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Improperly installed or lack of protection and safety provisions on steam, gas and fuel supply lines. All sanitation and plumbing systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and regulations embodied in the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Revised National Plumbing Code. Inadequately maintained or improperly used sanitation and plumbing facilities.

Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents and lack of adequate control for the same. Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal or disposal facilities. Source of pollution. Architectural Deficiency a.

Insufficient amount of natural light and ventilation due to inadequate open spaces such as courts and yards as required. Inadequate sizes of rooms and space dimensions and window openings. Other Remedies The rights, actions and remedies provided in the Code and in the IRR shall be in addition to any and all other rights of action and remedies that may be available under existing laws. In case the owner should ask the Building Official for a reconsideration on his order, same shall be given not more than not more than fifteen 15 days within which to render his final decision appealable to the Office of the Secretary.

The decision of the Secretary on the appeal shall be final. After such period, said building materials of the building thus repaired, renovated or removed shall be sold at public auction to satisfy the claim of the OBO. Building Permits 1. Permits supplementary to a Building Permit shall be applied for and issued by the Building Official. These include Ancillary and the Accessory Permits.

Ancillary Permits The Ancillary Permits duly signed and sealed by the corresponding professionals and the plans and specifications shall be submitted together with the duly notarized application for Building Permit.

The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied by the Ancillary Permits. The Ancillary Permits are the following: i. Architectural Permit ii. Electrical Permit iv. Mechanical Permit v.

Sanitary Permit vi. Plumbing Permit vii. Electronics Permit b. Accessory Permits i. Accessory Permits are issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of the project with very special functions or use which are indicated in the plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application.

Accessory Permits are issued by the Building Official for activities being undertaken prior to or during the processing of the building permit. The coverage is spelled out in the accessory permit form including the expiry period. These permits include, among others, ground preparation and excavation, encroachment of foundation to public area, fencing, for fence not exceeding 1. Exemption From Building Permits A building permit shall not be required for the following minor constructions and repairs, provided these shall not violate any provision of the Code and this IRR.

Minor Constructions i. Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on the ground, not exceeding Installation of window grilles. Garden masonry walls other than party walls not exceeding 1. Repair Works i.

Repair of perimeter fence and walls. Application for Permits 1. In case the applicant is the registered owner of the lot: i. Tax Declaration, and iii.

Current Real Property Tax Receipt. In case the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot, in addition to the above; duly notarized copy of the Contract of Lease, or Deed of Absolute Sale. Five 5 sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and other documents prepared, signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals Figs. Geodetic Engineer, in case of lot survey plans; b. Architectural documents are not part of the scope of the practice of the regulated profession of civil engineering under R.

As such, only registered and licensed architects RLAs shall prepare, sign and seal architectural documents. Architectural interiors are not part of the scope of the practice of the regulated profession of interior design under R. As such, only registered and licensed architects RLAs shall prepare, sign and seal architectural interior documents.

With the approval of R. Professional Electrical Engineer, in case of electrical documents; e. Professional Mechanical Engineer, in case of mechanical documents; f. Sanitary Engineer, in case of sanitary documents; g. Master Plumber, in case of plumbing documents; h. Electronics Engineer, in case of electronics documents. Architectural Documents a. Existing buildings within and adjoining the lot shall be hatched and distances between the proposed and existing buildings shall be indicated.

Floor Plans drawn to scale of not less than showing: gridlines, complete identification of rooms or functional spaces. Sections, at least two 2 , showing: gridlines; natural ground and finish levels; outline of cut and visible structural parts; doors and windows properly labeled reflecting the direction of opening; partitions; built-in cabinets, etc. Reflected ceiling plan showing: design, location, finishes and specifications of materials, lighting fixtures, diffusers, decorations, air conditioning exhaust and return grills, sprinkler nozzles, if any, at scale of at least Anotation: The box for the architectural section should be accomplished only by a duly registered and licensed architect RLA who is the only entity authorized by law R.

Date PTR No. Anotation: The box for the signature and dry seal of an architect shall be filled only by a duly registered and licensed architect RLA who is the only entity authorized by law R. Schedule of Finishes, showing in graphic form: surface finishes specified for floors, ceilings, walls and baseboard trims for all building spaces per floor level.

Details of other major Architectural Elements. Detail design of major architectural interior elements. Interior wall elevations showing: finishes, switches, doors and convenience outlets, cross window sections with interior perspective as viewed from the main entrance at scale of at least List of materials used.

Cost Estimates. Plans and specific locations of all accessibility facilities of scale of at least Fire Safety Documents i. Details of windows, fire exits with grilled windows and ladders. Details of fire-resistive construction of enclosures for vertical openings. Other Related Documents f. Other related documents 5. Site Development Plan Site Development Plan showing technical description, boundaries, orientation and position of proposed non-architectural horizontal structure such as: sewerage treatment plan STP , silos, elevated tanks, towers, fences, etc.

Structural Plans i. Foundation Plans and Details at scale of not less than Details and Schedules of structural and civil works elements including those for deep wells, water reservoir, pipe lines and sewer system. Boring and Load Tests Buildings or structures of three 3 storeys and higher, boring tests and, if necessary, load tests shall be required in accordance with the applicable latest approved provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines SCP.

Seismic Analysis f. Other related documents 6. Location and Site Plans b. Legend or Symbols c. Electrical Layout e. PS Units "otal kVA for each of the preceding items shall be indicated in the schedule f. Design Analysis g. One Line Diagram 7. Mechanical Documents a. Location Plan and Key Plan b. General Layout Plan for each floor, drawn to a scale of not less than , indicating the equipment in heavier lines than the building outline with names of machinery and corresponding brake horsepower shall be indicated.

Isometric drawing of gas, fuel, oil system showing: Assembly of pipes on racks and supports, Legend and General Notes, Capacity per outlet and Complete individual piping system.

Plans drawn to scale of indicating location of store rooms, fuel tanks, fire extinguishing systems, fire doors, fire escape ladders and other protective facilities. Detailed drawings of all duct work installations, indicating dampers, controls, filters, fireproofing, acoustical and thermal insulation. Detailed Plans of machinery foundations and supports drawn to scale of at least Detailed Plans of boilers and pressure vessels with a working pressure of above 70 kPa regardless of kilowatt rating.

Design Computations and Detailed Plans of elevators, escalators, and the like drawn to scale of For all installations, additions or alterations involving machinery of at most Sanitary Documents a. For deepwell, water purification plants, water collection and distribution systems, reservoirs, drainage and sewer systems, sewage treatment plants, malaria control structures, and sewage disposal systems: i. Location Plan and Site Plan ii. Detailed Plan and layout drawings of minimum scale iii.

Design Analysis and Technical Specifications iv. Cost Estimates b. For pest and vermin control, sanitation, and pollution control facilities: i.

Detailed plan, layout and drawing of abatement and control device of minimum scale ii. Design analysis and technical specification iii.

Cost Estimates 9. Location Plan and Site Plan of minimum scale b. Plumbing Plans, Layouts and Details, of minimum scale c. Legend and General Notes d. Design analysis and technical specifications f. Cost Estimates General layout plans with legends b. Single line diagram c. Riser diagram d. Isometry of the system e. Equipment specifications f. Design analysis, as applicable g. Cost estimates Geodetic documents Lot Survey Plans, including but not limited to: a. Lot Plan c. Relocation Survey Plan and Report d.

Line and Grade e. Detailed Topographic Plan of the site and immediate vicinity Clearances from Other Agencies a. Such authorities who are expected to enforce their own regulations are: i. Local Government Unit GU v. Department of Tourism DOT vi. Department of Education DepEd xi.

Department of Health DOH xii. Building Permit Application a. When satisfied that all plans, specifications and other documents are in order, the Building Official gives due course to the application. The Building Official verifies whether applicants have secured the required section clearances from other agencies mentioned in the preceding section. Under any of this case, the Locational Clearance shall not be required. Types of Construction b. Building projections over public streets d.

In practice, the architectural plans are prepared slightly ahead of the engineering plans since engineering inputs are actually required before the architectural plans and designs could be finalized. The ideal situation is for an architectural review process and architectural permit issuance to first occur. This would ensure that compliances with the Code, the Fire Code and Accessibility laws are fully complied with and properly addressed by the subsequent engineering plan and design preparation.

Corner Buildings with Chaflans j. Occupant Load k. Architectural Accessibility Features m. Light and Ventilation n. General Design and Construction Requirements b. Structural Design Requirements c. Excavations, Foundations and Retaining Walls d. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most. Covering both fire- and life-safety and structural provisions, this practical resource contains.

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