Rule 7 & 8., 9.WKL

Rule VII & Rule VIII of the
Revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations of
PD 1096
Objectives and Intended Learning
Outcomes
This lecture aims to update our co-faculty and students

about the new architectural features of the guidelines
under Rule VII & Rule VII 2005 revised implementing
rules and regulation of PD 1096 and how should be
interpreted and applied to all new developments in the
Philippines.
Objectives and Intended Learning
Outcomes
At the end of this lecture, we shall able to:
1. Re-call and understand the fundamentals and general features

under Rule VII and Rule VIII of 2005 Revised IRR of PD 1096.
2. Compute, interpret and apply the developmental controls, and
requirements in order to satisfy the conditions under Rule VII
and Rule VIII of 2005 revised IRR of PD 1096.
3. Deepen appreciation and recognition on the rationale of 2005
revised IRR under Rule VII and Rule VIII.
Hierarchy of Building Laws & Status
1. Basic Law (PD 1096 or the NBC); unchanged for now but
may still be repealed by an act of Congress (depending on the
progress of DPWH BOC legislative work);
2. IRR of PD 1096/ NBC; revised by the BoC and NBCRC from

2000 through 2003; the 2005 Revised IRR was published April
2005 and took effect 02 May 2005; future revisions still
possible depending on the outcome of the repeal effort on the
basic law;
3. Manual of Procedure; a new DPWH executive issuance for
completion by the BoC and NBCRC;
4. Additional IRR Guidelines and Building and Material

Standards; other executive issuances that may still follow
depending on need assessment by the BoC & NBCRC;
New Architectural Rules under the 2005 Revised IRR of PD 1096 (The National Building Code) b y Archt. Armando Dominador .N. ALLI, fuap, piep, aaif
July 2005, Metropolitan Manila Member, DPWH Board of Consultants (2002-2005)
General Features of 2005 Revised IRR of
PD 1096 for the Interest of Professionals
and Students
1. The 2005 Revised IRR applies particularly to all new
structures located in new developments,
• along new road rights-of-way (RROWs),
• new subdivision or estate developments,

particularly reclamation areas;
• rules on bldg. foot-printing and setbacks

(may be somewhat relaxed for new construction
within built-up areas or for renovation/
rehabilitation projects)
General Features of 2005 Revised IRR of
PD 1096 for the Interest of Professionals
and Students
2. The Revised IRR integrates general design and physical
planning concerns,
• particularly on the matter of the

development and usage of RROWs and ROWs
• collective effect on the determination of

building bulk inside properties facing RROWs
New Terminologies in 2005 Revised IRR
of PD 1096
1. Carrying Capacity of Lot
2. Development Control of Lots,

Buildings/Structures
3. Development Potential of Lot
of PD 1096
Carrying Capacity of Lot – the optimized extent of

physical development that may be introduced into the lot
without causing undue damage, effects or hardship on the
end-users of the proposed development or on neighboring
occupants, entities, properties, lands, developments or the
environment (whether man-made or natural) and with the
proposed building/structure capable of being supported by
existing utility, transportation and service systems or by
proposed expansions/upgrading of such systems within the
immediate future;
of PD 1096
Development Control (for Lots and Buildings/

Structures) – a set of inter-acting regulations concerning
the physical utilization of a lot and likewise governing the
planning/design of spaces and/or the use/occupancy of a
building/structure to be introduced (or already existing) on a
lot;
- development controls help determine in detail
the development potential and/or the carrying capacity of all
lots and/or of proposed developments on lots; and
of PD 1096
Development Potential of Lot – the maximum extent of

physical development that may be introduced into the lot,
i.e., the erection of the proposed buildings/ structures, after
full compliance with the applicable regulations that need to
be satisfied, specifically those found in the Code, i.e., the
National Building Code of the Philippines
(Recollection)
General Use, Character of
Occupancy of Buildings
Group A Residential Dwellings
Group B Residentials(multi-family dwellings),
Hotels, & Apartments
Group C Education & Recreation
Group D Institutional
Group E Business and Mercantile
Group F Industrial
Group G Storage and hazardous
Group H Assembly other than Group I
Group I Assembly (more than 1000 occupants)
Group J Accessory
(Recollection)
(Recollection)
Zoning Classification / Type of
Building/Structures
R-1 Low density residential zone, single-detached
R-2 Medium density , Low-rise multi-level bldg.
*R-2 (basic) Single-attached or Duplex (1 – 3 storey)
*R-2 (max) Low-rise multi-level dwelling (3 – 5 storey)
R-3 High density residential, low to medium-rise bldg
*R-3 (basic) Row-house (1 – 3 storey) single family dwelling
*R-3 (max) Medium-rise multi-level bldg (6 – 12 storey)
R4 Medium to high density resd’l, low-rise devt (1 –
3 storey TownHouse Development)
R5 Very high density resd’l use (12 – 18 storey)
(Medium to High Rise Condominiums)
(Recollection)
Zoning Classification / Type of
Building/Structures
C-1 Light Commercial, (3 - 5 Storey bldgs)
C-2 Medium Density Commercial, (6 - 15 Storey
bldgs)
C-3 High density commercial (16 – 60 Storey bldgs)
(Recollection)
R-1
-Single detached dwelling unit
Free standing residential
building
-Unit layout can be flexible at

lower densities.
-Type of house for larger lot

sizes.
- Design do not permit the use

of a firewall at one side of the
property.
(Recollection)
R-2 Basic
Duplex Dwelling
-defined as a dwelling having apartments

with separate entrances for two families.
-two-story houses a single lot that share

a common wall.
Single Detached Houses
R-2 Maximum
Low-Rise
Apartment/Condominiums
- Four or more dwelling units in a 3-5

storey detached building,
(Recollection)
R-3 Basic
ROWHOUSES
- series of houses, often of similar or

identical design, situated side by side
and joined by common walls.
R-3 Maximum
Medium-Rise
Apartment/Condominiums
- 6-12 storey multi family dwelling e.g.

One Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(Recollection)
R-4
TOWNHOUSES
- series of houses, often of similar or

identical design, situated side by side
and joined by common walls with
provision of amenities.
R-5
High Density High Rise
Condominiums
- 12 & above storey multi family dwelling.

This type is characterized by interior
access to units, and a limited range of
unit types.
DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROL
• Setbacks
• Firewall Provisions
• Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF)
• Percentage Site Occupancy (PSO)
• Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL)
• Impervious Surface Area (ISA)
• Unpaved Surface Area (USA)
• Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA)
Definition of terms (Rule VII and Rule VIII)
TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA)
- Total “horizontal” surface area of a lot on which a proposed

development (building/structure) is to be erected.
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
-The maximum portion of the lot that maybe occupied by the building at
grade level after satisfying setback, yard and court requirements.
- AMBF is the true buildable area on which a fully enclosed
building/structure can be erected. The area is measured from the
outermost face of the exterior walls of the proposed building or structure.
SETBACKS
- The horizontal distance measured perpendicular from the outermost face

of the building or structure to the property line
Lot Types
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)
- Expressed as the percentage of of the maximum allowable

enclosed floor area of any building in the ground floor in relation to
total lot area (TLA).
condition 1: PSO = AMBF / TLA
condition 2: Table VII.1
without Resd’l (R-1) 60% of TLA


condition 3: Table VIII.1
Legend
e = w/out firewall
f = with firewall
condition 4: Table VIII.G.6
Total Open
Space within Lot
(TOSL)
PSO = TLA - TOSL

Determining the AMBF & PSO
The following shall be observed in the determination of allowable

Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) fr buildings and related
habitable structures. If the stated rules are compared with:
(1) Minimum setbacks of structures. RULE VIII Tables VIII.2 and

Table VIII.3 (page 137 of 2005 revised IRR)
(2) Rule VII Table VII.1 (page 84 of 2005 revised IRR)
(3) Rule VIII Table VIII.1 – Reference table on PSO and MACA
(page 131 of 2005 revised IRR)
(4) Rule VIII Table VIII.G.6 – Minimum TOSL requirements based on

Type of Lot/Location. (page 167 of 2005 revised IRR)
Note: The more stringent but applicable regulation out of the

aforementioned rules should be observed.
Example 1
A young bachelor has decided that his R-1 zoned property,

with a Total Lot Area (TLA) of 450 sqm located in Antipolo
City shall host his dream house.
The Project Site is an inside lot with 15m wide frontage

facing west. The site is uniformly sloped at 10% towards a
14m wide RROW which has 2m wide sidewalks at both
sides.
What is the allowable maximum building footprint (AMBF)

for the project?
What is the maximum percentage of site occupancy (PSO)

for the project?
Example 1
(1) Minimum setbacks of structures. RULE VIII 2
Tables VIII.2 and Table VIII.3 (page 137 of
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 11 x 23.5 = 258.5 SQM
PSO = 258.5/450 = 57.44%
23.5 30 m
~ 55%
2 2
11
4.5
15 m
R-1 450sqm inside lot 15m frontage

Example 1
(1) Minimum setbacks of structures. RULE VIII
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 11 x 23.5 = 258.5 SQM
PSO = 258.5/450 = 57.44%
~ 55%
(2) Rule VII Table VII.1 (page 84 of 2005
revised IRR)

Example 1
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 11 x 23.5 = 258.5 SQM
PSO = 258.5/450 = 57.44%
23.5 30 m
~ 55%
2 2
revised IRR)
PSO = 50%
11
4.5
15 m

Example 1
(4) Rule VIII Table VIII.G.6 – Minimum TOSL
requirements based on Type of Lot/Location.
TLA = PSO + TOSL

PSO = TLA – TOSL
PSO = 100% - 50% = 50%

Example 1
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 11 x 23.5 = 258.5 SQM
PSO = 258.5/450 = 57.44%
23.5 30 m
~ 55%
2 2
revised IRR)
PSO = 50%
11
(3) Rule VIII Table VIII.1 – Reference table on
PSO and MACA (page 131 of 2005 revised 4.5
IRR)
15 m
TLA = PSO + TOSL
PSO = TLA – TOSL
Therefore, the more restrictive is
PSO = 100% - 50% = 50% PSO = 50%
AMBF = 50% (TLA) = 225 SQM
Example 2
A young couple has decided that their R-2 zoned property

with a Total Lot Area (TLA) of 96 sqm located in
Dasmarinas Cavite shall host their dream house
The Project site is a corner lot with 9.60m wide frontage

facing south with a 12 meter wide street and the west side
is bounded by another 12 meter wide street.

for the project, if the building shall not have a firewall?

for the project, if the building shall not have a firewall?
Example 2
2005 revised IRR)
5 10 m
3 2
4.6
9.6 m
R-2 96sqm corner lot 9.6m frontage

Example 2
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 4.6 x 5 = 23 SQM
PSO = 23 / 96 = 24% 5 10 m
~ 25%
3 2
4.6
9.6 m
Example 2
revised IRR)

Example 2
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 4.6 x 5 = 23 SQM
PSO = 23 / 96 = 24% 5 10 m
~ 25%
(2) Rule VII Table VII.1 (page 84 of 2005 3 2
revised IRR)
PSO = 70% 4.6
9.6 m
Example 2
PSO and MACA (page 131 of 2005 revised
IRR)
Example 2
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 4.6 x 5 = 23 SQM
PSO = 23 / 96 = 24% 5 10 m
~ 25%
revised IRR)
PSO = 70% 4.6
3
IRR) 9.6 m
PSO = 55%
Example 2
TLA = PSO + TOSL

PSO = TLA – TOSL
PSO = 100% - 30% = 70%

Example 2
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 4.6 x 5 = 23 SQM
PSO = 23 / 96 = 24% 5 10 m
~ 25%
revised IRR)
PSO = 70% 4.6
3
IRR) 9.6 m
PSO = 55%

TLA = PSO + TOSL
PSO = TLA – TOSL
PSO = 100% - 30% = 70%

FIREWALL
- A reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete separator with
appropriate fire resistive rating between dwellings, buildings or
structure.
- absolutuely no openings
- shall extend the roof from 400 to 1000mm.
BLDG FOOTPRINT BASED ON FIREWALL PROVISIONS

1. Absolute no firewalls are allowed for Residential (R-1),
however;
a. an abutment up to 3.20 meters may be permitted for the
purpose of supporting a carport roof.
b. abutment shall be constructed of perforated or decorative
concrete blocks 1.50 meters measured vertically from the
established grade.
c. abutment shall not be longer than 7 meters or 50% of the side
property line in total length, which ever is shorter.
7 m or 50% of length of
wall whichever is shorter
whichever is shorter
7 m or 50% of length of wall
1.50 m max
3.20 m max
2. for Residential (R-2),
80% of length of wall

a. a firewall can be erected on a
maximum of 80% of the total
length of a side property line.
b. only (1) one side of the property
line is used for firewall
Example 3
A young couple has decided that their R-2 zoned property

with a Total Lot Area (TLA) of 96 sqm located in
Dasmarinas Cavite shall host their dream house
The Project site is a corner lot with 9.60m wide frontage

facing south with a 12 meter wide street and the west side
is bounded by another 12 meter wide street.

for the project, if the building shall have a firewall?

for the project, if the building shall have a firewall?
Example 3
2005 revised IRR)
5 10 m
4.6 2
9.6 m

Example 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 6.6 x 5 = 33 SQM
PSO = 33 / 96 = 34% 5 10 m
~ 35%
3
4.6 2
9.6 m

Example 3
revised IRR)
Example 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 6.6 x 5 = 33 SQM
PSO = 33 / 96 = 34% 5 10 m
~ 35%
(2) Rule VII Table VII.1 (page 84 of 2005 3
revised IRR)
PSO = 75% 4.6 2
9.6 m

Example 3
IRR)
Example 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 6.6 x 5 = 33 SQM
PSO = 33 / 96 = 34% 5 10 m
~ 35%
revised IRR)
PSO = 75% 4.6 2
3
IRR) 9.6 m
PSO = 60%

Example 3
TLA = PSO + TOSL

PSO = TLA – TOSL
PSO = 100% - 25% = 75%

Example 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 6.6 x 5 = 33 SQM
PSO = 33 / 96 = 34% 5 10 m
~ 35%
revised IRR)
PSO = 75% 4.6 2
3
IRR) 9.6 m
PSO = 60%
a. a firewall can be erected on a
(4) Rule VIII Table VIII.G.6 – Minimum TOSL maximum of 80% of the total
requirements based on Type of Lot/Location. length of a side property line.
(page 167 of 2005 revised IRR) b. only (1) one side of the property
line is used for firewall
TLA = PSO + TOSL (5) Check firewall length
PSO = TLA – TOSL
80% of 10 meters = 8 m
PSO = 100% - 25% = 75% Actual =5m
3.1 For a R-3 use or occupancy with
85% of length of
a firewall on two (2) sides
wall
a. maximum of 85% of the total length of
each side property line; provided that all
firewall construction shall not exceed
65% of the total perimeter.
2(85% side property) < 65%(perimeter)
b. firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be
allowed for a maximum two (2) storey
component structure
90% -100%
3.2 For a R-3 use or occupancy with a

firewall on one (1) side property line
90% of length
and at the rear property line
a. maximum of 90% of the total length of
the side and rear property lines and up
to 100% in case the rear property line is
only 4.00 meters wide
Ground level
b. firewall construction shall not exceed 90% -100%
50% of the total perimeter of the R-3
property roof
c. R-3 lots shall only be allowed for
90% of length
maximum two (2) storey structure but
not at the rear property line where the
maximum allowed firewall height shall
only be 3.20 meters measured vertically
from established grade
2nd level
85% of length of
wall

Max. 8-storey high firewall

75% of length of
wall

Maximum Impervious Surface Area (ISA)
Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA)
Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA)

MACA = PSO + ISA
Total Open Space within the Lot (TOSL)

TOSL = ISA + USA
Example 5
R-5 Property, Area 1000sqm

Inside Lot, 20 meter frontage
For development without firewall provisions, Find:
AMBF
PSO
TOSL
ISA
USA
MACA
Example 5
R-5 Property, Area 1000sqm 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 41 x 14 = 574 SQM 41 50 m
PSO = 574 / 1000 = 57.4%
~ 55% 3 3
14
20 m
Example 5
R-5 Property, Area 1000sqm 3
2005 revised IRR)
AMBF = 41 x 14 = 574 SQM 41 50 m
PSO = 574 / 1000 = 57.4%
~ 55% 3 3
revised IRR) 14
PSO = 80% 6
20 m

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Rule VII & Rule VIII of the

This lecture aims to update our co-faculty and students

1. Re-call and understand the fundamentals and general features

2. IRR of PD 1096/ NBC; revised by the BoC and NBCRC from

4. Additional IRR Guidelines and Building and Material

• along new road rights-of-way (RROWs),

• new subdivision or estate developments,

• rules on bldg. foot-printing and setbacks

• particularly on the matter of the

• collective effect on the determination of

1. Carrying Capacity of Lot

2. Development Control of Lots,

3. Development Potential of Lot

Carrying Capacity of Lot – the optimized extent of

Development Control (for Lots and Buildings/

Development Potential of Lot – the maximum extent of

-Unit layout can be flexible at

-Type of house for larger lot

- Design do not permit the use

-defined as a dwelling having apartments

-two-story houses a single lot that share

Single Detached Houses

- Four or more dwelling units in a 3-5

- series of houses, often of similar or

- 6-12 storey multi family dwelling e.g.

- series of houses, often of similar or

- 12 & above storey multi family dwelling.

TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA)

- Total “horizontal” surface area of a lot on which a proposed

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)

- The horizontal distance measured perpendicular from the outermost face

PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)

- Expressed as the percentage of of the maximum allowable

condition 1: PSO = AMBF / TLA

condition 2: Table VII.1

without Resd’l (R-1) 60% of TLA

PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)

PSO = TLA - TOSL

The following shall be observed in the determination of allowable

(1) Minimum setbacks of structures. RULE VIII Tables VIII.2 and

(2) Rule VII Table VII.1 (page 84 of 2005 revised IRR)

(4) Rule VIII Table VIII.G.6 – Minimum TOSL requirements based on

Note: The more stringent but applicable regulation out of the

A young bachelor has decided that his R-1 zoned property,

The Project Site is an inside lot with 15m wide frontage

What is the allowable maximum building footprint (AMBF)

What is the maximum percentage of site occupancy (PSO)

R-1 450sqm inside lot 15m frontage

without Resd’l (R-1) 60% of TLA

R-1 450sqm inside lot 15m frontage

TLA = PSO + TOSL

PSO = 100% - 50% = 50%

A young couple has decided that their R-2 zoned property

The Project site is a corner lot with 9.60m wide frontage

What is the allowable maximum building footprint (AMBF)

What is the maximum percentage of site occupancy (PSO)

R-2 96sqm corner lot 9.6m frontage

without Resd’l (R-1) 60% of TLA

TLA = PSO + TOSL

PSO = 100% - 30% = 70%

(4) Rule VIII Table VIII.G.6 – Minimum TOSL

PSO = 100% - 30% = 70%

BLDG FOOTPRINT BASED ON FIREWALL PROVISIONS