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Building Systems Design CODES AND REGULATIONS LESSON 1 Engr. Ronald Dela Cruz codes National Building Code of the Philippines National Structural Code of the Philippines National Plumbing Code of the Philippines Philippine Electrical Code Fire Code of the Philippines Code on San...

Building Systems Design CODES AND REGULATIONS LESSON 1 Engr. Ronald Dela Cruz codes National Building Code of the Philippines National Structural Code of the Philippines National Plumbing Code of the Philippines Philippine Electrical Code Fire Code of the Philippines Code on Sanitation of the Philippines history The oldest known written building code is the 1 “Code of Hammurabi” dated 1772 BC. 2 Building codes serve as the foundation guidelines of architects, builders, developers, and engineers in designing and constructing for any safe and secure built environment. history 3 RA 6541 to PD 1096 It became a necessity to enact RA 6541 because of the Philippines’ thriving urbanization coupled with population growth making the 1970 a fluctuating era for both the Philippines’ economic and physical development. history 3 RA 6541 to PD 1096 While RA 6541 exists to regulate the construction industry, it still does not conform to the country’s developmental goals, infrastructure programs, and technological requirements at that time. history 3 RA 6541 to PD 1096 Nullification of RA 6541 took place in 1972 to keep the country’s building standards at par with the on-going technological advancements in building design and construction from all over the world. It was replaced by P.D. 1096 during the Martial Law period. history 4 1997 to 2005 Revised PD 1096 Nearly three decades later, the continuous rise in technological advancements both locally and globally again placed the need to revise the then in-practice 1977 National Building Code. history 4 1997 to 2005 Revised PD 1096 Changes include two main urban planning issues: over-building and over- paving. Provisions on the integration of physical planning and design concerns were also added to merge contrasting environmental design solutions. history 5 Endorsement In the case of RA 6541, a separate committee called the Joint Building and Environmental Planning Research and Standards Commission was formed to monitor its implementation and enforcement. history 5 Endorsement The 1977 version of PD 1096 gives the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Public Works and Highways, full authority in overseeing the implementation of the code. history 6 House Bill 5607 “An Act Strengthening Presidential Decree No. 1096, The National Building Code of the Philippines, as Amended, by Mandating a Comprehensive Nationwide Inspection of Buildings and Imposing Stiff Penalties Against Building Officials who violate the Pertinent Provisions of the said Code” history 7 Senate Bill 2087 “An Act to Ordain the New Building Code of the Philippines” Green Building Disaster resiliency standards Stronger implementation of right-of- way  National Building Code of The Philippines This law answers the demand for urbanization. Codes and It aims to ensure the developers will follow the implementation of the latest technical knowledge on their Purpose building design, construction, occupancy, maintenance, and use. National Structural Code of The Philippines A structural design code that guides structural and civil engineers in designing and assessing buildings and other structures. Provides a standard set of criteria for structures' design, construction, and upkeep.  National Plumbing Code of The Philippines Summarizes the principle that all locations that will be Codes and used by a human shall be provided with a supply of pure and clean water. their Purpose All plumbing fixtures should be supplied in sufficient volume and pressure. Philippine Electrical Code Set of standards and regulations that govern the safe and proper installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems in the Philippines.  Fire Code of The Philippines Serves as the basis that guides the Bureau of Fire Codes and Protection in enforcing the law to maintain public safety and economic development by preventing and their Purpose suppressing all types of damaging fires. Code on Sanitation of The Philippines The objective is the improvement of the way of the Filipinos by directing public health services towards the protection and promotion of the health of the people.  R.A. 6541 National “An Act to Ordain and Institute a National Building Code of the Philippines” Building Code of the Philippines SCOPE AND APPLICATION 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 indigenous family dwellings as defined herein. General Provisions  SCOPE AND APPLICATION National Buildings and/or structures constructed Building Code of before the approval of this Code shall not be affected thereby except when alterations, the Philippines additions, conversions or repairs are to be made therein in which case, this Code shall apply only to portions to be altered, added, converted or repaired. General Provisions GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS (a) All buildings or structures as well as accessory facilities thereto shall conform in all respects to the principles of safe construction and must be suited to the purpose for which they are designed. (b) Buildings or structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or production of any kind of article or product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards. (c) Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities found therein shall be maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition. General Provisions RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT The administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code including the imposition of penalties for administrative violations thereof is hereby vested in the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”. BUILDING OFFICIAL Due to the exigencies of the service, the Secretary may designate incumbent Public Works District Engineers, City Engineers and Municipal Engineers to act as Building Officials in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Administration and Enforcement DUTIES OF BUILDING OFFICIAL Enforcement of the provisions of the Building Code Issuance of building permits Building inspections to assess compliance with the code Stoppage of ongoing construction if found violating the provisions of the Building Code Order the discontinuance of the occupancy or use of a building EXEMPTION Public buildings and traditional indigenous family dwellings shall be exempt from payment of building permit fees. Administration and Enforcement PENAL PROVISIONS It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any provision of this Code. ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS When any building or structure is found or declared to be dangerous or ruinous, the Building Official shall order its repair, vacation or demolition depending upon the degree of danger to life, health, or safety. Administration and Enforcement  Building Construction General Provisions Zoning regulations Drainage and flood control measures Parking and loading space requirements Landscaping and open space provisions Quality and specifications of materials  Work Description Application 1 A description of the work to be covered by the permit applied for. of Building Land Title Permits Certified true copy of the TCT covering the lot on which 2 the proposed work is to be done. If the applicant is not the registered owner, in addition to the TCT, a copy of the contract of lease shall be submitted. Occupancy 3 The use or occupancy for which the proposal work is intended. Cost 4 Estimated cost of the proposed work. Application Standard Requirements of Building Permits zoning and land use lines and grades structural design sanitary and sewerage environmental health electrical and mechanical safety as well as with other rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the provisions of this Code ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS If all the requirements have been satisfied and conforms with the requirements of this Code and other pertinent rules and regulations, the Building Official shall, within fifteen days from payment of the required fees by the applicant, issue the building permit applied for. VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMITS The issuance of a building permit shall not be construed as an approval or authorization to the permittee to disregard or violate any of the provisions of this Code. Permits and Inspection VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMITS Shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within a period of one year from the date of such permit; or If the building or work so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for a period of 120 days. NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION 1. Errors found in the plans and specifications; 2. Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied; 3. Non-compliance with the provisions of this Code or of any rule or regulation. Permits and Inspection APPEAL Within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of advice of the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of permits, the applicant/permittee may file an appeal with the Secretary who shall render his decision within fifteen days from date of receipt of notice of appeal. The decision of the Secretary shall be final subject only to review by the Office of the President. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY No building or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. It shall be issued within 30 days after final inspection. Permits and Inspection Types of Type I Construction Type I buildings shall be of wood construction. The structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code. Types of Type II Construction Type II buildings shall be of wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials. Types of Type III Construction Type III buildings shall be of masonry and wood construction. Types of Type IV Construction Type IV buildings shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. Types of Type V Construction Type V buildings shall be fire-resistive. The structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. Fire Zones These 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. 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. DESIGNATION OF FIRE ZONES The Secretary shall promulgate specific restrictions for each type of Fire Zone. Cities and municipalities shall be divided into such Fire Zones in accordance with local, physical, and spatial framework plans submitted by city or municipal planning and/or development bodies. Requirements for Fire Zones FIRE-RESISTIVE RATING Fire-resistive rating means the degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized and accepted testing methods. 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, three-hours, four-hours, etc. FIRE-RESISTIVE RATING Fire-resistive rating means the degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized and accepted testing methods. 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, three-hours, four-hours, etc.  CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY A C B D Education Residential and Recreation Dwellings Residentials, shall be buildings used for school or Institutional Hotels and Apartments day-care purposes, involving shall be multiple dwelling units assemblage for instruction, education, Group D has 3 divisions including boarding or lodging, houses, or recreation, and not classified in Division 1: mental hospitals hotels, apartment buildings, row Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group Division 2: Nurseries with non- houses, convents, monasteries and H Occupancies. ambulatory patients other similar building each of which Division 3: Nurseries with ambulatory accommodates more than 10 persons. patients  CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY E G H F Storage Assembly Other Business and Hazardous Than Group I and Mercantile Industrial Group G has 5 divisions Group H has 4 divisions Group E has 3 divisions Division 1: Storage and handling of Division 1: Assembly building with a stage and Division 1: Gasoline filling and service shall include: ice plants, power plants, hazardous and highly flammable an occupant load