National Building Code of the Philippines

DESIGN OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES

Philippine Environmental LAwPD NO. 1151

PD NO. 825

RA NO. 3571

Submitted by:

Greecely Joan C. BuendiaBSA – 3A

Submitted to:

Archt. Lorna BinanitanInstructor- TOA 3

Design and Public Policy

Definition of DESIGN:

- No generally accepted definition exists and the term has different connotations in different fields.

- A plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system.

National Building Code of the Philippines (Defined)

CHAPTER IGENERAL PROVISIONS

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 theprinciples of sound environmental management and control; and to this end, make it the purpose of this Code to provide for all buildings and structures,framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

DESIGN OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES

1. General

a. Public buildings/structures are permanent edifices owned by the government, whether national or local, its agencies, including government-owned and/or controlled corporations.

b. Design of public buildings/structures shall conform to the applicable provisions of the preceding rules and regulations. Aside from being logically functional and structurally sound, should promote, enhance and express the aesthetic presentability, customs and traditions, socio-economic values environmental quality and cultural heritage of the region concerned towards evolving a distinct Filipino Architecture.

c. The architectural character of public buildings/structures must fully express the nature of their function, use or occupancy and should reflect their identity as public buildings/structures compatible with their total macro and microenvironment.

d. Public buildings/structures should be designed for permanence but with maximized flexibility to allow for future adjustments in their uses/occupancies.

e. Use of indigenous and/or locally manufactured/produced materials such as marble, stone, adobe, clay tiles, wood, coco wood, kapis shells, should be maximized unless their production or usage are banned or regulated by the government to promote the efforts to conserve natural resources.

f. Use of natural light and ventilation by means of proper orientation, cross ventilation, convection, sun control devices and the like should be maximized.

g. Choice of finishes should aim to minimize maintenance costs.

h. The architectural plan and design must basically reflect the functional manner or spatial utilization and/or the evolving Filipino, Asian or International usage of spaces that need to be projected if required or used, more than just attention to pure forms/images.

i. Only the use of good to high quality materials, labor, technologies and construction methods within the approved budget, must be specified by its planners and designers toensure permanence, long continued use and low maintenance cost of public buildings orstructures.

j. Plans and designs of all public buildings must fully comply with all of the planning and design requirements under the Code and this IRR including the Fire Code of thePhilippines (PD No. 1185) and the Accessibility Law (BP Blg. 344).

k. Strictly consider proper landscaping analysis and design not only for aesthetics but more so for the prevention of erosion of its site and immediate vicinity, and for ecological balance.

l. These requirements are not intended to limit the creativity of the designer nor preclude the use of advanced or innovative technology particularly in instances wherein mandated compliance under this Guideline shall present a major difficulty in or hamper the proper execution of the plan, design or architectural concept.

2. Site Selection

a. Where a project site is yet to be selected, the potential site must be compatible with the project usage. The site should be accessible, and near power, water, sewerage, drainage as well as transportation, communication and solid waste management system for practical and economic considerations.

b. Site analysis should show an accurate and thorough understanding of the site. It should include, but not limited to, consideration of topography, point of access, existing buildings/structures/utilities/services, trees, soil characteristics, existing and approved land uses, views and vulnerabilities to flooding, erosion, seismic activity or other threats.

c. The site must be properly and completely described, clearly defining its technical boundaries, showing access thereto such as highway, road or alley and indicating easements, encroachments, approved building lines, proposed road widening, existing buildings/structures, utilities/services

and trees. For site on rolling grounds or steep slope, its contour lines must be shown at convenient intervals.

3. Site Development

a. Location and Orientation - Locate and orient the buildings to maximize the use of natural ventilation and lighting and minimize energy consumption within the constraints of the functional requirements, the topography and site configuration. North-south exposure of buildings has the advantage of maximizing the cooling effect of prevailing winds coming from the southeasterly and southwesterly directions. Such exposures minimize the effect of afternoon solar heat at the same time.

b. Site Drainage - Drainage is a basic site design consideration and must be done in conjunction with siting and orientation of buildings, location of parking lots and roads, consideration of topography and compliance with functional site requirements. Parking lots, roads and walks must be graded to assure positive drainage for each major site element and must be coordinated into a total drainage system. Existing drainage ways, if any, should be utilized to retain the original character of the site and to avoid unnecessary earthwork.

c. Grading Design - Balance the cut and fill for the entire site as closely as possible to eliminate the need for hauling earth on or off the site. If topography for areas required for parking, roadways and other site features require cut and fill, selection of finished elevations for backfilling of the entire site should be well studied and appropriate.

d. Vehicular and Pedestrian Access and Circulation - Access and circulation patterns to and within the site must be studied in the process of site planning. Easy and direct access and smooth circulation should be provided for vehicles and pedestrians including for disabled persons.

e. Site Utilities and Services - Provide adequate underground utilities and services such as concrete or masonry trench with retractable covers for maintenance and avoid diggings of new roads. The trench alignments shall be coordinated with paving of roads and landscape, including future extensions, to avoid conflicts with these site elements. Provide most economical run, and minimize the possibility of utility relocation. Coordinate the location of underground site utilities and services such as power, water supply, sewerage communications and drainage systems to reduce the possibility of utility/service crossing and contamination.

Definition of ENVIRONMENT:Surroundings, influences, and circumstances affecting the development or existence of a person

or organism.

Two classifications:

1. Natural EnvironmentAn environment that is consists of naturally occurring living and non – living things.

2. Built EnvironmentAn environment which involves architecture: structures that provides settling for human activity.

PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW;AN OVERVIEW

Chain Saw Act of 2002 Republic Act No. 9175

Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002 Republic Act No. 9168

Mt. Kanla-on Natural Park (MKNP) Act of 2001 Republic Act No. 9154

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act Republic Act No. 9147

National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act Republic Act No. 9072

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 Republic Act No. 9003

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 Republic Act No. 8749

Implementing Rules & Regulations of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 Republic Act No. 8550

Animal Welfare Act of 1998 Republic Act No. 8485

Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 8435

The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 

Republic Act No. 8371

An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) Republic Act No. 8172

Coconut Preservation Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 8048

The Water Crisis Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 8041

Philippine Mining Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 7942

Amendment to the Agrarian Reform Code Republic Act No. 7907

High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 7900

Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act Republic Act No. 7611

National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 Republic Act No. 7586

Seed Industry Development Act of 1992 Republic Act No. 7308

Tax Laws Incorporated in the Revised Forestry Code Republic Act No. 7161

People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991 Republic Act No. 7076

Toxic Substances & Hazardous & Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 Republic Act No. 6969

An Act Creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)Republic Act No. 4850

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 927FURTHER DEFINING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE LAGUNA LAKE

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYRESOLUTION NO. 33

Series of 1996

APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL USER FEE SYSTEM IN THE LAGUNA DE BAY REGION

Lanao del Sur National Parks Republic Act No. 4190

National Water & Air Pollution Control Commission Act Republic Act No. 3931

Prohibition Against Cutting of Trees in Public Roads, Plazas, etc. Republic Act No. 3571

An Act Amending Section Thirty-Six of P. D. No. 705, Otherwise Known as "The Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines" 

Batas Pambansa Bilang 701

An Act Amending R. A. No. 5474, As Amended by R. A. No. 6145 (Re: Prohibiting the Catching, Selling, Offering to Sell, Purchasing any of the Fish

Species Called "Gobiidae" or "Ipon"). Batas Pambansa Bilang 58

Withdrawal of Lead in Gasoline Presidential Decree No. 2001

Small-Scale Mining Law Presidential Decree No. 1899

Amendment to the Revised Forestry Code Presidential Decree No. 1775

Environmental Impact Statement System Presidential Decree No. 1586

Plant Quarantine Law of 1978 Presidential Decree No. 1433

The Coral Resources Development & Conservation Decree Presidential Decree No. 1219

Philippine Environment Code Presidential Decree No. 1152

Philippine Environmental Policy Presidential Decree No. 1151

The Water Code of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 1067

National Pollution Control Commission Presidential Decree No. 984

Marine Pollution Decree of 1976 Presidential Decree No. 979

Code on Sanitation of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 856

Penalty for Improper Garbage Disposal Presidential Decree No. 825

Amending Certain Sections of (R.A. 4850),   Otherwise Known as the "Laguna Lake Development Authority Act of 1966."  

Presidential Decree No. 813

Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines Presidential Decree No. 705

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1975 Presidential Decree No. 704

Revised Coast Guard Law Presidential Decree No. 601

Pertaining to the Preservation, Beautification, Improvement and Gainful Utilization of the Pasig River,   Providing for the Regulation and Control of Pollution of the River and Its Banks in Order to Enhance Its Development,

Thereby Maximizing Its Utilization for Socio-Economic Purposes.Presidential Decree No. 274

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54CREATING THE   PASIG   RIVER   REHABILITATION COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 65AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 54, SERIES OF 1999

An Act to Reserve to the Philippine Legislature the Disposition of the Waters of the Public Domain for the Utilization and Development of Hydraulic Power. 

Act No. 4062

The Fisheries Act    Act No. 4003

An Act to Protect Wild Flowers and Plants in the Philippine Islands and to Prescribe Conditions Under Which They May be Collected, Kept, Sold,

Exported, and for Other Purposes. Act No. 3983

Prohibition Against Cutting of Tindalo, Akli & Molave Trees Act No. 3572

Guidelines on Biological & Genetic Resources Eexecutive Order No.   247 [1995]) - President Fidel V. Ramos

Task Force Pawikan Executive Order No. 542 (President Ferdinand E. Marcos)

Environmental Impact Statement System - Areas/Types of Projects Proclamation No. 2146

Subic Watershed Forest Reserve Law Proclamation No. 926 (President Corazon C. Aquino)

Quezon National Park - Proc. No. 740|Proc. No. 594|Proc. No. 2

Preferential Treatment of Small Fisherfolks [15-km.Mun. Water] DENR Administrative Order No. 03

Regulations for the Conservation of Marine Turtles Bureau of Forest Development Circular No. 08

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Reorganization Act of the DENR (E. O. 192 [1987])

Latest Issuances of the DENR

DENR-DILG-LGUs Partnership - Manual of Procedures

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1151[PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY]

 

WHEREAS, the individual and, at times, conflicting demands of population growth, urbanization, industrial expansion, rapid natural resources utilization and increasing technological advances have resulted in a piece meal approach concept of environmental protection; WHEREAS, such tunnel-vision concept is not conducive to the attainment of an ideal environmental situation where man and nature can thrive in harmony with one another; and WHEREAS, there is now an urgent need to formulate an intensive, integrated program of environmental protection that will bring about a concerted effort towards the protection of the entire spectrum of the environment through a requirement of environmental impact assessments and statements; 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: Section 1Policy  It is hereby declared a continuing policy of the State:

a. to create, develop, maintain, and improve conditions under which man and nature can thrive in productive and enjoyable harmony with each other; b. to fulfill the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations of Filipino; and c. to insure the attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive to a life of dignity and well-being.

Section 2Goal  In pursuing this policy, it shall be the responsibility of the Government, in cooperation with concerned private organizations and entities, to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, in promoting the general welfare to the end that the Nation may

a. recognize, discharge and fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee and guardian of the environment for succeeding generations; b. to assure the people of a safe, decent, healthful, productive and aesthetic environment; c. encourage the widest exploitation of the environment without degrading it, or endangering human life, health and safety or creating conditions adverse to agriculture, commerce and industry; d. preserve important historic and cultural aspects of the Philippine heritage; e. attain a rational and orderly balance between population and resource use; and

f. improve the utilization of renewable and non-renewable resources.

Section 3Right to a Healthy Environment In furtherance of these goals and policies, the Government recognizes the right of the people to a healthy environment. It shall be the duty and responsibility of each individual to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the Philippine environment. Section 4Environmental Impact Statement Pursuant to the above enunciated policies and goals, all agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, as well as private corporations, firms and entities shall prepare, file and include in every action, project or undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment a detailed statement on:

a. the environmental impact of the proposed action, project or undertaking; b. any adverse environmental effect which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented; c. alternative to the proposed action; d. a determination that the short-term uses of the resources of the environment are consistent with the maintenance and enhancement of the long-term productivity of the same; and e. whenever a proposal involves the use of depletable or nonrenewable resources, a finding must be made that such use and commitment are warranted.

Before an environmental impact statement is issued by a lead agency, all agencies having jurisdiction over, or special expertise on, the subject matter involved shall comment on the draft environmental impact statement made by the lead agency within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the same. Section 5Agency Guidelines The different agencies charged with environmental protection as enumerated in Letter of Instruction No. 422 shall sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Decree, submit to the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC), their respective, guidelines, rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of Section 4 hereof on environmental impact assessments and statements. Section 6Repealing Clause All Acts, Presidential Decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are

inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 7Effectivity This Decree shall take effect immediately.Approved: June 6, 1977

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 825

November 7, 1975

PROVIDING PENALTY FOR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER FORMS OF UNCLEANLINESS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

   

WHEREAS, one of the principal aims of the New Society is to effect social, economic and political reform through discipline and order;

WHEREAS, a healthy citizenry is a vital factor in bringing about these reforms; and

WHEREAS, to attain these objectives it becomes the duty of every citizen and resident of the Philippines to keep his environment or surroundings clean and wholesome;

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:

SECTION 1. Any provision of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding, all citizens and residents of Philippines; all universities, colleges and schools and other similar institutions, private as well as public; all commercial and industrial establishments such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, cinema houses, public markets, department stores, groceries and the like; all public conveyances; all residential houses; and all other establishments of any kind, shall undertake the cleaning of their own surroundings, their yards and gardens, as well as the canals, roads or streets in their immediate premises.

All garbage, filth and other waste matters, shall be placed in the proper receptacles for the disposition thereof by garbage collectors.

SECTION 2. Any person, who shall litter or throw garbage, filth, or other waste matters in public places, such as roads, canals, esteros or parks, shall suffer an imprisonment of not less than 5 days nor more than one year or a fine of not less than P 100 nor more than P 2,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court or tribunal, without prejudice to the imposition of a higher penalty under any other law or decree.

If the violator is a corporation, firm, or other corporate entities, the maximum penalty shall be imposed upon the president, manager, director or persons responsible for its operation.

SECTION 3. Owners of the idle lots in Greater Manila are required to keep their idle lots clean to prevent them from becoming the breeding places of mosquitoes, flies, mice, rats and other scavengers. In the event of their failure or inability to comply with this obligation, the government shall undertake the cleaning of said lots at the expense of the owners. The government may, through the Barangay Council, further utilize the land for its food production program.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications, with the assistance of health officials and local governments concerned, shall supervise the implementation of this Decree.

SECTION 5. All provisions of laws, decrees, orders or regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Decree shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 7th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-five.

FERDINAND E. MARCOSPresident of the Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3571AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE CUTTING, DESTROYING OR INJURING OF PLANTED OR GROWING TREES, FLOWERING PLANTS AND SHRUBS OR PLANTS OF SCENIC VALUE ALONG PUBLIC ROADS,IN PLAZAS, PARKS, SCHOOL PREMISES OR IN ANY OTHER PUBLIC GROUND.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. In order to promote and conserve the beauty of objects of scenic and ornamental value along public places and help preserve cool,fresh and healthful climate, it is the policy of the Government to cherish, protect and conserve planted or growing trees, flowering plants and shrubs or plants of ornamental value along public roads, in plazas, parks, school premises or in any public ground.

SEC. 2. For the purpose of carrying out effectively the provisions of this Act, the Director of Parks and Wildlife shall have the power to create a committee in each and every municipality in the Philippines and shall appoint any civic conscious and well-travelled citizen as chairman, and the municipal mayor, the municipal treasurer, the supervising school teacher, and the municipal health officer, as ex-officio members thereof. The Director of Parks and Wildlife shall also have the power to issue and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act.

The Chairman shall receive compensation of one peso per annum to be paid out of the funds of the city or municipality concerned, and the members shall not receive extra compensation. The committee shall have the power to implement the rules and regulations issued by the Director of Parks and Wildlife under the provisions of this Act.

The committee shall coordinate with the Director of Parks and Wildlife in the beautification of their respective locality and shall under its supervision, require school children on Arbor Day to plant trees and flowering plants of useful and scenic value in places provided for in the preceding paragraph.

SEC. 3. No cutting, destroying, or injuring of planted or growing trees, flowering plants and shrubs or plants of scenic value along public roads, in plazas parks, school premises or in any other public ground shall be permitted save when the cutting, destroying, or injuring of same is necessary for public safety, or such pruning of same is necessary to enhance its beauty and only upon the recommendation of the committee mentioned in the preceding section, and upon the approval of the Director of Parks and Wildlife. The cutting, destroying, or pruning shall be under the supervision of the committee.

SEC. 4. Any person who shall cut, destroy or injure trees, flowering plants and shrubs or plants of scenic value mentioned in the preceding sections of this Act, shall be punished by prison correctional in its minimum period to prison mayor in its minimum period.

SEC. 5. All laws, Acts, parts of Acts, executive orders, and administrative orders or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: 21 June 1963.