This document summarizes key sections from the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) regarding sanitation, building projections over public streets, pedestrian safety during construction, and various construction and design guidelines. It outlines regulations for water supply and wastewater disposal. It also provides standards for projections over streets, protective structures during work, and requirements for roofing, exits, stairs and fire suppression systems. The NBCP aims to protect public welfare and safety in all building works according to national standards.
This document summarizes key sections from the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) regarding sanitation, building projections over public streets, pedestrian safety during construction, and various construction and design guidelines. It outlines regulations for water supply and wastewater disposal. It also provides standards for projections over streets, protective structures during work, and requirements for roofing, exits, stairs and fire suppression systems. The NBCP aims to protect public welfare and safety in all building works according to national standards.
This document summarizes key sections from the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) regarding sanitation, building projections over public streets, pedestrian safety during construction, and various construction and design guidelines. It outlines regulations for water supply and wastewater disposal. It also provides standards for projections over streets, protective structures during work, and requirements for roofing, exits, stairs and fire suppression systems. The NBCP aims to protect public welfare and safety in all building works according to national standards.
PD 1096 The National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)
Revision of RA 6541: An Act to Ordain and Institute a
National Building Code of the Philippines. Guides the nations Architects and Builders in order to protect and guard the welfare of the users of any structure built on Philippine land. Puts the safety of users into consideration. CHAPTER 9: Sanitation Sec. 902 Water Supply Shall come from existing municipal/city waterworks. Must be approved by National Standards and subjected to conform to the provisions of the Water Code of the Philippines. Piping installation shall conform to the provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. Sec 903-904 Wastewater Disposal and Storm Drainage System Sanitary sewage and industrial wastewater shall be discharged directly to nearest sanitary sewer. Must be in accordance with the criteria set by the Code on Sanitation and the National Pollution Control Commission. If there is no available sanitary sewage, an imhoff or septic tank may be utilized. Plumbing installations shall conform to the National Plumbing Code. Rainwater drainage shall not discharge to the sanitary sewer system. Sec. 906. Noise Pollution Control Equipment and machineries should be toned down in industrial establishments through positive noise abatement devices. Levels must be acceptable to the Dept. of Labor and the National Pollution Control Commission. Sec. 907 Pipe Materials All pipe materials shall conform to the Standard Specifications of the Philippines Standard Council. CHAPTER 10: Bldg. Projection Over Public Streets Guidelines taking into consideration property lines and projections over public streets. Sec. 1001 Gen. Requirements No part of and building or structure should cross the PROPERTY LINE. Sec. 1002 Projection into alleys or streets FOUNDATIONS: Should not exceed the property line any more than 500 mm. Top surface of foundation to established grade should be no greater than 600 mm. FOOTING: Any footing located at least 2.40 m below grade should not extend more than 300 mm beyond the property line. Sec. 1003-1005 Projection over streets (balconies, appendages, arcades, canopies) Clearances between established grade line of streets and the under surface of balconies, canopies (marquees) or arcades should be at least 3.00 m. Sec. 1006 Movable Awnings or Hoods Horizontal clearances between an awning and a curb line = at least 300 mm. Vertical clearance: at least 2.40 m Sec. 1007 Doors, Windows and the like Doors, windows, and the like which are located below 2.40 m (with the exception of fire exit doors) should not project over property line when fully opened.
CHAPTER 11: Protection of Pedestrians During Construction or
Demolition Guidelines taking into consideration pedestrian safety during construction and demolition. Sec. 1101 General Requirements Construction or demolition can only proceed once all necessary pedestrian protection devices are provided. Sec. 1105 Walkway Temporary walkway should not be less than 1.20 m and should be able to support a uniform live load of 650 kg/sqm Sec. 1106 Pedestrian Protection RAILINGS: at least 1m high FENCES: not less than 2.4m in height above grade and whole site is enclosed CANOPIES: clear height of 2.4m above railway *Refer to Table 1106-A. Type of Protection Required for Pedestrians (from Annex B-2 of NBCP) Sec. 1107 Maintenance & Removal of Protective Devices Devices should be maintained in good condition and can only be removed 30 days after the Building Official allows it. Sec. 1108 Demolition Can only begin when all necessary protective devices and papers are provided and approved by the Building Official. CHAPTER 12 Guidelines taking into consideration aspects of construction and design of buildings. Sec. 1206 Roof Construction and Covering ATTICS: Should be 600 mm square or in diameter with 800 mm headroom above the opening. ROOF DRAINAGE: Should be installed at low points of roof. Drainage water is not allowed to flow over into public property except for Groups A and J Occupancies. Sec. 1207 Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads OCCUPANT LOAD: Is determined by dividing the floor area by the unit area allowed per occupant per building type. EXITS: Every building shall have at least on exit (2 for occupant loads of 10+, 3 for 500+, and 4 for 1000+). Exit doors should be at least 900mm wide and 2m tall and can open 90 degrees. All points in a building should be at most 45m away from a required exit. Ramps should not exceed a 1:8 slope. STAIRS: Stairways should be at least 750mm wide (900mm for occupant load of 10+, 1.10m for 50+). Rise should be at most 200mm while run should be at least 250mm. Should have a handrail (800-900mm high) on each side. SEATS: Aisles should be at least 800mm wide (1m if serving two sides). Seats should be at least 450mm wide and the back-to-back spacing should be at least 840mm. Sec. 1212 Fire-Extinguishing Systems Standard automatic fire-extinguishing systems must be installed in: storeys of at least 200 sqm with occupant load of 20+; dressing and rehearsal rooms, workshops, factories, and other rooms with occupant load of 10+; assembly halls with occupant load of 500+; all rooms used for storage or handling of inflammable articles.