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PD 1096,National Building Code

300mm-1200mm,PD 1096: Siamese connections for dry stand pipe shall be located on the
street-front of a building above grade
45m,PD 1096: maximum line of travel to an exit of an aisle w/o sprinkler
automatic fire sprinkler service,pd 1096: what is AFSS
1:8,PD 1096: maximum slope of an aisle
840mm,PD 1096: In standard seating, the minimum spacing of rows measured from back to
back
450-480mm,PD 1096: minimum width of any seat
1.30sqm,PD 1096: minimum area of a double acting door view panel in sq.mm. or sq.m
900mm,PD 1096: minimum clear width of an exit doorway
2m,PD 1096: minimum height of an exit door
1.2m,PD 1096: maximum width of an exit door leaf
1/2 of corridor width,pd 1096: exit door width shall not reduce the corridor width of not more than
165,PD 1096: total width of exits in meter shall not be less than the total occupant load served
divided by
1.1m,PD 1096: minimum width of an exit corridor
2,PD 1096: minimum number of exit for floors above the first storey having an occupant load of
more than 10
3,PD 1096: number of exit for occupant load of 599-999
0.80m,pd 1096: clear headroom for attics
0.3m,PD 1096: minimum downward projection of a draft curtain on all sides of the unenclosed
opening
250sqm,PD 1096: maximum floor area for an attic made of combustible materials
1.80m,PD 1096: maximum center to center spacing of a draft curtain sprinkler
750sqm,PD 1096: maximum floor area for an attic made of combustible materials equipped with
automatic fire extinguisher system
Ga. 18,PD 1096: standard gauge for metal hoods in barbeques
300mm,PD 1096: minimum height of a siamese connection above grade
300mm,PD 1096: standard maximum distance of a standpipe from an opening in a stairway
200mm,PD 1096: minimum wall thickness of a fireplace
7,pd 1096: maximum of seats between walls of group H and I without fixed seats
14,pd 1096: maximum number of seats between aisles
2,PD 1096: minimum number of exit for a projection room
600mm,PD 1096: minimum extended portion of a chimney above the roof
12.5mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of glass used for floors
400mm,PD 1096: maximum rise of one row of seat to the next
900mm,PD 1096: minimum height of a guard rail located in front of the grandstand
750mm,PD 1096: minimum spacing for seats with backrest measured from back to back
600mm,PD 1096: minimum spacing for seats without backrests measured from back to back
1.10m,PD 1096: minimum width of an exit door in an aisle
open court,PD 1096: a court bounded on three sides by building lines with one side bounded by
another open space
10.70 lux,PD 1096: minimum intensity of lights for exits
1.10m,PD 1096: minimum width of side aisles
30mm,PD 1096: minimum increase in width of aisles for every linear meter towards an exit
800mm,PD 1096: minimum width of an aisle serving only one side
600mm,pd 1096: least dimension of a vent shaft
50% and 20%,PD 1096: open space requirement for an interior
10% and 5%,PD 1096: open space requirement for a corner lot or a through lot
inner court,PD 1096: a court bounded on all sides or around its periphery by building lines
750mm,PD 1096: minimum stair width for a residence
1.20sqm,PD 1096: standard minimum area of a toilet
1.5m,PD 1096: minimum dimension of a kitchen
1sqm,PD 1096: minimum area for a vent shafts
3 cu.m,PD 1096: air space requirement for a school room per person
14 cu.m,PD 1096: air space requirement for a habitable room per person
300mm,PD 1096: maximum projection beyond the property line of a footing along the national
road and at least 2.40 meters in depth
3m,PD 1096: minimum clearance of a canopy or a marquee from the sidewalk
900m,PD 1096: minimum stair width for occupant load of less than 50
1.20m,PD 1096: minimum width of a temporary walkway
3m,PD 1096: minimum clearance of an arcade above sidewalk
setback,PD 1096: vacant space left between the building and lot lines
2m,PD 1096: minimum horizontal dimension of a court
1.20m,PD 1096: minimum width of a court connecting to a passageway in a street
12 cu.m,PD 1096: standard air space requirement per person for factories
1.80m,PD 1096: minimum headroom clearance for a mezzanine
0.60m,PD 1096: minimum dimension for a vent shaft
300mm,PD 1096: minimum horizontal clearance of the curb line to the outermost edge of the
marquee
2.4m,PD 1096: minimum clearance of the lowest portion of an awning to the ground
2.4m,PD 1096: minimum height of a construction fence
1m,PD 1096: minimum height of a protective railing in a construction
120 kg/sqm,PD 1096: minimum wind load capacity for roofs for vertical projection
0.9m,PD 1096: maximum height of a handrail above the stair thread
2.7m,PD 1096: minimum ceiling height for naturally ventilated rooms
0.80m,PD 1096: minimum height of a handrail above the stair thread
1.2m,PD 1096: maximum dimension of a stair landing
1:10,PD 1096: maximum slope of an exit court
250mm,PD 1096: minimum width of run for a circular stair used as an exit
2m,PD 1096: minimum headroom clearance for any stair
1:8,PD 1096: maximum slope for an exit passageway
1.2m,PD 1096: maximum height of a siamese connection above the ground
6m,PD 1096: maximum distance of any portion of a building from the nozzle of a 23 meters fire
hose
2,PD 1096: minimum number of exit for any stage
1.2m,PD 1096: minimum extension of a proscenium wall above the roof
750mm,PD 1096: minimum width of a stair in a stage egress
5.6mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of glass for jalousies
1.2m,PD 1096: maximum length of glass for jalousies
900mm,PD 1096: minimum width of exit in a stage
2.5m,PD 1096: minimum lateral spacing for plastic skylights
Show Window,PD 1096: a store window in which goods are displayed
1.2m,PD 1096: maximum width of a business sign
1m,PD 1096: minimum distance of a sign from any electrical post or telephone wires
10% of lot area,PD 1096: minimum open space requirement for a corner lot
300mm,PD 1096: minimum size of a thread for an entrance or exit step
1:10,PD 1096: maximum slope for an entrance or exit ramp
2,PD 1096: minimum number of steps for an entrance or exit stair
1.5m,PD 1096: standard turn circle of a wheelchair
1:125sqm of gross floor area,PD 1096: office building parking ratio
2.50 x 5.00 meters,PD 1096: standard size of a perpendicular parking slot
1:10 bedrooms,PD 1096: hotel building parking ratio
1:25 beds,PD 1096: hospital building parking ratio
60m,PD 1096: maximum distance of a handicapped parking from the facility being served
1:5 classrooms,PD 1096: colleges and university parking ratio
1:50sqm of spectators area,PD 1096: theaters, cinemas, auditoria, and stadia parking ratio
4,PD 1096: minimum number of wheelchair seating for 51-300 seating capacity for auditoriums
0.9m,PD 1096: minimum width of a dropped curb
1.10 x 1.4m,PD 1096: minimum dimensions of an accessible elevator
30m,PD 1096: maximum distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a building
1.4m,PD 1096: minimum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortable
0.8m,PD 1096: minimum door width for an accessible elevator
1.70 x 1.80m,PD 1096: minimum dimensions for an accessible water closet stall
1.6m,PD 1096: maximum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortably
3.7m,PD 1096: minimum width of a parking slot for the disabled
200mm,PD 1096: minimum run of a stair for Group A Dwellings (Residential)
2.1m,PD 1096: minimum ceiling height from 3rd floor to succeeding floors with artificial
ventilation
6sqm,PD 1096: minimum area of rooms for human habitation
2m,PD 1096: least dimension of rooms for human habitation
500mm,PD 1096: maximum encroachment into a public sidewalk of a foundation at least 800
millimeters below the grade line
0.9m,PD 1096: minimum width of an exit door
200mm,PD 1096: maximum width reduced by handrails and doors fully opened to balconies and
corridors
1.1m,PD 1096: minimum width of stairs serving more than 50 occupants
750mm,PD 1096: minimum width of stairs serving less than 10 occupancies
100mm,PD 1096: maximum reduction in width of a stair due to trims and handrails
150mm,PD 1096: minimum run of a winding stair
300mm,PD 1096: maximum run of a winding stair
5mm,PD 1096: allowable tolerance in the rise and run of every step
3m,PD 1096: width of a stair requiring an intermediate handrail
1m,PD 1096: minimum width of an aisle serving both sides
7 seats,PD 1096: maximum number of seats between the wall and the aisle
300mm,PD 1096: maximum distance between the back of each seat to the front of the seat
behind it
480mm,PD 1096: maximum width of seat in a stand
8.4m,PD 1096: maximum projection of a penthouse or other projections above the roof
1/3,PD 1096: maximum ratio of a penthouse area to that of the supporting roof
100mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of masonry chimney for residentials
300mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of rubble stone masonry chimney for residentials
250mm,PD 1096: minimum firebox wall thickness
150mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of smoke chamber back walls
200mm,PD 1096: minimum thickness of front and side smoke chamber walls
4,PD 1096: minimum number of storeys requiring 1 or more dry standpipes
900 litera per minute,PD 1096: minimum volume of water a dry standpipes sjould provide
4" or 100 mm,PD 1096: diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a two-way Siamese connection
5" (125mm),PD 1096: diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a three-way Siamese connection
6" or 150 mm,PD 1096: diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a four-way Siamese connection
190 liters per minute,PD 1096: minimum volume of water an interior wet standpipe should
provide
2" (50mm),PD 1096: minimum diameter of a wet standpipe
2 1/2" or 63 mm,PD 1096: standard diameter of a dry standpipe opening
23m,PD 1096: standard length of a fire hose
6m,PD 1096: maximum distance of a nozzle to any portion of a building
1 1/2" or 38mm,PD 1096: standard diameter of a wet standpipe valve
1m,PD 1096: maximum projection into a sidewalk of a sign 4.50 meters anove grade
5m,PD 1096: minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to an arcaded sidewalk
3m,PD 1096: minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to non-arcaded sidewalk
120 days or 4 months,PD 1096: number of days of work abandonment of stoppage for a
building permit to expire
0.80m,PD 1096: width of planting strip for sidewalks 2.00 meters in width
500 mm,PD 1096: minimum horizontal distance of the curb line to the outermost face of an
arcade
6 meters,PD 1096: maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade
1/3 to 1/4,PD 1096: slope of ramp of road-way to sidewalk
1:8,PD 1096: slope of driveway to sidewalk where the height of curb is 200 millimeters and
above
10m,PD 1096: minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from the crown of the pavement
when crossing the highway
7.5m,PD 1096: minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from top of sidewalk when installed
along the side of the highway
7.5m,PD 1096: vertical clearance of secondary lines from sidewalks along or crossing the street
2.5m,PD 1096: minimum clearance of conductors from the highest point of a roof
1.2m,PD 1096: maximim height of dumbwaiter
3,871 sq.cm,PD 1096: maximum area of a dumbwaiter
3m,PD 1096: minimum clearance of conductors from any platform or ground or projection from
which they might be reached
3m,PD 1096: minimum vertical clearance of service drop of communication lines above ground
at its point of attachment to than building or pedestal
5.5m,PD 1096: vertical clearance of a service drop communication line when crossing a street
277kg,PD 1096: maximum capacity of a dumbwaiter
3m,PD 1096: minimum width of an access road to a cul-de-sac
28sqm,PD 1096: unit area we occupant for dwellings
18.6sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for hotels
9.3sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for offices and garages
1.8sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for class rooms
5.6sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for stores - retail sales rooms upper floors
3.25sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for nurseries for children
2.8sqm,PD 1096: unit area for stores-retail sales room for basement and ground floor
8.40sqm,PD 1096: unit area for hospitals and sanitaria
46.50sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for aircraft hangars without repairs
28sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for warehouses and mechanical equipment room
0.65sqm,PD 1096: unit area per occupant for the theaters and the like
1 slot per 50sqm of spectators area,PD 1096: parking requirement for public assembly buildings
such as cinemas, auditoria, theaters, and the like
1 slot per 8 units,PD 1096: parking requirement for multi family living unit of 50 square meters
floor area
1 slot per unit,PD 1096: parking requirement for multi family living unit above 100 square meters
floor area
1 slot per 4 units,PD 1096: parking requirement for multi family living unit for 50-100 squares
meters floor area
1 slot per 100sqm of gross floor area,PD 1096: parking requirement for clubhouses, beach
houses, and the like
1 slot per unit,PD 1096: Parking requirement for motels
1 slot per 50 parking slots,PD 1096: minimum parking requirement for the handicapped
1 slot per 10 classrooms,PD 1096: parking requirement for elementary, secondary, and
vocational schools
1.20m,In BP344, the required width of a corridor
1:20,PD 1096: maximum slope of a drop curb towards the street
1:12,PD 1096: maximum slope of a drop curb towards adjoining curb
12m,PD 1096: maximum spacing for wheelchair turnabouts
1:12,PD 1096: maximum slope of a ramp
60m,PD 1096: maximum distance of handicapped parking from the structure served
1.50m,PD 1096: preferred width of a corridor for the disabled
0.50m,PD 1096: maximum height of a water closet from the floor
1.10m,PD 1096: preferred height of switches from the floor
0.90m,PD 1096: minimum height of a switch from the floor
1.20m,PD 1096: maximum height of a switch from the floor
3.70m,PD 1096: least dimension for a parking slot for the disabled
0.70m,PD 1096: in BP 344, the minimum height of a handrail
6m,PD 1096: maximum length of a ramp for wheelchair
1.50m,PD 1096: minimum length of a ramp landing for wheelchairs
Dwelling Unit,PD 1096: one or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended
or designated to be occupied by one family with facilities for cooking, sleeping, living, and eating
Footing,PD 1096: that portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads
directly to the ground or soil
Course,PD 1096: a continuous horizontal layer of masonry units
Apartment,PD 1096: a room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for or
occupied by one family for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking purposes
Barbecue,PD 1096: a stationary open hearth or brazier, either fuel-fired or electric, used for food
preparation
Balcony,PD 1096: a portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which
is raised 1.20 meters or more above the level of the main floor
Chimney Connector,PD 1096: the pipe which connects a flue-burning appliance to a chimney
Fireplace,PD 1096: a hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire may be
made and which is built in conjunction with a chimney
Girder,PD 1096: a horizontal structural piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joist
or walls
Helistop,PD 1096: same as heliport except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of
helicopters is permitted
Suportales,PD 1096: the vertical supports, such as posts or stanchions, as used in indigenous
or traditional type of construction
Vault,PD 1096: any surface or underground construction covered on top, or any fire-proof
construction intended for the storage of valuables
Cross Wall,PD 1096: a term which may be used synonymously with a partion
1.40sqm,PD 1096: the unit area per occupant for dining establishments
0.65sqm,PD 1096: the unit area per occupant for theaters
8m,PD 1096: front yard for commercial buildings abutting a road-right-of-way of 25-29
3m,PD 1096: multiple living units of up to 6 units built on the same lot shall have an access road
directly connecting said building to a public street a width of
Business and Mercantile,PD 1096: printing plants shall be classified under what type of
occupancy
Industrial,power plants shall be classified under what type of PD PD 1096: 1096: occupancy
Residentials, Hotels and apartments,PD 1096: convents shall be classified under what type of
occupancy
Storage and Hazardous,PD 1096: repair garages shall be classified under what type of
occupancy
Institutional,PD 1096: reformatories shall be classified under what type of occupancy
3.50m,PD 1096: turnabout should also be provided at or within how many meters of dead end
Institutional,PD 1096: under what classification of occupancy does mental hospitals fall
2.0 sq.m. (21.52 sq.ft.),PD 856: minimum floor area for area of each laundry stalls
0.10m (0.328ft),PD 856: aisles higher than laundry flooring
0.90m (2.95 ft),PD 856: top of laundry tray/sink from floor
0.90m (2.95 ft),PD 856: least dimension of toilet & bath
2.0m (6.56 ft) from floor,PD 856: wall & partitions of laundry
2.0m (6.56 ft) from floor,PD 856: water closet partition and terminates 30 cm from floor (1 cm)
above floor
2.0 m,PD 856: distance of seats from blackboard
15cm (6"),PD 856: pipe diameter for drainage purposes
5.10 cm (2") Ø,PD 856: minimum size of pipe for overflow gutters
Not < 10% floor area,PD 856: window opening
At least 2%,PD 856: slope of floor in laundry
1 sq.m. not <3cu.m.,PD 856: air space per students
7 x 9 m,PD 856: classroom size for max 50 students
20% of floor space,PD 856: windows and openings for schools
1.50 HP ACU,PD 856: 50cu.m. room of school
R1,(PD 1096:residential zoning classification) a low density residential zone, characterized
mainly by single-family, single detached dwellings with the usual community ancillary uses on a
neighborhood scale, such as executive subdivisions and relatively exclusive residential
communities which are not subdivisions.
50 ft-candle (538 Lux),PD 856: Working area where seeing tasks requiring discrimination of
details over prolonged periods of time and under conditions of moderate contrast Drafting,
computer, typing, sewing rooms, room for partially mute children and those who lip read
30 ft-candle (322.80 Lux),PD 856: Classrooms, study halls, laboratories, dissecting rooms,
offices, art rooms and shops
Reception rooms, gymnasiums, swimming area,PD 856: 20 ft-candle (215.20 Lux)
10 ft-candle (107.6 Lux),PD 856: Working area where casual seeing tasks not involving
discrimination of fine details.
5 ft-candle (53.8 Lux),PD 856: Working area where rough seeing tasks not requiring critical
seeing Corridors
1.50 sq.m. (16 sq.ft),PD 856: water closet
Local Government Units,LGU
Planned Unit Development,PUD
Department of Environment and Natural Resources,DENR
National Power Corporation,NPC
Accessibility Law,Batas Pambansa No. 344
saleable area- maximum of 70% of the gross area
non-saleable area- minimum of 30% of the gross area,PD 957 - Land Allocation
- for one hectare or more
Hectares: Major/Collector/Minor
2.5&below: 10/-/8
2.5-15: 12/10/8
Above 15: 15/12/10

ROW/Carriageway
Motor Court: 6/5
Alley: 2/2,PD 957
RROW dimensions - Open Market
Hectares: Major/Collector/Minor
5&below: 10/-/8
5-30: 12/10/8
Above 30: 15/12/10

ROW/Carriageway
Motor Court: 6/5
Alley: 2/2,PD 957
RROW dimensions - Medium Cost
3m depth
5m length
both sides,PD 957
Setback for Subdivisions along Main Road
15m: 1.3/1.2
12m&10m: 0.8/1.2
8m: 0.4/0.6,PD 957
Planting Strip and Sidewalk - Open Market and Medium Cost
Department of Public Works and Highways,DPWH
Roads - not less than 1.5%
Curbs/Gutters - not less than - 7-9%,PD 957
Road Grade/Slope
Housing: OpenMarket/MediumCost
a. Single Detached: 120/100
b. Duplex/Single Attached: 96/80
c. Rowhouse: 60/50,PD 957
Minimum Lot Area
12m,PD 957: Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - Single detached -
corner lot
10m,PD 957: Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - Single detached -
regular lot
6m,PD 957: Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - Single detached -
Irregular lot
3m,PD 957: Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - Single detached - interior
lot
8m,PD 957: Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - Duplex/Single Attached -
4m,PD 957:Minimum Lot Frontage - Open Market and Medium Cost - rowhouse
20 units,PD 957: number of rowhouses shall not exceed ______ _per block/cluster but in no
case shall this be beyond 100m in length.
400m,PD 957 and BP 220: Blocks Max Lenght
alley,PD 957 and BP 220: blocks exceeding 250m shall be provided with an _____
approximately at mid-length
Open Market - 42m
Medium Cost - 30m
Economic Housing - 22m
Socialized Housing - 18m,PD 957 and BP 220
Shelter Component
Minimum Floor Area
Firewalls,PD 957: Mandatory for Single Attached, Duplex and Rowhouses
- until 0.30m above roof
- 6" thick
- complete house for Open Market, Medium Cost and Economic
- shell house with doors and windows for Socialized,PD 957 and BP 220
Shelter Component
Minimum Level of Completion
Front 4.5/Side 2/Rear 2,National Building Code Setbacks for R-1
Front 3/Side 2/Rear 2,National Building Code Setbacks for R-2
Average Daily Demand,ADD
Every dwelling unit shall be served by an individual supply of water sufficient to meet the total
hourly domestic needs of every household for any 8 hour period,PD 957
Water Requirement
liters per capita per day,LCPD
150 liters per capita per day (LCPD),PD 957 and BP 220
Average Daily Demand - open market and medium cost
3.5%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- for 20 and below lots/hectare -
not <100sqm,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- for one hectare or more
4%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- 21-25 lots/hectare -
5%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- 26-35 lots/hectare -
6%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- 36-50 lots/hectare -
7%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- 51-65 lots/hectare -
9%,PD 957 - Parks/Playgrounds
- Above 65 lots/hectare -
100-1499lots: Neighborhood Multipurpose Center
1500-1999lots: Neighborhood Multipurpose Center, Commercial Center/Convenience Store,
Elem School and Trycicle Terminals
2000-over: Neighborhood Multipurpose Center, Commercial Center/Convenience Store, Elem
School, High School and Trycicle Terminals,PD 957 - Community Facilities
- for one hectare or more
Major Road,pd 957: a street or road linking the site and serves as the main traffic artery within
the project site and shall traverse the longer axis of the property
Collector Road,pd 957: street or a road that services pedestrian/vehicular traffic from minor
roads leading to major roads
Minor Road,pd 957: a road which main function is to provide direct access to lots and other
activity centers
Motor Courts,pd 957: shall have a right-of-way of not less than 6m in width with provision for
sufficient space for vehicular turn around in the form of a cul-de-sac, loop, branch or "T", with a
maximum length of 60 meters inclusive of terminal
Service Roads,pd 957: roads which provide for the distribution of traffic among individual lots
and activity centers
Alley,pd 957: 2-meter wide walkway which shall be used to break a block and to serve
pedestrians and for emergency purposes
Certificate of Registration,CR
Perceived spatial dispersions,PSD
Bureau of internal revenue,BIR
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board,HLURB
block,pd 957: a parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets or alleys or pathways or other
natural or man-made features, and occupied by or intended for buildings
Commercial Condominium,pd 957: a building, or group of buildings, used for office, businesses,
professional services and other commercial enterprise organized,
owned and maintained as a condominium
Common Areas,pd 957: means the entire project excepting all units separately granted, held or
reserved
Community Facilities,pd 957: facilities or structures intended to serve common needs and for
the benefit of the community such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, health centers,
barangay centers and other similar facilities/amenities per PD 1216
Condominium,pd 957: mean an interest in real property consisting of a separate interest in a
unit in a residential, industrial or commercial building and an
undivided interest in common directly or indirectly, in the land on which it is located and in other
common areas of the building
Condominium Project,pd 957: means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided in
condominium, including all structures thereon
Condominium Unit,pd 957: -means a part of the condominium project intended for any
type of independent use or ownership, including one or more floors (or part or parts of floors) in
a building or buildings and such accessories as may be appended thereto
Dealer,pd 957: -shall mean any person directly engaged as principal in the business of buying,
selling or exchanging real estate whether on full time or part-time basis
bulk buyer,pd 957: mean any person who acquires a lot or a portion of the subdivision and who,
with or without re-subdividing or introducing housing or
other facilities, sells the same, under its previous license to sell or in a new license to sell in his
name to the public
corner lot,pd 957: a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets
regular lot,pd 957: a lot fronting on one street and the remaining sides bounded by
lot lines
interior lot,pd 957: lot located at the inner portion of a block with a minimum of three-meter (3-m)
wide access which forms part of the lot
through lot,pd 957: lot bounded on two opposite sides by roads
irregular lot,pd 957: any lot which is not rectangle nor square-shaped
Medium Cost and Open Market,pd 957: refers to housing projects where prices of house and lot
packages are within the suggested price ranges as determined through HUDCC resolution and
falling under the standards prescribed in these rules
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council,HUDCC
Open Space,pd 957: shall refer to an area reserved exclusively for parks, playgrounds,
recreational uses, schools, roads, places of worship, hospitals, health centers, barangay centers
and other similar facilities and amenities
Project,pd 957: means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided in
condominiums, including all structures thereon
Person,pd 957: shall mean a natural or a juridical person
juridical person,pd 957: refers to a business firm whether a corporation, partnership, cooperative
or association or a single proprietorship
Sale or Sell,pd 957: shall include every disposition, or attempt to dispose, for a valuable
consideration, of a subdivision lot, including the building and other improvements thereof, if any,
in a subdivision project or condominium unit in a condominium project
Buy and Purchase,pd 957: shall include any contract to buy, purchase, or otherwise acquire for
a valuable consideration a subdivision lot, including the building and other improvements, if any,
in a subdivision project or a condominium unit in a condominium project
Subdivision Project,pd 957: shall mean a tract or a parcel of land registered under Act No. 496
which is partitioned primarily for residential purposes into individual lots with or without
improvements thereon, and offered to the public for sale, in cash or in installment terms
The Land Registration Act,Act no. 496
Subdivision Lot,pd 957: shall mean any of the lots, whether residential, commercial, industrial,
or recreational, in a subdivision project
Complex Subdivision Plan,pd 957: shall mean a subdivision plan of a registered land wherein a
street, passageway or open space is delineated on the plan
Condominium Project,pd 957: shall mean the entire parcel of real property divided or to be
divided primarily for residential purposes into condominium units, including all structures thereon
Condominium Unit,pd 957: shall mean a part of the condominium project intended for any type
of independent use or ownership, including one or more rooms or spaces located in one or
more floors (or part of parts of floors) in a building or buildings and such accessories as may be
appended
thereto
Owner,pd 957: shall refer to the registered owner of the land subject of a subdivision or a
condominium project
Developer,pd 957: shall mean the person who develops or improves the subdivision project or
condominium project for and in behalf of the owner
thereof
Dealer,pd 957: shall mean any person directly engaged as principal in the business of buying,
selling or exchanging real estate whether on a full-time or
part-time basis
Broker,pd 957: shall mean any person who, for commission or other compensation, undertakes
to sell or negotiate the sale of a real estate belonging to
another
Salesman,shall refer to the person regularly employed by a broker to perform, for and in his
behalf, any or all the functions of a real estate broker
Authority,pd 957: shall mean the National Housing Authority
The Condominium Act,RA 4726
Unit,pd 957: means a part of the condominium project intended for any type of independent use
or ownership, including one or more rooms or spaces located in one or more floors (or part or
parts of floors) in a building or buildings and such accessories as may be appended thereto
To divide,pd 957: means to divide the ownership thereof or other interest therein by conveying
one or more condominiums therein but less than the whole thereof.
Spanish Mortgage Law,Act 3344
Project Cost,pd 957: refers to cost of the project
Home Insurance Guaranty Corporation,HIGC
Socialized Housing,pd 957: shallrefer to projects intended for theunderprivileged and homeless
wherein thehousing package selling price is within the lowest interest rate under the Unified
Home Lending Program (UHLP) or any equivalent housing program of the Government, the
private sector or non-government organizations
Unified Home Lending Program,UHLP
Main Subdivision Project,pd 957: shall refer to the proposed residential subdivision or residential
condominium project which shall be the basis for computing the 20% requirement for socialized
housing
New Settlement,pd 957: shall mean any new, largescale development, consisting of one or
several subdivision projects planned to provide housing, work places and related facilities within
a more or less self-contained environment
Community Mortgage Program,CMP
Zone Improvement Plan,ZIP
National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation,NHMFC
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220,AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN
SETTLEMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND PROMULGATE
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED
HOUSING PROJECTS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS
FROM THOSE PROVIDED UNDER PRESIDENTIAL
DECREES NUMBERED NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN,
TWELVE HUNDRED SIXTEEN, TEN HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND ELEVEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY-FIVE
economic and socialized housing,pd 957: - refers to housing units which are within the
affordability level of the average and low-income earners which is thirty percent (30%) of the
gross family income as determined by the National Economic and Development Authority from
time to time
- also refer to the government-initiated sites and services development and construction of
economic and socialized housing projects in depressed areas
Water, Movement and circulation, Storm drainage, Solid and liquid waste disposal,
Park/playground, Power,pd 957: 6 Basic needs of human settlements
100sqm,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, shall in no
case be less than
3.5%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, 150and
below lots/hectare -
4%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, 151-160
lots/hectare -
5%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, 161-175
lots/hectare -
6%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, 176-200
lots/hectare -
7%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, 201-225
lots/hectare -
9%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, Above 225
lots/hectare -
1%,BP 220: Parks and Playground - Economic Housing and Socialized Housing, -addition of
1% increment for every 10 or fraction thereof above 225
Neighborhood Multipurpose Center,BP 220 - Community Facilities
- for one hectare or more, 100-1499lots:
Neighborhood Multipurpose Center, Commercial Center/Convenience Store, Elem School and
Trycicle Terminals,BP 220 - Community Facilities
- for one hectare or more, 1500-1999lots:
Neighborhood Multipurpose Center, Commercial Center/Convenience Store, Elem School, High
School and Trycicle Terminals,BP 220 - Community Facilities
- for one hectare or more, 2000-3000:
1%,BP 220: Community Facilities Allocation - economic housing and socialized housing, 150
and below:
1.5%,BP 220: Community Facilities Allocation - economic housing and socialized housing, 151-
225:
2%,BP 220: Community Facilities Allocation - economic housing and socialized housing, Above
225:
planting of trees,PD 953
8/-/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Economic Housing, major/collector/minor: 2.5&below:
10/-/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Economic Housing, major/collector/minor: 2.5-5:
10/8/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Economic Housing, major/collector/minor: 5-15:
12/8/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Economic Housing, major/collector/minor: 15-30:
15/10/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Economic Housing, major/collector/minor: Above 30:
8/-/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: major/collector/minor: 2.5&below:
2.5-10:,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: major/collector/minor: 10/-/6.5
10-30:,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: major/collector/minor: 10/8/6.5
12/10/6.5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: major/collector/minor: Above 30:
3,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: Pathwalk:
6,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: motor court ROW
5,BP 220: RROW dimensions - Socialized Housing: motor court carriageway
1.3/1.2,BP 220: Planting Strip and Sidewalk - Economic and Socialized Housing: 15m Road
(Planting Strip/Sidewalk)
0.8/1.2,BP 220: Planting Strip and Sidewalk - Economic and Socialized Housing: 12m & 10m
Road (Planting Strip/Sidewalk)
0.4/0.6,BP 220: Planting Strip and Sidewalk - Economic and Socialized Housing: 8m Road
(Planting Strip/Sidewalk)
optional/0.5,BP 220: Planting Strip and Sidewalk - Economic and Socialized Housing:6.5: Road
(Planting Strip/Sidewalk)
72sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Economic Housing- Single Detached
64sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Socialized Housing- Single Detached
54sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Economic Housing- Duplex/Single Attached:
48sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Socialized Housing- Duplex/Single Attached:
36sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Economic Housing- Rowhouse
28sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Socialized Housing- Rowhouse
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic/socialized- Single Detached_ Corner Lot
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic/socialized- Single Detached_ Regular Lot
4m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic/socialized- Single Detached_ Irregular Lot
3m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic/socialized- Single Detached_ Interior Lot
6m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic/socialized- Single Attached
4m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for economic rowhouse
3.5m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for socialized rowhouse
1.5m,BP 220: Front Setback - Economic and Socialized Housing
1.5m,BP 220: side Setback - Economic and Socialized Housing
2m,BP 220: rear Setback - Economic and Socialized Housing
Land Management Sector,LMS
Property Registration Decree,PD 1529
Cluster Housing,BP 220: single-family detached dwelling unit containing three or more separate
living units grouped closely together to form relatively compact structures
Shell house,BP 220: a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a
housing core
Complete House,BP 220: a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a
shell house with the following additional components being included as part ther
Economic Housing,BP 220: a type of housing project provided to average income families
Fire Resistive Time Period Rating,BP 220: is the length of time a material can withstand being
burned which may be 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours or more
Lot Line Wall,BP 220: a wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located,
erected at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate entity
Occupancy,BP 220: the purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used.
The term shall also include the building or room housing such use
Party Wall,BP 220: a wall used jointly by two parties under easement agreement,
erected upon a line separating 2 parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate
Pathwalk,BP 220: a public way intended to be used only as pedestrian access to
property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a width of 3.0 meters and a maximum
length of 60 meters
Socialized Housing,BP 220: refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots
and homelots only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged
and homeless citizens which shall include sites and services development, long term financing,
liberalized terms on interest payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the
provisions of R.A. 7279 or the urban development and housing act of 1992
Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992,RA 7279
Affordable cost,BP 220: refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the
needs and financial capability of Program beneficiaries and appropriate financing schemes
Areas for priority development,BP 220: refers to those areas declared as priority under existing
statutes and pertinent executive issuances
Blighted areas,BP 220: refers to the areas where the structures are dilapidated, obsolete and
unsanitary, tending to depreciate the value of the land and prevent normal development and use
of the area
Consultation,refers to the constitutionally mandated process BP 220: whereby the public on
their own or through people's organizations, is provided an opportunity to be heard and to
participate in the decision-making process on matters involving the protection and promotion of
its legitimate collective interests, which shall include appropriate documentation and feedback
mechanisms
PD 1185,the old Fire Code
Abatement,RA 9514: Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard
Automatic fire suppression system,RA 9514: An integrated piping system connected to a source
of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
Fire marshall,RA 9514: The head of the City or the Municipal Fire Station
Standpipe system,RA 9514: A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire
hoses can be attached on each floor,
Combination standpipe,RA 9514: A pipeline system filled with water and connected to
a constant water supply
Dry standpipe,RA 9514: A standpipe system in which pipes are normally not filled with water.
Water is introduced into the system through fire service connections when needed.
Fire alarm,RA 9514: Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or
system to warn a building's occupants of the presence of fire
Fire alerting system,RA 9514: A fire alarm system activated by the the presence of fire where
the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm
firewall,RA 9514: A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of
not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on
either side collapses under fire conditions
Flame retardant,RA 9514: Any compound which when applied improves the resistivity or fire
resistance quality of a material
High-rise building,RA 9514: Buildings 15 meters or more in height
Horizontal exit,RA 9514: A passageway from one building to another, through
or around a wall, on approximately the same floor level
Means of egress,RA 9514: A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a
building to a public way
Occupancy,RA 9514: The purpose for which a building or space is used
Occupant load,RA 9514: The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a
particular building or space
Overloading,RA 9514: The use of electrical appliances which draw or consume electrical current
beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system
Sprinkler system,RA 9514: A piping system integrated in a building with outlets arranged in a
systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or fire
combustion products
Fire hazard,RA 9514: Any condition or act which increases the probability
of the occurrence of fire, or which may hinder or
interfere with fire-fighting operations
Fire trap,RA 9514: A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn
easily or because it lacks adequate exits
Fire lane,RA 9514: The portion of a roadway that should be kept unobstructed at all times for
the expedient operations of fire-fighting units
Flame spread rating,RA 9514: Time in which flame will spread over the surface of a burning
material
Fire Safety Inspection Cetrtificate,RA 9514: FSIC
Fire Marshall,RA 9514: Inspection of all buildings shall be done by
FSIC,RA 9514: prerequisite for permits/licenses
Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance,RA 9514: FSEC
6,RA 9514: sets of plans are sent from the Building Official to the Fire Marshall for review
FALAR 1,RA 9514: ______ is required before plan review
FALAR 2,RA 9514: ________ is required for issuance of FSIC
Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report,RA 9514: What is FALAR
FALAR 1,RA 9514: Documentation on safety features of the facility prepared by the architect
and his fire protection consultant
FALAR 2,RA 9514: Documentation submitted by contractor/CM certifying that construction was
in accordance with FALAR 1
FALAR 3,RA 9514: Documentation of periodic maintenance,Written report prepared by the
building owner, his fire safety officer
915mm,RA 9514: Minimum width of egress
2 exits,RA 9514: Number of exits 0-499 occupant load
3 exits,RA 9514: Number of exits 500-1000 occupant load
4 exits,RA 9514: Number of exits 1000 or more
2m,RA 9514: Minimun height of Headroom
710mm-1220mm,RA 9514: Doors Clear opening:
13mm,RA 9514: Doors Maximum threshold height:
panic hardware,RA 9514: A mechanical device which when pushed from the inside will cause
the door to open
7kg-f,RA 9514: Maximum required force for a panic door:
915mm,RA 9514: Existing stairs: min. clear width
205mm,RA 9514: Existing stairs: max. riser
230mm,RA 9514: Existing stairs: min run
2000mm,RA 9514: Existing stairs: min. headroom
3.66m,Existing stairs: max. height between landings
180mm,RA 9514:New stairs: max. riser
280,RA 9514:New stairs: min. run
2.00m,RA 9514:New stairs: min. headroom
3.66m,RA 9514:New stairs: max. height between landings
1120mm,RA 9514:New stairs: min. clear width for occupant less than 2000
1420,RA 9514:New stairs: min. clear width for occupant equal to or more than 2000
760mm-865mm,RA 9514:height of handrail from e surface of tread
1120mm,RA 9514:Ramps: min. clear width
1:12,RA 9514:Ramps: Max. slope
1:48,RA 9514:Ramps:Max cross slope
760mm,RA 9514:Ramps: Max. rise for a single ramp run
50,RA 9514:Fire escape stairs Should not constitute more than ____% of required exit capacity
Ladders,RA 9514:Not allowed as fire escape or means of egress
15cm high,19mm wide,RA 9514:The word "EXIT" should be in letters at least
Sprinkler vent method,RA 9514:A combination of an automatic detection system, automatic
exhaust system, and an automatic water curtain
Spray nozzle method,RA 9514: A combination of an automatic fire or smoke detection system
and a system of highvelocity water spray nozzle
1,860sqm per floor,RA 9514: Wet standpipes area required for Hazardous occupancies
exceeding _______
6m,RA 9514: All portions of the building must be within_____ of a nozzle attached to a 22.00m
long hose
64mm,RA 9514: Minimum diameter of Wet standpipes
0.65sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant load Concentrated use without fixed seats, such as
auditoriums, places of worship, dance floors:
1.40sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant load Less concentrated use such as conference rooms,
dining rooms, gyms:
0.28sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant load Standing rooms/waiting space:
1120mm,RA 9514: Mininum corridor width If serving 50 or more persons:
46m,RA 9514: Travel distance to exits if with sprinkler system
61m,RA 9514: Travel distance to exits if without sprinkler system
830mm,RA 9514: Assembly:Seating Rows of seats back to back
760mm,RA 9514: Assembly: Minimum width of aisles If 60 seats or less,
915mm,RA 9514: Assembly: Minimum width of aisles If more than 60 seats Single-loaded aisle:
1220mm,RA 9514: Assembly: Minimum width of aisles If more than 60 seats Double-loaded
isle:
1.80sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant loads for Classroom
4.60sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant loads for Shops, laboratories
3.30sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant loads for Dry nurseries with sleeping facilities
93sqm,RA 9514: educational occupancies: At least two exits from any room with
capacity of 50 or more persons, or area
of more than_____
1.83m,RA 9514: Minimum corridor width for educational occupancies
11.1sqm/person,RA 9514: Healthcare Occupant loads Sleeping departments:
22.3sqm/perosn,RA 9514: Healthcare Occupant loads In-patient treatment departments
11.1sqm/peron,RA 9514: Detention and correctional Occupant load
30m,RA 9514: Travel distance to exits of Detention and correctional center Between any room
door intended as exit
access and an exit
46m,RA 9514: Travel distance to exits of Detention and correctional center Between any point
in the room
10m,RA 9514: Travel distance to exits of Detention and correctional center Any point in a
sleeping room to the door in that room:
18.60sqm/person,RA 9514: Occupant load Residential
1120mm,RA 9514: Minimum corridor width of hotels:
2 for every floor,RA 9514: Hotels:Minimum number of exits
30m,RA 9514: Hotels:Travel distance to exits From room door to exit
23m,RA 9514: Hotels:Travel distance to exits From guest suite to corridor door(w/o
sprinklers)
38m,RA 9514: Hotels:Travel distance to exits From guest suite to corridor door(w/
sprinklers)
910mm,RA 9514: Apartment buildings: Minimum corridor width For less than 50 persons
1120mm,RA 9514: Apartment buildings: Minimum corridor width Fore more than 50 persons
15.50m,RA 9514: Apartment buildings Travel distance to exits Within any unit to nearest exit
31.00m,RA 9514: Apartment buildings Travel distance to exits From apartment entrance to exit
without sprinklers
46.50m,RA 9514: Apartment buildings Travel distance to exits From apartment entrance to exit
with sprinklers
2.80sqm,RA 9514: Mercantile Occupant load Street floor or below street floor:
5.60sqm,RA 9514: Mercantile Occupant load Upper floors:
9.30sqm,RA 9514: Mercantile Occupant load Floors not open to public/offices
2.8sqm/person,RA 9514: Mercantile Occupant load Covered malls:
30m,RA 9514: Mercantile Maximum travel distance if without sprinklers
46m,RA 9514: Mercantile Maximum travel distance if with sprinklers
9.30sqm/person,RA 9514: Business Occupant load
46m,RA 9514: Business Travel distance to exit if without sprinklers
61m,RA 9514: Business Travel distance to exit if with sprinklers
9.30sqm/person,RA 9514: Industrial Occupant load
1120mm,RA 9514: Industrial Minimum corridor width
31m,RA 9514: Industrial Travel distance if no sprinklers
46m,RA 9514: Industrial Travel distance if with sprinklers
Exit capacity,RA 9514: the capacity of an exit is measured in termsof its width
Occupant load,RA 9514: Maximum number of persons allowed to occupy a space at any time
Alley,BP 220: a public way with a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to
serve both pedestrian and for emergency vehicles, both ends connecting to
streets. It shall not be used as access to property.
Block,BP 220: A parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets occupied by or
intended for buildings.
Cluster Housing,BP 220: single-family detached dwelling unit containing three or
more separate living units grouped closely together to form relatively compact
structures.
Community Facilities,BP 220: facilities or structures intended to serve common
needs and for the benefit of the community, such as neighborhood/multipurpose center,
drugstore, school, livelihood center, and the like.
Single detached,BP 220: a dwelling for 1 family which is completely surrounded
by permanent open spaces, with independent access, services, and use of
land.
Duplex,BP 220: a dwelling containing 2 or more separate living
units each of which is separated from another by party or lot lines walls and
provided with independent access, services, and use of land. Such dwelling
shall include duplexes, quadruplex or terraces, and cluster housing.
row house,BP 220: a single-attached dwelling containing 3 or more separate
living units designed in such a way that they abut each other at the sides, as
in a row, and are separated from each other by party walls; provided with
independent access, and use of land. There shall be a maximum of 20
units per block or cluster but in no case shall this be beyond 100 meters in
length.
Single-family dwelling,BP 220: shall mean single family per lot.
Multi-family dwelling,BP 220: a dwelling on 1 lot containing separate living units for 3 or more
families, usually provided with common access, services and use of land.
Shell house,BP 220: a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum
requirements for a housing core with the following additional components
being included as part thereof:
1) All exterior walls to enclose the unit
2) Openings for doors and windows
3) Plumbing fixtures
4) Electrical wiring within the unit
5) Floor
Complete House,BP 220: a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum
requirements for a shell house with the following additional components
being included as part thereof: all windows and doors and partition walls for
separating functional areas.
economic housing,BP 220: - a type of housing project provided to average income
families.
Firewall,BP 220: any wall which separates 2 abutting living units and extends
vertically from the lowest portion of the wall which adjoins the 2 living
units up to a minimum height of 0.30 meter above the highest portion of
the roof attached to it; the firewall shall also extend horizontally up to a
minimum distance beyond the outermost edge of the abutting living units.
Frontage,BP 220: that part or end of a lot which abuts a street.
Living Unit,BP 220: a dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living facilities
for 1 family, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing
and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the same as a single-family dwelling.
lot,BP 220: a portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for
transfer of ownership or for building development.
Lot Line Wall,BP 220: a wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located, erected
at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate entity.
Occupancy,BP 220: the purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used. The term
shall also include the building or room housing such use. Change of occupancy is not intended
to include change of tenants or proprietors.
Open space,BP 220: shall refer to areas allocated for the following purposes:
a. Circulation
b. Community facilities
c. Park/playground
d. Easements
e. Courts
Party Wall,BP 220: a wall used jointly by two parties under easement agreement, erected upon
a line separating 2 parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate.
Pathwalk,BP 220: a public way intended to be used only as pedestrian access to property for
socialized housing projects. It shall have a width of 3.0 meters and a maximum length of 60
meters.
Parks/Playgrounds,BP 220: that portion of the subdivision which is generally not built on and
intended for passive or active recreation.
Socialized Housing,BP 220: refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots
and homelots only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged
and homeless citizens which shall include sites and services development, long term financing,
liberalized terms on interest payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the
provisions of R.A. 7279 or the urban development and housing act of 1992.
<400,000php,BP 220: Price range for socialized housing
400,000 - 750,000php,BP 220: Price range for economic housing
750,000 - 3,000,000php,BP 220: Price range for medium-cost housing
>3,000,000php,BP 220: Price range for open market housing
HGC,BP 220: For providing subsidy for developers to encourage them to create economic and
socialized housing.
UDHA,BP 220: Uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in
urban areas and in resettlement areas by making available to them
decent housing at affordable cost, basic services, and employment opportunities
200mm,BP 220: Min diameter of trees required to be preserved?
3m,BP 220: Water Code Easement: urban areas
20m,BP 220: Water Code Easement: rural and agricultural
40m,BP 220: Water Code Easement: forest
3.5%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): <150 units
4%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): 150-160 units
5%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): 160-175 units
6%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): 175-200 units
7%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): 200-225 units
9%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): >225 units
10units,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (BP 220): addt'l 1% for ever ____units above 225?
3.5%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): <20 units
4%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): 20-25 units
5%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): 35-35 units
6%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): 35-50 units
7%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): 50-65 units
9%,BP 220: Req'd Parks above 1 Ha (PD 957): >65 units
1%,BP 220: Req'd Commercial Facilites above 1 Ha (BP 220): <150 units
1.5%,BP 220: Req'd Commercial Facilites above 1 Ha (BP 220): 150-225 units
2%,BP 220: Req'd Commercial Facilites above 1 Ha (BP 220): >225 units
Major, minor, motor court, alley (if socialized) pathway (if economic),BP 220: Hierarchy of roads
<2.5Ha
Major, collector, minor, motor court, pathway,BP 220: Hierarchy of roads >5Ha Economic
Major, collector, minor, motor court, alley,BP 220: Hierarchy of roads >10Ha Economic
8m,BP 220: Min width: Major road <2.5Ha
10m,BP 220: Min width: Major road <15Ha
12m,BP 220: Min width: Major road <30Ha
15m,BP 220: Min width: Major road >30Ha
8m,BP 220: Min width: Collector road 5-30Ha
Decree,pd 957: shall mean Presidential Decree No. 957 otherwise known as "The
Subdivision and Condominium Buyer's Protective Decree
Dwelling Unit,pd 957: structure designed or used as residence
- Single Detached
- Single Attached
- Duplex
- Rowhouse,pd 957: 4 Dwelling Types -
Single Detached,pd 957: a dwelling unit completely surrounded by yards
Single Attached,pd 957: dwelling unit with one side attached to a firewall
Duplex,pd 957: dwelling unit containing 2 separate living units each of which is separated from
another by a firewall and provided with independent access
Rowhouse,pd 957: dwelling units containing 3 or more living units designed in such a way that
they a but each other and are separated from each other by a firewall each unit provided with
independent access
Firewall,pd 957: any wall which subdivides a building so as to resist the spread of fire, bystarting
at the foundation and extending continuously through all storeys to, or above the roof
Frontage,pd 957: side of a lot which abuts a street
Living Unit,pd 957: a dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living facilities for
one family, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities
and laundry facilities, the same as a single-family dwelling
Lot,portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer or ownership for
building development
- corner lot
- regular lot
- interior lot
- through lot
- irregular lot,pd 957: 5 Lot Types
250m,BP 220: Minimum block length to require alley at midlength
100m,BP 220: Maximum row house length?
20units,BP 220: Maximum row house no of units side by side?
18sqm,BP 220: Socialized minimum floor area?
22sqm,BP 220: Economic minimum floor area?
1.5m,BP 220: Front and side min setback
2m,BP 220: Rear setback
2m,BP 220: Court/yard min dimension?
1.5m; 2m,BP 220: Shared court/yard min dimension? Max height of partition wall
300 m; 150 cap L/day, 25m,BP 220: Water supply max distance from any residence? Min
supply in capita liter/day? Distance from any contaminated area?
2m,BP 220: Min ceiling headroom?
1.8m,BP 220: Min mezzanine headroom?
2m,BP 220: Min door height?
0.60m,BP 220: Stair min width?
25mm,BP 220: Stair max riser?
200mm,BP 220: Stair min tread?
0.60m,BP 220: Stair min landing?
3.6m,BP 220: Stair max distance bet landing?
0.8 - 1.20 m,BP 220: Handrail height?
300-150mm,BP 220: Winders tread dimensions?
1.8m,BP 220: Max ladder height allowable?
25%,BP 220: max allowed percentage of non-residential area per residential area?
4m, 1.5m,BP 220: Setback between buildings A) bet walls B) bet eaves: 2 storeys
6m, 2m,BP 220: Setback between buildings A) bet walls B) bet eaves: 4 storeys
10m, 6m,BP 220: Setback between buildings A) bet walls B) bet eaves: >4 storeys
2m, 1m,BP 220: Setback between buildings A) bet walls B) bet eaves: blank wall
1 car slot/ 8 units,BP 220: Parking requirements per no of units?
2.5x5m; 2.10x6m,BP 220: Parking dimension, perpendicular, parallel.
100m,BP 220: If req'd parking is located off site, what is the maximum distance?
6 storeys,BP 220: How many stories needed to require elevators?
HLURB,BP 220: Application for subdivision plan is submitted to?
HLURB zoning, DAR conversion, ECC or CNC from DENR

if >30Ha, traffic impact assessment,BP 220: Permits required for Subdivision Development
Permit?
2 sets, 1:200 - 1:2,000,BP 220: No of sets to be submitted for an SDP? Scale of drawings
allowed?
3.5%,BP 220: 150 and below (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
4%,BP 220: 151 - 160 (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
5%,BP 220: 161 - 175 (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
6%,BP 220: 176 - 200 (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
7%,BP 220: 201 - 225 (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
9%,BP 220: Above 225 (Parks and Playgrounds Allocation)
100sqm,BP 220: Minimum area allocated for Parks and Playgrounds
1%,BP 220: 150 and below (Community Facilities Allocation)
1.5%,BP 220: 151 - 225 (Community Facilities Allocation)
2%,BP 220: Above 225 (Community Facilities Allocation)
10m,BP 220: Minimum right-of-way for interconnecting roads with 15 cm mix gravel base course
6.5m,BP 220: Width of minor roads
3m,BP 220: Minimum setback depth required of subdivision entrance along main public road
5m,BP 220: Minimum setback length required of subdivision entrance along main public road
2m,BP 220: Width of an alley
3m,BP 220: Width of a pathwalk
60m,BP 220: Maximum length of pathway
50mm,BP 220: Minimum thickness of asphalt road pavement
150mm,BP 220: Minimum thickness of concrete road pavement
20MPa,BP 220: Minimum compressive strength of road pavement
20m,BP 220: Minimum offset distance between two intersections
1.5 %,BP 220: Minimum slope of road crown
9 %,BP 220: Maximum slope of road crown
72sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Single-Detached (Economic)
54sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Duplex/Single Attached (Economic)
36sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Row Houses (Economic)
64sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Single-Detached (Socialized)
48sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Duplex/Single Attached (Socialized)
28sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot Area for Row Houses (Socialized)
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Corner Lot (Economic)
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Regular Lot (Economic)
4m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Irregular Lot (Economic)
3m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Interior Lot (Economic)
6m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Duplex/Single Attached (Economic)
4m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Row Houses (Economic)
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Corner Lot (Socialized)
8m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Regular Lot (Socialized)
4m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Irregular Lot (Socialized)
3m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Single-Detached Interior Lot (Socialized)
6m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Duplex/Single Attached (Socialized)
3.5m,BP 220: Minimum Lot Frontage for Row Houses (Socialized)
400m,BP 220: Maximum length of block, where block length exceeding 250 meters shall be
provided with a 2 meter width alley midlength
22sqm,BP 220: Minimum Floor Area (Economic)
18sqm,BP 220: Minimum Floor Area (Socialized)
1.5m,BP 220: Minimum Front Setback
1.5m,BP 220: Minimum Side Setback
2m,BP 220: Minimum Rear Setback
300m,BP 220: Minimum distance between two water supplies
150 liters,BP 220: (per day) Minimum quantity requirement for independent water supply system
25m,BP 220: Length of buffer from water reservoir (ground) to sources of pollution
50m,BP 220: Provision of street lighting per pole
2m,BP 220: Minimum horizontal dimension of court
1.2m,BP 220: Minimum width of passageway that connects the inner court to a street or yard
2m,BP 220: Minimum width of court for one or two story buildings
1.50m,BP 220: Minimum width of court for cluster living units
2m,BP 220: Maximum height of separation walls or fences for adjacent courts
3m,BP 220: Minimum dimension of triangular courts
50%,BP 220: Open space for Interior Lot
20%,BP 220: Open space for Inside Lot
10%,BP 220: Open space for Corner and Through Lot
5%,BP 220: Open space for lots bounded on 3 sides by public open spaces
2m,BP 220: Minimum headroom clearance when ceilings are not provided
1.80m,BP 220: Minimum ceiling height of mezzanine floors, not covering 50% of the floor area
below it.
1,BP 220: Minimum number of entrance/exit for occupants not more than 10
2,BP 220: Minimum number of entrance/exit for occupants greater than 10
2m,BP 220: Minimum clear height of doors
1.80m,BP 220: Minimum clear height of bathroom and mezzanine doors
0.80m,BP 220: Minimum clear width of main door
0.70m,BP 220: Minimum clear width of service/bedroom doors
0.60m,BP 220: Minimum clear width of bathroom doors
10% of floor area,BP 220: Windows for habitable use
1/20 of floor area,BP 220: Windows for bathrooms
2m,BP 220: Minimum ceiling height of roofed porch
0.60m,BP 220: Minimum clear width of stairways
0.25m,BP 220: Maximum stair riser height
0.20m,BP 220: Minimum stair tread width
3.6m,BP 220: Maximum height between two landings
0.80m,BP 220: Minimum railing/guard height above upper surface of tread
1.2m,BP 220: Maximum railing/guard height above upper surface of tread
38mm,BP 220: Minimum clearance of railing from walls to which they are fastened
300mm,BP 220: Maximum width of run for winding/circular stairs
150mm,BP 220: Minimum width of run for winding/circular stairs
5mm,BP 220: Maximum variation in height of risers and width of treads in any one flight for
winding/circular stairs
1.80m,BP 220: Maximum distance between landings for ladders
150mm/ 6",BP 220: Thickness of firewall
0.30m,BP 220: Minimum height of firewall from lowest portion of the wall adjoining units up to
the highest point of the roof
0.30m,BP 220: Minimum horizontal distance that a firewall can extend beyond the outermost
edge of abutting living units
25% of total floor area,BP 220: Non-residential areas
4m,BP 220: Minimum distance between two buildings (if taller building is 2 storeys or less)
1.50m,BP 220: Minimum horizontal clearance between two roof eaves (if taller building is 2
storeys or less)
6m,BP 220: Minimum distance between two buildings (if taller building has 3-4 storeys)
2m,BP 220: Minimum horizontal clearance between two roof eaves (if taller building has 3-4
storeys)
10m,BP 220: Minimum distance between two buildings (if both are 4 storeys or more)
6m,BP 220: Minimum horizontal clearance between two roof eaves (if both are 4 storeys or
more)
1 slot = 8 living units,BP 220: Parking requirement for multi-family dwellings and condominiums
2.5x5m,BP 220: Dimension of a perpendicular/diagonal parking slots
2.15x6m,BP 220: Dimension of a parallel parking slots
100m,BP 220: Maximum distance of offsite parking from condominium
Accessibility Law,An Act to enhance the mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain
buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344
December 7, 1982,When is BP 344 Passed?
February 25, 1983,When is BP 344 Enacted?
1.50 m in diameter,BP 344: a suitable guide in the planning of wheelchair turning spaces
1.10m-1.30m,BP 344: length of wheelchairs
0.60m-0.75m,BP 344: width of wheelchairs
0.70 m to 1.20 m above the floor,BP 344: The comfortable above the floor reach of persons
confined to wheelchairs.
not less than 0.40 m,BP 344: The comfortable room corner reach of persons confined to
wheelchairs.
Accesibility,BP 344: this principle states that the built environment shall be designed so that it
shall be accessible to all people. This means that no criteria shall impede the use of facilities by
either the handicapped or non-disabled citizens.
700mm,BP 344: The comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for wheelchair
users.
usability,BP 344: This principle reiterates that The built environment shall be designed so that all
persons, whether they be disabled or not, may use and enjoy it.
orientation,BP 344: This principle states that finding a person's way inside and outside of a
building or open space shall be made easy for everyone.
safety,BP 344: A principle saying that designing for safety insures that people shall be able to
move about with less hazards to life and health.
workability and efficiency,BP 344: This states that the built environment shall be designed to
allow the disabled citizens to participate and contribute to developmental goals.
Residential,BP 344: This shall comprise Group A and partly Group B Buildings as stated in
section 701 of PD 1096 or National Building Code
Commercial and Industrial,BP 344: Section 701 of the National building code states that this
shall comprise partly Groups B, C, E, F, G, H, and I Buildings
Educational and Industrial,BP 344: This shall comprise partly Group C, D, E, and H Buildings as
stated in section 701 of PD 1096 or National Building Code
2,BP 344: Wheel chair seating space is needed for an assembly hall with an accommodation of
4-50.
4,BP 344: Wheel chair seating space is needed for an assembly hall with an accommodation of
51-300.
6,BP 344: Wheel chair seating space is needed for an assembly hall with an accommodation of
301-500.
5,BP 344: Required number of designated seats for disabled persons near exit/entrance doors
for Regular buses.
4,BP 344: Required number of designated seats for disabled persons near the door for First
class, premiere and air-conditioned buses.
6,BP 344: Required number of designated seats per car for disabled persons nearest to the
door for Passenger trains.
Secretary of Transportation and Communications,BP 344: He shall administer and enforce the
provisions of the Rules and Regulations of BP 344.
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons,BP 344: It is the Criminal Liability as stipulated in Section 46
of R.A. 7277
not more than 1:20 or 5%,BP 344: Walkway gradation for accessibility
1.2m,BP 344: Walkways should have a minimum width for accessibility.
not less than 2.0 m,BP 344: Minimum walkway headroom height
handrails,BP 344: This should be installed at both sides of ramps and stairs and at the outer
edges of dropped curbs. If placed at dropped curbs should not be installed beyond the width of
any crossing so as not to obstruct pedestrian flow.
no less than 50 mm from the wall,BP 344: Clearance of handrail attached to the walls
0.30m,BP 344: Length of long extension of the handrail to be provided at the start and end of
ramps and stairs
0.90m and 0.70m,BP 344: Handrail height from finished floor line
not less than 40 mm,BP 344: Clearance of handrails on ledges
800mm,BP 344: minimum clear width of doors
2m,BP 344: Minimum head room for a sign protruding a walkway / route
1.6m,BP 344: Maximum height of Signs on walls and doors
1.4m,BP 344: Minimum height of Signs on walls and doors
1.8m,BP 344: Minimum depth of Entrances with vestibules
1.2m,BP 344: Minimum clear width of Ramps
6m,BP 344: Maximum length of a ramp
1,BP 344: minimum number of accessible water closets on each floor level where the total
number of water closets per set on that level is 20
0.90M,BP 344: Preffered Doorknobs and other hardware location - height
1.20m-1.30m,BP 344: Height of Manual switches above floor
no further than 0.20M,BP 344: Manual switches location from the latch side of the door.
1.20m,BP 344: minimum clear width of Corridors
1.50m x 1.50m,BP 344: minimum area for Recesses or turnabout spaces for wheelchairs to turn
around or to enable another wheelchair to pass
1.70m x 1.80m,BP 344: The minimum area for Accessible water closet stalls
2,BP 344: minimum number of accessible water closets on each floor level where the number of
water closets exceed 20
0.45 m,BP 344: The maximum height of water closets above finished floor line
0.80 M,BP 344: Maximum height of lavatories from finished floor line
1.20m,BP 344: maximum height of flush control above finished floor line
0.60M,BP 344: Minimum knee recess of lavatories
through type,BP 344: type of urinal for accessibility
0.90 m,BP 344: minimum centerline heights for the topmost buttons of Control panels and
emergency system of accessible elevators from finished floor line
0.48M,BP 344: maximum height of the urinal lip
0.30m,BP 344: Width of Tactile Strip to be installed in hazardous areas such as sudden
changes in floor levels and at the top and bottom of stairs
1.10m x 1.40m,BP 344: minimum dimension of Accessible elevators
1.20,BP 344: Maximum centerline heights for the topmost buttons of Control panels and
emergency system of accessible elevators from finished floor line
Audio-visual alarm systems,BP 344: This type of alarm systems shall be provided in all fire
sections, as defined under P.D. NO. 1185 otherwise known as The Fire Code of the Philippines,
of buildings in accordance with the guidelines provided under Section 3.503 of the same.
.90m,BP 344: Minimum width of dropped curbs and curb cut-out ?
1.20m,BP 344: Minimum width of walkways?
.90m and .70m,BP 344: Handrails shall be installed at ___m and ___m above steps or ramps.
Handrails for protection at great heights may be installed at 1.0m to 1.06m.
0.30m,BP 344: A ___m long extension of handrail should be provided at the start and end of
ramps and stairs.
50mm,BP 344: Handrails attached to walls should have a clearance no less than ___mm from
the wall.
30mm-50mm,BP 344: Handrails that require full grip should have a dimension of ___?
40mm,BP 344: Handrails on ledges should have a clearance of not less than___?
2.0m,BP 344: Walkway headroom should not be less than ____m and preferably higher.
max of 1.60m and min of 1.40m,BP 344: Signs on walls and doors should be located at a
maximum height of___ and a min height of ___.
1mm,BP 344: Signages labeling public rooms and places should have raised symbols, letters or
numbers with minimum height of___, braille symbols should be included in signs indicating
public places and safety routes.
3.70m,BP 344: Min. width of accessible parking slots?
1.20m,BP 344: A walkway from accessible spaces of ___m clear width shall be provided
between the front ends of parked cars.
1.8 and 1.50,BP 344: Entrances with vestibules shall be provided a level area with at least
____m depth and a ____m width.
1.20m,BP 344: Ramps shall have a minimum clear width of ____?
1:12,BP 344: Max gradient of ramp shall be ____?
6.0m,BP 344: Maximum length of a ramp should be ___ if the gradient is 1:12.
1.50m,BP 344: Longer ramps whose gradient is 1:12 shall be provided with landings not less
than ____ for every 6.0m lenght of ramp.
1.80m,BP 344: A level area not less than ___m should be provided at the top and bottom of any
ramp.
.70m and .90m,BP 344: Handrails will be povided on both sides of the ramp at ___ m and
____m from the ramp level.
.10m,BP 344: Ramps shall be quipped with curbs on both sides with a min. height of ____?
.20m, 1.80m,BP 344: Any ramp with a rise greater than ____m and leads down towards an area
where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not
less than ____ m from the foot of the ramp.
.80m,BP 344: All doors shall have a minimum clear width of ____?
1.50m x 1.50m,BP 344: A minimum clear level space of ___m shal be provided before and
extending beyond a door. Exception; where a door shall open onto but not into a corridor, the
required clear, level space on the corridor side of the door may be a min. of 1.20m corridor
width.
0.82m and 1.06m,BP 344: Door knobs and other hardware should be located between ___m
and ___m above the floor; .90m is preferred.
0.30m to 0.40m,BP 344: Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with kick
plates made of durable materials at a height of ____?
25mm,BP 344: Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum, whenecer necessary, thresholds and
sliding door tracks shall have a maximum height of ____ and preferably ramped.
1.20m - 1.30m,BP 344: Manual switches shall be positioned within ___m to ___m above the
floor.
1.50x1.50m, max of 12.00m,BP 344: Recesses or turnabaout spaces should be provided for
wheelchairs to turn around or to enable another wheelchair to pass, these spaces shall have a
min area of _____m and shall be spaced at a maximum of _____?
3.50m,BP 344: Turnabout spaces should also be provided at or within ____m of every dead
end.
1.70 x 1.80m,BP 344: Minimum area of accessible water closet stalls?
1, 2,BP 344: the min no. of accessible wc on each flr. lvl. or on that part of a flr lvl accessible
tothe disabled shall be ___ where the total no. of water closets per set on the level is 20, and
____ where the no. of water clostes exceeds 20.
equilateral triangle ,.30m,BP 344: In order to aid visually impaired persons to readily determine
wether a washroom is for men or for women, the signage for a mens washroom door shall be an
_____ with the vertex pointing upward, and the edges of the triangle should be ____long?
Appropriate words and stick figures should still appear on the wshroom doors for the
convenience of the fully sighted.
A circle with a .30m diameter,BP 344: In order to aid visually impaired persons to readily
determine wether a washroom is for men or for women, the signage for a womens washroom
door shall be ___? Appropriate words and stick figures should still appear on the washroom
doors for the convenience of the fully sighted.
.45m, 1.20m,BP 344: The max height of water closets should be ____m, flush control should
have a maximum height of ___?
.80m,BP 344: Maximum height of lavatories?
DBM,RA 9266: prepares the budget for government projects?
10m,BP 220: Min width: Collector road >30Ha
HLURB,RA 9266: approves condominium plan; protects buyers of housing units and home lots
as well as condominium
6.5m,BP 220: Min width: Minor road
national housing authority,NHA
6m,BP 220: Min width: motor court road
2m,BP 220: Min width: alley road
home development mutual fund,HDMF
unified home lending program,UHLP
3m,BP 220: Min width: pathway
securities and exchange commission,SEC
60m,BP 220: Pathway max length?
professional regulation commission,PRC
10m,BP 220: Min width: interconnecting road
HLURB,RA 9266: where will you a subdivision plan approved
3m x 5m,BP 220: Setback from main road for passenger drop off?
0.6m, 0.4m,BP 220: For an 8m RROW, min sidewalk and planter width?
comprehensive land use plan,RA 9266: what plan is approved by HLURB after such is adopted
by the sanguniang bayan/panglunsod
1.2m, 0.8m,BP 220: For an 10m & 12m RROW, min sidewalk and planter width?
atty. chito m. cruz,head of the hudcc and hlurb
1.2m, 1m, 3m,BP 220: For an 15m RROW, min sidewalk and planter width?
PRC,RA 9266: accredits the national organization of architects
1.5%,BP 220: Slope of carriageway crown?
brgy permit,RA 9266: secured first before applying for business permit
64sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (socialized): single detached
march 17, 2004,when was ra9266 approved?
mayor's permit,RA 9266: when planning to start an architectural firm in a certain locality, what
should you secure?
48sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (socialized): duplex
city council,who or what body is responsible for zoning exemption, reclassification, or change of
zone ordinance?
28sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (socialized): row house
2.10m,what is the minimum headroom when a duct crosses the hallway
72sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (economic): single detached
54sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (economic): duplex
600mm,344 table clearance for knee and leg space for wheelchair users
36sqm,BP 220: Minimum Lot area (economic): row house
800mm,NBCP aisle serving only one side
1000mm,NBCP aisle serving only both sides
8m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: corner/regular lot
800mm,344 grab bar for disabled height
4m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: irregular lot
850mm,344 maximum height for a water fountain
3m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: interior lot
6m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: duplex
45 degrees,344 angle of turn of embossed tiles for the blind
800mm,344 maximum height for lavatories
3.5m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: rowhouse socialized
120m,220 maximum length of cul-de-sac
4m,BP 220: Minimum frontage: rowhouse economic
fire volunteers,RA 9514: a group of firefighters performing fire suppression activities within a
specified jurisdiction
400m,BP 220: Maximum block length?
at all reasonable times,RA 9266: when can a BO enter any building
when work is suspended for 365 and 180 days,RA 9266: in what circumstances will a building
permit become valid
contract of lease/deed of absolute sale,RA 9266: what is needed in applying for a building
permit if the applicant is not the owner
section 302.3,under the revices IRR of the NBCP, what is the specific subsection that provides
for the signing and sealing of architectural documents
5m setback,NBCP: fronting busy highway
fraud,RA 9266: a person found preparing architectural plans without the necessary license is
guilty of what?
life insurance,RA 9266: cover injuries, deaths...
how much,RA 9266: in specs writing,= how do you refer to money?
30 days after issuance of COO,RA 9266: when should the BOM be submitted to the owner by
the contractor?
1000mm,NBCP: considering office space, what is the minimum clearance of a service zone so
as not to obstruct walkways between 2 work units
1000mm,NBCP: considering office space, what is the minimum width that will also serve as
access from the work unit to the wall
well lighted hallway and stair,NBCP: what is preferred to control the movement of people inside
a building?
narrow lane,NBCP: what type of street is used for pedestrian, animals, and bikers
during design competition,SPPwhen can an architect do design concepts parallel to other
designing
before project is conceived,SPPwhen is the best time for an architect to do several development
projects
human resource development,RA 9266: it links the skills of human with existing and available
resources for development
SPP,RA 9266: the code of ethical conduct is an integral part of
certificate of occupancy,RA 9266: after a change of use of a building, what should be secured?
comparative selection,SPP: interview, verification, evaluation and ranking, and negotiation
invitation,SPP: basis for direct selection
means of access,NBCP: basic function of an open door
1.20m,NBCP: allowable projection for the signage of a building that is not arcaded
3.0m,NBCP: minimum signage height of a building that is not arcaded
5.0m,NBCP: minimum signage height of a building that is arcaded
3.0m,NBCP: that minimum arcade height above the established sidewalk grade=
Leasehold,SPP: A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease
Percentage of Construction Cost,SPP: A world-wide used method of compensation for
architectural services.
Letter of transmittal,SPP: Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in
duplicate.
3,SPP: How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the
Architect?
1-1.5%,SPP: Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor.
1.5-3%,SPP: Professional fee for the Construction Manager
Payment Bond,SPP: What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the
contract?
2-5%,SPP: Professional Fee for the Project Manager.
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System,MWSS
Project Manager,SPP: His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which
relieves the owner of many of the anxieties that usually beset , particularly those concerned with
forecasting cost and completion dates.
Local Water Utilities Administration,LWUA
Public / People,SPP: In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has
responsibility to seek opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?
PD 223,SPP: What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals.
Proposal Bond,SPP: The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted
by the bidder,
as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the construction of the
work, if the contract is awarded to him.
Special Provisions,SPP: Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement
and/or modify
drawings, specifications, and/or general conditions of the contract.
Specifications,SPP: Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of
material and mode
of construction
Written Notice,SPP: Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered
in person or
sent by registered mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the last known business address
of such individual, firm or corporation.
Work,SPP: Includes labor or materials or both as equipment, transportation, or other facilities
necessary to commence and complete the construction called for in the contract.
Install,SPP: Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for
the
intended use.
Furnish,SPP: Means to purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite.
Provide,SPP: Means to furnish and install.
30%,SPP: The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price?
2.5,SPP: Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions made on completed contracts.
15 Days,SPP: How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's
clarification as to the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of the architect?
Contractor,SPP: Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract?
15%,SPP: How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond?
Penalty Clause,SPP: A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the
event of his breach
R.A. 6451,Predecessor of PD 1096
PD 1308,SPP: What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental
planning?
Liens,SPP: It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation.
6%,SPP: Minimum basic fee for simple projects.
Repetitive Construction,SPP: What is Group 6 Project classification?
Group 3 (Exceptional Character),SPP: Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and
Medical Buildings fall?
Group 3 (Exceptional Character),SPP: Under what classification of Project does Stadium fall?
Construction Phase Service,SPP: On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does
the 5% go
7th day / Notice to Proceed,SPP: Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___ from
receipt of ___.
Civic Center,SPP: An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped.
March 17, 2004,Date of RA 9266
1yr (12 months),SPP: The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final
payment.
30 days,SPP: How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after
final inspection of the project.
Article 1,Contents RA 9266: General Provisions
Statute of Limitation,SPP: A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must
be brought for alleged damage or injury.
Article 2,Contents RA 9266: Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
Statute of Frauds,SPP: A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and
in writing or unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be
charged.
Article 3,Contents RA 9266: Examination, Registration and Licensure
Article 4,Contents RA 9266: Practice of Architecture
Lease,SPP: A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
Article 5,Contents RA 9266: Final Provisions
RA 545,Act to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines
RA 9266,An act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the
registration, licensing and practice of architecture
November 15, 2004,RA 9266 PUBLISHED
Personnel Multiple of Direct,SPP: This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design
services, supervision work, t and other works which the Architect may perform other than the
regular and specialized allied services.
20% ADD plus fire reserve,PD 957
Water Tank Capacity
3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 3,RA 9266:Term of Office: __years(_,_,_ year first appointees); may be
reappointed for ___full term of __years
Percentage of Construction Cost,SPP: This type of compensation is similar to the concept being
charged by realtors, developers, and lawyers.
Professional Fee Plus Expenses,SPP: This method of compensation is frequently used where
there is continuing relationship on a series of projects.
IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004, RA 9266,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and Functions:
Prescribe and adopt the ____ for carrying out the provisions of ____;
Certificate of Completion,COG [COC?]
Sanitation Code of the Philippines,PD 856
registration, licensure, practice,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and Functions: Supervise the ___,
___ and ___ of architects;
Administer oaths,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and Functions: ____ in connection with the
administration of RA 9266.
Contractor,SPP: Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of
the final occupancy permit.
Owner,SPP: Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines,
easements, and benchmarks?
Contractor,SPP: Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and
certification of the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert
work, utility lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines,RA 1378
Reinforced Concrete Pipes,RCP
2%,SPP: At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail
to pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
Civil Code,SPP: What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he
designed for a certain period of time.
per diem+reimb. expenses,SPP: What type of compensation is applied to cases where the
architect's personal time is required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and
Functions: Issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the ____ and the ____ for the practice of the
architecture profession;
Lump Sum / Fixed Fee,SPP: What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and
entails more paper works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
official seal,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and Functions: Adopt an ____ of the Board;
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology,PHIVOLCS
Project Manager,SPP: If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the
responsibility of hiring the Construction Manager?
conditions, enhancement, maintenance, ethical, technical,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and
Functions: Monitor the ____ affecting the practice of architecture and adopt such measures as
may be deemed proper for the ____ and ____ of high professional, ____ and ____ standards of
the profession;
Min area - 50sqm
- Increments of 3.00 square meters for every additional family dwelling type in excess of 10
units shall be added,PD 957
Condominium Park/Playground
Code of ethical Conduct, Standards of Professional Practice,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and
Functions: Prescribe and/or adopt the ____ and ____;
Single Occupancy: 18sqm
- net floor area 12m
Family Dwelling Unit
- 36: open market
- 22: medium cost,PD 957
minimum floor area Condominium
RA 9266, Code of Ethical Conduct, Standards of Professional Practice, subpoena, witnesses,
15, receipt of notice of judgement or decision,RA 9266:Examiners Powers and Functions: Hear
and decide administrative cases involving violations of __, the "IRR of the Architecture Act of
2004," the ____ and ____ and for this purpose, to issue ____ and testificandum and subpoena
duced tecum to secure the appearance of ____ and the production of documents in connection
therewith; Provided, that the decision of the Board shall, unless appealed to the Commission,
become final and executory after__days from ____. The decision of the Commission may be
appealed to the Court of Appeals in accordance with the procedure under the Rules of Court;
Bureau of Lands Locational Monument,BLLM
Current Tax Receipt,CTR
continuing professional development (CPD), integrated and accredited professional organization
of architects, professional identification card,RA 9266:Prescribe guidelines for the ____ program
in consultation with the___: provided, that the attendance to said CPD shall not be a mandatory
requirement for the renewal of a ____;
Certified True Copy of Title,CTCT
syllabi,RA 9266:Prepare, adopt, issue or amend the _____ of the subjects for examinations in
consultation with the academe, determine and prepare questions which shall be within the
scope of the syllabi of the subject for examinations as well as administer, correct and release
the results of the licensure examinations;
temporary, special,RA 9266:Approve, issue, limit or cancel ____ or _____ permit to practice
architecture;
Transfer Certificate of Title,TCT
CHED, CHED, Board, Commission, CHED,RA 9266:In coordination with ___, ensure that all
higher educational instruction and offerings of architecture comply with the policies, standards
and requirements of the course prescribed by the ____ in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library
and facilities: Provided, that for the orderly implementation of this provision, the _____ and the
_____ may enter into a memorandum of agreement with the _____.
50%,SPP: No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how many
percent of the contract has been completed?
65%,SPP: No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the
contract price.
Environmental Compliance Certificate,ECC
40%,SPP: How many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect upon completion
of the
preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final design development phase?
computerization,RA 9266:To adopt a program for the full ____ of the licensure examination;
12 sqm,SPP: Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is built
by the contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
50
Contractor,SPP: All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___
meters shall be done by the ___ at his own expense.
Securities and Exchange Commission,SEC
90 Days,SPP: Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public authority
through no act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.
False (30 days),SPP: True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail
to pay the contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
False (15 days),SPP: True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail
to act upon any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.
Rule 3,RA 9266:Examination, Registration and Examination
10 days,SPP: How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating
the intention to cancel?
Certificate of Non-coverage,CNC
filipino citizen, qualified foreigner,RA 9266:Qualifications for Licensure Examination: ____ or
____
5,000 for First 50 Hectares,SPP: Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as
industrial estates, commercial centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.
Department of Agrarian Reform,DAR
National Water Resources Board,NWRB
moral turpitude,RA 9266:Qualifications for Licensure Examination: No conviction of any criminal
offense involving ____
B.S. Architecture,RA 9266:Qualifications for Licensure Examination: holder of ____
Professional Regulation Commission,PRC
2,RA 9266:Qualifications for Licensure Examination: has ___ years of diversified experience
Department of Labor and Employment,DOLE
60%,SPP: Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 100 kms. From office.
Taxpayer's Identification Number,TIN
5 days,SPP: Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done
within how many days after written notice by owner?
10 days,SPP: Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the
owner right to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner
the expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
1,RA 9266:Qualifications for Licensure Examination: MS credited __ year
Comprehensive Land Use Plan,CLUP
Chattel,SPP: Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land
that is less than a freehold.
Reciprocity,SPP: No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or
practice the profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ___.
History and Theory, Planning, Architectural Practice,RA 9266:Subjects of Examination: ____ of
Architecture, Principles of _____ and _____;
Zoning Ordinance,ZO
Structural, Building Materials, Architectural Specifications, Construction, Utilities,RA
9266:Subjects of Examination: _____ Design, ____, and _____, and Methods of ____ and
_____,
urban, Interiors,RA 9266:Subjects of Examination: ____ Design and Architectural ____
Original Certificate Of Title,OCT
Architectural, Site,RA 9266:Subjects of Examination: _____ Design and ____ Planning
0.60m-0.70m,BP 344: Knee recess for lavatories, vertical clearance ?
70, 50, no,RA 9266:Rating in the Licensure Examination: GWA of __%, no grade lower than
___%, ____limit for the number of re-examinations
.50m,BP 344: Knee recess for lavatories depth?
.48m,BP 344: Urinals should have an elongated lip or through type, the maximum height of the
lip should be ____?
filipino RLA,RA 9266:Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership, Corporation or Association:
Only ____ may, among themselves, or together with allied technical professionals, form and
obtain registration for the practice of architecture
30.0m,BP 344: Accessible elevators should be located not more than ____m from the entrance
and should be easy to locate with the aid of signs.
75,RA 9266:Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership, Corporation or Association: RLA shall
compose at least _% of the owners, shareholders, members, incorporators, directors, executive
officers
Individual members, individual, collective,RA 9266:Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership,
Corporation or Association: ___ shall be responsible for their ___ and ___ acts as an entity and
as provided by law
1.10m x 1.40m,BP 344: Min dimension of accessible elevators?
SEC, Board,RA 9266:Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership, Corporation or
Association:Shall be registered with the ___and the ___
1.50 m. width,BP 344: Minimum width of Entrances with vestibules
reciprocity,RA 9266:Temporary Special Permits: with ___ arrangements
gross rental %,RA 9266: facilities manager compensation
expertise,RA 9266:Temporary Special Permits: his/her ____ is necessary and advantageous to
our country (technology transfer and specialization)
public,RA 9266: base on COC, you have a responsibility to whom?
prc,RA 9266: where the client can file complaint against the me as architect
Filipino counterpart,RA 9266:Temporary Special Permits: work with a ___
special permit, PRC, DOLE, hiring agency, entity,RA 9266:Temporary Special Permits: ___
from ___ and ___to be secured by _____ or ____
architect,RA 9266: the person who initiate the first move in a dispute
provide,RA 9266: meant by fabricate and delivered to jobsite
locally, professional liability, malpractice, bond, nature, magnitude,RA 9266:Temporary Special
Permits: secure ___ their ___ insurance or ___ insurance or their acceptable equivalent in ___
form commensurate with the ___ and ___ of their project involvement
gauge,RA 9266: how do you specify pipes
Rule 5,RA 9266:Final Provisions
scale model,RA 9266: an architect needs to show his client the entirety of the project in full 3d
and realistic form, what is the best way to do this?
Board Resolution No. 3, Series of 2004,RA 9266:the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. is
the existing IAPOA
PRC, UAP,RA 9266:An architect duly registered with the ____ shall automatically become a
member of the ____
special allied services,RA 9266: where does planning services fall?
full-time project supervision,RA 9266: monitoring and supervision
BOA,RA 9266:Functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP as the IAPOA: Nominations to
the vacancy of positions to the ____;
feasibility studies,RA 9266: where does assessing the needs of the client fall?
change order,RA 9266: change the estimated cost
foreign nationals,RA 9266:Functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP as the IAPOA:
Endorsement of the practice of ____ to be issued temporary/special permit;
compliance with liability insurance,RA 9266:Functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP as
the IAPOA: Recommendation of ____ under a temporary/special permit;
environmental planner,RA 9266: responsible for the site development plan
general contractor,RA 9266: who determines the time and cost of the project?
Code of Ethics
Standards of Professional Practice,RA 9266:Functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP
as the IAPOA: Monitoring compliance and endorsing to/or filing a complaint with the Board
and/or Commission for violation of the RA 9266, this IRR, ____, ____ and other policies of the
Board and of the Commission and with other agencies for violation of other relevant laws,
regulations and the like.
project manager,RA 9266: responsible for shortening the time and lessening the cost of the
project
Accessory Building,PD 1096: A building subordinate to the main building on the same lot and
used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building such as servants
quarters, garage, pump house, laundry, etc.
supervision,RA 9266: primary power of architect over the contractor
Advertising Sign,PD 1096: A sign that directs attention to a business profession, commodity,
service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a place other than where the business,
profession etc. is located. An off-premise sign.
5 M,RA 9266: duties of construction manager
Aerodrome,PD 1096: A define are on a land or water intended to be used either wholly or in a
parts for the arrival, departure or surface movement of aircraft.
prime/leap organization,RA 9266: what is UAP responsibility as IAPOA?
Agricultural Building,PD 1096: A building designed and constructed to house farm implements,
hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of
human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated
or
packaged; nor shall it be placed used by the public.
IAPOA,RA 9266: CPD provider
Air Conditioning (AC),PD 1096: The process of treating air so as to contro; simultaneously its
temperature, humidity and maintain cleanliness and distribution to meet at the requirements of
the conditioned space.
Alley,PD 1096: Any public space or thoroughfare which has been dedicated or deeded to the
public or for public use as a passageway with a width of not more than 3 meters.
ra8293,RA 9266: intellectual property rights
Alter or Alteration,PD 1096: Any change, addition, or modification in construction or occupancy.
community fire brigade,RA 9514: a collective term that is used to a group of firefighters primarily
performing fire suppression activities in areas such as. but not limited to community/barangay,
company, and other government and non-government
government fire brigade,RA 9514: a group of firefighters rendering firefighting activities in the
premises of a public office
Apartment,PD 1096: A room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for, or
occupied by one family for living, sleeping, and cooking purposes.
fire volunteer,RA 9514: a person who enters into firefighting service through an organized group
recognized by the BFP and undergoes the same discipline as that of BFP firefighters
Business Sign,PD 1096: An identification or on-premise sign of a business location.
Canopy,PD 1096: A permanent roofed structure above a door attache to and supported by the
building and projecting over a wall or sidewalk.
915mm,RA 9514: minimum width of egress
1.50hrs,RA 9514: fire rating of fire exit doors
Cellar,PD 1096: The portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is wholly or partly
below grade and so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is equal to or
greater than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling; with required room temperature for
wines and liquors.
Cemetery,PD 1096: Public or private land used for the burial of the dead and other uses
dedicated for cemetery purposes.
building owner,RA 9514: who prepares FALAR 3
area of refuge,RA 9514: space in another building provided just after a horizontal exit on
approximately the same level
Chimney Connector,PD 1096: The pipe which connects a flue burning appliance to a chimney.
horizontal exit,RA 9514: it is a way of passage through or around a wall or partition to an area of
refuge on approximately the same level in the same building which affords safety from fire or
smoke from the area or escape and areas communicating there with
Chimney Liner,PD 1096: The lining materials of fire clay or other approved material.
Chimney Masonry,PD 1096: The chimney of solid masonry units bricks, stones, listed hollow
unit masonry units, or reinforced concrete.
2",RA 9514: size of dry stand pipe
2m,RA 9514: width of zebra crossing
Cinerarium,PD 1096: A niche in a tomb or columbarium to accommodate an urn containing the
ashes of a cremated body.
1hr,RA 9514: fire rating of hotel room door
Columbarium,PD 1096: A sepulcher with niches for cinerary remains.
local government,RA 9514: what agency has jurisdiction over the quality of effluent from septic
tank
Compressor,PD 1096: A mechanical device used in refrigeration system for the purpose of
increasing the pressure upon the refrigerant.
Condenser,PD 1096: A vessel or arrangement of pipes or tubing in which vaporized refrigerant
is liquified by the removal of the heat.
CAAP,disallowing buildings near Philippine airports
air transportation office,ATO
Concrete Block,PD 1096: A hollow or solid concrete masonry unit made from portland cement
and suitable aggregates such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, bituminous or anthracite cinders,
burned clay, pumice, volcanic scoria, air cooled or expanded blast furnace slags.
Coping,PD 1096: The material or units used to form a cap of finish on top of a wall, pier, or
pilaster.
federal aviation authority,FAA
local government,RA 9514: who manages the sewage water treatment plant?
program
CPD,RA 9266:Functions, duties and responsibilities of the UAP as the IAPOA: Responsibility of
preparing a ___ of ___;
Corrosion Resistant,PD 1096: The non-ferrous metal, or any metal having an unbroken surface
of non-ferrous metal, or steel with not less than 10 percent chromium or with less than 0.20
percent copper.
Corrosion Resistant Material,PD 1096: Materials that are inherently rust-resistant or materials to
which an approved rust-resistive coating has been applied either before or after forming or
fabrication.
corporate practice,now allowed by the RA 9266 which was not allowed in RA 545
Course,PD 1096: A continuous layer of masonry unit.
co-terminus with the project,RA 9266: validity of a special/temporary permit given to foreign
architects
Court,PD 1096: An occupied space between building lines and lot lines other than a yard; free,
open, and unobstructed by appendages from the ground upward.
P100,000-5,000,000,RA 9266: fine for a person illegally practicing architecture
Inner Court,PD 1096: A court bounded on all sides by building lines.
6months-6years,RA 9266: a person illegally practicing architecture shall be sentenced to suffer
imprisonment for a period of
Open Court,PD 1096: A court bounded on three sides by building lines.
PRC,RA 9266: architect if suspended of unethical practice..where case be filed
Through Court,PD 1096: A court bounded on two opposite side by building lines.
construction manager,RA 9266: if the architect assists the owner in planning promotional
services for the project, who shall the owner hire to coordinate the overall activities concerning
the project?
Courtyard,PD 1096: A portion of the yard for which the permitted limit of paving/hardscaping
shall not exceed 50% of the area of the yard.
waterproofing,RA 9266: usually awarded as subcon
Crematorium,PD 1096: Any designated place duly authorized by law to cremate dead persons.
120days,RA 9266: suspended or stoppage after it has commenced
Development Controls,PD 1096: A set of interlacing regulations concerning the physical
utilization of a lot and likewise governing the planning/design of spaces and/or the use or
occupancy of a building structure to be introduced on a lot.
1year,RA 9266: building permit shall expire and become null...not commenced
Dispersal Area,PD 1096: An area which will accommodate a number of persons equal to the
total capacity of the stand and building it serves.
600mm,NBCP: allowable projection for the signage of a building that is arcaded
Display Sign,PD 1096: Any material, device or structure that is arranged intended, designed or
used as an advertisement or directory that includes a sign, sign screen, billboard or advertising
device of any kind.
HLURB,BP 220: who prepares the comprehensive land use plan
Display Stand,PD 1096: Any movable structure, table showcase, cabinet and the like where
foods or periodicals are displayed.
Display Surface,PD 1096: The entire area enclosed by the extreme limits or perimeter of a sign.
Display Window,PD 1096: That portion of a building abutting the sidewalk open to public view
protected by grilles, screens or transparent materials for display of goods.
Dwelling Indigenous Family,PD 1096: A dwelling intended for the use and occupancy by the
family of the owner only. It is constructed of native materials which does not exceed P 15,000.
Dwelling Unit,PD 1096: One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended
or designated to be occupied by one family with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and
eating.
Duct,PD 1096: A passageway made of sheet metal for conveying air or other gasses at low
pressure.
Dumbwaiter,PD 1096: A hoisting mechanism design to materials and other loads such as food,
laundry etc. equipped with a car.
Easement,PD 1096: A kind of public open space that must be absolutely free of all forms of
physical obstruction.
Electrical Sign,PD 1096: Any sign illuminated by incandescent or fluorescent lamps or luminous
tubes as part of the sign proper.
Elevator,PD 1096: A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which
moves in guides in vertical direction.
Elevator Landing,PD 1096: That portion of a floor, balcony or platform for loading or discharging
passengers or freight to or from the elevator.
Elevator Wire Ropes,PD 1096: Steel wire ropes attached to the car frame or passing around
sheaves attached to the car frame.
Escalator,PD 1096: A power driven, inclined, continuous stairway for raising or lowering
passengers.
Established Grade Elevation,PD 1096: The point of reference on the highest adjoining natural
grade as established by the proper government authority.
Exit,PD 1096: A continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way.
Exit Court,PD 1096: A yard or court providing egress to a public way for one or more required
exits.
Exit Horizontal,PD 1096: A means of passage from one building into another building occupied
by the same tenant through a separation wall having a minimum fire resistance of one-hour.
Exit Passageway,PD 1096: An enclosed means of egress connecting a required exit or exit
court with a public way.
Facing,PD 1096: Any masonry, forming an integral part of a wall used as a finished surface.
Fire Assembly,PD 1096: The assembly of a fire door, fire window and fire damper including all
required hardware, anchorage, frames and sills.
Fire Assembly Self Closing,PD 1096: A fire assembly which may remain in open position and
which will close automatically if subjected to increase in temperature and products of
combustion other than heat.
Firewall,PD 1096: A reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete separator with appropriate fire-
resistive rating and shall be positioned between dwelling units.
Firebrick,PD 1096: A refractory brick.
Fireclay,PD 1096: A finely ground clay used as a plasticizer for masonry mortars; varies widely
in physical properties.
Fireplace,PD 1096: A hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire may be
made and which is built in conjunction with a chimney.
Fire Retardant Treated Wood,PD 1096: Lumber of plywood impregnated with chemicals and
when tested in accordance with accepted fire standards for a period of 30 minutes shall have a
flame-spread of not over 25 and show no evidence of
progressive combustion.
First Storey,PD 1096: The floor of which is at or above the level of the sidewalk or adjoining
ground, the remaining storeys being numbered in regular succession upward.
Floor Area,PD 1096: The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or
portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts.
Floor to Floor Height,PD 1096: The vertical measurement between the uppermost surfaces of
two successive floors of a proposed building or structure.
Floor Plate,PD 1096: The gross expanse of a floor measured from the outermost edges of floor
slabs.
Footing,PD 1096: That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits
loads directly to the soil or the pile.
Foundation,PD 1096: All the portions of the building or structure below the footing, the earth
upon which the structure rests.
Freight Loading or Unloading Space,PD 1096: Loading/unloading and ancillary spaces that are
located outside the roadway.
Front Yard,PD 1096: The part of the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) created by setback
along RROW that cannot be used as parking space and a very temporary nature and hard and
soft landscaping may be introduced for the front yard.
Front of Lot,PD 1096: The side of lot on which the main pedestrian and vehicular access into
the property shall be situated.
Garage,PD 1096: A building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle containing gasoline,
distillate, or other volative, flammable liquid in its tank, is stored, repaired, or kept.
Garage Commercial,PD 1096: A garage where automobiles and other motor vehicle are
housed, cared for, equipped, repaired or kept for remuneration, hire, or sale.
Garage Open Parking,PD 1096: A structure of one or more tiers in height which is at least 50
percent open on two or more sides and is used exclusively for the parking or storage of
passenger motor vehicles having a capacity of not more than nine persons per vehicle.
Garage Private,PD 1096: A building or portion of a building in which only motor vehicles used by
the tenants of the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept.
Girder,PD 1096: A horizontal structural piece which supports in end of the floor beams or joists
or walls over opening.
Grade,PD 1096: The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground.
Gross Floor Area,PD 1096: The total floor space within the perimeter of the permanent external
building walls inclusive of main and auxiliary building.
Ground Floor,PD 1096: The storey at or near the level of the grade.
Ground Sign,PD 1096: A sign with its support resting on the ground.
Habitable Room,PD 1096: Any room meeting the requirements of this Code for sleeping, living,
cooking, or dining purposes, excluding such enclosed spaces as closets, pantries, bath or toilet
room, service rooms, connecting corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, storage, space cellars,
utility rooms, and similar spaces.
Hall Common,PD 1096: A corridor or passageway used in common by all the occupants within a
building.
Hall, Stairs,PD 1096: A hall which includes the stair, stair landings, and those portions of the
common halls through which it is necessary to pass in going between the entrance floor and the
room.
Heliport,PD 1096: An area of land or water or a structural surface intended for use, the landing
and take off helicopters including refueling and maintenance repairs.
Helistop,PD 1096: The same as heliport except that no refueling, maintenance repairs, or
storage of helicopters is permitted.
Hoist,PD 1096: An apparatus for raising or lowering a load by use of force, but does not include
a car or platform.
Hoistway,PD 1096: An opening through a building for the travel of elevators, dumbwaiters etc.
Hotel,PD 1096: A building or a part thereof with rooms occupied or intended to be occupied for
hire as temporary aboding place of individuals with a general kitchen and public dining room
service, but no provision for
cooking in any individual suite or room.
Hotel Apartment,PD 1096: An apartment house which may furnish dining room service and
other services for the exclusive use of its tenants.
Impervious Surface Area,PD 1096: The percentage of any allowable floor area of any paved,
tiled or hardscaped surface at the ground.
Imprint,PD 1096: bottom of a sign identifying the company to whom the structure belongs.
Incremental Setback,PD 1096: The horizontal distance between the outermost building of a
structure line of a lower floor that of a higher floor.
Incombustible Material,PD 1096: When referred to as structural material, means brick,
concrete,steel etc. used either singly or in combination as fire resisting material.
Incombustible Roofing,PD 1096: A covering of not less than two thickness of roofing felt and a
good coat of tar and gravel or tin, corrugated iron or other approved fire-resisting material with
standing seam of lap joint.
Lintel,PD 1096: The beam or girder placed over an opening in a wall, which supports the wall
construction above.
Load, Dead,PD 1096: The weight of the permanent portions of a building.
Load, Lateral,PD 1096: That load cased by winds, earthquakes, or other dynamic forces.
Load, Live,PD 1096: The weight of the contents of a building or structure; it includes all loads
except dead and lateral.
Load, Occupant,PD 1096: The total number of persons that may occupy a building or portion
thereof at any one time.
Lot,PD 1096: A parcel of land on which a principal building and its accessories are placed.
Lot, Corner,PD 1096: A lot situated at the junction of two or more streets forming an angle.
Lot, Front,PD 1096: The front boundary line of a lot bordering on the street.
Lot, Inside,PD 1096: A lot fronting on one street of public alley and the remaining sides bounded
by lot lines.
Lot Line,PD 1096: The line of demarcation between either public and private property.
Lot, Open,PD 1096: A lot bounded on all sides by street lines.
Masonry,PD 1096: A form of construction composed of stone, brick, concrete etc. other similar
building units of material or combination of these material laid up unit and
set in mortar.
Masonry, Solid,PD 1096: Masonry of solid units built without hollow spaces.
Masonry Unit,PD 1096: Brick, block etc. or other similar building unit or combination, made to be
bounded together by a cementation agent.
Mausoleum,PD 1096: Large, stately tomb to accommodate one or more interments, usually with
provisions of an ossuary or cinerarium.
Memorial,PD 1096: A monument, private mausoleum or tomb for family or individual use.
Memorial Park,PD 1096: A cemetery with well kept landscaped lawns and wide roadways
provided with systematic supervision and where park-like atmosphere is an outstanding quality.
OBO,RA 9266: after passing the sangunian, who implements it
political/institutional,RA 9266: which will you least or not consider in making a comprehensive
development plan?
survey the location,RA 9266: you were commissioned to do a masterplan. what should you do
first?
full time supervision,RA 9266: who checks the materials and works done
as often as he/she wants,RA 9266: how often does the AoR visit the jobsite
15days,RA 9266: after how many days can a contractor stop work if the architect's approval for
the change of work is delayed
4.5m,NBCP: what is the minimum front setback for r4
10 days,Written notice to be given to Architect at least hiw many days prior to beginning,
suspending (except in case of accident), or resuming the work.
5000/hectares,SPP: What is the fee for physical planning for site development (1st 50 hectares)
2000/hectares,SPP: What isbthe fee for physical planning for subdivision planning in rural area
(1st 100 hectares)
Pre-design services,SPP: Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect.
Specialized allied services,SPP: Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the
architect.
10%,SPP: The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost
aside from his fee for regular design services
10%,SPP: What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code.
50%,SPP: For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee
upon submission of the final design.
85%,SPP: When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as
prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
PHP 500.00,SPP: The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as
an expert witness shall be.
12%,SPP: The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building.
6%,The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos.
8%,SPP: The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos.
Architect,SPP: In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts
the legal liability for both the design and construction on the.
General conditions,SPP: Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative
aspect of the contract.
Certificate of payment,SPP: A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due
the contractor for work accomplished.
December 1, 2004,RA 9266 TOOK EFFECT
Rule 1,RA 9266: Title, Policy Statement, Definition of Terms and Scope of Practice
Mezzanine or Mezzanine Floor,PD 1096: An partial intermediate floor in any storey or room
having an area not more than one-half of the room space.
Monument,PD 1096: A tombstone of concrete, marble or other durable stone extending above
the surface of the ground.
Moving Ramp/Walkway,PD 1096: A type of horizontal passenger-carrying device, with its
surface remaining parallel to its direction of motion.
Non-Conforming Building,PD 1096: A building which does not conform with the regulations of
the district where it is situated.
Non-Conforming Use,PD 1096: The use of a building or land or any portion of such building or
land which does not conform with the use and regulation of the zone where it is situated.
Occupancy,PD 1096: The purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used.
Owner,PD 1096: Any person, company, or corporation owning the property.
Panic Hardware,PD 1096: A bar which extends across at least one-half the width of each door
leaf, which will open the door if subjected to pressure.
Partition,PD 1096: An interior subdividing wall.
Pilaster,PD 1096: A portion of the wall which projects on one or both sides and acts as a vertical
beam a column or both.
Pier,PD 1096: An insolated mass of masonry forming support for arches, columns and similar
structural parts.
Plastics, Approved,PD 1096: Plastic materials which have a flame spread rating of 225 or less.
Public Buildings/Structure,PD 1096: A partially enclosed portion of an assembly room the ceiling
of which is not more than 1.50 meters above the proscenium opening and which is designed or
used for the presentation of plays.
Projecting Sign,PD 1096: A sign fastened to or suspended form a building.
Projection,PD 1096: Any structurally attached portion of a building that is outside its outermost
walls.
Public Buildings/Structure,PD 1096: Permanent edifices owned by the government.
CAR, PIC,RA 9266: Architect needs the ff:
PRBOA, PRC,RA 9266: ISSUED CAR and PIC
Planning, Consultation, Schematic Design, Preparation, Construction, Programming,RA 9266:
Scope of the Practice of Architecture (3P-2C-S)
planning
architectural
structural,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )____, ____designing and _____;
consultation
conferences
investigations
surveys
appraisals
adjustments
architectural
operational
site,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )____, consultancy, giving oral or written advice and
directions, ___, evaluations, ____, quality ___, ____ and _____, ____and ____ planning, ____
analysis and other pro-design services
schematic
design development
contract document
construction,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )____design, ___, ___, and ___ phases
including project promotional consultancies;
preliminary
technical
financial,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )preparation of ___, ___, economic and ___
feasibility studies of plans, models and project promotional services;
Balcony,PD 1096: A portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which
is raise 1.20 meters or more above the level of the main floor.
Balcony Exterior Exit,PD 1096: A landing or porch projecting from the wall of a building, and
which serves as a required means of egress. The long size shall be at least fifty percent open,
and the open area above the guardrail shall be so distributed as to prevent the accumulation of
smoke or toxic gases.
architectural
specifications
bill of materials
general
bidding,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )preparation of ___ plans, ___, ___, cost
estimates, ___ conditions and ___ documents;
construction
project
administration
coordination
enlargement
demolition preservation,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )___ and ___ management,
giving general management, ___, supervision, ___ and responsible direction or the planning,
architectural designing, construction, reconstruction, erection, ___ or ___, renovation, repair,
orderly removal, remodeling, alteration, ___ or restoration of buildings or structures or complex
buildings, including all their components, sites and environs, intended for private or public use;
sanguniang panglunsod,RA 9266: who adopts the land use plan when HLURB already
approved it
lay-outing, spaces, housing, community, interiors, detailing, lighting,(Scope of the Practice of
Architecture )the planning, architectural ___ and utilization of ___ within and surrounding such
buildings or structures, ___ design and ___ architecture, architectural ___ and space planning,
architectural ___, architectural ___, acoustics, architectural lay-outing of mechanical, electrical,
electronic, sanitary, plumbing, communications and other utility systems, equipment and
fixtures;
scientific, aesthetic, complete,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )all works which relate to
the ____, ____ and orderly coordination or all works and branches of the work, systems and
processes necessary for the production of a ____ building or structure, whether for public or
private use, in order to enhance or safeguard life, health, and property and the promotion and
enrichment of the quality of life, the architectural design of engineering structures or any part
thereof; and
subjects, computer-aided design,(Scope of the Practice of Architecture )all other works, projects
and activities which require the professional competence of an architect, including teaching of
architectural ____ and architectural ____;
Article 1723,RA 9266:Violation of the Service Agreement is a basis for a civil liability under ____
of the Civil Code unless he/she attempts and/or succeeds to interfere or contravene the legal
and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record: the Consulting Architect
1-1.5,RA 9266:the architectural plan is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed
building/structure (running parallel to the ground) and at a height of from____ meters above the
finished floor
Article 1723
Architect-of-Record,RA 9266:Consulting Architect assumes no civil liability under____ of the
Civil Code unless he/she attempts and/or succeeds to interfere or contravene the legal and
professional functions of the____
General conditions
agreement
special provision
Specifications
bid,RA 9266:Contract Documents: There generally include the following documents: (2SGDB)
Rule 2,RA 9266:PRBOA
chairman, 2 members, president of the Philippines, 3, 5, commission, integrated and the
accredited professional organization of architects,RA 9266: Board of Examiners composed of
a___, ____ appointed by _____from a list of ____ recommendees chosen from a list of
___nominees for each position submitted to the _____ by the _________.
10 years,RA 9266:Qualifications of Examiners: In Active Practice ____years
5 years,RA 9266:Qualifications of Examiners: Not a faculty member or with pecuniary interest in
any architectural school within ___ from nomination.
IAPOA,RA 9266:Qualifications of Examiners: Not an elective officer of the ____
moral turpitude,RA 9266:Qualifications of Examiners: Not convicted of any crime involving ____
Filipino,RA 9266:Qualifications of Examiners: ___citizen
30,RA 9266:Report of Ratings: Results must be out in __ days
required,RA 9266:Oaths: Oath-taking _____
stamp, stamp, certificate, registrant, expired, revoked,RA 9266:Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal:
unlawful for anyone to ____ or ____ any documents with said seal after the ____ of the ___
named thereon has ____ or has been ____
architectural plans, specifications, prepared, submitted, RA 9266,RA 9266:Seal, Issuance and
Use of Seal: any agency shall not accept or approve any ____ or ____ which have not been
____ and ____ in full accord with all the provisions of ____
sign, affix, signature,RA 9266:Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal: unlawful for any architect to ____
his/her name, ____ his/her seal or use any other method of ____ on architectural plans,
specifications or other documents made under another architect's supervision
Drawings, specifications, duplicate, make copies, repetition, partly, in whole,RA 9266:Seal,
Issuance and Use of Seal: ____ and ____ duly signed, stamped or sealed as instruments of
service, are the intellectual properties and documents of the architect, whether the object for
which they are made is executed or not. It shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent
of the architect or author of said documents, to ____ or to ____ of said documents for use in the
____ of and for other projects or buildings, whether executed ____ or in ____.
architectural documents, registered, licensed,RA 9266:Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal: ____
relative to the construction of a building shall bear the seal and signature only of a ____ and
____ architect.
signed, sealed, prepared, supervised,RA 9266:Suspension or Revocation of the Certificate of
Registration: ____ and ____ documents not _____ or ____ by him/her
certificate,RA 9266:Suspension or Revocation of the Certificate of Registration: paid extra
money to secure ____
falsely impersonated, practitioner,,RA 9266:Suspension or Revocation of the Certificate of
Registration: _____ a _____; practiced under fictitious name
practice, unauthorized persons,RA 9266:Suspension or Revocation of the Certificate of
Registration: aided in the ____ of ____
solicited projects, rendering services, agreements,RA 9266:Suspension or Revocation of the
Certificate of Registration: solicited projects by rendering services without agreements
Rule 4,RA 9266:Practice of Architecture
practice, offer to practice,Prohibited Practice: ____ or ____ architecture in the Philippines
without being registered/licensed
holders, temporary, special,Prohibited Practice: not ____ of ____ or ____ permits
presenting,Prohibited Practice: ____ or attempting to use as his/her own the registration/license
or seal of another or temporary or special permit
false, forged, Board, member,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice: give any ___ or ___ evidence of any
kind to the ___ or to any ___ thereof in obtaining a license/registration or temporary or special
permit
like, different,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice: falsely impersonate any registrant of ___ or ___
name
revoked, suspended, Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card, special,
temporary,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice: attempt to use a ___ or ___ ___/___ of cancelled
___/___ permit,
use, advertise, title, description,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice: use in connection with his/her
name or otherwise assume, ___ or ___ any ___ or ___ tending to convey the impression that
he/she is an architect when he/she is not an architect
use, adoption, implementation, plans, designs, specifications,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice:
allows the ___, ___, ___ of ___, ___ or ___ made by any person, firm, partnership or company
not duly licensed to engage in the practice of architecture.
RA 9266,RA 9266:Prohibited Practice: violate any of the provisions of ___
100,000, 5,000,000, 6 months, 6 years,RA 9266:Penalty: guilty of misdemeanor = fine of P___
to P___, or imprisonment of ____ to ___, or both
200,000, 6 years,RA 9266:Any person or entity, who/which shall entice, compel, coerce, require
or otherwise force an architect to undertake/perform any service without first executing a written
contract/service agreement, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor = fine of not less than P____ or to
suffer imprisonment for a period not exceeding ___, or both.
RLA, 3 years,Government Positions: All existing and proposed positions in the local and
national government, primarily requiring the services of an architect shall be filled only by ___
within ___ from effectivity of RA 9266
Apartment House,PD 1096: Any building or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented,
leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three
or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the building,
and shall include flats and apartments.
Arcade,PD 1096: Any portion of a building above the first floor projecting over the sidewalk
beyond the first storey wall used as protection for pedestrians against rain or sun.
Arcade Structure,PD 1096: Any semi-enclosed or enclosed and usable or habitable building
projection constructed in the airspace above the arcade and therefore utilizing the air rights
above the RROW, in case the arcade is part of the RROW.
Assembly Building or Hall,PD 1096: A building or a portion of a building used for the gathering
together of fifty or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, workshop, entertainment,
amusement, or awaiting transportation or of a hundred or more persons in drinking and dining
establishments.
Attic Storey,PD 1096: Any storey situated wholly or partly in a roof, so designed, arranged, or
built as to be used for business, storage, or habitation.
Automatic Fire Suppression System,PD 1096: An engineered system to detect automatically
and suppress fire through fixed spring piping and nozzles using dry or wet chemical clean or
halogenated extinguishing agents or an automatic sprinkler system.
Awning,PD 1096: A movable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and of
a type which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building.
Backing,PD 1096: The surface or assembly to which veneer is attached.
Barbecue,PD 1096: A stationary open hearth or brazier, either fuel-fired or electric, used for
floor preparation.
Basement Level,PD 1096: A portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is partly below
and partly above grade but so located that the vertical distance from grade to the floor is less
than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling.
Bay or Panel,PD 1096: One of the intervals or spaces into which the building front is divided by
columns, buttresses, or division walls.
Billboard,PD 1096: A panel for posting bills or poster.
Boarding House,PD 1096: A house with five or more sleeping rooms where the boarders are
provided with lodging, and meals for fixed sum paid by the month, or week, in accordance with
previous arrangement.
Boiler,PD 1096: A closed vessel intended for use in heating or for application of heat to
generate steam or other vapor.
Buildable Area,PD 1096: The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum
open spaces.
Building,PD 1096: A three-dimensional physical development erected within a lot or property or
any combination of or any of all its three different levels.
Building Height,PD 1096: The vertical distance from the established grade elevation to the
highest point of the roof.
Low-rise,PD 1096: From 1-5 storeys in height, 3-14 meters above established grade.
Medium-Rise,PD 1096: From 6-15 storey in height, 18-45 meters above the established grade.
High-Rise,PD 1096: From 16 storeys or taller in height, 48 meters above established grade.
Building Length,PD 1096: Its general lineal dimensions usually measured in the direction of the
bearing wall for girders.
Building Line,PD 1096: The line formed by the intersection of the outer space of the enclosing
wall of the building and the surface of the ground.

 Building Width,PD 1096: Its shortest linear dimensions usually measured in the direction
of the floor, beams, or joints.

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