PREFACE TO THE NSCP VOLUME 1, SEVENTH EDITION, 2015 Introduction [ASEP recognizes the need for an up-to-date structural code addressing the design and installation of structural systems through requirements emphasizing performance. The new National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP Volume lis designed to meet these needs through various model codes/regulations, generally from the United States, to safeguard the pablic health and safety nationwide. ‘Thi’ updated Structural Code establishes minimum requirements for structural systems using prescriptive and performance-based provisions. I is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and Pow building designs. Also, this code reflects the latest seismic design practice for earthquake-resistant structures Changes and Developments In its drive to upgrade and update the NSCP, the ASEP Codes and Standards Committe initially wanted to adopt the latest ditions of American code counterparts. However, for eases where available local data i limited to support the upgrade, then some provisions and procedures of the NSCP 7" edition were retained, ‘This NSCP 7th eition is referenced from the following: 2. Uniform Building Code UBC-1997 b. International Building Code 1BC-2009 c. American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE/SE! 7-10 4. American Concrete Institute ACI318-14M e __American Institue for Steel Constuction AISC-0S with Supplementary Seismic Provisions £ American Tron and Stee! Institute AISI $100-2007 & Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook of America h. Concrete Masonry Handbook, th Edition i. American National Standard Institute ANSI EIA'TIA-222-G-1-2007 |. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Significant revisions ae summarized as follows: & ——Chapier 1~ General Requirements “The changes made inthis chaptor are the following 1 Section 102 Definition of Failure a2 Section 103 ~ Classification of Structures School buildings of more than one story, hospitals, designated evacuation centers, structures are under the essential facilities category. Section 104 ~ Design Requirements Churches, Mosque and other related religious structures are under the special occupancy category Section 104-Design Requirements. “The provision for deftection of any structural member under the serviceability requirement is deleted, This cequirement for concrete and steel is specified in Chapters 4 and 5 respectively. [New requirements are added tothe design review seetion. a3 Section 105 ~ Posting and Instrumentation ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) v