BUILDING SPACE PROGRAMMING: SHOPPING MALL

PUBLIC ENTRANCE
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
Located in the main National Building Code of the
ENTRY VESTIBULE - 1.2 4 50 200
entrance of the building. Philippines By V. Foz
Located beside the entrance of Planning and Designers Handbook
WAITING AREA 30 1.2 6 36 216
the building. by M. B. Fajardo
“Choosing the Right Guard Booth
Size for Your Event: 5 Tips.”
Located in every entrance and Guardian Booth, https://www.
SECURITY POST 2 2.5 4 5 20
exit of the building. guardianbooth.com/booth-size-
for-guard-booth/. Accessed 10
November 2023.
Requirement for Post Pandemic
Safety Precautions:

The screening station should be

plainly visible in the
vicinity. Display signs in
prominent locations that
clearly describe the screening
procedure and admission
requirements. The area must
allow for a minimum of two
metres between the screening
team and the individual being
Located near the entrance
SCREENING STATION 1 4 4 4 16 screened. A protective barrier
Vestibule.
(e.g., plexiglass) can also be
installed around the screening
station. If physical separation
or a barrier cannot be used,
screening personnel should wear
appropriate personal protective
equipment, such as a
surgical/procedure mask and eye
protection (goggles or face
shield). Use visual indicators
(e.g., tape on the floor,
pylons, signage) as a guide for
physical.
ANTHONY, MARVIN. “Untitled.”
Development Bank of the
Philippines, https://www.dbp.
ATM VESTIBULE 4 2 4 8 32 ph/wp-
Located outside of the building content/uploads/2021/11/ATM-
and near the entrance of the Vestibule-Floor-Plan.pdf.
building. Accessed 10 November 2023.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 484 SQM

HALL AREA
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
“How Much Office Space Do You
Located in the main Need? By James Bucki.”
RECEPTION / INFORMATION 2 1.2 1 15 15
entrance of the building.
LinkedIn, 27 May 2015, https:
//www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-
much-office-space-do-you-need-
Planning and
Located near the main entrance james-bucki-cernan-tesalona.
LOBBY 20 1.3 3 26 78 Designers handbook
of the building. Accessed
by M.10Fajardo
November
Jr.2023.
 ANTHONY, MARVIN. “Untitled.”
Development Bank of the
Located near the retail Philippines, https://www.dbp.
ATM VESTIBULE 4 0.65 1 1435 1435 stores or entrance of the ph/wp-
building. content/uploads/2021/11/ATM-
Vestibule-Floor-Plan.pdf.
Accessed 10 November 2023.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 1528 SQM

GROCERY/SUPERMARKET
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
Strategically located in areas
Planning and Designers handbook
COMMERCIAL BAKERY 1 1.2 1 11.5 11.5 where customers can easily see
by M. Fajardo Jr.
it.
Located near the entrance of
COMMERCIAL SPACES 1 1.2 12 5.76 69.12 BASED ON SM BACOLOD SUPERMARKET
the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
PHARMACY 2 1.2 1 23 23
the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 2.8 1 20 20
the supermarket.
Located in areas where there is
MANAGER'S OFFICE 3 9.3 1 28.8 28.8
low public access.
BASED ON SM BACOLOD SUPERMARKET
Located near the entrance of
the supermarket or on the
BAGGAGE COUNTER 2 1.2 2 22.7 45.4
hallways of it where it can
easily be accessed.
Beside the entrance of
CART AREA - 1.2 2 42.6 85.2
the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
CHECK OUT COUNTER 1 1.2 25 4.5 112.5 BASED ON SM BACOLOD SUPERMARKET
the supermarket.
Timesavers by J. De
Beside the toilet of the
LACTATING ROOM 1 1.5 1 4 4 Chiarra & J.
supermarket.
Challender
PWD TOILET - 4 1 5.76 5.76 Planning and
LOCATED NEAR ENTRANCE Designers handbook
PUBLIC TOILET - 1.2 1 5.76 5.76 by M. Fajardo Jr.
LOCATED NEAR THE CHECK OUT
IMPULSE BUY ITEMS 120 1.2 1 70 70
COUNTER
LOCATED NEAR THE CHECK OUT
GRAB & GO SECTION 120 1.2 1 364 364
COUNTER
Located in the back portion of
MEAT SECTION 120 1.2 1 44 44 the supermarket near the frozen
storage area.
LOCATED ON THE SIDE OR AT THE
POULTRY 120 1.2 1 52 52
BACK OF THE SUOPERMARKET
LOCATED ON THE SIDE OR AT THE
SEAFOOD 120 1.2 1 52 52
BACK OF THE SUOPERMARKET
LOCATED ON THE SIDE OR AT THE
COLD BEVERAGES AND DAIRY 120 1.2 1 60 60
BACK OF THE SUOPERMARKET
Located near the entrance of
FRUITS & VEGETABLES 120 1.2 1 390 390 BASED ON SM BACOLOD SUPERMARKET
the supermarket.
LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF THE
DRY GOODS SECTION 120 1.2 1 582 582
SUPERMARKET
DELICATESSEN 120 1.2 1 102 102
LOCATED NEAR ENTRANCE
PET CARE 120 1.2 1 12 12
MILK & BABY NEEDS 120 1.2 1 43 43 LOCATED AT THE BACK
 BASED ON SM BACOLOD SUPERMARKET

Located in front or
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHENWARE 120 1.2 1 102 102
center of the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
CUSTOMER SERVICE 30 1.2 1 15.5 15.5
the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
SERVIICES 30 1.2 1 11.5 11.5
the supermarket.
Located near the entrance of
LIQUOR STORE 30 1.2 1 27 50
the supermarket.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 2,361.04 SQM
BACK OF THE HOUSE
MEAT COOLER 40 1.3 1 52 52
DAIRY STORAGE 40 1.3 1 52 52
FROZEN FOOD 40 1.3 1 52 52 Code Sanitation of
Located in an area
the Philippines
GROCERY STORAGE 40 1.3 1 100 100 where there is no public
(Presidential Decree
access.
PRODUCE STORAGE No. 856)
40 1.3 1 52 52
COOLER
GARBAGE STORAGE 40 1.3 1 52 52
Adjacent to the storage
of the supermarket and
RECEIVING AND
30 2 1 60 60 accessible to the road
DISPATCHING UNIT
but not directly visible to Planning and Designers handbook
the public. by M. Fajardo Jr., Architect's
Located in the Data by E. Neufert
BIOMETRICS employee's entrance
20 2.9 1 N/A N/A
ENTRANCE which is separate from
the public entrance.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 420 SQM

DEPARTMENT STORE
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
Located in an area where Planning and
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 1.2 1 7.2 7.2 customers can easily see it and designers Handbook
access it by M. Fajardo
Near the entrance of the
ATM MACHINES 1 1.2 5 1.2 6 American Planning Association.
department store or hallway.
Near the entrance of the
CART AREA - - 6 2 12 American Planning Association.
department store.
Planning and
Strategically scattered around
CHECKOUT COUNTER 3 1.2 15 7.2 108 designers Handbook
the department store.
by M. Fajardo
Located in areas where there is
LUGGAGE 50 1.2 1 202 202 American Planning Association.
high public access or hallway
Located in areas where there is
WOMENS BAGS 50 1.2 1 202 202 American Planning Association.
high public access or hallway
Located near the cashier or
WOMEN'S CLOTHING 200 1.2 1 414 414 hallways where it can easily be American Planning Association.
seen
Located near the cashier or
JEWELRY 200 1.2 1 210 210 hallways where it can easily be American Planning Association.
seen
Located near the cashier of the
WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 146 146 American Planning Association.
department store or hallways.
Located beside the womens
WOMEN'S SHOES 100 1.2 1 146 146 apparel and near the cashier American Planning Association.
area
 Located beside the womens
COSMETICS 100 1.2 1 192 192 apparel and near the cashier American Planning Association.
area.
Located near the apparels
FITTING ROOMS 6 1.2 15 4.8 72
display area.
Located beside the womens
PERSONAL SHOPPER 50 1.2 1 7.2 7.2 apparel and near the cashier American Planning Association.
area or escalator
Located in areas where there is
SMART BUY 100 1.2 1 141 141 high public access such as American Planning Association.
hallways
Located in areas where there is
STATIONERY 100 1.2 1 141 141 high public access such as American Planning Association.
hallways
Located in areas where there is
MEN'S CLOTHING 100 1.2 1 566 566 high public access such as American Planning Association.
hallways
Located in areas where there is
HEALTH & BEAUTY 200 1.2 2 64 128 high public access such as American Planning Association.
hallways
Located in areas where there is
ATHLETIC APPAREL 200 1.2 1 202 202 high public access such as American Planning Association.
hallways
Located at the back or corner
GEAR, CAMPING & OUTDOOR 200 1.2 1 202 202 American Planning Association.
portion of the supermarket.
Located at the back or corner
GDGET & ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 158 158 American Planning Association.
portion of the supermarket.
Located in front or side of the
MEN'S ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 146 146 American Planning Association.
supermarket.
Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &
MEN'S SHOES 100 1.2 1 146 146 Located beside the toilet.
J. Challender
Located in the area where it BP344- minimum area of 1.70 m x
SEASONAL 100 4 1 158 158
can easily be seen and accessed 1.80 m
Located in the area where it
KID'S TOYS 100 1.2 1 404 404 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
HOME ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 146 146 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
HOME APPLIANCES 100 1.2 1 146 146 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
BABY'S CLOTHING 100 1.2 1 81 81 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
BABY'S ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 81 81 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
KID'S WEAR 100 1.2 1 202 202 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
KID'S ACCESSORIES 100 1.2 1 202 202 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
Located in the area where it
HARDWARE 100 1.2 1 282 282 American Planning Association.
can easily be seen and accessed
BACK OF THE HOUSE
Located at the back of the
How much office space do you
MANAGEMENT OFFICE 20 11.61 1 232.2 232.2 department store where it is
need? By Bucki, J.
not visible to the public view.
Located at the back of the
EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER Planning and designers Handbook
20 2.32 2 46.4 92.8 department store where it is
AND LOUNGE AREA by M. Fajardo
not visible to the public view
 Code Sanitation of the
Located beside the unloading
RECEIVING AND STORAGE AREA 10 1.8 3 300 900 Philippines (Presidential
area of the department store.
Decree No. 856)
Adjacent to the storage of the
department store and accessible Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &
RECEIVING AND DISPATCHING UNIT 5 1.8 2 30 60
to the road but not directly J. Challender
visible to the public
Located in the employee's
Planning and Designers handbook
BIOMETRICS ENTRANCE 20 2.9 1 5 5 entrance which is separate from
by M. Fajardo Jr.
the public entrance.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 3,846.00 SQM

FOOD COURT
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
s a large open area where the
DINING AREA 400 1.2 1 1440 1440 customers can sit and eat their American Planning Association.
food.
Is an area where food
and beverages are American Planning
SERVING AREA 100 1.2 1 497 497
served after being Association.
prepared.
Code Sanitation of
it is where the customers can
HANDWASHING the Philippines
- 1.2 2 2.24 4.48 wash their hands without the
STATION (Presidential Decree
need to inside the comfort room
No. 856)
Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &
LACTATING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM 1 1.5 2 4 8 Located beside the toilet.
J. Challender
Located in the area where it BP344- minimum area of 1.70 m x
PWD TOILET 1 4 2 4 8
can easily be seen and accessed 1.80 m
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
1.5m https://www.commerc
Located in the area where it
FEMALE TOILET - 1.2 2 42.45 84.9 ialwash roomsltd.co.uk/blog/w
can easily be seen and accessed
hat-are -thestandard-toilet
cubicle-si zes.html
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
1.5m https://www.commerc
Located in the area where it
MALE TOILET - 1.3 2 42.45 84.9 ialwash roomsltd.co.uk/blog/w
can easily be seen and accessed
hat-are -thestandard-toilet
cubicle-si zes.html
A rentable space must be
Planning and designers Handbook
PROMINENT FOOD STORES 6 1.6 10 76.7 767 located along the isle of the
by M. Fajardo
foodcourt and traffic flow
A rentable space must be
Planning and designers Handbook
KIOSK FOOD STALLS 1 1.6 32 9 288 located along the isle of the
by M. Fajardo
foodcourt and traffic flow
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 4,617.80 SQM

CINEMA
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
It is where the customers
ATM MACHINES 1 N/A 3 1.2 3.6 American Planning Association.
can withdraw money.
It is where the employees of
CINEMA ENTRANCE 4 1.2 4 15 60 the cinema check the tickets of American Planning Association.
the viewers
Located near the main entrance Planning and
LOBBY 50 1.3 1 80 80
of the building. Designers handbook
by M. Fajardo Jr.
 Is a store that usually
sells drinks and food
CONCESSIONS STORE 2 1.6 9 9 81 Architect's data by E. Neufert
such as popcorn and
fries for the viewers.
It is where customers can book
their tickets ahead of time for
TICKET BOOTH 4 1.6 1 18 18 the movie they want to watch American Planning Association.
later.

LACTATING ROOM / It is a room where a mother can Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &

1 1.5 1 4 4
FAMILY ROOM breastfeed their baby J. Challender
A toilet is a small room used
for privately accessing the
sanitation fixture for BP344- minimum area of 1.70 m x
PWD TOILET 1 4 1 4 4
urination and defecation. Users 1.80 m
could urinate, defecate, and
sanitize themselves.
A toilet is a small room used
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
for privately accessing the
1.5m https://www.commerc
sanitation fixture for
FEMALE TOILET 1 1.3 1 38 38 ialwash roomsltd.co.uk/blog/w
urination and defecation. Users
could urinate, defecate, and hat-are -thestandard-toilet
sanitize themselves. cubicle-si zes.html
A toilet is a small room used
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
for privately accessing the
1.5m https://www.commerc
sanitation fixture for
MALE TOILET 1 1.3 1 38 38 ialwash roomsltd.co.uk/blog/w
urination and defecation. Users
could urinate, defecate, and hat-are -thestandard-toilet
sanitize themselves. cubicle-si zes.html
It is where the viewers can sit
SEATING AREA 800 0.5 4 720 2880 comfortably and watch movies Architect's data by E. Neufert
being projected on the screen.
A projection screen is an
installation consisting of a
surface and a support structure Planning and Designers handbook
SCREEN IT VARIES T VARIES 4 IT VARIES IT VARIES
used for displaying a projected by M. Fajardo Jr
image for the view of an
audience.
Is a room or enclosure for the
machinery required for the
PROJECTION ROOM 8 1.2 4 20 100 Architect's data by E. Neufert
display of movies on a
reflective screen.
Is a room or space in a
building dedicated to the
mechanical equipment and its
Planning and Designers handbook
TECHNICAL ROOM 8 1.2 8 10 80 associated electrical
by M. Fajardo Jr.
equipment, as opposed to rooms
intended for human occupancy or
storage
It is where the cleaning
Planning and Designers handbook
STORAGE IT VARIES IT VARIES 4 5 20 equipment of the cinema is
by M. Fajardo Jr.
stored.
s an office assigned in
managing the activities in and How much office space do you
MANAGEMENT OFFICE 20 11.61 1 232.2 232.2
out of the cinema to ensure the need? By Bucki, J.
orderliness of it.
Is a place where employees can
EMPLOYEES LOCKER Planning and designers Handbook
20 2.32 2 46.4 92.8 keep their belongings and take
AND LOUNGE AREA by M. Fajardo
a break during lunch time.
It is where the employees login Planning and Designers handbook
BIOMETRICS ENTRANCE IT VARIES 1.6 1 2 2
and logout for work by M. Fajardo Jr.
 SUB - TOTAL AREA : 3,733.60 SQM

ACTIVITY AREAS/CONVENTION CENTER

SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
ENTRANCE HALL 300 1.2 1 360 360 Located after the entrance.
LOBBY / Located after the
20 1.2 1 24 24
REGISTRATION AREA entrance hall.
Must be accessible to the
public where shoppers could
EXHIBITS HALL 1000 1.2 1 1200 1200
easily stop by and look around
exhibitions.
Located near the
AUDITORIUM 100 1.4 1 140 140 exits/entrances, or adjacent to
the registration area. National Building Code of the
Located near the Philippines By V. Foz
BALLROOMS / BREAK exits/entrances, or adjacent to
150 1.4 1 210 210
OUT ROOMS the
registration area.
SEMINAR ROOM 200 1.4 1 280 280 Adjacent the lobby
CONFERENCE ROOM / Separate from other
30 1.4 1 60 60
MEETING SPACES conventional spaces.
Reasonably isolated from the
general office traffic and
National Building Code of the
ADMIN OFFICE 3 9.3 1 27.9 27.9 casual interruptions; mostly
Philippines By V. Foz
around the edge of the office
but may also be in the center.
Timesavers by J. De
LACTATING ROOM /
1 1.5 1 4 4 Chiarra & J.
FAMILY ROOM
Challender
Adjacent the lounge or
PWD RESTROOM 1 4 1 4 4 lobby Planning and
MALE RESTROOM 1 1.3 1 38 38 Designers handbook
by M. Fajardo Jr.
FEMALE RESTROOM 1 1.3 1 38 38
BACK OF THE HOUSE
Adjacent to the conventional
STORAGE 1 28 1 28 28 spaces, and have discreet
access.
CONTROL ROOM 1 28 1 28 28
Hidden from the public. National Building Code of the
MISCELLANEOUS SANITATION AREA Philippines By V. Foz
1 28 1 28 28
(CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORAGE)
Privately located in such space
MECHANICAL AREA 1 28 1 28 28 with no traffic and circulation
is occuring.
"Planning and
BIOMETRICS ENTRANCE 20 2.9 1 58 58 Employees entry point. Designers handbook
by M. Fajardo Jr."
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 2,195.00 SQM

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
Located in a placewith the best
AMUSEMENT SPACE 100 2 1 200 200 exposure Shopping Mall by Ar.R. Kaur
to shoppers.
"Located in a placewith the (4 Bowling Alleys) Planning and
BOWLING AND BILLIARDS 50 2 1 100 100 best exposure Designers handbook by M.
to shoppers. Fajardo Jr.
 Planning and
PLAYGROUND 30 2 1 60 60 Inside the recreational park. Designers handbook
by M. Fajardo Jr.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 360.00 SQM

RENTABLE SPACES
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES

DINERS, RESTAURANT, EATING PLACES, AND FOOD/BEVERAGES STORES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
HEALTH FOODS STORE 50 1.2 1 330 330 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
CHINESE RESTAURANT 75 1.3-1.9 2 285 570 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
DRIVE-IN EATING PLACES 75 1.3-1.9 1 330 330 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
COFFEE SHOP 25 1.3-1.9 8 36 288 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
POPCORN AND NUTS 1 1.2 4 36 144 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
CANDY STORE 1 1.2 2 36 72 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

FASHION AND CLOTHING STORES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
WOMEN'S APPAREL 25 2.8 6 250 1250 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
MEN'S APPAREL 25 2.8 4 250 1000 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
ANCHOR STORES 25 2.8 6 300 1800 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES
 TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
RETAIL CLOTHING 25 2.8 14 100 11400 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
ATHLETIC OR SPORTSWEAR 25 2.8 16 200 3200 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
HANDKERCHIEFS AND HANDBAGS 25 2.8 1 150 150 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
LEATHER GOODS AND LUGGAGE 25 2.8 1 150 150 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
JEWELRY STORES 12 2.8 5 60 300 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
SHOES AND FOOTWEAR 25 2.8 14 125 1750 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

HEALTH CARE AND BEAUTY CARE

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BARBER SHOP 12 2.8 4 125 500 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BEAUTY SHOP 12 2.8 2 125 250 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
OPTICAL SHOP 12 2.8 2 125 250 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
DENTIST CLINIC 12 2.8 1 125 125 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BEAUTY CLINIC 12 2.8 2 125 250 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
PHARMACY 12 2.8 2 300 600 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES
 FURNITURES, HARDWARES, OUTDOOR EQUIPMENTS AND APPLIANCES
TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
FURNITURE 50 2.8 2 485 970 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Rarely at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
CARPETS AND RUGS 12 2.8 2 150 300 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Often at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
CHINA AND SILVER 12 2.8 2 150 300 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
INTERIOR DECORATION 50 2.8 1 150 150 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Often at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
OUTDOOR DECORATIONS 50 2.8 1 150 150 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
HARDWARE 50 2.8 2 325 650 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
ARMY GOODS STORE 12 2.8 1 100 100 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

SERVICES RETAILERS
TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BANK 50 2.8 2 790 1400 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
MONEY EXCHANGE CENTER 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
POST OFFICE 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
PAWNSHOP 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES
 TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BUILDING AND LOAN OFFICE 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
REAL ESTATE OFFICES 12 2.8 1 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
SHOE REPAIR 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
EXPRESS OFFICE 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Often at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
AUTOMATIC FAMILY LAUNDRY SERVICE 12 2.8 1 60 60 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
TICKET OFFICE AND TRAVEL BUREAU 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
POWER AND LIGHT OFFICES 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICE 12 2.8 1 60 60 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
PHOTO STUDIO 12 2.8 1 60 60 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

VARIETY STORE
TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
FLORIST 12 2.8 2 60 120 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
NOVELTIES 12 2.8 2 60 120 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Often at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
"DOLLAR" STORE 12 2.8 2 60 120 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES
 TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
TOY STORE 12 2.8 2 60 120 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
GIFT SHOP 12 2.8 2 60 120 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

ART, SCHOOL AND STATIONERY SUPPLIES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Sometimes at the hot spot area BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
ART STORE AND ARTISTS' SUPPLIES 12 2.8 2 300 600 or in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
BOOKSTORE 12 2.8 2 300 600 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

VETERINARY SERVICES
TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Rarely at the hot spot area or
BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
VETERINARY SALON AND CLINIC 12 2.8 1 350 350 in a place with the best
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers.
PHILIPPINES
GADGET STORE
TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR
Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
ANCHOR RETAIL STORE / TELCOM TECH
6 2.8 14 120 1680 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
BRANDS
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
GADGET RETAILERS 6 2.8 16 45 720 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

TIME SAVER’S STANDARDS FOR

Always at the hot spot area or BUILDING TYPES (2ND ED.)
GADGET KIOSK 2 2.8 21 9 189 in a place with the best NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
exposure to shoppers. PHILIPPINES

SUB - TOTAL AREA : 34,188.00 SQM

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Must be attractive, neat,
business-like, and adequate to
Located near the entrance of
RECEPTION ROOM 7 1.4 1 35 35 accommodate normal visitors.
the administration office.
Planning and designers Handbook
by M. Fajardo
Located in a quiet environment Planning and designers Handbook
WAITING OR INTERVIEWING ROOM 15 1.4 1 36 36
or beside the reception room by M. Fajardo
 Should be adjoining the office
of top officials that held a
large number of conferences.
Planning and designers Handbook
CONFERENCE ROOM 30 1.4 1 30 30 Should be centrally located to
by M. Fajardo
the users. Access to conference
room should be through
corridors or reception area,
Located near or beside the How much office space do you
GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE 6 9.3 1 60 60
management department need? By Bucki, J.
Reasonably isolated from the
general office traffic and
How much office space do you
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 6 9.3 1 60 60 casual interruptions; mostly
need? By Bucki, J.
around the edge of the office
but may also be in the center
Place accounting functions near
where it gets the order. Should
be located near the entrance or Spaces: accounting, purchasing,
reception room to avoid heavy data processing. How much
FINANCE DEPARTMENT 6 9.3 1 60 60 traffic. Must be accessible to office space do you need? By
Accounting functions. Should be Bucki,
out of traffic swirl to be J.
located in a place where noise
can be confined
Located in a safe and secure Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &
VAULT - 1.4 1 30 30
area of the office. J. Challender
Located adjacent to the How much office space do you
SALES DEPARTMENT 6 9.3 1 60 60
finance department. need? By Bucki, J.
Should not be on the top floor, Shipping and Receiving
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 6 9.3 1 60 60 but other space requirements Department; sub office of the
could be on the top floor. production plant
Located near the interviewing
room for easy access when doing How much office space do you
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE 6 9.3 1 60 60
an interview for the need? By Bucki, J.
applicants.
Strategically located in an
How much office space do you
SECURITY DEPARTMENT OFFICE 6 9.3 1 60 60 area where it can respond
need? By Bucki, J.
quickly in case of emergency
Near the other offices How much office space do you
FILES STORAGE ROOM - 1.4 1 30 30
for easy access need? By Bucki, J.
Located beside the How much office space do you
EMPLOYEES PANTRY 15 1.4 1 30 30
employee lounge need? By Bucki, J.
Located inside the How much office space do you
EMPLOYEES LOUNGE 30 1.4 1 60 60
administration office need? By Bucki, J.
Located near the toilet Planning and designers Handbook
EMPLOYEES LOCKERS 15 1.4 1 25 25
of the office. by M. Fajardo
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
1.5m https://www.
Inside or beside the
FEMALE TOILET 1 1.3 1 38 38 commercialwashroomsltd.co.
admin office
uk/blog/what-are -the-standard-
toilet-cubicle-sizes.html
Standard cubicle size: .8m x
1.5m https://www.
Inside or beside the
MALE TOILET 1 1.3 1 38 38 commercialwashroomsltd.co.
admin office
uk/blog/what-are -the-standard-
toilet-cubicle-sizes.html
BP344- minimum
Inside or beside the
PWD TOILET 1 4 1 4 4 area of 1.70 m x 1.80
admin office
m
MISCELLANEOUS SANITATION AREA Near the toilet of the Planning and designers Handbook
- 1.4 1 7.5 7.5
(CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORAGE) office. by M. Fajardo
 Located in the employee's
Planning and designers Handbook
BIOMETRICS ENTRANCE - 1 1 VARIES VARIES entrance which is separate from
by M. Fajardo
the public entrance.
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 74630.4 SQM

UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
SPACES NO. OF PERSONS AREA PER PERSON NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
What Is a Materials Recovery
Hidden from the public, are Facility (MRF)? | Rubicon.
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) - 0.65 1 10 10 adjacent to each other and have (2021). from https://www.
its own entrances and exits rubicon.com/blog/materials-
recovery-facility/
Sewage shall be disposed to a
public sewerage system or in
the absence thereof, in a
manner complying with Chapter
XVII - Sewage Collection and
Hidden from the public, are
MISCELLANEOUS SANITATION AREA Disposal, Excreta Disposal and
- 0.65 1 10 10 adjacent to each other and have
(CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORAGE) Drainage of the Code on
its own entrances and exits
Sanitation of the Philippines
(PD 856) and its implementing
Rules and Regulations; There
shall be sufficient facilities
in its premises.
Hidden from the public, are Electrical Knowhow. (2021).
EECTRICAL CONTROL ROOM - 1 10 10 adjacent to each other and have from http://www.electrical-
its own entrances and exits knowhow.com/
Electrical Knowhow. (2021).
MECHANICAL CONTROL ROOM: HVAC Hidden from the public, near
- 1 10 10 from http://www.electrical-
CONTROL ROOM the power and generator room
knowhow.com/
Power supply shall be connected
to any approved public or
Should be near a street where
community power supply system.
POWER AND GENERATOR ROOM - 1 10 10 it is connected to an approved
A stand-by generator may be
community power supply
provided in case of power
failure.
Hidden from the public, are Electrical Knowhow. (2021).
MAINTENANCE OFFICE 1 9.3 1 10 10 adjacent to each other and have from http://www.electrical-
its own entrances and exits knowhow.com/
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 60 SQM

LOADING, UNLOADING, AND PARKING AREAS

NO. OF AREA PER
SPACES NO. OF UNITS AREA PER UNIT TOTAL AREA REMARKS REFERENCES
PERSONS/VEHICLE PERSON/VEHICLE
“Choosing the Right Guard Booth
Size for Your Event: 5 Tips.”
Located along entrances and Guardian Booth, https://www.
SECURITY OUTPOST 2 2 4 4 16
exits guardianbooth.com/booth-size-
for-guard-booth/. Accessed 10
November 2023.
Should not be adjacent in
Timesavers by J. De Chiarra &
SERVICE VEHICLE BAY 1 15 4 15 60 waiting, loading, and unloading
J. Challender
area
 at least be 3.60 m wide aisle
1.20 m wide to allow for
maneuvering
Along the driveway near the
PUV BAY 40 1.35 2 54 108 https://www.un.
street
org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/A
D1-07.h
tm ;National Building Code of
the Philippines by V. Foz
Near entrances and drop off National Building Code of the
TAXI STAND 10 12.5 2 125 250
areas Philippines by V. Foz
at least be 3.60 m wide aisle
1.20 m wide to allow for
maneuvering

DROP OFF AREA 20 12.5 1 250 250 Main entrances https://www.un.

org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/A
D1-07.h
tm ;National Building Code of
the Philippines by V. Foz
PARKING SPACES: PRIVATE VEHICLES 1 12.5 1170 12.5 14625 Adjacent to the building
National Building Code of the
PARKING SPACES: PWD PRIVATE Right in front or right beside Philippines by V. Foz
1 18.5 20 18.5 370
VEHICLES entrances
SUB - TOTAL AREA : 15,679.00 SQM

TOTAL AREA : 144,102.84 SQM