LAW

• PD 1096


  National Building Code
• The provisions of this Code shall apply to the Design, Location, Siting, Construction, Alteration, Repair, Conversion, Use, Occupancy, Maintenance, Moving, Demolition Of, And Addition To public and private buildings and structures, except traditional dwellings as defined herein.
• Construction


  All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure
• Erection


  Installation in place of components of a building/ structure
• Addition


  Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure
• Alteration


  Construction in a building/ structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.
• Renovation


  Any physical change made on a bldg./ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality
• Conversion


  A change in the use or occupancy of a bldg./ structure or any portion/s thereof which has different requirements
• Repair


  Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a bldg./structure to restore its original condition
• Moving


  The transfer of any building/structure or portion/s thereof from its original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one
• Demolition


  The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/ structure, in whole or in part
• Ancillary building structure


  A secondary building/ structure located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building/structure
• Building official


  Is charged with the Duties Of Issuing Building Permits<|>May Enter Any Building Or Its Premises At All Reasonable Times to inspect code compliance<|>May order the work stopped or order discontinuance of occupancy or use
• Building permit


  A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the construction of a specific project after plans, specifications & other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the NBC and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
• Building permit exemptions - Minor construction

  • Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children's playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses & the like not exceeding 6sq.m.; detached from any other bldg.; for owner's private use
  • Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding 20sq.m.; for owner's private use
  • 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
• Building permit exemptions - Repairs

  • Not affecting or involving any structural member, such as replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings
  • Non load-bearing partition walls
  • Any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration
  • 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
• Building permit requirements


  • Application Form
  • Five (5) Sets Of Plans And Specifications Prepared, Signed & Sealed By Duly Licensed Architect & Engineers
  • For Lot Owners, Certified True Copies Of: TCT, Tax Declaration, Current Real Property Tax Receipt
  • For Non-Lot Owners, Duly Notarized Copies Of: Contract Of Lease, Deed Of Absolute Sale, Contract Of Sale
• Plans and specifications not required for

  • Traditional Indigenous Family Dwellings Intended For Use And Occupancy Of Owner's Family; Of Native Materials, Cost Not Exceeding P15,000
  • Single-Detached Dwelling Up To 20 Sq.M.
  • Simple Sketch With Dimensions, Site Location And Vicinty Map Will Suffice
• Reasons for non-issuance, suspension & revocation of building permit

  • Errors in plans and specifications
  • Incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
  • Non-compliance with NBC and IRRs
• Validity of building permit

  One year from date of issue<|>Suspension/ abandonment of construction for 120 days
• Bases for computing building permit fees

  • Type Of Occupancy Or Use Of Building
  • Cost Of Construction (Per Sq.M. Based On Classification)
  • Area
  • Height
• Building permit fee exemptions

  • Traditional Indigenous Family Dwellings
  • Public Buildings ( Owned, Occupied, Operated By Offices Performing Purely Government Functions )
  • Government-Owned Housing Units Constructed By NHA While Title Is In Government's Name
  • Construction By Civic Organizations, Charitable Institutions To Be Donated To Government For Public Use
  • Buildings/Structures Owned By Electric Cooperatives
• Certificate of occupancy


  Required prior to use of building/ structure or change in use of occupancy classification
• Types of occupancy


  • Category I - Residential
  • Category II - Commercial & Industrial
  • Category III - Social, Educational, Institutional
  • Category IV - Agricultural
  • Category V - Ancillary
• Certificate of occupancy application requirements

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Logbook & Building Inspection Sheet
  • Signed As-Built Plans & Specifications
• Reasons for non-issuance or revocation of certificate of occupancy

  • Unauthorized Change, Modification Or Alteration In Plans And/Or Type Of Construction
  • Failure To Engage Services Of Licensed Architect Or Civil 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
• Types of construction


  • Type I - Wood Construction
  • Type II - Wood with One-Hour Fire-Resistive Materials
  • Type III - Masonry & Wood; Incombustible Construction for Exterior Walls
  • Type IV - Steel, Iron, Concrete, Masonry; Incombustible Construction for Walls, Ceilings & Permanent Partitions
  • Type V - Structural Elements of Steel, Iron, Concrete or Masonry; Building Shall Be Fire-Resistive
• Fire zones


  Areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.
• Fire-resistive rating


  The Degree to Which a Material Can Withstand Fire
• Time period rating


  Length of Time (In Hours) a Material Can Withstand Being Burned
• Fire-resistive standards

  Classification of Construction According To Their Fire-Retardant or Flame Spread Ratings
• Building classification by use

  • A - Residential dwellings
  • B - Residential, Hotels, Apartments
  • C - Education &Recreation
  • D - Institutional
  • E - Business and Mercantile
  • F - Industrial
  • G - Storage & Hazardous
  • H - Assembly Buildings for less than 1000 occupants
  • I - Assembly Buildings for 1000 or more occupants
  • J - Accessory
• Location on property requirements

  • Direct Access to Public or Open Space
  • Eaves At Least 750mm. From Side & Rear Property Lines
  • Projections beyond Exterior Walls
  • Buildings on Same Property; Or With Courts

  
• Maximum heights


  Measured from highest adjoining ground surface; height measured from lowest surface shall not exceed maximum by 3.00 meters
• All electrical systems, equipment and installation shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code as adopted by the Board of Electrical Engineering pursuant to RA 184 as amended by RA 7920 otherwise known as the New Electrical Engineering Law
• All mechanical systems, equipment and installations shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code as adopted by the Board of Mechanical Engineering pursuant to Commonwealth Act No. 294 as amended, otherwise known as the Mechanical Engineering Law
• Requirements for storage rooms of unexposed photographic & x-ray films

  • Provided For Specified Cases
  • Packaging Of 12 Films To An Envelope
  • Proper Venting And Insulation
  • Incandescent Electrical Light; No Smoking
  • First Aid Provisions
  • Films For Amateurs, Safety & Dental Films Exempted
• Prefabricated construction


  Prefabricated assembly is a structural unit, the integral parts of which, have been built up or assembled prior to incorporation in the building
• Approved plastic materials

  Shall have flame-spread rating of 225 or less and a smoke density not greater than that obtained from the burning of untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance with generally accepted engineering practice.
• Requirements for sheet metal paint spray booths

  • Constructed Of Steel Not Less Than No.18 US Gauge In Thickness
  • Not More Than 150 Sq.M.
  • Floor Of Incombustible Material