Building Standards Report by: ICT set A Group-1 What is Building Standards? Building + Standard • Building, usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling) • Standard, something set up and established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, weight, extent, value, or quality Source: https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary Building Standards • AKA Building Code, or Presidential Decree No. 1096, is a government policy covering technical requirements in constructing or renovating buildings and structures in the Philippines to secure the life, health, property and welfare of the Filipinos. Source: https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1000242 • PDN 1096 NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree the revision of Republic Act. No. 6541 to read as follows: • Section 101. Title. • This Decree shall be known as the “National Building Code of the Philippines” and shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Code”. • Section 102. Declaration of Policy. • 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; and to this end, make it the purpose of this Code to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance. PDN 1096 Section 104. General Building Requirements. • (a) All buildings or structures as well as accessory facilities thereto shall conform in all respects to the principles of the safe construction and must be suited to the purpose for which they are designed. • (b) Buildings or structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or production of any kind of article or product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards. • (c) Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities found therein shall be maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition. Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1977/02/19/presidential-decree-no-1096s-1977/ Example Standards Types of Building Codes • There are three different types of building codes. Each type covers a specific group of architecture projects. • -International Building Code (IBC) – applies to almost every type of new construction buildings. • -International Residential Code (IRC) – applies to one and two -family dwellings/townhouses that are not higher than three stories • -International Existing Building Code (IEBC) – applies to alteration, repair, addition, and change in occupancy of existing structures. Source: https://cumminshomedesign.com/blog/2018/3/23/importance-of-building-codes https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brand-google.com%2Fwpcontent%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2Fpictures-house-roof-structure-free-home-designs-photos. 5niM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwifg7m_torlAhW2y4sBHUxeBcQQMwgrKAAwAA. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwieyJDWtYrlAhV1y4sBHTcbDcsQjRx6BAg BEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanvas.instructure.com%2Fcourses%2F780681%2Fpages%2Fhow-to-use-thissection&psig=AOvVaw19259CKFBffVb1nxpJ4JBG&ust=1570547002824391 Why is it Important? • Building codes are very important because they ensure that architects and contractors are making their structures as safe as possible. Safety and the wellbeing of tenants and residents is the ultimate goal for these regulations. This is why they are so important to implement in our structures. Source: https://cumminshomedesign.com/blog/2018/3/23/i mportance-of-building-codes Summary: • Building Standard is AKA Building Code, or Presidential Decree No. 1096. • PD 1096 states the, technical requirements in constructing or renovating buildings and structures. • Philippine Bldg. code (1096) was decreed by former President; Ferdinand Marcos in Feb 19, 1977. • Ex. of standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Existing Building Code (IEBC). • There are different standards or requirements for different parts of a building. Quick Review Fill in the Blanks • Former President __________ declared the P.D. ______ in (MONTH) , 19, (YEAR). Short Explanation • What is Building Standard? And why is it important? _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________ ANSWER • Technical requirements in constructing or renovating buildings and structures. • Because it ensures safety of the people involved, environment etc. Enumeration • What are the three types of standard? • _____________ • _____________ • _____________ ANSWER • Former President Ferdinand Marcos declared the P.D. 1096 in February, 19, 1977. ANSWER • International Building Code (IBC) • International Residential Code (IRC) • International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Thank you for your time!!! By: James Ric Emannuel E. Begaso Trixie De la Cruz Pia May Angela Nava Reycell Ann Gamuyao Joefelda Totesora Christian Andre Castellano Peter Ritson Lenciano Carl Louis Gallo
