SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 20 ADDITIONAL RULES AND

REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES
SIGNS REGULATIONS
AND REGULATIONS
National Building Code (PD 1096)
General Not to be erected or constructed Same as (a) and (b), plus: Section 3 General
Requirements a) Signs written in foreign Provisions:
a) That will to confuse or obstruct the view or language shall have translation 3.1 promote and uphold
interpretation of any official traffic sign, in English or local dialect; public good;
signal, or device; b) Bottom line of signboards
b) to unduly obstruct the natural view of the adjacent to each other to follow 3.2 conform to public
landscape, distract or obstruct the view of common base line (OBO); decency and good taste
the public as to constitute a traffic hazard, or c) Installation of signs shall be 3.3 follow standards of
otherwise defile, debase or offend aesthetic such that harmonious and design, construction, and
and cultural values and traditions. aesthetic relationship of all units maintenance in the interest
therein presented. of public safety, convenience,
etc.
3.4 constructed in areas
where zoning regulation
permits
3.5 signboard structures
constructed in accordance
with Sec. 2003, NBC
3.6 signs built in highly
restrictive zones shall be of
incombustible materials
3.7 equipped with electrical
devices-follow PEC
3.8 not interfere with free
use of doorway, fire escape,
or other means of exit
3.9 not to confuse view of
public sign, traffic signal, etc.
3.10 to be written only in
 English or local dialect
3.11

General Requirements for sign or signboards

Not to be erected or constructed

o in a manner such as to confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal, or
device;

o to unduly obstruct the natural view of the landscape, distract or obstruct the view of the public as to
constitute a traffic hazard, or otherwise defile, debase or offend aesthetic and cultural values and traditions.

To be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation, display shall be kept nearly painted and secured at all
times.

Designed and constructed to resist all forces in accordance with the NSCB.

Supports and anchorage placed on private property.

Materials of the quality and grade specified in NBC.

Projections and Clearances

From High Voltage Power Lines In accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code [Sec. 2005(a)].

Fire Escapes, Exits, or Standpipes shall not interfere in with free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe.

Obstruction of Openings Not to reduce ventilation required by NBC.

 Projection Over Alleys Not to project into any public alley.
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