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: BUILDING
LAWS
= CENTER for the DESIGNED
ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS
2IF House of Architects Tl
2 Matulungin St., Barangay Central
Diliman, Quezon City
Telefax 436-1549 / e-mail cdep_qc@yahoo,com
FEBRUARY ~ JUNE 2005 BUILDING LAWS
~PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096.
THE-NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
JANUARY 1, 1979
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
‘The provisions of this Code shall apply to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair,
Conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and private buildings
and structures, except traditional dwellings as defined herein.”
* Construction: all on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the
Components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildingsistructure
‘*...Ereclion- installation in piace of components of a building! structure
‘+. Addition- any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing buildingistructure
+ Alteration- construction in a building/ structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning,
location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the
‘overall area thereof,
‘+ -Renovation- any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to
improve its aesthetic quality
+ Conversion- a change in the use or occupancy of a building/ structure or any portion/s thereof which has
different requirements *
+ -Repair- remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to restore its
oniginal condition
‘+ Moving the transfer of any building/structure or portion/s thereof from its original location or position to
another, either within the same lot or to a different one
‘+ Demolition - the systematic dismantiing or destruction of a building! structure, in whole or in part
+ Ancillary Building Structure- a secondary building/ structure located within the same premises, the use of
which is incidental to that of the main building/structure :
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
“He (the building official) is charged with the duties of issuing building permits. In the performance of his
duties, a Building Official may enter any building or its premises at all reasonable times to inspect and
determine compliance with the requirements of this Code..."
‘The Building Official may order the work stopped or order discontinuance of occupancy or use
Rule Il = ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
4. Definitions
1.1. DEPARTMENT ~ The Department of Public Works and Highways (OPWH).
1.2. SECRETARY ~ Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH.
1.3, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~ The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDC.
1.4, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~ The Depuly Executive Officer or Deputy Head of the NBCDC.
1.5. STAFF ~ The personnel of the National Building Code Development Council (NBCDC) then Building
Research and-Development Staff, the National Building Code Review Committee (NBCRC) and the
Board of Consultants (BOC) or thru appropriate agencies concerned, continuing research and
development of building systems in order to develop suitable guidelines and standards and to
upgrade existing IRR for promulgation and issuance of the Secretary, NECDC shall also prepare
orders, opinions, resolutions and decisions relative to the Code (Figure Il.1.1).
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1.6. CODE ~ PD 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines.
1.7. REFERRAL CODES - The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional
‘codes that are supplementary to the Code.
1.8. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) - The rules and regulations promulgated and
issued by the Secretary to implement the Code on the design, location, siting, construction, alteration,
repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and
private building/structures.
1.9. OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (O80) - The Office authorized to handle the processing and
issuance of the building permit and other ancillary or accessory permits/ certificates pertaining to
building/structures owned by the government or private entities.
1.10. BUILDING OFFICIAL (BO) ~ The Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary to enforce
the provision of the Code in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made
pursuant thereto,
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CHAPTER 3 ~ PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
BUILDING PERMIT
8 written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the
Construction of a specific project after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found 10
be in conformity with the National Building Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Rule Ili - BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS.
1. Definitions
‘41 ADDITION ~ Any new construction which increases the height andior floor area of existing
buildings/structures.
1.2, AGENGY OF THE GOVERNMENT ~ Refers to any of the various units of the govemment including a
department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or goverment owned or controlled corporation.
1.3. ALTERATION ~ Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning,
locationisize of openings, structural parts, existing uliities and equipment but does not increase the
bullding height and/or floor area,
1.4. APPLICANT/PERMITTEE — Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private
institution, organization of any character applying for the iSsuance of permits and certificates,
1.5. BUILDING PERMIT — A document issued by the Building Official (60) 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).
1.8. CONSTRUCTION ~ Aill on-site work done jn the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of
all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/structures,
1.7. CONVERSION ~ A change in the use or occupancy of buildingsistructures or any portion/s thereof,
which has different requirements,
1.8. DEMOLITION ~The systematic dismanting or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part
1-10, MOVING - The transfer of buidings/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to
another, either within the same lot or to a different one.
111, NATIONAL GOVERNMENT — Refers fo the entire machinery of the central government as
distinguished from the different forms of local government,
112, PERMIT ~ The principal building permit and all the ancillary or accessory permits pertaining to
bulldings/structures and appurtenances, such as architectural, civil/structural, electrical, mechanical,
sanitary, plumbing, electronics and interior design.
118. REPAIR — Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to
restore to its original condition,
1.14. RENOVATION ~ Any physical change made on buildingsistructures to increase the value, quality
‘andlor to improve the aesthetic.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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PERMIT LAND USE &
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MECHANICAL
EXEMPTIONS:
Minor Construction:
© Sheds Cuthouses, greenhouses, children’s playhouses, viaries, Poultry houses and the like not
samen 224M: detached from any other building and for owner's prbote nee
private use
+ installation of window grilles
J gatden pools for cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding 500mm depth
* rection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 180mm in height, cementing of footpaths,
‘arden walks andlor driveways
* Tres netting or involving any structural member, such as replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or
ties, gutters, downspouts, fascias, celiings and/or sidings
* non load-bearing partition walls
ny interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration
{oF replacement of windows, flooring, perimeter fence, walls
+ orreplacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures
Shalt ba ement of fauity oF deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures and safety devices Provided no alteration
Shall be made on the service entrance and main switch or breaker snare Circuits will be added
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+ Application form
‘+ Five (6) sets of plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed by duly licensed architect and
engineers
For lot owners, certified true copies of:
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tax declaration
current real property tax receipt
For non-lot owners, duly notarized copies of
contract of lease
deed of absolute sale
contract of sale
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR
+ traditional indigenous family dwellings intended for use and occupancy of owner's family; of native
‘materials, cost not exceeding P15,000
+ single-detached dwelling up to 20 sq. m.
for these dwellings, simple sketches with dimensions, site location and vicinity map will suffice
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMIT
‘+ errors in plans and specifications
‘© incorrect or inaccurate data supplied +
‘+ non-compliance with NBC and its Implementing Rules and Regulations
VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMIT
‘one year from date of issue Hl
‘+ no longer valid after suspension! abandonment of construction for 120 days —>
BASES FOR COMPUTING BUILDING PERMIT FEES
+ type of occupancy or use of building
* cost of construction (per sq. m. based on classification)
+ area
«height
TYPES OF OCCUPANCY
+ Category! = residential
Category Il. - commercial and industrial
Category lil - social, educational, institutional
Category IV - agricultural
Category V - ancillary
EXEMPTIONS FROM PAYMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES
traditional indigenous family dwellings
Public buildings ( owned, occupied, operated by offices performing purely government functions )
‘government-owned housing units constructed by NHA while title is in government's name.
Construction by civic organizations, charitable institutions to be donated to government for public use
buildings/structures owned by electric cooperatives
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED PRIOR TO
+ use of building/ structure
+ change in use of occupancy classification
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS,
* certificate of completion
+ Iggbook and Building inspection Sheet
signed as-built plans and specifications
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NON-ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
+ unauthorized change, modification or alteration in plans andlor type of construction
+ failure to engage services of licensed architect or civil engineer to do full-time supervision
* failure of full-time supervisor to submit logbook, Certificate of Completion, as-built plans, specifications,
Building Inspection Sheet, fire safety Inspection Certificate
CHAPTER 4 ~ TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
TYPE! = Wood construction
TYPE Il = Wood with one-hour fire-resistive materials,
TYPE Ill = Masonry and wood; incombustible construction for exterior walls
TYPEIV ~ Steel, iron, concrete, masonry; incombustible construction for walls, cellings and permanent
partitions,
TYPEV ~ Structural elements of steel, iron, concrete or masonry; building shall be fire-resistive
CHAPTER 5 ~ REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES
“Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on
their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.”
CHAPTER 6 - FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Fire-resistive Rating: the degree to which a material can withstand fire
Fire- resistive Time Period Rating: length of time (in hours) a material can withstand being burned
Fire-resistive Standards: Classification of construction according to their fire-retardant or flame spread ratings
CHAPTER 7 ~ BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE.& GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFIED
Group A- Residential dwellings
Group B- Residential, Hotels, Apartments
Group C- Education and Recreation
Group D- Institutional
Group E- Business and Mercantile
Group F- industrial
Group G- Storage and Hazardous
Group H- Assembly Buildings for less than 1000 occupants
Group | - Assembly Buildings for 1000 or more occupants
Group J - Accessory
No change shall be made shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of building which would place it
in a different division or group of occupancies, unless it is made to comply with the requirements of this code
for the new divisiof or group of occupancy.
Rule Vil - CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY
2. Definitions
2.1 Development Controls in General
2.1.1, BUILDING/STRUCTURE ~ A three (3) dimensional physical development erected within a lot or
property or any combination of or all of its three (3) different levels (at grade, below grade, above
grade). ‘The term buildings/structures as used in this Code shall invariably refer to both proposed and
existing physical developments within a lot.
2.1.2, DEVELOPMENT CONTROL (DC) for Lots and Buildings/Structures - Is @ set of inter-acting
Fegulations concerning the physical utilization of a lot and likewise governing the planning/design of
spaces and/or the use or occupancy of a building/structure to be introduced (or already existing) on a
loi; Development Controls help determine in detail the Development Potential and/or the Carrying
Capacity of all lots and/or of proposed developments.
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2.1.3. FIREWALL — A reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete separator with the appropriate fre-
resistive rating and which shall be postioned between dwelling units or between buidingsistructures
to maintain the fire integnty of each building/sructure. Firewall, particularly openings, except for
permitted vent wells and shall extend above the roof from four hundred (400) mm to one thousand
(1000) mm. Individual ‘firewalls shall be constructed for each lot and property unless such
lots/oroperties are owned by one entity or are developed as @ contiguous (ntegrated/unitary)
development by one or several entities. A separate property cannot share or make use of a firewall
erected on another property as abutment.
2.1.4, LOT ~ The physical setting for any building/structure whereby the level or intensity of development
covering such property is regulated by DC stipulated under this Code, by other agencies of the
national government concemed with physical development, by the LGU concemed and by the Deed
of Restrictions (only ifn force).
2.1.5. DEVELOPMENT LEVELS OF THE LOT ~ The physical development within a lot that may take place
at any combination of or at all of its three (3) different levels namely:
2.1.5.1, AT GRADE or on immediately above the surface of the lot;
2.1.5.2. BELOW GRADE or below the surface of the lot, which entails excavation and backfill works;
and
2.1.8.3, ABOVE GRADE or above the surface of the lot up to the air above it subject to the application
of the BHL; this is the area wherein most construction work takes place.
2.1.6. DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF LOT — The maximum extent of physical development that may be
inlroduced into the lot, i¢., the erection of the proposed buildingsistructures, after full compliance with
the applicable regulations that need to be satisfied, specifically those founding the Code.
2.1.7. CARRYING CAPACITY OF LOT ~ The optimized extent of physical development that may be
introduced into the lot without causing undue damage, effecis or hardship on the end-users of the
proposed development or on neighboring occupants, entities, properties, lands, developments or the
environment (whether man-made or natural) and with the proposed building/structure capable of
being supported by existing utility, transportation and service systems or by proposed
expansions/upgrading of such systems within the immediate future.
2.1.8. NEW DEVELOPMENT ~ New physical development (consisting mainly of new construction and fit
‘out work) within a lot that is open for development, vacant, unutllized, development-committed or
\a\__ within adjacent /contiguous lots which are similarly situated have a common continuous frontage
ey
along the main road right-of-way (RROW) of at least two hundred (200.00) m. If the frontage or
‘combined frontage along the main RROW of such lot or lots is less than two hundred (200.00) m, the
‘existing building lines of adjoining properties on the same side of the RROW may be followed.
2.1,9, REDEVELOPMENT ~ The physical development (consisting mainly of renovation, rehabilitation,
fetrofit, upgrading and the like as well as expansion and/or new construction work) within a lot or
property that is under-utilized, unfilunsafe for habitatiowuse or within other lots/properties that are
similarly situated. The provisions of the Code apply to all proposed buildings/structures on lots or
properties considered for development.
2.2. Building Height
2.2.1. BASEMENT/BASEMENT LEVEL - The portion of the building/structure below natural/inished grade;
during all excavation, construction and backfil work for basements, the applicable provisions of the
Code governing protection of adjacent properties must be strictly observed.
2.2.2. BASEMENT FOOTPRINT - The actual land area occupied by the basement component of the
building/structure at below-grade level. It is measured from the outermost face of the basement walls
of the building/structure.
2.2.3. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (BHL) - The maximum height to be allowed for buildingsistructures based
‘on their proposed use or occupancy; the BHL is generally determined after the application of other DC
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and certain other parameters, i.e., considerations of site conditions, view, et. The BHL shall be
generally measured from the established grade line to the topmost portion of the proposed
building/structure, If applicable, the BHL may be subject to clearance requirements of the Air
Transportation Office (ATO) or ofthe concemed miltary/security authorities.
2.2.4, ESTABLISHED GRADE ELEVATION ~ The point reference on the highest adjoining netural grade
(Ground surface), as established by the proper goverment authority. However, in case of sloping
natural grade (ground surface) where the edges of the buildable area running perpendicular to the
road has a difference in elevation of more than three (3.00) meters, the average natural grade (ground
surface) level of the buildable area shall be considered the established elevation (Figure Vil. 1.1)
2.2.5, FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT ~ The perpendicular distance or vertical measurement between the
uppermost surfaces (finish level) of two (2) successive floors of a proposed building/structure. The
generally recommended minimum vertical distance between such uppermost surfaces (or finish
levels) is three (3.00) m,
2.2.6. GRADE ~ the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the Ground between the exterior wall
of a building and a point one and one-half (1.50) m distant from said wall (Figure VIl.1.3a), or the
lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a building
‘and a property line, if itis less than one point fifty (1.50) m distant from said wall (Figure VIl.1.3b). In
case walls are parallel to and within one point fifty (1.50) m of a public sidewalk, or alley or other
Public way, the grade shall be the elevation of the sidewalk, alley or public way (Figure VIl.1.3c).
2.2.7. HEIGHT OF BUILDINGISTRUCTURE - The vertical distance form the established grade elevation
to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, to the average height of the highest gable, pitch or hip
roof, or to the top of the parapet, lf the roof is provided with a parapet, whichever is higher (Figure
VII.1.2) or to the topmost elevation of the helipad structure, if the roof is provided with a helipad,
whichever is higher. There shall be three (2) general classifications of building height, to wit
2.2.7.1. LOW RISE ~ from one (1) storey up to five (5) storeys in height, ie., from three (3.00) m up to
@ maximum of fifteen (15.00) m above established grade; while not generally requiring an elevator if
the building/structure is for purely residential use, fire escapes and other safely systems are
mandatory for all low-rise buildings/structures;
2.2.7.2. MEDIIUN-RISE ~ from six (6) storeys up to fifteen (15) storeys in height, ie., form eighteen
(18.00) m up to a maximum of forty five (45.00) m above established grade; elevators; fire escapes,
sprinkler systems and other safety systems are mandatory for all medium-rise buildings/structures:
and
2.2.4.3. HIGH-RISE — sixteen (16) storeys or taller in height, Le., from forty eight (48.00) m above
established grade; elevators; fire escapes, sprinkler systems, artesters, beacons and other safely
systems, particularly if near airports, are mandatory for all high-rise buildings/structures,
2.2.6. HELIPAD ~ An area of land or a structural surface or an area of water (for non pontoon-fitted oF ski
supplied helicopter models) which is used or intended for use in the landing and takeoff of helicopters
provided that no refueling, maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitied
2.2.9. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA) ~ refer to Rule VIlL
2.2.10. PODIUM ~ The fully enclosed component of the building/structure situated between the established
grade and the first of atypical floor of the building/structure’s tower component: the podium for a C-3
Use or occupancy shall not be higher than twelve (12) storeys (or 36.00 m from established grade).
2.2.11 RESULTANT HEIGHT OF BUILDINGISTRUCTURE ~ the vertical measurement of a proposed
building/structure as determined by the BHL and by the project proponent's desired floor to floor
height, as per the following equation:
Resyltant Height Building Height Limit or the BHL. Desired Floor to
ofthe = (as expressed in number of x | Floor Height”
Building/Structure floor storey) (in meters)
(in meters)
“Note: Must not be lower than the applicable minimum clear helght called for under this Code,
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2.2.12, STOREY - That portion of a bullding/structure included between the uppermost surface (or finish
level) of any floor and the uppermost surface (or finish level) of the next floor above or below it
2.2.12.1. The topmost storey is that portion of a building/structure included between the uppermost
surface (or finish level) of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above or where a deck is covered
with a roof.
2.2.12.2. If the uppermost surface (or finish level) of a floor/level above the uppermost surface (or
finish level) of a basement, cellar or unused under-floor space is more than three point sixty (3.60) m
above established grade as defined herein at any point, such basement, cellar or unused under-floor
space shall be considered a storey.
2.2.13. The vertical distance form the bottom of the floor slab of the lowest sub-grade/basement level to the
highest point of the coping of a flat roof, to the average height of the highest gable, pitch or hip roof, or
to the top of the parapet, ifthe roof is provided with a parapet (whichever is higher), or to the topmost
elevation of the helipad structure, if the roof is provided with a helipad or to the topmost elevation of a
tower (whichever is higher)
2.2.14, TOWER - The fully enclosed component of the building/structure situated between the podium
component and the roof of the building/structure; the tower shall not be higher than five (5) times the
height of the podium.
2.3. Building Bulk
2.3.1. ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF) - The maximum portion of the lot that
‘may be occupied by the bullding/structure at grade level after satisfying setback, yard and court
requirement (Rule Vill). The area of the AMBF is measured from the outermost face of the exterior
walls of the proposed building/structure. All areas outside of the AMBF but within lot lines shall be
considered open spaces, i.e., impervious or unpaved. The AMBF is the true buildable area on which a
fully enclosed building/structure can be erected. The AMBF shall exclude provisions for courts at
grade level
2.3.2. ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BUILDING (AMVB) Above-Grade ~ The limit of the total
volume of space that can be occupied by a proposed building/structure above grade level, the AMVB
is an imaginary prism within the fully enclosed areas and courts of a proposed building/structure shall
ft tis generally determined by multiplying the AMBF for the lot by the applicable BHL for the lot and
thereafter, deducting the volume of space at the top part of the prism to satisfy natural light and
ventilation requirements for RROW and front yards and to satisfy incremental setback requirements.
The AMVB is expressed in cubic meters (cu. m)
AMVB or the Allowable Deductible
Allowable Maximum ete Volume of Space
Maximum Building ee Due to Satisfaction of
Volume of = Footprint x eee Natural Light and
Building of the ents BO Ventilation Requirements
Above Grade AMBF for RROW and Front
fox) Yards and Due to
(incu. m) (in'sa.m) Application of
Incremental Setbacks
(in cu. m)
2.3.3. BUILDING BULK ~ The overall size of a proposed building/structure as intially characterized by the
expanse of its GFA (or TGFA), by the overall dimensions of its AMBF, by its height as dictated by the
BBHL and also by the extent of allowable building projections (if these are large enough to host certain
{ypes of actives), The building bulk which may also be expressed in cubic meters (cu. m) must not
exceed the established AMVB above grade. All measurements pertaining to building bulk shall be
‘made from the outermost faces of the exterior walls and roof or from the most bottom surface of the
lowermost floor ofthe building/structure (including those below grade),
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2.3.4. FLOOR PLATE — The gross expanse of a floor measured from the outermost edges of floor slabs
{and which may or may not be representative of the typical floor of a proposed building/structure.
2.3.5 FLOOR TO LOT AREA RATIO (FLAR) OR FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) ~ Is the ratio between the
Gross Floor Area (GFA) of a bullding/structure and the Total Lot Area (TLA) of the loproperty on
which it stands, The FLAR is determined by dividing the GFA of a building/structure by the TLA, The
GFA of any proposed or existing building/structure should not exceed the prescribed FLAR multiplied
by the TLA,
2.3.6. GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) ~ 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 levels. Under the Code, the GFA shall also include building
projections which may serve as floors or platforms that are directly connected to/integrated with areas
within the building/structure, e.g., balconies and the GFA excludes the following:
2.3.6.1, Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and uities;
2.3.6.2. Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are present; and
2.3.6.3. 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 ten
(10.00) sq. m, fire escape structures and the like.
2.3.7. OUTERMOST FACES OF BUILDINGS (OFB) ~ The outermost and topmost vertical or angular
planes of a proposed building/structure that shall govern the limits ofits walls and root. itis primaniy
determined by first vertically projecting the outermost lines of the AMBF (wherein the height of vertical
projection is governed by the BHL). To then set the roof height limit and configuration (as well as to
determine the limit and configuration (as well as to determine the limits of incremental setbacks
‘applicable to the height of the proposed building/structure), a diagonal line (or plane) at an allowed
angle or slope must then be drawn from the center of the RROW. The intersection of the angular
plane and the vertical prism based on the AMEF (the “footprint prism’) shall complete the applicable
(FB forthe jot,
2.3.8. OUTERMOST LIMITS OF BUILDING PROJECTIONS (OLBP) ~ The outermost horizontal limit of
projections, i,e., canopies, porte cocheres, balconies, eaves, roofs, decks, terraces and the like) from
@ proposed building/structure above the first floor. The horizontal projections must not exceed sixty
percent (60%) of the prescribed setback for a given property line. The OBLP will result in another
imaginary prism (the “projections prism’) within which the fully enclosed areas and courts of a
proposed building/structure plus all ofits projections shall fit
2.3.9. PROJECTION ~ Any structurally attached portion of a building/structure that is outside its outermost
walls and which perform a utility or aesthetic function, e.g., roof/eaves, trellis, canopy (media agua),
porte cochere, balcony, decks, deck/cantilevered terraces sun-breaker, cantilevers, signage suppor.,
flag and lighting support, gondolasiwindow cleaning systems and the like, a building projection is
situated between the imaginary footprint prism and projections prism.
2.3.10. TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA (TGFA) ~ The total floor space within the main and auxiliary
buildings primarily within 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 which shall consists of the following:
2.3.10.1. Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and ulilities. The TGFA specifically
excludes provision for courts above grade level
2.3.10.2. Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are present;
2.3.10.3. 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 ten (10,00) sq. m, fire escape structures and
the like; and.
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2.3.10.4, Other building projections which may additionally function as floors or platforms if property
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.
2.3.11. TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA) ~ Refer to Rule Vill
2.3.12. TYPICAL FLOOR ~ A regularly replicated floor plan or area, usually for the tower component of a
proposed building/structure. The typical floor must not be that of the ground floor and should be
epeated or replicated throughout large portions of or throughout the entire building/structure.
2.3.13. VERTICAL PENETRATIONS — Shall mean stairs, fire escapes, elevator shafts, pipe shafts, vertical
shafts, vertical ducts, and the like and their enclosing walls which enclose areas such as machine
room and closets, storage rooms and closets, covered balconies and terraces, interior walls and
columns and other interior features and the like.
2.4. Parking Area, Loading/Unloading Spaces, Street and Terminals,
2.4.1. PARKING AREA — Parking slots together with their ancillary spaces (such as driveways connecting
‘such parking slots, ramps, access systems, etc.) for the use of motor vehicles of all types (private and
public),
2.4.1.1. OFF-ROW (or OFF-STREET) PARKING ~ Parking siots and ancillary spaces that are located
outside the RROWistreet;
2.4.1.2, OFF-SITE PARKING ~ Parking slots and ancillary spaces that are all located outside the
RROWistreet and to be provided only within the propery lines/imits of a separate site or lot on which
a project Is not located, provided that Section 10 of this Rule is fully satisfied. Oft-site parking may be
below-grade (basement level), al grade (ground level or above-grade (elevated/upper floor levels) of
building/structures;
2.4.1.3. ON-SITE PARKING ~ Parking slots and ancillary spaces that are located outside
RROWistreet and to be provided only within the property linesilimits of a site of lot on which a
building/structure is to be constructed. On-site parking may be below-grade, at grade or above-grade.
2.42. PARKING SLOT ~ Spaces to be used mainly for parking motor vehicles of all types (private and
public).
2.4.3, PARKING BUILDING/STRUCTURE — An off-RROW on-site multiple parking facility consisting of a
multi-level building/structure that may have components located below-grade or above-grade
2.44. FREIGHT LOADING/UNLOADING SPACE - Loading/unloading and ancillary spaces that are all
located outside the roadway/carriageway component of the road right-of-way (RROW). Freight
loading/unloading spaces may also refer to spaces that may stil be located within the shoulder and
‘that such spaces shall not occupy paved sidewalklarcade areas intended solely for use by
Pedestrians or by the disabled in transit
2.4.5. PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING SPACE - Loading/unloading and ancillary spaces for
‘commuters that are located within the shoulder and that such spaces shall not occupy paved
sidewalk/arcade areas intended solely for use by pedestrians or by the disabled in transit
2.4.6. ACCESS STREET or STREET — Refer to definition under Rule Vill
2.4.7. ROADWAY (or CARRIAGEWAY) ~ Refers to the portion or component of the RROW on which
‘motor vehicles are allowed to pass and on which vehicles may also @ allowed to park in case of on ~
RROW (on-street) or on-roadway parking as defined under this Rule; lane widths within roadways.
shall be a furiction of permitted vehicle speeds and shall be proportional to the entire RROW width.
2.4.8. TERMINAL ~ Passenger and freight loading/unloading spaces and ancillary spaces (such as parking
slots, waiting areas, driveways connecting such spaces, access systems, etc.) for use by public motor
vehicles.
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2.4.8.1. OFF-STREET (or OFF-RROW) TERMINAL ~ a terminal located outside the road right-of-way
(RROW) street.
2.4.8.2, ON-STREET (or ON-RROW) TERMINAL ~ a terminal that may still be located within the
shoulder and that such spaces shall not occupy paved sidewalk/arcade areas intended solely for use
by pedestrians or by the disabled in transit.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Direct access to public or open space Fire resistance of walls
Eaves at least 750 mm, From side Buildings on same property shall
ang rear propery lines be assumed to have a property ine
alone —— in between them
Maximum Height:
Measured from highest adjoining ground surface; height measured from lowest surface shall not exceed
maximum by 3.00 meters
OF BULDABLE AREA.
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Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings
‘+ Dwelling Location & Lot Occupancy: The dwelling shall occupy not more than ninety percent of a corner
lot and eighty percent of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View of the
Civil Code of the Philippines, shall be as least 2 meters from the property line.
‘+ Light & Ventilation: Every dwelling shail be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and
ventilation as provided in Chapter 8 of this code.
+ Sanitation: Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary tollet and adequate washing and
drainage facilities,
‘* Foundation: Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to suppor the load of the dwelling and shall
be at least 250 mm. thick and 600 mm. below the surface of the ground,
Post: The dimensions of wooden posts shall be as prescribed by Annex 8-1 ofthis code.
Floor. The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kg per sq. m. and for the second fioor, at least
150 kgs. per sq. m.
Roof: The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kgs. per sq. m. for vertical projection.
Stairs: Stairs shall be at least 750 mm. in clear width, with a rise of 200 mm, and a minimum run of 200
mm.
+ Entrance & Exit: There shall be at least one entrance and another one for exit
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‘+ Electrical Requirements: All electrical installation shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine
Electrical Code.
+ Mechanical Requirements: Mechanical systems and/or equipment installation shall be subject to the
requirement ofthe Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code,
Requirements for other Group Occupancies:
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CHAPTER 8 ~ LIGHT AND VENTILATION
Rule Vill LIGHT AND VENTILATION
4. Definitions
1.1. Percentage of Site Occupancy (PCO)
1.4.1 Maximum Allowable PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO) ~ A quality related to the
Maximum Allowable Building Footprint (AMBF) under Rule Vil and the Total Lot Area (TLA) under this
Rule via the equation “PSO equals ( = ) AMBF divided by ( + ) TLA’. The PSO is expressed as the
percentage (%) of the maximum allowable enclosed fioor area of any building/structure at the ground
floor/grade level in relation to the TLA. The PSO includes the footprints of both the main and auxiliary
byilding but specifically excludes the basement footprint (Figure VIll.1)
1.1.2. Maximum Allowable IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (ISA) ~ The percentage (%4) of the maximum
allowable fioor area of any paved, tiled or hardscaped surface at the ground floorigrade level (located
outside the main building/structure) in relation to the Total Lot Area or TLA. The Maximum Allowable
ISA consists of build-up areas within the lot connected to the main building/structure but without
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‘opaque or solid roofing, e.g., patios, grade level terraces, driveways, walks, parking areas and the like
(Figure Vill). Since it is paved but unrooted, the ISA is considered an open space and may therefore
be combined with the UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA), on portions of the lot to satisfy the total
‘open space requirement for each type of use or occupancy, The word impervious in the term ISA
denotes that the paved surfaces generally do not allow water percolation into the soil nor do they
allow the soil to breathe and that such developments are generally composed of light-reflective and
heat-reflective surfaces.
1.1.8. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (MACA) - The combined total of the Maximum
Allowable PSO and the Maximum Allowable ISA expressed as a percentage (%) of the TLA. The
MACA specifically excludes the USA.
1.1.4. Maximum Allowable UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (USA) ~ The portion of the lot that shall remain
unpaved and reserved for softscaping/planting, It is expressed as a percentage (%) of the Total Lot
Area or TLA and may be combined with the ISA to satisfy the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL),
i.e, the total open space requirement for each type of use or occupancy.
1.1.8. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN LOT (TOSL) — The total open space required for each type of use or
occupancy for a given lot. iis the portion of the lot consisting of the ISA and the USA combined and
expressed as a percentage (%) of the Total Lot Area (TLA).
1.1.8. TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA) ~ The total surface area of a lot on which a proposed bullding/structure is
to be erected. If the proposed building or structure is erected on two (2) or more lots, the TLA shall be
‘equal to the surface area of such number of lots. The TLA is expressed in square meters (sq. m) and
is equivalent to the combined total of the MACA and USA.
1.1.7, BUILDING FOOTPRINT ~ Refer to definition in Rule Vil, particularly the term Allowable Maximum
Building Footprint (AMBF)..
1.2, Requirements for Minimum Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL)
1.2.1. ABUTMENT ~ A form of a semi-permanent or permanent structure constructed along a property line,
Usually of masonry or reinforced concrete or other fire-rated material. A firewall define in Rule Vil is a
form of abutment where absolutely no form of permitted opening, whether temporary/permanent or
operablevinoperable is allowed on it. A vent well with a clear width of one (1.00) m is the only
permitted opening in an abutment or firewall
1.2.2. SETBACK ~ The horizontal distance measured ninety degrees (90°) from the outermost face of the
bullding/structure to the property lines.
1.2.3, INCREMENTAL SETBACK ~ The horizontal distance between the outermost building/structure line
of @ lower floor and that of a higher floor, wherein the outermost building line of a higher floor is farther
from the property line (Figure Vill,2 and Figure Vill.3)
1.2.4. YARD ~ The vacant space left between the outermost face of the building/structure and the property
lines, e.g., front, rear, right and left side yards. As a yard performs a vital environmental function
because of its exposed soil and/or plant cover (surface water percolation, lightiheat absorption, etc.),
it shall preferably not be paved/nardscaped. Yards shall be subject to the same basic requirements as
courts. A yard may be considered part of the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL), provided that it
abuts a permanent public open space without any separation between them which obstructs the free
flow of light and ventilation. Fences, if any, made of wrought or galvanized iron bars and the like with
solid masonry zocalo, if any, but not higher than one (1.00) m shall be allowed.
1.2.5. FRONT YARD ~ The part of the required Total Open Space within Lots (TOSL) created by setbacks
‘along RROW. The front yard shall not be used as parking space as i is to be used as the transition
area between the sidewalk or other similar portions of the RROW and the building/structure.
Driveways, spaces for parking of a very temporary nature and hard and soft landscaping may be
introduced for the front yard.
1.2.6. FRONT OF LOT ~ The side of a lot on which the main pedestrian and vehicular access into the
property shall be situated. In the case of all classes of comer lots, both sides shall be treated as fronts
of lot.
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1.2.7. COURT ~ An occupied space between the faces of the building lines and a yard or another court
free, open and unobstructed from the ground upward.
1.2.7.1. Inner Court ~ a court bounded on all sides or around its periphery by building lines.
1.2.7.2. Open Court - a court bound on three sides by building lines with one (1) side bounded by
another open space whether public or private.
1.2.7.3. Through Court ~ a court bounded on two (2) opposite sides by building lines with the other
‘opposite sides bounded by other open spaces whether public or private.
1.2.8. COURTYARD — A portion of the yard for which the permitted limit of paving/hardscaping shall not
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the area of the yard
1.2.9. VENT WELL ~ A permitted minimal opening along a specified vertical portion of the firewall that shall
‘not be more than three (3.00) m in clear width and a minimum depth of one point fifty (1.50) m.
1.3. Road Right-of-Way (RROW), Air Rights and Easements
1.3.1. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW) or ACCESS STREET or STREET — is a kind of public open space
for the continuous flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic thet must be free of all forms of prohibited
physical obstructions. The RROW is the area lying between two (2) or more parallel properties and its
‘width is horizontally measured from opposite property line (Figure VIll4). The primary components of
the RROW are the following:
1.3.1.1. Roadway/Carriageway (on which vehicles pass);
1.3.1.2. Pedestrian access-ways at grade level such as open sidewalks, arcades (covered sidewalks)
and the like; and
1.3.1.3. The RROW also includes any of the following components:
1.3.1.3.1. Curb and gutter (or open/covered drainage-way or canal in the absence of a gutter)
1.3.1.3.2. Pedestrian crossings at/abovelbelow the roadway/carriageway;
1.9.1.3.3. Vehicle separators such as islands/medians; shoulders, etc.;
1.3.1.3.4, Pedestrian separators such as planting strips;
1.3.1.3. Street furniture
1.3.1.3.6. Utlty/service elements; and
1.3.1.3.7. Special features such as bicycle lanes, accessibility provisions in compliance with
B.P. Big. 344 and the like,
1.3.1.4. The RROW consists of three (3) different physical levels as follows:
1.3.1.4.1. RROW ABOVE GRADE — Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the
finished surface of the roadway/cariageway and/or the sidewalk/arcade all the way up to the
air. I this level of the RROW is utilzed for whatever purpose, the AIR RIGHTS or the right to
develop, benefit and profit from the use of the RROW above grade is given up by the
governmentigeneral public and should therefore be compensated, ie, leased and paid for by
the proponentlend-useribeneficiary of the proposed buildingisttucture (Figure VIlLS). The
‘minimum clear height for the utilization of the air rights above RROW shell be four point
twenty seven (4.27) m from the finished crown elevation ofthe roadwaylcarriageway.
1.3.1.4.2, RROW AT GRADE - Refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the natural
grade line up to the unfinished surface of the roadwaylcarriageway andior the
sidewalk/arcade. This portion of the RROW Js generally ullized for the movement of the
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general public (motorists and pedestrians). If this level of the RROW.is utllized for whatever
Purpose, the right to develop, benefit and profit governmentigeneral public and should
therefore be compensated, i.e., leased and paid for by the development proponentend-
user/beneficiary (Figure VIL).
1.3.1.4.3. RROW BELOW GRADE — Refers to the portion of the road right-of-way (RROW)
reckoned from the finished surface of the roadway andior the sidewalk all the way down into
the ground. If this level of the RROW is utlized for whatever purpose, the right to develop,
benefit and profit from the use of the RROW below grade is given up by the
government/general public and should therefore be compensated, ie., leased and paid for by
the development proponent/end-user/beneficiary (Figure VIll5).
1.3.2. AIR RIGHTS ~ The right to physically develop and subsequently benefit or profit from the use of the
air space above the road right-of-way (RROW). Private property owners cannot lay claim to air rights
within the RROW because itis part of the public domain, The right to award air rights for a fee or for
lease payment is vested with the govemmment. The upper limit of the air rights is the airways
navigational path such as these clearance limits of aerodome and flight pattems, and below grad
development limits is the ground water table.
1.3.3. EASEMENT — Is a kind of public open spaced defined under the Water Code and other laws that
‘must be absolutely free of all forms of physical obstructions that can negatively affect natural light and
ventilation within such space or that can impede access to or the full recreational use of such space
by the general public. The easement is also for the maintenance of waterways, shore and water
bodies. itis the area that may lie between the legally usable portions of a public or private property
and natural or man-bui bodies of water such as seas, rivers, lakes, esteros, canals, walerways,
floodways, splways, and the like (Figure VIll.7)
1.3.3.1. The easement may take the form of natural landforms such as areas leading to
‘embankments/slopes, beaches/shores and the like or contain man-built structures such as
‘embankments/siope protection works, linear parks or parkstrips, promenades, wooden boardwalks
and the like.
1.3.3.2. For the official determination of the required easement, a wrilten clearance shall be secured
from the DPWH.
1.4. Sidewalks
1.4.1. SIDEWALK — The portion, on each side of the road right-of-way (RROW) reserved for the exclusive use of
Pedestrians and the disabled who are in transit, The registered owner of the property fronting the sidewalk has
the obligation to construct and meintain the same as per government specification to attain uniformity of form and
function. If the registered owner fails to undertake the construction and maintenance. the same shall be
‘constructed by the government and charged to the registered owners account. It shall generally be of two (2)
types!
1.4.1.1. Open Sidewalk, which is neither roofed nor covered and with a paved walking surface: its
breadth shall extend horizontally from the property line/fence or wall line/building line to the curbline
(Figure Vili); and
1.4.1.2, Covered Sidewalk, otherwise known as an Arcade; its breadth shall extend horizontally from
the property line/fence or wall line/building line to the curbline; the arcade may or may not have
habitable spaces above it, ie., the arcade structure (Figure VIll.4).
1.4.2, ARCADE
1.4.3, ARCADE STRUCTURE ~ Any semi-enclosed or enclosed and usable or habitable building
projection constructed in the airspace above the arcade and therefore utlizing the air rights above the
RROW, in case the arcade is part of the RROW. In such a case, the usage of RROW air rights shall
be compensated by the proponent/beneficiary (Figure Vill.4.
1.8. Sight Lines
1.6.1. SIGHT LINE - The line of view from any fixed or moving station point within a building/structure or
from any other open space within or immediately outside the lot or from any point within a public open
space such as the RROW to a built or natural structure, formation, vista and the like (Figure VIll1.6)
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1.5.2. VIEW CORRIDOR ~ The visually unobstructed width, depth and height of all available sight lines
running through and along road rights-of-way (RROW), easements and similar rights-of-way (ROW),
‘open spaces within lots (including yards and courts) or through and along designated public spaces
including recreational areas. Unless specifically allowed under the Code, the view corridor must allow
full visual access from one end of the RROW, easement and similar ROW to the other end. View
corridor may also refer to specific ranges of sight lines from a building or structure to a specific natural
or man-buit object and/or development considered of beauty or value.
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OBJECTIVES _
decent, affordable housing with basic services and livelihood opportunities
rational-use and development of urban land
dispersed urban net and more balanced urban-rural interdependence <—
equitable land tenure system
more effective people's participation
improve LGU capability
STRATEGIES os ae
‘+ government intervention in land acquisition: community morigage and swa
anking yoint venture)and expropriation —
balanced nousing > bo
+ iivate sector participation x
+ consultation and community participation
+ countryside development aves
USING AGENCIES
> planning and technical assistance Yate
‘augment and enhance local government capabilities > f° ~*= 17"
guarantee schemes to encourage financial institutions
‘comprehensive plans for urban and urbanizable areas —7 eeu“ /7
Community Morigage Program 2
THE OTHER ENTITIES A
vuibrellg + LGUs: comprehensive land use plans yp” pane
NEDA: data fr forward planning —> ‘v4 Trec
Private sector and NGOS: investments
Project Beneficiaries: involvement in programs
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THE PRODUCTS
+ rationally sited settlements
+ livelihood components
* basic services pee FL
+ affordable packages
= needs-specific units
+ _ use of indigenous materials and alternative technologies
REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.220
‘SCOPE OF APPLICATION
+ Economic Housing: house and lot package at PS00,000
* Socialized Housing: house and lot package at P180,000
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND LICENSE TO SELL
‘+ No subdivision or condominium intended for economic and socialized housing shall be sold unless it has
been registered and issued a License to Sell
BASICNEEDS
* Water + Solid & Liquid Waster Disposal
* Movement and Circulation + Parks and Playgrounds
+ Storm Drainage = Power
SITE CRITERIA
+ Availabilty of Basic Needs
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‘+ Conformity w/ zoning ordinances and land use plan
Physical Suitability
© Accessibility
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LAND ALLOCATION
‘+ No fixed ratio between saleable and non-saleable portions
ECONOMIG HOUSING ‘SOCIALIZED HOUSING
DENSITY "ALLOCATION DENSITY ‘ALLOCATION
(NO. OF LOTSIDU" | (% OF GROSS | (NO.OF LOTS/ | (% OF GROSS.
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100 and below 35. 150 and below 35
401 = 120, 4 151 - 160 ma
424-130. 5 161 = 175. 5
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144 = 150, 7 201 = 225 a
‘Above 150 3 ‘Above 225 2g
* Dwelling units
** Parks and Playgrounds
In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less
than one hundred square wheters (100SQM.)
ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING
DENSITY "ALLOCATION DENSITY ‘ALLOCATION
(NO. OF LOTS/DU | (% OF GROSS | (NO.OF LOTS! | (% OF GROSS
PERHECTARE) | AREAFORCF™) | DU'PERHA) | AREAFOR PP“
100 and below 1.0, 150 and below 1.0)
4101-150 15 151 —225 15
[Above 156 2.0) “Above 225 2.0
* Dwelling units
** Community Facilities
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
+ centrally located
+ mandatory for 1 hectare and above
+ non-alienable >" “
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Required Facilities. According fo the Number of
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CIRCULATION SYSTEM
* observe hierarchy of roads
‘consider topography
‘© consider access and safely
‘= optimize no. of lots but enhance community interaction
Motor cour, allay
PROUEGT SIZE ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED
RANGE (HAS) HOUSING HOUSING
2.Shas, and below Major, minor, moter cour, | Majer, minor, motor
alley Court, pathwak
Above 2.5-5 -d0- Pit
Above 6 - 4 *| Major, cotector, minor, =do-
Above 10 - 18 -d0- Major, collector, minor,
Motor cour, paihwate
‘Above 15-30 -0- ~do-
Above 30 do -to-
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
+ min, of 2° for asphalt pavement
+ min, of 6" for concrete
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INTERIOR SUBDIVISIONS
+ must secure right-of-way to nearest public road
‘+ minimum ROW of 10 meters
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SUBDIVISION ENTRANCES
* depth and setback must accommodate
loading and unloading of passengers
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MAIN PUBLIC ROAD
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ALLEYS AND PATHWALKS
* to serve as block breakers
+ 3-meter ROW
* maximum length of 60meters 2
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MINOR ROADS
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LOT PLANNING
‘= avoid deep and irregular cuts
* lot frontage at street level
* not bisected by administrative boundaries, water courses, utility lines
BLOCK LENGTH
= maximum of 400m
= provide 3-m pathwalk or alley for blocks exceeding 260m,
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MINIMUM LOT AREAS
Economic - 72 sq.m
Socialized - 64 sq.m
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Corerlot 8m
Reguiarlot — -8m
Irregular lot - 4m
Interior lot. = 3m
DUPLEX/SINGLE-ATTACHED.
MINIMUM LOT AREAS
Economic - 5489, m
Socialized - 48 sq. m
MINIMUM FRONTAGE
Economic - 6 m
Socialized - 6 m
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