BUILDING LAWS. Floor- to-ceiling heights: ental Dian Quezon Cily stake: Phone ~ 4281549 By 48m NATURAL VENTILATION ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION MEZZANINE ‘Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms Required Air Space iS FOR HUMAN HABITATION. -5 ‘seHooLs WY sTOILET AND BATH tie > srcrones “OFFICES,Coniaet Deiat: Phone = 4283649 ‘mal ~ [email protected] \weoste: yumcedeo org. Required Floor Areas Window Openings Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall be not less than 1.00 sq. meter. However, toilet and bath rooms, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be provided with window or windows with an area not less than 1/20 of the floor area of such rooms, provided that such opening shall not be less than 240 sq. millimeters. Such window or windows shall open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open watercourse. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less than 750 millimeters from the side and rear property lines. Road Right-of-Way (RROW), Air Rights and Easements EASEMENT - Is a kind of public open spaced defined under the Water Code and other laws that must be absolutely free of all forms of physical obstructions that can negatively affect natural light and ventilation within such space or that can impede access to or the full recreational use of such space by the general public. The easement is also for the maintenance of waterways, shore and water bodies. It is the area that may lie between the legally usable portions of a public or private property and natural or man-built bodies of water such 2s seas, rivers, lakes, esteros, canals, waterways, floodways, spilways, and the like (Figure VIll.7). The easement may take the form of natural landforms such as areas leading to embankmentsisiopes, beaches/shores and the like or contain man-built structures such as embankmentsislope protection works, linear parks or parkstrips, promenades, wooden boardwalks and the like. Easement is public land, ie., public domain, that should be equally enjoyed by all members of the community. The easement is not to be used for any form of building/structure that may go against its public recreational character(ED ENVIRON iiman Quezon GED Nee eee mel = adepac-center@omaiicom Wests: wamcaen.ora.oh BUILDING LAWS Table VII.G.1, Easement’ Along Water Bedioe/Way by Location Location of Wate: Body Easement Unten Areas 3.00 meters per sie of Agricitural reas 2000 meters per Forest Areas 211.00 meters per sice of wateraay "Souroe: Water Code of tie Priigames: teoumuenseuent {nih Aa EASEVEN ‘AT URBAN AREAS Pom URBAN aaa (comene! 7 rouenage, f ssanane Ase ESPLANADE DEVELOPMENT FOR EASEMENTS OF AT LEAST 8.00 M WIDE 39IRON! C » Cenirat Diliman Quezon Cily esp BUILDING Laws VIEW CORRIDORS AND/OR SIGHT LINES SIGHT LINE — The line of view from any fixed or moving station point within a building/structure or from any other open space within or immediately outside the lot or from any point within a public open space such as the RROW to a built or natural structure, formation, vista and the like (Figure VIIl.1.6). VIEW CORRIDOR — The visually unobstructed width, depth and height of all available sight lines running through and along road rights-of-way (RROW), easements and similar rights-of-way (ROW), ‘open spaces within fots (including yards and courts) or through and along designated public spaces including recreational areas. Unless specifically allowed under the Code, the view corridor must allow full visual access from one end of the RROW, easement and similar ROW to the other end. View corridor may also refer to specific ranges of sight lines from a building or structure to a specific natural or man-built object and/or development considered of beauty or value. Preservation of View Corridors andlor Sight Lines a. The carriageway/roadway portion of the RROW shall be free of structures, particularly commercial signs that will impede the view corridor and sight lines within the RROW. b. To dignify very important public or historical/culture buildings/structures, all forms of commercial ‘signs intruding into RROW leading to or away from such buildings/structures shall not be allowed. Specifically disallowed from such RROW are commercial signs supported from any building projection. (such as arcades). c. View corridors or sight lines from buildings/structures on a higher or lower lot shaill not be entirely blocked by the intervening property to allow some sight lines to exist.ONMENT PI an Quezon City (Sep | ‘important VIEWNISTA, SiGNFICANT BULTOR RATURAL ‘STRUCTURE FORMATION 0 ELK = ( it LUNOBSTRUCTED VIEW CORRIDORS / SIGHT LINES Figure VilG.4. ene agus pmggnd epee ae a5 a HP EIN UNE ® eS) STREETS/ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to public space, yard or street/road on at least one (1) of its sides. All buildings shall face a public street, alley or a road. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) or ACCESS STREET or STREET - is a kind of public open space for the continuous flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic that must be free of all forms of prohibited physical obstructions. The RROW is the area lying between two (2) or more parallel properties and its Width is horizontally measured from opposite property line (Figure VIIl.4). The primary components of the RROW are the following: Roadway/Carriageway (on which vehicles pass); Pedestrian access-ways at grade level such as open sidewalks, arcades (covered sidewalks) and the like; and ‘The RROW also includes any of the following components: Curb and gutter (or open/covered drainage-way or canal in the absence of a gutter); Pedestrian crossings at/abovebelow the roadwaylcarriageway, =eae ED Sasa ese bat seca ILDING. Vehicle separators such as isiands/medians; shoulders, etc.; Pedestrian separators such as planting strips; Street furniture; Utility/service elements; and ‘Special features such as bicycle lanes, accessibility provisions in compliance with B.P. Big. 344 and the like. POSSIBLE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) SECTION (30.00 M)LEVELS OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) (AT A RROW OF 15.00 M ONLY) ‘The RROW consists of three (3) different physical levels as follows: RROW ABOVE GRADE - Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the finished surface of the roadwaylcarriageway and/or the sidewall/arcade all the way up to the air. if this level of the RROW is utilized for whatever purpose, the AIR RIGHTS or the right to develop, benefit and profit from the use of the RROW above grade is given up by the govemment/general public and. should therefore be compensated, ie., leased and paid for by the proponentend- user/beneficiary of the proposed building/structure (Figure VIIl.5). The minimum clear height for the utilization of the air rights above RROW shall be four point twenty seven (4.27) m from the finished crown elevation of the roadway/carriageway. RROW AT GRADE - Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the natural grade line up to the unfinished surface of the roadway/cariageway and/or the sidewalk/arcade. This portion of the RROW is generally utilized for the movement of the general public (motorists and pedestrians). If this level of the RROW is utilized for whatever purpose, the right to develop, benefit and profit goverimentigeneral public and should therefore be compensated, i.e., leased and paid for by the development proponentiend-user/beneficiary (Figure VII5). RROW BELOW GRADE - Refers to the portion of the road right-of-way (RROW) reckoned from the finished surface of the roadway and/or the sidewalk all the way down into the ground. If this level of the RROW is utilized for whatever purpose, the right to develop, benefit and profit from the use of the RROW below grade is given up by the governmentigeneral public and should therefore be compensated, i.e., leased and paid for by the development proponent/end- see Figure VIILS). ‘eles 'D BUILDING LAWS. AIR RIGHTS — The right to physically develop and subsequently benefit or profit from the use of the air space above the road right-of-way (RROW). Private property owners cannot lay claim to air rights within the RROW because it is part of the public domain. The right to award air rights for a fee or for lease payment is vested with the government. The upper limit of the air rights is the airways navigational path such as those clearance limits of aerodome and flight pattems, and below grad development limits is the ground water table. Minimum Access Requirements Interior or rear lots shall have a RROW/access street with a minimum width depending upon the number of buildings or units which it serves provided, however, that said RROW/access street shall not be less than 3.00 meters in width and provided further that such RROW shail be provided with a minimum 4.00 meters wide chafian at its intersect with the main RROW and provided, finally, that such RROW shall not be used for any form of parking. Table Vil.G.3, inimum Road Right-of-Way (RROW) Provisions for Developments with ‘Multiple Dwelling Units Vinmam palit MinimumNVIROHHE Conlact Delass: Phone ~ a281549 email \Wedsie uum. cxeo.ora oh REAR OPEN SPACE YARD} — (PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF:WAY /RROW, {INDEPENDENT LNING UNITS, MT INDIDUAL ENTRANCES RTT ROTOR Figure VIlL.G. NOTE: WHEN NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS WITH INDIVIDUAL ENTRANCES 1S INCREASED ASIN MULTI-STOREY APARTMENTS, THE WIDTH OF THE ACCESS ROAD SHALL. «= BE _—INCREASED CORRESPONDINGLY AS PER TABLE Vil. 14. 2 PARKING SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED EXCLUSIVE OF ACCESS ROAD REQUIREMENT. 3.00 M WIDE MIN ‘ACCESS ROAD FOR SX(5} UNITS PROPERTY ROT] UNE STREET {PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF:WAY/RROW) = \ INTsSTREET + RROW — AMEICEE CUL-DE-SAC ans i = | cesar | STREET / RROW — ME TURN COURT cease Figure VIG.8. US ‘STREET 1 RROW — ARICA ‘TURN COURT - J enaeaseenty ay None: sane Grice uma Act OFC OTR Figure Vil.6.10, ALL PRIVATE ROADS OR ACCESS TO INTERIOR LOTS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE TO STREET OR PUBLIC SPACE OR YARD AND SUCH SHALL CONFORM TO SUCH PROVISIONS AS TO YARDS AND TABLE VILG.S.ESS LAWS SIDEWALK — The portion, on each side of the road right-of-way (RROW) reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians and the disabled who are in transit. The registered owner of the property fronting the sidewalk has the obligation to construct and maintain the same as per goverment specification to attain uniformity of form and function. If the registered owner fails to undertake the construction and maintenance, the same shall be constructed by the goverment end charged to the registered ‘owner's account. It shall generally be of two (2) types: Open Sidewalk, which is neither roofed nor covered and with a paved walking surface; its breadth shall extend horizontally from the property line/fence or walll line/building line to the curbline (Figure Vill); and Covered Sidewalk, otherwise known as an Arcade; its breadth shall extend horizontally from the property lineffence or wall line/building line to the curbline; the arcade may or may not have habitable spaces above it, ic., the arcade structure (Figure Vill.4). ‘The minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or more shall be 1.20 meters on ‘each side of the RROW or a total of 2.40 meters on both sides of the RROWMOTE ARCADE STRUCTURE SUBJEGT TO PAYMENT (OF LEASE FOR UTILIZATON OF AIR RIGHTS ABOVE ‘PUBLIC ROALT RIGHT-O5-V6RY {ROHN} CCUTERMOST PAQJECTION Gum. canTnevERED z g ARCADE STRUCTURE {| —_Ninmenrmrnnotnonannermen # OED OR cH Y 2 wh NOM OR CARRIAGE seid E| open or i iB) nowancanen -— sore powwarsa9 ‘eeu cure ‘CUR LINE = —> =I OF ROAD-AIGHTOGEANAY URINE 2 20 OF ROAD-RIGHTODEAVAY ;MUXINEANG Figure VIIl.G, 14, q PUBLIC RROW OR STREET SIDEWALKS & PLANTING STRIPSCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. 2 Matulungin 81, Central Digan Quezon Cl Conlact Delais: Phone ~ 4381549 mal = [email protected] Webs: nmaden.ora.h Whenever the slope of the street does not exceed 1/12 the sidewalk grade shall follow the level or slope of the street. Whenever the slope of the street is 1/10, the sidewalk shall be maintained level for every 20.00 to 40.00 meters of run. Sidewalks of different levels shall be joined by means of a ramp having any convenient slope not exceeding 1/6.cenrea Fo! No.2 Waluingi Dinan Guezon Cty Contact Dalai Prone 6961549 mel ~edepae canter@amalcon. Wooste: wae oroch BuLONS Driveways Across Sidewalks To maximize the use of the sidewalk area, the surface of the sidewalk and the driveway shall as much ‘as possible, be at the same plane. The entry ramp of the driveway connecting the roadway surface to the sidewalk surface shall have a slope ranging from 1/3 to 1/4. SIDE ELEVATION OF DRIVEWAY ~~sy| [email protected] BUILDING LAWS: ‘Whenever the height of the curb is more than 200 millimeters, driveways may be constructed across the entire width of the sidewalk, provided that the driveway shall be joined to the sidewalk by means of a ramp of rough finish have a slope of not more than 1/8. The driveway and the ramp shall be made of the same materials as that of the sidewalk. DRIVEWAY Pavement ——-} 1as08 ANP | ARCADE STRUCTURE — Any semi-enclosed or enclosed and usable or habitable building projection constructed in the airspace above the arcade and therefore utilizing the air rights above the RROW, in case the arcade is part of the RROW. In such a case, the usage of RROW air rights shall be ‘compensated by the proponent/beneficiary. PUBLIC RROW OR STREET NOTE _AROADE STRUCTURE SUB-ECT TO PAYMENT ‘OF LEASE FOR UTILZATION OF AR SIGHTS ABOVE. PUBLIC ROAD RICHT-CFAWAY (ARON, OUTERMOST FACE OF THE BURNS — vore aloes mo rosseue CED ; Peeper \ Sea encom UPPER STREET PAVEMENT — LOWER STREET PAVEMENTenvino. Ke in St. Central Dimon Q Case vgs Gata Pang 261609 cliy BUILDING LAWS: \WENT WELL —A permitted minimal opening along a specified vertical portion of the firewall that shall not be more than three (3.00) m in clear width and a minimum depth of one point fifty (1.50) m. Vent Shafts ‘Ventilation or vent shafts shall have a horizontal cross-sectional area of not less than 1.00 sq. meter for every meter of height of shaft but in no case shall the area be less than 1.00 sq. meter. No vent shafft shall have its least dimension less than 600 millimeters. BASEMENT AA primary or main natural light and ventilation shaft (vertical) with a clear distance of at least 3.00 meters shall be located at the center of the building and shall traverse the entire combined height of the building above and below grade; ‘Secondary or support natural light and ventilation shaft/s (angular) with a clear distance of at least 1.20 meters shall emanate from the front and rear perimeters of the building and shall traverse the entire depth of the basement; the angular shaft/s shall be at an angle of 60° from the horizontal, consistent with the maximum Philippine solar angle; separate angular shafts emanating from the side perimeters of the building are encouragedCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. 2Matulungin St, Ceval Dilman Quezon City Contact Daiais: Phone~ 4361548 email = Website: wnrmeden.cra.ch WSHAFT FOR @UILOING (220% cons HRT OF LOWS COASTRURTED AB0¥E AND GRADE 1 STOREYS 00 SH EWTIL S3) a! a = > : 5 & Ke : F MAXIMUM BASEMENT CONFIGURATION AND MINIMUM NATURAL VENTILATION PROVISIONS FOR BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION FOR A C-3 BUILDING ALONG 14.00 m RROW OOO2 Malutungin St ete Sabai Saas ttre BUILDING LAWS. RULE IX - SANITATION Water Supply System Whenever possible, source from municipal or city waterworks system; if from meteoric, surface or underground sources, must conform to National Standard for Drinking Water ‘+ Piping in accordance with National Plumbing Code of the Philippines Wastewater Disposal and Storm Drainage System ‘+ _ shall discharge to municipal or city sewer system in accordance with Code on Sanitation and the National Pollution Control Commission; or ‘shall discharge to “Imhoff" or septic tank rainwater shall not discharge to the sanitary sewer system Pest and Vermin Control + _ Rat proofing — for hollow buildings or wood construction «means for cleaning garbage bins and receptacles. * screening of public dining rooms Pipe Materials conform to the standard specifications of the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of the Department of Trade and Industry (oT). RULE X — BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Building Projection Projection into Alleys or Streets CBE * Ee "PROJECTION { 4 | Measured tm the i 7 ee = eas i done music oa Lone Pustie SIDEWALKS Alone Naronas ® ‘ALONG NATIONAL ROADS AND PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.5, INC. HE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PF gia SL, Cent Diiman Quezon City Phone 4961549 iS|S se dass enansicon ‘Website: yaww.eden.or9.ph BUILDING LAWS. Balconies & Appendages ‘Canopies / Awnings or Hoods = caNoPiesManauEES eo Y=300n AWNINGS [C sncomes a Yo 24m. —--—-—_—--------»-»-,;e-eeINTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFES: Matulungin St, Cental Dikmen Quezon City Coniael Delais: Phone 4251649 ema ~ [email protected] ‘Weds: wuncep.org 0 Comer Buildings with Chaflans seu , \ v Oo on STREET Ps STREET RULE XI ~ PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION COVERAGE! GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Storage in Public Property Mixing Mortar over Public Property Protection of Utilities Walkway Pedestrian Protection Maintenance/Removal of Protective Devices Demolition ‘Mixing of concrete on public streets not allowed Materials or equipment must not obstruct pedestrian travel, utilities, fire hydrants ‘Must provide 1.2 m. wide temporary walkway Walkways must have railings of at least 1 meter height and fence and canopy of at least 2.4 meters height gpCSS BUILDING LAWS, wen: X optimize no. of lots but enhance community interaction ‘Table 4, Hisrarehy of Roads Prouecr Sz ccs eeccnowine | soem ai at | SBR ir ine etc se — | ne ar cae ing | bso 10 18 © 2 Sopa p00 15-20 || o — ae + Where major road serve as interconnecting road, minimum ROW is 10mtrs. ‘= Minor roads shall have ROW of 6.5mtrs wide ‘+ Interior subdivision shall secure ROW of 10mtrs.CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. ‘No. 2 Matuungin SL, Centrl Diiman Quezen City Conlact Detais: Phone ~ 4361549 mall ~ [email protected] Website: wycsep org. BUILDING LAWS —_ | es el de = ngggeovnecn syeo2 | Figure 1. interconnecting Road «Subdivision projects abutting a main road must provide setbacks which shall accommodate loading and unloading of passengers 5am {20m ____+ q ENTRY MAIN PUBLIC-ROAD Ue on ce 4, ntouous projets or projects by phases provided with interconnecting roads of rin ROW rs. + Alley width of 2mtrs to break a block for pedestrian and emergency and not used as acess to property * Pathwalk of 3mtrs intended to provide pedestrian access for socialized housing projects not exceeding 60mtrsENVIRON 2 Diliman Quer! Coniact Deis: Phone - 4981549 ‘Website wunacen.ora.oh Ge BC) 1 See PLANTING STRIPS Table 6. Width of Planting Strips and Sidewalks [ RIGHTOF- | ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING __| way Planting Strip swalk Planting Strip | Sidewatk (my (rn) t 18 12 10 8 65 Refer to PD 953 Tree Planting (Requiring the Pianting of Trees in Certain Places and Penalizing Unauthorized Cutting, Destruction, Damaging and Injuring of Certain Trees, Plants and Vegetation) — Every owner of existing subdivision is required to plant trees in designated area. ROAD PAVEMENT '* Major, minor roads and motor courts paved with asphalt of min. 50mm or concrete with min. 150mm Sidewalk or alley in macadam ROAD INTERSECTION ‘¢ Distance between offset intersections not less than 20mtrs from comer to comer. 2 Road intersections shail have radii as follows:CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSION, NO NovzWatuongi St. Cenfl Dian Guero Chy ES Gennes Prone «061600 i one cnts@amalcan emal = | Websie waza. or. COLLECTOR 12.50m Jit" EE CUL- DE ~- SAC BRANCHCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. hiailungin St, Cental iimen Quezon Cy ‘etait: Phone ~ #381549 ep BUILDING LAWS ROAD GRADE/SLOPE ‘¢ Crown of the roads shall have slope of not less than 1.5-9% art Fine _ | CARRIAGE el LOT PLANNING avoid deep and irregular cuts lot frontage at street level = not bisected by administrative boundaries, water courses, utility fines Table 7. Minimum Lot Area ————ypeg0F TY EconoMIG [SOCIALIZED HOUSING (sam) -CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. [No.2 Matukingin SL, Central Dliman Quezen City ED Soatenal cc et Se | Website” vonwedep ora. BUILDING = band c shall be provided with housing component price of saleable lot for single detached shall not exceed 40% of the max. selling price for the house and lot package. LOT FRONTAGE Table 8. Minimum Lot Frontage ~~ BES OF [FRONTAGE | HOUSING/LOT. | 14. Single Detached \ | a. Gomer Lot | i, | Regular Lot | | ¢.trregular Lot is 4. Interior Lot | {35 (SOCIALIZED) | 2 DuplewSingle Attached \ 3. Rowhouse earn peusnlste) een For row houses, maximum of 20.units per block or cluster but not more than 100mtrs in length BLOCK LENGTH = maximum of 400m = provide 2-m pathwalk or alley for blocks exceeding 250m. | eae esee L aes Vow fp. womenme ‘raeerCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, No. 2 Matulungin St, Cental Ditman Quezon City Contact Deals: Phone ~ 4361549 email [email protected] Websie: wynucclen.ora.oh Minimum lot area requirement for single-family dwelling shall be: * 22 sqmtrs for economic housing © 18 sqmtrs for socialized housing ‘SINGLE-DETACHED UNITS MINIMUM LOT AREAS: Econ 72sq.m Socialized - 64 sq.m MINIMUM FRONTAGE Comerit 8m Regularlot = 8m regular lot - 4m ~ cal Interiorlot. ~~ 3m (DUPLEWISINGLE-ATTACHED MINIMUM LOT AREAS Economic - 548q.m Socialized - 48 sq.m MINIMUM FRONTAGE Economic - 6 m Socialized -6 m aENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No.2 Matungin Si, Cental Dtiman Quezen City Conlact Detals: Phone ~ 4251540 emal = Website: wumedeo.ora.on -miiwun LOT AREAS Economic - 36 sq.m Socialized - 28 sq.m “MINIMUM FRONTAGE Economic — 4m Socialized — 3.5m OF 20 UNITS/ BLOCK OR j exon rout |g CLUSTER — pt “AND MAX. BLOCK LENGTH OF 100m. MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS Economic - 228q.m ae Socialized - 18 sq.m MINIMUM SETBACKS Front - 1.5m. Side -2.0m. Rear -2.0m. MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION Economic - complete based on specifications ‘Socialized - shell house with doors and windows to enclose the unit gpCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. ‘No.2 Matutungin St, Central Diiman Quezon City Contact Detals: Phone ~ 4381549 email = Website: ww gden.ora.h WATER SUPPLY ‘connection to public water supply system complemented/supplemented by other sources (deepwell @ 300mtrs from each other) independent water supply system at 150 lters/capita/day potable and adequate each subdivision have at least an operational deepwell and pump ground reservoir 25 meters from source of pollution/contaminants ‘or multi-storey building, water tank provided if height of building requires pressure in excess of thattin the main water line, Capacity should be 20% average daily demand plus fire reserve. POWER SUPPLY provide 1 streetlight per pole if poles are spaced at SOmeters. Provide 1 at every other pole if poles are spaced at less then 50 meters. ‘SEWER AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. ‘communal or individual septic tank conforming to Sanitation Code drainage system shall be concrete-tined with load-bearing cover <=CENTER FOR THE DESI No. 2 Mtuungin St, Cer D ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. men Quezon Clty SED Seabee rcv ls ‘Website: www.cdep.org.oh BUILDING LAWS rE {ost BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS: CEILING HEIGHT MEZZANINE ea | == i> STAIRSCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIBONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No-z Matlonain st. Gers Oia Queen Cy Geo Coniot bets Prone «3erS09 Sri“ edeonecener@amatcam Website wresden.ora.2h BUILDING LAWS aisrance To {Sine 2.00 w 116.28 HEADROOM FOR STAIRWAYS oe ‘aaace van. Sat wor wee tS 2! orou-130K" Peo aF ae Hanna on oli ‘3.0081 = ceCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No.2 atuungin St, Central D¥iman Quezon City Coniact Deiais: Phone = 4381649 Webste: warden o.oh WINDOWS Total free area of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the room. Bathrooms provided with windows with an area of not less than 1/20" of its floor area. A OF bRERRee 1 CORRIDOR way |) or ROOMCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. 2 Matulungin St, Central Dliman Quezon City Coniact Detas: Phone — 4361549, email — Website: wnedesora. FIREWALLS = firewall at least 150mm. MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS AND CONDOMINIUMS NON-RESIDENTIAL USE floor area authorized for non-residential use shall not exceed 25% of total residential area bivind. bt oS eee Lg eral(CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. 2 Metulungin St, Central Dikman Quezon City Conlact Detats: Phone - 4851849 email — Website: wunweden.ora.oh | } 20) 23/26/ 29/32/3538 44/44 | | = Lo | 00m sqm 83CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC, No.2 Matulungin St, Central Diimen Quezon Cty (BES eee awa | ] Website wom edep.ora.0h BLANC WALL OR WALL YT MRUMAL OPENS PARKING REQUIREMENTS * 1 parking slot per 8 living units * driveway can be used as parking area as long as min ROW is maintained. Off-site parking allowed provided the designated parking area s part of the project and is not more than 100mtrs away from condo project. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA 18 sq. mirs. CORRIDORS Conform with IRR of NBC and Sec. 3.1007 of the IRR of Fire Code ar f ivsa ELEVATOR REQUIREMENTS provision of elevator mandatory for projects 6 storeys and above er aa)CENTER FOR THE DE: No.2 Matulungin St Conlact Detals: Phone - 4961549 ermal ~ [email protected] Website: waneden.ora.oh 'SIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSION tal Dilman Quezon City om poss 210 4s | jon REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYER'S PROTECTIVE DECREE AND OTHER RELATED LAWS. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957 Applicable to open- market and medium-cost subdivision and condominium projects SELLING PRICE Open Market - Above P2,000,000 Medium-Cost - P500,000-2,000,000 LAND ALLOCATION 70% saleable 30% non-saleableCENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No, 2 Matulungin S,, Central Diiman Quezon Cy Deals: Phone - 4981549 Lots ‘SINGLE-DETACHED UNITS MINIMUM LOT AREAS ‘Open Market- 120 sq. m Medium-cost- 100 sq. m MINIMUM FRONTAGE Comeriot = 12m Regular lot = 10m Wregularlot - 6m Interioriot = = 3m. DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED MINIMUM LOT AREAS ‘Open Market - 96 sq. m Medium-cost - 80 sq.m MINIMUM FRONTAGE - 8m ROWHOUSE MINIMUM LOT AREAS Open Market - 60 sq.m ‘Medium-cost - 50 sq. m MINIMUM FRONTAGE - 4m HOUSES MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS ‘Open Market- 42 sq. m Medium-cost - 30 sq. m MINIMUM SETBACKS FRONT ~3.0m SIDE -2.0m REAR -2.0m MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION COMPLETE HOUSEJED ENVIRONMENT PR’ al Dian Quezon City 4351540 CENTER Fi No.2 Matulungin S.C Webste: mnie ora. UTILITIES - SOCIALIZED ECONOMIC OPEN MARKET Water Supply 150 LCPD 180 LCPD for 150 LCPD for or Handpump household connection household connection Drainage _lined open canal underground for underground major roads lined open for others ‘THE CONDOMINIUM ACT REPUBLIC ACT 4726 ACONDOMINIUM - is an interest in real property consisting of a separate interest in a unit in a residential, industrial or commercial building and an undivided interest in common directly or indirectly, in the land on which itis located and in other common areas of the building CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION - holders of separate interests and portions of common areas. CONDOMINIUM PROJECT - means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided i condominiums. UNIT - part ofthe condominium project intended for any type of independent use or ownership, including 1 or ‘more rooms or spaces located in 1 or more floors in a building COMMON AREAS - the entire project excepting al units separately granted or held or reserved a7CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No. 2 Matulungia St, Cenirl Diimen Quezon City Coniact Deas: Phone - 4961548 mall ~edepae [email protected] Wiebste: wwnuclen cra oh TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN MASTER DEED/DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS boundaries of the unit ownership of common areas non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and support refurbishing right to morigage, sell PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE1151 June 6, 1977 Urbanization with Environmental Protection Sea] Saninn I REREEEEIE REE EEEEEEREEEeEEmememeeeeCS D BUILDING LAWS. Section 1: HARMONY BETWEEN MAN AND NATURE © Present and future concems. Human dignity and well-being Section 2: GOALS Each generation as trustee and guardian Safe, decent, healthful, productive and aesthetic environment Exploitation without degradation Preservation of historical and cultural heritage Balance between population and resource use Utilization of renewable and non-renewable resources Section 3: RIGHT TO A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT. ‘Section 4: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS The Environmental impact Statement outline prescribed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 4.0 Name and Address of Project Proponent 2.0 Type of Project 3.0 Overview Summary 4.0 The Project Setting 5.0 The Proposal 6.0 A Brief History of Past Environmental Conditions and a Description ofthe Existing Environmental and Resource Use. 7.0 Future Environmental Conditions without the Project {An average of five years projection) 8.0 Prediction and Assessment of Impacts 9.0 Contingency Plans 10.0 Environmental Briefings and Monitoring 11.0 Mitigation Measures 42.0 Residual/ Unavoldable Impacts 13.0 Information Deficiencies 44.0 Appendices 15.0 Consultation and Comments including Public Recommendation Title | - Air Quality Management Title I! - Water QualiCENTER FoR: No.2 atu _ Cont Ota ‘gon canesBamaicon BUILDING LAWS. Gs Title lll - Land Use Management Title IV - Natural Resources Management & Conservation Tile V_- Waste Management Title VI - Miscellaneous Provisions ‘TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS. High waters.F0n THE Desi ENVIRONMENT PROFESEIONS, NO. Ned long S. Cont Dinan user Oy EE Gants” mone cee ‘smell ~ edepac. [email protected] ‘Website’ wwnw.cdeo.o9.oh ra aa, a Foot of steep hill 21CENTER FOR SIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No.2 Matulungin St, Cental Dlimen Quezon Cty ED Segmnamen st cas ome ‘cdenac.centergamail.com bet: winweden.ora.oh BUILDING LAWS Distance between structures on slopes Do not build on drainage ways 92]i fo 2Hauungin St, Genval Damen Ouszen iy ce ct Detels: Phone ~ 4361849 ~ cdepac.center@amailcom i wnzeden ora ph 94 Trails can be defined by trees or by ground cover Road radius: 30 meters for mountainous sites 100 meters for flat sitesContact Detals: Phone: ‘malt ~ ‘Website: wngsea.ora.oh oron a T R A F ‘Sewage Disposal 15 meters for deep wells 25 meters for shallow ——ER FOR THE DESIGNED Wo. 2 Malutungin SL, Central Diimen Quezon Cy Contact Deteis. Phone - 4261549 email — Websie: mam. ede.ora. oh LDU For inorganic waste, modified land fill; compacted and covered with soit layer such that the sound decibel }-——— Xdistance will not be more than 30 decibels 3VIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. nn Quezen Cily| 2 Matungin St, Canwal 4381508 ‘Trees with trunks of 4" up should bbe preserved PD 1216- Defining Open Spaces in Residential Subdivisions PD 1616- Architectural Guidelines for Intramuros PD 1308- Regulating the Practice of Environmental Planning PD 1594- Prescribing Policies, Guidelines, Rules and Regulations for Government Infrastructure Contracts RA49_ - Intellectual Property Rights 97CENTER FOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. No.2 Matuungin S., Central Dliman Quezon City Contact Detais. Phone ~ 4381549 LAND USE PLANNING Art and science of ordering and managing the use of land and its environment and the character and siting of buildings and communication routes LAND USES R-1 Low density . residential QUEZON CITY ACTUAL LANDUSE MAP R-2 Medium density residential R-3 High density residential, C-1 Minor commercial (€-2 Major commercial C-3 Metropolitan commercial 141 Light industriat 1-2 Medium industrial Institutional Parks and Recreation Agricutural Fishpond ‘TRU- Transport and Utilities Area CUL- Cultural Area CEM- Cemetery Area Military Zone NovaLicwss waranswen gp‘CENTER FOR THE DES! No. 2 Matulungin St, Central Odie CContect Detais: Pho = 4961549 INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS ROAD ———T— LAL LO) eee noe) Le ampusreiad bot 8 SHH RAIC'ROAd TRack _—— ey So INDUSTRIAL LOT cae aarp Re TERIAL a DOCENTER FOR THE DESI T PROFESSIONS, INC. SSS ot dite eens | | Website: yaw ecap.ora.0h NATIONAL ROAS oS HERITAGE PRESERVATION Definitions: (UNESCO meeting in Paris, 17 October to 21 November 1972) CULTURAL HERITAGE: MONUMENTS: architectural works, works of monumental sculpture and painting, elements or structures of an archaeological nature, inscriptions, cave dwellings and combinations of features, which are of outstanding universal value from the point of view of history, art or science; GROUPS OF BUILDINGS: groups of separate or connected buildings which, because of their architecture, their homogeneity or their place in the landscape, are of outstanding universal value from the point of view of history, art or science; aeCS 12) Cnt Deal Phone sisse emell = [email protected] ‘esse wena BUILDING LAWS ‘SITES: works of man or the combined works of nature and man, and areas including archaeological sites, which are of outstanding universal value from the historical, aesthetic, ethnological or anthropological point of view NATURAL HERITAGE: natural features consisting of physical and biolonical formations or groups of such formations, which are of outstanding universal value from the aesthetic or scientific point of view geological and physiographical formations and precisely delineated areas which constitute the habitat of threatened species of animals and plants of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation. natural sites or precisely delineated natural areas of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty ‘THE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS AND SITES (ICOMOS) “The intention in conserving and restoring monuments is to safeguard them no less as works of art than as historical evidence." CONSERVATION Intended as a means to safeguarding heritage, with the view to suitably adapting it to the society's needs, by a series of technical, legistative, financial, fiscal, educational and other measures. RESTORATION Meant as a technical means of intervention, with the aim of maintaining intact the above heritage and ‘transmitting it to the future in all its integrity ICOMOS Provisions on Conservation Maintenance on a permanent basis Retaining of layout and decorations while making them socially useful Movement of monuments Movement of integral parts of monuments torBUILDING LAWS ICOMOS Provisions on Restoration ‘aim is to reveal aesthetic and historical value respect for original materials and authentic documents preceded and followed by archaeological and historical study tse of modem in place of traditional techniques, valid contributions of all periods unity not the aim replacement of missing parts addition of new parts Basic Conservation Principles “The least intervention is the best servation.” “itis better to preserve than to repair, better to repair than to restore, better to restore than reconstruct.” * ‘Any form of restoration should follow predetermined lines. It must include criticism and objectivity it cannot vary according to whoever carries it out”. “We do not restore the monument, but we restore the materials of the monument.” “Restoration is not carried out to return the work of art to its primitive splendor: “The principle of reversibility: whatever added to or applied on the monument taken out in cases of negative effects...” + ‘Conservation is part of positive development; modemi conservation does not displace, it attracts.” “Restoration must never be: 1) an imitation 2) a falsification 3) in competition with the original “Restoration should be more utilitarian than romantic.” “Restoration is not luxury (over-restoration); not nostalgic (over-romantic); not a masking (superficial) “The basic purpose of preservation is not to arrest time but to mediate with the forces of change. “itis to understand the present as a product of the past and a modifier of the future.” be reversed or does not necessarily mean progress; Dynamic Restoration Techniques Anastylosis: reassembly of fallen fragments or elements; substitute materials for missing elements Substitution: replacing original object with a replica Relocation: removal or transfer from a hazardous to a safe place Total Protection Shed: enclosing a structure to protect it from the elements Traces of time: leaving traces of various periods on the face of the object Projection of extant features: intended to show a virtual reality of the complete original structure Integration of modem structuresiesey) BUILDING LAWS BATAS PAMBANSA 344 ACCESSIBILITY LAW ‘An act to enhance the mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain buildings, Institutions, establishments, and public utilities to instal facilities ond other devices Rule : SCOPE & APPLICATION CATEGORIES OF DISABLED PEOPLE ‘confinement to wheelchairs requiring use of braces, crutches, artificial supports impairment of hearing or sight aging and in coordination acquired or congenital mental impairments Rule Il: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING PRINCIPLES Accessibility The built environment shail be designed so that it shall be accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede the use of facilities by either the handicapped or non-disabled citizens. Reachability: Provisions shall be adapted and introduced to the physical environment so that as many places or buildings as possible can be reached by all. Usability : The built environment shall be designed so that all persons, whether they be disabled or not, may use and enjoy it. Orientation : Finding a person's way inside and outside of a building or open space shall be made easy for everyone. Safety Designing for safety insures that people shall be able to move about with less hazards to life and health.SSP BUILDING LAWS. ‘Workability and Efficiency: The built environment shall be designed to allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to developmental goals. Rule Ill: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND RELATED STRUCTURES FOR PUBLIC USE CLASSIFICATION BY USE OF OCCUPANCY Category! — - Residential Category II - Commercial Category Ill - Educational and industrial Category IV. - Agricultural Category V Ancillary Building Classification by Use of Occupancy Architectural Features and Facilities Special Type of Facilities Accessible Units Barrier-free Facilities and Features Rule IV: REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Title Declaration of Policy Scope and Application General Building Requirements Site Requirements Definitions Regular buses ~ 5 designated seats near doors First class, premiere & aircon bus - 4 seats near door Passenger trains ~ 6 seats per car nearest the door - 2 seats preferably front seatsSettee Base acts BSP ooo siecle ] Website: wunadap.ora.ph Domestic shipping ~ allocate on per class basis; give priority during embarkation and disembarkation Rule V: ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT As stipulated in Section 46 of A.A. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, any person who violates the rules and regulations of this Act shall be fined or imprisoned PERSONS/INDIVIDUALS LIABLE For buildings/establishment/structure owner contractor architect engineer building official or other public official DEFINITION OF TERMS AS USED IN THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ACCESSIBLE refers to features that enable disabled persons to make use of the primary functions for which a structure is built ALCOVE =a small recessed space in a room or wall ANTHROPOMETRIC pertaining to the measurement of the human body BARRIER-FREE + unhindered, without obstructions to enable disabled persons free passage or use of the facilities BUILDINGS = public and private buildings and other related structures for public use. Those designed to accommodate and serve persons in the pursuit of educational, commercial, recreational, religious, occupational, medical, political, social activities, and others of similar nature as enumerated and provided herein CORRIDOR ~ a long interior passageway providing access to several rooms. A public means of access from several rooms or spaces to an exit curs + raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of street, sidewalk, Planted area, etc. curs CUT-OUT = break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided with an inclined surface to facilitate ‘mobility of wheeled chairs, carriages and other similar conveyanceseT) THE DESIONED ENVIRONM No.2 Matuungin St, Ceriral Dizman Quezon Ciy Contzct Detais: Phone - 4251549 mal ~ edaone.cantertamall.com Website: wan ccep.ora.f BUILDING LAWS. DISABLED PERSONS ~ those suffering from restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner ‘or within the range considered normal for 2 human being as a result of a mental, physical, or sensory impairment Door = an entranceway; 2 barrier which swings, slides, tlt, or folds to close an opening in a wall or cabinet or the like EGRESS Nn exit, or a means of going out ELEVATOR = a hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which moves in glides, in a vertical direction serving two or more floors of a building or structure ENTRANCE point of entry into a building: an exterior door, a vestibule, or a lobby FLOOR ~ the surface within a room or area on which one walks GRADIENT OF RAMP ~ the degree of inclination of the sloped surface expressed as a percentage or ratio GRAPHIC SIGN - a drawing, painting, diagram, engraving, etching or other similar illustrations wihich form a single glance conveys a given message; a visual aid HANDRAIL = @ hand support along a stairway or ramp consisting of rails and their supporting posts, balusters or pillars and constituting an enclosure or aline of division HEIGHT ABOVE FLOOR « distance between two points aligned vertically with one of the points on the floor PARKING AREA allocated space composed of marked-off portions for single motor vehicles on a short- time storage basis PASSAGEWAY/ PASSAGE 2 space connecting one area or room of a building with another PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ~ part of road where pedestrians going across the road have priority over traffic PUBLIC TELEPHONES 2 shelf unit telephone with coin operating functions for the use of the public RAMP «2 sloped surface connecting two or more planes at different levels SIDEWALK ~ apaved foot walk at the side of a street or roadway ‘THRESHOLD ~ a strip fastened to the floor beneath a door, usually required to cover the joint where ‘two types of floor materials meet; may provide weather protection at exterior doors Tower - the room containing the water closet VESTIBULE ~ a small entranceway or transitional space from the exterior to the interior of @ building and opens into a larger space ‘WALKWAY ~ an exterior passage for walking along, especially one connecting adjoining buildings and related structures WASHROOM 2 room providing facilities for washing: a lavatory or toilet room WATER FOUNTAIN a fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to provide potable water for human consumption WIDTH OF CORRIDOR - the linear width of the obstructed path in corridorsFOR THE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, INC. ira Dilman Quezon City CED BUILDING LAWS OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS Dropped Curbs and Curb Cut-outs VARIATION OF DROPPED CURB AT CORNER.Walkways and Passageways Crossings CROSS SECTION OF DROPPED CURB 2. CURBCUT.OUTS 21" Carb cuvout should ony be allowed when it wil nt ober « Whenever and wherever posse, wavaye shou havea gradient fret more Safety tan ualian 120m oF 5% REST STOPS ON BUSY OR LENGTHY WALKWAYS In lengthy or busy wallways, spaces shouldbe provided al some point ‘along the route so that a whesichair may pass another or tum around; ‘hese spaces should have a minimum dimension of 1.5m and should bewuleNT PROFE! rl Dsman Quezon City Phone - 4951649 AFORE THAME 10.0008. COUTRAL REFUGE RED. NoTE: “Teo strips formed from brushed or grooved concrete have not proved successful as they do not ‘Provide sufficient distinction from the norma fetway surface and therefore should nt be usedTo guide the bind, wallwvays should as much as possible follow straight forward route, wth right angle turns \Wallray headroom should not be less than 2.00m and should preferably be highat HANDRAIL DIMENSIONS 30mm-Somm ra iz Handrails 2} . & 30-50 mm Handel ettachod to wells should have @cleerence nots then Omm p ad t 4 fem wl nnd on eps shah a cewarce tins thn EASY-TO-GRASP DESIGNS 10,PROFESSIONS, INC No. 2 Matlungin St, Genial Dif man Quezon City Contact Detale: Phone ~ 4981549 Website: www.cdep.or.0h HANDRAIL HEIGHT Signage for road works on the carriageway PLAGE SIGN ON CARRAGEWAY FFT WILL DIMINISH WALKWAY WIOTH TOLESS THAN 120M ‘Temporary signs used to wam of road works should be carefully located and iit Handrals should be installed at both ‘sides of ramps and stars and at the ‘outer edges of dropped curbs at crossings; handrails should not be installed beyond the width of any ‘crossing so as not o obstruct pedestrian flow. Handrais shale installed at 0.90% ‘and 0.70m above steps or ramps; hhandralls for protection at great heights may be installed 1.00m to 106m Signs should be located on verges or similar whenever these are availablepee ciioeaae Directional and informational sign should be located at Points conveniently seen even by @ person on a wheelchair The intemational symbol for access should be used to designate routes and facilities that are accessible DIRECTION SIGN FOR PEDESTRIANS SUITABLE. FOR DISABLEDHE DESIGNED ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS, NC. No. 2 Matulungin St, Centr Diliman Quezon City SSD Cenlet iste Prone 4007809 denne. center@amailcom | ING LA\ ane ACCESS S1MBOL PHONE a Ss ‘i ——> ELEVATOR PARES DIRECTIONAL SIGNS FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ton Ma more Sones SS ‘Signage labeting in pubic rooms and places should have SIGNS ON WALLS & DOOR: raised symbols, eters, or numbers witha minimum eo ‘aight of Imm; Brite symbols shouldbe included in Signs on walls and doors should be ‘signs inalating public places and safety routes located at a maximum height of 1.60m and a minimum height of 1.40m <3.Gese BUILDING LAWS Minimum Requirements rou t oe Washrooms and Toilets — Al Re | i x 5 WATER CLOSET ‘The maximum height of water closets should be 0.45m; MIN. WATER CLOSET STALL ‘lush contol should have 2 maximum helght of 1.20m DIMENSIONS ‘Maximum height of lavatories should be 0.80m with a knee recess of 0.60m ~ 0.70m vertical clearance, and a 0.50m ——— 114 |cS BUILDING LAWS CENTER FoR T No.2 Contact Dat ‘emall = Website: wonwelep.ora.0h RONMENT PR ‘lt St, Central Dliman Quezon Cty is Phone~ 4397540 Elevator MIN. DIMENSIONS OF ELEVATOR ELEVATORS ‘Accessible elevators should be located not ‘more then 30.00m fom the entrance and should be easy fo locate withthe aid of signs Lf SANTO stars. ‘Tread surfaces should be of sip- ‘resistant material, nosing should be ‘provided wit eip-resistant strips to further minimize stpping: Avorn PREFERRED 1151 ‘Slanted nosing is prefered to ‘roading nosing $0 as not to Impose dificuty for people using ‘ruches or braces whose feat nave a tendency to get caught in he recessed space of protruding nosing; fr the same resson, open stringers should be avoidedRA 9514 — FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES. December 19, 2008: Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approves Republic Act NO. 9514 entitled “An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines, Repealing Presidential Decree No. 1185 and for other Purposes" January 5, 2009: Publication of RA 9514 in two newspapers of general Circulation, Manila Bulletin and The Manila Times (effectivity 15 days after ~ January 20, 2009) October 17, 2009. Publication of RA 9514 implementing Rules and Regulations in the Manila Times. (effectivity 30 days after — November 17, 2009) “Itis the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession ‘Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention service.” ‘No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative Inspection Requirement ~ A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP or representative as 2 pre-requisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by LGUs end agencies for: (1) Use or occupancy of buildings, structures, facilities or their premises including the installation or fire protection and fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure or facility: and (2) Storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous materials. + One-tenth of one per centum (0.1%) of the verfied estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed Fifty thousand pesos (50,000.00), one half to be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of the use and occupancy permit; + One-hundredth of one per centum (0.10%) of the assessed value of buildings or structures annually Payable upon payment of the real estate tax, except on structures used as single family dwellings; Fire Safety Practitioner. Any qualified person, recognized by the BFP, engaged in, but not limited to, the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance, assessment, and rehabilitation of fre safety construction, ‘suppression and control systems, protective and waming systems and life safety related services, or employed as a safety officer of public and private establishments/companies. FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY ASSESSMENT REPORT (FALAR) 2, BUILDING PLAN REVIEW + six (6) sets of the building plans and specifications + submission of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 1) signed by Architect and Fire Safety Practitioner (3 sets) FALAR1 * Documentation on Fire and Life-Safety Features of the Facility b. INSPECTION AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION + prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit by the Building Official + submission of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 2) signed by Construction Manager and Contractor (3 sets) FALAR2 + Documentation submitted certifying that the construction was in accordance with the FALAR 1 and authorized changes. (Documents will be a compilation report of all approved submittals, test and acceptance forms of all fire protection and life safety features and shall form part of the as-built documents tumed over by the contractor to the building owner.) ©. BUSINESS AND ROUTINE INSPECTION + inspect all buildings, structures or facilities to determine the presence of any fire hazard, the types of ‘occupancy, the prohibited acts being committed, and to check or test the required fire protective and/or aRA 9514 ~ FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES + submission of Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report 1 (FALAR 3) signed by Building Administrator (3, sets) FALAR3 + Documentation on the required periodic maintenance and upkeep of the fire and life-safety features of the facility. (It consists of a written report prepared by the building owner, his fre safety officer or his authorized representative. This is a compilation of the maintenance and testing records kept by the buildings engineering and maintenance departments. ) + Allexisting private and public buildings, facilities or structures with occupancy of at least fifty (50) persons shall be required to submit FALAR 3 annually to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction when securing FSIC. HAZARDS OF BUILDINGS degree of hazard shall be the relative danger of the start and spread of fire, the generation of smoke or gases, the danger of explosion or other occurrences potentially endangering the lives and safety of the occupants of the building or structure due to the nature of the contents or processes/operations therein. Fire Hazard ~ any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, oF which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with fire fighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property Abatement - any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard Fire Trap —a building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes. Fire Lane ~ the portion of a roadway or public way that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operations of fire fighting units. Public Way ~ any street, alley or other strip of land unobstructed from the ground to the sky, deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated for public use. where the flame spread rating of the interior finish or other features of the building or structure are such as to involve a fire hazard greater than the hazard of contents, the greater degree of fire hazard shall govern HAZARD OF CONTENTS: a. Low Hazard b. Moderate Hazard High Hazard Flame Spread Rating - time in which flame will spread over the surface of a burning material Fire Resistance Rating - time duration that @ material or construction can withstand the effect of a hundred fire test ‘Smoke Developed Rating - a rating of combustible material based on the density and volume of smoke developed within a certain period of time when its surface is ignited MEANS OF EGRESS ‘@ continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building, structure or facility to a public way. EXIT COMPONENTS shall be constructed as an integral part of the building or shall be permanently affixed thereto. + PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE OF EXITS - _ T-hour fire resistance rating for 3 stories or less - 2-hour fire resistance rating for 4 or more stories = any opening in the separation shail be enclosed by an approved self-closing fire door No exit enclosure shall be used for any purpose other than for means of egress. CAPACITY OF MEANS OF EGRESS = 2RA 9514 — FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Table 1: CAPACITY FACTORS marways Tavel Components |] Area (with per person) ‘ond Ramps ce iain er perion)_| eaaoracare 13 a Heath Cor. 7 ia 5 oF | os | [High Hazara i: ar Se [Aloe 7 a = ‘The required capacity of a corridor shall be the occupant load that utilizes the corridor for exit access divided by the required number of exits to which the corridor connects, but the corridor capacity shall be not less than the required ‘capacity of the exit to which the corridor leads. OCCUPANT LOAD the maximum number of persons that may be in the space at any time. the number computed by dividing the floor area assigned to that use by the occupant load factor ‘Where exits serve more than one floor, only the occupant load of each floor considered individually need be used in computing the capacity of the exits of that floor. Exit capacity shall not be decreased in the direction of exit travel. ‘When means of egress from the floor above and below converge at an intermediate fioor, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall not be less than the sum of the two. ‘When any required egress capacity from a balcony or mezzanine passes through the room below, that required capacity shall be added to the required egress capacity of the room below. Projections of not more than one hundred fourteen millimeters (114 mm) at a maximum height of nine hundred sixty five millimeters (965 mm) within the means of egress on each side shall be permitted. ‘The width of any means of egress shail not be less than nine hundred fifteen milimeters (915 mm) NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS = number of means of egress from any balcony, mezzanine, storey, or portion thereof shall not be less than two (2), 500 — 1000 occupant load = 3 exits 1000+ occupant load = 4 exits Elevator lobbies shall have access to at least one exit. ARRANGEMENT OF EXIT - shall be remotely located from each other ~ (2 exits or exit access doors) shall be located at a distance from one another not less than one-half (1/2) of the length of the maximum over-all diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served, measured in a straight line between the nearest edge of the exit doors or exit access doors In buildings protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system, the minimum separation distance between two exits or exit access doors shall not be less than one-third (1/3) the length of the maximum ‘overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served. - Where exit enclosures are provided as the required exits and are interconnected by not less than 1-hour fire resistance-rated corridor, exit separation shall be measured along the line of travel within the corridor. Interlocking or scissor stairs shall be considered only as a single exit for new buildings. TRAVEL DISTANCE TO AN EXIT ~ shall be measured on the floor or other walking surface along the center line of the natural path of travel, starting 30cm from the remote point, curving around any comer or construction with a 30cm. clearance therefrom, and ending at the center of the doorway or other point at which the exit begins In case of individual rooms subject to occupancy by not more than six (6) persons, distance to exits shall be measured from the floors of such rooms provided the path of travel from any point in the room to the room door Soar ireencer ty “FP ‘RA 9514 — FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES ‘Where open stairways or ramps are permitted, as a path of trevel to required exit, such as between mezzanines or balconies and the floor below, the distance shall include the travel on the stairway or ramp, and the travel from the end of the stairway or ramp to reach an outside door or other exit, in addition to the distance to reach the stairway or ramp, ACCESS TO EXITS ‘A door from a room to an exit or to @ way of exit access shall be of the side-hinged, swinging type. It shall swing with exit travel for 50+ occupant load. Decorations or draperies shall not be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such @ manner as to confuse the direction of exit. No dead-ends in excess of six meters (6 m) in length, DISCHARGE FROM EXITS All exits shall terminate directly at a public way or at an exit discharge. Exit stairs that continue beyond the floor of discharge shall be interrupted at the floor of discharge by partitions, doors, or other effective means. Where permitted, a maximum of fifty (50) percent of the exits may discharge through areas on the floor of discharge provided all ofthe following requirements are met: Exits shall discharge to a free and unobstructed way to the exterior of the building and is readily visible and ‘identifiable from the point of dischange from the exit. The floor of discharge are protected with approved, supervised sprinkler system The entire area on the floor of discharge is Separated from areas below by construction having a minimum of two-hour (2-hi) fie resistance rating. ifthe discharge area is a vestibule or foyer: - depth from the exterior of the building is not greater than three meters (3m) + length is not greater than six meters (6m) = foyer is separated trom the remainder of the level of discharge by construction providing protection at least the equivalent of wired glass in stee! frames -foyer serves only for means of egress including exits drectly to the outside exits may be accepted where discharging to roofs or other sections of the building or adjoining buildings:where the roof has a fire resistance rating at least the equivalent of that required for the exit enclosure ~ where there is @ continuous and safe means of egress from the room, and all other reasonable requirements for the safety are maintained. HEADROOM ‘The minimum headroom shall not be less than two meters (2 m) nor any projection from the ceiling be less than two meters (2 m) from the floor. DOOR SWING During its swing, any door in a means of egress shall leave not less than one-half of the required width of an aisle, corridor, passageway, or landing unobstructed and shall not project more then one hundred seventy eight millimeters (178 mm) into the required width of an aisle, corridor, passageway, or landing, when fully open. DOORS ‘A door designed to be kept normally closed in a means of egress, such as a door to a stair or horizontal exit, shall be provided with a reliable self-closing mechanism and shall not at any time be secured in the open position. ‘There shall be re-entry mechanism every four (4) floors that provide a way out of the stairway. DOOR WIDTHS & FLOOR LEVEL CHANGES Door openings in means of egress = (71 cm - 122 om) in clear width, ‘The elevation of the floor surfaces on both sides of 2 door shall not vary by more than 1.3 cm. The elevation shall be maintained on both sides of the doorway for a distance not less than the width of the widest leaf. Thresholds at doorways shall not exceed 1.3 cm in height. Raised thresholds and floor level changes in excess of 6 mm doorways shall be beveled with @ slope not steeper than 1 in 2. ; :FRA 9514 — FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINE PANIC HARDWARE A mechanical device consisting of linkages and horizontal bars across a door, which when pushed from the inside will cause the door to open and facilitates exit from the building, structure or facility. ‘When a door is required to be equipped with panic hardware, the panic hardware shall cause the door latch to release when a force of nat more than 7 kg-{is applied to the releasing device in the direction of exit travel. Such releasing devices shall be bars or panel extending not less than 2/3 of the width of the door and placed at heights suitable to the service required, and shall not be less than 76 nor more than 112 em above the floor. POWER OPERATED DOORS Where required doors are operated by power, such as those with photoelectric ‘actuated mechanism which open upon the approach of a person or doors with power-assisted manual operation, the design shail be such that in event of power failure, the door may be opened manually to permit extt travel or closed where necessary to safeguard means of egress.No power-operated door shall be counted as a required exit unless it also swings with the exit travel by manual means. ‘SCREEN AND STORM DOORS No screen door or storm door in connection with any required exit shall swing against the direction of exit travel in any case where doors are required to swing with the exit travel. REVOLVING DOORS A revolving door shall not be used in a means of egress for an exit from the floor of discharge directly to the outside except where specifically permitted. It shall not be used at the foot or top of stairs at the floor of discharge. ‘Where permitted, the revolving door or doors shall be given a credit of only 50% of the required capacity of exit . Such revolving doors shall be of approved type. ‘The number of revolving doors used as exit doors shall not exceed the number of swinging doors used as ‘exit doors within six meters (6 m) except.- when revolving doors may serve as exits without adjacent ‘swinging doors for street floor elevator lobbies, - if no stairways or doors from other parts of the building discharge through the lobby, and the lobby has no occupancy other than as a means of travel between elevators and street TURNSTILES ~ Approved turnstiles not over 91 om may be used in any occupancy where revolving doors are permitted. - Over 91 cm shall be subject to the requirements for revolving doors. - Immediately adjacent or within 6.1 m of a swinging door or gate opening freely in the direction of exit travel - Rated the same as revolving doors as regards units of exit width and rates of travel. DOORS IN FOLDING PARTITIONS ‘When permanently mounted folding movable partition are used to divide a room into smaller spaces, a swinging door of open doorway shall be provided as a way of exit access from each such space. ‘The swinging door may be omitted and the partition may be used to enclose the space completely under the following conditions: «2. The subdivided space shail not be used by more than 20persons at any time; b. The use of the space shall be under adult supervision; ¢. The partitions shall be so arranged that they do not extend across any aisle or corridor used as a way of access to the required exits from the fioor,d. The partitions shall conform to the interior finish and other applicable requirements of this Chapter; ende. The partitions shall be an approved type, shall have a simple method of release, and shall be capable of being opened quickly and easily by inexperienced persons in case of emergency. HORIZONTAL SLIDING DOORS Horizontal sliding doors shall meet the following criteria: 2. The door is readily operable from either side without special knowledge or effort. The force that, when applied to the operating device in the direction of egress, is required to operate the door not more than seven kilogram force (7 kg-f).c. The force required to operate the door in the direction of door travel is not more than 15 kg- to set the door in motion and is not more than 7 kgf to close the door or open it to the minimum required width.d. The door assembly complies with the fire protection rating and, where rated, is self- closing or automatic-closing. STAIRS All stairways designated as a means of egress shall be continuous from the uppermost floor level down to ground e =