NIA Building, E. de los Santos Ave., Quezon City OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
20 November 1978 NBC MEMORANDUM ORDER 77-5
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned, attached are additional rules, regulations and standards for the implementation of the National Building Code, PD 1096, namely:
1. Rule XIII – Handling and Storage of Photographic and X-Ray Films 2. Rule XIV – Occupant Loads
3. Rule XV – Protection and Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition 4. Rule XVI – Light and Ventilation
5. Rule XVII – Construction of Buildings/Structures Within Approach/Departure Zones of runways of Aerodomes
6. Amendment to Section 3.3.2 of Rule XII – Cemeteries and Memorial Parks 7. Amendment to the Schedule of Fees under Category II for Metro Manila
8. Amplification to Section 6, Rule VIII – Administrative Sanctions and Procedures 9. Supplementary Provisions to Rule V – Signs
10. Supplementary Provisions to Rule IX – Electrical Regulations
This Order shall take effect January 1, 1979.
(SGD.) ALFREDO L. JUINIO Secretary
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS NIA Building, E. de los Santos Ave., Quezon City
June 14, 1979
MINISTRY-BRDS )
Memorandum Order ) SUBJECT: Additional Rules, Regulations No. 79-1 ) and Standards for the Implement- Series, 1979 ) ation of the National Building x – – – – – – x ) Code, P.D. 1096.
TO : All Concerned
For the guidance and compliance of all concerned, attached are additional rules, regulations and standards for the implementation of the National Building Code, PD 1096, namely:
1. .Rule XVIII– Maximum Height of Building/Structures 2. Rule XIX – Parking and Loading Space Requirements 3. Guidelines in the Design of Public Buildings/Structures
4. Amplification of Rule XVII (Construction of Buildings/Structures within Approach/Departure Zones of [Runways of Aerodromes] Airports) 5. Forms:
a) Demolition Permit Application b) Demolition Permit
c) Demolition Order
d) Certificate of Occupancy/Use e) Certificate of Damage
f) Certificate of Change of Use/Occupancy g) Repair Order
6. Supplementary Provisions to Rule I – Building permit Applications
7. Supplementary to Rule II – Processing of Applications for Building Permits
8. Supplementary Provisions to Annex “A” – Processing of Applications for Building Permit 9. Supplementary Provisions to Annex “A-1” – Processing of Applications for Sectional
10. New Provisions on Rule III – Assessment, Imposition and Collection of Fees 11. New Provisions on Rule IX – Electrical Regulations
This Order shall take effect July 16, 1979.
(SGD.) ALFREDO L. JUINIO Secretary
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of a District/City/ Municipal Building Official
1. The District/city/Municipal Building Official, who shall be appointed by and under the direct supervision of the Minister of the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), shall be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096) as well as the Implementing Rules and Regulations issued therefor. 2. He shall have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all work pertinent to
buildings within his area of responsibility and shall have direct change of processing of all building permit applications on the basis of land-use and architectural, structural and geodetic (line and grade), sanitary and plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire as well as other standard requirements, rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the National Building Code. 3. He shall submit an annual situation report to the Minister of the Ministry of Public Works,
(MPW) or his authorized representative on the status of all existing, on-going, and proposed public as well as private building activities within his area and shall undertake an annual
inspection of all buildings and keep an up-to-date record of their status in relation to: conformity of use as per zoning regulations and approved permit, architectural or urban design
presentability, structural stability and fire protection.
4. He shall review and evaluate the designs, plans, and programs with the corresponding
specifications, estimates and other necessary building documents of all building projects under his charge.
5. He shall inspect the construction, repair, addition, renovation and/or demolition of all buildings in accordance with the National Building Code and approved Land-Use or Master Development Plan of the city or municipality and shall have the right to enter into any building, building site, or its surrounding premises and into any new or unoccupied building or building complex. The owner of said building or building complex and building site shall be duly informed of the
findings and recommendations by the Building Official within a reasonable period of time. 6. He shall avail of the assistance and services of the various law-enforcing agencies, if and when
deemed necessary, for the effective performance of his duties.
7. He shall see to it that the technical staff charged with the various aspects of administrative control and or supervision of buildings are qualified professionals who are duly registered architects, engineers , master electricians, master plumbers, etc., with a minimum of three (3) years experience in their respective professions or field of specialization.
8. He shall coordinate with the other government officials and officers-in-charge of various aspects of planning and development such as the governor, the city/municipal mayors, the
district/city/municipal engineers, the planning and/or development officers and others.
9. He shall keep a permanent record and accurate account of all fees and other charges fixed and authorized to be collected and received under Rule III.
10. Subject to existing budgetary, accounting and auditing rules and regulations, the Building Official shall be authorized to retain not more than twenty percent (20%) of his collection. All income derived from such fees and charges shall not be disposed except in the manner to be determined hereinafter by the Minister. He shall cause the remaining eighty percent (80%) to be deposited with the respective city or municipal treasurer.
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION