PRELIMS REVIEWER Flashcards
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private institution, organization of any character applying for the insurance of permits and certificates
APPLICANT/PERMITTEE
Construction in a
building or structure
involving changes in
materials used but does
not increase the overall
area thereof.
Alteration
Minor Repairs:
- Repair works no affecting any structural member.
- Repair of non‐loading bearing partition walls.
- Repair and/or replacement of flooring.
- Repair of perimeter fence and walls.
- Repair and/or replacement of sanitary and plumbing fixtures.
- Repair and replacement of deteriorated electrical wirings.
The weight of all the
permanent parts of the
building/structure.
Dead Load
The Secretary shall designate
Building Official in cities and
municipalities who shall be
responsible for carrying out
the provisions of this code in
the field, as well as the
enforcement of orders and
decisions made pursuant
thereto
BUILDING OFFICIAL
Structures intended to be used production of any kind of product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.
Envi-friendly
APPLICATION FOR
PERMITS
- A description of the work to be
done
2.Description and ownership of the
lot - The use or occupancy
- Estimated cost of proposed work
- Five sets of plans and specifications
Standard Requirements
- Zoning and land use.
- Lines and grades.
- Sanitary and sewerage.
- Structural safety.
- Electrical safety.
- Mechanical safety.
- Environmental safety.
- Fire safety
Amount of Light Violations
5000
Type 3 (Construction)
Ordinary
3 General Building Requirements
Safe, Envi-friendly, and Proper Maintenance
__ or Head of the National Building
Code Development Office CDO).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH
Secretary
The First National Building Code
RA-6541
Compiled by the then Ministry of Public Works (now DPWH)
PD 1096 : National Building Code
The Executive Officer of the OBO
appointed by the Secretary
BUILDING OFFICAL DEPARTMENT
Assessment of Building Permit Fees
- LOCATION
- TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
- COST OF CONSTRUCTION
- FLOOR AREA
- HEIGHT
Type 1 (Construction)
Wood Frame
A secondary building or structure located on the same
premises or lot, the use of which is incidental
to that of the main building or structure.
____ means a building attached to or serving
the main residential ‐building shall include
buildings such as garrage, store, rooms, fuel
store, servant quarters but shall not include
annexe or a guest house capable of use as
independent dwelling unit.
Ancillary Building/Structure
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 the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefore from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building/Structure is located or the building work is to be done
Building Permit
MINOR CONSTRUCTIONS
- Sheds, playhouses, aviaries poultry houses and the
like not exceeding 6 sq.m. floor area - Addition to open terraces or
patios resting directly on the
ground not exceeding 20 sq.m - Installation of window grills.
- Garden pools for the cultivation
of water plants and/or aquarium
fishes not exceeding 500 mm.
depths. - Erection of garden walls other
than party walls not exceeding
1.80 meters in height
The administration and
enforcement of this Code,
including the imposition of
penalties for administrative
violations thereof is vested in
the Secretary, DPWH, herein
after referred to as the
“Secretary”.
Responsibility of Administration and Enforcement
Type 4 (Construction)
Non-Combustible
The personnel of the NBCDO
Staff
For buildings intended for use as huma habitation, it shall be at a safe distance from bodies of water and/or sources of air considered to be polluted; from a volcano or volcanic site and/or any othe building considered to be a potential source of fire or explosion.
Site Requirements
Occupancy Category
- CATEGORY I‐ Residential
- CATEGORY II‐ Commercial and Industrial
- CATEGORY III‐ Social, Educational and Institutional
- CATEGORY IV‐ Agricultural
- CATEGORY V‐ Ancillary
Any new construction which
increases the height or
area of an existing
building or structure.
Addition
The provisions of this Code shall
apply to the design, location, siting,
construction, alteration, repair,
conversion, use, occupancy,
maintenance, moving, demolition of,
and addition to public and private
buildings and structures, except
traditional indigenous family
dwellings as defined herein
Scope and Applications
This code is used to oversee the implementation of the provisions
A change in the use or occupancy of
a building or structure or
any portion/s thereof.
Conversion
Type 2 (Construction)
Heavy Timber
That which is built or
constructed, or any piece of work built up
or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner.
Structure
Installation in place of all components of
buildings or structures.
Erection
Remedial work
done on any damage or
deteriorated portion/s of a
building or structure to
restore its original
condition
Repair
Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government owned or controlled corporation.
AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT
Any physical
change made on a
building or structure to
increase its value, utility
and/or improve its
aesthetic quality
Renovation
This code is used to oversee the implementation of the provisions
RA-6541
Includes horizontal
or impact forces due to seismic, winds
and other dynamic forces.
Lateral Load
Secretary of DPWH
Manuel Bonoan
All on‐site work down from site
preparation, excavation, foundation, and
assembly of all components of buildings or
structures
Construction
Any structure built for the
support, shelter or enclosure of persons,
animals, chattels or properties of any kind.
Building
Amount of Light Grave Violations
8000
Type 5 (Construction)
Fire Resistive
A building used as a
dwelling for the use and
occupancy of the family
of the owner only and
constructed of native
materials such as
bamboo, nipa, logs or
lumber, the total cost of
which does not exceed
fifteen thousand
(P15,000) pesos.
Traditional Indigenous
Family Dwelling
Issued February 19, 1977
PD 1096 : National Building Code
An act to ordain and institute a National Building Code of the Philippines
RA-6541
All structures and facilities shall conform to the principles of safe construction and must be suited to the purpose for which they are designed.
Safe
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
State to safeguard life, health, property, and
public welfare, consistent with the principles of
sound environmental management and
control
Declaration of Policy
The weight of all the
contents and occupants of the
building.
Live Load
Buildings and/or structures
constructed before the approval of
this Code shall not be affected
thereby except when alterations,
additions, conversions, or repairs
are to be made therein, in which
case, this Code shall apply only to
the portions to be altered, added,
converted, or repaired
Scope and Applications
Amount of Grave Violations
10000
Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto
Office of the Building Official (OBO)
The site which will be constructed any structure shall be sanitary, hygienic or safe.
Site Requirements
Qualifications of Building Officials
Filipino Citizen, Arch./C.E, Good Standing Job, 5 Year Experience, and Seminar Workshop
Structures/facilities shall be maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition.
Proper Maintenance
Duties of the Building Official
- Enforcement of the provisions of the Code
- Administrative control over building works in his area of responsibility
- Ensure that the construction phase shall not start
- Initiate action towards complains
- Submit a quarterly situational report to the Secretary through the NBCDO
- Undertake such other duties and tasks assigned by the Secretary from time to time.
