, plumbing fixtures, fittings or pipings.

Section 302. Application for Permits

Requirements:
 Application Forms
 Lot Ownership & Description
 If registered owner of lot - TCT/OCT, Tax Declaration, Current Real Property Tax Receipt
 If not registered owner of lot - Notarized copy of the Contract of Lease, or Deed of Absolute Sale
 5 sets min. plans & specifications - signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals
 Clearances from Other Agencies
 Locational Clearance - obtained by the owner/permittee from the City/Municipal Zoning Administration
 7 days from receipt of application - Application failure to receive reply shall be sufficient not to cause further delay in
processing the building permit application by the BO.
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Section 303. Processing of Building Permits

 Building Permit Application

 Line and Grade Verification
 Architectural, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Sanitary, Plumbing & Electronics compliance
 Fire Safety Requirements

Section 304. Issuance of Building Permits

 15 days from payment of required fees - BO issues the building permit

 Construction of Portions Permit
O Excavations more than 50 m3 and 2m in depth
 Cash bond of P50,000.00 for the first 50.00 m3
 P300.00 for every m3 in excess of 50 m3 until building permit is issued
 Max. 100.00 m3 or 3m in depth and shall not be left open w/o any work done in site for more than 120 days, otherwise
cash bond shall be forfeited

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PERMITS

 Article 1723 of the Civil Code of the Philippines - Engineer/Architect is liable for damages within fifteen (15) years
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Section 305. Validity of Building Permits

 1 year - null and void if the building is not commenced

 120 days – if suspended or abandoned

Section 306. Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits

 Errors found in the plans and specifications

 Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied
 Non-compliance with the provisions of the Code or any rules or regulations

Section 307. Appeal

 15 days
O filing of appeal to the Secretary
O Secretary to render decision on the appeal

Section 309. Certificate of Occupancy

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 30 days - BO issues Certificate of Occupancy after final inspection & submittal of Certificate of Completion, construction logbook,
as-built plans and specifications and the Building Inspection Sheet all signed by contractor & signed and sealed by the Owner’s duly
licensed Architect or Civil Engineer who undertook the full-time inspection and supervision of the construction works
 RULE IV – TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 401. Types of Construction

 Type I - wood construction.

 Type II - wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and 1-hr fire resistive throughout
 Type III - masonry and wood construction.
 Type IV - steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction
 Type V - 4-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or
masonry construction.

Section 402. Change in Types

No change shall be made in the type of construction of any building which would place it in a different
sub-type or type unless made to comply with requirement of the type.
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Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction

 Fire Resistive Requirements

O Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls

 Types II and III - 1-hr fire-resistive rating
 Types IV and V - 4-hr fire-resistive rating.
O Interior bearing walls, permanent partitions, floors, and roofs
 Types II, III and IV Construction - 1-hr fire-resistive rating
 Type V - 3-hr fire-resistive rating for bearing walls and 1-hr fire-resistive rating for vertical
openings, floors and roofs.
O Structural frames
 Types II and III Construction - 1-hr fire-resistive rating
 Type IV - 2-hr fire-resistive rating
 Type V - 3-hr fire-resistive rating.
O Exterior doors and windows shall have 1-hr fire-resistive rating for all Types.
 RULE V – REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES

Section 501. Fire Zones Defined

 Fire Zones – areas within which only certain types of building are permitted to be constructed on
their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire

Section 502. Buildings Located in More than One Fire Zone

• High Restrictive Fire Zone – located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another or
1/3 of its floor area is located in such zone
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CONSTRUCTION
Section 601. Fire Resistive Rating

 The degree to which materials can withstand fire;

Section 602. Fire Resistive Time Period Rating

 Length of time (in hours) a material can withstand being burned;

Section 603. Fire Resistive Standards

Classification of construction according to their fire-retardant or flame spread ratings

 RULE VII – CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY
Section 701. Occupancy Classified

 Classifications:
A – Residential dwellings
B – Residential, Hotels, Apartments
C – Educational Institutions
D – Institutional
E – Business and Mercantile
F – Industrial
G – Storage and Hazardous
H – Assembly Buildings for less than 1000 occupants
I – Assembly Buildings for 1000 or more occupants
J – Accessory
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REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY
Section 704. Location on Property

o Direct access to public or open spaces

o Eaves at least 750mm from side and rear property lines
o Projections beyond exterior walls
o Buildings on same property; or with courts

Section 705. Allowable Floor Areas

The rule on allowable floor area is given on Table VII.1 Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) Based on the Allowed
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) of the Total Lot Area (TLA).

Section 706. Allowable Floor Area Increases

The floor areas may increase under appropriate conditions based on existing public space, street or yards, subject to approval of the
Building Official.
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REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY
Section 707 Maximum Heights of Buildings

The rule on building height limit (BHL) is based on proposed use or occupancy, after the application of other development
controls (DC) and parameters and is provided for in Table VII.2 Building Height Limit (BHL) by Type of Use or Occupancy.

PARKING SLOT, PARKING AREA & LOADING/UNLOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

The rules on parking area are given shown on Table VII.4. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot, Parking
Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy.
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REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY
Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings

Lot Occupancy Corner Lot – 90%

Inside Lot – 80%
*at least 2m from property line
Sanitation At least one (1) sanitary toilet & adequate washing & drainage
Foundation Footings – 250mm thick & 600mm below ground
Floor Live Load
1st Floor – 200 kilograms per sq.m
2nd Floor – 150 kilograms per sq.m
*minimum

Roof Wind Load – 120 min. kilograms per sq.m for vertical projections
Stairs Clear width – 750mm
Rise – 200mm
Run – 200mm

Entrance & Exit At least 1 entrance & 1 exit

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REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY
Section 709. Requirements for Other Group Occupancies

The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for each of other Group Occupancies.

Included in this section is the Guidelines on Building Bulk, Development Controls, Buildings and Other Accessory Structures within
Cemeteries and Memorial Parks.
 RULE VIII – LIGHT AND VENTILATION
Section 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

Every building shall be designed, constructed and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation, must face a street or public alley
or a private street.

Section 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy

Measurement taken from ground level exclusive of courts, yards and light wells which shall be measured clear of all projections.

Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy

Maximum site occupancy governed by use, type of construction and height of building. Rule shown on Table VIII.1 Reference Table of
Maximum Allowable PSO, Maximum Allowable ISA, the MACA, the Minimum USA and the TOSL by Type of Land Use Zoning per Lot.

Section 804. Size and Dimension of Courts

o minimum horizontal dimension – not lesser than 2.00m;

o inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, or by a passageway – 1.2m min.

Rules are shown on Table VIII.2 Minimum Setbacks for Residential Buildings/Structures; Table VIII.3. Setbacks for Commercial,
Industrial, Institutional and Recreational Buildings.
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Section 805. Ceiling Heights

 Ceiling Heights – Habitable Rooms

o Natural Ventilation – min of 2.70m
o Artificial Ventilation (min)
 1st storey – 2.70m.
 2nd storey – 2.40m
 3rd storey – 2.10m
o Mezzanine – min of 1.80m

Section 806. Size and Dimensions of Rooms

 Minimum
o Rooms for Human Habitations – 6m2 with at least dimension of 2m (2x3m)
o Kitchen – 3m2 with at least dimension of 1.5m (1.5x2m)
o Bath & Toilet – 1.20 m2 with at least dimension of 0.90m (0.90x1.3m)

Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms

 Minimum
o School Rooms – 3.00 m3 with 1.0m2 of floor area per person
o Workshops Factories Offices – 12.0m3 of air space per person
o Habitable Rooms – 14.0 m3 of air space per person.
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Section 808. Window Openings

o at least 10% of floor area (not provided w/ artificial ventilation system)

Section 809. Vent Shafts

o Ventilation or vent shafts – horizontal cross-sectional area not less than 0.10m2 per meter height of shaft
o Air Ducts – 0.30 m2 w/ at least dimension of 300mm

Section 811. Artificial Ventilation

 Minimum requirements in Air Changes

Refer to Table VIII.4. Minimum Requirements for Air Changes.

Guidelines on Easements, View Corridors/Sight Lines Street/RROW, Sideways, Arcades, Basements. Lots,
and Public Buildings/Structures
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• Table VIII.G.1. Easement Along Water Bodies/Ways by Location

• Table VIII.G.2. Suggested Median and Lane Widths Withing Alleys/Roadways/Carriageways by Minimum RROW Width and by
Suggested Vehicle Speeds.

• Table VIII.G.3. Minimum Road Right-of-Way (RROW) Provisions for Developments with Multiple Dwelling Units.

• Table VIII.G.4. Range of Required Sidewalk and Planting Strip Widths (total at both sides of RROW) by RROW Width

• Table VIII.G.5. Minimum Planting Strip Widths by RROW Width

• Table VIII.G.6. Minimum TOSL Requirements by Lot Type/Location

 RULE IX – SANITATION

Section 901. General Requirements

All buildings for human habitation shall be provided with adequate and potable water supply and other measures for protection and
promotion of health of persons

Section 902. Water Supply System

Shall be supplied from existing waterworks system, conforming to National Standards for Drinking Water Standard. Deepwells subject
to Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067) and piping installation to Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

Section 903. Wastewater Disposal System

Wastewater to be discharged directly to nearest street sanitary sewer main in accordance with Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
and Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

Section 904. Storm Drainage System

Rainwater drainage not to discharge to sanitary sewer system. Disposal to conform to Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines.
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Section 905. Pest and Vermin Control

Wood construction buildings to be provided with rat-proofing; garbage bins and receptacle be protected against entry of pests and
vermins.

Section 906. Noise Pollution Control

Positive noise abatement devices shall be provided to industrial establishments, conforming to standards of DENR.

Section 907. Pipes Materials

Pipes to conform to standard specifications of Bureau of Product Standards (BPS)

 RULE X – BUILDING PROJECTION OVER
PUBLIC STREET
Section 1001. General Requirements

Projection over public property shall be measured horizontally from property line.

Section 1002. Projection Into Alleys or Streets

o Footings – at least 2.40m below grade along national roads, may project not greater than 300mm beyond property line.
o Foundations- not lesser than 600mm below the grade, may encroach 500mm into public sidewalk areas.
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Section 1003. Projection Into Balconies and Appendages
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PUBLIC STREET
• Table X.1 Projection of Balconies and Appendages
Width of Streets Balconies Total Projections

Over 3m but < 6m With balconies .60m

6m to < 10m “ .90m

10m to < 11m “ 1m

11m to < 12m “ 1.10m

12m to < 13m “ 1.30m

13m to < 14m “ 1.40m

14m or over “ 1.50m

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PUBLIC STREET
Section 1004. Arcades

Arcades – minimum of 3.00m above the established sidewalk grade

Section 1005. Canopies (Marquees)

o Definition – a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a wall or
sidewalk
o Projection & Clearance – outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall not be less than 300mm, vertical clearance
between pavement or GL & undersurface of marquee shall not be less than 3.00m.
o Construction – incombustible ma materials not less than 2 hours fire-resistive

Section 1006. Movable Awning or Hoods

o Definition – a movable shelter supported from an exterior wall of a building which can be retracted, folded, collapsed against the
face of a supporting building.
o Clearance – Awning to curb line – not less than 300mm; Vertical clearance (undermost surface of the awning or ground line – not
less than 2.40m.
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PUBLIC STREET
Section 1007. Doors and Windows, and the Like

Doors and Windows – not less than 2.40m above pavement or ground line shall not, when fully opened, project beyond properly line
except fire exit doors.

Section 1008. Corner Buildings with Chaflans

o Public Street or Alley less than 3.60m in width shall be truncated at the corner “Chaflan”
o If arcaded building, no chaflan required notwithstanding the width of public street, less than 12.00m.
 RULE XI – PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
Section 1101. General Requirements

No one shall occupy a street, alley or public sidewalk, nor perform any work unless pedestrian are protected.

Section 1102. Storage in Public Property

Materials and equipment placed or stored on public property shall not obstruct any fire hydrant and the like, nor interfere with drainage
and smooth flow of traffic.

Section 1103. Mixing Mortar on Public Property

Mixing mortar, concrete or similar materials on public streets not allowed.

Section 1104. Protection of Utilities

Public or private utilities and services above and below ground shall be protected from damage by any work being done.
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DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
Section 1105. Walkway

o Temporary walkway – 1.20m wide (during construction)

o Capable of supporting a uniform live load of 650 kg per m2.

Section 1106. Pedestrian Protection

o Railings – street side of the sidewalk – at least 1.0m in height

o Fences – not less than 240m above grade
o Canopies – 2.40m above the railway, live load 600 kg per m2.

Section 1107. Maintenance and Removal of Protective Devices

o Removal – protective fence or canopy shall be removed 30 days after protection no longer required.

Section 1108. Demolition

Demolition shall be done by an experienced contractor and must exercise precaution and enough safeguards.
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 1201. General Requirements

Buildings for construction shall comply with all regulations and specifications and safety standards embodied in Administrative Order
of DOLE.

Section 1202. Excavation, Foundation, and Retaining Walls

Excavation and Fills

Excavation made on public property - restored immediately to its former conditions w/in 48 hrs.

Section 1203. Veneer

Definition – nonstructural facing brick, concrete, tile, metal, etc. attached at the backing or structural components for the purpose of
ornamentation.
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 1204. Enclosure of Vertical Openings

Elevator Enclosures
Escalator – draft curtain – at least 200mm on all sides
Automatic Sprinklers – provided around perimeter of the opening w/in 600mm of draft curtain. Distance bet sprinklers - max of 1.80
center to center

Section 1205. Floor Construction

Floor shall be of material and construction as specified under Rule V – Fire Zones and Fire-Resistive Standards and under Rule IV –
Types of Construction.

Section 1206. Roof Construction and Covering

Attics
Access – not < 600mm sq. or in diameter, min clear headroom of 800mm
Area Separation – enclosed attic space of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal area max of 250 sq.m. area, 750
sq.m. in area for attic with Fire-extinguishing system.
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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

a. Refer to Table XII.1. General Requirements for Occupant Loads and Exits
b. Exits
1. Number of Exits
Above 1st storey – 10 occupant – 2 exits
Mezzanine – 185 sq.m area or more than 18m in dimension – 2 exits
500-999 – 3 exits
2. Exits – if only 2 exits required, shall be placed distance apart not < 1/5 of the perimeter area.
3. Distance of Exits – w/o sprinkler – 45m from exterior exit door, w/ sprinkler 60m
4. Doors
a. Swing – exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas w/ 50 or more occupant load
b. Double acting doors – view panel of not < 1,300 sq. cm.
c. Width and Height – not < 900mm in width, not < 2.00m in height, opening – 90 degrees and exit way clear width not <
700mm
5. Door Leaf Width – max of 1.20
6. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies
a. Width – not < 1.10m
b. Dead Ends – max 6.00m in length
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Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

7. Stairways
a. Width – serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall not be < 1.10m, occupant load of 50 or less may be 90m (900mm)
wide, private stairways serving an occupant load of < 10 may be .75m (750mm)
b. Rise and Run. Rise – max 0.20m (200mm), Run - 0.25m (250mm)
c. Winding Stairways – narrower side of the thread 150mm – 300mm
d. Circular Stairways – used as exit w/ min width of run not < 250mm
e. Landings – straight run – max of 1.20m, vertical
f. Distance bet landings – max of 3.60m vertical distance landings.
g. Handrails – not < 800mm nor more than 900mm.
h. Stairway to Roof – if 4 or more storeys in height
i. Headroom – clearance 2.00m
8. Ramps – width – 1.10m min
9. Exit Outlets, Courts, Passageways
a. Slope – exit courts max of 1:10, exit passageway max of 1:8
b. Openings – on exit court not < 3.00m protected by fire assemblies not < ¾ hour fire resistive. Except openings > 3.00m may
be unprotected
c. Exit signs illumination – not < 10.7 lux at the floor level
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Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

10. Aisles
a. Width – not < 800mm if serving one side, not < 1m if serving both sides, side aisles shall not < 1.10m
b. Exit Distance
1. Groups H, I occupancies w/o seats, line of travel to exit door by an aisle is not > 45.00m
2. Exit doors clear width 1.70m if 30 seats bet aisles and 1m distance of seat back to back
c. Slope – max of 1:8
11. Seats
a. Seat Spacing - spacing of rows of seats from back to back – not < 840mm (standard seating), Clear width of rows
(continental seating) as follows:
450 mm Rows of 18 seats
500mm Rows of 35 seats or less
520mm Rows of 45 seats or less
550mm Rows of 46 seats or more
b. Width – not < 450mm (0.45m) min, max of 480 (0.48m)
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Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

13. Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, and Bleachers

a. Row Spacing (min)
600 mm w/o backrest in open air stand
750mm Seats w/ backrest
850mm Chair seating
Not < 300mm Bet the back of each seat and
the front of the seat immediately
behind it.
b. Rise bet Rows – 400mm (0.40m) max
c. Number of Seats bet Aisles - not > 15 for open air stands w/ seats w/o backrest, 6 w/ backrest seats in bldgs.
d. Aisles
1. Aisles Required – seats w/o backrest, the rise from row to row does not exceed 300mm per row; number of
rows doesn’t exceed 11 in height; top seating board is not over 3.00m above grade, 1st seating board not
more than 500mm above grade
2. Stairs required – aisle is elevated more than 200mm above grade, provide a stairway or ramp.
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Section 1207. Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

13. Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, and Bleachers

e. Stairs and Ramps
1. Guardrails – provide top seat plank is more than 1.20 above grade
2. Railings – 1.10m
3. Midrail – 250mm
f. Foot Boards – shall be provided above the 3rd row & where seating plank is more than 600mm above grade
g. Safe Dispersal Area – at least 2 exits, more than 6000 min. of 3 exits, more than 9000 persons min of 4 exits; clear width of
exits not < 1 exit unit of 600 mm for each 500 persons, clear width not < 1.10m
1. Boiler Rooms – except Group A, 2 egress 1 ladder.

Section 1208. Skylights

a. Shall be constructed w/ metal frames Except Group A and J. Glass is set an angle of < 45 degrees, if located above 1st storey,
set at least 100mm (0.10m) above the roof.
b. Space bet supports
- flat wire glass – not exceed 625mm
- corrugated wire glass - 1.5m
- glass no wired – 2.5m in diameter w/ mesh not larger than 25mm
c. Ordinary Glass – if ridge doesn’t exceed 6.00m above the grade
d. Glass for Transmission of Light – not < 12.5mm thick, glass over 100 sq.cm. area have wire mesh
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Section 1209. Bays, Porches and Balconies

Railings for balconies, landings or porches more than 750mm above grade

Section 1210. Penthouses and Roof Structures

a. Height – Type V construction shall exceed 8.40m above roof, shall not extend more than 3.60m in height w/ the roof.
b. Towers and Spires – framework of iron, steel or reinforced concrete when not enclosed, towers not enclosed w/c extend more than
20m above grade, shall not occupy more than ¼ of street frontage of bldg.

Section 1211. Chimneys, Fireplaces and Barbecues

Shall be designed, anchored, supported, reinforced, constructed and installed in accordance with generally accepted principles of
engineering.

Section 1212. Fire-Extinguishing Systems

a. Fire-Extinguishing Systems
1. Every storey, basement or cellar w/ 200sq.m or more w/c is used for habitation, etc. w/c has an occupant load of more than 20.
2. Dressing, rehearsal rms., workshops or factories w/ occupant load of more than 10 or assembly halls w/ occupant load of more
than 500, if the next doors of rooms are more than 30.00m from safe dispersal area.
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3. Photographic x-ray, nitrocellulose films and inflammable articles
b. Dry Standpipes – for bldgs. w/ 4 or more storeys
1. Construction and Test – shall be wrought iron of galvanized steel w/ fittings, connections to withstand 20 kg per sq.cm of water
pressure
2. Size – 900 liters water per minute
3. Number Required – every bldg 4 or more storeys where any floor above 3rd floor is 950m or less, equipped w/ 1 dry standpipe.
4. Siamese Connections:
2 way 100mm dry standpipe
3 way 125mm
4 way 150mm
Siamese inlet (located on Not < 300mm nor more than
street front) 1.20m above grade
5. Outlets – standpipe 63mm outlet not more than 1.20m above each floor level, with 2 way standpipes 63mm outlet above the roof
(all with gate valves)
c. Wet Standpipes
1. Size – Interior wet standpipes deliver 190 liters/water per minute under 2.0 kg per sq.cm water pressure
2. Outlets – 38mm valve each storey located not < 300mm nor more than 1.20m above the floor.
3. Water Supply – street main not < 100mm in diameter
4. Pressure and Gravity Tanks – 1500 liters/water per minute for not < 10 minutes
5. Fire pumps – capacity not < 1000 liters per minute w/ pressure not < 2 kg per sq.cm connected to street main w/ not < 100mm
diameter
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Section 1213. Stages and Platform

Design must be in accordance with the Code, with separating walls not less than 1-hr Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation.

Section 1214. Motion Picture Projection Rooms

a. Construction – 1 hr fire resistive, ceiling shall not be < 2.40m from finished floor. Room shall have a floor area of not < 7.00sq.m and
3.50sq.m for every additional machine.
b. Exit – Projection room – at least 2 exits separated by not < 1/3 the perimeter of room, each at least 750mm wide and 2.00m high
c. Ports and Openings (3 kinds) – projection, observation, combination ports
1. Ports required – limited in area to 750 sq.cm, not more than 1 observation ports w/c be limited to 1300 sq.cm. There shall be not
more than 3 combination ports w/c not exceed 750mm by 600mm. Projection ports not to exceed 4,500 sq.cm in area.
d. Ventilation
1. Inlet – fresh air inlet from the exterior bldg. not < 900sq.cm. & protect w/ wire netting installed w/in 50mm of the floor in every
projection room
2. Outlets – provide 1 or more mechanical exhaust systems.

Section 1215. Lathing, Plastering, and Installation of Wall Boards

Installation shall conform to fire-resistive rating requirements and type of construction of building.
 RULE XIII – ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
REGULATIONS
Section 1301. Electrical Regulations

All electrical systems, equipment and installation shall conform to provisions of Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 (PEC-1) and Part 2
(PEC-2) as adopted by the Board of Electrical Engineering pursuant to RA 7920-Philippine Electrical Engineering Law.

Refer to Table XIII.1. Clearance of Wires, Conductors, Cables and Unguarded Rigid Energized Parts Adjacent but not Attached to
Buildings and Other Installation Except Bridges

Section 1302. Mechanical Regulations

All mechanical systems, equipment and installation shall conform to provisions of Philippine Mechanical Code as adopted by the Board of
Mechanical Engineering pursuant to RA 8495-Philippine Mechanical Engineering Law.

Refer to table of piping color and tag.

RULE XIV - PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS
 This includes rules on storage and handling, classes of film exempted and fire extinguishing system.

RULE XV – PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTIONS

 This includes rules on prefabricated constructions involving pre-cast concrete, various metal components, unplasticized polyvinyl
chloride (uPVC) or other construction materials acceptable to the architect/engineer..

RULE XVI – PLASTICS

 This includes rules on approved plastics, installation, glazing and openings, skylights, light-transmitting panels in monitors and
sawtooth roofs, plastic light diffusers in ceilings, partitions, exterior veneer, awnings and canopies.

RULE XVII – SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS

 This includes rules on sheet metal paint spray booth, fire protection, light and ventilation
RULE XVIII – GLASS AND GLAZING
 This Chapter shall apply to exterior glass and glazing in all occupancies except Groups A, B and J occupancies not over 3 stories in
height & to interior glass and glazing in all occupancies subject to human impact.

RULE XIX – THE USE OF COMPUTERS

 The use of computers or any part of the design of the building is permitted provided that all programs to be used are documented.
Documenting a program consists of filing with the Building Official a reference to a publication or publications accessible to him where
the detailed description of the program or a brief statement of the theoretical background of the programing algorithms used are found

RULE XX – SIGNS
No sign or signboard shall be erected to confuse or obstruct view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal or device.

 Advertising Sign – an off-premise sign

 Billboard – a panel of posting bills or posters
 Display Sign – an on-premise sign
 Ground Sign – resting on the ground
 Projecting Sign – fastened to, suspended from or supported on a building or structure the display surface of which is perpendicular or
at an angle from wall surface
 Roof Sign – installed on roofs, decks or eaves
 Wall Sign – parallel to wall surface
 Temporary Sign – on light and combustible material
RULE XXI – FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 2101. Separability Clause

Any provision declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections and provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

Section 2102. Repealing and Amending Clause

All Administrative Orders, rules and regulations, memoranda, circulars, etc. inconsistent or contrary to the provisions are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 2103. Effectivity

IRR takes effect 15 days after publication once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in newspaper of general circulation

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