Engineering codes

National Structural Code of the Philippines 2010 Electrical Code of the Philippines 2009 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines 1999

National Structural Code of the Philippines 2010

National Structural Code of the Philippines

RATIONALE/ OBJECTIVES:
To provide minimum load requirements for the design of buildings, towers and vertical structures To provide minimum standards and guidelines to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare By regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials pertainig to the structural aspects of all buildings and structures

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SCOPE: (of NSCP Vol. 1)
This code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair & maintenance and use of buildings, towers and vertical structures Special structures such as single familly dwellings, storage silos, liquid product tanks & hydraulic flood control structures should be refered to special state of practice literature

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Contents:
For Vol. 1 Bldgs., Towers & Other Vertical Structures General Requirements Minimum Design Loads General Excavation & Fills Concrete Structural Concrete Steel & Metals Wood Masonry

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Important Terms: Building
Any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof, constructed to provide support or shelter for an intended use of occupany

Structure
Is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite matter

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Important Terms: Foundation Footing Column Beam Slab Trusses

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Important Terms: Dead Load Live Load Lateral Load

Wind loads Earthquake loads Soil Lateral Loads Rain Loads Flood Loads

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Important Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design
Classification of structures (nature of occupancy for the application of wind and earthquake loads) Minimum Design Dead Loads (for different materials) Minimum Uniform Concentrated Love Loads (for each use/ occupancy) Special Loads(e.g. walksways, canopies, catwalks, balcony railings, etc.)

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Important Standards that should be considered Arch l Design
Minimum Roof Live Loads (Roof slope- Tributary area) Design of walls and roofs for enclosed buildings Design of walls and roofs for partially enclosed buildings (for different roof types) Reference Wind Zone Map of the Philippines

 Wind Zone Map of the Philippines

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Important Standards that should be considered Arch l Design
Seismic Importance Standard (accdg. To Occupancy Category) Seismic Source Types & Closest Distance to Seismic Source Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems for Concrete and for Steel and Wood(compares basic structural system with system limitation and building height limitation)

 Seismic Map of the Philippines

 Seismic Sources: Active Faults & Trenches in the Philippines

 Seismic Sources: Active Faults & Trenches in the Philippines

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Important Standards that should be considered Arch l Design
Minimum Requirements for Foundations Setback Dimensions for Building Clearance from Slopes Concrete Protection for Reinforcement

 Setback & Dimensions for Cut & Fill Slopes

 Setback Dimensions fro Building Clearance from slopes

 Concrete cover table

(protection for reinforcements)

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Summary Occupancy/ uses are considered in determining wind & earthquake loads. The more impt. the occupancy is, the more effect it poses on these loads (importance factor) The main wind-force resisting systems (e.g. low-rise, simple diagphram bldg.), components and cladding shall determine wind loads. They shall be designed and contructed to resist wind loads The locational zone of the bldg., its height, surface roughness, wall and roof design all affect wind load.

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Summary The site for the building (siesmic zone) and site characteristics (soil profile), its occupancy, configuration and structural system (basic seismic-force resisting system) determine earthquake loads. Structures shall be designed with adequate strength to withstand lateral displacements. Basement, foundation & retaining walls shall be designed to resist lateral soil loads

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Summary Each portion of the roof, & roof drainage system should be designed to sustain rain loads Buildings, structures, substantial improvement to damaged bldgs located within flood hazard areas shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads.

Electrical Code of the Philippines

Electrical Code of the Philippines

Rationale/ Purpose
The practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity

 Hazards often occur because of overloading of wire systems due to inappropriate wiring method or material or overcurrent protection used in the installation It is highly recommended that a licensed electrical practitioner be consulted for any requirements, including changes. Failure to do so may result in fire, serious injury, or death. Fire hazard, electrocution, serious injury or even death may also occur with lack of or improper maintenance of wiring systems.

 Effects of Electric Shock- Amps Description 1-15mA - Perception of electrical current. 15-100 mA - Muscles contract and cannot release, severity determined by current level. 100 mA - Ventricular fibrillation of the heart occurs. > 2 Amps - Body receives major burns due to "frying" effect.
* Assume worst case body resistance of 300Ohms with varying voltage applied to reach listed currents. Current levels and effects remain approximate due to factors such as health, age, size, etc of the victim.

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Scope
Installation of electrical conductors, equipment, raceways; monitoring, signaling & comm. conductors, equipments & raceways; & optical fiber cables Public & private bldgs, eletrical generating plants, industrial plants, transformers, substations, airfields, railways switchyards, Yards, carnivals, parks, parking lots, quarries, mines, watercrafts, dockyards, trailers, mobile homes & offshore facilities

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Contents
General Wiring & Protection Wiring Methods & Materials Equipments for General Use Special Occupancies Special Equipment Special Conditions Tables

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Definitions
Service Feeder Ground Panel Board Circuit Breaker Conductors, Conduits Lighting Outlet Power Outlet

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Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design For Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
Spacing Wall space Floor receptacles

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Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design For Dwelling units Small Appliances Kitchen Receptacles Countertops Basements & Garages Hallways

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Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design General Lighting Loads by Occupancy & Lighting Loads Demand Factor Demand factor for electric dryers, electric ranges, ovens, cooktops, & other kitchen appliances

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Standards that should be considered in Arch ; Design Feeder & Service Load
for a Dwelling Unit Multi Family Dwelling Schools New Restaurants

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Standards that should be considered in Arch ; Design Clearances from ground

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Summary
The building occupancy, site location, number of lighting outlets, number & location of power outlets, kinds of electrical equipments affect electrical design. The architect s role is to provide an efficient design, characterized by good daylighting, passive cooling and other green, tropical design concepts and technologies that will cause significantly lower power consumptions in a building/ built environment.

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Rationale/ Objectives
The basic goal is to ensure the unqualified observance of the latest provisions of the plumbing & environmental laws To create an adequate plumbing code for modern & healthful human existence, which involves the 3 basic necessities in life, such as air, water & food Plumbing systems: sewage collection & disposal and storm drainage should involve the right choice of materials, the economic design of the systems and their proper operation & maintenance

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Basic Principles (22 items)
All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall be provided with a supply of pure, wholesome water Plumbing fixtures & devices shall be supplied with water with sufficient volume & at adequate pressure Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

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Basic Principles (22 items) cont.
Every building having plumbing fixtures intended for human habitation, occupancy or use on premises abutting a street where there is public sewer shall be connected to the sewer system. Each family dwelling on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private sewagedisposal system shall have at least 1 water closet and one kitchen-type sink. Further a lavatory and a bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the basic requirements of sanitation & hygiene.

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Contents
Administration Definitions General Regulations Plumbing Fixtures Inspections & Tests Water Supply & Distribution Excreta Drainage System Indirect Wast Piping, Wet Venting Systems & Special Wastes Vents & Venting Traps & Interceptors Storm Drainage Systems House Drains & House Sewers Joints & Connections Quality & Weight of Materials, Plumbing Materials & Rference Standards

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Important Terms
Plumbing Plumbing Systems Potable Water Building Supply Lavatory Pipe Horizontal Pipe Riser Sewage Sewer Bidet Soil Pipe Stoil Stack Pipe Vent Pipe Vent Stack House Drain House Sewer

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Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design
Minimum Plumbing Facilities (Number of Plumbing Fixtures per Types of Buildings or Occupancies) Running Water Required (Potable Water for all plumbing Fixtures) Adequate Water Pressure (103 kPA, for those less than 103kPA, a hydropneumatic tank/ or elevated water tank should be provided) Size of Potable Water Piping (shall be based on total water demand) Equivalent Water Supply Fixture Units (Fixture Types and their equivalent WSFU for public or private use)

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Standards that should be considered in Arch l Design
Minimum Trap Diameters & Drainage Fixture Unit Values (Fixture types & their equivalent trap size and DFU) Sizing of Roofdrains and Downspout Piping for Varying Rainfall Intensities (Ave= 102mm/ hour rainfal intensity) Size of Horizontal Rainwater Piping Size of Gutters Minimum Horizontal Distance Required From Building Sewer

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Summary
Occupancy/ Use of building, Site location, Adequate Pressure & Water Demand, Number of Fixtures and Equivalent Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and Drainage Fixture Units (DFU), Proximity to existing sewer lines all affect Plumbing Design. Architects should consider these factors, including efficiency and economy of design in order to not only safeguard the health & welfare of users but also to promote water conservation practices.

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