COMPRESSED NOTES OF PHILIPPINE LAWS

(BP 220, RA 957, RA 9266 AND BP 344)

BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220

Economic and Socialized Housing

Facilities According to the Number of Saleable Lots/

Dwelling Units for Subdivision Projects 1 Hectare and Above

No. of Neighborho Convenienc Elementary High Tricycle

Saleable odMulti-Pur e/Retail
Lots and/or poseCenter Center** School** School** Terminal*
Dwelling *
Unit

10 & below - - - - -

11 – 99 - - - - -

100 – 499 X - - - -

500 – 999 X - - - -

1000 – 1499 X - - - -

1500 – 1999 X X X - X

2000 – 2499 X X X X X

2500 – 3000 X X X X X
 Interconnecting Road minimum width of 10 meters.

Subdivision projects next to a main at least 3.0 meters deep and 5.0 meters long
road must have setbacks on both sides of the entrance to allow space for
loading and unloading passengers.

● 2.0 meters wide, designed to

Alley break blocks and accommodate
pedestrian and emergency access,
but cannot be used for property
access.
● should have a macadam finish.

intended for pedestrian use in socialized housing

Pathwalks projects, must be 3.0 meters wide and no longer
than 60 meters
● should intersect at right angles
Roads whenever possible, and multiple
intersections along major roads
should be minimized.
● paved with either 50 mm thick
asphalt or 150 mm thick concrete
with a compressive strength of 20.7
MPa.
● Offset intersections must be at least
20 meters apart from corner to
corner.
● Adequate curb radii should be
provided at intersections, following
sound engineering principles.
·
crown of roads must have a slope 1.5% and 9%
 Lot Planning ● Each lot must have its own access
via a road, motor court, or
pathwalk. For socialized housing
projects, pathwalks can only be up
to 60 meters long and are
intended solely for pedestrian
access.
● Deep lots and irregularly shaped
lots shall be avoided.
● Whenever possible, lot frontage
elevation shall be at street level.
● Lots must be safeguarded from
physical hazards and should not be
developed in areas with potential
risks such as erosion, landslides,
flooding, or fault lines.
● Lots should be protected from
non-conforming uses and other
risks by using adequate buffer
strips, protective walls, roads, or
similar measures.

Parameter ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS

FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT

UNDER BP 220

1. Project Slope 0-5% Same as Economic Housing

Location
(Maximum Tolerable slope 15%)
Allowance for Future
Development

Land Allocations: Community

Facilities
2. Land Allocation

a.Saleable Variable Variable

Area

b.Non-saleab See b1, b2, b3 Same as Economic Housing

le Area

b1. Allocation Density % of Gross Area Same as Economic Housing

for Parks & (Units or Allocation
Playgrounds Lots/Hac.)

*Like Economic Housing, an addition of

150-below 3.5% 1% increment for every additional 10
units

151-160 4.0%

161-175 5.0%

176-200 6.0%

201-225 7.0%

225-above 9.0%

B2. % Same as Economic Housing

Density
Allocation for
Community
Facilities 1.0%
150-below

1.5%
151-225

2.0%
225-above

3. Minimum Lot Areas

Single 75 sq.m 64 sq.m
Detached

Single-Attach 54 sq.m 48 sq.m

ed/
Duplex/Semi-
Detached

Rowhouse 36 sq. m 28 sq.m

4. Minimum Lot Frontage

a.Single Same as Economic Housing

Detached
8.00 m
a1. Corner
Lot

a2. Regular 8.00m

Lot

a3. Row 4.00 m

house

A4. Interior 3.00 m

Lot

b. Duplex 6.00 m 6.00 m

/Single
Detached

c. Row 4.00 m 3.50m

Houses
5. Length of - Max. length of 400 meters Same as P.D 957
Block

- Blocks exceeding 250 meters

shall have an alley

- For row houses, there shall be

a maximum of 20 units only but
shall not exceed 100 meters

6. Road Right of Way

Project Size Major Collect Minor Project Majo Collecto Mino

Range or Size r r r
(m) (m) Range
(m) (m) (m) (m)

2.5 has. & - 6.5 2.5 has. & - 6.5

8 8
below below

above 2.5 – above 2.5

10 - 6.5 10 - 6.5
5 has. – 5 has.

Above 5 – 10 Above 5 –
10 8 6.5 10 - 6.5
has. 10 has.

Above 10 – Above 10
10 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
15 has. – 15 has.

Above 15 – Above 15
12 8 6.5 10 8 6.5
30 has. – 30 has.

Above 30 Above 30
15 10 6.5 12 10 6.5
has. has.
 ROW CARRIAGEWAY ROW CARRIAGEWAY

Motor Court Motor

6 6 6 6
Court

Alley Alley
2 - 2 -

Pathwalk Pathwalk
- - 3 -

7. Hierarchy of Roads

2.5 has. & Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, minor, motor court,
below
pathwalk

Above 2.5 – -do- -do-

5 has.

Above 5 – 10 Major, collector, minor, motor -do-

has. court,

alley

Above 10 – -do- Major, collector, minor, motor

15 has.
court, pathwalk

Above 15 – -do- -do-

30 has.

Above 30 -do- -do-

has.

8.1 Planting Sidewalk Planting Sidewalk

Sidewalks / Strip Strip
Planting
Strip (roads)

15.0 m 1.30 m 1.20 m Same as Economic Housing

12.0 m 0.80 m 1.20 m

10.0 m 0.80 m 1.20 m

8.0 m 0.40 m 0.60 m

6.5 m optional 0.50 m

8.2 Road Developed Under-develope Develope Under-developed

Pavement Area d d Area

Major Road Concrete/ Concrete/ Asphalt Concrete/ Concrete/ Asphalt

Asphalt Asphalt

Minor Road Concrete/ Concrete/ Asphalt Macadam Concrete/ Asphalt

Asphalt

Motor Court Macadam Macadam Macadam Macadam

Sidewalks Macadam Macadam Macadam Macadam

Alley Macadam Macadam Macadam Macadam

9. Water Connection Connection Level Same as Economic Housing

Supply Level 3 If 2
Public Water
* Shall System 1 Communal
comply with Exists faucet/ well/
Fire Code
Requirement 25 units
s/
Regulations

* Each 150 LCPD 43 LCPD Same as Economic Housing

Subdivision
must have an Hand Pump
operational
deep well

10. Power Mandatory Individual Connection Optional, but easements from power
Supply if available (Developed Area) facilities must be provided
(Underdeveloped Area)

11. Drainage -Underground for Major Roads -Lined open canal with slope riprap
System

-Lined Open Canal for others

12. Sewage Individual or Communal Septic Same as Economic Housing

Disposal Tank
System

13. Garbage Independently or in conjunction Same as Economic Housing

Disposal
System

14.1 Minimum Floor Area

Single 22.sq. m 18 sq. m
Detached

Duplex 22 sq. m 18 sq. m

Row house 22 sq. m 18 sq. m

14.2
Minimum
Level of
Completion

a. Single

Detached

Complete House Shell House

b. Duplex/

Single

Attached

c. Row
houses

15. Setbacks/ Easements

Front 1.5 m Same as Economic Housing

Side 1.5 m (from the building line)

Rear 2m

Building Design Standards and Guidelines

Sizes of Dimensions of Courts and Yards

Not less than 2.0 meters.

minimum horizontal
dimension

Inner courts minimum width 1.20 meters

width of ______for one and

two storey buildings but may not less than 2.0 meters & not less than 1.50 meters
be reduced to ______in
cluster living units such as
quadruplexes, row houses
and the like, one or two
stories in height with
adjacent courts with an area
of not less than 3 square
meters.

walls or fences not be higher than 2.0 meters.

Irregularly shaped lots may

be exempted from having a 2.0 meters & 3.0 meters
minimum width of­______,
provided that no side thereof
shall be less than_____.

Private Open Space Requirements

Type of Lot Percent of Open Space

Residential All Others

a. Interior lot
(lot located in
the interior 50% 25%

of a block
made
accessible
from a

public street
or alley by
means of a

private
access road)

b. Inside lot
(non-corner 20% 15%
or single

frontage lot)

c. Corner
and/or 10% 15%
through lot

d. Lots
bounded on 5% 5%
3 or more
sides by
public

open spaces
such as
streets,
easement of

seashores,
rivers,
esteros, etc.

Ceiling Heights
Minimum headroom 2.0 meters
clearance

Mezzanine floors shall have 1.80 meters & 50%

a clear ceiling height of not
less than

___above and below it,

provided that it shall not
cover ___

of the floor area below it.

Openings

DOORS

-For 10 or fewer occupants: At least 1 entrance/exit is

Entrance/Exits: required.
-For more than 10 occupants: At least 2 entrances/exits are
required.

-General Requirement: Minimum clear height of 2.0 meters.

Clear Height of Doors -Exceptions: Bathroom and mezzanine doors can have a
minimum clear height of 1.80 meters.

-Main Door: Minimum clear width of 0.80 meters.

Clear Width of Doors -Service/Bedroom Doors: Minimum clear width of 0.70
meters.
-Bathroom Door: Minimum clear width of 0.60 meters.

WINDOWS
Windows for Habitable Requirement: The total free area of windows must be at least
Rooms 10% of the floor area of the room. This ensures adequate
natural light and ventilation.
Windows for Bathroom Requirement: Windows must have an area of at least 1/20 of
the floor area of the bathroom. This is to provide sufficient
natural light and ventilation.
 Windows Opening into a -Porch Location: The porch must abut a court, yard, public
Roofed Porch street, alley, open water course, or other public open spaces.
-Ceiling Height: The porch must have a ceiling height of no
less than 2.0 meters.

INTERIOR STAIRS
Width: Minimum clear width of stairways is 0.60 meters.
Riser and Tread -Maximum Riser Height: 0.25 meters.
-Minimum Tread Width: 0.20 meters (excluding nosing and
projections).

Headroom Clearance Minimum clearance of 2.0 meters, measured vertically from

the tread to the soffit above
Landings -Landings must be as wide as the stairway in the direction of
travel.
-Maximum height between landings is 3.60 meters.

Handrails -At least one handrail is required if there is a guard or wall on

the other side.
-No handrails needed for stairs with fewer than 4 risers.
-Handrails are not required on the end with a guard or wall.

Guard and Handrail Design

-Must be between 0.80 meters and 1.20 meters above the
upper surface of the tread.
Handrail Height -Measured vertically from the leading edge of the tread to the
top of the rail
-Should allow for continuous hand sliding.
Handrail Design -Must have a minimum clearance of 38 millimeters from the
wall.

-Measured vertically to the top of the guard from the leading

edge of the tread or the floor of landings.
Guard Height -Must be between 0.80 meters and 1.20 meters.
-Masonry walls can be used as part of the guard.

-more than 300 millimeters from the side of the stairway

where the treads are narrower but in no case shall any width
Winding and Circular of run be less than 150 millimeters at any point. The
Stairways maximum variation in the height of risers and the width of
treads in any one flight shall be 5 millimeters.
 maximum distance between landings shall be 1.80 meters

Ladders

FIREWALL
The firewall shall be of
masonry construction -150 millimeters or 6 inches thick

-extend vertically from the lowest portion of the wall adjoining

the living units up to a minimum height of 0.30 meter above
the highest point of the roof attached to it.

- extend horizontally up to a minimum distance of 0.30 meter

beyond the outermost edge of the abutting living units.

Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Non- The floor area authorized for non-residential use, whether in the principal
Residential dwelling structure or in any accessory building, shall not exceed 25% of the
Use total residential area

Opens Space Requirements

Minimum Setbacks per Storey

KINDS OF Minimum Setback Requirement Per Storey

LOT
 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Interior

Inside

Corner/Throu
gh
2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.4 4.7 5.0

Lot abutting
3 or

more streets,
alleys,

rivers,
esteros, etc.

Distance between buildings

The minimum distance between 4 meters, with at least 1.5 meters horizontal
two buildings where the taller clearance between roof eaves.
doesn’t exceed 2 storeys tall

For buildings where the taller one 6 meters, with a 2-meter horizontal clearance
is 3 or 4 stories, the minimum between roof eaves.
distance

For buildings over 4 stories, the 10 meters, with a minimum 6-meter horizontal
minimum distance between them clearance. If both buildings have blank or minimally
opened walls, the minimum distance is 2 meters, with
a 1-meter clearance between roof eaves

Parking Requirements
 - one (1) parking slot per eight (8) living units.
For multi-family dwellings and - 2.5 meters by 5.0 meters for perpendicular or
condominiums diagonal parking.
- 2.15 meters by 6.0 meters for parallel parking.
- driveway may be used as a parking area with
maintained min. right-of-way

Off-Site Parking Allowed: Can be used in addition to

on-site parking.
Location Requirement: Must be within 100 meters of
the condominium project.
Compliance: Must meet local ordinances for
additional parking space requirements.

Living Units The minimum floor area of a living unit in multi-family

dwellings shall be 22 square meters for economic
housing and 18 square meters for socialized housing.
For BP

220 condominium projects, the minimum floor area

shall be 18 square meters.

Automatic fire alarm suppression 15 meters in height

system

Elevator Requirements required for buildings 6 storeys and beyond.

Contributors of BP 220:
Aledo, Michelle
Araja, Jeremiah James
Bolaños, Joseph Mathew
Brillantes, Pamela
Castillo, Charmie Keissy
Corsino, Alessandra Nicole
Delos Reyes, Shella Marie
Gutierrez, Andrea
Lansangan, Mark Bryan
Obal, Nicole Andrea
Rosales, Charisma
Sila, Sarah Mae
Suarez, John Francis
 P.D. 957 The Subdivision and Condominium Buyer’s and Protective Decree

COVERS:
● Subdivisions
● Condominiums
● Medium Cost Housing
● Open Market Housing

PART 1 - SUBDIVISIONS
● SEALABLE AREA - maximum of 70% of the gross area
● NON-SALEABLE AREA - minimum of 30% of the gross area

AREAS FOR NON-SALEABLE

● Parks and Playgrounds
● Community Facilities
● Circulation System

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS ALLOCATION

● Required for projects 1 ha. Or more
● 3.5% minimum (20 lots/ha.)
● 9.0% maximum (65 lots/ha)
● BUT NOT LESS THAN 100 SQM.

DENSITY PARKS / PLAYGROUNDS

(No. of Lots/ Dwelling Unit Per Hectare) Allocation in Percent of Gross Area

20 and below 3.5

21 - 25 4.0
26 - 35 5.0
36 - 50 6.0
51 - 65 7.0
Above 65 9.0

COMMUNITY FACILITIES
● MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER required for projects 1 HECTARE OR BIGGER
● These areas are NON-SALEABLE.
No. of Neighborhood Convenience Element ary High Tricycle
Saleable Multi - Purpose Stores & Other School** School* Terminals**
Lots and/or Center* Commercial *
Centers**
Dwelling Unit

10 & below - - - - -
11 - 99
100 - 499 - - - - -
500 - 999
1000 - 1499 x Center - -
1500 - 1999 s ** -
2000 - 2499 x - - - -
2500 & Over
x - - - -

x x x - x

x x x x x

x x x x x

HIERARCHY OF ROADS

Project Size Range (Has.) Open Market Medium Cost

2.5 & below Major, minor, motor court, Major, minor, motor court,
alley alley

Above 2.5 - 5 Major, collector, minor, -do-

motor

Above 5 - 10 -do- Major, collector, minor,

motor

Above 10 - 15 -do- -do-

Above 15 - 30 -do- -do-

Above 30 -do- -do-

● MAJOR ROADS
● COLLECTOR ROAD
● MINOR ROAD
● MOTOR COURTS: 6m Min. width; 60m Max. length inclusive terminal
● SERVICE ROADS
● ALLEY: 2m wide walkway
RROW WIDTHS
Right - of - Way (ROW)
Project Size (Meters)
(Hectares)
Open Market Medium Cost

Major Collector Minor Major Collector Minor

2.5 & Below 10 - 8 10 - 8

Above 2.5 - 5 12 10 8 10 - 8

Above 5 - 10 12 10 8 12 10 8

Above 10 - 15 12 10 8 12 10 8

Above 15 - 30 15 12 10 12 10 8

Above 30 15 12 10 15 12 10

MAJOR ROAD: 10.0m minimum

MINOR ROAD: 8.0m minimum
APPLIES to both MEDIUM COST & OPEN MARKET
ABUTTING MAIN PUBLIC ROAD SETBACKS: 3.0m in depth and 5.0m in
length

PD 957

SUBJECT Open Market Medium Cost

Housing Housing

Lot Frontages

Single Detached a. Corner 12.00 m 12.00 m

Lot

b. Regular 10.00 m 10.00 m

Lot

c. Irregular 6.00 m 6.00 m

Lot

d. Interior 3.00 m 3.00 m

Lot

Duplex/ Single Attached 8.00 m 8.00 m

Row Houses 4.00 m 4.00 m

Size or dimension of Rooms

Rooms for Human Habitation 18 sq. for single occupancy units, But can
be 12 sq. m under certain circumstances

Kitchens x x

Toilet & Bath x x

OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT

Interior Lot

Open spaces shall conform to the

Inside Lot provisions of P.D. 1216 and its
implementing rules
Corner and/or Through Lot

Lot bounded by sides on 3 sides

SHELTER COMPONENT

Minimum Floor Area

a. Single Detached 42 sqm. 30 sqm.

b. Duplex / Single Attached
c. Row House

Minimum level of Completion

a. Single Detached Complete house

b. Duplex/Single Attached (based on the submitted specification)
c. Row House

Setbacks/Easements/Yards Shelter Component

Low Density Residential (R-1) N/A

Medium Density Residential (R2) N/A

High Density Residential (R-3) 3.00 m - Front

2.00 m - Side
2.00 m - Rear

Minimum Lot Area

Single Detached 120 sq. m. 100 sq. m.

Duplex/ Single Attached 96 sq. m 80 sq. m.

Row houses 60 sq. m 50 sq. m.

Length of Block

Max length of the block is 400 m.

However, blocks exceeding 250 m shall
Row Houses be provided with a 2-meter alley
approximately at mid-length.

Road Specification

Planting Strips & Sidewalks: Planting Strip Sidewalk (m)

Right-of-Way (m) (m)

15.00 1.30 1.20

12.00 0.80 1.20

10.00 0.80 1.20

 8.00 0.40 0.60

6.50 x x

6.00 optional

Road Pavement

Major
Asphalt- 50 mm Concrete- 150 mm Min
Minor compressive strength- 20.7 Mpa

Motor Court

Sidewalk/Alley Min compressive strength- 17.2 Mpa

Road Grade/ Slope

A slope of not less than 1.5%, while

Crown of the road curbs and gutters shall not be less than
7% to 9%.

Light and Ventilation

Min dimension of Court 2.00 m 2.00m

Passageway from inner court At least 1.20 m At least 1.20 m

Min height clearance from firewall Extension above the roof is 1mm

Headroom clearance 2.00 m 2.00 m

Min ceiling height for Habitable Rooms 2.40 m - Artificial Ventilation

2.70 m - Natural Ventilation

Min ceiling height for Buildings 2.00 m 2.00 m

Sum of Areas of opening in any storey Less than 50% of Less than 50% of
total area of the total area of the wall
wall on that on that storey
storey

Window openings At least 10% of At least 10% of floor

this floor area area

Eaves over required windows x x

Means of Egress

Occupant load of less than 10 At Least 1 exit

Occupant load of 10-499 At Least 2 exit

Occupant load of 500-999 At Least 3 exit

Occupant load of 1000-above At Least 4 exit

Distance to exits without sprinkler system Max. of 45 m

Distance to exits with sprinkler system Max. of 60 m

Minimum exit door width 700 mm

Minimum exit door height 2.00 m

Minimum corridor width 1.10 m

Maximum slope of passageway x

Dead ends Max. of 12.00 m

Stairways for Buildings

Minimum stair width: Occupant load of 10-below x x

Minimum stair width: Occupant load of 10-50 Min 900 mm Min 900 mm

Minimum stair width: Min 1.10 m Min 1.10 m

Occupant load of 50-above

Riser 200 mm

Tread 250 mm

Min. width 1.10m

Distance bet Landings 3.60m

Dimension of landings in the Equal to the width of the stairway

direction of travel

Height of handrails 800-900 mm from the nosing

Sidewalks and Arcade

Min. width of sidewalk 1.00 m for major road & 500 mm for
minor road

Plan strip 1.00 m for major road & 500 mm for

minor road

Driveways, Entrance & Exits

Slope of entryway 1:3 or 1:4

Max. slope of ramps 1:10

Open Space Requirements

Interior lots 50% Residential 25% others

Inside lots 20% Residential 15% others

Corner /through lot 10% Residential 5% others

Lot bounded by 5% for all

Parking

2. 40 x 5.00 m
Size of parking slot (perpendicular & diagonal)
2.00 x 6.00m
(parallel)
Low -Income single detached Pooled Parking 1
living units w/ individual lot slot/ 10 units
size not more than 100 sq. m

50 sq. m below 1 slot / 8 units

50 – 100 sq. m 1 slot / 4 units
100 sq. m above 1 slot / 1 units

Water Supply Mandatory connection to appropriate

public water system or community
system if available, or centralized water
supply system.

Minimum Water Supply Requirements 150 liters per capita per day for
household connection

Fire Protection Provision for Fire Protection shall comply

with the requirements of the National Fire
Protection Code ( PD 1185)

Drainage System Underground

Sewage Disposal System

Septic Tank Individual Septic Tank conforming to

standard design of Sanitation Code

Connection to Community Connections to approved public or

community sewer systems should be
made, following Sanitation Code
requirements and applicable materials
and installation practices.

Power Supply Mandatory Individual household

connections to Primary & Alternate
sources of power of services is available
in the locality.

Garbage Disposal Provide sanitary and efficient refuse

collection and disposal systems whether
independently or in conjunction with the
local government garbage collection and
disposal services.
(Aguila)
Section 20. Time of Completion. Every owner or developer shall construct and provide the
facilities, improvements, infrastructures and other forms of development, including water supply
and lighting facilities, which are offered and indicated in the approved subdivision or
condominium plans, brochures, prospectus, printed matters, letters or in any form of
advertisement, within one year from the date of the issuance of the license for the subdivision or
condominium project or such other period of time as may be fixed by the Authority.

Section 21. Sales Prior to Decree. In cases of subdivision lots or condominium units sold or
disposed of prior to the effectivity of this Decree, it shall be incumbent upon the owner or
developer of the subdivision or condominium project to complete compliance with his or its
obligations as provided in the preceding section within two years from the date of this Decree
unless otherwise extended by the Authority or unless an adequate performance bond is filed in
accordance with Section 6 hereof.
Section 22. Alteration of Plans. No owner or developer shall change or alter the roads, open
spaces, infrastructures, facilities for public use and/or other form of subdivision development as
contained in the approved subdivision plan and/or represented in its advertisements, without the
permission of the Authority and the written conformity or consent of the duly organized
homeowners association, or in the absence of the latter, by the majority of the lot buyers in the
subdivision.

Section 23. Non-Forfeiture of Payments. No installment payment made by a buyer in a

subdivision or condominium project for the lot or unit he contracted to buy shall be forfeited in
favor of the owner or developer when the buyer, after due notice to the owner or developer,
desists from further payment due to the failure of the owner or developer to develop the
subdivision or condominium project according to the approved plans and within the time limit for
complying with the same. Such buyer may, at his option, be reimbursed the total amount paid
including amortization interests but excluding delinquency interests, with interest thereon at the
legal rate.

Section 27. Other Charges. No owner or developer shall levy upon any lot or buyer a fee for
an alleged community benefit. Fees to finance services for common comfort, security and
sanitation may be collected only by a properly organized homeowners association and only with
the consent of a majority of the lot or unit buyers actually residing in the subdivision or
condominium project.

Section 28. Access to Public Offices in the Subdivisions. No owner or developer shall deny
any person free access to any government office or public establishment located within the
subdivision or which may be reached only by passing through the subdivision.

Section 29. Right of Way to Public Road. The owner or developer of a subdivision without
access to any existing public road or street must secure a right of way to a public road or street
and such right of way must be developed and maintained according to the requirement of the
government and authorities concerned.

Section 30. Organization of Homeowners Association. The owner or developer of a

subdivision project or condominium project shall initiate the organization of a homeowners
association among the buyers and residents of the projects for the purpose of promoting and
protecting their mutual interest and assist in their community development.

Section 31. Donations of roads and open spaces to local government. The registered
owner or developer of the subdivision or condominium project, upon completion of the
development of said project may, at his option, convey by way of donation the roads and open
spaces found within the project to the city or municipality wherein the project is located. Upon
acceptance of the donation by the city or municipality concerned, no portion of the area donated
shall thereafter be converted to any other purpose or purposes unless after hearing, the
proposed conversion is approved by the Authority.

Section 32. Phases of Subdivision. For purposes of complying with the provisions of this
Decree, the owner or developer may divide the development and sale of the subdivision into
phases, each phase to cover not less than ten hectares. The requirement imposed by this
Decree on the subdivision as a whole shall be deemed imposed on each phase.

Contributors of PD 957:

Adame, Dianna Kim

Aguda, Kristina Cassandra
Aguila, Limuel
Ayap Neil Kristopher
Bibas, Gwendalyn D.
Culis, Kate Yvanjilyn R.
Custodio, Jayvee B.
Depino, Ely Jones A.
Dimayuga, Azel Gwen P.
Gayos, Ruth M.
Maranan, Allysha Aubrey Mae P.
Morales,Mary Rose R.
Panganiban, Edrian
Pentinio, Stephanie Kyle
Rodaje, Precious Jem
Untalan, Charles Aaron F.
 PD 1096 THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

CHAPTER 7 CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUILDINGS BY

USE OR OCCUPANCY (De Andres)

SECTION 701. Occupancy Classified

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SECTION 704. Location on Property

a.) General

● No building shall be constructed unless it has direct access to a public space, yard, or
street on at least one side.
● Center line is an adjoining property line if it is a street or alley.
● Eaves over windows that are required to be minimum 750 millimeters from side and
rear property lines.

b.) Fire Resistance of Walls

● Exterior walls must meet fire resistance & opening protection reqs.

Projection beyond the wall should not exceed ⅓ where fire protection
begins to the property line.

Opening in exterior walls must not 50 % of the wall on any storey.

c.) Buildings on Same Property and Buildings Containing Courts

To determine wall and opening protection, assume a property line between buildings on the
same property and court walls.

For a new building on the same property as an existing one, use the distance from the
existing building to the property line.

If they have different occupancies or construction types, use the most restrictive area limits.

SECTION 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy

(a) The measurement of site occupancy or lot occupancy shall be taken at the ground level and
shall be exclusive of courts, yards, and light wells

Wells or yards with the exception of roof not exceeding 1.20 meters in width
leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire
escapes
SECTION 1106. Pedestrian Protection

(a) Protection Required: Pedestrian walkways extending into roadways, adjacent to

excavations, or as detailed.

Railings At least 1m high

Fences At least 2.4m high

Canopies 2.4 m height

Railing for canopy At least 1m high

Rule III. PERMITS AND INSPECTION (Barretto)

● Building Permits: All construction projects, including those within subdivisions, must
obtain building permits from the local government.
● Site Development: Subdivisions must adhere to the requirements for site development,
including grading, drainage, and landscaping.
● Accessibility: Buildings within subdivisions must comply with accessibility requirements
for persons with disabilities.
● Structural Integrity: Buildings must be designed and constructed to ensure structural
integrity and stability.
● Safety and Health: Buildings must be safe and healthy for occupants, including
provisions for ventilation, lighting, and sanitation.
● Building Materials: The use of materials must comply with specified standards for
strength and durability.
● Construction Methods: Construction methods must follow accepted industry practices.
● Inspections: Building officials may conduct inspections at various stages of construction
to ensure compliance with the code.
 ● National Roads: For major national roads, lane widths typically range from 3.0 to 3.5
meters per lane.
● Local Roads: For secondary and local roads, lane widths can vary, but a common
standard is around 3.0 meters per lane.
● Signs erected within 1.50 meters
● The minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or more shall be
1.20 meters on each side of the RROW or a total of 2.40 meters on both sides of the
RROW

● Mountable curbs shall only be allowed if the sidewalk width on each side of the RROW
is at a minimum of 5.00 meters wide.

RULE IV - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION (Pesigan)

SECTION 401. Types of Construction

For purposes of the Code and its IRR, all buildings proposed for construction shall be classified
according to the following types:

1. Type I - shall be of wood construction. The structural elements may be any of the materials
permitted by the Code.

2. Type II - 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.

3. Type III - 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.

4. Type IV - 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.

5. Type V - shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be
of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction.

SECTION 402. Changes in Types

No change shall be made in the type of construction of any building which would place the
building in a different sub-type or type of construction unless such building is made to comply
with the requirements for such sub-type of construction: Except, when the changes is
approved by the Building Official upon showing that the new or proposed construction is less
hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing construction.

SECTION 403. Requirements on Type of Construction

The following standards are prescribed:

1. Fire Resistive Requirements

a. Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls of Types II and III Constructions shall have one
hour fire-resistive rating, while those of Types IV and V shall have four-hour fire-resistive
rating.

b. Interior bearing walls, permanent partitions, floors, and roofs of Types II, III and IV
Construction shall have one-hour fire-resistive rating while those of Type V shall have three
hour fire-resistive rating for bearing walls and one-hour fire-resistive rating for vertical
openings, floors and roofs.

c. Structural frames of Types II and III Construction shall have one-hour fire-resistive rating,
while those of Type IV shall have two-hour fire-resistive rating and those of Type V shall have
three hour fire-resistive rating.

d. Exterior doors and windows shall have one hour fire-resistive rating for all Types.

2. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes

a. Finishes for interior walls and ceilings of any building shall be classified according to their
flame-spread characteristic using generally accepted engineering standards. The smoke
density shall not be greater than that obtained from burning of untreated wood under similar
conditions when tested in accordance with the “Tunnel Test” in the way intended for use. The
products of combustion shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood under similar
conditions. These finishes include: interior wainscoting, paneling, or other finish applied
structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, frames and trims of doors and windows,
surface insulation or similar purposes.

b. 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 1.00 millimeter in thickness
cemented to the surface of walls or ceilings.

c. Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant

having a flame-spread of fifty (50) or less as determined by the “Tunnel Test”.

3. Standards for materials use in structural framework, exterior walls and openings, floors,
exits, stairs & roofs shall be governed by the pertinent provision of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.

RULE V - REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES (Perez)

SECTION 502. Buildings located in more than One Fire Zone

A building or structure which is located partly in one fire zone and partly in another shall be
considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when more than one-third of its
total floor area is located in such zone.

SECTION 505. Center Lines of Streets

The center line of an adjoining street or alley may be considered an adjacent property line.
Distances shall be measured at right angles to the street or alley.

507. Designation of Fire Zones

The legislative body of the LGU may enact ordinances for for the purpose of designating fire
zones based on the parameters and guidelines set forth in this section:
a. Fire Restrictive Zones

● Areas wherein siting of building/structures are permitted within prescribed

fire-resistivity measures for exterior walls of at least 2 hour fire resistivity. Usual
locations in suburban areas are permitted to be built with at least 1 hour fire
resistivity.
● Types II, III to IV Constructions as prescribed in Section 401 of the Code.

b. Highly Fire Restrictive Zones

● Areas wherein highly fire-resistive or non- combustible buildings/ structures or

construction assemblies of no less than 3-4 hour fire-resistive construction
materials are used throughout, including exterior walls.
● Only Type IV and V Constructions are permitted in the areas.

RULE VI - FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION (Tolentino)

SECTION 602. Fire- Resistive Time Period Rating 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.

SECTION 603. Fire-Resistive Standards All materials of construction, and type of materials and
assemblies or combinations thereof shall conform to the following fire-resistive ratings:

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

4 hrs. 3 hrs. 2 hrs. 1 hr.

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

Solid pre-stressed
Concrete slab
- Average cover to reinforcement 65 50 40 25
- Overall Dept 150 150 125 100

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

Protection for metal structural members

- Concrete 75 50 38 25
- Masonry 100 75 55 38
- Metal lath with vermiculite or perlite gypsum
plaster 50 38 20 12

Exterior Wall
- Solid concrete 180 150 125 75
- Solid masonry 200 175 150 100
- Hollow masonry 300 250 200 150
Column (all faces exposed)
- Reinforced concrete 450 400 300 200

RULE VIII - LIGHT AND VENTILATION

(Reyes)

PD 1096 BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

CONTENT TABULATION

RULE VIII SECTION CATEGORY

801 General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

802 Measurement of Site Occupancy

803 Percentage of Site Occupancy

Light and Ventilation
804 Sizes and Dimensions of Courts

805 Ceiling Heights

806 Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms

808 Window Openings

SECTION 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

1. Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Easements of Light
and View, and to the specific provisions of the Code, every building shall be designed,
constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation. (Refer to Guidelines
on Easements, View Corridors/Sight Lines and Basements at the end of this Rule)

2. All buildings shall face a street or public alley or a private street which has been duly
approved. (Refer to Guidelines on Streets/RROW and Sidewalks at the end of this Rule)

3. No building shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room or the
relative area of windows to less than that provided for buildings under this Rule, or to
create an additional room,unless such additional room conforms to the requirements of
this Rule.

4. No building shall be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required court or yard
would be less
than what is prescribed for such a building lot.
SECTION 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy
1. The measurement of site occupancy or lot occupancy shall be taken at the ground
level and
shall be exclusive of courts, yards, and light wells.
2. 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 1.20 meters in width.

SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy

1. The measurement of the percentage (%) of site occupancy (or lot occupancy) shall be
taken at the ground level and shall be exclusive of courts, yards and light wells. 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 1.20 meters in width.

2. In case of proposed additional construction on a lot on which another

building/structure already stands, the Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) arising out of
such existing buildings/structures must be included in the computation of the PSO for the
Total Lot Area (TLA). In case of discrepancy between the specified Maximum Allowable
PSO and the other light and ventilation provisions under this Rule, the resulting lesser
building/structure footprint or gross floor area at the ground floor (or at grade level) must
prevail.

3. Maximum site occupancy shall be governed by use, type of construction, and height of
the building and the use, area, nature and location of the site; and subject to the
provisions of the local zoning requirements and in accordance with the following types of
open spaces:
a. Public open spaces - streets, alleys, easements of sea/lakeshores, rivers,
creeks, esteros,
railroad tracks, parks/plazas, playgrounds, and the like.

b. Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL) - courts, yards, gardens, light wells,
uncovered driveways, access roads and parking spaces consisting of two (2)
types:
i. Paved or tiled (hardscaped areas); sub-classification of open space
shall fall under Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Areas (ISA) within the
Total Lot Area (TLA); and

ii. Unpaved areas within the lot that are with exposed soil and planted
(softscape), i.e., the
Unpaved Surface Areas (USA); this sub-classification is the true open space.
4. The following Table illustrates the manner in determining the Maximum Allowable
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO), Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Area
(ISA), Maximum
Allowable Construction Area (MACA), Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA), and the
Total
Open Space within Lot (TOSL) with reference to Type of Land Use Zoning per Lot.
4. Minimum Requirements for Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL)
a. Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL) are portions of the Total Lot Area (TLA) not
occupied by the Maximum Allowable PSO. The TOSL may consist of either the
Maximum Allowable ISA (hardscaped areas) or the USA (exposed and
planted/softscape soil) or may also be the combination of both types of open spaces.
(Figure VIII.1.)

b. Group A buildings or Residential 1 (R-1) uses/occupancies shall follow the minimum

yard standards in Table VIII.2. to comply with the TOSL requirement.

c. Abutments for Basic Uses/Occupancies forming part of new developments shall be

basically similar to the restrictions prescribed for firewalls under Rule VII, to wit:
 i. Absolutely no abutments are allowed at any property line for any R-1 lot
type/location.

ii. Abutments shall be allowed on only one (1) side for any R-2 lot type/location.
There shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property lines for any
R-2 lot type/location.

iii. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the
rear property line/ boundary for any R-3 lot type/location. There shall be no
abutments on the front property line for any R-3 lot type/location.

iv. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only for any R-4 lot type/location.
There shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property line for any
R-4 lot type/location.

v. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the
rear property line/boundary for any R-5 lot type/location. There shall be no
abutments on the front property line for any R-5 lot type/location.

vi. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the
rear property line/boundary for any C-3 lot type/location. There shall be no
abutments on the front property line for any C-3 lot type/location.

d. Lot Type/Location
Only seven (7) types of lots and their respective locations are described under this Rule.
(Figures VIII.2. through VIII.8.)
e. Variance
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 8.00 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 12.00 meters.
SECTION 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts

1. 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
2.00 meters. All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a
passageway with a minimum width of 1.20 meters or by a door through a room or rooms.

2. The required open space shall be located totally or distributed anywhere within the lot
in such a manner as to provide maximum light and ventilation into the building. (Figures
VIII.12. through VIII.15.)

3. YARD - the required open space left between the outermost face of the
building/structure and the property lines, e.g., front, rear, right and left side yards. The
width of the yard is the setback. Yards prescribed for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
and Recreational Buildings are shown in Table VIII.3. Hereafter.

DESIGN STANDARDS TABULATION

PD 1096
SUBJECT National Building Code

TYPE MEASUREMENT
(Meters)

Court 2.00
Dimension(Minimum)

Passageway from 1.20 (At least)

Inner Court

Clearance from 1.00 (above the roof)

Firewall(Minimum
Height)

Headroom Clearance 2.00

Sum of Areas of 50%

Openings in any Storey (Less than of total area of the wall on that storey)

Window Openings 10% (At least of the FA)

Eaves over required 0.75 (At least)

windows
REQUIRED OPEN SPACE LOCATIONS

Annotation: For all firewalls (particularly those above 3.0 m in height), great care should be
taken when such firewalls face the south or southwest i.e. facing the southwest monsoon
(“habagat”) winds which are wet and destructive i.e. the firewalls may also be generally
subjected to rain for up to six to eight (6-8) months annually. In such a situation, firewall gutters
are strongly suggested to prevent the firewall water from flooding the adjoining properties. A
better option is to set back the firewall by up to 0.60 m to create a drainage channel as well as a
firewall maintenance space i.e. for painting and general repair work. When the latter solution is
adopted, an endwall is created instead.

4. The setback requirements in Table VIII.3. above are for newly-developed 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.

5. 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 1.50meters in cluster living units such as quadruplexes, rowhouses and the like, with
adjacent courtswith 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 thelike, whose courts may be also triangular in shape may be
exempted from having a minimum widthof not less than what is required in Table VIII.3. and as
shown in Figures VIII.16., VIII.17., VIII.18.and VIII.19.

6. For buildings of more than two (2) storeys in height, the minimum width of the rear or side
court shall be increased at the rate of 300 millimeters for each additional storey up to the
fourteenth (14th) storey (Figure VIII.20. showing incremental setbacks). For buildings exceeding
fourteen (14) storeys in height, the required width of the court shall be computed on the basis of
fourteen (14) storeys.

7. Uncovered Driveways, Access Roads and Parking Spaces may be considered part of the
open space provided that they are open and unobstructed from the ground upward as in courts
and yards.

8. A carport shall not be considered part of the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) particularly
if it is entirely roofed or roofed with overhangs. In such a case, it must be counted as an integral
component of the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF).

9. A front yard may be partly paved/hardscaped (converted into a courtyard) to serve as a

carport but only for a basic R-2 or basic R-3 or R-4 (individual lot) use or occupancy, i.e., all for
single-family dwelling units only. All other uses/occupancies shall not be allowed to use the front
yard for a carport nor for parking.

10. For Basic R-3, abutments on two sides and rear property lines may be allowed provided the
following requirements are first complied with:
a. Open space as prescribed in Reference Table for Maximum PSO, TOSL, and Table VIII.2. of
this Rule are satisfied.
b. Window opening as prescribed in Section 808 of this Rule are satisfied.
c. Firewall with a minimum of two-hour fire-resistive rating constructed with a minimum height
clearance of 400 millimeters above the roof. (Figure VIII.21)
11. In case of conflict in the provisions on lighting and ventilation under this Rule or under the
Code, the more stringent restrictions must prevail.

Figure VIII.19.
OPEN COURT / YARD

Annotation: The separation walls are actually firewalls (particularly if these are above 3.0 m in
height or above the roof lines of the buildings). A better option is to set back the firewall by up to
0.60 m to create a drainage channel as well as a firewall maintenance space i.e. for painting
and general repair work. When the said solution is adopted, endwalls are created instead.
 Figure VIII.20.

Annotation: The incremental setbacks are not intended for adoption as architectural design
standards. These are only tools to limit floor area generation using climatic conditions as bases.
The actual design solution may actually have a different configuration that must however match
the limit prescribed by the incremental setbacks.
FIREWALL PD 1096 (Magpantay)

For Open Market/ Economic/ Medium Cost Subdivision

Above Roof: 400mm

From Outermost Edges (Walls): 600mm

Under Eaves: 300mm

Thickness: 150mm (Solid Masonry)

200mm (Hollow Masonry)

Low Density Residential (R-1) Type of No Firewalls are allowed.

Occupancy :an abutment of up to 3.20 meters from
(includes executive subdivision) established grade level may however be
permitted
- Single-detached 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 1.50
meters
measured vertically from the established
grade level; such an abutment shall not be
longer
than 7.00 meters or 50% of the side property
line in total length, whichever is shorter.

Medium Density Residential (R-2) Type of A firewall can be erected on a

Occupancy maximum of 80% of the total length of a side
(includes semi-exclusive subdivision) property line; provided that only one (1) side
property line is used for a firewall in the case
- Single-attached of a R-2 structure; and provided further that
- Duplex the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code
are strictly followed.

High Density Residential (R-3) Type of A firewall on two (2) sides can be erected
Occupancy on a maximum of 85% of the total length of
(includes socialized and economic each side property line; provided that all
subdivision) firewall construction shall not exceed 65% of
- Rowhouse the total perimeter of the R-3 property.
- Townhouse
SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights
1. Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less
than 2.40 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling; provided that for buildings of
more than one (1) storey, the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70
meters and that for the second story 2.40 meters and the succeeding stories shall have
an unobstructed typical head-room clearance of not less than 2.10 meters above the
finished floor. Above- stated rooms with natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights of
not less than 2.70 meters.

2. Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height not less than 1.80 meters above
and below it.

SECTION 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms

1. Minimum sizes of rooms and their least horizontal dimensions shall be as follows:
a. Rooms for Human Habitations - 6.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 2.00
meters;
b. Kitchen - 3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters; and
c. Bath and toilet - 1.20 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters.

SECTION 808. Window Openings

1. 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
10% of the floor area of the room, provided that such opening shall be not less than 1.00
sq. meter. However, toilet and bath rooms, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be
provided with windows or windows with an area not less than 1/20 of the floor area of
such rooms, provided that such opening shall not be less than 240 sq. millimeters. Such
windows shall open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open watercourse.
2. 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 2.70 meters;
c. Has one of the longer sides at least 65% open and unobstructed.
3. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less
than 750 millimeters from the side and rear property lines.

DESIGN STANDARDS TABULATION

PD 1096
SUBJECT National Building Code

CEILING HEIGHTS

ROOM VENTILATION & MEASUREMENT

(Meters)

Habitable Artificial 2.40

OTHER

TYPE MEASUREMENT PHASE

(Meters) (Storey)
 2.70 1st

Buildings 2.40 2nd

2.10 Succeeding

Mezzanine Floor 1.80 Mezzanine

PLANTING STRIPS & SIDEWALKS

PW SW
RROW (Planting Strips Width) (Sidewalks Width)
(Meter)

30 & above 1.2(0.6) 1/6 - 1/4

25 - 29 0.6(0.3) 1/6 - 1/3

20 - 24 0.6(0.3) 1/6 - 1/3

10 - 19 0.4(0.2) 1/4 - 1/3

Below 10 Optional 1/4 - 1/3

15

12

10

6.5

NOTE

SUBJECT MEASUREMENT PART

Grass & Shrubs 200 mm Per side

Trees 300 mm Per side

Sidewalk Slope 1/50

SIDEWALKS ILLUSTRATION (Banayat)

● 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 1/50 and shall level off with the curb.

● Sidewalks of 2.00 meters or more in width shall include on its outer side a planting strip
of not less than 800 millimeters in width up to a maximum of 1/3 of the allowed
sidewalk width, separating the curb from the sidewalk pavement. The planting strip
must always be near the curbline.

● Combined open and arcaded sidewalks shall be provided with a planting strip of not
less than 800 millimeters in width up to a maximum of 1/3 of the allowed sidewalk
width, as a separating strip between the arcaded portion and the open portion of the
sidewalk.
Grade of Sidewalks

● Whenever the slope of the street does not exceed 1/12 the sidewalk grade shall follow
the level or slope of the street.
● Whenever the slope of the street is 1/10, the sidewalk shall be maintained level for
every 20.00 to 40.00 meters of run. Sidewalks of different levels shall be joined by
means of a ramp having any convenient slope not exceeding 1/6.

Driveway 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 1/3 to 1/4.
● Whenever the height of the curb is more than 200 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 with a slope of not more than
1/8. The driveway and the ramp shall be made of the same materials as that of the
sidewalk.

CHAPTER IX- SANITATION (Castelo)

Section 901. General

All buildings for human habitation must have:

· Adequate potable water supply.

 · Plumbing installations.

· Suitable wastewater treatment or disposal systems.

· Effective stormwater drainage.

· Pest and vermin control.

· Noise abatement measures.

· Other health-promoting measures.

Section 902. Water Supply System

Municipal Supply: Buildings should use existing municipal or city waterworks when available.

Water Quality: Drinking water must meet the National Standards for Drinking Water.

Deepwells: Must comply with the Water Code of the Philippines.

Private Systems: Governed by local laws.

Piping Installations: Must adhere to the National Plumbing Code.

Section 903. Wastewater Disposal System

Sanitary Sewage: Must be discharged into municipal or city sewer systems or treated as per
the Code on Sanitation and National Pollution Control Commission standards.

Septic Systems: Used where no sewerage systems are available.

Plumbing Installations: Must comply with the National Plumbing Code.

Section 904. Storm Drainage System

Rainwater: Should not discharge into the sanitary sewer system.

Drainage: Must effectively manage low areas in buildings and premises.

Section 905. Pest and Vermin Control

Construction: Buildings with hollow or wooden structures need rat-proofing.

Garbage Management: Bins should be cleanable and pest-proof.

Section 906. Noise Pollution Control

Industrial Establishments: Must have noise abatement devices to meet acceptable limits set
by the Department of Labor and the National Pollution Control Commission.
Section 907. Pipe Materials

Standards:

All pipe materials must conform to Philippine Standard Council specifications

RULE XI - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION

(Coro)

RULE XI - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION

SECTION 1101. General Requirements

Description ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED

1. Use or occupancy of a street, alley or public ✗

sidewalk for the performance or work covered
by a building permit. NOTE: except in
accordance with
the provisions of
this Rule.

2. Performance of any work or any ✗

building/structure adjacent to a public way in
general use for pedestrian travel. NOTE: unless the
pedestrians are
protected as
specified in this
Rule.

3. Material, building/structure temporarily ✓

occupying public property, including fence,
canopies and walkways. NOTE: it shall
be adequately
lighted
between
sunset and
sunrise.

SECTION 1102. Storage in Public Property

Description Conditions

1. Materials and equipment necessary for work shall not obstruct free and
to be done under a permit when placed or convenient approach to and use of:
stored on public property. ● any fire hydrant,
● fire or police alarm box,
● utility box,
● catch basin, or manhole

and shall not interfere with any:

● drainage of any street or

alley,
● gutter
 ● and with the safe and
smooth flow of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.

2. Materials to be stored at or near construction shall be piled or stacked in an

sites orderly manner. No materials shall
be piled or stacked higher than 1.80
meters, except in yards or sheds
intended especially for storage.
When piles exceed 1.20 meters in
height, the material shall be so
arranged that the sides and ends of
the piles taper back.

SECTION 1103. Mixing Mortar on Public Property

Description ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED

1. The mixing of mortar, concrete, or similar ✗

materials on public streets.

SECTION 1104. Protection of Utilities

Description Conditions

1. All public or private utilities and services shall be protected from any
above or below the ground. damage by any work being done
under the permit.

2. Protection of Utilities shall be maintained while such work

is being done and shall not
obstruct the normal functioning of
any such utility.

3. Temporary Light and Power ● shall be adequately

protected against
mechanical or over-current
failures. All conductive
materials enclosing fixed or
portable electric equipment,
or forming a part of such
equipment, shall be properly
grounded.

● Temporary electric service

poles shall be
self-supporting or
adequately braced or guyed
at all times.

SECTION 1105. Walkway

Description Conditions

1. When the Building Official authorizes a a temporary walkway of not less

sidewalk to be fenced or closed, or in case than 1.20 meters shall be provided.
 there is no sidewalk in front of the
building/structure site during construction or
demolition.

2. Temporary walkway provided during shall be capable of supporting a

construction or demolition. uniform live load of 650.00
kilogram per sq. meters.

3. Durable wearing surface in construction shall be provided and must remain

safe throughout the construction
period.

4. Where the sidewalk is permitted by the a temporary walkway adjacent to

Building Official to be fully occupied and the curb line shall be required.
fenced-off or enclosed.

5. Where the street has no sidewalk a temporary walkway adjacent to

the street line not less than 600
millimeters wide shall be provided.
Where the RROW is 5.00 meters or
less, no temporary walkway shall be
allowed.

SECTION 1106. Pedestrian Protection

Description Conditions

1. Where the walkway occupies part of the protective railings on the street
roadway or is adjacent to an excavation side or on the side of the excavation
shall be required.

2. Railings when required shall be built substantially strong

and sturdy and shall not be less
than 1.00 meters in height.

3. Fences ❖ shall entirely enclose the

construction/demolition site
and shall be erected on the
building side of sidewalks or
walkways and shall be made
of approved materials:

● G.I. sheet,
● wooden boards and/or
planks, plywood or Lawanit,
sawali

❖ not less than 2.40 meters in

height above the curb line.

❖ shall be built solid for its full

length except for such
openings as may be
necessary for proper
execution of the work.

❖ Such openings shall be

provided with doors, which
shall be kept closed at all
 times except when in actual
use.

a. When the horizontal distance

between the outermost face of the
building/structure area and the inner
edge of the sidewalk is more than
one-half (1/2) the height of the
building, a 2.40 meters fence is
required. (Figure XI.1.)

b. When the horizontal distance

between the outermost face of the
building and the inner edge of the
sidewalk is equal to or less than
one-half (1/2) the height of the
building, a canopy shall be
required in addition to a fence. (Fig.
XI.2.)

4. Canopies ❖ The protective canopy shall

have a clear unobstructed
height of 2.40 meters above
the walkway.

❖ When the canopy is used for

the storage of materials or
for the performance of work
of any kind, substantial
railings not less than 1.00
meters high and solid toe
boards not less than 300
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
4800 Pascal or the intended
load to be placed thereon,
whichever is bigger.

❖ The deck flooring of a

canopy shall consist of
planking not less than 50
millimeters in thickness,
closely laid. All members of
the canopy shall be
adequately braced and
connected to resist
displacement of members or
distortion of the framework.

❖ Canopies shall be
constructed solid for its
entire length except for such
openings as may be
necessary for loading
purposes. Such openings
shall be kept closed at all
times except during actual
loading operation.
❖ Unless the top deck of the
canopy is built solidly
against the face of the
building/structure to be
constructed/demolished, the
vertical face of the canopy
supports next to the building
shall be solidly fenced
throughout, except for such
openings as may be
necessary for the execution
of work. Such openings shall
be provided with sliding or
swinging gates which shall
be kept closed at all times
except when in actual use.
(Figs. XI.3., XI.4., XI.5.,
XI.6..

❖ The street side of the

canopy shall be kept open
for a height of not less than
2.40 meters above the curb.
The underside of the canopy
shall be properly lighted at
night with not less than 100-
Watts bulb every 6.00
meters of its length and at
each change of grade or
elevation of the sidewalk
surface.

❖ When a wall of the building

abuts or fronts a street, fans
or catch platforms shall be
erected along that wall at the
level of the first floor of the
building above the street
level. Fans or catch
platforms shall be erected at
the level of other floors of
the building as may be
necessary to prevent
nuisance from dust or
danger from falling debris or
materials.

❖ When the horizontal

distance between the
outermost face of the
building and the outer edge
of the sidewalk is less than
one-half (1/2) 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. (Fig.
XI.7.)

❖ Wherever required,
protective netting/covering
shall be of approved and
substantially strong material
such as 2 millimeters
diameter G.I. wire, 38
millimeters mesh nylon net,
or canvas.

❖ Where a wall of the building

abuts or fronts a street, dust
screens shall be erected to
cover the entire wall so as to
prevent nuisance from dust.

❖ For medium and high-rise

buildings six (6) 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.

5. Warning Signs and Lights ❖ At every

construction/demolition site,
warning signs shall be
conspicuously posted
around the property.
Warning signs shall be
adequately illuminated at
night for the protection of
unwary pedestrians.

❖ All entrances/exits to and

from the
construction/demolition site
shall be kept closed at all
times except during actual
passage of men, materials
or equipment.

❖ All warning signs and lights

shall be properly
maintained even when
operations are not in
progress.
RULE XI - FIGURES

RULE X – BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS (Tarrayo)

SECTION 1001. General Requirements

● No part of any building or structure or any of its appendages, shall project beyond the
building line except as provided herein.

SECTION 1002. Projection into Alleys or Streets

● No part of any structure or its appendage shall project into any alley or street, national
road or public highway except as provided in the Code.
 Except:

1. Footings located at least 2.40 meters below grade may project not more
than 300 millimeters beyond the property line.4

2. Foundations on public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding 500

millimeters and is not less than 600 millimeters below the established
grade.

3. : and provided further, that said projection shall not obstruct any existing
utilities/services such as power, water, sewer, gas, communication and
drainage lines, etc., unless the owner concerned shall pay the
corresponding entities for the rerouting of the parts of the affected utilities.

SECTION 1007. Doors, Windows, and the Like

● Doors, windows, and the like less than 2.40 meters above the pavement or groundline
shall not, when fully opened or upon opening, project beyond the property line except
fire exit doors.

SECTION 1008. Corner Buildings with Chaflans

● Chaflans shall be provided for corner buildings or solid wall fences to be built on corners
or street intersections.
● Minimum of 4.00 meter chaflan for corners with alley/street less than 3.60 meters.

RULE XII. GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS (Guirre)

SECTION 1201. General Requirements

All buildings proposed for construction shall comply with the regulations, specifications, and
applicable referral codes that would govern quality and guide the planning, design, layout,
content, construction, location, installation and maintenance of all buildings/ structures. The
Secretary shall then issue generic lists of approved, strictly regulated, or banned items,
procedures, usages, and the like:

A. Materials for construction

B. Processes for the production of materials, their installation or construction
C. Procedures/methodologies/systems for both design and construction
D. Organizational structures/ hierarchies for construction
E. Types of occupancy
F. Classifications relative to design, construction, and occupancy
SECTION 1203. Veneer

Veneer is a nonstructural facing of approved materials for the purpose of ornamentation,

protection, or enclosure that may be adhered, integrated, or anchored on either the interior or
exterior of the building or structure.

SECTION 1204. Enclosure of Vertical Openings

1. Vertical opening shall be enclosed depending upon the fire resistive requirements of a
particular type of construction as set forth in the code.
2. Elevator Enclosures. Walls and partitions enclosing elevators and escalators shall be of
not less than the fire-resistive construction required under the Types of Construction.
3. Other Vertical Openings. All shafts, ducts, chutes, and other vertical openings not
covered in paragraph above shall have enclosing walls conforming to the requirements
specified under the type of construction of the building in which they are located.
4. Air Ducts. Air ducts passing through a floor shall be enclosed in a shaft.

SECTION 1205. Floor Construction

Floors shall be of such materials and construction as specified under Rule V - Fire Zones and
Fire-Resistive Standards and under Rule IV - Types of Construction. All floors shall be framed
and secured into the framework and supporting walls and provide means to keep the beam and
girders from lateral buckling.

SECTION 1206. Roof Construction and Covering

1. Roof Covering. All roof coverings shall either be fire-retardant or ordinary depending
upon the fire-resistive requirements of the particular type of construction.
2. Roof Trusses. All roofs shall be framed and tied into the framework and supporting walls
so as to form an integral part of the whole building and have all joints well fitted with all
tension members well tightened before any load is placed in the truss.
3. Attics.
a. Access. An attic access shall be provided in the ceiling of the top floor of
buildings with a combustible ceiling or roof construction with an opening not less
than 600 millimeters and a minimum clear headroom of 800 millimeters above
the access opening.
b. Area Separation. Enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction shall be
divided into horizontal areas not exceeding 250 square meters by fire-resistive
partitions extending from the ceiling to the roof.
c. Draft Stops. Draft stops shall be constructed as for attic area separations and in
all buildings exceeding 2000 square meters.
d. Ventilation. Enclosed attics shall be provided with adequate ventilation protected
against the entrance of rain.
4. Roof Drainage System. Roof drains, overflow drains and scuppers shall be provided to
discharge all tributary waters and are concealed within the construction of the building in
accordance with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code.
5. Flashing. Flashing and counterflashing shall be provided at the juncture of the roof and
vertical surfaces.

SECTION 1207. Stairs. Exits, and Occupant Loads

a. General Requirements for Occupant Loads and Exits

Table XII.1.
b. Exits
1. Number of Exits
Above 1st storey – 10 occupant –2 exits
Mezzanine – 185 square meter area or more than 18 meters in dimension – 2
exits
500-999 – 3 exits
2. Exits – if only 2 exits required, shall be placed distance apart not < 1/5 of the
perimeter area.
3. Distance of Exits – without sprinkler – 45m from exterior exit door, with sprinkler
60m
4. Doors
a. Swing – exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas with 50 or
more occupant load
b. Double acting doors – view panel of not < 1,300 square centimeter.
c. Width and Height – not < 900 millimeters in width, not < 2.00 meters in
height, opening – 90 degrees and exit way clear width not <700
millimeters Door Leaf Width – max of 1.20
5. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies
a. Width – not < 1.10 meters
b. Dead Ends – max 6.00 meters in length
6. Stairways
a. Width – serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall not be < 1.10
meters, occupant load of 50 or less may be .90 meters (900 millimeter)
wide, private stairways serving an occupant load of < 10 may be .75
meters (750 millimeters)
b. Rise and Run. Rise – max 0.20 meters (200 millimeters), Run - 0.25
meters (250 millimeters)
c. Winding Stairways – narrower side of the thread 150 millimeters – 300
millimeters
d. Circular Stairways – used as exit with min width of run not < 250
millimeters
e. Landings – straight run – max of 1.20 meters, vertical
f. Distance bet landings – max of 3.60 meters vertical distance landings.
g. Handrails – not < 800 millimeters nor more than 900 millimeters
h. Stairway to Roof – if 4 or more storeys in height
i. Headroom – clearance 2.00 meters
7. Ramps – width – 1.10 meter min
8. Exit Outlets, Courts, Passageways
a. Slope – exit courts max of 1:10, exit passageway max of 1:8
 b. Openings – on exit court not < 3.00 meters protected by fire assemblies
not < ¾ hour fire resistive. Except openings > 3.00 meters may be
unprotected
c. Exit signs illumination – not < 10.7 lux at the floor level
9. Aisles
a. Width – not < 800 millimeters if serving one side, not < 1 meter if serving
both sides, side aisles shall not < 1.10 meters
b. Exit Distance
i. Groups H, I occupancies without seats, line of travel to exit door
by an aisle is not > 45.00 meters
ii. Exit doors clear width 1.70 meters if 30 seats bet aisles and 1m
distance of seat back to back
c. Slope – max of 1:8

SECTION 1212. Fire-Extinguishing Systems

1. Fire-Extinguishing Systems
a. Every storey, basement or cellar with 200 square meters or more which is
used for habitation, etc. which has an occupant load of more than 20.
b. Dressing, rehearsal rooms, workshops or factories with occupant load of
more than 10 or assembly halls with occupant load of more than 500, if
the next doors of rooms are more than 30.00 meters from safe dispersal
area.
c. Photographic x-ray, nitrocellulose films and inflammable articles
2. Dry Standpipes – for buildings with 4 or more storeys
a. Construction and Test – shall be wrought iron of galvanized steel with
fittings, connections to withstand 20 kilograms per sq.cm of water
pressure
b. Size – 900 liters water per minute
c. Number Required – every building 4 or more storeys where any floor
above 3rd floor is 950 meters or less, equipped with 1 dry standpipe.
d. Siamese Connections:

e. Outlets – standpipe 63 millimeters outlet not more than 1.20 meters

above each floor level, with 2 way standpipes 63 millimeters outlet above
the roof (all with gate valves)
3. Wet Standpipes
a. Size – Interior wet standpipes deliver 190 liters/water per minute under
2.0 kilograms per square centimeters water pressure
b. Outlets – 38 millimeters valve each storey located not < 300 millimeters
nor more than 1.20 meters above the floor.
c. Water Supply – street main not < 100 millimeters in diameter
d. Pressure and Gravity Tanks – 1500 liters/water per minute for not < 10
minutes
e. Fire pumps – capacity not < 1000 liters per minute w/ pressure not < 2 kg
per square centimeters connected to street main w/ not < 100 millimeters
diameter

SECTION 1215. Lathing, Plastering, and Installation of Wall Boards

Installation shall conform to fire-resistive rating requirements and type of construction of
building.
RULE XIII. ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (Hernandez)

Electrical Service Connection

● Service Drop Clearance: Minimum clearance from the ground should be 5.5 meters
(18 feet) over roadways, and 3.5 meters (12 feet) over sidewalks.

Power Distribution Lines:

● Primary Lines: Typically high voltage (13.8 kV) lines running along the main roads.
● Secondary Lines: Lower voltage lines (220/440V) that distribute power to individual
lots.
● Clearance from Buildings: Overhead power lines must maintain a minimum clearance
of 3 meters (10 feet) from any building structure.

Transformer Installation’s Location and Placement

● Transformers must be placed in easily accessible areas, such as designated utility lots
or on poles, ensuring adequate clearance from buildings and walkways.
● Minimum Clearance: There should be a minimum clearance of 1 meter (3.3 feet) from
any wall or structure for maintenance access.

Street Lighting’s Spacing and Height:

● Streetlights must be installed along all subdivision roads, with poles spaced 30-50
meters (100-165 feet) apart depending on the road width and layout.
● Pole Height: Standard pole height should be 8-10 meters (26-33 feet).

Grounding System

● All electrical systems must have a grounding system in place to prevent electrical shock
and damage. Grounding electrodes must be installed at least 2.4 meters (8 feet) deep
into the ground.

Electrical Panel Installation Location

● Electrical panels must be installed in accessible areas within each building or home,
away from moisture and with adequate ventilation.
● Height: The top of the panel should be no higher than 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) from the
floor.
RULE XX. SIGNS (Balmes)

Section 2001. General Requirements

1. No sign or signboard shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct

the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal, or device.
2. Signs which are written in any foreign language shall have a corresponding translation
in English or in the local dialect.
3. The bottom line of all signboards adjacent to each other shall follow a common base
line as determined by the Building Official.
4. The installation of all kinds of signs shall be such that a harmonious and aesthetic
relationship of all units therein is presented.

Section 2002. Maintenance

● All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in
repair and in proper state of preservation. The display of all signs shall be kept neatly
painted and secured at all times.

Section 2004. Supports and Anchorages

 1. General. The supports and anchorages of all signs or sign structures shall be placed in
or upon private property and shall be constructed in conformity with the requirements
of the Code

Section 2006. Lighting

● Signs shall be illuminated only by electrical means in accordance with the Philippine
Electrical Code.

RULE XVI - PLASTICS (Tubo)

SECTION 1603. Glazing of Openings

1. The travel distance from any point of the building towards the location of such openings
should not be over 45.00 meters in any place of assembly for spaces not protected by
automatic fire suppression and 60.00 meters in areas so protected. 1.

4. The size of openings glazed with approved plastics shall have a minimum dimension where
one person could pass through or 600 millimeters square.

6. 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 2.00 meters for all spans.

SECTION 1604. Skylights

1. 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.
2. Installation Requirements
a. Except in Group A Occupancies, no skylight shall be installed within 3.00 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 2.50 meters
laterally and 3.00 meters along the slope of the roof.
3. Allowable areas – The area of individual plastic skylights shall not exceed 10.00 square
meters.

SECTION 1607. Partitions

Where partitions are not required to be of fire-resistive or incombustible construction,
approved plastics conforming to the requirements specified in the Code may be used.

SECTION 1609. Awnings and Canopies

1. Plastic materials appropriate for use according to Flame Spread characteristics may
be utilized in awnings and canopies, provided such awnings and canopies are
constructed in accordance with provisions governing projections and appendages as
specified in the Code.
2. Approved plastics may be used in awnings where untreated canvass is permitted.

Contributors of PD1096:
Balmes, Zuriel Rosh
Banayat, Ron Nathaniel
Barretto, Kc Rose
Castelo, Diana Marie
Coro, Kim Kuigi
De Andres, Mariel
De Ocampo, Jiether
Guirre, John Gabriel
Hernandez, Vince Michael
Magpantay, Daniel
Perez, Maria Kristel
Pesigan, Krystel Gladys Faith
Reyes, Joshua Ivan
Tarrayo, Serge
Tolentino, Jonalyn
Tubo, Clyde Yvonne
BP 344

1. Accessible Ramps
● Minimum clear width of 1.20 m ; Gradient not steeper than 1:12
● DESIGN OF RAMP WIDER THAN 1.20 M. BUT NOT LESS THAN 3000 mm.
REQUIRING INTERMEDIATE HANDRAILS
● For accessible ramps 3m or more in width, provide intermediate handrails
at the center.
● Maximum length of 6.00 m, provided with intermediate landings with a
minimum length of 1.50 m
● Level area not less than 1.80 m at the top and bottom of any ramp
● Handrails on both sides of the ramp at 700 mm and 900 mm from the
floor of the ramp
● 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided a
● Curbs on both sides of the ramp - minimum height of 100 mm
● Any ramp with a rise greater than 170 mm and leads down towards an
area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the
full width of its lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the
ramp
2. Parking
●

● Accessible parking slots shall have:

1. A minimum width of 3.70 m and a length of 5.00 m
2. A walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.20 m. provided
between the front ends of parked cars
● For all accessible parking slots, provide the following signage:
1. Pole mounted parking signage, 600 mm x 600 mm in size and
mounted at a minimum clear height of 2.00 m from the parking
floor

3. Crossings

● Have a median/island of at least 1.5 m in depth, preferably 200 mm,

provided as a pedestrian refuge, where the width of carriageway to be
crossed exceeds 10.0 m or at least 4 lanes.
●

● Pedestrian crossings shall not be located at street corners but at a

minimum distance of 2000 mm from the corner
4. Sidewalks and Walkways

● Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for level
surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).
● sidewalks/walkways should have a gradient not steeper than 1:20 or 5%
● Sidewalks/walkways should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100 or
1%.
● Sidewalks/walkways shall have a minimum width of 1.20 meters
● Grass are defines edge of sidewalks/walkway
● Planters define back of sidewalk/ walkway
● Sidewalk/walkway headroom should not be less than 2.00 m and
preferably higher
 TABULATION OF THE PHILIPPINE LAWS

PD 957 BP 220
PD 1096 The Subdivision and The Housing and
SUBJECT National Building Code Condominium Land Use
Buyer’s Protective Regulatory Board
Decree

ROAD National Roads: For major MAJOR ROAD: 10.0m ECONOMIC

national roads, lane widths minimum HOUSING
typically range from 3.0 to
3.5 meters per lane MINOR ROAD: 8.0m 2.5 has. & below
minimum Major(M): 8
Local Roads: For secondary Collector: -
and local roads, lane widths RROW WIDTHS: Minor (M): 6.5
can vary, but a common
standard is around 3.0 2.5 Ha & Below: Above 2.5 – 5 has.
meters per lane. OPEN MARKET: Major(M): 10
Major: 10 Meters Collector: -
Minor: 8 Meters Minor (M): 6.5
MEDIUM COST:
Major: 10 Meters Above 5-10 has.
Minor: 8 Meters Major(M): 10
Collector: 8
Above 2.5-5 Ha: Minor (M): 6.5
OPEN MARKET:
Major: 12 Meters Above 10-15 has.
Collector: 10 Meters Major(M): 10
Minor: 8 Meters Collector: 8
MEDIUM COST: Minor (M): 6.5
Major: 10 Meters
Minor: 8 Meters Above 15-30 has.
Major(M): 12
Above 5-10 Ha: Collector: 8
OPEN MARKET: Minor (M): 6.5
Major: 12 Meters
Collector: 10 Meters Above 30 has.
Minor: 8 Meters Major(M): 15
MEDIUM COST: Collector: 10
Major: 12 Meters Minor (M): 6.5
Collector: 10 Meters
Minor: 8 Meters MOTOR COURT
Row: 6
Above 10-15 Ha: Carriageway: 6
OPEN MARKET:
Major: 12 Meters ALLEY
Collector: 10 Meters Row: 2
Minor: 8 Meters Carriageway: -
MEDIUM COST:
Major: 12 Meters PATHWALK
Collector: 10 Meters Row: -
Minor: 8 Meters Carriageway: -

Above 15-30 Ha: SOCIALIZED

OPEN MARKET: HOUSING
Major: 15 Meters
Collector: 12 Meters 2.5 has. & below
Minor: 10 Meters Major(M): 8
MEDIUM COST: Collector: -
Major: 12 Meters Minor (M): 6.5
Collector: 10 Meters
 Minor: 8 Meters Above 2.5 – 5 has.
Major(M): 10
Above 30 Ha: Collector: -
OPEN MARKET: Minor (M): 6.5
Major: 15 Meters
Collector: 12 Meters Above 5-10 has.
Minor: 10 Meters Major(M): 10
MEDIUM COST: Collector: -
Major: 15 Meters Minor (M): 6.5
Collector: 12 Meters
Minor: 10 Meters Above 10-15 has.
Major(M): 10
Collector: 8
Hi obri Minor (M): 6.5

Above 15-30 has.

Major(M): 10
Collector: 8
Minor (M): 6.5

Above 30 has.
Major(M): 12
Collector: 10
Minor (M): 6.5

MOTOR COURT
Row: 6
Carriageway: 6

ALLEY
Row: 2
Carriageway: -

PATHWALK
Row: 3
Carriageway: -

MINIMUM R-1 Low Density a. Front Setback

SETBACK FOR Front : 4.50 Residential (R-1) 1.5 m
RESIDENTIAL Side: 2.00 N/A b. Side yard
BUILDINGS/ Rear: 2.00 1.5 m (from the
STRUCTURE Medium Density building line)
R-2 (BASIC METER) Residential (R-2) c. Rear yard
Front : 3.00 N/A 2.0 m
Side: 2.00 d. Abutments
Rear: 2.00 High Density May be allowed per
Residential (R-3) requirements of the
R-2 (MAXIMUM METER) National Building
Front : 8.00 3.00 m - Front Code of the
Side: 2.00 2.00 m - Side Philippines
Rear: 2.00 2.00 m - Rear

R-3 (BASIC METER)

Front : 3.00
Side: 2.00
Rear: 2.00

R-2 (MAXIMUM METER)

Front : 8.00
Side: 2.00 (OPTIONAL)
Rear: 2.00

R-4 (INDIVIDUAL
LOT/UNIT)
Front : 4.50
Side: 2.00 (OPTIONAL)
Rear: 2.00

R-5
Front : 6.00
Side: 3.00
Rear: 3.00

NOTES:
a) The setback requirements
in Table VIII.2. above are for
newly-developed
subdivisions.

b) 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.

c) Setback required for only

one (1) side. Setbacks on
two sides shall be optional.

d) Abutments on two sides

and rear property lines may
be allowed with conditions
as enumerated
under Section 804,
Subsection 10 of this Rule.

e) 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.

f) 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 1.50 meters
front yard is left open as
transition area.

SETBACKS FOR
COMMERCIAL,
INDUSTRIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL AND
RECREATIONAL
BUILDING

RROW - BELOW 10.00 M

Front : 5.00
Side: 2.00
Rear: 2.00

RROW - 10.00 M - 19.00 M

Front : 5.00
Side: 2.00
Rear: 2.00

RROW - 20.00 M - 24.00 M

Front : 5.00
Side: 3.00
Rear: 3.00

RROW - 25.00 M - 29.00 M

Front : 6.00
Side: 3.00
Rear: 3.00

RROW - 30.00 M & ABOVE

Front :8.00
Side: 5.00
Rear: 5.00

FIREWALL ● Above Roof: 400mm - any wall which -150 millimeters or 6

● Outermost Edges subdivides a inches thick
(Walls) : 600mm building so as to -extend vertically
● Under Eaves: resist the from the lowest
300mm spread of fire, portion of the wall
● Thickness: by starting at adjoining the living
150mm the foundation units up to a
(Solid Masonry) and extending minimum height of
200mm continuously 0.30 meter above the
ollow Masonry) through all highest point of the
storeys to, or roof attached to it.
above the roof. - extend horizontally
Extension up to a minimum
above the roof distance of 0.30
is 1 millimeter. meter beyond the
outermost edge of
 the abutting living
units.

Low Density Residential

(R-1) Type of Occupancy
(includes executive
subdivision)
- Single-detached

No Firewalls are allowed.

:an abutment of up to 3.20
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 1.50 meters
measured vertically from the
established grade level;
such an abutment shall not
be longer than 7.00 meters
or 50% of the side property
line in total length, whichever
is shorter.

Medium Density
Residential (R-2) Type of
Occupancy
(isemi-exclusive
subdivision)
- Single-attached

:A firewall can be erected on

a
maximum of 80% 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.

High Density Residential

(R-3) Type of Occupancy
(includes socialized and
economic subdivision)
- Rowhouse
- Townhouse

:A firewall on two (2) sides

can be erected on a
maximum of 85% of the total
length of each side property
line; provided that all firewall
construction shall not
 exceed 65% of the total
perimeter of the R-3
property.

PARKING 1. GROUP A A. Size of parking slot

Parking
1.1 Division A-1 2. 40 x 5.00 m Requirements
(R-1-3) 32.00 to 72.00 sqm (perpendicular & For multi-family
- 1 for every 6 lots diagonal) dwellings and
50.00 to 96.00 sqm 2.00 x 6.00m condominiums
- 1 for every 4 lots (parallel) - one (1) parking
(R-4) 50 sqm slot per eight (8)
- 1 for every 2 units B. Low -Income single living units.
Above 50.00 to 150.00 sqm detached - 2.5 meters by 5.0
- 1 for each unit (living units w/ meters for
individual lot perpendicular or
size not more than diagonal parking.
1.2 Division A-2 100 sq. m) - 2.15 meters by
(R-5) 18.00 to 22.00 sqm Pooled Parking 1 6.0 meters for
- 1 car for every 8 units slot/ 10 units parallel parking.
Area up to 50.00 sqm - 1 car - driveway may be
for every 6 units 50 sq. m below used as a parking
50.00 to 100 sqm 1 slot / 8 units area with maintained
- 1 car for every 4 medium min. right-of-way
cost 50 – 100 sq. m
1 slot / 4 units Off-Site Parking
Allowed: Can be
100 sq. m above used in addition to
1 slot / 1 units on-site parking.
Location
Requirement: Must
be within 100 meters
of the condominium
project.
Compliance: Must
meet local
ordinances for
additional parking
space requirements.

PLANTING RROW - 30 & above Planting Strips & Planting Strips &
STRIPS Planting Strip - 1.20 (0.60) Sidewalks: Sidewalks:
Sidewalk width - ⅙ -¼ Right-of-Way - 15.00 Right-of-Way - 15.00
M M
RROW - 25 -29 Planting Strip - 1.30 Planting Strip - 1.30
Planting Strip - 0.60 (0.30) Sidewalk - 1.20 Sidewalk - 1.20
Sidewalk width - ⅙ - ⅓
Planting Strips & Planting Strips &
RROW - 20-24 Sidewalks: Sidewalks:
Planting Strip - 0.60 (0.30) Right-of-Way - 12.00 Right-of-Way - 12.00
Sidewalk width - ⅙ - ⅓ M M
Planting Strip - 0.80 Planting Strip - 0.80
RROW - 10-19 Sidewalk - 1.20 Sidewalk - 1.20
Planting Strip - 0.40 (0.20)
Sidewalk width - ¼ - ⅓ Planting Strips & Planting Strips &
Sidewalks: Sidewalks:
RROW - below
Planting Strip - optional Right-of-Way - 10.00 Right-of-Way - 10.00
Sidewalk width - optional M M
Planting Strip - 0.80 Planting Strip - 0.80
Sidewalk - 1.20 Sidewalk - 1.20

Planting Strips & Planting Strips &

Sidewalks: Sidewalks:
Right-of-Way - 8.00 M Right-of-Way - 8.00
Planting Strip - 0.40 M
Sidewalk - 10.60 Planting Strip - 0.40
Sidewalk - 0.60
Planting Strips &
Sidewalks: Planting Strips &
Right-of-Way - 6.50 M Sidewalks:
Planting Strip - x Right-of-Way - 6.50
Sidewalk - x M
Planting Strip -
Planting Strips & optional
Sidewalks: Sidewalk - 0.50
Right-of-Way - 6.00 M
Planting Strip - optional
Sidewalk - optional