NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (PD 1096)
Chapter 1: General Provision
- Safe construction
- Adequate environmental safequards
- Maintain building in safe, sanitary, and good working conditions
Chapter 2: Administration and Enforcement
- Enforced by Secretary of Public Works
*Building Official – enforce NBC in their jurisdiction – duties of issuing building permits
Section 206. QUALIFICATIONS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
1. A Filipino Citizen and Good Moral Character
2. Duly Registered Architect and Registered Engineer
3. Member of Accredited Organization of not less than 2 years
4. At least 5 years diversified experience in building design and construction.
Section 209. EXEMPTIONS OF BUILDING PERMIT
1. Public Buildings
2. Traditional Indigenous Family
o Dwellings – native materials
o Cost doesn’t exceed Php15,000
Section 212. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES – maximum of Php10,000