TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096:

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

BUILDING LAWS II. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957:

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 THE SUBDIVISION AND
CONDOMINIUM BUYER’S
PROTECTIVE DECREE

III. REPUBLIC ACT 9514:

SUBMITTED BY: THE FIRE CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
GERMANO, NATASHA ANGELA B.
MALUNJAO, SHAMEL C. IV. BP 220:
BS ARCHITECTURE 3C ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED
HOUSING GROUP

SUBMITTED TO:
V. REPUBLIC ACT 9266:
AR. MARIA THERESA V. STANTON ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004
INTRUCTOR

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PURPOSE OF THE CODE

To provide a framework of minimum standards and
requirements for all building in order to regulate their location,
design, quality of materials, contruction, and use.

OUTLINE:
Rule 1-Genaral Provisions
Rule 2-Administration and Enforcement
Rule 3-Permits and Inspection
Rule 4-Type of Construction
Rule 5-Requirements of Fire Zones
Rule 6-Fire Resistive Requirements in Contructioin
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096: Rule 7-Classification and General Requirements of all
Building by Use of Occupancy (
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Occupancy+Zones+Requirements)
Rule 8-Light+Ventilation

RULE I: GENERAL PROVISION

OVERVIEW
RA NO. 6541
-
1970
-AN ACT TO ORDAIN AND INSTITUTE A NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
-DOES NOT COMFORM WITH THE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND INSFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM OF THE GOVERMENT AND DOES NOT EQUATELY PROVIDE FOR ALL THE
TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND CRITERIA

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-1977 OF FEB 19
-IT IS DESIRE AND POLICY OF THE GOVERMENT TO AVAIL OF AND HARMNESS
THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONAL
-KNOW HOW MEN NOT ONLY IN THE PUBLIC BUT IN THE PRIVATE SECTORS AS
WELL
-FORMERS PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS
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REVISED IRR PD 1096 SITE REQUIREMENTS

ALTERATION
-2004 -Construction in abuilding/structure
-THE NEED TO UPDATE AND AMPLIFY VARIOUS PROVISION OF THE EXISTING -The land or site upon which will involving changes in the material
IRR HAS BECOME IMPERATIVE TO BE REALISTIC AND RELEVANT IN THE be constructed any building or used partitioning , location/ size of
PRESENT TIMES AS DEMANDED BY TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES IN BUILDING structure, or may ancillary or openings, structure parts, existing
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, RAPID URBANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT OF auxiliary there to shall be sanitary utilities and equipment but does not
MEGA CITIES CHARACTERIZED BY HIGH RISE BUILDINGS STRUCTURES AND , hygienic or safe. increase the overall area thereof.
THE RELEVENT REQUIREMENTS OF RELATED LAWS OTHER GOVERMENT
AGENCIES. -In case of site or buildings, RENOVATION
intended for use as human -Any physical change made on a
habitation or abode, the same
SCOPE OF APPLICATION shall be at a safe distance, as
building/ structure in increase its
value, utility and/or to improve its
1. The National Building Code (NBC) covers the design, location, siting, determined by competent aesthetic quality.
construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, authorities from streams or bodies
moving, demolition and addition to public and private buildings. of water and/or any other building CONVERSION
considered to be potential source -A change the use or occupancy of
2. Exceptions: Traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects (Economic and of fire or explosion. a building/ structure or any portion/
Socialized Housing). thereof which has different
CONSTRUCTION requirements
3. Existing buildings/structures without proper permits/occupancy -All on-site work done from site
certificates may be legalized provided they conform to regulations and are preparation, excavation, REPAIR
subject to penalties, surcharges and fines. foundation, assembly of all the -Remedial work done on any
components and installation of damaged or deteriorated portion/s
4. Referral Codes: Allied professional codes and government agency codes utilities and equipment of of a building/structure to restore
approved by the DPWH Secretary shall serve as complementary codes. building/structure. original condition.

ADDITION DEMOLATION
GENERAL BUILDING REQUIRENTS -Any new constructions which The systematic dismantling or
increase the height or area od an destruction of a building/ structure,
Safety: All buildings/structures and accessory facilities must existing building/structure in whole or i part
adhere to principles of safe construction.
Purpose: Buildings/structures must be designed suitable for their ANCILLARY BUILDING/STRUCTURE
intended use. -A secondary building/ structure
Environmental Safeguards: Buildings/structures intended for located within the same premises,
manufacturing/production must implement adequate environmental the use of which is incidental to that
protections. of the main building/structures.
Maintenance: Buildings/structures and facilities must be maintained
in safe, sanitary and good working conditions.

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RULE II: ADMINISTARTION DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

+ ENFOECMENT Structural Hazard
Fire Hazard
Unsafe electrical wiring
THE SECRETARY Building Official Responsibilities Unsafe mechanical installation
-Secretary of DPWH Inadequate sanitation and health
-Duties include: The Building Official is responsible facilities
for: Architectural deficiency
1.Policy making
Enforcing the building code
2.Memorandum circulars
within their jurisdiction.
3.Prescription of fees OPTION FOR DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Issuing, denying, suspending or
4.appointment of building revoking building permits.
officials in all municipalities Conducting building inspections. VACATION (SUSPENDED)
Investigating claims related to
FEES building code violations.
-The DPWH Secretary
prescribe the fees Prohibited Acts
REPAIR
-The building official collect the
The following acts are prohibited:
fees Commencing work without a
valid permit.
FEES EXEMPTION Deviation from approved
-Public buildings raditional drawings during construction
building without authorization.
-A dwelling intended for the Disregarding work stoppage
use by one family and orders.
constructed of native materials Failing to demolish structures as DEMOLATION
ordered.
(bamboo, nipa. Jogs. Lumber),
Occupying a building without a
the total cost of which does Certificate of Occupancy.
not exceed PHP 15,000. Changing building use without a
Certificate of Change of Use.
Failing to display the Certificate
of Occupancy.
Altering the type of construction
without a permit.
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RULE III: PERMITS

BUILDING PERMIT
- A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant LIABILITY OF CALUSE
allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specification and -Article 1723 of the civil code states that the engineer or
other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with architect who drew up the plans and specifications liable for 15
Code years from completion of the building should it collapse due to
defects in the plans or the ground.
WHEN IS THE PERMIT REQUIRED?
Before constructing, altering, repairing, converting, moving adding to,
-In case the building collapse due to defects in construction or
demolishing a building. the use of inferior materials, the contractor, along with the
-Building Permit Exemptions construction supervisor shall be liable.
1 Minor Constructions
2 Repair works EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
-Construction does not commence within 1 year form date of
MINOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT issue
-Minor structures 6sqm. Or less REQUIREMENTS -Construction does not resume 120 days after suspension or
detached from other buildings, for -Application forms abandonment of work.
private use only (examples sheds -If lot is owned, 1.OCT or TCT
houses, greenhouses) Open 2.Tax declaration
terraces or patios not exceeding 3.Current real property tax NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION
20sqm. Window grilles receipt -Errors in plans and specs
-Garden pools 500 mm deep or -If lot NOT owned, -Incorrect or inaccurate data declared
shallower 1.Contract of Lease or Deed of -Non-compliance with the code
-Garden masonry walls not Absolute Sale in place of TCT.
exceeding 1.20m in height -Five sets of plans and specs,
signed and sealed by various
INSPECTION _+ SUPERVISION
REPAIR WORKS professionals. -The owner of the building must engage the services of a
-Not involving structural members Of licensed Architect or civil engineer to undertake the full-time
non ISSUANCE OF inspection and supervision of the construction.
-load bearing partition walls Not PERMIT
involving addition of alteration -15 days from payment of fees
-Of doors, windows floors, fences
and walls Of plumbing fixtures

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RULE IV: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION RULE V: FIRE ZONES

TYPE I TYPE II FIRE ZONES
• Wood construction Non-combustible -Construction does not commence within 1 year form date of
Walls are either tilt-slab issue
construction or reinforced -Construction does not resume 120 days after suspension or
masonry, both fire-resistant
abandonment of work.

FIRE ZONE

1. Non Free 2. Fire 3. Highly

restricted Restrictive restrictive
Zones Zones Zones
TYPE III
•Masonry and wood construction
• One hour fire resistive throughout
All types of
Type 1 Type I, II, and
construction
construction III NOT
allowed
NOT Allowed allowed
TYPE IV Shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if
• Steel, iron, concrete, or masonry
more than 1/3 of its Total Floor Area is in that zone.
construction
• Incombustible interiors (ceilings,
walls
RULE Vl: FIRE RESISTIVE

FIRE RESISTIVE RATING

TYPE V
• The degree to which a material can withstand fire
• -Four-hour fire resistive
throughout
• Usually expresses in the form of a time period rating
• -Structural elements of steel, iron, (how long a material can withstand being burned)
concrete or, masonry
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RULE VII: CLASSIFICATION & GENERAL

REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USER
SECTION 603. Fire-Resistive Standards
OCCUPANCY
All materials of construction, and type of materials and
assemblies or combinations thereof shall conform to the OCCUPANCIES
following fire-resistive ratings:
F-Industrial
A-Residential
G-Storage and hazardous
B-Residential, Hotels Apartment
H-Assembly 1-Other than Group 1
C-Education and recreation
J-Assembly with 1,000 or more
D-Institutional
occupant load
E-Business and mercantile

A- RESIDENTIALS DWELLINGS
• A-1: Residential building for single family
occupants
• A-2: Residential building for non-leasing
occupants not exceeding 10 persons

B: RESIDENTIALS, HOTELS, APARTMENTS

• Multiple dwelling units including boarding or
lodging houses, hotels, apartment buildings,
rowhouses, convents, monasteries and other
similar building each of which accommodates
more than 10 persons.

C: EDUCATION + RECREATION
• Buildings used for school or day-care
purposes not classified in Group H or I
occupancies

D:INSTITUTIONAL
•D-1: Institutions where personal liberties are
restrained (mental hospitals, jails)
• -D-2: Institutions for the care of non-
ambulatory patients and children under
kindergarten age • -D-3: Institutions for
ambulatory patients and homes for children
over kindergarten age

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E: BUSINESS + MERCANTILE C3
* E-1: No work is done except exchange of parts, • Metropolitan commercial
maintenance without open flame, welding, or highly • Metropolitan in scale
flammable liquids(gasoline filling station, storage
• Medium to high-rise buildings (3-5
garage)
storeys)
E-2: Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings,
dining establishments • Very high intensity trade
•E-3: Alreraft hangars and open parking garages (no • Example: Large to very large shopping
repair work) malls

G; STORAGE + HAZARDOUS - G1
G-1: Medium industrial, storage of highly flammable General institutional
materials
Community to national level of institutional
• -G-2: Medium industrial, storage of flammable
use
materials: dry cleaning plants, paint stores, spray-
painting rooms • Low-rise to high-rise
• -G-3: Medium industrial structures where loose •Two types:
combustible fibers are generated: wood working 1.Education/Recreation
establishments 2.Medical/Government

H. ASSEMBLY FOR LESS THAN 1,000 I-1(INDUSTRIAL)

• HI: Assembly buildings with stage for less than 1,000
• Light industrial use
H2: Assembly buildings without stage for 300 or more
• Low-rise but sprawling
• H3: Assembly buildings without stage for less than
300
• Low-intensity manufacturing
• H4: Recreational/tourism developments not included
in other H classifications (stadiums, reviewing stands, UTS( UTILITIES, TRANSPO, SERVICE)
and amusement parks) • Utilitarian, functional uses
• Low-rise to medium rise
i. ASSEMBLY FOR MORE THAN 1,000 • Low to high-intensity community support
• -Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant functions
load of 1,000 or more
• Two clusters: Transport terminals,
J: ACCESSORY
intermodals, depots
J1: Agricultural structures 2. Power/water generation/distribution,
• J2: Carports/garages, fences, towers and pools • telcos, waste management facilities
J3: Stages, courts, tombs, mausoleums, zoos, and
banks SPE (SPECIAL)
• Other vertical facilities not yet mentioned
• Included cemeteries and memorial parks
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PRE (PARKS, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT)

• Low-rise to medium rise
• Low to medium intensity recreational
LOCATION PROPERTY
functions related to educational uses (parks on
campus, other recreational/assembly SRIGHT OF WAY
structures on campus) No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has
direct access to a public space, yard, or street on at
CUL (CULTURAL)
least one of its sides.
Community to national level of use or
occupancy Low-rise to medium rise
EAVES OVER WINDOWS
A (AGRICULTURAL) Eaves over required windows shall at least be 750mm
• Low to medium rise from the side and rear property lines.
• Low to high intensity agricultural activity
• Includes farms, but also offices and facilities FIRE WALLS
for agricultural research and training • A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire
between or through buildings
AI (AGROINDUSTRIAL)
• Low rise
• Why are firewalls important? Because when they are
• Low to high intensity agroindustrial activity • built, the building or part of the building extends into the
Includes offices and facilities for agroindustrial setbacks.
education and research

PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)

. Land development or redevelopment
ALLOWABLE FIREWALLS
schemes for a new project which has a CDMP
(Comprehensive Development Masterplan) or
equivalent RI: NOT ALLOWED
Example: Bonifacio Global City • However, an abutment up to 3.20m
high is OK for carports provided that
MIXED OCCUPANCIES
Rule of thumb: The building adheres to the above 1.50m, the abutment shall be
stricter requirements. Exceptions: constructed of perforated concrete
1.If it's a one-storey building, in which case blocks.
each portion shall conform to applicable rules
2. If the minor occupancy does not exceed
10% of the building, in which case it is ignored

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Option A
R5:1.TWO
75% max each side

CONFIGURATIONS
R2: ONE SIDE ONLY
ALLOWED:
• Maximum 80% of the
80% max

R2 1.Option A: Two sides

length of side property line R5 • Maximum 75% of each
side Total should not
exceed 50% of lot
perimeter
. Maximum height: 8
storeys
R3: 1.TWO CONFIGURATIONS
ARE ALLOWED: Option A Option B Option B 2. Option B: One side +
• Option A: Two sides Rear
• Maximum 85% of each side • Maximum 65% of side and
90% of side and rear

• Total should not exceed 65%

85% max each side

65% side & 50% rear

50% of rear
of lot perimeter ..Two storeys • Total should not exceed
high only R3 R3 60% of lot perimeter
R5
• Option B: One side + Rear • • Maximum height: 8
90% of side or rear (up to 100% storeys for side, 14m for
for rear if only 4m) rear
• Total should not exceed 50%
of lot perimeter
• Two storeys high for side,
3.20m high for rear RULE VIIL: LIGHT VENTILATION
SECTION 804. SIZE & DIMENSIONS OF
COURTS
R4: TWO SIDES
• Maximum 85% of each side
85% max each side

• Total should not exceed 50% • min. horizontal dimension - nor 2.00 m
of lot perimeter • -Maximum • inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, or
R4 height: three storeys by a passageway
• 1.20m min. PROFESSIONAL PP
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SECTION 805. CEILING HEIGHTS

• Habitable Rooms
• a. Natural Ventilation - min of 2.70m
• Artificial Ventilation (min.)
• "storey e./om
• 2" storey 2.40m
• 3* storey 2.10m
• b. Mezzanine - min. of 1.80m

SECTION 806. SIZE AND DIMENSION OF

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957:
THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM
ROOMS
• 1. Rooms for Human Habitations - 6 BUYER’S PROTECTIVE DECREE
sq.m vi/ at least dimension of 2m (2x3m)
• 3. Bath & Tole + 1.2054 t wai Teast o
0.30m (0.50 1.3 m)
• Section 807. Air Space Requirements in
Determining the Size of Rooms
• School Rooms - 3.00 cu.m w/ 1.00 sq.m
of floor area per person
• . worsneos, raciones, umtes - azuu
cu.m of air space per person:
• 3. Habitable rooms - 14.00 cu.m of air
space per person.

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SUBDIVISION WHAT ARE NON-

SALEABLE AREAS?
Section 1. Design Standards for Subdivision
Residential subdivision projects shall conform with the 1. PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
following minimum design standards, applicable local
government units' (LGU) zoning ordinances as well as Required for projects 1 ha or more.
5% minimum (20 lots/ha)
pertinent provisions of the National Building Code if 9% maximum (65 lots/ha)
project is with housing component.
But not less than 100 sqm.
A. SITE CRITERIA B. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
DENSITY PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS
1. Location 1. Area Planning (No. of Lots/Dwelling Unit Per Hectare) (No. of Lots/Dwelling Unit Per Hectare)
2. Physical 2. Site Preservation
20 & below 3.5
Sustainability
3. Accessibility 21 - 25 4.0
4. Easements
26 - 35 5.0

36 - 50 6.0
REQUIREMENTS UNDER P.D. 957
51 - 65 7.0

SALEABLE NON-SALEABLE Above 65 9.0

70% MAXIMUM 30% MINIMUM NON-
SALEABLE LOTS SALEABLE
Example: Housing Example:
Units Clubhouse
2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Community A multipurpose center is required for projects 1 hectare or
Chapel bigger.
Open Parks & These areas are non-saleable.

Playgrounds
Sports Facilities
Circulation
System
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Table 2. Facilities According to the Number of Saleable ROAD-RIGHT

Lots/Dwelling Units for Subdivision projects 1 hectare and Above.
OF WAY WIDTH:

Major Road: 10.0

minimum
Minor Road: 8.0
minimum
Applies to both medium
cost and open market

MANDATORY NON-SALEABLE PLANTING STRIPS AND SIDEWALK

OPTIONAL SALEABLE BUT WHEN PROVIDED IN THE PLAN THE SAME
SHALL BE ANNOTATED IN THE LIFE.

HIERARCHY OF ROADS

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MINIMUM LOT AREAS MINIMUM LOT:

SINGLE DETACHED

MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGES

MINIMUM LOT:
DUPLEX
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MINIMUM LOT:
ROW HOUSE ROWHOUSE CLUSTERS

MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS

Socialized = 18sqm. Medium = 30sqm.
Economic = 22 sqm. Open Market = 42sqm.

BLOCK LENGTH

SETBACKS
Follow NBCP

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PART 2: CONDOMINIUMS
Minimum sizes of Rooms

Rooms shall have a minimum size of 6.00 square meters (65

square feet) with a least horizontal dimension of 2.00 meters (6
feet, 7 inches) for rooms of human habitations.

Floor areas for condominiums

Single occupancy
- 18 sqm.
- 12 sqm. for students
Family occupancy
- 22 sqm. for medium cost
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PARKS &
PLAYGROUNDS
REQUIRED IF:
10 CONDO UNITS OR MORE
PROJECT IS 1,000SQM. OR LARGER
MAY BE WAIVED IF A PUBLIC PARK IS WITHIN
800M.
50 SQM. FOR 10 CONDO UNITS
+3 SQM. FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL UNIT

ROADS
Minimum RROW: 8.00m
6.00m for carriageway
2.00m for
sidewalk/planting strip
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DEFINITION OF TERMS: DEFINITION OF TERMS:

Abatement refers to any act that would

1. ABATEMENT remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
8. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID a flammable liquid is defined by NFPA as a
liquid whose flash point does not exceed 100
def F (37.8 deg C), when tested by closed up
2. ADMINISTRATOR Administrator refers to any person who acts
cp test methos whole a combustible liquid is
as agent of the owner and manages the use one whose flash point is 100 deg F (37.8 dec C)
of a building for him. or higher also when tested by closed up
3. BLASTING AGENT methods.
Any material or mixture, consisting of fuel and
Corrosive liquids are acids, alkalis,bases and
oxidizer intended for blasting, not otherwise 9. CORROSIVE LIQUID caustic solutions which corrode elements such
defined as an explosive, provided that the as metal.
finished product as mixed for shipment or use,
cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 test Corrosive liquids are acids, alkalis,bases and
10. CURTAIN BOARD caustic solutions which corrode elements such
blasting cap when unconfined.
as metal.

4. CELLULOSE Vertical shafts by contrast are controlled by the

Cellulose nitrate often misnamed 11. VERTICAL SHAFT hydraulic forces of freely flowing water
NITRATE OF NITRO
“nitrocellulose”, is mainly used for the shaping
CELLULOSE of cellulose as discussed in section 10.05.5 and
an antechamber, hall or lobby next to the outer
12. VESTIBULE door of a building.
it is applied in plastics.
A standpipe system consist of piping and nose
A combustible material is a material that can 13. STANDPIPE SYSTEM connections installed throughout a building to
5. COMBUSTIBLE
burn (i.e., sustain a flame) in air under certain provide reliable water for the manual
FLAMMABLE OR suppression of a fire by either the fire
conditions. A material is flammable if it ignites
NONFLAMMABLE easily at ambient temperature and in other department or trained personnel
words, a combustible materials ignites with 14. SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A standpipe system consist of piping and nose
some effort and a flammable material catches connections installed throughout a building to
fire immediately on exposure to flame provide reliable water for the manual
suppression of a fire by either the fire
7. COMBUSTIBLE department or trained personnel
Readily ignitable and free-burning materials in a
FIBER fibrous or shredded form. the extraction of metal from its ore by a
15. SMELTHING
process involving heating and melting.

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1. Purpose and Scope 2. General Requirements

DEFINITION OF TERMS: Goal: Ensure fire safety in
Fire Safety Inspections: Mandatory
inspections for all establishments to
buildings and communities,
ensure compliance.
reduce loss of life and property.
Permits and Certificates: Occupancy
Applicability: Applies to all
permits require a Fire Safety
buildings, structures, and
facilities, public or private.
Compliance Certificate (FSCC).
Fire Protection Systems: Installation of
16. SELF-CLOSING Fire doors should not be blocked or wedged
alarms, sprinklers, and other systems
DOORS open, as this would negate the self-closing
3. Building Design and required for high-risk buildings.
functionality, allowing a fire to spread should Construction
one break out. 4. Safety Equipment
Fire Exits and Evacuation:
Clear, accessible exits; Fire Extinguishers: Placement
Hose Boxes are used to store the firefighting evacuation plans must be based on building type and size;
17. HOSE BOX equipment like fire hoses, fire extinguishers, fire posted. must be accessible.
hose reels, branch pipes etc. These cabinets Firewalls and Separation: Fire- Emergency Lighting and Signage:
resistant walls required in Required for visibility during
provide best protection from the environmental
certain building types to evacuations.
damage to the fire equipment. contain fires. Sprinkler Systems: Required in
Maximum Occupancy: high-rise buildings, hospitals,
Adherence to occupancy limits malls, and other high-occupancy
A horizon exit is a path of egress travel from
to prevent overcrowding. areas.
18. HORIZONTAL EXIT one building to another on approximately the
same level. A building is subdivided by fire 5. Responsibilities 6. Penalties and
walls. The purpose of the fire walls is for each of Building Owners
Enforcement
portion to be considered a separate building for Maintenance: Regular testing and
Non-compliance Penalties: Fines,
maintenance of fire safety systems.
building are limitations. Training: Fire drills and training for
imprisonment, or closure for
occupants and employees on fire establishments not following the
response. code.
The flash point is a general indication of the
Emergency Plans: Evacuation plans Fire Safety Inspectors:
18. FLASH POINT flammability or combustibility of a liquid. and emergency procedures must be Authorized to inspect, enforce,
in place. and penalize violators.
7. Public Awareness
Fire Prevention Education: Schools,
businesses, and communities encouraged
to engage in fire safety programs.
Fire Safety Drills:
The Fire Code of the Philippines, also known as Republic Regular drills are required in schools and
Act No. 9514, is the country's primary legislation aimed at workplaces to ensure readiness.

preventing and controlling fires. It was enacted in 2008, Key Safety Provisions
Fire Safety Construction Requirements: This includes the necessary fire-resistance
replacing the older Presidential Decree No. 1185, and ratings for walls, floors, and roofs tailored to each zone’s risk level. Materials used
establishes guidelines for fire prevention, fire safety should comply with fire safety standards.
Egress and Evacuation: Designated exits, escape routes, and assembly points are
standards, and emergency response measures for all essential for each fire zone, ensuring safe and orderly evacuation.
types of structures. Fire Suppression Systems: The required systems may include fire alarms, sprinklers,
hydrants, and extinguishers. The extent of these systems depends on the fire zone,
with higher-risk areas needing more robust solutions.
Setbacks and Spacing: Mandatory spacing between buildings to prevent the spread
of fire from one structure to another, particularly crucial in denser zones like
industrial and commercial areas.
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FACTS: FACTS:

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FACTS: FACTS:
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FACTS:

BP 220
ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
GROUP

BP 220 BP 220

BP 220 RULE II: MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS AND

REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND
“AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
SETTLEMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND PROMULGATE
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL
Section 3. Compliance with Standards and Guidelines
REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
Development of economic and socialized housing
PROJECTS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS FROM THOSE
PROVIDED UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREES NUMBERED
projects shall be in accordance with the minimum design
NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN, TWELVE HUNDRED SIXTEEN, standards herein set forth
TEN HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND ELEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-
FIVE.” Section 4. Basis and Objectives of the Minimum Design
Standards
Outline of BP 220 • The minimum design standards set forth herein are
1. Subdivision Design intended to provide minimum requirements within the
2. Building Design generally accepted levels of safety, health and
*Single Family Dwellings ecological considerations.
*Multi-family dwelling • Protection and safety of life, limb, property and general
public welfare.
RULE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS B. Basic needs of human settlements, enumerated in
descending order
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION 1. POWER
These rules and standards shall apply to the development 2. STORM DRAINAGE
of economic and socialized housing projects in urban and 3. CEMENT AND CIRCULATION
rural areas as defined in Section 2 of BP No. 220. 4. SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL
5. PARKS and PLAYGROUND
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policies
It is a policy of the government to promote and encourage ECONOMIC + SOCIALIZED HOUSING
the development of economic and socialized housing • Housing units which are within the affordability level of
projects, primarily by the private sector in order to make the average and low-income earners, which is equal to
adequate economic and socialized housing units for 30% of the gross family income, as determined by NEDA
average and low income earners in urban and rural areas.
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUND ALLOCATION COMMUNITY FACILITIES

FACILITIES ACCORDINGBTO THE NUMBER

HIERARCHY OF ROADS
OF SALEABLE LOTS

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ROAD RIGHT OF WAY MINIMUM LOT AREAS

Minimum Sizes of Roads:

Interconnecting Road: 10.0 m
Major Road: 8.0 m
Collector Road: 8.0 m
Minor Road: 6.5 m MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGES
Motor Court: 6.0 m
Pathwalk: 3.0 m
Alley: 2.0 m

MINIMUM LOT AREAS

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PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS

ROAD RIGHT OF WAY

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS

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MINIMUM SETBACKS PER STOREY

FIREWALLS
Required whenever a dwelling abuts on a property line.
At least 150 mm or 6 inches thick.
300 mm extensions above roof and building edges.
Ceilings should be compartmentalized and not continuous from one
space to another.

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT

PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Follow parking slot sizes as specified in the National Building
Code (NBC).
For multi-family dwellings and condominiums, provide 1 slot for
every 8 units.
Driveways may be used as parking areas if the minimum
RROW (Road Right-of-Way) is maintained.
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PARKING
NOTE:
OFF-SITE PARKING
Off-site parking allowed as long as it is NOT more than
100m away.

RULE III
1. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLANS AND AUDITING
EXCESS
2. Section 9. Approved Plans
3. a. Approval of Proposed Residential House(s)
4. b. Land-Income Expenses
5. Section 10. Application for Approval of Subdivision
Development Plan
6. b. Design & Evaluation of Land Development and Housing
Component of Project
7. Section 12. Survey and Approval of Subdivision Plan

RULE IV
1. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ECONOMIC AND
SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
A. Common Requirements
1. Secure registration statement using either:
a) HLURB Form 001 for corporation;
b) Same Form 003;
Written project costs more than P2 million should show the
value involved;
To comply with the rules described above, the following
shall be submitted:
1. Photocopy of TCT(s);
2. Certified copies from the Register of Deeds concerned
which is duly verified to confirm the following information:
a) If TCT or OCT numbers;
b) Name(s) of all registered owner(s) and their sharing, if any.

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1. Area covered by each title: a) Number of OCT or TCT

from which the title is derived; b) Statement of all
uncalculated liens and encumbrances, if any c) Block
and Lot numbers as well as PSD, PSU, PCS, or other
relevant numbers

B. Additional Requirements
1. Sanggunian Resolution/Ordinance granting of
Development Permit/Subdivision Development Plan
containing the following information:
a) Full name of the grantee or permittee and its address;
b) Complete project name and its location; REPUBLIC ACT 9266
c) Date of the resolution or ordinance; ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004
d) Project area;
e) Full listing of title(s) covering the project;
f) Legal basis of the approval (PD 957, BP 220, EO 648
and other related laws)

Section 14. Application for License to Sell

Section 15. Notice of Publication (Per Board Res. No. R-
764, Series of 2004)
Section 16. Certification of Registration (Per Board Res.
No. R-764, Series of 2004)
Section 17. License to Sell (Per Board Res. No. R-764,
Series of 2004)
Section 18. Monitoring of Project
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Republic Act No. 9266, or better known as the Architect's IAPOA

Act of 2004, is a significant legislation that aims to protect Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
the profession of Architecture in the country. The law
states that architectural services should only be provided CPD
by qualified professionals. Stand for Continuing Professional Development; a
structured and progressive learning process that
maintains, enhances, or increases the knowledge and
continuing ability of architects.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
The State recognizes the importance of architects in
DTI
nation building and development.
Department of Trade and Industry

ARCHITECTURE Code of Ethical Conduct

The art, science, or profession of planning. A document which prescribes the norms and principles
governing the practice of the profession of architecture in
ARCHITECT-OF-RECORD the highest standards of ethical conduct.
The architect who is directly and professionally
responsible for the total design of the project for the STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, The act of conceiving, choosing, and developing the type,
specs, and contract documents he/she has signed and disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of the
sealed. structural elements of an architectural work, giving due
consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality,
ARCHITECT-IN-CHARGE OF and aesthetics.
CONSTRUCTION
An architect who is directly and professionally responsible ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
and liable for the construction supervision of the project. A sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation
registered with the proper government agencies.

CONSULTING ARCHITECT
SERVICE AGREEMENT
An architect who is professionally and academically
A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of
qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or
services and guaranteeing compensation of such services
specialization in any branch of architecture. to be rendered by an architect.

RA 9266 RA 9266

Contract documents
General conditions
ACRONYMS AND LAWS
Special provisions or conditions
Drawings RA 9266
Specifications Architecture Act of 2004
Other bid documents
BOA or PRBOA
Board of Architecture or Professional Regulatory Board of
Copyright
Architecture
The intellectual property rights retained by an Architect over
any architectural documents/work that he/she prepares
unless there is a written stipulation to the contrary. CPD
Continuing Professional Development

FOREIGN ARCHITECT
An architect who is not a Filipino citizen nor an Architect DOLE
registered and licensed in the Philippines, but who is duly Department of Labor and Employment
registered and licensed in his/her home country as an
Architect. IAPOA
Integrated Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (the
same as United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.)
OWNERSHIP
The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person
who commissions the Architect. Ownership of architectural PRC
work shall only be confined to the use of the architectural Professional Regulation Commission
documents for executing the work or for the original project.
RLA
PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD Registered and licensed architect
A document bearing the registration number, date of
issuance, with an expiry date, due for periodic renewal, UAP
issued to a registered Architect upon payment of the annual United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.
registration fees for three (3) years.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural
services, duly registered with the DTI, PRBOA, and the PRC.