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NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

RULE I

RULE II

RULE III

RULE IV

RULE IV - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

Types of Construction Sec. 401

Type I - wood construction

Type II - wood construction shall be 1 hr fire-resistive throughout

Type III - masonry + wood construction shall be 1 hr fire-resistive throughout

Type IV - Steel, Iron, Concrete or Masonry construction shall be 1 hr fire-resistive throughout

Type V - Steel, Iron, Concrete or Masonry construction shall be 4 hr fire-resistive throughout

Note: It must use fire-resistive techniques such as fire retardants chemical/incombustible construction.

Rule IV

Requirements on Type of Construction Sec. 403

Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls Types II and III - 1 hr fire resistive
Types IV and V - 4 hr fire resistive

Interior bearing walls, partitions, floors, and roofs Types II, III and IV - 1 hr fire resistive
Type V - 3 hr fire resistive

Structural frames Types II and III - 1 hr fire resistive

Type IV - 2 hr fire resistive
Type V - 3 hr fire resistive

Exterior doors and windows (ALL types) 1 hr fire resistive

Rule V.

SECTION 507. Designation of Fire Zones

Non-Fire Restricted Zones Type I and Type II Constructions are

 allowed.

Fire Restrictive Zones Type II, III to IV constructions are

allowed

Highly Fire Restrictive Zones Types IV and V constructions are

permitted

RULE VI - FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 603. Fire-Resistive Standards

Type of Assembly and Material Minimum thickness (in millimeter) for the
given fire resistance

4 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 1 hr

Floor Construction
Solid R.C. slab
- Average cover to reinforcement 25 25 20 15
- Overall Depth 150 150 125 100

Solid pre-stressed Concrete slab

- Average cover to tendons 65 50 40 25 65
- Overall Depth 150 150 125 100 150

Partitions
- Solid concrete 175 175 150 125 175
- Solid masonry 200 175 150 125 200
- Hollow unit masonry 300 250 200 150 300

Protection for metal structural members

- Concrete 75 50 38 25 75
- Masonry 100 75 55 38 100

Metal lath with vermiculite or perlite

- gypsum plaster 50

Rule VII

Section 701. Occupancy Classified

Group A - Residential Dwellings Division 1 - small family occupants and a like,

RULE V
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RULE VII
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RULE IX - SANITATION

Section 901: General Requirements ● Buildings for human habitation must have
potable water, plumbing, wastewater
treatment/disposal, storm drainage, pest
control, and noise abatement as per
health and safety standards.

Section 902: Water Supply System ● Use municipal waterworks if available.

● Water quality must meet National Drinking
Water Standards.
● Deepwells follow the Water Code of the
Philippines (PD 1067).
● Independent water systems comply with
local laws.
● Water piping and venting adhere to the
Revised National Plumbing Code.

Section 903: Wastewater Disposal System ● Discharge sewage to city sewer systems;
comply with DENR and sanitation codes.
● Where no sewer system exists, use septic
tanks, absorption fields, or treatment
plants.
● Plumbing installations must follow the
Revised National Plumbing Code.

Section 904: Storm Drainage System ● Rainwater must not enter sanitary sewers.
● Provide drainage for low-lying areas.
● Installations must follow the Revised
National Plumbing Code.

Section 905: Pest and Vermin Control ● Rat-proof hollow or wood constructions.
● Garbage bins must prevent pest entry.
● Screen public dining areas without
artificial ventilation.

Section 906: Noise Pollution Control ● Use noise abatement devices for
industrial equipment per DOLE and
DENR standards.
● Construction noise and vibrations must
 meet DENR limits.

Section 907: Pipe Materials ● All pipe materials must comply with BPS-
DTI standards.

FIRE CODE
RULE 10
Chapter 2
DIVISION 1 Scope

● This deals with life safety from fire and like emergencies in buildings, structures and
facilities.
● To minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, vapor and fumes before buildings are
vacated.
● It also discusses procedures and guidelines in fire drills required for all types of
occupancies to prevent panic in times of emergencies.

DIVISION 2 General Requirement

● Every building or structure shall be designed, constructed, equipped, maintained
and operated to avoid danger to lives and ensure safety of its occupants.
● Every exit shall be clearly visible. egress shall be provided with adequate and
reliable illumination.
● No building or structure under construction shall be occupied in whole or in part
until all required means of egress required for the part to be occupied are
completed.
● Adequate escape facilities shall be maintained at all times in buildings under
construction for the use of construction workers.
● Existing buildings may be occupied during repairs or alterations provided that all
existing fire protection systems/devices are continuously maintained.
●
DIVISION 3 Classification of Occupancy

● Assembly: For gatherings of 50+ people (e.g., theaters, gyms, libraries). Smaller
restaurants (<50) are "mercantile."
● Educational: Buildings for instruction with 6+ people (e.g., schools, universities).
● Day Care: Facilities caring for 4+ clients (<24 hours) (e.g., daycare centers).
● Health Care: For medical care where occupants cannot self-preserve (e.g., hospitals).
 ● Residential Board and Care: Lodging for 4+ residents with personal care services (e.g.,
group homes).
● Detention and Correctional: Housing under restraint (e.g., prisons, rehab centers).
● Residential: Sleeping accommodations (e.g., hotels, dormitories).
● Mercantile: For displaying/selling merchandise (e.g., malls, supermarkets).
● Business: For transactions or offices (e.g., BPOs, call centers).
● Industrial: For processing or repairing goods (e.g., factories of all kinds, power plants).
● Storage: For storing goods, vehicles, or animals (e.g., warehouses, parking garages).
● Mixed Occupancies: Buildings with multiple types of uses; strictest safety standards
apply.
● Special Structures: Unique buildings following general and specific safety guidelines.
● Conflict Resolution: Classification disputes handled by the C/MFM (City/Municipal Fire
Marshal).

DIVISION 4 Hazard Of Buildings

● the degree of hazard shall be the relative danger of the start and spread of fire,
occurrences potentially endangering the lives and safety of the occupants of the
building.
● The degree of fire hazard shall be determined by the C/MFM

DIVISION 5
Doors
● All door construction and designs must ensure a clear and direct exit travel
● Self-closing or automatic-closing, and comply with NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors
and Windows
● Doors for egress must be side-hinged or pivoted-swinging, capable of swinging to full
width, and swing in egress direction for rooms with 50 or more occupants.
● Door swings in egress direction in exit enclosures or high hazard areas, leaving 1/2
width unobstructed and projecting 178mm when fully open. Doors must have a
landing.
● Doors must open easily from the occupied side
● Locks should require no key or tool for operation
○ Locks should have a simple, visible releasing mechanism.
● Bears a sign stating "FIRE EXIT, KEEP DOOR CLOSED"
● 4-or more-storey buildings must have a re-entry mechanism every 4 floors, not
allowing re-entry marked with the nearest door
○ NO RE – ENTRY
○ PROCEED TO ________ FLOOR
○ AND _________ FLOOR
● Installation or maintenance of any panic hardware device on doors that prevents or
intends to prevent egress is prohibited

Dimensional Criteria for doors

 Minimum clear width for door openings 710 mm.

For double doors At least one door must have a minimum clear
width of 710 mm.

Maximum width for a single door: 1.22 meters.

Maximum floor height difference on both 13mm

sides of the door (double door)

Maximum threshold height: 13 mm

Thresholds or floor changes over 6 mm Must have a beveled slope no steeper than
1:2.

Force to release the door latch Not more than 7 kgf in the direction of exit
travel.

Releasing device (bar or panel) Must extend at least two-thirds (2/3) of the
door’s width.
Placed between 760 mm to 1,120 mm above
the floor.

Specific Door Types Criteria

Screen and Storm Doors ● Screen or storm doors should not swing against the exit
travel direction when doors are required to swing with the
exit travel.

Revolving Doors ● Revolving doors are not allowed for egress from the floor of
discharge directly to the outside, except in certain Chapter
Divisions..
● They must be approved and not exceed the number of
swinging doors within 6m. Must be equipped with measures
to prevent rotation at too rapid rates for orderly egress.

Turnstiles ● Should not obstruct egress except for approved ones over
910mm
○ Ones that freely turn in exit direction and follow door
requirements
● Should not be placed in exits unless adjacent to, 6.1m away
from, swinging doors or gates, Should be rated the same as
revolving doors in terms of exit width and travel rates.

Doors in Folding Partitions ● When using a permanently mounted folding movable

partition to divide a room into smaller spaces, a swinging
door or open doorway must be provided for exit access.
● The swinging door can be removed and partitions can be
used to enclose a space, provided it's not used by more than
20 people at a time, under adult supervision, and does not
 extend across aisles or corridors.
● The partitions must conform to interior finish requirements
and be easy to open in emergencies.

Horizontal Sliding Doors ● Door can be operated from either side without special
knowledge or effort.
● Operation force for egress is ≤ 7 kgf.
● Operation force for exit travel is ≤ 15 kgf for setting the door
in motion and 7 kgf for closing or opening.
● Door assembly complies with fire protection rating and is
self-closing or automatic-closing with smoke detection.
● Installation is in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire
Doors and Windows.

Stairs Details and Construction

● Stairs used in egress must meet Section 10.2.5.2 and special requirements, and must
be continuous from the uppermost floor level to the ground floor.
● All stairways serving as egress means must be permanent fixed construction.
● New stair and platform floors in buildings of four or more storeys must be fire-
resistive, non-combustible material, except for handrails.
● Treads of stairs and landing floors must be solid.
● Each floor must carry a load of 488 kg/m2 or 136 kg, with maximum stress conditions.
● No variation exceeding 5 mm in tread width or height in any flight.
● Treads less than 250 mm must have a nosing or effective projection of 25 mm over
the level below.
● Non-slip material must be provided on tread surfaces where material poses slipping
danger.
● Stairways and intermediate landings should continue with no decrease in width along
exit travel direction.

Dimention Criteria dir new stars ***10.2.5.4b edit***

Minimum Width (<2000 persons) 1,120 mm

Width (2000 persons) 1,420 mm

Maximum Height of risers 180 mm

Minimum height of risers 100mm

Minimum tread depth 280mm

Minimum headroom 2,000 mm

Maximum height between lnadings 3,660 mm

Specific Stair Type Criteria
Curved Stairs Egress Permit for Curved Stairs:
● Tread depth of 280mm at 305mm from narrowest end.
● Smallest radius should be twice the stair width.

Spiral Stairs Means of Egress in Individual Occupancies:

● Riser heights should not exceed 180mm.
● The stairway should have a tread depth of 280mm for egress capacity.
● An additional 265mm of width should be provided to the other handrail.
● Handrails should be provided on both sides of the spiral stairway.
● The inner handrail should be within 610mm of the point where a tread
depth of 280mm is provided.
● The outer handrail should be at the right side of descending users.

Spiral Stairs for Occupant Loads (loads does not exceed 3)

● Clear width of the stairs should be 660mm.
● Riser height should not exceed 240mm.
● Headroom should be at least 1.98m.
● Tread depth is 190mm at a point 305mm from the narrower edge.
● All treads should be identical.
● Handrails should be provided on both sides of the stairway.

Owner Load Limitations

● Existing spiral stairs can be permitted when the occupant load served
does not exceed 5 while following above mentioned guidelines..

Winders Winders in stairs, permitted in Division 8-20, must have a tread depth of
150-280mm at a point 305mm from the narrowest edge.

Enclosure Interior stairways must be enclosed, except for open ones allowed by
para A.2 of Section 10.2.6.5*. Exit enclosures must be usable, and open
spaces should not interfere with egress.

Monumental Stairs Accepted as required exits if all requirements are met, except
for curved stairs that are accepted with radius of ≥ 7.5 meters
at the inner edges.

Outside Stairs Any permanently installed stairs outside the building for egress.
Separated from interior of buildings with the same fire-resistance ratings
for walls, openings are protected by fire doors and fixed wired glass
windows
Wall construction should extend vertically to a point 3,050 mm above the
topmost landing of the stairs or to the roofline.
Horizontally for at least 3,050 mm.
*Section 10.2.6.5 Protection Of Vertical Opening And Combustible Concealed Spaces

Guards and Handrails

● Guards for egress means along open-sided floor and mezzanines.
● Handrails on both sides of the new stair, stair landing, and ramp.
● Guards and handrails must continue for each flight of stairs.
 ● Design of guards and handrails must avoid projecting logs or non-projecting corners.
● Openings in guards should prevent loose clothing from being wedged.

● Handrail Details:
Above upper surface on the tread 760-865 mm

Back from leading edge 25 mm

Additional handrail for children’s use Placed lower than the main handrail

Load capacity 91 kg applied to any point

Clearance between handrail and fastened 38 mm

wall

Required stairway width 2.23 m

(intermediate handrails must be used, except
in monumental outside stairs)
* Handrails must allow for continuous hand sliding.

● Guard Details:
Guard height 1.06 m

Guards protecting level changes on interior ≥0.91 m

balconies and mezzanines

Guard height from leading edge or balconies 25 mm measured vertically

Horizontal distance between flights ≤305 mm

○ No guards required for inside stairs
reversing at intermediate landings

Subdivide or fill guard area from floor, riser, or Min. required height
curb

Intermediate longitudinal rails ≤255 mm apart

Space vertical balusters 152.5 mm apart

Fill areas ❖ solid wire mesh

❖ expanded metal construction
❖ ornamental grilles for fall protection
*Guards must be designed to subdivide or fill the area from the floor's top to the minimum height
required in one of the manners stated, combined for equivalent safety.
■ Include a continuous substantial curb parallel to the run of stairs in level areas.
■ Masonry walls can be used for any guard portion.

● Enclosure walls and guards must be designed for loads transmitted by handrails or resist 75
kg horizontal force per lineal meter applied at the top, whichever produces maximum stress.
 ● Intermediate rails, balusters, and panel fillers must withstand a uniform load of 122 kg/m 2
over the guard's gross area, without adding reactions to the main supporting members.

Smoke-proof Enclosures***

Ramp
A. Dimensional Criteria

Minimum width (clear of obstructions) 1,120 mm

Maximum slope 1:12

Maximum cross slope 1:48

Maximum rise for a single ramp run 760 mm

B. Protective Enclosure

● Ramps used as an exit or exit component inside a building must be separated from other
parts of the building as per Section 10.2.5.2, para "B."
● Fixed wired glass panels in steel sash are permitted for buildings with approved,
supervised sprinkler systems.
● No usable enclosed space or open space under ramps in an exit enclosure can be used
for any purpose.

C. Other Details

● Live load design: Minimum 488 kg/m², with non slip surfaces.
● Uniform slope: Slope should not vary between landings, and landings must be level.
Direction changes should only occur at landings.
● Noncombustible material: Required for ramps in buildings over 3 storeys or any height
in noncombustible/fire-resistive constructions. The ramp floor and landings must be
solid, without perforations.
● Guards and handrails: Must comply with Section 10.2.5.4, para "H," except for Class A
ramps where handrails are not required.

D. Special Provisions for Outside Ramps

● Impediment-free arrangement: Outside ramps should avoid any barriers. For ramps
over 3 storeys high, this arrangement should have a height of at least 1.22 meters.
● Water accumulation: Surfaces of outside ramps and landings should be designed to
minimize water buildup.

Exit Passageways
A. Application
 ● Hallways, corridors, passages, or tunnels can be designated as an exit passageway
when they comply with the requirements of Section 10.2.5.2, along with additional
provisions in this section.

B. Protective Enclosure and Arrangement

1. Exit passageways must be separated from other parts of the building as per Section
10.2.5.2, para “B.”
2. Fixed wired glass panels in steel sash can be installed in the separation for buildings
with an Automatic Sprinkler System.

C. Width

● The width must be sufficient to accommodate the total capacity of all exits discharging
into the passageway.

D. Floor

● Floors must be solid, without any perforations.

ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS

● Escalators and moving walks are not allowed as part of the required means of egress
unless they are previously approved existing installations.

DIVISION 13. DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.13.1 General Requirements

● Detention and correctional occupancies shall include those used for purposes such as
correctional institutions, detention facilities, community residential centers, substance
abuse or rehabilitation centers, and other similar facilities where occupants are confined
or housed under some degree of restraint or security

Occupancy (Resident user categories for application of life safety requirements in this Division)
Use Condition I - Free Occupants have free movement from sleeping areas and other
Egress spaces to the exterior via compliant means of egress.

Use Condition II - Zoned Free movement is allowed between sleeping areas and other
Egress smoke compartments.

Use Condition III - Zoned Movement is allowed within individual smoke compartments (e.g.,
Impeded Egress residential units with sleeping rooms and activity spaces), with
 egress to other compartments controlled by remote release
mechanisms.

Use Condition IV - Free movement is restricted within occupied spaces; remote-

Impeded Egress controlled release is provided for egress between compartments.

Use Condition V - Movement is fully restricted within occupied spaces; staff-

Contained controlled manual release at each door allows compartment
transitions.

Special Requirements
● Use Conditions III and IV:
Emergency egress mechanisms must be accessible, secure, and operable by minimum
available staff at all times.
● Use Condition I Exception:
Facilities may follow Use Condition II standards given that Use Condition I facilities are
provided with a twenty-four hour (24-hr) on-duty staff.

Occupant Load
● Means of egress must accommodate the maximum intended occupants on any floor.
● Minimum standard: 1 person per 11.1 m² gross floor area.

Section 10.2.13.2 - EXIT DETAILS

A. Types of Exits
Permissible exit types include:
1. Doors
2. Stairs and smoke-proof enclosures
3. Horizontal exits
4. Exit passageways

B. Capacity of Exits
● Exit capacity is calculated in accordance with para “C” of Section 10.2.5.2 of this RIRR.

C. Number of Exits
● Each floor or fire section must have at least two (2) exits, remote from each other.
● Exit access travel permitted to be common path not exceeding thirty meters (30 m).

D. Access to Exits
● All access points (aisles, passageways, corridors, etc.) must comply with Section
10.2.5.2 of this RIRR.

E. Arrangement of Means of Egress

Each sleeping room must have a door leading directly to an exit corridor, unless:
● There is an exit door opening directly to the outside from the room at the ground level.
● Access is by an adjacent common room (e.g., day room).
● Dead-end corridors or hallways must not exceed 6 meters (m).
● Sally ports are permitted if they allow unobstructed emergency travel.
F. Travel Distance to Exits
Room door to exit Maximum of 30 meters (m

Point in room to exit Maximum of 46 meters (m)

Point in sleeping room to door in the room Maximum of 10 meters (m)

G. Discharge from Exits

Exits may discharge into fenced or walled courtyards if:
● No more than 2 walls are the building walls.
● Courtyard accommodates occupants at 15 meters (m) from the building, with 1.4 m² per
person.
● Exits may discharge through the level of exit discharge, with up to 50% of exits
discharging into a single fire compartment (1-hour fire resistance rating required).

H. Emergency Lighting and Exit Markings

● Egress paths must be illuminated as per Section 10.2.5.11.
● Emergency lighting must comply with Section 10.2.5.11.
● Exit signs are required in areas accessible to the public.

SECTION 10.2.13.3 - PROTECTION

A. Protection of Vertical Openings

● Vertical openings must be enclosed or protected.
● Exception 1 - allow unprotected vertical openings in accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of
this RIRR shall be permitted
● Exception 2 - allow in specific cases, such as sleeping quarters with height restrictions
and compliance with Section 10.2.6.5., provided that the height between the lowest and
highest finished floor levels does not exceed seven meters (7 m). The number of
levels shall not be restricted. Sleeping quarters subdivided in accordance with this
Section shall be permitted to be considered as part of the communicating space. The
separation shall not be required to have a fire resistance rating.

B. Interior Finish
● Interior finishes must be Class A or Class B.

C. Detection, Alarm, and Communication Systems

● Fire alarm systems are mandatory and must include manual, automatic, and water flow
initiation.
● Exceptions allow locking of manual alarm boxes or placing them in attended staff
locations.
● Occupant notification and fire department alerts are required but exceptions exist for
staff-managed systems.
 ● Automatic smoke detection is required in resident sleeping and common areas, with
specific exemptions for rooms with fewer than 4 occupants or staffed dormitories.

D. Extinguishment Requirements
● Buildings must have supervised automatic sprinkler systems.
● Sprinklers must integrate with fire alarm systems.
● Portable fire extinguishers and standpipe systems must be installed, with exceptions for
locked or staff-access-only locations.

E. Subdivision of Building Spaces

● Floors used for sleeping or with large occupant loads of 50 or more persons, must have
smoke compartments.
Requirements for Smoke Compartments and Refuge Areas:
Smoke Compartments with Exit to Public The exit serves only one area and has no
Way openings to other areas.

Buildings Separated from Resident Must have a two-hour (2-hr) fire

Housing Area resistance rating, or

Be separated by an open area of fourteen

meters (14 m).

Must be located fifteen meters (15 m)

Secured Open Area Holding Space from the housing area.

Should provide at least 1.4 square meters

(1.4 m²) of refuge area for each person.

F. Hazardous Areas

The areas described in the table below must be protected as indicated:

Hazardous Area Description Separation/Protection

Areas not incidental to resident housing 2 hours

Boiler and fuel-fired heater rooms 1 hour

Central or bulk laundries > 9.3 m² 1 hour

Commercial cooking equipment In accordance with Section 10.2.7.1 of this

RIRR and NFPA 96

Commissaries Smoke resistant

 Employee locker rooms Smoke resistant

Hobby/handicraft shops Smoke resistant

Maintenance shops Smoke resistant

Padded cells 1 hour

Soiled linen rooms 1 hour

Storage rooms > 4.6 m² but ≤ 9.3 m² Smoke resistant

storing combustible material

Storage rooms > 9.3 m² storing combustible 1 hour

materials

Trash collection rooms 1 hour

● Doors used to access the areas specified above shall meet the requirements for doors at
smoke barriers for the applicable use condition.

Smoke Barrier Requirements Table:

Requirement Details

Occupant Load Not more than 200 residents per smoke compartment.

Travel Distance a. Distance from any room door to exit access: ≤ 45 meters

b. Distance from any point in a room: ≤ 60 meters

Barrier Construction Must be substantial, with structural fire resistance.

Openings Protection Openings must be protected in accordance with Section 10.2.6.3 of

this RIRR.

Net Area per Occupant Not less than 0.56 m² per occupant on each side of the smoke
barrier for all occupants in adjoining compartments.

Doors Resistance Doors must provide resistance to smoke passage, and swinging
doors must be self-latching or have 22 Newtons (22 N) resistance.

Door Requirements Doors must comply with egress requirements and have
locking/release arrangements.

Vision Panels Must be provided where the barrier crosses an exit access corridor
for visibility.

Smoke Dampers Smoke dampers must be installed in the smoke barrier.

G. Building Services Equipment

Air-conditioning, ventilating, heating, cooking and other service equipment must comply with
Division 7 of this Chapter, and shall be installed based on the manufacturer’s specifications,
except:
● Combustion and ventilation air for boiler or incinerator shall be taken directly from and
discharged directly to the outside air.
● Rubbish chutes must be safeguarded (Sections 10.2.6.5 and 10.2.7.4),
● Trash chutes must discharge into protected collection rooms (Section 10.2.6.10).

DIVISION 14. RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

DIVISION 15. MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 16. BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 17. INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
DIVISION 18. STORAGE OCCUPANCIES

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