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SUBDIVISION PLANNING
CONTENTS
PAGE
1. LAND ALLOCATION
a. SALEABLE AREA
b. NON-SALEABLE AREA
i. PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS
ii. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
iiI. CIRCULATION SYSTEM
1-4
1
1
1
1-2
2-4
2. LOT REQUIREMENTS
a. MINIMUM LOT AREA
b. LOT PRICE
c. MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGES
5
5
5
5
3. LENGTH OF BLOCK
a. MAXIMUM BLOCK LENGTH
b. GREATER THAN 250 BLOCK LNGTH
c. ROWHOUSE
5
5
5
5
4. SHELTER COMPONENT
a. MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION
b. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
c. PROVISION OF FIREWALL
5
5
5
5
5. YARD / SETBACK
6. ABUTMENTS
a. CONDITIONS
6
6
7. WATER SUPPLY
a. WATER SOURCE
b. MINIMUM WATER REQUIREMENT
c. WATER TANK CAPACITY
6
6
6
6
8. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
SUBDIVISION PLANNING
CONTENTS
PAGE
9. DRAINAGE SYSTEM
a. MIN DRAIN PIPE DIAMETER
7
7
10. STREET LIGHTING AT ELECTRIC POLES
11. PLANTS & ELEC POLE LOCATION

a. TYPES
b. LOCATION OF PLANTS
c. ELECTRIC POLE
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CONDOMINIUM DESIGN (including Non-Residential)
PAGE
CONTENTS
CONDOMINIUM DESIGN (including Non-Residential)

PAGE
CONTENTS
I. EXTERIOR/SPACE PLANNING
A. HIERARCHY OF ROADS
B. ACCESS ROADS
1. MIN RIGHT OF WAY
2. PATHWALK
C. SIDEWALKS / WALKWAYS
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2. ACCESSIBLE (for handicapped)
D. PARKING & DROP OFF
1. PARKING SLOT DIMENSION
2. PARKING SLOT RQTS
3. PARKING REQUIREMENT
4. MIN VERTICAL CLEARANCE
5. PATHS
6. LIGHTING (POLE HEIGHT)
7. PROVISIONS FOR HANDICAPPED
8. DROP-OFF AREA
E. LOADING
1. ALLOCATION
F. YARD/SETBACK
1. GENERAL
2. RESIDENTIAL
3. EXCEPTIONS FROM SETBACK
G. OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
H. FACILITIES
1. WATER TANK
2. PLAYGROUND
3. BASKETBALL COURT
4. SWIMMING POOL
5. LOCKER/SHOWER ROOMS
II. INTERIOR/BLDG DESIGN

A. MIN FLOOR AREA
1. SINGLE
2. FAMILY
B. SKYLIGHTS/SKYROOFS
C. CURTAIN WALLS
D. VENTILATION
1. NATURAL VENTILATION
2. AIR SPACE RQTS
3. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
E. ELEVATOR
F. ESCALATORS
G. MISCELLANEOUS
1. PUBLIC RESTROOMS
2. DINING (non-residential)
7-11
7
7
7
7
7
7-8
7
7
7-8
8
8
8
8-9
10-11
III. FIRE & EXIT RELATED DESIGN
11
1-6
1
1
1
1
1-2
1
1-2
3-4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5-6
5
6
6
6
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BUILDING DESIGN - RESIDENTIAL

CONTENTS
PAGE
I. EXTERIOR/LOT
A. EASEMENT FR WATER BODIES
B. ACCESS ST/ROADS & ALLEYS
1. INTERIOR OR REAR LOTS
2. MULTIPLE LIVING UNITS
C. LOT PLANNING
D. OPEN SPACE REQTS
1. EXCEPTION
E. SETBACK/YARD
1. MIN SETBACK
2. MIN WIDTH
F. COURTS
1. MIN HORIZONTAL DIM
2. MINIMUM WIDTH
G. ABUTMENTS
1. REQUIREMENTS
H. PROJECTIONS
1. CANOPIES (MARQUEES)
2. MOVABLE AWNINGS/HOODS
3. ARCADES
I. CORNER BUILDINGS
J. MIN DISTANCE BET BLDGS
K. MIN HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
BETWEEN ROOF EAVES
L. PARKING REQTS
1. OFF-SITE
1-4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2-3
2
2-3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
II. BUILDING DESIGN

A. ROOM SIZES
1. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
2. CEILING HEIGHTS
3. ROOM DIMENSION
5-15
5
5
5
5
4
4
4

CONTENTS
B. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
1. MIN AIR CHANGE RQT
2. EFFECTIVE TEMPERATURE
3. MIN HEIGHT FROM FLR
C. DOORS
1. MIN CLEAR HEIGHT
2. WIDTH
3. SWING
4. MIN ANGLE WHEN OPENED
5. MAX FORCE EXERTED
6. DOORKNOB LOCATION
7. MANUAL SWITCH LOCATION
8. LEVEL AREA AT DOORS
9. THRESHOLDS (MAX HEIGHT)
D. WINDOWS
1. EXCEPTIONS (Roofed Porch)
2. MIN DIST OF ROOF EAVES
E. CORRIDORS
1. WIDTH
2. DEAD ENDS
3. OPENINGS
F. EXTERIOR BALCONIES
1. WIDTH
2. PROJECTIONS
G. STAIRS
1. WIDTH
2. RISER HEIGHT
3. MIN TREAD WIDTH (RUN)
4. ANGLE OF STAIRS
5. NOSINGS
6. TACTILE STRIP
7. MAX VARIATION IN 1 FLIGHT
PAGE
6
6
6
6
6-7
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9-11
9
9
9
9
9
9

CONTENTS
G. STAIRS (continuation)
11. HANDRAILS
12. STAIR TO ROOF (Provision)
13. MIN HEADRM CLEARANCE
14. GUARDS
H. LADDERS
1. MAX DIST BT LANDINGS
I. RAMPS
1. WIDTH
2. SLOPE/ANGLE
3. LENGTH
4. LEVEL AREA
5. MAX HT BET LANDINGS
6. HANDRAILS
7. MIN CURB HEIGHT
8. MIN HEADROOM
J. ELEVATORS
1. ALLOCATION
2. MAX LOCATION FROM ENTRANCE
3. DIMENSION
4. CONTROL BUTTONS
K. ESCALATORS
1. MAX ANGLE
2. WIDTH BET BALUSTRADES
3. WIDTH OF STEP
4. MAX SPEED
5. MIN HEADROOM
6. MIN HOR DIST OF HANDRAIL
FROM NEAREST OBSTRUCTION
L. MISCELLANEOUS
1. T&B FIXTURES
2. KITCHEN SPACE PLANNING
PAGE
10
10
10
10-11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13-15
13
13
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4. AIR SPACE RQTS

CONTENTS
PAGE
6. LIVING ROOM
7. GARAGE & DRIVEWAYS
8. CONVERSION (English to SI)
15
15
15

A. OCCUPANT LOAD
1. OCCUPANT LOAD
2. OCCUPANT LOAD COMPUTATION
3. UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT
B. EXITS
1. NUMBER OF EXITS
3. WIDTH
4. EXIT ARRANGEMENT
5. MAX DISTANCE TO EXITS
C. EXIT OUTLETS, COURTS,
AND PASSAGEWAYS
1. WIDTH
2. REDUCTION IN WIDTH
3. NUMBER OF EXITS
4. SLOPE
D. HORIZONTAL EXITS
1. CAPACITY
E. FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS
1. RAIL EXTENSION TO ROOF
2. MIN RAIL SECTION
3. MIN RAIL DISTANCE
4. MIN RUNG DIAMETER
5. RUNG/STEP DISTANCE
6. LOWEST RUNG DIST
F. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
1. SPACING
16-20
16
16
16
16
16-18
16-17
17
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
8. WINDING STAIRWAYS
9. CIRCULAR STAIRWAYS
10. LANDING
CONTENTS
9
10
10
PAGE
G. DRY STANDPIPES
1. ALLOCATION
2. CAPACITY
3. OUTLET LOCATION
4. SIAMESE LOCATION
20
20
20
20
20
H. WET STANDPIPES
1. ALLOCATION
2. CAPACITY
3. LOCATION
4. OUTLET HEIGHT
5. MIN HOSE DIAMETER
6. MAX HOSE REEL LENGTH
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
3. KITCHEN FIXTURES
4. DINING AREA
5. BEDROOM FURNITURE
13
13-14
15
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DESIGN PARAMETERS
I. EXTERIOR/LOT
A. EASEMENT FR WATER BODIES*
Creek/River (Resd'l)
Off-shore
B. ACCESS ST/ROADS & ALLEYS
1. INTERIOR OR REAR LOTS
(individual)
2. MULTIPLE LIVING UNITS
(on same lot)
NUMBER OF UNITS
6 units
7-15 units
16-25 units
26-35 units
35 units
C. LOT PLANNING
Single family
Corner Lot
Inside Lot
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
BP344 (Accessibility)
AGS
3.00 m
20.00 m
min 3.00 m road width
ROAD WIDTH
3.00 m
4.00 m
5.00 m
6.00 m
7.50 m
Max 90% lot occupancy

Max 80% lot occupancy
Non-Res use - Max 25%
of total resd'l area
Multiple family
D. OPEN SPACE REQTS
LOT TYPE
% OF OPEN SPACE
Resd'l
All Others
Interior Lot
(located in interior of block
accessible frm public
street/alley thru private access
rd)
Inside Lot
(non-corner or single frontage lot)
Corner and/or Through Lot

Lots bounded on 3/more
sides by public open spcs
(i.e., streets, easement of
seashores, rivers, esteros, etc.)
1. EXCEPTION
Building Design (Residential)
50%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
5%
5%
Refer to Rule XVI Light &

Vent: Table I - Private Open
Space Rqts p. 226
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Vent: Table I - Private Open
Space Rqts p. 226
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
E. SETBACK/YARD
1. MIN SETBACK
Single family
Multiple family
( for Low Density)

FRONT
5.00 m
SIDE
2.00 m
REAR
2.00 m
(for medium & high density)
Refer to abutments
#OF STOREYS(all lot types)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2. MIN WIDTH
a. EXCEPTIONS
F. COURTS
1. MIN HORIZONTAL DIM
2. MINIMUM WIDTH
NUMBER OF STOREYS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2.00 m
MIN SETBACK
2.00 m
2.00 m
2.30 m
2.60 m
2.90 m
3.20 m
3.50 m
3.80 m
4.10 m
4.40 m
4.70 m
2.00 m
Refer to Courts
5.00 m
2.00 m
Refer to Courts
2.00 m
2.00 m
MIN WIDTH
2.00 m
2.00 m
2.30 m
2.60 m
2.90 m
3.20 m
3.50 m
3.80 m
MIN WIDTH
2.00 m
2.00 m
-
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9
10
DESIGN PARAMETERS
4.10 m
4.40 m
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
MIN WIDTH
4.70 m
5.00 m
5.30 m
5.60 m
5.60 m
MIN WIDTH
-

Vent: Court p. 226 - 227
Refer to Sec 6: Bldg Design

Standards & Guidelines:
Courts/Yards p. 23
applicable for front, side &

rear property lines
applicable for side & rear

property lines
% OF OPEN SPACE
Resd'l
All Others
50%
25%
20%
15%
% OF OPEN SPACE
Resd'l
All Others
50%
25%
20%
15%
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
2. MINIMUM WIDTH (cont.)

NUMBER OF STOREYS
11
12
13
14
> 14 storeys
a. EXCEPTIONS
G. ABUTMENTS
1. REQUIREMENTS
Open Space
TYPE OF LOT
Interior Lot
Inside Lot
Corner and/or
Through Lot
10%
5%
10%
15%
Lots bounded on 3
or more sides by
public open spcs
5%
5%
5%
5%
Window Opening
total free area at least
(for window/s opening directly 10% of the floor area of
room
to a court, yard, public street
or alley, etc.)
Total free area least 10%

of flr area of rm
Bathroom window/s area:
min 1/20 flr area
Porch abuts public open
spcs; min 2.0 m ceiling ht
Firewall
Min Fire Resistive
1 hr
1 hr
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Rating
Min Ht Clearance
DESIGN PARAMETERS
H. PROJECTIONS
1. CANOPIES (MARQUEES)
Min Horizontal Clearance
(between outermost edge of
canopy & curb line)
Min Vertical Clearance

2. MOVABLE AWNINGS/HOODS
Min Horizontal Clearance
(between awning & curb line)
Min Vertical Clearance

3. ARCADES
I. CORNER BUILDINGS
J. MIN DISTANCE BET BLDGS
General
# OF STOREYS
(of Taller building)
1 to 2
3 to 4
more than 4
Between blank walls/walls
with min openings
K. MIN HORIZONTAL CLEARANCE
BETWEEN ROOF EAVES
General
# OF STOREYS
(of Taller building)
1 to 2
3 to 4
more than 4
with min openings
1 hr
1 hr
1.00 m above roof

NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
Refer to Chap 10 pp. 24-25
300 mm
3.00 m
300 mm
2.40 m
min 3.00 m above
sidewalk grade
Refer to Chap 10 pp. 25
(for multiple family)
MIN DIST BETWEEN

TWO BLDGS
4.00 m
6.00 m
10.00 m
2.0 m
(for multiple family)
MIN HOR CLEAR BET

2 ROOF EAVES
1.50 m
2.00 m
6.00 m
1.0 m
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with min openings
L. PARKING REQTS
1.0 m
Refer to Condominium
Design: Exterior: Parking
1. OFF-SITE (Proximity frm proj)

DESIGN PARAMETERS
Refer to Miscellaneous:
Garage
Refer to NBC
less than 100 m
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
II. BUILDING DESIGN

A. ROOM SIZES
1. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
a. MULTIPLE-FAMILY
Economic
Socialized&
BP 220
Condo
22 sq. m.
18 sq. m.
2. CEILING HEIGHTS
2440 mm (Resd'l)
(measured from finished floor line

to ceiling line/bottom of beam)
a. MIN CEILING HEIGHT/

HEADRM CLEARANCE
W/ Natural Ventilation
W/ Artificial Ventilation
1 Storey
> 1 Storey
2.0 m
2.70 m
2.40 m
1st storey
2nd storey
2.70 m
2.40 m
succeeding
storeys
2.10 m
b. MEZZANINE
Clear Ceiling Ht Above
Clear Ceiling Ht Below
2030 mm
1.80 m
1.80 m
1.80 m
1.80 m
3. ROOM DIMENSION (General)

Refer to Chap20 p780-784
ROOM TYPE
MIN AREA
For Human Habitation

Kitchen
T&B
6.00 sq. m
3.00 sq. m
1.20 sq. m
MIN HOR
DIM
2.00 m
1.50 m
0.90 m
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4. AIR SPCE RQTS (room size det)

Rfr to RuleXVI: Light&Vent:
Air Spce Rqts p.229
Habitable Rooms
DESIGN PARAMETERS
B. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
min 14.00 cubic meters of

air space per person
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
Refer to Rules X-Mech'l pp

194-195, XVI-Light&Vent
p230
1. MIN AIR CHANGE REQT

Cubic Meter Per Minute
Per Person
MIN
0.29
MAX
0.43
CEILING HEIGHT
2.40 m
3.00 m
3.70 m
4.90 m
6.10 m
2. EFFECTIVE TEMP (comfortable)
AIR CHANGE PER HR

3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
3. MIN HT FRM FLR (windw type AC)
2.13 m
between 21.1o-26.7oC
(70o-80oF)
20o-23.3oC (68o-74oF)
Refer to Chap 1 p.15 &

Chap 8 p. 434
(accessible), Chap 8 pp.
411-414 (gen)
C. DOORS
1. MIN CLEAR HEIGHT
DOOR TYPE
Main Door
Service Door
Bedroom Door
Bathroom Door
Mezzanine Door
2. WIDTH
a. MIN DOOR WIDTH
DOOR TYPE
Main Door
2.00 m
2030 - 2135 mm
MIN CLEAR HEIGHT
2.0 m
2.0 m
2.0 m
1.80 m
1.80 m
900 mm
710 mm
MIN DOOR WIDTH
0.80 m
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Service Door
Bedroom Door
Bathroom Door
b. MIN CLEAR WIDTH
c. MAX LEAF WIDTH
3. SWING
DESIGN PARAMETERS
4. MIN ANGLE WHEN OPENED
5. MAX FORCE EXERTED
(ACCESSIBLE)
a. DOOR
b. CLOSING DEVICE
6. DOORKNOB LOCATION (&others)
a. GENERAL
0.70 m
0.70 m
0.60 m
700 mm
1.20 m
RESIDENTIAL
b. MIN CLR LEVEL SPACE
(before & beyond doors)
9. THRESHOLDS (MAX HT)

D. WINDOWS
ROOM TYPE
Habitable Rooms
Total Area
Indiv Area
815 mm (Accessible)
AGS
Refer to Chap 12
Section 1207 p. 32
NBC (PD 1096)
90O
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
4.0 kg
1.0 kg
0.82 m - 1.06 m height
b. PREFERRED
c. VERT PULL HANDLES
7. MANUAL SWITCH LOCATION
a. ABOVE FLOOR
b. FRM LATCH SIDE (Door)
8. LEVEL AREA AT DOORS
a. MAX FLR LVL CHANGE
GENERAL
800 mm
1220 mm
915 mm -1065 mm
Max 1220mm (Access)
0.90 m
1.06 m (measured on
center) above floor
1.20 m - 1.30 m
max 0.20 m
max 20.5 cm lower
50mm lower
(if already lead to outside)
200 mm below flr lvl

1.50 m x 1.50 m
at least equal to door
width
min 1.20 m for corridors

(perp. dist frm door edge to
corridor end)
25 mm (ramped)
MIN WINDOW AREA
MIN WINDOW AREA
10% of flr area of rm

1 sq. m
10% of flr area of rm
(Sleeping Room (detached

single & 2 family dwelling))
min 0.45 sq m
56cm min dim (least dim)
Refer Chap 18 p. 713

(Natural Vent) & Chap 8
pp. 406 & 424-433
(Window Design & Types)
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T&B, Laundry Rooms

Total Area
Indiv Area
1. EXCEPTIONS (Roofed Porch)
2. MIN DIST OF ROOF EAVES
(from side & rear property lines)
DESIGN PARAMETERS
E. CORRIDORS
1. WIDTH
a. MIN WIDTH
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
1/20 of flr area of rm

240 sq. mm
Vent: Wndw Openings p 229
1/20 of flr area of rm

Windows pp. 25 - 26
750 mm
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
Refer to NBC&Fire Code
1.10 m
min 1.20m clr width
Max 200 mm (frm handrails,

fully opened doors)
Max 1/2 reduction (frm

doors (opened at any angle)
2. DEAD ENDS
a. MAX LENGTH
b. TURN ABOUT SPACES
OR RECESSES (Accessible)
Max Dist From Dead End
6.00 m
Refer to Chap 1 p. 11
3.50 m
Min Dimension
Max Spacing fr each othr
3. OPENINGS
a. MAX AREA OF OPENINGS
IN INTERIOR CORRIDOR WALL
(excluding doors)
F. EXTERIOR BALCONIES
1. WIDTH
a. MINIMUM WIDTH
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
2. PROJECTIONS
a. MIN VERT CLEARANCE
b. CONDITIONS
1.50 m x 1.50 m
1525mm (60") x
1965mm (78")
12.00 m
25% of area of corridor wall
covering the room being
separated frm corridor
Refer to Stairs for handrails
1.10 m
min 112 cm

fully opened doors)
max 89 mm each side

(handrail projection)

max 38 mm each side

(stringer projection)
3.00 m
uniform projection w/in a
block
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uniform projection w/in a

block
WIDTH OF STREETS (x) TOTAL PROJECTIONS

3.00 m < x < 6.00 m
0.60 m
6.00 m x < 10.00 m
0.90 m
10.00 m x < 11.00 m
1.00 m
11.00 m x < 12.00 m
1.10 m
12.00 m x < 13.00 m
1.30 m
13.00 m x < 14.00 m
1.40 m
x 14.00 m
1.50 m
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
Refer to Div 4 - Means of
Egress. Sec 3.403 Interor
Stairs pp. 50 - 55 or Sec.
3.404. Outside Stairs p. 55
G. STAIRS
1. WIDTH
a. MINIMUM WIDTH
2. RISER HEIGHT
GENERAL
RESIDENTIAL (max)
3. MIN TREAD WIDTH (RUN)
GENERAL
RESIDENTIAL
4. ANGLE OF STAIRS
AGS
Refer to BP 344 Appendix

A: Inside Bldgs & Struct
(pp. 369 & 379 of NBC)
Refer to Chap 1 pp.

25-28
914 mm
OCC.
LOAD
< 10
> 50
50
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
GENERAL
RESIDENTIAL
Handrail projectn
Stringer projectn
MIN
WIDTH
750 mm
1.10 m
900 mm
Max 100mm reduction

Min 750mm clear
For detached dwellings

(single/2family), use Class B
CLASS A
1120 mm
CLASS B
1120 mm
910 mm
(Occ < 50)
Same as Residential
Min 600mm clear
max 89 mm each side
max 38 mm each side
max 200 mm
200 mm
250 mm
190 mm
200 mm
250 mm
230 mm
250 mm
200 mm
150 mm -180 mm
210 mm
285 mm
200 mm
(exclusive of nosing, etc.)
(exclusive of nosing, etc.)
229 mm
30o - 35o optimum
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5. NOSINGS
25 mm (if tread<25cm)
6. TACTILE STRIP
7. MAX VARIATION IN 1 FLIGHT
slanted nosings
25 mm
min 0.30 m wide

5 mm
5 mm
150 mm
250 mm
150 mm
200 mm
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
5 mm
8. WINDING STAIRWAYS
a. TREAD WIDTH (RUN)
at narrower side
at 300mm frm narrower end
DESIGN PARAMETERS
9. CIRCULAR STAIRWAYS
a. MIN TREAD WIDTH
b. MAX TREAD VARIAT'N
(in 1 flight bet landings)
10. LANDING
a. WIDTH
(measured in direction of travel)
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
c. MAX HT BET LANDINGS
11. HANDRAILS
a. HEIGHT
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
Refer to Winding Stairs
AGS
250 mm
5 mm
Equal to stair width
1.20 m (straight flight)
Equal to stair width
CLASS A
1120 mm
CLASS B
1120 mm
3.60 m
2.75 m
3.70 m
Max 100 mm reduction

3.60 m
3658 mm
800 mm - 900 mm
0.80 m - 1.20 m
760 mm - 865 mm
(measured above nosing)
(measured frm edge of tread

(upper surface) to top of rail)
(measured 25 mm back from

tread edge to top of rail)
lower rail: 0.70 m

top rail: 0.90 m
(measured from landing)
915 mm (standard)
1065 mm (safe)
(measured fr top of steps)
b. MIN WALL CLEARNCE

c. GRIP (outside diameter)
d. ALLOCATION
12. STAIR TO ROOF (Provision)

a. CONDITIONS
13. MIN HEADRM CLEARANCE
General
Refer to Chap 12
Section 1207 p. 33
38 mm
38 mm

Interior Stairs: Handrails p.
26

Egress. Guardrails &
Handrails pp.52-53
840 mm
38 mm
32-38 mm
Storeys 4
Roof Slope 1:3
2.00 m
2030 mm
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2135 mm (preferred)
(measured frm edge of

tread/nosing perpendicular
to soffit)
Residential
2.00 m
2.00 m
CLASS A
CLASS B

to soffit)

to soffit)
2.00 m
2.00 m
14. GUARDS
a. HEIGHT
DESIGN PARAMETERS
0.80 m - 1.20 m
min 1060 mm (gen)
(measured frm edge of tread

to top of guard/frm flr of
landings to top of guard)
(meas. 25mm back frm tread

edge or balcony/landing flr)
BP 220
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
(vertical distance of first

step frm horizontal
ceiling)
1981 mm
SOURCE
NBC (PD 1096)
AGS
14. GUARDS (cont)

a. HEIGHT (cont)
min 910 mm (mezzanines &

int. balcony)
b. ALLOCATION&DETAILS

Egress. Guard Details p.53
H. LADDERS
1. MAX DIST BT LANDINGS
I. RAMPS
1.80 m
Egress. Sec 3.406 Ramps
pp. 53 - 60
1. WIDTH
a. WIDTH
min 1.10 m
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
2. SLOPE/ANGLE
6. HANDRAILS
a. RAIL DIMENSION
(general) & p. 16
(accessible)
CLASS A
CLASS B
One Way Two Way
1120 mm
760mm 1120mm
760 mm
Max 200 mm
reduction
min 1.20m clear width

8% - 10%
10% - 17%
3. LENGTH
4. LEVEL AREA (Top & Bottom)

5. MAX HT BET LANDINGS
Refer to BP 344 Appendix

A: Inside Bldgs & Struct
(pp. 367-368 & 376 of NBC)
1:12 (max)
1270 mm
min 915 mm clr width

(accessible)
5o - 15o (general)
1:12 (accessible)
max 6.0m (w/ 1:12 slope)

provide min 1.50 m
landing if > 6.00 m
min 1.80 m
No limit
3.66 m
not req'd
Refer to Stairs: Handrails
Provide on both sides

Refer to Stairs:Handrails
965mm min ht (gen)
Page 16 of 46
Refer to Stairs: Handrails
b. RAIL AT BOTTOM LVL

CONDITIONS
Refer to Stairs:Handrails
865-965 mm (accss ht)
if ramp rise > 0.20 m

ramp leads to area w/
vehicular traffic
rail length = full width of
lower end of ramp
min 1.80 m from foot of
ramp
DIMENSION
7. MIN CURB HT (on both sides)

8. MIN HEADROOM
0.10 m
2030 mm
(measured vertically from
ramp to soffit)
DESIGN PARAMETERS
J. ELEVATORS
1. ALLOCATION
2. MAX LOCATION
FROM ENTRANCE
3. DIMENSION
a. TYP. CAR SIZE (Resid'l)
NBC (PD 1096)

Refer to RuleX-Mechanical:
Elevators p. 192
5 storeys or more
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
5 storeys or more
30.00 m
b. CLEARANCE (General)
c. ACCESSIBLE
MIN WIDTH
MIN DEPTH
MIN CLEAR
4. CONTROL BUTTONS
a. CENTERLINE HT OF
TOPMOST BUTTON (frm flr)
b. BUTTON SIZE
c. DEPRESSION DEPTH
K. ESCALATORS
AGS
BP 344 Appendix A (pp. 369 Refer to Chap 14 pp. 579& 380 of NBC)
583
1.10 m
1.40 m
0.80 m
0.90 m - 1.20 m
20 mm min diameter
1 mm max
Refer to RuleX-Mechanical:
Escalators pp. 192-193

Egress. Sec 3.408 p. 61
0.915 m x 0.915 m
(36" x 36")
1.07 m x 1.07 m
(42" x 42")
0.915 m x 1.22 m
(36" x 48")
0.815 m
Opening (Door)
Center
Side
2.030 m
1.730 m
1.291 m
1.291 m
0.915 m
0.915 m
0.890 m - 1.220 m (front
approach) or 1.370 m
(side approach)
19 mm min dia
Page 17 of 46
Escalators pp. 192-193
1. MAX ANGLE (from horizontal)

2. WIDTH BET BALUSTRADES
a. MIN
b. MAX
c. MAX DIFF FRM WIDTH
OF STEPS
3. WIDTH OF STEP
4. MAX SPEED
5. MIN HEADRM(measured vertically)
6. MIN HOR DIST OF HANDRAIL
FRM NEAREST OBSTRUCT'N
DESIGN PARAMETERS
Egress. Sec 3.408 p. 61
35
30o
558 mm
1.20 m
810 mm
1.20 m
815 mm (32")
1.22 m (48")
330 mm
610 mm (24"), 815 mm
(32"), 1.02 m (40")
38 mpm
2.30 m (7'-6")
2.45 m (8 ft)
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
L. MISCELLANEOUS
1. T&B FIXTURES
a. WATER CLOSET
Height (Toilet Seat)
Flush Control Height
b. LAVATORIES
Height (Lavatory Rim)
Men
Women
Knee Recess
Vert Clearance
Depth
c. SHOWER HEADS
Height
Average
Small
d. SHWR VALVE HANDLE
Height
Average
Small
2. KITCHEN SPACE PLANNING
AGS
Refer to Chap 15 pp 606609, Chap 20 p 781
400 mm max
1.20 m max
400 mm
800 mm max
865 mm - 915 mm
815 mm - 915 mm
600 mm - 700 mm
500 mm
1770 mm
1640 mm
1090 mm
1005 mm
Refer to Chp20 p.782-783
3. KITCHEN FIXTURES
Page 18 of 46
a. CABINET
Refer to Chap 6 pp.

333-335
230 mm - 305 mm
Depth
b. COUNTERTOP HT
General
Accessible
865 mm - 915 mm
765 mm - 840 mm
4. DINING AREA
a. SEATING & TABLES
Knee Space (General)
Height
Knee Space (Accessible)
Depth
Width
DESIGN PARAMETERS
4. DINING AREA (cont)
a. SEATING&TABLES (cont)
Rising Space (General)
(measured from table edge)
Rising Space (Accessible)

Square Table
Round Table
Refer to Chap 20 p.780
min 635 mm
485 mm
760 mm
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
min 915 mm
Refer to Chap 1 p. 6 or
Chap 20 p. 780
min 1375 mm
min 1630 mm
Chap 20 p. 780
b. TABLE DIMENSION
Refer to Chap20 p.780
Rectangular Table
610 mm x 1220 mm
(24" x 48")
765 mm x 1220 mm
(30" x 48")
765 mm x 1525 mm
(30" x 60")
915 mm x 1830 mm
(36" x 72")
915 mm x 2135 mm
(36" x 84")
765 mm x 765 mm

Square Table
Page 19 of 46
(30" x 30")
915 mm x 915 mm
(36" x 36")
1070 mm x 1070 mm
(42" x 42")
1220 mm x 1220 mm
(48" x 48")
1375 mm x 1375 mm
(54" x 54")
Square Table
765 mm (30")
915 mm (36")
1070 mm (42")
1220 mm (48")
Round Table
1375 mm (54")
DESIGN PARAMETERS
5. BEDROOM FURNITURE
a. BED SIZES
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
Refer to Chap20 p.780
King
1830 mm 2135 mm
(72")
(84")
Queen
1525 mm 2085 mm
(60")
(82")
Double
1375 mm 2085 mm
(54")
(82")
Single
995 mm
(39")
6. LIVING ROOM
a. MIN CLEARANCE
Sofa w/ Coffee Table
Armchair w/Coffee Table
b. FURNITURE
ARRANGEMENT
2085 mm
(82")
Chap 20 p. 780
305 mm (1'-0")
330 mm (1'-1")
Chap 20 p. 780
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7. GARAGE & DRIVEWAYS
Refer to Chap20 p785 for

Garages
Refer to Rule VIArcades&Sidewalks p.161

for Driveways, Entrances &
Exits
Refer to Chap 1 p 100 for

Driveways
a. MIN SIDE CLEARANCE
765 mm
(from car to garage wall)
b. GARAGE LENGTH
min 6100 mm
ave 6655 mm
c. GARAGE WIDTH
min 1880 mm
2035 mm max
8. CONVERSION (English to SI)
Refer to Appendix p.
891
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS

A. OCCUPANT LOAD
1. OCCUPANT LOAD
a. RESIDENTIAL
Dwellings
Hotels, Apartments
Dormitories
b. GENERAL
2. OCCUPANT LOAD
COMPUTATION
3. UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT
USE/OCCUPANCY
Dwellings
Hotels
Apartments
Dormitories
B. EXITS
1. NUMBER OF EXITS
a. RESIDENTIAL
28 sqm per occupant

18.6 sqm per occupant
18.6 sqm per occupant
1 person per 18.6 sqm gross

floor area
Refer to Rule XIV-Occ Loads

pp. 205 - 206
Refer to Rule 3. Div 7-9, 11-15

for non-resd'l pp. 84 - 177
OL =
27.9 sqm (300 ft2) per occ

Floor Area
Unit Area per Occ
UNIT AREA PER OCC

28.00 sq. m
18.60 sq. m
18.60 sq. m
18.60 sq. m
Refer to Chap 12 Sec. 1207
pp. 31-32
Min 1 entrance & 1 exit
Refer to Rule 3. Div 7-15 for

resd'l & non-resd'l pp. 84 - 177
Min 2 exits
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Single Family
# of Occupants
10
> 10
Mulitple Family
b. GENERAL
MIN # OF EXITS (at Grnd)
OCC. LOAD
(above 1st storey (x))
x > 10
OCC. LOAD
(per storey (x) )
500 - 999
x 1000
DESIGN PARAMETERS
1. NUMBER OF EXITS (cont)
b. GENERAL (cont)
MIN # OF EXITS
(per storey)
MIN # OF ENT/EXIT
1
2
Refer to Chp12 Sec1207

p31
(Refer to Div 10 - Residential

Occupancies. Sections
3.1003 - 3.1006 pp. 137 147 for details & exceptions)
Refer to NBC & Fire Code
MIN # OF EXITS
2
MIN # OF EXITS
3
4
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
OL0 + (50%)OL1 +
(25%)OL2
OL0 = Occ Load for Current
Storey
OL1 = Occ Load for Adjacent
Storey above (& below) that
exits thru current storey
OL2 = Occ Load for Storey
Beyond 1st Adjacent Storey
c. NON RESIDENTIAL
MIN # OF EXITS (per flr)
Occupancy Type
Places of Assembly
# of prsons
Min # of Exit
(x)
50 x300
300x600
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Places of Assembly
600<x1000
x>1000
4
2
Mercantile
(Refer to Div 11 Sec 3.1102 p.

151 for exception)
2
Business
3. WIDTH
Total width in meters (x)
*OL = Occupant Load
Width per Exit (meters)
(Refer to Div 12 Sec 3.1202

pp. 162-163 for exceptions)
x Total OL Served
165
x / n, where
n = # of required exits
(for detached dwellings)

min 900mm(lead to outside)
min 600mm (interior door)
DESIGN PARAMETERS
4. EXIT ARRANGEMENT
(between 2 exits)
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
x 1/5 P, where
P = Perimeter of area served
(measured in straight line
between exits)
5. MAX DISTANCE TO EXITS
Refer to Rule 3. Div 7-15 for

resd'l & non-resd'l pp. 84 - 177
(measured along line of travel)
General
W/o a sprinkler sys
W/ automatic fire
extinguishing sys
Hotels
Apartments
W/in indiv unit
Ent door to exit
45.00 m
60.00 m
30.00 m
15.50 m, max 1 storey
31m(w/o auto fire supprs sys)
46.5m(w/ auto fire supp sys)
Dormitories
W/ auto. sprinklers
46.00 m
Page 23 of 46
36.48 m
W/o auto sprinklers
*max 1 storey flight (for

inside, unenclosed stairs)
Non-Residential
Occupancy Types
Assembly Places
46 m
61 m
W/o auto FSS

W/ auto FSS
Mercantile
30.5 m
46 m
W/o auto FSS

W/ auto FSS
Business
61 m
91.5 m
W/o auto FSS

W/ auto FSS
*FSS = fire suppression system
DESIGN PARAMETERS
C. EXIT OUTLETS, COURTS,
AND PASSAGEWAYS
1. WIDTH
2. REDUCTION IN WIDTH
a. GRADUAL REDUCTION
Min Guardrail Height
Max Guardrail Angle
(w/ respect to axis of exit)
b. ENCROACHMENT/
CLEAR WIDTH
3. NUMBER OF EXITS
4. SLOPE
a. EXIT COURTS
b. EXIT PASSAGEWAY
NBC (PD 1096)

Refer to Chap 12 Sec
1207 p. 35
BP 220
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
AGS
Rfr to Div4-Means of Egress

Sec3.407 Exit Psgwys p60-61
Refer to Exits
900 mm
30o
fully opened doors)
Max 89 mm (handrail
projection)

Max 30 mm (stringer
projection)
Refer to Exits
max 1:10
max 1:8
Page 24 of 46
D. HORIZONTAL EXITS
1. CAPACITY (Dispersal Area)
*Ambulatory - can move
on one's own or w/o help
Rfr to Div4. Sec3.405 pp 55-58
Rfr to Chap12 Sec1207 p34
OCCUPANT
TYPE
FLR AREA
ALLOTMENT
Mobile /
Ambulatory
0.30 sq. m.
NonAmbulatory
1.90 sq. m.
min 0.30 sq m clear floor

area per person
E. FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS

1. RAIL EXTENSION TO ROOF
(if provide access to roof)
2. MIN RAIL SECTION
3. MIN RAIL DISTANCE
4. MIN RUNG DIAMETER
5. RUNG/STEP DISTANCE
a. MIN
b. MAX
6. LOWEST RUNG DIST (frm flr)
DESIGN PARAMETERS
Rfr to Div4. Sec3.409 pp 66-67
min 114 cm above

roofline or parapet
1.25 cm x 5 cm
40 cm
22 mm
NBC (PD 1096)
Refer to Div 5 - Features of

Fire Protection Sec. 3.504
pp.81-82
F. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
1. SPACING
G. DRY STANDPIPES
1. ALLOCATION
Area abv 3rd flr=950sqm
Area abv 3rd flr>950sqm
2. CAPACITY
3. OUTLET LOCATION
BP 220
25 cm on center
30.5 cm on center
max 30.5 cm above flr
SOURCE
FIRE CODE (PD 1185)
max 1.80 m on center

Refer to Chap12. Sec. 1212
pp. 44-45
AGS
Refer to Chap 13 pp.
574-575
Typ. 3.66 m - 4.57 m

(12 ft - 15 ft)
Refer to Rule 6. Div1. Sec.
6.110 pp. 199-201
Refer to Chap. 13 pp.

574-575
4 or more storeys
1 dry standpipe
add'l pipe for every 950
sqm or fraction thereof
900 liters of water per

min (simultaneously)
max 40m travel dist (from
any pt)
61 cm-122 cm abv flr lvl
of each storey
Page 25 of 46
4. SIAMESE LOCATION
a. MIN HT (above grade)
b. MAX HT (above grade)
H. WET STANDPIPES
1. ALLOCATION (residential)
2. CAPACITY
3. LOCATION
4. OUTLET HEIGHT (above flr)

a. MIN
b. MAX
5. MIN HOSE DIAMETER
6. MAX HOSE REEL LENGTH
7. FIRE HOSE CABINET (CLR)*
300 mm
1.20 m
Refer to Chap 12. Sec. 1212
pp. 45-46
Refer to Rule 6. Div 1. Sec

6.111 pp. 201-203
Refer to Chap 13 pp. 574575
3 or more storeys
150 liters of water per min
under 2.0 kgs per sq cm
pressure at the hose
connections
min 132 liters of water per

minute at min 1.8 kilos per
sq cm residual pressure for
30mins (simultaneous)
All portions of the bldg

w/in 6.00 m of a nozzle
attached to a hose 23.00
m in length
300 mm
1.20 m
38 mm
23.00 m
38 mm
750 mm (width) x 800 mm (height) x 200 mm (depth), 900 mm above floor level
Page 26 of 46
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
I. EXTERIOR/SPACE PLANNING
A. HIERARCHY OF ROADS
B. ACCESS ROADS
1. MIN RIGHT OF WAY
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
Refer to Subdivision Planning: Land

Allocation: Hierarchy of Roads
Refer to Rule XI-Access St/Roads&Alleys p 197
3.00 m (for Interior & Rear Lots)
8m
Multiple Living Units on Same Lot

No. of Units (x)
Road Width
x 6 units
3.00 m
7- 15 units
4.00 m
16 - 25 units
5.00 m
26 - 35 units
6.00 m
x > 35 units
7.50 m
2. PATHWALK
C. SIDEWALKS / WALKWAYS
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.2 m
Refer to Rule VI - Arcades & Sidewalks pp.

160 - 161
a. SIDEWALKS
MINIMUM WIDTH
One-way walk
Two-way walk
Two-way (for 4 pdstrians)
One-way bike lane
Two-way bike lane
MAX GRADIENT
2. ACCESSIBLE (for handicapped)
a. DROPPED CURBS
MINIMUM WIDTH
MAX GRADIENT
To adjoining curb
Towards the road
Condominium Design (including non-residential)
Refer to Subdivision Planning: Lot

Allocation: Planting Strips & Sidewalks
1/6 of road right of way
PREFERRED
MINIMUM
915mm (3')
1.22 m (4')
2.44 m (8')
1.55 m (5')
2.44 m (8')
560mm(1'-10")
1.12 m (3'-8")
2.24 m (7'-4")
1.12 m (3'-8")
2.15 m (7')
1/50 (1 in 50)
Refer to BP 344
Appendix A: Outside &
Around Bldgs (pp.365367 & 370-375 of NBC)
Refer to Chap 1 p. 14 & Chap 1

pp. 96-97
0.90 m
1.55 m (5 ft)
1:12
1:20
1:12
1:50
Page 27 of 46
LOWEST CURB PT(frm road/gutter)

DESIGN PARAMETERS
25 mm
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
2. ACCESSIBLE (cont)
b. CURB CUT-OUTS
MINIMUM WIDTH
MAX GRADIENT/SLOPE
0.90 m
1:12
c. FLARED SIDES
MIN WIDTH (narrower end)
MAX SLOPE
To adjoining curb
Towards the road
915 mm (3')
1:10
1:12
d. CORNER RAMPS
MIN WIDTH (narrower end)
MAX SLOPE
To adjoining curb
Towards the road
e. WALKWAYS&PASSAGEWAYS
MINIMUM WIDTH
MAX GRADIENT/SLOPE
MAX CROSS GRADIENT
MINIMUM HEADROOM
f. CENTRAL REFUGE
WIDTH (along road)
1.20 m
1:20 or 5%
1:100
2.0 m
Preferred
2.00 m
Min
1.50 m
WIDTH (along crossing)

g. SIGNAGES
WALKWAY SIGNS
Min Headrm(if protruding)
DROPPED
1.55 m (5')
FLARED
915 mm (3')
1:12
1:50
1:10
1:12
1:50
min 1.22 m (4 ft)

1.55 m (5 ft)
Refer to Appendix A
pp. 366 & 373-374
2.0 m
Page 28 of 46
DOOR & WALL SIGNS

Height
MIN
1.40 m
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
MAX
1.60 m
BP 344
AGS
D. PARKING & DROP OFF
Refer to NBC
Refer to Chap 1 p.14 for

accessible parking
1. PARKING SLOT DIMENSION

a. AVERAGE TYPE VEHICLE
TYPE
DIM
Perpendicular
2.40 m x 5.00 m
Diagonal
2.40 m x 5.00 m
Parallel
2.00 m x 6.00 m
b. TRUCK/BUS
c. ACCESSIBLE
2. PARKING SLOT REQTS (off-street)
BUILDING TYPE
Low-income single detached
(max 100 sq. m individual lots)
Multi-family living units
AVE UNIT FLR AREA
x 50 sqm
50 sqm < x 100 sqm
x > 100 sqm
Hotels
Residential Hotels & apartels
Motels
Neighborhood shopping center
Markets
Restaurants, fast-food, etc
Office buildings
Pension/boarding/lodging houses
Othr bldgs in business/comm'l zone
Public assembly buildings
Recreational facilities
Bowling alleys
Amusement centers
min 3.60mx 12.00m

3.70 m min width
2.44 m (8') (w/ access aisle

immediately beside it)
PARKING SLOT PROVISION

Pooled parking at 1 slot/10 living units
1 slot/8 living units

1 slot/4 living units
1 slot/living unit
1 slot/10 rooms
1 slot/5 units
1 slot/unit
1 slot/100 sqm of shopping flr area
1 slot/150 sqm of shopping flr area
1 slot/30 sqm of customer area
1 slot/125 sqm of gross flr area
1 slot/20 beds
1 slot/125 sqm of gross flr area
1 slot/50 sqm of spectator area
1 slot/4alleys
1 slot/50 sq. m of gross floor area
Page 29 of 46
Clubhouses, beach houses

Other bldg types
1 slot/100 sq. m of gross floor area

Refer to Rule XIX - Parking & Loading Space
Reqts pp. 245 - 246
DESIGN PARAMETERS
3. PARKING REQUIREMENT
a. MIXED OCCUPANCIES
b. PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE
(w/in 200 m)
c. COMPUTATION (round-off)
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
Parking Rqts = 100% Dominant use + 50%

non-dominant uses
only 20% of Parking Reqts may be provided
within the premises
a fraction of 0.5 & above = 1 slot
4. MIN VERTICAL CLR (for van prkng)
2.50 m (8' - 2")
5. PATHS
a. MIN WIDTH (two-way pdstrian)
b. WIDTH REDUCTION/
CAR ENCROACHMENT
6. LIGHTING (POLE HEIGHT)
7. PROVISIONS FOR HANDICAPPED

a. PARKING SLOT ALLOCATION
50 - 150 parking slots
> 150 parking slots
b. PATHWAY
Wheelchair transfer (bet parking)
Walkway (front end)
Access aisle (side)
Max slope (access aisles)
c. MAX DIST OF FRM FACILITY
AGS
Refer to Rule XIX-Parking&Loading Rqts p 246
1.85 m (6 ft)
610 mm (2 ft)
9.15m-15.25m (30ft-50ft)
Refer to Rule XIX - Parking & Loading Rqts:

Special Provisions: p 246-247
Refer to BP 344
Appendix A: Parking (pp
367 & 376 of NBC)
min 1 accessible parking

add 1 slot for every 100 slots thereafter
1 between every two parking slots
(measured frm farthest parking spce along
min 1.20 m clear
min 1.55 m (5 ft)

1.55 m - 2.44 m (5' - 8')
1:50
60 m
accssble path to closest accssble entrnce)
d. SIGNAGE
SIZE
30 cm x 30 cm
60 cm x 60 cm
8. DROP-OFF AREA
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a. VERTICAL CLEARANCE
b. SLOPE
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
min 2.80 m (9'-2") (for van)

1:50
1:20
DESIGN PARAMETERS
E. LOADING
1. ALLOCATION
SOURCE
PD 957
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 344
AGS
Refer to Rule XIX - Parking & Loading Reqts:

Loading Slot Rqts p. 247
BUILDING TYPE
Stores, manufacturing, mercantile
Hotels & hospitals
F. YARD/SETBACK
1. GENERAL
a. MIN HOR DIM (non-resd'l)
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (x)
30 m
25 m - 29 m
20 m - 24 m
10 m - 19 m
< 10 m
2. RESIDENTIAL
1 slot for every 5,000 sqm of gross flr

area
min 1 truck loading slot
1 truck loading slot
FRONT
10 m
8m
6m
4m
2m
SIDE
3m
3m
3m
2m
2m
REAR
3m
3m
3m
2m
2m
Refer to Bldg Design-Residential: Exterior:

Setback/Yard
3. EXCEPTIONS FROM SETBACK

CLR WIDTH OF PUBLIC ST/ALLEY
2.00 m - 2.99 m
3.00 m - 3.99 m
4.00 m - 4.99 m
5.00 m - 5.99 m
6.00 m - 6.99 m
7.00 m - 7.99 m
8.00 m - 8.99 m
9.00 m - 9.99 m
G. OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
STOREY HT ALLOWED W/O SETBCK
3 storeys
4 storeys
5 storeys
6 storeys
7 storeys
8 storeys
9 storeys
10 storeys
Refer to Bldg Design-Residential: Exterior:
Open Space Rqts
Page 31 of 46
H. FACILITIES
1. WATER TANK
a. ALLOCATION
b. CAPACITY (*Ave Daily Demand)
DESIGN PARAMETERS
2. PLAYGROUND
a. ALLOCATION
b. MIN AREA (single)
W/ 10 condominium units
> 10 condominium units
c. DIST FRM EVERY RESIDENCE
d. SAFETY ZONE (min)
Entire play area (perimeter)
In front of slides
In front of swings
On sides of swings
e. PLAY SPACE PER CHILD
3. BASKETBALL COURT
a. DIMENSION
GENERAL
TYP. HIGH SCHOOL COURT
b. MIN UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE
AROUND COURT
c. HT OF GOAL RIM ABOVE FLR
NBC (PD 1096)
Pressure on highest usable

floor < 0.06 Mpa
20% ADD + fire reserve
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
Refer to Sec 2:Dsgn Stndrds for Rsd'l

Condo Prjs: Parks/Playgrnd p. 26
Refer to Sec 2: p. 26
50 sq m
add 3 sqm for every add'l
dwelling in excess of 10 units
152.4 m (500 ft)
1.22 m (4 ft)
2.15 m (7 ft)
2.75 m (9 ft)
1.22 m - 1.55 m (4 ft - 5 ft)
6.05 - 6.55 m2 (65 -70 ft2)
28.65m x 15.24m (94ft x 50ft)
25.60m x 15.24m (84ft x 50ft)
3.00 m (10 ft)

3.00 m (10 ft)
Refer to Chap17 p674(Goal Details)
d. ENCROACHMENTS(ie, mezzanine)
MIN CLEAR FRM BACKBOARD
MIN CLEAR FRM ENDLINE
e. MIN CEILING HEIGHT
f. GRANDSTANDS&BLEACHERS
MIN CLR FRM COURT
Frm seat to court side
Frm seat to court end
4. SWIMMING POOL
1.85 m (6 ft )
3.00 m (10 ft)
7.95 m (26 ft)
1.85 m (6 ft)
1.22 m (4 ft)
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5. LOCKER/SHOWER ROOMS
a. DIMENSION
Showers (Indiv)
Refer to Chap 20 pp.799 - 800
MIN
OPTIMUM
915mm x 1.07m 1.07m x 1.07m

(3'-0"x3'-6")
(3'-6"x3'-6")
915mm x 1.07m 1.07m x 1.22m
Dressing Rm (Indiv)
(3'-0"x3'-6")
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
II. INTERIOR/BLDG DESIGN

A. MIN FLOOR AREA
1. SINGLE
a. EXCEPTION
2. FAMILY
a. OPEN MARKET
b. MEDIUM COST
B. SKYLIGHTS/SKYROOFS
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
(3'-6"x4'-0")
AGS
18 sq m
Refer to Sec2: Dsgn Stndrds for Resd'l
Condo Projs: Flr Area Rqts p. 29
36 sq m
22 sq m
Refer to Rule XVI Light & Ventilation:
Ventilation Skylights p. 229
C. CURTAIN WALLS

(Skylight Design) & Chap 8 p. 446
(Acrylic & Polycarbonate)
D. VENTILATION
1. NATURAL VENTILATION
2. AIR SPACE REQTS

Room Type
School Rooms
Workshop, Factories, & Offices
Habitable Rooms
3. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION
a. MIN AIR CHANGE RQT
Refer to Building Design-Residential:

Windows
Refer Chap 18 p. 713 (Natural

Vent) & Chap 8 pp. 406 & 424-433
(Window Design & Types)
Min Air Space

3.00 m3 w/ 1.00sqm of flr area per person
12.00 m3 of air space per person
14.00 m3 of air space per person
USE/OCCUPANCY
Apartment
Cafeteria
Churches
Department Stores
Garage
M3 Per Minute Per Person

MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
0.29
0.43
0.43
0.57
0.14
0.22
0.22
0.43
0.57
0.85
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Hotel room
Office
Restaurant, Kitchen
Shop, retail
Theaters
Other occupancy types
0.29
0.29
0.34
0.22
0.14
0.43
0.43
0.43
0.29
0.22
Refer to Rule XVI - Light & Ventilation:

Artificial Ventilation: p. 230
DESIGN PARAMETERS
SOURCE
PD 957
NBC (PD 1096)
BP 344
AGS
3. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION (cont)

a. MIN AIR CHANGE RQT (cont)
Apartment
Cafeteria
Churches
Department Stores
Garage
Hotel room
Office
Restaurant, Kitchen
Shop, retail
Theaters
AIR CHANGES PER HOUR

CEILING HEIGHT (m)
2.4
3
3.7
4.9
6.1
3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
6
4 1/2
3 1/2
2 1/2 1 3/4
3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
6
6
4 1/2
3
2 1/4
3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
4
3
2 1/4
1 1/2
1
5
3 3/4
3
2
1 1/2
3
2
1 1/2
1
3/4
-
Other occupancy types
Refer to Rule XVI - Light & Ventilation:

Artificial Ventilation: p. 230
USE/OCCUPANCY
E. ELEVATOR
F. ESCALATORS
G. MISCELLANEOUS
1. PUBLIC RESTROOMS
a. GENERAL
General Ratio (total fixtures)
Ratio (Water Closet to women)
Refer to Building Design-Residential: Building Design: Elevators

Refer to Building Design-Residential: Building Design: Escalators
Refer to Chap 20 pp 806-807
3:2 (women to men)

Min
Preferred
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Theaters, convention halls,

auditorium, etc
Stadiums, arena
Places of worship
b. ACCESSIBLE
1:50
1:40
1:100
1:75
1:75
1:75
Refer to Appendix A:
Inside Bldgs & Struct pp.
368-369 & 378-379
Min Area of Water Closet Stalls

DESIGN PARAMETERS
1.70 m x 1.80 m
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
*grab bars
0.90 m length (oc)
0.80 m ht (oc)
*Lav clearance: 765 mm (30")

wide x 1.25 m (48") deep
1. PUBLIC RESTROOMS (cont)

b. ACCESSIBLE (cont)
Min Clearance for Water Closet
W/ adjacent Lavatory
Front Approach
Side Approach
W/o adjacent Lavatory
300mm min clr frm

wc to wall
400mm oc min frm
wc to wall
2.25 sq.m (area)

Turning Space (for wheelchair)
1.50 m (min dim)
Water closet provision/allocatn
(min # of accessible water closet stalls
per floor/part of floor) *WC - water closet
(for Single User Restrms)
1.25 m (48") wide x 1.70 m (66")

deep
1.25 m (48") wide x 1.45 m (56")
deep
1.55 m (60") wide x 1.45 m (56")
deep
Circle: 1.55 m (60") dia

T-shaped: 915 mm (36") each
leg, overall dim of 1.55 m x 1.55
m (60" x 60")
1 for total of 20 WC
2 for >20 WC
Signage
Men's Restroom
Shape
Size
Women's Restroom
Shape
Size
Equilateral Triangle
0.30 m edge length
Circle
0.30 m diameter
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Thickness
7.5 mm
Water Closet Ht (max)

Flush Control Ht (max)
Lavatory Ht (max)
Knee Recess (lav)
Vert Clear
Depth
Urinal Ht (max)
0.40 m
1.20 m
0.80 m
Fixtures
DESIGN PARAMETERS
2. DINING (non-residential)
0.60 m - 0.70 m
0.50 m
0.48 m
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
a. DINING SPACE AVERAGES

ROOM TYPE
Banquet
Cafeteria
Tearoom
Lunchroom/coffee shop
Dining room/restaurant
Specialty/formal dining
b. FURNITURE DIM (GENERAL)
Tables
Height
Min Area per Person

m2/person
ft2/person
0.95 - 1.15
10 - 12
1.15 - 1.70
12 - 18
0.95 - 1.50
10 - 16
1.15 - 1.50
12 - 16
1.25 - 1.50
13 - 16
1.60 - 2.05
17 - 22
765 mm (2'-6")
TABLE TYPE
# of Persons
Square
Dim
610 - 765 mm
(2'-0" to 2'-6")
915mm-1.10m
(3'-0" to 3'-6")
# of Persons
Dim
L=1.10-1.25m
2 (on one side)

Rectangular
(3'-6" to 4'-0")
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2 (on one side)
W=765-915mm
(2'-6" to 3'-0")
L=1.80-2.15m
Rectangular
6 (3 each side)
(5'-10" to 7'-0")
W=765-915mm
(2'-6" to 3'-0")
L=2.30-2.75m
8 (4 each side)
(7'-6" to 9'-0")
W=765-915mm
(2'-6" to 3'-0")
DESIGN PARAMETERS
NBC (PD 1096)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 344
AGS
2. DINING (cont)
b. FURNITURE DIM (cont)
Tables (cont)
# of Persons
4-5
Round
6-7
7-8
8-10
c. ACCESSIBLE FURNITURE
KNEE SPACE (Tables)
Vertical Clearance
Horizontal Clearance
Width (clearance)
CLEARANCE (for wheelchair arms)
Vertical Clearance
Horizontal Clearance
d. SERVICE AISLES (min clear)
Square Seating
Between Tables
2 chairs back to back
Diagonal Seating
Dim (dia)
915mm-1.10m
(3'-0" to 3'-6")
1.10-1.40m
(3'-6" to 4'-6")
1.40-1.55m
(4'-6" to 5'-0")
1.55-1.85m
(5'-0" to 6'-0")
715mm-865mm (28"-34")
min 485 mm (1' - 7")
min 765 mm (30")
min 765 mm (2'-6")
min 155 mm (6")
1.85 m (72")
765 mm (30")
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Bet. Table Corners

Wall Seating
Bet. wall & seat back
Min space for bus&service carts
e. CUSTOMER AISLES
Wheelchair access
Wall seating
Bet wall&seat back
915 mm (36")
765 mm (30")
765 mm (30")
915mm (36") - 1.12m (44")
min 765 mm (30") clear

Refer to Bldg Design-Residential: Fire & Exit Related Design
Page 38 of 46
DESIGN PARAMETERS
1. LAND ALLOCATION
a. SALEABLE AREA
b. NON-SALEABLE AREA
i. PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS
- MINIMUM AREA
- DESIGNATION
- ALLOCATION
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 220
70% MAX
30% MIN
See open spce rqts for circ. sys., comm. facil., & parks&playgrnds
NO FIXED RATIO
MANDATORY (for projects 1 hectare & above)

100 sq. m
100 sq. m.
Non-Buildable
Buildable for Basketball Court
% OF GROSS AREA
3.5
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
9.0
DENSITY (no. of lots/dwelling unit per hectare)

OPEN MARKET
MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
20 and below
100 and below
21 - 25
101 - 120
26 - 35
121 - 130
36 - 50
131 - 140
51 - 65
141 - 150
Above 65
Above 150
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
150 and below
151 - 160
161 - 175
176 - 200
201 - 225
Above 225
add 1% for every 10 or fraction
above 225
ii. COMMUNITY FACILITIES

- REQUIRED FACILITIES W/ PROJ.
AREA OF 1 HECTARE & ABOVE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Multi-Purpose Center
Convenience Stores
Elementary School
High School
Tricycle Terminals
- DESIGNATION
Multi-Purpose Center
Convenience Stores
Elementary School
High School
Tricycle Terminals
Subdivision Planning
NUMBER OF SALEABLE LOTS AND/OR DWELLING UNIT

required for 100 & above
required for 100-3000
Mandatory Non-Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Optional Saleable
Page 39 of 46
SOURCE
DESIGN CRITERIA
PD 957
BP 220
- COMMUNITY FACIL. ALLOCATION

% OF GROSS AREA FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
1.0
1.5
2.0
iii. CIRCULATION SYSTEM
- HIERARCHY OF ROADS
PROJECT SIZE RANGE
(Hectares)
OPEN MARKET
OPEN MARKET

MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
100 and below
101 - 150
Above 150
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
150 and below
151 - 225
Above 225

MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
2.5 and below
major, minor, motor court,

alley

alley

alley

pathwalk
Above 2.5 - 5
major, collector, minor,

motor court

alley

alley

pathwalk
Above 5.0 - 10

motor court

motor court, alley

motor court, alley

pathwalk
Above 10 - 15

motor court

motor court, alley

motor court, alley

motor court, pathwalk
Above 15 - 30

motor court

motor court, alley

motor court, alley

Above 30

motor court

motor court, alley

motor court, alley

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Above 30

motor court

motor court, alley

motor court, alley

SOURCE
DESIGN CRITERIA
PD 957
BP 220
- MIN. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

PROJECT SIZE RANGE
(Hectares)
RIGHT-OF-WAY (Meters)
MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
OPEN MARKET
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
MAJOR
COLLEC
TOR
MINOR
MAJOR
COLLEC
TOR
MINOR
MAJOR
COLLEC
TOR
MINOR
MAJOR
COLLEC
TOR
MINOR
2.5 & below

Above 2.5 - 5.0
Above 5.0 - 10
Above 10 - 15
Above 15 - 30
Above 30
10
12
12
12
15
15
10
10
10
12
12
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
15
10
10
10
12
8
8
8
8
8
10
8
10
10
10
12
15
8
8
8
10
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
8
10
10
10
10
12
8
8
10
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
ROAD HIERARCHY
(additional)
Interconnecting road
Motor Court
Alley
ROW
(m)
10
6
3
Service Road w/ both ends

connecting to Minor Road (for
CARRIAGEWAY
(m)
5
3
ROW
(m)
10
6
3
CARRIAGEWAY
(m)
ROW
(m)
10
CARRIAGEWAY
(m)
ROW
(m)
10
CARRIAGEWAY
(m)
5
3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
blocks not exceeding 60m)
Pathwalk (60m max length)

- SUBDIVISION SETBACK
(abutting a main public road)
n/a
n/a
Refer to Fig 2: Setback Rqt Along Main Public Rd p. 9
DEPTH
3.0 m
- PLANTING STRIPS & SIDEWALKS
RIGHT-OF-WAY
(m)
15
12
n/a
LENGTH (at both sides of entrance)

5.0 m
OPEN MARKET
MEDIUM COST
Refer to Fig 2: Setback Rqt Along Main Public Rd p. 9
DEPTH
3.0 m
LENGTH (at both sides of entrance)

5.0 m
ECONOMIC HOUSING
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
Planting Strip
Sidewalk
Planting Strip
Sidewalk
Planting Strip
Sidewalk
Planting Strip
Sidewalk
1.30 m
0.80 m
1.20 m
1.20 m
1.30 m
0.80 m
1.20 m
1.20 m
1.3
0.8
1.20 m
1.20 m
1.30 m
0.80 m
1.20 m
1.20 m
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10
8
6.5
DESIGN CRITERIA
- ROAD PAVEMENT
ROAD HIERARCHY
Major Road
Collector Road
Minor Road
Motor Court
Alley
Sidewalk
- DIST BET OFFSET INTERSECTIONS
- CURB DIMENSION
Regular Intersections
At the terminal of motor courts
(just before the cul-de-sac, loop,
branch, or 'T')
0.80 m
0.40 m
1.20 m
0.60 m
0.80 m
0.40 m
optional
optional
"T"
Branch
0.8
0.4
1.20 m
0.60 m
0.80 m
0.40 m
1.20 m
0.60 m
optional
0.50 m
optional
0.50 m
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 220
MATERIAL
ASPHALT w/ min thickness of 50mm or CONCRETE
w/ min thickness of 150mm & min compressive strength
of 20.7 MPa
CONCRETE or ASPHALT (same as PD957)

CONCRETE or ASPHALT (same as PD957)
MACADAM FINISH
MACADAM FINISH
ASPHALT/CONCRETE
MACADAM FINISH
(w/min compressive strength of 17.2Mpa)
not less than 20 m from corner to corner
not less than 20 m from corner to corner
Refer to Figure 3: Road Intersections p. 11

Refer to Figure 3: Curb Radii Dimension p. 11
CURB RADII DIMENSION ( r )
6m
6m
4.5 m
MOTOR COURT TERMINAL PT

Cul-de-sac
1.20 m
0.60 m
4.5 m
CURB DIMENSION
Outer Diameter (D) = 31 m
Inner Diameter (d) = 21 m
Outer Diameter (D) = 31 m

Inner Diameter (d) = 21 m
offset = 5 m each side of the road
offset = 5 m each side of the road
minimum dimension at terminal (including ROW and

offset) = 20 m
minimum dimension at terminal (including ROW and

offset) = 20 m
width (offset) = 10 m
width (offset) = 10 m
width of branch = 10 m
width of branch = 10 m
Page 42 of 46
- ROAD GRADE/SLOPE
SLOPE
Crown
Curbs & Gutters
not less than 1.5% - 9%

not less than 7% - 9%
not less than 1.5% - 9%

not less than 7% - 9%
SOURCE
DESIGN CRITERIA
PD 957
BP 220
2. LOT REQUIREMENTS
a. MINIMUM LOT AREA
TYPES OF HOUSING
Single Detached
Duplex / Single Attached
Rowhouse
OPEN MARKET
(sq. m.)
120
96
60
b. LOT PRICE (for single-detached units)
MEDIUM COST
(sq. m.)
100
80
50
ECONOMIC HOUSING
(sq. m.)
72
54
36
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
(sq. m.)
64
48
32
not exceed 40% of max selling price of the house & lot package
c. MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGES

TYPES OF HOUSING / LOT
Single Detached
Corner Lot
Regular Lot
Irregular Lot
Interior Lot
Duplex / Single Attached
Rowhouse
3. LENGTH OF BLOCK
a. MAXIMUM BLOCK LENGTH
b. IF GREATER THAN 250 IN BLOCK LENGTH
c. ROWHOUSE
Max Number of Units
Max Length
OPEN MARKET
FRONTAGE (m)
MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
12
10
6
3
8
4
12
10
6
3
8
4
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
8
8
4
3
6
4
8
8
4
3
6
4
400 m
provide alley approx at mid-length
400 m
provide 3m pathwalk or alley approx at mid-length
20 units per block/cluster

100 m.
20 units per block/cluster

100 m.
4. SHELTER COMPONENT
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a. MINIMUM LEVEL OF COMPLETION

b. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
c. PROVISION OF FIREWALL
DESIGN CRITERIA
OPEN MARKET
MEDIUM COST
ECONOMIC HOUSING
SOCIALIZED HOUSING
Complete house; based on submitted specs
Cmplte hse, based on sub. specsShell hse w/future provision for loft
42 sq. m.
30 sq. m.
22 sq. m.
18 sq. m.
mandatory for duplexes/single attached units & every unit for rowhouses
0.30 m extension above roof & 0.30 m from building line (front & back)
SOURCE
PD 957
BP 220
5. YARD / SETBACK
Front Setback
Side Yard
Rear Yard
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
R-1(Low-Density)
R-2 (Medium)
R-3 (High)
5.00 m
see abutments
2.00 m
see abutments
2.00 m
see abutments
1.50 m
1.50 m (from building line)
2.00 m
6. ABUTMENTS
a. CONDITIONS (source: NBC)
PERCENT OF OPEN SPACE
TYPE OF LOT
(for Resd'l areas (single&multiple

dwellings))
Interior Lot
(located in the interior of a block made access. fr. a public st/alley thru a private access
Inside Lot
Open Space
50%
20%
(non-corner or single frontage lot)
Corner and/or Through Lot

Lots bounded on 3 or more sides by public open spaces
10%
5%
(i.e., streets, alleys, easement of seashores, rivers, esteros, etc.)
Window Opening
(for window/s opening directly to a
court, yard, public street or alley, etc.)
Firewall
7. WATER SUPPLY
a. WATER SOURCE
b. MINIMUM WATER REQUIREMENT
total free area of at least 10% of the floor area of room

minimum of 1 hour fire resistive rating
minimum height clearance of 1.00 meter above the roof
Refer to Water Supply System: pp. 15 - 16
Refer to Water Supply System: pp. 14 - 15
ADD of 150 liters per capita per day
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*ADD = Average Daily Demand

c. WATER TANK CAPACITY
20% ADD plus fire reserve
20% ADD plus fire reserve
Community Sewer System or Septic tanks
Community Sewer System or Septic tanks
8. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

(individual)
(individual or communal)
SOURCE
DESIGN CRITERIA
PD 957
BP 220
Underground Drainage System

300 mm
Concrete lined canal w/ load bearing cover

300 mm (if undergrnd drainage sys is applicable)
Provide per pole if at 50 m distance from each other

Provide at every other pole if less than 50m
Provide per pole if at 50 m distance from each other

Provide at every other pole if less than 50m
Refer to Annex B: PD 953: pp 59 - 63
Refer to Annex B: PD 953: pp 57 - 61
TYPE 1
TYPE 1
9. DRAINAGE SYSTEM
a. MIN DRAIN PIPE DIAMETER
10. STREET LIGHTING AT ELECTRIC POLES
11. PLANTS&ELEC. POLE LOCAT'N (source: PD 953)

a. TYPES
CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 2
TYPE 2
(recommended for Major roads) (recommended for Minor roads) (recommended for Major roads)
(recommended for Minor roads)
Road Type
applicable on major, collector,

minor & service roads
applicable on 8 m ROW minor

roads, on motor courts &
alleys
applicable on major roads
applicable on 6.5 m ROW

minor roads, roads w/
concrete lined canal
Allowed Plant Type
Shade Trees, Ornamental

Trees, Garden Plants
Mainly Ornamental Trees,

Garden Plants
Shade Trees, Ornamental

Trees, Garden Plants
Mainly Ornamental Trees,

Garden Plants
b. LOCATION OF PLANTS
W/ respect to the Side of the Road

where the Electric Distribution Lines
are Located
SHADE TREES
PLANT TYPES
ORNAMENTAL TREES
GARDEN PLANTS
(large w/ profused braches&extended

laterally; ht. at least 4m)
(medium-sized w/ less profused

branches, max ht = 3m)
(not have primary branches & has single

woody stem)
Opposite side of the road
Along the side of the Primary Line
Allowed along the Primary Line
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5 meters from each other

W/ respect to each other
c. ELECTRIC POLE
Height
Distance from road gutter
Vertical clearance frm top of

ornamental trees
3 meters from each other
*not allowed to be planted in property if

w/in 5 m frm distrib line
n/a
*allowed on alleys & pathwalks
10.5 meters
15 cm
3.00 m
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8. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

10. STREET LIGHTING AT ELECTRIC POLES

11. PLANTS & ELEC POLE LOCATION

CONDOMINIUM DESIGN (including Non-Residential)

II. INTERIOR/BLDG DESIGN

III. FIRE & EXIT RELATED DESIGN

BUILDING DESIGN - RESIDENTIAL

II. BUILDING DESIGN

BUILDING DESIGN - RESIDENTIAL

BUILDING DESIGN - RESIDENTIAL

BUILDING DESIGN - RESIDENTIAL

III. FIRE & EXIT RELATED DESIGN

NBC (PD 1096)

Max 90% lot occupancy

Corner and/or Through Lot

Building Design (Residential)

Refer to Rule XVI Light &

Refer to Rule XVI Light &

NBC (PD 1096)

( for Low Density)

#OF STOREYS(all lot types)

Building Design (Residential)

NBC (PD 1096)

Refer to Rule XVI Light &

Refer to Sec 6: Bldg Design

applicable for front, side &

applicable for side & rear

2. MINIMUM WIDTH (cont.)

Total free area least 10%

Building Design (Residential)

Min Vertical Clearance

Min Vertical Clearance

Building Design (Residential)

1.00 m above roof

Refer to Chap 10 pp. 24-25

(for multiple family)

MIN DIST BETWEEN

(for multiple family)

MIN HOR CLEAR BET

Between blank walls/walls

1. OFF-SITE (Proximity frm proj)

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II. BUILDING DESIGN

(measured from finished floor line

a. MIN CEILING HEIGHT/

3. ROOM DIMENSION (General)

For Human Habitation

Building Design (Residential)

4. AIR SPCE RQTS (room size det)

min 14.00 cubic meters of

NBC (PD 1096)

Refer to Rules X-Mech'l pp

1. MIN AIR CHANGE REQT

AIR CHANGE PER HR

3. MIN HT FRM FLR (windw type AC)

Refer to Chap 1 p.15 &

Building Design (Residential)

9. THRESHOLDS (MAX HT)

Building Design (Residential)

max 20.5 cm lower

(if already lead to outside)

200 mm below flr lvl

min 1.20 m for corridors