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Site Development Section 5. Technical Guidelines and Section 1. Design Standards for N/A Section 708. Minimum Requirement for
Community Development Standards for Subdivisions. Subdivision. Group A Dwelling.
Property Development
C. Design Parameters C. Design Parameters Dwelling location and Lot Occupancy -
2. Lot Requirement 2. Lot Requirements The Dwelling should occupy not more
a. Lot Planning a. Lot Layout: The following shall be than 90 percent of a corner lot and 80
a.1 A lot shall be served by an considered when plotting the percent of an inside lot.
independent access either by a road, subdivision project
motor court, or path walk. Path walk shall a.1 Preservation of site assets and proper
have a maximum length siting orientation of lots; blending
of 60 meters intended only as pedestrian with existing and proposed development
access to property for in the vicinity; and
socialized housing projects. a.2 Application of workable design
a.2 Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots principles/parameters for a well planned
shall be avoided. environment.
a.3 Whenever possible, lot frontage
elevation shall be at street b. Minimum Lot Area The minimum lot
level. area for various types of housing
a.4 Lots shall be protected against under open market and medium cost
physical hazards. No lot shall be housing project shall be as follows:
laid out where potential risks exist (e.g. TYPE
erosion, slides, flooding, OPEN MARKET (sqm)
fault lines, etc.) a. Single Detached - 120 sqm
a.5 Lots shall be protected against non- b. Duplex/ Single Attached - 96 sqm
conforming uses and/or other c. Rowhouse - 60 sqm
risks through the provision of adequate
buffer strips, protective TYPE
walls, and roads or other similar devices. OPEN MARKET (sqm)
a.6 Lot shall be so laid out that a. Single Detached - 100 sqm
administrative boundaries, b. Duplex/ Single Attached - 80 sqm
watercourses/drainage ways utility lines c. Rowhouse - 50 sqm
do not bisect the lots.
c. Lot Design
b. Minimum Lot Area c.1 Saleable lots shall be designed such
TYPE that they are not bisected by
ECONOMIC (sq.m.) political boundaries, water courses,
a. Single detached - 72 sqm drainage ways and utility lines.
b. Duplex/single attached - 54 sqm c.2 A lot shall be served by an
c. Row houses - 36 sqm independent access road.
c.3 Whenever possible, lot frontage
TYPE elevation shall be at street level.
SOCIALIZED (sq.m.) c.4 Lot lines shall preferably be made
a. Single detached - 64 sqm perpendicular to street lines.
b. Duplex/single attached - 48 sqm c.5 Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots
Residential Lot c. Row houses - 28 sqm shall be avoided.
Requirement c.6 Lots shall be planned with adequate
c. Lot Frontages width for side yards.
TYPE c.7 Lots shall be protected against risks.
ECONOMIC c.8 Lots shall not be laid out if potential
1. Single detached risks exist e.g. erosion, slides,
a. Corner lot - 8m flooding, fault lines, etc.
b. Regular lot - 8m
c. Irregular lot - 4m d. Lot Frontage
d. Interior lot 3m The minimum lot frontages for various
2. Duplex/single attached - 6m types of housing under open market
3. Row house - 4m and medium cost housing projects
shall be as follows:
TYPE
SOCIALIZED TYPE
1. Single detached 1. Single detached
a. Corner lot - 8m a. Corner - 12m
b. Regular lot - 8m b. Regular - 10m
c. Irregular lot - 4m c. Irregular - 6m
d. Interior lot 3m d. Interior - 3m
2. Duplex/single attached - 6m
3. Row house - 3.5m 2. Duplex/Single Attached - 8m
3. Rowhouse - 4m
4. Shelter Component
a. Floor Area Requirement 3. Length of Block

The minimum floor area requirement for The number of rowhouses shall not
single-family dwelling shall be 22 square exceed 20 units per block/cluster but in
meters for economic housing and 18 no case shall this be beyond 100 meters
square meters for socialized housing. in length.

b. Minimum Level of Completion 4. Shelter Component

The minimum level of completion for a. Minimum floor area for open market
economic housing shall be complete housing shall be 42 square meters and 30
house based on the submitted square meters for medium cost housing.
specifications. For socialized housing
project, it shall be shell house with doors b. Minimum level of completion complete
and windows to enclose the unit. house for all types of dwelling units
Provision of firewall shall be mandatory based on the submitted specifications.
for duplex and single-attached units and Provision of firewall shall be in conformity
at every unit for row houses with the Fire Code of the Philippines
and mandatory for duplexes/single
attached units and every unit for
rowhouses

Section 5. Technical Guidelines and Section 1. Design Standards for Section 708. Minimum Requirement for
Standards for Subdivisions. Subdivision. Group A Dwelling.

5. Setback/Yard C. Design Parameters Subject to the provisions on Easement on

5. Yard/Setback Light and View of the Civil Code of the
The minimum setback of dwelling unit for Philippines, shall be at least 2 meters
both economic and socialized housing The minimum setback of dwelling units from the property line.
project shall be as follows: both for open market and medium cost
Setbacks
housing projects shall conform to the
a. Front - 1.5m National Building Code of the Philippines.
b. Side - 1.5m
c. Rear - 2.0m
d. Abutments - May be allowed per
requirements of the National Building
Code of the Philippines

Section 5. Technical Guidelines and Section 1. Design Standards for Section 1004. Arcades.
Standards for Subdivisions. Subdivision.
Whenever required by existing building
b.3.3 Planting Strips C. Design Parameters and zoning regulations, arcades shall be
Table 6: Width of Planting Strips and b.3.3 Planting Strips constructed on sidewalks of streets. The
Sidewalks width of the arcade and its height shall be
OPEN MARKET AND MEDIUM COST uniform throughout the street provided,
ECONOMIC HOUSING Road Width (m) 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 that in no case, shall an arcade be less
ROW (m) 15, 12,10, 8, 6.5 Planting Strip (m) 1.3, 0.8, 0.8, 0.6, than 3.00 meters above the established
PLANTING STRIP (m) 1.3, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4, optional sidewalk grade.
optional Sidewalk (m) 1.2, 1.2, 1.2, 0.6, optional
SIDEWALK (m) 1.2, 1.2, 1.2, 0.6, 0.5

SOCIALIZED HOUSING
ROW (m) 15, 12, 10, 8, 6.5
PLANTING STRIP (m) 1.3, 0.8, 0.8, 0.4,
optional
SIDEWALK (m) 1.2, 1.2, 1.2, 0.6, 0.5

Sidewalks, Arcades
Note: Refer to Supplemental Rules and
Regulations to Implement PD 953
Tree Planting. – Every owner of existing
subdivision is required
among others to plant trees in designated
area as per Resolution No.
R-532, series of 1993. (Approving the
Rules and Regulations
Implementing PD 953 “Requiring the
Planting of Trees in Certain
Places and Penalizing Unauthorized
Cutting, Destruction, Damaging
and Injuring of Certain Trees, Plans and
Vegetation”).

b.3.4 Road Pavement

Sidewalk or alley shall be of macadam

finish.

Section 6. Building Design Standards and Section 2. Design Standards and Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Section 10.2 18.3
Guidelines Guidelines for Residential Condominium Group A Dwellings. Special Provision for Parking Structure
Projects
g. Parking Requirements. 9. Entrance and Exit A. General Requirements
C. Design Parameters There shall be at least one entrance and Applies to parking structure closed or
For multi-family dwellings and b. Parking Space Requirement another one for exit. open type.
condominiums, the parking requirement
shall be one (1) parking slot per eight (8) b.1 For Residential Condominium Units F. Open Parking Structures
living units. The size of an average b. 1.1 The parking slot requirement for 1.Nor requires to install automatic
automobile (car) parking slot must be residential condominium project sprinkler system or auto automatic fire
computed at 2.5 meters by 5.0 meters for snail be in accordance with the provisions suppression, however it should comply
perpendicular or diagonal parking and at of the National Building with section 10.2.5.2
2.15 meters by 6.0 meters for parallel Code of the Philippines.
parking. b.1.2 Off-site parking may be allowed in
addition to the on-site parking provided
The driveway may be used as parking that the designated parking area is part of
area provided that the minimum right-of- the project and provided further that the
way shall be maintained required distance shall be in accordance
with the National Building Code of the
Philippines.
Driveways, b.1.3 Compliance with additional parking
Entrances, Exits, spaces as required by local ordinances
Parkings shall be mandatory.

b.2 For Commercial Condominium

Units
b.2.1 The minimum parking slot
requirement shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the National Building
Code of the Philippines.
b.2.2 Off-site parking may be allowed in
addition to the on-site parking provided
that the designated parking area is part of
the project or the project is within the
commercial subdivision where common
parking area is part of the approved
subdivision plan and provided further that
parking arrangements are explicitly
indicated in the contract of sale of
property to be developed. Off-site parking
shall not be located 200 meters away
from condominium project.
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Section 6. Building Design Standards and Section 1. Design Standards for Section 80. Percentage of Site
Guidelines Subdivision Occupancy

A. Single-Family Dwelling A. Site Criteria Basic Residential 2 (R-2)/Medium

1. Lot Planning 1. Area Planning Density Housing
[single family dwelling unit with a Building
c. Open spaces shall be located totally or Open spaces shall conform to the Height Limit (BHL) of 10.00 meters] has a
distributed anywhere within the lot in such provisions of P.D. 1216 and its Maximum Allowable ISA of 30 percent of
a manner as to provide maximum light implementing rules and shall include the Total Lot Area and a Minimum USA of 15
and ventilation into the building following: percent of the Total Lot Area
a.1 Streets -adequate and safe means of
B. Multi-Family Dwellings and vehicular and pedestrian Maximum R-2/Medium Density
Condominiums circulation and easements for utilities and Housing (multiple Family dwelling units
1. Lot Planning planting strips, shall be within one building/ structure with a BHL
provided. of 15.00 meters) has a Maximum
f. Open Space Requirements. Portions of a.2 Walks -paved walks shall be provided Allowable ISA of 30 percent of Total Lot
the property shall be devoted to open to the living units from Area and a Minimum USA of 10 percent
space to provide adequate light, streets, parking spaces and from living of the Total Lot Area
ventilation, and fire safety. units to play areas.
a.3 Parks and playground - suitable Basic Residential 3 (R-3)/High Density
recreational area(s) shall be Housing (single family dwelling unit with
allocated within the subdivision. Where a BHL of 10.00 meters) has a Maximum
applicable, a hierarchy of Allowable ISA of 20 percent of Total Lot
such recreational areas may be provided Area and a Minimum USA of 10 percent
for, such that, a of the Total Lot Area
strategically located main park area is
supplemented or Maximum R-3/High Density
complemented by one or more smaller Housing (multiple family dwelling units
pocket(s) or areas for within one building/ structure with a BHL
Open Space recreational use. These areas must be of 36.00 meters) has a Maximum
accessible to living units and Allowable ISA of 20 percent of Total Lot
free from any form of hazard or risk_ Said Area and a Minimum USA of 10 percent
parks and playgrounds of the Total Lot Area
shall be cleared and free from any debris.
Parks and playgrounds as Residential 4 (R-4)/ Individual
much as possible shall be at street level. Townhouse Units has a Maximum
Allowable ISA of 20 percent of Total Lot
Section 2. Design Standards and Area and a Minimum USA of 10 percent
Guidelines for Residential Condominium of the Total Lot Area
Projects
Residential 5 (R-5)/ Condominiums has
B. Planning Consideration a Maximum Allowable ISA of 20 percent
1. Area Planning of Total Lot Area and a Minimum USA of
10 percent of the Total Lot Area
Open spaces shall be provided within the
project site pursuant to the National
Building Code of the Philippines and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
These shall include courts, yards,
setbacks, light wells, uncovered
driveways, access roads, parking spaces,
buffer strips, parks and playgrounds.
Except as may hereafter be otherwise
provided these spaces shall be open from
the ground to the sky. The open space
shall also be allocated for basic utilities
and community facilities or common
areas.

Section 4. SECTION 10.2.5.2 GENERAL Section 6 Framework for Rational SECTION 17. Basic Services and Section 8. Building Use / Occupancy
The provisions of this Act shall apply to PROVISIONS Development. Facilities. Coverage and Application
property divided or to be divided into
condominiums only if there shall be H. Arrangement of Exit The National Framework for Housing and A. Local government units has to maintain 8.1 The GB Code applies to all new
recorded in the Register of Deeds of the Urban Development self-reliance, to continue exercising their construction or alteration of buildings in
province or city in which the property lies 1. Exits are easily accessible at all times current duties and power, and must fulfill the specified classification with minimum
and duly annotated in the corresponding Within a year after the Act's enactment, the responsibilities of national agencies Total Gross Floor Areas (TGFA).
certificate of title of the land, if the latter 2. When not accessible, corridors to the the Housing and Land Use Regulatory and offices. It must also exercise Residential Dwelling: Condominium 1
had been patented or registered under exit in order to provide access for each Board, the Housing and Urban additional powers for efficient service 20,000 sqm
either the Land Registration or Cadastral occupant Development Coordinating Council, and provision.
Acts, an enabling or master deed which local government entities would develop Section 14.2 Open Space Utilization
shall contain, among others, the following: 3. Corridors provide exit access without the National Urban Development and B. Basic services and facilities include,
passing through any intervening rooms Housing Framework. Comprehensive but are not limited to, the a. General
(a) Description of the land on which the plans for urban areas, a review and following: Green areas in building developments
building or buildings and improvements 4. Remoteness shall be determined in optimization of land use plans and town provide permeable surfaces, recharge
are or are to be located; accordance with the following: plans, and other activities will be included 1. For a Barangay: groundwater reservoirs, control
(b) Description of the building or buildings, in the framework. stormwater run-off, cool surroundings,
stating the number of stories and All must be arranged or located to It provides various services including and offer indoor-outdoor connectivity for
basements, the number of units and their minimize potential blockage by fire. Section 12 Disposition of Lands for health and welfare, hygiene, agricultural occupants.
accessories, if any; Socialized Housing. support, information centers,
(c) Description of the common areas and If two exits are required, they should be at infrastructure maintenance, and public b. Applicability
facilities; least half the length of the largest In order to provide beneficiaries of the markets. This measure applies to all building
(d) A statement of the exact nature of the diagonal dimension of the building. Socialized Housing Program with occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
interest acquired or to be acquired by the alternative land disposition schemes, the 2. For a municipality: d. Exceptions
purchaser in the separate units and in the The minimum distance between exits in a National Housing Authority and local There are no exceptions to this provision.
common areas of the condominium building with an authorized automatic government units will work together to The DENR provides numerous services in
project. Where title to or the appurtenant sprinkler system shall not be less than develop the most practical options. These fishery, social welfare, agriculture, health,
interests in the common areas is or is to one-third of the diagonal dimension. schemes may include fee simple information systems, public facilities, and
be held by a condominium corporation, a ownership transfers, leases, options to public parks
statement to this effect shall be included; Exit separation must be measured along purchase, and usufruct options.
(e) Statement of the purposes for which the corridor's path of travel if exit 3. For a Province:
the building or buildings and each of the enclosures are offered. Section 15 Policy
units are intended or restricted as to use; The government provides numerous
(f) A certificate of the registered owner of 5. Interlocking/scissor stairs are The main method of sheltering the services like agricultural extension,
the property, if he is other than those considered as a single exit for new underprivileged and homeless is industrial research,telecommunications,
executing the master deed, as well as of buildings. socialized housing, where recipients are health services, social welfare, tax
all registered holders of any lien or urged to become self-sufficient within a information, tourism development,
encumbrance on the property, that they set amount of time infrastructure, investment support,
consent to the registration of the deed; equitably distributed among different
(g) The following plans shall be appended regions.
to the deed as integral parts thereof:
(1) A survey plan of the land included in 4. For a City:
the project, unless a survey plan of the
same property had previously bee filed in The municipality and province offer a
said office; scope of essential services and facilities,
(2) A diagrammatic floor plan of the communication, education support,
building or buildings in the project, in transportation, police, and fire services.
sufficient detail to identify each unit, its
relative location and approximate
dimensions;
(h) Any reasonable restriction not contrary
to law, morals or public policy regarding
the right of any condominium owner to
alienate or dispose of his condominium.

Section 6.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in
the enabling or master deed or the
declaration of restrictions, the incidents of
Others a condominium grant are as follows:

(a) The boundary of the unit granted are

the interior surfaces of the perimeter
walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors
thereof. The following are not part of the
unit bearing walls, columns, floors, roofs,
foundations and other common structural
elements of the building; lobbies,
stairways, hallways, and other areas of
common use, elevator equipment and
shafts, central heating, central
refrigeration and central air-conditioning
equipment, reservoirs, tanks, pumps and
other central services and facilities, pipes,
ducts, flues, chutes, conduits, wires and
other utility installations, wherever
located, except the outlets thereof when
located within the unit.
(b) There shall pass with the unit, as an
appurtenance thereof, an exclusive
easement for the use of the air space
encompassed by the boundaries of the
unit as it exists at any particular time and
as the unit may lawfully be altered or
reconstructed from time to time. Such
easement shall be automatically
terminated in any air space upon
destruction of the unit as to render it
untenantable.
(c) Unless otherwise, provided, the
common areas are held in common by the
holders of units, in equal shares, one for
each unit.
(d) A non-exclusive easement for ingress,
egress and support through the common
areas is appurtenant to each unit and the
common areas are subject to such
easements.
(e) Each condominium owner shall have
the exclusive right to paint, repaint, tile,
wax, paper or otherwise refinish and
decorate the inner surfaces of the walls,
ceilings, floors, windows and doors
bounding his own unit.
(f) Each condominium owner shall have
the exclusive right to mortgage, pledge or
encumber his condominium and to have
the same appraised independently of the
other condominiums but any obligation
incurred by such condominium owner is
personal to him.
(g) Each condominium owner has also the
absolute right to sell or dispose of his
condominium unless the master deed
contains a requirement that the property
be first offered to the condominium
owners within a reasonable period of time
before the same is offered to outside
parties;
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Housing Design Light and Ventilation Section 6. Building Design Standards RULE I MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS N/A Chapter 7 N/A N/A N/A Chapter 2 - Green Building
and Guidelines Section 1. Design Standards for Section 708. Minimum Requirements Requirements
A. Single-Family Dwelling (Applicable Subdivision for Group A Dwellings. Section 10. - Energy Efficiency
for both Economic and Socialized 1. Electrical Power Supply a. Every dwelling shall be able to provide 10.2 Natural Ventilation
Housing) - Mandatory provision for street lighting adequate light and ventilation as provided a. General
1. Lot Planning at a distance of 50-meters between poles, under Section 805, of this Code. - This measure will give building
Open spaces shall be located in and every other pole at a distance less occupants the opportunity to have free
anywhere in the lot that provides than 50-meters Chapter 8 cooling through natural ventilation and
maximum light - Electrical bills for streetlights shall be Section 801. General Requirements of fresh air, it also deters the constructions
2. Building Design Standards (Applicable proportionately shouldered by the users Light and Ventilation. of seal glass-box type buildings
for both Economic and Socialized a. In accordance to Civil Code of the b. Applicability
Housing) Section 2. Design Standards and Philippines on Easement of Light and - Applies to all building occupancies
(1) One light outlet and (1) convenience Guidelines for Residential View, every building shall be designed, c. Requirements
outlet should be provided in any activityCondominium Projects constructed, and equipped to provide - Operable windows or balcony door
area A. Planning Consideration adequate light and ventilation. shall be provided in regularly occupied
1. Area Planning b.All buildings shall face a street, public spaces, with the size equal to at least ten
B. Multi-Family Dwellings and - Open spaces, such as light wells, shall alley or a private street which has been percent (10%) of the floor area of
Condominiums (Applicable for both be in accordance to the National Building duly approved. regularly occupied spaces.
Economic and Socialized Housing) Code of the Philippines and its c. No building shall be altered to reduce - All operable windows shall be provided
1. Lot Planning Implementing Rules and Regulations. the size of the room or the relative area of with safety features for protection against
Open spaces shall be provided in any part - Building orientation shall consider windows less than what the code natural causes and security purposes
of the property to ensure proper light, ventilation, sunlight and land requires. d. Exceptions
ventilation, and fire safety characteristics. d. No additional room shall also be added - There are no exceptions to this
2. Building Design Standards unless specifically permitted by code. provision.
A main power service shall be provided to e. No building shall be enlarged that
service to common lighting and power to would result to the reduction of the court 10.6 Electrical Systems
the surrounding dwellings or yard, prescribed for the building
10.6.1 Daylight Provision
C. Design Parameters Section 802. Measurement of Site a. General
1. Electrical Supply Parameters for Occupancy. - Building should be planned and
Economic and Socialized Housing a. The measurement of site or lot designed to maximize the use of natural
Mandatory provision for street lighting at a occupancy shall be measured at ground light to reduce use of artificial light.
distance of 50-meters between poles level, exclusive of courts, yards, and light b.Applicability
wells. - This measure applies to all building
b. Courts, yards, and light wells shall be occupancies with the exception for
measured with the exclusion of individual dwelling units in residential
projections, with the exception of roof condominiums
leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire c. Requirements.
escapes not exceeding 1.20 meters in - All regularly occupied spaces inside
width. the building shall have a view of any
combination of the following features that
Section 803. Percentage of Site can allow daylight into the room space:
Occupancy. i. Window
a. In accordance to local zoning ii. Light shelf
requirements and the rules and iii. Clerestory
regulations permitted by the secretary, iv. Skylight
maximum site occupancy shall be v. Light monitor / light scoop
governed by the use, type of construction, vi. Other devices that can allow daylight
and height of the building and the use, inside
area, nature, and location of the site
10.6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting
Section 804. Size and Dimensions of System
Courts. a. General
a. Minimum size of courts is determined - Building interior perimeter zones
by use, type of construction, and height of exposed to daylight generally do not
the building as in accordance with rules of require artificial lighting during the day.
the secretary, provided that the minimum However, the unnecessary use of artificial
horizontal dimension of court shall be not light becomes an end-result to poorly
less than 2.00 meters. design buildings
b. All inner courts shall be connected to a - Photoelectric sensors connected to
street, yard, or passageway with the luminaires are not required due to
minimum width of 1.20 meters presence of adequate daylight.
b. Applicability
Section 805. Ceiling Heights. - This measure applies to all building
a. The minimum floor-to-ceiling height of occupancies. For residential
habitable rooms with artificial ventilation is condominiums, this applies only to
2.40 meters common indoor areas with access to
b. The minimum floor-to-ceiling height of a daylight.
storey in an artificially ventilated building c. Requirements
that is more that one-store include the ff: Applicable buildings shall comply with the
- First storey - 2.40 meters following:
- Second storey - 2.70 meters - Lighting fixtures within the daylight
- Succeeding storeys - 2.10 meters. zone shall be controlled with photoelectric
c. While buildings with fully ventilated sensors with an auto on-off basis or
rooms shall have a minimum floor-to- continual dimming.
ceiling height of 2.70 meters in all - The photoelectric sensor shall be
succeeding floors located approximately at half (½) the
d.The minimum floor-to-ceiling height of depth of daylight zone.
mezzanine floors is 1.80 meters - If occupancy sensors are installed in
the daylight zone, the occupancy sensor
Section 807. Air Space Requirements shall override the photoelectric sensor
in Determining the Size of Rooms. during non-occupancy period.
a. Minimum air space shall be provided as d. Exceptions
follows: - Installed lighting fixtures within the
1. School Rooms — 3.00 cubic meters day-lit zones are not required to use
with 1.00 square meter of floor area per photoelectric sensor if this hinders its
person; intended function
2. Workshops, Factories, and Offices —
12.00 cubic meters of air space per
person;
3. Habitable rooms — 14.00 cubic
meters of air space per person.

Section 808. Window Openings.

a. In accordance to code, room without
any artificial ventilation shall be provided a
window or windows with a total free area
of openings equal to at least ten percent
of the floor area of room, and the window
shall open directly to a court, yard, public
street or alley, or open water courses.

Section 809. Vent Shafts.

a. Ventilation or vent shafts shall have a
minimum horizontal cross-sectional area
of 0.10 square meter for every meter of
height
b. The minimum dimension of a vent shaft
is 600 millimeters
c. Skylights — Unless open to the outer
air, vent shaft shall be covered by a
skylight having a net free area or fixed
louver openings equal to the maximum
required shaft area.
d. Air ducts shall open to a street or court
by a horizontal duct or intake at the lowest
point of a window opening.
e. Such duct or intake shall have a
minimum unobstructed cross-sectional
area of not less than 0.30 square meter
with a minimum dimension of 300
millimeters.
f. The openings to the duct or intake shall
not be less than 300 millimeters above the
bottom of the shaft.

Section 810. Ventilation Skylights.

a. Skylights shall have glass area not less
than that required for windows that are
replaced. They shall be equipped with
movable sashes or louvers with an
aggregate net free area not less than the
requirement for window openings
provided the approval of equivalent
artificial ventilation

Section 811. Artificial Ventilation.

a. Rooms or spaces housing industrial or
heating equipment shall be provide
artificial ventilation to prevent overheating
b. Whenever artificial ventilation is
required, the equipment shall be designed
and constructed to meet the following
minimum requirements in air changes:
1. For rooms entirely above grade and
used for office, clerical, administrative
purposes, stores, sales rooms,
restaurants, markets, factories,
workshops, or machinery rooms, a
minimum of 3-air changes shall be
provided
2. For rooms entirely above grade and
used as bakeries, hotel, restaurant
kitchens, laundries other than accessory
to dwellings, and boiler rooms — a
minimum of 10-air changes per hour shall
be provided.
3. For auditorium and other rooms used
for assembly purposes, with seats or
other accommodations — a minimum of
0.3 cubic meters of air change per minute
shall be supplied for each person.
4. For wards and dormitories of
institutional buildings — a minimum of
0.45 cubic meter of air per minute shall be
supplied for each person accommodated.

Chapter 11.
Section 1101. General Requirements.
a. Any material or structure temporarily
occupying public property shall be
adequately lighted from sunrise to sunset

Chapter 12.
Section 1207. Stairs, Exits and
Occupant Loads.
a. Exit Signs and Illuminations
- Exits shall be illuminated at any time
the building is occupied with light having
an intensity of not less than 10.7 lux at
floor level
- For Group A Occupancies, the exit
illumination shall be provided with
separate circuits or separated sources of
power
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Size and Dimension Section 5. Technical Guidelines and Section 806. Size and Dimensions of
of Rooms Standards for Subdivisions Rooms.
A. Design Parameters Minimum sizes of rooms and their least
The minimum floor area requirement for horizontal dimensions shall be as follows:
single-family dwelling shall be the ff: Rooms for Human Habitations — 6.00
22 square meters for economic housing square meters with at least dimensions of
18 square meters for socialized housing. 2.00
Kitchens — 3.00 square meters with at
Section 6. Building Design Standards least dimension of 1.50 meters;
and Guidelines Bath and toilet — 1.20 square meters with
A. Single-Family Dwelling (Applicable for at least dimension of 0.90 meters.
both Economic and Socialized Housing) Section 807. Air Space Requirements
Building Design Standards in Determining the Size of Rooms.
Space Standards Minimum air space shall be provided as
Spaces within the dwelling structures shall follows:
be economically and practically to achieve School Rooms — 3.00 cubic meters with
comfort 1.00 square meter of floor area per
To ensure health the following person;
facilities/rooms shall have living, sleeping, Workshops, Factories, and Offices —
laundry, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet 12.00 cubic meters of air space per
facilities. person;
Ceiling Heights Habitable rooms — 14.00 cubic meters of
Minimum ceiling height for habitable air space per person.
rooms shall be measured from the
finished floor line to the ceiling line, with
the minimum head clearance of 2.0
meters
Mezzanine floors shall have a minimum
ceiling height of 1.8 meters
Openings
1) Doors
A minimum of one entrance/exit shall be
provided where the number of occupants
is not more than 10 and 2 entrances/exits
where the number of occupants is greater
than 10.
Doors shall have a minimum clear height
of 2.0 meters.
Bathroom and mezzanine doors shall
have a minimum clear height of 1.80
meters
Minimum clear widths of doors shall be as
follows: Main Door 0.80 m.
Service/Bedroom Doors 0.70 m.
Bathroom Door 0.60 m
2) Windows
Habitable room windows shall have a
minimum opening of 10% of the floor area
Bathroom windows shall have a minimum
opening of 1/20 of the floor area
Required windows may open into a roofed
porch where the porch

Exit Section 6. Building Design Standards Section 708 SECTION 10.2.14.6

and Guidelines Minimum Requirements for Group A SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY
A. Multi-Family Dwellings and Dwellings. DWELLINGS
Condominiums (Applicable for both a. Entrance and Exit.— Should at least
Economic and Socialized Housing) have one entrance and one exit A. General
a. Exits, Corridors, Exterior Exit Balconies Section 1005 This Section covers detached single and
and Common Stairways Canopies (Marquees). two-family dwellings
- Standards for exits, corridors, exterior a. Location. —
balconies and common stairways shall The marquee must be strategically placed B. Means of Escape Requirements
conform with the provisions of the in order to avoid obstructing the operation 1. Number, Type and Access to Means of
National Building Code of the Philippines of exterior standpipe connections, Escape
and its Implementing Rules and stairway exits, installation, or maintenance a. In any dwelling of more than two (2)
Regulations as well as Section 3.1007 of of electroliers. rooms, every room used for sleeping,
the Implementing Rules and Regulations Section 1207 living or dining purposes shall have at
of the Fire Code of the Philippines (Annex Stairs, Exits and Occupant Loads. — least two (2) means of escape, at least
1). a. General. — Construction of stairs and one (1) of which shall be a door or
- Automatic fire alarm suppression system exits must comply with load requirements stairway providing a clear way to the
should be provided for structure more of buildings, reviewing stands, bleachers outside on a street or ground level.
than 15 meters in height. and grandstands: Habitable spaces cannot be solely
1. Determinations of Occupant Loads. — accessible through a ladder, folding stairs
the of the occupants or through a trap door.
The occupant load in the building shall be b. Sleeping rooms shall have at least (1)
determined by dividing the floor area that one outside window that could be easily
is assigned to use by the unit area opened in the inside. Also to provide a
allowed per occupant which is determined clear opening of not less than five
by the Secretary. hundred sixty millimeters (560 mm) in
2. Exit Requirements. — width and eight hundred millimeters (800
Shall be used for different purposes will mm) in height. The bottom of the opening
be determined by the load. No obstruction shall be not more than one thousand two
will be placed by the required width of the hundred twenty millimeters (1,220 mm)
exit unless projections is permitted. above the floor, except if the room has
3. Posting of Room Capacity. — two (2) doors providing separate ways of
Rooms with occupant load more than 50 escape or has a door leading directly
fixed seat that are not installed, that is outside of the building.
used for classrooms or similar purpose c. Path of escape shall not subject users
has the capacity of the room in a place to enter one room to eventually exit the
near the main exit building
4. Changes in Elevation. — excluding d. No exit access from sleeping rooms to
Groups A Occupancies, adjustments in outside shall be less than nine hundred
floor elevations of less than 300 mm along millimeters (900 mm) wide.
any exit serving an occupant load of 10 or
more must be by means of ramps. 2. Doors
b. Exits — a. No doors in escape routes shall be less
1. Number of Exits. than seven hundred millimeters (700 mm)
- Every building shall have at least one of clear width.
exit. b. Every closet door latch shall be child-
- In all occupancies, floors above the first friendly
storey having an occupant load of more c. Every bathroom door lock shall be
than 10 shall have (2) minimum exits. designed to permit opening from the
- Each mezzanine floor used for other outside in times of emergency
than storage purposes, if greater in area
than 185 square meters or more than 3. Stairs
18.00 meters in any dimension, shall have a. The width, risers, and treads of every
a minimum of (2) stairways. stair shall comply at least with the
- Every storey having occupant load of minimum requirements for stairs, as
500 to 999 shall have a minimum of (3) described in Section 10.2.5.4 of this
exits. RIRR.
- Every storey having an occupant load of
1000 or more shall have a minimum of (4) C. Interior Finish
exits. - Interior finish of occupied spaces of new
- The number of exits required from any buildings shall be Class A, B or C as
storey of a building shall be determined by defined in Section 10.2.6.4 of this RIRR
using the occupant loads of floors and in existing buildings the interior finish
- 50 percent of the occupant load in the shall be Class A, B, C or D. D.
first adjacent storey above (and the first Heating equipment shall not block
adjacent storey below, when a storey opening of escape route in case of fire
below exits through the level under
consideration) E. Fire Alarm and Detection System
- 25 percent of the occupant load in the Each living unit or sleeping room shall be
storey immediately beyond the first installed with single-station smoke or heat
adjacent storey. detectors.
- The location of egress shall first be
provided in order to acquire prescribed F. Extinguishing Requirement
number of exits. Each single and two -family dwelling shall
- Basements, cellar, or occupied roofs that be provided with portable fire
have other uses aside from service shall extinguishers in accordance with Section
have at least (2) exits 10.2.6.9 of this RIRR.
2. Width.
- The total width of exits in meters shall
not be less than the total occupant load
served divided by 165; or shall be divided
equally among exits.
- The total exit width required from any
storey of a building shall be determined by
using the (occupant load of that storey) +
(the percentage of the occupant loads of
floors) which exits through the level under
consideration as follows: fifty (50) per cent
of the occupant load in the first adjacent
storey above (and the first adjacent storey
below when a storey below exits through
the level under consideration) and twenty
five per cent of the occupant load in the
storey immediately beyond the first
adjacent storey. The maximum exit width
from any storey of a building shall be
maintained.
3. Arrangement of Exits.
If only two exits are required they shall be
placed a distance apart to not less than
one-fifth of the perimeter of the area,
directly measured in a straight line to the
exits.
Where three or more exits are required
they shall be arranged a reasonable
distance apart so that if one becomes
blocked, the others will be available.
4. Distance to Exits.
No point in a building without a sprinkle
system shall be more than 45.00 meters
from an exterior exit door,
a horizontal exit, exit passageway, or an
enclosed stairway, measured along the
line of travel. In a building equipped with a
complete automatic fire extinguishing
system the distance from exits may be
increased to 60.00 meters.
c. Doors. — The provisions must be
applied to exit door serving an area
having an occupant load of more than 10
or serving hazardous rooms or areas.
1. Swing. — must swing in the direction of
exit serving occupant load of 50 or more.
Double door should be not used as exits
that served occupant load of more than
100; also must not be used as a
hardware. Double doors provided with a
view panel not less than 1,300 square
centimeters.
2. Type of Lock or Latch. —
Exit doors has to be openable from inside
without a key or special knowledge. In
exemption to Group E or F Occupancies
with a visible, unlocked sign. Locking
devices have been easily distinguishable.
Flush or surface bolts are prohibited.
3. Width and Height. — Every required
exit doorway shall be of a size as to
permit the installation of a door not less
than 900 millimeters in width and not less
than 2.00 meters in height. When
installation in exit doorways, exit doors
shall be capable of openings at least 90
decrees and shall be so mounted that the
clear width of the exit way is not less than
700 millimeters. In computing the required
exit width the net dimension of the exitway
shall be used.
4. Door Leaf Width. — No leaf of an exit
door shall exceed 1.20 meters in width.
5. Special Doors. — Revolving, sliding,
and overhead doors shall not be used as
required exits.
6. Egress from Door. — Every required
exit door shall give immediate access to
an approved means of egress from the
building.
7. Change in Floor Level at Doors. — Exit
door floors or landings has to be leveled
at least 50 mm below the doorway
threshold. Except in Group A and B
occupancies, the doors could open on
stairs or landings, if the door is not
swinging.
8. Door Identification. — Glass doors has
to conform to Section 1005 requirements.
Other exit doors has to be marked so they
can be easily distinguished from adjacent
construction.
9. Additional Doors. — When additional
doors are provided for egress purposes,
they shall conform to all provisions in the
following cases:
Approved revolving doors having leaves
which will collapse under opposing
pressures may be used in exit situations:
Provided, That such doors have a
minimum width of 2.00 meters
d. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies.
— The provisions herein shall apply to
every corridor and exterior exit balcony
serving as required exit for an occupant
load of more than ten.
1. Width. — Every corridor or exit balcony
shall not be less than 1.10 meters in
width.
 having an occupant load of more than 10
or serving hazardous rooms or areas.
1. Swing. — must swing in the direction of
exit serving occupant load of 50 or more.
Double door should be not used as exits
that served occupant load of more than
100; also must not be used as a
hardware. Double doors provided with a
view panel not less than 1,300 square
centimeters.
2. Type of Lock or Latch. —
Exit doors has to be openable from inside
without a key or special knowledge. In
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with a visible, unlocked sign. Locking
devices have been easily distinguishable.
Flush or surface bolts are prohibited.
3. Width and Height. — Every required
exit doorway shall be of a size as to
permit the installation of a door not less
than 900 millimeters in width and not less
than 2.00 meters in height. When
installation in exit doorways, exit doors
shall be capable of openings at least 90
decrees and shall be so mounted that the
clear width of the exit way is not less than
700 millimeters. In computing the required
exit width the net dimension of the exitway
shall be used.
4. Door Leaf Width. — No leaf of an exit
door shall exceed 1.20 meters in width.
5. Special Doors. — Revolving, sliding,
and overhead doors shall not be used as
required exits.
6. Egress from Door. — Every required
exit door shall give immediate access to
an approved means of egress from the
building.
7. Change in Floor Level at Doors. — Exit
door floors or landings has to be leveled
at least 50 mm below the doorway
threshold. Except in Group A and B
occupancies, the doors could open on
stairs or landings, if the door is not
swinging.
8. Door Identification. — Glass doors has
to conform to Section 1005 requirements.
Other exit doors has to be marked so they
can be easily distinguished from adjacent
construction.
9. Additional Doors. — When additional
doors are provided for egress purposes,
they shall conform to all provisions in the
following cases:
Approved revolving doors having leaves
which will collapse under opposing
pressures may be used in exit situations:
Provided, That such doors have a
minimum width of 2.00 meters
d. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies.
— The provisions herein shall apply to
every corridor and exterior exit balcony
serving as required exit for an occupant
load of more than ten.
1. Width. — Every corridor or exit balcony
shall not be less than 1.10 meters in
width.
2. Projections.
The required width of corridors and
exterior exit balconies shall be an
obstructed: Except that trim handrails, and
doors when fully opened shall not reduce
the required width by more than 200
millimeters. Doors in any position shall not
reduce the required width of the corridor
by more than one-half.
3. Access to Exits.
When more than one exit is required, they
shall be arranged allow passage from
both directions
4. Dead Ends.
Corridors and exterior exit balconies with
dead ends are permitted when the dead
end does not exceed 6.00 meters in
length.
5. Construction.
Walls and ceilings of corridors shall not be
less than one-hour fire-resistive
construction.
6. Openings.
- Where corridor wall are required to be
one-hour fire-resistive construction, every
interior door opening shall be protected in
order for it to have dual use in case of fire.
- Other interior openings except
ventilation louvers equipped with
approved automatic fire shutter shall be 7
millimeters thick fixed wire glass set in
steel frames.
- The total area of all openings other than
doors, in any portion of an interior corridor
wall shall not exceed twenty-five percent
of the area of the corridor wall of the room
being separated from the corridors.

Stairways 3) Interior Stairs - The stairs shall ensure Section 708. Minimum Requirements Stair Specifications Summary (Division
structural safety for ascent and descent, for Group A Dwellings. 5, Section 10.2.5.2):
even in extreme cases of emergency. It (a) Capacity:
shall afford adequate headroom and (a) Width - Minimum required width per person
space for the passage of furniture. - At least 750 millimeters in clear width varies depending on occupancy type and
(b) Riser Height sprinkler presence (refer to Table 1).
(a) Width - Maximum of 200 millimeters - Wider stairs (over 1120 mm) can have
- Minimum clear width of 0.60 meter. (c) Run Length increased capacity based on a formula
(b) Riser and Run - Minimum of 200 millimeters (not provided here).
- Maximum riser height of 0.25 meter and (b) Arrangement:
a minimum tread width of 0.20 meter. Section 1207. Stairs, Exits and - Interlocking or scissor stairs only count
Stair treads shall be exclusive of nosing Occupant Loads. as a single exit in new buildings.
and/or other projections. (c) Travel Distance:
(c) Headroom Clearance Every building needs at least one exit, - Open stairs/ramps considered for travel
- Minimum headroom clearance of 2.0 and floors above the first storey with an distance include the length on the
meters. Measured vertically from a place occupant load of more than 10 people ramp/stair and the distance to reach the
parallel and tangent to the stairway tread need at least two exits, if those exits are final exit.
moving to the soffit above all points. stairs (Section 1207(b)(1)). - If an exterior exit path is within 3 meters
(d) Landings of an unprotected building opening, the
- Every landing shall have a dimension In Group A and B occupancies (residential travel distance includes reaching ground
measured in the direction of travel equal dwellings), an exit door can open onto the level.
to the width of the stairway. Maximum top step of a staircase, provided the (d) Discharge from Exits:
height between landing shall be 3.60 landing is no more than 200 millimeters - Stairs should be designed for clear
meters. below the floor level (Section 1207(c)(7)). downward egress without needing upward
(e) Handrails This is an exception to the general rule travel before reaching the outside.
- At least one handrail on one side if there requiring a flat floor or landing on both - Stairs continuing past the exit floor
is a guard or wall on the other side. Stairs sides of the exit door. should be separated by partitions or doors
with less than 4 risers and stairs with a to prevent people from continuing past the
guard or wall on one end need not have Stair Requirements (Section 1207(e)): exit unintentionally.
handrails. - Stairs continuing more than half a storey
(f) Guard and Handrail Details (d) Width beyond the exit level need approved
- Design of guards and handrails, - Minimum width depends on occupant measures to prevent upward travel during
hardware for attaching handrails to load: evacuation.
guards, balusters of masonry walls shall - Over 50 people: 1.10 meters (e) Changes in Elevation:
be safe and convenient. - 50 or less: 900 millimeters - Differences in elevation along egress
(g) Winding and Circular Stairways - Private stairs (less than 10 people): 750 paths must be navigated by stairs or
- The minimum required tread width (run) millimeters ramps meeting the requirements of this
is available within 30cm from the narrower (e) Trim and handrails cannot reduce section.
side. width by more than 100 millimeters. Stair Specifications Summary (Section
- No part of the tread is narrower than 15 (f) Rise and Run 10.2.5.4):
cm. - Maximum riser height: 200 millimeters (f) General:
- The difference between any two riser - Minimum run length: 250 millimeters - Stairs used for egress must meet both
heights or tread widths within the same - Maximum variation in riser height or general requirements of Section 10.2.5.2
staircase flight is no more than 5 tread width within a flight: 5 millimeters and specific requirements of this section
millimeters. - Exception for private stairs (less than 10 (10.2.5.4).
(h) Ladders people): Rise can be 200 millimeters and - All exit stairs must be continuous from
- The use of ladders may be allowed run can be 250 millimeters. the uppermost floor to the ground floor (A.
provided that the maximum distance (g) Winding and Circular Stairs 2).
between landings shall be 1.80 meters. - Allowed in specific occupancies (Group (g) Dimensions:
A and private in Group B) if: - Minimum stair width depends on
- Minimum run width is available at a occupant load served by the stair (B.2):
specific location for winding stairs. - Below 50 occupants: 915 mm clear
- No tread width is less than 150 width (B.2.a)
millimeters at any point (winding stairs). - Over 50 occupants: wider width based
- All treads in a flight have identical on tables and calculations (B.2.b) with
dimensions within a 5-millimeter tolerance minimums of 1120 mm or 1420 mm
(circular stairs). (Table 4)
(h) Landings - Stair width is calculated based on
- Every landing must have a width equal occupant load from floors above or below
to the stairway width in the direction of the measurement point depending on
travel. travel direction (B.2.d & B.2.e)
- Maximum distance between landings: - Dimensional criteria for new and existing
3.60 meters vertically. stairs are provided in Tables 2 & 3,
- Door swing cannot reduce landing width including:
by more than 100 millimeters when fully - Maximum riser height: 180 mm (new) /
open. 205 mm (existing)
(i) Handrails: - Minimum riser height: 100 mm
- Required on both sides for stairs wider - Minimum tread depth: 280 mm
than 1.10 meters. - Minimum headroom: 2000 mm
- At least one handrail required for stairs - Maximum height between landings:
1.10 meters or less wide, except for: 3660 mm
- Stairs serving a single dwelling unit in (h) Curved Stairs:
Group A or B occupancy. - Permitted if tread depth is at least 280
- Stairs with less than four risers. mm at a specific point and minimum
Specific height and clearance radius is twice the stair width (C).
requirements for handrails. (i) Spiral Stairs:
(j) Other Requirements - Only allowed in specific occupancies
- Minimum headroom clearance: 2.00 with limitations (D):
meters. - Maximum riser height: 180 mm (D.1.a)
- Specific requirements for exterior - Minimum tread depth: 280 mm for a
stairway construction and fire resistance portion of the width (D.1.b)
(depending on building type). - Specific width requirements on outer
- One stairway must extend to the roof in side and for handrails (D.1.c - D.1.f)
buildings four or more stories high (unless - Existing for up to 3 occupants allowed if
roof is very steep). meeting specific dimensions and handrail
(k) Exit Enclosure Requirement requirements (D.2)
- Generally, interior stairs need to be - Existing for up to 5 occupants allowed if
enclosed (except in Group D occupancies meeting stricter dimensional requirements
for specific conditions - not mentioned (D.3)
here). (j) Winders:
- Stairs in Group A occupancies - Permitted in some occupancies if
(residential dwellings) do not need to be meeting specific tread depth requirements
enclosed. (E).
(L) Components of Exit Enclosure Enclosure:
- Landings and connecting floor sections - All interior exit stairs must be enclosed
between stair flights. with fire-resistant materials (F.1).
- A corridor on the ground floor leading No usable space within the enclosure is
from the stairs to the building exterior allowed (F.2).
(only required for enclosed stairways). (k) Stair Details:
(m) Restrictions within Exit Enclosure - Stairs must be permanently fixed and
- Stairs cannot continue below the ground non-combustible (G.1).
floor exit without a barrier to prevent - They must be designed to carry specific
basement access. loads (G.2).
- There cannot be any enclosed usable - Consistent tread width and riser height
space or storage under the stairs. are required within a flight (G.3).
(n) Smokeproof Enclosure Composition - Nosing or projection is required for
- Includes a vestibule (small enclosed treads less than 250 mm deep (G.4).
space) and a continuous enclosed - Non-slip material is required on treads if
stairway. they present a slipping hazard (G.5).
- Walls must have a two-hour fire - Stairway width cannot decrease along
resistance rating. the direction of exit travel (G.6).
(o) Requirement in Tall Buildings (l) Guards and Handrails:
- In buildings with five or more storeys, at - Guards are required to prevent falls on
least one required exit must be a open sides of stairs, landings, balconies,
smokeproof enclosure. ramps, and aisles (H.1).
(p) Smokeproof Enclosure Stairs - Handrails are required on both sides of
- Must be constructed from non- stairs (H.1).
combustible materials. - Specific requirements are outlined for
 Group A or B occupancy. - Permitted if tread depth is at least 280
- Stairs with less than four risers. mm at a specific point and minimum
Specific height and clearance radius is twice the stair width (C).
requirements for handrails. (i) Spiral Stairs:
(j) Other Requirements - Only allowed in specific occupancies
- Minimum headroom clearance: 2.00 with limitations (D):
meters. - Maximum riser height: 180 mm (D.1.a)
- Specific requirements for exterior - Minimum tread depth: 280 mm for a
stairway construction and fire resistance portion of the width (D.1.b)
(depending on building type). - Specific width requirements on outer
- One stairway must extend to the roof in side and for handrails (D.1.c - D.1.f)
buildings four or more stories high (unless - Existing for up to 3 occupants allowed if
roof is very steep). meeting specific dimensions and handrail
(k) Exit Enclosure Requirement requirements (D.2)
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- Generally, interior stairs need to be - Existing for up to 5 occupants allowed if
enclosed (except in Group D occupancies meeting stricter dimensional requirements
for specific conditions - not mentioned (D.3)
here). (j) Winders:
- Stairs in Group A occupancies - Permitted in some occupancies if
(residential dwellings) do not need to be meeting specific tread depth requirements
enclosed. (E).
(L) Components of Exit Enclosure Enclosure:
- Landings and connecting floor sections - All interior exit stairs must be enclosed
between stair flights. with fire-resistant materials (F.1).
- A corridor on the ground floor leading No usable space within the enclosure is
from the stairs to the building exterior allowed (F.2).
(only required for enclosed stairways). (k) Stair Details:
(m) Restrictions within Exit Enclosure - Stairs must be permanently fixed and
- Stairs cannot continue below the ground non-combustible (G.1).
floor exit without a barrier to prevent - They must be designed to carry specific
basement access. loads (G.2).
- There cannot be any enclosed usable - Consistent tread width and riser height
space or storage under the stairs. are required within a flight (G.3).
(n) Smokeproof Enclosure Composition - Nosing or projection is required for
- Includes a vestibule (small enclosed treads less than 250 mm deep (G.4).
space) and a continuous enclosed - Non-slip material is required on treads if
stairway. they present a slipping hazard (G.5).
- Walls must have a two-hour fire - Stairway width cannot decrease along
resistance rating. the direction of exit travel (G.6).
(o) Requirement in Tall Buildings (l) Guards and Handrails:
- In buildings with five or more storeys, at - Guards are required to prevent falls on
least one required exit must be a open sides of stairs, landings, balconies,
smokeproof enclosure. ramps, and aisles (H.1).
(p) Smokeproof Enclosure Stairs - Handrails are required on both sides of
- Must be constructed from non- stairs (H.1).
combustible materials. - Specific requirements are outlined for
(q) Doorways handrail design, strength, and attachment
- Openings between the building and the (H.4).
vestibule/balcony need self-closing fire - Guards must meet height requirements
doors with a one-hour fire resistance and have infill panels or spacing to
rating. prevent falls (H.5).
- Openings between the vestibule/balcony - Monumental stairs may have a larger
and the stairwell also require self-closing minimum radius for curved sections (J).
fire doors with a one-hour rating. - Smokeproof Enclosures (not core stair
- Basement Access Prevention requirements):
Similar to exit enclosures, smokeproof Outside Stair Specifications (Section
enclosure stairs cannot continue below 10.2.5.5)
the ground floor exit without a barrier to (m) General:
prevent basement access. - Permanently installed outside stairs can
Elevated Aisles (Section 1207(e)(4.3)) be used as an exit if they meet the same
- If an aisle is more than 200 millimeters conditions as required for inside stairs (A).
above ground level, it needs stairs or a (n) Enclosure:
ramp with a width at least equal to the - When enclosure is required for inside
aisle width. stairs, outside stairs must also be
General Stair Requirements (Section separated from the building by fire-
1207(e)(5)) resistant walls (B.1):
- These general stair requirements apply - Same fire rating as the wall enclosing
to all stairs in this section except those the inside stairs
within seating areas. - Openings need fire doors or fixed wired
- They reference the same dimensions glass windows
previously mentioned for regular stairs - The fire-resistant wall must extend (B.2):
- Maximum riser height: 200 millimeters - Vertically: from ground level to 3050 mm
- Minimum run length: 280 millimeters above the topmost landing or to the
- Maximum variation in tread width or riser roofline (whichever is lower)
height within a flight: 5 millimeters - Horizontally: at least 3050 mm
Handrails (Section 1207(e)(5.3)) Section 10.2.5.6.C.1: Bridges and
- Required for ramps steeper than 1 in 10 balconies used with horizontal exits need
slope and for all stairs in reviewing to follow the same structural requirements
stands. as outside stairs. Additionally, they need
Guardrails (Section 1207(e)(6.3)) guards and handrails that generally
- Stairs and ramps in reviewing stands conform to the specifications for stairs in
must have guardrails (separate from Section 10.2.5.4 (which covers stair
handrails). dimensions, enclosure, details, and
- Specific requirements for guardrail guards & handrails).
design and strength are included in this Fire Escape Stairs in Existing
section. Buildings (Section 10.2.5.10.A)
Stage Exits (Section 1213(g)) (o) Types:
- This section specifies minimum width - Return platform with superimposed runs
requirements for exits from stages and - Straight run with platforms continuing in
related areas: the same direction
- Minimum width of 900 millimeters for - Can be parallel or at a right angle to the
exits from the stage opening and building, attached or independent with
passageways. connecting bridges.
- Minimum width of 750 millimeters for - Stair Details (as per Table 6):
exits from fly galleries and dressing - Minimum width: 600 mm clear between
rooms. rails
- It mentions that these stairs don't need - Minimum platform/landing size: 600 mm
to be enclosed. - Maximum rise: 230 mm
- Minimum tread depth: 230 mm
(excluding nosing)
- Tread construction: Solid, with an
allowed perforation of 13.00 mm diameter
- Winders and spiral stairs not permitted
- Risers not permitted
- Maximum height between landings: 3.66
m
- Minimum headroom: 2.00 m
Access door/window size: 610 mm x 1.98
m (door) or 762 mm x 914.40 mm (double
hung window) clear
Access opening level: Not over 305 mm
above floor level (stairs required if higher)
- Capacity: 45 people per access door, 20
people per window access
(p) Arrangement and Protection of
Openings:
- Designed to minimize exposure from
windows and doors.
- No transoms over doors.
- Openings within specified limits require
fire doors or wired glass windows (similar
to outside stairs).
(q) Access:
- Must comply with Table 6 and general
provisions for exit access.
- Double windows used for access must
be easy to open.
- No storm sash allowed on windows
providing access.
- Stairs must extend to the roof if the roof
is used or designed as an area of refuge.
- If stairs don't reach the roof, a compliant
ladder is required (except for steep roofs).
- Balconies with window access must be
within a specific height range relative to
the window sill.
(r) Materials and Strength:
- Iron, steel, reinforced concrete, or other
approved non-combustible materials
required.
- Designed to carry a specific load (488
kg/m² or 136 kg concentrated load).
- Metal members exposed to elements
require a fire-resistant and waterproof
covering.
- Supporting members for balconies and
stairs must be securely fastened to the
building structure.
- Balcony and stair enclosures and
railings must withstand specified
horizontal force.
- Exceptions for existing small buildings
with approved load tests.
(s) Guards and Handrails:
- Walls or guards required on both sides
(as per Section 10.2.5.4), with a height of
1070 mm (general) or 910 mm (small
buildings).
- Handrails required on both sides, with a
height of 760 mm to 1070 mm (as per
Housing Financing Schemes BP 220, the “Economic and Socialized .The “Subdivision and Condominium The “Condominium Act” does not The “National Building Code of the The “Fire
Section Code of the Philippines”
10.2.5.4). The “Urban Development and Housing The “Local Government Code of 1991” The Philippine Green Building Code
Housing Loan Program”, is a housing Buyer’s Protective Decree” mandates explicitly list down the finance schemes it Philippines” mainly focuses on building indirectly
- Handrails influences
and guards housing financing
designed to Act (UDHA) of 1992” provides guidelines mainly focuses on local governance, has a unique financing scheme than the
program that aims to provide affordable developers to ensure that buyers are can provide, nevertheless, the act regulations, therefore indirectly impacts schemes
withstand by impacting
a specific the construction
force. and incentives for low-cost housing nevertheless, it indirectly influences laws stated above, as it focuses on
housing to low-income families managed provided protection and amenities for the provides regulations and guidelines to housing financing schemes through its standards
(t) Swinging and safetyofmeasures
Section for Stairs:
Fire Escape projects and programs. The law does not housing financing schemes by making integrating sustainable design into
by the Social Housing Finance safety of their investments. protect the rights of both condominium standards and regulations for housing residential
- Only allowed properties. Though notover
when termination listed explicitly list down the following, though LGUs address housing needs for their buildings. Financing schemes impact the
Corporation (SHFC). buyers and owners. A lot of these projects, though the PD 1096 does not explicitly,
walkwaysmajority of these schemes
makes permanent stairs are these financing schemes are included in communities. standards for these green buildings.
Though the law does not explicitly list regulations are similar to those listed to explicitly list these down. similar to PD 957 and RA 4726.
impractical. RA7279.
Though the law does not explicitly state its
down its financing schemes, projects that PD 957 projects. - Must comply with all provisions of this A number of their schemes are similar to Green building certification can attract
financial programs, the law provides fall under PD 957 can be given developer Projects under PD 1096 have similar Projects
subsection. that fall under RA 9514 can be The Community Mortgage Program the schemes under RA 7279. One is financial incentives from government
assistance to those who need it as long financing, where developers offer flexible Like in PD 957, developers can offer regulations to the regulations in PD 957. given developer
- Specific financing,
requirements where location,
regarding (CMP) allows communities of mandating LGUs to apportion urban land agencies, financial institutions, and
as they meet the given income eligibility payment and downpayment terms. The flexible payment and downpayment terms. Developers can offer in-house financing developers
width, slope,offer flexible
railings, payment andpivot,
counterweight, underprivileged and homeless citizens to for socialized housing projects. This possibly investors as green buildings.
criteria. Pag-IBIG Fund also offers housing loans Condominium buyers and owners can options for flexible payment and downpayment
and clearance.terms. The Pag-IBIG Fund own the land they currently occupy. This ensures that socialized housing projects These buildings can apply and qualify for
that can be covered by PD 957. also avail housing loans from the Pag- downpayment terms. Pag-IBIG Fund also also offers housing
Intermediate balcony loans that can
required be
for specific program allows them to secure loans from are given incentives such as financial and financial incentives or tax credits due to
Once they are eligible and have submitted Commercial banks and other known IBIG fund if they are members. Like in PD offers loans as long as those who want to covered
situations. by RA 9514. Commercial banks the government to purchase the land. infrastructure support. Another similar the fact that green building is more costly
the needed papers and requirements, financial institutions can provide buyers 957, commercial banks and other known avail these loans are members and as and other known financial institutions can scheme are PPPs, which encourages despite its positive results. There are also
they can be given low-Interest loans and loans where downpayments are required financial institutions can provide buyer long as their property is compliant to the provide buyers loans where Pag-IBIG Fund, the Social Housing partnerships to form between the private financial institutions that offer specialized
lower interest rates compared to and where they offer a range of interest loans on their condominium purchase, standards under the PD 1096. Similar to downpayments are required and where Finance Corporation (SHFC), and the sector and the government. This aims to financing programs which are specially
traditional housing loans, longer rate options. Government subsidies can requiring a downpayment. Buyers of RA 4726 and PD 1096, commercial banks they offer a range of interest rate options. National Home Mortgage Finance address the housing backlog in urban made for green buildings. These can offer
repayment periods with lower also be provided to make housing more condominium units under RA 4726 can and other known financial institutions can Government subsidies can also be Corporation (NHMFC) are called areas. Because of the government’s different interest rates, and reduced
downpayment requirements, subsidies affordable as long as the buyers meet the also qualify for government subsidies as provide buyer loans on their condominium provided to make housing more affordable institutional financing that provides loans participation, resources from the private downpayment. Lastly, are green mortgage
provided by the government, and eligibility criteria and submit the needed long as they meet the eligibility criteria. purchase, requiring a downpayment. as long as the buyers meet the eligibility at affordable interest rates. sector can be used to develop affordable programs which are offered by financial
beneficiaries are ensured support documents. Escrow accounts are also established Buyers can also qualify for government criteria and submit all needed housing projects. institutions to those buyers who are opting
throughout the process. until the completion of the project to subsidies as long as they meet the requirements and documents. RA 7279 mandates local government to purchase energy-efficient homes,
ensure that the funds of the buyer are eligibility criteria and as long as their units (LGUs) to apportion urban land for RA 7160 emphasizes the importance of benefits such as reduced interest rates
utilized solely for the development of the properties meet the regulations of the PD socialized housing projects. This ensures Land Use Planning and Zoning, which and other perks are given to buyers.
condominium. 1096. that socialized housing projects are given urges LGUs to regulate the use of land in
incentives such as financial and their communities. Comprehensive Land
infrastructure support. Use Plans, or CLUPs, ensure that land is
used properly.
Lastly, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
encourages partnerships to form between Community-based housing programs
the private sector and the government. encourages LGUs to use community-
This aims to address the housing backlog centric approaches to ensure that local
in urban areas. Because of the communities are involved in the planning,
government’s participation, resources designing, up to the implementation of all
from the private sector can be used to housing projects. This can ensure that
develop affordable housing projects. housing projects are not a waste of
money and instead immediately responds
to the needs of its community.

Other necessary clauses Conformance to the Requirements of Section 2. Design Standards and Guidelines
N/A,for
theResidential
law is mainlyCondominium
comprised of Projects
Section 11. The condominium DESIGNATED AND PROHIBITED N/A, the law is mainly comprised of Moratorium on Eviction and Demolition Performance Standards
Other Pertinent Laws, Rules and clauses regarding Site Development / corporation will exist as long as the SMOKING AREAS clauses regarding Site Development / For three years after this Act starts, The code listed 5 standards that describe
Regulations Community Development / Property condominium project exists, even if A. This means that in places where there Community Development / Property Program beneficiaries cannot be evicted how certain building components should
This section states that the rules and Development regular corporation laws say otherwise. are flammable materials stored or Development and Housing Design from their homes or have their houses perform to make structures more
regulations from PD 957 also applied to handled, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal demolished. This rule does not apply to environmentally friendly, resource-
various aspects related to real estate can tell the owner or occupant to put up people who built their structures after this efficient, and comfortable for occupants.
development and transactions "NO SMOKING" signs. These signs must Act started, or in specific situations listed The standards comprise of the following:
(applications, registrations, submissions, be easy to see and placed in places in Section 28 of the Act. 1. Energy Efficiency
payments, contracts, etc.), and that they where smoking is not allowed. The Fire 2. Water Efficiency
are now part of these rules unless stated Marshal can also decide where it's safe to 3. Material Sustainability
otherwise. smoke and mark those areas. 4. Solid Waste Management
5. Site Sustainability
B. During dangerous fire seasons, it's 6. Indoor Environmental Quality
illegal for anyone to smoke in areas with
trees, brush, or flammable materials.
However, if there are designated smoking
areas approved by the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal, people can smoke there. This is
to prevent fires in risky areas.
Non-Development A. Planning Consideration Section 24. Legal documents for a NO SMOKING SIGNAGES Basic Services and Facilities GREEN BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
Explains that if the owner or developer condominium project should be A. "NO SMOKING" signs must be visible Local governments should be self- The Office of the Building Official checks
doesn't build the project as planned and interpreted broadly to make things run from 15.25 meters away and at least 10 sufficient and effective. They also take and approves building permit applications
within the agreed-upon time, they can smoothly. Each rule is seen as separate, centimeters high, with big white letters on over tasks from national offices. They can for Green Buildings. Designers must
face punishments and penalties from the so even if one doesn't apply, the others a red background. They should go in do more tasks needed for basic services. follow the Green Building Code and other
authorities. still do. noticeable spots as directed by the Fire related codes mentioned in the National
Marshal. For Provinces: Basic services and Building Code. This ensures the plans
facilities include low-cost housing meet the standards for Green Buildings.
B. Smoking areas need signs at their programs, except for those funded by
entrance. These areas also need fire specific organizations. National funds for
safety measures. these programs should be shared fairly
among regions based on the homeless
C. Signs for "SMOKING AREA" should population.
color-match "NO SMOKING" signs and
should be placed at the entrance of the
smoking area.
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Organization and Registration of Area Planning CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Homeowners A. Cooperation with BFP
States that for a socialized or economic The Fire Code aims to keep communities
housing project, the owner or developer safe from fires. BFP inspectors, in their
needs to start and register a homeowners uniforms with IDs, check places for fire
association among the people who buy safety. Citizens should cooperate with
and live in the project. This association is them to make sure places are safe.
meant to help the residents look out for
each other's interests. B. Individual and Group Initiative
Everyone should check their own places
for fire hazards and fix them. It's good to
form fire safety groups in communities or
workplaces to be ready for fires and
protect lives and property.
Donation of Roads, Open Spaces and Open spaces, such as light wells, shall be
Water Supply in accordance to the National Building
This means that once the roads, open Code of the Philippines and its
spaces, and water supply system in a Implementing Rules and Regulations.
housing project are finished and
approved, the owner or developer must
give them to the local government. The
local government must accept these
donations.

If there are parks and playgrounds, they

can be given to the homeowners
association with the city or municipality's
agreement.

If the water supply system is completed

and operational, it can also be given to
the homeowners association. However, if
the homeowners don't want to take it, the
owner or developer can charge
reasonable rates for the water. The
money collected will then be used for
maintenance of the system.

Building orientation shall consider ventilation, sunlight and land characteristics.

Alteration of Plans
This means that if someone wants to
change the plans for a subdivision, they
can do so by following the rules in Section
22 of the Decree.

For condominiums, any changes to the

plans must follow the rules in Section 4 of
the Condominium Act, which has been
updated by Sections 1 and 2 of RA 7899.
These rules outline the process for
making alterations to condominium plans.
So, if changes are needed for a
subdivision, one set of rules applies, and
a different set of rules apply to
condominiums.
Registration of Conveyances
When someone sells a lot in a subdivision
or a unit in a condo, they have to register
that sale within 180 days with the local
Register of Deeds. If they don't, the Board
can ask the Register of Deeds to cancel
the registration on the property's title. This
is to make sure all property sales are
officially recorded.
Administrative Fines and Criminal
Penalties
If an owner or dealer doesn't register their
subdivision or condo project on time,
they'll get fined. They might also face
criminal charges under Section 39 of the
Decree. The same can be said if any of
the rules in the Decree are violated.
Identification of Lot Subject of Sale
When an owner or dealer sells a lot in a
subdivision, they must include a detailed
sketch plan in the sales documents. It has
to be certified by a licensed geodetic
engineer and signed by both the seller
and buyer. This helps buyers understand
what they're purchasing and where it is in
the subdivision.