BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN (CENG102)
Prepared by: John Patrick N. Ocampo | BSCE 2A
Instructor: Ar. Kevin Benjamin T. Marquez
MODULE 1.0
PHILIPPINE CODES AND REGULATIONS
A. National Building Code (P.D. 1096)
-​ PD 1096 → superseded RA 6541
-​ Aligns with intl. standards, stronger enforcement
-​ Covers zoning laws, setbacks, occupancy
-​ Approved: Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (Feb 19, 1977)
-​ Enforced by: Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) → Office of the Building Official
(OBO) (local gov’t)
-​ Latest IRR: Jan 5, 2005
B. Architecture Act (R.A. 9266)
-​ Regulates architecture practice → scope,
licensing, responsibilities
-​ Approved: Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (March
17, 2004)
-​ Enforced by: Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) → Professional Regulatory Board of
Architecture (PRBoA)
C. Architectural Code
-​ Referral code of PD 1096
-​ Prepared by: United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP), passed by PRC
-​ Approved: DPWH Sec. Gregorio Vigilar (Dec 20,
1999)
D. National Structural Code
-​ Standards for structural design & safety
-​ Prepared by: Association of Structural Engineers
of the Philippines (ASEP)
-​ Super Typhoon Haiyan (2013) → led to NSCP 2015
-​ Approved: DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson (May 7,
2015)
E. Philippine Electrical Code
-​ Author: Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers (IIEE)
-​ Latest revision: 2017
-​ Purpose: Safety standards for electrical
installations
F. Fire Code (R.A. 9514)
-​ Originally PD 1185 (1977) → reenacted as RA
9514 (2008)
-​ Prepared & enforced by: Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP)
-​ Purpose: Fire prevention, suppression, building
safety
-​ Revised IRR: 2019
G. National Plumbing Code
-​ Author: National Master Plumbers Association of
the Philippines (NAMPAP)
-​ Latest revision: 1999
-​ Signed by: Pres. Joseph Estrada (Dec 21, 1999)
-​ Pursuant to: RA 1378 (Plumbing Law, 1955)
-​ Purpose:
Plumbing
design,
installation,
maintenance
H. Sanitation Code (P.D. 856)
-​ Issued by: Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (1976)
-​ Purpose: Waste disposal, disease control, public
health
PROFESSIONALS IN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
A. Architect
-​ Plans, designs, constructs buildings
-​ Gov. by: RA 9266
B. Civil Engineer
-​ Designs, constructs, maintains infrastructure
(roads, bridges, dams)
-​ Gov. by: RA 544
C. Structural Engineer
-​ Specialized CE → ensures load & stress safety
-​ Gov. by: RA 8495
D. Electrical Engineer
-​ Designs
power
systems
(generation,
transmission, distribution)
-​ Gov. by: RA 7920
E. Electronics Engineer
-​ Designs electronic circuits, communication
systems
-​ Gov. by: RA 9292
F. Master Plumber
-​ Designs & installs plumbing systems
-​ Gov. by: RA 1378
G. Sanitary Engineer
-​ Waste management, water supply, sanitation
-​ Gov. by: RA 1364
H. Geodetic Engineer
-​ Land surveying, mapping, geodesy
-​ Gov. by: RA 8560
MODULE 1.1
BRIEF HISTORY
A. Republic Act (RA) 6541 (1972)
-​ Enacted: June 25, 1972, by President Ferdinand
Marcos
-​ Established the first National Building Code of the
Philippines, setting basic standards and
requirements for construction.
B. Presidential Decree (PD) 1746 (1980)
-​ Issued: December 11, 1980, by President
Ferdinand Marcos
-​ Amended RA 6541 with modifications on
occupancy, height, and area limitations.
C. Presidential Decree (PD) 1865 (1983)
-​ Issued: June 29, 1983, by President Ferdinand
Marcos
-​ Enhanced provisions, including environmental
impact assessments and heritage structure
preservation.
D. Presidential Decree (PD) 1096 (1977)
-​ Issued: February 19, 1977, by President Ferdinand
Marcos
-​ Consolidated and codified building laws and
zoning regulations, becoming the National
Building Code of the Philippines.
E. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of PD 1096
(2005)
-​ Updated to address modern urbanization,
high-rise
buildings,
and
technological
advancements.
OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE RULES
General Rules:
-​ Rule I: General Provisions
-​ Rule II: Administration and Enforcement
-​ Rule III: Permits and Inspection
-​ Rule IV: Types of Construction
-​ Rule V: Fire Zones
-​ Rule VI: Fire-Resistive Construction
-​ Rule VII: Classification by Use/Occupancy
-​ Rule VIII: Light and Ventilation
-​ Rule IX: Sanitation
-​ Rule X: Building Projections
-​ Rule XI: Pedestrian Protection
-​ Rule XII: General Design and Construction
-​ Rule XIII: Electrical & Mechanical Regulations
-​ Rule XIV: Photographic & X-ray Films
-​ Rule XV: Prefabricated Construction
-​ Rule XVI: Plastics
-​ Rule XVII: Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booths
-​ Rule XVIII: Glass and Glazing
-​ Rule XIX: Use of Computers
-​ Rule XX: Signs
-​ Rule XXI: Transitory & Final Provisions