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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 55TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 2ND SANGGT]NIANGD HELD AT THE SANGGI.]NIAN SESSION HALL ON AUGUST 2, 2005.

Innoduced by.HON. CAROL F. TACUYANHON. JOVEN N. AGUILARHON. ROGER H. DUGAN, JR.HON. NARCISO J. ROSERO, JR.HON. JOSE RODOLFO B. CORTES, IIIHON. MARIO R. ESPINOSAHON. ALBERTO R. ABAYONHON. ELPIDIO B. VALENCIA

Acting City Vice-Mayor/Presiding Offi cerCity CouncilorCity CouncilorCig CorurcilorCity ComcilorCity ComcilorCity ComcilorEx-Officio Member (Liga President)

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ORDINANCE NO. 071.05

BUILDING CODE OF TIIE CITY OF MASBATE.

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Sanggunian Panlungsod ng Masbate, in session duly assembled:

Article IGENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Title

1.1 Chapter I Section 102 up to Section 106 inclusive of the National Building Code (NBC) is adapted

verbatim in this Building Ordinance and shall have mandatory force and effect as if fully embodiedhereunder. Amplification in any of its original provisions, objectively to cope-up with the latestadvancements in science and technology shall apply'

l.Z This Ordinance shall be known as the "Building Ordinance of Masbate City" and shall hereinafterbe referred to as the "Ordinance".

SECTION 2. Declaration of PolicY

It is hereby declared the policy of the City in partnership with Barangay government units, nationalgovernment line agencies and the private sector to safeguard life, health, property, and publicwelfare, consistent with the principles of sound envirorunental management and control; and to thisend, make it the purpose of this ordinance to provide for all buildings and structures, a frameworkof minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, desigrr, qualityof materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

SECTION 3. Scope and ApPlication.

3.1 The scope of this Ordinance shall cover the following disciplines: architectural, civil/structural,electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, electronics and interior design. This shall also to thedesign, location, siting, construction, alteration, rcpair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance,moving, demolition of, and addition to public and private buildings and structures, excepttraditional indigenous family dwellings, and those covered by Batas Parnbansa Bilang 220otherwise known as the 'Economic and Socialized Housing Projects'.

3.2 Existing buildings or structures without appropriate building permits/certificates of occupancy maybe legalized and issued the necessary permits and certificates, provided, they are made to conformto the existing rules and regulations. However, they shall be subject to the imposition of penalties,surcharges, fines and other appropriate measures.

3.3 This Ordinance is based on the exiting laws, rules, and regulations.

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SECTION 4. General Building Requirements

4.1 Building and other structure as well as all accessory facilities shall be aesthetically, functionally and

structurally designed to completely and efficiently serve its purpose while protecting life, health,

property and general public welfare and concomitant resource of civic pride and aspirations.

4.2 Building and other structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or production of any kindof article or product shall comply with adequate environmental safeguards as provided by allgovemment agencies concern.

.3 Buildings and structures together with all parts thereof as well as their adjunct facilities, utilitiesand equipment therein sha11 be maintained in good repair, safe, sanitary, and good workingcondition as originally approved for occupancy.

ON 5. General Site Requirements

5.1 The land or site upon which the building or structure or any adjunct or ancillary facility thereto

shall be the concem of the building official. He shall verify, survey, and ascertain safe design

determinations such as geodetical and geophysical characteristics, the potential chronological orperiodic flooding, soil conditions of the site and other potentials hazard such as pollution, landslides, tsunami. Other environmental factor shall also be considered such as: solar angles,

prevailing, typhoon winds and orientation to significant views.5.2 Sitting of the building shall be govemed by NBC-IRR as to allowable area on lots, actual

characteristics of physical boundaries.

SECTION 6. Definition of terms:

GENERAL - A1l definitions of words, term or phrases used in this Ordinance shall be limited to the

meaning hereunder presented:

ACCESSORIA OR ROW HOUSE - A house of not more than two storeys, composed of a row ofdwelling unit entirely separated from one another by parfy wa1l or walls and with an independent entrance

for each dwelling unit.

ACCESSORY BUILDING - A building subordinate to the main building on the same 1ot and used forthe purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building such as servants quarters, garage, pump

house, laundry, etc.

ADDITION - Any new construction that increases the height and/or floor area of existing buildingstructures.

AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT - Refers to any of the various units of the govemment including a

department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or a government owned and controlled corporation.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDING - A building designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay,grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural products. This skucture shall not be place of humanhabitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated or packaged; norshall it be used by the public.

AILEY - Any public space or thoroughfare which has been dedicated or deeded to the public or publicuse as passage way with a width of not more than three meters.

ALTERATION - Works in building/ structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, andlocation/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase thebuilding height and/or floor area.

ALTER OR AITERATION - Any change, addition, or modification in construction of occupancy.

APARTMENT - A room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for, or occupied by onefamily for living, sleeping, and cooking purposes.

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APARTMENT HOUSE - Any building or portion thereof, which is designed, built rented, leased, let orto be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three of more families living

dently or each and doing their own cooking in the building, and shall include flats and apartments.

LICATION - A prescribed application form from the Office of the Building Official (OBO) dulyished and notafized.

/PERMITTEE - Any person, firm partnership, corporation, head of government or privatetution, organization of any character applying for the issuance of permits and certificates.

CADE - Any portion of a building above the first floor projecting over the sidewalk beyond the first-\,.f--.- storey wall used as protection for pedestrians against rain or sun.\- -\\

I '\ ASSEMBLY BUILDING oR HALL - A building or a porrion of a building used for the gathering

CS---.-_ together of fifty or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, workshop, entertainment, amusement,

\__ or awaiting transportation or of a hundred or more persons in drinking and dining establishments.

ATTIC STOREY - Any storey who11y or partly in roof, so designed, arranged, or built as to be used forbusiness, storage, or habitation.

AWNING - A movable shelter supported entirely from exterior wall of a building and of a type whichcan be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building,

BACKING - The surface or assembly to which the veneer is attached.

BAICONY - A portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is raised 1 .20meters or more above the level of the main floor.

BALCONY EXTERIOR EXIT - A landing or porch projecting from the wall of a building, and whichserves as a required means of egress. The long size shall be a least fifty percent open, and the open areaabove the guardrail shal1 be so distributed as to prevent the accumulation of smoke or toxic gases.

BARBECUE - A stationary open hearth orbrazier, either fuel-fired or electric, used for food preparation.

BASEMENT * A portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is partly below and partly abovegrade but so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor is less than the vertical distance fromgrade to ceiling.

BASEMENT OR CELLAR - The portion of a building usuaily below level or grade cellar when usedexclusively for storage as wine cellar floor [and ceiling which is wholly or partly below grade, and solocated that the vertical distance from grade to the level is equal] measured to one floor height.

BAY OR PANEL - One of the intervals or spaces into which the building front is divided by columns,buttresses or division walls.

BOARDING HOUSE - A house with five or more sleeping rooms where boarders are provided withlodging, and meals for a fixed sum paid by the month, or week, in accordance with previous arrangement.

BOILER ROOM - Any room containing a stream or hot water boiler.

BUILDABLE AREA - The remaining space in a lot after dedurcting the required minimum open spaces.

BUILDING - Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, orproperty of any kind.

BUILDING FOOTPRINT - The surface pattern bounded by the building's peripheral exterior walls onthe ground slmonymous to buildable area.

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area shall be considered the established grade elevation.

DING OFFICIAL (BO) - The City Engineer shall also serve as the Local Building Official pursuant

Section 477, Article 7 of Republic Act 7760 or the Local Government Code.

BUILDING PERMIT - A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to

proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving,

demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portion thereof after the

accompanying principal plans, specification and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized

application are found satisfactory and substantially confirming with the National Building Code of the

Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

BUILDING WIDTH - Its shorter linear dimensions usually measured in the direction of the floor, beams

or joints.

CANOPY - A suspended covering over a window opening or entrance door.

CARPORT - An open shelter.

CASING - A wood, metal or plastic covering or trim around the door or window frame.

CELLAR - The portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is wholly or partly below grade

and so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is equal to or greater than the

vertical distance from grade to ceiling.

CELLULOSE ACETATE BASE - Safety photographic and X-Ray film identified by the marking on the

edge of the film, which shows plainly before and after developing.

CHIMNEY CLASSIFICATIONS :

(a) RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE TYPE - A factory built or masoffy chimney suitable foe

removing products of combustion from residential type appliance producing combustion gases

not in excess 538 C measured at the appliance flue outlet.

(b) LOW-HEAT APPLIANCE TYPE - A factory-built masonry or metal chimney suitable forremoving products of combustion from fuel-burning low-heat appliances producing combustiongases not in excess of 538 C under normal operating conditrons but capable of producing

combustible gases of 760 C measured at the appliance flue outlet.

(c) MEDruM-HEAT APPLIANCE TYPE - A factory built masonry or mental chimney suitable forremoving the product of combustion from the fuel-burning medium-heat appliances producingcombustion gases not in excess of 1093 C measured at the appliance flue outlet.

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR - The pipe which connects a flue- burning appliance to a chimney

CHIMNEY LINER - The lining materials of fire clay or other approved materials.

CHIMNEY, MASONRY - The chimney of solid masonry units bricks, stones, listed hollow unit masonryunits, or reinforce concrete.

CHIMNEY METAL - A flue made of metal for smoke or gases from fire.

CONCRETE BLOCKS - A hollow or solid concrete masonry unit made of cement and suitableaggregates such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, bituminous or anthracite cinders, burned clay, pumice,volcanic scoria, air cooled or expanded blast furnace slag.

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TRUCTION - A11 on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly ofand installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of building/structure.

ERSION - A chance in the use or occupancy of building/structures or any portion/s thereof, whichdifferent requirements.

COPING - The material or unit used to form a cap of finish on top of a wall, pier, or pilaster.

CORROSSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS - Materials that arc inherently rust-resistant or materials to

which an approved rust-resistive coating has been applied either before or after forming or fabrication.

COURSE - A continuous horizontal layer of masonry units.

COURT - An occupied space between building lines other than a yard: free, open and unobstructed by

appendages from the ground upward.

DEMOLITION - The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part.

DISPERSAL AREA (SAFE) - An area which will accommodate a number of person equal to the total

capacity of the stand and building it serves, in such manner that no person within the area need be closer

than 15.00 meters from the stand or building. Dispersal areas shal1 be based upon an area of not less than

0.28 square meter per person.

DWELLING - Any building or any portion thereof which is not an " apartment house", "lodginghouse", or a "hotel" as defined in this Code which contains one or two "dwelling units" or "guest rooms",

used, intended or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or which are

occupied for living purposes.

DWELLING, INDIGENOUS FAMILY- A dwelling intended for the used and occupancy by the familyand owner only. It is one constructed by native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber the totalcoast ofwhich does not exceed Fifteen Thousand Pesos.

DWELLING, MULTIPLE - A building used as a home or residence by three or more families livingindependently from one another each occupying one or more rooms as single house keeping unit.

DWELLING, ONE FAMILY - A detached building designated for, or occupied exclusively by one

family.

DWELLING UNIT- One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended ordesignated to be occupied by one family with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.

EAVES - Edge of roofing overhanging from the exterior wall.

EXIT - A continuous and unobskucted means of egress to a public way, and shall include interveningdoors, doorways, corridors, exterior exit balconies, ramps, stairways, smoke proof enclosures, (horizontalexits, exit passageways) exit courts, and yards. An exit be deemed to be that point which opens directlyinto a safe dispersal area ot public way. All measurements are to be made to that point when determiningthe permissible distance of travel.

EXIT, FIRE - A fcontinuous and] doorway, unobstructed means of emergency egress to a public way,and includes intervening doors, doorways, corridors, exterior exit balconies, ramps, stairways, smokeproof enclosures, [horizontal exits, exit passageways] exit courts, and yards. An exit be deemed to be thatpoint which opens directly into a safe dispersal area or public way. A11 measurements are to be made tothat point when determining the permissible distance of travel.

EASEMENTS - Established by laws as not buildable clear strip of at lest 3.0 meters wide along banks ofrivers or its tribunaries, creeks, or "esteros."

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COURTS - A yard or court providing egress to a pubLc way for one or more required exits.

f HORZONTAL - A means of passage from one building into another building occupied by thetenant through a separation wall having a minimum fire resistance of one-hour.

EXIT PASSAGEWAY - An enclosed means of egress connecting a required exit or exit court with apublic way.

FACING - Any masonry, forming an integral pfart of a wall used as a finished surface.

FAQADE - Front of or exterior appeararrce of the building.

FILM LABORATORY - A room where processing ofperformed.

films and other related item therewith

FILM VAULT - A room specially designed for safekeeping and storage of films.

FIRE ASSEMBLY - The assembly of a fire door, fire window or fire damper, including all requiredhardware, anchorage, frames and sills.

FIREBRICK - A refractory brick or incombustible brick used for lining the fireplace or fire chamber orovens or incinerators.

FIRECLAY - A finely ground clay used as a plasticizer for masonryproperties.FIREPLACE - A hearth and fire chamber or similar prepared placewhich is built in conjunction with chimney.

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FIRE SEPARATION (WALL) - Horizontal or vertical separator of rated fire-resistive materials toprotect floor or wall respectively and to isolate fre hazardous areas from non-fire hazardous areas.

FIRE RETARDANT TREATED WOOD - Lumber or plywood impregnated with chemicals and whentested in accordance with accepted fire standards for a period of 30 minutes shall have a flame-spread ofnot over 25 and show no evidence of progressive combustion. The fire-retardant properties shall not beconsidered permanent when exposed to the weather.

FIRE WALL - An exterior wall abutting the party or properly line purposely to enclose such part of thebuilding from fire; usually of fire- resistive rating depending upon its occupancy within or the degree ofhazardousness that requires protection.

FIRST STOREY- The storey the floor of which is at or above the level of the sidewalk or adjoiningground, the remaining storeys being numbered in regular succession upward.

FLOOR AREA- The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof,exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area of a building or portion thereof, not provided withsurrounding exterior walls, shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floorabove.

FOOTING- That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads directly to thesoil or the pile.

FOTINDATION- A11 the portions of the building or structure below the footing, the earth upon which thestructure rest.

GARAGE- A building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle containing gasoline, distillate, or othervolatile, flammable liquid in its tank, is stored, repaired, or kept.

GARAGE COMMERCIAL- A garage where automobiles and other motor are house, cared for, equipped,repaired or kept for remuneration, hire, or sa1e.

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OpEN pARKING- A structure of one or more tiers in height which is at least 50o% open on

sides is used exclusively for the parking or storage of passenger motor vehicles having a

of not more than nine persons per vehicle. Open parking garages are further classified as either

ilp-u""".. or mechanical-access, open parking garages are those employing a series of continuously

rising floors permitting the movement of vehicles under their own power from and to the street level

Mechanical ur""r. parking garages are those employing parkrng machines, lifts, elevators, or other

mechanical services for vehicles moving from and to street and in which public occupancy is prohibited

above the street level.

GARAGE PRTVATE- A building or a portion of a building in which only motor vehicles used by the

tenants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept.

GRADE (ADJACENT GROLTND ELEVATION)- The lowest point of the elevation of the finished of the

ground the exterior wall of a building and a point 1.50 meters distant from said waIl, or the lowest point

of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a building and a property

line if it is less than 1 .50 meters distant from said wall. In case walls are parallel to and within 1.50 meters

of a public sidewalk, alley, or other public way, the grade shall be the elevation of the sidewalk, alley, or

public way.

ICC- Any container approved by International Commerce Commission for transporting any liquid,

gaseous or solid material of a flammable , toxic or other hazardous nature.

IMpLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATION (IR'R) - The rules and regulations promulgated and

issued by the Secretary to implement the Code on the design, location, srting, construction alteration,

repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and

private buildings/structures.

MOVING - The transfer of building/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to

another, either within the same lot or to a different one.

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT- Refers to the entire machinery of the central government as distinguished

from the different forms of local government.

OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OBO)- The office authorized to handle the processing and

issuance of the building permit and other anclllary or accessory permits/certrficates pertaining to building

/structures owed by the government or private entities. Pursuant to Section 47, Article 7 of the Local

Govemment Code, the City Engineer shall also act as the local building official.

PERMIT- The principal building permit and all the ancillary or accessory permits pertaining to

buildings/structures and appurtenance, such as architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, sanitary,

plumbing, electronics and interior design.

PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM - Any filmed used in photography or motion picture.

REPAIR- Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to restore

to its original condition.

RENOVATION - Any physical change made on buildings/ structures to increase the value, quality, and

or to improve the aesthetic.

SELF-CLOSING FIRE ASSEMBLE - A fire assembly which may remain in an open position and whichwill close automatically if subjected to either of the following: 1. An increase in temperature, 2 .products

of combustion other that heat.

SHUTTER - An assembly made of incombustible material installed on openings and exhaust ducts to

prevent the spread offire.

X- RAY FILM - Film used in x- ray machines.

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Article IIADMINISTRATION AI{D ENFORCEMENT

Administration Supervision of Local Chief Executives over the Local Builcling OJJicials.

The City Mayor, berng the appointing authonty with respect to the building officral, shal1 exerciseadministrative supervision over the Local Building Officia1.The Local Chief Executive sha11 see to it that the Local Building Official is performing their dutiesand responsibilities as provided for in the National Building Code.ln instances wherein appeals liom the decisions and orders of the Local Building Official arelodged before their office, they sha11 transmit the same to the Ofllce of the Secretary of DPWH andadvise the appellant in wrrting of such action.

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SECTION 2. Duties of a Building Officials.

In his respective territorial jurisdiction, the buildrng OiTicial shall be primanly responsible for theenforcement of the provisions of thrs code as well as of thc implementing rules and regulations issuecltherefor. He is the official charged with the duties of issurng building permits.

In the perforrnance of his duties, a Building Official nray enter any building or its premises at allreasonable times to inspect and deterrnine compliance wrth the requirements of this code, and theterms and conditions provided for in the building permit as issued.

Whenanyburlding work is found to be contrary to lhe provisions of this Code, the BuildrngOfficial may order the work stopped and prescribe the ternis and/or conditions when the work will beallowed to resume. Likewise, the Building Oflicial is aul'rorized to order the discontinuance of theoccupancy or use ofany building or structure or portion tht:reoffound to be occupied or used contraryto the provisions of this Code.

SECTION 3. Fees.

Fees are subject to the provisions of Article lB, section 62 to Article 26, section B9 of AmendedMunicipal Tax Code Ordinance No. 01 - 98 of the City of Masbate and Rule III of PD 1096 or theNational Building Code, whichever is higher in rate.

SECTION 4. Application to Existing Buildings and Other Structures.

4.1 General: Existing Building other structures subject to arlditions, alterations, repairs or renovationshall comply with all requirements of thrs ordrnanc],' as to regulatory measures in type ofoccupancies and/or type of construction, fire safety, reqi.rired number of exits and safety measuresin construction assemblies, and such sha1l be properly done in a manner as to preserve its structuralintegrity, stabilrty, soundness, aside lrom the architeciural character and legacy of building ofhistoric significance.

4.2 Historic building subject to alteration, repairs, reno,,,'ations, additions, upgrading necessaryfor the pteservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use or need not conform to alirequirements of the code. However, such shall be subjeeit to regulation of the government agenciesconcemed like the National Historical Institute (NHI) or National Museum, The DPWH fthru therecommendation for approval of the Architectural Code (iommittee]

4.3 Existing building and other structures shal1 be maintained in safe and sanitary conciitron. A11devices, appliances, equipment and safety provisions ano ambiance therefbre sha1l be ir-r appropriateand proper working/operating conditions.

4.4 Tests: when sufficieni evidences of non-compliance with any provisions of the code is found dulngconstruction, final inspection or upon penodic inspectir n, may order a thorough investigation ortest and rectification thereof at the expense of the owner ;rnd subject to applicabli penal proviso.

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#il Administrativesanctions.

The Ordinance provide the following administrative sanction to insure observance and compliance

ith all its provisions:

5. 1 . 1 Non-issuance, suspension or revocation of permits5. 1 .2 Non-issuance, suspension or revocation of certificates of occupancy.

5. 1 .3 Issuance of Work Stoppage Order or Notice.5.1.4 Issuance of Order for Discontinuance of Use or Occupancy of Buildings/Structures or parts

thereof.Abatement andl or demolition of dangerous/ruinous buildings/structures.

5.1.5 Imposition of administrative fines, surcharges and penalties.

5.2 Grounds for the Non-issuance, Suspension, Revocation of permits:

The BO may order or direct the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a permit based on any or all the

following grounds:

5.2.1 Non-compliance with the plans and specifications submitted during the application forbuilding permit with the prescribed standard requirements promulgated in accordance withthe provision of the Code.

5.2.2 Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of permits.5.2.3 Failure to commence the work within a period of one year from the date of issuance of

permit.5.2.4 Abandonment of the work so atthorized in the permit at anfiime after it has been

commenced for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days or more.

5.2.5 Unauthorized change, modification or alteration in the submitted plans and specification

and/or in the type of conskuction.

Failure to engage the service of a duly licensed architect or civil engineer to undertake

the full time inspection and supervision of the construction work andlor failure of the licensed

architect or civil engineer hired to keep at all times at the jobsite a logbook of the progress ofconstruction.

Failure to submit the original design plans stamped by the BO and/or the as-built plan

prior to renovation, alteration, conversion andlor any change affecting the structural stability,architectural presentability and type ofconstruction ofa building/structure.

5.3 Grounds for Non-issuance or Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy/Use:

The BO may direct the non-issuance or revocation of a Cerlificate of Occupancy based on any or all ofthe following grounds:

5.3.1 Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the permits.5.3.2 Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied and incomplete requirements in the

application for a Certificate of Occupancy/Use.

Failure of the owner/applicant to submit the logbook, duly notaized Certification ofCompletion, as-built plans and specifications, and building inspection sheets, duly signed

and sealed, to the BO upon completion of the conshuction.

5.4 Issuance of Work Stoppage Order or Notice:

The BO shall conduct periodic inspection of building/structures and their premises within his area ofjurisdiction. He may direct or order the work stopped by notice in writing served to the owner/proprietoron any responsible person engaged in the doing or causing such work based on any or all of the followinggrounds:

5.4.1 Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of permits.

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.4.2 rJnauthortzed change, modification or alteratjon in the approved plans and specificattons

and/or tn the type of construction..4.3 Failure to engage the service of duly licensed architect or civtl engineer to undertake the

ful1 trme inspection and supervision of the construction work and/or failure of the licensed

architect or civil engineer hired to keep at all times at the jobsite a logbook of the progress

of the construction.5.4.4 Erecting, construction, altering, moving, converting, or demolishing a building/structure

without an appropriate.5.4.5 Making any aiteration, addition, or repair in any 'ouilding/structure or appurtenances thereto

construction or rnstailed before the adoption of the Code, whether publrc or private, without

a permit.5.4.6 Unauthorized change, modrficatron or alteration during construction lrom the duly

submitted plans and specifications on which the building penr-rit ls based.

Issuance of Order for Discontinuance of Used or Occupancy:

The BO shall conduct annual inspection of buildings/structures and therr premises withln his area ofjurisdiction. He may direct or order the discontinuance of use or occupancy of buildings/strr-rcturcs

or part thereof based on any or all of the following grounds:

5.5.1 Dangerous or Ruinous Building/Structure specified in Sectron 5.7 of this ordinance.

5.5.2 Use or Occupancy of a buildrng/structure without a Certificate ofOccupancy/Use/Operation even if constructe d under a vaird building permit.

5.5.3 Change in the exrsting use or occupancy classification of a building/structure or portion

thereof without the corresponding Certificate of Change of Occupancy.

5.5.4 Errors found in the appHcation for Certificate of Occupancy, As-built P1an, Notarized

Certificate of Completron and Logbook.5.5.6 Maintainrng hazardous, dangerous and excessive occupancy loadrng beyond the desrgned

capacity of the building/structure or portion thereof.

Non-confonning Use or Occupancy:

5.6.1 The use or occupancy of any building/structure legally authorized under RA 6541 prior tothe adoption of the PD 1096-NBC and its IRR maybe continued although such use or

occupancy does not conform to the approved city zoning or land use ordinance.5.6.2 However, no such nonconforming use or occupancy sha1l be enlarged, increased or

extended to occupy a greater area of land than that already occupied by such

buildrng/structure. Neither shall such non-confonning use or occupancy be moved in wholeor in part, to any other portion of the lot or parcel of land where such non-conforming use

or occupancy exists.5.6.3 A building/structure whose non-conforming use or occupancy has ceased for more than one

(1) year, or has been changed to a use pennitted in the City in which it is located, sha11 notbe revived as a non-confoming use.

5.6.4 A non-conforrring building/structure, or a groupofnon-confbrmingbuildrngs/structuresrelated to one (1) use and under one (1) ownershrp, which have been damaged or destroyedby typhoons, fires, earthquake, or other calamitie s, may be reconstructed and used as befbreprovided that such reconstruction is done within twelve (12) months liom the date of sr-Lch

damage, and provided, further, that cost of tht- reconstruction is not more than twentypercent (20%) of the original construction cost of the buildings or structures. Cost ofreconstruction and the origrnal construction should be in accordance with table I. of thisordinance.

Abatement/Demolition of Dangerous/Ruinous Buildings/Structures :

When any burlding/structure is found or declared to be dangerous or ruinous, the BO sha11 order rtsrepair, vacation or demolition depending upon the degree of danger of 1ife, health, and the saleand/or well berng of the general pubiic and its occupants. The condrtion or defect that render anybuilding/structure dangerous or ruinous as well as tire procedures for rts abatement and/ordemolition are as follows:

5.7. 1 Structural Hazards

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Whenever any building/structure or portion thereof has been damaged by fire,earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such and extent that the structuralstrength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before the catastrophe and is less

than the minimum requirements of the NSCP for new building of similar structure,purpose or location.

Whenever any portion or member or appurtenances thereof is likely to fall, or tobecome detached or dislodged or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damageproperty.

Whenever any portion of a building/structure or any member, appurtenance orornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is notanchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure ofone-half of that specified in the NSCP for such type of buildings.

Wherever any portion thereof has been wrecked, warped, buckled or settled tosuch an extent that the walls or other skuctural portions have materially less resistance towind or earthquake than is required in the case of similar new construction.

Whenever the building/structure or any portion thereof, because of: (1)dilapidation, deterioration or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) the removal, movementor instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such

building; ( ) the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or (5) any othercause, is likely to partially or totally co1lapse.

Whenever the exterior wal1s or other vertical structural member lean or buckle tosuch an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall insidethe middle one-third of the base.

Whenever the building/structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows thirfy threepercent (33%) or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, orfifty percent (50%) damage or deterioration of its non-supporting members, enclosing oroutside walls or covering.

Whenever the building/shucture has been so damaged by fire, wind earlhquakeorflood,orhasbecomeso dilapidated or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractivenuisance to public; (2) aharbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resortfor purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts.

Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance

with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member orportion, less than fifty percent (50%) or in any supporting part, member or portion less

than sixty six percent (66%) of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities orcharacteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in thecase of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the samelocation.

Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after itsdemolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is abandoned for a

period in excess of twelve ( 1 2) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public.

Fire Hazards

5.7 .2.1 Any building/structure or portion thereof device, apparatus, equipment material,or vegetation which may cause fire or explosion, or provide a ready fuel oraugment the speed and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause.

5.7.2.2 All buildings/structures or portions thereof not provided with the required fire-resistive or fire-protective conshuction or fire-extinguishing system orequipment.

5.7 .2.3 Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit is not ofsufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequatemeans of exit in case and panic.

5.7.2.4 Whenever any building/structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition,deterioration, damaged, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistiveconstruction, hazardous eleckic wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, orother cause, is determined by the BO to be a fire hazard.

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5.7.3 Hazardous Electrical Wiring

A1l wiring systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and

regulationsembodiedinthelatestPhilippineElectricalCode.Inadequately maintained or improperly used electrical wirings, outlets, devices

and'/or equiPment'

5.7 .4 Hazardous Mechanical Installation

5.7.4.1Mechanical system or installations which do not conform to the rules and

regulationsembodiedinthePhilippineMechanicalCode.5.j.4.Z Inadequately maintained or improperly used mechanical outlets, devices and/or

equiPment.5.7.4.3 Lack of or improper operation of required ventilating equipment or alf-

conditioning sYstem.

5.7 .4.4 Improperlylnrtutt"a or lack of protection and safety provisions on steam, gas and

fuel suPPlY lines.

5.7.5 Inadequate sanitation/Plumbing and Health Facilities

5.7 .5.1 All sanitary and plumbing system or installations which do not conform to the

rules and rlgulations emU-oaiea in the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and

the Revised National Plumbing Code'

5.7 .5.2 Inadequately maintained or irnproperly used sanitary and plumbing facilities'

5.7.5.3 Infestation of insects, vermin or-rodents and lack of adequate control for the

same.

5.7 .5.4 Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal or disposal facilities'

5.7.5.5 Source of Pollution.

5.7.6 Improper Occupancy and Architectural Eyesore

5.7.6.I All buildings/structures or portion thereof used or occupied for purposes other

than their intended uses.

5.7 .6.2 Inadequate parking space, as required'

5.7 .6.3 Insufficient-amount of natural light and ventilation due to inadequate open spaces

such as courts and yards as required'

5.7 .6.4 Inadequate sizes of rooms and space dimensions and window openings.

5.7.6.5 Dilapidated, blighted and other unpresentable bulldings/structures against

generally accepted aesthetic standards'

5.7 .7 Improper/ Unauthorized Location

5.j .7 .l All buildings/structures or portions thereof which do not conform to the approved

citylmunicipal land use Zoning ordinance or not on authorized location.

5.7.7.2 Buildings/stuctures located in highly volcanic, earthquake or flood prone areas

or sites-considered to be extremely dangerous and in environmentally critical

areas.

5.7.8 Illegal Conshuction

5.7.8.1 A building/structure shall be deemed to be an illegal construction when it is

constructed, existing or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or

prohibition applicable to such building/structure as provided in the Code.

5.7.9 Abatement ofDangerous,/Ruinous Buildings

pursuant to Section 215 of the Code, when a building/structure is found or declared by

the BO to be a nuisance, is dangerous or ruinous, he shall order its repair, vacation or

demolition depending upon the d.gr.. of danger to life, health, safety and/or well being

ofthe general public and its occupants.

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5.7.10.1 There must be a finding or declaration by the BO that the building/structure is a

nuisance, ruinous or dangerous.

5.7 .10.2 Written notice or advice shall be served upon the owner and occupanVs of such

finding or declaration giving him at least fifteen (15) days within which to

vacate or cause to be vacated, repaired, renovated, demolished and removed as

the case may be, the nuisance, ruinous or dangerous building/structure or any

part or portion thereof.,5.1.10.3 Within the fifteen (15) day period, the owner may, if he so desires, appeal to the

I.ocal Chief F,xecutive the finding or declaration of the BO and ask that a re-

. inspection or re-investigation of the building/structure be made.

.rS.l.tO.+tf itre appeal is meritorious, the Laggl Chief Executive may designate a

competent representative/s other than the BO tb riiidertake the re-inspection or

re-investigation of the building/structure. The representative/s so designated

shall make or complete his/their report/s within the period of thirty (30) days

from the date of termination of re-inspection or re-investigation.

"'' 5 .7 .1,0.5 If after re-inspection, the finding is the same as the original one, the Irocal Chief

Executive through the BO shall notify the owner, giving him not more than

fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice with affirmed finding to vacate or cause

to be vacated and make necessary repair, renovation, demolition and removal ofthe subject building/structure or part thereof, as the case may be'

If the BO has determined that the building/structure must be repaired or

renovated, the Order to be issued shall require that all necessary permits therefore

be secured and the work be commenced physically within such reasonable time

as may be determined bY the BO.

If the BO has determined that the building/structure must be demolished,

the Order shall require that building. /structure be vacate within fifteen(15) days from the date of receipt of the Order: that all required permits be

secured therefore within the dame fifteen (15) days from the date of the Order,

and that the demolition be completed within such reasonable time as may be

determined by the BO.

{ i.l.to.AThe decision of the -tCE on the appeal shal1 be final.5.7 .10.7 Upon failure of the owner to comply with the Order of the BO or of theLCE, in

case of appeal, to repair, renovate, demolish and remove the building/structure

or any part thereof after fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of the Order,

the BO shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated,

demolished and removed, parlly or wholly, as the case may be, with all expenses

therefore chargeable to the owner.5.7.10.8 The building/structure as repaired or in case of demolrtion, the building

materials gathered after the demolition thereof shall be held by the OBO untilfull reimbursement of the cost of repair, renovation, demolition and removal is

made by the owner which, in no case, shall extend beyond thirty (30) days fromthe date of completion of the repair, renovation, demolition and removal. Aftersuch period, said building materials of the building thus repaired, renovated or

removed shall be sold at public auction to satisfy the claim of the OBO. Anyamount in excess of the claim of the government realized from the safe of the

building and/or building materials shall be delivered to the owner.

5.7.I0.9 The procedures, actions and remedies herein are without prejudice to furtheraction that may be taken by the BO against the owner/occupants of the

building/structure found or declared to be nuisance/s, dangerous, and/or ruinousunder the provisions of Articles 482 and 694 to 707 of the Civil Code of the

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z"Ptrsuantto provisions of the Code and its IRR, Rule VII (9 &.28).

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Penal Provisions.

Pursuant to provisions of Section 2 13 of P.D. 1096- NBC.

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ARTICLE INPtrR]VIITS AI\[D INSPECTION

l. Business Permits

No Business Permit shall be issued by the concerned Local Unit or Department unless a validCertificate of Annual Inspection has been issued.

2. Business Permits

General. Chapter 3, Section 309 inclusive of the National Building Code (NBC) is adaptedverbatim in this ordinance and shall have mandatory force and effect as if fully embodiedhereunder. Amplification in any of its original provisions, objectively to cope-up with the latestadvancements in science and technolory shall apply.

2.2 No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shallerect, construct, alter, repair, ronovate, move, convert or demolish any building or structure orcause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit from the Office of theBuilding Official. Government agencies and/ or Civic projects exempted from payments of said

'permits, as provided for in PD 1096-NBC shall mandatorily acquire the same from the OBO ofthe LGU for a purpose of record to ascertrain responsibility for the building design andconstruction under the Law.

SECTION 3. Applicationfor Building Permits

3.1 Application for Building Permit shall be signed by the owner/ applicant, design professionals andduly licensed architect or engineer who will undertake full time inspection and supervision of theconstruction/ installation signed and sealed by the corresponding design professionals who shallbe responsible for the comprehensive and correctness of the plans in compliance to the Code andits IRR and to all applicable referral codes and professional regulatory laws.

3.2 Buildingl Sffucture Accessory Permits

3.2.1 Building/ Structure Accessory permits are issued by the BO for accessory parts of theproject with very special functions or use, which are indicated or implied in the plans andspecifications that accompany the building permit application. These must the same

numbering as the Building Permit.3.2.1.1 Bank and records vaults3.2.1.2 Swimmingpools3.2.1.3 Firewalls separated from the building/ structure3.2.1.4 Towers3.2.1.5 Silos3.2.1.6 Smokestacks3.2.1.7 Chimmeys3.2.1.8 CommerciaV Industrial fixed ovens3.2.1.9 Industrial kilns/ furnaces3 .2.1.10 Water/ waste water treatment tanks, septic vault3.2.1.1I Concrete and steel tanks3.2.1.12 Booths, kiosks and stages

3.2.1,13 Tombs, mausoleums and niches3.2.1.14 Others

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3.2.2 Accessory Permits are issued by the BO for activities usually before or during the

processing of the building permit. The coverage is spelled out in the accessory permit form

including the expiry period. This shall be signed by the owner/applicant and by the

responsible professionals if so required in the accessory permit.3.2.2.1 Ground preparation and excavation permit3.2.2.2 Encroachment of foundation to public area perrnit3.2.2.3 Fencing permit, for fence not exceeding 1.80m high3.2.2.4 Sidewalk conskuction permit'3.2.2.5 Temporary sidewalk enclosure and occupancy permit3.2.2.6 Erection of scaffolding permit3.2.2.7 Erecting, repair, removal of sign permit3.2.2.8 Repairs permit3.2.2.9 Demolition permit3.2.2.L}Moving permit3 .2.2. I 1 Temporary Electrical Permit3.2.2.l2Other

3.3 Exemption From Building Permits

A building permit shall not be required for the following constructions and repairs; provided that

said constructions or repair shall not violate any provisions of the Code and its IRR:

3.3. 1 Minor Construction:3.3.1.1 Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children's playhouses, aviaries, poultry house

and the like, not exceeding 6 sq. in floor area, provided they are completelydetached from any other building and are intended only for the private use ofthe

3.3.1.2 illil;" of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding20 sq. m. in floor area exclusively for the private use of the owner.

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3.3.2 Repairs:3.3.2.1

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Installation of window grills.Garden pools for the cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fishes notexceeding 500 millimeters in depthErection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.80 meters inheight, cementing of footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways.

Repair works not effecting or involving any structural member, such as

replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, downspouts, fascias,

ceiling and/ or sidings.Repair of non load-bearing partition walls.Repairs of any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration.Repair and/or replacement of windows.Repair and/or replacement of flooring.Repair of perimeter fence and walls.Repair andlor replacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures, such as toilet bowlsand cisterns.Repair or replacement of faulty or deteriorated wiring device, fixtures and safetydevices, provided that no alteration of shall be made on the service entrance and

main switch or breaker, and that no additional circuits shall be added.

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Any person desiring to obtain a building permit shall file an application therefor in writing and on theprescribed form.

3.4.1 Together with the accomplished prescribed application form/s; the following shall be

submitted to OBO.

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3.4.1.1 In case the applicant is the registered owner of the lot:

1. Certificatl true copy of the title, be it the Original Certificate of Title (OCT)

or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)

2. Tax Declaration, and

3. Current Real Property Tax Receipt

3 .4.1, .2 In case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot:

1. Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Lease, or

2. Duly notarized copy of the Deed of Absolute Sale, or

3. Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Sale'

3.4.1.3 In case the lot is under process for Title1. Certification from CENRO The lot is not covered by afiy

pending/subsisting public land application for title and no other claimant

over said area.

3.4.1.4 Five (5) sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and other documents

prepared, signed and -sealed

orr", th" printed names of the duly licensed and

registered

,{. Architect or Civil Engineer, in case of architectural/civil/structural

documents;2. Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of electrical documents;

3. Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of mechanical documents;

4. Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary documents;

5. Master Plumber, in case of plumbing documents;

6. Electronics Engineer, in case of electronics documents,

7. Environmental-Planner who is also an architect or civil engineer, in case of

developmental/environmental documents;

8. lrterior Designer, in case of interior design documents'

9. Geodetic Engineer, in case of geodetic documents,

SECTION 4. Temporary Electrical Permit for Informal settlers.

4.1 This permit is applicable to informal settlers (squatters) applying for electrical connection'

4.2 Requirements:4.2.1 Barutgay Certification, to prove the authenticity of the applicant's address and states the

status of lot whether a government lot or a privately owned lot.

4.2.2 Afldavit of Waiver-to be executed by applicant, duly notatized, waiving his right to the lot

in case the government or the real owner deems in time to vacate the lot.

* frote: for privately-owned lots, applicants must secure approval of the private

owner.4.2.3 Sketch plan (Bond Paper Size) - which indicates the electrical lay-out, single line diagram,

schedule of loads, location map, and general notes and specifications, signed and sealed byprofessional Electrical Engineer and the supervising engineer who must be a Registered

Electrical Engineer or Registered Master Electrician'.1. Note: Standard size plan is required for installation with more than 2 circuits.

4.2.4 qp1CID and PTR of electrical practitioners who signed and sealed in the plan.

Processing of Building Permit

The processing of the application for a Building Permit by the Building Official (OBO) shall be

purely ministeiial; to preiisely see to it that permit is accomplished to the letter.

Incomplete information or data shall be returned to the Architect or Engineer, until satisfactory

completion of the said documents. The Building Official upon the recommendation of his technical

staff shall do official issuance of the Building Permit.

Validily of Building Permit

pursuant to pD 10g6 the NBC and its IRR, a Building Permit issued under the provisions of the

NBC shall expire and become null and void if the buildingorworkthereinisnotcommencedwithin a period of one year from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the building or work so

authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for a period of 120

days.

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ittee to disregard or violate any of the provisions of this Code or NBC.Any deviation, defect or change in the original construction plans, for which the Building Permit is

issued shall be authorized in writing or corrected only by the Architect or Engineer who prepared,

signed and sealed them. He shall countersign all corrections and changes made there on, indicating

the datels therein and all such information shall be recorded in the official Building Construction

Log Book as required under PD 1096-NBC,s..

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Pursuant to PD 1096-NBC and its IRR, the Building Official may order or cause the non-issuance,

suspension or revocation of Building Permit for any or all of the following reasons:

7.1.1 Errors found in the Plans, Specifications, and other Construction Documents;

7.1.2 Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied;

7.1.3 Non-compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the Permit;

7.1.4 Notice of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of the Building Permit shall always be

made by the Building Official in writing, stating the reasons or grounds therefore.

SECTION 8. On-Site Inspection and Superstision

8.1 The Architect or Engineer for his protection under Civil Code CC Article 1723 shall periodically

inspect the construction operation to see to it that the works are executed in faithful compliance

with all the construction documents for which the Building Permit was issued as stipulated in this

Ordinance and/or PD 1096-NBC, and it's IRR. He shall attest to all final inspection permits as

accepted and accomplished, signed and through his Architect/Engineer in - Charge of the division,

section, or unit, who shall recommend the issuance or non-issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

8.2 The above article "8.1" does not necessarily preclude the commissioning by the Owner of an

Architect/Engineer in - Charge for the full time superintendence or administration of construction

nor prevent the design Architect/Engineer to be commissioned as the Project Construction

Administrator or Construction Manager.

SECTION 9. Certificate of Occupancy

g.l Pursuant to Section 309 of the National Building Code (PD 1096), no building or structure shall

be used or occupied and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification ofa building or

structure or portion thereof shal1 be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate ofOccupancy therefor.

g.Z To secure a certificate of occupancy, the ownerlapplicant shall submit to the Building Official the

following documents:9.2.1 Cerifrcate of Completion together with the logbook and the Building Inspection Sheet duly

Accomplished by the contractor (if the construction is undertaken by contract), signed, and

sealed by the architect or civil engineer in-charge of the construction work. Said architect

or civil engineer may hire the services of one or more project inspector/s to assist in the fulltime inspection and supervision of all aspects by the conskuction. Said project inspector/s

must be qualified professional/s, who is/are duly registered architect/s, master electrician/s,

master plumber/s, etc.

9.2.2 As-built plans and specification jointly signed and sealed by the designing architect or civilengineer and the architect or civil engineer in-charge for the construction, sigred by the

contractor (if the construction is undertaken by conkact), and confirmed by the owner. Said

plans and specification shall reflect faithfully all changes, modification and alterations

made on the original building permit.g.2.3 A Certificate of Occupancy sha1l be issued by the Building Offrcial within thirty (30) days

if after frnal inspection and submittal of a Certificate of Completion referred to in the

preceding section, it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions ofthe Code.

g.3 The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted or displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises

and shall not be removed except upon order of the Building o0fficial.g.4 Non -issuance of Occupancy and revocation of Certificates of Occupancy and the procedure for

appeal therefrom shall be governed in so far as applicable, by the provisions ofSection 306 and307

of PD 1096-NBC.

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ional Building Code (PD 1096)

'.1 For statistical, strucfural and fire safety andzoningpurposes, all buildings or structures constructed

PD 1096, without Certificate of occupancy shall be required to secureand occupied Prior toCertificate.

\-f- 10.2 In order to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for a building/structure constructed and occupied prior=i--.--

to the promulgation of PD 1096, the following procedure shall be followed:

IO.Z.I The owner/applicant shall submit to the Building Official MPW FormNo.77-005-8,duly accomplished under oath together with the following attachments;

10.2.2 h the case of single-detached or duplex family dwellings/living units for the exclusive

use of owner/applicant and his family, above forty (40) square meters in area:

lO.2.2.IOTC or TCT/Certification from CENRO, tax declaration with current tax receipt,

deed of sale, lease contract to purchase, as the case may be, of the lot andlor

house.10.2.2.2As-bdlt plans (Location and Site Plan, Architectural, Electrical and

Sanitary/Plumbing Plans) signed by a duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer

in case of architectural and structural plans, by a duly licensed Professional

Electrical Engineer in case of electrical plans, by a duly licensed Sanitary

Engineer in case of sanitary or plumbing installations of more than 20 units or

Maiter Plumber in case of sanitary or plumbing installation not exceeding 2 0

units, by a Sanitary Engineer for sanitary installation not exceeding 20 units that

the sanitary facilities are in order and by a Professional Engineer that the

electrical installation are safe and in accordance with the basic requirements ofthe NBC.

10.2.2.3ACertificate from a duly licensed Civil Engineer or Architect that the structure is

safe and the fire safety provisions are in order.

lO.2.2.4Fire Safety Inspection Certificate issued by the CLFS'

lO.Z.3 In case of Category II and III Building/ Structure (Commercial, industrial and institution

buildings including multi-family living units such as accessories, apartments, dormitories,

hotels and the like):

10.2.3.1OTC or TCT/Certification from CENRO, tax declaration with current tax

receipts, deed of sale, lease contract or contract to purchase as the case may be,

of the lot andlor building/structure.10.2.3.2As-bui1t plans (Location and Site Plan, Architectural, Structural, Electrical

MechaniCal and Sanitary/Plumbing Plans, signed and sealed by a duly licensed

Architect or Civil Engineer in case of architectural and structural plans, by a duly

licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in case of electrical plans, by a duly

licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in case of mechanical plans, by a duly

licensed Sanitary Engineer in case of sanitary or plumbing installation of more

than 20 units of, Master Plumber in case of sanitary or duly plumbing

installations, not exceeding 20 units.

lO.2.3.3Certification from a duly licensed architect andlor civil engineer, electrical

engineer, mechanical engineer and sanitary engineer or maste4r plumber that the

building/structure is architecturally and structurally sound, and that the electrical,

mechanical (if any) and Sanitary/plumbing installations are in order

I0.2.3.4Fire Safety Inspection Certificate issued by the CLFS'

10.3 Building or houses belonging to Category I (single detached residential and duplex) for the

exclusive use of that owner/applicant shall be exempted from payment of fees, provided that the

application therefor is filed within two (2) years from the effectively of this Ordinance. Failure ofhouse owners to avail of the two (2) years grace period above set forth sha1l be ground for the

imposition of a fine of Pl.00 per square meter of floor area. For building/structures belonging to

Categories II and III, the fine shall be above.

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0.4.1 Category I

10.4.1.1 Buildings with area not exceeding 100 sq. m.l0.4.l.2Bullding with area above 100-sq. m. to 200-sq. m.10.4.1.3Building with area above 200-sq. m. to 300-sq. m.10.4.l.4Building with area above 300-sq. m. to 500-sq. m.10.4.1.5Building with area above 500-sq. m.

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10.4.2 Category II

l0.4.2.7Buildings with area up to 5,000 sq.m. 25.00l0.4.2.2Building with area above 5,000 sq. m.Up to 10,000 sq.m. 50.0010.4.2.38t11ding with area above 10,000 sq. m. Up to 20,000 sq.m. 100.00

10.4.2.4Bui1ding with area above 20,000 sq. m. Up to 30,000 sq.m. 200.0010.1.2.5Bui1ding with area above 30,000 sq.m. 400.00

10.4.3 Category III

10.4.3.1Bui1dings with area up to 5,000 sq. m 15.0010.4.3.2Building with area above 5,000 sq. m.Up to 10,000 sq.m. 50.0010.4.3.3Building with area above 10,000 sq. m. Up to 20,000 sq.m. 100.0010.4.3.4Building with area above 20,000 sq. m. Up 1o30,000 sq.m. 150.00

10.4.3.5Bui1ding with area above 30,000 sq. m. 300.00

ARTICLE IVTYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 1. Types of Construction

1.1 For the purpose of this Ordinance, all buildings proposed for construction shall be classifiedaccording to the following types:

1.1.1 Type I - shall be of wood construction. The structural elements may be any of the materialspermitted by the Code.

1 . 1 .2 Type II - shall be of wood construction with protection fire-resistant materials and one ( 1)

hour fire-resistive throughout, except, those permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly with one (1) hour resistively.

1.1.3 Type III * shall be masonry and wood construction. Structural elements may be any of the

materials permitted by the Code provided that the building shall be one-hour fire-resistivethroughout. Exterior walls sha1l be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.

1.1.4 Type IV - shall be steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction and walls, ceiling andpermanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction, except, thatpermanent non-bearing partitions of one (1) hour fire-resistive construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within framing assembly.

1.1.5 Type V - shall be four (4) hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements sha11 be

steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction.

2. Fire-Resistive Requirements

Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls of Types II and III Conskuctions shall have one hour fire-resistive rating, while those of Types IV and V shall have four- (4) hour fire-resistive rating.Interior bearing walls, permanent partitions, floors, and roofs of Types II to IV Construction shallhave one (1) hour fire-resistiveratingwhile those of Type V shall have three (3) hour fire-resistiverating for bearing walls, one (1) hour fire-resistive rating for vertical openings, floor and roofs.Structural frames of Type II and III Construction shall have one (1) hour fire-resistive rating, whilethose of Tlpe IV shall have two (2) hour fire-resistive rating and those of Type V shall have three(3) hour fire-resistive rating.Exterior doors and windows shall have one (1) hour fire-resistive rating for all Types ofconstruction.

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Interior lVall and Ceiling Finishes

Or walls and ceilings of any building shall be classified according to their flame-spread

characteristic using g-enerally accepted engineering standards. The smoke density shall not be

great* than that obtarnea from burning of untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in

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3.2 Interior walls and ceiling finishei shall mean interior wainscoting, paneling, or other finish applied

structurally of for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or similar purposes'

Requirements for flame-spread surface insulation or similar purposes. Requirements for flame-

spread characteristics of finishes shall not apply to trim of doors and windows or their frames, and

not to materials which are less than one (1) millimeter in thickness cemented to the surface of walls

or ceilings.3.3 Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant having a

flame-spread of fifty (50) or less as determined by the "Tunnel Test".

ARTICLE VF'IRE-RESISTIYE RE QUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION

SECTION l. 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.

SECTION 2. Fire-Resistive Time Period Defined

Fire -Resistive Time period Rating is the length of time a material can withstand being bumed which

may be one (1) hour, two (2) hours, three (3) hours, four (4) hours, etc'

SECTION 3. Fire-Resistive Standards

All materials of construction, and assemblies or combinations thereof shall with the herein matrix.

TABLE 2. Fire-Resistive Rative

Types of Framing and MaterialsMinimum thickness in (mm)Given fire resistance in hours

4 hrs 3 hrs 2hrs thrF.loor Construction

Solid R.C. slab- Average cover to reinforcement- Overall DePth

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- Average cover to tendons- Overall DePth

Partitions- Solid concrete- Solid masonry- Hollow unit masonry

Protection for metal structural members- Concrete- MasonrY- Metal lath with vermiculite or

perlite-gypsum PlasterExterior Wall

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N 4. Fire-Resistive Regulation

ttic access opening shall be provided at the ceiling of a floor of a building with combustible roofMinimum clearconstruction. The opening shall be at least six hundred (600) mm in diameter.

headroom ofeight hundred- (800) mm shall provided above the access opening.4.2 Enclosed attic spaces of combustible roof construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not

exceeding two hundred fifty- (250) sq. m. Each. Place one-hour fire-resistive partitions from the

ceiling to fit snugly to the undersurface of the roof. If the attic is equipped with approved automatic

fire-extinguishing system, the free attic space areamay be enlarged to seven hundred fifty (750) sq.

m. Openings in the attic partitions shall be protected by one (1) hour fire-resistive self-closingdoors.

4.3 Regardless of the type of construction, draft stops with (1) hour fire-resistively shall be provided intrussed roofs every two hundred (200) sq. m. Attic area.

ARTICLE \TCLASIF'ICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENT

OF'ALL BTIILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY

SECTION 1. Occupancy Classified

1.1 Buildings proposed for construction sha1l be identified according to their use the character of itsoccupancy and shall be classified as follows:

1.1.1 Group A - Residential DwellingsGroup A Occupancies shall be dwellings.

1.1.2 Group B - Residential, Hotels and ApartmentsGroup B Occupancies shal1 be multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodginghouses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents, monasteries and other similarbuilding each of which accommodates more than 10 persons.

1.1.3 Group C - Educational and RecreationGroup C occupancies sha1l be buildings used for school or day-care purposes, involvingassemblage for instruction, education, or recreation, andnotclassifiedinGroupl orinDivision 7 and2 or Group H Occupancies.

1.1.4 Group D * InstitutionalGroup D Occupancies shall include:

Division 1 - Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, teformatories, and buildingswhere personal liberties of inmates are similarly restrained.

Division 2 - Nurseries for full-time care of children under kindergarten age, hospitals,sanitaria, nursing homes with non-ambulatory patients, and similar buildings each

accommodating more than five persons.

Division 3 - Nursing homes for ambulatory patients, homes for children of kindergartenage or over, each accommodating more than five persons: Provided, that Group DOccupancies shall not include buildings used only for private or family groupdwelling purposes.

1.1.5 Group E - Business and MercantileGroup E Occupancies shal1 include:

Division / - Gasoline filling and service stations, storage garages and boat storage

structures where no work is done except exchange of parts and maintenancerequiring no open flame, welding, or the use of highly flammable liquids.

Division 2 - Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drinking and diningestablishments having an occupant load of less than one hundred persons, printingplants, police and fire stations, factories and workshops using not highly flammableor combustible materials and paint stores without bulk handlings.

Division 3- Aircraft hangers andopenparkinggarageswherenorepairworkisdoneexcept exchange pf parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding or theuse of highly flammable liquids

1.1.6 Group F - IndustrialGroup F Occupancies shall include: ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, coldstorage, and creameries, factories and workshops using incombustible and non-explosivematerials, and storage and sales rooms for incombustible and non-explosive materials.

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1.1.7 Group G - Storage and Hazardous

Group G OccuPancies shall include:

Division 1 - Siorage and handlin g of hazardous and highly flammable material'

Division 2 - Storfre and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using

flammable h{uids; paint stor-es with bulk handling, paint shops and spray painting

rooms.Division 3 - Wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories' shops'

factories where loose combustible fiberi or dust are manufactured, processed or

generated; warehouses where highly combustible material is stored'

Division 4 - RePair garages.

Division 5 - Aircraft repair hangars'

1.1.8 Group H - Assembly Other Than Group IGroup H OccuPancies shall include:

Division / - Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1000

in the building.Division 2 - Any asfembly building without stage and having an occupant load of 300 or

more in the building ,,,i+Ln,r+ o erooc ana load of less

Division -? - Any assembiy building without a stage and having an occupant

than 300 in the building' k structures not included withinDivision 4 - Stadia, reviewing stands, amusement par.

Group I or in Division 1,2 and 3 of this Group'

1 . 1 .9 Group I - Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or More

Group I occupancils snatibe any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of

1000 or more in the building.

1.1.10 GrouP I -AccessorYGroup J OccuPancies shall include:

Division 1 - Piivate garage,carports, sheds and agricultural buildings.

Division2-Fencesoverl.S0metershigh,tanks,andtowers'

1.2 Other subgroupings or divisions within Groups A to J may be determined by the I-ocal Chief

Executive."Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about which there is

any question, .hull be included in the Group whiih it most nearly resembles based on the existing

or ProPosed life and ftehazard'

SECTION 2. Change in Use

No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the

- buildingin a different division of the same group of or.upur"y or in a different group of occupancies,

unless Juch building i s made to c omply witn *re requirements of this ordinance for such division or

group of occupancy. The charact", oi o".,rpancy of ixisting buildings may be changed subject to the

approval of the guiiaing Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other Groups:

provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use'

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3.1 GeneralRequirements

when a building is of mixed occupancy or used for made than one occupancy, the whole building

shall be subject to the most restrictive requirements pertaining to any of the tlpe of occupancy found

therein excePt in the following:

3. 1 . 1 When a one-storey building houses more than one occupancy, each portion of the

building shall conform to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed

therein and;

3.1.2 Where minor accessory uses do not occupy more than ten percent of the area of any floor or

a building, nor more than ten percent of the basic area pernitted in the occupancy

requiremlnts, in which "u.",ih" major use of the building shall determine the occupancy

classification.

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Forms of OccupancY SeParation

Occupancy separations shall be vertical or horizontal or both, or when necessary, of such other

forms as *uy t" required to afford a complete separation between the various occupancy divisions

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resistive construction. All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire-assembly

having a one-hour fire-resistive rating.

3.3.2 A.. Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation " shall be of not less than two-hour

fire-resistive construction. All op.rirrg. in such separation shall be protected by a fire

assembly having two-hour fire-resistive rating.

3.3.3 A,, Three-Houi Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation " shall be of not less than three-hour

fire-resistive construction. A11 openings in walls forming such separation shall be protected

by a fire assembly having a three-hour fire-resistive rating. The total width of all openings

in any three-hour- fire- resistive occupancy separation wall in any one-storey sha1l not

exceed 25 percent of the length of the wall in that storey and no single opening shall have

anarea greater than 10.00 square meters. A11 openings in floors forming a " Three-Hour

Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation " shall be protected by vertical enclosures extending

above andbelow suctr openings. The walls of suchvertical enclosures shall be of not less

than two-hour fire-resistive construction, and all openings therein shall be protected by a

fire assembly having a three-hour flre-resistive rating'

3.3.4 A,, Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation " shall have no openings therein and

shall be of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction.

Fire Rating for Occupancy Separation

Occupancy Separations shall be provided between groups, sub groupings' or divisions ofoccupancils. The Secretary shal1 promulgate rules and regulations for appropriate occupancy

sepaiations in buildings olmixed o..rpur"y; Provided, that, where any occupancy separation is

required, the minimum shall be a "One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy separation"; and where the

o..rpur"y separation is horizontal, structural members supporting the separation shall be protected

by an equivalent fire-resi stive construction.

Location on ProPertY

General

No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space, yard or

street on at least one of its, sides. For the purpose of this Section, the centerline of an adjoining

street or alley shall be considered an adjacent property line.

Eaves over required windows shall not be less than 750 millimeters from the side and rear property

1ines.

Fire Resistance of Walls

Exterior walls shal1 have fire resistance and opening protection in accordance with the requirements

set forth by the Building Official. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not exceed beyond a

point one-third the distance from an assumed vertical plane located where the fire-resistive

protection of openings is first required to the location on property whichever is the least restrictive'

Distance shall be measured at right angles from the property line. When openings in exterior walls

are required to be protected due to distance from property line, the sum of the areas of such

openings in any storey shall not exceed 50 percent of the total area of the wall in that storey.

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Buildings on Same Property and Buildings Containing C rurts

For the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection, buildings on the same

properlyand court walls shall be assumed to have a property linebetweenthem.Whena new

tuiiOi"g is to be erected on the same property with an e:risting building, the assumed property line

fro* th-" existing building shal1 be the distance to the property line for each occupancy as set forth

by the Building Official: Provided, that two or more buildings on the same propefi may be

considered as one building if the aggre gate area of such building is within the limits of allowable

floor areas for a single building, and when the buildings so considered, house different occupancies

or are of different types of construction, the area shalt be that allowed for the most restrictive

occupancy or construction.

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prescribed by the Secretary for each occupancy groups and/or t'ypes ofconstruction'

For purposes of this Section, each portion of a building separated by one or more area separation walls

maybe considered a separate building provided the area'separation walls meet the requirements

prescribed therefore by the Building Official.

SECTION 6. Allowable Floor Area Increases :

The floor areas hereinabove provided may be increased in certain specific instances and under appropriate

conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets or yards extending along and adjoining two or

more sides of the building or structure subject to the approval c f the Building Official.

SECTION 7. Maximum Height of Buildings

The maximum height and number of storeys of every buildinE, shall be dependent upon the character ofoccupancy and the type of construction as determined by the'Building Official in consonance with the

approved City Zonin[ Ordinance. The height shall be measur;d from the highest adjoining sidewalk or

ground surfaie: Provided, that height measured from the lowest adjoining surface shall not exceed such

maximum height by more than 3.00 meters: Excepts, that towets, spires, and steeples, erected as part of a

building and not used for habitation or storage are limited as to height only by structural design ifcompleiely of incombustible materials, or may extend not to exceed 6.00 meters above the height limits

for each occupancy group if of combustible materials. l

SECTION 8. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwelling l

8.1 Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy

The dwelling shall occupy not more than ninety percent of a corner lot and eight percent of an

inside lot, subject to the provisions on Easements of ),ight and View of the Civil Code of the

Philippines, shall be at least 2 meters from the properfi hne.

8.2 Light and Ventilation !

Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as t,t provide adequate light and ventilation as

provided under Article VII, section 5 to section 14 of this' ordinance.

8.3 Sanitation

Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one smitary toilet and adequate washing and

drainage facilities.

8.4 Foundation

Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to suppr.,rt the load of the dwelling and shall be at

least 150 millimeters above bottom reinforcement and 600 millimeters below the surface of theground.

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Post

The dimensions o f wooden p osts shall b e those found

fo.tt 1eo""x B-1) of PD. 1096 - NBC' Each post shall

bolts ofadequate size.

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be anchored to such footing by straps and

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The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms peI

floor, at least 150 kilograms per square meter'

square meter and for the second

8.7 Roof

The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kilograms per square meter for vertical projection'

Stairs

Stairs shall be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a rise of 200 millimeters and a minimum

run of 200 millimeters.

Entrance and Exit

There shall be at least one entrance and another on fire exit'

8.10 Electrical Requirements

All electrical installation shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code'

8.1 1 Mechanical Requirements

Mechanical systems andlor equipment installation sha1l be subject to the requirements of the

Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code'

SECTION 9. Requirements for Other Group Occupancies

Subject to the provisions of this Code, the Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for each of

the other Group Occupancies covering: allows construction, height, and area; location on properfy, exit

facilities, light, ventilation, and sanitJtion; enclosures of vertical openings; fire extinguishing systems;

and special hazards.

ARTICLE VIILIGIIT AND \'ENTILATION

SECTION 1. General Requirements on Natural Light and Ventilation

1.1 Subject to as applicable provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines embodied in Title VII

Chapter I Easemlnts in General, Chapter II Legal Easements and Chapter 3 Voluntary easements

and most particularly articles 6i3 to 671 Easementsonlightandview,everybuildingshallbedesigned and constructed and equipped to provide adequate natural light and ventilation'

l.Z All building shall face a street oi puUfir alley or private street which has been duly approved'

1.3 No buildini shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room as the approved'

1.4 No buildin! shall be enlarged so thal the dimensions of the required court or yard would be less

than that prescribed for such building'

SECTION 2. Measurement of Site Occupancy

z.r The measurement of site occupancy or maximum lot occupancy - more specifically allowable

building area within a given lot (see'Table I below) shall be measured at ground level and sha1l be

exclusive of courts, yards and light wells'

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wells or yards with the exception of roof leaders wall copings sills or canopies. o'media-aguas" of

not more than 400 mm (16inches) in width'

2.3 Steel-balcony fire escapes may be allowed to project

exceed 1,200mm (4'-0").into aforementioned open space but not to

SECTION 3. Percentage of Site Occupancy

Maximum site occupancy or build able areashall be govemed by the use or type of occupancy,

gryne of construction anO itre treigtrt of the building and the use area, nature, location of the site

SECTION 4. Size and Dimensions of Courts

4.1 Minimum size of courts is provided for Section 2 Table I tlpe of construction and height of

building as Provided hereunder:

4.1.1 Courts of "Patios" Defined:4.LI .l Courts are open unoccupied space between building lines and lot lines other than a yard

free, open and unobstructed from the ground upward'

4.1.1.2 Inner Court - u1 op., space bounded on 3-sides by building lines with one side open to

a public space - street alley, river or seashore or park'

4.1.1.3 Through court- an open spacetounded on two opposite sides bybuilding lines with

the other opposite side open to a street public or private, a river, seashore or park'

4.1.2 Size and Dimensions of Courts

4.l.Z.l Minimum horizontal dimension of court shall not be less than 2.00 meters'

4.1.2.2 All inner courts shall be connected to a street or either by a passageway with a

minimum width of 1200 m (4'-0") or by a door through a room or rooms'

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RESIDENTIAL OTHERS RESIDENTIAL OTHERS

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public street or right of waY.

200.n 15"4 80% 8s%

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two sides by adjacent lotswith only one side fronting a

oublic street or right of waY.

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as a river or park.

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same basic requirements as in courts.

4.1.4 Types of open SPace

4.1.4.1 Public - streets, alleys. Easements, rivers creaks, estefos,

of seashores, lakes, parks, plazas, playgrounds'

4.1,4.2 Private - Courts, yards, setbacks, side yards, light wells,

roads and Parking spaces.

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SECTION 5. Ceiling Heights.

table rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than2.4 meters (8'-

neasured from finish floor up to the ceiling. Provided that for building of more than one Storey, the

railroad tracks salvage zones

uncovered drivewaYs, access

m height of the first Storey shall be 2.70 meters(9'-0") and that for the 2nd Storey 2.40 meters and

:eedin-s stories shall have an unobstructed typical head room of clearance of not less than 2'10

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floors - Area of mez zanine (a floor between a main floor and its ceiling) shall not exceed 50o%

he area above and below it.

ine floors shall have a minimum clear ceiling height of 1.80 meters above and below it.

Mezzaninewhen enclosed shall have a minimum opening into its main floor of not less than 650lo unless

otherwise provided with artificial means of ventilation - as provided for in this ordinance'

Lower clear ceiling heights than specified above shall not be used for habitation except as for storage

purposes.

SECTION 6. Size and Dimension of Rooms (for natural ventilation)

Minimum sizes of rooms and their list of dimensions shall be as follows:

Rooms for human habitations shall be of minimum area of 6 sq. m. (64 sq. ft.) with at least dimension of

2.00 meters (7'-0")'

Kitchens 3.00 sq. m' with least dimensions of 1'50 m' (5'-0")'

Bath and toilet - 1.20 sq. m. with a least dimension of 0.90 m. (3'-0").

SECTION 7. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms (Natural Ventilation)

Minimum air space shall be provided as follows:School rooms 3.00cu.m. with 1 .00 sq.m. of floor area pq pefson.

workshop, factories and office 12 cu.m. of airspace per person.

Habitable rooms - 14.00 cu.m. of air space per person'

Bath and toilet - 1.20 sq. m. With a least dimension of 0.90 m. (3'-0").

SECTION 8. WindoYv OPenings

Every room for human occupancy or intended for any use shall be provided with a window or windows

with a minimum clear ventilating area of not less than ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the room -such window shall open directlylnto an open court, yard, public street or alley, Public Park or open water

courses.

Rooms provided with at least five percent (5%) of the floor area of the room.

Exceptions: Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:

abuts a court, yard, Public Street or alley or open water coulse and other public spaces has a

ceiling height of not less than 2.70 m.

has one of the longer side at least 650/o open an obstructed to another space that is properly

ventilated.

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SECTION 9. Proiection over Windows

Eavesormedia-aguasprojectionoverwindowsshall not be less than 750 mm from the sides or rear

property lines.

ION 10. Vent Shafts

10.1 Whenever or wherevff it is not possible to provide direct natural ventilation on any room' such

room may ventilated through vent shafts'

10.2 Vent shafts shall have a minimum horizontal cross sectional area of not less than 0'10 sq' m' And

its least dimension is not less than 600 mm or an area of 1.70 m x 0'60 m or 1'00 m x 1'00 m'

ll. Slq)lights

10.2 above shall be Provided withshaft.

tilation Skylights:

Skylights when provide for a top to cover up vent shops stated in

na"aiou,rle openings equal to the maximum required clear of the

In cases where windows cannot be provided normally thru into open spaces as required above such,

may be provided through skylights, in which case such skylights shall have a gross ventilating open

area of not less than l0o/o of the room area as specifically required' Openable part in the window

shall be equivalent to that are replaced or needed to be provided for.

SECTION 12. Passive Cooling and Ventilation

As far deem possible all natural ventilated rooms shall be so arranged as to take full advantage of the

phenomenon of convection or air movements due to heat and cross ventilation thru "barandillas" under

window sill, transoms - over window or door-heads, fixed louvies, perforated walls or partitions, etc'

SECTION 13. Artificial Ventilation

Rooms or spaces housing industrial or heating equipment shall be provided with artificial means of

ventilation to prevent accumulation of hot and or polluted air'

Whenever artificial ventilation is required, equipment shall be designed and constructed to meet the

following minimum air changes requirements'

For other rooms or spaces not specifically covered under this section, applicable provisions of the latest

edition of the philippine Mechanical Engineering. Referral code shall govern'

SBCTION 14. Natural Lighting

l4.l All enclosed portions occupied by human beings and other rooms and areas for which requirements

specified elsewhere in this code, .hull be provided with natural light by means of exterior openings

with an area equal to 1/ 1 0 of the total floor area of such foom.

14.2 Natural lighting shall be precisely ascertained with respect to the annual path of the solar angles of

the site's approiimate latitude or location on the earth's surface.

A 14.3 Orientation and provision of sun control devices in detail design considerations, objectively to'!13 iirl-lr. heat gain in the interior spaces, to ascertain energy conservation as in air-conditioning

\"_ and control objectionable directpenetration ofsun,s rays.

f r+.+ r1"*ination standards depending upon use or occupancy and activities should approximate

lnternationally acceptable standards iriteria for artificial illumrnation for any particular human

I activity for eyesighrconservation of protection, as prescribe under lighting and illumination in the

J latest ieferraieteitrlcat Engineering -ode (as provided for under PD 1096 -NBC)'J

J SECTION 15. Yards for Residential Buildings

)I 15.l Residential Zone Types Defined:

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L5.1.2 R-2 means Medium Density Residential Zote, characterized mainly by medium density housinglike low and medium-rise, multiple family dwellings on a limited scale and usual communityancillary uses on a barangay scale, such as semi-exclusive residential communities which are notsubdivision.

15.1.3 R-3 means High Density Residential Zone, characterized by a very mixed hotrsing t5pe and highdensity housing like high rise buildirgs with more than usual community ancillary uses inincreasingly commercial scale.

Set backs

*Abutments on the front property line. sides and rear party lines may be allowed providedthat the following requirements shall complies u'ith:

1 5 .2. 1 . I Open space as to allowed buildable area prescribed in table 3 is not obstructed.15.2.L.2 Window opening as prescribed in Section 8.

15.2.1.3 Fire wall with a minimum of one-hour fire resistive rating extending beyond thefinish roof line of not less than 200 mm.

15.2.1.4 The required open space or court shall be located totally in one location ordistributed elsewhere rvithin the lot to properly provide maximum light and

ventilation in the building.

SECTION 16, Yards for Commercial, Industrial, Insfitutional and Recreational Buildings

For newly developed thoroughfares open yard requirements:

Table 5

WIDTH OF ROADRIGHT OF WAY

FRONT SIDES REAR

30 meters and above l0m -rm 3m75 to 29 meters 8m JIn 3mZ0 ta 24 meters 6m 3m 3mI 0 to 19 meters 4m 2m 2mBelow 10 meters 2m 2m 2m

For highly urban areas wilh duly established line and grades reflected therein proposal road widening and

elevation, the requirements in Table 5 above may not be imposed and the building may about on the front,

side and rear property lines provide that the requirements on open space, window opening, artificialventilation, if any and fire wall.

Setback Defined

L6.2.1 Setback is the vacant space left betrveen the building and lot lines thaa 2.00 meters. Such setback

-- ma}, be considered as open space provided it abuts a permanent public open space without any( separation betrveen them which obstruct the free flow of light and ventilation fences. if any may be

- J ofwroughtbutnothigherthan l.00metershallbeallowed.J 16.2.2 Buildings of not more than 3 storeys. A minimum setback of 2.00 meters from any buildings line to

+ any lot line adjoining another property shall be required if rvindorvs are not to be provided fori overlooking the adjacent property as mandatory easement for light and view as per Philippine Civil

S code.

$' SECTION L7. Parking and Loading Space Requirements

J Pursuant to Section 803 of the National Building Code (PD 1096) providing for maximum site occupancy,

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11.1 The parking space ratings listed below are minimum off-street requirements for specific uses/

occupancies for buildings/structures:

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1.7 .1.3

The size of an average automobile parking slot sha11 be computed at 2.4 meters by5.00 meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking, at 2.00 meters by 6.00 meters

forparallel parking. A truck or bus parking/loading slot shall be computed at aminimum of 3.60 meters by 12.00 meters. The parking slot shall be drawn to scale

and the total number of which sha11 be indicated on the plans and specified whether

or not parking accommodations, are attendant-managed. (See Section 2 forcomputation of parking requirements).Low-income single detached living units in housing project areas with individuallots not more than 100 square meters.

- Pooled parking at 1 slot/l0 living unitsMulti-family living units regardless of number of stories with an average livingunit floor area of:

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Up to 50 sq.m. - 1 sloti8 living unitsAbove 50 sq.m. to 100 sq.m.More than 100 sq.m.

- 1 slot/4living units- I slot/living unit

- I slot/100 rooms- 1 slot/5 units- 1 slot/unit- 1 slot/100 sq.m. of

shopping floor area

- slot/150 sq.m. ofshopping floor area

- 1 slot/ 30 sq.m. ofcustomer area

- 1 slot/20sq.m. ofcustomer area

HotelsResidential hotels and apartelsMotelsNeighborhood shopping center

Markets

Restaurants, fast-food centers, barsand beerhousesNightclubs, suppff clubs and lheater-restaurants (See Section 1.20)Office and other Buildings in Business/CommerciaT Zones - Setback of five (5)-

meters in front of their structures from monument line to the Building line oftheir respective establishment

Pension/boarding/lodging housesPublic assembly buildings such as

theaters, cinemas, auditoria, stadia, etc.Places of worship and funeral parlors

Schools17. 1. 15. 1 Elementary, secondary, vocational17 .1.15.2 Colleges and universitiesHospitalsRecreation facilities17 .1.11 .1 Bowling alleys17 .l .17 .2 Amusement centers

17.1.18.3 Clubhouses, beach houses and the like 1 slot/l00 sq.m. ofgross floor area

Factories, manufacturing establishments, Mercantile buildings, warehouses and

- I slot/20 beds- 1 slot/50 sq.m. of

spectator area

- 1 slot/50 sq.m. ofcongregation

&fiade schools - I slot/10 classroom- 1 slot/5 classroom- I slot/25 beds

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The off-street parking requirement rating may be reduced in accordance with any or all of the followingapplicable conditions, provided such conditions are permanent:

17.2.1 Only off-skeet service and loading bay requirements are to be provided if the area where

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dominant use and 50% of each of the non-dominant uses.

17.2.3 Fifty percent of all availableon-streetparkingslotsalongroadsfrontingthepropertylines, whethei police-controlled or meter-controlled, may be included in computing parking

requirements of individual buildings/structures located thereat.

17.2.4 In areas where adequate public parking lots/multi-floor parking garages are available

within 200 meters of the proposed tuildings/structures, only 20o/, of parking requirements may be

provided within the premises.

il.Z.S In computing for parking slots, a fraction of 0.5 and above shall be considered as 1 slot. ln

all cases however, minimum of t parking slot shall be provided except in cases falling under

Sections 1.2 and 1.3.

Special Provisions:

ngs/structures intended for the use or occupancy of the handicapped, the following mrnlmum

shall be observed:

17 .3.1 Accessible parking slot for the handicapped per 50 parking lots up to 150 slots and an

additional slot for every 100 slots thereafter.

1,7 .3.2 Wheel chair transfer area:

One between every two sPaces.

Directly connects to accessible walks of travel and accessible building entrances.

17 .3.3 Maximum distance of accessible parking area from facility served.

parking areas for the physically handicapped shal1 be within 60 m. of the facility being served.

This shal1 be measured from the farthest parking space along accessible path to the closet

accessible entrance.

17 .3.4 A11 accessible parhng spaces for the handicapped shall have the international symbol ofaccess.

All signs are to be in white graphics on a dark blue background.

Size for exterior use shall be 30 cm. By 30 cm. 0r 60 cm by 60 cm'

Lettering for brief facility identification for the partially sighted shall be a minimum height of 5.0

cm.

17.4 Loading Slot Requirements:

17.4.1 Stores, manufacturing, wholesale or Mercantile buildings/structures, or similar

occupancies - 1 loading slot for every 5,00 sq'm. of gross floor area with a minimum of 1 m

truck loading slot.

11.4.2 Hotels and hospitals - 1 truck loading slot

ARTICLE VIIISANITATION

1. General

Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Property, Ownership,

and its Modification, all buildings hereafter erected, altered, remodeled, relocated or repaired for

human habitation shall be providid with adequate and potable water supply, plumbing installation,

and suitable wastewater treatment or disposal system, storm water dtainage, 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.

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f Wn"r"ver available, the potable water requirements for a building used for human habitation shall

be supplied from existing city works system.

2.2 The quality of drinking water from mlteoric, surface or undergtound sources shall conform to the

criteria set in the latest approved National Standards for drinking Water'

2.3 The design, conshuction and operation of deep wells for the abstraction

subject to the provisions of the Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067)'

2.4 The design, construction and operation of systemsofprivatehousingsubdivisionsorindustrialestate shall be govemed by existing laws relating to local waterworks system'

2.5 The piping installation for water supply and distribution to each fixture including the wastewater

drainage *ith prop", venting inside Uultaing and premises shall conform to the Revised National

Plumbing Code of the PhiliPPines'

2.6 Whenever fire protectio, Ir required, its water supply shall be connected to the dry and wet

standpipesprinklersystemofthebuildingwatersupplyline

SECTION 3. Wastewater Disposal System

3.1 Sanitary sewage from buildings and neutralized or pre-treated industrial wastewater shall

be disc-harged directly into the nearest street sanitary sewer main of existing municipal or

city sewerige system in accordance with the criteria set by the Code of Sanitation of the

fhilippines anOitre department of Environment and Natural Resources {DENR}

A11 Commercial, Industrial and Residential households are hereby required to install "P-TRAPS" in

all water sinks, sewer system and waste water outlets within their respective buildings, factories and

residences;

,,p TRAPS" shall refer to "U-shaped contraption commonly available in various sizes at all

construction andhardware stores, made of water sinks, water sewer and others outlets, and usedto

filter or drain solid pipes or outside water outlets going or connected to the street canals.

3.2 All buildings located in areas where there are no available sanitary sewerage system shall

dispose th&e sewage to "lmhoff' or septic tank and subsurface absorption field or to

suitable waste water treatment plant or disposal system in accordance with the Code on

Sanitation of the philippines und th. Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

l.Z Sanitary and industrial piumbing installations inside buildings and premises shall conform to the

provisions of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

SECTION 4. Storm Drainage SYstem

4.I Rainwater drainage shall not be discharged to the sanitary sewer system.

4.2 Adequate provisions shal1 be made to drain rainwater from low areas in buildings and their

premises.

n 4.3 The drainage pipe installation and sewerage system of any premises andlot connection with anyt\-r

public alsplsai o. rny acceptable terminal shall conform to the Revised NationalPlumbing Code of

L- the PhiliPPines.rsI sncrroN 5. Pest and Vermin Control

5.1 All buildings with hollow and./or wood construction shall be provided with rat-proofing.

5.2 Garbage bilns and receptacles shall be provided with ready means for cleaning and with positive

protection against entry of pests and vermin's'5.3 biring roorrl for public urld *ithort artificial ventilation shall be properly screened.

SECTION 6. Noise Pollution Control

6.L Industrial establishments shall be provided with positive noise abatement devices to tone down the

noise level of equipment and machineries to acceptable limits set down by the Department of Labor

and Employment and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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Noise as an unwanted sound both in quality and intensity excessive noise whose sources in

i,ol";i##" """Jr"",ion, mainten*"" urd gee:ati:1:itheir machineries/equipment shall be

"oirt oll"d within the required emission standards of DENR'

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standards per building occupancy both for daytime and nighttime

periods for the health and welfare of the public and for the noise abatement plogram of the

bepartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for industrial workers.

-- \ SECTION 7. Pipes, Filtings and Fixtures\ --.. \-\=]- z.r A1 pipe materials used in buildings/structures but not

\- any nlgative/pollutive effects to the utilization and

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Department of Trade and Industry (DTD'

limited for water supply shall not produce

consurnption of potable water and those

of the Bureau of Product Standards of the

SECTION 8. Sanitation in Terms of clean and orderly Environment

Shall be considered in buildings/structures and premises by BO aside from the control of structure' fire'

electrical, electronics and mechanical hazards through the following:

8.1 Clean Land/ Soil

8.1.1 Buildings/structures and premises shall be kept hygienically clean and tidy

g.1.2 The use of toxic chemical fertllizers and insecticides/pesticides for gardening and

household use shall be regulated'

8.1.3 The Solid waste Management System (swMS) with reference to the Ecological Solid

Waste Management Act (RA 9003) shall be enforced'

g.1.3.1 Solid Waste at the source of generation shall be segregated into biodegradable and

non-biodegradable inside rec-eptacles/plastic bags of integrity and shall be stored

properly.g;.3.2 The system of pest and vermin control as an integralpatt of SWMS shall apply to

all types of Uuilding construction, however, the provision for rat-proofing shall

only be used on Tlpes I, II and III Conskuction'g.1.3.3 Solid waste recepiacles shall be provided with ready means of cleaning. The entry

of pests and vermin's should be prevented'

clean air with reference to RA 8749, otherwise known as the clean Air Act.

8.2.1 In residential and institutional buildings and premises, open burning and sources of air

pollutants shall be controlled.g.2.2 lt commercial and industrial buildings and premises, air pollutants emitted by their

eateries, machineries/equipment shall be mitigated if not prevented and the resulting air

quality shall meet the standard of the Clean Air Act'g.2.3 Offensive odor/fume as an air pollutant shall be prevented/controlled as required by the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) rules and regulations

specifliing mitigating measures in using vents, exhaust pipes, and blow-off pipes of

op".irrg of discharges into outdoor air in order to remove odorous matters, vapors, gases or

dust or any combination thereof. odor-producing materials shall be properly stored and

handled.

Clean Water with reference to DENR Administrative Orders (DAO) 34 and 35 on Water Usage and

Classification and on Effluent Standards for Water Pollutants, respectively.

Clean Sight/Light

g.4.1 The aesthetic sight, panoramic view and legal signs shall not be obstructed. Cultural

buildings/str,r"tri".lpiu"es shall not be overshadowed most of the time during daylight such

that exce s si v e lightl glare shall be prevented'

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.Comfort Cooling

Controlled (the air movement) temperature and humidity shall be in accordance with thisOrdinance.

Conhol of Toxic Elements

8.6.1 Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Matters, especially relating tobuildings/structures shall be controlled. In addition, the possible effects of mobile cellphones and transceivers and their cell sites/stations shall be mitigated.

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SECTION 1. General

1.1 No part ofany building or structure or any ofits appendage except signs, sha11 project beyond the

except line except as provided herein.1.2 The projection of any structure or appendage over a public property sha1l be the distance or

appendage over a public property shall be the distance measure horizontally from the property lineto the outermost point of the projection.

1.3 No provision of this Ordinance shall be construed as to permit the violation of other laws orordinances regulating use/occupancy of public domain.

SECTION 2. Projection into Alleys or Streets

2.1 Footings and foundation may be permitted to project or encroach into alleys or streets provided thesame shall not obstruct any existing utilities/services such as power, water, sewer, gas,

communication, and drainage lines, etc.2.2 In cases where there is a need to re-route existing utilities/services lines, the concerned owner may

be permitted to project or encroach into alleys or streets provided that the proper government

authorities and the franchise holder be informed of such development of such development or re-routing; provide further, that the costs for the re-routing works will be charged to the concernedowner.

SECTION 3. Projection of Balconies and Appendages Over Streets

3.1 Projection of balconies and appendages are classified as architectural works andbe constructed ofnon-combustible materials of at least three (3) hour fire-resistive rating.

3.2 If the architectural projection is for pedestrian protection, the same shall be constructed of concretematerials. The clearance between the established grade of the street and/or sidewalk the lowestundersurface of any part of the balcony shall be less than three (3.00) m.

3.3 Lr case the projection is a neon sign and the like, the same shall be in accordance with Article XD(

- Signs.

SECTION 4. Arcades

4.1 Whenever required by existing building and zoning regulations, arcades shall be consflucted onsidewalks of streets. The width of the arcade and its height shall be uniform throughout the streetprovide that in no case shall an arcade be less than three (3.00) m above the established sidewalkgrade.

4.2 Width of arcades is measured from the building front.4.3 Emphasis is encouraged on horizontal line texture and other architectural details of building

projections to achieve an ideal pedestrian scale.4.4 Arcade pedestrian walkways shall have a clear with of three (3.00) m

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[b preclude safety of the pedestrians'

Ali arcaded sidewalks shall be free from any obstruction such as parked vehicles, vending

movable signs, plant boxes, construction materials'tables/demountable strucfures, newsstand,

garbage bins and the like'4.7 Where ope,' sid"*alks are provided to supplement arcades especially

classified as pedestrian dominated zones, the minimum width shall be two

integral part of the road-right-of-way {RROW}'\.

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5.1 A canopy or marquee is a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the

building and projecting over a wall or sidewalks. This includes any object or decoration attached

thereto.5.2 Every canopy (marquee) shall be so located as not to interfere with the operation of any exterior

standpipe, "1"u,

pu.tuge or stairway or fire exit'

5.3 The horizontal clearaice between the outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall not be

less than three hundreJ- 1:OO; **. The vertical clearance between the finished pavement or

ground line and the undersurface of any part of the marquee shall not be less than three (3 '00) m'

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SECTION 6. Movable Awnings or hoods

6.1 Movable awnings or hoods shall be collapsible, retractable or capable of being folded against the

face of the suPPorting building'

6.2 Frames of u*mi,g. oi hoods shall be of three (3) hour fire-resistive rating'

6.3 Movable awnings or hoods shall be properly sloped or pivoted from fifteen degrees (15) but not to

exceed sixty degrees (60) from the horizontal outward'

6.4 The horizontal clearance between the outermost surface of the awning or hood and the curb line

shall not be less than three hundred (300) mm'

6.5 The vertical clearance between the undermost surface of the awning and the finished pavement or

naturalgroundlineshallnotbelessthantwopointforry(2.4)m.

SECTION 7. Corner Buildings with chaflans

.7.1 Every corner building or solid fence on a public street or alley less than three point sixty (3'60) m in

width shall be truncated at the comer. tire face of the triangle so formed shall be at right angle to

the bisector of the angle of the intersection of the street linis, provided, that in no case shall the

length of the chaflan be less than four (a'00)m'

7 .2 Corner buildings or solid *uli i"r,." u.ritt oi to be built abutting properly lines on comers of public

alley or street Intersections ,t uit u" provided with chaflans to afford clear view and avoid "dead

corners".j.3 corners formed by perpendicular or right angle intersection of streets shall be tnrncated by at least

four (4.00) m widl iormed by a perpendicular to the bisector of the comer'

7 .4 Inclined intersection of streets forming an acute angle [less than ninety degrees (90)] corner shall be

truncated similarlY'7 .5 If the intersection of the sffeets produces an obtuse angle forming

_an oblique intersection,-the four

(4.00) m chaflan shall be cord of an arc with a radius of firr. point forty (5.40)m for the curb

j .6 If the building is arcaded, no chaflan is required notwithstanding if the width of the public street or

alley is less than three point sixty (3'60) m'

ARTICLE X

PROTECTIONoFPEDESTRIANSANDPRoPERTYDURINGCoNSTRUCTIONORDEMOLITION

SECTION 1. Title

1.1 Any provisions on some of NBC provision as implied in the code is objectively to cope with the

advancement in science and occupan cy areaand rnaintenance, operations including their purposeful

demolition, of the latest intemationally accepted standards of practice'

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ary OccupancY of Public ProqertY.

ilding Permit issued for construction purposes of any proposed ploject plojects shall not be

rsfru;d as allowing the use of the prrtli" property for any construction need or reason, and

Irii"" ,fr"r"ior, foiurry time or period unless the owner or the contractor or builder has 'secured'

official temporary permit for such purposes allowing such occupancy and the extent of such

use(s) as provided for in Rule III-NBC-IRR Assessment, Imposition and Collection of Fees, Article

l7 to 17.Zb inclusive and payments for such fees shall be as provided for and promulgated by the

--"i.2 For purposes of this section public property shall mean:

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riverbanks; public parks, waiting sheds, and other government property.

For purposes of this Section NBC-IRR, Rule XV-Protection and Safety Requirements for

Construction and Demolition. Detailed provisions applicable to construction, alteration, repair

renovation, removal and removal of buildings and other structures shall apply as part of this

Ordinance as if fully written verbatim hereunder, consisting section 1.O-General up to 5.0 inclusive

together with all ofine articles under the aforementioned section, and figures 1 to figures inclusive

as illustrated therefor.Amplifications to the above Rule XV as part and parcel to this Ordinance which includes:

2.4.1 Protection of ProPertY2.4.2 The owner, contrlctor, or builder, particular in the construction operations of building of 2

storeys up to medium and high rise buildings or structures of any type of occupancy or

constr-uction shall provide adequate protective canopies or horizontal shed protection from

any construction oi demolitioldebris form falling into adjacent private or public property

ofinternationally accepted safety standards ofpractice ofinnovative design as approved by

the Secretary thru the Building Official of the LGU'

2.4.3 Innovative design of protective canopy or shed as mentioned not covered or beyond the

NBC-IRR stanlards above shall be adeptly designed considering trajectory path ofprobable debris or any articles or hard tools and their impact load on the protective canopy

or shed catch not of anY material.2.4.4 Design of such proteciive details shall not hinder any vehicular traffic on right of way nor

its normally safe, use or operations of any adjacent public or private property'

2.4.5 Temporary Permit for occupancy of public property shall as permitted on conditions as set

forth in this ordinan"" urrd the compliance of related requirements as assessment ofoccupancy installations or provisions as required by the OBO'

ARTICLE XIGENERAL DESIGN AND COSTRUCTION REQIREMENTS

SECTION 1. General

l.Z Buildings proposed for construction shall comply with all the regulations and specifications

includin"g ruf"ty standards embodied in the Administrative Order of DOLE herein set forth

gor"min--g quality, characteristics and properties of materials, methods of design and construction,

type of occupancy and classification.1.3 The various."f".rut codes listed under Article I shall supple mentally guide the planning, design.

layout, content, construction, location/siting, installation and maintenance of all

buildings/structures. A11 sections under Chapter 12 of the Code shall form part of this Ordinance'

1.4 For the guidance of the general public, the Secretary shall periodically issue generic list of

approvedlstrictly regulated or banned items, procedures, usages and the like relative to the design'

construction and use/occupancy of buildings/structures1.4.1 Materials for construction;7.4.2 Processes for the production of materials, their installation or construction;

t .4. 3 Procedures/methodologies/system for both design and construction;

1 .4.4 Organizational structures/hierarchies for construction;

1.4.5 TyPes of occuPancY; and

1.4.6 Classifications relative to design, construction and occupancy.

1.5 All buildings/structures shall be placed in or upon private property or duly designated public land

and shall be securely constructed in conformance with the requirements of the Code'

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ARTICLE XIIELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REGULATIONS

1. General

applicable and(PEC-1) andPart2

ON 2. Electrical Regulations

2.1 General

consistent provisions of the two- (2) codes: Philippine Electrical Code Part 1

(PEC-2) and Philippine Mechanical Codes shall form part of this Ordinance.

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construction unless back street is available for the distribution system. Proposed arcaded

sidewalk should therefore be reconciled with the development of the power diskibutionsystem in the area.

2.1.2 Safety of Construction Personnel: The building construction shall be responsible innotifying the electric utility if the nearby power lines may pose hazard to his workers. If theworking clearance is not enough, the power lines need to be guarded temporarily.

2.1.3 Falling debris Form High-rise Building Construction: Falling debris from high-rise buildingconskuction can cause contamination of line insulators if not outright circuit trip outresulting to service interruptions. Interceptors to catch that debris must be provided.

2.1.4 Clearances specified: The clearances specified are the minimum allowed for safety and donot consider the effect of electromagnetic freld (EMF) to human being. The effect of EMFis not considered in specifliing clearances to buildings, etc., since science has yet to proveconclusively the adverse effect of EMF to people.

2.1.5 Tree management: Tall and fast growing tress should not be planted beneath poser linesalong streets. The electrical utility firm has the right to trim offending trees before they

cause circuit intemrption.

On Clearances of Support Structures from other Objects

2.2.1 Measurement of Clearances: Clearances are measured surface to surface. When measuring

the clearances, energized metallic hardware connected to the supply line shal1 be

consideredaspartoftheline conductor. Metallic bases of potheads surge arresters and

similar devices on the other hand shall be considered as part of the support structure.

2.2.2 Clearance of Support Structures from other Objects

2.2.2.1 From fire hydrants: not less than nine hundred (900) mm.2.2.2.2 From streets, roads and highways: portion of the structures and attached

equipment not more than four point sixty (4.60) m above the roadway must have

a sufficient distance to avoid contact by passing ordinary vehicle. At the curb, the

distance must not be less than one hundred fifty (150) mm.

On Clearances of Energized Parts

2.3.1 Covered and bared conductors shall be considered for all clearance requirements.2.3.2 Yertical Clearances of Wires, Conductors, Cables and Equipment over Roadways:

2.3.2.1 The vertical clearances herein given refer to the minimum allowable verticalclearances ofthe conductor and will not require further correction to account foradditional sag due to high temperature operation or for long span installation. Nowind displacement is taken into account with the values given.

2.3.2.2 The voltages in Table 6 are line-to-ground voltages. If the supply line-to-groundvoltage is not defined, the line-toJine voltage shall be used.

2.3.2.3 PEC-2 provides the required clearances over a number of roadway conditions.

The vertical clearances specified in Table 6 are the allowable clearances over

roadways subject to truck traffic.

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2,3.2.4 Vertical clearance of Effectively Grounded Casing of Equipment above Roads:

not less than four point sixty (a.60) m.

2.3.3 Clearances of Wires, Conductors and Equipment from Buildings, Bridges and other

structures:

2.3.3.I The horizontal and vertical clearance given in TableT and 8 are the allowable

minimum clearances to buildings when there is no wind displacement. Shorter

clearances however are allowable by PEC-2 for conditions not given here.

Table 7 Horizontal Clearance to Walls, Windows,Balconies And Other Projections

VOLTAGE DISTANCE1.3 TO 38 KV 230m

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Table 8 Vertical Clearance to Roofs, Balconies Readily Accessible

VOLTAGE DISTANCE1.3 TO 38 KV 4.00 m

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230 KV 5.10 m

Wiring Methods

2.4.1 Overhead service conductors serving the building shall be provided with adequate supports

or fittings at the point of attachment.2.4.2 The service entrance conductors, conduits, bus ducts, cable trays and clearance for

installation, maintenance, operation, inspection and monitoring.

2.4.3 Aspace or area shall be provided at the outside wall or inside a high rise building, such as a

pipe chase for raceways, which may be installed in the future'

2.4.4 Raceways entering a building shall be so arranged to drain or provided with sealing

compound at each end so that water entry to the building is prevented.

Transformers (indoor)

2.5.1 Oil-insulated transformers, with non-flammable insulation, shall be installed in a

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building to the final locationpermanent and shall alwaYs

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inside the building or vice versa. The passageways shall be

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2.5.4 permanent and adequate pulling facilities for hauling the transformers shall be permanent

lifting equipment to haul the transformer up or down'

2.5.5 Transformer installed at the higher floori or underground floors shallbeprovidedwithpermanent lifting equipment to the transforrner up or down'

Provisions for Transformer Vault

2.6.1 New building. A transformer vault when required shall be accessible only to qualified

personnel for inspection and maintenance.

2.6.2 Accessibility. Tiansformer and transformer vaults shall be accessible only to qualified

personnel for inspection and maintenance.

2.6.3 yentilation. Vauits shall be located where they can be ventilated by the outside air without

using flues or ducts wherever such an alrangement is practicable. Adequate ventilation

shall be provided for the transformer'

2.7 Capacitors

2.7 .1 Capacitors containing more than eleven (1 1.00) liters of flammable liquid sha1l be enclosed

in a vault, which shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of PEC-1,

2.8 Electrical Room

2.8.1 An adequate space or area shall be provided at load centers where penelboards, breakers,

switchgears and other elechical equipment are installed'

2.9 Service EquiPment

2.9.1 Anadequate space or area shall be provided for the service equipment that shall be located

in a reaiily accessible area, either inside or the outside walls of the building.

2.i0 Metering Facilities

2.10.1 An adequate metering vault, when required for primary service, shall be provided'

Adequate ventilation shall also be provided'

2.lO.Z An adequate metering space shai be provided for single metering or multi-metering

centers for secondary service.

2,11 Emergency Power SYstem

Z.ll.t Emergency power system, when required, shall provide electric_power for the safety to

life property when the normal electric powel supply is intemrpted. _

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SECTION 3. MECHANICAL

transformer power supply from the instant ofto the emergency supply shall not exceed ten (10)

3. 1 Guarding of Moving and Dangerous Parts

3.1.1 A11 prime movers, machine and machine parts, power transmission equipment shall be so

guarded, shielded, fenced or enclosed to protect any person against exposure to or

accidental contract with dangerous moving parts'

3.2 Cranes

3.2.1 Adequate means like ladders, stairs or platforms sha1l be provided for cranes having

revoMng cabs or machine houses, to permlt the operator to enter or leave the crane cab and

reach the ground safety, irrespective of its position. No step-over gap exceeding three

hundred (300) mm is allowed.

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flagman whose sote duty is to warn those in the path of the crane of its load, otherwise'

provide a gong or similar warning device.

The maximum rated load of all cianes shall be plainly marked on each side of the crane' Ifthe crane has more than one hoisting until, each hoist shall have marked on it or its load

block, its rated capacity clearly legible from the ground or floor'

Operating control shall be plainly marked to indicate the direction of travel and provided

with an effective warning device.

Each hoist designed to iift its load vertical shall have its rated load legible marked on the

hoist or load block or at some easily visible space'

A stop, which shall operate automaiically, shall be provided at each switch, dead end rail or

tumtable to prevent the trolley running off when the switch is open.

Each e lectriial h oist m otor . t utt U e p rovided w ith electrically or mechanically operated

brake so arrangedthat the brake will be applied automatically when the power is cut off the

hoist.

3.4 Elevators

3.4.1 Hoist way for elevators s hall b e s ubstantially e nclosed t hroughout t heir h eight, w ith n o

openings allowed except for necessary doors, windows or skylights'

3.4.2 Ropes, *ir". or pipes shall not be installed in hoist ways, except when necessary for the

operation of the elevators'

3,4.3 Fioist way pits shall be of such depth that when the car rests on the fully compressed

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of not less than iix hundred (600) mm remains between the underside

of the car and the bottom of the Pit.3.4.4 When four (4) or more elevators serve all or the same portion of a building, they be located

in not less than two (2) hoist ways and in no case shall more than four (4) elevators be

located in anY one hoist waY.

3.4.5 Where a machine room oi penthouse is provided at the top of a hoist way, it shall be

constructed with sufficient room for repaii and inspection. Access sha1l be by means of an

iron ladder or stairs when the roorn is more than six hundred (600) mm above the

adjustment floor or roof surface. The angle of inclination of such ladder or stairs shall not

exceed sixty degrees (60') from the horizontal. This room shall not be used as living

quarters o, d"poritory of other materials and be provided with adequate ventilation.

3.4.6 Minimum number of hoi.tilg ropes shall be three (3) for traction elevators and two (2) for

drum tyPe elevators.3.4.j 'fheminimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes shall be thirty (30) mm

3.4.g Elevators shall be providing with Fall-Free Safety Device, overload switch and reverse

polarity relay.3.4.g In apartment or residential condominiums of five (5) stores or more, at least one passenger

elevator shall be kept on twenty fo]ur (24) hour constant service.

Escalators

3.5.1 The angle of inclination of an escalator shall not exceed thirty degrees (30') from the

horizontal.3.5.2 The width between balustrades shall not be less than five hundred sixty (560) tnm nor more

than one point twenty ((1.20) m. This width shall not exceed the width of the steps. If made

of glass, it shall be of tempered type glass'

3.5.3 Solid balustrades of incombustible materials shall be provided on each side of the moving

steps. If made of glass, it shall be of tempered type glass'

3.5.4 The rated speed, ireasured along the angie of inclination, shal1 be not more than thirty-eight

(38) mpm.

3.6 Boilers and Pressure Vessels

3.6.1 Location of Boilers

3.6.1.1 Boilers may be located inside buildings provided that the boiler room is ofreinforced concrete or masonry and that the boiler room shall not be used for any

other purpose. No part of the boiler shall be closer than one (1) m from any wall

and shall have at least two (2) separate exits.

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located outside the building at a distance of not less than three (3.00) m from the

outside wall of the main building and the building housing the boiler shall be

made up of fire-resistive materials.

Smokestacks whether self-supporting or guyed, shall be of sufficient capacity to handle fuelgases, shall be able to withstand a wind load of one hundred seventy five (175) lcn per

hour and shall rise at least five (5) m above the eaves of any building within a radius offifty (s0) m.

3.6.3 Manufacturers/assemblers of boilers/pressure vessels/pressurized water heaters shall stamp

each vessel on the front head or on any other suitable location with the name of the

manufacturer, serial number, minimum allowable working pressure, heating surface in sq.

m. Thickness of she11 andyear of manufacture.3.6.4 Boilers of more than forty six (46) sq. m. heating surface shall each be provided with two

(2) means of feeding water, one steam driven and one (1) electrically driven, or one (1)

pump and one injector.3.6.5 Two (2) check valves shall be provided between any feed pump and the boiler in addition

to the regular shut-off valve.3.6.6 Where two (2) or more boilers are connected in paral1e1, each steam outlet shall be

provided with a non-return valve and a shut-off valve.3.6.7 In no case shall the maximum pressure of an old/existing boiler be increased to a grealer

pressure than would be allowed for a new boiler of same construction.3.6.8 Each boiler shall have at least one (1) safety valve. For boilers having more than forfy six

(46.00) sq. m. of water heating surface or a generating capacily exceeding nine hundred

(900) kg per hour, two (2) or more safety valves sha11 be required.3.6.9 Eachboiler shall have a stream gauge, with dial range of not less than one and one-half (1-

1/2) times and not more than twice the maximum allowable working pressure. It may be

connected to the steam space or to the steam connection to the water column.

3.6.10 Repairs/ replacements shall comply with the applicable section on New Installation of the

Philippine Mechanical Code.

3.6.1 1 Upon the completion of the installation, the BO shall conduct an inspection and test, after

which a certificate of operation for a period not exceeding one (1) year shall be issued

upon payment of the required inspection fees and compliance with requirements/s after

inspection, if any.

3.6.12 Miniature and steam processing boilers shall be internally inspected with hydrostatic test

annually while power boilers shall be internally inspected with hydrostatic test annuallywhile power boilers sha1l be internally inspected with hydrostatic test every five (5)

years. However, A11 steam boilers shall each be maintained with operation, repair and

maintenance logbook everyday.3.6.13 The BO shall notify the owner in writing of the intended date of the annual inspection at

least fifteen (15) days from the intended date of inspection.3.6.14 The owner or user of a boiler shall prepare the same for inspection and shall provide all

labor and equipment required during said inspection.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

3.7.1 The temperature and humidity to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintained at

twenty to twenty four degrees Celsius (20"C - 24'C) and forly to sixty percent (40o/o

to 60%) respectively with four point sixty (4.60) to seven point sixty (7.60) mpm airmovement within the living zone.

3.1 .2 Ducts shall be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials such as steel, iron,

aluminum or other approved materials, only fire retardant lining shall be used on the inside

of ducts.3.7.3 Access doors shall be provided at all automatic dampers, fire dampers, thermostats and

other apparatus requiring service and inspection in the duct system.

3.7 .4 Where ducts pass thru walls, floors or partitions, the space around the duct shall be sealed

with fire resistant material equivalent to that of the walI, floor or partition, to prevent the

passage of flame or smoke.

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When ducks or the outlets or inlets to them pass through firewalls, they shall be provided

with automatic fire du-p"r. that automaticaliy close on both sides of the firewall through

which they pass.

Each refrigerating system shall be provided with a legible metal sign permanently attached

and easil/a.r"..ibi", tndicating thereon the name of manufacturer or installer, kind and

total number of kgs. of refrigerant containing in the system and field test pressure applied'

In refrigeratirrg plurt. of mo-re than forty-fi"i 1+s1 kgs, refrigerant, marks and helmets shalI

be useJ. These masks and helmets shall be kept in a suitable cabinet the machine room

when not in use.

3.7.8 Not more than one hundred forty (1a0) kgs. of refrigerant in approved containers shall be

stored in a machine room at any given time'

3.7.9 Where ammonia is used, the disiharge may be into tank of water, which shall be used for

no other purpose except ammonia absorption. At least one (1) liter of water shall be

provided fol. i,r"ry one hundred twenty (120.00) g of ammonia in the system.

3.7.10 In a refrigerating system containingmore than nine (9) kgs, stop valves shall be installed

in inlets and outlets of compressori, outlets of liquid receivers, and in liquid and suction

branch headers.

3.j.1.I Window type ui, conditioners shall be provided with drain pipe or plastic tubing for

dischargingcondensed water into suitable container or discharge line.

3.7 .12 Window type ACs shall be provided with exhaust ducts if the exhaust is discharged into

arcades/sidewalks, etc., and shall not be less than two point ten (2.10) m above the floor

sidewalk level.

Water Pumping for Building/Structures :

3.g.1 Installation of pumping equipment to supply building/structures directly from existing

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te allowed. Underground water tank or cistern must be filled

by gravity fiow from the water supply system, from where pumps can be installed'

3.g.2 To maintain water pressure in aliitoor. of a building/ structure, use overhead tank supply

or pneumatic tank through a cistern.

3.g.2.1 Tanks shall be designed for twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required'

Pipings: Fuel, Gas and Steam

3.g.1 Piping shall, as much as possible, run parallel to building walls.

3.9.2 Piping one hundred (100) mm in diameter and above shall be flanged. Smaller sized pipes

may be screwed.Piping subjected to varying temperatures shall be provided with expansions joints'

Galvanized piping shall not be used for steam'

Piping ,urryirrg steam, hot water or hot liquids shall not be embedded in concrete wa1ls or

floors and shall be properly insulated.

Piping for propane, urtrni and other gas which are heavier than air, settle at ground level

sothit proi"ction shall be provided each pipeline and each burner with automatic shut-off

devices. Each low and higir pressure burner shall be provided with pilot light or automatic

ignition devices.

ARTICLE XIIIPIIOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY F'ILMS

SECTION 1. Film LaboratorY

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1.1.i Areas in which photographic processes are performed shal1 be completely enclosed' The

walls shall be of not liss tharrone hundred (tOO) -*-thick load bearing concrete hollow

blocks or equivalent. Ceiling shall be of twenty-five (25) mm thick asbestos board hung on

or should be not less than fifty (50) mm below the level of the main floor.

1.1.2 The floor shall be of reinfoi""d "ot"r"te

of not less than one hundred fifty- (150) mm

thick rendered smooth and should be not less than fifty (50) mm below the level of the

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very film laboratory shal1 have at least two (2) doorways set apart by not less than one{hird (1/3)rimeter of the room. In case the maximum travel distance is seven (700) m or less, one door

suffice. Each doorway shall be not less than six hundred (600) mm wide and two (2.00) m highand equipped with a self-closing fire door assembly constructed of forty five (45) mm solid woodenpanel lined on the inside with six point thirty five (6.35) mm thick asbestos board or its equivalent.Such doors shall not be equipped with any latch and shall open outward leading to proper exits.

Shutters

Every opening in laboratory walls, every fresh air inlet, excluding exit doors and exhaust ductsshall be provided with a self-closing fire shutter assembly of not less than two point fofi Q.a})mm thick metal sheet or equivalent. Shutters shall overlap at least twenty five (25) mm on allsides of openings and sha1l be arranged to side without binding in guides constructed of materialequal to the shutter in strength and fire-resistance. Shutters may be omitted when only acetatesafety film is used.

SECTION 4. Ventilation

4.1 Film laboratories shall be well ventilated by either natural or mechanical means.4.2 Ventilation systems shall be controlled from within and shall have pilot lights to indicate operation.

The ventilation system serving the processing room may be extended tom cover rooms associated

therewith. Ducts shall be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials such as steel, iron,aluminumorotherapprovedmaterials. Only fire retardant lining shall be used on the inside ofducts.

SECTION 5. Film Vaults

5.1 Vaults shall be constructed with walls, floors and roofs of reinforced concrete not less than onehundred fifty (150) mm thick.

5.2 Vaults shall be property ventilated either by natural or mechanical means. If mechanicallyventilated, the system shall be controlled from within.Vaults shal1 be provided with doors made up of three point twenty (3.20) mm thick steel sheets withfifb, (50) mm asbestos fiber insulation in between. Such doors shall easily be opened from inside.

Vaults holding over thirty four (34.00) kgs of film shall be provided with automatic fireextinguishing system.

Film Cabinets

All film cabinets shall be constructed of metal either welded or bolted. No solder shall be used. A11

shelves and fixtures shal1 be of insulated compartments, they need not be placed inside individualinsulated compartments they need not be placed inside individual containers.Films stored in cabinets shall be placed in individual roll containers or ICC containers. However, ifstored in cabinets with individual insulated compartments, they need not be placed inside individualcontainers.

Classes of Film Exempted from Above Provisions

Films for amateur photographic use in original packages of "ro11" and "film pack" films inquantities of less than one point forty (1.40) cu. m, safety films, dental x-ray film; establishmentsmanufacturingphotographic films and their storage incidental thereto and films stored orbeingused in standard motion picture booths.

ARTICLE XIVPREF'ABRICATED CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 1. Prefabricated Assembly

1.1 Prefabricated assembly is a structural unit, the integral parts of which have built-up or assembled

prior to incorporation in the building. In all cases, pre-fabricated assembly shall be made of pre-cast

concrete, various metal components, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (upvc) and other constructionmaterials duly accredited by the architect/engineer designer.

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1.2 To determine the structural adequacy, durability, soundness, weather and fire resistance of pre-F-fri"*i"J ,rr"-Ufies, they should pu.r tt. tests conducted by any of the following laboratories: the

/ 4;pwH B;; of Research and Siandards, Regional offices Materials Testing Laboratories, U.P.

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strength of the different members as an integral structure'

Anch"orage,s and connections between members and the supporting elements of the structure or

walls shill be capable of withstanding all probable external and internal forces or other conditions

for structurally adequate construction.

1.5 pre-cast concrete piefabricated assemblies may be bolted or welded' However, such anchorage's

and connectlons shall be recessed and preferably plastered with concrete mortar to achieve a

homogenous appearance.

In cases where electrical, plumbing and sanitary roughing-ins, pipes, conduits or other equipment

are to be installed, prop"i structural design shall be considered for any material that shall be

removed or displaced.Metal and upvc prefabricated assembly shal1 be adequately provided with anchorage and

connections using homogenous finish.The use of portable "rrr",

and hoist machine shall be mandatory for erection and placement of

heavy prefabricated assemblY'

Ouring the placement of the prefabricated assembly, a safety engineer shall be required to supervise

the work.

3. Glazing of Openings

Tlre location of doors, sashes and framed openings glazed or equipped with approved plastic at the

exterior walls of a building shall be so arranged that incase of the fire, the occupants may used such

openings to escape from the building to a place of safety. The travel distance from any point of the

UuifOin-g towards the location of such op"ring. should not be over forty five (45.00) m in any place

of assembly for spaces not protected by automatic fire suppression and sixty (60'00) m in areas so

protected.bpering glazedwith approved plastics at the ground floor shall be so located such that it shal1 open

diiectlyto a street o, irto an exit court. Such openings at the upper floor shall be so located at a

horizontal distance not less than three (3.00) m from the enclosed stairway, outside stairway or exit

passageway leading to a street or into as exit court'

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ARTICLE XVPLASTICS

SECTION 1. General

L 1 Approved plastic materials shall be those which have a flame-spread rating of fwo hundred twenty

five (22.5) or le.. and a smoke density not greater than that obtained from the burning of untreated

wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance with generally accepted engineering

practices. The product construction shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood

under similar conditions'l.Z Commonly used plastic materials such as thermoplastic polycarbonate, fiberglass reinforce acrylics,

polyvinyl polyurethane and other new plastic materials shall pass the flame spread fire resistively,

flexure,"impult, "o-pr"ssion

and tension for structural design consideration, translucency, opacity

and permanence setforth by the bureau of standard of the Department of trade and Industry.

SECTION 2. Installation

2.1 Al1 plastic materials shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand prescribed design

loads. Sufficient and substantial technical data shall be submitted to establish stresses, maximum

unsupported spans, and such other information as may be deemed necessary for the various

thickness and forms used.

2.2 Fastenings shall be adequate to withstand design loads and internal and external stresses required of

the assembly. Proper ullo*urr"". of plastic materials in conjunction with other materials with

which it is assembled or integlated shall be provided.

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The use of plastic doors, sashes and framing of openings for groups A to I Occupancies may be

lallowed excipt for entrance doors and exit doors which should be of materials other than plastic) ^^*:++^A L,, +L^ ^^,{^permitted by the code.

The size of openings glazed with approved plastics shall have a minimum dimension where one

could pass through ot zero point sixty- (0.60) m sq.

maximum size of such openings depends upon the structural strength and the fastening

adequacy requirements of approved plastics being used'

The spacing between openings glazed with approved plastic shall have a minimum distance such

that the materials used in between can withstand the vertical and lateral forces within the influence

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buildings in these categories shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing

system in Groups A,B,C,E,F,H,H-3 and H-4 Occupancies except that:

4.1.1 Approved plastics may be used in any type of construction or occupancy as a fire venting

system.4.1.2 Plastic may be used in approved skylights in Type II one-hour fire-resistive conskuction

which are located three hundred (300) mm or more above lower flange of the ceiling. The

walls of the skylight well shallb e no less fire-resistive than the adjacent ceiling.

4.1.3 Where a fire-resistive ceiling is not required in one -story building, approved plastics may

be used in skylights.

Lrstallation Requirements

4.2.1 Except in A Group Occupancies, no skylight shall be installed within three- (3.00) m of a

properfy line.4.2.2 The edges of dome-type skylights shall be properly flashed.

4.2.3 Plastics skylights shall be separated from each other by at least two point fifty (2.50) m

laterally and three (3.00) m along the slope of the roof.

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4.3.1 The area of individual plastic skylights shall not exceed ten- (10.00) sq. m. The total

aggregate area of plastics used in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing shal1 not

exceed twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of the room or occupancy sheltered.

4.4 Curb Requirements

4.4.1 Plastic skylights in roofs having a slope of less than one (1) in three (3) sha1l have one

hundred (100) mm high curb. The curb may be omitted where a wire screen not smaller

than NO. 12 U.S. gauge with a mesh not larger than twenty (25)mm is provided

immediately below the skylight. The screen shall be substantially mounted below the

skylight.

SECTION 5. Light-Transmitting Panels in Monitors and Sawtooth Roofs

5.1 Where a fire-resistive rating is not required for the roof structure, and in all buildings provided withan approved automatic fire-extinguishing system, approved plastics may be used with or without

sash as the light-transmitting medium in monitors and sawtooth; except, that plastics used in

monitors or sawtooth roofs of type II Construction shall be of materials appropriate to be used

according to flame-spread characteristics.5.2 Area Separation

5.2.1 The area of individual plastic panels shall be separated from each other by a section ofincombustible materials or by a section of the roofing materials of the structure not less

than one point fifty (1.50) m in length. The lower edge of the plastic materials shall be at

least one hundred fifty (1.50) mm above the surface of the adjoining roof surface.

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Ceiling light diffusers having an area greater than ten percent (10%) of any ten (10.00) sq. m ofarea shall be of approved plastics conforming to the requirements specified in the code.

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1 Plastic light diffusers shall be installed in such a manner that they will not readily become

detached when subjected to room temperature ofeighty degrees (80) C for fifteen ( l5)minutes, except, plastic light diffusers which are installed in the first ( 1') floor area ofgroup oC Occupancies having egress directly to the exterior of the building; and plasticlight diffusers which are located between an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system

and the area to be protected other than public corridors for Group A,B,C,D,E,G,H, and IOccupancies if tests required by the Secretary have established that such installation willnot interfere with the efficient operation of such automatic fire-extinguishing system.

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7.1 Wherepartitionsarenotrequiredtobeof fire-resistive or incombustible construction approvedplastics conforming to the requirements specified in the Rule may be used.

SECTION 8. Exterior Veneer

8.1 Exterior veneer may be approved plastic materials, and sha11 conform to the provisions of thissection.

8.2 Height

8.2.1 Plastic veneer shall not be attached to any exterior wall above the first storey: Provided,that plastic veneer may be attached to exterior walls above the first storey of the buildinglocated outside of highly restrictive Fire Zones; provided further, that the height of veneer

is not in excess often (10.00) m above the adjacent grade ofelevation.8.2.2 Sections of plastic veneer shall not exceed fifteen (i5.00) sq. m in area, except, that in less

restrictive Fire Zones, The area may be increased by fifty percent (50%).

8.2.3 Sections of Plastic veneer shall be separated by a minimum of one point twenty ( 1 .20) mvertically and six hundred (600) mm horizontally.

SECTION 9. Awning and Canopies

9.1 Plastic materials appropriate for use according to flame-spread characteristics may be utilized inawnings and canopies provided such awnings and canopies are constructed in accordance withprovisions governing projections and appendages as specified in the Code.

9.2 Approved plastic may be used in awning where untreated canvas is permitted.9.3 Approve plastics may be used in lieu of plain glass in greenhouses in less restrictive Fire Zones.

ARTICLE XVISHEET METAL PAINT SPRAYS BOOTHS

SECTION 1. General

1.1 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 this Ordinance.1.2 The area of a paint spray booth shall not exceed one hundred fifty-- (150) sq. m. or ten percent

(10%) of the basic area permitted for the major use of the building according to its Occupancy

Group.The floor shall be constructed of incombustible material. The floor of the spray booth and operation

working area, if combustible, shall be coveredwithnon-combustible, non sparklingmaterial ofsuch character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of 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.

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Every spray booth having an open front elevation larger than one- (1.00) sq. m and which is notpped with doors, shall have a fire curtain or metal deflector not less than one hundred- (100)

deep installed at the upper edge of the booth opening.paint spray booth shall be separated from other operations by not less than ninety one- (91)

cm, or by a greater distance, or by such partition or wall as the City Fire Marshall may require.

3. Light

3.1 Paint spray booths shall be illuminated through hammered wire or heat-treated glass panels. The

glass panels shall be located in such a manner as to reduce the hazard of ignition caused by paint

spray deposit.3.2 When spray areas are illuminated through glass panels or other transparent materials, only light

units shall be used source of illuminations.3.3 Panels shall be arranged so that normal accumulations of residue on the exposed surface of the

panel will not be raised to a dangerous temperature by radiation or conduction from the source ofillumination.

SECTION 4. Ventilation

4.1 Mechanical ventilation shal1 be provided direct to the exterior of the building. The mechanicalexhaust system shall be designed to move the air through any portion of the paint spray area at therate of not less than thirty- (30.00) linear m per minute.

4.2 The blades of exhaust fans shal1 be constructed of non-ferrous material and shall be mounted insuch a manner as to prevent contract with the exhaust duct.

4.3 The motor shall not be mounted in the spray booth or the duct system and belts shall be enclosed

where they enter booth or duct system.4.4 The discharge point for ducts in a paint spray booth shall be not less than two (2.00) m from the

adjoining combustible construction nor less than eight (8.00) m from adjoining exterior wallopening; except, that the discharge point for exhaust ducts is not regulated in a waterwash spray

booth.

ARTICLE XVIIGLASS AND GLAZING

SECTION 1. General

i.1 This Ordinance shall apply to exterior glass and glazing in all Uses/Occupancies except Groups A,B, and J not over three (3) storeys in height, and to interior and exterior glass and glazing in alloccupancies subject to human impact.

1.2 Standard for glass and gTazing materials shall conform to the provision on glass dimensional

tolerance, breaking skess level, and design safety factors.

1.3 Each light shall bear the manufacturer's label designating the type and thickness of glass.

1.4 Each slight with special performance characteristics such as laminated heat strengthened, fullytampered or insulated, shall bear the manufacturer's identification showing the special

characteristics and thickness by etching or other permanent identification that shall be visible after

the glass is glazed.1.5 Appropriate measures shall be provided to deter persons walking into fixed glass panels where the

floor contiguous thereto on to both sides is approximately the same level.1.6 Glass panels not adjacent to wall openings may be made obvious by horizontal bars at guardrail

height, a four hundred fifty (450) mm opaque bulkhead, distinctive glass such as etched ortranslucent for guardrail height, fixed flower bins or other appropriate construction arrangement.

SECTION 2. Area Limitation

2.1 Exterior glass and glazing shall be capable of safety withstanding the load due to wind pressure forvarious height zones above ground acting inward or outward. The area of individual light shall not

be more than the maximum allowable area of glass according to the wind load multiplied by the

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Glass panels which are more than six hundred (600) mm in width and one hundred eighty (180) mm

or more in height adjacent to wall o,*ti;;ii i" .t?Pty glass unless a bulkhead of opaque

materials [not less than four hundred nitv (+50) mm high] is provided'

rhe matrix provided below shall govern th;;;;t:;'i h:'11l'li.Tl:l:,,i:,:::t:"T?:"1:n:lff ffif},?il"::h""iil, d"il,""", *.;,, "rrices,

institution pubric buildings and ractories

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only rubber materials formulated to recognize standards and of proven durability such as neoprene'

gi6rtf, ,"a silicon should be used for gaskets and blocking'

At least two (2) seven (7) mm to ten (10) mm diamete' *""p holes for the glazingpocket per glass

lite or panel arenecessary with access to weep holes not prevented by setting blocks or sealant'

Glazingcompound or putty should not.b". u."a b glazelaminated orinsulating glass in openings'

Sealants must be compatible with insulatd;; ;g" '"u1

and butyral laminate or laminated glass

to preclude failure ot'-it " "og"

seal or delim"ititron and discoloration of the laminate'

The dry glazing-.trroJr"qi,oes careful d;trg" ;"; control of tolerances of the frame opening and

glazingmaterials to ensure ihe development o1adequate compression seating pressure'

closed cell gaskets for dry glazing should have molded or vulcanized corners as the preferred

method so as to form continuous, joint-fr ee-glaningmaterials around all sides of the opening'

Glazingshould always not be installed -"?. ir,,i one- (i) day in advance of glass placement to

avoidpotentialdamagetotheglazingmatelialsbyothertradesorcontaminationofthematerials.Glazingmaterials usJJ with fri'gt -p"ifo.-r"* r"if*,ive coated glass may require the consideration

of addilional factors for the glazing materials' ' rls and shouldGlass should always be cusilioneJi, th" glazingopening by resilient glazingmateru

also be free to ,.float in the opening" so tirere is nb direct contract of the glass with the perimeter

"#'potyruruonate and plastic sheet, particular- attention should be given to thermal

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as proper preparation of the glazing op""*g. consult the manufacturer or fabricate d for glazing

ffi:ilil?:*";'o1r,a tu*i.uted gtass must be installed in glazingpockets that are weeped to the

"^t.tior 6 preclude the detrimental effects of moisture'

For large glass lites, deflection characteristics of the glass should be investigated to preclude

detrimental deflection that can ,uu.. glu,i,,g seat faiture"a',d glass breakage by contact of an edge

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tU windows iefer to manufacturer's manual'

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4.lRegularplate,sheetorpattemedglassinjalousie,'andro1v1;awindowsshallhaveaminimumthickness of five poirri.o iS.O) tn"'u"dnoilonget than one point twenty (1'20) m'

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+ r.-,-^Ll^* :^ r^^r..^a f,^m rqin v2rror or condensation. Wind driven moisture

]5.lMostfrequentcauseofproblemisleakagefromrain,vapororc+ can enter very small openings and may move within the wall, appearing far from its point of entry'

t water vapor can penetrated-microscopic fores that will condense on cool surfaces' Such moisture

{. trapped within u *uu can result i, i".rJri"a"irr"uility of the wall, which can result in serious

\ damage that is difficult to detect. Leaks ,r" ,rr.,uilv limited to joints and openings' which must be

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c aused b y w ind action, increasing in effect depending on the height and shape of the

The effect of positive or negative wind pressure can cause stress reversal on framingand glass and will cause water to travel in any direction across the face of the wal1.

violet spectrum of sunlight will cause breakdown of organic materials such as colorvarious rubber gaskets, plastics and sealants. Fading and failure of these materials will

problem with the appearance and weather-tightness of the curtain wal1. Sunlight passing

through glass can cause excessive brightness and glare and will cause damage to the furnishings

and finishes.Change in temperature causes the expansion and contraction of materials. Control of the passage ofheat or cold through the wa1l is required. Thermal expansion and contraction is much greater inmetals than in wood or masonry.Gravity causes deflection in horizontal I oad-carrying members, p articularly under the weight o flarge sheets of heary glass, although the structural effect of gravity is small because the weight ofthe wa1l is transferred at frequent intervals to the building frame.Seismicloadingswill produce additional static and dynamic loading to the widow wall system.

Seismic loading will produce both vertical and horizontal deflection of the wall.

ARTICLE XVIIITHE USE OF COMPUTERS

General

The u se o f c omputer-generated electronic design and documentation including the filling of therequisite electronics permits in buildings and skuctures covered by the Ordinance, shaIl be golrem

by the relevant provisions of the Eleckonics Engineering Act of the Philippines and the PhilippineElectronics Code as approved by the Secretary,

New Installations

For new installations listed hereunder, an application for Electronics Permit sha11 be filledaccompanied by technical specifications and plans signed and sealed by a duly-licensedProfessional Electronic Engineer:

2.1.1 Wired or wireless telecommunications systems, including central office switchingequipment, switching centers, remote switching units, concentrators, wired and wirelessPABX/PB)Vtelephone/ intercommunication system, video conferencing systems,

terrestrial, submarine and satellite linkequipment, radio communications, cellular and

other wired or wireless electronic equipment for voice, data, text and facsimilecommunications, but excluding installations with not more than three (3) line and/or

terminals.2.1.2 Broadcasting system, including radio and TV broadcast equipment for commercial and

training purposes, transmitters of any power rating, studio and control room equipment,antenna towers, etc.;

2.1.3 Cable or wireless television systems, including headend and distribution equipment,

Master Antenna TV (MATV) system, TVRO and VSAT receivers, but excludinginstallations for not more than four (4) receiving units;

2.1.4 Information Technology (IT) and computer system including workstations/terminals,hubs, servers, routers, modems and associated equipment for local, campus, metropolitanand wide-area networking and Intranet/Extranet/Internet access, but excluding stand-

alone personal computers for home and office use;2.1.5 Security alarm system, including closed circuit television (CCTC), entry/access control,

watchman system, burglar alarms, intruder detection systems, lighting controls,monitoring/surveillance system, sensors, detectors, parking management systems

including barrier controls, signal lights, ticketing machines, etc., but excludinginstallations with not more than ten (10) monitoring/control points;

2.1.6 Electronic fire alarm systems including early-detection system, control panels, smoke

detectors, fire suppression system controls, etc., excluding stand-alone units forresidential installations;

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Sound-reinforcement system, background music, paging, conference systems, public

address system and simultaneous interpretation system for auditoriums, stadia, theaters'

restaurants and other recreational locations;

Navigational aids and controls, including radars, LoRAN, TACAN, VOR',s, controls

tower equipment, lighthouses and the like;Indoor and outdoor static or moving signage's, including electronic billboards/display,

centralizedc lock s ystems, i ndicators a nd t he I ike, w hether operating independently or

networked/controlled from a centralized or more than one point;

Electrorlically-controllecl conveyance systems, including elevator$, escalators, cable cars'

carlifts, perxxal lifts, horizo'tul oni vertical conve)/ors' clumb lvaiters and similar

devices, except those fbr home use of disabled persons;

Electronic/computerized pfocess controls atrd automation systems I'or factories, plants

and assembly lines, includirrg electronic transducers. fixed (non-portable) test equipment

and apparatirs fbr *"uu,r.J*.nt. instrumentation and controls, inclLrding those {br

man u l'acturing processes, I aboratories and workshops ;

2.1.t2 Building automation. management atrd control systems incorporating all or any

cornbination of the above systems;

2.1.13 Builcling wirings utilizing topp*. cables, lit:er-optic cables or other media. including

structurecl cabling, fbr telephone. intercommunications, data communications. compllter,

cable l'V, master*anternu'i'V. closed-circuit'I'V, electronic lire alarms, burglarl security

system, building automation an<l controls, energy management, electronic

bi I lboar:ds/si gna ge' s or oth er e1 ectron ic systenr s ;

2.1.11 Any gther electronic and l'I' systems, equipurent, apparatus, device and/or component that

n-,u,,-' b* developed in the futire and initallecl in buildings and structures where safety to

the users. operating personnel and the general public is a concern.

2. t.I5 The application shall include, but not be [imited to the following:

2.1.15.I General Layout Plans rvith Legends

2.l. t 5.2 Single Line Diagram

2.1.15.3 Riser Diagram2.1.15.4 tsqLripment Specifications

2.1.15.5 Design Analysis, as applicable

2. t.1 5.6 Detailed Cost Estimates

Maintenance

All signs. together with all ol'their supports. braces^ guys and auchors, shallbe kept in repair and in

prop"i state '-of

preservation. The clispiay of all signs be kept neatly painted and securecl at all times'

SECTION 3. Additions andior Alteratiorr

For any.a<iclitions and/or alteration of existing electronic installation, an application shall be t-illed.

signed and sea1e6 6y a clul.v licensed Proi-essional Electronic Engineer, accompanied by the

lollorving:

3.1 .1 lLevisecl General Layout Plans with Legends

3.1.2 Revised Single Line Diagram

3. t.3 Revised Riser Diagram3. 1.4 Revised Eqrripmerrt Specifications3.1 .5 Design Analysis, as applicable3.1.6 Detailed Cost Estirnates

ARTICLE XIXSIGNS AND SIGNAGES

General

No sign or signboard shall be constructed as to unclLrl.v obstruct the natural view of'the landscape.

clistract or obstruct the view of the public as to constitute a traffic hazarrl, or otherwise det'ile,

debase or ofTend aesthetic and cultural values and traditions.

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structures be designed and constlucted to resist all force in accordance with the l'{ationalsigfl structures be destgned ano consuuat

Srmctural Code fbr l3uildings. For sigrs o, Uuitdings, the dead lateral loads shall b":li:llllTlgh rt,* strucrural fi.ame-of the building_to the ground in such "r:i1*:ri-t^:::,,::l:lTr::::'ll#;#';ffiil-;;;- builcling. rhe wei[ht of ei'rth snperinrposed over footing mav be used in

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determining the dead load risisting moment. Such eaAh ls carefirll-v placed and thorough

compacted.

4. Sttpports and Anchorage's

q:=- (ie,eral. The supporls and anchorage's of all signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upott

T_Jytc property and shaliLe constructed in conformity rvith the requirements of this Code'

q- -[Mater:ials. Majerials fbr construction of'signs or sign structures shall be of-the quality and grade

as sPecified in this Ordinance'

Restrictions o, Combustible Materials. All signs or strlrctures erected in highly restrictive Fire

Zones shall ha,e structural members of incombustible taterials, Grouncl signs may be constructed o1'any

material meeting the requirements of this ordinance. combinatjon clesiglt, roof signs, wall signs,

projecting signs, and signs, on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible rnaterials' No cornbustible

material itt,"'i tnun appioved plastici shall be useel irl the consttucted of electric signs'

Non-structnral Trim. Non-structtrral trim ancl portable displa,v surf'ace may be of wood. metal,

approved plastics or any combination thereof'

Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of mstal. glass. or approved

plastics.

StrCTION 5. Projectirsns and Clearunces

5.1 clearances fronr IIiglr voltage lrower Lines. clearances of sign {i'om high voltage power lines slrall

be in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code'

5.2 Clearances from lrire Escapes, Lxi$, or Standpipes' No sign structures shall. be erected in such a

maniler than any portion of it, s,rrfuce or supporti will interf'ere in any way with the ilee use of any

fire escape, exit, or standPiPe'

5.3 Obstruction of Openings.'No sign shall obstruct any openitrg to such.an extent that liglrt or

ventilation is reduced tJ a point below that requirecl by this Orclitrance' Signs erected r'vithin 1'50

meters of a, exterior wall in lvhich there aie op"nitgt w'ithin the area of the sign shall be

constructecl of incombustible rnaterial or approved plastics'

5.4 projection Over Alleys. No sign or sign strnctrue shail pr:o.iect into arry public alley belor'v a lreight

at 3.00 meters above established sideivalk grade, nr:r pioject more than 300 millimeters rvhere the

sign structure is locate4d 3.00 meters to 4.] meter rbo,r" established sidewalk grade' The sign or

sign slrucl'rre must not project more than 1.00 meter into the public alley lvhere ths'sign or sign

structure is li:catecl more-than 4.50 meters ab6ve established sitlewalk grade'

5.5 h stallations of- all signage's or sign for adveftisement or other'*'ise its placelllent location and

erecti.n on rhe grouni or-mounted-to the building or roof o1'buildings shall strictly'conlbrm rvith

NIIC pD 1096 - IRR of the latest eclition and ali referral codes as applicable and enforceable by the

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SECTION 6. Lighting

6.1 signs shall be illuminatecl only by electrical means in accordance with the latest ref'effal Philippine

Electrical Code.

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ARTICLE XXFINAL PROVISIONS

General

21, Sections 2101 up to Section 2105 of the National Building Code - NBC is adaptedand effect as if fully embodiedobjectively to cope-up the latest

in this ordinance and shall have mandatory force. Amplifications in any of its original provisions,

ts in science and technology shall apply.

SECTION 2. Existing Building and Smtctures

2.1 All existing buildings or structures constructed with valid permits, shall be respected subject tosuch limitations established in this Ordinance.

2.2 However, alteration addition, conversions and/ or repairs to be made in such buildings orskucture shall be subject to the provision of this Ordinance.

2.3 All existing Commercial and Business Structures covered by this ordinance without permit arehereby given a period of five (5) years from the approval of this ordinance to comply herewith.

2.4 Non-compliance with this ordinance within the period herein provided shall cause the non-issuance, suspension or non-renewal, as the case may be, of the offending establishment.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause

3.1 In case any clause, sentence, seotion or provision ofthese ordinance or any portion hereofis heldor declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent cour! the other sections and provisionshereof which are not alfected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION4. RepealingClause

4.1 All ordinances, rules or regulations which are in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance arehereby repealed amended and/ or modified and that any rights that are vested upon any personshall remain effective and shall not be impaired.

SECTION 5. Effectively Clause

5.1 This Ordinance shall take effect after its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation inthe locality, and posting for three (3) consecutive weeks at all Barangay Halls in the City, at theCity Engineer's Office, at the City Assessor's Office, and at the City Council Bulletin Board.

The City Council Secretary is hereby tasked to cause such publication and posting as hereinrequired, and to cause the distibution of the ordinance as published to all effectedestablishments.

ENACTED, August 2,2005

x------------ .-------------xWe hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance which was duly enacted

ngsod during its regular session held on August 2r20A5. ,

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod

ATTESTED AIYD CERTIT'IEDTO BE DULY DNACTED:

-dFCAROUTJTACUYANActing City Vice Mayoil Presiding Officer

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