Planning 4
Planning 4
Planning 4
Prepared for:
Ar. / EnP. Gerelson Ray R. Bernardino,
UAP, PIEP, MSCM, CIPM
Prepared by:
March 8, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION 3
Background 3
Purpose 3
Scope 3
CHAPTER II
PART I – BP 220 SOCIALIZED HOUSING LAW 4
PART II – PD 957 SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM ACT 9
PART III - COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BP 220 AND PD 957 13
CHAPTER III
Conclusion 16
Recommendation 16
References 17
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Firewalls 7
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Private Open Space Requirements 5
Table 2: Minimum Setbacks per Storey 8
Table 3: Comparative Analysis of BP 220 and PD 957 13
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background
Socialized housing and condos are two of the most important aspects of
architecture that directly affect a society's well-being and economic growth. The
Socialized Housing Law and Subdivision and Condominium Act of the Philippines are
important laws that have a direct impact on the planning and design of residential
communities in the country.
Purpose
The study was undertaken to perceive and understand BP 220 and PD 957 of
the Philippines. Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:
1. What is the difference between the Socialized Housing Law and the
Subdivision and Condominium Act in the context of architecture?
2. What is the significance of considering the environmental impact of the built
environment in architectural design?
3. How can architects ensure that their projects comply with the standards set
by the Socialized Housing Law and the Subdivision and Condominium Act?
Scope
This research covers the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the BP 220
or the Socialized Housing Law and PD 957 or the Subdivision and Condominium Act.
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CHAPTER II
PART I – BP 220 SOCIALIZED HOUSING LAW
1.1 SUBDIVISION
22 square meters for economic housing and 18 square meters for
social housing
Provision of firewall shall be mandatory for duplex and single-attached
units and at every unit for row
houses.
The minimum setback of dwelling unit both for economic and
socialized housing project shall
be as follows:
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 requirements of the National Building Code
of the Philippines
A. LOT PLANNING
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Table 1: Private Open Space Requirements
Firewall shall have a minimum of one-hour fire resistive rating.
c. Openings:
1. Doors
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total free area of openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of
the room.
Bathrooms shall be provided with window/s with an area not less than
1/20 of its floor area.
Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch -
abuts court, yard, public street or alley, or open water course and
other public open spaces; - has a ceiling height of not less than 2.0
meters.
3. Interior Stairs
Width: atleast 0.60m o Riser and Run: Stairs shall have a maximum
riser height of 0.25 meter and a minimum tread width of 0.20 meter. o
Headroom Clearance. Stairs shall have a minimum headroom
clearance of 2.0 meters. Such clearance shall be established by
measuring vertically from a place parallel and tangent to the stairway
tread moving to the soffit above all points.
Landing: Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the
direction of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Maximum height
between landing shall be 3.60 meters.
Handrails: Stairways shall have at least one handrail on one side
provided there is a guard or wall on the other side. Stairs with less
than 4 risers don’t need hand rails, and stairs with either a guard or
wall on one end doesn’t require railings on that end.
- Handrails shall be so designed as to permit continuous
sliding of hands on them. minimum clearance of 38 millimeters
from the wall to which they are fastened.
- The height of guards shall be measured vertically to the top
guard from the leading edge of the tread or from the floor of
landings. It shall not be less than 0.80 meter and no more than
1.20 meters. Masonry walls may be used for any portion of the
guard.
Winding and Circular Stairways. Winding and circular stairways may
be used if the required width of run is provided at a point not more
than 300 millimeters from the side of the stairway where the treads are
narrower but in no case shall any width of run be less than 150
milimeters at any point. The maximum variation in the height of risers
and the width of treads in any one flight shall be 5 milimeters.
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4. Roofing- Any roofing material that doesn’t let water
Figure 2: Firewalls
A. Lot Planning
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without trespassing adjoining properties. Each dwelling must be
capable of maintenance without trespassing adjoining units.
Utilities and service: facilities must be independent for each dwelling
unit. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a sanitary means for the
removal of garbage and trash.
Access to living units. An independent means of access to each living
units shall be provided without passing through any yard of a living
unit or any other yard. Open space Requirements
Setbacks from the property line shall be maintained, the minimum of
which shall be the following:
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.
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PART II – PD 957 SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM ACT
This law is also known as the subdivision and condominium buyers’ protective
decree on “the regulation of sale of subdivisions lots and condominiums including
their non-saleable areas which are parks and playgrounds, community facilities and
circulation system. This policy aims to closely supervise and regulate real estate
practitioners, owners, developers and all key players in the real estate industry in the
Philippines. The primary objective of this is to protect buyers and prioritize their
welfare from all kinds of real estate mishandling, and fraudulent transactions that
leads to mistrust of buyers in the real estate practitioners.
This law empowers the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) to
have “exclusive jurisdiction to regulate real estate trade and business” and implement
it in a way that the industry would regain the trust of the buyers from the point of sale
to the turnover of the real estate unit. This law promotes healthy competition among
real estate practitioners and is devised for the prevention of blunders in a real estate
transaction.
Residential subdivision projects shall take into account and conform with the
minimum design standards, applicable local government units’ (LGU) zoning
ordinances as well as pertinent provision of the National Building Code. This law was
established to promote peace and order and the enhancement of economic, social
and moral condition of the Filipino people by closely supervising and regulating the
real estate transactions in both subdivision and condominium projects and impose
the necessary penalties on fraudulent practices and unjust manipulations committed
in connection to these illicit activities. This further establishes procedures for the
registration and requirements to obtain the license to sell. These requirements are
made to ensure that the sale of the subdivision lots or condominium units to the
public would not be fraudulent. Revocation of Registration Certificates or License to
Sell and set penalties for violation of this law.
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primarily for residential purposes into individual lots with or without
improvements thereon, and offered to the public for sale, in cash or in
installment terms. It shall include all residential, commercial, industrial and
recreational areas, as well as open spaces and other community and public
areas in the project
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city in which the property lies and the same shall be acted upon subject to the
conditions and in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Section 4 of
the Condominium Act (R.A. No. 4726).
Although, the suspension order may be lifted if, after notice and
hearing, the HOUSING AND LAND-USE REGULATORY BOARD is
convinced that the registration statement is accurate or that any deficiency
therein has been corrected or supplemented or that the sale to the public of
the subdivision or condominium project will neither be fraudulent not result in
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fraud. It shall also be lifted upon dismissal of the complaint for lack of legal
basis.
1. Is insolvent; or
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be reimbursed the total amount paid including amortization interests but
excluding delinquency interests, with interest thereon at the legal rate.
In the event that the buyer failed to pay the installments due for
reasons other than the failure of the owner or developer to develop the
project, the rights of the buyer shall be governed by Republic Act No. 6552.
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CHAPTER III
CONCLUSION
The Socialized Housing Law (Republic Act No. 9527) and the Subdivision and
Condominium Act (Republic Act No. 7699) are both important laws in the Philippines
that have a significant impact on the development of housing units and the design
and planning of residential and commercial projects. While both laws aim to provide
safe and secure housing for the Filipino people, they differ in terms of their focus and
scope.
The Socialized Housing Law primarily addresses the housing needs of low-
income households and provides for the construction of socialized housing projects.
The law sets the standards for the design, construction, and management of these
projects, in addition to providing incentives to developers. The law also aims to
create a system that encourages private sector participation in the provision of
affordable housing.
On the other hand, the Subdivision and Condominium Act regulates the
development of subdivisions and condominiums throughout the Philippines, and it
sets the standards for planning, design, and construction. The act defines the criteria
for subdivision development, including design standards, as well as the procedure for
the approval and transfer of land titles. It also outlines the rights and responsibilities
of the landowners, developers, and residents, and establishes a system for the
registration and management of condominium projects.
RECOMMENDATION
Architects can ensure that their projects comply with the standards set by the
Socialized Housing Law and the Subdivision and Condominium Act by studying the
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laws and regulations thoroughly. They should also consult with relevant government
agencies and regulators to understand the requirements and procedures for
compliance. In addition, architects need to design buildings and spaces that meet the
standards set by the laws and regulations in terms of size, height, orientation,
ventilation, and accessibility. They should also consider the social and economic
impact of their designs on the surrounding community and take steps to minimize any
adverse impacts.
References
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