Law Summary
Amended Provisions and Effectivity
- HLURB Resolution No. R-824, Series of 2008, approved on 12 November 2008.
- Published on 27 January 2009, effective 15 days after publication (11 February 2009).
- Amendments involve Rule II (Sections 5 and 6) and Rule V (Section 19) of the IRR.
Site Criteria and Lot Requirements (Rule II, Section 5 C.2.b and c)
- Sets minimum lot areas for economic and socialized housing types:
- Single detached: 72 sqm (economic), 64 sqm (socialized)
- Duplex/single attached: 54 sqm (economic), 48 sqm (socialized)
- Row houses: 36 sqm (economic), 28 sqm (socialized)
- Requires provision of housing components for saleable lots designated as duplex/single attached or row houses.
- Limits price of saleable lots for single detached units to not exceed 40% of the maximum selling price of house-and-lot package.
- Specifies minimum lot frontages with detailed dimensions for various housing types and lot configurations.
- For row houses, maximum 20 units per block or cluster and maximum length of 100 meters.
Planning and Design Standards for Residential Subdivisions (Rule II, Section 5)
- Emphasizes proper location and site planning.
- Defines setbacks/yard requirements:
- Front setback: 1.5 meters
- Side yard: 1.5 meters from building line
- Rear yard: 2.0 meters
- Abutments may be allowed per National Building Code requirements.
Building Design Standards for Single Family Dwellings (Rule II, Section 6 A.2.h)
- Firewall requirements:
- Required when dwelling abuts property line.
- Firewall must be masonry, at least 150 mm thick.
- Vertically extends from lowest adjoining wall portion to at least 0.30 meter above highest roof point.
- Horizontally extends 0.30 meter beyond outermost edges of adjoining living units.
- Required for duplex/single attached units and every row house unit.
- Openings prohibited unless abutting spaces are unenclosed, in which case a separation wall is required.
- Ceilings must be compartmentalized, not continuous between units.
Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums (Rule II, Sections 6 B.1.g and 6 B.2 a-b and c.6)
- Parking requirements:
- One parking slot per eight living units.
- Slot dimensions: 2.5 m by 5 m for perpendicular/diagonal; 2.15 m by 6 m for parallel parking.
- Driveways may serve as parking if minimum right-of-way is maintained.
- Off-site parking allowed within 100 meters provided area is part of the project.
- Compliance with local ordinances on additional parking is mandatory.
- Building design standards:
- Minimum floor area for living units: 22 sqm (economic housing) and 18 sqm (socialized housing and condominium projects).
- Exits, corridors, balconies, and stairways to conform with National Building Code and Fire Code.
- Automatic fire alarm suppression systems required for buildings over 15 meters in height.
- Elevator requirements for buildings of six stories and above:
- Specifications to be certified by licensed architect or engineer.
- Compliance with National Building Code, Accessibility Law, National Industry Standards, and Fire Code mandatory.
Definitions (Rule V, Section 19 item j)
- "Firewall" defined as a wall that separates two abutting living units:
- Extends vertically from lowest portion adjoining units up to at least 0.30 meter above highest roof portion.
- Extends horizontally beyond the outermost edges of adjoining units.
Deletions
- Deletion of Section 6.A.2.f and Rule V, Section 19 Item i from original IRR, streamlining related provisions.
Legal and Administrative Authorities
- Resolution adopted by the HLURB Board with participation from key government officials and agencies.
- Ensures conformity with related laws including the National Building Code, Fire Code, and Accessibility Law.
- Affirms the role of HLURB in regulating and supervising affordable housing projects per B.P. 220.