RESEARCH METHODS USED IN THE STUDY

The research was conducted by means of the following:

1. Observation method
It is the gathering of primary data by investigators own direct observation of relevant actions and
situations without asking from the respondent . We had an actual observation in different
museum in Manila such as the National Museum and Museum Foundation of the
Philippines, Inc. From here; we found out the effective circulation in a museum and
had an idea of environment inside, how they properly conserve artworks by proper
lighting and storing.
2. Online research methods
Online research method (ORMs) is a way in which researchers can collect data
via the internet. From this, we gather data about our concept, materials and others.
SOURCES OF DATA
1. Books
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Books related to the project as well as adequate related literature

2. Thesis books
3. Internet
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To get a copy of building laws standards (PD 1096, PD 1185, BP344)

applicable to the given design solution

STRUCTURAL CONCEPT

The structural systems to be used in the proposed Angono Art Gallery and
Museum are the concrete and masonry systems. In building construction, the
ordinary concrete is used in foundation. The binder is Portland cement and the
aggregates are sand and gravel. The resulting material is the familiar rock-like
substance of high compressive resistance and considerable weight. The masonry is
used to describe a variety of formations consisting of separate elements bonded
together by some binding filter.
The siding on the exterior of a home is an aluminium cladding. The aluminum
panels are available in a wide range of colors, and hold up well in just about any
climate. As a result, the museum that is outfitted with this type of exterior cladding
does not have to be painted; simply hosing off the cladding from time to time will
keep the exterior looking fresh and clean. This system requires considerable hand
labor.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE

ASST. MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFF.

SERETARY

ANGONO ARTIST ORGANIZATION

MUSEUM EDUCATION DIV.

CULTURAL PROPERTIES DIV.

MUSEUM ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT.

MUSEUM DIRECTOR
ASST. MUSEUM DIR.
SECRETARY

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

LIBRARIAN
BUDGETTING

CURATOR

MANAGER OF CAFETERIA
ACCOUNTING

FINANCE

SECURITY
PERSONNEL

UNTILITY

MAINTENANCE

CITE BUILDING LAWS STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE DESIGN SOLUTION

PD 1096
Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings.
The maximum height and number of storeys of every building shall be dependent
upon the character of occupancy and the type ofconstructionasdeterminedby
theSecretaryconsideringpopulationdensity,buildingbulk,widthsof
streetsandcarparkingrequirements.Theheightshallbemeasured
fromthehighestadjoiningsidewalkorgroundsurface:Provided,that
theheightmeasuredfromthelowestadjoiningsurfaceshallnotexceed
suchmaximumheightbymorethan3.00meters:Except,thattowers,
spires,andsteeples,erectedaspartofabuildingandnotusedfor
habitationorstoragearelimitedastoheightonlybystructural
designifcompletelyofincombustiblematerials,ormayextendnotto
exceed6.00metersabovetheheightlimitsforeachoccupancygroupif
ofcombustiblematerials.
Section 805. Ceiling Heights.
(a)Habitableroomsprovidedwithartificialventilationhave
ceilingheightsnotlessthan2.40metersmeasuredfromthe
floortotheceiling;Providedthatforbuildingsofmore
thanonestorey,theminimumceilingheightofthefirst
storeyshallbe2.70metersandthatforthesecondstorey
2.40metersandsucceedingstoreysshallhavean
unobstructedtypicalheadroomclearanceofnotlessthan
2.10metersabovethefinishedfloor.Abovestatedrooms
withanaturalventilationshallhaveceilingheightnot
lessthan2.70meters.
Section 806. Size and Dimensions of Rooms.
(a) Minimum sizes of rooms and their least horizontaldimensions shall be as follows:
1. Rooms for Human Habitations. 6.00 square meterswith at least dimensions of
2.00
2. Kitchens. 3.00 square meters with at leastdimension of 1.50 meters;
3. Bath and toilet. 1.20 square meters with at leastdimension of 0.90 meters.
Section 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size ofRooms.
(a) Minimum space shall be provided as follows:
1. School Rooms. 3.00 cubic meters with 1.00 squaremeter of floor area per person;
2. Workshops, Factories, and Offices. 12.00 cubicmeters of space per person;

3. Habitable rooms. 14.00 cubic meters of space perperson.

Section 808. Window Openings.

(a) Every room intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system
as herein specified in thisCode, shall be provided with a window or windows with a
total free area of openings equal to at least ten percent of the floor area of room,
and such window shall open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open
water courses.
Section 811. Artificial Ventilation.
1. For rooms entirely above grade and used for office, clerical, or administrative
purposes, or as stores, sales rooms, restaurants, markets, factories, workshops, or
machinery rooms, not less than three changes of air per hour shall be provided.
Section 1207. Stairs, Exits and Occupant Loads.
(a)General.Theconstructionofstairsandexitsshallconformtothe
occupantloadrequirementsofbuildings,reviewingstands,bleachers
andgrandstands:
(1)DeterminationsofOccupantLoads.TheOccupantloadpermittedin
anybuildingorportionthereofshallbedeterminedbydividingthe
floorareaassignedtothatusebytheunitareaallowedperoccupant
asdeterminedbytheSecretary.
(2)ExitRequirements.Exitrequirementsofabuildingorportion
thereofusedfordifferentpurposesshallbedeterminedbythe
occupantloadwhichgivesthelargestnumberofpersons.No
obstructionshallbeplacedintherequiredwidthofanexitexcept
projectionspermittedbythisCode.
(3)PostingofRoomCapacity.Anyroomhavinganoccupantloadofmore
than50wherefixedseatsarenotinstalled,andwhichisusedfor
classroom,assembly,orsimilarpurposeshallhavethecapacityofthe
roompostedinaconspicuousplacenearthemainexitfromtheroom.
(4) Changes in Elevation. Except in Groups A Occupancies, changes in floor
elevations of less than 300 millimeters along any exit serving a tributary occupant
load of 10 or more shall be by means of ramps.
(b)Exits
(1)NumberofExits.Everybuildingorusableportionthereofshall
haveatleastoneexit.Inalloccupancies,floorsabovethefirst
storeyhavinganoccupantloadofmorethan10shallnothaveless
thantwoexits.
(3) Arrangement of Exits. If only two exits are required they shall be placed a
distance apart to not less than one-fifth of the perimeter of the area served
measured in a straight line between exits. Where three or more exits are required
they shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked,
the others will be available.

(e) Stairways. Except stairs or ladders used only to access, equipment, every
stairway serving any building or portion thereof shall conform to the following
requirements
(1) Width. Stairways serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall not be less than
1.10 meters. Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or less may be 900
millimeters wide. Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10 may be
750 millimeters. Trim and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more
than 100 millimeters.
(2) Rise and Run. The rise of every step in a stairway shall not exceed 200
millimeters and the run shall not less than 250 millimeters. The maximum variations
in the height of risers and the width of treads in any one flight shall be 5
millimeters: Except, in case of private stairways serving an occupant load of less
than 10, the rise may be 200 millimeters and the run may be 250 millimeters,
Section 1212. Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
(a) Fire-Extinguishing Systems When required, standard automatic fire-extinguishing
systems shall be installed in the following places, and in the manner provided in this
Code.
(2) In all dressing rooms, rehearsal rooms, workshops or factories, and other rooms
with an occupant load of more than 10 or assembly halls under Group H and I
occupancies with occupant load of more than 500, and if the next doors of said
rooms are more than 30.00 meters from the nearest safe fire dispersal area of the
building or opening to an exit court or street.
Presidential Decree No. 1185 FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVISION ON FIRE SAFETY CONTRUCTION PROTECTIVE ANDWARNING SYSTEM Owners, occupants or administrator of buildings, structures andtheir premises or facilities, except such other buildings or
structures as may be exemptedin the rules and regulations under Section 6 hereof, shall incorporate and provide thereinfire
safety construction, protective and warning system, and shall develop and implementfire safety programs, to wit:1) Fire
Protection Features such as sprinkler systems, hose boxes, hose reels orstandpipe systems and other fire fighting equipment;
2) Fire alarm systems;
3) Fire walls to separate adjoining buildings, or warehouses and storage areasfrom other occupancies in the same building;
4) Provisions for confining the fire at its source such as fire resistive floors andwalls extending up to the next floor slab or roof,
certain boards and other firecontaining or stopping components;
5) Termination of all exits in an area affording safe passage to a public way orsafe dispersal area;
6) Stairways, vertical shafts, horizontal exits and other means of egress sealedfrom smoke and heat;

7) A fire exit plan for each floor of the building showing the routes from eachroom to appropriate exits, displayed prominently
on the door of each room;
8) Self-enclosing fire resistive doors loading to corridors;
9) Fire dampers in centralized airconditioning ducts;
10) Roof vents for use by fire fighters;
11) Properly marked and lighted exits with provision for emergency lights toadequately illuminate exit ways in case of power
failure.
SEC. 9. PROHIBITED ACTS
- The following are declared as prohibited acts andomissions:a) Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or access to building
clearly marked forfire safety purpose, such as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any partof stairways, hallway,
corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to astairway or exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing sand violations;
b) Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to building components and yardswhich obstruct orderly and easy passage of
fire fighting vehicles andequipment;
c) Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the Fire Service, orof duly organized and authorized fire
brigades;
d) Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants;
e) Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the authorized capacity inmovie houses, theaters, coliseums, auditoriums
or other public assemblybuildings, except in other assembly areas on the ground floor with open sidesor open doors sufficient
to provide safe exits;
f) Locking fire exits during periods when people are inside the building;
g) Prevention or obstruction of the automotive closure of Fire Service other thanfor fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers;
h) Use of Fire protective or fire fighting except in other emergencies where theiruse are justified;
i) Giving false or malicious fire alarms;
F.
Arrangement of Exit:
When more than one exit is required from a story, at least two of the exits shall be remotefrom each other and so arranged and
constructed as to minimize any possibility that bothmay be blocked by any one fire or other emergency condition.
G. Exit Distance and Dead-End Limits:
The maximum travel distance in any occupied space to at least one exit, measured inaccordance with the following requirements
shall not exceed the limits for individualoccupancies means of egress shall be so arranged that there are no dead-end
pockets,hallways, corridors, passage ways or courts whose depth exceeds the limits specified forindividual occupancies.
For Places of Assembly
a) No individual unit of exit width shall serve more than 100 person.
b) Every Class A(1,000 or more) capacity shall have at least four (4) separate exits asremote from each other.
c) Class (B) 300-600 capacity shall at least two (2) separate exits 600 above shall havethree (3) exits.

d) Class (C) 50-300 capacity shall have at least 2 means of exit, consisting of separateexits leading to a corridor giving access to 2
separate independent exits in differentdirectors.
e) Every assembly occupancy shall be provided with a man exit to accommodate of the total occupant load.
f) Travel distance - 46 meters minimum if not protected by automatic the suppressionand 61 meters if protected.
H. Measurement of Travel Distance to Exits
1) The travel distance to an exit shall be measured on the floor or other walling surfacealong the center line of the natural path of
travel, starting 30 centimeters from themost remote point, curving around any corner or construction with a 30 centimeters
clearance therefrom, and ending at the center of the doorway or other point at whichthe exit begins. Where measurement
included stairs, it shall be taken in the plane of the tread nosing.
BP 344
Minimum Requirements for Accessibility
A. OUTSIDE AND AROUND BUILDINGS1. DROPPED CURBS
1. Changes in level walkways should be by a dropped curb.
2. Dropped curbs should be provided at pedestrian crossings andat the end of walkways of a
private street or access road.
3. Dropped curbs at crossings have a width corresponding to thewidth of the crossing; otherwise,
the minimum width is 0.90 m.
4. Dropped curbs shall be ramped towards adjoining curbs with agradient not more than 1:12.
5. Dropped curbs shall be sloped towards the road with amaximum cross gradient of 1:20 to
prevent water from collectingat the walkway.
6. The lowest point of a dropped curb should not exceed 25 mmfrom the road or gutter.2. CURB
CUT-OUTS1. Curb cut-outs should only be allowed when it will not obstruct awalkway or in any
way lessen the width of a walkway.2. The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be 0.90 M.3.
Curb cut-outs should have a gradient not more than 1:12.3. WALKWAYS AND PASSAGEWAYS1.
Walkways should be kept as level as possible and provided withslip-resistant material.2. Whenever
and wherever possible, walkways should have agradient no more than 1:20 or 5%.3. Walkways
should have a maximum cross gradient of 1:100.4. Walkways should have a minimum width of
1.20 meters.5. If possible, gratings should never be located along walkways.When occurring along
walkways, grating openings should havea maximum dimension of 13 mm x 13 mm and shall not
projectmore than 6.5 mm above the level of the walkway.6. Walkways should have a continuing
surface without abruptpitches in angle or interruptions by cracks or breaks creatingedges above
6.50 mm.7. In lengthy or busy walkways, spaces should be provided atsome point along the route
so that a wheelchair may passanother or turn around. These spaces should have a
minimumdimension of 1.50 m and should be spaced at a maximumdistance of 12:00 m between
stops.8. To guide the blind, walkways should as much as possible followstraightforward routes with
right angle turns.9. Where planting is provided adjacent to the walkway, regularmaintenance is
essential to ensure branches of trees or shrubsdo not overhang walkways or paths, as not only do
thesepresent a particular danger to the blind, but they also reduce theeffective footways width

available to pedestrians generally.10. Walkway headroom should not be less than 2.0 m
andpreferably higher.11. Passageways for the disabled should not be obstructed bystreet furniture,
bollards, sign posts or columns along thedefined route, as they can be hazardous.4. HANDRAILS1.
Handrails should be installed at both sides of ramps and stairsand at the outer edges of dropped
curbs. Handrails at dropped
of 22curbs should not be installed beyond the width of any crossingso as not to obstruct pedestrian flow.2. Handrails shall be
installed at 0.90 m and 0.70 m above steps orramps. Handrails for protection at great heights may be installedat 1.0 m to 1.06
m.3. A0.30 m long extension of the handrail should be provided atthe start and end of ramps and stairs.4. Handrails that require
full grip should have a dimension of 30mm to 50 mm.5. Handrails attached to walls should have a clearance no lessthan 50
mm from the wall. Handrails on ledges should have aclearance not less than 40 mm.5. OPEN SPACES1. Where open spaces are
provided, the blind can becomeparticularly disoriented. Therefore, it is extremely helpful if anywalkway or paths can be given
defined edges either by the useof planters with dwarf walls, or a grass verge, or similar, whichprovides a texture different from the
path.6. SIGNAGES1. Directional and informational sign should be located at pointsconveniently seen even by a person on a
wheelchair and thosewith visual impairments;2. Signs should be kept simple and easy to understand; signagesshould be made of
contrasting colors and contrasting graymatter to make detection and reading easy;3. The international symbol for access should be
used todesignate routes and facilities that are accessible;4. Should a sign protrude into a walkway or route, a minimumheadroom
of 2.0 meters should be provided;5. Signs on walls and doors should be located at a maximumheight of 1.60 M. and a minimum
height of 1.40 meters. Forsignage on washroom doors, see C. Section 8.6.6. Signages labeling public rooms and places should
have raisedsymbols, letters or numbers with minimum height of 1 mm;braille symbols should be included in signs indicating
publicplaces and safety routes;7. CROSSINGS1. In order to reduce the exposure time to vehicular traffic, all atgrade crossing
should1. Be as near perpendicular to the carriageway as possible.2. Be located at the narrowest, most convenient part of
thecarriageway.3. Have central refuges of at least 1.5 m in depth andpreferably 2 m, provided as a midcrossing shelter, wherethe
width of carriageway to be crossed exceeds 10 m.2. All crossings should be located close if not contiguous with thenormal
pedestrian desire line.3. Provide tactile blocks in the immediate vicinity of crossings asan aid to the blind. The tactile surface has to
be sufficiently highenough to be felt through the sole of the shoe but low enoughnot to cause pedestrian to trip, or to effect the
mobility ofwheelchair users. See details of recommended pairing slabsbelow.Note: Tactile strips formed from brushed or grooved
concrete.
finishes have not been proven successful as they do not providesufficient distinction from the normal footway surface andtherefore
should not be used.4. The most beneficial form of crossing as far as any disabled areconcerned is the light controlled crossing
having pedestrianphases and synchronized audible signals and should, whereverpossible, be provided in preference to other types
of crossingsas determined by the duly authorized agency.5. The audible signal used for crossings should be easilydistinguishable
from other sounds in the environment to preventconfusion to the blind. Aprolonged sound should be audible towarn the blind that
the lights are about to change. (Design ofsuch a system shall be developed by the Traffic EngineeringCenter.)6. The flashing green
period required for the disabled should bedetermined on the basis of a walking speed of 0.90 m/sec.rather than 1.20 m/sec. which
is what is normally used. Theminimum period for the steady green (for pedestrians) shouldnot be less than 6 seconds or the
crossing distance times 0.90m/sec., whichever is the greatest.B. PARKING1. PARKING AREAS1. Parking spaces for the
disabled should allow enough space fora person to transfer to a wheelchair from a vehicle;2. Accessible parking spaces should be
located as close aspossible to building entrances or to accessible entrances;3. Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking
spacesshould be perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulationaisles;4. Accessible parking slots should have a minimum
width of 3.70m.;5. Awalkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m. clear width shallbe provided between the front ends of parked
cars;6. Provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking levelwhere access walkways are raised;7. Pavement markings, signs
or other means shall be provided todelineate parking spaces for the handicapped;8. Parking spaces for the disabled should never be
located atramped or sloping areas;C. INSIDE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES1. ENTRANCES1. Entrances should be
accessible from arrival and departurepoints to the interior lobby;2. One (1) entrance level should be provided where elevators
areaccessible;3. In case entrances are not on the same level of the site arrivalgrade, ramps should be provided as access to the

entrancelevel;4. Entrances with vestibules shall be provided a level area with atleast a 1.80 m. depth and a 1.50 m. width;2.
RAMPS1. Changes in level require a ramp except when served by adropped curb, an elevator or other mechanical device;2.
Ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 1.20 m
3. The maximum gradient shall be 1:12;4. The length of a ramp should not exceed 6:00 m. if the
gradientis 1:12; longer ramps whose gradient is 1:12 shall be providedwith landings not less than
1.50 m.;5. A level area not less than 1.80 m. should be provided at the topand bottom of any
ramp;6. Handrails will be provided on both sides of the ramp at 0.70 m.and 0.90 m. from the ramp
level;7. Ramps shall be equipped with curbs on both sides with aminimum height of 0.10 m.;8. Any
ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m. and leads downtowards an area where vehicular traffic is
possible, should havea railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than 1.80meters from
the foot of the ramp;3. DOORS1. All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 0.80 m;2. Clear
openings shall be measured between the surface of thefully open door at the hinge and the door
jamb at the stop;3. Doors should be operable by a pressure or force not more than4.0 kg; the
closing device pressure an interior door shall notexceed 1 kg.;4. A minimum clear level space of
1.50 m x 1.50 m shall beprovided before and extending beyond a door;EXCEPTION: where a door
shall open onto but not into acorridor, the required clear, level space on the corridor side ofthe door
may be a minimum of 1.20 m. corridor width;5. Protection should be provided from doors that
swing intocorridors;6. Outswinging doors should be provided at storage rooms, closetsand
accessible restroom stalls;7. Latching or non-latching hardware should not require wristaction or
fine finger manipulation;8. Doorknobs and other hardware should be located between 0.82m. and
1.06 m. above the floor; 0.90 is preferred;9. Vertical pull handles, centered at 1.06 m. above the
floor, arepreferred to horizontal pull bars for swing doors or doors withlocking devices;10. Doors
along major circulation routes should be provided withkick plates made of durable materials at a
height of 0.30 m. to0.40 m;4. THRESHOLDS1. Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum; whenever
necessary,thresholds and sliding door tracks shall have a maximum heightof 25 mm and
preferably ramped;5. SWITCHES1. Manual switches shall be positioned within 1.20 m to 1.30
mabove the floor;2. Manual switches should be located no further than 0.20 from thelatch side of
the door;6. SIGNAGES(See "SIGNAGES" under OUTSIDE & AROUND BUILDINGS.)7. CORRIDORS1.
Corridors shall have minimum clear width of 1.20 m.; waitingareas and other facilities or spaces shall not obstruct theminimum
clearance requirement;2. Recesses or turnabout spaces should be provided forwheelchairs to turn around or to enable another
wheelchair topass; these spaces shall have a minimum area of 1.50 m x 1.50m. and shall be spaced at a maximum of 12.00 m.;3.
Turnabout spaces should also be provided at or within 3.50 m.of every dead end;4. As in walkways, corridors should be
maintained level andprovided with a slipresistant surface;8. WASHROOMS & TOILETS1. Accessible public washrooms and
toilets shall permit easypassage of a wheelchair and allow the occupant to enter a stall,close the door and transfer to the water closet
from either afrontal or lateral position;2. Accessible water closet stalls shall have a minimum area of1.70 x 1.80 mts. One movable
grab bar and one fixed to theadjacent wall shall be installed at the accessible water closetstall for lateral mounting; fixed grab bars
on both sides of thewall shall be installed for stalls for frontal mounting;3. Aturning space of 2.25 sq.m. with a minimum
dimension of 1.50m. for wheelchair shall be provided for water closet stalls forlateral mounting;4. All accessible public toilets shall
have accessories such asmirrors, paper dispensers, towel racks and fittings such asfaucets mounted at heights reachable by a person
in awheelchair;5. The minimum number of accessible water closets on each floorlevel or on that part of a floor level accessible to
the disabledshall be one (1) where the total number of water closets per seton that level is 20; and two (2) where the number of
waterclosets exceed 20;6. In order to aid visually impaired persons to readily determinewhether a washroom is for men or for
women, the signage formen's washroom door shall be an equilateral triangle with avertex pointing upward, and those for women
shall be a circle;the edges of the triangle should be 0.30 m long as should be thediameter of the circle; these signages should at least

be 7.5 mmthick; the color and gray value of the doors; the words "men"and "women" or the appropriate stick figures should still
appearon the washroom doors for the convenience of the fully sighted;Note: the totally blind could touch the edge of the signs
andeasily determine whether it is straight or curved;7. The maximum height of water closets should be 0.45 m.; flushcontrol
should have a maximum height of 1.20 mts.8. Maximum height of lavatories should be 0.80 m. with a kneerecess of 0.60 - 0.70
M. vertical clearance and a 0.50 m. depth.9. Urinals should have an elongated lip or through type; themaximum height of the lip
should be 0.48 m.9. STAIRS1. Tread surfaces should be a slip-resistant material; nosings maybe provided with slip-resistant strips
to further minimize slipping:
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of 222. Slanted nosings are preferred to projecting nosings so as not topose difficulty for people using crutches or braces whose
feethave a tendency to get caught in the recessed space orprojecting nosings. For the same reason, open stringers shouldbe
avoided.3. The leading edge of each step on both runner and riser shouldbe marked with a paint or non-skid material that has a
color andgray value which is in high contrast to the gray value of the restof the stairs; markings of this sort would be helpful to
thevisually impaired as well as to the fully sighted person;4. Atactile strip 0.30 m. wide shall be installed before hazardousareas
such as sudden changes in floor levels and at the top andbottom of stairs; special care must be taken to ensure theproper mounting
or adhesion of tactile strips so as not to causeaccidents;10. ELEVATORS1. Accessible elevators should be located not more than
30.00 m.from the entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid ofsigns;2. Accessible elevators shall have a minimum
dimension of 1.10m. x 1.40 m.;3. Control panels and emergency system of accessible elevatorsshall be within reach of a seated
person; centerline heights forthe topmost buttons shall be between 0.90 m to 1.20 m from thefloor;4. Button controls shall be
provided with braille signs to indicatefloor level; at each floor, at the door frames of elevator doors,braille-type signs shall be placed
so that blind persons can beable to discern what floor the elevator car has stopped and fromwhat level they are embarking from; for
installation heights, seeSection 6.6, Signages;5. Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimumdiameter of 20 mm
and should have a maximum depressiondepth of 1 mm;D. SAFETY1. FENCING FOR ROADWORKS AND
FOOTWORKSAll excavations, whether on the road or footway must be adequatelyprotected, i.e. fenced. Whatever the type of
fencing used, it isimportant the railings should incorporate the following features.1. The height of the top of the rail should be at
least 1.00 M. abovethe adjacent surface.2. The railing should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind,and this should not be
greater than 0.35 M. above adjacentsurface.3. The fence should be strong enough to offer resistance should ablind person walk into
it.4. Gaps should not occur between adjoining fence lengths.2. COVERS FOR EXCAVATIONS1. Excavations in the footway or
carriageway where pedestriansmay walk are covered over temporarily with properlyconstructed and supported boards to provide
a temporary pathfor pedestrians.
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of 222. If the footway width will be reduced to less than 1.20 because ofthe excavation, the temporary covering should extend
acrossthe whole of the footway.3. Minimum dimensions at obstructions1. Effective width of footways past any obstruction
shouldnot be less than 1.20 M.2. If unavoidable, loose materials temporarily stored onfootways must be properly fenced and
prevented fromencroaching onto the main footway by the use of akickboard at least 0.20 M. high which will also serve as
atapping board for the blind.3. SIGNAGE FOR ROADWORKS ON THE CARRIAGEWAY1. Temporary signs used to
warn of roadworks should be carefullylocated and should not cause any inconveniences topedestrians, particularly the
disabled.1. Signs should be located on verges or similar wheneverthese are available.2. Signs should not reduce the available
footway width toless than 1.20 M.4. LOCATION OF EMERGENCY EXIT1. Wall mounted or free standing tablets with an
embossed planconfiguration of the building which also shows the location of thelobby, washrooms and emergency exits of the
building(indicated by different textures with corresponding meanings)should be provided either in front of the building or at the
mainlobby. The markings of this tablet should be readable by boththe fully sighted and the blind persons.2. Flashing light
directional signs indicating the location(s) of fireexit shall be provided at every change in direction with sufficientpower
provided in accordance with the provisions foremergency lighting under Section 3.410 of P.D. NO. 1185 (TheFire Code of the
Philippines).