PD 1096 IRR

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] The minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes shall be [,blank,] millimeters.

30 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] Toe boards of metal shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick, with supports not more than [,blank,] meters apart.

30 millimeters, 1.2 meters

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of end lots for A, B, C, D, E-2 and H occupancies, and for H-1, H-2, H-4, I (Cultural), E-1 and E-3 (Transportation/Utility) occupancies

30% - 50%, 20% - 50%

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets over 3 meters but less than 6 meters

0.6 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,] Total minimum width of planting strip and width per side for 20 - 24 meters road right-of-way

0.6 meters, 0.3 meters per side

[,D. Sidewalks,] Total minimum width of planting strip and width per side for 25 - 29 meters road right-of-way

0.6 meters, 0.3 meters per side

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for incinerators installed in Multi-Storey Buildings (Apartment-Type Incinerators). Chimneys for incinerators installed in multi-storey buildings using the chimney passageway as a refuse chute where the horizontal grate area of combustion chamber does not exceed [,blank,] square meter shall have walls of solid masonry or reinforced concrete, not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick with a chimney lining as specified in the Code. If the grate area of such an incinerator exceeds [,blank,] square meter, the walls shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters of firebrick except that higher than [,blank,] meters above the roof of the combustion chamber, common brick alone [,blank,] millimeters in thickness may be used.

0.8 square meters, 100 millimeters, 0.8 square meters, 100 millimeters, 9 meters, 200 millimeters

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 6 meters to less than 10 meters

0.9 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] There shall be at least [,blank,] entrance and another [,blank,] for exit.

1 entrance, 1 exit

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Number of Exits. Every building or usable portion thereof shall have at least [,blank,] exit. In all occupancies, floors above the first storey having an occupant load of more than [,blank,] shall not have less than [,blank,] exits.

1 exit, more than 10, 2 exits

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Stairs and ramps. A ramp with a slope exceeding [,blank,] shall have handrails. Stairs for stands shall have handrails. Handrails shall conform to the requirements of the Code.

1 in 10

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,10. Exit outlets, courts, and passageways,] The slope of exit courts shall not exceed [,blank,]. The slope of exit passageway shall not exceed [,blank,].

1 in 10, 1 in 8

[,Section 1604. Skylights,] Plastic skylights in roofs having a slope of less than [,blank,] shall have a [,blank,] millimeters high curb. The curb may be omitted where a wire screen not smaller than No. [,blank,] U.S. gauge with a mesh not larger than [,blank,] millimeters is provided immediately below the skylight. The screen shall be substantially mounted below the skylight.

1 in 3, 100 millimeters, No. 12 U.S. gauge, 25 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,12. aisles,] Slope. The slope portion of aisles shall not exceed a fall of [,blank,].

1 in 8

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Stairs and ramps. The slope of a ramp shall not exceed [,blank,].

1 in 8

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 10 meters to less than 11 meters

1 meter

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,] Railings where required, shall be built substantially strong and sturdy and shall not be less than [,blank,] meters in height.

1 meter

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] When used temporarily in place of stairways or runways, ladders serving traffic in both directions simultaneously shall be at least [,blank,] meter wide.

1 meter

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,5. Clearance of Service Drops,] Conductors shall have a horizontal clearance of not less than [,blank,] meter from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes, or similar locations and shall be run less than [,blank,] meter above the top level of a window or opening.

1 meter, 1 meter

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Boilers may be located inside buildings provided that the boiler room is of reinforced 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 [,blank,] meter from any wall and shall have at least[,blank,] separate exits.

1 meter, 2 separate exits

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] When the canopy is used for the storage of materials or for the performance of work of any kind, substantial railings not less than [,blank,] meters high and solid toe boards not less than [,blank,] millimeters high shall be placed along the street side and ends of the canopy. The canopy shall be capable of safely sustaining a load of [,blank,] Pascal or the intended load to be placed thereon, whichever is bigger.

1 meter, 300 millimeters, 4800 pascals

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Requirements for flame-spread characteristics of finishes shall not apply to frames and trim of doors and windows and to materials which are less than [_______] millimeter in thickness cemented to the surface of walls or ceilings.

1 millimeter

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,][,4. ports and openings,] Ports Required - There shall be provided for each motion picture projector not more than [,blank,] projection port, which shall be limited in area to [,blank,] square centimeters, and not more than [,blank,] observation port, which shall be limited in area to [,blank,] square centimeters. There shall be not more than [,blank,] combination ports, each of which shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters by [,blank,] millimeters. Each port opening shall be completely covered with a pane of glass; Except, that when acetate safety film is used, projection ports may be increased in size to an area not to exceed [,blank,] square centimeters.

1 projection port, 750 square centimeters 1 observation port, 1,300 square centimeters, 3 combination ports, 750 millimeters, 600 millimeters, 4,500 square centimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Each boiler shall have at least [,blank,] safety valve. For boilers having more than [,blank,] square meters of water heating surface or a generating capacity exceeding [,blank,] kilograms per hour, [,blank,] or more safety valves shall be required.

1 safety valve, 46 square meters, 910 kilograms per hour, 2 or more safety valves

[,Section 809. Vent shafts,] Ventilation or vent shafts shall have a horizontal cross-sectional area of not less than [,blank,] square meter for every meter of height of shaft but in no case shall the area be less than [,blank,] square meter. No vent shaft shall have its least dimension less than [,blank,] millimeters.

1 square meter, 1 square meter, 600 millimeters

[,Section 1702. Fire protection,] Every spray booth having an open front elevation larger than [,blank,] square meters and which is not equipped with doors, shall have a fire curtain or metal deflector not less than [,blank,] millimeters deep installed at the upper outer edge of the booth opening.

1 square meter, 100 millimeters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum height of 1st floor, maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 1-storey house or chalet with a maximum total height of 5.5 meters

1 to 3 meters, 3.6 meters, 125 by 125 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Upon the completion of the installation, the Building Official shall conduct an inspection and test, and if found complying with requirements, a certificate of operation for a period not exceeding [,blank,] year shall be issued after payment of the required inspection fees.

1 year

[,Section 305. Validity of Building Permits,] Building permit shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within a period of [______] year after the issuance of the building permit, or is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of [,______,] days.

1 year, 120 days

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Ladder rungs shall be spaced uniformly and as near to [,blank,] millimeters as practicable.

300 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] Standpipes shall be located within enclosed stairway landings or near such stairways as possible or immediately inside of an exterior all and within [,blank,] millimeters of an opening in a stairway enclosure of the balcony or vestibule of a smokeproof tower or an outside exit stairway.

300 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,3. Cranes,] Adequate means like ladders, stairs or platforms shall be provided for cranes having revolving cabs or machine houses, to permit the operator to enter or leave the crane cab and reach the ground safely, irrespective of its position. If a step-over is provided, the gap must not exceed [,blank,] millimeters.

300 millimeters

[,Section 1604. Skylights,] General - Approved plastics may be used in skylights installed on roofs of Types I, II or III Constructions and all buildings in these categories shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in Groups A, B, C, E, F, J, H-3 and H-4 Occupancies; Except, that: a.) Approved plastics may be used in any type of construction or occupancy as a fire venting system when approved by the Building Official. b.) Plastics may be used in approved skylights in Type II one-hour fire-resistive construction which are located [,blank,] millimeters or more above the lower flange of the ceiling. The walls of the skylight well shall be no less fire-resistive than the adjacent ceiling. c.) Where a fire-resistive ceiling is not required in one-storey buildings, approved plastics may be used in skylights.

300 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow masonry exterior wall with 4-hour fire resistance

300 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow unit masonry partition with 4-hour fire resistance

300 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of reinforced concrete column [,all faces exposed,] with 2-hour fire resistance

300 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Changes in Elevation. Except in Group A Occupancies, changes in floor elevations of less than [,blank,] millimeters along any exit serving a tributary occupant load of [,blank,] or more shall be by means of ramp.

300 millimeters, 10 or more

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Aisles. Aisles shall be provided in all stands; Except, that aisles may be omitted when all the following conditions exist: Seats are without backrests; the rise from row to row does not exceed [,blank,] millimeters per row; the number of rows does not exceed [,blank,] in height; the top seating board is not over [,blank,] meters above grade; and the first seating board is not more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade.

300 millimeters, 11, 3 meters, 500 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Winding Stairways. In Group A Occupancy and in private stairways in Group B Occupancies, winders may be used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more than [,blank,] millimeters from the side of the stairway where the treads are narrower but in no case shall any width of run be less than [,blank,] millimeters at any point.

300 millimeters, 150 millimeters

[,D. Sidewalks,][,a. driveways across sidewalks,] Entrance or exit steps shall have treads of not less than [,blank,] millimeters. The minimum number of steps shall be [,blank,] with risers not exceeding [,blank,] millimeters.

300 millimeters, 2 steps, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1006. Movable awnings or hoods,] Clearance. The horizontal clearance between the awning and the curb line shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters. The vertical clearance between the undermost surface of the awning and the pavement or ground line shall be not less than [,blank,] meters.

300 millimeters, 2.4 meters

[,Section 1005. Canopies (Marquees),] Projection and Clearances. The horizontal clearance between the outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters. The vertical clearance between the pavement or ground line and the undersurface of any part the marquee shall not be less than [,blank,] meters.

300 millimeters, 3 meters

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,e. wall signs,] Outdoor display signs placed against the front exterior surface of buildings shall not extend more than [,blank,] millimeters from the wall with its lowest portion not less than [,blank,] meters above the sidewalk.

300 millimeters, 3 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Every fireplace shall be provided with a brick, concrete, stone, or other approved non-combustible hearth slab at least [,blank,] millimeters wider on each side than the fireplace opening and projecting at least [,blank,] millimeters therefrom. This slab shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters thick and shall be supported by a noncombustible material or reinforced to carry its own weight and all imposed loads.

300 millimeters, 450 millimeters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Fire pumps shall have a capacity of not less than [,blank,] liters per minute with a pressure not less than [,blank,] kilograms per square centimeter at the topmost hose outlet. The source of supply for such pump shall be a street water main of not less than [,blank,] millimeters diameter or a well or cistern containing a [,blank,] hour supply.

1,000 liters, 2 kilograms per square centimeter, 100 millimeters, 1-hour supply

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Tanks shall have a capacity sufficient to furnish at least [,blank,] liters per minute for a period of not less than [,blank,] minutes. Such tanks shall be located so as to provide not less than [,blank,] kilograms per square centimeter pressure at the topmost base outlet for its entire supply. Discharge pipes from pressure tanks shall extend [,blank,] millimeters into and above the bottom of such tanks. All tanks shall be tested in place after installation and proved tight at a hydrostatic pressure [,blank,]% in excess of the working pressure required. Where such tanks are used for domestic purposes the supply pipe for such purposes shall be located at or above the center line of such tanks. Incombustible supports shall be provided for all such supply tanks and not less than a [,blank,] millimeters clearance shall be maintained over the top and under the bottom of all pressure tanks.

1,500 liters, 10 minutes, 2 kilograms per square centimeter, 50 millimeters, 50%, 900 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,10. Exit outlets, courts, and passageways,] Every exit shall discharge into a public way, exit court, or exit passageway. Every exit court shall discharge into a public way or an exit passageway. Passageways shall be without openings other than required exits and shall have walls, floors, and ceilings of the same period of fire-resistance as the walls, floors and ceilings of the building but shall not be less than one-hour fire-resistive construction.

1-hour fire-resistive construction

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Construction. Walls and ceilings of corridors shall not be less than [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction. Provided, that this requirement shall not apply to exterior exit balconies, railings, and corridors of one-storey building housing a Group E and F Occupancy occupied by one (1) tenant only and which serves an occupant load of [,blank,] or less, nor to corridors, formed by temporary partitions. Exterior exit balconies shall not project into an area where protected openings are required.

1-hour fire-resistive construction, 30 or less

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,3. rooms accessory to stage,] In a building having a stage, the dressing room sections, workshops, and storerooms shall be located on the stage side of the proscenium wall and shall be separated from each other and from the stage by not less than a [,blank,] Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation.

1-hour fire-resistive occupacy separation

Minimum occupancy separation

1-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation

[,Section 1204. Enclosure of vertical openings,] In other than Group A Occupancies, rubbish and linen chutes shall terminate in rooms separated from the remainder of the building by a [,blank,] Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation. Openings into the chutes shall not be located in required exit corridors or stairways.

1-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation

[,Section 703. Mixed Occupancy,] Shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction. All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire-assembly having a one-hour fire-resistive rating.

1-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Exterior doors and windows shall have [,_______,] fire-resistive rating for all Types.

1-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,7. Horizontal exit,] Horizontal Exit. If conforming to the provisions of the Code, a horizontal exit may be considered as the required exit. All openings in a separation wall shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-resistive rating of not less than [,blank,] hour. A horizontal exit shall not lead into a floor area having a capacity for an occupant load not less than the occupant load served by such exit. The capacity shall be determined by allowing [,blank,] square meter of net floor area per ambulatory occupant and [,blank,] square meters per non-ambulatory occupant.

1-hour fire-resistive rating, 0.3 square meters, 1.9 square meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,9. Smokeproof enclosure,] The opening from the building to the vestibule or balcony shall be protected with a selfclosing fire assembly having [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating. The opening from the vestibule or balcony to the stair tower shall be protected by a self-closing fire assembly having a [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating.

1-hour fire-resistive rating, 1-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Structural frames of Types II and III Construction shall have [______] fire-resistive rating, while those of Type IV shall have [,______,] fire-resistive rating and those of Type V shall have [,_______,] fire-resistive rating.

1-hour fire-resistive rating, 2-hour fire-resistive rating, 3-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Interior bearing walls, permanent partitions, floors, and roofs of Types II, III and IV Construction shall have [_______] fire-resistive rating while those of Type V shall have [________] fire-resistive rating for bearing walls and one-hour fire-resistive rating for vertical openings, floors and roofs.

1-hour fire-resistive rating, 3-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls of Types II and III Constructions shall have [________] fire-resistive rating, while those of Types IV and V shall have [_______] fire-resistive rating.

1-hour fire-resistive rating, 4-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 703. Mixed Occupancy,] Types of occupancy separation

1-hour, 2-hour, 3-hour, and 4-hour fire-resistive

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,] Every projection room shall be of not less than [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction throughout and the walls and ceiling shall be finished with incombustible materials. The ceiling shall be not less than [,blank,] meters from the finished floor. The room shall have a floor area of not less than [,blank,] square meters and [,blank,] square meters for each additional machine.

1-hour, 2.4 meters, 7 square meters, 3.5 square meters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of masonry protection for metal structural members with 2-hour fire resistance

55 millimeters

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Repair works wherein building permits are not required

1.) Repair works not involving any structural member; 2.) Repair or replacement of non load-bearing partition walls; 3.) Repair or replacement of any interior portion or a house not involving addition or alteration; 4.) Repair or replacement of doors and windows; 5.) Repair or replacement of flooring 6.) Repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, fittings or pipings for single detached dwellings and duplexes

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Minor constructions wherein building permits are not required

1.) Sheds, greenhouses not exceeding 6 square meters; 2.) Addition of open terraces, patios not exceeding 20 square meters; 3.) Installation of window grilles; 4.) Garden pools not exceeding 500 millimeters in depth; 5.) Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.2 meters in height

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] Rules to be considered in determining the allowable maximum building footprint

1.) Table 8.1 [,Percentage of site occupancy and maximum allowable construction area,]; 2.) Table 8.2 and Table 8.3 [,setbacks, yards, and courts,]; 3.) Applicable stipulation under rule 7 and of the fire code

[,Section 206. Qualifications of Building Officials,] Qualifications of building official

1.) filipino citizen and of good moral character 2.) registered architect or civil engineer 3.) Member of an APO for 5 years 4.) 5 years experience in constructioon 5.) Seminar on PD 1096

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 11 meters to less than 12 meters

1.1 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Aisles. Aisles shall have a minimum width of [,blank,] meters.

1.1 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Width. Every corridor or exit balcony shall not be less than [,blank,] meters in width.

1.1 meters

[,Section 1802. Area Limitation,] (1) Width, and (2) length of 8 millimeter thick glass

1.1 meters and below, 1.1 meters and below

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Guardrails. Railings shall be [,blank,] meters above the rear of a seat plank or [,blank,] meters above the rear of the steps in an aisle when the guardrail is parallel and adjacent to the aisle; Except, that the height may be reduced to [,blank,] millimeters for guardrails located in front of the grandstand.

1.1 meters, 1.1 meters, 900 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. No exit shall be less than [,blank,] meters in width. Exits shall be located at a reasonable distance apart. When only [,blank,] exits are provided, they shall be spaced not less than [,blank,] of the perimeter apart.

1.1 meters, 2 exits, one-fifth (1/5)

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Width. Stairways serving an occupant load of more than fifty (50) shall not be less than [,blank,] meters. Stairways serving an occupant load of fifty (50) or less may be [,blank,] millimeters wide. Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than ten (10) may be [,blank,] millimeters. Trim and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than [,blank,] millimeters.

1.1 meters, 900 millimeters, 750 millimeters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1105. Walkway,] When the Building Official authorizes a sidewalk to be fenced or closed, or in case there is no sidewalk in front of the building/structure site during construction or demolition, a temporary walkway of not less than [,blank,] meters shall be provided.

1.2 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Door Leaf Width. No leaf of an exit door shall exceed [,blank,] meters in width.

1.2 meters

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Building permits shall not be required for garden masonry walls other than party walls not exceeding [,________,] meters in height, footpaths, residential garden walks and/or driveways.

1.2 meters

[,Section 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy,] Courts, yards, and light wells shall be measured clear of all projections from the walls enclosing such wells or yards with the exception of roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire escapes not exceeding [,blank,] meters in width.

1.2 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Ladder landings shall be at least [,blank,] meters square and equipped with handrails and toe boards.

1.2 meters square

[,D. Sidewalks,] Total minimum width of planting strip and width per side for 30 meters & above road right-of-way

1.2 meters, 0.6 meters per side

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,d. projecting signs,] On non-arcaded RROW/streets, signs shall not extend more than [,blank,] meters over the sidewalk and measured horizontally from the wall line or building line. On arcaded RROW/streets, the signs shall not project more than [,blank,] meter from the outermost portion of the wall line of the allowed structure over the arcade. For buildings abutting on RROW/streets or alleys without sidewalks or provisions therefor, the signs shall not project more than [,blank,] meter from the outermost portion of the building/structure.

1.2 meters, 0.6 meters, 0.3 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Landings. Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed [,blank,] meters when the stairs has a straight run. Landings when provided shall not be reduced in width by more than [,blank,] millimeters by a door when fully open.

1.2 meters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Guardrails. Guardrails shall be required in all locations where the top of a seat plank is more than [,blank,] meters above the grade and at the front of stands elevated more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade.

1.2 meters, 600 millimeters

[,Section 1608. Exterior Veneer,] Sections of plastic veneer shall be separated by a minimum of [,blank,] meters vertically and [,blank,] millimeters horizontally.

1.2 meters, 600 millimeters

[,F. Basements,][,2. Minimum Provisions for Natural Lighting and Ventilation at Basement Levels,] Secondary or support natural light and ventilation shaft/s (angular) with a clear distance of at least [,blank,] meters shall emanate from the front and rear perimeters of the building and shall traverse the entire depth of the basement; the angular shaft/s shall be at an angle of [,blank,]º from the horizontal, consistent with the maximum Philippine solar angle; separate angular shafts emanating from the side perimeters of the building are encouraged

1.2 meters, 60º

[,Section 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms,] (1) Minimum area, and (2) minimum horizontal dimension of bath and toilet

1.2 square meters, 900 millimeters

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 12 meters to less than 13 meters

1.3 meters

[,Section 1402. Classes of film exempted,] The provisions of this Section do not apply to the following: film for amateur photographic use in original packages of "roll" and "film pack" films in quantities of less than [,blank,] cubic meters; safety film; dental X-ray film; establishments manufacturing photographic films and their storage incidental thereto; and films stored or being used in standard motion picture booths.

1.4 cubic meters

[,F. Basements,][,1. Max configuration of basement levels,] The center portion of all basement levels shall be reserved for the satisfaction of the basement level may extend by a minimum clear distance of [,blank,] meters from the outermost face of the building (OFB) at grade level;

1.4 meters

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 13 meters to less than 14 meters

1.4 meters

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] Total projection of balconies and appendages on streets 14 meters or over

1.5 meters

[,Section 2005. Projections and Clearances,] Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by the Code. Signs erected within [,blank,] meters of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics.

1.5 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] [,Minimum setbacks for residential dwellings,] In cases where yards/setbacks are impossible to attain or where frontage and depth of lots are similar to that of Open Market or Medium Cost Housing Projects, abutments on the sides and rear property lines may be allowed and [,blank,] meters front yard is left open as transition area.

1.5 meters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] For ground interments, there shall be a minimum depth of excavation of [,blank,] meters from ground level to base of excavation. However, if concrete vaults are used, the minimum depth of excavation from base of vault to ground level shall be [,blank,] meter, depending on the depth of ground water table.

1.5 meters, 1 meter

[,Section 1210. Penthouses and roof structures,][,4. construction,] On Types III and IV constructions, the exterior walls and roofs of penthouses which are [,blank,] meters or more from an adjacent property line may be of [,blank,] hour fire-resistive incombustible construction.

1.5 meters, 1-hour fire-resistive

[,Section 1210. Penthouses and roof structures,][,4. construction,] Walls not less than [,blank,] meters from an exterior wall of a Type IV construction may be of [,blank,] hour fire-resistive incombustible construction.

1.5 meters, 1-hour fire-resistive

[,Section 1605. Light-Transmitting Panels in Monitors and Sawtooth Roofs,] The area of such plastic panels shall be separated from each other by a section of incombustible material or by a section of the roofing material of the structure not less than [,blank,] meters in length. The lower edge of the plastic material shall be at least [,blank,] millimeters above the surface of the adjoining roof surface.

1.5 meters, 150 millimeters

[,Section 1202. Excavation, foundation, and retaining walls,][,2. excavation and fills,] Every trench, [,blank,] meters or deeper, shall be provided with suitable means of exit or escape at least every [,blank,] meters of its length.

1.5 meters, 7.5 meteres

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] Corrugated wired glass may have supports [,blank,] meters apart in the direction of the corrugation.

1.5 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,f. hoist towers,] The base of every hoist tower shall be screened or otherwise protected on all sides to a height of not less than [,blank,] meters.

1.8 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] Every scaffold, the platform level of which is more than [,blank,] meters above the ground, or above a permanent or temporary floor, other than iron workers' scaffolds and carpenters' bracket scaffolds, shall be provided with guard rails and toe boards extending the full length of the scaffold and along the ends except where ramps or runways connect with them, unless otherwise enclosed or guarded.

1.8 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,j. runways and ramps,] Runways and ramps having a total rise of more than [,blank,] meters, or passing over or near floor openings, high tension wires or other dangerous places, shall be provided with guardrails and toe boards.

1.8 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,9. chutes,] Openings into which materials or debris are dumped at the top of a chute shall be protected by a substantial guardrail extending at least [,blank,] meters above the level of the floor.

1.8 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Chimneys in a wood-framed building shall be anchored laterally at the ceiling line and at each floor line which is more than [,blank,] meters above grade, except when entirely within the framework or when designed to be free standing.

1.8 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum ceiling height of mezzanine floors above and below it

1.8 meters

[,Section 1102. Storage in public property,] Materials to be stored at or near construction sites shall be piled or stacked in an orderly manner to avoid toppling over or being otherwise displaced. No materials shall be piled or stacked higher than [,blank,] meters, except in yards or sheds intended especially for storage. When piles exceed [,blank,] meters in height, the material shall be so arranged that the sides and ends of the piles taper back.

1.8 meters, 1.2 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,][,a. driveways across sidewalks,] Entrance and exits ramps shall have a slope not exceeding [,blank,].

1/10

[,D. Sidewalks,] When the grade of two (2) connecting sidewalks are between [,blank,] and [,blank,], the two sidewalks shall be joined by means of a ramp having any convenient slope not exceeding [,blank,].

1/10, 1/8, 1/10

[,D. Sidewalks,] Whenever the slope of the street is [,blank,], the sidewalk shall be maintained level for every [,blank,] to [,blank,] meters of run (Fig. VIII.G.18.). Sidewalks of different levels shall be joined by means of a ramp having any convenient slope not exceeding [,blank,].

1/10, 20 - 40 meters, 1/6

[,D. Sidewalks,] Whenever the slope of the street does not exceed [,blank,] the sidewalk grade shall follow the level or slope of the street..

1/12

[,Section 1803. Glazing,] Glass firmly supported on all four (4) edges shall be glazed with minimum laps and edge clearances in accordance with Section 1801 paragraph (2), Provided, that glass edge clearance in fixed openings shall be not less than what is required for wind and earthquake drift. For glass not firmly supported on all four (4) edges and design shall be submitted for approval of the Building Official. Glass supports shall be considered firm when deflection of the support at design load does not exceed [,blank,] of the span.

1/175

[,D. Sidewalks,][,a. driveways across sidewalks,] To maximize the use of the sidewalk area, the surface of the sidewalk and the driveway shall as much as possible, be at the same plane. The entry ramp of the driveway connecting the roadway surface to the sidewalk surface shall have a slope ranging from [,blank,] to [,blank,].

1/3, 1/4

[,D. Sidewalks,] The sidewalk pavement shall have a non-slip surface and shall slope down from the building line towards the curb line at not more than [,blank,] and shall level off with the curb.

1/50

[,Section 1202. Excavation, foundation, and retaining walls,][,2. excavation and fills,] the cost of underpinning or extending the foundation of buildings on adjoining properties. Before commencing the excavation, the person making or causing the excavation to be made shall notify in writing the owners of adjoining buildings not less than [,blank,] days before such excavation is to be made and that the adjoining buildings will be protected by him.

10 days

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Number of groups of occupancies and number of divisions

10 groups, 25 divisions

[,F. Basements,][,1. Max configuration of basement levels,] The minimum road right-of-way (RROW) width that services the lot on which the basement can be constructed should be at least [,blank,] meters wide

10 meters

[,Section 1608. Exterior Veneer,] 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 buildings located outside of highly restrictive Fire Zones; Provided, further that the height of veneer is not in excess of [,blank,] meters above the adjacent grade of elevation.

10 meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,10. Emergency Power Systems,] For hospitals, the transition time to transfer power supply from the instant of interruption of normal power supply to the emergency supply shall not exceed [,blank,] seconds.

10 seconds

[,Section 1604. Skylights,] The area of individual plastic skylights shall not exceed [,blank,] square meters. The total aggregate area of plastics used in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing shall not exceed [,blank,]% of the floor area of the room or occupancy sheltered.

10 square meters, 20%

[,Section 808. Window openings,] Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least [,blank,] of the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall be not less than [,blank,] square meter. However, toilet and bath rooms, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be provided with window or windows with an area not less than [,blank,] of the floor area of such rooms, provided that such opening shall not be less than [,blank,] square millimeters. Such window or windows shall open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open watercourse.

10% of floor area, 1 square meter, 5% (1/20), 240 square millimeters

[,Section 1606. Plastic Light Diffusers in Ceilings,] Ceiling light diffusers having an area greater than [,blank,]% of any [,blank,] square meters of room area shall be of approved plastics conforming to the requirements specified in the Code.

10%, 10 square meters

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of corner lots for A, B, C, D, & J occupancies, and for E, F, G, H, & I occupancies

10%, 5%

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of through lots for A, B, C, D, & J occupancies, and for E, F, G, H, & I occupancies

10%, 5%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,11. Exit signs and illuminations,] Exits shall be illuminated at any time the building is occupied with lights having an intensity of not less than [,blank,] LUX at floor level

10.7 lux

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Electrical Power Supply - Distances of lampposts for street lighting shall be placed at a maximum of [,blank,] meters or as prescribed by the power firm servicing the area. Utility poles shall be installed along sides of streets and pathways.

100 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] In addition to on-site cum off-RROW (off-street) parking provisions mandated under this Rule, off-site cum off-street parking facilities may be allowed and considered part of a project provided that such facilities specifically consist of reserved or leased parking slots within a permanent parking building/structure and not in a vacant parking lot or parking structure/space for a commercial development and provided further that such parking slots are located no more than [,blank,] meters away from a residential building project or are located no more than [,blank,] meters away from an office or commercial building project.

100 meters, 200 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Traffic generating buildings such as shopping malls or similar facilities that have very high volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic may be located at major intersections or within [,blank,] meters of such intersections, provided that the distance between the street curb of the ingress/egress of such a commercial lot/property (nearest the intersection) and the straight curb of the intersection shall not be less than [,blank,] meters.

100 meters, 50 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] When more than one passageway is contained in the same chimney, masonry separation at least [,blank,] millimeters thick bonded into the masonry wall of the chimney shall be provided to separate passageways.

100 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] All interior wet standpipes shall be connected to a street main not less than [,blank,] millimeters in diameter, or when the water pressure is insufficient, to a water tank of sufficient size

100 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] Piping [,blank,] millimeters in diameter and above shall be flanged. Smaller sized pipes may be screwed.

100 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of pre-stressed concrete slab with 1-hour fire resistance

100 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 1-hour fire resistance

100 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of masonry protection for metal structural members with 4-hour fire resistance

100 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry exterior wall with 1-hour fire resistance

100 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] All [,blank,] millimeters dry standpipes shall be equipped with a [,blank,] way Siamese fire department connection. All [,blank,] millimeters dry standpipes shall be equipped with a [,blank,] way Siamese fire department connection, and [,blank,] millimeters dry standpipes shall be equipped with [,blank,] way Siamese fire department connections. All Siamese inlet connections shall be located on a street-front of the building and not less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] meters above the grade and shall be equipped with a clapper-checks and substantial plugs. All Siamese inlet connections shall be recessed in the wall or otherwise substantially protected.

100 millimeters, 2-way, 125 millimeters, 3-way, 150 millimeters, 4-way, 300 millimeters, 1.2 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for Residential Type Appliances. Masonry chimneys shall be constructed of masonry units or reinforced concrete with walls not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick; or of rubble stone masonry not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick.

100 millimeters, 300 millimeters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,9. Capacitor,] Installation of capacitors in which any single unit contains more than [,blank,] liters of flammable liquid shall be in a vault or outdoor fence enclosures complying with PEC-1.

11 liters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Height of stands. Stands made of combustible framing shall be limited to [,blank,] rows or [,blank,] meters in height.

11 rows, 2.7 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for Commercial and Industrial Type Incinerators. Masonry chimneys for commercial and industrial type incinerators of a size designed for not more than [,blank,] kilograms of refuse per hour and having a horizontal grate area not exceeding [,blank,] square meter shall have walls of solid masonry or reinforced concrete not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick with lining of not less than [,blank,] millimeters of firebrick, which lining shall extend for not less than [,blank,] meters above the roof of the combustion chamber. If the design capacity of grate area of such an incinerator exceeds [,blank,] kilograms per hour and [,blank,] square meter respectively, walls shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters thick, lined with not less than [,blank,] millimeters of firebrick extending the full height of the chimney.

110 kilograms, 0.5 square meters, 100 millimeters, 100 millimeters, 12 meters, 110 kilograms, 0.8 square meters, 200 millimters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1401. Storage and handling,] Film negatives shall be kept in properly insulated vented cabinets, vented storage vaults or outside storage houses. Not more than [,blank,] kilograms shall be stored in any single cabinet. Where the film stored exceeds [,blank,] kilograms, it shall be in vented storage vaults or in a detached structure or roof vault. Door openings in vaults shall be of [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction and shall be kept closed except when in use.

110 kilograms, 450 kilograms, 4-hour fire-resistive construction

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-3 maximum

12

[,Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms,] Minimum air space per person for workshop, factories, and offices

12 cubic meters

[,Section 1401. Storage and handling,] Film negatives in storage or in process of handling shall be kept in heavy Manila envelopes, not exceeding [,blank,] films to an envelope. Expanding envelopes shall not be used.

12 films

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of metal lath with vermiculite or perlite gypsum plaster protection for metal structural members with 1-hour fire resistance

12 millimeters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for planned unit development at an inland area

12 to 60

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-5

12-18

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,6. Escalators,] The width between balustrades shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] meters. This width shall not exceed the width of the steps by more than [,blank,] millimeters.

560 millimeters, 1.2 meters, 330 millimeters

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] Glass used for the transmission of light, if placed in floors or sidewalks, shall be supported by metal or reinforced concrete frames, and such glass shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness. Any such glass over [,blank,] square centimeters in area shall have wire mesh embedded in the same or shall be provided with a wire screen underneath as specified for skylights in the Code. All portions of the floor lights or sidewalk lights shall be of the same strength as required for floor or sidewalk construction, except in cases where the floor is surrounded by a railing not less [,blank,] meters in height, in which case the construction shall be calculated for not less than roof loads.

12.5 millimeters, 100 square centimeters, 1.1 meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] Where ammonia is used, the discharge may be into tank of water, which shall be used for no other purpose except ammonia absorption. At least 1 liter of water shall be provided for every [,blank,] gallons of ammonia in the system.

120 gallons

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] The wind load for roofs shall be at least [,blank,] kilograms per square meter for vertical projection.

120 kilograms per square meter

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of pre-stressed concrete slab with 2-hour fire resistance

125 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 2-hour fire resistance

125 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete exterior wall with 2-hour fire resistance

125 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete partition with 1-hour fire resistance

125 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry partition with 1-hour fire resistance

125 millimeters

[,Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms,] Minimum air space per person for habitable rooms

14 cubic meters

[,Section 1401. Storage and handling,] Storage rooms of unexposed photographic and x-ray films shall be provided with automatic fire extinguishing systems in the following cases: a.) When unexposed films in generally accepted safety shipping containers exceed the aggregate of [,blank,] cubic meters; b.) Where shelving used for storage of individual packages not in said shipping containers exceeds [,blank,] cubic meters in capacity; and c.) Storage is not in generally accepted safety shipping containers in any section not exceeding [,blank,] cubic meters.

14 cubic meters, 14 cubic meters, 14 cubic meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] Not more than [,blank,] kilograms of refrigerant in approved containers shall be stored in a machine room at any given time.

140 kilograms

[,Section 304. Issuance of Building Permit,] When the application for building permit and the plans and specifications submitted herewith conforms to the requirements of the Code and its IRR, the Building Official shall within [,_______,] days from payment of the required fees by the applicant, issue the building permit applied for.

15 days

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] The Building Official shall notify the owner in writing of the intended date of the annual inspection at least [,blank,] days in advance but not to exceed [,blank,] days from the intended date of inspection.

15 days, 30 dayss

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,7. transformers,] Oil-insulated transformers rated more than [,blank,] kV between conductors shall be installed inside a transformer vault.

15 kV

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] Scaffolds used for sandblasting and guniting operations shall be entirely and effectively enclosed, and the determination of effective enclosure shall be the completed absence of particles of materials of operation in the air at a horizontal distance of [,blank,] meters from the point of operation.

15 meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,] Where building/s exceed [,blank,] meters in height, overhead lines shall be arranged where practicable so that clear space or zone at least [,blank,] meters (horizontal) will be left adjacent to the building or beginning not over [,blank,] meters (horizontal) from the building, to facilitate the raising of ladders where necessary for fire fighting.

15 meters, 1.8 meters, 2.45 meters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to reinforcement of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 1-hour fire resistance

15 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Fire clay chimney lining shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters thick. The lining shall extend from [,blank,] millimeters below the lowest inlet or, in the case of fireplace, from the throat of the fireplace to a point above enclosing masonry walls. Fire clay chimney linings shall be installed ahead of the construction of the chimney as it is carried up, carefully bedded one on the other in fire clay mortar, with close-fitting joints left smooth on the inside. Firebrick not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick may be used in place of fire clay chimney.

15 millimeters, 200 millimeters, 500 millimeters

[,Section 1605. Light-Transmitting Panels in Monitors and Sawtooth Roofs,] The area of individual plastic glazing used in monitors and sawtooth glazing shall not exceed [,blank,] square meters. The total aggregate area of plastics used in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing shall not exceed [,blank,]% of the floor area of the room or occupancy sheltered.

15 square meters, 20%

[,Section 1608. Exterior Veneer,] Sections of plastic veneer shall not exceed [,blank,] square meters in area, Except, that in less restrictive Fire Zones, the area may be increased by [,blank,]%.

15 square meters, 50%

[,Section 304. Issuance of Building Permit,] Liability of engineer/architect [,years,]

15 years

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Spacing of seats. The number of seats between any seat and an aisle shall not be greater than [,blank,] for open air stands with seats without backrests, a far open air stands with seats having backrests and seats without backrests within buildings and [,blank,] for seats with backrests in buildings.

15, 6

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Multi-level interment niches shall only be of solid reinforced concrete construction, of not less than [,blank,] millimeters thickness in which case they may be allowed to abut walls of the cemetery, provided, the walls are of solid reinforced concrete construction. Concrete hollow blocks, or any unit masonry construction of ceramics, adobe or the like shall not be allowed.

150 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] Toe boards, whenever required under this Rule, shall extend not less than [,blank,] millimeters above the platform level and shall be placed to fit close to the edges of the platform.

150 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] No change in the size or shape of a masonry chimney shall be made within a distance of [,blank,] millimeters above or below the roof joints or rafters where the chimney passes through the roof.

150 millimeters

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,2. materials,] Anchors and supports, when of wood and embedded in the soil, or within [,blank,] millimeters of the soil, shall all be of heartwood of a durable species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative.

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of pre-stressed concrete slab with 3-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of pre-stressed concrete slab with 4-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 3-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum overall depth [,or thickness,] of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 4-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow masonry exterior wall with 1-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow unit masonry partition with 1-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete exterior wall with 3-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete partition with 2-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry exterior wall with 2-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry partition with 2-hour fire resistance

150 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] No masonry chimney shall be corbeled from a wall more than [,blank,] millimeters nor shall a masonry chimney be corbeled from a wall which is less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness unless it projects equally on each side of the wall. In the second (2nd) storey of a two-storey building of Group A Occupancy, corbeling of masonry chimneys on the exterior of the enclosing walls may equal the wall thickness. In every case the corbeling shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters projection for each course of brick.

150 millimeters, 300 millimeters, 25 millimeters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,9. chutes,] At chute openings where materials or debris are dumped from wheelbarrows, a toe board or bumper not less than [,blank,] millimeters high and [,blank,] millimeters nominal thickness shall be provided.

150 millimeters, 50 millimeters

[,Section 1701. Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booth,] The area of a paint spray booth shall not exceed [,blank,] square meters nor [,blank,]% of the basic area permitted for the major use of the building according to its Occupancy Group.

150 square meters, 10%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Aisles. No vertical aisle shall have a dead end more than [,blank,] rows in depth regardless of the number of exits required.

16 rows

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for planned unit development at a coastal area

16 to 45

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for commercial 3 [,C-3,]

16 to 60

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,2. exits,] Width. The total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total occupant load served divided by [,blank,]. Such width of exits shall be divided approximately equally among the separate exits.

165

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. The total width of exits in meters shall not be less than the total occupant load served divided by [,blank,]; Except, that for open air stands with seats without backrest the total width of exits in meters shall be not less than the total occupant load served divided by [,blank,] when exiting by stairs, and divided by [,blank,] when exiting by ramps or horizontally. When both horizontal and stair exits are used, the total width of exits shall be determined by using both figures as applicable.

165, 500, 650

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Smokestacks, whether self-supporting or guyed, shall be of sufficient capacity to handle fuel gases, shall be able to withstand a wind load of [,blank,] kilometers per hour and shall rise at least [,blank,] meters above the eaves of any building within a radius of [,blank,] meters.

175 kilometers per hour, 5 meters, 50 meters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete partition with 3-hour fire resistance

175 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete partition with 4-hour fire resistance

175 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry exterior wall with 3-hour fire resistance

175 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry partition with 3-hour fire resistance

175 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] When the work on a building has progressed to a height in excess of [,blank,] meters and it has not been practicable to install the permanent stairways, at least [,blank,] temporary stairway shall be provided for the full height and continued upward as rapidly as the work progresses.

18 meters, 1 temporary stairway

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete exterior wall with 4-hour fire resistance

180 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Number of Exits. Each mezzanine floor used for other than storage purposes, if greater in area than [,blank,] square meters or more than [,blank,] meters in any dimension, shall have at least [,blank,] stairways to an adjacent floor.

185 square meters, 18 meters, 2 stairways

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Interior wet standpipes shall have an internal diameter sufficient to deliver [,blank,] liters of water per minute under [,blank,] kilograms per square centimeter pressure at the hose connections. Buildings of Group H and I Occupancy shall have wet standpipes systems capable of delivering the required quantity and pressure from any two (2) outlets simultaneously; for all other Occupancies only one (1) outlet need be figured to be opened at one time. In no case shall the internal diameter of a wet standpipe be less than [,blank,] millimeters, except when the standpipe is attached to an automatic fire-extinguishing system.

190 liters, 2 kilograms per square centimeter, 50 millimeters

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Minimum scale of floor plans

1:100

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Minimum number of sections

2

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] [,blank,] check valves shall be provided between any feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut-off valve.

2 check valves

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,] Every projection room shall have at least [,blank,] doorways separated by not less than [,blank,] the perimeter of the room, each at least [,blank,] millimeters wide and [,blank,] meters high. All entrances to a projection room shall be protected by a self-closing fire assembly having a [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating. Such doors shall open outward and lead to proper exits as required in the Code and shall not be equipped with any latch. The maximum width of such door shall be [,blank,] millimeters

2 doorways, one-third (1/3), 750 millimeters, 2 meters, three-fourth-hour (3/4), 750 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,15. Special hazards,] Film laboratories, projection rooms, and nitro-cellulose processing rooms shall have not less than [,blank,] exits.

2 exits

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Safe dispersal area. Each safe dispersal area shall have at least [,blank,] exits. If more than [,blank,] persons are to be accommodated within such an area, there shall be a minimum of [,blank,] exits, and for more than [,blank,] persons there shall be a minimum of [,blank,] exits. The aggregate clear width of exits from a safe dispersal area shall be determined on the basis of not less than one (1) exit unit of [,blank,] millimeters for each [,blank,] persons to be accommodated and no exit shall be less than [,blank,] meters in width, a reasonable distance apart that shall be spaced not less than [,blank,] of the perimeter of the area apart from each other.

2 exits, 6000 persons, 3 exits, 9000 persons, 4 exits, 600 millimeters, 500 persons, 1.1 meters, one-fifth (1/5)

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,2. exits,] Arrangement of Exits. If only [,blank,] exits are required, they shall be placed a distance apart to not less than [,blank,] of the perimeter of the area served measured in a straight line between exits. Where [,blank,] or more exits are required, they shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available.

2 exits, one-fifth (1/5), 3 or more exits

[,Section 1202. Excavation, foundation, and retaining walls,][,2. excavation and fills,] Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not be steeper than [,blank,] and slopes for permanent fills shall not be steeper than [,blank,].

2 horizontal to 1 vertical, 2 horizontal to 1 vertical

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Radial extent of vicinity map or location plan for commercial, industrial, and institutional complex

2 kilometers

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,15. Special hazards,] Except in Group A Occupancies, every boiler room and every room containing an incinerator or liquefied petroleum gas or liquid fuel-fired equipment shall be provided with at least [,blank,] means of egress, one of which may be a ladder.

2 means of egress

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Additional Doors. When additional doors are provided for egress purposes, they shall conform to all provisions in the following cases: Approved revolving doors having leaves which will collapse under opposing pressures may be used in exit situations; provided; that such doors have a minimum width of [,blank,] meters or they are not used in occupancies where exits are required to be equipped with panic hardware or at least one conforming exit door is located adjacent to each revolving doors installed in a building and the revolving door shall not be considered to provide any exit width.

2 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Headroom. Every required stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters. Such clearance shall be established by measuring vertically from a plane parallel and tangent to the stairway tread nosing to the soffit above all points.

2 meters

[,Section 1603. Glazing of openings,] The spacing between openings glazed with approved plastics shall have a minimum distance such that the materials used in between can withstand the vertical and lateral forces within the influence of such openings. The minimum distance shall be [,blank,] meters for all spans.

2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum sizes of courts and yards and their least dimensions shall be governed by the use, type of construction, and height of the building as provided hereunder, provided that the minimum horizontal dimension of said courts and yards shall be not less than [,blank,] meters. All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a passageway with a minimum width of [,blank,] meters or by a door through a room or rooms.

2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Every court shall have a width of not less than 2.00 meters for one (1) or two (2) storey buildings. However, if the court is treated as a yard or vice versa, this may be reduced to not less than 1.50 meters in cluster living units such as quadruplexes, rowhouses and the like, with adjacent courts with an area of not less than 3.00 sq. meters. Provided further, that the separation walls or fences, if any, shall not be higher than 2.00 meters. Irregularly-shaped lots such as triangular lots and the like, whose courts may be also triangular in shape may be exempted from having a minimum width of not less than what is required in Table VIII.3. and as shown in Figures VIII.16., VIII.17., VIII.18. and VIII.19.

2 meters, 1.5 meters, 3 square meters, 2 meters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Where a cemetery is enclosed by a solid reinforced concrete wall at least [,blank,] meters high, it is allowed to construct tombs, vaults, mausoleums or other types of sepulchres for the dead up to the walls. Otherwise, a clearance of [,blank,] meters shall be maintained between the perimeter fence and the nearest interment plot.

2 meters, 5 meters

[,Section 1704. Ventilation,] The discharge point for ducts in a paint spray booth shall be not less than [,blank,] meters from the adjoining combustible construction nor less than [,blank,] meters from adjoining exterior wall openings; except, that the discharge point for exhaust ducts is not regulated in a waterwash spray booth.

2 meters, 8 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,] Sidewalks of [,blank,] meters or more in width shall include on its outer side a planting strip of not less than [,blank,] millimeters in width up to a maximum of [,blank,] of the allowed sidewalk width, separating the curb from the sidewalk pavement. The planting strip must always be near the curbline.

2 meters, 800 millimeters, 1/3

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] Wherever required, protective netting/covering shall be of approved and substantially strong material such as [,blank,] millimeters diameter G.I. wire, [,blank,] millimeters mesh nylon net, or canvas.

2 millimeters, 38 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Every Group H and I Occupancy of any height, and every Group C Occupancy of [,blank,] more storeys in height, and every Group B, D, E, F and G Occupancy of [,blank,] or more storeys in height and every Group G and E Occupancy over [,blank,] square meters in area shall be equipped with one or more interior wet standpipes extending from the cellar or basement into the topmost storey; Provided, that Group H buildings having no stage and having a seating capacity of less than [,blank,] need not be equipped with interior wet standpipes.

2 or more storeys, 3 or more storeys, 1800 square meters, less than 500

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Ladders shall not be extended by joining [,blank,] or more together. No single ladder shall exceed [,blank,] meters in length. When greater heights are to be reached, intermediate platforms shall be erected.

2 or more, 6 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] The sum of the height of the [,blank,] risers and the width of [,blank,] tread shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] millimeters.

2 risers, 1 tread, 460 millimeters, 700 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,e. platform hoists,] Supports for the overhead sheave of the hoist shall be designed to carry [,blank,] times the weight of the hoist and its maximum load.

2 times

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] The height of buildings/structures within this area shall be limited by an imaginary line with slope of [,blank,] for aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operates, and [,blank,] for aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operates from the inner edge reckoned from the surface of the runway.

2% (1:50), 2.5% (1:40)

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Length of long base, and distance between bases for aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operates with a 100 meter start base (inner edge)

2,100 meters, 10,000 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Length of long base, and distance between bases for aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operates with a 150 meter start base (inner edge)

2,150 meters, 10,000 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,9. Smokeproof enclosure,] A smokeproof enclosure shall exit into a public way or into an exit passageway leading to a public way. The exit passageway shall be without other openings and shall have walls, floors, and ceilings of [,blank,] hour fire-resistance.

2-hour fire-resistance

[,Section 1005. Canopies (Marquees),] Construction. A marquee shall be constructed of incombustible material or materials of not less than [,blank,] hours fire-resistive construction.

2-hour fire-resistive construction

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,8. Exit enclosure,] Exit Enclosure. Every interior stairway, ramp, or escalator shall be enclosed as specified in the Code; Except, that in other than Group D Occupancies, an enclosure will not be required for stairway, ramp, or escalator serving only one adjacent floor and not connected with corridors or stairways serving other floors. Stairs in Group A Occupancies need not be enclosed. a. Enclosure walls shall not be less than [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction. There shall be no openings into exit enclosures except exit doorways and openings in exterior walls. All exit doors in an exit enclosure shall be appropriately protected.

2-hour fire-resistive construction

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,9. Smokeproof enclosure,] A smokeproof enclosure shall consist of a vestibule and a continuous stairway enclosed from the highest point to the lowest point by walls of [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction. In buildings [,blank,] storeys or more in height, one of the required exits shall be a smokeproof enclosure.

2-hour fire-resistive construction, 5 storeys or more

[,Section 703. Mixed Occupancy,] Shall be of not less than two-hour fire-resistive construction. All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire assembly having a two-hour fire-resistive rating.

2-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,4. proscenium walls,] A stage shall be completely separated from the auditorium by a proscenium wall of not less than [,blank,] hour incombustible construction. The proscenium wall shall extend not less than [,blank,] meters above the roof over the auditorium. Proscenium walls may have, in addition to the main proscenium openings, one (1) opening at the orchestra pit level and not more than two (2) openings at the stage floor level, each of which shall be not more than [,blank,] square meters in area. All openings in the proscenium wall of stage shall be protected by a fire assembly having a [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating. The proscenium opening, which shall be the main opening for viewing performances, shall be provided with a self-closing fire-resistive curtain as specified in the Code.

2-hour, 1.2 meters, 2 square meters, one and one-half-hour (1 1/2) fire-resistive rating

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] Window type air conditioners shall be provided with exhaust ducts if the exhaust is discharged into corridors/hallways/arcades/sidewalks, etc., and shall be installed at not less than [,blank,] meters above the floor level.

2.1 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum headroom clearance of the third storey and beyond for buildings more than 1 storey provided with artificial ventilation

2.1 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Dimensions of parking slot for parallel parking

2.15 meters by 6 meters

[,Section 1802. Area Limitation,] (1) Width, and (2) length of 10 millimeter thick glass

2.25 meters and below, 2.25 meters and below

[,Section 1007. Doors, windows, and the like,] Doors, windows, and the like less than [,blank,] meters above the pavement or groundline shall not, when fully opened or upon opening, project beyond the property line except fire exit doors.

2.4 meters

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,3. fences,] Fences shall entirely enclose the construction/demolition site and shall be erected on the building side of sidewalks or walkways and hall be made of approved materials (e.g. G.I. sheet, wooden boards and/or planks, plywood or Lawanit, sawali), not less than [,blank,] meters in height above the curb line.

2.4 meters

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] The protective canopy shall have a clear unobstructed height of [,blank,] meters above the walkway

2.4 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum ceiling height of habitable room with artificial ventilation

2.4 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum ceiling height of the second storey for buildings more than 1 storey provided with artificial ventilation

2.4 meters

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] The street side of the canopy shall be kept open for a height of not less than [,blank,] meters above the curb. The underside of the canopy shall be properly lighted at night with not less than [,blank,] Watts bulb every [,blank,] meters of its length and at each change of grade or elevation of the sidewalk surface.

2.4 meters, 100-watts, 6 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] All guardrails shall have supports not more than [,blank,] meters apart, constructed to withstand a horizontal force of [,blank,] kilograms per square meters.

2.4 meters, 30 kilograms per square meter

[,Section 1002. Projection into alleys or streets,] Footings located at least [,blank,] meters below grade along national roads or public highway may project not more than [,blank,] millimeters beyond the property line

2.4 meters, 300 millimeters

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,][,4. ports and openings,] Shutters - Each port and every other opening in projection room walls, including, any fresh-air inlets but excluding exit doors and exhaust ducts, shall be provided with a shutter of not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick sheet metal or its equivalent large enough to overlap at least [,blank,] millimeters on all sides of such openings. Each shutter shall be equipped with a [,blank,]° fusible link. Shutters of a size greater than [,blank,] sq. centimeters shall be equipped with a counterbalance.

2.4 millimeters, 25 millimeters, 74°, 1,300 square centimeters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Dimensions of parking slot for perpendicular or diagonal parking

2.5 meters by 5 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum ceiling height at all storeys for rooms with natural ventilation

2.7 meters

[,Section 805. Ceiling Heights,] Minimum ceiling height of the first storey for buildings more than 1 storey provided with artificial ventilation

2.7 meters

[,Section 808. Window openings,] Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch: a.) Abuts a court, yard, public street or alley, or open watercourse and other public open spaces; b.) Has a ceiling height of not less than [,blank,] meters; c.) Has one of the longer sides at least [,blank,] open and unobstructed.

2.7 meters, 65%

[,Section 1210. Penthouses and roof structures,][,5. Towers and spires,] Towers not enclosed and which extend more than [,blank,] meters above the grade shall have their framework constructed of iron, steel, or reinforced concrete. No tower or spire shall occupy more than [,blank,] of the street frontage of any building to which it is attached and in no case shall the base area exceed [,blank,] square meters unless it conforms entirely to the type of construction requirements of the building to which it is attached and is limited in height as a main part of the building. If the area of the tower and spire exceeds [,blank,] square meters on any horizontal cross section, its supporting frames shall extend directly to the ground. The roof covering of the spires shall be as required for the main room of the rest of the structure. Skeleton towers used as radio masts, neon signs, or advertisement frames and placed on the roof of any building shall be constructed entirely of incombustible materials when more than [,blank,] meters in height, and shall be directly supported on an incombustible framework to the ground.

20 meters, one-fourth (1/4), 150 square meters, 10 square meters, 7.5 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a substantially constructed spark arrester having a mesh not exceeding [,blank,] millimeters.

20 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to reinforcement of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 2-hour fire resistance

20 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of metal lath with vermiculite or perlite gypsum plaster protection for metal structural members with 2-hour fire resistance

20 millimeters

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Building permits shall not be required for addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding [________,] square meters in total floor area, exclusively for the private use of the owner.

20 square meters

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Structural analysis and design are required for all buildings/structures except for one storey and single detached building/structure with a total floor area of [_______] square meters or less.

20 square meters or less

[,Section 210. Use of Income from Fees,] Share of the national government from the collections of the office of the building official

20%

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of inside lots for A, B, C, D, & J occupancies, and for E, F, G, H, & I occupancies

20%, 15%

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Multi-floor parking garages may serve the [,blank,] parking requirements of the building/structure within [,blank,] meter radius, provided at least [,blank,] of the parking requirements are complied with and integrated in the building design.

20%, 200 meter radius, 80%

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] The live load of the first floor shall be at least [,blank,] kilograms per square meter and for the second floor, at least [,blank,] kilograms per square meter.

200 kilograms per square meter, 150 kilograms per square meter

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,] In passageways, stairways and corridors, the average light intensity measured at floor level shall be not less than [,blank,] LUX.

200 lux

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Aisles. When an aisle is elevated more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade, the aisle shall be provided with a stairway or ramp whose width is not less than the width of the aisle.

200 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] All basement pipe inlets shall be of cast iron, steel, brass, or bronze with lids of cast brass or bronze and shall consist of a sleeve not less than [,blank,] millimeters in diameter through the floor extending to and flush with the ceiling below and with a top flange, recessed with an inside shoulder, to receive the lid and flush with the finished floor surface. The lid shall be a solid casting and shall have a ring lift recessed on the top thereof, so as to be flushed. The lid shall have the words "FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ONLY, DO NOT COVER UP" cast on the top thereof. The lid shall be installed in such a manner as to permit its removal readily from the inlet.

200 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow masonry exterior wall with 2-hour fire resistance

200 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow unit masonry partition with 2-hour fire resistance

200 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of reinforced concrete column [,all faces exposed,] with 1-hour fire resistance

200 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry exterior wall with 4-hour fire resistance

200 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid masonry partition with 4-hour fire resistance

200 millimeters

[,D. Sidewalks,][,a. driveways across sidewalks,] Whenever the height of the curb is more than [,blank,] millimeters, driveways may be constructed across the entire width of the sidewalk, provided that the driveway shall be joined to the sidewalk by means of a ramp of rough finish have a slope of not more than [,blank,]. The driveway and the ramp shall be made of the same materials as that of the sidewalk.

200 millimeters, 1/8

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Walls of chimneys without flue lining shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness. Walls of chimneys with flue lining shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness

200 millimeters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Front and side walls shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness. Smoke chamber back walls shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness.

200 millimeters, 150 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Walls of fireplaces shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness. Walls of fireboxes shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness; Except, that where a lining of firebrick is used, such walls shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness. The firebox shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters in depth. The maximum thickness of joints in firebrick shall be v millimeters.

200 millimeters, 250 millimeters, 200 millimeters, 500 millimeters, 10 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Rise and Run. The rise of every step in a stairway shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters and the run shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters. The maximum variations in the height of risers and the width of treads in any one flight shall be [,blank,] millimeters: Except, in case of private stairways serving an occupant load of less than ten (10), the rise may be [,blank,] millimeters and the run may be [,blank,] millimeters

200 millimeters, 250 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 200 millimeters, 250 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Stairs and ramps. The maximum rise of treads shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters and the minimum width of the run shall be [,blank,] millimeters. The maximum variation in the width of treads in any one (1) flight shall not be more than [,blank,] millimeters and the maximum variation in one (1) height of two (2) adjacent rises shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters.

200 millimeters, 280 millimeters, 5 millimeters, 5 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for Low Heat Appliances. Masonry chimneys shall be constructed of masonry units or reinforced concrete with walls not less than 200 millimeters thick; Except, that rubble stone masonry shall be not less than 300 millimeters thick.

200 millimeters, 300 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for Medium-Heat Appliances. Masonry chimneys for medium-heat appliances shall be constructed of solid masonry units of reinforced concrete not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick, Except, that stone masonry shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick and, in addition shall be lined with not less than [,blank,] millimeters of firebrick laid in a solid bed of fire clay mortar with solidly filled head, bed, and wall joints, starting not less than [,blank,] millimeters below the chimney connector entrance. Chimneys extending [,blank,] meters or less above the chimney connector shall be lined to the top.

200 millimeters, 300 millimeters, 100 millimeters, 600 millimeters, 7.5 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Masonry Chimneys for High-Heat Appliances. Masonry chimneys for high-heat appliances shall be constructed with double walls of solid masonry units or reinforced concrete not less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness, with an air space of not less than [,blank,] millimeters between walls. The inside of the interior walls shall be of firebrick not less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness laid in a solid bed of fire clay mortar with solidly filled head, bed, and wall joints.

200 millimeters, 50 millimeters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Projections. The required width of corridors and exterior exit balconies shall be unobstructed. Except, that trim handrails, and doors when fully opened shall not reduce the required width by more than [,blank,] millimeters. Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width of the corridor by more than [,blank,].

200 millimeters, one-half (1/2)

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for commercial 2 [,C-2,]

6

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,11. demolition of floors,] Demolition of floors shall not be started until the surrounding floor area to a distance of [,blank,] meters have been entirely cleared of debris and other unnecessary materials.

6 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,9. chutes,] Chutes for the removal of materials and debris shall be provided in all parts of demolition operations, which are more than [,blank,] meters above the point from which material is to be removed

6 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,9. chutes,] Chutes shall be completely enclosed and shall be equipped, at intervals of [,blank,] meters or less, with substantial stops to prevent descending materials from attaining dangerous speeds.

6 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Dead Ends. Corridors and exterior exit balconies with dead ends are permitted when the dead end does not exceed [,blank,] meters in length.

6 meters

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Minimum width of (1) carriageway/roadway, (2) sidewalk on each side, (3) total width of the road right-of-way, for developments with 26 up to 35 units

6 meters, 1 meter, 8 meters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] The number of wet standpipes when required in the Code shall be so determined that all portions of the building are within [,blank,] meters of a nozzle attached to a hose [,blank,] meters in length.

6 meters, 23 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-5!!!! !!!!Mixed-Use Buildings/Structures in R-5 lots shall be considered a commercial use or occupancy if a substantial percentage, i.e., 55% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) is commercial.

6 meters, 3 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks for road right of way with 25 meters to 29 meters width

6 meters, 3 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] Ordinary glass may be used in the roof and skylights for greenhouses, Provided, that height of the greenhouses at the ridge does not exceed [,blank,] meters above the grade. The use of wood in the frames of skylights will be permitted in greenhouses outside of highly restrictive Fire Zones if the height of the skylight does not exceed [,blank,] meters above the grade, but in other cases metal frames and metal sash bars shall be used.

6 meters, 6 meters

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Building permits shall not be required for sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children's playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses and the like, not exceeding [,blank,] square meters in total area and are completely detached from any other building and are intended only for the private use of the owner.

6 square meters

[,Section 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms,] (1) Minimum area, and (2) minimum horizontal dimension of rooms for human habitation

6 square meters, 2 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,g. derricks and cranes,] Guy derricks shall have the top of the mast held by not less than [,blank,] steel guy cables secured by firm anchorages and so placed that the angle of the guy with the mast shall be as large as possible.

6 steel guy cables

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] For medium and high-rise buildings [,blank,] storeys and higher, all protective and safety devices/facilities shall be completely installed including safety belts, safety nets and canopies for the safety of workers, pedestrians, nearby residents and motorists.

6 storeys

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] Ropes, cables and blocks shall sustain at least [,blank,] times the maximum loads to which they will be subjected.

6 times

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only [,blank,] meters wide, a BHL of three [,blank,] storeys (or [,blank,] meters maximum) shall be observed regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations.

6 to 7 meters, 3 storeys, 9 meters max

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,] Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in: a.) In every storey, basement or cellar with an area of [,blank,] square meters or more which is used for habitation, recreation, dining, study, or work, and which has an occupant load of more than [,blank,]. b.) In all dressing rooms, rehearsal rooms, workshops or factories, and other rooms with an occupant load of more than [,blank,] or assembly halls under Group H and I Occupancies with occupant load of more than [,blank,], and if the next doors of said rooms are more than [,blank,] meters from the nearest safe fire dispersal area of the building or opening to an exit court or street. c.) In all rooms used for storage or handling of photographic x-ray nitrocellulose films and other inflammable articles.

200 square meters, 20, 10, 500, 30 meters

[,Section 1206. Roof construction and covering,][,3. Attics,] Draft Stops. Regardless of the type of construction, draft stops shall be installed in trusses roofs, between roof and bottom chords or trusses, in all buildings exceeding [,blank,] square meters.

2000 square meters

[,Section 1204. Enclosure of vertical openings,] Elevator shafts extending through more than two storeys shall be equipped with an approved means of adequate ventilation to and through the main roof of the building; Provided, that in those buildings housing Groups F and G Occupancies equipped with automatic fire-extinguishing systems throughout, enclosures shall not be required for escalators; Provided, further that the top of the escalator opening at each storey shall be provided with a draft curtain. Such draft curtain shall enclose the perimeter of the unenclosed opening and shall extend from the ceiling downward at least [,blank,] millimeters on all sides. Automatic sprinklers shall be provided around the perimeter of the opening and within a [,blank,] millimeters of the draft curtain. The distance between the sprinkles shall not exceed [,blank,] meters center-to-center.

300 millimeters, 600 millimeters, 1.8 meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,3. open supply conductors attached to buildings,] Ungrounded service conduits, metal fixtures and similar noncurrent-carrying parts, if located in urban districts and where liable to become charged to more than [,blank,] volts to ground, shall be isolated or guarded so as not to be exposed to accidental contact by unauthorized persons. As an alternative to isolation or guarding noncurrent-carrying parts shall be solidly or effectively grounded.

300 volts

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,4. Conductors Passing By or Over Buildings,] Supply conductors of [,blank,] volts or more, when placed near enough to windows, verandas, fire escapes, or other ordinarily accessible places, shall be properly guarded by grounded conduit and barriers.

300 volts

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,4. Conductors Passing By or Over Buildings,] Unguarded or accessible supply conductors carrying voltages in excess of [,blank,] volts may be either beside or over buildings. The vertical or horizontal clearance to any buildings or its attachments (balconies, platforms, etc.) shall be as listed in Table XIII.1. The horizontal clearance governs above the roof level to the point where the diagonal equals the vertical clearance requirements. This Rule should not be interpreted as restricting the installation of a trolley contact conductor over the approximate centerline of the track it serves.

300 volts

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,3. open supply conductors attached to buildings,] Conductors of more than [,blank,] volts to ground shall not be carried along or near the surface of the building unless they are guarded or made inaccessible.

300 volts,

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,6. Escalators,] The angle of inclination of an escalator shall not exceed [,blank,]° from the horizontal.

30°

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,2. gridirons,] Gridirons and fly galleries shall be designed to support a live load of not less than [,blank,] kilograms per sq. meter. Each loft block well shall be designed to support [,blank,] kilograms per linear meter and the head block well shall be designed to support the aggregate weight of all the loft block wells served.

367 kilograms per square meter, 373 kilograms per linear meter

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Minimum width of (1) carriageway/roadway, (2) sidewalk on each side, (3) total width of the road right-of-way, for developments with more than 35 units

6.7 meters, 1 meter, 8.7 meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,6. Escalators,] The rated speed, measured along the angle of inclination, shall be not more than [,blank,] meters per minute.

38 meters per minute

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] All interior wet standpipes shall be equipped with a [,blank,] millimeter valve in each storey, including the basement or cellar of the building, and located not less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] meters above the floor.

38 millimeter valve, 300 millimeters, 1.2 meters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of concrete protection for metal structural members with 2-hour fire resistance

38 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of masonry protection for metal structural members with 1-hour fire resistance

38 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of metal lath with vermiculite or perlite gypsum plaster protection for metal structural members with 3-hour fire resistance

38 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Each hose outlet of all interior wet standpipes shall be supplied with a hose not less than [,blank,] millimeters in diameter. Such hose shall be equipped with a suitable brass or bronze nozzle and shall be not over [,blank,] meters in length.

38 millimeters, 23 meters

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Minimum number of elevations

4

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,f. hoist towers,] Every hoist tower shall be secured in not less than [,blank,] directions against swaying or tipping at intervals of not more than [,blank,] meters in its height, by steel cable guys adequately anchored or by other satisfactory means.

4 directions, 10 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. [,blank,] exits shall be required when a stand or section of a stand accommodates more than [,blank,] occupants; Except, that for an open air stand with seats without backrest [,blank,] exits need not be provided unless there are accommodations for more than [,blank,] occupants.

4 exits, 1000 occupants, 4 exits, 3000 occupants

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Minimum width of (1) carriageway/roadway, (2) sidewalk on each side, (3) total width of the road right-of-way, for developments with 7 up to 15 units

4 meters, 1 meter, 6 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 1-storey shed with a maximum total height of 3 meters

4 meters, 100 by 100 millimeters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 1-storey shed with a maximum total height of 5 meters

4 meters, 125 by 125 millimeters

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,d. projecting signs,] The erection of electric neon signboards or other advertisements of similar nature projecting over roadways or public streets shall be allowed, provided that: (1) Clear distance between the signboards erected on one building is not less than [,blank,] meters. (2) Signboards on multi-storey buildings shall be erected on the same vertical line and shall not overlap each other. (3) Tops of signboards shall not extend over the topmost part of the parapet or the bottom line of the eave of the building. (4) Horizontal projections of signboards shall follow subsections (i) and (ii). of this Rule. (5) In case of two (2) adjacent buildings, adjacent signboards shall be placed at a distance of not less than [,blank,] meters from the common boundary line. (6) Signboards shall not obstruct any window or emergency exit and shall not be closer than [,blank,] meter from electric and telephone posts and wires.

4 meters, 2 meters, 1 meter

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] Every building [,blank,] or more storeys in height shall be equipped with one or more dry standpipes.

4 or more storeys

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Stairway to Roof. In every building [,blank,] or more storeys in height, one (1) stairway shall extend to the roof unless the roof has a slope greater than [,blank,].

4 or more storeys, 1 in 3

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] Every building [,blank,] or more storeys in height where the area of any floor above the [,blank,] floor is [,blank,] square meters or less, shall be equipped with at least one (1) dry standpipe and an additional standpipe shall be installed for each additional [,blank,] square meters or fraction thereof.

4 or more storeys, third (3rd), 950 square meters, 950 square meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] When [,blank,] or more elevators serve all or the same portion of a building, they shall be located in not less than [,blank,] hoistways and in no case shall more than [,blank,] elevators be located in any [,blank,] hoistway.

4 or more, not less than 2 hoistways, more than 4 elevators, 1 hoistway

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] All such scaffolds shall be substantially constructed to support at least [,blank,] times the maximum load, and shall be secured to prevent swaying.

4 times

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only [,blank,] meters wide, a BHL equivalent to [,blank,] storeys (or [,blank,] meters maximum) shall be observed regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only [,blank,] meters wide or less, a BHL equivalent to [,blank,] storeys (or [,blank,] meters maximum) shall be observed regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations.

4 to 5 meters, 2 ½ storeys, 7.5 meters max, 3 meters, 2 storeys, 6 meters max

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] The effective temperature and relative humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintained at [,blank,]°Celsius to [,blank,]°Celsius and [,blank,]% to [,blank,]%, respectively, with [,blank,] to [,blank,] meters per minute air movement within the living zone.

20°Celsius, 24°Celsius, 50%, 60%, 4.6 meters, 7.6 meters

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,] The provisions of this Section shall apply only where ribbon type motion picture films in excess of [,blank,]-millimeter width and electric projection equipment are used. Every motion picture machine using ribbon type film in excess of [,blank,]millimeter width and electric arc projections equipment, together with all electrical devices, rheostats, machines, and all such films present in any Group C, I, or H Occupancy, shall be enclosed in a projection room large enough to permit the operator to walk freely on either side and back of the machine.

22 millimeter, 22 millimeter

[,Section 1601. Approved plastics,] Approved plastic materials shall be those which have a flame-spread rating of [,blank,] or less 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.

225 or less

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Extent of the scope of the rules regarding buildings near aerodromes in NBCP for aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operate, and aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operate [,kilometer-radius,]

24-kilometer radius, 10-kilometers radius

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,j. runways and ramps,] Runways and ramps used in connection with scaffolds or extending from storey to storey or otherwise located and maintained for an extended period of time or for the transfer of bulky material shall be constructed of at least three (3) [,blank,] millimeters planks laid closely side by side and substantially supported and braced to prevent unequal deflection and springing action.

25 by 250 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Securing of chairs. Chairs and benches used on raised stands shall be secured to the platforms upon which they are placed; Except, that when less than [,blank,] chairs are used upon a single raised platform the fastening of seats to the platform may be omitted. When more than [,blank,] loose chairs are used in connection with athletic events, chairs shall be fastened together in groups of not less than [,blank,], and shall be tied or staked to the ground.

25 chairs, 500 loose chairs, 3

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] An iron or bronze sign with raised letters at least [,blank,] millimeters high shall be rigidly attached to the building adjacent to all Siamese connections and such signs shall read: "CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE".

25 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to reinforcement of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 3-hour fire resistance

25 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to reinforcement of solid r.c. slab floor construction with 4-hour fire resistance

25 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to tendons of solid pre-stressed concrete slab with 1-hour fire resistance

25 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of concrete protection for metal structural members with 1-hour fire resistance

25 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] Toe boards of metal shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters nominal thickness, with supports not more than [,blank,] meters apart.

25 millimeters, 1.2 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,11. demolition of floors,] Planks used for temporary protection shall be sound, and at least [,blank,] millimeters thick. They shall be laid close together, with the ends overlapping by at least [,blank,] millimeters over solid bearings to prevent tipping under a load.

25 millimeters, 100 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow masonry exterior wall with 3-hour fire resistance

250 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of hollow unit masonry partition with 3-hour fire resistance

250 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Circular Stairways. Circular stairs may be used as an exit provided the minimum width of run is not less than [,blank,] millimeters. All treads in any one flight between landings shall have identical dimensions within a [,blank,] millimeters tolerance.

250 millimeters, 5 millimeters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least [,blank,] millimeters thick and [,blank,] millimeters below the surface of the ground.

250 millimeters, 600 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Guardrails. A midrail shall be placed adjacent to any seat to limit the open distance above the top of any part of a seat to 250 millimeters where the seat is at the extreme end or at the extreme rear of the bleachers or grandstand. Handrails at the front of stands and adjacent to an aisle shall be designed to resist a load of 75 kilograms per linear meter applied at the top rail. Other handrails shall be designed to resist a load of 40 kilograms per linear meter.

250 millimeters, 75 kilograms, 40 kilograms

[,Section 1206. Roof construction and covering,][,3. Attics,] Area Separation. Enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding 250 sq. meters by fire-resistive partitions extending from the ceiling to the roof. Except, that where the entire attic is equipped with approved automatic fireextinguishing system, the attic space may be divided into areas not to exceed 750 sq. meters. Openings in the partitions shall be protected by self-closing doors.

250 squre meters, 750 square meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Length of long base, and distance between bases for aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operates with a 150 meter start base (inner edge)

4,650 meters, 15,000 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Length of long base, and distance between bases for aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operates with a 300 meter start base (inner edge)

4,800 meters, 15,000 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-1

3

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-2 basic

3

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-3 basic

3

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-4

3

[,Section 703. Mixed Occupancy,] Shall have no openings therein and shall be of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction.

4-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] A height clearance permit shall be first secured from the Air Transportation Office (ATO) before a building permit may be issued for the construction of buildings/structures located: (a) Within [,blank,] kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome regardless of height; (b) From [,blank,] kilometer to [,blank,] kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome where turbo-jet aircraft operate and exceeding [,blank,] meters in height above the elevation of the runway; and (c) From [,blank,] kilometer to [,blank,] kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome where no turbo-jet aircraft operate and exceeding [,blank,] meters in height above the elevation of the runway.

4-kilometer, 4-kilometer, 24-kilometer, 45 meters, 4-kilometer, 10-kilometer, 45 meters

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] The minimum clear height for the utilization of air rights above RROW shall be 4.27 meters from the finished crown elevation of the roadway/carriageway.

4.27 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-4

4.5 meters, 2 meters (optional), 2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-1

4.5 meters, 2 meters, 2 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 2-storey house with a maximum total height of 9 meters

4.5 meters, 200 by 200 millimeters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum height of 1st floor, maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 2-storey house with a maximum total height of 7 meters

4.5 meters, 4 meters, 120 by 120 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to tendons of solid pre-stressed concrete slab with 2-hour fire resistance

40 millimeters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,11. demolition of floors,] Where workmen are engaged in the removal of floors, planks of ample strength which are supported independently of the flooring shall be provided for the workmen to step on. The planks shall be so placed as to give the workmen a firm support in case the floor gives way or collapses unexpectedly. Where it is necessary for a workman to straddle a space between two planks, such space shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters. To enable workmen to reach any workplace without the necessity of walking on exposed beams, planks shall be provided to serve as catwalks.

400 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Spacing of seats. The maximum rise from one row of seats to the next shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters.

400 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of reinforced concrete column [,all faces exposed,] with 3-hour fire resistance

400 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] In refrigerating plants of more than [,blank,] kilograms, refrigerant, masks and helmets shall be used. These shall be kept in a suitable cabinet outside the machine room when not in use.

45 kilograms

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. The line of travel to an exit shall not be more than [,blank,] meters. For stands with seats without backseats, this distance may be measured by direct line from a seat to the exit from the stand.

45 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,2. exits,] Distance to Exits. No point in a building without a sprinkler system shall be more than [,blank,] meters from an exterior exit door, a horizontal exit, exit passageway, or an enclosed stairway, measured along the line of travel. In a building equipped with a complete automatic fire extinguishing system, the distance from exits may be increased to [,blank,] meters.

45 meters, 60 meters

[,Section 1603. Glazing of openings,] The location of doors, sashes and framed openings glazed or equipped with approved plastics at the exterior walls of a building shall be so arranged that in case of fire, the occupants may use such openings to escape from the building to a place of safety. The travel distance from any point of the building towards the location of such openings should not be over [,blank,] meters in any place of assembly for spaces not protected by automatic fire suppression and [,blank,] meters in areas so protected.

45 meters, 60 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,12. aisles,] Exit distance. In areas occupied by seats and in Groups H and I Occupancies without seats, the line of travel to an exit door by an aisle shall be not more than [,blank,] meters. With standard spacing, as specified in the Code, aisles shall be so located that there will be not more than [,blank,] seats between the wall and an aisle and not more than [,blank,] seats between aisles. The number of seats between aisles may be increased to [,blank,] where exits doors are provided along each side aisle of the row of seats at the rate of one (1) pair of exit doors for every [,blank,] rows of seats, provided further that the distance between seats back to back is at least [,blank,] meter. Such exit doors shall provide a minimum clear width of [,blank,] meters.

45 meters, 7 seats, 14 seats, 30 seats, 5 rows, 1 meter, 1.7 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,13. Seats,] Seat spacing. With continental seating, the spacing of rows of unoccupied seats shall provide a clear width measured horizontally, as follows: [,blank,] millimeters clear for rows of [,blank,] seats or less; [,blank,] millimeters clear for rows of [,blank,] seats or less; [,blank,] millimeters clear for rows of [,blank,] seats or less; and [,blank,] millimeters clear for rows of [,blank,] seats or more.

450 millimeters, 18 or less, 500 millimeters 35 or less, 525 millimeters, 45 or less, 550 millimeters, 46 or more

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Spacing of seats. For determining the seating capacity of a stand, the width of any seat shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] millimeters.

450 millimeters, 480 millimeters

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] All skylights, the glass of which is set at an angle of less than [,blank,]º from the horizontal, if located above the first storey, shall be set at least [,blank,] millimeters above the roof.

45º, 100 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Boilers of more than [,blank,] square meters heating surface shall each be provided with two (2) means of feeding water, one (1) steam driven and one (1) electrically driven, or one (1) pump and one (1) injector.

46 square meters

[,Section 1202. Excavation, foundation, and retaining walls,][,2. excavation and fills,] Excavation and other similar disturbances made on public property shall, unless otherwise excluded by the Building Official, be restored immediately to its former condition within [,blank,] hours from the start of such excavation and disturbances by whosoever caused such excavation or disturbance.

48 hours

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Stairs and stairways shall be of sufficient strength to support a load of at least [,blank,] Pascals. All stairways shall be guarded on all open sides with handrails and toe boards.

4800 pascals

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for residential R-2 maximum

5

[,D. Sidewalks,][,14. curb configuration,] For greater protection of pedestrians and the disabled, raised curbs are encouraged for use along sidewalks that are less than [,blank,] meters in width.

5 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,][,14. curb configuration,] Mountable curbs shall only be allowed if the sidewalk width on each side of the RROW is at a minimum of [,blank,] meters wide.

5 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,12. other safeguards,] No person, firm or corporation, either personally or through an employee or agent of another, shall operate or move any machinery, equipment, materials, scaffolds, closer than [,blank,] meters to any energized high voltage overhead electrical facilities unless authorized by the Electrical Inspector.

5 meters

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Minimum width of (1) carriageway/roadway, (2) sidewalk on each side, (3) total width of the road right-of-way, for developments with 16 up to 25 units

5 meters, 1 meter, 7 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks for road right of way with 10 meters to 19 meters width

5 meters, 2 meters, 2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks for road right of way with below 10 meters width

5 meters, 2 meters, 2meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks for road right of way with 20 meters to 24 meters width

5 meters, 3 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum height of 1st floor, maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 2-storey house with a maximum total height of 8 meters

5 meters, 4.5 meters, 175 by 175 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] In apartments or residential condominiums of [,blank,] storeys or more, at least one (1) passenger elevator shall be kept on twenty-four (24) hour constant service.

5 storeys or more

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Parking Area - Parking area equivalent to a minimum of [,blank,] percent of the gross area of memorial park/cemetery shall be provided over and above the required parking area/facility for any structures to be constructed within the premises of the memorial park/cemetery.

5%

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of corner lot abutting 3 or more streets, alleys, rivers, etc. for all occupancies

5%

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of corner-through lots for all occupancies

5%

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,6. platforms,] The type of construction for platforms shall depend upon the requirements based on the Type of Occupancy and corresponding fire-resistive requirements. Enclosed platforms shall be provided with one (1) or more ventilators conforming to the requirements of stage ventilators; Except, that the total area shall be equal to [,blank,]% of the area of the platform. When more than one (1) ventilator is provided, they shall be so spaced as to provide proper exhaust ventilation. Ventilators shall not be required for enclosed platforms having a floor area of [,blank,] square meters or less.

5%, 45 square meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,5. Clearance of Service Drops,] Service drop of conductors, when crossing a street, shall have a clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters from the crown of the street or sidewalk over which it passes; and shall have a minimum clearance of [,blank,] meters above ground at its point of attachment to the building or pedestal.

5.5 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 1804. Louvered Windows,] Regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass in jalousies and louvered windows shall not be thinner than [,blank,] millimeters minimal and shall not be longer than [,blank,] meters. Exposed glass edges shall be smooth.

5.6 millimeters, 1.2 meters

[,Section 1805. Impact,] Frameless glass doors, glass in doors, fixed glass panels, and similar glazed openings which may be subject to accidental human impact shall conform with the requirements provided under Section 1802 on impact loads of glass; Except in the following cases: 1.) Bathtub and shower enclosures shall be constructed from approved shatter-resistant materials, such as: wire-reinforced glass not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick; fully tempered glass not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick; or laminated safety glass not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick. 2.) Glass lights located not less than [,blank,] millimeters above the adjacent finished floor or walking surface. 3.) Glass lights when the least dimension is not greater than [,blank,] millimeters. 4.) Glass lights [,blank,] square meters or less in area.

5.6 millimeters, 4.8 millimeters, 6.4 millimeters, 450 millimeters, 450 milimeters, 1.5 square meters

[,Section 304. Issuance of Building Permit,] For excavations more than [,______,] cubic meters and more than [,____,] meters in depth, the owner/permittee shall post a cash bond of [,_____,] pesos for the first [,______,] cubic meters and [,______,] pesos for every cubic meters in excess of [,______,] cubic meters until the building permit is issued, said excavations shall not exceed [,______,] cubic meters or [,_______,] meters in depth and shall not be left open without any work being done in the site for more than [,_______,] days, otherwise the cash bond shall be forfeited in favor of the government to cover the expense for the backfilling of the excavation should the owner/permittee fail to restore the same.

50 cubic meters, 2 meters, 50,000 pesos, 50 cubic meters, 300 pesos, 50 cubic meters, 100 cubic meters, 3 meters, 120 days,

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] The deck flooring of a canopy shall consist of planking not less than [,blank,] millimeters in thickness, closely laid.

50 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Stairway Construction - Exterior. Exterior stairways shall be of incombustible material: Except, that on Type III buildings which do not exceed two storeys in height, which are located in less fire-restrictive Fire Zones, as well as on Type I buildings which may be of wood not less than [,blank,] millimeters in nominal thickness.

50 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to tendons of solid pre-stressed concrete slab with 3-hour fire resistance

50 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of concrete protection for metal structural members with 3-hour fire resistance

50 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of metal lath with vermiculite or perlite gypsum plaster protection for metal structural members with 4-hour fire resistance

50 millimeters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Horizontal divisions of columbaria shall be of reinforced concrete of at least 50 millimeters thickness. Vertical divisions may be of concrete hollow blocks of at least 100 millimeters thickness, in which case, cement mortar shall be applied evenly to present a non-porous surface. Minimum dimensions of individual cinerarium shall be 300 millimeters by 300 millimeters by 460 millimeters. Cinerary remains shall be placed inside tightly sealed urns.

50 millimeters, 100 millimeters, 300 millimeters by 300 millimeters by 460 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] Planks used in the construction of stationary scaffolds shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters nominal thickness. Where such planks overlap at the ends, the overlap shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters.

50 millimeters, 150 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Change in Floor Level at Doors. Regardless of the occupant load, there shall be a floor or landing on each side of an exit door. The floor or landing shall be leveled with, or not more than [,blank,] millimeters lower than the threshold of the doorway: Except, that in Group A and B Occupancies, a door may open on the top step of a flight of stairs or an exterior landing provided the door does not swing over the top step or exterior landing and the landing is not more than [,blank,] millimeters below the floor level.

50 millimeters, 200 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Combustible materials shall not be placed within [,blank,] millimeters of smoke chamber or masonry chimney walls when built within a structure, or within [,blank,] millimeters when the chimney is built entirely outside the structure.

50 millimeters, 25 millimeters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Combustible materials shall not be placed within [,blank,] millimeters of fireplace, smoke chamber, or chimney walls when built entirely within a structure, or within [,blank,] millimeters when the chimney is built entirely outside the structure. Combustible materials shall not be placed within [,blank,] millimeters of the fireplace opening. No such combustible material within [,blank,] millimeters of the fireplace opening shall project more than [,blank,] millimeters for each [,blank,] millimeters clearance from such opening. No part of metal hoods used as part of a fireplace, barbecue or heating stoves shall be less than [,blank,] millimeters from combustible material.

50 millimeters, 25 millimeters, 150 millimeters, 300 millimeters, 3 millimeters, 25 millimeters, 400 millimeters

[,Section 403. Requirements on Type of Construction,] Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant having a flame-spread of [,blank,] or less as determined by the [,blank,] test.

50 or less, Tunnel test

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Swing. Exit door shall swing in the direction of exit travel when serving any hazardous areas or when serving an occupant load of [,blank,] or more. Double acting doors shall not be used as exits serving a tributary occupant load of more than [,blank,]; nor shall they be used as a part of fire assembly, nor equipped with panic hardware. A double acting door shall be provided with a view panel of not less than [,blank,] square centimeters.

50 or more, 100, 1,300 square centimeters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] A chapel with a floor area of at least [,blank,] sq. meters shall be constructed at a convenient location within the cemetery where funeral ceremonies may be held, and incidentally serve as haven for funeral participants against sun and rain.

50 square meters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Wake chaplets with a minimum area of [,blank,] square meters for [,blank,] persons and at least [,blank,] square meters for each additional person may be provided.

50 square meters, 30 persons, 1.6 square meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,12. aisles,] Vomitories. Vomitories connecting the foyer or main exit with the cross aisles shall have a total width not less than the sum of the required width of the widest aisles leading thereto plus [,blank,] of the total required width of the remaining aisles leading thereto.

50%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,9. Smokeproof enclosure,] There shall be no openings in smokeproof enclosures, except exit doorways and openings in exterior walls. There shall be no openings directly into the interior of the building. Access shall be through a vestibule with one (1) wall at least [,blank,] open to the exterior and having an exit door from the interior of the building and an exit door leading to the smokeproof enclosure. In lieu of a vestibule, access may be by way of an open exterior balcony of incombustible materials.

50%

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] For Basic R-2 and Basic R-3 uses or occupancies (for single family dwelling units only), up to [,blank,] of the front yard abutting the RROW may be paved/hardscaped, i.e., converted into a courtyard for carport use. Such use shall not be permitted in all other uses or occupancies

50%

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] In computing for parking slots, a fraction of [,blank,] and above shall be considered as one (1) car parking slot to be provided. In all cases however, a minimum of [,blank,] car parking slot shall be provided unless otherwise allowed under this Rule.

50% and above, 1 car parking slot

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Percentage of open space of interior lots for A, B, C, D, & J occupancies, and for E, F, G, H, & I occupancies

50%, 20%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,2. exits,] The total exit width required from any storey of a building shall be determined by using the occupant load of that storey plus the percentage of the occupant loads of floors which exits through the level under consideration as follows: [,blank,] of the occupant load in the first adjacent storey above (and the first adjacent storey below when a storey below exits through the level under consideration) and [,blank,] of the occupant load in the storey immediately beyond the first adjacent storey.

50%, 25%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] The number of exits required from any storey of a building shall be determined by using the occupant loads of floors which exit through the level under consideration as follows: [,blank,] of the occupant load in the first adjacent storey above (and the first adjacent storey below, when a storey below exits through the level under consideration) and [,blank,] of the occupant load in the storey immediately beyond the first adjacent storey. The maximum number of exits required for any storey shall be maintained until egress is provided from the structures. For purposes of this Section basement or cellars and occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as required for storeys. Floors above the second storey, basements and cellars used for other than service of the building shall have not less than [,blank,] exits.

50%, 25%, 2 exits

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,12. aisles,] Cross aisles. Aisles shall terminate in a cross aisle, foyer, or exit. The width of the cross aisle shall be not less than the sum of the required width of the widest aisle plus [,blank,] of the total required width of the remaining aisle leading thereto. In Groups C, H and E Occupancies, aisles shall not be provided a dead end greater than [,blank,] meters in length.

50%, 6 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for commercial 1 [,C-1,]

3 -to 5

[,Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms,] (1) Minimum air space, and (2) minimum floor area per person for school rooms

3 cubic meters, 1 square meter

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. [,blank,] exits shall be required for stands within a building when there are more than [,blank,] occupants within a stand and for open air stands with seats without backrests where a stand or section of a stand accommodates more than [,blank,] occupants.

3 exits, 300 occupants, 1000 occupants

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Maximum height of perimeter wall of cemeteries/memorial parks

3 meters

[,Section 1003. Projection of balconies and appendages over streets,] The clearance between the established grade of the street and/or sidewalk and the lowest under surface of any part of the balcony shall not be less than [,blank,] meters.

3 meters

[,Section 1004. Arcades,] Arcaded pedestrian walkways shall have a clear height of [,blank,] meters.

3 meters

[,Section 1004. Arcades,] Whenever required by existing building and zoning regulations, arcades shall be constructed on sidewalks of streets. The width of the arcade and its height shall be uniform throughout the street provided that in no case, shall an arcade be less than [,blank,] meters above the established sidewalk grade.

3 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. scaffolds,] Where objects are likely to fall on a scaffold from above, a substantial overhead protection shall be provided not more than [,blank,] meters above the scaffold platform, and at doorways, passageways or other points.

3 meters

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,12. other safeguards,] No material or construction equipment shall be placed within [,blank,] meters of such hydrant or connection, nor between it and the centerline of the street.

3 meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,5. Clearance of Service Drops,] Conductors shall have a clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters from the ground or from any platform or projection from which they might be reached.

3 meters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,5. Clearance of Service Drops,] No parts of swimming and wading pools shall be placed under existing service drop conductors or any other overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the following: i. Swimming and wading pools and the area extending [,blank,] meters outward horizontally from the inside of the walls of the pool; ii. Diving structures; iii. Observation stands, towers or platforms.

3 meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] In case the main building is not made up of fire resistive materials, boilers shall be located outside the building at a distance of not less than [,blank,] meters from the outside wall of the main building and the building housing the boiler shall be made up of fire-resistive materials.

3 meters

[,Section 1603. Glazing of openings,] Openings glazed with approved plastics at the ground floor shall be so located such that it shall open directly to a street or into an exit court. Such openings at the upper floor shall be so located at a horizontal distance not less than [,blank,] meters from the enclosed stairway, outside stairway or exit passageway leading to a street or into an exit court.

3 meters

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,e. wall signs,] Display windows or wall signs within [,blank,] meters above the sidewalk shall be flushed or recessed.

3 meters

[,Section 1802. Area Limitation,] (1) Width, and (2) length of 12 millimeter thick glass

3 meters and below, 3 meters and below

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Dimensions of jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot

3 meters by 9 meters

[,A. Easements,] Easement on (1) urban areas, (2) agricultural areas (3) forest areas

3 meters per side of waterway, 20 meters per side of water way, 40 meters per side of water way

[,F. Basements,][,2. Minimum Provisions for Natural Lighting and Ventilation at Basement Levels,] A primary or main natural light and ventilation shaft (vertical) with a clear distance of at least [,blank,] meters shall be located at the center of the building and shall traverse the entire combined height of the building above and below grade

3 meters,

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-3 basic !!!Abutments on two sides and rear property lines may be allowed with conditions as enumerated under Section 804, Subsection 10 of this Rule.

3 meters, !!!, !!!

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Minimum width of (1) carriageway/roadway, (2) sidewalk on each side, (3) total width of the road right-of-way, for developments with up to 6 units

3 meters, 0.6 meters, 4.2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-2 basic !!Setback required for only one (1) side. Setbacks on two sides shall be optional.

3 meters, 2 meters!!, 2 meters

[,Section 1604. Skylights,][,2. installation requirements,] a.) Except in Group A Occupancies, no skylight shall be installed within [,blank,] meters of a property line. b.) The edges of dome-type skylights shall be properly flashed. c.) Plastic skylights shall be separated from each other by at least [,blank,] meters laterally and [,blank,] meters along the slope of the roof.

3 meters, 2.5 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and everystairway required to be more than [,blank,] meters in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate handrail for each [,blank,] meters of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equal within the entire width of the stairway.

3 meters, 3 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum height of 1st floor, maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 2-storey house with a maximum total height of 6 meters

3 meters, 3 meters, 125 by 125 millimeters

[,Section 2005. Projections and Clearances,] Projection over Alleys. No sign or sign structure shall project into any public alley below a height of [,blank,] meters above established sidewalk grade, nor project more than [,blank,] millimeters where the sign structure is located [,blank,] meters to [,blank,] meters above established sidewalk grade. The sign or sign structure must not project more than [,blank,] meter into the public alley where the sign or sign structure is located more than [,blank,] meters above established sidewalk grade.

3 meters, 300 millimeters, 3 meters, 4.5 meters, 1 meter, 4.5 meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] Minimum number of hoisting ropes shall be [,blank,] for traction elevators and [,blank,] for drum type elevators.

3, 2

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Design requirements. The minimum unit live load for reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers shall be [,blank,] kilograms per square meter of horizontal projection for the structure as a whole. Seat and footboards shall be [,blank,] kilograms per linear meter. The sway force, applied to seats, shall be [,blank,] kilograms per linear meter parallel to the seats and [,blank,] kilograms per linear meter perpendicular to the seats.

500 kilograms per square meter, 180 kilograms per linear meter, 35 kilograms per linear meter, 15 kilograms per linear meter

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,] At locations where tools and/or machinery are used, the average light intensity measured at floor level shall be not less than [,blank,] LUX.

500 lux

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Building permits shall not be required for garden pools for the habitation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding [,________,] millimeters in depth and exclusively for private use.

500 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Exits. A stand with the first (1st) seating board not more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade of floor may be considered to have [,blank,] exits when the bottom of the stand is open at both ends. Every stand or section of a stand within a building shall have at least [,blank,] means of egress when the stand accommodates more than [,blank,] persons. Every open air stand having seats without backrests shall have at least [,blank,] means of egress when the stand accommodates more than [,blank,] persons.

500 millimeters, 2 exits, 2 means of egress, 50 persons, 2 means of egress, 300 persons

[,Section 1002. Projection into alleys or streets,] Foundations may be permitted to encroach into public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding [,blank,] millimeters; provided that the top of the said foundation is not less than [,blank,] millimeters below the established grade

500 millimeters, 600 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Number of Exits. Every storey or portion thereof, having an occupant load of [,blank,] shall have at least [,blank,] exits. Every storey or portion thereof having an occupant load of [,blank,] or more shall have at least [,blank,] exits.

500 to 999, 3 exits, 1000 or more, 4 exits

[,Section 703. Mixed Occupancy,] Shall be of not less than three-hour fire-resistive construction. All 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 shall not exceed [,blank,] percent of the length of the wall in that storey and no single opening shall have an area greater than [,blank,] square meters. All openings in floors forming a "Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation" shall be protected by vertical enclosures extending above and below such openings. The walls of such vertical enclosures shall be of not less than [,blank,] hour fire-resistive construction, and all openings therein shall be protected by a fire assembly having a [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating.

3-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation, 25%, 10 square meters, 2-hour fire-resistive construction, 3-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] Absolutely no firewalls are allowed for a low density residential r-1 uses or occupancies; an abutment of up to [,blank,] meters from established grade level may however be permitted but solely for the purpose of supporting a carport roof; provided further that such abutment shall be constructed of perforated or decorative concrete blocks above [,blank,] meters measured vertically from the established grade level; such an abutment shall not be longer than [,blank,] meters or [,blank,] of the side property line in total length, whichever is shorter.

3.2 meters, above 1.5 meters, 7 meters, 50%

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Maximum spacing of posts and required maximum finished size of suportales for 1-storey shed with a maximum total height of 4 meters

3.5 meters, 100 by 100 millimeters

[,Section 1008. Corner buildings with chaflans,] If the building is arcaded, no chaflan is required notwithstanding that the width of the public street or alley is less than [,blank,] meters.

3.6 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Distance Between Landings. There shall be not more than [,blank,] meters vertical distance between landings.

3.6 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Dimensions of standard truck or bus parking/loading slot

3.6 meters by 12 meters

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Dimensions of articulated truck slot, sufficient to accommodate [,blank,] meters container van or bulk carrier and a long/hooded prime mover

3.6 meters by 18 meters, 12 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. cables, ropes, chains and blocks,] All ropes and cables used in connection with scaffolds, derricks and hoisting apparatus shall be tested before being put to use and at least once every [,blank,] days while in use, to insure their safety and suitability for the purpose.

30 days

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Every ladder shall be inspected by the superintendent or foreman in charge before being put to use on a construction operation and thereafter at least once every [,blank,] days while in continued use.

30 days

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] Removal. Every protective fence or canopy shall be removed within 30 days after such protection is no longer required as determined by the Building Official.

30 days

[,Section 1704. Ventilation,] Mechanical ventilation shall be provided direct to the exterior of the building. The mechanical exhaust system shall be designed to move the air through any portion of the paint spray area at the rate of not less than [,blank,] lineal meters per minute.

30 lineal meters per minute

[,Section 306. Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits,] Buildings wherein perspective is required in the standard signboard on site

Commercial, industrial, educational, social, institutional, recreational buildings, and others

[,Section 106. Definitions,] The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part.

Demolition

DAR

Department of Agrarian Reform

DA

Department of Agriculture

DepEd

Department of Education

DENR

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DOH

Department of Health

DILG

Department of Interior and Local Government

DOLE

Department of Labor and Employment

DPWH

Department of Public Works and Highways

DOT

Department of Tourism

DOTC

Department of Transportation and Communication

DTI

Department of trade and industry

Rule 13 (Rule XIII)

Electrical and mechanical regulations

[,Section 501. Fire Zones Defined,] Are areas within which only certain types of buildings/structures are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.

Fire zones

[,Section 601. Fire- Resistive Rating Defined,] Means the degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized and accepted testing methods.

Fire-resistive rating

Rule 6 (Rule VI)

Fire-resistive requirements in construction

[,Section 602. Fire- Resistive Time Period Rating,] Is the length of time a material can withstand being burned which may be one- hour, two- hours, four- hours, etc.

Fire-resistive time period rating

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,]Areas wherein siting of buildings/structures are permitted within prescribed fire-resistivity measures for exterior walls of at least [,blank,] fire resistivity. Usual locations in suburban areas are permitted to be built with at least [,blank,] fire-resistivity throughout as Types II, III to IV Constructions as prescribed in Section 401 of the Code.

Fire-restrictive zones, 2-hour fire-resistivity, 1-hour fire-resistivity

FLAR

Floor-lot area ratio

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Prohibited type of lock or latch.

Flush bolts or surface bolts

[,D. Sidewalks,] Range of required sidewalk width for 10 - 19 meters road right-of-way

From 1/4 up to 1/3 of RROW width

[,D. Sidewalks,] Range of required sidewalk width for below 10 meters road right-of-way

From 1/4 up to 1/3 of RROW width

[,D. Sidewalks,] Range of required sidewalk width for 20 - 24 meters road right-of-way

From 1/6 up to 1/3 of RROW width

[,D. Sidewalks,] Range of required sidewalk width for 25 - 29 meters road right-of-way

From 1/6 up to 1/3 of RROW width

[,D. Sidewalks,] Range of required sidewalk width for 30 meters & above road right-of-way

From 1/6 up to 1/4 of RROW width

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A community to national level of institutional use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise, medium-rise or high-rise building/structure for educational, training and related activities, e.g., schools and related facilities and the like, or a community to national level of institutional use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise, medium-rise or high-rise building/ structure for medical, government service administrative and related activities, e.g., hospitals and related health care facilities, government offices, military, police and correctional buildings and the like.

GI [,General Institutional,]

[,Section 1105. Walkway,] Where only partial occupancy and fencing-off of the sidewalk is necessary, a temporary walkway will not be required provided that a width of at least [,blank,] millimeters of the sidewalk with protective railing on road side shall be left open for the use of pedestrians.

600 millimeters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] Hoistway pits shall be of such depth that when the car rests on the fully compressed buffers, a clearance of not less than [,blank,] millimeters remains between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit.

600 millimeters

[,Section 1401. Storage and handling,] No films shall be stored within [,blank,] millimeters of steam pipes, chimneys, or other sources of heat.

600 millimeters

[,Section 1603. Glazing of openings,] The size of openings glazed with approved plastics shall have a minimum dimension where one person could pass through or [,blank,] millimeters square.

600 millimeters square (600 x 600 millimeters)

[,Section 1802. Area Limitation,] Glass panels which are more than [,blank,] millimeters in width and [,blank,] millimeters or more in height adjacent to wall opening shall be safety glass unless a bulkhead of opaque materials not less than [,blank,] millimeters high is provided.

600 millimeters, 180 millimeters, 450 millimeters

[,Section 1105. Walkway,] Where the sidewalk is permitted by the Building Official to be fully occupied and fenced-off or enclosed, a temporary walkway adjacent to the curb line shall be required. Where the street has no sidewalk, a temporary walkway adjacent to the street line not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide shall be provided. Where the RROW is [,blank,] meters or less, no temporary walkway shall be allowed.

600 millimeters, 5 meters or less

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Every masonry chimney shall extend at least [,blank,] millimeters above the part of the roof through which it passes and at least [,blank,] millimeters above the highest elevation of any part of a building within [,blank,] meters to the chimney.

600 millimeters, 600 millimeters, 3 meters

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,5. Elevators,] Where a machine room or penthouse is provided at the top of a hoistway, it shall be constructed with sufficient room for repair and inspection. Access shall be by means of an iron ladder or stairs when the room is more than [,blank,] millimeters above the adjacent floor or roof surface. The angle of inclination of such ladder or stairs shall not exceed [,blank,]° from the horizontal.

600 millimeters, 60°

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Spacing of seats. The minimum spacing of rows of seats measured from back-to-back shall be: [,blank,] millimeters for seats without backrests in open air stands; [,blank,] millimeters for seats with backrests; and [,blank,] millimeters for chair seating. There shall be a space of not less than [,blank,] millimeters between the back of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind it.

600 millimeters, 750 millimeters, 850 millimeters, 300 millimeters

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,5. Clearance of Service Drops,] Service drop conductors shall not be readily accessible and when not in excess of [,blank,] volts, shall conform to the following: i.) Conductors shall have a clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters from the highest point of roofs over which they pass with the following exceptions: (a) Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed [,blank,] volts and the roof has a slope of not less than [,blank,] millimeters in [,blank,] millimeters, the clearance may not be less than [,blank,] meter. (b) Service drop conductors of [,blank,] volts or less which do not pass over other than a maximum of [,blank,] meters of the overhang portion of the roof for the purpose of terminating at a through-the-roof service raceway or approved support may be maintained at a minimum of [,blank,] millimeters from any portion of the roof over which they pass.

600 volts, 2.5 meters, 300 volts, 100 millimeters, 300 millimeters, 1 meters, 300 volts or less, 1.2 meters, 500 millimeters

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,5. stage floor,] All parts of the stage floor shall be designed to support not less than [,blank,] kilograms per square meters. Openings through stage floors shall be equipped with tight-fitting trap doors of wood of not less than [,blank,] millimeters nominal thickness.

620 kilograms per square meter, 50 millimeters

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] Spacing between supports in one direction for flat wired glass in skylights shall not exceed [,blank,] millimeters.

625 millimeters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] All dry standpipes shall extend from the ground floor to and over the roof and shall be equipped with a [,blank,] millimeters outlet not more than [,blank,] meters above the floor level at each storey. All dry standpipes shall be equipped with a two-way [,blank,] millimeters outlet above the roof. All outlets shall be equipped with gate valves.

63 millimeters, 1.2 meters, 63 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Other interior openings except ventilation louvers equipped with approved automatic fire shutters shall be [,blank,] millimeters thick fixed wire glass set in steel frames. The total area of all openings other than doors, in any portion of an interior corridor wall shall not exceed [,blank,] of the area of the corridor wall of the room being separated from the corridor.

7 millimeters, 25%

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Number of lot types described in rule 8

7 types

ATO

Air Transportation Office

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,9. Water Pumping for Buildings/Structures,] An [,blank,] shall be installed to maintain correct air volume inside the tank.

Air volume control device

AMBF

Allowable maximum building footprint

AMVB

Allowable maximum volume of building

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] The provision of a fully functional sprinkler system and the installation of other fire-retardant or fire suppression devices in the case of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings/structures may allow firewall construction for up to [,blank,] of the total perimeter of the property lines provided that the prescribed setbacks, yards and courts fronting the Road Right-Of-Way (RROW) are first fully complied with; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code, particularly on the number, type and locations of fire exits are strictly followed.

70%

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of concrete protection for metal structural members with 4-hour fire resistance

75 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of masonry protection for metal structural members with 3-hour fire resistance

75 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of solid concrete exterior wall with 1-hour fire resistance

75 millimeters

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For a R-5 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of each side property line; provided that all firewall construction at the side property lines shall not exceed [,blank,] of the total perimeter of the R-5 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that side firewalls in R-5 uses or occupancies shall only be allowed for a maximum [,blank,] storey component structure, i.e., the podium; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed

75%, 50%, 8-storey

[,Section 1209. Bays, porches, and balconies,] Railings shall be provided for balconies, landings, or porches which are more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade.

750 millimeters

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] Eaves over required windows shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters from the side and rear property lines.

750 millimeters

[,Section 808. Window openings,] Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less than [,blank,] millimeters from the side and rear property lines.

750 millimeters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] Stairs shall be at least [,blank,] millimeters in clear width, with a rise of [,blank,] millimeters and a minimum run of [,blank,] millimeters.

750 millimeters, 200 millimeters, 200 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Landings shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters long. No flight of stairs of temporary stairways shall have a vertical rise in excess of [,blank,] meters. Whenever necessary, intermediate landings shall be provided.

750 millimeters, 3.6 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-3 maximum !Total setback only at grade (or natural ground) level, i.e., 3.00 meters + 5.00 meters = 8.00 meters (to accommodate part of the minimum parking requirement outside the designated area for the front yard). The second and upper floors and mezzanine level shall thereafter comply with the minimum 3.00 meters setback unless otherwise provided under the Code.

8 meters!, 2 meters (optional), 2 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum Front, side, and rear setback for R-2 maximum !Total setback only at grade (or natural ground) level, i.e., 3.00 meters + 5.00 meters = 8.00 meters (to accommodate part of the minimum parking requirement outside the designated area for the front yard). The second and upper floors and mezzanine level shall thereafter comply with the minimum 3.00 meters setback unless otherwise provided under the Code. !!Setback required for only one (1) side. Setbacks on two sides shall be optional.

8 meters!, 2 meters!!, 2 meters

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] When the lots as described in Figures VIII.2. through VIII.8. are too narrow or too shallow such that the public open space, e.g., RROW, alley or the like on which they abut can adequately supply light and ventilation to every room therein subject to the requirements on window opening, the requirements on the minimum Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) above may be waived (Figures VIII.9. through VIII.11.), provided however, that for lots abutting on only one (1) public open space, the depth of the open space to be provided shall not be more than [,blank,] meters; and for those lots abutting two (2) or more public open spaces, the depth of the open space to be provided shall not be more than [,blank,] meters.

8 meters, 12 meters

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Minimum front, side, and rear setbacks for road right of way with 30 meters and above width

8 meters, 5 meters, 5 meters

[,Section 1210. Penthouses and roof structures,] No penthouse or other projection above the roof in structures of other than Type V construction shall exceed [,blank,] meters above the roof when used as an enclosure for tanks or for elevators which run to the roof and in all other cases shall not extend more than [,blank,] meters in height with the roof.

8.4 meters, 3.6 meters

[,Section 210. Use of Income from Fees,] Share of the local government from the collections of the office of the building official

80%

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For medium density residential R-2 uses or occupancies, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of a side property line; provided that only one (1) side property line is used for a firewall in the case of a R-2 structure; and provided further that the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed;

80%

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,12. aisles,] Width. Every aisle shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide if serving only one side, and not less than [,blank,] meter wide if serving both sides. Such minimum width shall be measured at the point farthest from an exit, cross aisle, or foyer and shall be increased by [,blank,] millimeters for every meter in length towards the exit, cross aisle or foyer. Side aisles shall not be less than [,blank,] meters in width.

800 millimeters, 1 meter, 30 millimeters, 1.1 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,] Combined open and arcaded sidewalks shall be provided with a planting strip of not less than [,blank,] millimeters in width up to a maximum of [,blank,] of the allowed sidewalk width, as a separating strip between the arcaded portion and the open portion of the sidewalk.

800 millimeters, 1/3

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Handrails. Handrails shall be placed not less than [,blank,] millimeters nor more than [,blank,] millimeters above the nosing of treads, and ends of handrails shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals: Except, in the following cases: Stairways [,blank,] meters or less in width and stairways serving one (1) individual dwelling unit in Group A or B Occupancies may have one handrail, except that such stairway, open on one or both, sides shall have handrails provided on the open side or sides: or stairways having less than [,blank,] risers need not have handrails.

800 millimeters, 900 millimeters, 1.1 meters or less, 4 risers

[,Section 1606. Plastic Light Diffusers in Ceilings,] Plastic light diffusers shall be installed in such a manner that they will not readily become detached when subjected to room temperature of [,blank,]°C for [,blank,]minutes, Except, for plastic light diffusers which are installed in the first floor area of Group C Occupancies having egress directly to the exterior of the building; and plastic light 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 I Occupancies if tests required by the Secretary have established that such installation will not interfere with the efficient operation of such automatic fire-extinguishing systems.

80°C, 15 minutes

[,Section 106. Definitions,] Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area.

Alteration

[,Section 106. Definitions,] Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private institution, organization of any character applying for the issuance of permits and certificates.

Applicant/permitee

[,Section 808. Window openings,] In locating window openings it should be borne in mind that in cases of extreme emergencies windows must serve as emergency egress to vacate the premises or access for rescue operations. Such windows shall meet the following requirements: a.) They can be opened from the inside without the use of any tools; b.) the minimum clear opening shall have a width not less than [,blank,] millimeters and a height of [,blank,] meter; c.) The bottom of the opening should not be more than [,blank,] millimeters from the floor; d.) Where storm shutters, screens or iron grilles are used, these shall be provided with quick opening mechanism so that they can be readily opened from the inside for emergency egress and shall be so designed that when opened they will not drop to the ground; e.) All areas immediately outside a fire exit window/grille must be free of obstacles and must lead to a direct access down into the ground or street level.

820 millimeters, 1 meters, 820 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,13. Seats,] Seat spacing. With standard seating, the spacing of rows of seats from back-to-back shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters.

840 millimeters

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For townhouse residential (R-4) uses or occupancies, firewalls on the two (2) sides of each townhouse unit may be permitted; the R-4 firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of each side property line; provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed [,blank,] of the total perimeter of each R-4 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that firewalls in each R-4 use or occupancy shall be allowed for a maximum [,blank,] structure; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed

85%, 50%, 3-storey

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of each side property line; provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed [,blank,] of the total perimeter of the R-3 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be allowed for a maximum [,blank,] component structure; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed

85%, 65%, 2-storey

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,8. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,] In a refrigerating system containing more than [,blank,] kilograms, stop valves shall be installed in inlets and outlets of compressors, outlets of liquid receivers, and in liquid and suction branch headers.

9 kilograms

[,A. Easements,] If wider than [,blank,] meters, the easement may include a roadway/carriageway component on which vehicles can pass or on which the same may temporarily park, e.g., an esplanade and the like.

9 meters

[,D. Sidewalks,] The minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of [,blank,] meters or more shall be [,blank,] meters on each side of the RROW or a total of [,blank,] meters on both sides of the RROW (Fig. VIII.G.14.).

9 meters, 1.2 meters, 2.4 meters

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on one (1) side property line and at the rear property line, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of the side and rear property lines and up to [,blank,] in case the rear property line is only [,blank,] meters wide; provided that all firewall construction at the side property lines shall not exceed [,blank,] of the total perimeter of the R-3 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be allowed for a maximum [,blank,] storey structure but not at the rear property line where the maximum allowed firewall height shall only be [,blank,] meters measured vertically from established grade; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed.

90%, 100%, 4 meters, 50%, 2-storey, 3.2 meters

[,Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings,] The dwelling shall occupy not more than [,blank,] of a corner lot and [,blank,] of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View of the Civil Code of Philippines, shall be at least [,blank,] meters from the property line.

90%, 80%, 2 meters

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] Dry standpipes shall be of such size as to be capable of delivering [,blank,] liters of water per minute from each of any [,blank,] outlets simultaneously under the pressure created by one (1) fire engine or pumper based on the standard equipment available.

900 liters, 3 outlets

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Ladders leading to floors, stagings or platforms shall extend at least [,blank,] millimeters above the level of such floors, stagings or platforms.

900 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,i. ladders and temporary stairways,] Temporary stairways shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide.

900 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,l. floor openings,] All floor openings shall be protected on all sides by solid barriers or railings with toe boards not less than [,blank,] millimeters high or shall be planked over by temporary construction capable of sustaining safely such loads as are likely to come thereon.

900 millimeters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,m. guardrails and toe boards,] Guardrails, when required under this Rule, shall have the top rail not less than [,blank,] millimeters with an intermediate rail provided between the top rail and the platform.

900 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Width and Height. Every required exit doorway shall be of a size as to permit the installation of a door not less than [,blank,] millimeters in width and not less than [,blank,] meters in height. When installed in exit doorways, exit doors shall be capable of opening at least [,blank,] degrees and shall be so mounted that the clear width of the exitway is not less than [,blank,] millimeters. In computing the required exit width the net dimension of the exitway shall be used.

900 millimeters, 2 meters, 90 gegrees, 700 millimeters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,10. Exit outlets, courts, and passageways,] Width. Every exit court and exit passageways shall be at least as wide as the required total width of the tributary exits, such required width being based on the occupant load served. The required width of exit courts or exit passageways shall be unobstructed except as permitted in corridors. At any point where the width of an exit court is reduced from any cause, the reduction in width shall be affected gradually by a guardrail at least [,blank,] millimeters in height. The guardrail shall make an angle of not more than [,blank,]º with the axis of the exit court.

900 millimeters, 30º

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,l. floor openings,] All floor openings used as hoistways or elevator shaftways shall be protected on all sides, except the side being used for loading or unloading. Protection shall be in the form of barricades or guardrails not less than [,blank,] millimeters high placed not less than [,blank,] millimeters distant at all points from the edges of such openings.

900 millimeters, 600 millimeters

[,Section 1213. Stages and platform,][,7. stage exits,] At least one (1) exit not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide shall be provided from each side of the stage opening directly or by means of a passageway not less than [,blank,] millimeters in width to a street or exit court. An exit stair not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide shall be provided for egress from each fly gallery. Each tier of dressing rooms shall be provided with at least [,blank,] means of egress each not less than [,blank,] millimeters wide

900 millimeters, 900 millimeters, 750 millimeters, 2 means of egress, 750 millimeters

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,][,5. ventilation,] A fresh-air inlet from the exterior of the building not less than [,blank,] square centimeters and protected with wire netting, shall be installed within [,blank,] millimeters of the floor in every projection room, the source of which shall be remote from other outside vents or flues.

900 square centimeters, 50 millimeters

[,Section 1702. Fire protection,] Each paint spray booth shall be separated from other operations by not less than [,blank,] centimeters, or by a greater distance, or by such partition or wall as the Local Fire Service Marshall may require.

91 centimeters

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] An agricultural or agriculture-related use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise or medium rise building/structure for low to high intensity agricultural or related activities, e.g., poultry houses, hatcheries, piggeries, greenhouses, granaries and the like as well as offices, educational, training, research and related facilities for agriculture and the like.

A [,Agricultural,]

[,Section 1006. Movable awnings or hoods,] Is a movable shelter supported entirely from an exterior wall of a building and of a type which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building.

Awning

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General type of R-2 described as single-attached or duplex building/structure of from one (1) storey up to three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for separate use as single-family dwellings

Basic R-2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General types of residential R-2 use or occupancy

Basic R-2, Maximum R-2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General type of R-3 described as rowhouse building/structure of from one (1) storey up to three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for separate use as single-family dwellings

Basic R-3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General types of residential R-3 use or occupancy

Basic R-3, Maximum R-3

BHL

Building height limit

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,]The maximum height to be allowed for buildings/structures based on their proposed use or occupancy

Building height limit (BHL)

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] An agro-industrial or related use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise building/structure for low to high intensity agro-industrial or related activities to include offices, educational, training, research and related facilities or agro-industry.

AI [,Agro-Industrial,]

[,Section 705. Allowable Floor Areas,] Must prevail between TGFA and AMVB

AMVB

[,Section 106. Definitions,] The Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary.

Building official

[,Section 106. Definitions,] 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 portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines (the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

Building permit

Rule 10 (Rule X)

Building protection over public street

Rule 12 (Rule XII)

General design and construction requirements

Rule 1 (Rule I)

General provisions

Rule 18 (Rule XVIII)

Glass and glazing

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of stages, platforms, pelota, tennis, badminton or basketball courts, tombs, mausoleums, niches, aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures, banks and record vaults Other subgroupings or divisions within Groups A to J may be determined by the Secretary. Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about which there is any question, shall be included in the Group which it most nearly resembles based on the existing or proposed life and fire hazard.

Group J, division 3

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,12. other safeguards,] In every construction operation, wherever a tool house, storeroom or other shanty is built or a room or space is used for storage, dressing room or workshop, at least one (1) approved [,blank,], [,blank,] or [,blank,] or [,blank,] fire extinguisher shall be provided and maintained in an accessible location.

Hand pump, tank, portable chemical, dry powder fire extinguisher

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A community to national level of cultural use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise or medium rise building/ structure for cultural activities, e.g., cultural centers, convention centers, very large office or mixed use/occupancy buildings and the like.

CUL [,Cultural,]

[,Section 1206. Roof construction and covering,] Roof trusses. [,blank,] shall be provided to prevent sagging.

Camber

[,Section 1005. Canopies (Marquees),] Is a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a wall or sidewalk. This includes any object or decoration attached thereto.

Canopy or marquee

C/MFM

City/municipal fire marshal

Rule 7 (Rule VII)

Classification and general requirements of all buildings by use and occupancy

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,2. materials,] Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform to [,blank,]. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of the design of light gauge steel as specified in [,blank,] and, in addition, shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when formed integrally with the display surface, shall be not less than No. [,blank,] gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. [,blank,] gauge. The minimum thickness of hot-rolled steel members furnishing structural support for signs shall be [,blank,] millimeters, except that if galvanized, such members shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick. Steel pipes shall be of such quality as to conform to [,blank,]. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt provided that connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.

ASTM A 36, ASTM A 242, No. 24 gauge, No. 12 gauge, 6.35 millimters, 3.18 millimeters, ASTM A 36

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,]Areas wherein highly fire- resistive or non-combustible buildings/structures and/or construction assemblies of no less than [,blank,] to [,blank,] fire-resistive construction materials are used throughout, including exterior walls. Only Types IV and V Constructions are permitted in the areas.

Highly fire restrictive zones, 3 to 4-hour fire-resistive construction

HLURB

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A light industrial use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise but sprawling building/structure for low intensity manufacturing or production activities.

I-1 [,Industrial one,]

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A medium industrial use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise but sprawling building/structure for medium intensity manufacturing or production activities.

I-2 [,Indsutrial two,]

[,Section 1401. Storage and handling,] Only [,blank,] shall be permitted; protected with substantial wire guards or vapor proof globes or both. [,blank,] are prohibited. Conspicuous "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted.

Incandescent electric light, portable lights on extension cords

ICAO

International civil aviation organization

LLDA

Laguna Lake Development Authority

[,Section 106. Definitions,] Any new construction which increases the height and/or floor area of existing buildings/structures.

Addition

Rule 2 (Rule II)

Administration and enforcement

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Taller buildings are allowed for duly approved high-density developments such as [,blank,] areas.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) areas

Rule 16 (Rule XVI)

Plastics

RA 1378

Plumbing law

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,9. Water Pumping for Buildings/Structures,] An unfired pressure vessel, initially full of air, into which water from mains is pumped.

Pneumatic tank

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] In case of sloping grade where the edges of the building footprint (AMBF) running perpendicular to the RROW has a difference in elevation of [,blank,] meters, the highest adjoining natural grade (ground surface) or finished grade (sidewalk surface) shall be considered the established grade elevation

Less than 3 meters

Rule 8 (Rule VIII)

Light and ventilation

LGU

Local Government Unit

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] In case of sloping grade where the edges of the building footprint (AMBF) running perpendicular to the RROW has a difference in elevation of [,blank,] meters, the average grade level of the building footprint (AMBF) shall be considered the established grade elevation

More than 3 meters

[,Section 106. Definitions,] The transfer of buildings/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.

Moving

NCWDP

National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A range of recreational uses or occupancies, characterized mainly as a low-rise or medium rise building/structure for low to medium intensity recreational or entertainment functions related to educational uses, e.g., structures on campuses or its component parks/open spaces and all other kinds of recreational or assembly buildings/structures on campus such as auditoria, mess halls, seminar facilities, gymnasia, stadia, arenas and the like.

PRE [,Park structures, recreation and entertainment,]

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Refers to land development or redevelopment schemes for a new or built-up project site wherein said project site must have a Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) or its acceptable equivalent, i.e., a unitary development plan/site plan that permits flexibility in planning/urban design, building/structure siting, complementarity of building types and land uses, usable open spaces for general public use services and business activities and the preservation of significant natural land features if feasible, whereby said CDMP must be duly approved by the LGU concerned.

PUD [,Planned unit development,]

Rule 3 (Rule III)

Permits and inspection

PHIVOLCS

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

PPA

Philippine Ports Authority

PAGASA

Philippine atmospherical geophysical astronomical services administration

RA 7920

Philippine electrical engineering law

Rule 14 (Rule XIV)

Photographic and x-ray films

Rule 5 (Rule V)

Requirements of fire zones

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A low density residential zone, characterized mainly by singlefamily, single detached dwellings with the usual community ancillary uses on a neighborhood scale, such as executive relatively exclusive residential communities which are not subdivisions.

Residential R-1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A medium density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise single attached, duplex or multi-level building/ structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings. This includes R-2 structures within semi-exclusive subdivisions and semi-exclusive residential communities which are not subdivisions.

Residential R-2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise or medium-rise building/structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings with mixed housing types. R-3 structure may include low-rise or medium-rise residential condominium buildings that are already commercial in nature and scale

Residential R-3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A medium to high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise townhouse building/ structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings. The term R-4 specifically refers to the building/structure on an individual lot (a townhouse unit) and generally refers to the series or rows of R-4 buildings/structures within a subdivided lot or property (an R-4 development).

Residential R-4

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A very high density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a medium-rise or high-rise condominium building/structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwelling.

Residential R-5

[,Section 306. Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits,] Type of buildings wherein perspective is not required in the standard signboard on site

Residential buildings for exclusive use of owners or non-leasing occupants

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,3. doors,] Doors. The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area having an occupant load of more than ten (10), or serving hazardous rooms or areas. Special Doors. [,blank,], [,blank,], and [,blank,] doors shall not be used as required exits.

Revolding doors, sliding doors, and overhead doors

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,6. Wiring methods,] Service entrance conductors extending along the exterior or entering buildings or other structures shall be installed in [,blank,] conduit or [,blank,] conduit from point of service drop to meter base and from meter base to the disconnecting equipment.

Rigid steel conduit, concrete encased plastic conduit

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Other vertical facilities not mentioned under regular uses/occupancies of buildings/structures such as cemeteries, memorial parks and the like

SPE [,Special,]

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Scale of sections and elevations

Same as floor plan

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,6. Ramps,] Width of ramps

Same as for corridors

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] Materials for wet standpipes

Same as for dry standpipes

RA 1364

Sanitary engineering law

Rule 9 (Rule IX)

Sanitation

Rule 17 (Rule XVII)

Sheel metal paint spray booths

Rule 20 (Rule XX)

Signs

SARP

Standards and recommended practices

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Suggested median and lane widths within alleys/roadways/carriageways by minimum rrow width and by suggested vehicle speed

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Determination of Occupant Loads. The occupant load permitted in any building or portion thereof shall be determined by dividing the floor area assigned to that use by the unit area allowed per occupant as shown on Table XII.1. and as determined by the Secretary.

Table XII.1

TESDA

Technical education skills development authority

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,6. Escalators,] Solid balustrades of incombustible material shall be provided on each side of the moving steps. If made of glass, it shall be of [,blank,] type glass.

Tempered type glass

Rule 11 (Rule XI)

Protection of pedestrians during construction or demolition

[,Section 209. Exemption,] Shall be exempt from payment of building permit fees

Public buildings and traditional indigenous family dwellings

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Absolutely no abutments are allowed at any property line for any [,blank,] lot type/location.

R-1

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Abutments shall be allowed on only one (1) side for any [,blank,] lot type/location. There shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property lines for any [,blank,] lot type/ location.

R-2, R-2

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear property line/ boundary for any [,blank,] lot type/location. There shall be no abutments on the front property line for any [,blank,] lot type/location.

R-3, R-3

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only for any [,blank,] lot type/location. There shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property line for any [,blank,] lot type/location.

R-4, R-4

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear property line/boundary for any [,blank,] lot type/location. There shall be no abutments on the front property line for any [,blank,] lot type/location.

R-5, R-5

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the finished surface of the roadway/carriageway and/or the sidewalk/arcade all the way up to the air.

RROW above grade

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] 3 different physical levels of road right-of-way (RROW)

RROW above grade, RROW at grade, RROW below grade

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the natural grade line up to the finished surface of the roadway/carriageway and/ or the sidewalk/arcade.

RROW at grade

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the finished surface of the roadway and/or the sidewalk all the way down into the ground.

RROW below grade

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for carbon dioxide

Red, carbon dioxide

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water [,fire service,]

Red, fire service water

[,Section 106. Definitions,] The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional codes that are supplementary to the Code.

Referral codes

[,Section 1008. Corner buildings with chaflans,] Every corner building or solid fence on a public street or alley less than [,blank,] meters in width shall be truncated at the corner. The face of the triangle so formed shall be at right angle to the bisector of the angle of the intersection of the street lines, provided, that in no case shall the length of the chaflan be less than [,blank,] meters.

less than 3.6 meters, less than 4 meters

[,F. Basements,][,1. Max configuration of basement levels,] The OFB at the second and lower basement levels shall follow the line of the OFB at grade level

What??

[,Section 301. Building Permits,] Building permits shall not be required for installation of [,________,]

Window grilles

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Dry standpipes,] Dry standpipes shall be of [,blank,] or [,blank,] and together with fittings and connections shall be of sufficient strength to withstand [,blank,] kilograms per square centimeter of water pressure when ready for service, without leaking at the joints, valves, or fittings.

Wrought iron, galvanized steel, 20 kilograms per square centimeter

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for air-high pressure

Yellow, H.P. Air

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for steam-high pressure

Yellow, H.P. Steam

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-high pressure (excl. of fire service)

Yellow, H.P. Water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for steam-low pressure

Yellow, L.P. Steam

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for acid

Yellow, acid

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for ammonia

Yellow, ammonia

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-boiler feed

Yellow, boiler feed water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-hot

Yellow, hot water

PD 9514

The revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 Appproved by GMA dec. 19, 2008

Rule 19 (Rule XIX)

The use of computers

TGFA

Total gross floor area

[,B. Application of development controls,] The total floor space within the main and auxiliary buildings primarily consisting of the GFA and all other enclosed support areas together with all other usable horizontal areas/surfaces above and below established grade level that are all physically attached to the building/s

Total gross floor area (TGFA)

TLA

Total lot area

[,Section 209. Exemption,] Means a dwelling intended for the use and occupancy by the family of the owner only and constructed of native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber, the total cost of which does not exceed fifteen thousand pesos

Traditional indigenous family dwelling

Rule 21 (Rule XXI)

Transitory and final provisions

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,9. Water Pumping for Buildings/Structures,] Tanks shall be designed for [,blank,] the maximum total dynamic pressure required.

Twice

[,Section 401. Types of Construction,] Shall be of wood construction. The structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by the Code.

Type 1 (Type I)

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,]Types of construction permitted in non-fire restricted zones

Type 1 (Type I) and Type 2 (Type II)

[,Section 401. Types of Construction,] Shall be of wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and one-hour fire resistive throughout, except, that permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly with one-hour resistivity.

Type 2 (Type II)

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,]Types of construction permitted in fire restrictive zones

Type 2 (Type II), Type 3 (Type III), Type 4 (Type IV)

[,Section 401. Types of Construction,] Shall be of 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-resistive throughout. Exterior walls shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.

Type 3 (Type III)

[,Section 401. Types of Construction,] Shall be steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction and walls, ceiling and permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction, except, that permanent non-bearing partitions of one-hour fire-resistive construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly.

Type 4 (Type IV)

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,] Types of construction permitted in highly fire restrictive zones

Type 4 (Type IV), Type 5 (Type V)

[,Section 401. Types of Construction,] Shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction.

Type 5 (Type V)

Rule 4 (Rule IV)

Type of construction

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,12. other safeguards,] In Fire Zones of Types [,blank,], [,blank,] and [,blank,] Construction, only heaters with enclosed flames shall be used for the heating of any roofing or other similar materials.

Types 1 (I), 2 (II), and 3 (III) construction

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A range of utilitarian/functional uses or occupancies, characterized mainly as a low-rise or mediumrise building/structure for low to high intensity community support functions, e.g., terminals/inter-modals/multimodals and depots

UTS [,Utilities, transportation and services,]

[,Section 1212. Fire-extinguishing systems,][,2. Wet standpipes,] In Group H and I Occupancies, outlets shall be located as follows: one (1) on each side of the [,blank,], one (1) at the rear of the [,blank,], and one (1) at the rear of the [,blank,]. Where occupant loads are less than [,blank,] the above requirements may be waived; Provided, that portable fire extinguishers of appropriate capacity and type are installed within easy access from the said locations. In Group B, C, D, E, F and G Occupancies, the location of all interior wet standpipes shall be in accordance with the requirement for dry standpipes; Provided, that at least one (1) standpipe is installed to cover not more than [,blank,] square meters.

stage, auditorium, balcony, 500, 650 square meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,4. corridors and exterior exit balconies,] Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10). Access to Exits. When more than [,blank,] exit is required, they shall be so arranged to allow going to either direction from any point in the corridor or exterior exit balcony to a separate exit, except for dead ends permitted by the Code.

more than 1 exit

[,Section 1108. Demolition,][,12. other safeguards,] Unless competent medical attention is quickly available, where more than two hundred [,blank,] workers are employed, a properly equipped first-aid room shall be provided, and a physician or competent nurse shall be in constant attendance.

more than 200 workers

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] The building/structure height shall be measured from the highest adjoining public sidewalk (finished grade) or ground surface (natural grade); Provided, that the height measured from the lowest adjoining surface shall not exceed such maximum height by [,blank,] meters; Except, that towers, spires and steeples, erected as parts of the building and not used for habitation or storage are limited as to the height only by structural design, if completely of incombustible materials, or may extend but not exceed [,blank,] meters above the prescribed building height limit (BHL) for each occupancy group, if of combustible materials

more than 3 meters, 6 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,] Posting of Room Capacity. Any room having an occupant load of more than [,blank,] where fixed seats are not installed, and which is used for classroom, assembly, or similar purpose shall have the capacity of the room posted in a conspicuous place near the main exit from the room.

more than 50

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Each boiler shall have a steam gauge, with a dial range of not less than [,blank,] and not more than [,blank,] the maximum allowable working pressure. It may be connected to the steam space or to the steam connection to the water column.

not less than one and one-half times (1 1/2), not more than twice

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,j. runways and ramps,] Runways and ramps shall have a slope not greater than [,blank,]. The total rise of a runway or ramp between landings shall not exceed [,blank,] meters.

one is to thre (1:3), 1.8 meters

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,j. runways and ramps,] When the rise is steeper than [,blank,], runways or ramps shall be provided with cleats spaced not more than [,blank,] millimeters apart.

one is to three (1:3), 20 millimeters

[,Section 1208. Skylights,] All glass in skylights shall be wired glass; Except, that skylights over vertical shafts extending through two (2) or more storeys shall be glazed with plain glass as specified in the Code; Provided, that wired glass may be used in ventilation equal to not less than [,blank,] the cross-sectional area of the shaft but never less than [,blank,] meters provided at the top of such shaft. Any glass not wired glass shall be protected above and below with a screen constructed of wire not smaller than [,blank,] millimeters in diameter with a mesh not larger than [,blank,] millimeters. The screen shall be substantially supported below the glass.

one-eighth (1/8), 1.2 meters, 2.5 millimeters, 25 millimeters

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,3. Fences,] When the horizontal distance between the outermost face of the building and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to or less than [,blank,] the height of the building, a canopy shall be required in addition to a fence.

one-half (1/2)

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,4. Canopies,] When the horizontal distance between the outermost face of the building and the outer edge of the sidewalk is less than [,blank,] the height of the building, a protective device such as a net or screen extending from the uppermost part of the construction/demolition to ground level shall be required in addition to a fence and canopy.

one-half (1/2)

[,Section 1106. Pedestrian protection,][,3. fences,] When the horizontal distance between the outermost face of the building/structure area and the inner edge of the sidewalk is more than [,blank,] the height of the building, a [,blank,] meters fence is required.

one-half (1/2), 2.4 meters

[,F. Basements,][,1. Max configuration of basement levels,] If the Code prescriptions for introducing natural light and ventilation into all basement levels are first satisfied (refer to Fig. VIII.G.23.), the maximum depth of the basement can then be made equal to [,blank,] of the height of the building above grade; if the prescriptions for natural lighting and ventilation are satisfied, the basement depth can therefore be as much as [,blank,] of the combined height of the building to be constructed above grade and below grade;

one-half (1/2), one-third (1/3)

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,h. cables, ropes, chains and blocks,] Cables, ropes, chains and blocks shall be of such size that the maximum load supported by them will not exceed [,blank,] of their breaking strength.

one-sixth (1/6)

[,Section 1202. Excavation, foundation, and retaining walls,][,2. excavation and fills,] If groundwater is standing at a considerable head around the excavation, measures shall be undertaken to reduce this head by system of weepholes at the lowest [,blank,] section of the excavation wall or by enclosing the site with suitable sheet piling or if a water-sealing stratum can be reached within a reasonable distance at the bottom of the excavation.

one-third (1/3)

[,Section 1210. Penthouses and roof structures,] The aggregate area of all penthouses and other roof structures shall not exceed [,blank,] of the area of the supporting roof.

one-third (1/3)

[,Section 502. Buildings Located in More Than One Fire Zone,] A building/structure which is located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when more than [______] of its total floor area is located in such zone.

one-third (1/3)

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,14. Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers,] Foot Boards. Footboards shall be provided for all rows of seats above the [,blank,] row or beginning at such point where the seating plank is more than [,blank,] millimeters above grade.

thirds (3rd) row, 600 millimeters

OBO

Office of the building official

[,Section 106. Definitions,] The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.

Office of the building official (OBO)

[,D. Sidewalks,] Total minimum width of planting strip and width per side for below 10 meters road right-of-way

Optional

[,Section 1801. General Requirements,] Glass panels not adjacent to wall openings may be made obvious by horizontal bars at guardrail height, a [,blank,] millimeters opaque bulkhead, distinctive glass such as etched or translucent for guardrail height, fixed flower bins or other appropriate construction arrangement.

450 millimeters

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of reinforced concrete column [,all faces exposed,] with 4-hour fire resistance

450 millimeters

[,Section 1105. Walkway,] Such walkway shall be capable of supporting a uniform live load of [,blank,] kilograms per square meters.

650 kilograms per square meters

[,Section 106. Definitions,] A change in the use or occupancy of buildings/structures or any portion/s thereof, which has different requirements.

Conversion

PD 1096 was issued on [,blank,]

February 19, 1977

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Figure VIII.G.11

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Figure VIII.G.12

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Figure VIII.G.13

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Figure VIII.G.5, Figure VIII.G.6

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),]

Figures VIII.G.7, 8, 9, & 10

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of 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.

Group D, division 2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of nursing homes for ambulatory patients, homes for children of kindergarten age or over, each accommodating more than five persons: Provided, that Group D Occupancies shall not include buildings used only for private or family group dwelling purposes.

Group D, division 3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of business and mercantile, and number of divisions

Group E, 3 Divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drinking and dining establishments having an occupant load of less than one hundred persons, printing plants, police and fire stations, factories and workshops using not highly flammable or combustible materials and paint stores without bulk handlings.

Group E, division 2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of aircraft hangars and open parking garages where no repair work is done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding or the use of highly flammable liquids.

Group E, division 3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, cold storage, and creameries, factories and workshops using incombustible and non-explosive materials, and storage and sales rooms for incombustible and non-explosive materials.

Group F

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of industrial

Group F

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of storage and hazardous, and number of divisions

Group G, 5 divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material.

Group G, division 1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and divison of storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using flammable liquids; paint stores with bulk handling, paint shops and spray painting rooms.

Group G, division 2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories, shops, factories where loose combustible fibers or dust are manufactured, processed or generated; warehouses where highly combustible materials is stored.

Group G, division 3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of repair garages.

Group G, division 4

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of aircraft repair hangars.

Group G, division 5

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of assembly other than group I, and number of divisions

Group H, 4 divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1000 in the building.

Group H, division 1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of any assembly building without stage and having an occupant load of 300 or more in the building.

Group H, division 2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of any assembly building without a stage and having an occupant load of less than 300 in the building.

Group H, division 3

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of stadia, reviewing stands, amusement park structures not included within Group I or in Division 1, 2, and 3 of this Group.

Group H, division 4

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of 1000 or more in the building.

Group I

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of assembly occupant load 1000 or more

Group I

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of accessory, and number of divisions

Group J, 3 divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of agricultural structures.

Group J, division 1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of private garages, carports, fences over 1.80 meters high, tanks, swimming pools and towers.

Group J, division 2

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for blast furnace glass (gas?)

Orange B.F. Gas

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for acetylene

Orange, Acetylene

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for liquid petroleum gas

Orange, L.P. Gas

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for gasoline

Orange, gasoline

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for grease

Orange, grease

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for Vacuum-high

Orange, high vacuum

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for hydrogen

Orange, hydrogen

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for oil

Orange, oil

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for oxygen

Orange, oxygen

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for producer gas

Orange, producer gas

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for tar

Orange, tar

OFB

Outermost faces of building

OLBP

Outermost limits of building projections

[,Section 1802. Area Limitation,] (1) Width, and (2) length of 15 millimeter thick glass

Over 3 meters, over 3 meters

[,A. Easements,] Allowed structures or developments within easements

(1) Hardscaped (paved) pedestrian access-ways, gazebos, sheds, fountains (2) Softscaped (paved) developments such as parks, small tree farms, (3) concrete steps leading down the water or wooden boardwalks, (4) other forms of soil stabilization/protection such as rip-rapping, and (5) permanent utility/service lines either underground or overhead

[,A. Easements,] Prohibited uses of easements

(1) Residential uses wether temporary or permanent, (2) long-term or overnight parking, (3) depository of wrecked vehicles or mechanical devices, etc. (4) conduct of commercial, institutional or industrial activites not compatible with its character, (5) Unauthorized recreational or entertainment usage (6) for of private use or gain at the expense of the motoring or walking public

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Incremental setback per storey above the second floor level, and for 14th storey and above

0.3 meters, 3.6 meters

[,Section 809. Vent shafts,] Air ducts shall open to a street or court by a horizontal duct or intake. Such duct or intake shall have a minimum unobstructed cross-sectional area of not less than [,blank,] square meter with a minimum dimension of [,blank,] millimeters. The openings to the duct or intake shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters above the street surface or level of court.

0.3 square meters, 300 millimeters, 300 millimeters

[,D. Sidewalks,] Total minimum width of planting strip and width per side for 10 - 19 meters road right-of-way

0.4 meters, 0.2 meters per side

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] Extension of firewall (1 )above roof, (2) beyond roof edge, (3) underside of eaves, (4) beyond walls, (5) fire resistance rating of property wall/firewall

0.4 meters, 0.6 meters, 0.3 meters, 0.6 meters, 2-hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 1214. Motion picture projection rooms,][,5. ventilation,] Ventilation shall be provided by one (1) or more mechanical exhaust systems. Exhaust capacity shall not be less than [,blank,] cu. meter nor more than [,blank,] cu. meter per minute for each arc lamp plus [,blank,] cu. meters for the room itself. Exhaust ducts shall be of incombustible material and shall either be kept [,blank,] millimeters from combustible material or covered with [,blank,] millimeters of incombustible heat-insulating material.

0.5 cubic meters, 1.4 cubic meters, 5.6 cubic meters, 25 millimeters, 10 millimeters

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] The radial extent of vicinity map or location plan for residential buildings

0.5 kilometers

[,C. Streets/road right-of-way (RROW),] RROW/access streets or alleys shall have the following widths: a.) Interior or rear lots shall have a RROW/access street with a minimum width depending upon the number of buildings or units which it serves provided, however, that said RROW/access street shall not be less than [,blank,] meters in width and provided further that such RROW shall be provided with a minimum [,blank,] meters wide chaflan at its intersect with the main RROW and provided, finally, that such RROW shall not be used for any form of parking. b.) Multiple living units on same lot on which apartments, rowhouses or accessorias or a group of single detached buildings are built be provided with a RROW/access street directly connecting said buildings or units to a public street/road or alley following the schedule as shown in Table VIII.G.3. c.) For commercial or industrial areas, sufficient lane widths, shoulders and maneuvering spaces for long bodied/articulated vehicles should be considered within the RROW. d.) Privately-owned RROW/access streets shall be duly registered and annotated in the lot title as such for as long as the apartments, rowhouses, etc., using said RROW/access streets, still exist. e.) Alignment of RROW/access streets shall be integrated into the existing street/ road network, particularly with the provision of chaflans of the appropriate width. f.) No obstruction should exist within the RROW/access streets servicing multiple housing of more than 75 units. g.) All kinds of subdivisions and residential condominiums may generally refer to this Guideline concerning access streets/roadways.

3 meters, 4 meters, 75 units

[,Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages,][,d. projecting signs,] A height clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters measured from the finished road surface shall be provided below the lowest part of such signs projecting over sidewalks on buildings without arcades and a clearance of not less than [,blank,] meters shall be provided below the lowest part of such signs projecting over arcaded RROW/streets.

3 meters, 5 meters

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,5. Stairways,] Exterior Stairway Protection. All openings in the exterior wall below or within [,blank,] meters, measured horizontally, of an exterior exit stairway serving a building over two storeys in height shall be protected by a self-closing fire assembly having a [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating; Except, that openings may be unprotected when two separated exterior stairways serve an exterior exit balcony.

3 meters, three-fourth hour fire-resistive rating

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,10. Exit outlets, courts, and passageways,] All openings into an exit court less than [,blank,] meters wide shall be protected by fire assemblies having not less than [,blank,] hour fire-resistive rating. Except, that openings more than [,blank,] meters above the floor of the exit court may be unprotected.

3 meters, three-fourth-hour fire-resistive rating, 3 meters

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,1. chimneys,] Every inlet to any masonry chimney shall enter the side thereof and shall be of not less than [,blank,] millimeters thick metal or [,blank,] millimeters refractory material.

3 millimeters, 16 millimeters

[,Section 1206. Roof construction and covering,][,3. Attics,] Access. An attic access opening shall be provided in the ceiling of the top floor of buildings with a combustible ceiling or roof construction. The opening shall be located in a corridor or hallway of buildings of three (3) or more storeys in height and readily accessible in buildings of any height. An opening shall not be less than 600 millimeters square or 600 millimeters in diameter. The minimum clear headroom of 800 millimeters shall be provided above the access opening.

3 or more storeys, 600 millimeters square (600mm x 600mm), 600 millimeters

[,Section 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms,] (1) Minimum area, and (2) minimum horizontal dimension of kitchens

3 square meters, 1.5 meters

[,Section 1801. General Requirements,] This Rule shall apply to exterior glass and glazing in all Uses/Occupancies except Groups A, B and J Occupancies not over [,blank,] storeys in height, and to interior and exterior glass and glazing in all occupancies subject to human impact.

3 storeys

[,Section 302. Application for Permits,] Buildings or structures of [______] storeys and higher, boring tests and, if necessary, load tests shall be required in accordance with the applicable latest approved provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP). However, adequate soil exploration (including boring and load tests) shall also be required for lower buildings/structures at areas with potential geological/geotechnical hazards.

3 storeys and higher

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for planned unit development at a reclamation area close to an operating airport

3 to 15

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for planned unit development at an inland area close to an operating airport

3 to 25

[,Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings,] Number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for planned unit development at a reclamation area

3 to 30

[,Section 1107. Maintenance and removal of protective devices,][,k. temporary flooring,] In buildings of skeleton construction, the permanent floor, except for necessary hoistway openings, shall, when possible, be constructed as the building progresses. There shall be not more than [,blank,] unfilled floors below the highest permanent floor.

3 unfilled floors

[,Section 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupant loads,][,13. Seats,] Width. The width of any seat shall be not less than [,blank,] millimeters.

450 millimeters

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Administrative Office - a [,blank,] meters lot shall be allocated for an administration building office for memorial parks with an area of above [,blank,] hectare.

64 square meters, 1 hectare

[,Section 603. Fire-Resistive Standards,] Minimum thickness of average cover to tendons of solid pre-stressed concrete slab with 4-hour fire resistance

65 millimeters

[,Section 704. Location on Property,] For a R-5 use or occupancy with a firewall on one (1) side and at the rear property line, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of the side property line and on a maximum of [,blank,] of the total length of the rear property line; provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed [,blank,] of the total perimeter of the R-5 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that the side firewalls in R-5 uses or occupancies shall only be allowed for a maximum [,blank,] storey component structure and that at the rear property line, the maximum allowed firewall height shall only be [,blank,] meters measured vertically from established grade; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed.

65%, 50%, 60%, 8-storey, 14 meters

BPS

Bureau of product standards

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] a neighborhood or community level of commercial use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low rise building/structure for low intensity commercial/trade, service and business activities, e.g., one to three (1 to 3) storey shopping centers, small offices or mixed-use/occupancy buildings and the like.

C-1 [,Commercial one or light commercial,]

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] A municipal or city level of commercial use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a medium-rise building/structure for medium to high intensity commercial/ trade, service and business activities, e.g., three to five (3 to 5) storey shopping centers, medium to large office or mixed use/occupancy buildings/structures and the like.

C-2 [,Commercial two or medium commercial,]

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Means a metropolitan level of commercial use/occupancy, characterized mainly as a medium-rise to high-rise building/structure for high to very high intensity commercial/trade, service and business activities, e.g., large to very large shopping malls, very large office or mixed-use/occupancy buildings and the like.

C-3 [,Commercial three or metropolitan commercial,]

[,Section 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy,] Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear property line/boundary for any [,blank,] lot type/location. There shall be no abutments on the front property line for any [,blank,] lot type/location.

C-3, C-3

[,Section 106. Definitions,] All on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/structures.

Construction

RA 4566

Contractor's license law

[,Section 1301. Electrical regulations,][,7. transformers,] [,blank,] and [,blank,] shall be installed in a transformer room.

Dry-type, other transformers with non-flammable insulation

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for oil and water (for hydraulic system)

Green (or orange?), oil and water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for air-low pressure

Green, L.P. Air

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for argon-low pressure

Green, L.P. Argon

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for helium-low pressure

Green, L.P. Helium

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for nitrogen-low pressure

Green, L.P. Nitrogen

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-low-pressure (excl. of fire service)

Green, L.P. Water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-cold

Green, cold water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-distilled

Green, distilled water

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,10. Pipings for Fuel, Gas and Steam,] (1) Pipe color, and (2) pipe identification for water-treated

Green, treated water

[,B. Application of development controls,] the total floor space within the perimeter of the permanent external building walls (inclusive of main and auxiliary buildings) such as office areas, residential areas, corridors, lobbies and mezzanine level/s.

Gross floor area (GFA)

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of gasoline filling and service stations, storage garages and boat storage structures where no work is done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding, or the use of highly flammable liquids.

Grouop E, division 1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of residential dwellings, and number of divisions

Group A, 2 divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of residential building/structure for exclusive use of single family occupants including school or company staff housing; single (nuclear) family dwellings; churches or similar places of worship; church rectories; community facilities and social centers; parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play lots; clubhouses and recreational uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools and similar uses operated by the government or private individuals as membership organizations for the benefit of their members, families, and guests and not operated primarily for gain.

Group A, division 1

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of residential building for the exclusive use of non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons including single-attached or duplex or townhouses, each privately-owned; school dormitories (on campus); convents and monasteries; military or police barracks/dormitories; pre-schools, elementary and high schools, provided that they do not exceed 16 classrooms; outpatient clinics, family planning clinics, lying-in clinics, diagnostics clinics, medical and clinical laboratories; branch library and museums; steam/dry cleaning outlets; party needs and accessories (leasing of tables and chairs, etc.).

Group A, division 2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodging houses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents, monasteries and other similar building each of which accommodates more than 10 persons.

Group B

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of residentials, hotels and apartments

Group B

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of buildings used for school or day-care purposes, involving assemblage for instruction, education, or recreation, and not classified in Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group H Occupancies.

Group C

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of education and recreation

Group C

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group of institutional, and number of divisions

Group D, 3 divisions

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] Occupancy group and division of mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, reformatories, and buildings were personal liberties of inmates are similarly restrained.

Group D, division 1

[,Section 507. Designation of Fire Zones,]These are areas where siting of buildings/structures are permitted without fire-resistivity measures, often located in the country sides or rural areas where commercial and industrial and other buildings are sparsely constructed, or may be clustered in small groups like farm lands wherein dwellings are built of indigenous materials such as bamboo, sawali, nipa, cogon, palm leaves and wood up to Types I and II Construction as classified in Section 401 of the Code.

Non-fire restricted zones

MWSS

Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General type of R-2 described as low-rise multi- level building/structure of from three (3) up to five (5) storeys in height and for use as multiple family dwellings

Maximum R-2

[,Section 701. Occupancy Classified,] General type of R-3 described as medium-rise multi-level building/ structure of from six (6) up to twelve (12) storeys in height and for use as multiple family dwellings

Maximum R-3

MACA

Maximum allowable construction area

RA 8495

Mechanical engineering law

[,Section 1302. Mechanical regulations,][,7. Boilers and Pressure Vessels,] Where two (2) or more boilers are connected in parallel, each steam outlet shall be provided with a [,blank,] valve and a [,blank,] valve.

Non-return valve, shut-off valve

NHA

National Housing Authority

NWRB

National Water Resources Board

NBCDO

National building code development office

PD 1096

National building code of the philippines

NSCP

National structural code of the philippines

[,Section 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts,] The setback requirements in Table VIII.3. above are for [,blank,] thoroughfares. For highly built-up urban areas with duly established lines and grades reflecting therein proposed road widening and elevation, the requirements in Table VIII.3. above may not be imposed and the face of the building may abut on the side and/or rear property lines provided that all the requirements on open space, window opening, artificial ventilation, if any, and firewalls (Rule VII) are first fully complied with.

Newly-developed thoroughfares

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Where dampers are used, they shall be of not less than No. [,blank,] gauge metal. When fully opened, damper opening shall be not less than [,blank,] of the required flue area.

No. 12 gauge metal, 90%

[,Section 1701. Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booth,] Paint spray booths shall be constructed of steel of not less than No. [,blank,] U.S. gauge in thickness and shall be designed in accordance with the Code.

No. 18 U.S. gauge

[,Section 1211. Chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues,][,2. Fireplaces and barbecues,] Metal hoods used as part of a fireplace or barbecue shall be not less than No. [,blank,] gauge copper, galvanized iron, or other equivalent corrosion-resistant ferrous metal with all seams and connections of smokeproof unsoldered construction. The hoods shall be sloped at an angle of [,blank,]° or less from the vertical and shall extend horizontally at least [,blank,] millimeters beyond the limits of the firebox. Metal hoods shall be kept a minimum of [,blank,] millimeters from combustible materials.

No. 18 gauge, 45°, 150 millimeters, 400 millimeters

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

Prefabricated assembly

Rule 15 (Rule XV)

Prefabricated construction

[,Section 106. Definitions,] Any physical change made on buildings/structures to increase the value, quality, and/or to improve the aesthetic.

Renovation

[,Section 106. Definitions,] Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to restore to its original condition.

Repair

[,C. Cemeteries...,] Vaults for tombs and mausoleums for aboveground interments shall be of [,blank,]. Concrete hollow blocks or any unit masonry construction of ceramics, adobe or the like shall not be allowed for the construction of above-ground vaults; tombs or mausoleums. Mausoleums may be provided with ossuaries and/or cineraria along the interior walls.

Solid reinforced concrete

[,B. Application of development controls,] Areas excluded from the gross floor area

a.) Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and utilities; b.) Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are present; c.) Uncovered areas for helipads, air-conditioning cooling towers or air-conditioning condensing unit (ACCU) balconies, overhead water tanks, roof decks, laundry areas and cages, wading or swimming pools, whirlpools or jacuzzis, terraces, gardens, courts or plazas, balconies exceeding 10 square meters, fire escape structures and the like.

is a nonstructural facing of brick, concrete, tile, metal, plastic, glass, or other similar approved materials attached to a backing or structural components of the building for the purpose of ornamentation, protection, or enclosure that may be adhered, integrated, or anchored either on the interior or exterior of the building or structure.

Veneer

PD 1067

Water code of the philippines

[,B. Application of development controls,] Areas included in total gross floor area

a.) Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and utilities. The TGFA specifically excludes provisions for courts above grade level; b.) Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are present; c.) Uncovered areas for helipads, air-conditioning cooling towers or ACCU balconies, overhead water tanks, roof decks, laundry areas and cages, wading or swimming pools, whirlpool or jacuzzis, terraces, gardens, courts or plazas, balconies exceeding 10.00 sq. meters, fire escape structures and the like; d.) Other building projections which may additionally function as floors or platforms if properly reinforced, e.g., the top surfaces of roof extensions/eaves, sun-breakers, large roofed or cantilevered areas such as porte cocheres, canopies and the like