BUILDING CODE- PD 1096 ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS

IMPLEMENTING RULES BY DPWH April 8, 2005 a) VICINITY MAP

Residential ………………………………. Half km radius

MINIMUM REQT FOR DWELLING Commercial ……………………………… 2 km radius
Footing .60 depth, .25 thk
b) TITLE BLOCK
Stairs residential 0.75
Less than 50- 0.90
1. OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
More than 50- 1.10
2. LAND USE AND ZONING
Dist bet landing 3.60 3. LINE AND GRADE
4. ARCHITECTURAL
Handrails 0.80- 0.90
5. CIVIL/ STRUCTURAL
Winding 0.30 run 6. ELECTRICAL
Circular 2.50 widths 7. MECHANICAL
8. SANITARY
Courtyard 2.0min dist w/
9. PLUMBING
passageway 1.20
10. ELECTRONICS
Corner lot- 90% buildable area 11. GEODETHIC ENGINEER
Inside lot- 80% buildable area
c) PAPER SIZE
CEILING HEIGHTS
ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
grnd flr 2.70
2nd flr 2.40
PAPER METRIC ENGLISH
3rd flr 2.10
W L W L
artificial vent- 2.40 min
natural vent- 2.70 min A0 841 1189 33 47

A1 594 841 23 33
MEZZANINE-
Min height 1.8m above and below A2 420 594 16.50 23
min for natural vent 2.70
185 sqm 2 stairway
A3 297 420 11.50 16.50

AIR CONDITIONING
68-74 F
2.13m height
NUMBER OF EXITS ELEVATORS
More than10 2 exits hoistway pit clearance 0.60
500-99 3 exits in one hoistway 4 elevators max
1000 or more 4 exits hoisting rope 3 for traction elevators
2 for drum type
mezz greater than 185 sqm 2 exits diameter of hoisting rope 30mm
if there are only 2 exits 1/5 apart
dead end 6.00 min 24 hr elevator in 5 storey res 1 elevator

SIDEWALK Dumbwaiter 1.20- max height

Width 1/6 of right of way
Roadway 2/3 of right of way ESCALATORS
planting strip 0.20 - 0.80 angle of inclination 35°
slope 1/6 max width 5.58 min
9.0m RROW 1.20m 1.20 max
Speed 38 mpm
ARCADES
clear height 3.00
curb line to outermost 0.50 MINIMUM SPACE
part of arcade Human habitation 6.00 sqm min dim- 2.00 m
Kitchen 3.00 sqm min dim- 1.50 m
Toilet 1.20 sqm min dim- 0.90 m
DRIVEWAY
Ramp 1/3 to ¼ slope
Sidewalk to ramp 1/8 slope
AIR SPACE
ENTRANCE TO BUILDING Classroom 3.00 cum 1sqm per person
Ramp 1/10 Offices 12.00 cum
Stairs- tread 0.30 Habitable space 14.00 sqm
Riser 0.10
Steps 2 min
BOILERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM If bldg not made of fire resistive materials 3.00 distance
200 sqm or more
in every storey, basement or cellar used for habitation
recreation, dining, study
SEATS
or work & w/c has occupant load of morethan 20
Width - 0.45
from back to back - 0.48
morethan 30.00m from exit
next door of room , all dressing room, factories,
rehersal w/ occupant load of morethan 10
or group H & Iw/ 500 occupant load

4 or more storeys
dry stand pipe
PENTHOUSE/ TOWERS CUL DE SAC
if housed by elevators & tanks - 8.40 max run - 50
limit if not 1/3 of roof - 3.6 min radius - 9.15
ROW - 3.35

TURN COURT T
max run - 50
width - 18.30
min access road - 3.00

DRY STAND PIPE

every building 4 storey or more
1 dry stand pipe if 3rd floor & up is morethan 950 sqm
inlet connection- 1.20 above floor

TURN COURT L
max run - 50 & 9.15
width - 12.20
min access road - 3.00
ROAD NETWORK 15 days for appeal

a. 60m - national road in rural areas OCCUPANCY PERMIT

30m or less - if populated
b. 15- 20m - provincial roads
c. 10m - municipality roads
1. as built plans
d. 10m - barangay road 2. Certificate of completion
3. Logbook
CLEARANCE OF SERVICE DROPS
1. clearance over roof BUILDING CODES
1.50 min from highest point of roof
1.00- if voltage exceed 300V
A Residential Dwellings
2. clearance from ground - 3.00 min
B Residential Dwellings, Hotels & Apartments
3. horizontal clearance - 1.00 from window C Educational & Recreation
- 0.50 above window
D Institution
4. when crossing a street - 5.50 E Business & Mercantile
* lines for 15 mts high bldg - 2.00- 2.50 m clear
F Industrial
G Storage and Hazardous
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENT H Assembly less than 1000
I Assembly more than 1000
1. certified true copy of TCT
2. tax declaration
J Accessory
3. current real property tax
4. five sets of plans duly signed and sealed by licensed
architect or civil engr, sanitary engr or master
plumber, electrical engr, mechanical engr
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
*if applicant is not owner:
contract of lease, deed of absolute sale or TYPE I wood construction
contract of sale

TYPE II wood construction w/ fire resistive materials

TYPE III masonry and wood

VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMIT TYPE IV steel, iron, concrete, masonry
15 year liability of architect/ engineers
15 days issuance of permit upon approval
TYPE V 4hour fire resistive
steel, iron, concrete, masonry
1 year invalid after no use of 1 year
120 days work stop for more than 120 days
OCCUPANT LOAD PARKING SPACES

Unit per occupant 2 exits over

Low income single detached housing - 1 slot/ 10 units
a. dwellings 28.0sq 10 Individual not more than 100sqm

b. hotels, apt, dorm 18.6sq 10 Multi family living units 1 slot per
up to 50 sqm/ unit 8 units
50 sqm-100 sqm/ unit 4 units
c. classroom 1.80sq 50 100 sqm & up 1 unit
Conference, exhibit, gym 1.40sq
School shop, lab 4.60sq hotels 10 rm

residential hotels & apartels 5 units

d. hospitals 8.40sq 5 motel 1 unit

Nursing & children’s home 7.40sq 5
Home for the aged shopping center 100 sqm
-22 sqm for sleeping
-11 sqm for treatment markets 150 sqm
Nurseries 3.25sq 6
restaurants, fastfood, bars 30 sqm

night clubs 20 sqm

e. retail stores
2.8 sqm for basements 50 office buildings 125 sqm
5.6 sqm for upper floors 10
offices 9.30sq 30 pension, boarding, lodging 20 beds
dining area 1.40sq 30
kitchen, parking 18.6sq 50, 30 other buildings in business coml zone 125 sqm
aircraft hangars 46.5sq 10
public assembly buildings, theaters 50 sqm

places of worship, funeral parlors 50 sqm

f. warehouses 28.0sq 30
mechanical equip. 28.0sq 30 schools elementary, highschool 10 clasrm
college & universities 5 clsrm

hospitals 25 beds
g. garages 9.30sq 10
recreational facilities
bowling 4 alleys
amusement center 50 sqm
h. auditorium 0.65sq 50 clubhouses, beach house 100 sqm
Theaters, churches, dance floor
Reviewing stands, stadia factories, manufacturing, warehouse 1000 sqm

tourist bus parking 2 slots/ hotel

PARKING SPACE SIZE
Perpendicular & diagonal 2.40 x 5.00 ACCESS STREET, ROADS & ALLEYS
Parallel 2.00 x 6.00 6 units 3.00 m
Bus & truck loading slot 3.60 x 12.00 7- 15 units 4.00 m .60 sidewalk
16- 25 units 5.00 m 1.20 sidewalk
26- 27 units 6.00 m 1.20 sidewalk
36 7.50 m 1.20 sidewalk

OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT

Residential- ABCD&J others
Interior lot 50% 25%
Inside lot 20% 15%
Corner & through lots 10% 5%
Lot bounded by 3 or more lots 5% 5%

YARDS

YARD R1 R2-R3 R4 R5

FRONT 4.50 3.00 - 8.00 4.50 6.00

SIDE 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00

PARKING COMPUTATION REAR 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00

 In mixed occupancy- 100% of dominant use

50% of non-dominant use
 50% on street parking maybe included in computation
 if there are parking lots available within 200 meters- 20% parking FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL
requirement maybe provided

PARKING FOR BUILDINGS FOR USE OF HANDICAPPED RROW FRONT SIDE REAR

 50- 100 slots- 1 slot for handicapped 30m above 8 5 5

1 slot for 100 slots
 wheel chair transfer area for every 2 slots 25 – 29 6 3 3
 maximum distance of accessible parking from facility- 60 mts
20 – 24 5 3 3
LOADING SLOT REQUIREMENT
Stores, mercantile 1 loading slot per 5,000 sqm. 10 – 19 5 2 2
1 truck loading slot
Below 10 5 2 2
Hotels 1 truck loading slot
ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT BASED ON: ISSUANCE OF DISCONTINUANCE USE OR OCCUPANCY
1. type of occupancy or use of building 1. dangerous building
2. cost of construction 2. occupancy without permit
3. floor area 3. change of occupancy without certificate
4. height
* is cost per sqm of floor area of building based on group
classification DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
1. structural hazard
2. fire hazard
NON- ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OF 3. hazardous wiring
BUILDING PERMIT 4. hazardous mechanical inst
1. errors found in plans & specs 5. inadequate sanitation and health facilities
2. incorrect data in application 6. improper occupancy and architectural eyesore
3. non compliance on conditions 7. improper location
4. failure to commence work after 360 days 8. illegal construction
5. suspension or abandonment of work within 120 days
6. unauthorized change in plans & specs
7. failure to hire architect or engineer to inspect during PRE CONSTRUCTION
construction & to keep logbook. 1. upon receipt of application for building permit, official
shall refer to chief or local fire service for evaluation &
shall submit certificate after 5 days
NON- ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION OF OCCUPANCY 2. after 5 days the official shall within 15 days issue
PERMIT building permit
1. unauthorized change in plans, specs & type of 3. after payment of fees the building official shall within 15
construction days issue building permit
2. failure to hire an architect or engineer who will inspect &
keep logbook
3. failure of architect or engineer to submit logbook, CONSTRUCTION
certificate of completion, as built plans, specs & building 1. upon issuance of permit, the official shall endorse copy
inspection sheet & fire safety inspection certificate duly to chief of local fire service to inspect building
signed & sealed construction
2. upon submission of certificate of completion, the clfs
shall inspect within 5 days for final inspection
ISSUANCE OF WORK STOPPAGE
1. non compliance w/ permit
2. without permit POST CONSTRUCTION
3. unauthorized change 1. building official shall conduct annual inspection
4. failure to hire an architect or engineer who will inspect &
keep logbook
KEY HOUSING AGENCIES NHC
National Housing Corporation
NHA Mass producing building materials
National Housing Authority
Sole government agency engaged in direct shelter HUDCC
production Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council
- supervise government housing agencies
NHMFC
National Home Mortgage & Finance Corporation major Administration & Enforcement:
government home mortgage institution DPWH
Local Building Official
HLURB
Housing & Land use Regulatory Board HSRC
Regulatory board for human settlement Human Settlement Regulatory Commission
Zoning & Land Use
HIGC
Home Insurance & Guarantee Corporation NHA
assist private developers to undertake low & middle National Housing Authority
income mass housing production Subdivision & Residential Condominium

NPCC
SUPPORT AGENCY National Pollution Control Commission
Industrial
HDMF
Home Development Mutual Fund
Administers PAG-IBIG, administer contributions SUPPORT AGENCIES
collected from government agencies DOF DPWH
DBM
SSS NEDA
Social Security System PMS
Primary provider of funds for long term housing DBP
mortgages for low and middle income earners of private
sector PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES
Developers
GSIS Urban Poor
Government Insurance System Bankers
Shall be the primary provider of funds for low- term Professionals
housing mortgages for low and middle income Contractors
government employees Brokers
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
LOCATION BASEMENT
TYPE OF STRUCTURE STOREYS HEIGHT(M) Urban 3.00m per side of waterways
RESIDENTIAL Agricultural 20.00m per side of waterways
R1 3 10 Forest 40.00m per side of waterways
R2 5 15
R3 12 36
R4 3 10
R5 18 54

COMMERCIAL
C1 5 15
C2 6 18
C3 60 180

INDUSTRIAL
I-1 15
I-2 21
I-3 21

INSTITUTIONAL 15

CULTURAL 30

Utility,
transportation,
RROW,
Services, Parks,
Open
Recreational
15
and
Entertainment
Space,
Agricultural,
Agro Industrial,
Tourism
EASEMENT ALONG A BODY OF WATER