These Rules shall be known and cited as the “_____.” Section 101: Title
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard life
health
The scope of this IRR shall cover architectural
civil/structural
All buildings or structures shall conform in all respects to the principles of safe construction. Section 104: General Building Requirements
The land or site upon which will be constructed any building or structure shall be sanitary
hygienic or safe. Section 105: Site Requirements
Any new construction which increases the height and/or floor area of existing buildings/structures. Addition
Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department
bureau
Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used but does not increase the building height and/or floor area. Alteration
A preformatted prescribed application form duly accomplished and notarized by the respective design professional. Application Forms
Any person applying for the issuance of permits and certificates. Applicant/Permittee
The Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary. Building Official
A document issued by the Building Official to proceed with construction. Building Permit
PD 1096
otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines. Code
All on-site work done in the site preparation and assembly of components. Construction
A change in the use or occupancy of buildings/structures. Conversion
The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building. Demolition
The Department of Public Works and Highways. Department
The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDO. Executive Director
The transfer of buildings from original location to another. Moving
The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code. Office of the Building Official (OBO)
Supplementary provisions of various agency and technical professional codes. Referral Codes
Any physical change made on buildings to increase value or quality. Renovation
Remedial work done to restore damaged portions. Repair
Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH. Secretary