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    Rule I - General Provisions: Bldg. Requirements

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    The National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) establishes rules and regulations for building construction and safety. It is administered by the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, who appoints Building Officials responsible for enforcing the Code. The Code requires buildings to be constructed safely and maintain sanitary conditions. It exempts traditional indigenous structures but applies to all other buildings. Violations can result in administrative fines between 5,000-10,000 pesos depending on the severity of the violation.

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    The National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) establishes rules and regulations for building construction and safety. It is administered by the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, who appoints Building Officials responsible for enforcing the Code. The Code requires buildings to be constructed safely and maintain sanitary conditions. It exempts traditional indigenous structures but applies to all other buildings. Violations can result in administrative fines between 5,000-10,000 pesos depending on the severity of the violation.

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    NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NBCP)

    -February 19, 1977 promulgated by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

    IRR of NBCP

    -Published by DPWH on April 1, 8 & 15, 2005

    -Took effect on April 30, 2005

    RULE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

    BLDG. REQUIREMENTS

    - construction
    -Adequate environmental safeguards
    -Maintain building in safe, sanitary and good working conditions

    SCOPE AND APPLICATION EXCEPTION:

    -Traditional Indigenous Buildings


    -BP 220

    RULE II – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

    SECRETARY
    Vested to do Administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and IRR, including the imposition of penalties for
    administrative violations thereof
    Functions:
     Formulate policies, plans, standards and guidelines
     Issue and promulgate additional rules and regulations in the form of Memorandum Circulars
     Exercise appellate jurisdiction over the decisions and orders of the Building Official
     Evaluate, review, approve and/or take final action on changes and/or amendments to existing Referral Codes as
    well as on the incorporation of other referral codes
     Prescribe and impose the amount of fees and other charges
     Appoint a Building Official

    NATIONAL BUILDING CODE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (NBCDO)


    Serves as Technical Staff of Secretary
    Functions:
     Assist in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR.
     Review, evaluate and take final action on various technical and legal problems
     Conduct seminar/workshops on the Code, its IRR, and BP 344 (Accessibility Law).
     Undertake other duties and tasks assigned by the Secretary.

    BUILDING OFFICIALS
    appointed or designated other than by the Secretary
    responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Code
    enforcement of orders and decisions

    Qualifications:

     Filipino citizen and of good moral character.


     Registered architect or civil engineer.
     Member of accredited organization of his profession for 5 years minimum endorsed or recommended by the accredited
    professional organization.
     (5) years minimum of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction.
     Completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the DPWH
    Duties:
    Enforcement of the provisions of the Code and its IRR
    Administrative control and supervision of works pertinent to buildings/structures
    Processing & issuance of all permit applications and certificates
    Changes, modifications, and alterations in design during construction phase shall not start until the modified design plan has been
    evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit issued
    Make annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date record of their status

    INCOME FROM FEES


    20% of income/collection - for the operating expenses of his office
    80% - go to general fund of the respective city/municipality

    EXEMPTION ON BLDG. PERMIT


    Traditional Indigenous Dwellings (15,000 max.) and constructed of native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber

    ADMINISTRATIVE FINE – Violating the code


    10,000 Max
    Light Violation – 5,000
    Less-Grave Violation – 8,000
    Grave Violations – 10,000
    Penalty Surcharge:
    10% of the building permit fees - Excavation for foundation
    25% of the building permit fees - Foundation Construction (including pile driving and laying of reinf. bars)
    50% of the building permit fees - Construction of superstructure up to (2) mts.
    100% of the building permit fees - Construction of superstructure above 2.00 meters
    25% surcharge of the inspection fee - Failure to pay annual inspection fee w/n (30) days from prescribed date

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