UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BAOS (UPLB)

3-STOREY UNIVERSITY
LEARNING COMMONS PHASE 1

PROJECT TITLE:

UP LOS BANOS, LAGUNA

PROJECTPROPOSAL

PART1
A. INTRODUCTION
Nowanentiregenerationhasgrownupwithadifferentsetofgamesthananybeforeitanditplaysthese
gamesindifferentways.Justwatchakidwithanewvideogame.Thelastthingtheydoisreadthemanual.
Instead,theypickupthecontrollerandstartmashingbuttonstoseewhathappens.
Thisisn'tarandomprocess;it'stheessenceofthescientificmethod.Throughtrialanderror,playersbuilda
modeloftheunderlyinggamebasedonempiricalevidencecollectedthroughplay.Astheplayersrefinethis
model,theybegintomasterthegameworld.It'sarapidcycleofhypothesis,experiment,andanalysis.And
it's a fundamentally different take on problemsolving than the linear, readthemanualfirst approach of
theirparents.

WillWright,creatorofSims

DESIGNINGFOR21STCENTURYLEARNINGSPACES
The college students of today belong to a generation that has not known life without computers. This
generation, commonly referred to as the gamer generation, at an early age, were more predisposed to
playingvideoandinternetgamesoveractiveplay.Theirearlyexposuretocomputersandtheinternethas
remarkably influenced the way they learn. Education theorists agree that because of this, compared to
previous generations, there is greater potential in the students of today to innovate and create. Teachers
are only just beginning to understand them and adopt educational technologies appropriate to their
students learning abilities. However, common to teachers is the frustration that the appropriate
environmentisjustnotavailableinthetraditionalschoolsetup.
Education technologist David Thornburg describes the learning environment to be one that provides
opportunitiesforformalteaching,interactionwithpeers,privatereflectionandlifeapplications.Hepictures
the first three environments in metaphors of campfires, watering holes and caves, respectively. The
traditionalschoolsetupwouldinterprettheseenvironmentsasdifferentandseparatespacesarrangedin
linear progression, formal learning happens inside classrooms, peergroup exchanges in common spaces

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suchascanteensandschoolgroundsandthenquietprivatestudyareasareprovidedbylibraries.Butsince
todaysstudentsprocessinformationinanonlinearmanner,theycantransitionfromonemodetothenext
inrapidsuccession.Theylongtoprocessinformationimmediatelywiththeirpeersandthenvalidatetheir
individual thoughts with reallife experimentation. All four modes can be expected to be in almost every
areaoftheschool.
Classroomsneedtobebiggerandclassroomfurniturearrangementsshouldbemoreflexibleandspaces
inbetweendesksandchairsshouldallowforfreedomofmobility.
Instead of allotting so many rooms with distinct functions, create bigger multipurpose spaces to
facilitatetransitionsbetweendifferentlearningmodes.
Allowindoorspacestobleedouttotheoutdoors.
Create more shared and inclusive spaces, mix and combine spaces to encourage informal exchanges
betweenculturesandacrossdifferentdemographics.
Thiswilladdressclassroomshortagebyaddinglecturehallsthatcanbesharedbyallcollegesandunitsof
UPLB. The classrooms will be used for general education subjects and will free up spaces in the different
college units. This project is deemed as a necessary and urgent prerequisitie for the renovation of
classroomswithinthecolleges,forscienceandtechnologyspecificclasses.
Movingforward,throughtheestablishmentoftheUniversityLearningCommons,theUniversityenvisions
thedevelopinganinternationallypremieracademicinstitutionby:
a) Directing the teaching and training of students towards gaining lifelearning skills, developing in
them a more practical understanding of concepts, principles and theories, equipping them with
confidence to communicate and critique ideas; training for mastery of analytical skills; and
encouragingcreativityandinnovationinresearchandreallifeapplications.
b) Expanding educational opportunities, focusing on outcomesbased program development thereby
providingleadershipandmanagementcompetencies,withgreaterabilitiestoinitiateandundertake
studiesandinfluencepolicydecisionsbothatthenationalandgloballevels.
c) Providing the appropriate research environment one that enhances expert collaboration, inter
disciplinaryresearchandinternationalexchangestoattractandsupportamorediversefacultyand
studentbody.
Through this project, UPLB hopes to be able to provide a conducive and challenging work and study
environmentwithappropriatefacilitiesthatenablethetrialandtestingofideasandencourageintelligent
exchanges and creative collaborations. As teaching and research technologies gear up for global
competitiveness,itisbutappropriatethatfacilitiesofUPLBbeupgradedaswelltoglobalstandards.

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B. PROJECTBACKGROUND
1. TheSite
1.1 Location

SITE OF PROPOSED
LEARNING COMMONS

ThesitefortheproposedClassrooms/LaboratoriesfortheLearningCommonsistheoldsiteofUP
RuralHighSchool,lowerCampus,UPLosBaos,Laguna.
1.2 ExistingConditions
Topography of the site is relatively flat. Other amenities available in the site include the open
parking areas. Potable water supply is provided through the campus water supply system,
adequatelyservicingdomesticwatersupplyandgardenirrigationneeds.Powerdistributionisbeing
serviced by a campusoperated distribution system; supply is currently threephase. Power
transformersarecurrentlybeingupgraded.TelephonelinesareprovidedbyPLDT.Datalinescome
throughtheuniversitycampusfiberopticandwirelessnetworks.

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2. InstitutionalProgram
2.1 Curriculum
The institutional program is comprised of the revised General Education Curriculum rationalized
basedonchangesbroughtaboutbytheK12curriculum.Totalgeneraleducationunitsrequiredfor
eachstudentisnowreducedto28units.
2.2 Enrollment&Targets
Ultimately, the University Learning Commons is planned to accommodate 2,400 students per
semesterperyear.Thebuildingwillbeconstructedinthreetranches,accommodatingthreeequal
tranchesofthestudentsat800studentsforeachphase.Inthemeantime,generaleducationclasses
forremainingstudentswillbeaccommodatedinthevariouscolleges.
2.3 Estimatesforclassroomrequirement
ULTIMATE
CAPACITY
YEAR
NUMBEROFSTUDENTS
UNITSPERSTUDENTPERSEMESTER
HOURS/WEEK
DAYS/WEEK
TOTALSTUDENTHOURS/WK
TOTALSTUDENTUNITHOURS/DAY
HOURSOPERATION
BUILDINGCAP.PERHOUR
MINIMUMNUMBEROFCLASSROOMS

PHASE1
2016

PHASE2

PHASE3

2,400
18
1
8
5

800
18
1
8
5

800
18
1
8
5

800
18
1
8
5

43,200
8,640
1,080
27

14,400
2,880
360
10

14,400
2,880
360
10

14,400
2,880
360
10

C. PROJECTDESCRIPTION
1. ProjectObjective
The objective of the project is to upgrade and augment academic and academic support facilities of
UPLB with additional classrooms, offices for faculty, research and administration, and a collective of
support services that enhance the academic experience. This includes the construction of a 3storey
University Learning Commons, to house academic and academic support services for the general
educationandcommonclassroomneeds.

2. ProjectVision
Theprojectenvisionstheprovisionofacademicandsupportfacilitiesprimarilytoclosethegapbetween
existingfacilitiesandtherequirementsoftheUPLBuntiltheyear2022.Theupgradeoffacilitiestobe
designedaimstoenhance:
theachievementofdesiredlearningoutcomes;
collaborativeworkamongfaculty,trainingandadministrativestaff;
theprovisionofaschoolenvironmentadaptedtoglobalteachingstandardsandconduciveto
learninginbothformalandnonformalsettings;

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3. TotalSpaceRequirementsfortheUPLBLearningCommons
TotalspacerequirementscompriseallstructuresandamenitiesneededbytheUniversitytoenhanceits
academicprograms,closethegapbetweenclassroomneedsandprovisionsandaccommodateaswell,
componentadministrativeandstudentsupportservices.
TOTALSPACEREQUIREMENTSFOR2022ENROLLMENTTARGETS
#of
Classrooms

AVERAGE
Room
Capacity

PHASE
PHASE1LEARNING
AREAS
10
40
PHASE2LEARNING
AREAS
10
40
PHASE3LEARNING
AREAS
10
40
PHASE1REGISTRAR'SOFFICES&ARCHIVES
PHASE2REGISTRAR'SOFFICES&ARCHIVES

Space
perPax,
sq.m

Ave.
RoomSize
sq.m

Total
Classroom
FloorArea

Support
Amenities
Multiplier

Corridor
Multiplier

2.2

88

880

1.8

1.5

2,376.00

2.2

88

880

1.8

1.5

2,376.00

2.2

88

880

1.8

1.5

2,376.00
600.00
600.00

GROSSFLOORAREA

TotalFloor
Area

8,328.00

NUMBEROFFLOORS

3.00

FOOTPRINT

2,776.00

PHASE1GFA

2,976.00

PHASE2GFA

2,976.00

PHASE3GFA

2,376.00

Thebuildingsandamenitiesshallbeallocatedto:
3.1 AcademicSpaces,suchas:
Classrooms,forbachelorprograms,servicecourses,andgraduatedegrees,trainingandshort
courses:
Standardlecturehalls(for40and20studentoccupancies)
Caserooms
Computerlaboratories
Seminarrooms(for50100seatingcapacities)
Auditoria(for150ormoreseatingcapacities)
3.2 AcademicSupportandServiceFacilities:
administrative,facultyoffices
studentservicessuchaslibraries,studyanddiscussionhalls
studentandfacultylounges,cafeteria,functionhallsandmeetingrooms
exhibithalls
3.3 RegistrarsOffices
administrativeoffices
registrationcentral
testingrooms
meetingrooms
archives
3.4 BuildingServiceFacilitiesandUtilities:
Buildingmanagementserviceandsecurityoffices

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Internetconnectivity(wifiandwiredaccess)
Serverroom
Appropriatenumberofrestrooms
Standardbuildingutilities
Firealarmandsafetysystem
Generatorbuilding
Elevators,asneeded

3.5 ParksandOpenSpaces:
Openparksandthemedgardens
Parkingspaces
Pedestrianamenities

4. CapitalOutlay
4.1 TotalProjectCost
ThetotalcapitaloutlayfortheEstablishmentoftheUPLBLearningCommonsPHASE1isPhP100
Million.
4.2 ProjectCostComponents
4.2.1. The project costisdividedinto thefollowingcomponentswith correspondingbudgets
asfollows:
Component
BuildingNew
Costofbuildingfurnitureand
equipment

Description
Detailedbuildingdesign,Construction and
ConstructionManagementCosts
Costofpurchaseandinstallationofunitaryand
packagetypeairconditioners,appliances,office,
classroomandlaboratoryfurniture,communication
andCCTVequipment.

Budget
PhP90Million
PhP10.0Million

PART2BUILDINGDESIGNGUIDELINES

A. DesignPrinciples
1. Studentcenteredenvironmentfocusedonsupportingtheattainmentoflearning
outcomes
Thegoalistoprovidetheappropriatefacilitiestoenableengagedteachingandlearningbasedon
dialogue, student involvement, and the free exchange of ideas. Classrooms are designed for
flexibilitysothatavarietyoflearningmodescantakeplace.Itisalsodesirablethateducationand
learningextendsfromtheformal(classroomsandlecturehalls)totheinformalenvironments(study
halls,corridors,discussionrooms,loungesandparks),withstudentsandfacultycrossingpathsina
series of outdoor rooms where the opportunity to congregate and converse encourages a vibrant
intellectualcommunity.Aspublicspacesbecomepartoftheinformallearningexperience,students
feel more comfortable to engage their professors in intellectual discussions and debates. This
interaction is then brought back into the formal classroom, intensifying the impact of learning on
thestudent.

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2. InternationalizationofLearning
With the Universitys move to reorient growth toward the internationalization of academic
programs,schoolenvironmentsshallbeorientedtowardstheglobalschoolculture.Classroomand
workshop environments shall be geared towards disciplines of collaboration and objective
critiquing.
Classroomsandschoolfacilitiesshallbedesignedformultimediaandcontinuousandqualityaccess
toinformationtechnology/worldwideweb.Itisalsodesiredthatstudentswillhaveeasieraccess
to computer facilities by providing open computer laboratories that are available beyond school
hours.Asresearchandcreativeactivitytranslateintofundamentalsourcesofnewknowledgeinthe
global scene, it is hoped that from drab formal office designs, the design of offices, and student
discussionroomscanbereconfiguredforcomfort,creativeactivityandinformalcollaborations.

B. SpecificGuidelinesforthisProject
1. SchoolEnvironmentDesignCriteria
1.1 Thesolutiontothedesignchallengeshouldbeinnovativeadaptedtothelearningmodesofthe
studentsofthisgeneration.
1.2 Thedesignshouldbestudentcenteredandshouldprovideanenvironmentthatisconduciveto
creativityandhigherorderthinking.Allspacesaretechnologyenabledwithsmartboards,mobile
computers,wifiaccess,localnetworks,chatroomaccessandinternetaccess.
1.2.1. Classroomsbigenoughtoaccommodateavarietyofseatingarrangementsfordifferent
modes of learning. A minimum of 2.2 square meters per person shall be allocated so
thatclassroomfurniturecanaccommodatetheuseoflaptopsandtablets,withplugand
play outlets conveniently located on tables. Furniture can easily be reconfigured to
different seating arrangements. All rooms are furnished complete with audiovisual
equipment and individual microphones. The rooms are designed to be flexible, where
partitionscanbecollapsedtocreatelargerrooms,oraddedtocreatedivisionforsmall
breakoutdiscussions.
1.2.2. Common rooms and outdoor spaces designed as alternative learning environments,
whichcanalsoadapttothedifferentlearningmodes.
1.2.3. Commonloungeareasaddtothelearningstreet,creatingspaceforinteractionbetween
students and faculty. These common areas shall be made available to students and
facultyforusebeyondofficehoursandonweekends.
1.3 Thedesignshouldhaveaglobalappeal,demonstratinginclusivityfordiverseculturesandsocial
backgrounds. Standard tools should still be available so that no one will be left out. Inclusivity
shouldalsobeexpressedinmakingtechnologyaccessibletothehandicappedandspeciallygifted
persons.

2. SpatialArrangements
2.1 Space allocations consider institutional growth prospects including growth of enrollment and
staffing.
2.2 Spaces are to be designed with considerable flexibility to adjust to continuously evolving and
rapidlychangingtechnologiesforinformationandeducationalmedia.
2.3 Buildingandsitedesignshouldberesponsivetotheeducationalandresearchphilosophyofthe
university.

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2.4 Buildingspacesmaybeclusteredandfunctionscombinedformultiplepurposestoachieve:
2.4.1. Idealroomsizeandshape;

2.4.1. Appropriate space proximity criteria to minimize movement and facilitate

communication;
2.4.2. Balancebetweenneedsforprivacyandsocialcollaboration;and
2.4.3. Noiselevelsegregation.
2.5 Futurespaceneedsshallbeprojectedinadevelopmentandphasingprogram.

3. BuildingBulkandMassing

Criteria
MaximumBuildingHeightfortheCluster
MaximumBuildingHeightforthisBuilding
FloortoAreaRatio
GroundFloorArcade/CorniceHeight
Clearceilingheights
Floortofloorheight

3floors
3floors
0.4(referredfromtheclusterboundary)
44.5mfromGroundFloorLine(minimum)
4.0mforgroundfloor(minimum)
3.00mforupperfloors(minimum)
5.0mforgroundfloor(minimum)
3.50mforupperfloors(minimum)

4. AestheticTreatment
4.1 Thebuildingshouldbedesignedasalandmarkforitssurroundings.
4.2 The building character shall be modern, representing the architecture of today, distinct from
buildingsbuiltduringearliereras.Atthesametime,however,itshouldretainthecampuscurrent
organicandhumanscale,greenandlowdensityfeel.
4.3 Entrancestobuildingsshallbewellexpressedandapparent.
4.4 Buildingorientationshouldcapitalizeoneyecatchingviewsandrelatemeaningfullytothesite.
4.5 Buildingsfrontingamajorpublicopenspaceshouldbeabletorelatetothepublicspacethrough
arcadesorcolonnades.Groundfloorsshallbedesignedforthroughaccesstotheopenspacesand
buildingwallsfrontingitshallhavetransparentfinish.
4.6 Groundfloortreatmentshouldbedistinguishedfrompodiumfloors(2ndto4thfloors)andtower
floors(beyond4floors).
4.7 Finishesshallexhibitatimelessappeal.Naturalstoneandglassispreferredforexternalfinishes.
Paintfinishintheexteriorenvelopeshouldbeminimized.
4.8 HVACandothermechanicalequipmentofbuildingsshouldnotbevisiblefrompublicrightofway,
courtyardsandopenspaces.

5. HistoricConservation
5.1 Historic significance of the OLD UP RURAH HIGH SHOOL BUILDING shall be integrated into the
designprogram.
5.2 Without biastothe need forspace,theArchitectsdesignproposalsshallincludeaprogramfor
the adaptation of the architectural features and character of the existing buildings, without
sacrificingtheneedforspace.

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6. CirculationPriorities
6.1 Plan the site for convenient and safe access from buildings to various modes of travel including
pedestrian,cycling,drivingandshuttle.
6.2 Designandlocateparkingspaceswithcarefulconsiderationfortheprotectionofpedestriansfrom
crosstraffic.Provideanadequatenumberofparkingspacesconsistentwithprojectedvolumesin
thetrafficstudy.Shouldparkingspacesbeinadequate,alternativelocationsshouldbeprovidedin
areas within convenient walking distance from the building. Otherwise, park and ride strategies
shouldbeexplored.
6.3 Locateparkinglotsatthesideorrearofbuildingssoasnottointerruptthepedestrianexperience
ofthefrontviewofthebuilding.
6.4 Designandlocatepedestrianwaystoconvenientlyconnecttovehicledropoffpointsandparking
lots.Coveredwaitingareasandstoops(portecochere)shouldbeprovidedatdesignatedloading
areastoprotectpedestriansfromweatherelements.
6.5 Design pedestrian ways as learning streets informal extensions of the formal learning
environment. These should be wide enough to facilitate casual conversations. And as much as
possible these should be provided with amenities such as colonnades, arcades, stoops, benches
and informal sitting areas so that these can be used for informal meetings, group or individual
studytimes.
6.6 Provideforconvenient,secureandadequatebicycleparkingadjacenttobuildings.

7. OpenSpaceTreatment
7.1 Open spaces between buildings shall not be residual space: they should be typologically
identifiableaspedestrianways,forecourts,urbangardens,courtyards,urbanstreetsorplazas.
7.2 These spaces shall be designed as informal learning spaces, landscaped using elements such as
gardens,publicart,memorialsandshadestructurestofacilitatesocialinteraction.
7.3 These spaces shall provide access to internet wifi and plugandplay outlets. Solarpowered
pluggingdevicesshallbeexploredtoprovidealternativeenergysource.

C. GeneralGuidelines
1. ClimateSensitiveDesign
1.1 Buildingsshallbedesignedtoaccommodatebothnaturalventilationandairconditionedmodes
ofthermalcontrol.
1.2 Ingeneral,
1.2.1. Operablewindowsshallbeinstalledtofacilitatetransitionsbetweenbothmodes.
1.2.2. Intentionallyselectmaterialstoreducesourcesofheatgain.
1.2.3. Usearchitecturalfinishesandenvelopetreatmentsthatreflectorrefractheat.
1.3 Forenergyefficiencyinairconditionedmodes,thedesignofbuildingsandenvironmentsshould
consider:
1.3.1.
1.3.2.
1.3.3.
1.3.4.

Buildingspacesshallbeorientedaccordinglywithdirectionofthesunpathandwind.
Thermalinsulationandcoolingpaintsonallexteriorsurfaces.
Generouslandscapingandgreencoveringalongstreets,atwalkwaysandplazas.
Permeableblocksinsteadofconcretebasesforpaving.

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1.3.5. Useofenergysavingairconditioningtechnologies(e.g.airconinverters).
1.3.6. Limiting the use of heattransmitting equipment and confining these in locations that
willnotradiateheatintothebuilding.Theuseofanyelectrical/mechanicalequipment
shouldbeevaluatedforenvironmentalsustainabilityandheattransmissionandadded
totheconsiderationsforcoolingloads.
1.4 Forsustainabilityofnaturallycooledenvironments:
1.4.1. Designroomsforcrossventilation.
1.4.2. Windowsshouldbesizedtoaboutonehalfofthewallwidthorlarger.
1.4.3. Provide shading and louvers perpendicular to the wind direction to produce a wind
shadowandincreasewindvelocityinsidetherooms.
1.4.4. Commonareasandwashroomsshallbenaturallyventilated.

2. UtilitiesDesign
2.1 WaterSupply
2.1.1.
2.1.2.
2.1.3.
2.1.4.

Allwatersupplypipesinsidebuildingsshallbepolypropylenepipes.
Designpotablesupplytotapintothecentralsupplytobeprovidedbytheschool.
Onlypotablewatershallbeallowedtoflowfromfaucetsandhosebibs.
Design shall consider grey water or recycled rainwater harvesting for use with ground
sprinklerandirrigationsystems.Pipeoutletsforgreywatershallbecappedandlocked
whennotinuseandnofaucetshallbeallowedtoconnectit.
2.1.5. Designmayconsidergreywaterorrecycledrainwaterforuseinflushingwaterclosets
and urinals. In such case a dual piping system shall extend to the fixture, beyond the
fixturevalvetopreventcontaminationofpotablewatersystem.

2.2 SewageCollection&Treatment
2.2.1. Allsewagegeneratingstructuresshallberequiredtotapintothecentralcollectionand
treatmentsystemoftheuniversity.Directdischargeofeffluentintothedrainagesystem
isprohibited.
2.2.2. Designshallrecommendsolutionsforsafedisposalofhazardouschemicalsandsimilar
toxic substances in compliance with the Sanitation and Water Codes. Under no
circumstance shall such substances be disposed into the universitys central collection
system.
2.3 Lighting
2.3.1. Design interior illumination to provide sufficient light for the performance of tasks
(mainlyteachingandlearning)withoutcausingdiscomfortfromoverheating,excessive
contrastandglare.
2.3.2. Ambient lighting shall use LED lamps. Taskoriented lighting, street and outdoor lights
mayuseLEDlampsprovidedthatrecommendedilluminationlevelsaremet.Theplans
shall indicate the spacing and mounting heights of LED lamps corresponding to the
wattageofeachunitoflampinstalledtoensurethatluminousefficacyismaintained.
RECOMMENDEDILLUMINATIONLEVELSINSCHOOLS

Activity/Spaces
Classroomdesks
Classroomsboards

Illuminationlevels
(lumenspersq.meter)
200
215

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Laboratories
ArtRoomsandWorkshops
Libraries(atshelves)
Libraries(atdesks)
Offices&StaffRooms
Stairs

200
323
200
215
215
32

2.4 PowerSupply
2.4.1. Allelectricallineswithintheuniversitypremisesshallbeinstalledunderground.
2.4.2. Power conduit ducts may be installed parallel to other utility lines in accordance with
minimumclearancesprescribedbytheprevailingcode/guidelines
2.4.3. Designshouldintegrateaccesstonaturalgas/liquefiedpetroleumgasordieselengine
drivengeneratorsetforemergencypoweratthespecifiedlocation.Theequipmentshall
beprovidedwithsoundproofcanopy.
2.5 Telecommunications
2.5.1. Digitalservicelinesfortelephoneandinternetconnectionsshallbefiberoptic.
2.5.2. Outsideofbuildingutilityinstallationsshallbeunderground.
2.5.3. Internet connections shall have wired and wireless access to the universitys area
networks.
2.5.4. ClosedcircuitsurveillancesystemtappedtotheuniversitysCCTVsystem.
2.5.5. A centralized and dedicated room for ICT servers and pullboxes shall be allocated.
Locationofthisshalltakeintoconsiderationconvenienceofaccessoftelecommutility
providers for inspection purposes as well as for installation, maintenance and repair
works.
2.6 Fireprotection
2.6.1. Fortankroomandutilityrooms:usestandardresponsesprinklers.
2.6.2. Forelevatorshaftsandmachineroomsusestandardresponsesprinklers,intermediate
temperaturerated,sidewallmounted.

3. EnergyConservationandSustainabilityRequirements
3.1 Thefollowingpracticesarerecommended:
3.1.1. Useofalternativepowersourcesandenergysavingdevices
3.1.2. Maximizeuseoflocallyavailablematerials
3.1.3. Designofsitedevelopmentandlandscapeforheatreductionandgroundwaterrecharge

4. StandardComplianceRequirements
4.1 BuildingCodes.Alloutputsshallcomplywiththefollowingbuildingcodes:
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
4.1.6.
4.1.7.
4.1.8.

RevisedNationalBuildingCodeofthePhilippines(PD1096)
NationalStructuralCodeofthePhilippines(NSCP6THedition)
PhilippineElectricalCode
RevisedNationalPlumbingCode(RA1378)
SanitationCodeofthePhilippines(PD856)
AccessibilityLaw(BP344)
FireCodeofthePhilippines(PD1185),and
Alllocalcodesandzoningordinancesapplicable

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4.2 DraftingStandards
4.2.1. FinalConstructionDrawingsshallfollowofficialtitleblockanddraftingstandardsofthe
UPLBCPDO.
4.2.2. AllFinalConstructiondrawingsandspecificationsshallbecoordinatedforalltechnical
disciplines.
4.3 LifeandEnvironmentalSafetyGuidelines
4.3.1. TheConsultantshallprovideMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)informationwhenever
toxicmaterialsarerecommended.
4.3.2. The Consultant shall not recommend use of materials containing substances or
ingredientsbannedbythevariousPhilippinegovernmentagencies.

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