MODULE 1 - REVISED IRR OF THE NBC (PD 1096) Flashcards
REVISED IRR OF THE NBC EFFECTIVITY DATE
May 1, 2005
All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure
CONSTRUCTION
Installation in place of components of a building/structure
ERECTION
Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure
ADDITION
Construction in a building/structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities, and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof
ALTERATION
Physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility, and/or to improve its aesthetic quality
RENOVATION
Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portions of a building structure to restore its original conditions
REPAIR
Change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any portion/s thereof which has different requirements
CONVERSION
Transfer of any building/structure or portions thereof from its original location or position to another
MOVING
Systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part
DEMOLITION
Secondary building/structure located within the same premises
ANCILLARY BUILDING STRUCTURE
BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Charged with the duties of issuing building permits
- Allowed to enter any building or its premises at all reasonable times
- May order the work stopped or order discontinuance of occupancy or use
Building official shall order its repair, vacation, or demolition
DANGEROUS BUILDING (NUISANCE OR RUINOUS)-
CHARACTERISTICS OF DANGEROUS BUILDING
- Structural hazards
- Fire hazards
- Unsafe electrical wiring
- Unsafe mechanical installation
- Inadequate sanitation/plumbing and health facilities
- Architectural deficiency
THREE TYPES OF PERMIT
- Building Permit
- Ancillary Permit
- Accessory Permit
Written authorization granted by the building official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the construction
BUILDING PERMIT
ANCILLARY PERMIT
- Architectural permit
- Civil/Structural permit
- Electrical permit
- Mechanical permit
- Sanitary permit
- Plumbing permit
- Electronics permit
Issued by the building official for accessory parts of the project with very special functions or use which are indicated in the plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application
ACCESSORY PERMIT
ACCESSORY PERMIT
Issued by the building official for activities being undertaken prior to or during the processing of the building permit
(ground preparation, excavation, encroachment of foundation to public area, fencing, etc)
BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
- Minor construction
- Repairs
BUILDING PERMIT FEES - BASES FOR COMPUTING
- Type of occupancy
- Cost of construction
- Area
- Height
BUILDING PERMIT FEES - EXEMPTIONS
Public Buildings
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION - TYPE 1
Wood construction
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION - TYPE 2
Wood with 1-hr fire-resistive materials
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION - TYPE 3
Masonry and wood; incombustible construction for exterior walls
(1 HR)
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION - TYPE 4
Steel, iron, concrete, masonry; incombustible construction for walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions
(1 HR)
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION - TYPE 5
Structural elements of steel, iron, concrete or masonry; building shall be fire-resistive
(4 HRS)
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOT REQUIRED FOR:
- Traditional indigenous family dwellings; of native materials, cost not exceeding 15,000
- Single detached dwelling up to 20 sq.m.
- One year from date of issue
- Suspension/abandonment of construction for 120 days
VALIDITY
- Issues in plans and specifications
- Incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
- Non-compliance with NBC and IRRs
NON-ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: OCT
Original Certificate of Title
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: TCT
Transfer Certificate of Title
LIABILITY CLAUSE: ARTICLE 1723 OF THE CIVIL CODE
The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building is liable for damages if within fifteen years from the completion of the structure the same should collapse by reason of a defect in those plans and specifications, or due to the defects in the ground.
FIRE ZONES
Areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire
- Buildings are permitted w/o fire resistivity measures
- Often in country sides or rural areas
- Commercial and industrial structures sparsely constructed
- clustered in small groups
- All types of construction allowed
NON-FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES
- Bldgs. are permitted with fire resistivity measures
- Walls of at least 2-hr fire resistivity
- 1-hr fire resistivity throughout for suburban areas
- T1 not allowed
FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES
- Highly fire-resistive or non-combustible structures or construction materials
- 3 to 4-hr fire resistivity throughout
- T1, T2, T3 not allowed
HIGHLY FIRE RESTRICTIVE ZONES