PD 1096 – The National

Building Code of the

Philippines

PREPARED BY: GRP.I

 Short History of NBCP

•The National Building Code, Presidential Decree 1096,

was approved in the 1970’s

•Effective date was on February 19th 1977

•PD 1096 calls for the issuance by the Secretary of the

DPWH of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

•The current IRR is composed of various DPWH Orders

and policies issued through the years

•For the past few years, the DPWH has been preparing
a consolidated revised IRR
 Short History of NBCP

•The DPWH formed a committee composed of various

stakeholders who were consulted regarding the Revised
IRR

•The Committee included representatives from Accredited

Professional Organizations, including PICE

•The final version of the Revised IRR was prepared by a

Committee within the DPWH
 Short History of NBCP

•The final version of the Revised IRR was published in the

Manila Standard three times (April 1, 8 and 15, 2005)

•The Revised IRR would have been implementable on April

30, 2005, 15 days after the third publication

•The Revised IRR contains the procedure for the

application for and issuance of building permits, among
other provisions
 General Applicability of the NBCP

• The 1977 NBCP only sets minimum

standards for building design, construction &
occupancy/ use

• While the DPWH is of the position that the

2004 Revised IRR of the NBCP applies only
to new land and property developments
starting 2005, there is apparently nothing in
the NBCP 2004 Revised IRR nor is there a
DPWH Memorandum Order that states this.
 • Title
“ The provisions of this Code shall
• Declaration of Policy
apply to the design, location, siting, • Scope and
Application
construction, alteration, repair, • General Building
conversion, use, occupancy, Requirements
• Site Requirements
maintenance, moving, demolition of, • Definitions
and addition to public and private
buildings and structures, except
traditional dwellings as defined
herein.”

chapter 1:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Construction- all on-site work done from • Title
• Declaration of Policy
site preparation, excavation, foundation,
• Scope and
assembly of all the components and Application

installation of utilities and equipment of • General Building

Requirements
buildings/structure • Site Requirements
• Definitions

Erection- installation in place of

components of a building/ structure

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Addition- any new construction which • Title
• Declaration of Policy
increases the height or area of an existing • Scope and
building/structure Application
• General Building
Requirements
Alteration- construction in a • Site Requirements
• Definitions
building/ structure involving changes
in the materials used, partitioning,
location/ size of openings, structural
parts, existing utilities and equipment
but does not increase the overall area
thereof.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Renovation- any physical change made on • Title
• Declaration of Policy
a building/ structure to increase its value, • Scope and
utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality Application
• General Building
Requirements
Conversion- a change in the use or • Site Requirements
• Definitions
occupancy of a building/ structure or any
portion/s thereof which has different
requirements

chapter 1:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Repair - remedial work done on any • Title
• Declaration of Policy
damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a • Scope and
building/structure to restore its original Application
• General Building
condition Requirements
• Site Requirements
• Definitions
Moving - the transfer of any
building/structure or portion/s thereof
from its original location or position
to another, either within the same lot
or to a different one

chapter 1:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 • Title
• Declaration of Policy

Demolition - the systematic dismantling • Scope and

Application
or destruction of a building/ structure, in • General Building
Requirements
whole or in part
• Site Requirements

Ancillary Building Structure- a

• Definitions

secondary building/ structure located within the

same premises, the use of which is incidental to
that of the main building/structure

chapter 1:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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“ He (the building official) is charged with • Responsibility
• Technical Staff
the duties of issuing building permits. In the • The Secretary
performance of his duties, a Building • Professional &
Technical Assistance
Official may enter any building or its • Building Officials
premises at all reasonable times to inspect • Fees & Exemptions
• Implementing Rules
and determine compliance with the & Regulations

requirements of this Code…” • Fines and Penal

Provisions
The Building Official may order the • Dangerous/Ruinous
Bldgs.
work stopped or order
• Remedies
discontinuance of occupancy or use
chapter 2:
ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
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 PW
CASHIER
• Building Permits
• Application,
Processing,
ISSUANCE

LINE &
Issuance
GRADE
• Validity
ARCHITECTURAL
• Non-issuance,
RECEIVING
LAND USE STRUCTURAL Suspension,
&
EVALUATION/
RECORDING & ZONING Revocation, Appeal
SANITARY/
APPROVAL
PLUMBING • Inspection and
APPLICATION

Supervision
ELECTRICAL
• Certificate of
MECHANICAL Occupancy

chapter 3
PERMITS & INSPECTION
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 •Building Permits
•Application,

Building Permit- a written authorization

Processing, Issuance
•Validity
granted by the Building Official to an applicant •Non-issuance,
Suspension,
allowing him to proceed with the construction of a Revocation, Appeal
specific project after plans, specifications and other pertinent •Inspection and
Supervision
documents have been found to be in conformity with the National
•Certificate of
Building Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Occupancy

SEC. 304. ……. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL WITHIN 15

DAYS FROM THE PAYMENT OF THE REQUIRED FEES BY
THE APPLICANT, ISSUE THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLIED
FOR chapter 3:
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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
•Building Permits
MINOR CONSTRUCTION
•Application,
• sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children’s playhouses, aviaries, Processing, Issuance
poultry houses and the like not exceeding 6sq.m.; detached from any •Validity
other building and for owner’s private use •Non-issuance,
Suspension,
• addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not Revocation, Appeal
exceeding 20sq.m. and for owner’s private use •Inspection and
Supervision
• installation of window grilles •Certificate of
Occupancy
• garden pools for cultivation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not
exceeding 500mm depth
• erection of garden walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.80m
in height, cementing of footpaths, garden walks and/or driveways

chapter 3:
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BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
• Title
REPAIRS
• Declaration of Policy
• not affecting or involving any structural member, such as
• Scope and
replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, Application
downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings • General Building
Requirements
• non load-bearing partition walls
• Site Requirements
• any interior portion of a house not involving addition or alteration • Definitions

• or replacement of windows, flooring, perimeter fence, walls

• or replacement of sanitary or plumbing fixtures
• or replacement of faulty or deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures and
safety devices provided no alteration shall be made on the service
entrance and main switch or breaker and no circuits will be added

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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
•Building Permits
• Application form •Application,
Processing, Issuance
• Five (5) sets of plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed
•Validity
by duly licensed architect and engineers
•Non-issuance,
• For lot owners, certified true copies of: Suspension,
Revocation, Appeal
- TCT
- tax declaration •Inspection and
Supervision
- current real property tax receipt
•Certificate of
• For non-lot owners, duly notarized copies of: Occupancy
- contract of lease
- deed of absolute sale
- contract of sale

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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
•Building Permits
•Application,
Processing, Issuance
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR:
•Validity
• traditional indigenous family dwellings intended for use and •Non-issuance,
occupancy of owner’s family; of native materials, cost not Suspension,
Revocation, Appeal
exceeding P15,000
•Inspection and
• single-detached dwelling up to 20 sq.m. Supervision
•Certificate of
Occupancy

simple sketch with dimensions, site location and vicinty map will
suffice

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PERMITS & INSPECTION
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BUILDING PERMITS
•Building Permits
•Application,
Processing, Issuance
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION
•Validity
• errors in plans and specifications •Non-issuance,
Suspension,
• incorrect or inaccurate data supplied Revocation, Appeal

• non-compliance with NBC and IRRs •Inspection and

Supervision
•Certificate of
VALIDITY Occupancy

• one year from date of issue

• suspension/ abandonment of construction for 120 days

chapter 3:
PERMITS & INSPECTION
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
•Building Permits
BASES FOR COMPUTING •Application,
Processing, Issuance
• type of occupancy or use of building
•Validity
• cost of construction (per sq.m. based on classification) •Non-issuance,
Suspension,
• area Revocation, Appeal

• height •Inspection and

TYPES OF OCCUPANCY Supervision
• Category I - residential •Certificate of
Occupancy
• Category II - commercial and industrial
• Category III - social, educational, institutional
• Category IV - agricultural
• Category V - ancillary
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
•Building Permits
EXEMPTIONS •Application,
Processing, Issuance
• traditional indigenous family dwellings 15,000 worth of material
•Validity
• public buildings ( owned, occupied, operated by offices performing •Non-issuance,
purely government functions ) Suspension,
Revocation, Appeal
• government-owned housing units constructed by NHA while title is •Inspection and
in government’s name Supervision
•Certificate of
• construction by civic organizations, charitable institutions to be Occupancy
donated to government for public use
• buildings/structures owned by electric cooperatives

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
•Building Permits
•Application,
Processing, Issuance
REQUIRED PRIOR TO
•Validity
• use of building/ structure •Non-issuance,
Suspension,
• change in use of occupancy classification Revocation, Appeal
•Inspection and
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Supervision
•Certificate of
• certificate of completion Occupancy

• logbook and Building Inspection Sheet

• signed as-built plans and specifications

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
•Building Permits
•Application,
Processing, Issuance
NON-ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION
•Validity
• unauthorized change, modification or alteration in plans •Non-issuance,
and/or type of construction Suspension,
Revocation, Appeal
• failure to engage services of licensed architect or civil •Inspection and
engineer to do full-time supervision Supervision
•Certificate of
• failure of full-time supervisor to submit logbook, Certificate Occupancy
of Completion, as-built plans, specifications, Building
Inspection Sheet, fire safety Inspection Certificate

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PERMITS & INSPECTION
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 TYPE I - Wood construction
• Types of
Construction
TYPE II - Wood with one-hour fire-resistive
• Changes in Type
materials
• Requirements on
Type of Construction
TYPE III - Masonry and wood; incombustible
construction for exterior walls

TYPE IV - Steel, iron, concrete, masonry;

incombustible construction for walls,
ceilings and permanent partitions

TYPE V - Structural elements of steel, iron,

concrete or masonry; building shall be
fire-resistive
chapter 4:
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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 • Fire zones defined
“Fire zones are areas within which only
• Buildings in more
certain types of buildings are permitted to be than 1 Fire Zone
• Moved Buildings
constructed based on their use or occupancy, • Temporary Buildings
type of construction, and resistance to fire.” • Center Lines of
Streets
“A building or structure which is located • Restrictions on
partly in one fire zone and partly in another Existing Buildings

shall be considered to be in the more highly • Designation of Fire

Zones
restrictive fire zone, when more than one-
third of its total floor area is located in such
zone.”

chapter 5:
REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES
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 Fire-resistive Rating: the degree to • Definitions
which a material can withstand fire • Time Period Rating
• Standards
Time Period Rating: length of time • Regulations

(in hours) a material can withstand

being burned

Fire-resistive Standards:
Classification of construction
according to their fire-retardant or
flame spread ratings

chapter 6:
FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
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 The Secretary shall prescribe standards • Definitions
and promulgate rules and regulations on • Time Period Rating
the testing of construction materials • Standards
for flame spread characteristics, tests • Regulations
on fire damages, fire tests of building
construction and materials, door
assemblies and tin clad fire doors and
window assemblies, the installation of
fire doors and windows and smoke and
fire detectors for fire protective
signaling system, application and use of
controlled interior finish, fire
resistive protection for structural
members, fire-resistive walls and
partitions, fire-resistive floor or roof
ceiling, fire-resistive assemblies for
chapter 6:
protection of openings and fire-
retardant roof coverings .
FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
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 A- Residential dwellings •Occupancy Classified
B- Residential, Hotels, Apartments •Change in Use
C- Education and Recreation •Mixed Occupancy/
Occupancy Separation
D- Institutional
E- Business and Mercantile • Location on
Property
• Allowable Floor
F- Industrial Area
G- Storage and Hazardous • Maximum Heights

H- Assembly Buildings for less than 1000 occupants • Minimum

Requirements for
I- Assembly Buildings for 1000 or more occupants Group A Dwellings
J- Accessory • Requirements for
other Group
Occupancies

chapter 7:
BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE &
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 • Occupancy
Classified
•Direct access to public
• Change in Use
or open space
• Mixed Occupancy/
•Eaves at least 750mm. • Occupancy
From side and rear Separation
property lines
• Location on
•Projections beyond Property
exterior walls • Allowable Floor
Area
•Buildings on same
• Maximum Heights
property; or with courts
• Minimum
Requirements for
Group A Dwellings
• Requirements for
other Group
chapter 7: Occupancies

BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE &

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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 • Occupancy
Classified
• Change in Use
• Mixed Occupancy/
• Occupancy
Separation
Measured from
highest adjoining • Location on
Property
ground surface; • Allowable Floor
height measured Area
• Maximum Heights
from lowest
• Minimum
surface shall not Requirements for
exceed maximum Group A Dwellings
• Requirements for
by 3.00 meters other Group
chapter 7: Occupancies

BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE &

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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 • Occupancy
Classified
• Location & Lot
Occupancy • Change in Use
• Mixed Occupancy/
• Light & Ventilation
• Occupancy
• Sanitation Separation
• Foundation • Location on
• Post Property

• Floor • Allowable Floor

Area
• Roof • Maximum Heights
• Stairs • Minimum
Requirements
• Entrance & Exit for Group A
Dwellings
• Electrical Reqts.
• Mech’l Reqts. • Requirements for
other Group
Occupancies

chapter 7:
BLDG. CLASSIFICATION BY USE &
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 • General
Requirements
• Measurement of
Site Occupancy
• Percentage of Site
Occupancy
• Size & Dimensions
of Courts
• Air Space
Requirements
• Window Openings
• Vent Shafts
• Ventilation Skylights
• Artificial Ventilation

chapter 8:
LIGHT AND VENTILATION
 • General
Requirements
• Whenever possible, source from municipal or • Water Supply
System
city waterworks system;

• If from meteoric, surface or underground • Wastewater

Disposal System
sources, must conform to National Standard
• Storm Drainage
for Drinking Water System
• Pest & Vermin
• Piping in accordance with National Plumbing Control
Code of the Philippines • Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials

chapter 9:
SANITATION
 • General
Requirements
• shall discharge to municipal or city sewer
• Water Supply
system in accordance with Code on Sanitation System
and the National Pollution Control
Commission; or • Wastewater
Disposal System
• shall discharge to “Imhoff” or septic tank • Storm Drainage
System
• rainwater shall not discharge to the sanitary
sewer system • Pest & Vermin
Control
• Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials

chapter 9:
SANITATION
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 • General
Requirements
• Water Supply
System

• Rat proofing • Wastewater

Disposal System
• means for cleaning garbage bins and receptacles
• Storm Drainage
• screening of public dining rooms System

• Pest & Vermin

Control
• Noise Pollution
Control
• Pipe Materials

chapter 9:
SANITATION
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 • General
No part of any building or structure or any of its appendages Requirements

shall project beyond the property line of the building site, • Projection into
Alleys or Streets
except as provided in this Code. The projection of any
• Balconies &
structure or appendage over a public property shall be the Appendages
distance measured horizontally from the property line to the • Arcades
outermost point of the projection. • Canopies
• Awnings or Hoods
• Doors, windows
• Corner Buildings
with Chaflans

chapter 10:
PROJECTION OVER STREETS
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Footings located at least 2.40 meters below grade along • General
Requirements
national roads or public highway may project not more than
• Projection into
300 millimeters beyond the property line. Foundations may Alleys or Streets
be permitted to encroach into public sidewalk areas to a
• Balconies &
width not exceeding 500 millimeters; provided, that the top Appendages
of the said foundations is not less than 600 millimeters • Arcades
below the established grade; and provided further, that said • Canopies
projections does not obstruct any existing utility such as • Awnings or Hoods
power, communication, gas, water, or sewer lines, unless the • Doors, windows
owner concerned shall pay the corresponding entities for the • Corner Buildings
rerouting of the parts of the affected utilities with Chaflans

chapter 10:
PROJECTION OVER STREETS
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• The clearance between the established grade of the • General
street and/or sidewalk and the lowest under surface of Requirements
any part of the balcony shall not be less than 3.00 • Projection into
meters. Whenever required by existing building and Alleys or Streets
zoning regulations, arcades shall be constructed on • Balconies &
Appendages
sidewalks of streets.
• Arcades
• The width of the arcade and its height shall be
• Canopies
uniform throughout the street provided, that in no
case, shall an arcade be less than 3.00 meters above • Awnings or Hoods

the established sidewalk grade. • Doors, windows

• Projection and Clearance. The horizontal clearance • Corner Buildings

with Chaflans
between the outermost edge of the marquee and the
carb line shall be not less than 300 millimeters. The
vertical clearance between the pavement or ground
line and the under surface of any part of the marquee
shall not be less than 3.00 meters.

chapter 10:
E NATIONAL BUILDING CODE PROJECTION OVER STREETS
 • General
Requirements

• The horizontal clearance between the awning and the • Projection into
Alleys or Streets
horizontal clearance between the awning and the curb line
shall not be less than 300 millimeters. The vertical clearance • Balconies &
Appendages
between the undermost surface of the awning and the
• Arcades
pavement or ground line shall be not less than 2.40 meters.
• Collapsible awnings shall be so designated that they shall not • Canopies
block a required exit when collapsed or folded. the curb line • Awnings or Hoods
shall not be less than 300 millimeters. The vertical clearance • Doors, windows
between the undermost surface of the awning and the • Corner Buildings
pavement or ground line shall be not less than 2.40 meters. with Chaflans
• Doors, windows and the like less than 2.40 meters above the
pavement or ground line shall not, when fully opened or
upon opening, project beyond the property line except fire
exit doors.

chapter 10:
E NATIONAL BUILDING CODE PROJECTION OVER STREETS
Mixing of concrete on public
• General
streets not allowed Requirements
• Storage in Public
Materials or equipment Property
must not obstruct
• Mixing Mortar over
pedestrian travel, utilities, Public Property
fire hydrants
• Protection of Utilities
• Walkway
Must provide 1.2 m. wide
temporary walkway • Pedestrian Protection
• Maintenance/Removal
Walkways must have railings of at of Protective Devices
least 1 meter height and fence and
• Demolition
canopy of at least 2.4 meters height

chapter 11:
PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
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 • Excavation, •Penthouses, Roof
Foundation, Structures
Retaining Walls
•Chimneys,
• Veneer Fireplaces,
• Vertical Openings Barbecues
• Floor Construction •Fire-extinguishing
Systems
• Roof Construction &
Covering •Stages &
Platforms
• Stairs, Exits,
Occupant Loads •Motion Picture
Projection Rooms
• Skylights
•Lathing,
• Bays, Porches, Plastering, Wall
Balconies Boards

chapter 12:
GEN.DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQTS.
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“ All electrical systems, equipment and installation • Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine
• Mechanical
Electrical Code as adopted by the Board of Regulations

Electrical Engineering pursuant to RA 184 as amended

by RA 7920 otherwise known as the New Electrical
Engineering Law”

chapter 13:
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGS.
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“ All mechanical systems, equipment and installations • Electrical
Regulations
shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine
• Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering Code as adopted by Regulations

the Board of Mechanical Engineering pursuant to

Commonwealth Act No. 294 as amended, otherwise
known as the Mechanical Engineering Law”

chapter 13:
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL REGS.
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• storage rooms of unexposed • Storage and
films shall be provided for Handling
specified cases • films
for • Classes of Film
amateurs, safety Exempted
• packaging of 12 films to an and dental films • Fire Extinguishing
envelope exempted System

• Proper venting and insulation

• incandescent electrical light; no
smoking
• first aid provisions

chapter 14:
PHOTOGRAPHIC & X-RAY FILMS
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 • Prefabricated
“ Prefabricated assembly is a Assembly

structural unit, the integral parts of

which, have been built up or
assembled prior to incorporation in
the building”

chapter 15:
PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION
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 • Approved Plastics
“ Approved plastic materials shall be
• Installation
those which have flame-spread rating of • Glazing

225 or less and a smoke density not • Skylights

• Monitors and
greater than that obtained from the Sawtooth Roofs
• Light Diffusers in
burning of untreated wood under similar Ceilings
conditions when tested in accordance • Partitions
• Exterior Veneers
with generally accepted engineering
• Awnings &
practice.” Canopies

chapter 16:
PLASTICS
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 • Definition
• constructed of steel not less than no.18 US
• Fire Protection
gauge in thickness
• Light
• not more than 150 sq.m. • Ventilation

• Floor of incombustible material

• free passage of exhaust air

• provisions for fire protection

• mechanical ventilation and exhaust ducts

chapter 17:
SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS
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 • General
“ This Chapter shall apply to exterior Requirements

glass and glazing in all occupancies • Area Limitation

• Glazing
except groups A, B and J occupancies • Louvered Windows
not over 3 stories in height and to • Impact

interior and exterior glass and

glazing in all occupancies subject to
human impact …”

chapter 18:
GLASS AND GLAZING
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 • General Rule
“ The use of computers for all or any part of the
• Program
design of the building is permitted provided that all Documentation
programs to be used are documented. • Computer-
Generated
Documenting a program consists of filing with the Computations

Building Official a reference to a publication or

publications accessible to him where the detailed
description of the program or a brief statement of
the theoretical background of the program inc.
algorithms used are found.”

chapter 19:
USE OF COMPUTER
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a) No sign or signboard shall be erected in such • General
manner as to Requirements

confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any • Maintenance

official traffic sign, signal, or device. • Design and

Construction
(b) No sign or signboard shall be constructed as to
• Supports and
unduly Anchorages
obstruct the natural view of the landscape, distract or • Projections and
obstruct the view of the public as to constitute a Clearances
traffic • Lightning
hazard, or otherwise defile, debase or offend
aesthetic and
cultural values and traditions.

chapter 20:
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All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, • General
guys and Requirements

anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of • Maintenance

preservation. The display of all signs shall be kept • Design and

Construction
nearly painted
• Supports and
and secured at all times. Anchorages
• Projections and
Clearances
• Lightning

chapter 20:
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Sign structures shall be designed and constructed to • General
resist all Requirements

forces in accordance with the National Structural • Maintenance

Code for • Design and

Construction
Buildings. For signs on buildings, the dead and
• Supports and
lateral loads shall Anchorages
be transmitted through structural frame of the • Projections and
building to the Clearances
ground in such a manner as not to overstress any of • Lightning
the elements of
the building. The weight of earth superimposed over
footings may be
used in determining the dead load resisting moment.
Such earth shall
be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted.

chapter 20:
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(a) General. The supports and anchorage of all signs or sign
• General
structures shall be placed in or upon private property and
Requirements
shall be constructed in conformity with the requirements of
this Code. • Maintenance
(b) Materials. Materials for construction of signs or sign • Design and
structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified Construction
in this Code. • Supports and
(c) Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All signs or sign Anchorages
structures erected in highly restrictive Fire Zones shall
• Projections and
have structural members of incombustible materials. Ground signs Clearances
may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of
this Code. Combinations signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting • Lightning
signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed of
incombustible materials. No combustible material other than
approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electrical
signs.
(d) Non-Structural Trim. Non-structural trim and portable
display surfaces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics,
or any combination thereof.
(e) Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs
may be made of metal, glass, or approved plastics.

chapter 20:
PD 1096
SIGNS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
 No sign or sign structure shall • General
project into any public alley below a height of 3.00 Requirements

meters • Maintenance

above established sidewalk grade, nor project more • Design and

Construction
than 300
• Supports and
millimeters where the sign structure is located 3.00 Anchorages
meters • Projections and
to 4.5 meters above established sidewalk grade. The Clearances
sign or • Lightning
sign structure must not project more than 1.00 meter
into
the public alley where the sign or sign structure is
located more than 4.50 meters above established
sidewalk
grade.

chapter 20:
SIGNS
 • General
Requirements
• Maintenance
• Design and
Construction
• Supports and
Anchorages

Signs shall be illuminated only by electrical means in • Projections and

Clearances
accordance
• Lightning
with the Philippine Electrical Code.

chapter 20:
SIGNS
PD 1096

THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

All buildings or structures constructed under R.A. 6541 or • Existing Buildings
and Structures
existing city or municipal building codes or ordinances, if
• Interim Rules and
legally done in accordance therewith, shall be respected Regulations
subject to such limitations established in this Code. • Separability Clause
However, alterations, additions, conversions, and/or repairs • Repealing Clause
to be made in such building or structures shall be subject to • Effectivity
the provisions of this Code.

chapter 21:
TRANSITORY AND FINAL
PD 1096 PROVISIONS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Interim rules and regulations on buildings promulgated by • Existing Buildings
and Structures
the Secretary before the adoption of this Code pursuant to
• Interim Rules and
existing laws or decrees shall continue to have binding force Regulations
and effect, when not in conflict with the provisions of this • Separability Clause
Code. • Repealing Clause
• Effectivity

chapter 21:
TRANSITORY AND FINAL
PD 1096 PROVISIONS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
 • Existing Buildings and
If any provision of this Decree or the application Structures
thereof is to any person or circumstance declared • Interim Rules and
Regulations
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the
• Separability Clause
same shall not affect the validity of the other
• Repealing Clause
provisions. • Effectivity

chapter 21:
TRANSITORY AND FINAL
PD 1096 PROVISIONS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
 • Existing Buildings
All laws, decrees, provisions of charters, and Structures
executive orders, ordinances, rules and regulations • Interim Rules and
Regulations
or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with
• Separability
the provision of this Decree are hereby repealed, Clause
amended, or modified accordingly. • Repealing Clause
• Effectivity

chapter 21:
TRANSITORY AND FINAL
PD 1096 PROVISIONS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
 • Existing Buildings
This Decree shall take effect upon its and Structures
promulgation. • Interim Rules and
Regulations
Done in the City of Manila, this 19th of February,
• Separability
in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and Clause
seventy-seven. • Repealing Clause
• Effectivity

chapter 21:
TRANSITORY AND FINAL
PD 1096 PROVISIONS
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
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