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Construction standards
Below is an extract from the Philippine national building code relating to private dwellings/
(a) Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy. The dwelling shall occupy not more than 90 per cent of a corner lot and 80 per cent of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on easements of light and view of the Civil Code of the Philippines, shall be at least 2.00 meters (6 feet, inches) from the property line.
(b) Light and Ventilation. Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and ventilation.
(1) Habitable rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms and utility rooms shall have a height of not less than 2.40 meters (8 feet), measured from floor to ceiling.
(2) Rooms shall have a minimum size of 6.00 square meters (65 square feet) with a least horizontal dimension of 2.00 meters (6 feet, 7 inches) for rooms of human habitations; 3.00 square meters (32 feet) with a least horizontal dimension of 1.50 meters (5 feet) for kitchens; and 1.20 square meters (13 square feet) with a least horizontal dimension of 90 centimetres (3 feet) for bathrooms.
3) Windows shall be at least 1/10th of the floor area of the room.
(c) Sanitation. Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities.
(d) Foundation. Footing shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load and dwelling and shall be at least 30 centimetres (1 foot) thick and 60 centimetres (2 feet) below the surface of the ground. Each post shall be anchored to such footings by straps and bolts of adequate size.
(e) Post or Supportable. The dimensions of wooden post or supportable shall be those found in Table 3.01 - A Dimension of Wooden Posts or Supportable (Annex B).
(f) Floor. The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms per square meter (40 pounds per square foot) and for the second floor, at least 150 kilograms per square meter (30 pounds per square foot).
(g) Roof. The wind load for roofs shall be at least 150 kilograms per square meter (30 pounds per square foot).
(h) Stairs. Stairs may be 75 centimetres (30 inches) wide, with a rise of 20 centimetres (8 inches) and a run of 23 centimetres (9 inches).
(i) Entrance and Exit. There shall be one entrance and one exit.
(j) Electrical Outlets. There shall be at least one convenience outlet per 6.00 meters (20 feet) of wall measured along the floor and one light outlet for every room.
(k) Mechanical Requirements. Family dwellings not more than two stories shall be exempt from the requirements of the Mechanical Code.
The above are provided as a reference to building you Dipolog house and lot. Generally speaking your architect is responsible for checking the construction and forwarding reports to local government offices who will issue a final certificate of occupation
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