Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under Chapter

2 of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), the following Rules and Regulations are hereby promulgated and issued: RULE I GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Title 1.1. These Rules shall be known and cited as the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096) and shall be referred to as the IRR. 2. Declaration of Policy 2.1. 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 this 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. 3. Scope and Application 3.1. The scope of this IRR shall cover the following disciplines: architectural, civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, electronics and interior design. This shall also 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, and those covered by Batas Pambansa Bilang 220 otherwise known as the Economic and Socialized Housing Projects. 3.2. Existing buildings or structures without appropriate building permits/ certificates of occupancy may be legalized and issued the necessary permits and certificates, provided, they are made to conform to these rules and regulations. However, they shall be subject to the imposition of penalties, surcharges, fines and other appropriate measures. 3.3. The applicable provisions of the allied professional codes and other government agency codes as approved by the DPWH Secretary shall serve as the referral codes of PD 1096 and this IRR.

RULE II ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 1. Definition 1.1. DEPARTMENT - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 1.2. SECRETARY - Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH.

1.3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDC. 1.4. DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Deputy Executive Officer or Deputy Head of the NBCDC. 1.5. STAFF The personnel of the National Building Code Development Council (NBCDC) then Building Research and Development Staff, the National Building Code Review Committee (NBCRC) and the Board of Consultants (BOC) organized by and under the Office of the Secretary charged to undertake, by itself or thru appropriate agencies concerned, continuing research and development of building systems in order to develop suitable guidelines, standards, upgrade existing IRR and other professional codes for promulgation and issuance of the Secretary. NBCDC shall also prepare orders, opinions, resolutions and decisions relative to the Code. (Figure II.1.1.) 1.6. CODE PD 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines. 1.7. REFERRAL CODES The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional codes that are supplementary to the Code. 1.8. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) - The rules and regulations promulgated and issued by the Secretary to implement the Code on the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and private buildings/structures. 1.9. OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OBO) The Office authorized to handle the processing and issuance of the building permit and other ancillary or accessory permits/certificates pertaining to buildings/structures owned by the government or private entities. 1.10. BUILDING OFFICIAL (BO) The Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary to enforce the provisions of the Code in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto. 2. Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement 2.1. The administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and this IRR, including the imposition of penalties for administrative violations thereof, is hereby vested in the Secretary. 3. General Powers and Functions of the Secretary Under Section 203 of the Code 3.1. Formulate policies, plans, standards and guidelines on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance, in accordance with the Code. 3.2. Issue and promulgate additional rules and regulations in the form of Department Circulars or Memoranda to implement the provisions of the Code and ensure compliance with policies, plans, standards and guidelines and issue office guidelines or Department Orders to guide the actions of the BO in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. 2

3.3. Exercise control and supervision over actions/decisions of the BO, City/Municipal Engineers and other official acting as Building Officials, including the exercise of appellate jurisdiction over the decisions and orders of the BO. The order or decision of the Secretary shall be final and executory subject only to review by the Office of the President of the Republic 3.4. Evaluate, review, approve and/or take final action on changes and/or amendments to existing Referral Codes as well as on the incorporation of other referral codes, which are not yet expressly made supplementary to the Code and its IRR. 3.5. Prescribe and impose the amount of fees and other charges as may be deemed necessary that the BO shall collect in connection with the performance of regulatory functions. 3.6. Create a regular OBO, separate and distinct from the Office of the City/Municipal Engineers in all Cities and Municipalities, to be manned by registered architects, engineers and other qualified professionals. Offices of the Building Officials already established, separate and distinct from the office of the City/Municipal Engineers in cities and municipalities may continue to exist until such time that a regular office is created. (Figure II.3.1.) 3.7. Appoint a BO and an Assistant BO with the following qualifications: 3.7.1. 3.7.2. A Filipino citizen and of good moral character. A duly registered architect or civil engineer.

3.7.3. A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not less than two (2) years. 3.7.4. Have at least five (5) years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction. 3.7.5. Have attended and successfully completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the AMMS, DPWH. 3.8. Due to the continuing exigencies, all BO appointed or designated other than by the Secretary, shall continue to act as the BO until such time that the Secretary designates/appoints the BO pursuant to the second paragraph of Section 205, Chapter 2 of the Code or the creation of a regular position of BO pursuant to the third paragraph of the same Section of the Code. 3.9. Designate special BO for areas like military and police camps, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and state universities with specific charters that require such positions. 3.10. To increase the responsiveness of the OBO in providing social protection to its constituents, if the BO is an architect, his assistant shall be a civil engineer or vice versa. In municipalities that cannot afford the operation of the OBO, cluster offices shall be created through special order by the Secretary. 3.11. Prescribe the procedures for the use of all net income realized by the OBO from the collection of fees and charges not exceeding twenty percent (20%) for the necessary operating expenses including the purchase of equipment, supplies and materials, traveling expenses, obligation expenses and sheriffs fees and payment of other prior years obligations not adequately funded. 4. Professional and Technical Assistance 4.1. Pursuant to Sections 202 and 204 of the Code authorizing the Secretary to organize a professional staff to assist in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR, the National Building Code Development 3

Council (NBCDC) with the BOC is hereby created. The functions thereof are as follows: 4.1.1. Assist the Secretary in the management and supervision of the activities of the BO in the implementation of the Code and its IRR. 4.1.2. Assist the DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) and Regional Office Material Testing Laboratories and other accredited laboratories in developing, formulating and setting of standards and evaluation of construction materials. 4.1.3. Review, evaluate and take final action on various technical and legal problems forwarded to the Office of the Secretary. 4.1.4. Assist the Administrative and Manpower Management Service, DPWH in the conduct of seminar workshop on the Code, its IRR, and BP Blg. 344 (Accessibility Law). 4.1.5. Perform spot monitoring/inspection of buildings/structures and recommend/take appropriate actions. 4.1.6. Coordinate with all concerned agencies, organizations and individuals in the implementation of the above functions. 4.1.7. Undertake such other duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary from time to time. 5. Duties of the Building Official 5.1. The BO, appointed by and under the direct supervision of the Secretary, shall be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR, as well as circulars, memoranda, opinions and decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto. His actions shall always be guided by appropriate orders/directives from the Secretary. 5.2. Shall have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all works pertinent to buildings/structures in his area of responsibility and shall have direct charge of the processing of all permit applications and certificates as well as the issuance of the same. 5.3. Shall ensure that all changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during the construction phase shall not start until the modified design plan is evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit has been issued. 5.4. Shall, motu propio or upon complaint and after due notice/s and hearing, initiate action towards the non-issuance, suspension, revocation and invalidation of a building permit or certificate of occupancy; issuance of work stoppage order, or an order for discontinuance of the use or occupancy of the building/structure or portion thereof; declaration of a building/structure as ruinous or dangerous; and/or the imposition of appropriate fines/penalties. 5.5. Subject to existing budgetary, accounting and auditing rules and regulations, shall retain not more than twenty percent (20%) of the income/collection derived from permit fees and other charges, and process the remittance thereof to the National Treasurer under the account of the Secretary. The remaining eighty percent (80%) shall be deposited with the respective city/municipal treasurer. 5.6. Shall keep a permanent record and accurate account of all fees and other charges fixed and authorized to be collected and received. . 5.7. Shall submit an annual situational report to the Secretary through the NBCDC, on the status of all-existing, on-going, and proposed public as well as 4

private building/structure activities and shall undertake annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status. 5.8. Shall submit recommendations and work plans on how to improve the enforcement of the Code and its IRR in relation to: conformity of use/occupancy of buildings/structures as per zoning regulation, architectural design presentability, structural stability, fire safety protection, adequate electrical wiring and devices, mechanical system, and environmental protection, for the Secretarys information and appropriate action. 5.9. Shall avail of the assistance and services of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons and local accredited technical professional organizations when deemed necessary for the effective enforcement of the Code, its IRR and other applicable referral codes. 6. Fees 6.1. Bases of assessment 6.1.1. 6.1.2. 6.1.3. 6.1.4. Character of occupancy or use of building/structure Cost of construction Floor area Height

6.2. Regardless of the type of construction, the cost of construction of any building/structure for the purpose of assessing the corresponding fees shall be based on the following table: Table II.6.1. On Fixed Cost Of Construction Per Sq. M LOCATION All Cities and Municipalities A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I P10, 000 GROUP F P8, 000 J P6, 000

6.3. Construction/addition/renovation/alteration of buildings/structures under Group/s and Sub-Divisions shall be assessed as follows: 6.3.1. Division A-1 Area in sq. m Fee per sq. m P 2.00 2.40 3.40 4.80 6.00 7.20

6.3.1.1. Original complete construction up to twenty (20) sq. m 6.3.1.2. Additional/renovation/alteration up to twenty (20) sq. m regardless of floor area of original construction..... 6.3.1.3. Above 20 sq. m to 50 sq. m ... 6.3.1.4. Above 50sq. m to 100 sq.m. 6.3.1.5. Above 100 sq. m to 150 sq.m..... 6.3.1.6. Above 150 sq.m.

Sample Computation for Building Fee for a seventy five (75) sq. m floor area: Floor area = 75 sq. m Therefore area bracket is 6.3.1.4. Fee = P 4.80/sq. m Building Fee = 75 x 4.80 = P 360.00

6.3.2. Division A-2 Area in sq. m 6.3.2.1. 6.3.1.2. 6.3.2.3. 6.3.2.4. 6.3.2.5. Fee per sq. m P 3.00 3.40 5.20 8.00 8.40

Original complete construction up to twenty (20) sq. m. Additional/renovation/alteration up to twenty (20) sq. m regardless of floor area of original construction Above 20 sq. m to 50 sq. m .... Above 50 sq. m to 100 sq. m. . Above 150 sq. m...

6.3.3. Division B-1/C-1/E-1, 2, 3/F-1/G-1, 2, 3, 4, 5/H-1, 2, 3, 4/I-1 and J-1 (are mostly accessories) Area in sq. m 6.3.3.1. 6.3.3.2. 6.3.3.3. 6.3.3.4. 6.3.3.5. 6.3.3.6. 6.3.3.7. 6.3.3.8. 6.3.3.9. 6.3.3.10. Fee per sq. m P 23.00 22.00 20.50 19.50 18.00 17.00 16.00 15.00 14.00 12.00

Up to 500 ...... Above 500 to 600 ..... Above 600 to 700 . Above 700 to 800 ... Above 800 to ... Above 900 to 1,000 ...... Above 1,000 to 1,500... Above 1,500 to 2,000.. Above 2,000 to 3,000.. Above 3,000.....

Note : Computation of the building fee for item 6.3.3. is cumulative. The total area is split up into sub-areas corresponding to the area bracket indicated in the table above. Each sub-area and the fee corresponding to its area bracket are multiplied together. The building fee is the sum of the individual products as shown in the following example: Sample Computation for Building Fee for a building having a floor area of 3,200 sq. m. First 500 sq. m @ 23.00 Next 100 sq. m @ 22.00 Next 100 sq. m @ 20.50 Next 100 sq. m @ 19.50 Next 100 sq. m @ 18.00 Next 100 sq. m @ 17.00 Next 100 sq. m @ 16.00 Next 500 sq. m @ 15.00 Next 1,000 sq. m @ 14.00 Last 200 sq. m @ 12.00 Total Building Fee ....P 11,500 . 2,200 . 2,050 . 1,950 . 1,800 . 1,700 . 8,000 . 7,500 .... 14,000 .... 2,400 P 53,100

6.3.4. Divisions C-2/D-1, 2, 3 Area in sq. m 6.3.4.1. 6.3.4.2. 6.3.4.3. 6.3.4.4. 6.3.4.5. 6.3.4.6. 6.3.4.7. 6.3.4.8. Fee per sq. m P 12.00 11.00 10.20 9.60 9.00 8.40 7.20 6.60 6

Up to 500 ..... Above 500 to 600 ..... Above 600 to 700 . Above 700 to 800 ... Above 800 to 900 Above 900 to 1,000 ...... Above 1,000 to 1,500... Above 1,500 to 2,000..

6.3.4.9. Above 2,000 to 3,000.. 6.3.4.10. Above 3,000.....

6.00 5.00

Note : Computation of the building fee in item 6.3.4. follows the example of Section 6.3.3. of this Rule. 6.3.5. Division J-2 structures shall be assessed fifty percent (50%) of the rate of the principal building of which they are accessories ( Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.4.). 6.4. Electrical Fees: 6.4.1. Lighting and Power System: 6.4.4.1. 6.4.4.2. 6.4.4.3. 6.3.4.4. 6.4.2. Each switch, lighting and/or convenience outlets Each remote control master switch . Each special purpose and outlet of 20 amperes capacity or more Each time switch .. P 1.50 24.00 3.00 3.00

Appliances for Commercial/Industrial use: 6.4.2.1. 6.4.2.2.

Each range or heater: Up to 1 KW. P 3.00 Every KW or fraction thereof in excess of 1 KW 1.50 6.4.2.3. Each refrigerator or freezer 5.00 6.4.2.4. Each washing machine or dryer 5.00 6.4.2.5. Each commercially used hair curling apparatus or hair dryer .. 5.00 6.4.2.6. Each fixed-type electric fan 3.00 6.4.2.7. Each electric typewriter, cash register or adding machine. 3.00 6.4.3. Electrical equipment or apparatus for commercial/industrial use: 6.4.3.1. 6.4.3.2. 6.4.3.3. 6.4.3.4. 6.4.3.5. 6.4.3.6. 6.4.3.7. Each electric bell, annunciator system.. Each arc (light) lamp ... Each flasher, beacon light .. Each X-Ray equipment .. Each fire alarm unit . Each battery charging rectifier .. Each electric welder: 6.4.3.7.1. Up to 1 KVA/KW .. 6.4.3.7.2. Every KVA/KW or fraction thereof in excess of 1 KVA/KW . Each Neon sign transformer .. Each Neon sign unit Each telephone switchboard : (PBX, PABX, TELEX machine, etc). Each trunkline .. Each telephone apparatus . Each intercom master . Each slave P 5.00 5.00 5.00 30.00 3.00 15.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00

6.4.3.8. 6.4.3.9. 6.4.3.10. 6.4.3.11. 6.4.3.12. 6.4.3.13. 6.4.3.14. 6.4.4.

Motion Picture Projector for commercial use: 6.4.4.1. 6.4.4.2. 6.4.4.3. 16 mm, per unit .... 35 mm, per unit 70 mm and above, per unit.... ... P 80.00 100.00 180.00

6.4.5.

TV Cameras for commercial/industrial use: 6.4.5.1. Per unit .. P 50.00 7

6.4.6.

Motors and Controlling Apparatus, per unit: 6.4.6.1. 6.4.6.2. 6.4.6.3. 6.4.6.4. 6.3.4.5. 6.3.4.6. Up to .2 KW . ... Above .2 KW up to 1 KW.... Above 1 KW up to 5 KW.. Above 5 KW up to 10 KW... Above 10 KW up to 20 KW .... Every KW or fraction thereof above 20 KW P 5.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 2.00

6.4.7

Generators/UPS Capacity (AC or DC), per unit: 6.4.7.1. 6.4.7.2. 6.4.7.3. 6.4.7.4. 6.4.7.5. Up to 1 KW or less ...... Above 1KW up to 5 KW.. .. Above 5 KW up to 10 KW .. Above 10 KW up to 20 KW..... Every KW or fraction thereof in excess of 20 KW . plus P2.00 for every KW in excess of 1,000 KW P 40.00 150.00 800.00 2,300.00 3,365.00

6.4.8. Transformer and Sub-Station Equipment: 6.4.8.1. 6.4.8.2. 6.4.8.3. 6.4.8.4. 6.4.8.5. Each transformer up to 1 KVA For every KVA or a fraction thereof in excess of 1 KVA, up to 2,000 (bases on nameplate).. Each transformer above 2,000 KVA. Each safety switch or circuit breaker up to 50 amperes and not exceeding 600 volts Each safety switch, air circuit breaker, oil circuit breaker or vacuum circuit breaker, other than motor controlling apparatus, above 50amperes up to 100 amperes, and not exceeding 600 volts.... For every 50 amperes or fraction thereof in excess of 100 amperes.. For every 10,000 amperes or fraction thereof of interrupting capacity of every air circuit breaker, oil circuit breaker or vacuum circuit breaker operating above 600 volts .. Other electrical apparatus or appliances not otherwise provided for in this Section: Every KW or fraction thereof . P 3.00

2.00 3,000.00 3.00

5.00 2.00

6.4.8.6. 6.4.8.7.

5.00

6.4.8.8.

5.00

6.4.9.

Temporary Service Power Connection: 6.4.9.1. Temporary Service Power Connection Permit shall be issued for testing purposes only in commercial and/or industrial establishments for sixty (60) days, per KW requested.. Each temporary lighting or convenience outlet for celebrations, ferias or construction purposes. Regular fees shall be charged and collected in accordance with the fees prescribed in this Section.

2.00 1.50

6.4.9.2. 6.4.9.3.

6.4.9.4.

If no approval is issued within sixty (60) days, a new electrical permit shall be secured and all corresponding permit fees shall be paid.

6.4.10. Pole/Attachment Location Plan Permit: 6.4.10.1. Approved Pole Location Plan Permit, per pole. 6.4.10.2. Approved attachment Location Plan Permit, per attachment ... P 30.00 30.00

6.4.11. Miscellaneous Fees: Electric Meter for union separation, alteration, reconnection or relocation and Electrical Permit for cancellation: Use or Character of Occupancy Residential Commercial/Industrial Institutional Electric Meter P 15.00 60.00 30.00 Electrical Permit P 15.00 36.00 12.00

6.4.12. Whenever the connected load exceeds 200 KVA, the following procedure using KVA shall be applied: 6.4.12.1. Aggregate Connected Load Total Connected Load* Over 200 KVA to 1000 KVA... Over 1000 KVA. Fee P6,325.00 + P15.00/KVA in excess of 200 KVA P16,825.00 + P10.00/KVA in excess of 1000 KVA

*Total Aggregate Connected Load as shown in the load schedule. The KVA capacity of the service entrance conductors shall be used when it exceeds five percent (5%) of the aggregate connected load. 6.4.12.2. Aggregate Transformer Capacity ** Installed Capacity 6.4.12.2.1. 5 KVA or less... 6.4.12.2.2. Over 5 KVA to 50 KVA Fee . P 40.00 .P 40.00 + P5.00/KVA in excess of 5 KVA P 625.00 + P4.00/KVA in excess of 50 KVA P1,265.00 + P3.00/KVA in excess of 300 KVA .P 3,365.00 + P2.00/KVA in excess of 1000 KVA

6.4.12.2.3. Over 50 KVA to 300 KVA

6.4.12.2.4. Over 300 KVA to 1000 KVA

6.4.12.2.5. Over 1000 KVA

**Aggregate transformer capacity shall include all transformers rated 5 KVA and above which are owned/installed by the Owner/Applicant. 6.4.12.3. Aggregate Generators/UPS Capacity*** 9

Installed Capacity 6.4.12.3.1. 5 KVA or less.. 6.4.12.2.2. Over 5 KVA to 50 KVA. 6.4.12.2.3. Over 50 KVA to 300 KVA. 6.4.12.2.4. Over 300 KVA to 1000 KVA 6.4.12.2.5. Over 1000 KVA

Fee .P 40.00 P 40.00 + P5.00/KVA in excess of 5 KVA ..P 625.00 + P4.00/KVA in excess of 50 KVA P1,265.00 + P3.00/KVA in excess of 300 KVA .P 3,365.00 + P2.00/KVA in excess of 1000 KVA

***Aggregate generators/UPS capacity shall include all generators/UPS rated 5 KVA and above which are owned/installed by the Owner/Applicant. 6.5. Mechanical Fees: 6.5.1. Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation: 6.5.1.1. 6.5.1.2. 6.5.1.3. 6.5.1.4. 6.5.1.5. 6.5.1.6. 6.5.1.7. Refrigeration (cold storage), per ton or fraction thereof . Ice Plants, per ton or fraction thereof. Packaged/Centralized Air Conditioning Systems: Up to 100 tons, per ton... Every ton or fraction thereof above 100 tons.. Window type air conditioners, per unit. Mechanical Ventilation, per KW or fraction thereof of blower or fan, or metric equivalent . In a series of AC/REF systems located in one establishment, the total installed tons of refrigeration shall be used as the basis of computation for purposes of installation/inspection fees, and shall not be considered individually. P 40.00 60.00 90.00 40.00

40.00

For evaluation purposes : For Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration without Ice Making (refer to 6.5.1.1.) : 1.10 KW per ton, for compressors up to 5 tons capacity. 1.00 KW per ton, for compressors above 5 tons up to 50 tons capacity. 0.97 KW per ton, for compressors above 50 tons capacity. For Ice making (refer to 6.5.1.2.): 3.50 KW per ton, for compressors up to 50 tons capacity. 3.25 KW per ton, for compressors above 50 up to 200 tons capacity. 3.00 KW per ton, for compressors above 200 tons capacity. For Air Conditioning (refer to 6.5.1.3.): 0.90 KW per ton, for compressors 1.2 to 5 tons capacity. 0.80 KW per ton, for above 5 up to 50 tons capacity. 0.70 KW per ton, for compressors above 50 tons capacity. 10

6.5.2.

Escalators and Moving Walks, Funiculars and the like: 6.5.2.1. 6.5.2.2. 6.5.2.3. 6.5.2.4. 6.5.2.5. Escalator and moving walk, per KW or fraction thereof . Escalator and moving walks up to twenty (20) lineal m, per lineal m or fraction thereof . Every lineal m or fraction thereof in excess of twenty (20) lineal m Funicular, per KW or fraction thereof . 6.5.2.4.1. Per lineal m travel .... Cable car, per KW or fraction thereof . 6.5.2.5.1. Per lineal m travel . P 10.00 20.00 10.00 200.00 20.00 100.00 5.00

6.5.3.

Elevators, per unit: 6.5.3.1. 6.5.3.2. 6.5.3.3. 6.5.3.4. 6.5.3.5. Motor driven dumbwaiters. Construction elevators for material.. Passenger elevators... Freight elevators.. Car Elevators P 600.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

6.5.4

Boilers, per KW: 6.5.4.1. 6.5.4.2. 6.5.4.3. 6.5.4.4. 6.5.4.5. 6.5.4.6. 6.5.4.7. Up to 7.5 KW .. Above 7.5 KW to 22 KW ... Above 22 KW to 37 KW .... Above 37 KW to 52 KW .... Above 52 KW to 67 KW Above 67 KW to 74 KW. Every KW or fraction thereof above 74 KW .. P 500.00 700.00 900.00 1,200.00 1,400.00 1,600.00 22.00

Note : Boiler rating shall be computed on the basis of one (1.00) sq. m of heating surface for one (1) boiler KW. 6.5.5. Pressurized water heaters, per unit . P 6.5.6. Water, sump and sewage pumps for commercial/ industrial use, per KW or fraction thereof .. P 6.5.7. Automatic fire extinguishers, per sprinkler head 6.5.8. Stationary Standby Generating Sets, per KW 6.5.8.1. 6.5.8.2. 6.5.8.3. 6.5.9. Up to 50 KW...P 20.00 Above 50 KW up to 100 KW .... 25.00 Every KW above 100 KW ....3.00 20.00 4.00 200.00 60.00 4.00

Compressed Air, Vacuum, Institutional and/or Industrial Gases, per outlet. P

6.5.10. Piping for gases, per lineal m or fraction thereof P

6.5.11. Other Internal Combustion Engines, including cranes, forklifts, loaders, pumps, mixers, compressors and the like, not registered with the LTO, per KW: 6.5.11.1. Up to 50 KW ..P 10.00 11

6.5.11.2. Above 50 KW up to 100 KW .. 6.5.11.3. Every above 100 KW or fraction thereof. 6.5.12. Pressure Vessels, per cu. m or fraction thereof...P 6.5.13. Other Machinery/Equipment for commercial/ industrial use not elsewhere specified, per KW or fraction thereof..... P 6.5.14. Pneumatic tubes, Conveyors, Monorails for materials handling, per lineal m or fraction thereof .... P

12.00 3.00 60.00

60.00

10.00

NOTE: Transfer of machine/equipment location within a building requires a mechanical permit and payment of fees. 6.6. Plumbing Fees: 6.6.1. Installation Fees, one (1) 'UNIT' composed of one (1) water closet, two (2) floor drains, one (1) lavatory, one (1) sink with ordinary trap, three (3) faucets and one (1) shower head. A partial part thereof shall be charged as that of the cost of a whole 'UNIT'..P 24.00 Every fixture in excess of one unit: 6.6.2.1. 6.6.2.2. 6.6.2.3. 6.6.2.4. 6.6.2.5. 6.6.2.6. Each water closet . .. Each floor drain... Each sink.. Each lavatory .. Each faucet . Each shower head . P 7.00 3.00 3.00 7.00 2.00 2.00

6.6.2.

6.6.3. Special Plumbing Fixtures: 6.6.3.1. 6.6.3.2. 6.6.3.3. 6.6.3.4. 6.6.3.5. 6.6.3.6. 6.6.3.7. 6.6.3.8. 6.6.3.9. 6.6.3.10. 6.6.3.11. 6.6.3.12. 6.6.3.13. Each slop sink . .. Each urinal ..... Each bath tub.. Each grease trap. Each garage trap Each bidet .. Each dental cuspidor .... Each gas-fired water heater.. Each drinking fountain .. Each bar or soda fountain sink. Each laundry sink .. Each laboratory sink . Each fixed-type sterilizer P 7.00 4.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 10.00

6.6.4. Each water meter... P 6.6.4.1. 6.6.4.2. 6.6.5. 12 to 25 mm .... Above 25 mm ..

Construction of septic vault, applicable in all Groups 6.6.5.1. Up to five (5) cu. m of digestion chamber .P 6.6.5.2. Every cu. m or fraction thereof in excess of five (5) cu. m.. 24.00 7.00

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6.7.

Electronics Fees:

6.7.1. Central Office switching equipment, remote switching units, concentrators, PABX/PBXs, cordless/ wireless telephone and communication systems, intercommunication system and other types of switching/ routing/distribution equipment used for voice, data image text, facsimile, internet service, cellular, paging and other types/forms of wired or wireless communications... P 2.40 per port 6.7.2. Broadcast station for radio and TV for both commercial and training purposes, CATV headed, transmitting/ receiving/relay radio and broadcasting communications stations, communications centers, switching centers, control centers, operation and/or maintenance centers, call centers, cellsites, equipment silos/shelters and other similar locations/structures used for electronics and communications services, including those used for navigational aids, radar, telemetry, tests and measurements, global positioning and personnel/vehicle location .. P 1, 000.00 per location 6.7.3. Automated teller machines, ticketing, vending and other types of electronic dispensing machines, telephone booths, pay phones, coin changers, location or direction-finding systems, navigational equipment used for land, aeronautical or maritime applications, photography and reproduction machines x-ray, scanners, ultrasound and other apparatus/equipment used for medical, biomedical, laboratory and testing purposes and other similar electronic or electronicallycontrolled apparatus or devices, whether located indoor or outdoors.. P 10.00 per unit 6.7.4. Electronics and communications outlets used for connection and termination of voice, data, computer (including workstations, servers, routers, etc.), audio, video, or any form of electronics and communications services, irrespective of whether a user terminal is connected ...... P 2.40 per outlet 6.7.5. Station/terminal/control point/port/central or remote panels/outlets for security and alarm systems (including watchman system, burglar alarms, intrusion detection systems, lighting controls, monitoring and surveillance system, sensors, detectors, parking management system, barrier controls, signal lights, etc.), electronics fire alarm (including early-detection systems, smoke detectors, etc.), sound-reinforcement/background, music/paging/conference systems and the like, CATV/MATV/CCTV and off-air television, electronically-controlled conveyance systems, building automation, management systems and similar types of electronic or electronically-controlled installations whether a user terminal is connected ... P 2.40 per termination 6.7.6. Studios, auditoriums, theaters, and similar structures for radio and TV broadcast, recording, audio/video reproduction/simulation and similar activities . P 1,000.00 per location 13

6.7.7. Antenna towers/masts or other structures for installation of any electronic and/or communications transmission/reception...P 1,000.00 per structure 6.7.8. Electronic or electronically-controlled indoor and outdoor signages and display systems, including TV monitors, multi-media signs, etc. ......... P 50.00 per unit 6.7.9. Poles and attachment: 6.7.9.1. Per Pole (to be paid by pole owner) .... P 20.00 6.7.9.2. Per attachment (to be paid by any entity who attaches to the pole of others) ... 20.00 6.7.10. Other types or electronics or electronicallycontrolled device, apparatus, equipment, instrument or units not specifically identified above ..... P 50.00 per unit 6.8. Accessories of the Building/Structure Fees:

6.8.1. All parts of buildings which are open on two or more sides, such as balconies, terraces, lanais and the like, shall be charged fifty percent (50%) of the rate of the principal building of which they are a part (Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.4 of this Rule). 6.8.2. Buildings with a height of more than eight (8.00) m shall be charged an additional fee of twenty five centavos (P 0.25) per cubic m above eight (8.00) m. The height shall be measured from the ground level up to the bottom of the roof slab or the top of girts, whichever applies. 6.8.3. Bank and Records Vaults with interior volume up to twenty (20) cu. m ..... P 20.00 6.8.3.1. In excess of twenty (20) cu.m ..8.00

6.8.4. Swimming Pools, per cu. m or fraction thereof: 6.8.4.1. 6.8.4.2. 6.8.4.3. 6.8.4.4. GROUP A Residential .... P Commercial/Industrial GROUPS B, E, F, G, . Social/Recreational/Institutional GROUPS C, D, H, I .. Swimming pools improvised from local indigenous materials such as rocks, stones and/or small boulders and with plain cement flooring shall be charged fifty percent (50 %) of the above rates. Swimming pool shower rooms/locker rooms: Per unit or fraction thereof ... P Residential GROUP A GROUP B, E, F, G, ...... GROUP C, D, H, .... 3.00 36.00 24.00

6.8.4.5.

. 6.8.5.

60.00 6.00 18.00 12.00

Construction of firewalls separate from the building: 6.8.5.1. 6.8.5.2. Per sq. m or fraction thereof.... P 3.00 Provided, that the minimum fee shall be 48.00

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6.8.6. Construction/erection of towers: Including Radio and TV towers, water tank supporting structures and the like: Use or Character of Occupancy 6.8.6.1. Single detached dwelling units 6.8.6.2. Commercial/Industrial (Groups B, E, F, G) Up to ten (10) m in height 6.8.6.2.1. Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m 6.8.6.3. Educational/ Recreational/ Institutional (GROUPS C, D, H, I) Up to ten (10) m in height . 6.8.6.3.1. Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m 6.8.7. SelfSupporting P 500.00 2,400.00 120.00 Trilon (Guyed) P 150.00 240.00 12.00

1,800.00 120.00

120.00 12.00

Storage Silos, up to ten (10) m in height P 2,400.00 6.8.7.1. 6.8.7.2. Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m ... P 120.00 Silos with platforms or floors shall be charged an additional fee in accordance with Sections 6.3.5. of this Rule. and Chimneys for

6.8.8. Construction of Smokestacks Commercial/Industrial Use GROUPS B, E, F and G: 6.8.8.1.

6.8.8.2.

Smokestacks, up to ten (10) m in height, measured from the base ... P Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m .... Chimney up to ten (10) m in height, measured from the base ... Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m ...

240.00 12.00 48.00 2.00 48.00 12.00 12.00

6.8.9. Construction of Commercial/Industrial Fixed Ovens, per sq. m or fraction thereof of interior floor areas .P 6.8.10. Construction of Industrial Kiln/Furnace, per cu. m or fraction thereof of volume ... P 6.8.11. Construction of reinforced concrete or steel tanks or above ground GROUPS A and B, up to two (2) cu. m P

6.8.11.1. Every cu. m or fraction thereof in excess of two (2) cu. m P 12.00 6.8.11.2. For all other than GROUPS A and B up to ten (10) cu. m . 480.00 6.8.11.2.1. Every cu. m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) cu. m .. 24.00 6.8.12. Construction of Water and Waste Water Treatment Tanks: (Including Cisterns, Sedimentation and Chemical Treatment Tanks) per cu. m of volume ....... P 7.00 6.8.13. Construction of reinforced concrete or steel tanks except for Commercial/Industrial Use: 6.8.13.1. Above ground, up to ten (10) cu. m. P 480.00 15

6.8.13.1.1. Every cu. m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) cu. m 6.8.13.2. Underground, up to twenty (20) cu. m. 6.8.13.2.1. Every cu. m or fraction thereof in excess of twenty (20) cu.m ...

24.00 540.00 24.00

6.8.14. Pull-outs and Reinstallation of Commercial/Industrial Steel Tanks: 6.8.14.1. Underground, per cu. m or fraction thereof of excavation .....P 3.00

6.8.14.2. Saddle or trestle mounted horizontal tanks, per cu. m or fraction thereof of volume of tank.... 3.00 6.8.14.3. Reinstallation of vertical storage tanks shall be the same as new construction fees in accordance with Section 6.8.11. above. 6.8.15. Booths, Kiosks, Platforms, Stages and the like, per sq. m or fraction thereof of floor area: 6.8.15.1. Construction of permanent type .. P 10.00 6.8.15.2. Construction of temporary type 5.00 6.8.15.3. Inspection of knock-down temporary type, per unit ..... 24.00 6.8.16. Construction of buildings and other accessory structures within cemeteries and memorial parks : 6.8.16.1. Tombs, per sq. m of covered ground areas .. P 5.00 6.8.16.2. Semi-enclosed mausoleums whether canopied or not, per sq. m of built-up area. 5.00 6.8.16.3. Totally enclosed mausoleums, per sq. m of floor area ... 12.00 6.8.16.4. Multi-level interment niches, per sq. m of floor area, per level ... 5.00 6.8.16.5. Columbarium, per sq. m ... 18.00 6.9. Accessory Fees: 24.00 2.40

6.9.1. Establishment of Line and Grade, all sides fronting or abutting streets, esteros, rivers and creeks, first ten (10) m P 6.9.1.1. 6.9.2. Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m ...

Ground Preparation and Excavation Fee

While the application for Building Permit is still being processed, the BO may issue Ground Preparation and Excavation Permit for foundation, subject to the verification, inspection and review by the line and grade section of the Inspection and Enforcement Division to determine compliance to line and grade, setbacks, yards/easements and parking requirements. 6.9.2.1. Inspection and Verification Fee .... P 200.00 6.9.2.2. Per cu. m of excavation . 3.00 6.9.2.3. Issuance of GP & EP, valid only for thirty (30) days or superseded upon issuance of Building Permit 50.00 6.9.2.4. Per cu. m of excavation for foundation with basement ...... 4.00 16

6.9.2.5. 6.9.2.6.

Excavation other than foundation or basement, per cu. m . 3.00 Encroachment of footings or foundations of buildings/structures to public areas as permitted, per sq. m or fraction thereof of footing or foundation encroachment . 250.00

6.9.3. Fencing Fees: 6.9.3.1. 6.9.3.2. 6.9.3.3. 6.9.4. Made of masonry, metal, concrete up to one point eighty (1.80) m in height, per lineal m or fraction thereof P In excess of one point eighty (1.80) m in height, per lineal m or fraction thereof . Made of indigenous materials, barbed, chicken or hog wires, per linear m ....

3.00 4.00 2.40 24.00

Construction of Pavements, up to twenty (20) sq. m P 6.9.4.1. In excess of twenty percent (20%) or fraction thereof of paved areas intended for commercial/industrial/institutional use, such as parking and sidewalk areas, gasoline station premises, skating rinks, pelota courts, tennis and basketball courts and the like ..P

3.00

6.9.5. Use of Streets and Sidewalks, Enclosures and Occupancy of Sidewalks up to twenty (20) sq. m, per calendar month .. P 240.00 6.9.5.1. Every sq. m or fraction thereof in excess of twenty (20) sq. m P 6.9.6. month. 12.00

Erection of Scaffoldings Occupying Public Areas, per calendar 6.9.6.1. Up to ten (10) m in length.. P 6.9.6.2. Every lineal m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10) m .. 150.00 12.00

6.9.7.

Sign Fees: 6.9.7.1. Erection and Anchorage of display surface, up to four (4) sq. m of signboard area ..P 120.00 6.9.7.1.1. Every sq. m or fraction thereof in excess of four (4) sq. m 24.00 6.9.7.2. Installation Fees, per sq. m or fraction thereof of display surface.

Type of Sign Display Neon Illuminated Others Painted-on

Business Signs P 36.00 24.00 15.00 9.60

Advertising Signs P 52.00 00036.00 24.00 18.00

6.9.7.3. Annual Renewal Fees, per sq. m of display surface or fraction thereof. 17

Type of Sign Display Neon Illuminated Others Painted-on 6.9.8.

Business Signs P 36.00, min. fee shall be P 124.00 P 18.00, min. fee shall be P 72.00 P 12.00, min. fee shall be P 40.00 P 8.00, min. fee shall be P 30.00 Repairs Fees: 6.9.8.1.

Advertising Signs P 46.00, min. fee shall be P 200.00 P 38.00, min. fee shall be P 150.00 P 20.00, min. fee shall be P 110.00 P 12.00, min. fee shall be P 100.00

6.9.8.2.

6.9.8.3.

Alteration/renovation/improvement on vertical dimensions of buildings/structures in square m, such as facades, exterior and interior walls, shall be assessed in accordance with the following rate, For all Groups . P 5.00 Alteration/renovation/improvement on horizontal dimensions of buildings/structures, such as floorings, ceilings and roofing shall be assessed in accordance with the following rate, For all Groups .... P 5.00 Repairs on buildings/structures in all Groups costing more than five thousand pesos (P 5,000.00) shall be charged one percent (1%) of the detailed repair cost (itemized original materials to be replaced with same or new substitute and labor)

6.9.9. Raising of Buildings/Structures Fees: 6.9.9.1. Assessment of fees for raising of any buildings/structures shall be based on the new usable area generated. 6.9.9.2. The fees to be charged shall be as prescribed under Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.5 of this Rule, whichever Group applies. 6.9.10. Demolition/Moving of Buildings/Structures Fees, per sq. m of area or dimensions involved: 6.9.10.1. Buildings in all Groups per sq. m floor area.. P 3.00

6.9.10.2. Building Systems/Frames or portion thereof per vertical or horizontal dimensions, including Fences .... 4.00 6.9.10.3. Structures of up to ten (10) m in height .. 800.00 6.9.10.3.1. Every meter or portion thereof in excess of ten (10) m ... 50.00 6.9.10.4. Appendage of up to three (3.00) cu. m/unit .... 50.00 6.9.10.4.1. Every cu. m or portion thereof in excess of three (3.00) cu. m ... 50.00 6.9.10.5. Moving Fee, per sq. m of area of building/ structure to be moved ..,.. 3.00 6.10. Certificates of Use or Occupancy (Table II.6.2. for fixed costing) 18

6.10.1. Division A-1 and A-2 Buildings: 6.10.1.1. Costing up to P150,000.00 ...... P 100.00 6.10.1.2. Costing more than P150,000.00 up to P400,000.00 .... 200.00 6.10.1.3. Costing more than P400,000.00 up to P850,000.00... 400.00 6.10.1.4. Costing more than P850,000.00 up to P1,200,000.00 .. 800.00 6.10.1.5. Every million or portion thereof in excess of P1, 200,000.00... 800.00 6.10.2. Divisions B-1/E-1, 2, 3/F-1/G-1, 2, 3, 4, 5/H-1, 2, 3, 4/and I-1 Buildings: 6.10.2.1. Costing up to P150,000.00 ....P 200.00 6.10.2.2. Costing more than P150,000.00 up to P400,000.00 .. 400.00 6.10.2.3. Costing more than P400,000.00 up to P850,000.00 . 800.00 6.10.2.4. Costing more than P850,000.00 up to P1,200,000.00 .... 1,000.00 6.10.2.5. Every million or portion thereof in excess of P1, 200,000.00....... 1,000.00 6.10.3. Divisions C-1, 2/D-1, 2, 3 Buildings: 6.10.3.1. Costing up to P150,000.00 .. P 6.10.3.2. Costing more than P150,000.00 up to P400,000.00 ...... 6.10.3.3. Costing more than P400,000.00 up to P850,000.00 ...... 6.10.3.4. Costing more than P850,000.00 up to P1,200,000.00 .. 6.10.3.5. Every million or portion thereof in excess of P1, 200,000.00....... 6.10.4. Division J-I Buildings/structures: 6.10.4.1. With floor area up to twenty (20) sq. m..P 50.00 6.10.4.2. With floor area above twenty (20) sq. m up to five hundred (500) sq. m .. 240.00 6.10.4.3. With floor area above five hundred (500) sq. m up to one thousand (1,000) sq. m .. 360.00 6.10.4.4. With floor area above one thousand (1,000) sq. m up to five thousand (5,000) sq. m . 480.00 6.10.4.5. With floor area above five thousand (5,000) sq. m up to ten thousand (10,000) sq. m .. 200.00 6.10.4.6. With floor area above ten thousand (10,000) sq. m .. 2,400.00 6.10.5. Division J-2 Structures: 6.10.5.1. Garages, carports, balconies, terraces, lanais and the like: fifty percent (50%) of the rate of the principal building, of which they are accessories. 6.10.5.2. Aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures and the like: same rates as for 6.10.4. above. 6.10.5.3. Towers such as for Radio and TV transmissions, cell site, sign (ground or roof type) and water tank supporting structures and the like in any location shall be imposed fees as follows: 19 150.00 250.00 600.00 900.00 900.00

6.10.5.3.1. First ten (10.00) m of height from the ground P 6.10.5.3.2. Every m or fraction thereof in excess of ten (10.00) m 6.10.6. Change in Use/Occupancy, per sq. m or fraction thereof of area affected ..... P 6.11. Annual Inspection Fees 6.11.1. Divisions A-1 and A-2:

800.00 50.00 5.00

6.11.1.1. Single detached dwelling units and duplexes are not subject to annual inspections. 6.11.1.2. If the owner request inspections, the fee for each of the services enumerated below is .... P 120.00 Land Use Conformity Architectural Presentability Structural Stability Sanitary and Health Requirements Fire-Resistive Requirements 6.11.2. Divisions B-1/D-1, 2, 3/E-1, 2, 3/F-1/G-1, 2, 3, 4, 5/ H-1, 2, 3, 4/ and I-1, Commercial, Industrial Institutional buildings and appendages shall be assessed area as follows: 6.11.2.1. Appendage of up to three (3.00) cu.m/unitP150.00 6.11.2.2. Floor area to one hundred (100) sq. m .. 120.00 6.11.2.3. Above one hundred (100) sq. m up to two hundred (200) sq. m ..240.00 6.11.2.4. Above two hundred (200) sq. m up to three hundred (350) sq. m ... 80.00 6.11.2.5. Above three hundred (350) sq. m up to five hundred (500) sq. m ... 720.00 6.11.2.6. Above five hundred (500) sq. m. up to seven hundred fifty (750) sq. m . 960.00 6.11.2.7. Above seven hundred fifty (750) sq. m up to one thousand (1,000) sq. m . 1,200.00 6.11.2.8. Every one thousand (1,000) sq. m or its portion in excess of one thousand (1,000) sq.m . 1,200.00 6.11.3. Divisions C-1, 2, Amusement Houses, Gymnasia and the like: 6.11.3.1. 6.11.3.2. 6.11.3.3. 6.11 3 4. 6.11.3.5. 6.11.3.6. First class cinematographs or theaters ..P 200.00 Second class cinematographs or theaters ..... 720.00 Third class cinematographs or theaters .1,200.00 Grandstands/Bleachers ........ 480.00 Gymnasia and the like ........ 720.00 Gymnasia, grandstands, bleachers, concert halls, little theaters and the like, that are integral parts of a school, college or university complex shall be charged in accordance with Section 6.11.2. above. 60.00

6.11.4. Annual plumbing inspection fees, each plumbing unit ..... P 6.11.5. Electrical Inspection Fees:

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6.11.5.1. A one time electrical inspection fee equivalent to ten percent (10%) of Total Electrical Permit Fees shall be charged to cover all inspection trips during construction. 6.11.5.2. Annual Inspection Fee are the same as in Section 6.11.5.1. above plus Total Electrical Permit Fees of Section 6.4. 6.11.5.3. Annual electrical inspection fees are the same as in Section 6.4. of this Rule. 6.11.6. Annual Mechanical Inspection Fees: 6.11.6.1. Refrigeration and Ice Plant, per ton: 6.11.6.1.1. Up to one hundred (100) tons capacity ........ ... P 25.00 6.11.6.1.2. Above one hundred (100) tons up to one hundred fifty (150) tons . 20.00 6.11.6.1.3. Above one hundred fifty (150) tons up to three hundred (300) tons .. 15.00 6.11.6.1.4. Above three hundred (300) tons up to five hundred (500) tons.. . 10.00 6.11.6.1.5. Every ton or fraction thereof above five hundred (500) tons. 5.00 6.11.6.2. Air Conditioning Systems: 6.11.6.2.1. Window type air conditioners, per unit . . . P 40.00 (Group A is not subject to annual inspection). 6.11.6.3. Packaged or centralized air conditioning systems: 6.11.6.3.1. First one hundred (100) tons, per ton . P 25.00 6.11.6.3.2. Above one hundred (100) tons up to 150 tons, per ton .. 20.00 6.11.6.3.3. Every ton or fraction thereof above five hundred (500) tons ...8.00 Mechanical Ventilation, per unit, per KW 6.11.6.4.1. Up to one (1) KW . P 10.00 6.11.6.4.2. Above one (1)KW to seven point five (7.5) KW ..... 50.00 6.11.6.4.3. Every KW above seven point five (7.5) KW .. 20.00 Escalators and Moving Walks; Funiculars and the like: 6.11.6.5.1. Escalator and Moving Walks, per unitP 120.00 6.11.6.5.2. Funiculars, per KW or fraction thereof... 50.00 6.11.6.5.3. Per lineal meter or fraction thereof of travel....... 10.00 6.11.6.5.4. Cable Car, per KW or fraction thereof . 25.00 6.11.6.5.5. Per lineal meter of travel.. 2.00 Elevators, per unit: 6.11.6.6.1. Passenger elevators.. P 500.00 6.11.6.6.2. Freight elevators..400.00 6.11.6.6.3. Motor driven dumbwaiters 50.00 6.11.6.6.4. Construction elevators for materials 400.00 6.11.6.6.5. Car elevators .. 500.00 6.11.6.6.6. Every landing above first five (5) landings for all the above elevators 50.00 Boilers, per unit: 21

6.11.6.4.

6.11.6.5.

6.11.6.6.

6.11.6.7.

6.11.6.7.1 Up to seven point five (7.5) KW...P 400.00 6.11.6.7.2. Seven point five (7.5) KW up to twenty two (22) KW 550.00 6.11.6.7.3. Twenty two (22) KW up to thirty seven (37) KW .... 600.00 6.11.6.7.4. Thirty seven (37) KW up to fifty two (52) KW ... 650.00 6.11.6.7.5. Fifty two (52) KW up to sixty seven (67) KW . 800.00 6.11.6.7.6. Sixty seven (67) KW up to seventy four (74) KW. 900.00 6.11.6.7.7. Every KW or fraction thereof above seventy four (74) KW .. 4.00 6.11.6.8. Pressurized Water Heaters, per unit.. P 120.00 6.11.6.9. Automatic Fire Extinguishers, per sprinkler head ... P 2.00 6.11.6.10. Water, Sump and Sewage pumps for buildings/structures for commercial/ industrial purposes, per KW: 6.11.6.10.1. Up to five (5) KW P 55.00 6.11.6.10.2. Above five (5) KW to ten (10) KW 90.00 6.11.6.10.3. Every KW or fraction thereof above ten (10) KW... 2.00 6.11.6.11. Standby ICE-Generator Sets: 6.11.6.11.1. Per KW, up to ten (10) KW ....P 50.00 6.11.6.11.2. Above ten (10) KW up to thirty (30) KW.. 110.00 6.11.6.11.3. Every KW or fraction thereof above thirty (30) KW ..... 3.00 6.11.6.12. Compressed air, vacuum, institutional/ industrial gases, per outlet. P 10.00 6.11.6.13. Piping for gases, per lineal m or fraction thereof . P 2.00 6.11.6.14. Other Internal Combustion Engines, including Cranes, Forklifts, Loaders, Mixers, Compressors and the like, 6.11.6.14.1. Per unit, up to ten (10) KW.. P 100.00 6.11.6.14.2. Every KW above ten (10) KW . 3.00 6.11.6.15. Other machineries and/or equipment for commercial/ industrial use not elsewhere specified, per unit: 6.11.6.15.1. Up to one-half () KW P 8.00 6.11.6.15.2. Above one-half () KW up to one (1) KW.. 23.00 6.11.6.15.3. Above one (1) KW up to three (3) KW ... 39.00 6.11.6.15.4. Above three (3) KW up to five (5) KW 55.00 6.11.6.15.5. Above five (5) KW up to ten (10) KW .. 80.00 6.11.6.15.6. Every KW above ten (10) KW or fraction thereof .... 4.00 6.11.6.16. Pressure Vessels, per cu. m or fraction thereof P 40.00 6.11.6.17. Pneumatic tubes, Conveyors, Monorails for materials handling, per lineal m or fraction thereof ... P 2.40 6.11.6.18. Testing/Calibration of pressure gauge, per unit ..P 24.00 6.11.6.18.1.Each Gas Meter, tested, proved and sealed, per gas m .. 30.00 22

6.11.6.19. Every mechanical ride inspection, etc., used in amusement centers of fairs, such as ferris wheel, and the like, per unitP 30.00 6.11.7. Annual electronics inspection fees shall be the same as the fees in Section 6.7. of this Rule. 6.12. Certifications : 6.12.1. Certified true copy of building permit .P 6.12.2. Certified true copy of Certificate of Use/Occupancy 50.00

. 50.00 50.00 50.00

6.12.3. Issuance of Certificate of Damage..... 6.12.4. Certified true copy of Certificate of Damage .

6.12.5. Certified true copy of Electrical Certificate 50.00 6.12.6. Issuance of Certificate of Gas Meter Installation 50.00 6.12.7. Certified true copy of Certificate of Operation.. 50.00 6.12.8. Other certifications... 50.00 6.13. Penalties: 6.13.1. A surcharge of one hundred percent (100%) of the building permit fee shall be imposed and collected from any person who shall construct, install, repair, alter or cause any change in the use or occupancy of any building or parts thereof or appurtenances thereto without any permit. 6.13.2. All types of inspection fees shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the prescribed date, otherwise, a surcharge of twenty five percent (25%) of the annual inspection fee shall be imposed. 6.13.3. Administrative fines, penalties and/or surcharges for various violations of the Code are prescribed under Section 8 of this Rule. 6.14. Payment of Fees: All fees mentioned in this Rule shall be paid to the City/Municipal Treasurer before the issuance of the building permit. 7. Use of Income from Fees 7.1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 210 of the Code (PD 1096), this Rule is promulgated to define the procedure for the proper reporting and recording of collections and disbursements of the funds of the General Fund Special Account 151 of the Office of the Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and for the guidance and compliance of all concerned. 7.2. Responsibilities of the BO

7.2.1. Every BO shall keep a permanent record and accurate account of all fees and other charges fixed and authorized to be collected by him under this Rule. 7.2.2. The Order of Payment issued by the BO shall show the breakdown of the total collections indicating the share of the local government concerned eighty percent (80%) and the share of the national government twenty percent (20%). 7.2.3. Every BO shall keep a separate record from the DPWH Central Office of all allotments (Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) and Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA), or Funding Checks), received by him out of 23

budgeted amounts released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Pursuant to Sec. 210 of the Code, the funds shall cover all the necessary operating expenses of the OBO, including the purchase of equipment, supplies and materials, traveling expenses, obligation expenses and sheriffs fees and payment of other prior years obligations not adequately funded, subject to existing budgetary and auditing rules and regulations. 7.2.4. 7.3. He shall render the required reports under Section 5. hereof.

Disposition of Collections

7.3.1. The collection shall be made by the Local Treasurer, and the Official Receipt shall show the breakdown of the total collections indicating the share of the local government concerned eighty percent (80%) and the share of the national government twenty percent (20%). 7.3.2. Subject to existing budgetary, accounting and auditing rules and regulations, the Local Treasurer shall remit to the Bureau of the Treasury, the twenty percent (20%) of his collection. The remaining eighty percent (80%) shall be deposited with the Authorized Government Depository Bank (AGDB) for the account of the Local Government and shall accrue to the general funds of the City or Municipality concerned. 7.3.3. Pursuant to Sec. 21, Volume I of the New Government Accounting System (NGAS) Manual as provided under COA Circular No. 2001-004 dated October 30, 2001, the Local Treasurer thru his collecting officer or cashier shall deposit the eighty percent (80%) share of collections to the AGDB for the account of the Local Government concerned. He shall remit the twenty percent (20%) of the collections to the Bureau of the Treasury thru any AGDB branch nearest the locality to the credit of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Office of the Secretary with Code No. B5702 and Special Account No. 151. 7.3.4. Distribution of validated remittance advices and deposit slips in accordance with COA Circular 2001-004. 7.3.4.1. For remittances of the twenty percent (20%) collections thru any authorized Government Depository Bank. Original - to be retained by the bank branch. Duplicate - to be submitted by the Local Treasurer to the OBO. Triplicate - to be retained by the bank branch for submission to the Provincial Treasury Fiscal Examiner assigned to the province where the bank is located. Quadruplicate - to be returned to the Local Treasurer for submission to the DPWH-Central Office (CO) Chief Accountant with his monthly report of collections. Quintuplicate - to be returned to the Local Treasurer for submission to the Field/Local Auditor. 7.3.5. Responsibilities

7.3.5.1. Local Treasurers. Since the distribution of copies of the validated remittance advices and deposit slips for the Agency/Field Auditor of the Local Treasurers shall be undertaken by the National/Treasury/Bank Branch thru its Treasury Vault Auditor/Bank Auditor, all Local Treasurers shall indicate on the face of the remittance 24

advice, the name and office address of their respective agency/Field Auditors to facilitate matters. 7.3.5.2. Treasury Vault/Bank Auditor. Upon receipt of the validated remittance advices, the Treasury Vault Auditor/Bank Auditor shall confirm and transmit said remittance advices every end of the week to the corresponding agency/field auditors of the Local Treasurers concerned. In cases where there are no bank auditors assigned in a particular locality, confirmation shall be undertaken by the officer designated by the Head of the Bank branch. 7.3.6. Reporting of Collections of Building Permit Fees and other Charges (Ref: Sec. 22, Vol. I of the Manual on NGAS) 7.3.6.1. Report of Collections and Deposits. At the close of each business day, the collecting officers (Local Treasurers) shall accomplish the Report of Collections and Deposits (RCD) in accordance with the instructions provided in Volume II of the NGAS Manual. The reports shall be prepared by the Local Treasurer in five copies, distributed as follows after verification by the field auditor: Original - to the DPWH-CO Auditor (thru the DPWHCO Accountant for recording). Duplicate (with duplicate official receipts and validated quintuplicate remittance advices) - to the Field/Local Auditor for final custody. Triplicate (with validated quadruplicate remittance advices) - to the DPWH-CO Accountant (for posting to the corresponding subsidiary ledgers). Quadruplicate - to be retained by the Local Treasurer. Quintuplicate - local office accounting file. The Local Treasurer shall certify all the copies of the report and submit the first three (3) copies to his Field Auditor within three (3) days after the end of the month for audit. The Field Auditor shall verify the report, cross-check the remittances indicated therein against the quintuplicate copies of remittance advices he receives/received from the Bank Auditor and indicate his certification thereon and finally submits the original and triplicate copies thereof to the DPWH-CO Auditor thru the DPWH-CO Chief Accountant within five (5) days from date of receipt from the Local Treasurer. 7.3.7. Crediting of Accounts of Local Treasurer

7.3.7.1. In the monthly report of collections, specifically at the back thereof, is a statement of account current showing the accountability of the Local Treasurer. The DPWH-CO Chief Accountant shall cross-check the validated quadruplicate remittance advices attached to the duplicate copy of the monthly report of collections against the remittances made by the Local Treasurer with the National Treasury or any of its authorized depository banks as appearing in the statement of account current. After the crosschecking, and in the absence of any discrepancy, the DPWH-CO Chief Accountant shall credit the account of the Local Treasurer even without the monthly abstract of remittances from the National Treasury.

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Safeguards

7.3.8.1. Upon receipt of the monthly abstract of remittances from the National Treasury, the remittances appearing therein shall be counter checked by the DPWH-CO Chief Accountant against the credits already given the collecting officers concerned and any discrepancies discovered in the process shall be verified and adjusted immediately. 7.3.8.2. In case of retirement or resignation by the Local Treasurers, their clearances shall be held in abeyance until their remittances have been fully cleared by the National Treasury. 7.3.9. Centralized Accounting System

7.3.9.1. A centralized accounting system shall be maintained in the Office of the Secretary. Said office shall set up and maintain a separate set of books of accounts to be used solely for transactions pertaining to the implementation of the provisions of the National Building Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. 7.3.9.2. Upon receipt of the SARO and the corresponding NCA, the Office of the Secretary shall in turn allocate the same together with the NCA or Funding Check to the Building Officials, and at the same time obligates the allotment for the amount of expenditures. 7.3.9.3. All deputized disbursing officers shall render the following reports: 7.3.9.3.1. Report of Checks Issued together with duplicate copies of checks issued for the submission to the Treasury Provincial Fiscal Examiner in the region. 7.3.9.3.2. Report of Checks Issued as required by the NGAS for entry in the Checks Disbursement Journal by DPWH-CO Chief Accountant. 7.3.9.4. The Department Chief Accountant shall adjust obligations quarterly to the actual liquidation as required. 7.3.9.5. Deputized disbursing officers shall keep a record to control NCA/Funding Check separate from other funds in his custody. 7.3.9.6. Deputized disbursing officers shall prepare other statements or reports that may be required from time to time by the proper authorities. 7.3.9.7. The Deputized Disbursing Officer (DDO) shall render a monthly report of accountability for checks issued during the month and the balance at the end of the month. Copies of said report shall be distributed as follows : Original (Cash Operation Service) Duplicate Triplicate - to the Treasury Provincial Fiscal Examiner - to the DPWH-CO Chief Accountant - to the Auditor, DPWH-CO

Quadruplicate - Field Auditor Quintuplicate - File of Disbursing Officer 7.3.9.8. The deputized disbursing officer authorized to requisition blank Modified Disbursement System (MDS) or Commercial checks shall prepare and submit requisition and issue voucher, and the Invoice and Receipt of Accountable Forms which shall be distributed as follows: Original Duplicate - Treasury Provincial Fiscal Examiner - Cash Operations Service, Bureau of the 26

Treasury Triplicate - COA Auditor of the DDO's Agency

Quadruplicate - Accounting Unit of DDO Quintuplicate - DDO file Sextuplicate Concerned - Office of the Provincial/City Auditor

7.3.10. Turnover of Accountability 7.3.10.1. In case of change, transfer, resignation or retirement from the service of the BO, an inventory of all money and property accountabilities shall be taken jointly by the outgoing and incoming BO and a receipt passed on the basis of such inventory. Such inventory shall be certified as accurate by the said officers, witnessed by the local auditor thereat. 7.3.10.2. The proceeding procedure shall also apply to a deputized disbursing officer other than the BO with respect to money and property accountability in his custody. 7.3.10.3. Application for clearance of the BO and other deputized disbursing officers shall be coursed to the Office of the Secretary, DPWH, to check their unpaid obligations with this Office. 7.3.11. Other Provisions 7.3.11.1. Pursuant to Sec. 204 of the Code, the Secretary is authorized to secure the services of Consultants, Experts, and Advisers; make arrangements for the compensation of such consultants, experts and advisers, to be funded from the twenty percent (20%) income derived from the building permit fees and other charges. 7.3.11.2. This Rule II is promulgated to define the procedure for the proper reporting and recording of collections and disbursements of the funds of the General Fund Special Account 151 of the Office of the Secretary. 7.3.11.3. Any circular/s that may subsequently be issued by the proper authorities revoking or amending provisions or certain portions of circular/s incorporated in the above rules and regulations shall automatically revoke or amend such corresponding portions that are inconsistent therewith. 8. Administrative Sanctions 8.1. The Code provides the following administrative sanctions to insure observance and compliance with all its provisions : 8.1.1. 8.1.2. occupancy. 8.1.3. Non-issuance, suspension or revocation of permits. Non-issuance, suspension or revocation of certificates of Issuance of Work Stoppage Order or Notice.

8.1.4. Issuance of Order for Discontinuance of Use or Occupancy of Buildings/ Structures or parts thereof. 8.1.5. Abatement buildings/structures. 8.1.6. and/or demolition of dangerous/ruinous

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8.2. Grounds for the Non-issuance, Suspension, Revocation of Permits: 8.2.1. The BO may order or direct the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a permit based on any or all of the following grounds: 8.2.1.1. Non-compliance with the plans and specifications submitted during the application for building permit with the prescribed standard requirements promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Code. 8.2.1.2. Incorrect or inaccurate data or information found in the application. 8.2.1.3. Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of permits. 8.2.1.4. Failure to commence the work within a period of one year from the date of issuance of permit. 8.2.1.5. Abandonment of the work so authorized in the permit at anytime after it has been commenced for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days or more. 8.2.1.6. Unauthorized change, modification or alteration in the submitted plans and specification and/or in the type of construction. 8.2.1.7. Failure to engage the services of a duly licensed architect or civil engineer to undertake the full time inspection and supervision of the construction work and/or failure of the licensed architect or civil engineer hired to keep at all times at the jobsite a logbook of the progress of construction. 8.2.1.8. Failure to submit the original design plans stamped by the BO and/or the as-built plan prior to renovation, alteration, conversion and/or any change affecting the structural stability, architectural presentability and type of construction of a building/structure. 8.3. Grounds Occupancy/Use: for Non-issuance or Revocation of Certificate of

8.3.1. The BO may direct the non-issuance or revocation of a Certificate of Occupancy based on any or all of the following grounds: 8.3.1.1. permits. 8.3.1.2. Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied and incomplete requirements in the application for a Certificate of Occupancy/Use. 8.3.1.3. Failure of the owner/applicant to submit the logbook, duly notarized Certificate of Completion, as-built plans and specifications, and building inspection sheets, duly signed and sealed, to the BO upon completion of the construction. 8.4. Issuance of Work Stoppage Order or Notice: Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of

8.4.1. The BO shall conduct periodic inspection of buildings/structures and their premises within his area of jurisdiction. He may direct or order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any person engaged in the doing or causing such work based on any or all of the following grounds: 8.4.1.1. permits. 8.4.1.2. Unauthorized change, modification or alteration in the approved plans and specifications and/or in the type of construction. 8.4.1.3. Failure to engage the services of a duly licensed architect or civil engineer to undertake the full time inspection and supervision of the construction work and/or failure of the licensed architect or civil engineer hired to keep at all times at the jobsite a logbook of the progress of the construction. 28 Non-compliance with the terms and conditions of

8.4.1.4. Erecting, constructing, altering, moving, converting, or demolishing a building/structure without an appropriate. 8.4.1.5. Making any alteration, addition, or repair in any building/structure or appurtenances thereto constructed or installed before the adoption of the Code, whether public or private, without a permit. 8.4.1.6. Unauthorized change, modification or alteration during construction from the duly submitted plans and specifications on which the building permit is based. 8.5. Issuance of Order for Discontinuance of Use or Occupancy:

8.5.1. The BO shall conduct annual inspection of buildings/structures and their premises within his area of jurisdiction. He may direct or order the discontinuance of use or occupancy of buildings/structures or part thereof based on any or all of the following grounds: 8.5.1.1. Dangerous or Ruinous Building/Structure specified in Section 8.7 of this Rule. 8.5.1.2. Use or Occupancy of a building/structure without a Certificate of Occupancy/Use/Operation even if constructed under a valid building permit. 8.5.1.3. Change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building/structure or portion thereof without the corresponding Certificate of Change of Occupancy. 8.5.1.4. Errors found in the application for Certificate of Occupancy, As-built Plan, Notarized Certificate of Completion and Logbook. 8.5.1.5. Maintaining hazardous, dangerous and excessive occupancy loading beyond the designed capacity of the building/structure or portion thereof. 8.6. Non-conforming Use or Occupancy:

8.6.1. The use or occupancy of any building/structure legally authorized under RA 6541 or any existing City/Municipal Building Code or Ordinance prior to the adoption of the Code maybe continued although such use or occupancy does not conform to the approved city/municipal zoning or land use ordinance. 8.6.2. However, no such non-conforming use or occupancy shall be enlarged, increased or extended to occupy a greater area of land than that already occupied by such building/structure. Neither shall such nonconforming use or occupancy be moved in whole or in part, to any other portion of the lot or parcel of land where such non-conforming use or occupancy exists. 8.6.3. A building/structure whose non-conforming use or occupancy has ceased for more than one (1) year, or has been changed to a use permitted in the City/Municipality in which it is located, shall not be revived as a non-conforming use. 8.6.4. A non-conforming building/structure, or a group of non-conforming buildings/structures related to one (1) use and under one (1) ownership, which have been damaged or destroyed by typhoons, fires, earthquake, or other calamities, may be reconstructed and used as before provided that such reconstruction is done within twelve (12) months from the date of such damage, and provided, further, that the cost of the reconstruction is not more than twenty percent (20%) of the original construction cost of the buildings or structures. Cost of reconstruction and the original construction should be in accordance with Table II.6.1. of this Rule. 29

8.7.

Abatement/Demolition of Dangerous/Ruinous Buildings/Structures:

8.7.1. When any building/structure is found or declared to be dangerous or ruinous, the BO shall order its repair, vacation or demolition depending upon the degree of danger to life, health, and the safety and/or well-being of the general public and its occupants. The condition or defect that render any building/structure dangerous or ruinous as well as the procedures for its abatement and/or demolition are as follows: 8.7.2. Structural Hazards 8.7.2.1. Whenever any building/structure or portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood, or by any other cause to such an extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before the catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the NSCP for new buildings of similar structure, purpose or location. 8.7.2.2. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenances thereof is likely to fall, or to become detached or dislodged or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property. 8.7.2.3. Whenever any portion of a building/structure or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof is not of sufficient strength or stability, or is not anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one-half of that specified in the NSCP for such type of buildings. 8.7.2.4. Whenever any portion thereof has been wrecked, warped, buckled or settled to such an extent that the walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to wind or earthquake than is required in the case of similar new construction. 8.7.2.5. Whenever the building/structure or any portion thereof, because of: (1) dilapidation, deterioration or decay; (2) faulty construction; (3) the removal, movement or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; (4) the deterioration, decay or inadequacy of its foundation; or (5) any other cause, is likely to partially or totally collapse. 8.7.2.6. Whenever the exterior walls or other vertical structural member lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one-third of the base. 8.7.2.7. Whenever the building/structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows thirty three percent (33%) or more damage or deterioration of its supporting member or members, or fifty percent (50%) damage or deterioration of its non-supporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings. 8.7.2.8. Whenever the building/structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractive nuisance to public; (2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resort for purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts. 8.7.2.9. Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than fifty percent (50%) or in any supporting part, member or portion less than sixty six percent (66%) of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. 8.7.2.10. Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after its demolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is abandoned for a period in excess of twelve (12) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public. 30

8.7.3.

Fire Hazards

8.7.3.1. Any building/structure or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment material, or vegetation which may cause fire or explosion, or provide a ready fuel or augment the speed and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause. 8.7.3.2. All buildings/structures or portions thereof not provided with the required fire-resistive or fire-protective construction or fire-extinguishing system or equipment. 8.7.3.3. Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire and panic. 8.7.3.4. Whenever any building/structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated condition, deterioration, damaged, inadequate exits, lack of sufficient fire-resistive construction, hazardous electric wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, or other cause, is determined by the BO to be a fire hazard. 8.7.4. Hazardous Electrical Wiring 8.7.4.1. All wiring systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and regulations embodied in the latest Philippine Electrical Code. 8.7.4.2. Inadequately maintained or improperly used electrical wirings, outlets, devices and/or equipment. 8.7.5. Hazardous Mechanical Installation 8.7.5.1. Mechanical systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and regulations embodied in the Philippine Mechanical Code. 8.7.5.2. Inadequately maintained or improperly used mechanical outlets, devices and/or equipment. 8.7.5.3. Lack of or improper operation of required ventilating equipment or air-conditioning systems. 8.7.5.4. Improperly installed or lack of protection and safety provisions on steam, gas and fuel supply lines. 8.7.6. Inadequate Sanitation/Plumbing and Health Facilities

8.7.6.1. All sanitary and plumbing systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and regulations embodied in the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Revised National Plumbing Code. 8.7.6.2. Inadequately maintained or improperly used sanitary and plumbing facilities. 8.7.6.3. Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents and lack of adequate control for the same. 8.7.6.4. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal or disposal facilities. 8.7.6.5. Source of pollution. 8.7.7. Improper Occupancy and Architectural Eyesore

8.7.7.1. All buildings/structures or portion thereof used or occupied for purposes other than their intended uses. 8.7.7.2. Inadequate parking space, as required. 8.7.7.3. Insufficient amount of natural light and ventilation due to inadequate open spaces such as courts and yards as required. 8.7.7.4. Inadequate sizes of rooms and space dimensions and window openings. 8.7.7.5. Dilapidated, blighted and other unpresentable buildings/structures against generally accepted aesthetic standards. 31

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Improper/Unauthorized Location

8.7.8.1. All buildings/structures or portions thereof which do not conform to the approved city/municipal land use zoning ordinance or not on authorized location. 8.7.8.2. Buildings/structures located in highly volcanic, earthquake or floodprone areas or sites considered to be extremely dangerous and in environmentally critical areas. 8.7.9. Illegal Construction 8.7.9.1. A building/structure shall be deemed to be an illegal construction when it is constructed, existing or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building/structure as provided in the Code. 8.7.10. Abatement of Dangerous/Ruinous Buildings 8.7.10.1. Pursuant to Section 215 of the Code, when a building/structure is found or declared by the BO to be a nuisance, is dangerous or ruinous, he shall order its repair, vacation or demolition depending upon the degree of danger to life, health, safety and/or wellbeing of the general public and its occupants. 8.7.11. Procedure for Abatement/Demolition of Buildings/Structures 8.7.11.1. There must be a finding or declaration by the BO that the building/structure is a nuisance, ruinous or dangerous. 8.7.11.2. Written notice or advice shall be served upon the owner and occupant/s of such finding or declaration giving him at least fifteen (15) days within which to vacate or cause to be vacated, repaired, renovated, demolished and removed as the case may be, the nuisance, ruinous or dangerous building/structure or any part or portion thereof. 8.7.11.3. Within the fifteen (15) day period, the owner may, if he so desires, appeal to the Secretary the finding or declaration of the BO and ask that a re-inspection or re-investigation of the building/structure be made. 8.7.11.4. If the appeal is meritorious, the Secretary may designate a competent representative/s other than the BO to undertake the re-inspection or re-investigation of the building/structure. The representative/s so designated shall make or complete his/their report/s within the period of thirty (30) days from the date of termination of reinspection or re-investigation. 8.7.11.5. If after re-inspection, the finding is the same as the original one, the Secretary through the BO shall notify the owner, giving him not more than fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice with affirmed finding to vacate or cause to be vacated and make necessary repair, renovation, demolition and removal of the subject building/structure or parts thereof, as the case may be. If the BO has determined that the building/structure must be repaired or renovated, the Order to be issued shall require that all necessary permits therefor be secured and the work be commenced physically within such reasonable time as may be determined by the BO. If the BO has determined that the building/structure must be demolished, the Order shall require that the building/structure be vacated within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of the Order; that all required permits be secured therefor within the same fifteen (15) days from the date of the Order, and that the demolition be completed within such reasonable time as may be determined by the BO. 8.7.11.6. The decision of the Secretary on the appeal shall be final. 32

8.7.11.7. Upon failure of the owner to comply with the Order of the BO or of the Secretary, in case of appeal, to repair, renovate, demolish and remove the building/structure or any part thereof after fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of the Order, the BO shall cause the building or structure to be repaired, renovated, demolished and removed, partly or wholly, as the case may be, with all expenses therefor chargeable to the owner. 8.7.11.8. The building/structure as repaired or in case of demolition, the building materials gathered after the demolition thereof shall be held by the OBO until full reimbursement of the cost of repair, renovation, demolition and removal is made by the owner which, in no case, shall extend beyond thirty (30) days from the date of completion of the repair, renovation, demolition and removal. After such period, said building materials of the building thus repaired, renovated or removed shall be sold at public auction to satisfy the claim of the OBO. Any amount in excess of the claim of the government realized from the sale of the building and/or building materials shall be delivered to the owner. 8.7.11.9. The procedures, actions and remedies herein are without prejudice to further action that may be taken by the BO against the owner/occupants of the building/structure found or declared to be nuisance/s, dangerous, and/or ruinous under the provisions of Articles 482 and 694 to 707 of the Civil Code of the Philippines. 8.8. Imposition of Administrative Fines

8.8.1. The Secretary or his duly authorized representative may prescribe and impose fees not exceeding ten thousand pesos (P10, 000.00) in the following cases, subject to the terms and procedures as hereunder provided: 8.8.1.1. Erecting, constructing, altering, repairing, moving, converting, installing or demolishing a private or public building/structure without building/demolition permit. 8.8.1.2. Making any alteration, addition, conversion or repair in any building/structure/appurtenances thereto constructed or installed before the adoption of the Code, whether public or private, without a permit. 8.8.1.3. Unauthorized change, modification or alteration during the construction in the duly submitted plans and specifications on which the building permit is based. 8.8.1.4. Non-compliance with the work stoppage order or notice and/or orders to effect necessary correction in plans and specifications found defective. 8.8.1.5. Non-compliance with order to demolish building/structure declared to be nuisance, ruinous or dangerous. 8.8.1.6. Use or occupancy of a building/structure without Certificate of Occupancy/Use even if constructed under a valid building permit. 8.8.1.7. Change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building/structure or portion thereof without the corresponding Certificate of Change of Occupancy/Use. 8.8.1.8. Failure to post or display the certificate of occupancy/use/operation in a conspicuous place on the premises of the building/structure/appurtenances as required under Section 309 of the Code. 8.8.1.9. Change in the type of construction of any building/structure without approval of the BO. 8.8.1.10. In addition to the imposed penalty, the owner shall correct/remove his violations of the provisions of the Code. 8.9. Determination of Amount of Fines:

8.9.1. In the determination of the amount of fines to be imposed for violation under the preceding Section, the Secretary or his duly authorized 33

representative shall, without prejudice to the other sanctions under the Code, take into consideration the following: 8.9.1.1. Light Violations 8.9.1.1.1. Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy/ Use/Operation 8.9.1.1.2. Failure to post Building Permit construction information sign. 8.9.1.1.3. Failure to provide or install appropriate safety measures for the protection of workers, inspectors, visitors, immediate neighbors and pedestrians. Less Grave Violations 8.9.1.2.1. Non-compliance with the work stoppage order for the alteration/addition/conversion/repair without permit. 8.9.1.2.2. Use or occupancy without appropriate Certificate of Occupancy/Use/Operation. Grave Violations 8.9.1.3.1. Unauthorized changes during construction. 8.9.1.3.2. Unauthorized change in type of construction from more fire-resistive to less fireresistive. 8.9.1.3.3. Non-compliance with order to abate or demolish. 8.9.1.3.4. Non-compliance with work stoppage order for construction/installation/alteration/repair/ conversion/demolition without permit. 8.9.1.3.5. Change in the existing use or occupancy without Certificate of Change of Occupancy/Use/Operation.

8.9.1.2.

8.9.1.3.

8.9.2. Fines in Pesos (P) Table II.8.1. Amount of Fines for Violations of the Code and its IRR Light Violations P 5,000.00 8.10. Surcharge/Penalty Less Grave Violations P 8,000.00 Grave Violations P 10,000.00

8.10.1. Without prejudice to the provisions of the preceding sections, the BO is hereby also authorized to impose a penalty or surcharge in the following cases in such amount and in the manner as hereunder fixed and determined: 8.10.1.1. For constructing, installing, repairing, altering or causing any change in the occupancy/use of any building/structure or part thereof or appurtenances thereto without any permit, there shall be imposed a surcharge of one hundred percent (100%) of the building fees: Provided, that when the work in the building/structure is started pending approval by the BO of the application for building permit, the amount of the surcharge shall be according to the following: 8.10.1.1.1. Excavation for foundation 10% 8.10.1.1.2. Construction of foundation (including pile driving and laying of reinforcing bars) 25% 8.10.1.1.3. Construction of superstructure up to two (2) m above established grade .. 50% 34

8.10.1.1.4. Construction of superstructure above two (2) m ...100% 8.10.1.2. Provided further, that when the work on the building/structure is started with due notice and advice to the BO and after the lapse of thirty (30) days from the date of filing and acceptance of the application for building permit, no surcharge or penalty shall be imposed. 8.10.1.3 For failure to pay inspection fee within thirty (30) days from the prescribed date, surcharge of twenty five (25%) of the inspection fee shall be imposed. 8.11. Authority to Enforce Administrative Sanctions:

8.11.1. Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, the BO is hereby designated as the duly authorized representative of the Secretary who is empowered to carry out and enforce the above-mentioned administrative sanctions within his area of jurisdiction. 8.11.1.1. Initiation of Action: The BO, motu propio or upon complaint and after the notice and/or hearing, initiates action towards the non-issuance, suspension, revocation or invalidation of a building permit or a certificate of occupancy, issuance of a work stoppage order or an order for the discontinuance of the occupancy/use of a building or portion thereof, declaration of a building or structure as ruinous or dangerous and/or the imposition of appropriate fines. 8.11.1.2. Notice and Answer: In case of protest against a pending application or a complaint alleging violation of any of the terms and conditions of a building permit or certificate of occupancy/use, or of any provisions of the Code or of the IRR, the BO shall immediately notify the respondent in writing and require him to submit a written explanation or answer within a period of ten (10) days from the receipt of notice. 8.11.1.3. Action on the Protest/Complaint: When the answer or explanation of the respondent (applicant/permittee/owner of the building) is found satisfactory, the BO shall dismiss the protest or complaint. If found not satisfactory, he shall personally conduct a formal investigation of the complaint, or designate an investigator to do the same. 8.11.1.4. The Investigation Proper: In any contested case or investigation, all parties shall be entitled to notice and hearing. The notice shall be served at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing and shall state the date, time, and place of the hearing. The parties shall be given opportunity to present evidence and argument on all issues. 8.11.1.5. Subpoena: In any investigation, the BO shall have the power to require the attendance of witnesses as well as the production of documentary evidence and other pertinent data. 8.11.1.6. Rules of Evidence: In any investigation, the BO may admit and give probative value to evidence as commonly accepted by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. 8.11.1.7. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, if the original design plans are not readily available. Upon request, the parties shall be given opportunity to compare the copies with the original. If the original is in the official custody of a public officer, a certified true copy thereof may be accepted. 8.11.1.8. Every party has the right to cross-examine witnesses and to submit rebuttal evidence. 8.11.1.9. The investigator may take notice of judicially cognizable facts and of generally cognizable technical or scientific 35

facts within his or the witnesses specialized or professional knowledge. 8.11.1.10. Inspection Team: Whenever the BO suspects that a building or structure poses imminent danger or risk to life, limb or property and the public welfare, he shall immediately send an inspection team to conduct a detailed inspection of the building or structure. The team shall submit a report immediately but not more than three (3) days. 8.11.1.11. Closure of Building: Based on the findings and recommendations of the inspection team, in accordance with any or all of the conditions enumerated under Rule V of the Code, the BO may direct an order on the closure of the building. 8.11.1.12. Lifting of Order or Closure: The BO shall order the lifting of the closure only after the defects or deficiencies of the subject building/structure have been duly corrected. 8.11.1.13. Decision Form and Service Thereof: Every decision, order or notice of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a building permit/certificate of occupancy/use shall be in writing, and shall state specifically the reason/s or ground/s therefor. The BO shall decide each case within fifteen (15) days following the termination of the investigation. The parties concerned shall be notified of the decision in writing by courier or by registered mail. 8.11.1.14. Finality of Order/Decision: The order or decision of the BO shall become final and executory fifteen (15) days after receipt of a copy thereof by the party adversely affected unless within that period, an administrative appeal has been perfected. In which case, the fifteen (15) day period shall be suspended accordingly. If a motion for reconsideration is denied, the movant shall have the right to perfect his appeal during the remainder of the period for appeal, reckoned from the date of receipt of the resolution of denial. If the order or decision is reversed on reconsideration, the aggrieved party, if there is any, shall have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the resolution within which to perfect his appeal. 8.11.1.15. Appeal: Within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of notice or advice of the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of permit and/or certificate of occupancy or any order or decision of the BO, the applicant/permittee or any adversely affected party may file an appeal directly with the Secretary. The Secretary shall render his decision within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of notice of appeal. For this purpose, the Secretary may secure the technical assistance of the Executive Director and his staff and/or may call upon any officer in the Department to initially act on the appeal. 8.11.1.16. Finality of Decision of the Secretary: The order or decision of the Secretary in any case brought to him on appeal shall be final and shall become executory fifteen (15) days after the receipt by the parties concerned of a copy thereof. 8.11.1.17. Police Assistance in the Execution of Order/Decision: For the enforcement and execution of any of his orders or decisions, the Secretary or his duly authorized representative may secure the assistance of the local police or any peace officer in the locality or area where the building or structure is located. 8.11.1.18. Disposition of Fines: All fines and other surcharges collected by the BO under this Rule shall be treated in the same manner as the building fees and charges authorized by the Secretary to be collected and received under Section 208 of the Code. 8.11.1.19. Other Remedies and Supplementary Effect of Other Laws: The rights, actions, remedies, and procedures provided in this Rule shall be without prejudice to further action that the Secretary and/or the BO may take under the provisions of Article 482 to 707 of the Civil Code of the Philippines. Furthermore, all 36

other rights of action and remedies that may be available under existing laws shall, if applicable, have a supplementary effect thereto. 8.11.1.20. Liability: The BO charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this Code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. 8.11.1.21. The Code and its IRR shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building/structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by the Code or any permits or certificates issued under the Code and its IRR. 9. Penal Provisions

9.1. 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/structure or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any provisions of the Code and its IRR. 9.2. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of the Code and its IRR and/or commit any act hereby declared to be unlawful shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or by imprisonment; provided, that in the case of a corporation, firm, partnership or association, the penalty shall be imposed upon its officials responsible for such violation and in case the guilty party is an alien, he shall immediately be deported after payment of the fine and/or service of his sentence. 9.3. Appropriate sanctions shall be imposed on erring personnel of the Office of the Building Official (OBO) without prejudice to criminal and administrative actions before the Office of the Ombudsman for violation of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) and RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) and other applicable laws.

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RULE III - BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 1. Definitions

1.1. ADDITION Any new construction which increases the height and/or floor area of existing buildings/structures. 1.2. AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government owned or controlled corporation. 1.3. ALTERATION Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area. 1.4. APPLICATION A prescribed application form from the Office of the Building Official (OBO), duly accomplished and notarized. 1.5. APPLICANT/PERMITTEE Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private institution, organization of any character applying for the issuance of permits and certificates. 1.6. BUILDING PERMIT A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines (the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). 1.7. CONSTRUCTION All on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/ structures. 1.8. CONVERSION A change in the use or occupancy buildings/structures or any portion/s thereof, which has different requirements. of

1.9. DEMOLITION The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part. 1.10. MOVING The transfer of buildings/structures or portion/s thereof from original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one. 1.11. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT - Refers to the entire machinery of the central government as distinguished from the different forms of local government. 1.12. PERMIT - The principal building permit and all the ancillary or accessory permits pertaining to buildings/structures and appurtenances, such as architectural, civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, electronics and interior design. 1.13. REPAIR Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to restore to its original condition. 1.14. RENOVATION Any physical change made on buildings/structures to increase the value, quality, and/or to improve the aesthetic.

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Building Permits

2.1. No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupancy, move, demolish and add any building/structure or any portion thereof or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the BO assigned in the place where the subject building/structure is located or to be done. 2.2. Application for Building Permit shall be signed by the owner/applicant, design professionals and duly licensed architect or engineer who will undertake full time inspection and supervision of the construction/installation work. Said application shall be duly notarized. The application shall be accompanied by plans and specifications signed and sealed by the corresponding design professionals who shall be responsible for the comprehensiveness and correctness of the plans, compliance to the Code and its IRR and to all applicable referral and professional codes. 2.3. Permits supplementary to a Building Permit may be applied for and issued by BO, like the Ancillary Permits and the Accessory Permits. 3. Ancillary Permits

3.1. The Ancillary Permits duly signed and sealed by the corresponding professionals and the plans and specifications shall be submitted together with the duly notarized application for Building Permit. These Ancillary Permits are null and void if not accompanied by the Building Permit. They shall have the same numbering as the Building Permit. The Ancillary Permits are the following: 3.1.1. 3.1.2. 3.1.3. 3.1.4. 3.1.5. 3.1.6. 3.1.7. 3.1.7. 3.1.8. 4. Architectural Permit Civil/Structural Permit Electrical Permit Mechanical Permit Sanitary Permit Plumbing Permit Electronics Permit Interior Design Permit Other Permits for other professional disciplines

Building/Structure Accessory Permits

4.1. Building/Structure Accessory permits are issued by the BO for accessory parts of the project with very special functions or use which are indicated or implied in the plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application. These must have the same numbering as the Building Permit. Examples are: 4.1.1. 4.1.2. 4.1.3. 4.1.4. Bank and records vaults Swimming pools Firewalls separate from the building/structure Towers 41

4.1.5. 4.1.6. 4.1.7. 4.1.8. 4.1.9. 4.1.10. 4.1.11. 4.1.12. 4.1.13. 4.1.14.

Silos Smokestacks Chimneys Commercial/Industrial fixed ovens Industrial kilns/furnaces Water/Waste water treatment tanks, septic vault Concrete and steel tanks Booths, kiosks and stages Tombs, mausoleums and niches Others

4.2. Accessory Permits are issued by the BO for activities usually before or during the processing of the building permit. The coverage is spelled out in the accessory permit form including the expiry period. This shall be signed by the owner/applicant and by the responsible professionals if so required in the accessory permit. Examples of accessory permits are: 4.2.1. 4.2.2. 4.2.3. 4.2.4. 4.2.5. 4.2.6. 4.2.7. 4.2.8. 4.2.9. 4.2.10. 4.2.11. 4.2.12. 5. Ground preparation and excavation permit Encroachment or foundation to public area permit Fencing permit, for fence not exceeding 1.80m high Sidewalk construction permit Temporary sidewalk enclosure and occupancy permit Erection of scaffolding permit Erecting, repair, removal of sign permit Repairs permit Raising permit Demolition permit Moving permit Other

Exemption From Building Permits

5.1. A building permit shall not be required for the following minor constructions and repairs, provided these shall not violate any provision of the Code and its IRR. 5.1.1. Minor Constructions

5.1.1.1. Sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, childrens playhouses, aviaries, poultry houses and the like, not exceeding six (6) sq. m in total area, provided they are completely detached from any other building and are intended only for the private use of the owner. 42

5.1.1.2. Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding twenty (20) sq. m in total floor area, exclusively for the private use of the owner. 5.1.1.3. Installation of window grilles. 5.1.1.4. Garden pools for the habitation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding five hundred (500) ml in depth and exclusively for private use. 5.1.1.5. Garden masonry wall other than party walls not exceeding one point twenty (1.20) m in height, footpaths, residential garden walks and/or driveways. 5.1.2. Repair Works

5.1.2.1. Repair works not affecting or involving any structural member, such as replacement of deteriorated roofing sheets or tiles, gutters, downspouts, fascias, ceilings and/or sidings. 5.1.2.2. Repair and/or replacement of non load-bearing partition walls. 5.1.2.3. Repairs and/or replacement of any interior portion or a house not involving addition or alteration. 5.1.2.4. Repair and/or replacement work of doors and windows. 5.1.2.5. Repair and/or replacement work of flooring. 5.1.2.6. Repair of perimeter fence and walls. 5.1.2.7. Repair and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, fittings or pipings, such as toilet bowls, sinks, lavatories, urinals, bidets, pipes, faucets, valves for single detached dwellings and duplexes. 5.1.2.8. Repair and/or replacement of defective and deteriorated wires, wiring devices, fixtures and safety devices, provided that no alteration shall be made on the electrical service entrance and the main safety switch or circuit breaker (service equipment) and without additional circuits to existing installations for single detached dwellings. 6. Requirements

6.1. Any person desiring to obtain a building permit and any ancillary/accessory permit/s together with a Building Permit shall file application/s therefor on the prescribed application forms. 6.2. Together with the accomplished prescribed application form/s; the following shall be submitted to the OBO: 6.2.1. In case the applicant is the registered owner of the lot:

6.2.1.1. Certified true copy of OCT/TCT, on file with the Registry of Deeds together with lot plan, vicinity map and a certification of actual lot relocation survey signed and sealed by a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer. 6.2.1.2. Tax Declaration, and 6.2.1.3. Current Real Property Tax Receipt. 6.2.2. In case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot in addition to the above: 6.2.2.1. Sale. 6.2.2.2. Duly notarized copy of the Deed of Absolute Sale. 6.3. Five (5) sets of design plans, specifications and other documents prepared, signed and sealed by duly licensed and registered : 43 Duly notarized copy of the Contract of Lease or

6.3.1. 6.3.2. 6.3.3. documents; 6.3.4. documents; 6.3.5. 6.3.6. 6.3.7.

Architect, in case of architectural documents; Civil Engineer, in case of civil/structural documents; Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of electrical

Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of mechanical Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary documents; Master Plumber, in case of plumbing documents; Electronics Engineer, in case of electronics documents;

6.3.8. Environmental Planner who is also an architect or civil engineer, in case of developmental/environmental documents; 6.3.9. 6.4. Interior Designer, in case of interior design documents.

Architectural Documents 6.4.1. Architectural Plans/Drawings:

6.4.1.1. Vicinity Map/Location Plan within a two (2) km radius for commercial, industrial, and institutional complex and within a half-kilometer radius for residential buildings, at any convenient scale showing prominent landmarks or major thoroughfares for easy reference. 6.4.1.2. Site Development Plan showing technical description, boundaries, orientation and position of proposed building/structure in relation to the lot, existing or proposed access road and driveways and existing public utilities/services. Existing buildings within and adjoining the lot shall be hatched and distances between the proposed and existing buildings shall be indicated. 6.4.1.3. Perspective drawn at a convenient scale and taken from a vantage point (birds eye or eye level). 6.4.1.4. Floor Plans drawn to scale of not less than one is to one hundred (1:100) showing gridlines, complete identification of rooms or functional spaces. 6.4.1.5. Elevations, at least four (4), same scale as floor plans showing gridlines, natural ground to finish grade elevations, floor to floor heights, door and window marks, type of material and exterior finishes, adjoining existing structure(s), if any shown in single hatch lines. 6.4.1.6. Sections, at least two (2), showing gridlines, natural ground and finish levels; outline of cut and visible structural parts, doors and windows properly labeled reflecting the direction of opening; partitions, built-in cabinets, etc.; identification of rooms and functional spaces cut by section lines. 6.4.1.7. Ceiling Plans showing its design, materials and finish to be used, location of lighting fixtures; location of diffusers, air exhausts/return grilles and nozzles, if any. 6.4.1.8. Details, in the form of plans, elevations/sections: 6.4.1.8.1. Accessible ramp 6.4.1.8.2. Accessible functional areas 6.4.1.8.3. Access symbols/signages 6.4.1.8.4. Reserved parking for disabled persons 6.4.1.8.5. Audio visual & automatic 6.4.1.8.6. Typical wall/bay sections from alarm system ground to roof 6.4.1.8.7. Stairs, interior and exterior 44

6.4.1.8.8. Fire escapes/exits 6.4.1.8.9. Built-in cabinets, counters and fixed furniture 6.4.1.8.10. All types of partitions 6.4.1.8.11. Others 6.4.1.9. Schedule of Doors and Windows showing their types, designations/marks, dimensions, materials, and number of sets. 6.4.1.10. Schedule of Finishes showing in graphic form surface finishes specified for floors, ceilings, walls and baseboard trims for all building spaces per floor level. 6.4.1.11. Details of other major Architectural Elements 6.4.2. Architectural Interiors 6.4.2.1. 6.4.2.2. 6.4.2.3. 6.4.2.4. 6.4.2.5. 6.4.3. Space Plan/s or layout/s of architectural interior Architectural interior perspective/s Furniture/furnishing/equipment/process layout/s Access plan/s, parking plan/s and the like Detail design of major architectural interior elements.

Other Related Documents 6.4.3.1. 6.4.3.2. 6.4.3.3. Technical specifications General Conditions of Contract Provisions, and others, if any; Detailed Cost Estimates and Special

6.4.4. Plans and specific locations of all accessibility facilities of scale of at least one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.4.5. Detailed design of all such accessibility facilities outside and around buildings/structures including parking areas, buildings/structures and their safety requirements all at scale of one is to fifty (1:50) or any convenient scale. 6.4.6. Fire Safety Documents

6.4.6.1. Layout plan of each floor indicating the fire evacuation route to safe dispersal areas, standpipes with fire hose, fire extinguishers, first aid kits/cabinets, fire alarm, fire operations room, emergency lights, signs, rooms with fire sprinkler system, etc. 6.4.6.2. Detailed plans of fire suppression systems with computations showing pressure drop in all piping system, friction loss, location of automatic and smoke detectors and alarm and initiating devices use to monitor the conditions that are essential for the proper operation including switches for the position of gate valves as well as alert and evacuation signals; the detailed layout of the entire safe area to be protected and the heat/smoke ventilation system. 6.4.6.3. Details of fire exit of grilled windows. 6.4.6.4. Details of fire-resistive construction of enclosures for vertical openings. 6.4.6.5. Schedule of construction materials and interior decorative materials with fire-resistive/fire-retardant/ fire-spread ratings. 6.5. Civil/Structural Documents 6.5.1. Foundation Plans and Details at scale of not less than one is to one hundred (1:100). 45

6.5.2. Floor Framing Plans and Details at scale of not less than one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.5.3. Roof Framing Plans and Details at scale of not less than one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.5.4. Schedules of footings, columns, beams and slabs, details of stairs, towers, if any, civil works and other structural details at any convenient scale. 6.5.5. Structural Design Analysis shall be submitted for all buildings/structures except for the following: 6.5.5.1. Single detached residential building with a total floor area up to twenty (20.00) sq. m. 6.5.6. Boring and Plate Load Tests according to the applicable Soil Classification provision of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP). It is the responsibility of the design professional to order adequate soil exploration (including boring and plate load tests) for buildings of any height. Test boring or plate load test shall be done according to the applicable sections of the NSCP which set forth requirements governing excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments for any building/structure and for foundation and retaining structures. 6.5.7. The soil classification and design bearing capacity shall be shown on plans and written report of the investigator which shall include the following: 6.5.7.1. 6.5.7.2. 6.5.7.3. 6.5.7.4. 6.5.7.5. 6.5.7.6. A plot showing the location of all test borings and/or excavations. Description and classification of the materials encountered. Elevation of the ground water table, if encountered. Recommendation for foundation type and design criteria including bearing capacity, provisions to minimize the effects of adjacent loads. Expected total and differential settlements. Assessment of soil erosion, soil liquefaction, soil creep, slope instability and other potential geological or geotechnical settlements.

6.5.8. Seismic Analysis. Pursuant to applicable provisions on Earthquake Forces of the NSCP, every building/structure and every portion thereof shall be designed and constructed to resist stresses produced by seismic forces. 6.6. Electrical Documents

6.6.1. All permit applications shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code. For all new, addition and/or alteration of electrical installation, application shall be accompanied by technical specifications and electrical plans signed and sealed by a duly licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, containing the following: 6.6.1.1. Location and Site Plans 6.6.1.2. Legend or Symbols 6.6.1.3. General Notes and/or Specifications 6.6.1.4. Electrical Layout 6.6.1.5. Schedule of Loads, Transformers, Generating/UPS Units (Total KVA fro each of the preceding items shall be indicated in the schedule) 46

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Design Anaylsis One Line Diagram

6.6.2. Note : Refer to Article 1.3 on Electrical Plans and Specifications as listed in the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), Part 1 for contents of above Sections under 6.6.1. 6.7. Mechanical Documents 6.7.1. Location Plan and Key Plan

6.7.2. General Layout Plan for each floor, drawn to a scale of not less than one is to one hundred (1:100), indicating the equipment in heavier lines than the building outline. 6.7.3. Names of machinery and corresponding brake horsepower shall be indicated. 6.7.4. Longitudinal and Transverse Sections of building and equipment base on the section lines drawn to scale of at least one is to one hundred (1:100) showing inter-floor relations and defining the manner of support of machines/equipment. Sections shall run longitudinally and transversely through the building length or width other than particularly detailed section for each machinery/equipment (fired and unfired pressure vessel, elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, etc.). 6.7.5. Isometric Drawing of gas, fuel, oil system showing: 6.7.5.1. Assembly of pipes on racks and supports 6.7.5.2. Legend and General Notes 6.7.5.3. Capacity per outlet 6.7.5.4. Complete individual piping system indicating terminal to terminal valves, fittings, sizes, protection facilities, color coding and equipment supplied. 6.7.6. Plans of scale of one is to one hundred (1:100) indicating location of store rooms, fuel tanks, fire extinguishing systems, fire doors, fire escape ladders and other protective facilities. 6.7.7. Detailed Drawings of all duct work installations, indicating dampers, controls, filters, fireproofing, acoustical and thermal insulation. 6.7.8. Detailed Plans of machinery foundations and supports drawn to scale of at least one is to fifty (1:50). 6.7.9. Detailed Plans of boilers and pressure vessels with a working pressure of above seventy (70) Kpa regardless of kilowatt rating. 6.7.10. Computation and Detailed Plans of elevators, escalators, and the like drawn to scale of at least one is to fifty (1:50). 6.7.11. Complete machinery list, showing: 6.7.11.1 Item number, name and type of machinery, coordinates and floor location. 6.7.11.2. Make, catalog number, size, model, serial number, capacity. 6.7.11.3. Revolution per minute (RPM) and drive (direct, Vbelt or flat-belt, gear reducer, hydraulic, magnetic, chain or line shafting). 6.7.11.4. Prime movers showing: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): KW rating, RPM, no. of cylinders, bore x stroke, stroke 47

cycle, fuel. Electric Motor: volt, ampere, power factor, RPM, phase, cycle/hertz, KW rating. 6.7.12. Flow Sheets of Processing Plant, Manufacturing Plant and Assembly Plant. 6.7.13. For all installations, additions or alteration involving machinery of at most fourteen point nine (14.9) KW, the signature of a duly licensed Mechanical Engineer shall be sufficient except fired and unfired pressure vessels, elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, central/split/packaged type air conditioners and piping systems of steam, gas or fuels. 6.7.14. Detailed Cost Estimates. 6.8. Sanitary Documents 6.8.1. For deepwell, water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant and disposal systems, water reservoirs, and sewer systems, the application shall be accompanied by the following: 6.8.1.1. 6.8.1.2. 6.8.1.3. 6.8.1.4. Location Plan and Site plan Detailed Plan, layout drawings at any convenient scale Design Analysis, Technical Specifications Detailed Cost Estimates

6.8.2. Whenever pest and vermin control, sanitation, and pollution control is required, the plans and specifications shall contain the following: 6.8.2.1. 6.8.2.2. 6.8.2.3. 6.9. Detailed plan, layout and drawing of abatement and control device at any convenient scale. Design analysis, and technical specification Detailed Cost Estimates

Plumbing Documents

6.9.1. For all new plumbing installations, additions and/or alterations involving hot and cold water supply, fixtures, sewage drainage and vent system, storm drainage and sewer system within or adjacent to the building, the Plumbing Documents shall be signed and sealed by duly licensed Master Plumber who is also a registered Engineer/Architect. However, a duly licensed Master Plumber who is not a registered Engineer/Architect is limited to sign and seal plumbing documents involving less than twenty (20) plumbing unit installations. Location Plan and Site Plan Plumbing Plans, Layouts and Details, at any convenient scale 6.9.1.3. Legend and General Notes 6.9.1.4. Isometric drawings of roughing-ins of sewage drainage and vent system, hot and cold water distribution/supply to plumbing fixtures and equipment including septic tank, 6.9.1.5. Design analysis and technical specifications 6.9.1.6. Detailed Cost Estimates 6.10. Electronics Documents 6.10.1. For wired or wireless telecommunications systems, broadcasting system, including radio and TV broadcast equipment for commercial and training purposes, cable or wireless television systems, information technology (IT) systems, security and alarm systems, electronic fire alarm systems, sound-reinforcement systems, navigational aids and controls, indoor and outdoor signages, electronically-controlled conveyance 48 6.9.1.1. 6.9.1.2.

systems, electronic/ computerized process controls and automation systems, building automation, management and control systems, the application shall include, but not be limited to the following: 6.10.1.1. 6.10.1.2. 6.10.1.3. 6.10.1.4. 6.10.1.5. 6.10.1.6. 6.10.1.7. General layout plans with legends Single line diagram Riser diagram Isometry of the system Equipment specifications Design analysis, as applicable Detailed cost estimates

6.11. Interior Design Documents 6.11.1. Interior Design Plans/Drawings 6.11.1.1. Plan and layout of interior, wall partitions, furnishing, furniture, equipment/appliances at a scale of at least one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.11.1.2. Interior wall elevations showing finishes, switches, doors and convenience outlets, cross window sections with interior perspective as viewed from the main entrance at scale of at least one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.11.1.3. Reflected ceiling plan showing location, specifications of lighting fixtures and decorations and air conditioning exhaust and return grills, sprinkler nozzles if any at scale of at least one is to one hundred (1:100). 6.11.2. List of materials used with fire-resistivity and toxic ratings. 6.11.3. Detailed Cost Estimates 6.12. Clearances from Other Agencies 6.12.1. Whenever necessary, written clearances shall be obtained from the various authorities exercising and enforcing regulatory functions affecting buildings/structures. Application for said clearances shall be requested by the owner/applicant and failure to receive reply within seven (7) days from receipt of the application for building permit shall be sufficient not to cause further delay in processing the building permit application by the BO. Such authorities who are expected to enforce their own regulations are: 6.12.1.1. 6.12.1.2. 6.12.1.3. 6.12.1.4. 6.12.1.5. 6.12.1.6. 6.12.1.7. 6.12.1.8. 6.12.1.9. 6.12.1.10. 6.12.1.11. 6.12.1.12. 6.12.1.13. 6.12.1.14. 6.12.1.15. 6.12.1.16. 6.12.1.17. 7. HLURB LGU DOT DENR DOTC DILG PPA DepEd DOH PHIVOLCS LLDA MWSS NWRB DAR DOLE NHA NCCDP

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7.1.1. The BO gives due course to the application when satisfied that all plans, specifications and other documents are in order. 7.1.2. The applicant pays the corresponding non-refundable filing fee of five hundred pesos (P500.00). 7.1.3. The technical staff of the OBO verifies conformity of the proposed buildings/structures with the land use zoning ordinance of the city/municipality. 7.1.4. The BO verifies whether applicants have secured required clearances from other agencies for particular projects (Section 6.12 of this Rule), i.e., the Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) from DENR for Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP), if within the coverage of the certification of a duly licensed Environmental Planner who is also a licensed Architect/Civil Engineer in coordination with the concerned CENRO in reference to projects contained in DPWH MOA with DENR dated 23 May 1997. 7.2. Line and Grade Verification

7.2.1. Corresponding technical staff of line and grade section of the OBO verifies lot plan as reflected in the Torrens Title, Original Certificate of Title (OCT)/Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) and its relation to the proposed buildings/structures. 7.2.2. The BO establishes easements/setbacks and determines grades in relation to road lots, property lines, streets or highways, whether existing or proposed as reflected in the land use zoning or development plan of the city/municipality including road widening and construction of various public utilities/services and other infrastructure projects. 7.2.3. The BO verifies that at least one (1) side of the lot has direct access to a street/alley and determines grades in relation to road lots, property line streets or highways, whether existing or proposed. 7.3. Architectural/Accessibility and Interior

7.3.1. Buildings and other Ancillary Structures within Cemeteries and Memorial Parks (Rule XXI, IRR) 7.3.2. Types of Construction (Rule IV, IRR; Section 403 of the Code) 7.3.3. Requirements of Fire Zones and Fire Resistive Regulation (Rule V and VI, IRR; Sections 507, 603 and 604 of the Code) 7.3.4. Access Streets/Roads and Alleys (Rule VIII, IRR; Section 704 of the Code) 7.3.5. Classification and General Requirements of all Buildings by Use or Occupancy (Rule VIII, IRR; Sections 705 to 709 of the Code) 7.3.6. Maximum Height of Buildings/Structures (Rule VII, IRR; Section 707 of the Code) 7.3.7. Parking and Loading/Unloading Space Requirement (Rule VII, IRR; Section 707 of the Code) 7.3.8. Construction of Buildings/Structures within the obstacle limitation surfaces of Aerodromes (Rule VII, IRR; Sections 707 and 709 of the Code) 50

7.3.9. Light and Ventilation (Rule VIII, IRR; Sections 803 to 804 of the Code) 7.3.10. Corner Buildings with Chaflans (Rule X, IRR; Section 1008 of the Code) 7.3.11. Occupant Load (Rule VII, IRR; Section 1207 of the Code) 7.3.12. Glazing of Opening (Rule XVI, IRR; Section 1603 of the Code) 7.3.13. Architectural Accessibility Features (BP Blg. 344) 7.3.14. Architectural Interior 7.4. Indorsement to Proper Authorities

7.4.1. The BO shall refer one (1) set of plans and specifications to the City/Municipal Fire Marshall (C/MFM), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), for his review and recommendations with respect to fire safety and control requirements. The C/MFM shall submit his report and recommendations to the BO within five (5) working days from date of referral. Failure of the C/MFM to act within said period could mean that the plans and specifications conform to all the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines (FCP). In case of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of the said requirements by the C/MFM, he shall so state in writing the reasons or grounds therefor. 7.5. Civil/Structural 7.5.1. Structural Design Requirements (National Structural Code of the Philippines; Chapter 12 of the Code) 7.5.2. Abatement/Demolition of Buildings (Rule II, IRR; Sections 214 to 216 of the Code) 7.5.3. Protection and Safety Requirements for Construction, Demolition and Excavation (Rule XI, IRR; Sections 1101 to 1108 of the Code) 7.5.4. Excavations, Foundations and Retaining Walls (Rule XI, IRR; Section 1202 of the Code) 7.5.5. General Design and Construction Requirements (Rule XXII, IRR; Chapter 12 of the Code) 7.5.6. Code) Prefabricated Construction (Rule XV, IRR; Chapter 15 of the

7.5.7. Plastics (Rule XVI, IRR; Section 1601 to 1609 of the Code) 7.5.8. Signs (Rule XX, IRR; Chapter 20 of the Code) 7.6. Electrical Electrical Regulations (Rule XIII, IRR; Section 1301of the

7.6.1. Code) 7.7.

Mechanical Mechanical Regulations (Rule XIII, IRR; Section 1302 of the

7.7.1. Code)

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Sanitary

7.8.1. Sanitation (Rule IX, IRR; Chapter 9 of the Code) 7.9. Plumbing 7.9.1. Sanitation (Rule IX, IRR; Chapter 9 of the Code) and Plumbing Installations/Works Systems (Revised National Plumbing Code, R.A. No. 1378) 7.10. Electronics 7.10.1. Use of Computers (Rule XIX, IRR; Chapter 19 of the Code) 7.11. Interior Design 7.11.1. Interior Design Regulations [Philippine Interior Design Act of 1998 (RA 8534)] 7.12. Final Evaluation 7.11.1. The technical staff of the OBO prepares assessment of corresponding fees and order of payment, including the point one percent (0.1%) Fire Service Fund (FSF) (refer to Construction Cost in Table II.6.1. of Rule II.) 7.11.2. BO reviews technical evaluation, assessment corresponding fees and order of payment, including the FSF. 7.12. Issuance of Building Permit 7.12.1. When satisfied that the work described in an application for building permit and the plans and specifications submitted herewith conforms to the requirements of the Code and its IRR, the BO shall within fifteen (15) days from payment of the required fees by the applicant, issue the building permit applied for. 7.12.2. The BO may issue a permit for the construction of only a part or portion of a building/structure whenever the plans and specifications submitted together with the application do not cover the entire building/structure. 7.12.3. The BO may issue a Ground Preparation and Excavation Permit even while the application is still being processed and shall charge corresponding fees therefore in accordance with pertinent provisions of this Rule. 7.12.4. For excavations more than fifty (50) cu. m and more than two (2) m in depth, the owner/permittee shall post a bond of ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) and thirty pesos (P30.00) for every cu. m thereafter for deposit with the OBO. Said bond shall be released upon construction of the superstructure up to two (2.00) m above established grade. 7.13. Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permit 7.13.1. The BO may order or cause the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of building permits on any or all of the following reasons or grounds: 7.13.1.1. Errors found in the plans and specifications; 7.13.1.2. Incorrect or inaccurate data or information supplied; 7.13.1.3. Non-compliance with the pertinent provisions of the Code and its IRR 52 of

7.14. Terms and Conditions of Permits 7.14.1. Submitted plans and specifications upon which the issuance of the permit has been based shall not be changed, modified or altered without the approval of the BO and the work shall be done strictly in accordance thereto. 7.14.2. 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 the Code and its IRR. 7.14.3. Whenever the issuance of a permit is based on submitted plans and specifications which are subsequently found defective, the BO is not precluded from requiring permittee to effect the necessary corrections in the said plans and specifications or from preventing or ordering the stoppage of any or all building operations being carried on thereunder which are not in accordance with the Code and its IRR. 7.14.4. In the actual execution of the project, the licensed architect or civil engineer in charge of the full time inspection and supervision of construction works may hire the services of one or more project inspector/s to assist in the full time inspection of all aspects of the construction. Said project inspector/s must be professional/s who is/are duly licensed architect/s, engineer/s, master electrician/s, master plumber/s, etc., qualified in their respective disciplines. 7.14.5. The owner/permittee shall put up a Building Permit Sign (Fig. III.7.2.) complying with the prescribed dimensions and required information as shown in the illustrations (Fig. III.7.3 and III.7.4). Such sign shall remain posted on the construction site for the duration of the construction. 7.15. Validity of a Building Permit

7.15.1. A building permit issued under the provisions of the Code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within a period of one (1) year after the issuance of the building permit, or is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. 8. Processing of Application for Certificate of Occupancy/Use 8.1. The owner/applicant shall submit to the BO the following documents: 8.1.1. A duly notarized Certificate of Completion together with the logbook, as-built plans and specifications and the Building Inspection Sheet all signed by whoever is the constructor (if the construction is undertaken by contract) and signed and sealed by the Owners duly licensed Architect or Civil Engineer who undertook the full time inspection and supervision of the construction works. 8.1.2. As-built Plans and Specifications jointly signed and sealed by the design professionals and the licensed Architect or Civil Engineer who undertook the full time inspection and supervision of the construction works and signed by the constructor (if the construction is undertaken by contract) and confirmed by the owner/permittee. Said Plans and Specifications shall reflect faithfully all changes, modifications and alterations made on the originally submitted Plans and Specifications on file with the OBO which are the basis of the issuance of the original building permit. 8.1.3. Pursuant to Section 304 of the Code, all such changes, modifications and alterations shall likewise be submitted to the BO and the subsequent amendatory permit therefor issued before any work on said 53

changes, modifications and alterations shall be started. The as-built Plans and Specifications may be just an orderly and comprehensive compilation of all the documents which include the originally approved plans and specifications and all amendments thereto as actually built or they may be an entirely new set of plans and specifications accurately describing and/or reflecting therein the building/structure as actually built. 8.2. Indorsement to the C/MFM, Bureau of Fire Protection, notification to conduct final inspection and require to submit the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate within five (5) workings days from receipt of notification. 8.2.1. That in case of non-issuance, suspension or revocation of the said Certificate of Fire Safety Inspection, the reasons or grounds therefore shall be stated in writing. If, after the prescribed period no action is taken by the C/MFM, the BO may issue the Certificate of Occupancy with the condition that the Fire Safety requirements shall be complied with, within the prescribed period set forth in the Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185). 8.3. The technical staff of the OBO undertakes the final inspection, verification and/or review of the building/structure based on the Certificate of Completion, construction logbook, building inspection sheets, original and as-built plans and specifications, as the case may be and specifications on the prescribed standard form according to the following: 8.3.1. Developmental/Environmental

8.3.1.1. Conformity with the Approved Land Use Zoning Ordinance. 8.3.1.2. Compliance to the site development requirements of the project/building/structure if within the coverage of the DENR (ECC, EIS, IEE) system by a duly licensed Environmental Planner who is also a licensed Architect/Civil Engineer. 8.3.2. Geodetic 8.3.2.1. 8.3.3. Compliance with the established line and grade.

Architectural/Accessibility/Interior

8.3.3.1. Buildings and other Ancillary Structures within Cemeteries and Memorial Parks (Rule XXI, IRR) 8.3.3.2. Types of Construction (Rule IV, IRR; Section 403 of the Code) 8.3.3.3. Requirements of Fire Zones and Fire Resistive Regulation (Rule V and VI, IRR; Sections 507, 603 and 604 of the Code) 8.3.3.4. Access Streets/Roads and Alleys (Rule VIII, IRR; Section 704 of the Code) 8.3.3.5. Classification and General Requirements of all Buildings by Use or Occupancy (Rule VIII, IRR; Sections 705 to 709 of the Code) 8.3.3.6. Maximum Height of Buildings/Structures (Rule VII, IRR; Section 707 of the Code) 8.3.3.7. Parking and Loading/Unloading Space Requirement (Rule VII, IRR; Section 707 of the Code) 8.3.3.8. Construction of Buildings/Structures within the obstacle limitation surfaces of Aerodromes (Rule VII, IRR; Sections 707 and 709 of the Code) 8.3.3.9. Light and Ventilation (Rule VIII, IRR; Sections 803 to 804 of the Code) 8.3.3.10. Corner Buildings with Chaflans (Rule X, IRR; Section 1008 of the Code) 54

8.3.3.11. Occupant Load (Rule VII, IRR; Section 1207 of the Code) 8.3.3.12. Glazing of Opening (Rule XVI, IRR; Section 1603 of the Code) 8.3.3.13. Architectural Accessibility Features (BP Blg. 344) 8.3.3.14. Architectural Interior 8.3.4. Civil/Structural

8.3.4.1. Structural Design Requirements (National Structural Code of the Philippines; Chapter 12 of the Code) 8.3.4.2. Abatement/Demolition of Buildings (Rule II, IRR; Sections 214 to 216 of the Code) 8.3.4.3. Protection and Safety Requirements for Construction, Demolition and Excavation (Rule XI, IRR; Sections 1101 to 1108 of the Code) 8.3.4.4. Excavations, Foundations and Retaining Walls (Rule XI, IRR; Section 1202 of the Code) 8.3.4.5. General Design and Construction Requirements (Rule XXII, IRR; Chapter 12 of the Code) 8.3.4.6. Pre-fabricated Construction (Rule XV, IRR; Chapter 15 of the Code) 8.3.4.7. Plastics (Rule XVI, IRR; Section 1601 to 1609 of the Code) 8.3.4.8. Signs (Rule XX, IRR; Chapter 20 of the Code) 8.3.5. Electrical Electrical Regulations (Rule XIII, IRR; Section 1301

8.3.5.1. of the Code) 8.3.6.

Mechanical

8.3.6.1. Mechanical Regulations (Rule XIII, IRR; Section 1302 of the Code) 8.3.7. 8.3.8. Sanitary 8.3.7.1. Sanitation (Rule IX, IRR; Chapter 9 of the Code) Plumbing

8.3.8.1. Sanitation (Rule IX, IRR; Chapter 9 of the Code); Plumbing Installation/Works Systems (Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines, R.A. No. 1378) 8.3.9. Code) 8.3.10. Interior Design 8.3.10.1. Philippine Interior Design Act of 1998 (RA 8534) 8.4. It shall be sufficient that all the pertinent coverage of the Certificate of Completion, as stated in Section 8.3. of this Rule, shall be certified by the Owners full time inspector and supervisor of the project as actually recorded in the logbook and duly accomplished according to both the original plans and specifications and the as-built plans and specifications duly noted by the original designer and/or the BO. Electronics 8.3.9.1. Use of Computers (Rule XIX, IRR; Chapter 19 of the

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8.5. Assessment of Fees and Issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy 8.5.1. The technical staff of the OBO prepare assessment of corresponding fees and order of payment, including the balance of FSF. 8.5.2. BO reviews technical evaluation, assessment of corresponding fees and order of payment of the full amount of fees, including the balance and other charges. 8.5.3. BO issues the Certificate of Occupancy in the form prescribed therefor after all fees are paid. 8.5.4. A partial Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for the use or occupancy of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure, through the proper phasing of its major independent portions without posing hazards to its occupants, the adjacent building residents and general public. 8.5.5. Pursuant to Sections 702 and 703 of the Code, a building for which a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued may further be issued other Certificates of Occupancy due to changes in use, whether partly or wholly, provided, that the new use/s or character/s of occupancy is/are less hazardous based on life and fire risk than the original use or character of occupancy and compatibility with the approved Land Use Zoning Ordinance of the City/Municipality. 9. Inspections 9.1. Pre-Construction Phase Inspection 9.1.1. Line and grade, land use zoning and site verification

9.1.2. Verification of at least one (1) side of which the lot has direct access to a street/alley and determination of the grade in relation to road lots, property lot line, streets or highways whether existing or proposed 9.1.3. Access streets/roads/alleys

9.1.4. Parking and loading/unloading space requirements 9.2. Construction Phase Inspection 9.2.1. 9.2.2. Safety measures during construction, Rule XI, IRR Administration of construction, Section 5. of Rule II, IRR

9.3. Post-Construction Phase Inspection 9.3.1. Annual inspection requiring all buildings/structures, public or private, in relation to: 9.3.1.1. Conformity of use/occupancy as per land use zoning regulations and permit issued 9.3.1.2. Architectural presentability and features on accessibility requirements 9.3.1.3. Structural stability 9.3.1.4. Electrical safety 9.3.1.5. Mechanical safety 9.3.1.6. Sanitation requirements 9.3.1.7. Plumbing requirements 9.3.1.8. Electronics requirements 9.3.1.9. Interior Design Requirements 9.3.1.10. Fire safety 56

9.3.2. The Owner of the buildings/structures complex site shall be duly informed in writing of the findings and recommendations by the BO within a reasonable period of time. 9.4. Investigation/Inspection

9.4.1. Any building/structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects hereinafter described shall be deemed to be a dangerous/ruinous/illegal building/structure if those conditions or defects exist to the extent that life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants are endangered. 9.4.1.1. 9.4.1.2. 9.4.1.3. 9.4.1.4. 9.4.1.5. 9.4.1.6. 9.4.1.7. Architectural eyesore and dilapidation Structural hazard Fire Hazard Hazardous electrical wiring Hazardous mechanical installation Inadequate sanitation and health facilities Improper/non-conforming/unauthorized change of use/occupancy 9.4.1.8. Improper and unauthorized location 9.4.1.9. Illegal construction 9.4.1.10. Illegal use/occupancy

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Figure III.7.3.

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Figure III.7.4.

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RULE IV- TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION 1. Types of Construction

1.1. For the purpose of this Code, all buildings proposed for construction shall be classified according to the following types: 1.1.1. Type I - shall be of wood construction. The structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code. 1.1.2. Type II - shall be of wood construction with protective fireresistant materials and one (1) hour fire-resistive throughout, except, that permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly with one (1) hour resistivity. 1.1.3. Type III - shall be of masonry and wood construction. Structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code provided, that the building shall be one-hour fire-resistive throughout. Exterior walls shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction. 1.1.4. Type IV - shall be steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction and walls, ceiling and permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction, except, that permanent non-bearing partitions of one (1) hour fire-resistive construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly. 1.1.5. Type V - shall be four (4) hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. 2. Fire-Resistive Requirements

2.1. Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls of Types II and III Constructions shall have one hour fire-resistive rating, while those of Types IV and V shall have four (4) hour fire-resistive rating. 2.2. Interior bearing walls, permanent partitions, floors, and roofs of Types II to IV Constructions shall have one (1) hour fire-resistive rating while those of Type V shall have three (3) hour fire-resistive rating for bearing walls, one (1) hour fire-resistive rating for vertical openings, floors and roofs. 2.3. Structural frames of Type II and III Constructions shall have one (1) hour fire-resistive rating, while those of Type IV shall have two (2) hour fireresistive rating and those of Type V shall have three (3) hour fire-resistive rating. 2.4. Exterior doors and windows shall have one (1) hour fire-resistive rating for all Types of Construction. 3. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes

3.1. General: Finishes for interior walls and ceilings of any building shall be classified according to their flame-spread characteristic using generally accepted engineering standards. The smoke density shall not be greater than that obtained from burning of untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance with the Tunnel Test in the way intended for use. The products of combustion shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood under similar conditions. 3.2. Interior walls and ceiling finishes shall mean interior wainscoting, paneling, or other finish applied structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or similar purposes. Requirements for flame-spread characteristics of finishes shall not apply to trim of doors and windows or their 63

frames, and not to materials which are less than one (1) millimeter in thickness cemented to the surface of walls or ceilings. 3.3. Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant having a flame-spread of fifty (50) or less as determined by the Tunnel Test.

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RULE V REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE ZONES 1. Definition

1.1. Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of buildings/structures are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire. 2. Buildings Located in More Than One Fire Zone

2.1. A building/structure which is located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when more than one third (1/3) of its total floor area is located in such zone. 3. Moved Buildings

3.1. Any building/structure moved within or into any fire zone shall be made to comply with all the requirements for buildings/structures in that fire zone. 3.2. This shall also apply to pre-engineered or buildings/structures that may be dismantled and re-assembled. 4. Temporary Buildings pre-fabricated

4.1. Temporary buildings/structures such as reviewing stands, bleachers, roller coasters, miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies, and fences may be erected in the fire zones by securing a temporary permit from the BO for a limited period of time. 4.2. Such buildings/structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in such permit. 4.3. Temporary buildings/structures to be located in restrictive and highly restrictive zones with the construction assembly of which does not conform with the type of construction allowed or permitted within such restrictive zones may be allowed by the BO for a given period of time provided fire protective, preventive measures and appropriate fire suppression facilities are adequate as approved by the BO and conforms to basic allowable floor area for building one (1) storey in height as per Rule VII. 5. Center Lines of Streets

5.1. The center lines of street or alley provided therein may be considered an adjacent property line. 5.2. zones. 5.3. 6. In some instances, this may also serve as the boundaries between fire Distances shall be measured at right angles to the street or alley.

Designation of Fire Zones

6.1. Enactment of ordinance for Fire Zones by the legislative body of the LGU shall be in accordance with the local physical, socio-economic framework plan of the environmental and development body with designations of fire zones based on parameters and guidelines set forth hereunder. 6.2. Designation of Fire Zones are purposely for management, prevention, control and suppression of conflagration that may occur in population centers and such area designations are as follows: 6.2.1. Non-Fire Restricted Zones: These are areas where siting of buildings/structures are permitted without fire resistivity measures, often located in 65

the country sides or rural areas where commercial and industrial and other buildings are sparsely constructed, or may be clustered in small groups like farm lands wherein dwellings are built of indigenous materials such as bamboo, sawali, nipa, cogon, palm leaves and wood up to Types I and II Construction as classified in Section 401 of the Code ; 6.2.2. Fire Restrictive Zones: Areas wherein siting of buildings/ structures are permitted within prescribed fire-resistivity measures with exterior walls of at least two (2) hour fire resistivity. Usual locations in suburban areas are permitted to be built with at least one-hour fire resistivity throughout as Types II, III to IV Constructions as prescribed in Section 401 of the Code. 6.2.3. Highly Fire Restrictive Zones: Areas wherein highly fireresistive or non-combustible buildings/structures and/or construction assemblies of no less than three (3) to four (4) hour fire-resistive construction materials are used throughout, including exterior walls. Only Types IV and V Constructions are permitted in the areas.

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RULE VI - FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION 1. Definitions

1.1. Fire-Resistive Rating - The degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized and accepted test methods. 1.2. Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating - The length of time a material can withstand being burned which may be one (1) hour, two (2) hours, three (3) hours, four (4) hours, etc. 2. Fire-Resistive Standards

2.1. All materials of construction, and assemblies or combinations thereof shall conform with the herein matrix. Table VI.2.1. Fire-Resistive Ratings Minimum thickness in (mm) Given fire resistance in hours 4 hrs. Floor Construction Solid R.C. slab - Average cover to reinforcement - Overall Depth Solid pre-stressed Concrete slab - Average cover to tendons - Overall Depth Partitions - Solid concrete - Solid masonry - Hollow unit masonry Protection for metal structural members - Concrete - Masonry - Metal lath with vermiculite or perlite-gypsum plaster Exterior Wall - Solid concrete - Solid masonry - Hollow masonry Column (all faces exposed) - Reinforced concrete - Wood 200mm in least dimension 3. Fire-Resistive Regulation 3 hrs. 2 hrs. 1 hr.

Type of Framing and Materials

25 150

25 150

20 125

15 100

65 150 175 200 300 75 100 50

50 150 150 175 250 50 75 38

40 125 125 150 200 38 55 20

25 100 100 125 150 25 38 12

180 200 300 450 -

150 175 250 400 -

125 150 200 300 -

75 100 150 200 -

3.1. Attic access opening shall be provided at the ceiling of a floor of a building with combustible roof construction. The opening shall be at least six hundred (600) mm sq. or six hundred (600) mm in diameter. Minimum clear 67

headroom of eight hundred (800) mm shall be provided above the access opening. 3.2. Enclosed attic spaces of combustible roof construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding two hundred fifty (250) sq. m each. Place one-hour fire-resistive partitions from the ceiling to fit snugly to the undersurface of the roof. If the attic is equipped with approved automatic fireextinguishing system, the free attic space area may be enlarged to seven hundred fifty (750) sq.m. Openings in the attic partitions shall be protected by one (1) hour fire-resistive self-closing doors. 3.3. Regardless of the type of construction, draft stops with one (1) hour fire- resistivity shall be provided in trussed roofs every two hundred (200) sq. m attic area.

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