BUILDING CODE Flashcards
Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure.
ADDITION
A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any portions thereof which has
different requirements.
CONVERSION
A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the construction of a specific project after plans, specifications, pertinent documents are found in conformity to P. D. 1096.
BUILDING PERMIT
All on-site work done from site
preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components, and installation of utilities of building
CONSTRUCTION
Installation in place of components of a building/structure.
ERECTION
Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location and size of windows, doors, structural parts, existing utilities but does not increase the overall area thereof.
ALTERATION
Remedial work done on any
damaged or deteriorated portions of a building/structure to
restore its original condition.
REPAIR
Any physical change made on
a building to increase its value,
utility and to improve its aesthetic quality
RENOVATION
The transfer of a building of portions thereof from its original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.
MOVING
The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part.
DEMOLITION
A secondary building/structure
located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building/structure.
ANCILLARY BUILDING/
STRUCTURE
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096
NATIONAL BUILIDNG CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
PD 1185 or RA 9514
FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
PD 957
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS PROTECIVE DECREE
BP 220
ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZE HOUSING
BP344
ACCESSIBILITY LAW (OR AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES)
PD 856
SANITATION CODE OF PHILIPPINES
PD 957
REVISED IRR OF THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYER’S PROTECTIVE DECREE
PD 1067
WATER CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
RA 386
Civil Code of the Philippines
RA1378
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
RA8981
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
RA9266
The Architecture Act of 2004
R.A. 11201
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT
RA 545
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
R.A. 8293
“Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines”
seeks to improve the efficiency of building performance through a framework of acceptable set of standards that will enhance sound environmental and resource management that will counter the harmful gases responsible for the adverse effects of climate change, throughout the building’s life-‐cycle including efficient use of resources, site selection, planning, design, construction, use, occupancy, operation and maintenance, without significant increase in cost.
“GB Code”
