RULES 1-6 AND 9-21 NBCP

PURPOSE OF THE CODE (NBCP)

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

EXCEPTION OF APPLICATION OF NBCP

except traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects

NBCP= PD ——

PD 1096

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

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 building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality

Conversion

A change in the use or occupancy of a building/ structure or any portion/s thereof which has different requirements

Repair

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

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

RULE 1

RULE- General Provisions

RULE 2

RULE-Administration + Enforcement

DPWH SEC.

Duties include: ▪ Policy making ▪ Memorandum circulars ▪ Prescription of fees ▪ Appointment of building officials in all municipalities

BUILDING OFFICIAL

Tasked with the enforcement of the Code in his jurisdiction ▪ Issues, denies, suspends and revokes permits ▪ Undertakes inspection of buildings ▪ Acts on claims

NATIVE MATERIAL (UNDER 15,000)

FEE EXEMPTION

RULE 3

RULE-PERMITS

BUILDING PERMIT

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

MINOR CONSTRUCTION

6sqm. or less detached from other buildings, for private use only. (Example: sheds, poultry houses, greenhouses) ▪ Open terraces or patios not exceeding 20sqm.

Article 1723 of the Civil Code

states that the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications is liable for 15 years from completion of the building should it collapse due to defects in the plans or the ground.

1 YEAR NO COMMENCE/ 120 DAYS AFTER SUSPENSION

EXPIRETION OF PERMITS

TYPE 1

▪ Wood construction (TYPE)

RULE 4

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION RULE NO.

TYPE II

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

TYPE III

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

TYPE IV

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

TYPE V

▪ Four-hour fire resistive throughout ▪ Structural elements of steel, iron, concrete or masonry TYPE

FIRE ZONE

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

1/3

BUILDINGS IN MULTIPLE FIRE ZONES ▪ Shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if more than —— of its total floor area is in that zone

FIRE RESISTIVE RATING

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)

municipal waterworks system

▪ Potable water shall be sourced from the existing ___ whenever possible

National Standards for Drinking Water

WATER QUALITY Shall conform to the criteria in the ____