NBCP

RA 6541

Original NBCP enacted in 1972.

1972

In what year was RA 6541 enacted?

PD 1096

This Presidential Decree revised RA 6541.

1977

In what year was PD 1096 issued?

PD 1096 revised RA 6541

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between RA 6541 and PD 1096?

To provide detailed rules for implementing PD 1096

What is the primary purpose of the IRR of PD 1096?

2005

When did the Revised IRR of PD 1096 become effective?

Ordinances by LGU

Hierarchy of Laws

May supplement but must not contradict any national law.

Administrative Issuances to Implement National Laws

Hierarchy of Laws

e.g. Presidential Proclamations, Letters of Instruction, EO, Administrative Orders, Memorandum Circulars.

National Laws and International Treaties / Agreements

Hierarchy of Laws

e.g. Acts, Commonwealth Acts, BP, RA, PD issued during the Marcos era and EO issued by President Aquino prior to the 1987 Constitution)

Philippine Constitution

Highest level in the hierarchy of laws.

Constitution, National, Admin, Local

Hierarchy of Laws (from highest to lowest)

General Provisions

Rule 1

Administration and Enforcement

Rule 2

Permits and Inspection

Rule 3

Types of Construction

Rule 4

Requirements of Fire Zones

Rule 5

Fire-Resistive Requirements in Construction

Rule 6

Classification and General Requirements of All Buildings

Rule 7

Light and Ventilation

Rule 8

Sanitation

Rule 9

Building Projection Over Public Street

Rule 10

Protection of Pedestrians During Construction or Demolition

Rule 11

NBCP

Its purpose is to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control.

NBCP

Its purpose is to provide for all buildings minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

Traditional Indigenous Dwellings and BP 220 Projects

NBCP covers everything related to buildings EXCEPT _________________.

Addition

Any new construction which increases the height and / or floor area of existing buildings / structures.

Alteration

Works in buildings / structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location / size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and / or floor area.

Building Official

The Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary.

Secretary

The Building Official of the OBO is appointed by the _______________.

Building Permit

A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner / applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project / building / structure.

Construction

All on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings / structures.

Conversion

A change in the use or occupancy of buildings / structures or any portion / s thereof, which has different requirements.

Demolition

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

Office of the Building Official (OBO)

The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.

Renovation

Any physical change made on buildings / structures to increase the value, quality, and / or to improve the aesthetic.

Repair

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

Moving

The transfer of buildings / structures or portions thereof from original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.

National Building Code Development Office

NBCDO

Technical Staff

The NBCDO shall serve as the _______________ of the Secretary.

NBCDO as Technical Staff

Duties:

• Assist secretary

• Review, evaluate, and take final action

• Conduct seminar on the Code and BP344

Secretary

Duties:

• Formulate policies

• Issue additional rules and regulations

• Review appeals over decisions of BO

• Evaluation and approval of codes

• Appoint BO in all Cities and Municipalities

Building Officials

Duties:

• Carry out and enforcement of code in the field.

• Administrative supervision of building works in his area.

• Processing of permits

• Issuance of certificates

• Annual inspections

• Issuance, suspension, revocation of permits

• Stoppage of work

• Submit quarter reports to Secretary

Prescribe

Secretary ___________ rate of fees.

Collects

Building official ___________ fees.

20%

Percentage retained for office Operational cost.

80%

General fund of municipality.

Public buildings, traditional dwellings with native materials not more than 15k

Exemption of fees.

10k

Fine for:

• Construction without building permit

• Unauthorized change during the construction

• Non-compliance with work stoppage

• Non-compliance with demolition order

• Use of building without Certificate of Occupancy

• Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy

• Change in type of construction without permit

Light Violation 5k

Fine for:

• Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy

• Failure to post Building Permit

• Failure to provide Safety measures for workers

Less Grave Violation 8k

Fine for:

• Non-compliance with work stoppage for repair order

• Use of building without Certificate of Occupancy

Grave Violations 10k

Fine for:

• Unauthorized change during construction

• Non-compliance with order to demolish

• Non-compliance with work stoppage for construction / demolition without permit

• Change in occupancy

• Excavation left open more than 120 days

10% of building permit fees

Penalty for excavation for foundation.

25% of building permit fees

Penalty for construction of foundation (including pile driving and laying of reinforcing bars).

50% of building permit fees

Penalty for construction of superstructure UP TO 2m above established grade.

100% of building permit fees

Penalty for construction of superstructure ABOVE 2m.

Dangerous Buildings

Declared as such or are structurally unsafe or a fire hazard and dangerous to human life.

written notice, 15 days

After the declaration of BO that the building is dangerous, a _______________ shall be served to the occupants and the occupants should vacate within _______ for repair, or demolition of the building.