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P.D. 1096
National Building Code
of the Philippines
HISTORY
1758 BC - First known written building code
Main GOAL of NBC - protecting public safety, health and general welfare
HISTORY
P.D. 1096 in 1977
National Building Code of the Philippines
Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MPWTC) -
(OBSOLETE)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH)
Huge EMPHASIS - enhancing the country's technical expertise + professional
know-how both in public and private sectors
HISTORY
IRR of P.D. 1096
realistic response to the present times technological development, rapid
urbanization, advent of high-rise structures and mega cities.
alleviate 2 main urban issues
over-building (urban congestion)
over-paving (widespread of flooding and ambient temperature
RULE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE I
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
The National Building Code (NBC) applies
to the design, location, siting, construction,
alteration, repair, conversion, use,
occupancy, maintenance, moving,
demolition of and addition to public and
private buildings, except traditional
dwellings and BP 220 projects.
RULE I
RULE I
CONSTRUCTION
All on-site work done from site preparation,
excavation, foundation, assembly of all the
components and installation of utilities and
equipment of buildings/structure
ADDITION
Any new construction which increases the
height or area of an existing building/structure
RULE I
ALTERATION
Construction in a building/ structure involving
changes in the materials used, partitioning,
location/ size of openings, structural parts,
existing utilities and equipment but does not
increase the overall area thereof.
RENOVATION
Any physical change made on a building/
structure to increase its value, utility and/ or
to improve its aesthetic quality
RULE I
CONVERSION
A change in the use or occupancy of a
building/ structure or any portion/s thereof
which has different requirements
REPAIR
Remedial work done on any damaged or
deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure
to restore its original condition
RULE I
DEMOLITION
The systematic dismantling or destruction of
a building/structure, in whole or in part
ANCILLARY
BUILDING/STRUCTURE
A secondary building/ structure located within
the same premises, the use of which is
incidental to that of the main building/
structure
RULE I
RULE II
ADMINISTRATION +
ENFORCEMENT
THE SECRETARY
Secretary of the DPWH
Duties include:
Policy making
Memorandum circulars
Prescription of fees
Appointment of building officials in all
municipalities
RULE II
RULE II
FEES
The DPWH Secretary prescribes the fees
The Building Official collects the fees
RULE II
FEE EXEMPTIONS
Public buildings
Traditional family dwellings
A dwelling intended for the use by one
family and constructed of native
materials (bamboo, nipa, logs, lumber),
the total cost of which does not exceed
PHP15,000.
RULE II
PROHIBITED ACTS
Proceeding with work without a permit
Unauthorized deviations from the
drawings during construction
Non-compliance with work stoppage order
Non-compliance with order to demolish
RULE II
PROHIBITED ACTS
Use of a building without securing a
Certificate of Occupancy
Change in use without the corresponding
Certification of Change of Use
Failure to post Cert. of Occupancy
Change in type of construction without
permit
RULE II
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Structural hazard
Fire hazard
Unsafe electrical wiring
Unsafe mechanical installation
Inadequate sanitation and health facilities
Architectural deficiency
RULE II
RULE II
RULE III
PERMITS
RULE III
BUILDING PERMIT
A written authorization granted by the
Building Official to an applicant allowing him
to proceed with construction after plans,
specifications and other pertinent documents
have been found to be in conformity with the
Code
RULE III
PROCESS
01 02 03 04
Fire Safety
Barangay Construction and Evaluation
Locational
Clearance - Clearance (City Safety Heath Certificate
Brgy. Hall Planning Office) Program (DOLE) (FSEC) - BFP
05 06 07 08
Fire Safety
Inspection Occupancy Business
Application Forms
(Building Permit Certificate Permits - Permits
Forms) - OBO (FSIC) - BFP OBO (Owner side)
RULE III
MINOR REPAIRS
CONSTRUCTION NOT INVOLVING STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS
MINOR STRUCTURES 6SQM. OR OF NON-LOAD BEARING
LESS DETACHED FROM PARTITION WALLS
OTHER BUILDINGS, FOR NOT INVOLVING ADDITION OR
ALTERATION
PRIVATE USE ONLY. (EXAMPLE:
OF DOORS, WINDOWS, FLOORS,
SHEDS, POULTRY HOUSES,
FENCES AND WALLS
GREENHOUSES)
OF PLUMBING FIXTURES
OPEN TERRACES OR PATIOS
NOT EXCEEDING 20SQM.
WINDOW GRILLES
GARDEN POOLS 500MM DEEP
OR SHALLOWER
GARDEN MASONRY WALLS NOT
EXCEEDING 1.20M IN
HEIGHT
IF LOT IS OWNED
OCT OR TCT
APPLICATION FORMS TAX DECLARATION
CURRENT REAL PROPERTY
TAX RECEIPT
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
15 days from payment of fees
RULE III
LIABILITY CLAUSE
Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that the
engineer or architect who drew up the plans
and specifications is liable for 15 years from
completion of the building should it collapse
due to defects in the plans or the ground.
RULE III
LIABILITY CLAUSE
In case the building collapses due to defects
in construction or the use of inferior
materials, the contractor, along with the
construction supervisor, shall be liable.
RULE III
EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
Construction does not commence within 1
year from date of issue
Construction does not resume 120 days
after suspension or abandonment of work
RULE III
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION,
REVOCATION
Errors in plans and specs
Incorrect or inaccurate data declared
Non-compliance with the Code
RULE III
INSPECTION + SUPERVISION
The owner of the building must engage the
services of a licensed architect or civil
engineer to undertake the full-time inspection
and supervision of the construction.
RULE III