RESEACH WORK : RESORT DESIGN

IN ARCHITECTURE, A RESORT IS A TYPE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING THAT IS

DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE GUESTS FOR A VACATION OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
RESORTS CAN RANGE FROM SMALL CABINS OR LODGES TO LARGE COMPLEXES WITH
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS, RESTAURANTS, SPAS, AND OTHER AMENITIES.
RESORT ARCHITECTURE OFTEN INCORPORATES ELEMENTS OF THE SURROUNDING
LANDSCAPE, SUCH AS NATURAL MATERIALS AND FEATURES, TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS
AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS. THE BUILDINGS THEMSELVES ARE OFTEN
DESIGNED TO BE VISUALLY APPEALING AND TO EVOKE A SENSE OF LUXURY AND COMFORT.
THE DESIGN OF A RESORT TYPICALLY TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE ACTIVITIES AND
EXPERIENCES THAT GUESTS WILL BE LOOKING FOR DURING THEIR STAY. FOR EXAMPLE, A
SKI RESORT WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT DESIGN THAN A BEACH RESORT, WITH FEATURES LIKE
HOT TUBS, SAUNAS, AND FIREPLACES FOR APRÈS-SKI RELAXATION.
RESORT ARCHITECTURE CAN BE A COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING FIELD, AS DESIGNERS
MUST BALANCE THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF GUESTS WITH THE PRACTICAL
CONSIDERATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY. MANY
RESORT ARCHITECTS WORK CLOSELY WITH HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS TO
CREATE UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE GUEST EXPERIENCES.
LIKE MOTELS, RESORTS CAN BE LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. THE MODERN
RESORTS OFFER DIFFERENT ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES AT DIFFERENT RATES,
DEPENDING ON THEIR AMENITIES. CLASSIFICATION OF RESORTS DEPENDS ON WHERE THEY
ARE, NEARBY ATTRACTIONS LIKE BEACHES, AND MANY OTHERS. BELOW ARE LISTS OF
DIFFERENT TYPES OF RESORTS BASE ON LOCATIONS:
1. BEACH RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE POPULAR IN TROPICAL LOCATIONS WHERE GUESTS
CAN ENJOY SANDY BEACHES, CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS, AND WARM WEATHER.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING, SNORKELING, SCUBA DIVING, AND SURFING.
BEACH RESORTS OFTEN FEATURE WATER SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTALS, BEACH
BARS, AND RESTAURANTS.
2. MOUNTAIN RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE LOCATED IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS, WHERE GUESTS
CAN ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HIKING, SKIING, SNOWBOARDING,
MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND ROCK CLIMBING. MOUNTAIN RESORTS OFTEN HAVE
BREATHTAKING VIEWS AND OFFER GUESTS ACCESS TO NATURE AND FRESH AIR.
3. ISLAND RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE USUALLY FOUND IN SECLUDED LOCATIONS AND ARE
IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT A PEACEFUL AND RELAXING VACATION. ISLAND
RESORTS OFTEN OFFER PRIVATE BEACHES, LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS, AND
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS KAYAKING, FISHING, AND SNORKELING.
4. GOLF RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE LOCATED NEAR GOLF COURSES AND OFFER GUESTS
THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY ON SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL COURSES.
GOLF RESORTS OFTEN FEATURE LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS, SPA TREATMENTS,
AND FINE DINING RESTAURANTS.
5. SKI RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE LOCATED IN AREAS WITH LOTS OF SNOW AND OFFER
GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING. SKI RESORTS
OFTEN FEATURE SKI LIFTS, EQUIPMENT RENTALS, AND ON-SITE RESTAURANTS.
6. SPA RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE FOCUSED ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND OFFER
GUESTS ACCESS TO SPA TREATMENTS, YOGA CLASSES, AND OTHER WELLNESS
 ACTIVITIES. SPA RESORTS OFTEN HAVE LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS, HEALTHY
DINING OPTIONS, AND SERENE ENVIRONMENTS.
7. ECO-RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
EFFORTS. ECO-RESORTS OFTEN HAVE SOLAR POWER, ORGANIC GARDENS, AND
OFFER GUESTS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS NATURE WALKS AND WILDLIFE SAFARIS.
8. SAFARI RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE LOCATED IN AREAS WITH ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND
OFFER GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON SAFARIS AND SEE EXOTIC ANIMALS IN
THEIR NATURAL HABITATS. SAFARI RESORTS OFTEN HAVE LUXURIOUS
ACCOMMODATIONS, FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, AND OFFER GUESTS GUIDED
TOURS.
9. ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS OFFER GUESTS A COMPLETE VACATION EXPERIENCE,
INCLUDING MEALS, DRINKS, AND ACTIVITIES, ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE
STAY. ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS OFTEN HAVE MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS.
10.URBAN RESORTS
THESE TYPES OF RESORTS ARE LOCATED IN CITIES AND OFFER GUESTS A CHANCE TO
ENJOY LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS AND AMENITIES WHILE BEING CLOSE TO URBAN
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES. URBAN RESORTS OFTEN HAVE ROOFTOP BARS,
INFINITY POOLS, AND ARE LOCATED NEAR RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS, AND OTHER
ATTRACTIONS.
FACILITIES, AMENITIES, AND UTILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A RESORT THAT
CAN GREATLY ENHANCE A GUEST'S EXPERIENCE. THESE ARE THE VARIOUS OFFERINGS AND
SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO GUESTS DURING THEIR STAY. HERE ARE SOME
EXAMPLES OF FACILITIES, AMENITIES, AND UTILITIES COMMONLY FOUND IN RESORTS:
 ACCOMMODATIONS: GUEST ROOMS, VILLAS, CABINS, OR OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
 DINING: RESTAURANTS, CAFES, BARS, AND ROOM SERVICE
 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: SWIMMING POOLS, BEACHES, GOLF COURSES, TENNIS
COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, FITNESS CENTERS, SPAS, YOGA STUDIOS, AND OTHER
SPORTS OR FITNESS FACILITIES
 ENTERTAINMENT: MOVIE THEATERS, LIVE MUSIC OR COMEDY SHOWS, GAME
ROOMS, OR CASINOS
 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: HIKING TRAILS, ZIP LINES, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HORSEBACK
RIDING, SNOW SPORTS, OR WATER SPORTS
 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: KIDS' CLUBS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND CHILD CARE SERVICES
 CONFERENCE AND MEETING FACILITIES: BALLROOMS, MEETING ROOMS, AND EVENT
SPACES
 TRANSPORTATION: SHUTTLE SERVICES, RENTAL CARS, OR LIMOUSINE SERVICES
 TECHNOLOGY: WI-FI, BUSINESS CENTERS, AND AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT
 SAFETY AND SECURITY: SECURITY PERSONNEL, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS
 RETAIL: GIFT SHOPS, CONVENIENCE STORES, OR BOUTIQUES
 LAUNDRY SERVICES: IN-ROOM OR ON-SITE LAUNDRY SERVICES
 ACCESSIBILITY: WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, ACCESSIBLE GUEST ROOMS, AND OTHER
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, RECYCLING PROGRAMS,
AND WATER CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
 PET SERVICES: PET-FRIENDLY ROOMS, DOG PARKS, PET GROOMING SERVICES, OR
PET-SITTING SERVICES.
 WATER FEATURES: FOUNTAINS, WATERFALLS, OR REFLECTING POOLS THAT CAN
CREATE A SOOTHING ATMOSPHERE FOR GUESTS.
  TRANSPORTATION: SOME RESORTS MAY OFFER GUESTS TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
SUCH AS AIRPORT SHUTTLES OR RENTAL CAR SERVICES.
 CONCIERGE SERVICES: A CONCIERGE CAN HELP GUESTS WITH TASKS SUCH AS
MAKING DINNER RESERVATIONS, BOOKING EXCURSIONS, OR ARRANGING
TRANSPORTATION.
 CULTURAL EXPERIENCES: DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE RESORT, IT MAY
OFFER CULTURAL EXPERIENCES SUCH AS DANCE PERFORMANCES, COOKING
CLASSES, OR CRAFT WORKSHOPS.
 RETAIL EXPERIENCES: LUXURY RESORTS MAY HAVE HIGH-END BOUTIQUES, WHILE
OTHER RESORTS MAY OFFER SOUVENIR SHOPS, ART GALLERIES, OR OTHER RETAIL
EXPERIENCES.
 TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT: SMART TVS, STREAMING SERVICES, VIDEO
GAME CONSOLES, OR VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR
GUESTS TO ENJOY.
 ACCESSIBILITY: ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION, PARKING SPACES, AND GUEST
ROOMS THAT ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: SOME RESORTS MAY HAVE PROGRAMS IN PLACE
TO CONSERVE LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS, SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION OR SEA
TURTLE CONSERVATION.
 SPECIAL EVENTS AND WEDDINGS: RESORTS MAY HAVE FACILITIES TO
ACCOMMODATE WEDDINGS, CORPORATE EVENTS, OR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
 PERSONAL SERVICES: SPAS, SALONS, OR MASSAGE THERAPISTS MAY BE AVAILABLE
ON-SITE FOR GUESTS LOOKING TO RELAX AND UNWIND.
 PRIVATE AREAS: PRIVATE BEACHES, CABANAS, OR VILLAS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR
GUESTS WHO PREFER A MORE SECLUDED OR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS
DESIGNING A RESORT IS A COMPLEX PROCESS THAT REQUIRES CAREFUL
CONSIDERATION OF MANY FACTORS, INCLUDING THE SITE'S LOCATION, THE TARGET
MARKET, AND THE DESIRED GUEST EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION, THE ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT TO CREATE
A RESORT THAT IS NOT ONLY AESTHETICALLY PLEASING BUT ALSO FUNCTIONAL,
SUSTAINABLE, AND RESPECTFUL OF THE LOCAL CULTURE AND CONTEXT.
THE FIRST CONSIDERATION WHEN DESIGNING A RESORT IS SITE ANALYSIS. A
THOROUGH SITE ANALYSIS HELPS THE DESIGNERS UNDERSTAND THE SITE'S TOPOGRAPHY,
CLIMATE, GEOLOGY, VEGETATION, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. THIS ANALYSIS WILL
HELP DETERMINE THE BEST APPROACH TO THE DESIGN OF THE RESORT AND ENSURE THE
RESORT INTEGRATES WELL WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE SITE IS
LOCATED IN A TROPICAL CLIMATE, THE DESIGN MAY INCORPORATE NATURAL
VENTILATION, SHADING DEVICES, AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOLING SYSTEMS.
THE DESIGN CONCEPT IS ANOTHER CRUCIAL CONSIDERATION. THE CONCEPT SHOULD
ALIGN WITH THE RESORT'S BRAND AND TARGET MARKET. THIS CONCEPT SHOULD
INCORPORATE THE RESORT'S DESIRED GUEST EXPERIENCE, AMENITIES, AND SERVICES. FOR
EXAMPLE, A LUXURY RESORT MIGHT FOCUS ON PROVIDING HIGH-END DINING, SPA
SERVICES, AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN CONTRAST, A FAMILY-
ORIENTED RESORT MIGHT FOCUS ON PROVIDING CHILD-FRIENDLY AMENITIES SUCH AS A
WATER PARK OR PLAYGROUND.
THE DESIGN OF GUEST ROOMS IS AN ESSENTIAL FACTOR TO CONSIDER WHEN
DESIGNING A RESORT. GUEST ROOMS SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE AND FUNCTIONAL, AND
THEY SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE SPACE, PROVIDE AMPLE NATURAL LIGHT, AND
ENSURE PRIVACY. THE DESIGN SHOULD ALSO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT
GUESTS, SUCH AS THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. THE DESIGN OF THE GUEST ROOMS CAN
GREATLY INFLUENCE THE GUEST EXPERIENCE AND, AS A RESULT, CAN AFFECT THE
RESORT'S SUCCESS.
PUBLIC SPACES, SUCH AS RECEPTION AREAS, LOUNGES, RESTAURANTS, AND
MEETING ROOMS, ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN A RESORT'S DESIGN. THESE SPACES
SHOULD BE WELCOMING, COMFORTABLE, AND FUNCTIONAL. THEY SHOULD BE DESIGNED
TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND PROVIDE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. FOR
EXAMPLE, A LOBBY AREA COULD INCORPORATE COMFORTABLE SEATING, A FIREPLACE,
AND LARGE WINDOWS WITH VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE TO CREATE A
WARM AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE.
SUSTAINABILITY IS A CRUCIAL CONSIDERATION WHEN DESIGNING A RESORT.
INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRACTICES INTO THE RESORT'S DESIGN, SUCH AS
THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, GREEN ROOFS, AND RAINWATER HARVESTING,
CAN HELP REDUCE THE RESORT'S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND IMPROVE ITS
SUSTAINABILITY. BY INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES INTO THE RESORT'S
DESIGN, THE RESORT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO REDUCE CARBON
EMISSIONS AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
THE RESORT'S DESIGN SHOULD ALSO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE LOCAL CULTURE AND
CONTEXT. THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY INCORPORATING LOCAL MATERIALS, ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES, AND LANDSCAPING FEATURES. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE RESORT IS LOCATED IN A
REGION KNOWN FOR ITS TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE, THE DESIGN COULD INCORPORATE
ELEMENTS OF THAT STYLE TO CREATE A SENSE OF PLACE AND CONNECTION TO THE LOCAL
CULTURE. SAFETY AND SECURITY ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DESIGNING
A RESORT. THE DESIGN SHOULD PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF ITS GUESTS.
THIS CAN INCLUDE THE USE OF FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS, THE INSTALLATION OF SMOKE
DETECTORS AND SPRINKLERS, AND THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND
EMERGENCY EXITS. THESE SAFETY FEATURES CAN HELP GUESTS FEEL MORE SECURE AND
CONFIDENT IN THEIR DECISION TO STAY AT THE RESORT.
FINALLY, THE RESORT'S DESIGN SHOULD ACCOMMODATE GUESTS WITH
DISABILITIES. THIS CAN INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, ACCESSIBLE
GUEST ROOMS, AND BRAILLE SIGNAGE. BY MAKING THE RESORT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
GUESTS, THE RESORT CAN CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.

RELATED BUILDING LAWS

A. PD1096NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NBC)
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

SPECIFIC USES OR OF OCCUPANCY (REFER TO SECTION 1.3 OF THIS RULE):

9. GROUP I : 9.1. DIVISION I-1

REFERENCE USES OR CHARACTER OF OCCUPANCIES OR TYPE OF BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES:

RECREATIONAL OR SIMILAR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS SUCH AS STADIA, SPORTS
COMPLEXES, CONVENTION CENTERS, ETC.

MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING SLOT, PARKING AREA AND LOADING SPACE

REQUIREMENTS:
ONE (1) CAR SLOT AND ONE (1) JEEPNEY/SHUTTLE SLOT FOR EVERY 50.00 SQ. METERS OF
SPECTATOR AREA; AND ONE (1) BUS PARKING SLOT FOR EVERY TWO HUNDRED (200)
SPECTATORS.
TABLE VII.1. SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPAL, ACCESSORY AND 45 CONDITIONAL
USE/OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING/STRUCTURE

CLASSIFICATION OF USE/CHARACTER OF OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING/ STRUCTURE:

GROUP I – ASSEMBLY FOR MORE THAN 1,000 (CULTURAL AND/ORRECREATIONA L):
DIVISION I-1 (RECREATIONAL, ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS WITH STAGE AND AN OCCUPANT
LOAD OF 1,000 OR MORE IN THE BUILDING

PRINCIPAL:
1. COLISEA AND SPORTS COMPLEXES
2. THEATERS AND CONVENTION CENTERS
3. CONCERT HALLS AND OPEN HOUSES
4. CONVENTION CENTERS

ACCESSORY:
1. PARKS/GARDENS
2. RESORT AREAS, E.G., BEACHES, INCLUDING ACCESSORY USES
3. OPEN AIR OR OUTDOOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FACILITIES, INCLUDING LOW
RISE STADIA, GYMS, AMPHITHEATERS AND SWIMMING POOLS
4. GOLF COURSES, BALL COURTS, RACE TRACKS AND SIMILAR USES
5. MEMORIAL/SHRINES/MONUMENTS, KIOSKS AND OTHER PARK STRUCTURES
SECTION 805. CEILING HEIGHTS
1. HABITABLE ROOMS PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION SHALL HAVE CEILING
HEIGHTS NOT LESS THAN 2.40 METERS MEASURED FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING;
PROVIDED THAT FOR BUILDINGS OF MORE THAN ONE (1) STOREY, THE MINIMUM CEILING
HEIGHT OF THE FIRST STOREY SHALL BE 2.70 METERS AND THAT FOR THE SECOND STORY
2.40 METERS AND THE SUCCEEDING STORIES SHALL HAVE AN UNOBSTRUCTED TYPICAL
HEAD-ROOM CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 2.10 METERS ABOVE THE FINISHED FLOOR.
ABOVE-STATED ROOMS WITH NATURAL VENTILATION SHALL HAVE CEILING HEIGHTS OF
NOT LESS THAN 2.70 METERS.
2. MEZZANINE FLOORS SHALL HAVE A CLEAR CEILING HEIGHT NOT LESS THAN 1.80 METERS
ABOVE AND BELOW IT.

SECTION 806. SIZES AND DIMENSIONS OF ROOMS

1. MINIMUM SIZES OF ROOMS AND THEIR LEAST HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE AS
FOLLOWS:
A. ROOMS FOR HUMAN HABITATIONS – 6.00 SQ. METERS WITH A LEAST DIMENSION OF
2.00 METERS;
B. KITCHEN – 3.00 SQ. METERS WITH A LEAST DIMENSION OF 1.50 METERS; AND
C. BATH AND TOILET – 1.20 SQ. METERS WITH A LEAST DIMENSION OF 900
MILLIMETERS.
SECTION 807. AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING THE SIZE OF ROOMS
1. MINIMUM AIR SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS:
A. SCHOOL ROOMS – 3.00 CU. METERS WITH 1.00 SQ. METER OF FLOOR AREA PER
PERSON;
B. WORKSHOP, FACTORIES, AND OFFICES – 12.00 CU. METERS OF AIR SPACE PER
PERSON; AND
C. HABITABLE ROOMS – 14.00 CU. METERS OF AIR SPACE PER PERSON.
SECTION 808. WINDOW OPENINGS
1. ROOMS INTENDED FOR ANY USE, NOT PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
SYSTEM, SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A WINDOW OR WINDOWS WITH A TOTAL FREE AREA
OF OPENINGS EQUAL TO AT LEAST 10% OF THE FLOOR AREA OF THE ROOM, PROVIDED
THAT SUCH OPENING SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 1.00 SQ. METER. HOWEVER, TOILET AND
BATH ROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOMS AND SIMILAR ROOMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
WINDOW OR WINDOWS WITH AN AREA NOT LESS THAN 1/20 OF THE FLOOR AREA OF
SUCH ROOMS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH OPENING SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 240 SQ.
MILLIMETERS. SUCH WINDOW OR WINDOWS SHALL OPEN DIRECTLY TO A COURT, YARD,
PUBLIC STREET OR ALLEY, OR OPEN WATERCOURSE.
3. EAVES, CANOPIES, AWNINGS (OR MEDIA AQUA) OVER REQUIRED WINDOWS SHALL NOT
BE LESS THAN750 MILLIMETERS FROM THE SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES.
4. THERE SHALL ABSOLUTELY BE NO OPENINGS ON/AT/WITHIN/THROUGH ALL TYPES OF
ABUTMENTS (SUCH AS FIREWALLS) ERECTED ALONG PROPERTY LINES EXCEPT FOR
PERMITTED VENT WELLS. THIS RULE STRICTLY APPLIES TO ALL NEW AND EXISTING
DEVELOPMENTS.
5. IN LOCATING WINDOW OPENINGS IT SHOULD BE BORNE IN MIND THAT IN CASES OF
EXTREME EMERGENCIES WINDOWS MUST SERVE AS EMERGENCY EGRESS TO VACATE THE
PREMISES OR ACCESS FOR RESCUE OPERATIONS. SUCH WINDOWS SHALL MEET THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

B. BP344 ACCESSIBILITY CODE OF THE PHILLIPINES