New In The Hotel Construction Industry? Here Are 5 Philippine Industry Standards And Building Codes To Remember
There are only a few people who know about the National Building Code of the Philippines. For those who are not familiar with it, the National Building Code is a set of rules and regulations pertaining to the construction of all real estate projects and buildings here in the Philippines. In short, if you’re going to build something, you better make sure that the materials and the actual process of constructing the house or building should be in line with all the provisions stated in the National Building Code.
Here are some information from the National Building Code of the Philippines that will help make the whole hotel construction process easier:
Rule I - General Provisions
The purpose of the National Structure Code of the Philippines, or NBCP, is to assist anybody in the Philippines with the construction, repair, alteration, occupancy, maintenance, and even destruction of any building, whether private or public.
Any renovations or additions to a structure should adhere to the criteria specified by the National Building Code for new construction. Even the materials used in the building should be code compliant. Especially for hotels that would be a big project for a big number of people. Anything that would break the first rule puts the whole project at risk and into waste.
Davao construction companies like the Argus Builders make sure this first rule is always followed. We could also guide you to understand deeper on this rule and see what it means in detail.
Rule II - Administration And Enforcement
If a Filipino person (or any genuine Construction and Design Firm in the Philippines) intends to construct a building, the National Building Code will be utilized as the foundation for the acceptance of all construction permits. During the construction of the said structure, no lives should be endangered, and any changes or additions to an existing business should not damage anybody working or residing in the said building.
Rule III - Permits And Inspection
Only a licensed architect or engineer will be allowed to do the inspection. Of course, the owner can also recommend the architect or engineer and the government will check if this person is qualified for inspecting the new or renovated building.
When processing a building permit application, the Building Official must ensure that the hotel satisfies and conforms to approved standard requirements as stated in the National Building Code of the Philippines.
Once the inspection is done, a certification will be released to the hotel owner as proof that the building has been inspected and does follow the requirements
Rule VII - Classification And General Requirements Of All Buildings By Use Or Occupancy
This section also talks about Certificates of Occupancy and how a person can get one for the future hotel. The certificate will be given to any applicant within seven days after the submission of the requirements needed for inspection. Once given, the owner of the said building can now start accepting lodgers for his/her building.
Hotels have specific measurements on the space on walls and height of the ceiling to mark the hotel ready for occupancy. Aside from the other rules like fire protection and waste management is considered before the rule on occupancy is passed or checked as a whole.
Rule XI - Protection Of Pedestrians During Construction Or Demolition
At every construction/demolition site, warning signs shall be conspicuously posted. protection of unwary pedestrians. This means the contractors have total responsibility on accidents that happen in or the surrounding premise of the construction. It would be bad for the hotel business to have unexpected costs from a construction that has not generated any income yet.
There are substantial blind spots on dozers, wheeled loading shovels and excavators. Pedestrians are at risk of being run over if they are in the operator’s blind spot. Pedestrian activity within the operational areas shall wherever possible be restricted, particularly in hours of darkness if needed. For certain operations “no entry” zones should be identified and clearly marked by signs, fencing, cones etc.
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