Professional Practice Finals - Building Laws and Design Codes - Review on Accessibility Code BP344, Fire Code RA9514 and Green Building Code of the Philippines (copy)

Accessibility Code of the Philippines (BP 344)

AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES.

Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514)

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PD 1185 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Philippine Green Building Code

Referral Code/Amendment to PD 1096 (NBCP)

25 February 1983

Date of Approval for Accessibility Code of the Philippines (BP 344)

8 July 2024

Date Published for Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations for Accessibility Code of the Philippines (BP 344)

19 December 2008

Date of Approval for Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514)

5 January 2009

Date Published for Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514)

7 August 2019

Date of Approval for Revised Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514)

22 June 2015

Date of Approval for Philippine Green Building Code

344

Batas Pambansa Blg. ___ - AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES.

Accessible

A site, building, facility, interconnection or any portion of the built environment that can be approached, entered and used by persons with disabilities; refers to features that enable persons with disabilities to make use of the primary functions for which a building/structure is built

Accessible Design

Creating environments that are approachable and useable by people with disabilities; Unhindered, without obstructions to enable persons with disabilities free passage or use of the facilities

Barrier-free

The design and construction of spaces and structures without obstacles or impediments, enabling unrestricted access for individuals, irrespective of their physical capabilities or disabilities

Persons with Disabilities

include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. (UN-CRPD)

Universal Design

The design of products and environments to be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Concept used to create environments that respond to the widest range of the population possible

Physical mobility- use of wheelchairs; Physical mobility- other artificial supports; semi-ambulatory; Sensory disability; Aging and Incoordination; Developmental, behavioral, emotional

Rule II Minimum Requirements - Categories of Persons with Disabilities

1.1m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - length of wheelchairs

0.8m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - width of wheelchairs

1.8m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - turning diameter of wheelchair

0.7m to 1.2m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: ___m above finished floor & not less than 0.40m from room
corners for vertical reach

1.10m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: For obstructions at least 500mm in depth, the maximum
forward reach is ___m above the Finished Floor Line

0.5m to 0.9m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: ___m for comfortable horizontal forward reach

0.40m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: 0.7m to 1.2m above finished floor & not less than ___m from room
corners for vertical reach

0.2m to 1.3m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: Side reach without obstruction ___m above the floor

1.2m

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: Max. side reach across obstruction

1200mm

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: Maximum forward reach

400mm

Rule II Minimum Requirements B. Anthropometrics and Dimensional Data - reach of wheelchair users: The Maximum forward reach is 1200mm and the minimum forward is ___mm from the floor

Accessibility, Reachabilty, Usability, Orientation, Safety, Workability & Efficiency

Rule II Minimum Requirements C. Basic Physical Planning Requirements

Ramp

Changes in level shall require a ____ except when served by a dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device

100mm

Raised edge on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of ___ mm

tactile warning strips

Ramps shall be provided with ____ at the head, foot, and landings.

600mm

The warning tactile blocks shall have a depth of ___ mm and shall be installed:

300 mm from the head and foot of the ramp &

at the center of each landing

1:20

Max Slope or Gradient of a Accessible Ramp

1200mm

Minimum Clear Width of a Accessible Ramp

1800mm

Landing length of a Accessible Ramp with a clear width of 1200m

1800mm

The length of level area before and after the ramp should not be less than ____mm

1800mm

Any ramp with a rise greater than 200 mm and leads down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, shall have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than ____ mm from the foot of the ramp.

Handrails

____ shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade
higher than 170 mm

170mm

Handrails shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade
higher than ___ mm

900mm and 700mm

Handrails shall be installed at ___ mm above ramps and
stairs.

1100mm

Railings for protection shall be installed at a height of ____ mm minimum, measured from the top of the rail to the finished floor for stairs, ramps, balconies, landings or porches that are more than 750 mm above adjacent grade

300mm

A ___ mm long horizontal extension of the handrail shall be provided

nearest to accessible main entrances.

Accessible parking slot shall be located where?

Ramped or sloping areas

Parking slots for persons with disabilities shall never be located in?.

accessible elevators

For multi-story indoor parking structures, accessible parking slots shall be located right next to ____, or as close as possible to accessible pedestrian entrances

closest to the accessible entrances

In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking slots shall be dispersed and located where?

shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility

in parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located at the?

1

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 1-25 Total Number of Parking Slots?

2

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 26-50 Total Number of Parking Slots?

3

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 51-75 Total Number of Parking Slots?

4

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 76-100 Total Number of Parking Slots?

5

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 101-150 Total Number of Parking Slots?

6

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 151-200 Total Number of Parking Slots?

7

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 201-300 Total Number of Parking Slots?

8

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 301-400 Total Number of Parking Slots?

9

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 401-500 Total Number of Parking Slots?

2% of Total Parking Space

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 501-1000 Total Number of Parking Slots?

20+ 1 for each 100 or a fraction thereof over 1000

Accessible Parking Slot Requirement: Required Accessible Parking
Slot for 1001+ Total Number of Parking Slots?

Staircases

Complementary ramps, lifts, or escalators shall be provided where ____ are present along an accessible route

150mm, 300mm

Uniform risers of ___ mm (maximum) and treads of ___ mm (minimum) shall be used

25mm

Nosing shall not protrude. All risers shall have a backward tilt of __mm

not be allowed

Open stringers shall?

300mm

A tactile strip (warning tactile blocks) with a depth of 600 mm and with a length spanning the entire width of the stairs, shall be installed ___ mm before hazardous areas or intended stops, such as sudden changes in floor levels and at the top, bottom and intermediate landings of stairs

900mm and 700mm

Handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length of the stairs and shall be provided on both sides of the staircase; and shall be installed at ___ above stair treads

300mm

Handrails shall extend horizontally at least ___ mm beyond the first and last step of each flight of stairs and shall end with a closed end that turns down or returns fully to the end post or wall face, without projecting into the travel path

1.50m

Accessible staircases shall have a clear width of ____m. This minimum width allows for two-way traffic.

3 meters or less

Landings shall be provided at intervals of _____. Landing depth shall be equivalent to the clear width of the stairs, and shall also be not less than 1500 mm.

1500mm

Landings shall be provided at intervals of 3 meters or less. Landing depth shall be equivalent to the clear width of the stairs, and shall also be not less than ____ mm.

1.20m

A clear space of at least ___ m in depth shall be provided before and after a staircase.

100mm

A raised edge with a minimum of ___ mm in height shall be installed on both sides of a staircase except when a wall is in place

Braille floor level indicators

____ shall be installed at the end of handrails to indicate what floor level

not be allowed

Winding and spiral staircases shall _______ due to their non-uniform steps. Straight or
L-shaped staircases with leveled landings shall be
used

Warning Tactile Block

Indication of potential hazards ahead and destinations with amenities, Grid Pattern

Positional Tactile Block

Indication of possible change in walking directions, Staggered Pattern

Direction

Indication of intended safe path, Strips

Grid Pattern

Warning Tactile Block Pattern

Staggered Pattern

Positional Tactile Block Pattern

Strips

Directional Tactile Block Pattern

1:20 or 5%

Whenever and wherever possible, sidewalks/walkways shall have a gradient not steeper than _____.

1500mm

Sidewalks, walkways, and pathways shall have a minimum width of _____ millimeters. Where space is required for two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the minimum width shall be 1800 mm

1800mm

Sidewalks, walkways, and pathways shall have a minimum width of 1500 millimeters. Where space is required for two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the minimum width shall be ____ mm

1800mm

In lengthy or busy pathways, sidewalks, and walkways, spaces shall be provided at some point
along the route, so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around. These spaces shall have a minimum clear dimension of _____ mm and shall be spaced at a maximum distance of 12000 mm between rest stops. Turnabout spaces shall also be provided at or within 3500 mm of every dead-end corridor.

12000mm

In lengthy or busy pathways, sidewalks, and walkways, spaces shall be provided at some point
along the route, so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around. These spaces shall have a minimum clear dimension of 1800 mm and shall be spaced at a maximum distance of _____ mm between rest stops. Turnabout spaces shall also be provided at or within 3500 mm of every dead-end corridor.

Turnabout Spaces

In lengthy or busy pathways, sidewalks, and walkways, spaces shall be provided at some point
along the route, so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around. These spaces shall have a minimum clear dimension of 1800 mm and shall be spaced at a maximum distance of 12000 mm between rest stops. _____ shall also be provided at or within 3500 mm of every dead-end corridor.

3500mm

In lengthy or busy pathways, sidewalks, and walkways, spaces shall be provided at some point
along the route, so that a wheelchair may pass another or turn around. These spaces shall have a minimum clear dimension of 1800 mm and shall be spaced at a maximum distance of 12000 mm between rest stops. Turnabout spaces shall also be provided at or within ____ mm of every dead-end corridor.

2200mm

Sidewalk/walkway headroom shall not be less than ____ mm and preferably higher

900mm

Sidewalks/walkways shall not be obstructed by street furniture, bollards, signposts or columns electrical utility poles, or telecommunications utility poles along the defined route as they can be
hazardous to persons with disabilities. In the presence of support pillars, columns, or other barriers, a minimum clearance of at least ___ mm shall be maintained for unobstructed passage.

1200mm

For pathways, walkways, and sidewalks using paver blocks provide a minimum ___ mm wide concrete wheelchair lane.

public

All _____ entrances shall be accessible, including entrances that directly serve leased spaces, parking facilities, pedestrian tunnels, and elevated walkways. The term '_____ entrances' encompasses all entrance points, except those designated as restricted or used exclusively as service entrances

1800mm

Entrances with vestibules shall be provided with a level area with at least ____ mm depth and an ____ mm width

900mm

All doors shall have a minimum clear width of ___ mm

1800mm

For double-leaf doors, the minimum clear width shall be ___ mm.

1800mm

A minimum clear level space of ____ mm x ____ mm shall be provided before and extending beyond a door

1500mm

A minimum clear level space of 1800 mm x 1800mm shall be provided before and extending beyond a door
XPN: where a door shall open onto but not into a corridor, the required clear, level space on the corridor side of the door may be a minimum of ____ mm corridor width.

900mm

Door handles, pulls, latches and lever type locksets (doorknob) shall be at ____ mm (centered) above floor finish level.

900mm

Vertical door pulls, centered at ____ mm above the floor, are preferred to horizontal door pulls for swing doors or doors with locking devices

300mm to 400mm

Doors along major circulation routes shall be provided with kick plates made of durable materials at a height of ____ mm

1000mm

For doors with peepholes, provide a secondary peephole at a height of ____ mm from the finished floor for wheelchair users.

1500mm

Corridors shall have minimum clear width of ____ mm to allow a wheelchair user and a person without disabilities to pass

Turnabout Spaces

_____ shall be provided for wheelchairs to turn around; these spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 1800 mm x 1800 mm and shall be spaced at a maximum of 12000 mm