on 16-Mar-2026 (Mon)

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[PD 1096]

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National Building Code of the Philippines

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[RULE 1]- PURPOSE

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provide a framework of minimum standards
and requirements for all buildings

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[RULE 1: EXCEPTION OF SCOPE]

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traditional dwellings and
BP 220 projects.

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All on - site work done from site preparation, excavation,
foundation, assembly

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[CONSTRUCTION]

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increases the height or area
of an existing building/structure

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[ADDITION]

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involving changes in
the materials used, partitioning, location/ size of openings,
structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does
not increase the overall area

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[ALTERATION]

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physical change made on a building/ structure to
increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic
quality

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[RENOVATION]

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A change in the use or occupancy of a building/ structure

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[CONVERSION]

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Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated
portion/s of a building/structure to restore

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[REPAIR]

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dismantling or destruction of a building/

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[DEMOLITION]

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secondary building/ structure located within the same
premises,

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[ANCILLARY BUILDING/STRUCTURE]

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Duties include:
▪ Policy making
▪ Memorandum circulars
▪ Prescription of fees
▪ Appointment of building officials in all municipalities

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[SECRETARY]

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▪ Tasked with the enforcement of the Code in his
jurisdiction
▪ Issues, denies, suspends and revokes permits
▪ Undertakes inspection of buildings
▪ Acts on claims

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[BUILDING OFFICIAL]

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prescribes the fees

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[DPWH]

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collects the fees

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[BUILDING OFFICIAL]