3. GeneralConstruction Requirements a, Struchrral Requirements of the latesteditionof the shall conformwith the provisions All construction Structural Code.

Philippine b. Electrical Requirements All electric systems, equipment and installationshall conform with the provisionsof the latest edition of the PhilippineElectricalCode and the of the electricutilitythal servesthe locality. requirements c. SanitaryRequirements All sanitary systems, equipment and installationshall conform with the provisions and its Code of the Philippines of the latesteditionof Sanitration Rulesand Regulations Plumbing Code. lmplementing and National d. Gonstruction Mabrials The use of indigenousmatedalsfor site development and construction of with the dwellingsshall be encouraged, as long as these are in conformity requirements of these Rules and ensure a buildinglife span of at least 25 yeas, or in conespondence to loantermspayment.

Section7. Variances/Exemptions
Variances from these standardsand requirements may be grantedpursuantto the conditions stipulated in BoardResolution No. R-97,seriesof 1982(Annex A) under strict observancehereof will cause unne@ssary hardshipto the case of regional peculiarities considerationVcharacteristics, of the location and otherrelevant factors.

RULEIII APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLANS AND BUILDING DESIGNS Section8. Approval Required
No developmentof economic and socializedhousing projects shall be allowed without having compliedwith the standardsand approvalproceduresset forth in theseRules. An approvedsocialized housingprojectshalt not be upgraded to any other type of prqect. housing

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Housesof Average Section9. Approvalof ProposedResidential and LowlncomeEarners

eamersas definedunderBP lot ownerswho are averageand low-income Individual 22O may construcitheir individualresidentialhouses in the manner providedby that: theseRules,provided 1. The developmentapproval is secured from Local GovernmentUnit thru priorto their construction Panglunsod Bayanor Sangguniang sangguniang and: engineerfor to the city/municipal 2. Tbe proposedbuildingplans are submitted approval.

Section 10. Applicationfor Approval of Subdivision Development Plan

owner or developerof a parceloJ land who wishesto convertthe Everyregistered shall apply wilh the Housing and Land-Use sam6 inlo a subdivisionproject -Govemment Unit concemed for approval of the Regulatory Board or Local planby filingthe following: development subdivision A. For Optional Application for Preliminarysubdivision DevelopmentPlan plan) at a scale ranging plan (schematic 1. At least 2 sets of site development layoutof streets,lots,parksand from 1:200to 1:2,000showingthe proposed duly signed playgrounds and other featuresin relationto existingconditions licensedprofessional: by any of the following a. b. c. d. planner or who is alsoan environmental An architect planner or who is alsoan environmental A civilengineer planneror who is also an environmental engineer A geodetic geodetic engineer and an a An architecl or a civil engineer or planneras co-signatory environmental

2. A set of the followingdocumentsduly signed and sealed by a licensed geodetic engineer:

as wellas existing access, landuses, the adjoining mapindicating a. Vicinity the property from facilitiesaird utititiesat least within 500 meters scale. to anyconvenient drawn of the project, boundaries asfollom: conditions planto include existing b. Topographic (1) coordinates oLSeggqqhjg anddistances lines:bearings Boundary #); to aslhe BLLM or tie point(referred of the reference

(2)streets,easements,widthandelevationofright-of-waywith projec{ subdivisionsi/areas; andadjacent

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utilities within and adjacent the proposedsubdivisionproject, .to location, sizes and invert elevationi of sanltary and storm or combinedsewers;locationof gas lines,fire hydrants,electricand telephoneporesand street rights. rf water miins and sewers are not within/adjacent to the subdivision,indicatethe directionand distanceto and size of nearestone, showinginvert erevations of sewers,if applicable Ground elevationof the subdivision: for ground that slopes less than 2o/o, indicate spot elevations at all breaksin grade,alongall drainagechannels and at selectedpointsnot more[han 25 meiers apart in all directions: for groundthat slopesmore than 2o/o, either indicatecontoue with an intervalof not more than 0.50 meter if necessary due to inegular land or need for more detailed preparation of plansand construction drawings.

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Watercourses, marshes, rockandwooded areas,presence of all preservable trees in caliperdiameter of 2OO milimeters, houses, bams, shacks, andothersignificant features. Proposed public improvements: highways or other major planned improvements public by authorities for futureconstruction within/adjacent to thesubdivision.

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c. Surveyplan of the lot(s)as described in TCT(s).

3 . At least2 copiesof certified true copyof title(s)and currenttax receipts 4 . Rightto use or deed of sale of right-of-way for accessroad and other utilities
whenapplicable, for privateland. subjectto just compensation Approvalof the Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan will be valid only for a periodof 180daysfrom date of approval. B. For application for subdivicion DevelopmentPermit 1) All requirements for application for preliminary Subdivision Development Planas specified on Section10.Aof this Rule. Subdivision Plan consisting plan at Development of the site development any of the followingscales: 1:200;1:1,000; or any scale not exceeding 1:2,000; showing all proposals including the following: a. Roads, easements or right-of-wayand roadway width, alignment, gradient, and similardata for alleys,if any. b. Lot numbers, linesand areasand blocknumbers. c. Site data such as numberof residential and saleablelots, typical lot size,parksand playgrounds and open spaces.

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by Plan shall be duly signedand sealed Development The Subdivision professional: any of the followinglicensed planner'or who is alsoan environmental a. An architect or planner' who is alsoan environmental engineer U. n planner' or "iuit who is also an environmental engineer n g"od.ti" geodeticengineerand an ". d. An architector a civil engineeror a planneras co-signatory environmental 3) Works Design Givitand Sanitary engineering drawingsbasedon applicable plans/construction Engineering cod'eand designcriteriato include the following:

a.At|east2copiesofroad(geometricandstructura|)design/p|andul civilengineer' by a licensed and sealed signed by andsealed mapsigned topographic fromexisting derived 1. Profile alicensedgeodeticengineershowingtheverticalcontrol,designed neededfor construction' grade,curveelementsand all information 2. Typical roadway sections showing relative dimensions of pavement, sub-base and base preparation, curbs, gutters' and others. benching shoulders, sidewalks, structuresuch as curb and 3. Detailsof roadwayand miscellaneous gutter (barrier, mountableand drop), slope protectionwall and wall. retaining sewersystemduly signed and sanitary b. At least2 copiesof stormdrainage engineer or civilengineer. sanitary by a licensed andsealed gradientsand properties of sanitaryand 1. Profileshowingthe hydraulic in relation with the roadgrade structures stormdrainagelinesincluding line. 2. Details of sanitary and storm drainage lines and miscellaneous structuressuch as various types of manholes,catch basins, inlets (curb,gufter,and drop),culverts and channellinings. c. At least 2 copies of site grading'plan with finished contour lines on the existinggroundthe limitsof earthworkembankment superimposed slopes, cut slopes, surface drainage,drainageoutfullsand others,duly civilengineer. signedand sealedby a licensed 4) At least two 2 copiesof water systemlayoutand detailsduly signedand sealedby a licensedsanitaryengineeror civil engineer. Shoulda pump (hp) ratingof 50 hp or more,its pump ratingand motor has a horsepower mechanical shall be signed and sealed by a professional specifications engineer

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certified. true copy of tax decraration covering the property(ies) subjectof the application for the yearimmediately pr""""d,ng; ZoningCertification fromHLURB Regional Office. Certified true copyof DARConversion Order. certifiedtrue copy of Environmeniar compriance certificate(ECC) or Certificate Of Non-Coverage (CNC),whicheveris applicable, dut iss;e; by the DENR; At least 2 copies of proiect descriptionfor projectshaving areas of 1 hectareand aboveto includethe following: a. Projectprofileindicating the cost of raw landand its development (total p@ectcost),amortization schedule, sour@sof financing,cashflow, architectural scheme,if ahy, and work program: b. Audited financialstatement for the last 3 preceding years; c. Income Tax Return years; for the lastthree3 preceding d. Certificate of registration with Securities and Exchange Commission

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(sEC);

e. Articlesof incorporation or partnership; f. Corporation byJawsand all implementing amendments, and g. For new corporations (3 years and below)statementof capitalization of incomeand cashflowto support workprogram. andsources 10) 11) 12) 13) Plansspecifications, bill of materials and costestimates dulysignedand sealedby the appropriate licensedprofessionals. Applicationfor permitto drill from the NationalWater ResourcesBoard (NWRB). Trafficimpactassessment for projects 30 hectares and above. professionals List of namesof duly licensed who signedthe plans and othersimilar documents in connection with application filed indicating the following information' a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Surname: Firstname; Middle name: Maiden name,in caseof married womenprofessional; Professional licensenumber,date of issueand expiration of its validity; Professional tax receiptand date of issue; Taxpayer's identificrtion number(TlN)

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fee. processing ADeve|opmentPermitshal|on|ybevalidforaperiodof3yearsfromdateofiss is introduced' development if no physical The owner or developershall cause tl preparcthe surveyretumswith technical and sealed by a licensed geodetic en' accordancewith the approved subdivisio pursua.. and approval;. (LMS) for verification provisions of R.A.8560and its lmplementing to itt'" anO t"giir"ti""b.cree) "udiba Rulesand Regulations.

section 11. Evaluation of Land Developmentand structural of Proiect GomPonents Design

viable,the Boardshallproceedto determine Shouldthe proiectbe foundlocationally with schemeand buildingdesignare in accordance whetherthd h;d development with the the standardsset forth in these Rules. lf the designis not in compliance the to revise requircd be shall standardsset forth in these Rules,the developer sane.

Plan of Subdivision and Approval Section12. Suruey

planfor economic and socialized development Uponthe approval of the subdivision plan togetherwith the housingproiects,the developershall submil the subdivision survey parcellary map to the LandManagement Sectorfor the conductof verification scheme. of the subdivision and approval

RULE IV REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSINGPROJECTS Section 13. Application for Registration A. Common Requirements
intended housingshall No subdivision for economicand socialized or condominium registered issued License to Sell in accordance be sold unless it has been and a with these Rules. Upon receipt of Verified Survey Retums of subdivisionplan from the Land ManagementSec{or,the danelopershall cause the registrationof the projec{with documents: the following the Boardby submitting