TOMAS, MARK GLENN V.

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ASSINGMENT.
1. What is the National Building Code of the Philippines?
- The National Building Code of the Philippines aims to ensure that developers
conform to the implementation of modern technical knowledge on construction,
building design, occupancy, maintenance, and use
2. What is this RA 6541 all about?
- 6541 otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines provides for
all buildings and structures a framework of minimum standards and requirements by
guiding, regulating, and controlling their location, siting, design, quality of materials,
construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance, including their environment, utilities,
fixtures, equipment, and mechanical electrical, and other systems and installations.
And it ensures that the property that you're going to build is quality and that it won't
obstruct the national safety.
3. What is the National Building code of the Philippines PD 1096 summary?
- Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines was
enacted to formulate and adopt a uniform building code which shall embody up-to-
date and modern technical knowledge on building design, construction, use,
occupancy and maintenance.
4. What is the National Building Code rule 7 all about?
- The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent
upon the character of use or occupancy, on the type of construction, on end-user
population density, light and ventilation, width of road right-of-way, building bulk, off-
street cum off-site parking requirements and local land use plan and zoning
regulations.
5. What is Section 301 of building permit?
- As stated in Section 301, Building Permits of the National Building Code, "No person,
firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall
erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or
cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the
building official assigned in the place where the subject building is located or the
building work is to be done.
6. What is PD 957 Condominium Act?
- No installment payment made by a buyer in a subdivision or condominium project for
the lot or unit he contracted to buy shall be forfeited in favor of the owner or
developer when the buyer, after due notice to the owner or developer, desists from
further payment due to the failure of the owner or developer to develop the
subdivision or condominium project according to the approved plans and within the
time limit for complying with the same. Such buyer may, at his option, be reimbursed
the total amount paid including amortization interests but excluding delinquency
interests, with interest thereon at the legal rate.
7. Who is exempted in building permit?
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, countertops, and similar finish work are exempt.
8. What is national building code?
- The national building code is the set of laws and regulations that apply to the
construction of buildings. Only buildings that conform to these laws are approved by
the government.
9. Why is the National building code of the Philippines important?
- One of the main reasons why the National Building Code is created is to ensure
public safety. All buildings must abide to certain principles of construction. All
materials that are needed must also be environmentally friendly.
10. Is balcony included in floor area Philippines?
- Floor Area of Building refers to the sum of the area of each floor of the building
measured to the outer surface of the outer walls including the area of lobbies, cellars,
elevator shafts and all communal spaces in multi-dwellings. Areas of balconies are
excluded
11. How close to property line can I build a house Philippines?
- The dwelling shall occupy not more than ninety percent of a corner lot and eighty
percent of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and
 View of the Civil Code of Philippines, shall be at least 2 meters from the property
line.
12. How long is the expiry period of building permit?
- A building permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become
null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within a
period of one year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work so
authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for
a period of 120 days.
13. Is it legal to construct a building without permit?
- No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the
government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert, or demolish any
building or structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building
permit therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject
building is located or the building work is to be done.
14. Which buildings are exempted from paying building permit fees?
- Movable cases, racks, counters and partitions, not over 5 feet 9 inches.
15. How much it cost to get building permit in Philippines?
- Fees range from P6,000 and above depending on your construction size,
municipality location and the assessment plan. Fees in the provinces are usually
cheaper than in the cities. 5. Photocopy the OR (Official Receipt) and bring a copy to
the Office of the Building Official releasing section.
16. Is PD 957 still valid?
- Through the years, PD 957 proved to be effective in protecting not only the
subdivision and condominium buyers but the sellers, operators, and developers as
well. However, due to the passage of time, certain provisions of PD 957 may prove
to be obsolete while others need to be ciarifiea.
17. What is Maceda Law RA 6552?
- Republic Act No. 6552, otherwise known as the "Realty Installment Buyer Protection
Act", or more popularly the "Maceda Law", was approved on August 26, 1972 to
protect real property owners from inequitable conditions imposed on sale
transactions involving real estate purchase financed through installment basis.
18. What is Presidential Decree No 1216?
- It is the policy of the government to create and maintain a healthy environment in
human settlements by providing open spaces, roads, alleys, and sidewalks as may
be deemed suitable to enhance the quality of life of the residents therein.
19. How much should I pay for a building permit?
- An estimated fee of Php 6, 000 or above will be the cost of your building permit fees
as this will be based on the construction size of your building, municipality location,
as well as the assessment plan.
20. Do I need permit to renovate house Philippines?
- In fact, we need to obtain permission for a business, an exam, or even a structure in
the Philippines. Yes, a building permit is required to proceed with the construction of
a certain facility. The National Building Code, which was established a long time ago,
requires this specific permission to be obtained.
21. What are the general building requirements?
- (a) All buildings or structures as well as accessory facilities thereto shall conform in
all respects to the principles of safe construction and must be suited to the purpose
for which they are designed.
- (b) Buildings or structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or production
of any kind of article or product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.
- (c) Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities found therein
shall be maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition.
22. How many floors before an elevator is required Philippines?
- In apartments or residential condominiums of five (5) storeys or more, at least one
(1) passenger elevator shall be kept on twenty-four (24) hour constant service.