PD 1096 "National Building Code of the Philippines"

PD 1096

National Building Code of the Philippines

Rule 1

General Provisions

Purpose of the Code

The National Building Code shall provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for all buildings to regulate their location, design, quality of materials, construction, and use.

Scope of application of NBC

The National Building Code (NBC) applies to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of and addition to public and private buildings, except traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects.

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

Construction

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

Addition

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.

Alteration

Any physical change made on a building/

structure to increase its value, utility and/

or to improve its aesthetic quality

Renovation

A change in the use or occupancy of a

building/ structure or any portion there of which has different requirements

Conversion

Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to restore its original

condition

Repair

The systematic dismantling or destruction

of a building/ structure, in whole or in part

Demolition

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

building/structure

Ancillary building structure

Rule 2

Administration and Enforcement

Duties of Secretary of the DPWH include

-Policy making

-Memorandum circulars

- Prescribe fees

- Appoint building officials in all municipalities

The ______________ is Tasked with the enforcement of the Code

in his jurisdiction,Issues, denies, suspends and revokes

permits,Undertakes inspection of buildings,Acts on claims

Building Official

prescribes the fees

The DPWH Secretary

collects the fees

The Building Official

Fee exemptions

Public buildings,Traditional family dwellings that does not exceed 15,000peso

Options for dangerous buildings

repair, vacation and demolition

rule 3

permits

A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code

Building permit

When is a building permit required?

Before constructing, altering, repairing,

converting, moving, adding to,

demolishing a building.

Building permit exemptions

Minor constructions/Repair works

under what construction : Minor structures 6 sqm or less detached from other buildings, for private use only. (Example: Sheds, poultry houses, greenhouses)

Minor construction (exception of fee)

under what construction : Open terraces or patios not exceeding 20sqm. or Window grilles

Minor construction (exception of fee)

under what construction: Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower or Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.20m in height

Minor construction (exception of fee)

under what construction: Not involving structural members or Of non-load bearing partition walls

Repairs (exception of fee)

under what construction:

Not involving addition or alteration or repairs Of doors, windows, floors, fences and walls or Of plumbing fixtures

Repairs (exception of fee)

If lot is owned, what are the requirements for a building permit

OCT or TCT

Tax declaration

Current real property tax receipt

If lot is NOT owned,what are the requirements for a building permit

Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale in place of TCT

No of set of plans and specs for Permit requirements

Five sets of plans and specs, signed and

sealed by various professionals

Issuance of permits

15 days from payment of fees

Liability clause

Article 1723 of the Civil Code

Article 1723 of the Civil Code

states that

the engineer or architect who drew up the

plans and specs is liable for 15 years from

completion of the building should it

collapse due to defects in the plans or the

ground

In case the building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials the _______________along

with the __________________ shall be liable.

contractor, construction supervisor

Certificate of occupancy Requirements

Certificate of completion

Logbook

As-built plans and specs Building inspection sheet

Non-issuance, suspension,

revocation

Errors in plans and specs

Incorrect or inaccurate data declared

Non-compliance with the Code

RULE 4

Types of Construction

Wood construction

Type I

Wood construction with fire-resistant materials with One-hour fire-resistive throughout

Type II

Masonry and wood construction with One hour fire resistive throughout and Incombustible exterior walls

Type III

Steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction with Incombustible interiors (ceilings, walls)

Type IV

Four-hour fire resistive throughout with Structural elements of steel, iron, concrete

or masonry

Type V

RULE 5

Fire Zones

Areas within which only certain types of construction are allowed, based on their occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire

Fire zone

All types of construction allowed

Non-fire restricted zones

Type I construction NOT allowed

Fire restrictive zones

Types I, II, and III NOT allowed

Highly fire restrictive zones

Buildings in multiple fire zones Shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if_______________is in that zone

more than 1/3 of its total

floor area

The degree to which a material can withstand fire Usually expressed in the form of a time

period rating (how long a material can withstand being burned)

Fire resistive rating

RULE 7

Occupancies + Requirements

Occupancies are assigned to

buildings,lands

zones are assigned

lands

Occupancy classification A

Residential dwellings

Occupancy classification B

Residentials, hotels, apartments

Occupancy classification C

Education and recreation

Occupancy classification D

Institutional

Occupancy classification E

Business and mercantile

Occupancy classification F

Industrial

Occupancy classification G

Storage and hazardous

Occupancy classification H

Assembly other than Group I

Occupancy classification I

Assembly with 1,000 or more occupant load

Occupancy classification J

Accessory

Zoning classification- R

Residential

Zoning classification- C

Commercial

Zoning classification- GI

General institutional

Zoning classification- I

Industrial

Zoning classification- UTS

Utilities, Transportation, Services

Zoning classification- SPE

Special

Zoning classification- PRE

Park structures, recreation,entertainment

Zoning classification- CUL

Cultural

Zoning classification- A

Agricultural

Zoning classification- AI

Agroindustrial

Zoning classification- PUD

Planned unit development

Low-density residential zone,Characterized by single-family and singledetached

dwellings

R1

Medium-density residential zone,Characterized by low-rise single-attached, duplex, or multilevel buildings for use as multiple family dwellings

R2

Single attached or duplex, 1-3 floors

Basic R2

Low-rise multi-level building, 3-5 floors

Maximum R2

• High-density residential zone

• Characterized low-rise or medium-rise

buildings for use as multiple family

dwellings

• Includes low-rise or medium-rise

condominium buildings

R3

Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high

Basic R3

Medium-rise multilevel structure 6-12 storeys

high

Maximum R3

Medium to high-density residential zone

• Characterized by low-rise townhouses or buildings for use as multiple family dwellings

• Refers to structures on an individual lot ("townhouse")

R4

• Very high density residential zone

• Characterized by medium-rise to highrise condominiums

R5

Eaves over required windows shall at least

be ___________ from the side and rear

property lines

750mm

Four-hour fire resistive

Separation 4 hours and Openings, Not allowed

A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through

buildings

Firewalls

Allowable firewalls for R1

Not allowed

Allowable firewalls R2

One side only and Maximum 80% of the length of side property

line.

Allowable firewalls R3 A

Two sides Maximum 85% of each side,Total should not exceed 65% of lot perimeter and Two storeys high only

Allowable firewalls R3 B

One side + Rear

90% of side or rear (up to 100% for rear if only 4m)

• Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter

• Two storeys high for side, 3.20m high for rear

Allowable firewalls R4

Two sides

- Maximum 85% of each side

- Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter

- Maximum height: three storeys

Allowable firewalls R5 Option A:

Two sides

• Maximum 75% of each side

• Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter

• Maximum height: 8 storeys

One side + Rear

• Maximum 65% of side and 50% of rear

• Total should not exceed 60% of lot perimeter

• Maximum height: 8 storeys for side, 14m for rear

Allowable firewalls R5 Option A:

TGFA

Total gross floor area

The total floor space inside the building Includes services/parking (unlike GFA)

TGFA

BHL

Building height limit

Perpendicular parking

2.50m x 5.00m

Parallel parking

2.15m x 6.00m

Jeepney

3.00m x 9.00m

Standard truck/bus

3.60m x 12.00m