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BP 220 Economic and Socialized Housing Revised Irr 2008
BP 220 Economic and Socialized Housing Revised Irr 2008
REVISED IMPLEMENTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR BP 220
(WITH AMENDMENTS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
List of Tables
List of Figures
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Annexes
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RULE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE II
MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
A. Protection and safety of life, limb, property and general public welfare.
1. Water
2. Movement and circulation
3. Storm drainage
4. Solid and liquid waste disposal
5. Park/playground
6. Power
The provision of these basic needs shall be based on the actual setting
within which the project site is located.
Affordable cost - refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter
based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and
Appropriate Financing Schemes (RA 7279)
D. Location
A. Site Criteria
The prioritized basic needs cited earlier shall preferably be available with
reasonable distance from the project site, but where these are not available,
the same shall be provided for by the developer.
Generally, housing projects should conform with the zoning ordinance of the
city/municipality where they are located, thus, shall be in suitable sites for
housing. However, where there is no zoning ordinance or land use plan, the
predominant land use principle and site suitability factors cited herein shall
be used in determining suitability of a project to a site.
3. Physical Suitability
4. Accessibility
B. Planning Considerations
1. Area Planning
Land allocation and alignment of the various utilities (roads, drainage, power
and water) of the subdivision shall be integrated with those of existing
networks as well as projects outside the boundaries of the project site, e.g.
access roads set forth herein and should follow the standard specifications
of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
2. Site Preservation/Alteration
a. Slope
The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow rain water to be
channeled into street drains. Where cut and fill is necessary, an
appropriate grade shall be attained to prevent any depression in the
area.
c. Ground Cover
Grass, shrubs, plants and other landscaping materials used for ground
cover shall be of variety appropriate for its intended use and location.
They shall be so planted as to allow complete and permanent cover of
the area.
3. Easements
4. Circulation
Whenever there is/are existing roads within the project site which
shall be made part of the subdivision, these shall be improved in
accordance with the standards set forth herein.
f. Roads shall conform with civil work design criteria as per Section
10.B.3 of this rules and sound engineering practices.
C. Design Parameters
1. Land Allocation
a. Saleable Areas
There shall be no fixed ratio between the saleable portion and non-saleable
portion of a subdivision project.
b. Non-saleable Areas
Non-saleable areas shall conform with the minimum requirements for open
space comprising those allotted for circulation system, community facilities
and parks and playgrounds.
Area allocated for parks and playgrounds shall be mandatory for projects 1
hectare or above and shall be strategically located within the subdivision
project.
Allocated areas for parks and playgrounds shall be non-alienable and non-
buildable for community hall but buildable for basketball court. It shall be
exclusive of those areas allocated for community facilities and shall vary
according to the density of lots and/or dwelling units in the subdivision,
whichever is applicable, as shown below:
In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than
100 square meters. An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction
thereof above 225.
The site shall not be subject to flooding nor situated in steep slopes. Sites
potentially hazardous or dangerous to the health and safety of users
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especially children, should be avoided, e.g., along rivers, near dumping site,
etc.
The area allocated for community facilities shall vary with the density of the
subdivision, i.e., number of lots and/or living units whichever is applicable,
as shown below:
The area allocated for circulation system shall not be fixed, as long as the
prescribed dimension and requirements for access (both for project site and
dwelling units) specified in these Rules are complied with.
Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road
and the right-of-way shall be designated as interconnecting road with a
minimum width of 10 meters. This fact shall be annotated on the title of the said
road lot and must be donated and deemed turned over to the LGU upon
completion of the said interconnecting road. (See Figure 1: Interconnecting
Road)
Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to
serve both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting
to streets. It shall not be used as access to the property.
Planting strips as required under PD 953 and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be observed in accordance with the following road
specifications:
Major, minor roads and motor court for economic and socialized housing
projects shall be paved with asphalt with minimum thickness of 50
millimeters or concrete with minimum thickness of 150 millimeters and a
minimum compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa at 28 days. Sidewalk or alley
shall be of macadam finish.
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Crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent.
(See Figure 4: Road Grade Slope)
Grades and vertical curbs shall conform to the design requirements of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
RIGHT OF WAY
2. Lot Requirement
a. Lot Planning
b. Minimum Lot Area(Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)
The minimum lot area of various types of housing for economic and
socialized housing project shall be as follows:
Note:
2. Price of saleable lots intended for single detached units shall not exceed 40%
of the maximum selling price of the house and lot package.
The minimum lot frontages for various types of housing both for
economic and socialized housing projects shall be as follows:
Note:
For row houses, there shall be a maximum of 20 units per block or cluster but in no
case shall this be more than 100 meters in length.
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3. Length of Block
Maximum block length is 400 meters. However, block length exceeding 250
meters shall already be provided with a 2-meter alley approximately at
midlength.
4. Shelter Component
5. Setback/Yard
The minimum setback of dwelling unit both for economic and socialized
housing project shall be as follows:
6. Water Supply
Each lot and/or living unit shall be served with water connection (regardless
of the type of distribution system). Water supply provided by the local water
district shall be potable and adequate. It shall be complemented/
supplemented by other sources, when necessary, such as communal well,
which may be located strategically for ease and convenience in fetching
water by residents and at the same time not closer than 300 meters from
each other.
If public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for
an independent water supply system within the subdivision project.
Minimum quantity requirement shall be 150 liters per capita per day.
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Each subdivision must have at least an operational deep well and pump
sets with sufficient capacity to provide average daily demand (ADD) to all
homeowners provided a spare pump and motor set is reserved.
Likewise, required permits from the NWRB shall be obtained and standards
of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) shall be complied with.
Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire
Code of the Philippines. Whichever is applicable, the Local Government
Unit shall provide each community with fire hydrants and a cistern that are
operational at all times.
For a multi-storey building, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the
building requires pressure in excess of that in the main water line. Capacity
should be 20% average daily demand plus fire reserve.
When power is available within the locality of the project site, its connection
to the subdivision is required. Actual connection, however, may depend on
the minimum number of users as required by the power supplier.
Provision of street lighting per pole shall be mandatory if poles are 50-meter
distance and at every other pole if the distance is less than 50 meters.
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a. Septic Tank
9. Drainage System
The design of the drainage system of the subdivision shall take into
consideration existing development of adjacent areas relative to their
impact/effect on its drainage system, if any. Further, it shall conform with
the natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain into
appropriate water bodies or public drainage system or natural outfalls. In no
case shall drainage outfalls drain into a private lot. Its layout shall conform
with sound engineering design principles certified by a duly licensed
civil/sanitary engineer. Drain lines shall be of durable materials and
approved installation practices.
The minimum drainage system for economic and socialized housing shall
be concrete lined canal with load bearing cover.
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2. Land Allocation
for Projects 1
hectare and above
a. Saleable Area a. Variable
b. Non-saleable b. See open space requirement as per b.1, b.2 and b.3
area
Mandatory allocation for parks and playgrounds per tabulation below:
b.2 Area for Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood multi-purpose center both
community for economic and socialized housing projects with area of 1 hectare and
facilities above. These areas are non-saleable. However, the developer may
provide for areas for community facilities such as schools and
convenience/retail centers in excess of the mandatory requirement set
forth in this rule which shall be deemed saleable. The use of the said
area shall be indicated in the plan and annotated in the title thereto.
(Refer to Table 2)
b.3 Circulation
Observe hierarchy of roads
System
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4. Minimum Lot
Frontage
4.1 Single
Detached 8 m. 8 m.
a. Corner lot 8 m. 8 m.
b. Regular lot 4 m. 4 m.
c. Irregular lot 3 m. 3 m.
d. Interior lot 6 m. 6 m.
4.2 Single Attached/
Duplex 4 m. 3.5 m.
4.3 Row house
5. Length of Block Maximum length of block is 400 meters. However, blocks exceeding
250 meters shall be provided with a 2-meter alley approximately at
midlength.
6. Road Right-of-Way
Motor Court 6 5 6 5
Alley 2 - 2 -
Pathwalk - - 3 -
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Note:
4. Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and
to serve both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends
connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to property.
7. Hierarchy of Roads
per Project Size
Range
2.5 has. & below Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, minor, motor court,
pathwalk
Above 2.5 – 5 has. -do- -do-
Above 5 – 10 has. Major, collector, minor, motor court, -do-
alley
Above 10 – 15 has. -do- Major, collector, minor, motor
court, pathwalk
Above 15 – 30 has. -do- -do-
Above 30 has. -do- -do-
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8. Roads
Specifications
ROW PS SW
Major
Concrete/Asphalt
Minor
Concrete/Asphalt
Motor Court
Macadam
Sidewalk
Macadam
Pathwalk/alley
Macadam
Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150
milimeters and a minimum compressive strength of 20.7 MPa at 28
days. Asphalt pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 50
milimeters.
9.1 Minimum Water 150 liters per capita per day for household connection
Supply Req’t.
9.2 Fire Protection Provision for fire protection facilities shall comply with the requirements
Demand of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
10. Electrical Power Mandatory individual household connection to primary and alternate
Supply sources of power if service is available in the locality.
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11. Drainage System The drainage system for economic and socialized housing projects shall
be made of concrete lined canal with adequate capacity and with load
bearing cover.
The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage pattern of
the subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies, public
drainage system or natural outfalls.
12.1 Septic Tank Individual septic tank conforming to the standards and design of the
Sanitation Code of the Philippines.
13. Garbage Disposal Provide sanitary and efficient refuse collection and disposal system
System whether independently or in conjunction with the local government
garbage collection and disposal services.
14. Shelter
Component
14.1Minimum Floor
Area
a. Single 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
Detached
b. Duplex/ 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
Single
Attached
c. Row house 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
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15. Setback/Yard
a. Front setback 1.5 m
b. Side yard 1.5 m (from the building line)
c. Rear yard 2.0 m
d. Abutments May be allowed per requirement of the National Building Code of the
Philippines
Projects incorporating housing components shall comply with the following design
standards and guidelines.
1. Lot Planning
Open spaces shall be located totally or distributed anywhere within the lot in
such a manner as to provide maximum light and ventilation into the building.
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The minimum horizontal dimension of courts and yards shall not be less
than 2.0 meters. All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard,
either by a passageway with a minimum width of 1.20 meters or by a door
through a room or rooms.
Every court shall have a width of not less than 2.0 meters for one and two
storey buildings. However, this may be reduced to not less than 1.50
meters in cluster living units such as quadruplexes, row houses and the like,
one or two stories in height with adjacent courts with an area of not less
than 3 square meters. Provided, further, that the separation walls or fences,
if any, shall not be higher than 2.0 meters. Irregularly shaped lots such as
triangular lots and the like whose courts may also be triangular in shape
may be exempted from having a minimum width of 2.0 meters, provided that
no side thereof shall be less than 3.0 meters.
e. Abutments
Abutments on the side and rear property lines may be allowed provided the
following requirements shall be complied with:
a. Space Standards
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and convenience and to insure health and safety among the occupants. It
shall provide complete living facilities for one family including provisions for
living, sleeping, laundry, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities.
b. Ceiling Heights
2) Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than
1.80 meters above and below it, provided that it shall not cover 50%
of the floor area below it. (See Fig. 6: Mezzanine Floor)
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c. Openings
1) Doors
b) Doors shall have a minimum clear height of 2.0 meters. Except for
bathroom and mezzanine doors which shall have a minimum clear
height of 1.80 meters.
2) Windows
c) Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:
c.1 abuts court, yard, public street or alley, or open water course
and other public open spaces;
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3) Interior Stairs
The stairs shall ensure structural safety for ascent and descent, even
in extreme cases of emergency. It shall afford adequate headroom
and space for the passage of furniture.
b) Riser and Run. Stairs shall have a maximum riser height of 0.25
meter and a minimum tread width of 0.20 meter. Stair treads
shall be exclusive of nosing and/or other projections.
f.1 Handrails on stairs shall not be less than 0.80 meter or more
than 1.20 meters above the upper surface of the tread,
measured vertically to the top of the rail from the leading edge
of the tread. (See Fig. 8: Stairway Design)
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d. Roofing
e. Electrical Requirements
There shall be provided at least one light outlet and one convenience
outlet per activity area.
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1. Lot Planning
Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a sanitary means for the
removal of garbage and trash.
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Interior
Inside
Corner/Through 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.4 4.7 5.0
Lot abutting 3 or
more streets, alleys,
rivers, esteros, etc.
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MEASURE THIS
SHORTEST DISTANCE
g. Parking Requirements. (Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)
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a. Living Units
In general, all building design standards for the single-family dwelling shall
apply to all living units of multi-family dwellings, except that, the minimum
floor area of a living unit in multi-family dwellings shall be 22 square meters
for economic housing and 18 square meters for socialized housing. For BP
220 condominium projects, the minimum floor area shall be 18 square
meters.
To ensure healthful and livable conditions in the project, basic utilities and
services shall be provided, the minimum requirements of which shall be:
1) Water Supply
3) Drainage System
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Adequate services for the regular collection and disposal of garbage and
rubbish shall be in compliance with applicable local ordinances.
6) Elevator Requirements (If Applicable) (Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series
of 2008)
a. Structural Requirements
All construction shall conform with the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine Structural Code.
b. Electrical Requirements
All electric systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the
provisions of the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code and the
requirements of the electric utility that serves the locality.
c. Sanitary Requirements
All sanitary systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the
provisions of the latest edition of Sanitation Code of the Philippines and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations and National Plumbing Code.
d. Construction Materials
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Section 7. Variances/Exemptions
Variances from these standards and requirements may be granted pursuant to the
conditions stipulated in Board Resolution No. R-97, series of 1982 (Annex 2) under
strict observance hereof will cause unnecessary hardship to the case of regional
considerations/characteristics, peculiarities of the location and other relevant
factors.
RULE III
APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
PLANS AND BUILDING DESIGNS
An approved socialized housing project shall not be upgraded to any other type of
housing project.
2. The proposed building plans are submitted to the city/municipal engineer for
approval.
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4) Ground elevation of the subdivision: for ground that slopes less than
2%, indicate spot elevations at all breaks in grade, along all
drainage channels and at selected points not more than 25 meters
apart in all directions: for ground that slopes more than 2%, either
indicate contours with an interval of not more than 0.50 meter if
necessary due to irregular land or need for more detailed
preparation of plans and construction drawings.
3. At least 2 copies of certified true copy of title(s) and current tax receipts
4. Right to use or deed of sale of right-of-way for access road and other
utilities when applicable, subject to just compensation for private land.
Approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan will be valid only for a
period of 180 days from date of approval.
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c. Site data such as number of residential and saleable lots, typical lot size,
parks and playgrounds and open spaces.
4. At least two 2 copies of water system layout and details duly signed and
sealed by a licensed sanitary engineer or civil engineer. Should a pump
motor has a horsepower (hp) rating of 50 hp or more, its pump rating and
specifications shall be signed and sealed by a professional mechanical
engineer.
a. Project profile indicating the cost of raw land and its development (total
project cost), amortization schedule, sources of financing, cash flow,
architectural scheme, if any, and work program;
10. Plans specifications, bill of materials and cost estimates duly signed and
sealed by the appropriate licensed professionals.
11. Application for permit to drill from the National Water Resources Board
(NWRB).
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13. List of names of duly licensed professionals who signed the plans and other
similar documents in connection with application filed indicating the
following information:
a. Surname;
b. First name;
c. Middle name;
d. Maiden name, in case of married women professional;
e. Professional license number, date of issue and expiration of its validity;
and
f. Professional tax receipt and date of issue
g. Taxpayer’s identification number (TIN)
If the establishment of the subdivision project is physically feasible and does not
run counter to the approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning
Ordinance of the City or Municipality and the plan complies with these Rules, the
same shall be approved and a Development Permit shall be issued upon
payment of the prescribed processing fee.
A Development Permit shall only be valid for a period of 3 years from date of
issue if no physical development is introduced.
The owner or developer shall cause the necessary surveys of the project and
prepare the survey returns with technical description and computations duly
signed and sealed by a licensed geodetic engineer to be submitted together and
in accordance with the approved subdivision plan, to the Land Management
Sector (LMS) for verification and approval; pursuant to Section 50 of PD 1529
(Property Registration Decree) and subject to the provisions of R.A. 8560 and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.
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RULE IV
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF
ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
Section 13. Application for Registration
A. Common Requirements
Upon receipt of Verified Survey Returns of subdivision plan from the Land
Management Sector, the developer shall cause the registration of the project with
the Board by submitting the following documents:
a. When project covers more than 20 individual titles without the required
marks described above, the following shall be submitted:
1) Photocopy of TCTs
b. When certified copy of the TCT was issued more than one month prior to
application for Certificate of Registration (CR), affidavit of the owner that
the property is free from liens and encumbrances. When the applicant is
not the owner, deed from the registered owner showing clearly the
authority of the applicant to the property, its development and sale of
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3. Duly audited balanced sheet (certified copy of the original) issued and
signed by the authorized official of the applicant and under the latter’s
authority.
6. Sample copy of contract to sell to be used in the public offering of lots, units
or lots and units. When amendments shall be effected on the form contract
submitted for notification/approval by HLURB, pro-forma affidavit signifying
willingness to change project name.
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10. Electrical plan and specifications duly signed and sealed by a licensed
professional electrical engineer and duly approved by the local franchise
holder as appropriate.
B. Additional Requirements
a. Two copies of Verified Survey Returns with label for all non-saleable
areas including but not limited to parks and playgrounds, community
facilities and roads and easements;
4) Topographic Plan
c. Project study
a. Segregation of the individual titles for all lots or units within the project;
b. Submission of proof that titles to the saleable lots or units have been issued,
which proof may include a certification from concerned Register of Deeds
indicating the lots/blocks or units or data similar to those required under the
requirement for Certificate of Registration only when required by the Board.
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Section 15. Notice of Publication (Per Board Res. No. R-764,Series of 2004)
Upon evaluation of the completeness and veracity of the documents submitted, the
Board shall cause the publication at the expense of the applicant, of a notice on
application for Certificate of Registration in one newspaper of general circulation, in
English or in Pilipino, reciting therein that an application for registration statement
for the sale of subdivision lots and condominium units has been filed with the
Board; and that the aforesaid application, as well as documents attached thereto,
are open to inspection during business hours by interested parties. In addition, a 3’
x 6’ billboard notice of the project shall be posted on the project site until the
issuance of the license to sell.
Failure to publish the notice of filing of registration statement within two (2)
weeks from receipt of notice to publish issued by the Board, the owner/
developer shall be required to re-file the application for Certificate of
Registration.
Section 16. Certificate of Registration (Per Board Res. No. R-764,Series of 2004)
After five (5) days(Per Board Res. No. 812, Series of 2007) from the completion of the
publication as provided for in Section 15 and upon submission of the
affidavit of publications, executed by the publisher, the Board shall, in the
absence of an opposition to the Registration of the project, issue a
Certificate of Registration <upon payment of the prescribed fees.= (Per Board Res.
No. 812, Series of 2007)
Section 17. License to Sell (Per Board Res. No. R-764,Series of 2004)
No owner or developer shall sell any disposable subdivision lot or condominium
unit in a registered property without a license to sell issued by the Board within 2
weeks from registration of such project.
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1. Cash Bond;
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RULE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Alley – a public way with a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to
serve both pedestrian and for emergency vehicles, both ends connecting to
streets. It shall not be used as access to property.
3. Board or HLURB - shall mean the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.
a. Dwelling Types
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b. Level of Completion
8. Fire Resistive Time Period Rating - fire resistive time period is the length of
time a material can withstand being burned which may be 1 hour, 2 hours, 3
hours, 4 hours or more.
9. Firewall - any wall which separates 2 abutting living units and extends
vertically from the lowest portion of the wall which adjoins the 2 living
units up to a minimum height of 0.30 meter above the highest portion of
the roof attached to it; the firewall shall also extend horizontally up to a
minimum distance beyond the outermost edge of the abutting living units.
(Amended per Board Res. No. 824, Series of 2008)
11. Living Unit - a dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living facilities
for 1 family, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing
and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the same as a single-family dwelling.
12. Lot - a portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for
transfer of ownership or for building development.
13. Lot Line Wall - a wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located,
erected at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real
estate entity.
14. Multi Family Dwelling – a dwelling on one lot containing separate living units
for 3 or more families, usually provided with common access, services and use
of land.
15. Occupancy – the purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used.
The term shall also include the building or room housing such use. Change of
occupancy is not intended to include change of tenants or proprietors.
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16. Open Space - shall refer to areas allocated for the following purposes:
a. Circulation
b. Community facilities
c. Park/playground
d. Easements
e. Courts
17. Party Wall - a wall used jointly by two parties under easement agreement,
erected upon a line separating 2 parcels of land each of which is a separate
real estate.
19. Parks/Playgrounds - that portion of the subdivision which is generally not built
on and intended for passive or active recreation.
20. Socialized Housing - refers to housing programs and projects covering houses
and lots and homelots only undertaken by the government or the private sector
for the underprivileged and homeless citizens which shall include sites and
services development, long term financing, liberalized terms on interest
payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of R.A.
7279 or the urban development and housing act of 1992.
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The water supply system of the project may likewise be donated to the duly
accredited homeowners association after certification by the Board of its
completion and of its being operational. Should the homeowners not accept the
donation, the owner or developer of the project shall collect reasonable rates to be
determined by the Board in consultation with the National Water Resources Board
or the Local Water Works and Utilities Administration. The proceeds thereof shall
be used exclusively for the maintenance and operation of the water system by the
developer.
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ANNEX 1
SECTION 3.1007 DETACHED SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING
THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (PD NO. 1185)
A. General – This rule covers detached single and two dwellings. Where the
occupancy is so limited, the only requirements applicable are those in
this Section.
B. Exit Details
a. In any dwelling of more than 2 rooms, every room used for sleeping,
living or dining purposes shall have at least two (2) means of
egress, at least one (1) of which shall be a door or stairway
providing a means of unobstructed travel to the outside of the
building at street ground level. No room or a space shall be
occupied for living or sleeping purposes which is accessible only
by a ladder, folding stairs or through a trap door.
b. Every sleeping room shall have at least one (1) outside window.
Such window could be opened from the inside, without the use of
tools, to provide a clear opening of not less than fifty six (56)
centimeters in least dimension and forty five-hundredths (0.45)
square meter in area. The bottom of the opening shall be not more
than one hundred twenty two (122) centimeters above the floor,
except if the room has two (2) doors providing separate ways of
escape or has a door leading directly outside of the building.
e. No interior door providing means of exit shall be less than sixty (60)
centimeters wide.
f. Every closet door latch shall be such that children can open the
door from inside the closet.
h. Stairs – the width, risers and treads of every stair shall comply at
least with the minimum requirements for Class B stairs.
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ANNEX 2
WHEREAS, the Board takes cognizance of the need and growing concern
for the environment and preservation of ecological balance and the public clamor
for the greening of urban areas such as residential subdivision projects;
Attested By:
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Annex 2.A
RULE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. TITLE – this Rules and Regulations shall be known as the Rules and
Regulations implementing PD 953 which Requires among others
Every Owner of an Existing Subdivision to Plant Trees in Designated
Areas.
RULE II
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4. Road Lots shall include roads, sidewalks, alleys and planting strips and
its gutters drainage and sewerage.
6. Deputees refers to the heads of regional field offices of the Board or the
local government official deputized pursuant to the rules
implementing EO 71 Series of 1993.
RULE III
HLRB ACTION
RULE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SUBDIVISION
RULE V
SANCTIONS
RULE VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 13. EFFECTIVITY – These Rules shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
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CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the foregoing Rules and Regulations constitute the
attachment referred to in HLRB Board Resolution NO. R-532, Series of 1993 as
Annex 2.A thereof, and that the same was deliberated and passed upon as an
integral part of the said Resolution during the Board’s 255th Regular Board Meeting
held last July 12, 1993.
Witness my hand and the seal of this Board, this 12th day of July 1993.
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D
ate
Parks and
Playground
No./TCT
VERIFICATION
_________________________________ of legal age, after having duly sworn, depose and say that I have sealed and
accomplished this form and the events hereof are true & correct.
_________________________
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ANNEX <2.B=
TO : ALL CONCERNED
A. Definition of Terms
1. Shade trees - usually large trees with profused branches and extended laterally at
least four meters in height
2. Ornamental tree - medium-sized trees with less profused primarily branches and
attain a maximum height of three meters
3. Garden plants – single woody stem plants which do not have primary branches
The planting of trees shall be required in areas reserved for parks and playgrounds
and along planting strips of subdivision projects.
1. All shade trees shall be planted along the side of the road opposite the electrical
power distribution lines. The recommended distance between shade trees shall be
five (5) meters. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Ornamental trees shall be planted on the planting strip along the side of the
electrical power distribution lines. The recommended distance between ornamental
trees shall be three (3) meters. Refer to Figure 1
3. The vertical clearance from the topmost part of the ornamental trees to the primary
electrical power distribution lines shall be three (3) meters. Refer to Figure 2.
4. Coconut and other high growing plants shall not be allowed in all designated
planting strips.
5. Recommended potted planting materials is at least 1 meter in height for higher
plant survival.
6. THE NUMBER OF TREES TO BE PLANTED SHALL BE AT THE RATIO OF ONE
(1) TREE PER SALEABLE LOT.
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ANNEX 3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
___________________, __________________________
(Date) (Place)
________________________________
AFFIANT
Conforme:
____________________________
Owner
(If No. 4b applies)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Notary Public
Doc. No._____
Page No._____
Book No._____
Series of _____
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ANNEX 4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
7. That I bind myself to comply with all the rules and regulations pertaining to this project
and shall be held liable for all the facilities, improvements, infrastructures and similar
forms of development.
______________________
Affiant
Republic of the Philippines )
______________________) S.S.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of ____________________ 20_____ in the
City/Province of ______________________________, affiant exhibited to me his/her Residence
Certificate No. _______________ issued at ________________ on _______________ 20___.
ANNEX 5
COMMISSION PROPER
RESOLUTION No. R - 97
Series of 1982
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Attested:
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ANNEX 6
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