CHAPTER 2 Minimum Standard Requirements For School Sites

M purchase
SCHOOL SITES j. Non-central school with one (1) or two (2) classes
only and no grade above Grade IV 0.5 hectare (5 000 sqm) o
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- CHAPTER 2 OF THE DEPED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANUAL SERVES AS A DETAILED k. central school with six (6) classes and non-
1.0 hectare (10 000 sqm) e
central school with three to four (3-4) classes donation
GUIDEBOOK FOR SCHOOLS, OUTLINING RULES AND STANDARDS TO ENSURE SAFE, e
COMFORTABLE, AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. IT PROVIDES STEP-BY-STEP
l. schools with seven to nine (7-9) classes 2.0 hectare (20 000 sqm) s
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANAGING AND DEVELOPING SCHOOL SITES, EMPHASIZING SITE
l m. schools with ten to twelve (10-12) classes 3.0 hectare (30 000 sqm)

SELECTION, ACQUISITION, LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AND DOCUMENTATION. ADDITIONALLY, IT e n. schools with more than twelve (12) classes 4.0 hectare (40 000 sqm) o contract of usufruct
UNDERSCORES THE IMPORTANCE OF AESTHETICS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN m IN CASE WHERE THERE IS DIFFICULTY IN MEETING THE ABOVE STANDARDS, THE f
ENHANCING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, ADVOCATING FOR VISUALLY APPEALING AND FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVES MAY BE FOLLOWED:
e rural
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AND AESTHETICS TO OPTIMIZE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. t b. schools with seven to ten (7-10) classes 1.5 hectare (15 000 sqm) q
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Q certificate of title and the deed conveying the title of the
r f. 1 001 to 2 000 students 2.0 hectares (20 000 sqm)
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duplicate certificate of title is presented along with the
E ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY - Both partial and fully integrated schools have elementary and secondary levels sharing a common site. deed. The cancellation of the old title and issuance of a new
one is the responsibility of the school head or relevant
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areas for sustainability.
areas for sustainability. known as the Property Registration Decree. Efforts should
S then be made to title the land under the Torrens system.
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 B. Step By Step Procedure in Acquiring The Original acquisition from government agencies
Certificate of Title - LAND FOR SCHOOL SITES CAN BE ACQUIRED FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Arrangement Considerations
THROUGH CONTRACTS OF USUFRUCT. - FACILITATE CROSS VENTILATION BY ALIGNING WINDOWS WITH
PREVAILING BREEZES.
verification of ownership - ADAPT LAYOUT TO ADDRESS SITE LIMITATIONS, LIKE UNFAVORABLE
AREA OR SHAPE.
SETTING - VERIFY OWNERSHIP BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION TO AVOID
SURVEYOF FILING OF OFDATE
LAND APPLICATION BYTHE LEGAL COMPLICATIONS. Acoustic Solutions
ANDAPPROVAL ATRTC RTCOF
OFPLAN INITIAL
HEARING subdivision survey - USE TREES AND SHRUBS AS BARRIERS BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND
STREETS TO REDUCE NOISE.
- CONDUCT A SUBDIVISION SURVEY TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF LAND
FILINGOF WITHOUT HINDRANCES.
OPPOSITION SERVICENOTICE PUBLICATIONOF
/ TOALL NOTICEOF Sun Path and Wind Patterns
EVIDENCE INTERESTED INITIAL
OFPROOF PARTIES HEARING survey and registration
OFOWNER- - STUDY VARIATIONS IN SUN PATH AND WIND PATTERNS TO INFORM
SHIP
- SURVEY AND REGISTER UNUSED SCHOOL SITES TO ESTABLISH LEGAL DESIGN DECISIONS.
OWNERSHIP.
ISSUANCE
HEARINGOF PROMULGATION OF
CASEINCOURT OF JUDGMENT
/DECISIONBY
DECREE
OF record reconstruction Sunscreen and Shade Elements
THECOURT REGISTR-
ATION - RECONSTRUCT LOST OR DESTROYED SCHOOL SITE RECORDS TO MAINTAIN - DESIGN SUNSHADE ELEMENTS LIKE TREES, SCREENS, AND VERTICAL
LEGAL DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE. LOUVERS TO CONTROL SOLAR HEAT GAIN

TRANSCRIPTION FURNISHING
OFTHEDECREE THEREGISTER school site card Building Distances and Setbacks
OF OFDEEDS
REGISTRATION - ENSURE ADEQUATE DISTANCES BETWEEN BUILDINGS TO MAINTAIN 5
INTHEBOOKOF
REGISTRY VENTILATION AND ILLUMINATION. BUILDING AREA

-THE SCHOOL SITE CARD IS REQUIRED UPON FINALIZING THE - RECOMMEND A 5-METER SETBACK FROM THE STREET LINE TO REDUCE
c. miscellaneous instructions ACQUISITION OF A SCHOOL SITE. INTRUSIVE SOUND
A REGISTERED SCHOOL SITE SHALL NOT BE REPORTED AS ACQUIRED UNTIL THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE -ENTRIES MUST BE TYPEWRITTEN, AND A SCALE SKETCH FROM THE
HAS BEEN OBTAINED. SURVEY PLAN DETAILING BOUNDARIES, FEATURES, AND BUILDINGS
IS REQUIRED. Open Space Provision
certificate of title requirement -MULTIPLE COPIES, STANDARDIZED WITH NUMBERING AND LETTER
- ALLOCATE OPEN SPACE SUFFICIENT FOR THE SCHOOL POPULATION,
- OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE BEFORE CONSIDERING THE SITE ACQUIRED. SYMBOLS, ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE DIVISION OFFICE, AND DISTRICT SERVING AS EMERGENCY EVACUATION SITES.
- PRESENT THE OWNER'S DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO THE REGISTER OFFICE (FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), AND RETAINED AT THE
OF DEEDS ALONG WITH THE DEED CONVEYING THE LAND TITLE. SCHOOL.

authority for unregistered sites

Site Development Planning
- OBTAIN PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORIZATION BEFORE ACQUIRING UNREGISTERED SITES. School Site Development
- DO NOT REPORT UNREGISTERED SCHOOL SITES AS ACQUIRED UNTIL AUTHORIZED -SHOWS CURRENT STATUS AND PLANS FOR THE SCHOOL SITE. - ANTICIPATE FUTURE NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL PHYSICAL FACILITIES.
TO PURCHASE AND PAY FOR THEM. -HELPS IN ORGANIZING INFRASTRUCTURE BASED ON PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
- CONTRIBUTE TO A CONDUCIVE TEACHING-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
reporting public land acquisition - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHOWCASES EXISTING AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.
- PUBLIC LAND CAN BE CONSIDERED ACQUIRED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES WHEN Principles in Preparation - FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK ALLOWING MODIFICATIONS WHILE ADHERING TO BASIC DEVELOPMENT
RESERVED BY PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION OR EXECUTIVE ORDER.
- GROUP STRUCTURES WITH SIMILAR FUNCTIONS TOGETHER. PATTERNS.
- CREATE FUNCTIONAL ZONES FOR EFFICIENT GROUNDS UTILIZATION.
exemptions from agrarian reform Procedure
- SCHOOL SITES AND CAMPUSES OPERATED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ARE - DRAW PLAN ON TRACING PAPER WITH SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS AND SCALE.
EXEMPT FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM. Building Layout - INCLUDE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS SUCH AS PROPERTY LINE BEARINGS AND DISTANCES.
- CLEARLY INDICATE EXISTING FEATURES, BUILDINGS, AND FUTURE NEEDS.
- ORIENT BUILDINGS ALONG EAST-WEST AXIS TO OPTIMIZE SUNLIGHT
EXPOSURE.
reclassification of land - ARRANGE FOR NORTH-SOUTH WINDOW EXPOSURE TO PREVENT Presentation and Approval
DIRECT SUNLIGHT ENTRY. - USE SOLID LINES FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES AND BROKEN LINES FOR PROPOSED ONES.
- LAND ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE FOR AGRICULTURE CAN BE RECLASSIFIED - TITLE BLOCK AT THE BOTTOM CONTAINS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION.
FOR SCHOOL SITE PURPOSES WITH PROPER AUTHORIZATION. - MULTIPLE COPIES PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED, WITH CHANGES REQUIRING SUPERINTENDENT
APPROVAL.
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 Plotting the School Site PHYSICAL ZONE School Fence
REQUIRES TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOT, PROTRACTOR, RULER, AND TRACING PAPER. Determining the sizes of different areas according to standard requirements. 2
PLOT THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE BEARING/TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOT FUNCTIONAL ZONE - STRONG FENCE TO SECURE SCHOOL PREMISES.
USING THE PROTRACTOR AND RULER AS IDENTIFIED CORRESPONDINGLY PER CORNER, TO WIT: - PLANTING OF TREES LIKE MADRE DE CACAO FOR TEMPORARY FENCING.
S Grouping areas and buildings based on similar or related functions, facilitating
efficient use of space
s
i t START WITH PROPERTY LINE 1-2. DRAW A HORIZONTAL AND Flagpole
e VERTICAL AXIS WITH ITS CENTER BEING MARKED CORNEY 1. 3
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1 SCHOOL SITE ZONING ENSURES RATIONAL UTILIZATION OF EXTERNAL SPACES, BALANCING
AESTHETICS, FUNCTIONALITY, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. IT ESTABLISHES PARAMETERS FOR
- PROMINENT DISPLAY OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG.
- FLAGPOLE TALLER THAN BUILDINGS FOR VISIBILITY.
s TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE POSITION OF THE NORTH PRESENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY OF ACTION. - DESIGNED FOR EASY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
e t AND THE SOUTH, POSITION THE MIDPOINT OF THE
e PROTRACTOR ON THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF NORTH-
p External Areas in the School Signboard
2
SOUTH AND WEST-EAST AXIS THEN PLOT THE ANGLE AND
DIRECTION OF THE BEARING FROM CORNER 1 TO CORNER 2.
- DISPLAY IN FILIPINO/ENGLISH WITH SCHOOL NAME AND LOCATION.
4
D s
Agriculture Area - PROMINENTLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE FROM A DISTANCE.
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE DRAWN LINES LIES -ALLOCATED MINIMUM 40 SQUARE METERS PER PUPIL/STUDENT. - SMALLER SIGNBOARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS ON THE SITE.
e t
e CORNEE 2, USE AN APPROPRIATE SCALE TO MARK -LOCATION CHOSEN FOR WELL-DRAINED SANDY LOAM SOIL.
p THE DISTANCE OF CORNER 1-2 -AREA FENCED OFF FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY. Planting Plan
v 3 -EQUIPPED WITH WATER SUPPLY AND GARDEN FACILITIES.
-CLEARED OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAINED FOR EDUCATIONAL - PREPARATION OF MASTER PLAN FOR LANDSCAPING.
5
- INFORMAL PLANTING IN RURAL AREAS, FORMAL IN URBAN AREAS.
e s
t
TO PLOT PROPERTY LINE 2-3 THE SAME PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED IN
PURPOSES.
- GROUPING PLANTS BY HEIGHT, COLOR, AND REQUIREMENTS.
PLOTTING CORNERS 2-3 AND THE REST OF THE CORNERS UNTIL - RETAIN EXISTING TREES UNLESS THEY OBSTRUCT.
l
e
p PLOTTING CLOSES. Playground Area - CAREFUL SELECTION OF SHRUBS AND VINES FOR CLIMATE AND SHADE CONDITIONS.
4 -ALLOCATED MINIMUM 6 SQUARE METERS PER PUPIL/STUDENT. - USE OF LOW-CREEPING GRASS FOR NON-AGRICULTURAL AREAS.
- INDIGENOUS, DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS PREFERRED.
o -SITUATED IN SAFE, SANITARY LOCATION WITH PROPER
DRAINAGE.
s
PLOT AS SCALED EXISTING STRUCTURES AND IMPORTANT -NCLUDES SEPARATE AREAS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS.
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e AMENITIES USING SOLID LINES AND PROPOSED STRUCTURES FURNISHED WITH STANDARD PLAYGROUND FACILITIES. Evacuation Areas
p USING BROKEN LINES. -SURFACES DESIGNED TO PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS.
m 5
-OPEN SPACES UTILIZED FOR TEMPORARY SHELTERS, WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE
Circulation Areas FACILITIES, AND TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS DURING DISASTERS.
e School Site Zoning -COMPRISE MAIN WALK, FOOTPATHS, AND DRIVEWAYS FOR
-SCHOOL MUST ALLOCATE SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE ENTIRE POPULATION FOR LONG-
TERM EVACUATIONS.
SCHOOL SITE ZONING DIVIDES OUTDOOR SPACES INTO SPECIALIZED ZONES TO MEET
n EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. IT PRIORITIZES VISUAL APPEAL, PRACTICALITY, AND FUNCTIONALITY
MOVEMENT.
-DESIGNED WITH PROPER DRAINAGE AND SURFACING.
-OPEN SPACE SERVES AS SHORT-TERM EVACUATION AREA DURING EMERGENCIES LIKE
EARTHQUAKES AND FIRES.
FOR EFFICIENT SPACE USAGE. -LAYOUT OPTIMIZED FOR EFFICIENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY. -LOCATION SHOULD BE SAFE FROM FALLING DEBRIS, WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO EXISTING
t A .V i s u a l Z o n e
-SPACE ALLOCATED FOR LANDSCAPING AROUND BUILDINGS. ROADS FOR EMERGENCY EXIT.
-STUDENTS CAN STAY UNTIL PARENTS ARRIVE FOR PICKUP.
BY DEFINING THE AREAS WHICH BEST PROJECT THE AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF THE
SCHOOL
Athletic Field
P
1. LAWNS -INCLUDES STANDARD COMPONENTS FOR VARIOUS SPORTS.
l Well-maintained green spaces in front of the school, planted with low-growing plants -PROPERLY PREPARED, CLEANED, AND DRAINED FOR SAFETY.
-FENCED OFF TO ENSURE SECURITY.
and ornamental shrubs. No fruit-bearing trees to prevent distractions and accidents
a -PERIMETER SPACE PROVIDED FOR SPECTATOR SEATING. Special Projects
2. FLOWER GARDENS
Spaces between buildings can be transformed into flower gardens, serving both
n decorative and educational purposes. -SCHOOLS UNDERTAKE SPECIAL PROJECTS ALIGNED WITH GOVERNMENT SOCIO-
3. FLOWERBEDS School Site Beautification ECONOMIC PROGRAMS.
n Areas around buildings can be converted into flowerbeds, enhancing visual appeal with IT IS CONCEDED THAT THE AESTHETIC EFFECT OF IMPROVED GROUNDS ADDS MUCH TO THE -PROJECTS INCLUDE KILUSANG SARILING SIKAP (KSS), FOOD PRODUCTION, -CLEAN
low-growing ornamental plants. SOCIALIZING VALUE OF SCHOOL PREMISES, EXERTS INFLUENCE UPON THE COMMUNITY, AND IS THE AND GREEN INITIATIVES, SCHOOL ORCHARD, MINI-FOREST, HERBAL GARDEN, SHGP,
i 4. ASSEMBLY AREA FIRST FEATURE NOTED BY VISITORS. ALS ACTIVITIES, ETC.
-ALLOCATION OF SPACE FOR SUCH PROJECTS CONSIDERED IN SCHOOL SITE
A leveled and spacious area in front of the main building for school gatherings and
n ceremonies.
School Gate
1
PLANNING.
-ILLEGAL USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED PURPOSES IS PROHIBITED
5. RAIN GARDENS OR BIO-WALES - MAIN AND SERVICE GATES SHOULD SWING INWARD.
AND PENALIZED UNDER ARTICLE 20 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE.
g Designed to collect rainwater runoff, integrating sustainability into the landscape.
- SERVICE GATE SWINGS OUTWARD FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SAFETY.
- FUNCTIONAL, STURDY GATES WITH CLEAR SIGNAGE AND SEPARATE DRIVEWAYS FOR
VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS.

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 CHAPTER 3
SCHOOL BUILDINGS 1.

CHAPTER 3 OF A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED) MANUAL FOCUSES ON ESSENTIAL

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL BUILDINGS. THESE BUILDINGS ARE SEEN AS A CRUCIAL PART
OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, PROVIDING A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR
STUDENTS TO LEARN. THE CHAPTER COVERS THE RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING,
BUILDING, AND MAINTAINING SCHOOLS UNDER DEPED'S CONTROL. IT LOOKS AT THINGS LIKE
SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, ECO-FRIENDLY FEATURES, AND HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE
BUILDINGS. BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES, DEPED AIMS TO CREATE SCHOOLS THAT ARE
NOT JUST SAFE PLACES TO LEARN, BUT ALSO PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BE Minimum Standards for Instructional
CREATIVE AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THIS WILL BENEFIT STUDENTS FOR YEARS and Administrative Spaces
TO COME.

Types of Buildings classroom

1. 40 SQ. M. PER PLACE

Science Laboratory

2.10 SQ. M. PER PLACE

instructional spaces

School Shops
(EPP-TLE) - 2.50 SQ. M. PER PLACE
GIRLS TRADES/HOMEMAKING - 2.50 SQ. M. PER PLACE
WOOD TRADES - 5.00 SQ. M. PER PLACE
METAL TRADE - 5.00 SQ. M. PER PLACE
MECHANICAL TRADES - 7.00 SQ. M. PER PLACE
ELECTRICAL TRADES - 4.00 SQ. M. PER PLACE
DRAFTING/DRAWING - 2.50 SQ. M. PER PLACE
FARM MECHANICS - 5.00 SQ. M. PER PLACE
FISH CAPTURE/CULTURE/ - 2.50 SQ. M. PER PLACE
PRESERVATION

The Computer Room/ Laboratory

1.40 SQ. M. PER PLACE

1. COMPUTER TABLES AND CHAIRS
layout of a school campus 2. PROPER ELECTRICAL WIRINGS AND OUTLETS
3. AIR CONDITIONING UNITS – 2 WINDOW TYPE, PREFERABLY 1.5 HP EACH
4. WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH IRON GRILLS AND LOCKS

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 Library/Learning Resource
secondary
Center (LRC)

LIBRARY/LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC)

Administrative and Service Spaces

Administrative Office -
5.00 sq. m. per place layout of a school campus
Medical/Dental Clinic -
28.00 sq. m. gross
Guidance Room - 28.00 sq.
m. gross Preschools
technical-vocational

Preschools

Minimum Space
Requirement: 1.5 to 2.0
square meters per child

maximum of 15 students
per room

Strengthened Technical- elementary

Vocational Schools

Class sizes in tech-voc

schools are 40 students
for the academic
subjects and 30 students
for the specialized
STVEP

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E. AESTHETIC ELEMENTS SHALL BE INTEGRAL TO THE OVERALL DESIGN AND EVEN GIVEN
Design of School CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT, SHALL DERIVE FROM HISTORICAL, TRADITIONAL OR NATIVE THE PREVAILING WINDS/BREEZES REFER TO THE
THEMES.
Buildings DIRECTION IN WHICH THE COOLING BREEZES
F. THE USE OF INDIGENOUS OR LOCALLY PRODUCED MATERIALS SHALL BE MAXIMIZED IN BLOW. IN THE PHILIPPINES, ESPECIALLY DURING
CONJUNCTION WITH THE APPLICATION OF APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY.
THE HOT SEASON, PREVAILING BREEZES
G. PROVISION FOR MOBILITY OF HANDICAPPED/DISABLED PERSONS SHALL BE GIVEN DUE GENERALLY HAVE A NORTHEAST TO SOUTHWEST
EVERYONE WANTS WELL-FUNCTIONING, REASONABLY PRICED SCHOOLS THAT ADDRESS THREE CONSIDERATION IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER DIRECTION.
FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS: OPPORTUNITY, IDENTITY, AND SECURITY. FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344. (ACCESSIBILITY LAW).

THE FOREGOING GUIDELINES ARE INTENDED TO COMPLEMENT ACCEPTED ARCHITECTURAL

THE MAJORITY OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS PROVIDE FOR PUPILS' IDENTIFICATION NEEDS. A WELL- AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES, AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE
PLANNED SCHOOL INSPIRES GREATER PERFORMANCE FROM ITS STUDENTS AND LEAVES A PHILIPPINES, AND OTHER RELEVANT RULES, REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCE PROMULGATED BY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE TWO FACTORS,
LASTING MESSAGE ABOUT THE VALUE OF EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES. THE RECOMMENDABLE ORIENTATION OF A SCHOOL
BUILDING IN THE PHILIPPINES IS A NORTHWEST
IN DESIGNING SCHOOLBUILDINGS, CONSIDERATION OF ERGONOMICS, ANTHROPOMETRICS,
DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, ALL RENOVATIONS OR NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANS IN THE THERMAL COMFORT, ILLUMINATION, ACOUSTICS AND COLORS, AS MENTIONED IN CHAPTER I IS WEST TO SOUTHEAST-EAST AXIAL DIRECTION. IN
PHILIPPINES MUST TAKE THESE NECESSITIES INTO ACCOUNT; THEREFORE, DESIGN RULES MUST VERY SIGNIFICANT. SPECIAL INSTANCES WHERE THE PATH OF
BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. TYPHOONS OCCUR (EAST TO WEST DIRECTION), THE
PlacementandLayout ONSET OF THE SOUTHEAST/ NORTHEAST MONSOON
(AMIHAN-HABAGAT) WINDS SHALL ALSO BE
CONSIDERED.
A SCHOOL BUILDING SHALL BE PROPERLY ORIENTED, I.E.
PROPERLY PLACED WITH REGARD TO AIR CURRENTS, NATURAL
LIGHT AND HEAT FROM THE SUN, UTILITY OF THE PLANT AND Layout
design Placement GROUNDS AND MOST ADVANTAGEOUS DISPLAY. IT IS DIRECTLY
guidlines andLayout School
Building RELATED TO THE HEALTH AND COMFORT OF THE
Orienta THE LAYOUT OF SCHOOL BUILDING ON THE SCHOOL SITE REFERS TO THE LOCATION AND
tion PUPILS/STUDENTS AND TEACHERS; HENCE, THE EFFICIENCY OF
THE SCHOOL PLANT. ARRANGEMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM FUNCTIONAL EFFICIENCY
AND AESTHETIC EFFECT. AS A GENERAL RULE, THE DIFFERENT SCHOOL BUILDINGS SHALL
BE LAID OUT ACCORDING TO FUNCTIONAL GROUPING. THE DISTANCES BETWEEN SCHOOL
BuildingPlans Layout BUILDINGS SHALL BE SUCH THAT:
Building
Plan SchoolBuildingOrientation
Require
ments A. VENTILATION IS NOT OBSTRUCTED;
B. NATURAL ILLUMINATION IS NOT IMPEDED; AND
ENGR. RODEL VENERACION ADVISES
Design SCHOOL BUILDING ORIENTATION AIMS TO REDUCE C. SOUNDS IN ONE BUILDING DO NOT CARRY INTO THE NEXT BUILDING.
Requirements CONSIDERING STORM SURGE DIRECTION
DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ENHANCE AIRFLOW. SOLAR D. THE SUGGESTED MINIMUM DISTANCES BETWEEN BUILDINGS ARE:
WHEN ORIENTING COASTAL SCHOOL
PATH AND PREVAILING WINDS GUIDE THIS D.1 EIGHT (8) METERS BETWEEN ONE-STOREY BUILDINGS POSITIONED SIDE BY
BUILDINGS. FACING THE SHORTER SIDE
ORIENTATION FOR OPTIMAL NATURAL LIGHT AND
designguidelines TOWARDS THE COAST REDUCES IMPACT
VENTILATION.
SIDE;
D.2 TEN (10) METERS BETWEEN TWO-STOREY ACADEMIC BUILDINGS POSITIONED
COMPARED TO FACING THE FRONT.
SIDE BY SIDE;
A. A SCHOOL BUILDING SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS FUNCTIONS, NEEDS OF D.3 TEN (10) METERS BETWEEN NON-ACADEMIC BUILDINGS;
ITS USER, AND THE NATURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT. D.4 FOR A MAIN BUILDING FACING THE FRONT GATE, AT LEAST TEN (10)
METERS DISTANCE IS SUGGESTED.
B. IN VIEW OF SCARCE RESOURCES, A SCHOOL BUILDING SHALL BE CONCEIVED FOR ECONOMY IN
CONSTRUCTION, UTILIZATION AND MAINTENANCE. D.5 GREATER DISTANCE THAN THE MINIMUM BETWEEN SCHOOL BUILDINGS IS
DESIRABLE. WIDER DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS ALLOWS FOR ADEQUATE
C. THE DESIGN APPROACH SHALL BE STRAIGHT FORWARD, RELYING UPON SIMPLICITY OF FREE SPACE TO BE UTILIZED FOR MANY SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
CONCEPT IN THE CONTEXT OF INNOVATION TO REFLECT ORDER AND DIGNITY, ENSURE
FLEXIBILITY IN ANTICIPATION OF EDUCATIONAL CHANGE, AND ACHIEVE STRUCTURAL E. THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SETBACK OF A SCHOOL FROM THE STREET IS
STABILITY. FIVE (5) METERS TO MINIMIZE INTRUSIVE SOUNDS.
THE SOLAR/SUN PATH REFERS TO THE DIRECTION OF THE SUNLIGHT AS THE EARTH ROTATES ON ITS F. THE SCHOOL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MUST BE CONSIDERED IN THE
D. HUMAN DIMENSIONS, STATIC AND DYNAMIC, SPECIFICALLY WITH REFERENCE TO FILIPINO
CHILDREN AND YOUTH, SHALL BE THE BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING SCALE. AXIS WHICH IS USUALLY FROM EAST TO WEST, WITH SOME SLIGHT VARIATION DURING CERTAIN LAYING-OUT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
SEASONS OF THE YEAR WHICH MAY BE REGARDED AS NEGLIGIBLE.
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 BuildingPlans THE ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED BY AN ARCHITECT AND c E. EXIT DOORS. AT LEAST TWO (2) EXIT DOORS ARE REQUIRED WHERE THE
NUMBER OF ROOM OCCUPANTS IS OVER 50 IN THE CASE OF CLASSROOMS,
CIVIL ENGINEER RESPECTIVELY, DULY STAMPED WITH THEIR DRY SEALS ALONG WITH
CONFERENCE ROOMS, EXHIBIT ROOMS, GYMNASIA, SCHOOL SHOPS,
THEIR REGISTRY NUMBERS, PROFESSIONAL TAX RECEIPTS, AND TAX IDENTIFICATION
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PLANS FOR THE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LABORATORIES, AND AUDITORIUM; A DOOR
NUMBERS (TIN).
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS. SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 2.10 METERS HIGH AND 900 MILLIMETERS WIDE.

THE STRUCTURAL COMPUTATIONS SIGNED BY A REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER AND

d
STAMPED WITH HIS DRY SEAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER WITH THE PLAN FOR
STANDARD BUILDING PLAN. THIS IS USUALLY PREPARED BY THE ARCHITECTS AND
A. CHECKING. THE REGISTRY NUMBER, PROFESSIONAL TAX NUMBER, AND TAX F. DOOR SHUTTERS. DOOR SHUTTERS SHALL BE SWING OUT AND BE
ENGINEERS OF THE DEPED AND THE DPWH AND APPROVED FOR GENERAL USE IN ALL CAPABLE OF OPENING AT LEAST 90 DEGREES SO THAT THE CLEAR
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER SHALL BE ALSO INDICATED.
SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. WIDTH OF THE EXIT WAY IS NOT LESS THAN 700 MILLIMETERS. NO DOOR
e SHUTTER SHALL EXCEED 1.20 METERS IN WIDTH.

B.
SPECIAL BUILDING PLAN. THIS IS A PLAN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR A PARTICULAR
SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR BECAUSE OF CERTAIN UNIQUE OR PECULIAR FEATURES THE PLAN SHALL BE SIGNED ALSO BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONCERNED AND
OF THE SCHOOL SITE. A SPECIAL BUILDING PLAN MAY ORIGINATE FROM THE FIELD. RECOMMENDED BY THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT AND THE DEPED REGIONAL
DIRECTOR (IN THE CASE OF LOCALLY DESIGNED SCHOOL BUILDING).

G. CORRIDORS. EVERY CORRIDOR SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 1.10 METERS

designrequirements WIDE AND SHALL BE UNOBSTRUCTED.
BuildingPlanRequirements
THE FOLLOWING PERTINENT REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL
A SCHOOL BUILDING PLAN ORIGINATING FROM THE FIELD, LOCAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN THE DESIGN OF
H. STAIRWAYS. STAIRWAYS SERVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 50 OR LESS
SCHOOL BUILDINGS:
GOVERNMENT UNITS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE MUST BE 1.10 METERS WIDE; THOSE SERVING MORE THAN 50 SHALL NOT
PFSED-OPS, DEPED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. BE LESS THAN 1.50 METERS. THE RISE OF EVERY STEP SHALL NOT EXCEED
A. WINDOWS MUST BE AT LEAST 10% OF THE ROOM'S FLOOR AREA, WITH OPENINGS NO
200 MILLIMETERS AND THE TREAD SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 250
LESS THAN ONE SQUARE METER. FOR TOILETS AND BATHS, WINDOWS SHOULD BE AT
MILLIMETERS. HANDRAILS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON EACH SIDE OF EVERY
LEAST 1/20 OF THE ROOM'S FLOOR AREA OR 240 SQUARE MILLIMETERS. STEEL
STAIRWAY HAVING MORE THAN FOUR STEPS.
CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH PLAIN GI SHEETS RESIST STRONG WINDS AND ARE SECURED
THE PLAN SHALL BE DRAWN ON TRACING PAPER MEASURING 0.50 X 0.75 METERS, a WITH RIVETS AND MARINE EPOXY. GLASS WINDOWS ARE PRONE TO BREAKAGE DURING
ACCORDING TO AN APPROPRIATE SCALE, AND SHALL SHOW THE FOLLOWING: STORMS, POSING INJURY RISKS TO OCCUPANTS. (ENGR. RODEL VENERACION, PLAN

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A.1 PERSPECTIVE AND SITE PLAN PHILIPPINES)
A.2 FLOOR PLAN Building Risk Reduction
B. CEILING HEIGHT. THE CEILING HEIGHT OF ROOMS WITH NATURAL VENTILATION
A.3 FRONT, REAR, RIGHT, AND LEFT ELEVATION
SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 2.70 METERS MEASURED FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING;
Requirements
A.4 TWO SECTIONS
A.5 FOUNDATION PLAN ROOMS PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION SHALL HAVE CEILING HEIGHTS NOT
A.6 FLOOR FRAMING (IF ELEVATED) LESS THAN 2.40 METERS.
DETAILED ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES
A.7 ROOF FRAMING PLAN
A.8 CEILING PLAN AND ELECTRICAL LAYOUT C. FLOOR CONSTRUCTION. ALL FLOORS SHALL BE SO FRAMED AND SECURED INTO THE Activity Description
A.9 PLUMBING LAYOUT FRAMEWORK AND SUPPORTING WALLS SO AS TO FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE Conduct topographical survey, terrain analysis, and
Survey
A.10 DETAILS WHOLE BUILDING; THE TYPE OF FLOOR CONSTRUCTION USED SHALL PROVIDE MEANS geological assessment.
TO KEEP THE BEAM AND GIRDERS FROM LATERAL BUCKLING. Examine soil composition, groundwater levels, and existing
Site Investigation
infrastructure.

b D. ROOF CONSTRUCTION. ROOFS MUST BE SECURELY TIED INTO THE BUILDING'S

FRAMEWORK AND WALLS, WITH PROPER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. ANGLE BARS CAN
Foundation Perform soil tests and geotechnical studies for foundation
Investigation design.
THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE PLAN ON TRACING PAPER TOGETHER WITH TWO SETS OF
WHITEPRINT OR BLUEPRINT SHALL BE SUBMITTED. REPLACE C-PURLINS FOR PURLINS, OFFERING BETTER SCREW GRIP AND STURDIER Soils and
Analyze soil samples and construction materials for
ATTACHMENT TO STEEL TRUSSES. (ENGR. RODEL VENERACION, PLAN PHILIPPINES) Materials
suitability.
Investigation

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 Preparation of emerging issues and concerns

ndows
Develop architectural and structural designs.
Design Equip with security
Preparation of grills and emergency hazard mitigation and
Specifications
Detail material specifications and construction methods. sustainability
exit mechanisms.

wi
Incorporate sustainable design
Preparation of strategies for long-term
Quantity and Cost Estimate material quantities and project costs. community resilience.
Estimates

do
Provide swing-out

ors / exits
Preparation of cost of mitigation measures
Outline construction sequence and timelines. doors and panic in retrofits
Program of Work
Preparation of hardware for swift Address challenges of
integrating multi-hazard
Proposed
Plan construction timeline and milestones. egress. mitigation measures in existing
Construction buildings.
Schedule

es
relevant codes and

finish
Preparation of standards
Site or Right-Of- Create site plans and right-of-way considerations. Finish with smooth Ensure compliance with
Way Plans surfaces to prevent regulations and codes for
effective hazard mitigation.

ll
Preparation of injury.

wa
Utility Relocation Develop a utility relocation plan.
Plan condemned/unfinished
Preparation and construction
Submission of Compile detailed design report.
hazard resilient approaches Implement safety measures for
Design Report ongoing construction projects.
earthquake
Environmental Design for seismic
Impact Statement Conduct environmental impact assessment. resistance using
For Major Project structural sanitary facilities
components like
Preparation of shear walls and base Ensure proper drainage and
tropical cyclones isolation. location of septic tanks for
Bid/Tender Prepare bid/tender documents. & tornadoes sanitation purposes.
Documents Strengthen building
envelope and roof
structures
Risk Reduction Requirements for Parts of a School Building flooding STRUCTURAL ISSUES
Elevate buildings
and Amenities above flood levels RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS OF STRUCTURAL MOVEMENT AND DISPLACEMENT IS THE KEY TO
and implement flood
mitigation UNDERSTANDING THE EXTENT OF THE CONCERN. THIS SECTION WILL GIVE SOME OF THE COMMON
techniques.
ma

Implement swing-in INDICATORS OF STRUCTURAL CONCERN. IN THESE CASES, A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SHOULD BE CALLED OUT
in

Rainfall and Wind-

design, separate service Driven Rain TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL OPINION. UNDERSTANDING AND RECOGNIZING
entrance

entrance, and provide Ensure proper roof FAILURE MECHANISMS IN CONCRETE IS A FUNDAMENTAL PRE-REQUISITE TO DETERMINING THE TYPE OF
drainage and
clearance for waterproofing. REPAIR, OR WHETHER REPAIR IS FEASIBLE.
Differential
emergency vehicles. Settlement
e

(Subsidence)
es Install protective Select stable ground
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for foundation and

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coverings, fire alarm minimize below-

landslides ground projections.
systems, and
Choose stable slope
environment-friendly sites and implement
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soil reinforcement
extinguishers. techniques.
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Plan for community

handrails, install preparedness and
effective response
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ramps, and use non-slip strategies.

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 SUSPENDED SLAB:
COMMON STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS/FAILURES AND CAUSES
STRUCTURAL STEEL
BENDING FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF MATERIALS, IN-ADEQUATE SLAB THICKNESS FAILURE DUE TO ENVIRONMENT EXPOSURE:
CONCRETE: ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS CRAZING, PLASTIC AND/OR IN-ADEQUATE REINFORCING BARS • FAILURE DUE TO HEAT: HEAT CHANGES THE STEEL CHARACTERISTIC WHICH
SHRINKAGE CRACKING, AND CORROSION.
LEADS TO DETERIORATION OF STRENGTH.
STRUCTURAL STEEL: MITIGATE FAILURES DUE TO
• CORROSION: STEEL CORRODES ON CONTACT WITH WATER (AND MOISTURE IN THE
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE AND INADEQUATE STRENGTH.
AIR), ACIDS, BASES, SALTS, OILS, AGGRESSIVE METAL POLISHES, AND OTHER SOLID
CONCRETE AND LIQUID CHEMICALS
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL (FAILURES DUE TO INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND SIZE) ARE:
FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT CRACKING MAY BE CAUSED BY
DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE FOOTINGS, POOR
PUNCHING FAILURES ARE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATED LOADS OR POINT LOADS, • BENDING FAILURE
ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, WATER, NEARBY BLASTING IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL AND/OR INADEQUATE SLAB THICKNESS
• SHEAR FAILURE
OPERATIONS OR IMPROPER SOIL PREPARATION (EXCESSIVE
BACKFILL HEIGHT, PREMATURE BACKFILL, IMPROPER
• BUCKLING FAILURE
COMPACTION)

PUNCHING FAILURE ARE FAILURES CAUSED BY IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL MEASURES

EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATED LOADS OR POINT BEAMS
LOADS, IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL AND/OR
IN-ADEQUATTE FOUNDATION THICKNESS. DO NOT OCCUPY THE BUILDING
ENSURE SAFETY UNTIL FURTHER ASSESSMENT.

INITIATE MATERIAL TESTING

WIDE BEAM SHEAR FAILURE MAY DUE TO
ASSESS CONCRETE AND STEEL STRENGTH.
IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL AND/OR
INADEQUATE FOUNDATION THICKNESS. CALL A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
BENDING FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL, IN-ADEQUATE BEAM SIZE AND/OR
IN-ADEQUATE MAIN REINFORCING BARS INVESTIGATE AND REPORT STRUCTURAL CONCERNS.

BENDING FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF

BUILDING FAILURE MITIGATION
MATERIAL, INADEQUATE FOUNDATION
THICKNES AND/OR INADEQUATE QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
SHEAR FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL OR IN-ADEQUATE BEAM SIZE AND/OR
REINFORCING BARS. FOLLOW PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS METICULOUSLY.
STIRRUPS
MATERIAL STRENGTH TEST
CONCRETE SLAB ON BASE:
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS.
PUNCHING FAILURE ARE FAILURES DUE TO EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATED LOADS OR POINT
LOADS, IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL AND/ OR INADEQUATE SLAB THICKNESS. IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL MEASURES
COLUMNS
ADDRESS STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS PROMPTLY.
• BENDING FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF Miscellaneous Requirements
MATERIAL OR INADEQUATE COLUMN SIZE AND/OR CHANGES TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM CONSULTING ARCHITECT
MAIN REINFORCING BARS FOR ANY ALTERATIONS.
SETTLEMENT CRACKS IN A SLAB INDICATE INADEQUATE SITE PREPARATION (SUCH AS FAILURE COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS: ADHERE TO DPWH-APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
• AXIAL FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF MATERIAL
TO COMPACT FILL ON WHICH A SLAB WAS PURED). APPROVAL FROM THE CONSULTING ARCHITECT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY CHANGES TO ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
OR IN-ADEQUATE BEAM SIZE AND/OR MAIN
OR MATERIALS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AS PER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH)
REINFORCING BARS
SPECIFICATIONS. WRITTEN APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE CONSULTING ARCHITECT BEFORE USING PLANS
FOR A PROJECT OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PURPOSE. IF APPROVED STANDARD PLANS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARE USED WITHOUT ALTERATIONS, DPWH APPROVAL ISN'T NECESSARY.
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5 acquisition of new buildings pre-constructionactivity 2
A. THE SCHOOL SITE ON WHICH THE BUILDING IS TO BE ERECTED IS TITLED AND REGISTERED
acceptance/non-acceptanceof
school building
AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, A POST-TECHNICAL INSPECTION SHALL BE DONE BY THE
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IN THE NAME OF DEPED. INSPECTORATE TEAM COMPOSED OF THE DIVISION PFC, REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE
A. IF PROPERTY IS MUNICIPALLY OR CITY-OWNED, DEPED OBTAINS PERPETUAL USE VIA IMPLEMENTING UNIT, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/SCHOOL HEAD OR SHOP TEACHER AND PTCA
A LEASE AGREEMENT, REGISTERED WITH THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS. REPRESENTATIVE AS OBSERVER. A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE/NON-ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE
allocation B. BEFORE BUILDING ON A SCHOOL SITE, DEPED VERIFIES OWNERSHIP AND LEGALITIES, USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
pre-
procedureof construction the SEEKING CLEARANCE FROM THE CENTRAL OFFICE.
newschool building C. ON PRIVATELY OWNED SITES, DEPED ESTABLISHES RIGHTS, SEEKING CLEARANCE
building activity permit
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION.
D. IF DEPED BOUGHT A SITE BUT LACKS TRANSFER TITLE, THE SALE DEED IS
REGISTERED, AND STEPS ARE TAKEN FOR TRANSFER.
E. DONATED SITES REQUIRE ACCEPTANCE, REGISTRATION, AND ANNOTATION ON THE
theschoolbuildingcard 7
accepta TITLE, WITHOUT IMPOSING BURDENS ON DEPED.
nce/non- monitoring modesof EACH SCHOOL BUILDING, WHETHER PERMANENT OR SEMI-PERMANENT, MUST HAVE A SCHOOL
accepta and procurement B. THE BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ALONG WITH THE PROGRAM OF WORK, ARE BUILDING CARD FOR EFFICIENT RECORDING AND REFERENCE. SCHOOL HEADS, WITH THE HELP
nceof inspection APPROVED BY RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR. OF PROPERTY CUSTODIANS OR PHYSICAL FACILITIES COORDINATORS, ENSURE EACH BUILDING
school
building HAS A CARD. THREE COPIES ARE PREPARED FOR EACH BUILDING, UPDATED REGULARLY.
C. FOR REGULAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, PROCUREMENT FOLLOWS THE GOVERNMENT COPIES ARE RETAINED BY THE PRINCIPAL, DIVISION PHYSICAL FACILITIES COORDINATOR, AND
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT (R.A. 9184). FOR FOREIGN-ASSISTED PROJECTS, PROCUREMENT DIVISION SUPPLY OFFICER.
condemn FOLLOWS THE GUIDELINES OF THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT.
the school
building card improvement ationand
improvementand maintenance
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and demoliti D. THE LOCATION PLAN FOR THE BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
maintenance onof
ofschool
buildings
school
buildings
WITH THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVED BY THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT. ofschool buildings
E. THE FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING HAS BEEN APPROPRIATED AND
CERTIFIED AVAILABLE. SCHOOLS MANAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WITH DPWH FUNDS. REPAIRS ARE
MINOR OR MAJOR, SUPERVISED BY ENGINEERS. REHABILITATION AND RENOVATION RESTORE
F. THE SITE HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED AS A PUBLIC PLACE. BUILDINGS AFTER DISASTERS OR ENHANCE AESTHETICS. ALTERATIONS INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT
allocationprocedureof
newschoolbuilding 1 CHANGES. MODERNIZATION UPDATES FACILITIES FOR TECHNOLOGY. PLANNING INVOLVES

3
STAKEHOLDER COOPERATION. DECS ORDER NO. 47, 1993, REGULATES WORKSHOP BUILDINGS.
the building permit MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE FROM PFSED, OPS.
A. CONGRESS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM)
condemnationand demolition
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SET THE BUDGETARY CEILING FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
TO BUILD, OWNER/SCHOOL NEEDS A PERMIT FROM THE MUNICIPALITY/CITY'S BUILDING of schoolbuildings
B. DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) ADVISES DEPED AND DPWH CENTRAL OFFICIAL. APPLICATION INCLUDES PROJECT DETAILS, PLANS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH
OFFICES OF THE APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM. REGULATIONS. NO FEES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PERMITS; ISSUED WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS.
CHANGES NEED APPROVAL. PERMIT EXPIRES IF WORK ISN'T STARTED IN A YEAR OR SUSPENDED DEPED ORDER NO. 48, S. 2000 PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR CONDEMNING AND DEMOLISHING
C. DEPED CENTRAL OFFICE ISSUES A DEPARTMENT ORDER TO ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND FOR 120 DAYS. AFTER COMPLETION, A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IS SUBMITTED FOR HAZARDOUS SCHOOL BUILDINGS. DEMOLITION IS PERMITTED ONLY IF THE STRUCTURE IS
SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTS CONTAINING THE GUIDELINES IN PREPARING THE OCCUPANCY APPROVAL. BEYOND REPAIR, POSES A DANGER TO STUDENTS, AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS CAN CONTINUE
PRIORITY LISTS OF RECIPIENT SCHOOLS BASED ON THE PREPARED ALLOCATION PER UNINTERRUPTED.
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.

D. DEPED REGIONAL OFFICES ADVISE DIVISION OFFICES TO PREPARE PRIORITY LISTS USING THE
DEPARTMENT ORDER.
modes ofprocurement 4 GUIDELINES INCLUDE:

A. THE SCHOOL HEAD REQUESTS AN INSPECTION FROM THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.

E. DEPED DIVISION OFFICE AD HOC PHYSICAL FACILITIES UNIT (HEADED BY THE PHYSICAL TO BUILD, OWNER/SCHOOL NEEDS A PERMIT FROM THE MUNICIPALITY/CITY'S BUILDING B. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL ASSESSES THE BUILDING AND SUBMITS A REPORT.
FACILITIES COORDINATORS) PREPARES PRIORITY LIST IN COORDINATION WITH THE PLANNING OFFICIAL. APPLICATION INCLUDES PROJECT DETAILS, PLANS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH C. THE SCHOOL HEAD SEEKS APPROVAL FROM THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT TO
UNIT. PFC SEEKS CONCURRENCE OF CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE CONCERNED OF REGULATIONS. NO FEES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PERMITS; ISSUED WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS.
PREPARED LIST. DEMOLISH, INFORMING THE INSURANCE FIRM IF APPLICABLE.
CHANGES NEED APPROVAL. PERMIT EXPIRES IF WORK ISN'T STARTED IN A YEAR OR SUSPENDED
FOR 120 DAYS. AFTER COMPLETION, A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IS SUBMITTED FOR D. THE REQUEST, INCLUDING REPORTS AND CLEARANCES, IS FORWARDED TO THE CENTRAL
F. DEPED DIVISION OFFICE SUBMITS LIST TO DEPED CENTRAL OFFICE – PHYSICAL FACILITIES OCCUPANCY APPROVAL. OFFICE FOR EVALUATION.
AND SCHOOL ENGINEERING DIVISION (PFSED), COPY FURNISHED THE REGIONAL OFFICE.
E. THE REGIONAL OFFICE EVALUATES AND ISSUES DEMOLITION CLEARANCE.
G. DEPED-PFSED CONSOLIDATES DIVISION LISTS AND FORWARDS LIST TO DBM THROUGH DPWH
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F. THE SCHOOL HEAD APPLIES FOR A DEMOLITION PERMIT.
CENTRAL OFFICE IN THE CASE OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM (RSBP). monitoringandinspection G. THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT IS INFORMED.
H. DBM EVALUATES LIST AND ISSUES SPECIAL ALLOTMENT RELEASE ORDER (SARO) AND THE H. DEMOLITION PROCEEDS UPON PERMIT ISSUANCE.
CORRESPONDING NOTICE OF CASH ALLOCATION (NCA) OF THE APPROVED PROJECTS. DPWH/DEPED CONSTRUCTS "COMPLETE" SCHOOL BUILDINGS, EXCEPT FOR MULTI-STOREY I. THE BUILDING OFFICIAL CERTIFIES COMPLETION.
STRUCTURES WHICH MAY BE PARTIALLY BUILT DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS. OCULAR J. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO STRUCTURES WITH REPLACEMENT FUNDING AND IMMEDIATE
I. DPWH AND DEPED IMPLEMENT PROJECT LISTINGS IN THE ANNUAL SCHOOL BUILDING INSPECTIONS ASSESS SITE CONDITIONS, ELECTRICAL AND WATER FACILITIES, CLASSROOM
PROGRAM. NEEDS, AND ESTIMATED COSTS. OCCUPANCY READINESS.
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 comparison table THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) THROUGH THE BUREAU OF
DESIGN MADE A STUDY ON DEVELOPING NEW METHODS, MATERIALS AND DESIGNS FOR
MODERN STRUCTURES THAT WILL INCORPORATE FEATURES OF STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY Modified Design of School Buildings by the
AND LOWER COSTS. THE FOLLOWING NEW TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL BUILDING Engineering Brigade
CONSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL USES ARE:

Iso-Panel or Dura-Quick System SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO TERRORIST

ATTACKS, AS DEMONSTRATED BY PAST INCIDENTS
LIKE THE NETHERLANDS HOSTAGE CRISIS. GIVEN
THE UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF SUCH EVENTS,
THE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER GOVERNMENT
BODIES CANNOT PROVIDE GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.
IN REGIONS WITH INSURGENCY OR SECURITY
ISSUES, THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES'
ENGINEERING BRIGADE CONSTRUCTS SCHOOL
BUILDINGS TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR PERSONNEL
THE ISO-PANEL OR DURA QUICK SYSTEM AND MATERIALS. THEY'VE DEVELOPED SEVEN
UTILIZES METAL CLADDING WITH BUILDING TYPES, TAILORED TO DIFFERENT NEEDS,
EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION, INCLUDING WOOD FOR WOODED AREAS, ELEVATED
OFFERING A COST-EFFECTIVE STRUCTURES FOR FLOOD-PRONE AREAS, AND
ALTERNATIVE FOR MOBILE CLASSROOMS VARIOUS MATERIALS COMBINATIONS.
REQUIRED DURING EMERGENCIES. ITS
WIDESPREAD ADOPTION UNDERSCORES
ITS EFFECTIVENESS, VISUAL APPEAL,
AND AFFORDABILITY, CRUCIAL FACTORS the Millennium School Building Design
IN SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS LIKE
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.

6 types of school facilities

for special cases Modular Type School Buildings (PGMA School
Building)
THE OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE, ALONG WITH
SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS, HELD A GLOBAL SCHOOL
BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION. THE WINNING
DESIGN, MADE OF BAMBOO, PROMOTES
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE. SECOND PLACE
USED RECYCLED PLASTIC BAGS, AND THIRD PLACE
FEATURED A CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE STRUCTURE.
THIS COMPETITION FACILITATED THE EXCHANGE OF
IDEAS AND PROMOTED NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR
SAFER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION, WITH THE ABS-CBN FOUNDATION,
WILL BUILD PROTOTYPES OF THE WINNING DESIGNS
THE MODULAR PGMA SCHOOL BUILDING TO EVALUATE THEIR HAZARD RESILIENCE FOR
OFFERS QUICK AND EASY ADOPTION.
CONSTRUCTION, WITH WELL-
VENTILATED, INSULATED CLASSROOMS,
AND LOWER COSTS. ITS 8M X 8M NGO Constructed School Buildings
DIMENSIONS ALIGN WITH ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES OF
FUNCTIONALITY, STABILITY, AESTHETICS, NGOS LIKE THE FEDERATION OF FILIPINO CHINESE
AND ECONOMY. THIS MODULAR DESIGN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, INC.
IS ADAPTABLE TO VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES, FEATURING ONE TO MULTIPLE STORIES AND (FFCCCII) ARE INVOLVED IN SCHOOL BUILDING
CLASSROOMS, UTILIZING COST-EFFECTIVE, TRANSPORTABLE MATERIALS. STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE
STABILITY IS ENHANCED BY INCREASING ONE SIDE BY A METER, PROVIDING EQUAL "OPERATION BARRIO SCHOOL PROGRAM". FFCCCII
RESISTANCE AGAINST SEISMIC AND WIND PRESSURES. FOR MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS, EMPLOYS THE "BAYANIHAN SYSTEM" TO BUILD COST-
DPWH STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS EMPLOY ADVANCED DESIGN TECHNIQUES, REDUCING EFFECTIVE 7M X 7M CLASSROOMS, SOURCING
COSTS WHILE MAINTAINING STABILITY. AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS INCLUDE MATERIALS THROUGH DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS
INSULATION FOR COMFORT AND RESISTANCE TO EXTREME WEATHER, PROMOTING A AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS. THESE CLASSROOMS
DESIGN RESILIENT TO EARTHQUAKES AND STRONG WINDS. THIS FLEXIBLE DESIGN, USING ARE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCESSIBLE AREAS,
LOCAL PREFABRICATED MATERIALS, ENSURES SWIFT CONSTRUCTION AND SUITABILITY PARTICULARLY WHERE FFCCCII HAS LOCAL
FOR DIVERSE CLIMATES. CHAPTERS.

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SCHOOL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND
Seat inclination shelving spacing
ORDINARILY SPACED AT INTERVALS OF
3 TO 5 DEGREES, ALLOWING FOR A SLIGHT BACKWARD SLOPE FOR
OTHER FACILITIES ERGONOMIC COMFORT
30 CENTIMETERS, ALLOWING FOR
EFFICIENT ORGANIZATION AND
STORAGE
- THE CHAPTER 4 OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANUAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION (DEPED) IN THE PHILIPPINES OUTLINES THE PRINCIPLES GUIDING THE
SELECTION AND PROVISION OF FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES IN SCHOOLS. IT
backrest to seat angle
EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMIC DESIGN, SAFETY, DURABILITY, AND School Equipment Guidelines
95 AND 115 DEGREES, ENSURING A COMFORTABLE ANGLE FOR
APPROPRIATENESS FOR DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THIS SERVES AS GENERAL SITTING WITHOUT STRAIN ITEMS WITH A TYPICAL LIFESPAN OF TWO TO FIVE YEARS ARE CONSIDERED AS SCHOOL
GUIDELINES THAT DRAW ATTENTION TO REGULAR EVALUATION AND ADAPTATION OF EQUIPMENT. THESE ENCOMPASS VARIOUS TYPES OF ITEMS REQUIRED IN ELEMENTARY, AND
FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE EVOLVING EDUCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AS OUTLINED BY THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA).
METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS. COLLABORATION WITH
STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, IS THIS USUALLY COVER ASPECTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:
B. SCHOOL TABLES
PROMOTED TO ENSURE THAT THE SELECTION AND PROVISION OF RESOURCES ALIGN WITH
THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. FURTHERMORE, THE SERVES AS A WORKSPACE FOR STUDENTS AND EPP/TLE Equipment
s TEACHERS, PROVIDING A SURFACE FOR VARIOUS
SIGNIFICANCE OF BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS AND EFFICIENT RESOURCE ALLOCATION EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE TABLES ARE
c STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF INVESTMENTS IN SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE ON DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ERGONOMIC HANDS-ON LEARNING TOOLS FOR
NEEDS OF USERS AND FACILITATE LEARNING. HAND TOOLS FOR GARDEN
h THE OVERALL QUALITY OF EDUCATION WERE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS,
HOME ECONOMIC TOOLS
PROMOTING PRACTICAL SKILLS AND
o le heigh INDUSTRIAL ART TOOLS
. tab t Adjustable to provide sufficient CRAFTSMANSHIP
o A. SCHOOL SEATS a clearance with the seat, level with the
B
elbows, and comfortable eye level for
l DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR work
STUDENTS DURING CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. PROPER
f SEATING IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAINTAINING GOOD Your paragraph text
A
Instructional Tools and Devices
POSTURE AND ENSURING THE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING Determined by purpose and part-body
u OF STUDENTS. measurements, ensuring adequate SUPPORT LEARNING THROUGH
.t SCIENCE APPARATUS
are
b

a
r Seat Height able op spaces for tasks and materials . EXPERIMENTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY,
t PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, AND
n OFFICE SUPPLIES
EQUAL TO SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN THE LOWER LEG HEIGHT, MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS.
i ALLOWING THE STUDENT’S FEET TO REST FLAT ON THE FLOOR MATHEMATIC GADGETS

t c. storage and display

u Seat depth HEALTH Equipment
STORAGE AND DISPLAY FURNITURE HAVE
PIVOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN ORGANIZING
r 50 MM SHORTER THAN THE UPPER LEG MEASUREMENT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, SUPPLIES,AND ENSURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, ORAL
PROVIDING ADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR THE THIGHS EQUIPMENT. THESE PIECES OF FURNITURE ARE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
e DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE SPACE UTILIZATION AND
HEALTH, AND IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
DENTAL TOOLS
ACCESSIBILITY FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. ASSISTANCE, SAFEGUARDING STUDENT
g WELL-BEING.
CLINIC EQUIPMENTS
Seat width
u Total Furniture Height
CALCULATED BASED ON THE HIGHEST
i REASONABLY WIDER THAN HIP WIDTH ENSURING COMFORTABLE
SEATING FOR STUDENTS POINT A CHILD CAN REACH WITH A
STRETCHED ARM, ENSURING
d ACCESSIBILITY OF STORED ITEMS. EMERGENCY/SURVIVAL KITS
e PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUSTENANCE,
backrest height highest shelf Height “SAFE KA BA?” BAG
l MEDICAL AID, HYGIENE, AND
WATER AND FOOD SUPPLIES
NOT ,MORE THAN 1.2 TIMES HIGHER COMMUNICATION DURING EMERGENCIES,
i AS HIGH AS THE LAST LUMBAR VERTEBRA, PROVIDING SUPPORT
TO THE LUMBAR REGION OF THE BACK
THAN THE MEAN HEIGHT OF USERS, MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
FACILITATING EASY ACCESS TO ENSURING PREPAREDNESS.
DISPLAYED MATERIALS.
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speaker system 4 units Divan (storage for cleaning materials) 1 UNIT
a. FITTINGS microphones 4 units Trash can 1 UNIT
blank cassette tapes 1 dozen Bulletin board 2 UNITS
STANDARDIZED ELECTRICAL SWITCHES,
movie projector (16mm) 1 unit Filing / storage cabinet 1 UNIT
CONVENIENCE OUTLETS, DOOR KNOBS AND MORE
POSITIONED WITHIN REACH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN tape recorder 1 unit DepEd forms rack 1 UNIT
INCLUDING THOSE WITH MOBILITY LIMITATIONS. projector screen 1 unit Chart stand 1 UNIT
First aid cabinet 1 UNIT

b. fixtures Proper utilization of Instructional Devices CLASSROOM STRUCTURING:

A.
INCLUDING PLUMBING FACILITIES, TOILET PLANNING STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
BOWLS, LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND MORE HEIGHTS CONSIDER OBJECTIVES, IDENTIFY MATERIALS, PRODUCE NEEDED MATERIALS Entrance signboard Displays grade / year, section, and teacher’s name
ADJUSTED FOR CHILDREN’S USE WITH VARYING
B.
Class program Displayed on the door at adult eye-level
ABILITIES. SELECTION CRITERIA
Properly framed, provided with a chalk ledge and curtains,
MEANINGFUL CONTENT, CRITICAL THINKING, STIMULATION, MORAL VALUES, ATTRACTIVENESS, APPROPRIATENESS
Chalkboard installation installed at a height according to the maximum comfortable
reach of children
C . TEACHER’S FAMILIARITY, CLASS PREPARATION, CLASSROOM SETUP, INTEGRATION, EVALUATION
UTILIZATION
c. furnishing President’s portrait
Displayed prominently above the chalkboard, flanked by a
framed motto and relevant picture
STANDARDIZED ELECTRICAL SWITCHES, Strips
Perception and conceptualizing strips displayed along the
CONVENIENCE OUTLETS, DOOR KNOBS AND MORE chalkboard’s edges, particularly in Grade I and II
Multimedia materials/equipment guidelines Placed at the same height as the chalkboards, used for
POSITIONED WITHIN REACH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN Bulletin and tack boards
educational displays
INCLUDING THOSE WITH MOBILITY LIMITATIONS. SCREEN PLACEMENT AT EYE LEVEL Attendance chart and
SEATS ARRANGED WITHIN RECOMMENDED VIEWING AREA Located near the door for easy access
DepEd forms rack
PROPER DISTANCE FROM SCREEN Teacher’s desk and Positioned at the rear of the room for organization and
Instructional Devices LIGHT CONTROL FOR OPTIMAL PROJECTION cabinet storage
Encompass various educational media and technologies, crucial for effective teaching and learning. PROJECTOR PLACEMENT ABOVE STUDENTS’ HEADS
Reading corner
Set up in one corner of the room to promote literacy and a love
SPEAKER PLACEMENT NEAR SCREEN AT EAR-LEVEL for reading
Equipped with a first aid or medicine cabinet, mirror, soap dish,
Health corner
VISUAL AIDS AUDIOVISUAL AIDS towel rack, and hand washing and drinking facilities.
Administrative and Ancillary Facilities Flexible seating
REAL OBJECTS SUCH AS GLOBE, MODELS, SLIDE, FILMSTRIP, AND MOVIE LCD OVERHEAD arrangement
Varied based on class needs and activities
DIORAMAS, PICTURES, POSTERS, GRAPHS, AND PROJECTORS, TAPE RECORDERS, RADIOS, TV,
Regular Classroom Facilities
B
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VIDEO PLAYERS, AND COMPUTERS
A CLASSROOM SERVES AS A CONTAINED UNIT OF LEARNING
SPACE. ITS DESIGN SHOULD BE CONDUCIVE TO EFFECTIVE
home economics Facilities
EDUCATION, REFLECTING THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES A PRACTICAL SPACE FOR HOME ECONOMICS CLASSES,
AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED WITHIN. EACH CLASSROOM DESIGNED TO STIMULATE A FILIPINO HOME ENVIRONMENT.
SHOULD BE APPROPRIATELY STRUCTURED AND ADORNED
TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS LEARNING.
FRONT LEADS TO THE ENTRY TOILET PROVIDED WITH STANDARD
STANDARD FACILITIES: PORCH & BATH FIXTURES AND FURNISHING

ITEMS quantity/MEASUREMENTS FURNISHED WITH STANDARD STORE- EQUIPPED WITH SHELVES AND
LIVING SALA SET, CURTAINS, DRAPES, ROOM/
TABLES (GRADE I-VI) 25 SETS ROOM
AND APPROPRIATE DECORS PANTRY CABINETS
Audiovisual equipment requirements
Tablet armchairs (grade V-VI) 50 SETS
(MECS Memorandum No. 315, s. 1982) BED-
FURNISHED WITH STANDARD CLASS- PROVIDED WITH STANDARD
Tablet armchairs (1st to 4th year 50 SETS ROOM BEDROOM FURNITURE, BEDDINGS, ROOM
AREA CLASSROOM
CURTAINS, AND LAMPS.
Equipment quantity Teacher’s table with chair 1 SET
Overhead projector 1 set chalkboard 3 UNITS / (4 FT. X 8 FT.) DINING FURNISHED WITH STANDARD BACK SERVES AS AN EXIT FROM THE
ROOM DINING ROOM FURNITURE SET PORCH KITCHEN
Teacher’s cabinet 1 UNIT AND CABINETS.
slide/filmstrip projector 1 unit
cassette tape recorder 1 unit Hand washing facility 1 UNIT
FURNISHED WITH STOVE, SINK,
Drinking jar/container with faucet 1 UNIT KITCHEN WORKING TABLES, SHELVES,
stereo compact amplifier 1 unit AND CABINETS

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A HOME ECONOMICS REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL ART CLASS: Folding Shovel 1 unit
LABORATORY:
Hay Fork 1 unit
ITEMS quantity
ITEMS quantity/MEASUREMENTS Post Hole Digger 1 unit
Teacher’s Desk with chair 2 sets
Dining table with 6 chairs 1 set Wrecking Bar 1 unit
Pupils/Students Chairs 20 pieces
Single Bed 1 unit Knapsack Sprayer 1 unit
Work Table with benches 1 unit
Teacher’s desk with chair 2 sets Budding Knife 1 unit
Display cabinet (wood) 1 unit
Sala set 1 SET Pull-push rule 1 unit
Chalkboard 1 unit
Chalkboard with ledge, portable with stand 1 unit Axe (secondary only) 1 unit
Chisel, wood ¼” 2 pieces
Pupils / student chairs 20 pieces
Chisel, wood ½” 2 pieces
Work table with bench 1 set
Hammer, claw 2 pieces LIBRARY Facilities
3-burner stove 1 UNIT SPACE REQUIREMENT: THIS OUTLINES THE MINIMUM SPACE

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Pliers, side cutting 1 unit REQUIRED PER PERSON IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY,
Kitchen sink 1 unit
plane , jack 2 pieces EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE SPACE FOR
Wash basin (medium size) 1 piece COMFORTABLE LEARNING AND READING
Saw, cross cut 2 pieces MINIMUM: 2.40 SQUARE METERS
Kitchen pail (medium) 1 piece
screwdrivers 1 set TOTAL BOOKS: MINIMUM OF 5 BOOKS PER PUPIL/
Frying pan (medium) 1 piece STUDENT
vise , woodworking, rapid acting 1 unit
Rice pot (medium, iron) 1 piece
whetstones 2 units
Kitchen knife (medium) 1 piece CONTENT OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Wrench, adjustable 1 unit
Bolo 1 piece
Silverware for 6 1 set GENERAL
LIBRARY SUPPLEMENTARY

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Luncheon set for 4 1 set agricultural arts Facilities BOOKS READERS REFERENCES SUBSCRIPTIONS
THE SCHOOL GARDEN SERVING AS THE LABORATORY BOOKS
Dinner set for 6 1 set FOR AGRICULTURAL ARTS CLASSES, IS EQUIPPED WITH
Cup and saucer set for 6 1 set A GARDEN HOUSE CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING: STANDARD NEWS
ADEQUATE DICTIONARY, PERIODICALS,
FILIPINO AND COLLEGIATE MAGAZINESIN
Drinking glasses for 6 with pitcher 1 set NUMBER PER DICTIONARY, FILIPINO,ENGLISH,
ENGLISH SETS STANDARD ANDVERNACULAR,
CLASSROOM AREA FURNISHED WITH STANDARD CLASSROOM FACILITIES PUPIL/ ATLAS AND
ALMANAC,
PROFESSIONAL
MAGAZINESOR
Can / bottle opener 1 piece ENCYCLOPEDI JOURNALS,
STUDENT PROFESSIONAL
TOOL ROOM A OR
Table cloth with 6 napkins 1 set EQUIPPED WITH CABINETS, SHELVES, RACKS, ETC., FOR SAFEKEEPING OF GARDEN TOOLS. CYCLOPEDIA BOOKS
Serving tray for 6 1 piece STOREROOM FOR STORING SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, SEEDS, PRODUCTS,
READING AREA REQUIREMENTS
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industrial arts Facilities FOR EXHIBITS, ANNOUNCEMENTS DISPLAY AREA
A PRACTICAL SPACE FOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLASSES,
DESIGNED AS A SELF CONTAINED SHOP. TOILET & BATH PROVIDED WITH STANDARD FIXTURES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING A LAVATORY.
Space: Minimum of 1.20 square meters per place
DEDICATED SPACE FOR THE GARDEN TEACHER. OFFICE
ITEMS Characteristics: Attractive, cozy, well-lit, easily
quantity/MEASUREMENTS PLANT NURSERY PROVIDED WITH SEED BOXES, POTS, CANS
accessible, ventilated, thermal control
Classroom area Provided with standard classroom facilities
Work area Equipped with workbenches, stools, fixtures MINIMUM FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ARTS
Furnished with cabinets, shelves, racks, for FACILITIES.
ITEMS quantity/MEASUREMENTS
LIBRARY SHELVES
Tool room
systematic safekeeping of shop tools.
Teacher’s table and chair 2 SETS
For storing supplies, materials, finished
Store room projects, Demonstration table 1 unit Height: not to exceed 5-½ feet in elementary school
Chairs (wood); tablet wood / metal 20 pieces libraries
For exhibiting selected finished projects, Chalkboard 2 units
Display area
announcements Dimensions: ⅞ inch thick, 8 inches deep, 3 feet
Teacher’s aparador 1 unit
Provided with standard fixtures and longShelves.
Toilet and bath Storage cabinets 2 units
facilities, including a lavatory.
Bulletin Board wall-type 1 UNIT Allocation: 80% 8-inch shelves, 10% 10-inch shelves, 10%
office Dedicated space for the shop teacher.
Drinking and Washing Facilities 1 UNIT 12-inch shelves

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Basic Equipment Requirements: sanitary Facilities
ESSENTIAL FOR PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH HABITS
NECESSARY FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT THAT SHOULD BE PRESENT IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. AND HYGIENE EDUCATION WITHIN SCHOOLS Baseball diamond Baseball playing area
Jumping pit Pit for long jump and other jumps
Library tables and chairs toilet facilities Track oval Standard track oval (400m or less)
Bookshelves and bookcases
Basketball court Standard basketball court
Newspaper and magazine racks ITEMS quantity/MEASUREMENTS
Gymnastics floor area Area for gymnastics activities
Librarian’s table and chair 1 detached urinal per 50 pupils/students
Boys’ urinal Football field Standard football field
Special equipments such as librarian charging desk, card or 1.00m urinal trough per 100 pupils/students
catalog cabinets, large cabinets for charts, diagrams, 1 seat per 100 pupils/students Swimming pool Swimming pool for aquatic activities
Boys’ toilet
photographs, and pictures, storage cabinets for rolled 1 seat designed for disabled pupils/students (BP 344) Taekwondo Taekwondo training area
maps, curriculum files, and picture files 1 seat per 50 pupils/students Archery Archery range
Girls’ toilet
1 seat designed for disabled pupils/students (BP 344) Boxing Boxing ring
classroom library lavatory 1 lavatory to 1 toilet seat Dart Dartboard area
Arnis Arnis training area
Collection Minimum of 50 books, maximum of 100 books
Content: Picture books, magazine, newspapers, and picture
toilet fixtures and materials Sipa Sipa (traditional Filipino game) area
files Sapak takraw Sepak Takraw court
Selected and installed carefully for minimum
Badminton Badminton court
maintenance and maximum durability.
teacher’s professional library Table tennis Table tennis area

hand washing facilities

Funded by the school, enriched through donations
Space provided within the school library Group hand washing facilities recommended near
Basic Sports/Playground Facilities
playgrounds, gardens, canteens, and toilets.
Learning Resources Center (LRC) Minimum of two faucets for every 100 pupils/students equipment description
recommended. Drawing Stick (Wand) Stick for drawing on the ground
Integration of various instructional facilities Proper drainage to be provided.
Rattan Hoop Hoop for various games
Components: Library area, audiovisual room, science area, Bean Bag Bean bag for tossing games
social studies area, display area, instructional material drinking facilities Bench Bench for seating
development area, study area, play area, planetarium,
Rope Rope for various activities
terrarium, dish garden, plant site area, multi-purpose area One faucet or fountain for every 75 pupils/students.
Whistles Whistles for signaling
Faucet height adjusted to mean heights of pupils/students.
colored chalk Chalk for drawing on pavement
DepEd Orders and Memoranda:
Water System and Wastewater Disposal System Tape Measure Measure distances
MECS Memorandum No. 315, s. 1982 Hurdles Hurdles for training
likely pertains to guidelines or regulations related to educational facilities, including libraries. Rainwater catchment systems recommended for Dama Set Dama game set
Specific details would need to be obtained from the official document, but it may cover emergency water supply. Jigsaw Puzzle Puzzle game set
standards for library setup, resources, and management in elementary and secondary schools. Standby sewer and water supply lines accessible in Chess Set Chess game set
designated evacuation centers.
DECS Memorandum No. 179, s. 1992 Tape Recorder set Set of tapes and recorder for music

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continues the guidelines or regulations regarding educational facilities, possibly updating or
playground Facilities Scrabble set Scrabble game set
INTEGRAL TO EDUCATIONAL GROWTH SERVING AS A
amending previous directives. It may include adjustments to standards, requirements, or LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION Balance beam Beam for balancing exercises
procedures related to the establishment and management of school libraries. AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. sungkaan Sungka game set
Chinese checker set Chinese checkers game set
DepED Order No. 73, s. 2009 Basic Sports/Playground Facilities stopwatch Stopwatch for timing
focuses on specific aspects of educational facilities, possibly including libraries, within the
Facility Description Horizontal ladder Ladder for climbing
context of technical-vocational public high schools. It may outline standards, equipment
requirements, or other guidelines tailored to the needs of technical-vocational education. Volleyball court Standard volleyball court
Softball diamond Softball playing area

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space components athletic field requirement Facilities for ancillary services
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF EVERY SCHOOL, PROVIDING
Area MEASUREMENTS HEALTH AND COUNSELING SUPPORT TO STUDENTS.
Open grass areas, paved areas,
equipment areas for various Oval track 400m
activities Baseball diamond 27.4m SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC
Separate areas for different
age group to minimize conflicts Softball diamond 18.2m
Located adjacent to the administrative area
Soccer football field 90-120m x 45-90m Spaces for first aid treatment, dental services, waiting
Playground Equipment Basketball court 26m x 14m room, dressing room, and student restroom
23.77m x 8.23m for singles Furnished with basic facilities such as beds, weighing scales,
Volleyball court
Slides, swings, seesaws, Wider for doubles medical supplies, and standard office equipment
chinning bars, climbing Grandstand and bleachers Perimeter space
structures, and other portable facility quantity/measurement
apparatuses provided for

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physical activities administrative Facilities Bed / cot Preferably reclining type
SERVES AS THE HUB OF THE SCHOOL OPERATIONS, Weighing scale, height measuring apparatus,
standard
FOSTERING AN ATMOSPHERE OF OPENNESS, thermometer

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athletic Facilities ACCESSIBILITY, AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION.
Medical supplies adequate
PHYSICAL TRAINING IS INTEGRAL TO THE SCHOOL
PROGRAM, WITH ORGANIZED GAMES AND ATHLETICS BEING cabinet storage
PART OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN
space requirement Eye-testing apparatus, mirror, lavatory, first aid
equipment, nebulizer, sphygmomanometer, standard
Basic Sports/Playground Facilities stethoscope
Size: Minimum of 5 sqm per person
equipment description Air space; 12 cubic meters per occupant person
Baseball and Softball set Balls, bats, mitts, masks, base plates GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER
Basketball Set Balls, goal rings with nets Components of Administrative Space Allocation:
Volleyball and soccer Adjacent to the administrative area
Balls, nets component Description
football set Includes separate enclosed spaces for individual counseling,
Table tennis set Table, net, balls, rackets School administrator’s testing, and record storage
Office for administrative tasks and meetings
office
Lawn tennis set Court, net, ball, rackets Equipped with instruments for testing, literature on
Receiving area Welcoming area for visitors and inquiries guidance, and standard office equipment
javelin Javelins for boys and girls
Working area Space for administrative staff to work
discus Discus for boys and girls facility/instruments description
Supply storeroom Storage room for administrative supplies
Shot put Shots for boys and girls Testing instruments Aptitude, intelligence
Conference room Storage room for administrative supplies
Vaulting pole Pole for vaulting literature Guidance and counseling
Teacher’s room Space for teachers to collaborate and work
Vaulting box Box for vaulting Office equipment Tables, chairs, cabinets
Production room Room for printing, graphics, and duplicating
hurdles Hurdles per lane
Stopwatch For timing
Toilet and bath Restroom facilities for staff and visitors
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Tape measure For measuring distances SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITIES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET
THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED STUDENTS,
ESSENTIAL MATERIALS AND RECORDS: PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND
Spiked shoes Shoes with spikes for track events EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING. THESE
Badminton set Rackets, shuttlecocks, nets, etc. FACILITIES CATER TO STUDENTS WITH VISUAL
Hazard Map of the Philippines IMPAIRMENT, LOW VISION, HEARING IMPAIRMENT,
Sepak takraw set Sipa balls MENTAL RETARDATION, AND ORTHOPEDIC HANDICAPS.
Map of the Locality
sack For sack races School Site Development Plan Minimum furniture/ equipment/ material requirement for
Coco stilts Stilts made of coconut husks Consolidated Calendar of Activities
special education:
Bamboo stilts Stilts made of bamboo Master Program
Baton Baton for relay races Organizational Chart equipment/ resource quantity / measurement
Arnis Arnis sticks Performance Indicators Graphs Braille slates and stylus, cubarithmic, arithmetic
10 sets
Circulars, Memoranda, Bulletins Files slate, raised line drawing kit
clapper Clapper for track events
Pictorials of Activities Braillewriter, braille clock, embossed globe,
Rings, parallel bars, and 1 unit
Gymnastic equipment Locator Board bookcase/shelves
other gymnastics activities
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Abacus, spur wheel/tracer, tablet-chairs, white cane 10 units
Wooden hollow blocks 6 sets DEPED ORDER NOS. 8, S.2007 - PROVIDES
Geometric figures 4 sets DETAILS ON THE MANAGEMENT AND
Miniature household appliances 4 sets
Aluminum rule, compass, braille protractors, algebra frame, MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL CANTEENS.
10 pieces Stuffed toy animals 8 copies
graphic board
Embossed maps, sense, training materials, radio, science Textbooks, workbooks 15 copies
1 set Teacher’s guide 1 copy
STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
modules, teacher’s desk and chairs, adapted P.E. apparatus
Hand tools, garden tools 2 sets
STANDARDS SET BY THE BUREAU OF ELEMENTARY
Braille paper as needed for orthopedic handicaps EDUCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE
MEASURES TO ENSURE THE ADEQUACY OF SCHOOL
Braille textbooks 10 copies FACILITIES IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS
quantity/ AND EDUCATORS.
puzzles several equipment/ resource
measurement
Adjustable Desks 15 units
for low vision:
Teacher’s table and chair, Materials for vocational MECS MEMORANDUM NO. 315, S. 1982, NO. 144, S. 1984, AND NO. 179, S. 1992:
1 set
skills
equipment / resource Quantity / measurement
Aparador, Typewriter (ordinary), Adapted physical
Large print typewriter, magnifier, bookstand 1 unit 1 unit THESE MEMORANDA PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE
education apparatus, Number Board/Chart BASIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED IN
Special map, large print textbook 1 copy Chalkboard 4 pieces EVERY CLASSROOM OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
Grade I pad paper 1 pad SCHOOLS AND SPECIFY MEASURES AND
Felt Board 1 piece PROCEDURES FOR A RATIONALIZED ACQUISITION
Cassette Tape Recorder 2 units PROGRAM UNTIL THE STANDARDS ARE MET.
for hearing impairment:
mirror 2 pieces
quantity/
equipment/ resource

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measurement
School canteen RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE MEASURES:
pupils/students’ semicircular tables 3 pieces THE SCHOOL CANTEEN SERVES AS A VITAL FACILITY FOR FEEDING
Pupils/students’ Chairs 15 pieces STUDENTS. IT CONSISTS OF SEVERAL KEY COMPONENTS: R.A. 7880 ("Fair and Equitable Allocation of DECS’ Budget for
Teacher’s Table and Chairs, Auditory Training Equipment, Capital Outlay")
1 set
Adapted P.E. Apparatuses R.A. 9184 ("Government Procurement Reform Act")
DINING SPACE:
Aparador, Chalkboards 4 pieces R.A. 9155 ("Governance of Basic Education Act")
Bulletin Board, Flannel Board, Wall mirror 1 piece Basic Education Information System (BEIS)
Clean, quiet, and attractive space with inviting decor.
Steel Cabinet 2 units Adequate lighting and ventilation.
Charts/pictures/puppets several Size determined by the maximum number of students
Chart Stand, Demonstration Table, Tape recorder/cassette 1 unit served, following the standard of 1.4 square meters per PREPARATION OF THE MANUAL:
Special Kit 1 kit person.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE MEASURES,
Textbooks 15 copies Furnished with tables and chairs. INCLUDING BEIS, WERE CONSIDERED IN PREPARING
Textbooks, workbooks 1 copy Handwashing facilities provided at the entrance. THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANUAL TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS.
Adapted pe apparatuses 1 set
SERVICE COUNTER:
for mental retardation
Located for efficient food serving. TABLES:
equipment / resource Quantity /
measurement Height not exceeding 30 inches.
Equipped with ventilation to dissipate odors. THE TABLES PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON
Students’ Desk and Chairs 15 sets QUANTITIES, MEASUREMENTS, AND EQUIPMENT
Glass plate installed in front to protect food. REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF
Teacher’s Table and Chair, Adapted physical education apparatus 1 set EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SUCH AS LIBRARY
Design allows for storage of dishes under the counter.
Aparador, Open Shelves, Cabinet with lockers, Aquarium, FACILITIES, SANITARY FACILITIES, PLAYGROUND
1 unit FACILITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES, SPECIAL
Sandtable, Radio/Cassette KITCHEN: EDUCATION FACILITIES, AND MORE.

Includes food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and storage

areas.
ALINDOGAN, LIANA R. | ALVAREZ, JANA HEART A. | AQUINO, HANS JEFFREY T. | FRENCILLO, ALWYN P. | GEALAN, JOHN KIRBY S. | GO, JOHN CARLO P. | MEDRANO, KASSANDRA RAINE V.