RULE 13 - ELECTRICAL + MECHANICAL

Question 1

Referral codes

Answer 1

All electrical systems and installations shall
conform to the provisions of the Philippine
Electrical Code pursuant to RA 7920
(Electrical Engg. Law)
All mechanical systems and installations
shall conform to the provisions of the
Philippine Mechanical Code pursuant to RA
8495 (Mech. Engg. Law)

Question 2

Clearance of service drops

Answer 2

2.50m from highest point of roofs
3.00m from the ground
1.00m (horizontal) from windows/porches
5.50m from the crown of the street or
sidewalk
No service drop conductors or any other
wiring shall pass over swimming pools

Question 3

Elevators

Answer 3

Hoistway pit: minimum 600mm from
underside of car to bottom of pit
Maximum four elevators in a single
hoistway
Residential buildings 5 storeys or higher
shall have at least one passenger elevator
on 24-hour constant operation

Question 4

Escalators

Answer 4

Maximum inclination: 30° from horizontal
Width between ballustrades: 560mm1200mm. Shall not exceed the width of the
step by more than 330mm
Speed: 38 meters per minute maximum
(common rule is 90-120 fpm/27.5-36.5mpm)

Question 5

Air conditioning

Answer 5

Comfortable cooling standards:
Temperature: 20°-24° Celsius
Humidity: 50% - 60%
Air movement: 4.60-7.60 meters per minute

Question 6

Water pumping

Answer 6

Installation of pumping equipment directly
from the public water supply system is
prohibited