Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

624

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to introduce “Green Building Rooftops” on all buildings throughout
the Philippines.

Climate Change is already upon us. Year in and year out, it has seriously
impacted the weather conditions of our country, thus bringing about heavy
consequences that range from severe flooding to increasing high temperature
levels during summer. With the introduction of Green Building Rooftops, the
overall surface area for runoffs during the rainy season will be reduced
significantly, in turn reducing the incidence of inundation. Moreover, the
presence of more plants is expected to have a cooling effect during summer.

In view of the foregoing, this bill is presented by this humble representation.

JOHN iL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. pace

Introduced by Representative John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT ESTABLISHING GREEN BUILDING ROOFTOPS ON ALL
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATELY-OWNED BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
COUNTRY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled, that:

SECTION 1. Decliar:
State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature through the
combined efforts of both Government and the private sector by utilizing
structures to collectively help provide a more favorable climate and as a buffer

ion of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the

against extreme weather conditions.

SECTION 2. Coverage. The following buildings shall be covered by this Act:

a) Existing buildings owned by the National Government, provinces, cities,
municipalities and barangays

b) Buildings constructed by private entities under concession agreements
with the government

c) Existing buildings owned by commercial and industrial companies

d) Buildings to be constructed by either the government or any commercial
or industrial company


SECTION 3. Installation of Green Building Rooftops. Every existing
buildings qualified under this Act, with the topmost levels thereof that is
constructed with ledges and not otherwise fitted with roofing, shall be layered
with soil strewn with plants of appropriate types, which shall be maintained on a
permanent basis.

All buildings to be constructed shall be subject to the provision of this Act.
Hence, all building plans shall be revised in order to conform to the requisite of
installing green building rooftops as a condition for the issuance of building
permits.

SECTION 4. Role of Government Agencies. The Department of Pubic Works
and Highways (DPWH), together with the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG) and the provincial, city and municipal architects building
administrators shall conduct the following:

a) A survey of buildings qualified as covered under this Act

b) A coordinated technical inspection of all buildings qualified under this Act
to determine the overall structural integrity of every individual building
and the corresponding strength needed to hold the gross weight of plants
and the soil supporting the growth thereof, including waterproofing that
may be needed to prevent damage on the rooftop pavement due to
seepage

c) A listing of all appropriate types of plants needed for green roofing and
the appropriate type of soil or similar material for promoting plant growth

d) With the coordination of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), a joint information
dissemination campaign on all government agencies and all commercial
and industrial companies for existing and future buildings covered under
this Act


The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Plant Industry
(BPI) shall provide a listing of all appropriate types of plants needed for
green roofing and the appropriate type of soil or similar material for
Promoting plant growth

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within a period of
ninety (90) days after the effectivity if this Act, the Department of Pubic Works
and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA)
through the Bureau of Plant Industry, and the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG) shall formulate rules and regulations implementing the
provisions of this Act.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any of the provisions of this Act is held
invalid, all other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree, executive order,
administrative order or rule contrary to or inconsistent with this Act is hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its
Publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,