BUILDING SYSTEM

DESIGN - 1
AR. TRESAMAR JAMEN-CUIZON

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 NATIONAL BUILDING
CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES (PD1096)

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CONTENTS
RULE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE II – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
RULE II – PERMITS AND INSPECTION
RULE IV – TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
RULE V – REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES
RULE VI – FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION
RULE VII – CLASSIFICATION AND GEN. REQ. OF BLDGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY
RULE VIII – LIGHT AND VENTILATION
RULE IX – SANITATION
RULE X – BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS

NBCP (PD1096)
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CONTENTS
RULE XI – PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIAN DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
RULE XII – GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT
RULE XIII – ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REGULATIONS
RULE XIV – PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS
RULE XV – PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION
RULE XVI – PLASTICS
RULE XVII – SHEET METAL PAINTS SPRAY BOOTHS
RULE XVIII – GLASS AND GLAZING
RULE XIX – THE USE OF COMPUTERS
RULE XX – SIGNS
RULE XXI – FINAL PROVISIONS

NBCP (PD1096)
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TITLE: Revised IRR of the NBCP (PD1096)

PURPOSE: to safeguard life by a framework of minimum standards and requirements

SCOPE:
all construction disciplines
also apply to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use,
occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolishing, and adding to public and private
buildings and structures,

except traditional indigenous family dwellings, and those covered by BP 220.

RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISION

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DEFINITION OF TERMS:

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

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

ALTERATION: Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning,

location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the
building height and/or floor area.

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

RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISION

DEFINITION OF TERMS: .

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

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

DEMOLITION: the systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part

MOVING: The transfer of buildings/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to
another, either within the same lot or to a different one

ANCILLARY BUILDING/STRUCTURE: a secondary building/structure located within the premises, the use of
which is incidental to that of building/structure

RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISION

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THE SECRETARY: Secretary of the DPWH
DUTIES:
policy making
memorandum circulars
evaluate, review, and approve (amendments to the Code and RCs)
prescription of fees
appointment of building officials in all city/municipals

TECHNICAL STAFF: National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO)

DUTIES:
administration and enforcement
review, evaluate, and take final action (technical and legal problems)
conduct seminar and workshop
other duties as tasked

RULE 2: ADMINISTRATION + ENFORCEMENT

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BUILDING OFFICIAL: appointed or designated

possesses qualifications
DUTIES:
tasked with the enforcement of the Code
as well as circulars, memorandums, orders ..
Issues, denies, suspends, and revokes permit
undertakes inspection of buildings
acts on claims (notice and hearing)
submits report
duties and task as assigned

RULE 2: ADMINISTRATION + ENFORCEMENT

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PROHIBITED ACTS: FINES:

proceeding with work without a permit light violations: Php 5,000.00
unauthorized modification or alteration from less grave violation: Php 8,000.00
the approved drawings grave violation: Php 10,000.00
non-compliance with work stoppage order
non-compliance with the order to demolish SURCHARE:
use of building without Certificate of Occupancy excavation: 10% fees
change of use and type with corresponding permit foundation: 25% fees
failure to post building permit and occupancy superstructure to 2m: 50% fees
permit 2m above: 100% fees

RULE 2: ADMINISTRATION + ENFORCEMENT

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DANGEROUS BUILDINGS: OPTIONS:

structural hazard repair
fire hazard vacation
unsafe electrical wiring demolition
unsafe mechanical installation
inadequate sanitation and health facilities
architectural deficiency

RULE 2: ADMINISTRATION + ENFORCEMENT

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No person, firm or corporation,
including any agency or instrumentality
of the government shall construct, alter,
repair, convert, use, occupy, move,
demolish and add any
building/structure or any portion
thereof or cause the same to be done,
without first obtaining a building permit
therefor from the Building Official
assigned in the place where the subject
building/structure is located or
to be done.

The prescribed application for building

permit form (NBC Form B-01) shall be
used by all applicants.

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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ANCILLARY PERMITS: ANCILLARY PERMITS:

The Ancillary Permits duly signed and sealed by the ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT
corresponding professionals and the plans and CIVIL/STRUCTURAL PERMIT
specifications shall be submitted together with the duly
notarized application for Building Permit. ELECTRICAL PERMIT
MECHANICAL PERMIT
The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied
by the Ancillary Permits. SANITARY PERMIT
PLUMBING PERMIT
The prescribed Ancillary and other Accessory
Permits/forms shall likewise be ELECTRONICS PERMIT
used whenever applicable.

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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ACCESSORY PERMITS:

Accessory Permits are issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of
the project with very special functions or use which are indicated in the
plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application.
These may include, among others: bank and records vaults; swimming
pools; firewalls separate from the building/structure; towers; silos;
smokestacks; chimneys; commercial/industrial fixed ovens; industrial
kilns/furnaces; water/waste treatment tanks, septic vaults; concrete and
steel tanks; booths, kiosks and stages; and tombs, mausoleums and
niches.

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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EXEMPTIONS FROM BUILDING PERMITS: Minor Constructions
i. Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children’s playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses and the like, not
exceeding 6.00sqm, (detached,private)

ii. Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding 20.00 sqm
(private)

iii. Installation of window grilles.

iv. Garden pools for water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding 500mm in depth (private).

v. Garden masonry walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height, footpaths,
residential garden walks and/or driveways.

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

 EXEMPTIONS FROM BUILDING PERMITS: Repair . Works
i. Repair works not affecting or involving any structural member.

ii. Repair and/or replacement of non load-bearing partition walls.

iii. Repair and/or replacement of any interior portion or a house ( no addition / alteration)

iv. Repair and/or replacement work of doors and windows.

v. Repair and/or replacement work of flooring.

vi. Repair of perimeter fence and walls.

vii. Repair and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, fittings or pipings for single detached
dwellings and duplexes.

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

ISSUANCE OF PERMIT: .
15 days from payment of fees

LIABILITY CLAUSE:
That under Article 1723 of
the Civil Code of the
Philippines – 15 YEARS

collapse due to defect in the

plans or specifications or
defects in the ground
Architect/Engineer of Record

collapse due to defect in

construction or use of inferior
materials
Supervising
Architect/Engineer

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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VALIDITY OF PERMIT: 1 YEAR

STOPPAGE AND COMMENCEMENT: 120 days
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION:
Errors found in the plans and specifications;
Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied;
Non-compliance with the provisions of the Code or any rules or regulations.
APPEAL: 15 days
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF WORK: duly licensed and registered Architect or Civil Engineer; logbook and cert. of completion

RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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RULE 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTION

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TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
TYPE I: Wood Construction

TYPE II: Wood Construction with fire-resistant

materials (1-hour fire-resistive)

TYPE III: Masonry and Wood Construction

(1-hour fire-resistive; incombustible ext. walls)

TYPE IV: Steel, iron, concrete or masonry

(incombustible interiors: ceiling, walls)

TYPE V: Steel, iron, concrete or masonry

(4-hour fire-resistive)

RULE 4: TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION

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TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION FIRE ZONE: DEFINED
TYPE I: Wood Construction Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of
buildings/structures are permitted to be constructed
TYPE II: Wood Construction with fire-resistant based on their use or occupancy, type of construction,
materials (1-hour fire-resistive) and resistance to fire.

TYPE III: Masonry and Wood Construction NON-FIRE RESTRICTED ZONE

(1-hour fire-resistive; incombustible ext. walls) All types of construction allowed

TYPE IV: Steel, iron, concrete or masonry FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONE

(incombustible interiors: ceiling, walls) Type I construction NOT allowed

TYPE V: Steel, iron, concrete or masonry HIGHLY FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONE

(4-hour fire-resistive) Types I, II, and III NOT allowed

RULE 5: FIRE ZONE

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FIRE RESISTIVE RATING: DEFINED

Fire-resistive rating means the
degree to which a material can
withstand fire as determined by
generally recognized and accepted
testing methods.

RULE 6: FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENT

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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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PARKING / LOADING AND UNLOADING SLOT:
AUTOMOBILE - 2.00M X 5.00M (perpendicular or diagonal)
AUTOMOBILE - 2.15M X 6.00M (parallel)
TRUCK/BUS - 3.60M X 12.00M (standard)
TRUCK - 3.60M X 18.00M (articulated)
JEEPNEY/SHUTTLE - 3.60M X 9.00M’
*special provision for handicapped: BP344

PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Table VII.4

RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROLS (DC): .
TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF A LOT
TLA = Total lot area
BHL = Building Height Limit
GFA = Gross Floor Area
NGFA = Non-Gross Floor Area
TGFA = Total Gross Floor Area
PSO = Percentage of site occupancy
The part of the lot occupied by the building (A.K.A.
building footprint expressed in %)
TOSL = Total open space within lot
The part of the lot NOT occupied by the building
MACA = Maximum Allowable Construction Area
AMBF = Allowable Maximum Building Footprint
ISA = Impervious Surface Areas
USA = Unpaved Surface Areas
TLA = PSO + TOSL
MACA = PSO + ISA
Hence, TLA = MACA + USA

RULE 7: OCCUPANCIES+ZONES+REQUIREMENTS
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LOT TYPES: The Code defines seven lot types

Inside lot
Interior lot
Corner lot
Through lot
Corner through lot
Corner through lot abutting 3 or more streets
End lot

RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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CEILING HEIGHT
ceiling height: 2.70m (first floor)
2.40m (succeeding floor)
mezzanine: 1.80m

MINIMUM ROOM SIZES

rooms: 6.00sqm (least dimension: 2.00m)
kitchen: 3.00sqm (least dimension: 1.50m)
t&b: 1.20sqm (least dimension: 900mm)

EAVES, CANOPIES AND AWNINGS: shall not be less than 750mm from the property

RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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RULE 8: LIGHT AND VENTILATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. All buildings hereafter erected, altered, remodeled, relocated or repaired
for human habitation shall be provided with adequate and potable water supply, plumbing installation,
and suitable wastewater treatment or disposal system, stormwater drainage, pest and vermin control,
noise abatement device, and such other measures required for the protection and promotion of
health of persons occupying the premises and others living nearby.

Water Supply System – National Standard for Drinking Water, Water Code, rNPCP
Wastewater Disposal System – Code on Sanitation and DENR, rNPCP
Storm Drainage System - rNPCP
Pest and Vermin Control
Noise Pollution Control – DOLE and DENR
Pipes Materials – BPS and DTI

RULE 9: SANITATION
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ARE PROJECTIONS BEYOND THE PROPERTY LINE ALLOWED?
No. Unless otherwise allowed by the Code

SECTION 1002
Footings located at least 2.40 meters below grade along national roads or public highway may
project not more than 300 millimeters beyond the property line provided that said projection shall
not obstruct any existing utilities/services

Foundations may be permitted to encroach into public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding 500
millimeters; provided that the top of the said foundation is not less than 600 millimeters below the
established grade; and provided further, that said projection shall not obstruct any existing
utilities/services

RULE 10: BLDG PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS

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RULE 10: BLDG PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS

GENERAL REQUIREMENT
. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
No person shall use or occupy a street, alley or public Protective railings
sidewalk for the performance or work covered by a Fences
building permit except in accordance with the Canopies
provisions of this Rule. Warning Signs and Lights

No person shall perform any work or any DEMOLITION

building/structure adjacent to a public way in general Done by experienced contractor
use for pedestrian travel, unless the pedestrians are Inform adjoining owners
protected as specified in this Rule. Floor by floor as much as possible

Any material, building/structure temporarily occupying

public property, including fence, canopies and
walkways, shall be adequately lighted between sunset
and sunrise.

RULE 11: PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS

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EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, RETAINING WALLS
GENERAL REQUIREMENT VENEER
Buildings proposed for construction shall comply with ENCLOSURE OF VERTICAL OPENINGS
all the regulations and specifications FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
including safety standards embodied in the ROOF CONSTRUCTION & COVERING
Administrative Order of DOLE herein set forth STAIRS, EXITS, AND OCCUPANT LOADS
governing quality, characteristics and properties of SKYLIGHTS
materials, methods of design and construction, BAY, PORCHES, BALCONIES
type of occupancy and classification. PENTHOUSES AND ROOF STRUCTURES
CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, AND BARBECUES
The various applicable referral codes shall FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
supplementally guide the planning, design, layout, STAGES AN PLATFORMS
content, construction, location/siting, installation and MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS
maintenance of all buildings/structures. LATHING, PLASTERING AND WALL BOARDS

RULE 12: GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

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ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS MECHANICAL REGULATIONS

All electrical systems, equipment and installations All mechanical systems, equipment and installations
mentioned in the Code shall conform to the mentioned in the Code shall conform to the
provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 provisions of the Philippine Mechanical Code, as
(PEC-1) and Part 2 (PEC-2), as adopted by the Board adopted by the Board of Mechanical Engineering
of Electrical Engineering pursuant to Republic Act pursuant to RA 8495 as amended, otherwise known
7920, otherwise known as the Philippine Electrical as the Philippine Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Law. Law.

RULE 13: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGULATIONS

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STORAGE AND HANDLING

Storage rooms of unexposed photographic and x-ray films shall be provided with automatic fire
extinguishing systems in the following cases:

a. When unexposed films in generally accepted safety shipping containers exceed the aggregate
of 14.00 cu. meters;

b. Where shelving used for storage of individual packages not in said shipping containers
exceeds 1.40 cu. meters in capacity; and

c. Storage is not in generally accepted safety shipping containers in any section not exceeding
14.00 cu. meters

RULE 14: PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS

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PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLY

Prefabricated assembly is a structural unit, the integral parts of which have been built-up or
assembled prior to incorporation in the building. It shall be made of pre-cast concrete, various
metal components, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) or other construction materials
acceptable to the architect/engineer.

To determine the structural adequacy, durability, soundness, weather and fire resistance of
prefabricated assemblies, they shall pass the special tests conducted by any accredited material
testing laboratories.

During the placement of the prefabricated assembly, a safety engineer shall be required at the site.

RULE 15: PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

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APPROVED PLASTICS

Approved plastic materials shall be those which have a flame-spread rating when
tested in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices.

The use of plastic doors, sashes and framings of openings for Group A to I
Occupancies may be allowed except for entrance doors and exit doors which should
be of materials other than plastics permitted by the Code.

RULE 16: PLASTICS

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SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTH
Paint spray booths shall be constructed of steel of not less than No. 18 U.S. gauge in thickness and shall
be designed in accordance with the Code.

The area of a paint spray booth shall not exceed 150 sq. meters nor 10% of the basic area permitted for
the major use of the building according to its Occupancy Group.

The floor of the spray booth and operator’s working area, if combustible, shall be covered with
noncombustible, non sparkling material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of
residue.

Paint spray booths shall be designed to permit the free passage of exhaust air from all parts of the
interior and all interior surfaces shall be smooth and continuous without outstanding edges.

RULE 17: SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS

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RULE 18: GLASS AND GLAZING

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GENERAL RULE

The use of computer for all or any part of the design of buildings under the Code is permitted
provided that all programs to be used are documented.

SOFTWARE NAME, VERSION, COMPANY, ADDRESS

The information required in the output shall include date of processing, program
identification, all output data, units and final results.

Signed and Sealed by the Designer

RULE 19: THE USE OF COMPUTERS

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RULE 20: SIGNS

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RULE 21: FINAL PROVISIONS

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