Pd 1096 ( National Building Code Of The Philippines )

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Rule 1

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General Provisions

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Purpose of the Code

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The National Building Code shall provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for all buildings to regulate their location, design, quality of materials, construction, and use.

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Scope of application of NBC

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The National Building Code (NBC) applies to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of and addition to public and private buildings, except traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects.

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Construction

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All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure.

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Addition

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Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure

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Alteration

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Construction in a building/ structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.

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Renovation

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Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality

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Conversion

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A change in the use or occupancy of a building/ structure or any portion there of which has different requirements.

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Repair

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Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to restore its original condition.

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Demolition

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The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/ structure, in whole or in part

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Ancillary building structure

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A secondary building/ structure located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building/structure

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Rule 2

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Administration and Enforcement

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Duties of Secretary of the DPWH

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Policy making, Memorandum circulars, Prescribe fees, Appoint building officials in all municipalities

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Building Official

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The ______________ is Tasked with the enforcement of the Code in his jurisdiction,Issues, denies, suspends and revokes permits,Undertakes inspection of buildings,Acts on claims

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The DPWH Secretary

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prescribes the fees

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The Building Official

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collects the fees

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Fee exemptions

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Public buildings,Traditional family dwellings that does not exceed 15,000 peso

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Options for dangerous buildings

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repair, vacation and demolition

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Rule 3

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Permits

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Building Permit

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A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code

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When is a building permit required?

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Before constructing, altering, repairing,converting, moving, adding to,demolishing a building.

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Building permit exemptions

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Minor constructions/Repair works

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Minor construction (exception of fee)

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Minor structures 6 sqm or less detached from other buildings, for private use only. (Example: Sheds, poultry houses, greenhouses)

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Minor construction (exception of fee)

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Open terraces or patios not exceeding 20sqm. or Window grilles

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Minor construction (exception of fee)

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Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower or Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.20m in height

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Repairs (exception of fee)

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Not involving structural members or Of non-load bearing partition walls

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Repairs (exception of fee)

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Not involving addition or alteration or repairs Of doors, windows, floors, fences and walls or Of plumbing fixtures

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If lot is owned, what are the requirements for a building permit

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OCT or TCT Tax declaration Current real property tax receipt

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If lot is NOT owned,what are the requirements for a building permit

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Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale in place of TCT

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No. of set of plans and specs for Permit requirements

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Five sets of plans and specs, signed and sealed by various professionals

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Issuance of permits

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15 days from payment of fees

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Liability clause

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Article 1723 of the Civil Code

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Article 1723 of the Civil Code

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states that the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specs is liable for 15 years from completion of the building should it collapse due to defects in the plans or the ground

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Contractor, Construction Supervisor

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In case the building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials the _______________alongwith the __________________ shall be liable.

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Certificate of occupancy Requirements

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Certificate of completion, Logbook, As-built plans and specs , Building inspection sheet.

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Non-issuance, Suspension,Revocation

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Errors in plans and specs, Incorrect or inaccurate data declared, Non-compliance with the Code

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RULE 4

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Types of Construction

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Type I

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Wood Construction

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Type II

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Wood construction with fire-resistant materials with One-hour fire-resistive throughout

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Type III

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Masonry and wood construction with One hour fire resistive throughout and Incombustible exterior walls

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Type IV

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Steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction with Incombustible interiors (ceilings, walls)

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Type V

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Four-hour fire resistive throughout with Structural elements of steel, iron, concrete or masonry

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RULE 5

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Fire Zones

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Fire zone

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Areas within which only certain types of construction are allowed, based on their occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.

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Non-fire restricted zones

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All types of construction allowed.

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Fire restrictive zones

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Type I construction NOT allowed.

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Highly fire restrictive zones

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Types I, II, and III NOT allowed.

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more than 1/3 of its total floor area

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Buildings in multiple fire zones Shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if_______________is in that zone.

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Fire resistive rating

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The degree to which a material can withstand fire Usually expressed in the form of a time period rating (how long a material can withstand being burned).

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RULE 7

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Occupancies + Requirements

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buildings,lands

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Occupancies are assigned to

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lands

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zones are assigned.

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Occupancy classification A

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Residential dwellings

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Occupancy classification B

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Residentials, hotels, apartments

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Occupancy classification C

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Education and recreation

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Occupancy classification D

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Institutional

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Occupancy classification E

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Business and mercantile

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Occupancy classification F

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Industrial

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Occupancy classification G

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Storage and hazardous

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Occupancy classification H

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Assembly other than Group I

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Occupancy classification I

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Assembly with 1,000 or more occupant load.

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Occupancy Classification J

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Accessory

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Residential

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Zoning classification- R

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Commercial

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Zoning classification- C

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General institutional

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Zoning classification- GI

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Industrial

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Zoning classification- I

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Utilities, Transportation, Services

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Zoning classification- UTS

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Special

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Zoning classification- SPE

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Park structures, Recreation, Entertainment

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Zoning classification- PRE

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Cultural

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Zoning classification- CUL

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Agricultural

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Zoning classification- A

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Agroindustrial

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Zoning classification- AI

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Planned Unit Development

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Zoning classification- PUD

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R1

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Low-density residential zone,Characterized by single-family and single detached dwellings.

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R2

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Medium-density residential zone,Characterized by low-rise single-attached, duplex, or multilevel buildings for use as multiple family dwellings.

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Basic R2

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Single attached or duplex, 1-3 floors.

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Maximum R2

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Low-rise multi-level building, 3-5 floors.

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R3

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High-density residential zone, Characterized low-rise or medium-rise buildings for use as multiple family dwellings, Includes low-rise or medium-rise condominium buildings

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Basic R3

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Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high.

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Maximum R3

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Medium-rise multilevel structure 6-12 storeys high.

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R4

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Medium to high-density residential zone,Characterized by low-rise townhouses or buildings for use as multiple family dwellings,Refers to structures on an individual lot ("townhouse")

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R5

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Very high density residential zone,Characterized by medium-rise to high-rise condominiums.

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750mm

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Eaves over required windows shall at least be ___________ from the side and rear property lines.

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Four-hour fire resistive

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Separation 4 hours and Openings, Not allowed.

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Firewalls

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A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings.

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Allowable firewalls for R1

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Not allowed

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Allowable firewalls R2

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One side only and Maximum 80% of the length of side property line.

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Allowable firewalls R3 A

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Two sides Maximum 85% of each side,Total should not exceed 65% of lot perimeter and Two storeys high only.

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Allowable firewalls R3 B

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One side + Rear 90% of side or rear (up to 100% for rear if only 4m),Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter,Two storeys high for side, 3.20m high for rear

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Allowable firewalls R4

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Two sides, Maximum 85% of each side- Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter, Maximum height: three storeys

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Allowable firewalls R5 Option A

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Two sides,Maximum 75% of each side,Total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter,Maximum height: 8 storeys

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Allowable firewalls R5 Option B

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One side + Rear,Maximum 65% of side and 50% of rear,Total should not exceed 60% of lot perimeter,Maximum height: 8 storeys for side, 14m for rear.

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Total gross floor area

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TGFA

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TGFA

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The total floor space inside the building Includes services/parking (unlike GFA).

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BHL

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Building height limit

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2.50m x 5.00m

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Perpendicular parking

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2.15m x 6.00m

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Parallel parking

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3.00m x 9.00m

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Jeepney

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3.60m x 12.00m

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Standard truck/bus

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3.60m x 18.00m

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Articulated truck

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Parking Requirements Hotels -Highly Urbanized

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1 slot for every 3 rooms

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Parking Requirements Hotels

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1 slot for every 7 rooms

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Tourist Bus Parking Requirements Hotels

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2 parking slots

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Articulated Truck Parking Requirements Hotels

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1 loading slot

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Parking Requirements Churches

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for every 50sqm:1 car slot, 1 jeepny slot

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Public Universities Parking Requirements

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1 car slot for every 5 classrooms

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Public Hospital Parking Requirements

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1 car slot for every 25 beds1 loading space for 2 jeepney/shuttle slots1 slot for articulated truck

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Off-site parking lots

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If a multi-floor parking garage is located within a 200-meter radius of the building.

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50m apart

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The building ingress and the intersection shall be at least

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250mm

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thickness of foundation

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600m

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depth of foundation below the surface of the ground

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200kg/sqm

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Structural loads for First floor live load

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150kg/sqm

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Structural loads for Second floor live load

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120kg/sqm

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Structural loads for Wind load for roofs

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750mm

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Minimum width of stairs

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200mm

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Maximum riser

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200mm

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Minimum tread

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TLA

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PSO + TOSL

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TOSL

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USA + ISA

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MACA

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PSO + ISA

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TLA

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MACA + USA

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PSO

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AMBF / TLA

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GFA

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TLA x FLAR

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TGFA

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GFA X convertor

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RULE 8

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Light + Ventilation

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Inside lot

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20% opens space

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Interior lot

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50% opens space

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Corner lot

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10% opens space

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Corner through lot

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5% opens space

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Corner through lot abutting 3 or more streets

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5% opens space

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End lot

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30-50% open space

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Yard

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the required open space left between the outermost face of the building and the property lines

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Setback

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the width of the yard

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4.50,,2.00,,2.00

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setbacks for R1

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3.00,,2.00,,2.00

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setbacks for R2 basic

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8.00,,2.00,,2.00

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setbacks for R2 max

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0.30m

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rear and side incremental set backs starting at the send floor

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2.00m

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Minimum dimension of courts

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1.20m wide

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All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard by a passageway at least

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6.00sqm

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Minimum area for human habitation

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2.00m

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Min. dimension for human habitation

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3.00sqm

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Minimum area for Kitchen

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1.50m

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Min. dimension for kitchen

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1.20sqm

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Minimum area for Toilet and bath

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0.90m

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Min. dimension for Toilet and bath

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14.00 cubic meters

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Air space requirements Habitable rooms

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12.00 cubic meters

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Air space requirements Workshop,factories, offices

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3.00 cubic meters

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School rooms

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10% of floor area

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Minimum area of windows for Habitable room

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5% of floor area

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Minimum area of windows for Bathrooms, laundry rooms

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2.40m;;;300mm

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National roads or public highways:footings located at least________ below grad may project ______ (maximum) beyond the property line

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500mm ;; 600mm

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Foundations may encroach_______into the sidewalk if top of foundation is at least _______ below grade

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3.00m

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Clearance between sidewalk grade and lowest portion of balcony

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3.00m

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Arcades shall be at least ______ above the sidewalk grade.

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4.00m wide

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The chaflan shall be at least

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1.00m min. height

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Provide railings for walkways located beside the road or an excavation should be at-least

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2.40m

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Fences shall entirely enclose a construction site with a Minimum height:

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2.40m above the walkway

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For canopies: clear unobstructed height of

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28.00 sqm/person

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Occupant load for dwellings

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18.60sqm/person

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Occupant load for Hotels, apartments

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1.80sqm/person

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Occupant load for Classrooms

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4.60sqm/person

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Occupant load for School shops/labs

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8.4sqm/person

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Occupant load for Hospitals

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2.80sqm/person

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Occupant load for stores( basement -ground floor)

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5.60sqm/person

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Occupant load for stores( upper floors)

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9.30sqm/person

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Occupant load for offices

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0.65sqm/person

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Occupant load for Auditoriums,theaters, churches, stadiums

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2 exits

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occupant load of more than 10 shall have at least

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two stairways

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A mezzanine floor bigger than 185sqm or having more than 18.00m in any dimension shall have at least ________to an adjacent floor

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3 exits

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occupant load of 500-999 shall have at least

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4 exits

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occupant load of 1000 or more shall have at least

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Occupant load/165

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Total width of exits

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1/5

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If two exits are required, the two exits must be apart by at least ________ of the perimeter of the area served.

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45.00m

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Distance to exits If without a sprinkler system

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60.00m

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Distance to exits If with a sprinkler system.

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exit travel

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When serving an occupant load of 50 or more, must swing in the direction of

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true

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Double acting doors shall not be used as exits when serving a tributary load of more than 100.

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1300 sq. cm.

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when serving a tributary load of more than 100 a view panel of not less than _______ Must be provided

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900mm

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Minimum width of doorway

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2.00m

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Minimum height of doorway

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0.70m

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Minimum clear width of exitway

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90 degress

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Door Shall be capable of opening at least

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1.20m

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Maximum door leaf width

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6.00m

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Maximum length of dead end

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1.10m

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Stairway widths for Occupant load more than 50.

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0.90m

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Stairway widths for Occupant load 50 or less

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0.75m

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Stairway widths for Occupant load less than 10 (private)

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100mm

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Handrails shall not reduce the width of stairways by more than

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200mm by 250mm

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Maximum riser and Minimum tread

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2.00m

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minimum headroom

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3.60m

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Max. vertical distance between landings

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800-900mm

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Height of handrails

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250mm

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Winding stairways Allowed as exits as long as the required tread______ is provided at a point 300mm away from the narrow end

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250mm

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Circular stairways May be used as exits provided that the minimum width of run is not less than

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0.80m

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Aisles if serving only one side

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1.00m

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Aisles if serving both sides

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840mm

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Standard seats Back-to-back distance

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450mm

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Standard seats Width

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600mm

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Grandstands/bleachers Back-to-back distance if without backrests

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850mm

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Grandstands/bleachers Back-to-back distance if with backrests or chair seating

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450mm

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Grandstands/bleachers Width

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400mm

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Grandstands/bleachers rise

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200 sqm

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Automatic fire extinguishing systems are required for Habitable storeys with an area of ________ or more with an occupant load of more than 20

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10

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Automatic fire extinguishing systems are required for Dressing rooms, rehearsal rooms, workshops or factories with occupant load of more than

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4

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All buildings _____or more storeys in height shall be equipped with one or more dry standpipes

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300mm-1200mm above grade

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Siamese connections shall be located on the street-front of a building

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2.50m

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Clearance of service drops from highest point of roofs

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3.00m

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Clearance of service drops from the ground

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1.00m (horizontal)

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Clearance of service drops from windows/porches

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5.50m

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Clearance of service drops from the crown of the street or sidewalk

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4

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Maximum elevators in a single hoistway

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600mm

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Hoistway pit from underside of car to bottom of pit

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30 degress

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Maximum inclination of escalators

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560mm-1200mm

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Escalators Width between ballustrades

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90-120 fpm/27.5-36.5mpm

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speed of escalator

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1.20m

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Projecting signs On non-arcaded RROW shall not be more than

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0.60m

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Projecting signs On arcaded RROW shall not be less than

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0.30

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Projecting signs on Buildings abutting RROW without sidewalks shall not be more than

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3.00m from road surface to lowest part of signs

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Projecting signs Minimum vertical clearance Non-arcaded RROW

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5.00m from road surface to lowest part of signs

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Projecting signs Minimum vertical clearance Arcaded RROW

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3.00m

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height of canopies/marquees: : _ m

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2.40m

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height of awnings from the surface of side walk

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600, 600

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attic access opening shall not be less than _ mm square or _ mm in diameter.

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800

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minimum clear headroom of _ mm shall be provided above the access opening.

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250sqm

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enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding _________ sqm by fire-resistive partitions extending from the ceiling to the roof.

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750sqm

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except, that where the entire attic is equipped with approved automatic fire-extinguishing system, the attic space may be divided into areas not exceed _________ sqm.