Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for BP 220

A collection of 100 vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms, rules, and concepts from the lecture on the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for BP 220.

Batas Pambansa Blg. 220 (BP 220)

1982 law authorizing the government to set alternative technical standards for economic and socialized housing projects.

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

Philippine agency that formulates standards, approves plans, and issues licenses for housing and land use projects.

Economic Housing

Housing for average‐income families priced within their affordability level as defined by BP 220.

Socialized Housing

Government or private housing programs for underprivileged citizens, compliant with RA 7279 affordability limits.

Development Permit

Official approval to develop a subdivision based on submitted design plans and engineering documents.

License to Sell

HLURB authority allowing a developer to market and sell subdivision lots or condominium units to the public.

Site Criteria

Guidelines assessing availability of basic needs, zoning conformity, physical suitability, and access for a project site.

Physical Suitability

Requirement that land be stable, free from hazards like floods or landslides, and able to support foundations.

Accessibility (BP 220)

Rule that project sites must connect to public roads and transport lines via properly built access roads.

Parks and Playgrounds Allocation

Percentage of gross area that must be devoted to recreational open space, ranging from 3.5 % to 9 %.

Community Facilities

Areas or structures such as multipurpose centers or schools reserved for common community use.

Hierarchy of Roads

Road classification within a subdivision—major, collector, minor, motor court, alley or pathwalk—to manage traffic flow.

Major Road

Primary subdivision road with the widest right-of-way, often serving as interconnecting access to public streets.

Collector Road

Intermediate road channeling traffic from minor streets to major roads in larger projects.

Minor Road

Local subdivision street primarily serving residential lots; minimum 6.5 m right-of-way.

Motor Court

Cul-de-sac type service road, 6 m ROW with 5 m carriageway, for limited vehicular traffic.

Alley

2-m-wide public way breaking a block, for pedestrians and emergency access; not an access to private lots.

Pathwalk

3-m pedestrian passage up to 60 m long, providing access to socialized housing lots.

Road Right-of-Way (ROW)

Total width of land reserved for a road, including carriageway, sidewalks, and planting strips.

Planting Strip

Roadside strip for trees and landscaping, required widths set by PD 953 and BP 220 tables.

Variances

HLURB-granted permits allowing minimal deviations from standards when strict compliance causes undue hardship.

Exemptions

Privileges relieving unique projects from specific standards where exclusion is practical and beneficial.

Minimum Lot Area

Smallest permissible lot size: 72 m² (economic) or 64 m² (socialized) for single detached units.

Lot Frontage

Minimum width of a lot along the street; e.g., 8 m for single detached corner lots.

Shell House

Habitable unit with exterior walls, openings, plumbing, wiring, and floor but without full finishes or partitions.

Complete House

Dwelling finished to include doors, windows, partitions, and other components beyond shell standards.

Firewall

150-mm masonry wall on property line, extending 0.30 m above roof, separating attached dwelling units.

Setback

Required open space between a building and property line; minimum front setback is 1.5 m.

Water Supply Requirement

Each lot/unit must have potable water; subdivision must provide 150 L per capita per day supply.

Septic Tank

Individual or communal on-site sewage treatment facility built per Sanitation Code standards.

Drainage System

Concrete-lined canals or RCP pipes designed to channel storm water to appropriate outfalls.

Garbage Disposal System

Sanitary collection and disposal handled by LGU or HOA in accordance with local ordinances.

Fire Brigade

Community-organized group, coordinated with barangay units, responsible for initial firefighting efforts.

Performance Bond

Surety, mortgage or cash guarantee ensuring completion of subdivision development works.

Open Space

Portions of the subdivision reserved for circulation, community facilities, parks, easements, or courts.

Circulation System

Integrated layout of roads, alleys, and pathwalks facilitating movement within and beyond the project.

Accessibility Law (BP 344)

Philippine statute requiring barrier-free features for persons with disabilities in public areas and roads.

National Building Code (PD 1096)

Primary law setting construction standards, partially superseded by BP 220 for economic/socialized housing.

Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185)

Law prescribing fire prevention and safety rules; annexed provisions apply to BP 220 projects.

Zoning Certification

HLURB document attesting that the project conforms to the local Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

DAR Conversion Order

Permit from the Department of Agrarian Reform converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use.

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

DENR approval confirming a project’s environmental acceptability after EIA review.

Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)

DENR document stating the project is outside Environmental Impact Statement requirements.

Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan

Schematic layout showing lots, roads, and open spaces submitted for optional initial HLURB review.

Subdivision Development Plan

Detailed, scaled plan of the project used for securing the Development Permit.

Survey Returns

Geodetic documents containing technical descriptions submitted to LMS for plan verification.

Land Management Sector (LMS)

DENR unit that verifies and approves subdivision survey plans under PD 1529.

National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

Agency regulating water well drilling and issuance of water permits for subdivision systems.

Tree-Planting Requirement (PD 953)

Rule obligating subdivision owners to plant one tree per saleable lot in parks and planting strips.

Shade Tree

Large tree planted on the road side opposite power lines, spaced about 5 m apart.

Ornamental Tree

Medium tree planted under power lines in planting strips, spaced about 3 m apart.

Project Study

Document detailing project cost, financing sources, architectural scheme, and cash flow.

Fact Sheet

HLURB form summarizing key data and inspection findings on a housing project.

Affidavit of Undertaking

Sworn statement committing the developer to obligations like title segregation and open-space titling.

Program of Development

Bar chart or Gantt chart schedule of construction activities submitted with License-to-Sell application.

Community Sewer System

Shared sewer network to which individual units connect when available in the locality.

Elevator Requirement

BP 220 rule mandating elevators for buildings six storeys and higher, per Board Res. 824.

Structural Requirements

Obligation to follow the latest Philippine Structural Code for building integrity.

Electrical Requirements

Compliance with the Philippine Electrical Code and local utility standards for wiring and fixtures.

Sanitary Requirements

Adherence to the Sanitation Code and National Plumbing Code for water and waste systems.

Indigenous Materials

Locally available building components encouraged for cost-effective, culturally appropriate construction.

Urban Development and Housing Act (RA 7279)

1992 law mandating socialized housing production and defining affordable cost for beneficiaries.

Affordable Cost

Most reasonable price of land and shelter based on beneficiary income and financing schemes.

Protection and Safety of Life and Property

Primary design parameter ensuring developments do not endanger occupants or the public.

Basic Needs of Human Settlements

BP 220 priority list: water, circulation, drainage, waste disposal, recreation, and power.

Water (Priority Need)

First essential service to be ensured or provided in economic/socialized housing projects.

Movement and Circulation

Second basic need, involving roads and paths facilitating mobility within the settlement.

Storm Drainage

Third basic need, requiring systems to safely convey rainwater away from dwellings.

Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal

Fourth basic need involving garbage collection and sewage treatment provisions.

Power (Basic Need)

Sixth basic need, requiring availability or provision of electrical service and street lighting.

Open Space Percentage

Combined allocation for roads, parks, and community facilities as set in BP 220 tables.

Single Detached Unit

Stand-alone dwelling surrounded by open space on all sides.

Duplex / Single Attached

Dwelling sharing a common wall with one adjacent unit, each on its own lot.

Row House

Series of three or more attached dwellings separated by firewalls; max 20 units per block.

Block Length

Maximum 400 m block size; blocks over 250 m must have a 2-m alley mid-length.

Floor Area Requirement

Minimum internal space: 22 m² (economic) or 18 m² (socialized) per dwelling unit.

Ceiling Height

Minimum 2.0 m headroom in habitable rooms, per BP 220 Figure 5.

Stairway Design

Standards for stairs: 0.60 m width, 0.25 m max riser, 0.20 m min tread, 2.0 m headroom.

Lot Planning

Process of laying out lots with direct access, correct grades, and protection from hazards.

Access Road

Constructed route connecting the subdivision to the nearest public road, requirement for approval.

Interconnecting Road

10-m-wide ROW linking contiguous project phases or adjoining properties.

Road Grade/Slope

Crown slope of 1.5 %–9 % ensuring proper drainage and vehicle safety.

Curb Radius

Rounded corner dimension at intersections; design per Figure 3 to ease vehicle turning.

Parking Requirement

One parking slot per eight living units in multi-family dwellings; slots 2.5 m × 5 m standard.

Distance Between Buildings

Minimum clearances (e.g., 4 m between 2-storey buildings) to secure light and ventilation.

Buffer Strip

Protective space, wall, or road separating residential lots from hazards or non-conforming uses.

Easement

Legally required open strip along rivers, roads, or utilities where building is restricted.

Right-of-Way Donation

Mandatory transfer of road lots to the LGU upon completion of development works.

Homeowners Association

Resident group organized by the developer to manage community interests and facilities.

Certificate of Completion (COC)

HLURB document certifying that subdivision development works have been finished per plans.

Project Monitoring

HLURB activity of inspecting licensed projects to ensure compliance with approved standards.

Take-over Development

HLURB authority to assume project development when a developer fails to complete works.

Administrative Fines

Penalties imposed by HLURB for violations of BP 220 rules, such as non-development.

Board Resolution No. R-700

2001 HLURB resolution approving the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations for BP 220.

Board Resolution No. R-532

1993 HLURB resolution implementing PD 953 tree-planting rules for subdivisions.

Board Resolution No. R-824

2008 amendment adjusting minimum lot areas, frontages, and requiring elevators for 6-storey buildings.

Board Resolution No. R-830

2008 rule specifying minimum site works before a License to Sell may be issued.

Board Resolution No. R-812

2007 resolution setting fees and timelines for Certificate of Registration issuance.

Unnecessary Hardship

Difficulty beyond ordinary expectations justifying variance from BP 220 standards.

Prejudice to Intended Beneficiaries

Any action that would harm or defeat the housing objectives for low-income buyers.