Codes and Regulations - Building System Design PDF

REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 1 Chapter 1 Codes and Regulations PCE4-M Building System Design Prepared by: Engr. Christian A. Arbalate Technological University of the Philippines - Manila ...

REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 1 Chapter 1 Codes and Regulations PCE4-M Building System Design Prepared by: Engr. Christian A. Arbalate Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 2 1.1 Introduction What is the difference between laws and codes? - Laws are set of rules and - Rather than serving as regulations made by the legally binding regulations, government that states on how building codes serve as people may and may not behave prototypes for legal in society and that often orders jurisdictions to refer to when punishments if they do not obey. composing new statutes. - Code specifies the minimum - They shall become laws acceptable requirements for an upon being formally enacted actual process. by the appropriate governmental or private authority. Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 3 1.1 Introduction Why are codes and Examples of Local Codes regulations important? 1. National Building Code of - Codes are highly vital in the Philippines protecting public safety, 2. National Structural Code health, and general of the Philippines welfare. 3. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines 4. Philippine Electrical Code 5. The Fire Code of the Philippines 6. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 4 1.1 Introduction Examples of International Codes/Standards 1. ACI Code (American Concrete Institute) 2. AISC Code (American Institute of Steel Construction) 3. ASTM Standard (American Society for Testing of Materials) 4. AASHTO Standard (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 5 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 1. PD 1096 or The National Building Code of the Philippines It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control; and to this end, make it the purpose of the Code to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance. (Rule 1, Section 102 of the Revised IRR of the NBCP 2005) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 6 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 2. National Structural Code of the Philippines The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements for the design of buildings, towers and other vertical structures, and minimum standards and guidelines to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials pertaining to structural aspects of all buildings and structures within the jurisdiction. (Section 101.2 of the NSCP 2015) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 7 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 3. RA 1378 or The National Plumbing Code of the Philippines The plumbing systems: water supply, sewage collection and disposal and stormwater drainage involve the right choice of materials, the economical design of the systems and their proper operation and maintenance. The supply of adequate hot, cold and chilled water, the efficient conveyance and disposal of wastewater such as food wastes and human excreta from plumbing fixtures require provision of enough air, which will result to the efficient installation of the systems. (Preface of the Revised NPCP 1999) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 8 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 3. RA 7920 or The Philippine Electrical Code A. Practical Safeguarding – The purpose of this “Code” is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. B. Adequacy – This Code contains provisions that are considered minimum requirements necessary for safety. Compliance therewith and proper maintenance will result in an installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion or future expansion of electrical use. Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 9 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 3. RA 7920 or The Philippine Electrical Code C. Intention – This Code is intended for the exclusive use of licensed electrical practitioners (PEE, REE, and RME). This Code is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for a non-licensed electrical practitioner. D. Relation to Other International Standards – The requirements in this Code address the fundamental principles of protection for safety contained in Section 131 of International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60364- 1, Electrical Installations of Buildings. (Section 1.01.1 of the PEC 2009) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 10 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 4. RA 9514 or The Fire Code of the Philippines It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the Fire Service as a profession. Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures and promote accountability in the fire protection and prevention service. (Section 2 of the Revised FCP 2019) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 11 1.2 Codes and Their Purpose 5. PD 856 or The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines Whereas, the health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public services should be directed towards the protection and promotion of health Whereas, with the advance in the field of sanitation inn recent years, there arises need for updating and codifying our scattered sanitary laws to ensure that they are keeping with modern standards of sanitation and provide a handy reference and guide for their enforcement. (Introduction of the CSP 1975) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 12 History From 1970 to 1972 - The Philippines’ thriving urbanization coupled with population growth made the 1970s a fluctuating era for both its economic and physical development. It became a necessity to enact Republic Act No. 6541, which is an act to ordain and institute a national building code of the Philippines. - 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. - 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, the nullification of RA 6541 took place in 1972. Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 13 History From 1972 to 1977 - The former was then replaced in 1977 by Presidential Decree 1096, more commonly known as the official National Building Code of the Philippines. All legalities were done by the now obsolete Ministry of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications and later replaced by the Department of Public Works and Highways. - In its 1977 version, a huge emphasis was placed on enhancing the country’s technical expertise and professional know-how both in the public and private sectors. - Throughout the implementation of this code, it has achieved its purpose of enforcing standardization on building requirements for their design, construction, occupancy, and maintenance. These intentions were all geared towards the general goal of building codes for securing better health, life, property, and public welfare. Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 14 History From 1977 to 2005 - 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. This led to the formulation of its latest revision published in 2005, which is currently being used by the local building design and construction industry. For the spirit of continuity, homogeneity, and clarity, the latter was entitled “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096)” - This time, PD 1096’s IRR serves as a realistic response to the present times’ technological developments, rapid urbanization, and the advent of high-rise structures and mega-cities, among others. These emerging changes in urban development inevitably affect the design, construction, and purpose of the built environment. Technological University of the Philippines - Manila  REF-SPP-AAA-BBB-CCC-DDD-I01-R00-09262020 | 15 References 1. Revise IRR of The National Building Code of the Philippines (2005) 2. National Structural Code of the Philippines (2015) 3. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (1999) 4. Philippine Electrical Code (2009) 5. The Fire Code of the Philippines (2019) 6. The Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (1975) Technological University of the Philippines - Manila