CE013 INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 2.pdf

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 1ST SEMESTER 2024 - 2025 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN CE013 MODULE 1 BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS PART 2...

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 1ST SEMESTER 2024 - 2025 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN CE013 MODULE 1 BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS PART 2 ENGR. CHRISTIAN Y. IBONIA, RCE Course Instructor, CE013 1ST SEMESTER 2024-2025  MODULE 1: BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS TOPIC OUTLINE: This module will cover the following topics: PART 2: Design Provisions of the Building Code 1. Types of Construction 2. Fire Provisions in the National Building Code of the Philippines 3. Occupancy Requirements 4. Minimum Requirements for a Dwelling Unit 5. Requirements for Light and Ventilation 6. Sanitation Provisions in the National Building Code of the Philippines 7. Building Projection over Public Streets  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION The National Building Code of the Philippines provides the classification of buildings according to their corresponding type of construction to properly determine various facets affecting the building i.e. fire susceptibility, structural integrity. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE DESCRIPTION Type I buildings shall be a wood construction. The structural elements Type I may be any of the materials permitted by this Code. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE DESCRIPTION Type II buildings shall be of wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and one-hour fire-resistive throughout Type II Except, that permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE DESCRIPTION Type III buildings shall be of masonry and wood construction. Structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code: Provided, that the building Type III shall be one-hour fire-resistive throughout. Exterior walls shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE DESCRIPTION Type IV buildings shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. Walls, ceiling, and permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction: Type IV Except, that permanent non-bearing partitions of one-hour fire-resistive construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.6: TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE DESCRIPTION Type V buildings shall be fire-resistive. The structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. Type V Walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.7: FIRE PROVISIONS FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES The Fire Code of the Philippines, as enacted by RA 9514, is implemented to ensure that buildings are equipped with fire safety features which enables the building and its occupants to be safe in case of fire. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.7: FIRE PROVISIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE ZONE Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.7: FIRE PROVISIONS FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION 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 is a much more measurable than the previous one which defines the length of time a material can withstand being burned which may be one-hour, two-hours, three-hours, four-hours, etc. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group A: Residential Dwellings This includes residential houses i.e., bungalow, two-storey house. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group B: Residentials, Hotels, and Apartments Group B Occupancies shall be multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodging houses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents, monasteries, and other similar building each of which accommodates more than ten persons. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group C: Education and Recreation Group C Occupancies shall be buildings used for school or day-care purposes, involving assemblage for instruction, education, or recreation. This also includes those not classified in Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group H Occupancies. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group D: Institutional Division 1 Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, reformatories, and buildings where personal liberties of inmates are similarly restrained. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group D: Institutional Division 2 Nurseries for full-time care of children under kindergarten age, hospitals, sanitaria, nursing homes with nonambulatory patients, and similar buildings each accommodating more than five persons References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group D: Institutional Division 3 Nursing homes for ambulatory patients, homes for children of kindergarten age or over, each accommodating more than five persons. Provided, that Group D Occupancies shall not include buildings used only for private or family group dwelling purposes. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group E: Business and Mercantile Division 1 Gasoline filling and service stations, storage garages and boot storage structures where no work is done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding, or the use of highly flammable liquids References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group E: Business and Mercantile Division 2 Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drinking and dining establishments having an occupant load of less than one hundred persons, printing plants, police and fire stations, factories and workshops using not highly flammable or combustible materials and paint stores without bulk handlings References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group E: Business and Mercantile Division 3 Aircraft hangers and open parking garage with no repair work is done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding or the use of highly flammable liquids References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group F: Industrial Occupancies shall include: ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, cold storage, and creameries, factories and workshops using incombustible and non-explosive materials, and storage and sale rooms for incombustible and nonexplosive materials References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group G: Storage and Hazardous Division 1 Storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material Division 2 Storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants using flammable liquids; paint stores with bulk handling, paint shops and spray- painting rooms References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group G: Storage and Hazardous Division 3 Wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories, shops, factories where loose combustible fibers or dust are manufactured, processed or generated; warehouses where highly combustible material is store Division 4 Repair garages Division 5 Aircraft repair hangers References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group H: Assembly other than Group I Division 1 Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1000 in the building Division 2 Any assembly building without stage and having an occupant load of 300 or more in the building References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group H: Assembly other than Group I Division 3 Any assembly building without a stage and having an occupant load of less than 300 in the building Division 4 Stadia, reviewing stands, amusement park structures not included within Group I or in Division 1, 2, and 3 of this Group References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group I: Assembly with Occupant Load of 1000 or more Occupancies shall be any assembly building with an age and an occupant load of 1000 or more in the building References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY Group J: Accessory Division 1 Private garage, carports, sheds and agriculture buildings Division 2 Fences over 1.80 meters high, tanks, and towers References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS CHANGE IN USE No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of this code for such division or group of occupancy. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS MIXED OCCUPANCY When a building is of mixed occupancy or used for more than one occupancy, the whole building shall be subject to the most restrictive requirement pertaining to any of the type of occupancy found in the building except in the following: When a one-storey building houses more than one occupancy, each portion of the building shall conform to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed therein Where minor accessory uses do not occupy more than ten percent of the area of any floor or a building, nor more than ten percent of the basic area permitted in the occupancy requirements, in which case, the major use of the building determine the occupancy classification. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS LOCATION ON PROPERTY General a. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space, yard or street on at least one of its sides. b. For the purpose of this Section, the centerline of an adjoining street or alley shall be considered an adjacent property line. c. Eaves over required windows shall not be less than 750 millimeters from the side and rear property lines. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS General. The Allowable Maximum Total Gross Area (TGFA) of any proposed building/structure shall only be as allowed under this Rule. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS TGFA Limitation. In Table VII.1. hereafter, the percentages (%) indicated in the third (3rd) through eighth (8th) columns, but excluding the multiplier numbers 3, 5, 12, 18, and 30 (which represent the number of storeys/floors), are the percentages of the Total Lot Area (TLA) that may be used to initially determine the Allowable Maximum TGFA for a proposed building/structure. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS Crosscheck of TGFA with Allowable Maximum Volume Building (AMVB). The Allowable Maximum TGFA once established must be thoroughly cross-checked with the AMVB to find out if the AMVB is not exceeded. If exceeded, the necessary adjustments on the Maximum Allowable TGFA must be made since the AMVB must always prevail. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA INCREASES The floor areas herein above provided may be increased in certain specific instances and under appropriate conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets or yards extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the building or structure subject to the approval of the building official. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA INCREASES References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS TYPES OF LOT References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.8: OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS The maximum height and number of storey of every building shall be dependent upon the character of occupancy and the type of construction as determined by the secretary considering population density, building bulk, widths of streets and car parking requirements. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT What makes up a building unit. How do we define a building? References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS DWELLING LOCATION AND LOT OCCUPANCY The code states that the dwelling unit shall not occupy more than 90% of a corner lot shall not occupy more than 80% of an inside lot shall be at least 2meters offset from the property line References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS LIGHT AND VENTILATION Every dwelling should be constructed and arranged to provide adequate light and ventilation under the provisions of the code. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS SANITATION Every dwelling should be provided with at least one toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities in accordance with existing codes and standards. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS FOUNDATION As per the National Building Code of the Philippines, the minimum requirements for foundations of a dwelling unit are: should be of sufficient size and strength to support the loads of the dwelling unit should be at least 250 millimeters thick 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS POST Aside from the aforementioned foundations, posts (columns) are also essential in providing a safe and sturdy building. Concrete posts/columns are designed based on strict adherence with the Structural Code of the Philippines. On the other hand, the National Building Code of the Philippines has provided a basic requirement applicable to wooden posts in a dwelling unit in reference to a tabulated data from the code i.e. Table 708-A: Dimensions of Wooden Posts (Annex B-1). As such, it is also stated that each post should be anchored to a proper footing (foundation) through the use of straps and bolts of adequate size. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS FLOOR National Building Code of the Philippines provided basic requirements in terms of floor. The code stated that: LL of the first floor (i.e., ground floor) should be at least 200 kgs/sq.m. LL for second floor, at least 150 kgs/sq.m. This values defines the minimum loads that should be used in designing a floor in terms of kilograms per square meter. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS ROOF National Building Code of the Philippines also provided basic requirements in terms of roof. As stated, the wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kgs/sq.m. for vertical projection. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS STAIRS The National Building Code of the Philippines stated that these stairs: should be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a minimum rise of 200 millimeters minimum run of 200millimeters. These rise and run corresponds to the dimensions of a step in the stairs. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS ENTRANCE AND EXIT The National Building Code of the Philippines stated that there should be at least one entrance and another one for exit. This is also in compliance with the provisions from the Fire Code of the Philippines. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The National Building Code of the Philippines stated that all electrical installation shall conform with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.9: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS National Building Code of the Philippines stated that the mechanical systems and/or equipment installation shall be subject to the requirements of the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Every building shall be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All buildings shall face a street or public alley or a private street which has been duly approved. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS No building should be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required court or yard would be less than what is prescribed for such building lot. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY The National Building Code of the Philippines states that 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. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY COURT/COURTYARD Court, or courtyard, is an open area or an open space surrounded by walls or buildings. In relation to courts as stated by the National Building Code of the Philippines, the minimum size of courts, and their least dimensions shall be based by the use, type of construction, and the height of the building, provided that the minimum horizontal dimension of the court shall be not less than 2 meters. All inner courts should be connected to a street or yard by a passageway with a minimum width of 1.2meters or by a door through a room or rooms. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY COURT/COURTYARD 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. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY YARD The generic term Yard is any area of land that is immediately adjacent to a building or even a group of buildings which could either be enclosed or open. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY YARD The required open space 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. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY LIGHT WELL Light well is an unenclosed space within a building which allows light and air pass inside the building. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION CEILING HEIGHTS habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2.40 meters measured from floor to the ceiling. for buildings more than one storey, the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters and for the second storey shall be 2.40 meters and for the succeeding storey shall have a typical unobstructed headroom clearance of not less than 2.10 meters above the finished floor line. rooms with natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2.70meters. Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height not less than 1.80meters above and below it. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION SIZE AND DIMENSIONS OF ROOMS National Building Code of the Philippines provided that the minimum size of: rooms for human habitation should be at least 6 sq.m. with a least dimension of 2 meters; kitchens should be at least 3 sq.m. with a least dimension of 1.5 meters, and; bathrooms and toilets should be at least 1.2 sq.m. with a least dimension of 0.9 meters. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING THE SIZE OF ROOMS The National Building Code of the Philippines provided that the minimum air space shall be provided as follows: School room - 3 cu.m. with 1 sq.m. of floor area per person; Workshops, factories, and offices - 12 cu.m. of air space per person, and; Habitable rooms - 14 cu.m. of air space per person. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS BUBBLE, BLOCK and rough floor plan sketching - At this point you should know what type of rooms/ spaces are required for your commercial space. Now it is time to start developing the floor plan. Sketch out Bubble, Block and a Rough Floor Plan for your commercial space. Do each sketch on its own A-size sheet of paper. Title, sign and date each of your sketches. These sketches will be scanned in for your portfolio to show that you are familiar with the process of design. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS Bubble Diagram: Show the relationship between the rooms (spaces). Group and link up the spaces (rooms) that you will have in your house. The bubble diagram is a good way of showing what spaces (rooms) you are going to have in your house and how they relate to each other. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS From the Bubble Diagram develop a Block Diagram. Below shows how to make the bubble representation of spaces and activities you connected and grouped up into a floor plan. This is a good time to think about traffic patterns in the house. For instance, you do not want to go through private areas (bedrooms) to public (kitchen) and semi- public spaces (office). References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS Draw a Rough Floor Plan Outline. Draw a basic floor plan showing exterior and interior walls. As you go on you will start to refine your floor plan further with more interior walls, windows, stairs and major fixtures. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION WINDOW OPENINGS Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total area of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the room provided that such opening shall not be less than 1.00 sq.m. Toilets and Bathrooms, Laundry rooms, or similar rooms shall be provided with window 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.mm. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION WINDOW OPENINGS Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua), over required windows shall not be less than 750 mm from the side and rear property lines. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION WINDOW OPENINGS There shall absolutely be no openings on/at/within/through all types of abutments (such as firewalls) erected along property lines except permitted vent wells. This rule strictly applies to all new and existing developments. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION VENT SHAFTS Based on the National Building Code of the Philippines, these vent shafts shall have a horizontal cross-sectional area of not less than 1 sq.m. for every meter of height of shaft, but in no case that this area shall be less than 1 sq.m. No vent shaft shall have any least dimension that is less than 600 millimeters. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.  PART 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILDING CODE PART 1 – 1.10: REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT AND VENTILATION VENT SHAFTS Air ducts shall be open to a street or court by a horizontal duct or intake at a point below the lowest window opening. These ducts or intakes shall have a minimum unobstructed cross-sectional area of not less than 0.30 sq.m. with a minimum dimension of 300 millimeters. These openings to the duct or intake shall be not less than 300 millimeters above the bottom of the shaft and the street surface or the level of the court at the respective ends of the duct or intake. References: National Building Code of the Philippines.