Building and Development Laws

BUILDING AND
DEVELOPMENT LAWS
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING
CODE
• Title
“ The provisions of this Code shall • Declaration of Policy
apply to the design, location, siting, • Scope and
Application
construction, alteration, repair, • General Building
conversion, use, occupancy, Requirements
• Site Requirements
maintenance, moving, demolition of, • Definitions
and addition to public and private

buildings and structures, except
traditional dwellings as defined
herein.”
chapter 1:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL
January 1, 1979 BUILDING CODE
Construction- all on- • Title
• Declaration of Policy
site work done from site • Scope and
preparation, excavation, Application
foundation, assembly of all • General Building

Requirements
the components and • Site Requirements
installation of utilities and • Definitions
equipment of
buildings/structure
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PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

• Title
• Scope and
Erection- installation Application
in place of components of • General Building
Requirements
a building/ structure • Site Requirements
• Definitions
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Addition- any new construction which • Title
increases the height or area of an existing • Declaration of Policy

• Scope and
building/structure Application
• General Building
Requirements
• Definitions
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Alteration- construction in a building/ • Title
structure involving changes in the materials • Scope and
used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, Application
structural parts, existing utilities and • General Building

Requirements
equipment but does not increase the overall • Site Requirements
area thereof. • Definitions
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Renovation- • Title
any physical • Declaration of Policy

• Scope and
change made on a Application
building/ structure • General Building

Requirements
to increase its • Site Requirements
value, utility and/ • Definitions
or to improve its
aesthetic quality
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• Title
Conversion- a change • Scope and

Application
in the use or occupancy of • General Building
a building/ structure or any Requirements
portion/s thereof which has • Definitions
different requirements
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• Title
• Scope and
Repair - remedial work done on any Application
damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a • General Building
Requirements
building/structure to restore its original • Site Requirements
condition • Definitions
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Moving - the transfer of any • Title
building/structure or portion/s thereof from its • Declaration of Policy

• Scope and
original location or position to another, either Application
within the same lot or to a different one • General Building

Requirements
• Definitions
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• Title
• Scope and
Demolition - the systematic dismantling Application
or destruction of a building/ structure, in • General Building
Requirements
whole or in part • Site Requirements
• Definitions
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• Title
• Scope and
Ancillary Building Structure- a Application
secondary building/ structure located within • General Building
Requirements
the same premises, the use of which is • Site Requirements
incidental to that of the main • Definitions
building/structure
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• Responsibility
“ He (the building official) is charged with
• Technical Staff
the duties of issuing building permits. In • The Secretary
the performance of his duties, a Building • Professional &

Technical Assistance
Official may enter any building or its • Building Officials
premises at all reasonable times to inspect • Fees & Exemptions

• Implementing Rules
and determine compliance with the & Regulations
requirements of this Code…” • Fines and Penal

Provisions
The Building Official may order the • Dangerous/Ruinous
work stopped or order Bldgs.
• Remedies
discontinuance of occupancy or use
chapter 2:
ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
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PW
• Building Permits
CASHIER
• Application,
Processing,
ISSUANCE
LINE &
Issuance
GRADE
• Validity
ARCHITECTURAL
• Non-issuance,
RECEIVING
LAND USE STRUCTURAL Suspension,
& EVALUATION/
RECORDING & ZONING SANITARY/
Revocation, Appeal
APPROVAL
PLUMBING • Inspection and
APPLICATION
Supervision
ELECTRICAL
• Certificate of
MECHANICAL Occupancy
chapter 3
PERMITS & INSPECTION
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• Title
• Scope and
Building Permit- a written authorization Application
granted by the Building Official to an • General Building
Requirements
applicant allowing him to proceed with the • Site Requirements
construction of a specific project after plans, • Definitions
specifications and other pertinent documents have been found
to be in conformity with the National Building Code and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
• Title
MINOR CONSTRUCTION • Declaration of Policy
• sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children’s playhouses, aviaries, • Scope and
poultry houses and the like not exceeding 6sq.m.; detached from any Application
other building and for owner’s private use • General Building
Requirements
• addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not • Site Requirements
exceeding 20sq.m. and for owner’s private use • Definitions
• installation of window grilles
• garden pools for cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not
exceeding 500mm depth
• erection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.80m
in height, cementing of footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways
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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
• Title
REPAIRS • Declaration of Policy
• not affecting or involving any structural member, such as
• Scope and
replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, Application
downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings • General Building
Requirements
• non load-bearing partition walls
• any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration • Definitions
• or replacement of windows, flooring, perimeter fence, walls

• or replacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures
• or replacement of faulty or deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures and
safety devices provided no alteration shall be made on the service
entrance and main switch or breaker and no circuits will be added
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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
• Title
• Application form • Declaration of Policy
• Five (5) sets of plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed • Scope and
Application
by duly licensed architect and engineers
• For lot owners, certified true copies of: Requirements
- TCT • Site Requirements
- tax declaration • Definitions
- current real property tax receipt
• For non-lot owners, duly notarized copies of:
- contract of lease
- deed of absolute sale
- contract of sale
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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
• Title
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR: • Scope and

Application
• traditional indigenous family dwellings intended for use and • General Building
occupancy of owner’s family; of native materials, cost not Requirements
exceeding P15,000 • Site Requirements
• Definitions
• single-detached dwelling up to 20 sq.m.
simple sketch with dimensions, site location and vicinity map will
suffice
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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BUILDING PERMITS
• Title
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION • Scope and

Application
• errors in plans and specifications • General Building
Requirements
• incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
• non-compliance with NBC and IRRs • Definitions
VALIDITY
• one year from date of issue
• suspension/ abandonment of construction for 120 days
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
• Title
BASES FOR COMPUTING • Declaration of Policy
• type of occupancy or use of building • Scope and
Application
• cost of construction (per sq.m. based on classification) • General Building
Requirements
• area
• height TYPES OF OCCUPANCY • Definitions
• Category I - residential
• Category II - commercial and industrial
• Category III - social, educational, institutional
• Category IV - agricultural
• Category V - ancillary
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BULKHEAD OR PENTHOUSE (FULL)
MECHANICAL SPACE (FULL)

PARAPET (0)
OPEN TERRACE (1/2)
OPEN ROOF (0)

SUNSHADES (0)
BALCONIES (1/2)
TYPICAL FLOOR (FULL)
INTERSTITIAL SPACE (0)

FLOOR (FULL)
MECHANICAL SPACE (FULL)
BALCONY (FULL) UPPER SPACE (0)

AUDITORIUM (FULL)
CANOPY AREA (1/2)

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE (FULL)
BASEMENT (FULL)
SUB-BASEMENT (FULL)
BULKHEAD OR PENTHOUSE (FULL) PIPE CHASE 7’ CLEAR OR HIGHER

(FULL)
FOUNDATIONS (0)
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
• Title
EXEMPTIONS • Declaration of Policy
• traditional indigenous family dwellings • Scope and
Application
• public buildings ( owned, occupied, operated by offices performing • General Building
purely government functions ) Requirements
• government-owned housing units constructed by NHA while title is
• Definitions
in government’s name
• construction by civic organizations, charitable institutions to be
donated to government for public use
• buildings/structures owned by electric cooperatives
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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
• Title
REQUIRED PRIOR TO • Scope and

Application
• use of building/ structure • General Building
Requirements
• change in use of occupancy classification
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Definitions
• certificate of completion
• logbook and Building Inspection Sheet

• signed as-built plans and specifications
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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
• Title
NON-ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION • Scope and

Application
• unauthorized change, modification or alteration in plans • General Building
and/or type of construction Requirements
• failure to engage services of licensed architect or civil
• Definitions
engineer to do full-time supervision
• failure of full-time supervisor to submit logbook, Certificate
of Completion, as-built plans, specifications, Building
Inspection Sheet, fire safety Inspection Certificate
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TYPE I - Wood construction
• Types of
Construction
TYPE II - Wood with one-hour fire-resistive
• Changes in Type
materials
• Requirements on
Type of
TYPE III - Masonry and wood; incombustible Construction
construction for exterior walls
TYPE IV - Steel, iron, concrete, masonry;

incombustible construction for walls,
ceilings and permanent partitions
TYPE V - Structural elements of steel, iron,

concrete or masonry; building shall be
fire-resistive
chapter 4:
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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• Fire zones defined
“Fire zones are areas within which • Buildings in more
only certain types of buildings are than 1 Fire Zone
• Moved Buildings
permitted to be constructed based on • Temporary
their use or occupancy, type of Buildings
• Center Lines of
construction, and resistance to fire.” Streets
• Restrictions on
Existing Buildings
• NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE
• Designation of Fire
• FIRE-RESTRICTIVE Zones
• HIGHLY FIRE-RESTRICTIVE
chapter 5:
REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES
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“Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of
buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or
• Buildings in more
occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.” than 1 Fire Zone
• Moved Buildings
• Temporary
NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Buildings
• Center Lines of
• bldgs./structures are permitted w/o fire resistivity Streets
measures • Restrictions on
Existing Buildings
• often in country sides or rural areas • Designation of Fire
Zones
• commercial & industrial structures sparsely constructed
• clustered in small groups
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• Moved Buildings
• Temporary
FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Buildings
• Center Lines of
• bldgs./structures are permitted w/ fire resistivity Streets
measures • Restrictions on
Existing Buildings
• walls of at least two-hour fire resistivity • Designation of Fire
Zones
• one-hour fire resistivity throughout for suburban areas
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• Moved Buildings
• Temporary
HIGHLY FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES Buildings
• Center Lines of
• highly fire-resistive or non-combustible structures or Streets
construction assemblies • Restrictions on
Existing Buildings
• three to four-hour fire resistivity throughout • Designation of Fire
Zones
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Fire-resistive Rating: the degree to • Definitions
which a material can withstand fire • Time Period Rating
• Standards
Time Period Rating: length of time • Regulations
(in hours) a material can withstand

being burned
Fire-resistive Standards:
Classification of construction
according to their fire-retardant or
flame spread ratings
chapter 6:
FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
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• Definitions
• Time Period Rating
ATTIC ACCESS - .60m diameter with .80
• Standards
clear headroom above
• Regulations
ENCLOSED ATTIC SPACES – divided into
250sq.m. spaces by fire-resistive walls and self-
closing doors
DRAFT STOPS – must be provided for trussed
roofs every 200sq.m. attic area
chapter 6:
FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
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BUILDING/STRUCTURE
A 3-dimensional physical
development erected within a lot or
property
chapter 7:
BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE
& GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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BUILDING/STRUCTURE
A 3-dimensional physical development erected
within a lot or property
DEVELOPMENT LEVELS
• Above grade
•At grade
• Below grade
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LOT
The physical setting for any building whereby the
level or intensity of development covering such
property is regulated by development controls.
OCT
Original Certificate of Title
TCT
Transfer Certificate of Title
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DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL OF LOT
Maximum extent of physical
development that may be
introduced into the lot
CARRYING CAPACITY OF
LOT
Optimized extent of physical
development w/o causing
undue damage, effects or
hardship;
Can be supported by utility,
transport and service systems;
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NEW DEVELOPMENT
New physical development within a lot
that is open for development, vacant,
unutilized, development-committed or
other lots that are similarly situated
REDEVELOPMENT
Physical development consisting mainly
of renovation, rehabilitation, retrofit,
upgrading, expansion within a lot or
property that is under-utilized or unfit for
habitation
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BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT
Generally measured from established grade line to
the topmost portion of the structure.
GRADE
Lowest point of elevation of finished ground surface
between exterior wall and a point 1.5m from said
wall
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FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
Perpendicular distance or vertical measurement
between the uppermost surfaces (finish level) of two
successive floors.
STOREY
Portion of structure between the uppermost surface
(finish level) of any floor and the uppermost surface
(finish level) of the next floor above or below it.
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CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT
LOW-RISE - 1-5 storeys 3-15 meters

MEDIUM-RISE -6-15 storeys 18-45 meters
HIGH-RISE -16 + storeys 48 + meters
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BUILDING FOOTPRINT
Measured horizontally from the property
line to the outermost faces of the exterior
walls of the building/structure
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PROJECTIONS
Any structurally attached portion of a
building that is outside its outermost
walls
FLOOR PLATE
Gross expanse of a wall measured from
the outermost edges of floor slabs; may
or may not be representative of the
typical floor
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DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
A set of inter-acting regulations concerning the physical
utilization of a lot;
Governs planning and design of spaces and the use or
occupancy of a building
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA)
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BUILDING (AMVB)
FLOOR TO LOT AREA OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FLAR/ FAR)
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA)
UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA)
TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN LOT (TOSL)
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ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO) = Building footprint ; excludes basement footprint
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA)

UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA) = PSO + ISA ; excludes USA
FLOOR TO LOT AREA OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FLAR/ FAR) = total floor area / total lot area
TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN LOT (TOSL) = ( ISA + USA ) / TLA
TLA = PROPERTY LINE
PSO
ISA BASEMENT
FOOTPRINT
USA
FIREWALL
Reinforced masonry or RC separator
w/ appropriate fire-resistive rating
and positioned between dwellings/
buildings/structures;
No openings; Cannot be shared
ABUTMENT
Semi-permanent or permanent
structure along a property line usually
of masonry or reinforced
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SETBACK
The horizontal distance measured 90
degrees from the outermost face of a
building/structure to a property line.
INCREMENTAL SETBACK
The horizontal distance between the
outermost building/structure line of a
lower floor and that of a higher floor.
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SETBACK
The horizontal distance measured 90
degrees from the outermost face of a
building/structure to a property line.
INCREMENTAL SETBACK
The horizontal distance between the
outermost building/structure line of a
lower floor and that of a higher floor.
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YARD
Vacant space left between the outermost face
of the building and the property lines.
FRONT OF LOT
Side of a lot on which the main pedestrian
and vehicular access into the property shall
be situated.
COURT
Unoccupied space between the faces of the
building lines and a yard or another court
free, open and unobstructed from the ground
upward.
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PODIUM
Fully enclosed component of the building
situated between the established grade and the
first of a typical floor of the building’s tower
component;
Not more than 12 storeys or 36meters
TOWER
Fully enclosed component of the building
situated between the podium and roof
Not higher than 5x podium height
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ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) OR STREET
Public space for continuous flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic that
must be free from prohibited physical obstructions.
Area lying between two or more properties and its width measured from
opposite property lines.
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AIR RIGHTS
Right to physically develop and subsequently benefit or
profit from the use of air space above the RROW.
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EASEMENT
Public open space that must be absolute free from all forms
of physical obstructions that can negatively affect natural
light and ventilation or that can impede access or the full
recreational use of such space by the general public.
e.g.
Waterways
Public utilities
Railroad tracks
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SIGHTLINES
Line of view from any fixed or moving
station point within a building/structure or
from any other open space to a built or
natural structure, formation or vista.
VIEW CORRIDOR
Visually unobstructed width, depth and
height of all available sightlines running
through and along RROWs, easements and
open spaces.
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A- Residential dwellings •Occupancy Classified
B- Residential, Hotels, Apartments •Change in Use
C- Education and Recreation •Mixed Occupancy/

Occupancy Separation
D- Institutional
• Location on
E- Business and Mercantile Property
• Allowable Floor
F- Industrial Area
• Maximum Heights
G- Storage and Hazardous
• Minimum
H- Assembly Buildings for less than 1000 occupants Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
I- Assembly Buildings for 1000 or more occupants
• Requirements for
J- Accessory other Group
Occupancies
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• Occupancy
Classified
•Direct access to public
• Change in Use
or open space
• Mixed Occupancy/
•Eaves at least 750mm. • Occupancy
From side and rear Separation
property lines
• Location on
•Projections beyond Property
exterior walls • Allowable Floor
Area
•Buildings on same
• Maximum Heights
property; or with courts
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group
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• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
or open space
property lines
• Location on
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
or open space
property lines
• Location on
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
•Measured from Property
highest adjoining • Allowable Floor
ground surface; Area
height measured • Maximum Heights
from lowest • Minimum
surface shall not Requirements for
exceed maximum Group A Dwellings
by 3.00 meters • Requirements for
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Occupancy
Separation
• Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
Area
• Maximum Heights
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
other Group

PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Ventilation • Mixed Occupancy/
• Sanitation • Occupancy
• Foundation Separation
• Post • Location on
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
• Entrance & • Minimum
Exit Requirements
• Electrical for Group A
Reqts. Dwellings
• Mech’l Reqts. • Requirements for
chapter 7: other Group
Occupancies
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• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
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• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
PD 1096

• Occupancy
• Location & Lot
Classified
Occupancy
• Change in Use
• Light &
Property
• Floor
• Allowable Floor
• Roof
Area
• Stairs
• Maximum Heights
Exit Requirements
Reqts. Dwellings
Occupancies
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
• Percentage of Site
Occupancy
• Size & Dimensions
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
• Ventilation Skylights
• Artificial Ventilation
chapter 8:
LIGHT AND VENTILATION
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
chapter 8:
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• General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
Occupancy
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
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• General
Requirements
• Whenever possible, source from municipal or • Water Supply
System
city waterworks system;
• If from meteoric, surface or underground • Wastewater

Disposal System
sources, must conform to National Standard
• Storm Drainage
for Drinking Water System
• Piping in accordance with National Plumbing • Pest & Vermin

Control
Code of the Philippines
• Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials
chapter 9:
SANITATION
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• shall discharge to municipal or city sewer
• Water Supply
system in accordance with Code on Sanitation System
and the National Pollution Control
Commission; or • Wastewater
Disposal System
• shall discharge to “Imhoff” or septic tank • Storm Drainage
System
• rainwater shall not discharge to the sanitary
sewer system • Pest & Vermin
Control
• Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials
chapter 9:
SANITATION
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Water Supply
System
• Rat proofing • Wastewater

Disposal System
• means for cleaning garbage bins and receptacles
• Storm Drainage
• screening of public dining rooms System
• Pest & Vermin

Control
• Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials
chapter 9:
SANITATION
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Projection into
Alleys or Streets
• Balconies &
Appendages
• Arcades
• Canopies
• Awnings or Hoods
• Doors, windows
• Corner Buildings
with Chaflans
chapter 10:
PROJECTION OVER STREETS
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Projection into
Alleys or Streets
• Balconies &
Appendages
• Arcades
• Canopies
• Doors, windows
with Chaflans
chapter 10:
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Projection into
Alleys or Streets
• Balconies &
Appendages
• Arcades
• Canopies
• Doors, windows
with Chaflans
chapter 10:
PD 1096

Mixing of concrete on public
• General
streets not allowed Requirements
• Storage in Public
Materials or equipment Property
must not obstruct
• Mixing Mortar over
pedestrian travel, utilities, Public Property
fire hydrants
• Protection of Utilities
• Walkway
Must provide 1.2 m. wide
temporary walkway • Pedestrian Protection
• Maintenance/Removal
Walkways must have railings of at
of Protective Devices
least 1 meter height and fence and
canopy of at least 2.4 meters height • Demolition
chapter 11:
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
PD 1096
during construction or demolition

• General
must not obstruct
fire hydrants
• Walkway
chapter 11:
PD 1096

• General
must not obstruct
fire hydrants
• Walkway
chapter 11:
PD 1096

• General
must not obstruct
fire hydrants
• Walkway
chapter 11:
PD 1096

• General
must not obstruct
fire hydrants
• Walkway
chapter 11:
PD 1096

• General
must not obstruct
fire hydrants
• Walkway
chapter 11:
PD 1096

• Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
• Veneer
• Vertical Openings
• Floor Construction
• Roof Construction &
Covering
• Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
• Skylights
• Bays, Porches,
Balconies
chapter 12:
GEN.DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQTS.
PD 1096

• Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINE
• Veneer
Covering
• Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
• Skylights
• Bays, Porches,
Balconies
chapter 12:
PD 1096

• Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
• Veneer
Covering
• Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
• Skylights
• Bays, Porches,
Balconies
chapter 12:
PD 1096

• Excavation,
Foundation,
Retaining Walls
• Veneer
Covering
• Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads
• Skylights
• Bays, Porches,
Balconies
chapter 12:
PD 1096

• Penthouses, Roof
Structures
• Chimneys,
Fireplaces,
Barbecues
• Fire-extinguishing
Systems
• Stages & Platforms
• Motion Picture
Projection Rooms
• Lathing, Plastering,
Wall Boards
chapter 12:
GEN.DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQTS
PD 1096

“ All electrical systems, equipment and installation • Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine • Mechanical
Electrical Code as adopted by the Board of Regulations
Electrical Engineering pursuant to RA 184 as amended

by RA 7920 otherwise known as the New
Electrical Engineering Law”
chapter 13:
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGS.
PD 1096

“ All mechanical systems, equipment and installations • Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine • Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering Code as adopted by Regulations
the Board of Mechanical Engineering pursuant to

Commonwealth Act No. 294 as amended, otherwise
known as the Mechanical Engineering Law”
chapter 13:
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGS.
PD 1096

• storage rooms of unexposed • Storage and
films shall be provided for Handling
• films
for
specified cases • Classes of Film
amateurs, safety Exempted
• packaging of 12 films to an and dental films • Fire Extinguishing
envelope exempted System
• Proper venting and insulation

• incandescent electrical light; no
smoking
• first aid provisions
chapter 14:
PHOTOGRAPHIC & X-RAY FILMS
PD 1096

• Prefabricated
“ Prefabricated assembly is a Assembly
structural unit, the integral parts of

which, have been built up or
assembled prior to incorporation in
the building”
chapter 15:
PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION
PD 1096

• Approved Plastics
“ Approved plastic materials shall be • Installation
those which have flame-spread rating • Glazing

• Skylights
of 225 or less and a smoke density not • Monitors and
Sawtooth Roofs
greater than that obtained from the
• Light Diffusers in
burning of untreated wood under similar Ceilings
• Partitions
conditions when tested in accordance • Exterior Veneers
with generally accepted engineering • Awnings &
Canopies
practice.”
chapter 16:
PLASTICS
PD 1096

• Definition
• constructed of steel not less than no.18 US
• Fire Protection
gauge in thickness
• Light
• not more than 150 sq.m. • Ventilation
• Floor of incombustible material
• free passage of exhaust air
• provisions for fire protection
• mechanical ventilation and exhaust ducts
chapter 17:
SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS
PD 1096

• General
“ This Chapter shall apply to exterior Requirements
glass and glazing in all occupancies • Area Limitation

• Glazing
except groups A, B and J occupancies • Louvered Windows
not over 3 stories in height and to • Impact
interior and exterior glass and

glazing in all occupancies subject to
human impact …”
chapter 18:
GLASS AND GLAZING
PD 1096

• General Rule
“ The use of computers for all or any part of the
• Program
design of the building is permitted provided that all Documentation
programs to be used are documented. • Computer-
Generated
Computations
Documenting a program consists of filing with the
Building Official a reference to a publication or
publications accessible to him where the detailed
description of the program or a brief statement of
the theoretical background of the program inc.
algorithms used are found.”
chapter 19:
USE OF COMPUTER
PD 1096

ADVERTISING SIGN - an off-premise sign • General
Requirements
BILLBOARD - a panel for posting bills or posters
• Maintenance
DISPLAY SIGN - an on-premise sign • Design and
Construction
GROUND SIGN - resting on the ground
• Supports and
PROJECTING SIGN - fastened to, suspended from or Anchorages
supported on a building or structure the display surface of • Projections and
which is perpendicular or at an angle from wall surface Clearances
• Lightning
ROOF SIGN - installed on roofs, decks or eaves
WALL SIGN - parallel to wall surface
TEMPORARY SIGN - on light and combustible material
chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Maintenance
• Design and
Construction
• Supports and
Anchorages
• Projections and
Clearances
• Lightning
chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Maintenance
• Design and
Construction
• Supports and
Anchorages
• Projections and
Clearances
• Lightning
chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Maintenance
• Design and
Construction
• Supports and
Anchorages
• Projections and
Clearances
• Lightning
chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

• General
Requirements
• Maintenance
• Design and
Construction
• Supports and
Anchorages
• Projections and
Clearances
• Lightning
chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

• Title
Pursuant to Section 215 of the NBC,
when a building is found or declared by • Scope and
the Building Official to be a Application
nuisance, is dangerous or • General Building

Requirements
ruinous, the Building Official • Site Requirements
shall order its repair, • Definitions
vacation or demolition
depending on the degree of danger to
life, health, safety and/or well-being of
the general public and its occupants
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE / IRR RULE VII

• structural hazards • Title
• fire hazards • Scope and
Application
• hazardous electrical wiring • General Building
Requirements
• hazardous mechanical installation • Site Requirements
• Definitions
• inadequate sanitation and health facilities
• improper occupancy and architectural eyesore
• improper location
• illegal construction
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/ IRR RULE VII

• Title
“no building shall be constructed • Declaration of Policy
unless it adjoins or has direct access • Scope and
Application
to a public space, yard or street on at • General Building
least one of its sides. All buildings Requirements
shall face a public street, alley or • Definitions
private road…”
ACCESS STREETS, ROADS,

ALLEYS
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/ IRR RULE XI

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions

ALLEYS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
ARCADES AND SIDEWALKS
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
Civic Aeronautics
Administration (CAA);
Bureau of Air
Transportation (BAT)
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
LIGHT & VENTILATION
PD 1096

• Title
• Scope and
Application
Requirements
• Definitions
LIGHT & VENTILATION
PD 1096

TYPE METERS
Perpendicular or
Diagonal Parking - 2.50 x 5
Parallel Parking - 2.15 x 6
Truck or Bus Parking - 3.60 x 12
Container Van, Bulk Carrier,
Prime Mover - 3.60 x 18
Jeepney, Shuttle - 3.00 x 9
PARKING AND LOADING

SPACE
PD 1096
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/ IRR RULE XIX
RATIONALE FOR LAWS
• Order
• Protection of the public interest
• Not everything can be left to market forces
• Equitable distribution of welfare and resources
• Competencies required
• Bureaucratic convenience
DEMERITS
• Vague definition of public interest
• Irrelevance to context
• Inflexibility
• Social Polarization
• Confiscatory
• High cost of enforcement

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BUILDING AND

and addition to public and private

foundation, assembly of all • General Building

installation of utilities and • Definitions

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

increases the height or area of an existing • Declaration of Policy

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

structural parts, existing utilities and • General Building

area thereof. • Definitions

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

any physical • Declaration of Policy

building/ structure • General Building

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Conversion- a change • Scope and

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

building/structure or portion/s thereof from its • Declaration of Policy

within the same lot or to a different one • General Building

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

the performance of his duties, a Building • Professional &

premises at all reasonable times to inspect • Fees & Exemptions

requirements of this Code…” • Fines and Penal

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

• or replacement of windows, flooring, perimeter fence, walls

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR: • Scope and

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION • Scope and

• one year from date of issue

• suspension/ abandonment of construction for 120 days

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

MECHANICAL SPACE (FULL)

OPEN ROOF (0)

TYPICAL FLOOR (FULL)

INTERSTITIAL SPACE (0)

MECHANICAL SPACE (FULL)

BALCONY (FULL) UPPER SPACE (0)

CANOPY AREA (1/2)

BULKHEAD OR PENTHOUSE (FULL) PIPE CHASE 7’ CLEAR OR HIGHER

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

REQUIRED PRIOR TO • Scope and

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Definitions

• logbook and Building Inspection Sheet

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

NON-ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION • Scope and

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

TYPE IV - Steel, iron, concrete, masonry;

TYPE V - Structural elements of steel, iron,

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

(in hours) a material can withstand