TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

Foreword…………………………………………………………………….... vii
Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………… viii
Special Order No. 43 Series of 2005…………………………………………. ix
NBCDO Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2005…………………. x

RULE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION

101 Title ………………………………………………….………………….….….. 1

102 Declaration of Policy………………………………………………….……….. 1
103 Scope and Application……………….……………………………….………. 1
104 General Building Requirements………………………………………..…….. 1
105 Site Requirements…………………………………………………………….. 2
106 Definitions…………………………………………………….…………..…….. 2-3

RULE II - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

201 Responsibility for Administration and Enforcement………………….……… 4

202 Technical Staff………………………………………….……………….……... 4
203 General Powers and Functions of the Secretary………………………….… 4
204 Professional and Technical Assistance..……………………………..…….… 4-5
205 Building Officials………………………………………….…………….……..… 5
206 Qualifications of Building Officials…………………………………….……..… 5
207 Duties of the Building Official…………………………………………..…….… 5-7
208 Fees…………………………………………………….……………………..... 7
209 Exemption…………………………………………………………………….….. 7
210 Use of Income from Fees………………………………….……………....….. 7 - 12
211 Implementing Rules and Regulations……………………………………...... 12
212 Administrative Fines……………………………………….………………... 12 - 14
213 Penal Provisions……………….…………………………………………..…. 14
214 Dangerous and Ruinous Buildings or Structures…………….………….…. 14 - 15
215 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings………………………………………....… 15 - 16
216 Other Remedies……………………………………………….………………. 16
Procedure in Enforcing Administrative Sanctions 17 - 18
Procedure for Abatement/Demolition
of Dangerous/Ruinous Buildings/Structures……………………………. 19

RULE III - PERMITS AND INSPECTION

301 Building Permits………………………………………………………………... 20 - 21

302 Application for Permits………………………………………………………..… 21 - 28
303 Processing of Building Permits………………………….………………....…. 28 - 32
304 Issuance of Building Permits....………………………….…………….…….… 32 - 33
305 Validity of Building Permits………………………………………………...….. 33
306 Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building Permits………..…… 34
307 Appeal………………………………………………………………………….... 35
308 Inspection and Supervision of Work……………………………………..….. 35
309 Certificate of Occupancy……………………………………….…………..… 35 - 36

RULE IV - TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

401 Types of Construction……………………………………………………..…... 37

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 402 Changes in Types…..…………………………………..…….…………….…. 37
403 Requirements on Type of Construction…………………………….………... 37 - 38

RULE V - REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE ZONES

501 Fire Zones Defined…………………………………………….…….………….. 39

502 Buildings Located in More than One Fire Zone………………………....…. 39
503 Moved Buildings.………………………………………………………………. 39
504 Temporary Buildings/Structures…………………….…….…………………... 39
505 Center Lines of Streets……………………………………….……………..….. 39
506 Restrictions on Existing Buildings…………………………………………..... 39 - 40
507 Designation of Fire Zones…………………………………………………….. 40

RULE VI - FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS IN

CONSTRUCTION

601 Fire-Resistive Rating Defined……………………………………………….. 41

602 Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating…………………………………………..… 41
603 Fire-Resistive Standards……………………………………………………..… 41
604 Fire-Resistive Regulations………………………………………………….…. 41

RULE VII - CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE
OR OCCUPANCY

701 Occupancy Classified……………………………………….…………….…… 42 - 75

702 Change in Use………………………………………………….…………….…. 76
703 Mixed Occupancy……………………………………….….…………………... 76 - 77
704 Location on Property………………………………………….……………….... 77 - 79
705 Allowable Floor Areas…………………………………………………………. 79 - 82
706 Allowable Floor Area Increases..………………………….………………….. 83
707 Maximum Height of Buildings……………………………….……………….. 83 - 102
708 Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings………….………………... 102 - 103
709 Requirements for Other Group Occupancies…………….………………..… 104
Guidelines on Building Bulk, Development Control,
Buildings & Other Accessory Structures Within
Cemeteries and Memorial Parks………………………………………... 105 - 113

RULE VIII - LIGHT AND VENTILATION

801 General Requirements of Light and Ventilation…………………………….. 114

802 Measurement of Site Occupancy……………………….…………….…….… 114
803 Percentage of Site Occupancy…………………………………………………114 - 120
804 Size and Dimensions of Courts……………………………………………..…. 121 - 126
805 Ceiling Heights………………………………………………………………… 127
806 Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms……………………………………………… 127
807 Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms……………..... 127
808 Windows Openings………………………………………….………………... 127 - 128
809 Vent Shafts……………………………………………………………………..... 129
810 Ventilation Skylights…………………………………………………………..… 128
811 Artificial Ventilation…………………………………………………………….... 128 - 129
Guidelines on Easements, View Corridors/Sight Lines,
Streets/Road Right-of-Way (RROW), Sidewalks,
Arcades, Basements, Lots, and Public Buildings/Structures……….….130 - 157

RULE IX - SANITATION

901 General Requirements………………………………….…………………….. 158

902 Water Supply System.…………………….………………………………….... 158
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903 Wastewater Disposal System……….………………….…….…………….…. 158
904 Storm Drainage System.………………………….…………………………....158 - 159
905 Pest and Vermin Control.……………………………….…….…………….….. 159
906 Noise Pollution Control………………………………………………………..... 159
907 Pipes Materials…………………………………….……….…………………... 159

RULE X - BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC

STREET

1001 General Requirements………………………………….….………………..…. 160

1002 Projection into Alleys or Streets…………………………….………………... 160
1003 Projection of Balconies and Appendages Over Streets……………………. 160
1004 Arcades……………………………………………………….…………………. 161
1005 Canopies (Marquees)………………………………………………………..…. 162
1006 Movable Awnings or Hoods………………………………………………….... 162
1007 Doors, Windows, and the Like…………………………….………………….. 162
1008 Corner Buildings with Chaflans………………………….…………………....162 - 163

RULE XI - PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS DURING

CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION

1101 General Requirements………………………………………………………... 164

1102 Storage in Public Property…………………………………….……….…….. 164
1103 Mixing Mortar on Public Property……………………………………………. 164
1104 Protection of Utilities………………………………………………………….… 164
1105 Walkway…………………………….……………………….…………..…….. 165
1106 Pedestrian Protection………………………………….………….…………….165 - 170
1107 Maintenance and Removal of Protective Devices………………………..….170 - 176
1108 Demolition..………………………………………………….…………...…….. 176 - 181

RULE XII - GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

REQUIREMENTS

1201 General Requirements……………………………………………………….… 182

1202 Excavation, Foundation, and Retaining Walls……….……………………....182 - 185
1203 Veneer………………………………………………………….……………….... 185
1204 Enclosure of Vertical Openings……………………………………………… 185 - 186
1205 Floor Construction……………………………………………..…………….... 186
1206 Roof Construction and Covering………………………….…………………..186 - 187
1207 Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads…………………………….…………….. 187 - 199
1208 Skylights……………………………………………………………………….…199 - 200
1209 Bays, Porches, and Balconies………………………….…………………..…. 200
1210 Penthouses and Roof Structures………………………………………….... 200 - 201
1211 Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Barbecues………………….……………………201 - 205
1212 Fire-Extinguishing Systems…………………………………………………... 205 - 208
1213 Stages and Platform…………………………………………..………………...208 - 209
1214 Motion Picture Projection Rooms……………………….……………………..210 - 211
1215 Lathing, Plastering, and Installation of Wall Boards………..…….…….…... 211

RULE XIII - ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL

REGULATIONS

1301 Electrical Regulations……………………………………….……………….….212 - 217

1302 Mechanical Regulations…………………………………….……………….....218 - 223

RULE XIV - PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS

1401 Storage and Handling……………………………………….………………….. 224

1402 Classes of Film Exempted…………………………………..…………….….... 224
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 1403 Fire Extinguishing System………………………………….……………….... 224

RULE XV - PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTIONS

1501 Prefabricated Assembly………………………………………………..…….. 225

RULE XVI - PLASTICS

1601 Approved Plastics….………………………………………………………….. 226

1602 Installation….……………………………………….….……….……………..… 226
1603 Glazing of Openings…..……………………………….……………………..… 226
1604 Skylights…..…………………………………………….……………………... 226 - 227
1605 Light-Transmitting Panels in Monitors and Sawtooth Roofs……………….. 227
1606 Plastic Light Diffusers in Ceilings………………………….………………..…227 - 228
1607 Partitions….……………………………………………………………………... 228
1608 Exterior Veneer….……………………………………….…………………….... 228
1609 Awnings and Canopies….……………………………….…………………….. 228

RULE XVII - SHEET METAL PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS

1701 Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booth…………………………………………….... 229

1702 Fire Protection….………………………………………….…………………….. 229
1703 Light….……………………………………………………….………………… 229
1704 Ventilation….………………………………………….………………………....229 - 230

RULE XVIII - GLASS AND GLAZING

1801 General Requirements….……………………………….……………………… 231

1802 Area Limitation….……………………………….………….…………….….... 231
1803 Glazing….…………………………………………..……….………………….... 232
1804 Louvered Windows….…………………………………….……………….... 232
1805 Impact….…………………………………………………….……………….... 232

RULE XIX - THE USE OF COMPUTERS

1901 General Rule……..…………………………………………………………....... 233

1902 Program Documentation………………………………….………………….... 233
1903 Submission of Computer-Generated Computations………………………… 233

RULE XX - SIGNS

2001 General Requirements……………………………………….……………….... 234

2002 Maintenance………………………………………………….………………... 234
2003 Design and Construction………………………………….………………….... 234
2004 Supports and Anchorages………………………………….……………….….234 - 236
2005 Projections and Clearances……………………………………………….… 236
2006 Lighting…………………………………………………………..……………..… 237 - 239

RULE XXI - TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS

2101 Separability Clause………………………………….…..…….……………… 240

2102 Repealing and Amending Clause……………………….…………………….. 240
2103 Effectivity…….……………………………………………..…………………....…. 240

GLOSSARY………………………………………………………………….…..241 - 253

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NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES AND OTHER CHARGES 254 - 270

NBC FORMS 272 - 341

LEGAL OPINIONS 342 - 351

P. D. 1096 (National Building Code of the Philippines) 352 - 416

R.A. 544 (Civil Engineering Law) 417 - 421

R.A. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004) 422 - 434

NBC FORMS PAGE

Building Permit/Accessory Permit and Other Forms: 272 - 302

NBC Form No. B - 01 Application for Building Permit/Building Permit…..……………...272 - 273

NBC Form No. B - 02 Excavation & Ground Preparation Permit………..……………....274 - 275
NBC Form No. B - 03 Fencing Permit……………………………………….……………..… 276 - 277
NBC Form No. B - 04 Sidewalk Construction Permit……………………………….……... 278 - 279
NBC Form No. B - 05 Temporary Sidewalk Enclosure & Occupancy Permit…………..... 280 - 281
NBC Form No. B - 06 Scaffolding Permit…………………………………………………...282 - 283
NBC Form No. B - 07 Sign Permit………………………………………………………….… 284 - 285
NBC Form No. B - 08 Demolition Permit……………………………………………….…..286 - 287
NBC Form No. B - 09 Notice of Violation………………………………………………….... 288
NBC Form No. B - 10 Certificate of Completion…………………………………………..… 289 - 290
NBC Form No. B - 11 Application for Certificate of Occupancy…………………….……... 291
NBC Form No. B - 12 Application for Change of Use or Occupancy…………………..…. 292
NBC Form No. B - 13 Certificate of Occupancy…………………………………………..... 293
NBC Form No. B - 14 Certificate of Use……………………………………………………… 294
NBC Form No. B - 15 Construction Log Book Sheet……………………………………..… 295
NBC Form No. B - 16 Order of Payment…………………………………………………… 296
NBC Form No. B - 17 Endorsement to C/MFM
Re- Application for Building Permit…………….…………….……... 297
NBC Form No. B - 18 Endorsement to C/MFM
Re- Completion of Construction…………………...……………..…. 298
NBC Form No. B - 19 Certificate of Annual Inspection…………………………………..… 299
NBC Form No. B - 20 Notice of Construction……………………………………………..…. 300
NBC Form No. B - 21 Inspection Report………………………………………………….. 301 - 302

Ancillary Permit Forms: 303 - 316

NBC Form No. A - 01 Architectural Permit…………………………………………………303 - 304

NBC Form No. A - 02 Civil/Structural Permit………………………………………………..
305 - 306
NBC Form No. A - 03 Electrical Permit………………………………………………….…....
307 - 308
NBC Form No. A - 04 Mechanical Permit………………………………………………….... 309 - 310
NBC Form No. A - 05 Sanitary Permit…………………………………………………..... 311 - 312
NBC Form No. A - 06 Plumbing Permit…………………………………………………….313 - 314
NBC Form No. A - 07 Electronics Permit…………………………………………………....315 - 316
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Electrical Forms: 317 - 331

NBC Form No. E - 01 Notice of Unsafe Electrical Installation………………………….... 317

NBC Form No. E - 02 Notice of Illegal Electrical Installation…………………………...….. 318
NBC Form No. E - 03 Permit for Temporary Service Connection……………………… 319 - 320
NBC Form No. E - 04 Certificate of Electrical Inspection for
Temporary Power Connection…………………….……………..….. 321
NBC Form No. E - 05 Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection………………………..…... 322
NBC Form No. E - 06 Certificate of Annual Electrical Inspection…………………….…… 323
NBC Form No. E - 07 Certificate of Operation: Indoor/Outdoor
Station Transformer………………………………………….…….… 324
NBC Form No. E - 08 Certificate of Operation: HV/MV
Primary Disconnecting Means…………………….……………..….. 325
NBC Form No. E - 09 Certificate of Operation: Incoming Low
Voltage Switchgear………………………………….……………..… 326
NBC Form No. E - 10 Certificate of Operation:
Power Distribution Panels………………………………………..….. 327
NBC Form No. E - 11 Certificate of Operation:
Lighting Distribution Panels………………………….………….…... 328
NBC Form No. E - 12 Certificate of Operation: Generator/UPS………………………..…. 329
NBC Form No. E - 13 Certificate of Operation: Motor Control Centers………………..…. 330
NBC Form No. E - 14 Certificate of Operation:
Automatic/Manual Transfer Switch…………….………………...…. 331

Mechanical Forms: 332 - 341

NBC Form No. M - 01 Notice of Illegal Mechanical Installations………………………… 332

NBC Form No. M - 02 Notice of Mechanical Requirements……………………………. 333
NBC Form No. M - 03 Certificate of Inspection: Steam Boiler/
Certificate of Operation: Steam Boiler…………………..………..... 334
NBC Form No. M - 04 Certificate of Inspection: Unfired Pressure Vessels/
Certificate of Operation: Unfired Pressure Vessels……………….. 335
NBC Form No. M - 05 Certificate of Inspection: Gas Pipe and/or Burner/
Certificate of Operation: Gas Pipe and/or Burner……………..….. 336
NBC Form No. M - 06 Certificate of Operation: Internal Combustion Engine………….… 337
NBC Form No. M - 07 Certificate of Operation: Machinery…………………………….…... 338
NBC Form No. M - 08 Certificate of Operation: Elevator/Dumbwaiter….…………….…... 339
NBC Form No. M - 09 Certificate of Operation: Escalator………………………………..… 340
NBC Form No. M - 10 Certificate of Operation:
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration……………………………………... 341

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