NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Christian Tell  A. Yap 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presidential Decree No. 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines was 
enacted to formulate and adopt a uniform building code which shall embody up-to-date and 
modern technical knowledge on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance. 
However, since its enactment in 1977, so much has happened especially in information and 
communications technology. 
It is imperative that we introduce amendments to the National Building Code that will 
make the standards of our buildings more relevant and appropriate. Given the technological 
advancements, especially the proliferation of electronic equipment facilities within this building 
premises, the four-decade old law must be updated to make the standards of buildings 
appropriate and more relevant.  
 This bill mandates that telecommunications facilities such as in-building solutions and 
fiber optic cabling be made minimum electronic requirements in multi-dwelling buildings, 
commercial buildings, government and office buildings, public and private schools, and 
government and private hospitals. 
Information and communications technology or ICT is necessary to enhance good 
governance and key public services such as education, and public health and safety. Thus, as we 
recognize today the vital role of ICT in nation building, it is high time that we ensure that our 
buildings are capacitated towards achieving universal access to quality, reliable, and secure ICT 
services. 
With these foregoing reasons, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
        CHRISTIAN TELL  A. YAP 
Representative, 2nd District of Tarlac
July 1, 2022
11:56 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Christian Tell  A. Yap 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY READINESS OF 
BUILDINGS 
AND 
STRUCTURES, 
AMENDING 
CERTAIN 
SECTIONS 
OF 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1091, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL 
BUILDING CODE 
Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Definition and Interpretation of Terms. - As provided for in Republic Act No. 
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9292, otherwise known as the Electronics Engineering Law of 2004, the applicable terms used 
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shall be the same in this Act. 
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SEC. 2. Section 302, Chapter III of Presidential Decree 1096 is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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“Section 302. Applications for Permit” 
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In order to obtain a building permit, the applicant shall file an application 
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therefor in writing. xxxxxxxxx 
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To be submitted with such application are at least five sets of corresponding 
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plans and specifications prepared, signed and sealed by a duly licensed Architect or 
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Civil Engineer in case of Architectural and Structural plans; by a registered 
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Mechanical Engineer in case of mechanical plans; by a registered Electrical Engineer 
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in 
case 
of 
electrical 
plans; 
by 
a 
REGISTERED 
PROFESSIONAL 
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER IN CASE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS; by 
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a licensed Sanitary Engineer or Master Plumber in case of sanitary or plumbing 
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installation plans except in those cases exempted or not required by the building 
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official under this Code. 
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SEC. 3. Section 303, Chapter III of Presidential Decree of 1096 is hereby amended to 
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read as follows: 
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The processing of building permits shall be under the overall administrative 
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control and supervision of the building official and his technical staff of qualified 
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professionals. 
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In processing an application for a building permit, the building official shall 
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see to it that the applicant satisfies and conforms with approved standards or 
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requirements on zoning and land use, lines and grades, structural design, sanitary and 
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sewerage, environmental, health, electrical, ELECTRONICS, and mechanical safety 
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as well as with other rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with the 
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provisions of this Code.” 
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SEC. 4.A new Section 710 is hereby inserted in Chapter 7, to read as follows: 
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Chapter 7 Classification and General Requirement of All Buildings by Use 
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or Occupancy 
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SECTION 710.  MINIMUM ELECTRONIC REQUIREMENTS 
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES SUCH AS IN-BUILDING 
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SOLUTIONS AND FIBER OPTIC CABLING FOR HIGH CAPACITY AND 
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HIGH-SPEED REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MANDATORY IN MULTI-
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DWELLING BUILDINGS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, GOVERNMENT 
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AND OFFICE BUILDINGS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND 
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GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS. 
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SEC. 5.A new Sections 1303 is hereby inserted in Chapter 13, to read as follows: 
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Chapter 13. Electrical, Mechanical and ELECTRONICS REGULATIONS 
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SECTION 1303: ELECTRONICS REGULATIONS 
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ALL ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND 
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INSTALLATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS CODE SHALL CONFORM TO 
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THE CODE OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICE, ALSO 
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KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE ELECTRONICS CODE AND OTHER 
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UNIVERSALLY-ACCEPTED ELECTRONICS STANDARDS AND CODES 
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AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING 
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PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING CODE OF 2004. 
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SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Secretary of the Department of 
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Public 
Works 
and 
Highways, 
in 
coordination 
with 
the 
NATIONAL 
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, shall promulgate and issue such rules and 
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regulations and other issuances within ninety (90) days from approval of this Act as may be 
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necessary to ensure its effective implementation. 
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act is held 
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unconstitutional or invalid, all other sections or provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and 
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regulations or part thereof, contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
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repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general publication. 
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Approved,
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