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Summary of PD 1096 Building Code

This document provides a summary of key sections from Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines. The decree aims to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare through minimum standards for buildings and structures. It applies to the design, construction and maintenance of all public and private buildings except traditional indigenous dwellings. Existing buildings are not affected unless alterations or repairs are undertaken, in which case the code applies to the work being done. All buildings must be constructed safely according to their purpose and observe environmental safeguards if used for manufacturing. Buildings and facilities must also be properly maintained. The land where a building will be constructed must be sanitary, hygienic and safe, located at a

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Summary of PD 1096 Building Code

This document provides a summary of key sections from Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines. The decree aims to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare through minimum standards for buildings and structures. It applies to the design, construction and maintenance of all public and private buildings except traditional indigenous dwellings. Existing buildings are not affected unless alterations or repairs are undertaken, in which case the code applies to the work being done. All buildings must be constructed safely according to their purpose and observe environmental safeguards if used for manufacturing. Buildings and facilities must also be properly maintained. The land where a building will be constructed must be sanitary, hygienic and safe, located at a

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Jivson A.

Buaya February 12, 2018

A SUMMARY OF
Presidential Decree No. 1096
National Building Code of the Philippines
Revised RA No. 6541

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Section 101. Title: National Building Code of the Philippines

Section 102. Declaration Policy: To safeguard life, health, property and public welfare
consistent with the principles of the sound environmental management and control. This code
provides a framework of minimum standards and requirements for buildings and structures.

Section 103. Scope and Application:


A. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the design, location, sitting, construction,
alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of,
and addition to public and private buildings and structures, except traditional
indigenous family dwellings defined herein.
B. Building and/or structures constructed before the approval of this Code shall not be
affected except when alterations, additions, conversions or repairs are to be made.
This Code shall apply only to portions to be altered, added, converted or repaired.

Section 104. General Building Requirements:


A. All buildings or structures as well as accessory facilities shall conform in all respects
to the principles of the safe construction and must be suited to the purpose for
which they are designed.
B. Buildings or structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or production
of any kind of article or product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.
C. Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities shall be
maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition.

Section 105. Site Requirements


The land or site upon which will be constructed any building or structure shall be
sanitary, hygienic or safe. Houses shall be at a safe distance from bodies of water or sources of
pollution; from a volcano or volcanic site and/or any other building considered to be a potential
source of fire or explosion.

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