PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Course Outline

A.

Academically (Technicality)

BS Architecture (5 years)

Recognize Reputable School

Diversified Training Experience (2 Years)

PRC Board Passer

B.

Professionally (Legality)

21 year of legal age

Registered

SEC/ DTI

I. Administering the Regular Services of Architecture

a.

Definition Of The Architects Role In The Building Industry

b.

The Architects Responsibility and Liability

c.

Method of Selecting an Architect

d.

The Professional Fee

e.

Inter-Professional Relationship

II. The Spectrum of the Architects Services

a.

Pre-Design Services

b.

Regular Design Services

c.

Specialized Allied Services

d.

Construction Services

e.

Post Construction Services

f.

Comprehensive Architectural Services

g.

Design Build Services

III. The Building Laws

a.

The Law that Regulates the Practice of Architecture

b.

The Law Affecting Real Estate, Design, Gen Const,

c.

General Condition of a Contract

ARCHITECT DEFINED
Architect

Professionally and Academically qualified to practice

architecture

CODE OF ETHICS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

General Objectives
Ideals
Success
Remuneration
Interest of the Client
Professional Prerogative
Business Venture
Behavior
Criticism
Creative Endeavour

BONDS
Performance Bond

15 % of contract amount
Payment Bond

15% of Contract amount

valid until replacement of Guarantee Bond

Guarantee Bond

30% of contract amount

valid up to 1 yr from date of acceptance

UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

OBJECTIVES:

To unite all registered architects in the Philippines.

To established and promote the highest standards of ethical

conduct and excellence in the practice and service of the
architectural profession.

Site Selection and Analysis

Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
Space Management Studies
Promotional Services

202 DESIGN SERVICES

REGULAR SERVICES

To uplift the standards of the architectural education, conduct

researchers, accumulate and disseminate information and
ideas in architecture, environmental design, ecology,
technology, culture and other related fields.

To cooperate and coordinate with other allied profession,

trades and industry.

To participate in matters concerning national development of

the country.

To cooperate with the board of architecture and other

government agencies.

To cooperate and coordinate with international organizations in

the field of architecture, environmental design and other fields
of arts, science and technology

To render any lawful and appropriate assistance to any of its

members.

Hoping to find in the fulfillment of these aims its modest

contributions towards the making of a better and happier world
to live in.

1.
2.
3.

4.

Schematic Design Phase

Design Development Phase
Contract Document Phase

General Conditions

Agreement

Specifications

Sol Provision

Drawings
Construction Phase

CONSTRUCTION MILE STONE

1.

References
a. Horizontal References
b. Vertical References

2.

Excavation

3.

Rebar

4.

Concreting

5.

Finishing

ARCHITECTS FEE
Group 1
SIMPLE ..

6%

Group 2

MODERATE ..

7%

Group 3

EXEPTIONAL

8%

Group 4

RESIDENTIAL

Group 5

MONUMENTAL

201 PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

Economic Feasibility Studies

Project Financing
Architectural Programming

..

10%
12%

Socio-Cultural
Transport
Legal & Administrative

Group 6 REPITITIVE 80% 60% 40%

Group 7

HOUSING . 60% 30%

Group 8

EXTENSIVE RETAILING

Group 9

ALTERATIONS / RNOVATION . 150%

204 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Group 10

CONSULTATION ARBRITATION .P200/ 500

FULL TIME SUPERVISION

Percentage Method 1 1 1/2%

MDPE (Multiple Direct Personnel Expense)

15%

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
a. Upon Singing

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Percentage Method 1 - 1 1/2%

5%

b. Schematic Design Phase

15%

c. Design Development Phase

35%

d. Contract Documents

85%

e. Retention Fee

Architects Liability

Supervision

15%
10%
5%

203 SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

1.
2.

Physical Planning
Interior Design

3.

Landscaping

4.

Acoustics, Comm, Elec, Eng

10% - 15%
with consultant
5%

5.

Comprehensive Planning
Physical
Economic

12% - 20%
with consultant
5%
10% - 15%
with consultant
5%

PROJECT MANAGER

Percentage Method 2 - 5%

205 POST CONSTRCUTION SERVICES

BUILDING & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of building systems and building equipments

BUILDING & GROUNDS ADMINISTRATION

Billing of tenants

Monitoring of Security and Janitorial services

Update of local ordinances and building regulations

POST-CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION

Evaluate use of Facility

Determine effectiveness of building systems and materials

Functionality of the building plans

Study of functionality and effectiveness of the design

COMPENSATION

Salary Basis

Percentage Method 4 6% of gross rentals

206 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

All services (UAP DOC 201-205)

Equivalent to Project Manager

208-b METHODS OF COMPENSATION

1. Percentage of Construction
2. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
3. Professional Fee plus Expenses
4. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
5. Per Diem Reimbursable Expense
6. Mixed Method of Compensation

COMPENSATION

Percentage Method

Compensation

Combination

207 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

DESIGN BUILD SERVICES

Handling projects at the shortest time, at lowest cost with

quality and performance
DESIGN BUILD SERVICES
BY ADMINISTRATION

Project constructed under the direct and sole responsibility of

the Architect

7% Fee as Compensation separate Architects Fee for regular

design services
DESIGN BUILD SERVICES
ON A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST

Client given a guaranteed maximum cost for the construction

of the project

10% Fee as Compensation separate Architects Fee for regular

design services
208-a SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT
DIRECT SELECTION

Clients Personal selection of architect

COMPARATIVE SELECTION

Clients choose between other architects for the best suited

for the project
DESIGN COMPETITION

For monumental, civic, and prestigious private building

projects

UAP DOCUMENTS
Sole power of interpreting the provisions of the code:
National Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines
Board of Professional Regulation Commission
201

Pre- design Services

202

Design services

203

Specialized Allied Services

204

Construction Services

205

Post- Construction Services

206

Comprehensive Architectural Services

207

Design- Build Services

208

Selection of Architects & Methods of

Compensation

5 days

- immediately

7 days

- from receipt of NOTICE TO PROCEED

10 days -notice to stop, resume before beginning or

suspending, resuming
- request on drwn & matrls from date needed
15 days - request for payment by contractor
- change of order

- certificate of payment by the architect

- for owner to pay the contractor from issuance
of certificate of payment
- reqst of extension frm occurrence of delay
- notice of termination upon written notice
- contract sum & breakdown
30 days - arbitration
- certificate of occupancy
60 days - to make good of known defects after
issuance of certificate of completion (expiration
of performance & payment bond)
90 days - work stoppage ordered by the court
- retention (3 months after acceptance of work)
120 days

- building permit validity

365 days
- guarantee bond effectivity
- building permit validity if there was no
Construction
UAP DOCUMENT 301: GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consists of the following:

1. Agreement
2. General conditions
3. Special provisions
4. Specifications
5. Drawings
OWNER person ordering the project for execution
ARCHITECT commissioned by the owner
ENGINEER person so named in the contract document
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE full time construction
inspector hired by owner assisting in the supervision of the
work.
CONTRACTOR person or firm whose proposal has been
accepted & contract awarded
SUB-CONTRACTOR having direct contact with contractor,
acts in behalf of the contractor in executing any part of the
contract

SURETY person, firm, or corporation providing guarantee for

contractors bonds
PROPOSAL offer of a bidder
PROPOSAL BOND cashiers check or surety bond with the
proposal submitted by the bidder to guarantee that the bidder
will enter into the contract.
PERFORMANCE BOND (15%) approved form of security
furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in
accordance with terms of the contract.
PAYMENT BOND (15%) approved form of security furnished
by the contractor as guarantee to pay all obligations arising
from the contract
GUARANTEE BOND (15%) approved form of security
furnished by the contractor to guarantee to the quality of
materials and workmanship performed.
AGREEMENT contract between owner and contractor
undertaking the project
ADVERTISEMENT/ INVITATION TO BID notice or invitation
issued to bidders giving information of the magnitude and
extent of the project, nature, etc.
BID BULLETIN additional information on contract documents
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS list of instructions on
preparation & conditions for award of contract
DRAWINGS graphical representation of work
GENERAL CONDITIONS printed documents stipulating
procedural and administrative aspects of the contract
SPECIAL PROVISIONS instructions that supplement or
modify drawings, specs, & general conditions of the contract.
SPECIFICATIONS written or printed description of work
describing qualities of materials and mode of construction
SUPPLEMENTARY SPECS addtl info issued as an addition
or amendment to provisions of specs.
SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS AND FINISHES outline specs
enumerating type and trade names of materials used
BREAKDOWN OF WORK AND CORRESPONDING VALUES
list of work and corresponding value in materials & labor
including profit and overhead allowance.
WRITTEN NOTICE info, advice or notification pertinent to the
project
ACT OF GOD/ FORCE MAJEURE catastrophes,
phenomena of nature, misfortunes and accidents which human
prudence cannot foresee or prevent.
TIME LIMITS duration of time allowed by the contract for
project completion

LOCAL LAWS laws, ordinances, and government

regulations applicable to the project
WORK includes labor and materials, equipment,
transportation, faculties necessary for completion of the project
FURNISH - purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to the
jobsite
INSTALL build in, mount in positions, connect or apply
PROVIDE furnish and install

SECTION 2: EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT OF

DOCUMENTS

Documents signed in quintuplicate by owner and contactor

duly witnessed.

Intent of contract documents prescribe the complete work

Intention is to include labor, materials, equipment and
transportation necessary for completion and
Execution

Specs shall take control in discrepancies in drawings and

specs.

Any discrepancies, errors and omissions shall be reported to

the architect or engineer. Any work done involving errors are
the contractors risk.

Architect or engineer shall furnish additional detail drawings

and instructions consistent to contract documents.

Contractor and architect and engineer shall jointly prepare a

schedule in accordance to progress of work.

Contractor shall keep a copy of all drawings, specs, breakdown

of work, and schedule of constructions work, instructions at the
site.

Drawings, specs, and models are property of the architect and

are to be returned at completion of work and before final
payment to the contractor is made
.
ARTICLE 3: DRAWINGS AND SPECS

Owner shall furnish contractor 3 sets of drawings and specs

for free.

Drawings and models must cooperate with specs to form as

part of the contract documents. Figures are to be followed in
preference to measurement and scale.

The contractor shall explain and verify any doubt as to the

meaning of the drawings and specs.
1. If there is a conflict in both drawings and specs, the
contractor, with the architects permission, shall

submit to the owner proposals as to which method or

material is required. If the les expensive work is done,
the contractor shall credit the owner the amount
equivalent to the difference of the expensive and less
expensive work.
2. The contractor must first refer to the architect before
proceeding with the work.

Discrepancies in figures, drawings must be referred to the

architect before any adjustment be made by the contractor.
The decision of the architect will govern and must be followed
by the contractor.
ARTICLE 4: DETAIL DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Supplementary drawings and instructions shall be promptly

supplied by the architect and must conform to contract
documents. Contractor shall do no work without proper
drawings and instructions.

Contractor and architect shall prepare a schedule a when

detail drawings will be required.
ARTICLE 5: SHOP DRAWINGS

Contractor shall prepare at his own expense and submit 2

copies of all shop drawings to the architect, who will make
the necessary corrections, and file the corrected copies.

Contractor shall check drawings before submitting to subcontractors.

Shop drawings shall represent:

1. Working and erection dimension
2. Arrangements and sectional views
3. Necessary details
4. Kinds of materials and finishes

Shop Drawings shall be dated and contain:

1. Name of project
2. Descriptive names of equipment, materials and
classified item numbers
3. Location at which materials or equipment are to be
installed.

Drawings shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal

containing name of project, contractor, number of drawings,
titles and other pertinent data.

Contractor shall submit 3 sets of prints of shop drawings to

the architect for approval. 1 copy shall be returned to the
contractor with necessary corrections.
1. Contractor shall make corrections and resubmit until
approved by the architect.

2.

Contractor shall insert date of approval on tracings

and furnish the architect with 3 additional prints of
approved drawings.
3. No work be done without architects approval.
4. Contractor shall mention specific variations of shop
drawings from contract documents in his letter of
submittal.
Contractor is responsible for accuracy of shop drawings.

SECTION 2: LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND SITE CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 6: LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND SITE CONDITIONS

Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations governing

the project. If ever he resists without the knowledge of the
architect, he shall bear the consequences.

Before bidding, the contractor must visit the site and make
estimates of facilities and difficulties attending to the scope of
work and its execution.
ARTICLE 7: PERMITS, TAXES AND SURVEYS

All permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees

paid by the contractor but may be reimbursed from the owner.
Contractor is responsible if construction starts without
necessary permits.

Contractor will secure the occupancy permit.

Contractor will pay taxes pertinent to construction of the

project.

Owner is responsible for establishment of boundaries made by

a licensed surveyor. He may delegate the responsibility to the
contractor but the owner must pay for surveyors fees.
1. Contractor shall verify all grades, lines and levels as
indicated on drawings.
2. Contractor shall provide batter boards and maintain
them. He shall establish grade marks at each floor
line.
3. Contractor shall layout exact location of partitions.

Contractor shall pay the services of the surveyor when so

required to confirm location of columns, piers, etc. required by
the contract. Copy of certification shall be furnished by the
architect and will represent as an independent verification of
the layout.
1. Contractor shall furnish certifications from the
surveyor that all partitions of work are in accordance
with contract requirements.

2.

Surveyor shall verify and certify to lines and levels of

any portion of work any time deemed necessary by
the architect.
Final verification shall be submitted upon completion of work
before payment is made.

SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

ARTICLE 8: GENERAL

All materials and equipment must conform to all laws

governing the project.

Contractor shall obtain necessary permits and pay fees

covered within period of construction.

Contractor shall bear any and all damages by reason of any

delay in work.
ARTICLE 9: EQUIPMENT

Architect and engineer must refer to equipment by catalogue

number and name.
1. Contractor shall furnish complete lists of substitutions
prior to signing of contract.
2. Contractor shall abide by architect and engineers
judgment when proposed items of equipment are
judged to be acceptable. General contractor shall
submit proposals for substitutions in writing.

Contractor shall furnish 3 copies of complete catalogue data

for every item of equipment.
1. Submission shall be compiled by contractor.
2. Data sheet or catalogue shall be indexed according to
specification, section and paragraph.
3. Submission shall become part of the contract.
4. Catalogue data does not supercede contract
documents.
5. It is contractors responsibility that items be furnished
fit the space available.
6. Contractors responsibility to install equipment to
operate properly.
ARTICLE 10: MATERIALS, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND FITTINGS
FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR

Names of proposed manufacturers, material men and dealers

shall be submitted to the architect for approval.

1.

No manufacturer shall be approved unless he has a

good reputation, capacity and adequate quality
control.
2. Transactions shall be made through the contractor.
3. Contractor shall provide manufacturers with complete
sets of specs and drawings.
4. Manufacturer shall have materials supplied by him
properly coded or identified in accordance with
existing standards.
Contractor shall furnish samples specified for approval.
1. 3 samples shall be submitted.
2. Samples shall be labeled, bearing material name and
quality.
3. If specs require manufacturers installation directions,
directions shall accompany samples for approval.
4. 3 copies of letter of transmittal from contractor shall
accompany all samples.
5. Transportation charges to architects office must be
prepaid.
6. No orders of materials are to be made without
architects approval.
No substitution for materials be made without architects
approval.
Samples for materials to be used for substitution shall be
approved by architect.
Contractor shall submit samples for testing to the architect.
All costs for shipping, handling and testing of samples are to
be paid by the contractor.
Quality of materials used shall be of best grade and new
otherwise specified.
Contractor shall provide space for subcontractors storage and
work force.
All materials affected by moisture shall be stored and protected
from the weather.
Moving materials will be done at the contractors expense.
Defective materials or materials not conforming to specs shall
be used upon approval. The architect shall have the authority
to remove or replace such deducting the cost from the
contractor.
Contractor shall pay for royalties and license fees on patented
materials furnished by him.
All materials shall be applied and installed following the
manufacturers directions.

SECTION 4: PREMISES AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURE

ARTICLE 14: USE OF PREMISES

Contractor shall confine materials to limits indicated by law.

Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to

be loaded with a weight that will disregard the safety of others.
ARTICLE 15: TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

OFFICE AND CONTRACTORS BUILDING wooden floor

raised above ground; room of approx. 12 sq.m. for the
architect,

HOUSING FOR WORKERS tents or protection on

designated areas.
ST

SANITARY FIXTURES AND 1

AID STATION ample
sanitary toilets and other conveniences including water
connections.

TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND GUARD LIGHTS

necessary for proper prosecution and completion of work.
Lights located at false work tower to be provided by contractor.

TEMPORARY WATER, POWER, AND TELEPHONE

FACILITIES provided by contractor through arrangements
with local utility companies. All expenses paid by the contractor

TEMPORARY SIGNS no advertisements to be displayed

without architects approval.

TEMPORARY ROADWAYS provide proper access

TEMPORARY STAIRS, LADDERS, RAMPS, and RUNWAYS

such shall meet requirements of local laws.

TEMPORARY ELEVATORS AND HOISTS install adequate

number of elevators and hoists located bat sufficient distance
from exterior walls.

TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES exterior doors shall be

equipped with self-closing hardware; windows equipped with
removable sash frames.

TEMPORARY OR TRIAL USAGE privilege of owner.

REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES contractor

shall remove all temporary structures erected by him and shall
clean premises as condition of completing the work.
SECTION 5: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNERS PROPERTY
ARTICLE 16: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNERS PROPERTY

The contractor shall maintain and protect owners property

from damage.
1. The contractor shall provide watchmen (competent
enough for the architect) and provide all doorways
with locks. It is the contractor who shall lock and
close the doors after each days work.

2.

No smoking except on designated areas. No building

of fires except with the consent of the architect.
3. Contractor shall provide barrels of water and buckets
for the main purpose of fire protection and should not
be used for any other reason.
4. Contractor shall provide adequate number of fire
extinguishers.

Old materials of value shall be piled in areas designated by the

owner or architect and are in the responsibility of the
contractor.

Existing trees and shrubs are to be boxed and protected from

damage. Cutting of trees in site must have consent of the
architect.
1. Plants needed to be transplanted within 50 meters
must be done at the expense of the contractor.

Damage to trees, etc shall be made good by the contractor at

his own expense.
ARTICLE 17: PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY AND
EXISTING UTILITIES

Contractor shall protect adjacent property and existing utilities

as provided by law and contract documents at his own
expense. He is liable and must pay for all damages by his acts
and negligence or by his employees.
ARTICLE 18: PROTECTION OF LIFE, WORK AND PROPERTY DUE
TO EMERGENCY

In cases of emergency where a life is at stake, the contractor

may have the power to act without consultation. Any
compensation claimed by the contractor shall be determined
by agreement or arbitration.
SECTION 6: LABOR, WORK AND PAYMENTS
ARTICLE 19: LABOR

The contractor must employ competent and efficient workmen

and must act, upon request of the architect, to discharge or
remove any employee deemed incompetent. Should the
contractor fail to do so, the architect may withhold payment or
suspend work until such orders are complied with.

The supervisor must be a licensed engineer or architect who

will work personally and inspect at least once a week.

The contractor shall keep a competent project engineer who

will represent the contractor in his absence. His decisions are
binding to the contractor and he has full authority to execute
the orders or directions of the architect.
ARTICLE 20: WORK

The contractor shall use methods and appliances

necessary to complete the work within contract time.
1. The architect may order the contractor to
increase efficiency or improve system of
operation. Failure of the architect to demand
such does not relieve contractor of his liability to
the contract.
2. The contractor shall furnish approved full
information and evidence of appliances used if
required.

Stakes, benchmarks placed by contractor shall be

gradually preserved and maintained by the Contractor. If
such are displaced or damage due to neglect, the
contractor must replace them at his own expense.

The owner, architect and representatives shall have

access to work for inspection. Contractor shall provide
proper facilities for access and inspection.
1. The contractor shall give the architect and party a
notice of its readiness for inspection. If work
should be covered up without approval, the
architect may uncover it for examination at
contractors expense.
2. Re-examination of work may be ordered by the
architect and uncovered by the contractor. If work
is found not in accordance with the contract, the
contractor shall pay for the cost.
3. Contractor shall furnish promptly without
additional charge all facilities, labor, and
materials necessary for safe inspection without
delaying schedule of work.
4. The architect may examine work already
completed before final acceptance. If work is
found defective due to contractors fault, he shall
defray all the expenses of such examination and
satisfactory reconstruction. If work is found to be
satisfactory, actual cost of labor and materials
in examination plus 15% shall be allowed the
contractor and granted extension time on account
of additional work.
Contractor shall perform any work during an emergency. He
may inform the architect and engineer of the emergency as
soon as practicable.
Adjustment of drawings to suit field conditions may be
necessary during construction. The contract recognizes the

essence of this as long as resulting overruns and underruns do

not exceed 5%. Discrepancies shall be submitted immediately
to the architect before adjustments.
The owner may at any time change or alter by adding or
deducting from work without invalidating the contract by stating
the changes to be made in writing.
If sub-surface conditions that are different from that on the
drawings are discovered, the architect must be informed
immediately. He must investigate and make the necessary
changes in the drawings and specs.
If changes in work ma cause an increase or decrease in the
amount due, the contract shall be modified in writing and the
contractor shall furnish proportionate additional performance
bond.
Value of extra work shall be determined by the following:
1. Estimate and acceptance in lump sum
2. Unit prices stipulated in contract provided that the
extra does not exceed 20% of the original contract
details.
3. Actual direct cost plus 15% for contractors profit,
overhead and contractors tax. Contractor shall
present a correct account of costs with vouchers. The
architect will certify the 15% allowance for overhead
and profit of the contractor.
Claim of adjustment must be asserted within 15 days from
date of the order of change unless architect will extend the
time.
Architect shall have the authority to make minor changes in the
work not involving extra cost.
Owner reserves to right to employ other persons to perform the
extra work.
If any instructions in drawings involve extra cost, the contractor
will inform the architect through written notice within 15 days
after the receipt of such instruction. If delays incur in
mobilization of work, the contractor must give the architect a
written notice within 15 days after recognition of delay and
proceed to claim the extra cost.
Contractor shall keep the premises free of waste materials
from the accumulation of work. After the work is completed, he
shall remove all his rubbish, scaffolding, surplus materials and
turn over the work to the occupants with:
1. All dirt, stains from floors, walls, ceiling, etc. removed.
2. All woodwork, hardware and metalwork cleaned and
polished.

3.

All glazing, marble and tile work washed and

polished.

The owner has the right to use the completed portions of the
work regardless of the time of completion of work.

Upon notice of completion of work from the contractor, the

architect shall immediately inspect the project. If the work is
substantially complete (not less than 98% is finished), the
architect shall issue a certificate of completion of work in
respect to the work.

Prior to the issuance of the certification of completion, the

contractor must execute a written undertaking to finish any
work during the period of Making Good of Known Defects or
Faults (period of not more than 60 days).

The contractor shall execute at his own expense all work

necessary for making good of known defects within the period
of 60 days after the issuance of the certificate of
completion or within 15 days after its expiration as a result
of the inspection by the architect. If the owner is responsible for
the defect, the value of work will be regarded and paid for as
additional work.

The contractor shall search for cause of any defects and faults
in the project. If the cause of the defect is something the
contractor is not liable for, the owner will pay for the cost of
work carried out by the contractor. But if the cause binds the
contractor liable, the cost of searching, repair, rectification and
make good of such defect shall be borne by him.
ARTICLE 21: TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK

Written notice to proceed work shall be given to the contractor

following the execution of the contract agreement.

Contractor shall complete all the work contracted in the time

stated. Computation of the contract time shall commence on
th
the 7 day from receipt of the notice to proceed.

Contractor shall submit the schedule of work in CPM form or

any form acceptable to the architect, indicating the
approximate dates each item will be started and completed, for
approval.

Contractor will be allowed an extension based on the following

reasons:
1. Delay due to the employees of the owner and the
owner himself, act of god or force majeure, delay
by the architect pending arbitration, the
contractor shall within 15 days from the
occurrence of such delay file the necessary
request of extension for the approval of the

architect. No extension of time shall be granted

for failure of owner to furnish materials unless
they be required for proper execution of work or
contractor shall have made request for them 10
days before they are actually needed.
2. Written consent of bondsmen must be
attached to any request for extension and
submitted to the owner.
3. If there is increase in work and the contract time
is unreasonably short, the time allowance for
extension and increases shall be agreed upon in
writing.
4. If no schedule or agreement stating upon which
drawings shall be furnished is made, then no
claim for delay shall be allowed on the account of
failure to furnish drawings until 2 weeks after
demands for such drawings.
5. If work is interrupted for any reason, it must be
resumed on the removal of the cause of delay.
6. Contractor shall submit written notice to the
architect at least 10 days prior to beginning,
suspending or resuming the work to the end that
the architect may make preparations for
inspection without delaying the work. All delays
resulting from failure of the contractor are the
contractors risk. All extra costs due to such delay
will be deducted from the final payment.

If failure to complete work at the said contract time, the

contractor will pay the owner the liquidated damages in the
amount stipulated in the contract agreement.
ARTICLE 22: PAYMENTS

The contractor shall, within 15 days from receipt of notice to

proceed, submit a complete breakdown of work and
corresponding value for approval and will be used as basis for
all requests for payment.

The contractor shall submit a request for payment for work

done, not more than once each month. Each request shall be
computed from the work completed on all items listed in the
breakdown of work, less 10% retention. When 50% of the
contract has been accomplished, no retention shall be
made.

The contractor, at his own expense, shall furnish the architect

progress photographs which shall be taken monthly.

Photograph size shall be 6 by 8. Four exposures

shall be taken (2 copies for each exposure = 8), a
total of 8 prints to be delivered to the architect, and all
negatives bearing the date of exposure and name of
work.
2. No partial payment may be considered for approval
without the pictures accompanying request for
payment.
15 days upon receipt of the request for payment, the
architect shall either issue a certificate of payment or withhold
the request and inform the contractor in writing the reasons for
withholding it. The certificate of payment shall include the value
of work accomplished during the period of time covered by the
certificate.
The architect may recommend withholding of payment on any
of the following:
1. Defective work not remedied.
2. Reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of
claims.
3. Failure of contractor to make payments to subcontractors or for material and labor.
4. Reasonable doubt that the contract can be completed
for the balance then unpaid.
5. Damage to another contractor.
The architect shall estimate the value of work using the
breakdown of work and corresponding values as a basis.
Estimates of the architect are considered final and conclusive
evidence of the amount of work performed and shall be basis
for the full measure of the compensation of the contractor, but
bear in mind that the estimates are approximate only.
Within 15 days from the date of approval of a request for
payment and issuance of certificate of payment, the owner
shall pay the amount as certified, or such other amount he
deems is due the contractor informing both the contractor and
architect in writing his reasons for paying the amended
amount.
The contractor shall pay promptly his workmen, materials and
equipment used, taxes and remit all amount withheld from
salaries and wages of his employees. If required by the owner,
the contractor shall swear before an officer duly authorized to
administer oath that all persons who have done work and all
materials furnished have been paid for.
No payments shall be made in excess of 65% of the contract
price unless a notarized statement is submitted by the
1.

contractor to the effect that all bills for labor, other than current
wages, and bills for materials have been paid.
The contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all
work condemned by the architect as failing to conform to the
contract. He shall replace and re-execute his own work in
accordance to the contract documents at his own expense.
The contractor shall submit the following before final payment
is made:
1. Certificate of final building occupancy
2. Certificate of final inspection of utilities
3. Original and 3 sets of prints of as-built-drawings of
electrical, sanitary, gas, telephone and mechanical
works.
4. 3 copies of directory of panel boards and list of
circuits.
5. 3 copies of instructions and manual for operating
fixtures and equipment.
6. 3 copies of keying schedule.
7. Guarantee bond equivalent to 30% of the contract
price covering a period of 1 year after the final
acceptance of the work.
The architect shall proceed to verify the work, make final
estimates, certify the completion of work and accept the same.
1. The owner shall then pay the contractor the
remainder of the fee provided that the final payment
of the contract shall not be made until the contractor
has submitted a sworn statement showing that all
taxes due from him, all materials and labor have been
duly paid.
2. The making and acceptance of the final payment shall
constitute a waiver of all claims by the contractor.
The final certificate of payment nor any provisions may relieve
the contractor of responsibility for faulty materials. He shall
remedy defects and pay for the damage, which will appear
within a years period from date of acceptance of work by the
owner.
No provision may limit the contractors liability to defects.
The owner shall give notice of observed defects with
reasonable promptness. All questions shall be decided by the
architect whose decision shall be subject to arbitration.
The amount retained by the owner shall be released 3 months
after the date of the final payment.

SECTION 7: CONTRACTOR-SEPARATE CONTRACTOR-SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP

ARTICLE 23: SEPARATE CONTRACTS TO OTHER CONTRACTORS

Owner reserves the right to let other contractors in connection

to the work.
ARTICLE
24:
CONTRACTOR-SEPARATE
CONTRACTORS
RELATION

The contractor shall provide other contractors the opportunity

for introduction and storage of materials and shall properly
connect and coordinate his work with theirs.

The contractor shall do the cutting, patching and fitting required

of his work and must be fit to be received by work of other
contractors.

Any cost caused by defective work shall be born by the party

responsible. The contractor shall not endanger any work by
cutting, etc. or cut and alter any work done by the subcontractor without the architects consent.

The contractor shall promptly inform the architect of any

defects done by the sub-contractors. His failure to inspect and
report shall constitute an acceptance of proper execution of
work by the sub-contractor.

Should the contractor cause any damage of the work done by

the sub-contractors, both parties will settle as such by an
agreement and relieve the owner of any liability, which may
arise there from.
ARTICLE 25: SUB-CONTRACTS

At least 15 days prior to the date of bidding, the contractor

shall seek the architects clarification as to which particular
areas for which the competence of the sub-contractor shall be
subject to evaluation by the architect where after, the
contractor may submit a list of prospective sub-contractors for
the architects approval.

The contractor is responsible for the acts of his sub-contractors

and persons directly employed by them.
ARTICLE 26: CONTRACTOR-SUB-CONTRACTORS RELATIONS

The contractor agrees:

1. To be bound to the sub-contractor by all the
obligations assumed by the owner to the contractor
under the contract documents.
2. To pay the sub-contractor, upon the payment of
certificates.
3. To pay the sub-contractor, to such extent as may be
provided by the contract documents.

4.

To pay the sub-contractor on demand for his work or

materials as far as executed and fixed in place less
the retained percentage at the time the certificate
should be issued.
5. To pay the sub-contractor adjust share of any fire
insurance money received by the contractor.
6. To make no demand to the sub-contractor for
liquidated damages or penalty for delay in any sum in
excess of the amount stated in the sub-contract.
7. To give the sub-contractor an opportunity to be
present and to submit any evidence in any arbitration
involving his rights.
The sub-contractor agrees:
1. To be bound to the contractor by the terms of
agreement in the contract documents and to assume
toward him all obligations assumed to him by the
owner.
2. To submit to the contractor application for payment in
such reasonable time as to enable the contractor to
apply for payment.
3. To make all claims for extensions, extras, and for
damages for delays to the contractor.
The contractor and sub-contractor agree that their rights and
obligations and all procedure shall be analogous to those set
forth in the contract.

SECTION 8: SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION OF THE

CONTRACT
ARTICLE 27: CONTRACTORS RIGHTS TO SUSPEND WORK OR
TERMINATE CONTRACT

The contractor may suspend or terminate work upon 15 days

written notice to the owner and architect for the following:
1. Order of court or public authority caused the work to
stop or suspension for 90 days through no act of the
contractor and employees.
2. If architect fails to act upon request for payment
within 15 days after presented.
3. If owner fails to act upon request for payment within
15 days after presented.
4. If owner fails to pay the contractor within 30 days
after its award by arbitration.
ARTICLE 28: OWNERS RIGHT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT

The owner, upon certification of the architect justifying his

action, may terminate the contract with the contractor within

15 days written notice and surety of the contractor if any and

take possession of the premises, tools, materials, etc.

The owner shall terminate contract based on the following:

1. If contractor declares bankruptcy or assign assets to
creditors.
2. Disregard or violate provisions of the contract
documents or fail to prosecute work according to
schedule.
3. Fail to provide qualified superintendents, workman,
sub-contractors and materials.
4. Fail to make payments to sub-contractors, workmen
and dealers.
ARTICLE 29: OWNERS RIGHT TO PROCEED AFTER WORK
TAKEOVER FROM CONTRACTOR

The contractor, upon receipt of notice of termination, shall

vacate position and work stated in the notice. All materials,
equipment, etc. shall remain, at the option of the architect, for
completion of work.

The owner shall take over the work and proceed in

administration.

The architect will ascertain and fix the value of work completed
by the contractor.
1. If expenditures of owner on completion of work
including all charges prior to termination of the
contract are not in excess of the contract price, the
difference between total expenditures and contract
price may be applied to settle claims, and the balance
may be paid to the contractor.
2. No amount in excess of the combined value of
completed work, retained percentage, and usable
materials shall be paid.
3. In case of suspension of work, all unpaid work and
expenses incurred during suspension shall be
evaluated by the architect and paid for by the owner.

The full extent of damage the contractor and/or his sureties

shall be liable shall be:
1. Total daily liquidated damages until the date the
owner takes over work.
2. Excess cost incurred by owner in completion of the
project over the contract price, which includes
administrative services, supervision and inspection.

SECTION 9: RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF

CONTRACTOR AND OF OWNER
ARTICLE 30: CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS
AND DAMAGES

The contractor shall take necessary precautions for the safety

of employees. The contractor shall erect barriers, supports,
braces, shoring, danger signs and necessary safeguards to
protect workmen from any accident and damage in the
consequence of his work.

The contractor shall designate a member of his organization

whose duty shall be prevention of accidents and damage to the
owners property and adjoining property and his name and
position will be reported to the architect.

The owner shall not be responsible for the following:

1. Death of disease contracted by contractor or
employees
2. Contractors plant or materials
3. Damages caused by the contractor to any property of
the owner and adjoining property
All damages are the contractors responsibility.

The contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the owner

against all losses and claims, demands, payments, suits,
actions, recoveries and judgment brought or recovered against
him. Claims for payment and repairs for damages shall be
settled by the contractor at his own expense.
ARTICLE 31: CONTRACTORS INSURANCE AND BONDS

The contractor shall secure and maintain such insurance from

a company acceptable to the owner. He shall not commence
work until he has obtained insurance and shall have filed the
certificate of insurance or the certified copy of the insurance
policy to the owner. The policy will not be cancelled prior to 10
days written notice to the owner of intention to cancel.

The contractor shall furnish a performance bond of equal to

15% of the contract amount and 15% payment bond
covering payments and obligations arising from the contract,
as form of sureties for the owner and will remain in effect until
replaced by the guarantee bond.

The owner will release the performance and payment bonds

after the expiration of 2 months from the final acceptance of
work. Only after shall the contractor furnish a guarantee bond
in the amount of 30% of the total contract cost and shall be
for a period of 1 year commencing from the date of acceptance
of work guaranteeing the quality of work and materials.

Contractors guarantee-warranty:
1. The contractor shall secure warranties from subcontractors and deliver copies to the owner upon
completion of work.
2. The contractor shall warrant all work performed by
him where guarantee is required.
3. The contractor shall warrant and guarantee for a
period of 1 year or for longer periods so provided
in the specs all materials and workmanship installed
under the contract.
4. The contractor hereby agrees to make repairs to
correct defective work within a period of 5 days after
written notice at his own expense within the agreed
period of warranty.
5. The owner may have the defective work done and
charge the cost against the amount retained, if the
work costs more than the retained amount, the
contractor and his sureties will pay the remaining
balance.
ARTICLE 32: OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES

The owner, although optional, shall be responsible and

maintain such insurance to protect him from personal injury
including disease and death of persons under his employment,
etc.

The owner and architect shall give a list of personnel assigned

to the project who need to be covered by insurance and
amount of coverage.
ARTICLE 33: LIENS, DISPUTE AND ARBITRATION

Before release of the final payment and retained percentage,

the contractor must deliver to the owner a complete release of
all liens arising out of the contract, or receipts in full lieu.

Assignment:
1. The contract shall not be assigned by the contractor
without prior written consent of the owner and such
consent shall not relieve the contractor from
responsibility and liability of all terms and conditions
of the contract.
2. The owners consent of sub-letting of work shall; not
be granted until the contractor furnishes the owner
with evidence that the sub-contractor has ample
insurance to the same extent.
3. The contractor shall exonerate, indemnify and save
harmless the owner form
any loss and expense
caused by sub-letting.

4.

In case of transfer without previous consent, the

owner may refuse to carry out the contract, but rights
to breach the contract is reserved to the owner and
the contractor.
Claim for damages shall be made in writing to the party liable
within a reasonable time and not later than the final payment
and shall be adjusted by agreement or arbitration.
Disputes:
1. The architect shall make decisions on all claims of
owner and contractor on all matters relating to the
progress and execution of work or interpretation of
contract documents.
2. The architect, whose decision is final, will decide
disputes, concerning questions of fact arising under
the contract.
3. if the architect fails to render a decision within 15
days after parties presented their evidence, either
party may demand arbitration.
All disputes, claims, questions subject to arbitration shall be
settled in accordance with the provisions of this UAP
document.

RA9263

RA8974

RA8763
RA545
RA1581
RA544
RA6552
RA7160
RA8439

RA6234
RA4726
RA4566
RA3931

LAWS
III.

RA8981

LIST OF SOME OF THE NATIONAL LAWS CONCERNED

WITH ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION:

RA3469

RA6713
A.

Republic Acts -

RA9266
RA9292
RA9053
RA8293
RA6541
RA9286
RA9003

Philippine Architecture Law (March 15, 2004)

Philippine Electronic Engineering Law (April 17,
2004)
Philippine Landscape Architecture Act (March 30,
2001)
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (June
22, 1997 / January 1, 1998)
Original National Building Code of the Philippines
(August 26, 1972)
Latest Amendment to PD198 or Provincial Water
Utilities Act of 1973
(April 2, 2004)
Ecological Waste Management Program Law
(January 26, 2001)

RA3019
RA1378
RA876
RA386

B.

Professional Regulation Commission

Modernization Act (December 5, 2000)
Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology Professionalization
Act (March 10, 2004)
Law on Acquisition of Right-of-Way, Site or
Location for National Government Infrastructure
Projects (November 7, 2000)
Home Guarantee Corporation Act (March 7, 2000)
Original Architecture Law (1950)
Architecture Law (1956)
Civil Engineering Law (1950)
Real Estate Buyers Protective Act (August 26,
1972)
Local Government Code of the Philippines (1991)
Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, &
Researchers in the Government (December 22,
1997)
Creating the Metropolitan Waterworks and
Sewerage System (June 19, 1971)
The Condominium Act (June 18, 1966)
Philippine Licensing Board for Contractors (June
19, 1965)
National Water and Air Pollution Control
Commission (June 18, 1964)
Allowing the Construction of Multi-Storey
Tenement Housing Projects for the Poor and
Homeless (June 16, 1962)
Code of Ethical Conduct of a Public Official and
Employees (1972)
Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (1961)
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
(January 28, 1959 / latest revision Dec 21, 1999)
The Arbitration Law (June 19, 1953)
- Civil Code of the Philippines (June 18, 1949)

Batas Pambansa -

BP220
BP344

Standards for Economic and Socialized Housing

projects (March 25, 1982)
Enhancing the Mobility of Disabled Persons (Feb
25, 1983 / IRR latest rev. = April 30, 2005)

C.

Presidential Decrees -

PD1096
PD957
PD856
PD772
PD984
PD1586
PD1151
PD1152
PD1067
PD1185
D.

National Building Code of the Philippines (Feb 19,

1977 / IRR latest revision = April 30, 2005)
Condominium and Subdivision Buyers Protective
Decree (July 12, 1976)
Philippine Sanitation Code (December 23, 1975)
Penalizing Squatting And Other Similar Acts
(1975)
Pollution Control Decree (1976)
Establishing Environmental Impact Statement
System (1998? 1978)
Philippine Environmental Policy (1977)
Philippine Environmental Code (June 6, 1977)
Water Code of the Philippines (1977)
Fire Code of the Philippines (1977)

Executive Orders -

EO90
EO525
EO538
EO546

Creating the Housing and Urban Development

Coordinating Council (December 17, 1986)
Responsibility of the Public Estate Authority on
Reclamation Projects (February 14, 1979)
Prescribing the Administration of the Home
Development Mutual Funds (June 4, 1979)
Creating a Ministry of Public Works and a Ministry
of Transportation and Communications (July 23,
1979)

Philippine Government Agencies

ADB Asian Development Bank
ADEPT Assisting Disabled and Elderly Persons who Travel
BBC Breaking Barriers for Children
BBP Breaking Barriers-Philippines
CBR community based rehabilitation
CBRS community-based rehabilitation services
CIDSS Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services
DANIDA Danish Foreign Ministry
DOH Department of Health
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development
FIES Family Income and Expenditure Survey

GO Government Organization
GSIS Government Service Insurance System
IEC Information, Education and Communication
KALAHI Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (fight against poverty)
LAC Local Advisory Council
LGC Local Government Code
LGU Local Government Units
LTO Land Transportation Office
LTS Leadership Training Seminars
NAPC National Anti-Poverty Commission
NCWDP National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
NDPI National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation
NGO Non-Government Organization
NSO National Statistics Office
OPDA Office of Persons with Disabilities Affairs
OT/PT Occupational Therapist / Physical Therapist
PESFA Private Education Financial Assistance
PESO Public Employment Service Office
PHB Provincial Health Board
PHILSPADA Philippines Sports Association for the Differently-Abled
PPHB Philippine Printing for the Blind
PTU Danish Society of Polio and Accident Victims
PWD persons with disabilities
QSIP Quality Service Improvement Program
RA Republic Act
RBI Resources for the Blind
SRA Social Reform Agenda
SSS Social Security System
STAC Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Centres
TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNESCAP United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization
UNICEF United Nations Childrens Fund
VSO Volunteer Services Organization
WHO World Health Organization

BP344
ACCESSIBILITY LAW
DISABLED PERSONS
1. confinement to wheelchair
2. difficulty in walking
3. total impairment of hearing or sight
4. impairment due to aging
5. mental impairment
WHEELCHAIR
Length
Width
Turning space
Reach
Clear space under table

SEATING CAPACITY FOR DISABLED IN

PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
4- 50
51-300
301-500
Increase of 100
1.10 to 1.30
0.60 to 0.75
1.50
0.70 to 1.20 above floor
0.75

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
regular buses
first class/ aircon
passenger airplane
passenger train
jeepney
ships
embarkation

2
4
6
+1

5 seats
4 seats
4 seats
6 seats
2 seats
20 mins before
1 hr after arrival

PARKING SLOTS
Width
50 to 100 slots

DROPPED CURB
Width
Gradient
Cross gradient
Lowest portion0

0.90 min
1:12 max
1:20 max- to avoid water
.025 max

CURB CUT-OUTS
Width
Gradient

0.90 min
1:12 max

3.70 with1.20 walkway

1 slot

WALKWAYS
Width
Gradient
Cross gradient
Lengthy walkways

1.20 min
1:20 or 5% max
1:100
width of 1.50 x 1.90
rest stop max dist 12.00
between stops

SIGNS ON DOORS & WALLS

Height
Emboss

1.40- 1.60
1.0 mm

DOORS
Width
Clear level space
Door knobs

HANDRAIL IN STAIRS, RAMPS & DROPPED CURBS

Height
0.70 - 0.90 above steps or ramps
1.00 to 1.06 at great heights
Extension of railing
0.30

RAMPS
Clear width
Gradient
Length
Landings
Level area top & bottom

1.20
1:12
6.00 max
1.50 min
1.80 min

Refuge

when carriage exceeds 10.00m

1.50- 2.00

0.80 min
1.50 or 1.20
0.82 - 1.06
0.90 preferred

CORRIDORS

1.20 min

SWITCHES
From edge of door
Height

0.20
1.20 - 1.30

WASHROOMS & STORAGE

Stall
Turning space
No of water closets for disabled

1.70x 1.80
1.50
1:20 +1 if greater than 20
Elevators
Distance from entrance
Min dimension
Button heights

Height of water closet

Flush

0.45
1.20

Max height of lavatories- 0.80

Knee recess heightdepth-

0.60- 0.70
0.50

Handrail

0.80

Urinal height
Turnabouts

0.48
1.50 x 1.50

Basic Physical Requirements:

1. accessibility
2. reachability
3. usability
4. orientation
5. safety
6. workability

30.00
1.10 x 1.40
0.90- 1.20

PD 957
CONDOMINIUM & SUBDIVISION PROTECTION LAW

- for 100m block provide 1.20 min for pathwalk

For 1 hectare or more

70%
saleable
30%
open space- roads, alleys, pathway, parks,
playgrounds & other circulation
Party wall- wall separation for duplex
- also in row houses (max of 20 units- not

Basic Facilities
Service area (laundry area)
- 3 sqm min
Collector Road
- 12.50

Variance- slight deviation from standards

BP 220
SOCIALIZED HOUSING LAW

exceed 100 m)

Road intersection
20 m minimum, right angle
Concrete
Asphalt
corner curb
culdesac & T
road grade (slope)
curb & Gutters

Economic & Socialized Housing

affordability of average low income earners w/c 30% of gross
family income as determined by NEDA
- 0.15 thk
- 0.508 thk
- 6m radius
- 4.5 radius
- 1.5%
- 7-9%

Human Settlement
authority to establish different levels & standards &
requirements for development of economic & socialized housing
project in rural & urban
areas

Water tank capacity

20%
of average daily demand
plus fire reserves

Fire hydrants
250 m spacing

Space Standards

Saleable lots for single detached

72 sqm min lot (40% of maximum selling price)

Fire Block
4 thk, from lowest portion of
wall to just blow the roof
covering of
purlins, minimum fire resistive
rating of 1 hr

of

-Condominium Unit- 18 sqm minimum area (exclusive of

mezzanine)

Fire wall
extends vertically from lowest portion of wall up to a minimum
0.30m above the highest portion of roof.
Extends 0.30m beyond edge of units

-Parking- maybe off site but not more than 100m away from

Party wal
wall used jointly by 2 parties

-Parks- for projects of gross saleable area of 1,000 sqm

Footpath/ Pathwalk
- maximum of
- maximum block bounded by

condo

- when park is more than 800 m away

- mini area of 50sqm plus 3sqm for every for condo in excess
of 10 unit
- Access Road- min of 8m- 6m for carriage & 2m for sidewalk

footpath

50m length
100m

Underdeveloped Area
- absence of utility system, water, road & power
Developed Area
-presence of utilities

0.80 - 1.20
0.038
landings- 1.80

April 8, 2005

MINIMUM REQT FOR DWELLING

Footing

.60 depth, .25 thk

Stairs residential
Less than 50More than 50-

0.90
1.10

Dist bet landing

3.60

Handrails

0.80- 0.90

-single family dwelling (socialized) 18 sqm

Winding
Circular

0.30 run
2.50 widths

head clearance for habitable room 2.00

Courtyard

2.0min dist w/
passageway 1.20

Corner lotInside lot-

90% buildable area

80% buildable area

Minimum floor area

-single family dwelling (economic)

mezzanine

3.60

BUILDING CODE- PD 1096

IMPLEMENTING RULES BY DPWH

Parameters in Design Standards

Protection of safety of public welfare
Basic needs
Affordability Level
Location

Maximum distance of street lights

Maximum height for single det dwelling

landings
handrails
clear to wall
ladders- max distance between

Basic Needs of Human Settlement:

Water
Movement & Circulation
Storm Drainage
Solid & Liquid Waste disposal
Power
Parks & Playgrounds

Doors
less than 10
greater than 10
min height
mezzanine
Clear width
Main
bedroom/ service
bathroom
Stairs
width- min clear
riser
run

0.75

50m
2 storeys

22 sqm

1.80 h
50% of floor space

1.00 m
2.00 m
2.00 m
1.80 m

CEILING HEIGHTS
ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
grnd flr
2.70
nd
2 flr
2.40
rd
3 flr
2.10

0.80 m
0.70 m
0.60 m

0.60 m
0.25 max
0.20 min

artificial ventnatural vent-

MEZZANINEMin height
min for natural vent

2.40 min
2.70 min

1.8m above and below

2.70

185 sqm

NUMBER OF EXITS
More than10
500-99
1000 or more

2 stairway

AIR CONDITIONING
68-74 F
2.13m height

mezz greater than 185 sqm

2 exits
if there are only 2 exits
1/5 apart
dead end
6.00 min

ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS
a)

SIDEWALK
Width
Roadway
planting strip
slope
9.0m RROW

VICINITY MAP
Residential . Half km radius
Commercial 2 km radius

b)

TITLE BLOCK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

c)

ARCADES
clear height
curb line to outermost
part of arcade

OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL

LAND USE AND ZONING
LINE AND GRADE
ARCHITECTURAL
CIVIL/ STRUCTURAL
ELECTRICAL
MECHANICAL
SANITARY
PLUMBING
ELECTRONICS
GEODETHIC ENGINEER

PAPER SIZE

PAPER

A0

2 exits
3 exits
4 exits

METRIC

ENGLISH

841

1189

33

47

A1

594

841

23

33

A2

420

594

16.50

23

A3

297

420

11.50

16.50

1/6 of right of way

2/3 of right of way
0.20 - 0.80
1/6 max
1.20m

3.00
0.50

DRIVEWAY
Ramp
Sidewalk to ramp

1/3 to slope
1/8 slope

ENTRANCE TO BUILDING
Ramp
Stairs- tread
Riser
Steps

1/10
0.30
0.10
2 min

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

200 sqm or more
in every storey, basement or cellar used for habitation
recreation, dining, study
or work & w/c has occupant load of morethan 20
morethan 30.00m from exit
next door of room , all dressing room, factories,
rehersal w/ occupant load of morethan 10
or group H & Iw/ 500 occupant load
4 or more storeys
dry stand pipe

ELEVATORS
hoistway pit clearance
in one hoistway
hoisting rope

0.60
4 elevators max
3 for traction elevators
2 for drum type
diameter of hoisting rope 30mm
24 hr elevator in 5 storey res
Dumbwaiter

ESCALATORS
angle of inclination
width
Speed

1 elevator

1.20- max height

35
5.58 min
1.20 max
38 mpm

MINIMUM SPACE
Human habitation 6.00 sqm
Kitchen
3.00 sqm
Toilet
1.20 sqm

AIR SPACE
Classroom
Offices
Habitable space

DRY STAND PIPE

every building 4 storey or more
rd
1 dry stand pipe if 3 floor & up is morethan 950 sqm
inlet connection- 1.20 above floor

min dim- 2.00 m

min dim- 1.50 m
min dim- 0.90 m

CUL DE SAC
max run
min radius
ROW

- 50
- 9.15
- 3.35

3.00 cum 1sqm per person

12.00 cum
14.00 sqm

BOILERS
If bldg not made of fire resistive materials 3.00 distance
SEATS
Width
- 0.45
from back to back - 0.48
PENTHOUSE/ TOWERS
if housed by elevators & tanks
limit if not 1/3 of roof

TURN COURT T
max run
- 50
width
- 18.30
min access road - 3.00
- 8.40
- 3.6

TURN COURT L
max run
- 50 & 9.15
width
- 12.20
min access road - 3.00

*if applicant is not owner:

contract of lease, deed of absolute sale or
contract of sale
VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMIT

ROAD NETWORK
a. 60m
30m or less
b. 15- 20m
c. 10m
d. 10m

liability of architect/ engineers

issuance of permit upon approval

1 year
120 days
15 days

invalid after no use of 1 year

work stop for more than 120 days
for appeal

OCCUPANCY PERMIT

- national road in rural areas

- if populated
- provincial roads
- municipality roads
- barangay road

CLEARANCE OF SERVICE DROPS

1. clearance over roof
min from highest point of roof
1.00- if voltage exceed 300V
2. clearance from ground - 3.00 min
3. horizontal clearance

15 year
15 days

- 1.00 from window

- 0.50 above window

1. as built plans
2. Certificate of completion
3. Logbook
BUILDING CODES
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

Residential Dwellings
Residential Dwellings, Hotels & Apartments
Educational & Recreation
Institution
Business & Mercantile
Industrial
Storage and Hazardous
Assembly less than 1000
Assembly more than 1000
Accessory

4. when crossing a street - 5.50

* lines for 15 mts high bldg - 2.00- 2.50 m clear

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENT

TYPE I

wood construction

TYPE II

wood construction w/ fire resistive materials

1. certified true copy of TCT

2. tax declaration
3. current real property tax
4. five sets of plans duly signed and sealed by licensed
architect or civil engr, sanitary engr or master
plumber, electrical engr, mechanical engr

TYPE III masonry and wood

TYPE IV steel, iron, concrete, masonry
TYPE V

4hour fire resistive

steel, iron, concrete, masonry

OCCUPANT LOAD

h.
Unit per occupant 2 exits over

auditorium
0.65sq
Theaters, churches, dance floor
Reviewing stands, stadia

a.

dwellings

28.0sq

10

PARKING SPACES

b.

hotels, apt, dorm

18.6sq

10

Low income single detached housing Individual not more than 100sqm

c.

classroom
Conference, exhibit, gym
School shop, lab

1.80sq

hospitals
Nursing & childrens home
Home for the aged
-22 sqm for sleeping
-11 sqm for treatment
Nurseries

8.40sq
7.40sq

d.

e.

retail stores
2.8 sqm for basements
5.6 sqm for upper floors
offices
dining area
kitchen, parking
aircraft hangars

4.60sq

5
5

Multi family living units

up to 50 sqm/ unit
50 sqm-100 sqm/ unit
100 sqm & up

1 slot per
8 units
4 units
1 unit

hotels

10 rm

residential hotels & apartels

5 units

motel

1 unit

shopping center

100 sqm

markets

150 sqm

restaurants, fastfood, bars

30 sqm

night clubs

20 sqm

office buildings

125 sqm

pension, boarding, lodging

20 beds

50
10
9.30sq
1.40sq
18.6sq
46.5sq

30
30
50, 30
10

other buildings in business coml zone

f.

g.

warehouses
mechanical equip.

garages

28.0sq
28.0sq

9.30sq

1 slot/ 10 units

50
1.40sq

3.25sq

50

30
30

10

125 sqm

public assembly buildings, theaters 50 sqm

places of worship, funeral parlors

50 sqm

schools elementary, highschool

college & universities

10 clasrm
5 clsrm

hospitals

25 beds

recreational facilities
bowling
4 alleys
amusement center
50 sqm
clubhouses, beach house 100 sqm
factories, manufacturing, warehouse

1000 sqm

tourist bus parking

2 slots/ hotel

PARKING SPACE SIZE

Perpendicular & diagonal 2.40 x 5.00
Parallel
2.00 x 6.00
Bus & truck loading slot
3.60 x 12.00

ACCESS STREET, ROADS & ALLEYS

6 units
3.00 m
7- 15 units
4.00 m .60 sidewalk
16- 25 units
5.00 m 1.20 sidewalk
26- 27 units
6.00 m 1.20 sidewalk
36
7.50 m 1.20 sidewalk

OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT

Residential- ABCD&J
Interior lot
Inside lot
Corner & through lots
10%
Lot bounded by 3 or more lots

others
50%
20%
5%
5%

25%
15%
5%

YARDS
YARD

R1

R2-R3

R4

R5

FRONT

4.50

3.00 - 8.00

4.50

6.00

SIDE

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.00

REAR

2.00

2.00

2.00

3.00

PARKING COMPUTATION

In mixed occupancy- 100% of dominant use

50% of non-dominant use
50% on street parking maybe included in computation
if there are parking lots available within 200 meters- 20% parking
requirement maybe provided

PARKING FOR BUILDINGS FOR USE OF HANDICAPPED

50- 100 slots1 slot for handicapped

1 slot for 100 slots
wheel chair transfer area for every 2 slots
maximum distance of accessible parking from facility- 60 mts

FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL

RROW

FRONT

SIDE

REAR

30m above

25 29

20 24

10 19

LOADING SLOT REQUIREMENT

Stores, mercantile
1 loading slot per 5,000 sqm.
1 truck loading slot
Hotels

1 truck loading slot

Below 10

ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT BASED ON:

1. type of occupancy or use of building
2. cost of construction
3. floor area
4. height
* is cost per sqm of floor area of building based on group
classification

NON- ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OF BUILDING

PERMIT
1. errors found in plans & specs
2. incorrect data in application
3. non compliance on conditions
4. failure to commence work after 360 days
5. suspension or abandonment of work within 120 days
6. unauthorized change in plans & specs
7. failure to hire architect or engineer to inspect during
construction & to keep logbook.

NON- ISSUANCE OR REVOCATION OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT

1. unauthorized change in plans, specs & type of construction
2. failure to hire an architect or engineer who will inspect & keep
logbook
3. failure of architect or engineer to submit logbook, certificate of
completion, as built plans, specs & building inspection sheet &
fire safety inspection certificate duly signed & sealed
ISSUANCE OF WORK STOPPAGE
1. non compliance w/ permit
2. without permit
3. unauthorized change
4. failure to hire an architect or engineer who will inspect & keep
logbook
ISSUANCE OF DISCONTINUANCE USE OR OCCUPANCY
1. dangerous building
2. occupancy without permit
3. change of occupancy without certificate
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
1. structural hazard

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

fire hazard
hazardous wiring
hazardous mechanical inst
inadequate sanitation and health facilities
improper occupancy and architectural eyesore
improper location
illegal construction

PRE CONSTRUCTION
1. upon receipt of application for building permit, official shall refer
to chief or local fire service for evaluation & shall submit
certificate after 5 days
2. after 5 days the official shall within 15 days issue building
permit
3. after payment of fees the building official shall within 15 days
issue building permit

CONSTRUCTION
1. upon issuance of permit, the official shall endorse copy to chief
of local fire service to inspect building construction
2. upon submission of certificate of completion, the clfs shall
inspect within 5 days for final inspection
POST CONSTRUCTION
1. building official shall conduct annual inspection

Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council

- supervise government housing agencies

KEY HOUSING AGENCIES

NHA
National Housing Authority
Sole government agency engaged in direct shelter
production

Administration & Enforcement:

DPWH
Local Building Official

NHMFC
National Home Mortgage & Finance Corporation major
government home mortgage institution

HSRC
Human Settlement Regulatory Commission
Zoning & Land Use

HLURB
Housing & Land use Regulatory Board
Regulatory board for human settlement

NHA
National Housing Authority
Subdivision & Residential Condominium

HIGC
Home Insurance & Guarantee Corporation
assist private developers to undertake low & middle
mass housing production

income

NPCC
National Pollution Control Commission
Industrial

collected

SUPPORT AGENCIES
DOF DPWH
DBM
NEDA
PMS
DBP

SUPPORT AGENCY
HDMF
Home Development Mutual Fund
Administers PAG-IBIG, administer contributions
from government agencies

SSS
Social Security System
Primary provider of funds for long term housing
mortgages for low and middle income earners of private
sector
GSIS
Government Insurance System
Shall be the primary provider of funds for low- term
housing
mortgages for low and middle income
government employees
NHC
National Housing Corporation
Mass producing building materials
HUDCC

PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

Developers
Urban Poor
Bankers
Professionals
Contractors
Brokers

MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS

Tourism
EASEMENT ALONG A BODY OF WATER

TYPE OF STRUCTURE

STOREYS

HEIGHT(M)

R1

10

Urban

3.00m per side of waterways

R2

15

Agricultural

20.00m per side of waterways

R3

12

36

Forest

40.00m per side of waterways

R4

10

R5

18

54

RESIDENTIAL

LOCATION

BASEMENT

PARKING AND LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

COMMERCIAL

C1

15

C2

18

C3

60

180

INDUSTRIAL
I-1

15

I-2

21

I-3

21

INSTITUTIONAL

15

CULTURAL

30

Utility,
transportation,
RROW,
Services,
Parks, Open
Recreational
and
Entertainment
Space,
Agricultural,
Agro Industrial,

15

Size of average parking are is 2.4mx5m for perpendicular or

diagonal parking.
2mx6m for parallel parking.
Truck or bus parking shall have minimum of 3.6mx12m.

TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
Low income single detached
living unit with individual lots not
more than 100m
Multi-family living units regardless
of no. of stories with average
living floor area of 50m
Multi-family living units regardless
of no. of stories with average
living floor area of above 50m to
100m
Multi-family living units regardless
of no. of stories with average
living floor area of more than
100m
Hotels
Residential hotels and aparteles
Motels
Shopping centers
Markets
Restaurants, fast food outlets,
bars and beerhouses
Nightclubs, supper clubs and
theater-restaurants

PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Pooled parking: 1 slot/10 units

1 slot/8 units

1 slot/ 4 units

1 slot/ unit

1 slot/ 10 rooms
1 slot/ 5 units
1 slot/ unit
1 slot/ 100m
1 slot/ 150m
1 slot/ 30m of customer area
1 slot/ 20m of customer area

Office building
Pension/
boarding/
lodging
houses
Other buildings in business and
commercial zones
Public assembly buildings
Places of worship and funerary
parlors
Elementary schools, secondary
schools, vocational and trade
schools
College and universities
Hospitals
Bowling alleys
Amusement centers
Clubhouses, beach houses, etc.
Factories,
manufacturing,
mercantile,
warehouses
and
storage bin
Tourist bus parking

1 slot/ 125m of gross floor area

1 slot/ 20 beds
1 slot/ 125m of gross floor area
1 slot/ 50m of spectator area
1 slot/ 50m of congregation area
1 slot/ 10 classrooms

1 slot/ 5 classrooms
1 slot/ 25 beds
1 slot/ 4 alleys
1 slot/ 50m of gross floor area
1 slot/ 100m of gross floor area
1 slot/ 1000m of gross floor area

2 bus slots/ hotel or theater

restaurant

SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
1 accessible parking lot for 50-150 slots and an additional
slot for every 100 thereafter.
LOADING SLOT REQUIREMENTS:
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
Stores,
manufacturing,
mercantile, wholesale and the like
Hotels and hospitals

LOADING REQUIREMENTS
1 loading slot for every 5000m
of gross floor area (minimum of 1
truck loading slot)
1 truck loading slot