BUILDING

SYSTEM DESIGN
EVALUATION
REPORT
Presented by Group 2
Chapter VII
SECTION 701. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFIED
Group B :
Residentials, Hotels and Apartments
SECTION 704. LOCATION ON PROPERTY

(a) No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has

direct access to a public space, yard or street on at least one
of its sides.

(b.)Exterior walls shall have fire resistance and opening

protection in accordance with the requirements set forth by the
Secretary.

(c.) Buildings on the same property and court walls shall be

assumed to have a property line between them.
SECTION 707. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The maximum height and number of storeys of every building shall be
dependent upon the character of occupancy and the type of construction
as determined by the Secretary considering population density, building
bulk, widths of streets and car parking requirements.
SECTION 708. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A DWELLINGS

(a) Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy

The dwelling shall occupy not more than ninety percent of a corner lot and eighty percent of an
inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View of the Civil Code of Philippines,
shall be at least 2 meters from the property line.

(b) Light and Ventilation

Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and ventilation as
provided under Section 805 to Section 811, of this Code.
(c) Sanitation
Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one
sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities.
(d) Foundation
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the
load of the dwelling and shall be at least 250 millimeters thick
and 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground.

(e) Post
The dimensions of wooden posts shall be those found in Table 708-A:
Dimensions of Wooden Posts (Annex B-1). Each post shall be
anchored to such footing by straps and bolts of adequate size.
(f) Floor
The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms per square meter and for
the second floor, at least 150 kilograms per square meter.

(g) Roof
The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kilograms per square meter for vertical
projection.
(h) Stairs
Stairs shall be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a rise of 200 millimeters
and a minimum run of 200 millimeters.
(i) Entrance and Exit
There shall be at least one entrance
and another one for exit.
Chapter VIII
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF LIGHT AND VENTILATION
a) Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines, Every building shall be designed, constructed,
and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation.

b) All buildings shall face a street or public alley or a private street which has been duly approved.

c) No building shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room, or to create an additional
room, unless such additional room conforms to the requirements of this Code.

d) No building shall be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required court or yard would be less than that
prescribed for such building.
SECTION 802 - MEASUREMENT OF SITE OCCUPANCY

a) The measurement shall be taken at the ground B) COURT, YARDS, LIGHT WELLS SHALL BE MEASURED CLEAR
OF ALL PROJECTIONS FROM THE WALLS ENCLOSING SUCH
level and shall be exclusive of courts, yards and WELLS OR YARDS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ROOF LEADERS,
WALL COPINGS, SILLS, OR STEEL FIRE ESCAPES NOT
light wells.
EXCEEDING 1.20 METERS IN WIDTH.

LOT OCCUPANCY = TOTAL LOT

AREA/TOTAL AREA OF THE BUILDING OR
STRUCTURES

LOT OCCUPANCY = (14.3 X 21 )/( 5 X

11.8) - (1.6 X 2.2)
LOT OCCUPANCY = 300.3/55.48
LOT OCCUPANCY = 5.4
SECTION 803 - PERCENTAGE SITE OF OCCUPANCY
Minimum site occupancy governed by the use, type of construction, and height of the building and the use, area, nature, and location
of the sites; and subject to the provisions of the local zoning requirements and in under the rules and regulations by the secretary.
According to NBCP, dwelling unit shall not occupy not more thatn 90% of a corner lot, and not more than 80& of an inside lot.

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING

FOOTPRINT/AMBF (IN SQ. METER)

(TOTAL LOT AREA) (TLA) - (LAND AREA

REQUIRED FOR YARD/COURTS) +
(ADDITIONAL BUILDING LOT AREA ON TO
FIREWALL CONSTRUCTION)

TLA = (21 X 14.3) = 300.3M

OPEN SPACE AREA = (2.20 X 1.6) = 3.52

AMBF = 296.78

PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY =

(AMBF)/(TLA) X 100%
= (296.78/300.3) X 100 %
PERCENTAGE SITE OF OCCUPANCY
= 98.83%
SECTION 804 - SIZE AND DIMENSIONS OF COURTS

Size and Dimensions of Courts Type of construction and height of the building, which provided the requirement
of the minimum horizontal dimension of the court, which shall not be less than 2.00 meters. All inner courts
shall be connected to a street or yard, either passageway with a minimum width of 1.20 meters by a door
through a room or rooms
CEILING HEIGHTS

(a) Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2.40
meters measured from the floor to the ceiling; Provided that for buildings of more than one- storey, the
minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters and that for the second storey 2.40
meters and succeeding storeys shall have an unobstructed typical head-room clearance of not less than
2.10 meters above the finished floor. Above stated rooms with a natural ventilation shall have ceiling
heights not less than 2.70 meters.

(b) Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height not less than 1.80 meters above and below it.
SIZE AND DIMENSION OF ROOMS

Knowledge of standard room sizes and their locations in a residential building is essential for residential
construction project planning. The room sizes and location give occupants with opportunities for movement,
sunlight, and fresh air.
ground
ROOM SIZES
toilet & bath - (2.00 x 1.90) = 3.9m2

floor kitchen - (1.60 x 1.90) = 3.04m2

living area - (2.90 x 3.40) = 9.86m2

plan bedroom - (2.10 x 3.40) = 7.14m2

second
floor
plan
AIR SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING THE SIZE OF
ROOMS

Having a room with a proper air space ensures that it is well ventilated, and it doesn’t feel that you’re being
suffocated. A well-ventilated room will instantly be more comfortable - creating a more relaxed environment,
while also making for a more productive workplace and ensuring proper ventilation with outside air can help
reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants, including viruses, indoors.
ground air space
toilet & bath - (2.00 x 1.90 x 3.00) = 11.4m³

floor kitchen - (1.60 x 1.90 x 3.00) = 9.12m³

living area - (2.90 x 3.40 x 3.00) = 29.58m³

plan bedroom - (2.10 x 3.40 x 3.00) = 11.4m³

second
floor
plan
 WINDOW OPENINGS
Correct window placement can help create a brighter, cleaner, and healthier environment in your home.

Schedule
of
window
NOTE
Every room intended for any purpose that is not equipped with an artificial ventilation system must have a window or windows with a total free area
of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the room, and such window must open directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open
water courses.
SECTION 809. VENT SHAFTS
A ventilation shaft is an open passageway designed to allow air circulation to or from an enclosed space.

vent shafts
Under this provision, it mainly focus
to the following:

A.) Ventilation or Vent Shafts

B.) Skylights
C.) Airducts
SECTION 810. VENTILATION SKYLIGHT
A venting skylight (sometimes called just “vented”), offers fresh air on demand. During warmer months, when

skylights bring in too much sun, venting skylights can be opened electrically or manually to release that heat or
moisture.

Types of Skylights shall have a glass area not

ventilation less than that required for the
windows that are replaced. They
skylight shall be equipped for openable parts
a.) Non-Vented Skylights in the window that are replaced or
b.) Passive Ventilation Skylights provided with approved artificial
c.)Dome Fan Skylights ventilation of equivalent
d.) Skylight Fans effectiveness.
e.) Opening Skylights
SECTION 811. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
Artificial Ventilation circulates fresh air using ducts and fans, rather than relying on airflow through small holes

or cracks in a home's walls, roof, or windows.

a.) Rooms or spaces housing

industrial or heating equipment shall
be provided with artificial means of
ventilation to prevent excessive
accumulation of hot and/or polluted
ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION air.

b.) Whenever artificial ventilation is

required, the equipment shall be
designed and constructed to meet
the following minimum requirements
in air changes.
Chapter IX SECTION 901 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PRINCIPLE 1 PRINCIPLE 13
PRINCIPLE 2 PRINCIPLE 14
PRINCIPLE 3 PRINCIPLE 15
PRINCIPLE 4 PRINCIPLE 16
PRINCIPLE 5 PRINCIPLE 17
PRINCIPLE 6 PRINCIPLE 18
PRINCIPLE 7 PRINCIPLE 19
PRINCIPLE 8 PRINCIPLE 20
PRINCIPLE 9 PRINCIPLE 21
PRINCIPLE 10 PRINCIPLE 22
PRINCIPLE 11
PRINCIPLE 12
Chapter IX SECTION 902. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
(a) Whenever available, the potable water requirements

for a building used for human habitation shall be

supplied from existing municipal or city waterworks

system.

MAIN SOURCE OF WATER

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad)
Chapter IX
SECTION 902. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
(b) The quality of drinking water from meteoric, surface

or underground sources shall conform to the criteria set

in the latest approved National Standards for Drinking

Water.
The latest monthly quality compliance report confirmed
that the water Maynilad produces meets the Philippine
National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW), where
Maynilad scored a perfect (100%) satisfactory
compliance. This certifies that Maynilad’s water is safe
to drink.
 Chapter IX
SECTION 902. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

(d) The design, construction and operation of

independent waterworks systems private housing

subdivisions or industrial estates shall be governed by

existing laws relating to local waterworks system.

(e). The water piping installations inside buildings and

premises shall conform to the provisions of the National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
Chapter IX
SECTION 903. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL

SYSTEM
(a) Sanitary sewage from buildings and neutralized or

pre-treated industrial wastewater shall be discharged

directly into the nearest street sanitary sewer main of

existing municipal or city sanitary sewerage system in

accordance with the criteria set by the Code on

Sanitation and the National Pollution Control

Commission.
Chapter IX
SECTION 903. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM
(b) All buildings located in areas where there are no available

sanitary sewerage system shall dispose their sewage “Imhoff” or

septic tank and subsurface absorption field.

(c) Sanitary and industrial plumbing installations inside buildings

and premises shall conform to the provisions of the National

Plumbing Code.
 Chapter IX
SECTION 904. STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

(a) Rainwater drainage shall not

discharge to the sanitary sewer system.

(b) Adequate provisions shall be made to

drain low areas in buildings and their

premises.
 SECTION 907. PIPE MATERIALS
Chapter IX All pipe materials to be used in buildings shall conform

to the Standard Specifications of the Philippine

Standard Council.

MATERIAL USED IN PLAN: STANDARD SPECIFICATION:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) High density polyethylene (PE) pipes for potable

water supply – Specification

Polybutylene (PB) pipes for potable water supply –

Specification
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipes for

potable water supply – specification

Grey iron pipes for pressure water lines-

Specification
 SECTION 907. PIPE MATERIALS
Chapter IX All pipe materials to be used in buildings shall conform

to the Standard Specifications of the Philippine

Standard Council.

PVC contains dangerous chemical additives

including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or
organotins, that is unsafe for human consumption.
Chapter IX
SECTION 904. STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

(a) Rainwater drainage shall not discharge to the

sanitary sewer system.

(b) Adequate provisions shall be made to drain low

areas in buildings and their premises.

Chapter XI

SECTION 1101. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

As articulated under general provisions, the foremost is that during construction, no individual used or occupied a street, alley, or public

sidewalk for work performance covered by a building permit. To further protect pedestrians, no work should be done on a building or

structure close to a public path that pedestrians frequently use unless the pedestrians are safeguarded in accordance with this Chapter.

SECTION 1102. STORAGE IN PUBLIC PROPERTY

Materials and equipment necessary for work to be done under a permit when placed or stored on public property shall not obstruct

free and convenient approach to and use of any fire hydrant, fire or police alarm box, utility box, catch basin, or manhole and shall

not interfere with any drainage of any street or alley gutter.

SECTION 1103. MIXING MORTAR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

The mixing of mortar, concrete, or similar materials on public streets shall not be allowed.

SECTION 1106. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION

Pedestrian Protection depends on what material built to be as a protection for the public such as canopies, railings, fences and such.
 Chapter XII
General Design and Construction Requirements
SECTION 1201. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Based on NBC for the general requirements of General Design and Construction Requirements.
Building proposed for construction shall comply with all the regulations and specifications
herein set forth governing quality, characteristics and properties of materials, methods of
design and construction, type of occupancy and classification.

PROVISION Classification of Occupancy

Strength requirement Group A : Residential Dwellings

Serviceability requirement
Occupancy Classification
Structural analysis R-Residential
Foundation investigation
Design review
SECTION 1202. EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, AND RETAINING WALLS
A.) QUALITY AND DESIGN
Article 684 to Article 686 of the Civil Code of the Philippines posits that
the quality and design of materials should conform to accepted
engineering practice.

B.) EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS

1.) Excavations and fills must not endanger life nor property.
2.) In cases where the stability and safety of the building and foundation
is compromised due to nearby foundations or excavations of other
structures, the person responsible for the project foundation excavation
must be held responsible for making amends in the design and quality of
the foundation.
3.) Excavation and other similar disturbances made on public property
must be restored within 48 hours by the person responsible for such
excavation.

C.) FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS

1.) Footings and foundations should be of appropriate size, type, and
capacity in order to safely support the loads imposed in it.
2.) In cases of abrupt change in ground level or level of foundation,
retaining walls shall be provided.
SECTION 1204. FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS, AND RETAINING WALLS
A.) VERTICAL OPENINGS
These shall be enclosed depending upon the fire-resistive requirements of the building.
SECTION 1205. FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS, AND RETAINING WALLS
A.) VERTICAL OPENINGS

SECTION 1205. Floor Construction

(a) Floors shall be of such materials and construction
as specified under Chapter 5 Fire Zones and Fire-
Resistive Standards.
(b) All floors shall be so framed and secured into the
framework and supporting walls as to form an integral
part of the whole building.
(c) The types of floor construction used shall provide
means to keep the beam and girders from lateral
buckling.
SECTION 1206. ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND COVERING 100 mm ⌀

a)Roof Covering
b)Roof Trusses
c)Attics

d) Roof Drainage System

1) Roof Drains. Roof drains shall be installed at low
points of the roof and shall be adequate in size to
discharge all tributary waters.

2)Overflow Drains and Scuppers. Where roof drains

are required, adequate overflow drains shall be
provided.

3)Concealed Piping. Roof drains and overflow drains,

when concealed within the construction of the building,
shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of
the National Building Plumbing Code.

4)Over Public Property. Roof drainage water from a

building shall not be permitted to flow over public
property, except for Group Aand J Occupancies.
 SECTION 1207. STAIRS, EXITS, AND OCCUPANT LOADS
a) General
The construction of stairs and exits shall conform
to the occupant load requirements of buildings,
reviewing stands, bleachers, and grandstands.

1) Determination of Occupant Loads. The

occupant load permitted in any building or
portion thereof shall be determined by dividing
the floor area assigned to that use by the unit
area allowed per occupant as determined by the
Secretary.

2) Exit Requirements. Exist requirements of a

building or portion thereof used for different
purposes shall be determined by the occupant
load which gives the largest number of persons.

b) Exits
1) Number of exits. Every building or usable
portion thereof shall have at lease one exit.

2) Width. The total width of exits in meters shall

not be less than the total occupant load served
divided by 165.
 SECTION 1207. STAIRS, EXITS, AND OCCUPANT LOADS
c) Doors
The provisions herein shall apply to every exit door serving an area
having an occupant load of more than 10 or serving hazardous rooms or
areas.

1) Swing. Exit door shall swing in the direction of exit travel when
serving any hazardous areas or when serving an occupant load of 50 or
more.

2) Type of Lock or Latch. Exit door shall be openable from the inside
without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort.

3) Width and height. Every required exit doorway shall be of a size as

to permit the installation of a door not less than 900 millimeters in width
and not less than 2.00 meters in height.

4) Door Leaf Width. No leaf of an exit door shall exceed 1.20 meters in
width.

7) Change in Floor Levels at Doors. In Group A and B Occupancies, a

door may open on the top step of a flight of stairs or an exterior landing
provided the door does not swing over the top step or exterior landing
and the landing is not more than 200 millimeters below the floor level.
200 mm
 SECTION 1207. STAIRS, EXITS, AND OCCUPANT LOADS

e) Stairways

1) Width. Private stairways serving an

occupant load of less than 10 may be
750 millimeters.

2) Rise and Run. The rise of every

step in a stairway shall not exceed 200
millimeters and the run shall not be
less than 250 millimeters.

5) Landings. Every landing shall have

a dimension measured in the direction
of travel equal to the width of the
stairway.
 Not Included in Technical Plan:
SECTION 1203. VENEERS
SECTION 1208. SKYLIGHTS
SECTION 1209. BAYS, PORCHES, AND BALCONIES
SECTION 1210. PENTHOUSE AND ROOF STRUCTURES

SECTION 1211. CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, AND BARBEQUES

SECTION 1212. FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

SECTION 1213. STAGES AND PLATFORM

SECTION 1214. MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS

SECTION 1215. LATHING, PLASTERING, AND INSTALLATION OF WALL BOARDS

Plumbing System Access to each septic tank be provided by at
least 2 manholes, 508mm in minimum dimension
SEPTIC TANK or by an equivalent removable cover slab. 1
access manhole shall be located over the inlet and
Based on the Revised National Plumbing Code of the
1 access manhole shall be located over the outlet.
Philippines, a typical septic tank has the following
Whenever a first compartment exceeds 3700mm in
minimum dimensions: length at 1500mm; width at
length, an additional shall be provided over the
900mm, and; depth at 1200mm. baffle wall.

No Septic Tank shall be constructed or installed within

or under a house. Sec 233 of the 1959 Phil. National

Plumbing Code
DESIGN CRITERIA:
> plans should show all dimensions, reinforcing,
structural calculations, and other pertinent data, as
needed.
> it shall be such as to produce a clarified effluent of
acceptable standards and shall provide adequate space
for sludge and scum accumulations.
> it shall be constructed of durable materials, not
subject to excessive corrosion or decay, and shall be
watertight LENGTH =2.50M; WIDTH =1.50M; & DEPTH=1.50M
> it shall have a minimum of two compartments.
DESIGN CRITERIA:
> plans should show all dimensions, reinforcing, structural

calculations, and other pertinent data, as needed.

> it shall be such as to produce a clarified effluent of acceptable

standards and shall provide adequate space for sludge and

scum accumulations.
> it shall be constructed of durable materials, not subject to

excessive corrosion or decay, and shall be watertight

> it shall have a minimum of two compartments.

First Compartment - it shall not be less than two-thirds

capacity of the total capacity of tank; not less than 2m3liquid

capacity; shall be at least 0.9m width and 1.5m long; Liquid

depth not less than 0.6m nor more than 1.8m.

Second Compartment - it shall have a maximum of one-thirds

of the total capacity of the tank; minimum of 1m3liquid capacity.

In septic tanks having over 6m3capacity, the secondary

compartment should be not less than 1.5m in length, and

maintain a slope of 1:10 at the bottom of the digestion chamber

to collect the sludge and make it easily accessible from the

3
manhole. TOTAL TANK CAPACITY: (2.5x1.5x2.1) = 7.875 m
 The vaults and chambers are

Inlet Pipe and

vented through the sanitary tees

Fitting: use
in the inlet and outlet having the

104.6mm diameter
top ends open and screened to
The invert of the Inlet Pipe shall

(minimum) make the tank mosquito proof. be at least 50.8mm above the

invert of the Outlet Pipe

228.6mm-Minimum

Air Space or

Freeboard

Inlet and Outlet Pipe

shall extend at least

Outlet Pipe and

101.6mm above the

Fitting: use 104.6mm

surface. diameter (minimum)

304.mm Minimum

Depth of Inlet and

Outlet Pipe below the

water surface Siphon Pipe and Fitting:

The bottom of thee tank should slope

Use 104.6mm diameter

(1:10) towards the center and below

(minimum)
the manhole to facilitate cleaning
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Assume that all water closets in the house has a flush tank and that the water meter size is 25mm in diameter.
For convenience in calculation, use 50% of the developed length of pipes for its equivalent length of pipes for
its fittings.
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 4: Pressure loss in water meter
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Assume that all water closets in the house has a flush tank and that the water meter size is 25mm in diameter.
For convenience in calculation, use 50% of the developed length of pipes for its equivalent length of pipes for
its fittings.
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 2: Required pressure at the fixture Step 3: Loss in static pressure

Static Head= (9.79kpa/m) (Top most fixture height)

Static Head= (9.79kpa/m) (3.508m)

Static Head= 34.34 kPa

Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 5: Pressure available in water supply pipes

Pa= 310 kPa - (104 kPa + 27.6 kPa + 34.34 kPa)

Pa = 144.06 kPa
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 6: Developed length of water supply pipes

20.008 M
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 7: Total equivalent length of water supply pipes

TEL = 20.008m + (20.008 m (50%)

TEL = 30.012 m

Step 8: Average permissible friction loss

Pf = (144.06 kPa/30.012m) x 100

Pf = 408 kPa/m
Water Supply Pipe Size Calculation
Step 9: Approximate pipe size
Thank You!