24/07/2026
𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗘𝗖 (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄
Behind every great structure is a long list of codes and standards.
They're not paperwork—they're the foundation of safety, quality, and peace of mind.
𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄
🏢 Architectural / General
○ National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) + IRR
○ Architecture Act of 2004 (RA 9266)
○ Accessibility Law (BP 344, 1983)
○ Philippine Green Building Code (DPWH, 2015)
○ LGU Zoning Ordinances & Local Building Codes
🏗 Civil / Structural
○ National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP 2015, Vol. 1 & 2)
○ DPWH Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards (DGCS)
○ DPWH Blue Book – Standard Specifications for Public Works & Highways
○ DPWH Drainage & Flood Control Design Manual
○ Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067)
○ ASEP Guidelines / ACI / ASTM references
⚡ Electrical
○ Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), Parts 1 & 2 (2017 Edition)
○ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285, 2019) – DOE IRR
○ IEC / IEEE / NEC (NFPA 70) – Adopted references
📡 Electronics
○ Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 (RA 9292) – Regulation of electronics practice
○ Electronics Engineering Code of Ethics (IECEP)
○ Building ICT Systems Standards (as guided by RA 9292 & PECE practice)
- Structured cabling (data/voice)
- Building management systems (BMS)
- CCTV / Security systems
○ Fire detection and alarm systems (FDAS – may overlap with Fire Code)
○ NTC Regulations – For telecom & wireless systems
○ IEC, ITU, IEEE Standards – As adopted in practice
❄ Mechanical
○ Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code (PMEC)
○ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285)
○ ASHRAE Standards (HVAC, ventilation, thermal comfort)
🚰 Plumbing / Sanitary
○ Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (1999, RA 1378)
○ Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856)
○ Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
○ Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
○ Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) – Reference
🧯 Fire Protection & Life Safety
○ Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514, 2008) + IRR
○ Accessibility Law (BP 344) – Fire egress for PWDs
○ NFPA Standards (13, 14, 72, etc.) – Design references
🌏 Environmental / Sustainability
○ Philippine Green Building Code (2015)
○ Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586, DAO 2003-30)
○ Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
○ Clean Water Act (RA 9275)
○ Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
🦺 Construction Safety & Labor
○ DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
○ DOLE Department Order No. 13 (1998) – Construction safety
○ RA 11058 (OSH Law, 2018)
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