BP 344

Reported by:

Lilibeth Alalay
BSREM
BATAS PAMBANSA 344
(ACCESSIBILITY LAW)
Architectural Features & Facilities:
 Stairs
 Walkways
 Corridors
 Doors & Entrance
 Washrooms & Toilets
 Lifts/Elevators
 Ramps
 Parking Areas
 Switches, Controls, Buzzers
 Handrails
 Thresholds
 Floor Finishes
 Drinking Fountains
 Public Telephones
 Seating Accommodations
RULE 2: MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
 BASIC PHYSICAL
PLANNING REQUIREMENTS:
 ACCESSIBILITY . The built environment shall be designed so that it
shall be accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede
the use of facilities by either the handicapped or nondisabled citizens.
 REACHABILTY. Provisions shall be adapted and introduced to the
physical environment so that as many places or buildings as possible
can be reached by all.
 USABILITY. The built environment shall be designed so that all
persons, whether they are disabled or not, may use and enjoy it.
 ORIENTATION. Finding a person’s way inside and outside of a
building or open space shall be made easy for everyone.
 SAFETY. Designing for safety insures that people shall be able to move
about with fewer hazards to life and health.
 WORK ABILITY & EFFICIENCY. The built environment shall be
designed to allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to
developmental goals.
RULE 3:Specific Requirements
RULE 4: Public Transportation
 Regular Buses
- 5 designated seats near doors
 Passenger Trains
- 6 seats per car near the doors
 Jeepneys
- 2 seats preferable near door
 Domestic Shipping
- Give priority during embarkation & disembarkation.
 RULE 5: Administration &
Enforcement

Penalty: 1st- Imprisonment not less than 6 months

but not more than 2 years or
Fine : P50,000 to P100,000
RULE 5: Administration &
Enforcement
Persons/ Individuals Liable:
For Buildings/Structure/Establishment
 Owner
 Contractor
 Architect
 Engineer
 Building Official/Public Officials