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BATASPAMBANSABILANG.220

BATASPAMBANSABLG.220ANACTAUTHORIZINGTHEMINISTRYOFHUMANSETTLEMENTSTOESTABLISHAND
PROMULGATEDIFFERENTLEVELSOFSTANDARDSANDTECHNICALREQUIREMENTSFORECONOMICANDSOCIALIZED
HOUSINGPROJECTSINURBANANDRURALAREASFROMTHOSEPROVIDEDUNDERPRESIDENTIALDECREESNUMBERED
NINEHUNDREDFIFTYSEVEN,TWELVEHUNDREDSIXTEEN,TENHUNDREDNINETYSIXANDELEVENHUNDREDEIGHTYFIVE
Section1.ItisherebydeclaredapolicyoftheGovernmenttopromoteandencouragethedevelopmentofeconomicandsocializedhousingprojects,primarilyby
theprivatesector,inordertomakeavailableadequateeconomicandsocializedhousingunitsforaverageandlowincomeearnersinurbanandruralareas.
Sec.2.As used in this Act, economic and socialized housing refers to housing units which are within the affordability level of the average and lowincome
earnerswhichisthirtypercent(30%)ofthegrossfamilyincomeasdeterminedbytheNationalEconomicandDevelopmentAuthorityfromtimetotime.Itshall
alsorefertothegovernmentinitiatedsitesandservicesdevelopmentandconstructionofeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectsindepressedareas.
Sec.3.Tocarryouttheforegoingpolicy,theMinistryofHumanSettlementsisauthorizedtoestablishandpromulgatedifferentlevelsofstandardsandtechnical
requirementsforthedevelopmentofeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectsandeconomicandsocializedhousingunitsinurbanandruralareasfromthose
provided in Presidential Decree Numbered Nine hundred fiftyseven, otherwise known as the "Subdivision and Condominium Buyers' Protective Decree,"
PresidentialDecreeNumberedTwelvehundredandsixteen,"DefiningOpenSpaceinResidentialSubdivision"PresidentialDecreeNumberedTenHundredand
ninetysix,otherwiseknownasthe"NationalBuildingCodeofthePhilippines"andPresidentialDecreeNumberedElevenhundredandeightyfive,otherwise
known as the "Fire Code of the Philippines" and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, in consultation with the Ministry of Public Works and
Highways,theIntegratedNationalPolice,andotherappropriategovernmentunitsandinstrumentalitiesandprivateassociations.
Sec.4.ThestandardsandtechnicalrequirementstobeestablishedunderSectionthreehereofshallprovideforenvironmentalecology,hygieneandcleanliness,
physical,culturalandspiritualdevelopmentandpublicsafetyandmayvaryineachregion,provinceorcitydependingontheavailabilityofindigenousmaterials
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forbuildingconstructionandotherrelevantfactors.
Sec.5.ThedifferentlevelsofstandardsandtechnicalrequirementsthatshallbeestablishedandpromulgatedbytheMinistryofHumanSettlementsonlyafter
publichearingandshallbepublishedintwonewspapersofgeneralcirculationinthePhilippinesforatleastonceaweekfortwoconsecutiveweeksandshalltake
effectthirtydaysafterthelastpublication.
Sec.6.ThisActshalltakeeffectuponitsapproval.
Approved:March25,1982.(P.B.No.1880)
ANNEXARULESANDSTANDARDSFORECONOMICANDSOCIALIZEDHOUSINGPROJECTSTOIMPLEMENTBATASPAMBANSA
PursuanttoSec.3ofBatasPambansaBlg.220andbyvirtueofSec.4(f)ofPresidentialDecree1396,thefollowingrulesandlevelsofstandardsarehereby
promulgated.
RULEI
GENERALPROVISIONS
Section1.ScopeofApplication.Theserulesandstandardsshallapplytothedevelopmentofeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectsinurbanandruralareas
asdefinedinSec.2ofBPBlg.220.Theyshallapplytothedevelopmentofeitherahouseandlotorahouseorlotonly.
TheserulesandstandardsshallalsoapplyinthecaseofindividuallotownerwhobelongtothecategoryofaverageoflowincomeearnersasdefinedinBPBlg.
220andwhoshallcausetheconstructionoftheirhousesaftertheeffectivityoftheseRules.
Sec.2.Declaration of Policies. It is a policy of the government to promote and encourage the development of economic and socialized housing projects,
primarilybytheprivatesectorinordertomakeavailableadequateeconomicandsocializedhousingunitsforaveragedandlowincomeearnersinurbanandrural
areas.
RULEII
DEFINITIONOFTERMS
Sec.3.Asusedinthisrules,thefollowingwordsandphrasesaredefinedandunderstoodtohavethemeaningcorrespondinglyindicatedtherein.
ALLEY:Apublicwayintendedto
servebothpedestrianand
emergencyvehicles,andalso
accesstolots,bothendalways
connectingtostreets.
BLOCK:Aparceloflandboundedon
thesidesbystreetsoralleysor
pathwaysorothernaturalor
manmadefeatures,andoccupied
byorintendedforbuildings.
CLUSTERHOUSING:Asinglefamilyattacheddwelling
containingthreeormore
separatelivingunitsgrouped
closelytogethertoformrelatively
compactstructures.
COMMISSION:ShallmeantheHumanSettlements
RegulatoryCommission.
COMMUNITY:Facilitiesorstructuresintended
FACILITIEStoservecommonneedsand
forthebenefitofthecommunity,
suchas:neighborhood/
multipurposecenter,health
center,drugstore,school,livelihood
center,etc.
DWELLING:Abuildingdesignedorusedas
residenceforoneormore
families.
SingleFamilyDetacheda
dwellingforonefamilywhich
iscompletelysurroundedby
permanentopenspaces,with
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independentaccess,services,
anduseofland.
SingleFamilyAttacheda
dwellingcontainingtwoor
moreseparatelivingunitseach
ofwhichisseparatedfrom
anotherbypartyorlotlines
wallsandprovidedwithindependent
access,services,and
useofland.Suchdwellings
shallincludeduplexes,rowhouses
orterraces,andcluster
housing.
MultiFamilyDwellinga
dwellingononelotcontaining
separatelivingunitsfor3
ormorefamilies,usuallyprovided
withcommonaccess,
services,anduseofland.
ECONOMICAND:Atypeofhousingprojectprovided
SOCIALIZEDHOUSINGtomoderatelylowincome
familieswithlowerinterest
ratesandlongeramortization
periods.
FIREBLOCK:Anywallwhichseparatetwo
abuttinglivingunitssoasto
resistthespreadoffire.Such
wallshallbeofmasonryconstruction
e.g.,cementhollow
blocks,bricks,reinforcedconcrete,
etc.atleast"4"thick,
andshallextendthroughout
thewholelengthoftheliving
unitsandfromthelowestportion
ofthewalladjoiningthe
livingunitsuptothepoint
justbelowtheroofcovering
ofpurlins.
FIRERESISTIVE:Fireresistivetimeperiodisthe
TIMEPERIODlengthoftimeamaterialcan
RATINGwithstandbeingburnedwhich
maybeonehour,2hours,3hours,
4hours,etc.
FIREWALL:Afireblockwithextendsvertically
fromthelowestportion
ofthewallwhichadjoinsthe
2livingunitsuptoaminimum
heightof0.30meterabovethe
highestportionoftheroof
attachedtoitthefirewall
shallalsoextendhorizontally
uptoaminimumdistanceof
0.30meterbeyondtheoutermost
edgeoftheabuttinglivingunits.
FRONTAGE:Thatpartorendofalot
whichabutsastreet.
LIVINGUNIT:Adwelling,orportionthereof,
providingcompletelivingfacilities
foronefamily,including
provisionsforliving,sleeping,
cooking,eating,bathingand
toiletfacilitiesandlaundry
facilities,thesameasasingle
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familydwelling.
LOT/PLOT:Aportionofasubdivisionor
anyparceloflandintendedas
aunitfortransferofownership
orforbuildingdevelopment.
LOTLINEWALL:Awallusedonlybytheparty
uponwhoselotthewallis
located,erectedatalineseparating
twoparcelsoflandeach
ofwhichisaseparatereal
estateentity.
OCCUPANCY:Thepurposeforwhichabuilding
isusedorintendedtobe
used.Thetermshallalso
includethebuildingorroom
housingsuchuse.Changeof
occupancyisnotintendedto
includechangeoftenantsor
proprietors.
OPENSPACE:Shallrefertoareasallocated
forthefollowingpurposes:
Circulation
Communityfacilities
Park/Playground
Easements
Courts
PARTYWALL:Awallusedjointlybytwo
partiesundereasementagreement,
erecteduponalineseparating
twoparcelsofland
eachofwhichisaseparate
realestate.
PARK/PLAYGROUND:Thatportionofthesubdivision
whichisgenerallynot
builtonandintendedfor
passiveoractiverecreation.
PATHWALK/
FOOTPATH:Apublicwayintendedfor
pedestrianandwhichcutsacross
ablocktoprovideaccessto
adjacentstreetsorproperty
withmaximumlengthof100
metersifconnectingtoroads
and50metersifterminating
inadeadend.
ROWHOUSE:Asinglefamilyattacheddwelling
containingthreeormore
separatelivingunitsdesigned
insuchawaythattheyabut
eachotheratthesides,asina
row,andareseparatedfrom
eachotherbypartywalls:provided
withindependentaccess,
services,anduseofland.
TECHNICAL:Shallrefertothesetofdocuments
REQUIREMENTSrequiredbytheCommission
fortheprocessingand
approvalofeconomicandsocialized
housingprojectsincluding
systemsandprocedures
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fortheimplementation
andenforcementofBP220.
RULEIII
MINIMUMDESIGNSTANDARDSANDREQUIREMENTSFORECONOMICANDSOCIALIZEDHOUSING
Sec. 4. Compliance with standards required. Development of economic and socialized housing project shall be in accordance with the minimum design
standardshereinsetforth.
Sec.5.Basisandobjectivesoftheminimumdesignstandards.Theminimumdesignstandardssetforthhereinareintendedtoprovideminimumrequirements
within the generally accepted levels of safety, health and ecological considerations. Variations, however are also possible, as may be based on some specific
regional,culturalandeconomicsetting,e.g.,buildingmaterials,spacerequirementsandusage.TheparametersusedinformulatingtheseDesignStandardsare:
A.Protectionandsafetyoflife,limb,propertyandgeneralpublicwelfare.
B.Basicneedsofhumansettlements,enumeratedindescendingorderasfollows:
1)Water
2)MovementandCirculation
3)Stormdrainage
4)SolidandLiquidWasteDisposal
5)Power
6)Park/Playground
Theprovisionofthesebasicneedsshallbebasedontheactualsettingwithinwhichtheprojectsiteislocated.
C.Affordabilitylevelsoftargetmarket
D.Location
The Actual setting of project site shall determine the type and degree of development to be required in a subdivision/housing project regardless of political
boundaries.Withrespecttothis,thedegreeonlevelofdevelopmentshallbedefinedasfollows:
1)UnderdevelopedAreacharacterizedbythepredominantabsenceofutilitysystemsornetworks,especiallywatersupply,roadsandpower.
2)DevelopedAreacharacterizedbythepredominantpresenceofutilitysystemsornetwork,especiallywatersupply,roadsandpower.
Sec.6.TechnicalGuidelines.Indeterminingwhetheraneconomicandsocializedhousingshallbeallowed,thefollowingguidelinesshallbeconsidered.
A.SuitabilityofSite
1.PhysicalSuitability
Apotentialsitemusthavecharacteristicsassuringhealthful,safeandenvironmentallysoundcommunitylife.Itshallbestableenoughtoaccommodatefoundation
loadwithoutexcessivesiteworks.Criticalareas(e.g.,areassubjecttoflooding,landsslidesandstreet)mustbeavoided.
2.Slope
Flattorollingterrain(0to5%)arepreferablebuthousingdevelopmentmaytakeplaceupto15%slopes,withflatlands(below5%)forhighdensitydevelopment
andslopingarea(515%)forlowtomediumdensitydevelopment.Thelatterslopes,however,shouldbecapableofbeingdevelopedforhabitationatreasonable
costwithassuranceofstabilityforverticalconstruction.
3.Availabilityofbasicneeds
Theprioritizedbasicneedscitedearliershallpreferablybeavailablewithinreasonabledistancefromtheprojectsite,butwherethesearenotavailable,thesame
shallbeprovidedforbythedeveloper.
4.ConformitywiththeZoningOrdinanceorLandUsePlanoftheCity/Municipality
Generally, housing projects should conform with the Zoning Ordinance of the city/municipality where they are located. However, where there is no Zoning
OrdinanceorLandUsePlan,thedominantlanduseprincipleandsitesuitabilityfactorscitedhereinshallbeusedindeterminingsuitabilityofaprojecttoasite.
Furthermore,iftheprojectisundoubtedlysupportiveofotherlandusesandactivities,(e.g.,housingforindustrialworkers)saidprojectshallbeallowed.
B.Allowanceforfuturedevelopment
Projectdesignshouldconsidernotonlythereductionofcostofdevelopmenttoaminimumbutalsoprovisionforpossiblefutureimprovementorexpansion,as
intheprescriptionoflotsizes,rightsofwayofroads,openspace,allocationofareasforcommonusesandfacilities.

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C.LandAllocation
1.Saleableandnonsaleableare
Thereshallbenofixedratiobetweensaleableportionandnonsaleableportionofasubdivisionproject.
2.AreaallocatedforCirculationSystem
Theareaallocatedforthecirculationsystemshallnotbefixed,aslongastheprescribeddimensionandrequirementsforaccess(toboththeprojectsiteandto
dwellingunits)specifiedintheseDesignStandardsarecompliedwith.
3.Areaallocatedforcommunityfacilities
Sitesforcommunityfacilitiesshallbereservedorallocatedbythedeveloper,wheresuchfacilitiesmaybeconstructed/putuptheHomeownersAssociationasthe
needarises.SaidsitesshallbeusedexclusivelyforthesefacilitiesasdefinedinRuleII,andtheareashallbeexclusiveofthatareaintendedforpark/playground.
Theareaallocatedforcommunityfacilitiesshallvarywiththedensityofthesubdivision,i.e.,numberoflotsand/orlivingunitswhicheverisapplicable,asshown
inTableI.
TABLEI
REQUIREDAREAFORCOMMUNITYFACILITIES
ACCORDINGTODENSITY
No.oflotsand/orlivingunitsAreasforCommunityFacilities
perha.%ofgrossareaofsubdivision
150andbelow1%
151to2251.5%
above2252.0%
Communityfacilitiesshallbecentrallylocatedwheretheycanservemaximummemberofpopulation,preferablynearorsidebysidethepark/playground.
4.AreaallocatedforPark/Playground
Provisionforpark/playgroundisrequiredinallcases.
Allocationofareasforparksandplaygroundsshallbeexclusiveofthoseallocatedforcommunityfacilitiesandshallvaryaccordingtothedensityoflotsand/or
livingunitsinthesubdivision,whicheverisapplicable,asshowninTable2.
TABLE2
REQUIREDAREAFORPARK/PLAYGROUND
ACCORDINGTODENSITY
AreaforPark/
DensityPlayground
No.oflotsand/orliving%ofgrossareaof
unitsperhectaresubdivision
150andbelow3.5
151to2257.0
above2259.0
Locationofparksshallbebasedonhierarchy,accessibilityandshallbefreefromhazard,risks,barriers,etc.
Landscaping(soddingandtreeplanting)shallbedonebythesubdivisiondeveloper/owner.
Minimumsizeforapocketparkis100squaremeters.
D.Integrationofprojectsitewithadjacentpropertyandtothetotaldevelopmentcontextofthecity/municipality.
Landallocationandalignmentofthevariousutilities(roads,drainage,powerandwater)ofthesubdivisionshouldalignandbeintegratedwiththoseofexisting
networksaswellasprojectsoutsidetheboundariesoftheprojectsite,e.g.,accessroads(roadconnectingprojectsitetothenearestpublicroad)shouldfollowthe
standardspecificationoftheMPWH.
Hierarchyofroads(withrespecttofunctionanddimensions)shallbeobservedwhenplanningtheroadnetworkwithintheprojectsitesuchthatnomajoror
minorroadalignwithanalleyorfootpath.
Sec.7.DesignStandardsandPlanningConsiderations.Thefollowingdesignstandardsandplanningconsiderationsshallbeobservedbyallprojectscovered
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bytheseRules.
A.WaterSupply
1.UnderdevelopedArea
Minimumrequirementshallbeprovisionofcommunalwells.
Watersupplymustbepotableandadequateatleast43literspercapitaperday.Supplysourceshallbeidentifiedanddevelopedbytheprojectdeveloper/owner.
Whenever a body of water shall be utilized for community waters supply, permits from the National Water Resource Council (NMRC) shall be obtained.
StandardssetbytheRegionalWaterResourceCouncil(RWRC)onwatersourcedevelopmentshallbecompliedwith.Eachwellshallbeallocatedapproximately
four(4)squaremetersareawhichshallformpartoftheareaforcommunityfacilities(asdefinedinRuleII)andshallnotencroachonanysaleablylotorrightof
way.
2.DevelopedArea
Wheneverapublicwatersupplysystemexists,connectiontoitbythesubdivisionismandatory.Eachlotand/orlivingunitshallbeservedwithwaterconnection
(regardlessofthetypeofdistributionsystem).Watersupplyprovidedbythelocalwaterdistrictshallbecomplemented/supplementedbyothersources,when
necessary,suchascommunalwellwhichmaybelocatedstrategicallyforeaseandconvenienceinfetchingwaterbyresidentsandatthesametimenotcloserthan
300metersfromeachother.
If public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an independent water supply system within the subdivision project. Minimum
quantityrequirementshallbe75literspercapitaperday.
Likewise,requiredpermitsfromtheNWRCshallbeobtainedandstandardsoftheLocalWaterUtilitiesAdministrationshallbecompliedwith.
Ifgroundreservoiristobeputup,andareashallbeallocatedforthispurpose(partofallocationforcommunityfacilities).Thesizeshalldependonvolumeof
waterintendedtobestored.Provideforprotectionfrompollutionnamely,bufferofatleast25metersfromsourcesofpollution/contamination.
Forelevatedreservoir,structuraldesignshallcomplywithacceptedstructuralstandards.
B.CirculationSystem
1.CirculationsystemshallbethesameinbothUnderdevelopedAreaandaDevelopedAreaprojectsexceptfortypeofpavementwhichisadoptedonregionalor
locationalpeculiaritiesoftheprojectsite.
TABLE3
HIERARCHYOFROADS
TypeofRightofMaximum
RoadWayCarriagewayLength
Major8.006.00
Minor6.505.00120m.(deadend),
provideforturn
aroundspace.If50m.
orless,turnaround
spacenotrequired.
Alley3.003.00150m.(bothends
connectingtoaMinor
road),75m.(dead
end)
Footpath2.002.00100m.(bothends
connectingtoanalley),
50m.(deadend)
TABLE4
MAXIMUMSIZESOFPROJECTSPERHIERARCHYOFROAD
ProjectSizeRangeRoadNetwork
above02.50hasMinorroad,alleyfootpath
above2.5015.00hasMajorroad,minorroadalley,
footpath.
above15.0030.00hasModelB'smajorroad,then
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majorroadtofootpathas
citedinTable3.(ModelBof
PD957)
above30.00ModelA'scollectorroad,
serviceroad,thenmajorroadto
footpathascitedinTable3.
ModelAofPD957)
TABLE5
PAVINGMATERIALSPECIFICATIONPERTYPEOFROAD
TypeofRoadUnderdevelopedDeveloped
Footpathaggregates(stones,aggregates
rocks,pebble,gravel)
Alleyaggregatesaggregates
Minorroadaggregatesmacadam
MajorroadMacadamasphalt
Note:PavingmaterialforroadsadoptedfromModelsAandB(PD957)shallhavethesamepavingmaterialsascitedherein,i.e.,asphalt.
2.PlanningConsiderationsorCirculationLayout
a)Observanceofthehierarchyofroadswithinthesubdivision.
b)Conformancetonaturaltopography.
c)Considerationforaccessandsafetye.g.adequateradius,minimumnumberofroadsatintersections,moderateslope/grade,adequatesightdistance,noblind
corners,etc.
d)Optimizationastonumberoflotstolessenareaforroads,atthesametimeenhancecommunityinteraction.
e)Thereshallbenoduplicationsofstreetnamesandsuchnamesshallnotbearanysimilaritytoexistingstreetnamesinadjacentsubdivision,exceptwhenthey
areincontinuationofexistingones.Streetnamesshallberecognizableandreadable.
Thedevelopershallbearthecostofpurchaseandinstallationofstreetnames/signscoincidentwiththeconstructionofstreetsandutilities.
f)Sidewalksshallnotberequiredwhendrainagesystemisthroughopencanalswhendrainagecanalsarecoveredorunderground,thespaceabovethecanals
shallbeutilizedassidewalk.
C.DrainageSystem
Drainagesystemshallberequiredinallprojects.
Anopencanaloneachsideofthecirculationnetworkshallbeprovided.Saidcanalshallhaveappropriateslopetoeffectgooddrainage.Moreover,thesidesof
theopencanalshallbelinedwithgrassorstonestopreventerosion.Seeillustrationbelow.
Incaseofnonexistenceofdrainagesysteminthelocality,catchmentareafordrainagedischargesshallbeprovidedforanddevelopedbythedeveloper/ownerin
consultationwithlocalauthoritiesorprivateentitiesconcerned,topreventfloodingofadjacentproperty.Moreover,saidcatchmentareshallbemadesafeand
maintainedandshallformpartofthepark/playgroundrequirement.
D.SewageDisposalSystem
Theminimumrequirementforsewagedisposalshallbetheuseofseptictank.
Forsingledetachedunitsandmultiunitbuildings,communalseptictanksmaybeallowed.
Drainfieldareaofaffluentshallbe25.00metersminimumdistancefromanysourcesofwater(well,spring,etc.).
E.ElectricalPowerSupply
1.UnderdevelopedArea
Electricalpowersupplyisoptional.However,thedevelopershallallocatesufficientlandareaforeasementsforpowersupplyfacilitiesbasedonexistinglawsand
regulations.
2.DevelopedArea

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When power is available within the locality of the project site, its connection to the subdivision is required. Actual connection, however, may depend on the
minimumnumberofusersasrequiredbythepowersupplier.Installationparticles,materialsandfixturesused,shallbeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthe
existingrulesandregulationsoftheElectricalCodeofthelocalpowerutilitycompany.
F.Lotsizes
1.Minimumlotarearequirementshallbeasfollows:
a)Detacheddwellingunit72.00sq.meters
b)Semidetacheddwellingunit
a.cornerlot54.00sq.meters
b.rowhoused.u.36.00sq.meters
2.LotPlanningconsideration(applicabletobothUnderdevelopedAreaandDevelopedAreaProjects).
a)Alotshalleitherbeservedbyaroad,motorcourt,analleyorapathway.
b)Deeplotsandirregularlyshapedlotsshallbeavoided.
c)Lotelevationmaybeatgrade,lowerorhigherthantheelevationofthestreetbutshouldnotbesoexcessiveastoeffectgoodutilityconnection/run.
d)Lotlinesshallbeperpendicularorradialtostreetlinesinappropriatecases.
e)Lotshallbeprotectedagainstnonconformingusesand/orotherriskthroughprovisionofadequatebufferstrip,protectivewalls,androadsorothersimilar
devices.Ontheotherhand,lotshallbelaidoutthattheyfrontdesirableviews,suchasparks,lagoon,etc.
f)Lotshallbesolaidoutthatwatercourses/drainagewaysdonotbisectthelots.
g)Minimumlotfrontages:
Singledetached8.00meters
Singleattached6.00meters
Rowhouse/irregularlot3.50meters
G.BlockLength
Maximumblocklengthis250meters.Blocklengthexceeding250meters,butnotbeyond400meters,shallbeprovidedbyanalleyatmidlength.
H.Easements
ProvisionsforeasementsinbothUnderdevelopedAreaandDevelopedAreaprojectsshallbeintegratedwithutilitynetwork/partofrightofway.
I.OtherFacilities
1.GarbageDisposalSystem
Garbagedisposalshallbeundertakenbythelocalgovernmentorintheabsencethereofbyindividuallotowners,butshallalwaysobservesanitarypracticesand
methods.
2.Firefighting
TheHomeownersAssociationshallformfirebrigadeincollaborationwiththebarangayfirebrigade.Waterforfirefightingshallbepartofthewatersupply
requirementandshallcomplywiththerequirementsofthelocal/districtfireunitoftheIntegratedNationalPolice.
Sec. 8. Building Design Standards and Guidelines. Projects incorporation housing components shall comply with the following design standards and
guidelines.
A.SingleFamilyDwelling
1.HeightLimitationMaximumnumberofstoriesistwo(2).
2.UnitPlanning
a.AccesstotheProperty.Directaccesstothesinglefamilydwellingshallbeprovidedbymeansofanabuttingpublicstreet,alleyorpathway.
b.Accesstothedwellingunit.Anindependentmeansofaccesstothedwellingunitshallbeprovidedwithouttrespassingadjoiningproperties.Acceptable
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meansofaccesstotherearyardofthedwellingunitshallbeprovidedwithoutpassingthroughanyotherdwellingunitoranyotheryard.
c.Openspacerequirements.Openspacesshallbelocatedtotallyordistributedanywherewithinthelotinsuchamannerastoprovidemaximumlightand
ventilationintothebuilding.
TABLE6
PRIVATEOPENSPACEREQUIREMENT
PercentofOpenSpace
TypeofLotResidentialAllOthers
a.Interiorlot(located
intheinteriorofa
blockmadeaccessible
oralleybymeansofa
privateaccessroad).50%25%
b.Insidelot(noncorner
orsinglefrontagelot)20%15%
c.Cornerand/orthrough
lot10%15%
d.Lotsboundedonthree
(3)ormoresidesby
publicopenspacessuch
asstreets,easementof
seashores,rivers,
esteros,etc.5%5%
d.SizesandDimensionsofCourtsandYards.Theminimumhorizontaldimensionofcourtsandyardsshallbenotlessthan2.0meters.Allinnercourtsshall
beconnectedtoastreetofyard,eitherbyapassagewaywithaminimumwidthof1.20metersorbyadoorthrougharoomorrooms.
Everycourtshallhaveawidthofnotlessthan2.0metersforoneandtwostoreybuildings.However,thismaybereducedtonotlessthan1.50metersincluster
livingunitssuchasquadruplexes,rowhousesandthelikeoneortwostoreysinheightwithadjacentcourtswithanareaofnotlessthan3.00squaremeters.
Provided,further,thattheseparationwallsorfences,ifany,shallbenothigherthan2.00meters.Irregularlyshapedlotssuchastriangularlotsandthelikewhose
courtsmaybealsotriangularinshapemaybeexemptedfromhavingaminimumwidthof2.0meters,providedthatnosidethereofshallbelessthan3.0meters.
e.Abutments.Abutmentsmaybepermittedonallsidesprovidedthat:
a.Afirewallstartingfromthegroundlevelandextendingatleast0.30metersfromtherooflineisconstructed.
b.Thereshallbenoopeningonthepartyfirewall.
c.Thefirewallshallhaveaminimumofonehourfireresistiverating.
3.BuildingDesignStandards
a.SpaceStandards.Spaceswithinthedwellingstructureshallbedistributedinaneconomical,efficientandpracticalmannersoastoaffordthemaximum
livingcomfortandconvenienceandtoinsurehealthandsafetyamongtheoccupants.Itshallprovidecompletelivingfacilitiesforonefamilyincludingprovisions
forliving,sleeping,laundry,cooking,eating,bathingandtoiletfacilities.
b.FloorAreaRequirement.Theminimumfloorarearequirementforsinglefamilydwellingshallbe20.00squaremeters.
c.CeilingHeights
1.Minimumceilingheightforhabitablemeasuredfromthefinishedfloorlinetotheceilingline.Whereceilingsarenotprovided,aminimumheadroomclearance
of2.00metersshallbeprovided.
2.Mezzaninefloorsshallhaveaclearceilingheightofnotlessthan1.80metersaboveandbelowit,providedthatitshallnotcover50%ofthefloorareabelowit.
d.Openings
1.Doors
a.Aminimumofoneentrance/exitshallbeprovidedwherethenumberofoccupantsisnotmorethan10two(2)entrance/exitswherethenumberofoccupantsis
greaterthan10.
b.Doorsshallhaveaminimumclearheightof2.00meters.Exceptforbathroomdoorsanddoorsinthemezzaninewhichshallhaveaminimumclearheightof
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1.80meters.
c.Minimumclearwidthsshallbethefollowing:
MainDoor0.80meters
ServiceDoor/
BedroomDoor0.70meters
BathroomDoor0.60meters
2.Windows
A.Roomsforhabitableuseshallbeprovidedwithwindowswithatotalfreeareaofopeningsequaltoatleast10%ofthefloorareaoftheroom.
B.Bathroomsshallbeprovidedwithwindow/swithanareanotlessthan1/20ofitsfloorarea.
C.Requiredwindowsmayopenintoaroofedporchwheretheporch:
a)Abutsacourt,yard,publicstreetoralley,oropenwatercourseandotherpublicopenspaces
b)Hasaceilingheightofnotlessthan2.00m.
e.InteriorStairs.Thestairsshallensurestructuralsafetyforascentanddescent,eveninextremecasesofemergency.Itshallaffordadequateheadroomand
spaceforthepassageoffurniture.
1.Width.Stairwaysshallhaveaminimumclearwidthof0.60meters.
2. Rise and Run. Stairs shall have a maximum riser height of 0.25 meters and a minimum tread width of 0.20 meters. Stairs treads shall be exclusive of
nosingsand/orotherprojections.
3.HeadroomClearance.Stairsshallhaveaminimumheadroomclearanceof2.00meters.Suchclearanceshallbeestablishedbymeasuringverticallyfroma
placeparallelandtangenttothestairwaytreadmovingtothesoffitaboveallpoints.
4.Landings.Everylandingshallhaveadimensionmeasuredinthedirectionoftravelequaltothewidthofthestairway.Maximumheightbetweenlanding
shallbe2.60meters.
5.Handrails.Stairwaysshallhaveatleastonehandrailononesideprovidedthereisaguardorwallontheotherside.However,stairwayshavelessthanfour
(4)risersneednothavehandrails,andstairswitheitheraguardorwallononeendneednotbeprovidedwithahandrailonthatend.
6.GuardandHandraildetails.Thedesignofguardsandhandrailsandhardwareforattachinghandrailstoguards,balustersormasonrywallsshallbesuch
thatthesearemadesafeandconvenient.
a.Handrailsonstairsshallnotbelessthan0.80metersnormorethan1.20metersabovetheuppersurfaceofthetread,measuredverticallytothetopoftherail
fromthelendingedgeofthetread.
b.Handrailsshallbesodesignedastopermitcontinuousslidingofhandsonthemandshallbeprovidedwithaminimumclearanceof38mm.fromthewallto
whichtheyarefastened.
c.Theheightofguardsshallbemeasuredverticallytothetopguardfromtheleadingedgeofthetreadorfromtheflooroflandings.Itshallnotbelessthan0.80
metersandnomorethan1.20meters.Masonrywallsmaybeusedforanyportionoftheguard.
7. Winding and circular stairways. Winders and circular stairways may be used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more than 300
millimetersfromthesideofthestairwaywherethetreadsarenarrowerbutinnocaseshallanywidthofrunbelessthan150mm.atanypoint.Themaximum
variationintheheightofrisersandthewidthoftreadsinanyoneflightshallbe5mm.
8.Ladders.Theuseofladdersbeallowedprovidedthatthemaximumdistancebetweenlandingsshallbemeters.
f.Roofing.Roofingmaterialthatisimpervioustowatershallbeprovided.
g.ElectricalRequirements.Thereshallbeprovidedatleastonelightoutletandoneconvenienceoutletperactivityarea.
h.Fireblocks.Whenanytwo(2)livingunitsabuteachother,afireblockshallberequiredinwhichcasethefireblockshallbethemasonryconstruction(e.g.,
cementhollowblocks,bricks,reinforcedconcrete,etc.),atleast4"thick,andshallextendfromthelowestportionofthewalladjoiningthe2livingunitsuptothe
pointjustbelowtheroadcoveringorpurlins.
i.Abutments.Wheneveradwellingabutsonapropertylineafirewallshallberequired.Thefirewallshallbeofmasonryconstruction,atleast4"thick,and
extendverticallyfromthelowestportionofthewalladjoiningthelivingunitsuptoaminimumheightof0.30metersabovethehighestpointoftheroofattached
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Noopeningswhatsoevershallbeallowedexceptwhenthetwoabuttingspacesoftwo(2)adjacentlivingunitsareunenclosedorpartiallyopen,e.g.,carports,
terraces,patios,etc.insteadaseparationwallshallberequired.
B.MultiFamilyDwellings
1.PlotPlanning
a.Accesstotheproperty.Directvehicularaccesstothepropertyshallbeprovidedbymeansofanabuttingimprovedpublicstreetoralley.
b.Accesstothedwelling.Anindependentmeansofaccessshallbeprovidedtoeachdwelling,orgroupofdwellingsinasingleplot,withouttrespassing
adjoiningproperties.Eachdwellingmustbecapableofmaintenancewithouttrespassingadjoiningproperties.Utilitiesandservicefacilitiesmustbeindependent
foreachdwellingunit.
Eachdwellingunitshallbeprovidedwithasanitarymeansfortheremovalofgarbageandtrash.
c.Accesstolivingunits.Anindependentmeansofaccesstoeachlivingunitsshallbeprovidedwithoutpassingthroughanyyardofalivingunitoranyother
yard.
d.Nonresidentialuse.Portionsofthepropertymaybedesignedorusedfornonresidentialuseprovidedthetypeofnonresidentialuseisharmoniousor
compatiblewiththeresidentialcharacteroftheproperty.Someexamplesofallowablenonresidentialusesaregarages,carports,cooperativestore,andstructures
forthehomeowners'association.
Anynonresidentialuseofanyportionofthepropertyshallbesubordinatetotheresidentialuseandcharacteroftheproperty.Thefloorareaauthorizedfornon
residentialuse,whetherintheprincipaldwellingstructureorinanyaccessorybuilding,shallnotexceed25%ofthetotalresidentialarea.
Thecomputationofthenonresidentialareashallincludehallways,corridorsorsimilarspaceswhichservebothresidentialandnonresidentialareas.
e.OpenSpaceRequirements.Portionsofthepropertyshallbedevotedtoopenspacetoprovideforadequatelight,ventilationandfiresafety.
1.Setbacksfromthepropertylineshallbemaintained,theminimumofwhichshallbethefollowing:
KindsofTotal
LotOpenMINIMUMSETBACKREQUIREMENTPERSTOREY
Space
Required1&23456789101112
Interior50%
Inside20%
Corner/
Through10%
2.02.32.62.93.23.53.84.14.44.75.0
Lotabutting
3ormore
streets,alleys,
rivers,esteros.5%
2.Distancebetweenbuildingshallalsobeadequatelymaintainedtoensurelightandventilation.
Ingeneral,theminimumdistancebetween2buildingsinwhichthetallerbuildingshasnotmorethantwo(2)storeysshallbe4.00meter.Andtheminimum
horizontalclearancebetweenthetworoofeavesshallbe1.50meters.
Theminimumdistancebetweentwobuildingswhereinthetallerbuildinghasthree(3)orfour(4)storeys,shallbe6.00meters.Andtheminimumhorizontal
clearancebetweenthetworoofeavesshallbe2.00meters.
Theminimumdistancebetweenbuildingswithmorethanfour(4)storeysshallbe10meters.Theminimumhorizontalclearanceshallbe6meters.
Except,however,incaseswhenthetwosidesofthebuildingsfacingeachotherareblankwalls,i.e.,eithertherearenoopeningsoronlyminimalopeningsfor
comfortrooms,theminimumdistancebetweenthebuildingsshallbe2.00meters.Andthehorizontalclearancebetweentheroofeavesshallbe1.00meter.
Inthemeasurementofdistancesbetweentwobuildings,measurementshallbemadewherethedistancebetweenthetwobuildingsisshortest.
f.ParkingRequirements.Formultifamilydwellings,aminimumofone(1)parkingspaceforeverytwenty(20)livingunitsshallbeprovided.
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a.LivingUnits.Ingeneral,allbuildingdesignstandardsforthesinglefamilydwellingshallapplyforalllivingunitsofmultifamilydwellings,exceptthat,the
minimumfloorareoflivingunitinmultifamilydwellingsshallbe36.00squaremeters.
b.Exits.Exitrequirementsofabuildingorportionthereofshallbedeterminedbytheoccupantloadwhichgivesthelargestnumberofpersons.Noobstruction
shallbeplacedintherequiredwidthofanexitexceptprojectionspermittedbytheseimplementingrulesandregulations.
Theoccupantloadinanybuildingorportionthereofshallbedeterminedbymultiplyingtheno.oflivingunitsbysix(6).
1.NoofExits.Everymultifamilydwellingorusableportionthereof,shallhaveatleastoneexist.Floorsabovethefirststoreyshallhaveatleasttwoexists,
whichshallberemotefromeachother,irrespectiveoftheoccupantloadinthesamestorey.
The number of exits required from any storey of a building shall be determined by using the occupant loads of floors which exit through the level under
consideration as follows: 50% of the first adjacent storey above (and the first adjacent storey below, when a storey below exits through the level under
considerations)and25%oftheoccupantloadinthestoreyimmediatelybeyondthefirstadjacentstorey.Themaximumnumberofexitsrequiredforanystorey
shallbemaintaineduntilegressisprovidedfromthestructures.ForpurposesofthisSectionbasementorcellarsandoccupiedroofsshallbeprovidedwithexits
asrequiredforstoreys.
2.Width.Exitsservinglivingunitswithoccupantloadof50orlessshallhaveaminimumwidthof0.80meters.Foreveryadditionaloccupantloadof25or
fractionsthereof,andadditionalwidthof0.15metersshallbeprovided.Thetotalexitwidthrequiredfromanystoreyofabuildingmaybedividedapproximately
equallyamongtheseparateexits,providedtheminimumwidthof0.80metersismaintained.
Thetotalexitwidthrequiredfromanystoreyofabuildingshallbedeterminedbyusingtheoccupantloadofthatstoreyplusthepercentageoftheoccupantloads
offloorswhichexitthroughthelevelunderconsiderationasfollows:fifty(50)oftheoccupantloadinthefirstadjacentstoreyaboveandthefirstadjacentbelow
whenastoreybelowexitsthroughthelevelunderconsiderationandtwentyfive(25)percentofoccupantloadinthestoreyimmediatelybeyondthefirstadjacent
storey.Themaximumexitwidthfromanystoreyofabuildingshallbemaintained.
3.ArrangementofExits.Distancebetweenanytwoexitsshallbesuchthattheyshallberemotefromeachotherandasarrangedandconstructedtominimize
anypossibilitythatbothmaybeblockedbyanyonefireorotheremergencycondition,providedthatitshallnotbelessthanonefifththeperimeterofthearea
served,measuredinastraightlinebetweentheexits.
4.DistancetoExits.Nopointinabuildingshallbemorethan45.00metersfromanexteriorexitdoor,ahorizontalexit,exitpassageway,oranenclosed
stairway, measured along the line of travel. In a building equipped with the complete, automotive fire extinguishing system the distance from exits may be
increasedto60.00meters.
5.AutomaticSmokeDetectionAlarmInitiatingDevice.Automaticsmokedetectionalarminitiatingdevicesshallbeinstalledineveryfamilydwellingunit
locatedandadjustedtooperatereliablyincaseofabnormalaccumulationofsmokeinanypartoftheprotectedarea.Installationofsmokedetectionalarminitiating
deviceshallbeapprovedfortheparticularapplication,locationandspacing.
c. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies. The provisions herein shall apply to every corridor and exterior exit balcony serving as a required exit for an
occupantloadofmorethanfifty(50).
1.Width.Everycorridororexitbalconyshallnotbelessthan1.20metersinwidth.
2. Projections. The required width of corridors and exit balconies shall be unobstructed. Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width of the
corridorbymorethanonehalf.
3.AccesstoExits.Whenmorethanoneexitisrequired,theyshallbesoarrangedtoallowgoingtoeitherdirectionfromanydeadendpoint.
4.DeadEnds.Corridorsandexteriorexitbalconieswithdeadendsarepermittedwhenthedeadendnotexceed12.00metersinlength.
5.Construction.Wallsofcorridorsabovethefirststoreyshallbeofmasonry(e.g.CHB,bricks,titles,etc.).CeilingsshalllikewisebefireresistiveProvided,
however,thatthisrequirementshallnotapplytocorridorsformedbytemporarypartitions.
Exteriorexitbalconiesshallnotprojectintoanareawhereprotectedopeningsarerequired.
6. Openings. Where corridor walls are required to be fireresistive, every interior door opening shall be protected as set forth in generally recognized and
acceptedrequirementsfordualpurposefireexitdoors.Thetotalareofallopeningsotherthandoors,inanyportionofaninteriorcorridorwallshallnotexceed
twentyfive(25)percentoftheareaofthecorridorwalloftheroombeingseparatedfromthecorridor.
7.Ramps.Changesinfloorelevationoflessthan300metersalonganyexitservingatributaryoccupantloadof10ormoreshallbebymeansoframps.The
maximumallowableslopeforrampsisfifteen(15)percent.
d.CommonStairways.Exceptforstairsorladdersusedonlytoserveasaccesstoequipment,everystairwayinsideamultifamilydwellingservingtwoor
morelivingunitsshallconformtothefollowingdesignrequirements:
1.Width.Stairwaysservingtwoormorelivingunitswithanoccupantloadof50orlessshallhaveaminimumclearwidthof0.90meters.Stairwaysserving
livingunitswithanoccupantloadmorethan50shallnotbelessthan1.00meterinwidth.
2.RiseandRun.Stairsshallhaveamaximumriserheightof0.20m.andminimumtreadwidthof0.25m.Stairsshallbeexclusiveofnosingand/orother
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projections.Themaximumvariationintheheightofrisersandthewidthoftreadsinanyoneflightshallbe5m.
3.Landings.Everylandingshallhaveadimensionmeasuredinthedirectionoftravelequaltothewidthofthestairway,however,suchdimensionneednot
exceed1.20meterswhenthestairhasastraightrun.Landingsshallnotbereducedinwidthbymorethan100millimetersbyadoorwhenfullyopened.
4.BasementStairways.Whenabasementstairwaytoanupperstoreyterminateinthesameexitenclosure,anapprovedbarriershallbeprovidedtoprevent
personsfromcontinuingontothebasement.Directionalexitsignsshallbeprovided.
5.DistancebetweenLandings.Thereshallnotbemorethan3.60metersverticaldistancebetweenlandings.
6.Handrails.Stairwayslessthan3.00m.inwidthshallhaveatleastonehandrailononeside,providedthereisaguardorwallontheotherside.Stairways
measuring3.00m.to3.50m.inwidthshallhavetwohandrails.Stairwaysmorethan3.50m.wideshallhaveatleastoneintermediatehandrailforevery3.00m.
ofrequiredwidth.Intermediatehandrailsshallbespacedapproximatelyequalwithintheentirewidthofthestairway.Exceptthatstairwayshavinglessthanfour
(4)risersneednothavehandrailsandstairswitheitheraguardorwallononeendneednotbeprovidedwithahandrailonthatend.
7.HandrailDetails.Handrailsshallbeplacednotlessthan0.80m.normorethan1.00m.abovethenosingortreads.Endsofhandrailsshallterminatein
newelpestsorsafetyterminals.
8.DistancetoStairs.Perfloorsabovethefirststorey,themaximumtraveldistancefromtheexitdoorofalivingunittothestairwayshallbe24.00meters.
9.StairwaytoRoof.Ineverybuildingfourormorestoreysinheight,onestairwayshallextendtotheroofunlesstheroofhasaslopegreaterthan1in3.
10. Headroom. Every common stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not less than 2.00 meters. Such clearance shall be established by measuring
verticallyfromaplaneparallelandtangenttothestairwaytreadnosingtothesoffitaboveallpoints.
e.UtilitiesandServices.Toensurehealthfulandlivableconditionsintheproject,basicutilitiesandservicesshallbeprovided,theminimumrequirementsof
whichshallbe:
1.WaterSupply.Watersupplyshallbeadequateinamountandreasonablyfreefromchemicalandphysicalimpuritiesamainserviceconnectionandapiping
systemwithcommunalfaucetstoservethecommonareaslikethegarden,driveways,etc.shallbeprovided.Pipesbranchingoutfromthemainwaterlineshall
servicetheindividualunitswhichshallbeprovidedwithindividualwatermeters.
2.PowerSupply/ElectricalService.Ifavailableinthevicinity,amainpowerserviceshallbeprovidedwithamaincircuittoservicecommonlightingaswellas
commonpowerneedsofthedwelling.Likethewatersystem,however,branchcircuitswithseparatemetersshallservicetheindividuallivingunits.
3.DrainageSystem.Surfacerunoffsshallbechanneledtoappropriaterepositories.
4.SewageDisposalSystem.Sewagedisposalmaybeaccomplishedbyanyofthefollowingmeans:
a.Dischargetoanexistingpublicseweragesystem.
b.Treatmentinacommunitydisposal,plant,orcommunalseptictank.
c.Treatmentinindividualseptictankswithdisposalbyabsorptionfieldorleachingpit.
5.GarbageDisposalSystem.Thereshallbeprovidedadequateservicesfortheregularcollectionanddisposalofgarbageandrubbish.
C.GeneralConstructionRequirements
1.StructuralRequirements
AllconstructionshallconformwiththeprovisionsofthelatesteditionofthePhilippineStructuralCode.
2.ElectricalRequirements
Allelectricalsystems,equipmentandinstallationshallconformwiththeprovisionsofthelatesteditionofthePhilippineElectricalCodeandtherequirementsof
theelectricutilitythatservesthelocality.
3.SanitaryRequirements
Allsanitarysystems,equipmentandinstallationshallconformwiththeprovisionsofthelatesteditionoftheNationalPlumbingCode.
4.ConstructionMaterials
Theuseofindigenousmaterialsforsitedevelopmentandconstructionofdwellingsshallbeencouraged,aslongastheseareinconformitywiththerequirements
oftheseRulesandensuresabuildinglifespanofatleast25years,orinacorrespondencetoloantermsofpayment.
Sec. 9. Variances/Exemptions. Variances from these standards and requirements may be granted when strict observance hereof will cause unnecessary
hardshiptotheowner/developerorprejudiceintendedbeneficiariessuchasinthecaseofregionalconsiderations/characteristics,peculiaritiesofthelocationand
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otherrelevantfactors.
RULEIV
APPLICATIONANDAPPROVALOFPLANSANDBUILDINGDESIGNS
Sec.10.ApprovalRequired.Nodevelopmentofeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectsshallbeallowedwithouthavingcompliedwiththestandardsand
approvalproceduressetforthintheseRules.
Sec.11.ApprovalofProposedResidentialHousesofAverageandLowIncomeEarners.Individuallotownerswhoareaverageandlowincomeearnersas
definedbyBP220mayconstructtheirindividualresidentialhousesinthemannerprovidedbytheserules,providedthat:
1.TheysecureprojectapprovalfromtheMinistryofHumanSettlementspriortotheirconstructionand
2.TheyutilizeMHSapprovedstockplansortheysubmittheirproposedbuildingplanstotheMinistryforapproval.
Wheneverapplicable,theproceduresanddocumentsrequiredunderthisRuleinthecaseofotherhousingprojectsshallalsobeobservedincaseofindividual
residentialprojects.
Sec.12.EstablishmentofanIntegratedApprovalSystem.ThereisherebyestablishedandINTEGRATEDAPPROVALSYSTEMwhichshallbeapplicable
exclusivelytotheevaluationandapprovalofallproposedeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectswhetherthedevelopmentisforahouseandlotorforahouse
orlotonly.
UpontheeffectivityoftheseRules,allproposedeconomicandsocializedhousingprojectsshallberequiredtosecureonlytheINTEGRATEDAPPROVALset
forthhereinwhichshalltaketheplaceofpermitsandclearancesrequiredunderPresidentialDecreeNumbers957,1216,1096and1185andtheirimplementing
rulesandregulations.
Sec.13. Where Application for Integrated Approval Made. Applications for integrated approval shall be made with the Ministry of Human Settlements
through its regulatory arm, the Human Settlements Regulatory Commission which is hereby authorized to prescribe application requirements and impose the
necessaryconditionsonapprovalsandapplications.
Sec.14.HowApplicationMade.ApplicationforIntegratedApprovalshallbemadebyaccomplishinginduplicatecopiesanapplicationformdulyprescribed
bytheCommission.
Theapplicationformshallbeaccompaniedbythefollowingdocuments:
a)Developmentcostestimateandpaymentschemeforamortization
b)Statementofpotentialandfundingsources,preferablyattestedtobyanaccountant
c)Programofdevelopment,indicatingphasingandschedule
d)LocationalClearanceissuedbytheCommission
e)Certifiedxeroxcopyofownerscertificateoftitleorothersufficientevidenceofownershipifapplicantisnottheowner,authoritytodevelopandsell
f)Atleasttwo(2)setsofsketchplanandsitedevelopmentplan,showinggeneralpatternandlayoutofdevelopment,includinglocationofstreetsandproposed
accessroads,powerandotherutilitylines,residentialareasandopenspacesforparks,playgroundsandcommunityfacilities
g)Locationandvicinitymap,drawntoarequiredscale,indicatinglocation,intensityandnatureofsurroundinglanduseswithinone(1)kilometersradius
h)WrittenoptionstoavailoftheMHSStockPlans,indicatingspecificmodel(s)desired,orintheabsencethereof,atleasttwo(2)setseachofthefollowing:
1.Architecturaldrawing
2.Detailedstructuralplansandspecificationincludingcostestimates
3.Detailedengineeringdrawing
i)CertificationfromtheMinistryofAgrarianReformthattheLandisnottenantedand/orisnotcoveredbyoperationlandtransfer
j)Swornstatementastonature,numberandincomelevelofbeneficiaries.
Sec.15.EvaluationofLandDevelopmentandStructuralDesignComponentsofProject.Shouldtheprojectbefoundlocationallyviable,theCommissionshall
proceedtodeterminewhetherthelanddevelopmentschemeandbuildingdesignisinaccordancewiththestandardssetforthintheseRules.
WherethedeveloperorapplicanthasoptedtoavailofthepreapprovedplansoftheCommission,thereshallbenonecessityforevaluatingbuildingdesignexcept
with respect to the suitability thereof to project site and its harmony/compatibility with the land development scheme. Should the design be found
unsuitable/incompatible,thedevelopermaybeaskedtoalter/revisehischoice.TheCommissionmayextendtechnicalassistanceinthechoiceoftheappropriate
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Wherethedeveloperdoesnotavailofsaidplansandpresentshisowndesignandspecifications,theCommissionshallevaluatethebuildingcomponentofthe
projectastostructural,firesafetyandfunctionality.Thereviewofsuchbuildingplansandspecificationsshallbeinaccordancewiththestandardssetforthin
theseRules.
Sec.16.PreApprovalofBuildingPlans.TheCommissionshallformulatemodelbuildingplansanddesignormayapproveplanssubmittedbydulyqualified
professionalswhichplansshallbeconsideredpreapprovedandmaybeutilizedbythedeveloper/proponent.
Sec.17.ValidityofDevelopmentApproval.Developmentpermitsshallbevalidforaperiodofone(1)yearandshouldactivitybenotcommencedwithinsaid
period,thegranteeofthepermitmayapplyforitsrevalidationwithinthenextsucceedingyear.
Thereafter,nodevelopmentshallbeallowedunlessanewapplicationforapprovalisfiled.
Sec.18.SurveyandApprovalofSubdivisionPlan.UpontheissuanceofIntegratedApprovaltoaneconomicandsocializedhousingproject,thedeveloper
shallreferthefinalsubdivisionplantogetherwiththeparcellarymaptotheBureauofLandsfortheconductofverificationsurveyandapprovalofthesubdivision
scheme.Uponaccomplishmentthereof,theBureaushallsubmititsfindingtotheCommission.
RULEV
REGISTRATIONANDLICENSINGOFECONOMICANDSOCIALIZEDHOUSINGPROJECTS
Sec.19.RegistrationofProject.Nosubdivisionorcondominiumintendedforeconomicandsocializedhousingshallbesoldunlessithasbeenregisteredand
issuedalicensetosellinaccordancewiththeseRules.
UponreceiptoftheSurveyReturnsandApprovalofSubdivisionPlanfromtheBureauofLands,theCommissionshallnotifythedeveloperofeconomicand
socializedhousingproject,whichhavebeengrantedIntegratedApprovaltosubmitthefollowingdocumentstohavehisprojectregisteredundertheseRules.
1.CertificateofTitleorothersufficientevidenceofownership
2.AffidavitattestingthatthedatasubmittedintheOriginalApplicationFormsandattachmentstheretohaveremainedthesame,oriftherehavebeenanychanges,
incorporatingthereinthenatureandsurroundingcircumstancesthereof
3. Articles of incorporation or partnership or association, with all amendments thereto, and existing bylaws, if developer is a corporation, partnership or
association
4.Ifpropertyismortgaged,mortgagecontractandstatusofloancertifiedbymortgageeinadditionanundertakingbymortgageetoreleasethemortgageonany
subdivisionlotsorcondominiumunitsassoonasfullpurchasepriceispaid
5.Submitcertificationofavailabilityofwatersupply,ifproponent/developerintendstoutilizeexistingwatersystemorpermitfromtheNationalWaterResources
Council,ifheintendstoputupacentralizeddeepwelldistributionsystemorcertificateofwaterpotability,ifheintendstoleavetheestablishmentofindividual
wellstolot/unitownersfromtheappropriategovernmentagency.
Sec.20.NoticeofPublication.Uponevaluationofthecompletenessandveracityofthedocumentssubmitted,thisOfficeshallcausethepublicationatthe
expenseoftheapplicantaNoticeofPendingApplicationforRegistrationandLicensetoSellinonenewspaperofgeneralcirculationinEnglishorinPilipino
recitingthereinthatanapplicationforregistrationandLicensetoSellforthesaleofsubdivisionlotsandcondominiumunitshasbeenfiledwiththeCommission
andthattheaforesaidapplicationpapersaswellasthedocumentsattachedtheretoareopentoinspectionduringbusinesshoursbyinterestedparties.Inaddition,a
3x6billboardnoticeoftheprojectshallbepostedontheprojectsiteuntiltheissuanceoftheLicensetoSell.
Uponcompletionofthepublication,theproponentshallsubmitProofofPublicationexecutedbythePublisherandanaffidavitattestingtothepostingofthe
BillboardNoticeonthesite.
Sec.21.RegistrationofProject.Tendaysfromthecompletionofthepublicationandsubmissionoftheproofofpublication,theCommissionshall,inthe
absenceofanoppositiontotheRegistrationoftheProject,issueaCertificateofRegistration.Nooppositionshallbeentertainedaftertheaboveperiod.
Sec.22.OppositiontoRegistration.ComplaintsandoppositiontotheregistrationshallbefiledwiththeCommissionwithinten(10)daysfromthedateof
publication.Proceedingsforregistrationandlicensetosellshallbe,inthemeantime,suspendeduponaninitialfindingthatthesameismeritorious.
Sec.23.LicensetoSell.Noownerordevelopershallsellanydisposablesubdivisionlotorcondominiumunitinaregisteredpropertywithoutalicensetosell
issuedbytheCommission.
UponsubmissionofaPerformanceBondintheformsofaSuretyBondtotheamountofTenPercent(10%)ofthetotalestimateddevelopmentcostoftheproject
issued by a duly accredited bonding company and acceptable to the Commission, or a certificate of guarantee from any bank or financing institution of good
standingaddressedtotheCommissionforthetotaldevelopmentcost,theCommissionshallcausetheissuanceofaLicensetoSellfortheproject.
WheneveritshallappearthatthePerformanceBondis,orforanycausehasbecomeworthless,inadequateorinsufficientaftertheLicensetoSellhasbeenissued,
theowner/developershall,afterduenotice,berequiredtogiveanadditionalperformancebondorreplacetheworthlessbondwithintendaysfromreceiptofsuch
notice.Meanwhile,theLicensetoSellshallbedeemedsuspendorrevoked.
Sec.24.MonitoringofProject.TheCommissionshallhavethepowertomonitorprojectsgrantedIntegratedApprovalandLicensetoSellundertheseRules
toensurefaithfulcompliancewiththeterms,standardsandconditionsthereof.Itmayexercisevisitatorialpowersandincaseofviolationornoncomplianceof
the terms, standards and conditions set forth in the approval and the license issued, it may institute revocation proceedings and impose appropriate fines and
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penalties.
RULEVI
COMPLAINTS,HEARINGSANDPENALTIES
Sec.25.AuthoritytoIssueRulesandProcedures.TheCommissionisherebyauthorizedtoissueRulesofProceduretogoverntheconductofHearingsbefore
itoncomplaintsorproceedingsagainstowners,developers,dealers,brokersandsalesmenarisingundertheseRules.UntiltheissuanceofsuchRules,thepresent
RulesofProceduretogoverntheconductofHearingsbeforetheHumanSettlementsRegulatoryCommissionshallapply.
Sec.26.Mediation/ConciliationofComplaints.ItshallbemandatoryonthepartoftheCommissiontoconductmediationorconciliationoncomplaintsor
oppositionfiledwithitbeforethesamecouldbesubjectedtoaformalhearing.
Sec.27.SuspensionofLicensetoSell/CeaseandDesistOrder.TheCommissionmay,initsdiscretionoruponnoticeandhearingimmediatelysuspendthe
owner'slicensetosellandissueaCeaseandDesistOrderpendinginvestigationandhearingofthecaseforthefollowingreasons:
a.Uponverifiedcomplaintfiledbyabuyerofasubdivisionstatementlot/houseoranyinterestedparty
b.Initsopinion,anyinformationintheregistrationstatementfiledbytheowner/dealerisorhasbecomemisleading,incorrect,inadequateorincompleteorthe
saleorofferingforsaleoftheprojectmayworkortendtoworkafrauduponprospectivebuyers
c.WhenitappearstotheCommissionthattheowner/dealerisengagedinanyactorpracticewhichconstituteorshallconstituteaviolationoftheprovisionsof
theseRules.
Thesuspensionorder/ceaseanddesistordermaybeliftedif,afternoticeandhearing,theCommissionisconvincedthatanydeficiencyintheswornregistration
statementhasbeencorrectedorsupplemented,orthatthesaletothepublicofthesubdivisionprojectshallneitherbefraudulentnorresultinfraud.Itshallalsobe
liftedupondismissalofthecomplaint.
Untilthefinalentryofanorderofsuspension,thesuspensionoftherighttoselltheproject,throughbindinguponallpersonsnotifiedthereof,shallbedeemed
confidentialunlessitshallappearthattheorderofsuspensionhasinthemeantimebeenviolated.
Sec.28.RevocationoftheRegistrationCertificateandLicensetoSell.TheCommissionmay,motupropio,oruponverifiedcomplaintfiledbyabuyerrevoke
theregistrationandlicensetosellofanysubdivisionprojectorsubdivisionlot/houseinsaidprojectorcondominiumunitifuponexaminationoftheaffairsofthe
ownerordealer,duringahearingconducteditshallappearthereisprimafacieevidencethatthesaidownerordealer:
a.Isinsolventor
b.Hasviolatedanyoftheprovisionsofthelawanditsrulesandregulationsoranyundertakingofhis/itsperformancebondor
c.Hasbeenorengagedinfraudulenttransaction.
Sec.29. Administrative Fines and Penalties. Violation of any of the provision of these Rules and Standards shall be subject to the Fines and Penalties as
providedforunderPD's957,1216,1096and1185.
RULEVII
MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS
Sec.30.ConformancetotheRequirementsofotherpertinentlaws,rulesandregulations.Unlessotherwiseamendedorexpresslyprovided,theprovisionsof
PresidentialDecree957anditsImplementingRulesonthefollowingSectionsareherebyadoptedintheseRules:
a.SubmissionofSemestralReportsonOperations
b.Advertisement
c.TimeofCompletion
d.ExtensionofTimeforCompletion
e.AlterationofPlans
f.NonForfeitureofPayments
g.RegistrationofConveyances
h.Mortgages
i.Takeoverdevelopment
j.PhasesofSubdivision
k.RealtyTaxandOtherCharges
Sec.31.NonDevelopment.Failureonthepartoftheownerordevelopertodeveloptheprojectinaccordancewiththeapprovedprojectplansandwithinthe
timehereinspecifiedshallsubjecttheowner/developertoadministrativesanctionsandpenalties.
Sec.32.OrganizationandRegistrationofHomeowners.Theownerordeveloperofasocializedandeconomichousingprojectshallinitiatetheorganizationof
ahomeownersassociationamongthebuyersandresidentsoftheprojectforthepurposeofpromotingandprotectingtheirmutualinterest.Saidhomeowners
associationshallregisterwiththeCommissionandthelatterisherebyauthorizedtoaccreditanddeterminethelegitimatehomeownersassociationofthehousing
projectforpurposesofapplyingthepertinentprovisionsoftheseRules.

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Sec.33.DonationsofRoads,OpenSpacesandWaterSupply.Theownerorprojectdevelopershalldonatetheroadsandopenspacesfoundintheprojectto
thelocalgovernmentoftheareaaftertheircompletionhadbeencertifiedtobytheCommissionanditshallbemandatoryforthesaidlocalgovernmenttoaccept
suchdonations.ParksandplaygroundsmaybedonatedtothedulyaccreditedHomeownersAssociationoftheprojectwiththeconsentofthecityormunicipality
concernedunderPD1216.
The water supply system of the project may likewise be donated to the duly accredited homeowners association after certification by the Commission of its
completionandofitsbeingoperational.Shouldthehomeownersnotacceptthedonation,theownerordeveloperoftheprojectshallcollectreasonableratestobe
determinedbytheCommissioninconsultationwiththeNationalWaterResourcesCouncilortheLocalUtilitiesAdministration.Theproceedsthereofshallbe
usedexclusivelyforthemaintenanceandoperationofthewatersystembythedeveloper.
Sec.34.Fees.UntilsuchtimethattheCommissionshallhaveadoptednewscheduleoffeesforeconomicandsocialhousingprojects,itshallapplyandcollect
thefeesprovidedforundertheimplementingRulesofPD's957,1096and1185.
Sec.35.AuthoritytoIssueSupplementalRules,DirectivesandInterpretativeMemorandumandCircular.IntheimplementationofBatasPambansaBlg.220
and these Rules and Standards, the Commission, through its Chief Executive Officer, is hereby authorized to issue supplemental rules, directives and
interpretativememorandumandcirculars.
Sec.36.SeparabilityClause.TheprovisionoftheseRulesareherebydeclaredseparable,andintheeventanyofsuchprovisionsaredeclarednullandvoid,
thevalidityofallotherprovisionsshallnotbeaffectedthereby.
Sec.37.Effectivity.TheseRulesshalltakeeffectthirtydaysafteritslastpublicationintwonewspapersofgeneralcirculationinthePhilippinesforatleast
onceaweekfortwoconsecutiveweeks.
Promulgated,11June1982,Makati,MetroManila.
APPROVED:
(SGD.)IMELDAROMUALDEZMARCOS
Minister,MinistryofHuman
Settlements
Chairman,HumanSettlements
RegulatoryCommission
ATTESTED:
(SGD.)ERNESTOC.MENDIOLA
Commissionerand
ChiefExecutiveOfficer

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