RULE 2 Flashcards
Who is responsible for implementing and enforcing the National Building Code?
Secretary of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
What is the role of the Technical Staff in NBCP enforcement?
The Technical Staff assists the DPWH Secretary by providing expert advice and professional guidance in enforcing the National Building Code.
What government agency supervises the enforcement of the NBCP?
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
What is the purpose of Professional and Technical Assistance under Section 204?
The DPWH Secretary can hire consultants, engineers, and experts to improve the enforcement of building regulations.
What are the general powers of the Secretary of DPWH under the NBCP?
- Create policies, standards, and guidelines for buildings.
- Approve or modify referral codes.
- Set and regulate fees for permits.
- Enforce compliance with the NBCP.
Who enforces the NBCP at the local level?
Building Official (BO)
What are the qualifications to become a Building Official?
- Filipino citizen with good moral character.
- Licensed architect or civil engineer.
- Member of a professional organization for at least 2 years.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in building design or construction.
What are the main responsibilities of a Building Official?
- Issuing building permits.
- Inspecting construction sites.
- Stopping unauthorized construction.
- Ordering the demolition of unsafe structures.
What power does the Building Official have if a building violates the NBCP?
The Building Official can issue a Stop Order or Abatement Order to enforce compliance.
What does the Office of the Building Official (OBO) do?
The OBO is the local government office responsible for issuing permits and enforcing NBCP rules.
How are building permit fees distributed?
- 20% goes to the Building Official’s Office for operations.
- 80% goes to the Local Government General Fund.
Which buildings are exempt from paying building permit fees?
- Public buildings (e.g., government offices, public schools).
- Traditional Indigenous Family Dwellings (if made of native materials and cost less than PHP 15,000).
What is the purpose of building permit fees?
To fund local government operations and NBCP enforcement.
Can building permit fees be increased?
Yes, the DPWH Secretary has the power to set and regulate fees.
What happens to permit fees collected by the Building Official?
They must be recorded and accounted for properly.
What is the maximum fine for violating NBCP?
A fine of up to PHP 10,000.
What are the criminal penalties for violating NBCP?
Fine of up to PHP 20,000.
Imprisonment of up to 2 years.
Deportation for foreign violators.
What must happen before a new rule or amendment to NBCP takes effect?
It must be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper before becoming official.
What should happen to dangerous or ruinous buildings?
They must be repaired, vacated, or demolished for public safety.
Who has the authority to order the demolition of unsafe buildings?
The Building Official can issue an abatement order to remove unsafe structures.
The process of removing or repairing a dangerous building.
Abatement
Who is responsible for the abatement of dangerous buildings?
The Building Official orders repairs, evacuation, or demolition.
What is the maximum imprisonment for violating NBCP?
Up to 2 years.
What is a Referral Code?
A Referral Code provides additional technical regulations that supplement the NBCP, such as:
- Fire Code of the Philippines
- Plumbing Code
- Structural Code
