THE PHILIPPINE GREEN

BUILDING CODE
16 May 2017
COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Inform the participants regarding the new Philippine Green Building

Code

• Identify implementing guidelines of the new Code that will affect

design and operational aspects of current projects

• Advice participants about the key policies and principles of the new
Code that must be considered for future projects of the Company

• Verify/validate learnings of the participants

CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE

• This document shall be known as the

“Philippine Green Building Code” hereinafter
referred to as the “GB Code”
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
OBJECTIVES
• The GB code seeks to improve the efficiency of building performance through a
framework of acceptable set of standards that will enhance sound environmental and
resource management that will counter the harmful gases responsible for the advance
effects of climate change throughout the building’s life-cycle.
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
BUILDING USE / OCCUPANCY COVERAGE AND APPLICATION
USE/OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TGFA
of any jurisdiction as defined by NBC
Residential Dwelling: Condominium 20,000 sqm
Hotel / Resort 10,000 sqm
Educational: School 10,000 sqm
Institutional: Hospital 10,000 sqm
Business: Office 10,000 sqm
Mercantile: Mall 15,000 sqm
Mixed Occupancy 10,000 sqm

• The GB Code shall apply to all new constructions and/or with alteration of buildings.
TGFA – the total floor space within the main auxiliary buildings primarily consisting of the GFA and
all other enclosed support areas together with all other usable horizontal areas/ surfaces above
and below established grade level that are all physically attached to the buildings – covered areas
used for parking and driveways, services and utilities.
• When alterations, additions, conversions and renovations of existing buildings constructed after the
effectivity of the GB Code, the whole building shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the GB
Code.
• A building of mixed occupancy shall use appropriate measures applicable to each classification.
CHAPTER II. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 9. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This GB Code shall be subject to the following performance standards:

9.1 Energy Efficiency

9.2 Water Efficiency

9.3 Material Sustainability

9.4 Solid Waste Management

9.5 Site Sustainability

9.6 Indoor Environmental Quality

SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.1 Building Buildings shall be planned and designed with:
Envelope
i. Complete gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals
10.1.1 Air within and around window and door assemblies
Tightness and
Moisture ii. Moisture protection on the surface of the external façade to reduce
Protection vapor or moisture migration from external spaces

10.1.2 Glass Exceptions

Properties Buildings and spaces without provisions for air conditioning system are
exempt.
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.1 Building
Envelope
10.1.1 Air Tightness
and Moisture
Protection

10.1.2 Glass
Properties

Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) shall be balanced with Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient (SHGC) to maintain flexibility in design.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) – is used to determine the amount of solar
heat admitted through the glass divided by the total solar radiation incident
on the glass

Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) – is used to determine the amount of light

transmitted through the glass.
SECTION 10.1.2 Glass Properties
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

WWR Maximum SHGC Minimum VLT WWR Maximum SHGC Minimum VLT
10 0.80 0.80 10 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
20 0.70 0.70 20 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
30 0.60 0.70 30 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
40 0.45 0.60 40 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
50 0.44 0.55 50 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
60 0.37 0.50 60 0.70-0.90 0.80-0.85
70 0.31 0.45 70
80 0.27 0.40 80
90 0.24 0.35 90

Recommendations:
• Low-E / Tinted / Double glazed glass
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.2 Natural
Ventilation i. Operable windows or balcony door shall be provided in regularly
occupied spaces. The size of the opening shall be equal to at least
ten percent (10%) of the floor area of regularly occupied spaces.

ii. All operable windows shall be provided with safety features for
protection against strong winds, water penetration and protection
for building occupants including child safety and security.

10%
SECTION 10.2 Natural Ventilation
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Residential – 4-5%
Provide operable window – 10% of Hotels – 0%
regularly occupied area Offices – 0%
Retail – 0%
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.3 Building
Envelope Building metal roof surfaces shall either be colored white or have a
minimum SRI of 70.

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) – a measure of material’s ability to

reflect heat.
SECTION 10.3 Building Envelope
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

ALP – not compliant

Metal roof surfaces should be colored ALVEO – not compliant
white or have a minimum SRI of 70 AVIDA – not compliant
AMAIA – compliant
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.4 Roof
Insulation Buildings shall be provided with roof insulation so that the average
thermal resistance value (R-value) of the roof is at least R-8.
SECTION 10.4 Roof Insulation
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

R-8 R-7.4 (Rockwool)

Recommendations:
• Increase thickness or improve specifications
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.5
Mechanical The cooling equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum efficiency
requirements as indicated in Tables 7 and 8.
Systems
10.5.1 Air
Conditioning
System

10.5.2 Water
Heating System

10.5.3 Variable
Speed Drives and
High Efficiency
Motors

10.5.4 Enthalpy
Recovery of Exhaust
Air
SECTION 10.5.1 Air Conditioning System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS
Sub-
Size Category category or
Equipmen Min. Test
Rating
t Type Efficiency Procedure Min. Efficiency Test Procedure Remarks
(in BTU/h) (in Kj/h) Conditions

14.0 SEER AHRI

Split 210/240;
Air Systems PNS ISO MDC Specs
conditione 12.0 SEER
<65,000 <68,585 5151:2014 ARI 210 and ARI SECTION 15738,
rs, air 14 EER or better
360 and Samsung
cooled Single 14.0 SEER ; PNS ISO Partnering TOR
Packaged 11.6 SEER 16358-1

AHRI
Split
210/240; Carrier Partnering
Systems 12.0 SEER No data No data
Through- PNS ISO with ALP
the-wall, <30,000 <31,655 5151:2014
air-cooled Single
; PNS ISO Better than 12 Window type
Packaged 12.0 SEER No data
16358-1 SEER units

AHRI
Small-duct 210/240; MDC Specs
high Split PNS ISO ARI 210 and ARI SECTION 15738,
<65,000 <68,585 10.0 SEER 14 EER or better
valocity, Systems 5151:2014 360 and Samsung
air-cooled ; PNS ISO Partnering TOR
16358-1
SECTION 10.5.1 Air Conditioning System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS
Sub-
Size Category
Equipmen category or
Min. Test
t Type Rating Min. Efficiency Test Procedure Remarks
(in BTU/h) (in Kj/h) Efficiency Procedure
Conditions

≥68,585 11.5 EER

<65,000
&
11.3 EER AHRI
<142,44
<135,000 340/360;
7
11.5 EER PNS ISO
≥135,000 ≥142,44 5151:2014
& 7& MDC Specs
Air Split 11.3 EER
conditione <253,23 Systems and ARI 210 and ARI SECTION 15738,
<240,000 14 EER or better
rs, air 8 single 360 and Samsung
cooled package 10.0 EER Partnering TOR
≥240,000 ≥253,23
& 8& 9.8 EER
; PNS ISO
<801,92 16358-1
<760,000
2 9.7 EER
≥760,000 ≥801,92
& 2& 9.5 EER
SECTION 10.5.1 Air Conditioning System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS
Sub-
Size Category
Equipmen category or Min. Test
t Type Rating Efficiency Procedure Min. Efficiency Test Procedure Remarks
(in BTU/h) (in Kj/h)
Conditions

<65,000 <68,585 AHRI

210/240;
PNS ISO Water Cooled
≥68,585 14.0 EER 5151:2014 No data No data
≥65,000 & Package Unit
&
; PNS ISO
Air 135000 142447 16358-1
conditione Split
≥142,44 14.0 EER AHRI
rs, water ≥135,000 Systems and
7& 340/360;
and single
13.8 EER PNS ISO
evaporativ package evaporative cooler
5151:2014 N/A N/A
e cooler Not in use
240000 253238 14.0 EER

13.8 EER ; PNS ISO

≥ 14.0 EER 16358-1 Water Cooled
≥ 240,000 No data No data
253,238 Package Unit
13.8 EER
SECTION 10.5.1 Air Conditioning System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Equipment Size Category Min. Efficiency Test Min. Efficiency Test Procedures Remarks
Type Full Load Procedure Full Load

Air-cooled chillers < 150 tons 10 EER

with, condenser, Smardt chiller (pilot
AHRI 550/590 better than 10 EER AHRI 550/590
electrically project)
operated ≥150 tons 10 EER

Air-cooled chillers Condenserless

without units shall be
condenser, All capacities EER rated with AHRI 550/590 N/A N/A Not in use
electrically matched
operated condensers
<75tons kW/ton 0.78
Water-cooled ≥75tons kW/ton
chillers, 0.775
and 150 tons AHRI 550/590
Electrically N/A N/A Not in use
operated, positive ≥150tons kW/ton
0.68
displacement and 300 tons
≥300 tons kW/ton 0.634
<150 tons and 0.634
< 300 tons Smardt chiller (pilot
0.6 Kw/ton AHRI 550/590
Water-cooled kW/ton project)
0.634
chillers,
Electrically and 150 tons AHRI 550/590
operated, ≥300 tons kW/ton
centrifugal 0.576 0.54-0.56 AHRI 550/590 Trane Partnering
and 600 tons
≥600 tons kW/ton 0.57
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.5
Mechanical Applicable buildings shall comply with the minimum performance
requirements for water heating in the 2010 PSVARE Standards, as
Systems shown in Table 9.
10.5.1 Air
Conditioning System Exceptions
Buildings with no water heating systems and buildings using solar
10.5.2 Water water heating and/or heat pump for water heating are exempt.
Heating System

10.5.3 Variable
Speed Drives and
High Efficiency
Motors

10.5.4 Enthalpy
Recovery of Exhaust
Air
SECTION 10.5.2 Water Heating System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS
Equipment Size Category Subcategory
Type or Rating Performance Performance
Condition Required Test Required Test Procedure Remarks
Procedure

Resistance ≥ EF ≥ 0.97 - DOE 10 CFR No data UL 499

12 kW
20 gal 0.00132V Part 430
Electric
Resistance ≥ SL ≤ 20+
Water > 12 kW ANSI Z21.10.3 No data UL 499
20 gal 35√V, Btu/H
Heater
DOE 10 CFR
All sizes Heat Pump EF ≥ 02.0
Part 430 N/A N/A Not in use
≤ 75,000 E ≥ 80% and DOE 10 CFR
Gas Storages ≥20 Gal
Btu/h SL ≤ Part 430
Water N/A N/A Not in use
Heaters ≤ 75,000 <4,000 (Q/800+ 110
ANSI Z21.10.3
Btu/h (Btu/h)/gal √V), Btu/hr
N/A N/A Not in use
> 50,000
≥4,000
Btu/h and < DOE 10 CFR
(Btu/h)/ gal EF ≥ 0.82
200,000 Part 430 N/A Not in use
and < 2 gal N/A
Btu/h
Gas
≥4,000
Instantaneou ≤200,000
(Btu/h)/ gal EF ≥ 80%
s Water Btu/h N/A N/A Not in use
and < 10 gal
Heaters
E ≥ 80% and ANSI Z21.10.3
≥4,000
> 200,000 SL ≤ (Q/800+
(Btu/h)/ gal N/A N/A Not in use
Btu/h 110 √V),
and < 10 gal
Btu/hr
SECTION 10.5.2 Water Heating System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Equipment Size Category Subcategory

Type or Rating Performance Performance
Condition Required Test Required Test Procedure Remarks
Procedure

≤ 105,000 E ≥ 0.59- N/A N/A Not in use

≥20 Gal
Btu/h 0.0019V
Oil Storage N/A N/A Not in use
Water E ≥ 78% and
Heaters ≥ 105,000 <4,000 SL ≤ (Q/800+
Btu/h (Btu/h)/gal 110 √V), DOE 10 CFR N/A N/A Not in use
Btu/hr Part 430

N/A N/A Not in use

Oil
≥4,000
Instantaneou ≤ 210,000 E ≥ 0.59-
(Btu/h)/ gal
s Water Btu/h 0.0019V
and <2 gal N/A N/A Not in use
Heaters
SECTION 10.5.2 Water Heating System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Equipment Size Category Subcategory

Type or Rating Performance Performance
Condition Required Test Required Test Procedure Remarks
Procedure

Hot-water 300,000
≥4,000
supply Btu/h and
(Btu/h)/ gal EF ≥ 80%
boilers, gas 12,500,000 N/A N/A Not in use
and < 10 gal
and oil Btu/h

E ≥ 80% and
Hot-water ≥4,000
SL ≤ (Q/800+
supply (Btu/h)/ gal ANSI Z21.10.3
110 √V), N/A N/A Not in use
boilers, gas and < 10 gal
Btu/hr

E ≥ 78% and
Hot-water ≥4,000
SL ≤ (Q/800+
supply (Btu/h)/ gal N/A N/A Not in use
110 √V),
boilers, oil and < 10 gal
Btu/hr
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.5 i. All motors for mechanical equipment over five (5) kW shall be
Mechanical provided with variable speed drive (VSD) and high efficiency
Systems motors (HEM)

10.5.1 Air ii. All motors of cooling towers shall be provided with variable speed
Conditioning System drive and high efficiency motors.

10.5.2 Water iii. All motors for domestic pumps shall have high efficiency motors.
Heating System
Exceptions
10.5.3 Variable
Kitchen ventilation fans are exempt from this requirement. Non-
Speed Drives and
High Efficiency centralized air-conditioning systems in buildings are not required to
Motors employ variable speed controllers.

10.5.4 Enthalpy
Recovery of Exhaust
Air
SECTION 10.5.3 Variable Speed Drives and High Efficiency Motors
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

VSD’s are provided to mechanical equipment

All indicated equipment to have that operate daily for long period of time –
chillers, cooling tower and FAHU / AHU, etc.
VSD’s
Emergency equipment are not considered to
be provided with VSD.
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.5 All buildings with centralized air supply system shall use enthalpy
Mechanical recovery wheels with efficiency of at least sixty percent (60%) of ninety
Systems percent (90%) exhaust air.

10.5.1 Air Exceptions

Conditioning System Buildings without centralized cooling systems are exempt.

10.5.2 Water
Heating System

10.5.3 Variable
Speed Drives and
High Efficiency
Motors

10.5.4 Enthalpy
Recovery of
Exhaust Air
SECTION 10.5.4 Enthalpy Recovery of Exhaust Air
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Enthalpy Recovery Exhaust systems are

Use enthalpy recovery wheels. options but not a requirement.
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical All regularly occupied spaces inside the building shall have a view of
Systems any combination of the following features that can allow daylight into
10.6.1 Daylight the room space – Window, Light shelf, Clerestory, Skylight, Light
Provision monitor/ Light scoop and other devices that can allow daylight inside.

10.6.2 Daylight Exceptions

Controlled Lighting
Spaces where daylight access hinders its intended function are exempt
System
from this provision with justification for exemption.
10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density (LPD)

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
Elevated Water
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical i. Lighting fixtures within the daylight zone shall be controlled with
Systems photoelectric sensors with an auto on-off basis or continual dimming.
10.6.1 Daylight
Provision ii. If occupancy sensors are installed in the daylight zone, the occupancy
sensor shall override the photoelectric sensor during the non-occupancy
10.6.2 Daylight period.
Controlled Lighting
System Exceptions
Installed lighting fixtures within the day-lit zones are exempt from using
10.6.3 Lighting photoelectric sensor if this hinders its intended function, with justification of
Power Density (LPD) exemption.

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
Elevated Water
SECTION 10.6.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Photoelectric sensor Not provided

Occupancy sensor Not provided

SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical
All applicable building types shall comply with the LPD limits in the
Systems 2010 PSVARE Standards
10.6.1 Daylight
Provision

10.6.2 Daylight
Controlled Lighting
System

10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density
(LPD)

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
SECTION 10.6.3 Lighting Power Density (LPD)
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

USE/OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION BUILDING AVERAGE LPD (W/m2) BUILDING AVERAGE LPD (W/m2)

Residential Dwelling: Condominium 10.8 24.0

Hotel/Resort 10.8 16.0

Educational: School 12.9 24.0

Institutional: Hospital 12.9 16.0

Business: Office 10.8 28.0

Mercantile: Mall 16.1 (exluding accent lighting) 16.0

Covered Parking 3.2 4.0

Open and Outdoor Parking 1.6 4.0

Exterior Façade 2.15 4.0

Active Entrance (pedestrian conveyance) 98.4 -

Inactive Entrance (normally locked/inactive
65.6 -
use)

Recommendation:

• Use LED lighting to comply with maximum

watts/sqm
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical i. Occupancy sensors linked to lighting (except for emergency and
Systems security lighting) shall be installed in the following areas –
10.6.1 Daylight corridors, private offices, storage rooms, common toilets, meeting
Provision rooms, stairways and other similar areas.

10.6.2 Daylight ii. For covered car parks: minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the
Controlled Lighting lighting must be controlled by the occupancy sensors.
System
Exceptions
10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density (LPD)
Provisions for emergency and security lighting are exempted from this
requirement.
10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
Elevated Water
SECTION 10.6.4 Sensors for lighting control
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Occupancy sensor

(corridors, private offices, storage

rooms, common toilets, meeting Not provided
rooms, stairways and other similar
areas, 60% of covered parking areas)
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical i. Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways
Systems - shall be fitted with automated controls to reduce to a slower
10.6.1 Daylight speed when no activity has been detected
Provision
ii. Elevators
10.6.2 Daylight - must be fitted with mechanisms to reduce energy demand
Controlled Lighting
System Exceptions
Provisions for emergency and security lighting are exempted from this
10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density (LPD)
requirement.

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators
and Escalators /
Moving Ramps /
Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical
Systems Transformers shall have efficiencies not lower than 98% as prescribed
10.6.1 Daylight in the DOE Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings.
Provision

10.6.2 Daylight
Controlled Lighting
System

10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density (LPD)

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
Elevated Water
SECTION 10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.6 Electrical
Shall include in the water distribution system the integration of
Systems overhead or elevated water tanks that will facilitate the distribution of
10.6.1 Daylight potable and/or non-potable water into the building spaces, without
Provision compromising the required water volume and pressure based on
10.6.2 Daylight
demand and the Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
Controlled Lighting
System Exceptions
Buildings below ten (10) storey high are exempt from this provision
10.6.3 Lighting
Power Density (LPD)

10.6.4 Occupancy
Sensors for Lighting
Control

10.6.5 Elevators and

Escalators / Moving
Ramps / Walkways

10.6.6 Transformer

10.6.7 Overhead or
Elevated Water
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY
11.1 Water
Applicable buildings shall use efficient plumbing fixtures that comply
Fixtures with the required flow / flush rate.
SECTION 11.1 Water Fixtures
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Type of Fixtures Maximum Flow Rate Maximum Flow Rate

Dual Flush ≤6 full

liters / flushing cycle 3/6 liters / flushing cycle
Water Closet 3 low

Single Flush
4.9 liters / flushing cycle 6 liters / flushing cycle
Water Closet
liters / min at 551.6
Shower ≤9 (80 psi) 9.5 (80 psi) liters / min
kPa
Urinals ≤1 liters / flushing cycle 3.8 liters / flushing cycle
liters / min at 417.7
Lavatory taps ≤4.8 (80 psi) 8.3 liters / min
kPa
liters / min at 417.7
Kitchen faucets ≤4.8 (60 psi) 7 (8 psi min. flow) liters / min
kPa
liters / min at 417.7
Handheld bidet sprays ≤4.8 (60 psi) N/A liters / min
kPa
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY

Compliant fixtures based on partnering with American Standard

2491 New Sibia / 8603_8613 Senseflow Concealed Sensor

Toilet flush valve AC
(4.5 LPF)
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY

Compliant fixtures based on partnering with American Standard

6401 Mini Washbrook / AC Concealed Urinal

Sensor Flush valve
(0.5 LPF)
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY

Compliant fixtures based on partnering with American Standard

8815 Selectronic Casted Spout Sensor Faucet

(1.8 LPM)
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY
11.1 Water
i. Minimum storage tanks size (in cu.m) shall be calculated by
Management dividing the building footprint area by 75.
11.2.1 Rainwater ii. Collected water shall be used for non-potable purposes such as
Harvesting
toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling towers
11.2.2 Water
Recycling
SECTION 10.6.4 Sensors for lighting control
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

Rainwater tank Not provided

Dual piping for re-use of

collected water Not provided
SECTION 11. WATER EFFICIENCY
11.1 Water
Recycled water from Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) shall be reused for
Management non-potable purposes.
11.2.1 Rainwater Exceptions
Harvesting
Buildings with no dedicated STP are exempted from this requirement
11.2.2 Water
Recycling
SECTION 12. MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY
12.1 Non-Toxic i. Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants used indoors or non-ventilated
Materials areas shall not contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) or should be
within tolerable to humans

ii. Composite Wood shall not have urea formaldehyde content

iii. All other materials containing chemicals used in construction shall not
compromise and be deleterious to the health and safety of the workers
and occupants of the building

iv. Specifications shall comply with the allowable VOC limits with Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from supplier and other certification to justify
the compliance of the material.
SECTION 12. MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY
12.1 Non-Toxic Application / Product Maximum Application / Product Maximu Application / Product Maximum
Type VOC Limit Type m VOC Type VOC Limit
Materials (g/L less Limit (g/L less
water) (g/L less water)
water)

Flat Paint 50 Stain 250 Subfloor adhesive 50

Non-flat paint 150 Faux Finish Coating 350 Ceramic tile adhesive 65

Anti-rust paint 250 Architectural sealant 250 Contact adhesive 80

Lacquer (clear wood Non-membrane roof

550 300 Drywall panel adhesive 50
finish) sealant

Sanding sealer (clear Multipurpose construction

350 Single ply roof membrane 450 70
wood finish) adhesive

Varnish (clear wood

350 Waterproofing sealer 250 Structural glazing adhesive 100
finish)

Waterproofing sealer Special purpose contact

Floor coating 100 400 250
(concrete / masonry) adhesive

Shellac (clear) 700 All other sealers 200 PVC welding 510
Shellac (pigmented) 550 Indoor adhesive 50 Concrete curing compound 350

Wood flooring adhesive 100 Wood preservatives 350

SECTION 13. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
13.1 Material i. Buildings shall be provided with a minimum area for MRF.
Recovery
ii. MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible from within the building
Facility (MRF) and from the outside for easy collection of waste.

iii. Solid waste containers shall be provided for at least four (4) type of wastes:
compostable (biodegradable), non-recyclable (to be disposed off in the
landfill), recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, etc) and special
wastes

iv. For hospitals, isolated bins for hazardous wastes shall be provided to avoid
contamination.
SECTION 14. SITE SUSTAINABILITY
14.1 Site / Measures for site protection shall be in place before the start of construction
Ground
i. Building site erosion and sedimentation control plan
Preparation
and ii. Additional measures to mitigate the effect of pollution and safety on
construction conforming to Rule XI of the NBC
Earthworks
iii. Storm water collection management plan

iv. Structures or facilities for storm water collection

SECTION 14. SITE SUSTAINABILITY
14.2 Open A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required Unpaved
Space Surface Area (USA), as required in Rule VII and VIII of the NBC,
Utilization shall be vegetated with indigenous and adaptable species.

Unpaved Surface Area (USA) – the portion of the lot that shall
remain unpaved and reserved for softscaping / planting.
SECTION 14.2 Open Space Utilization
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
VS

50% of the USA shall be

vegetated with indigenous and Not provided.
adaptable species
SECTION 15. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
15.1 Minimum Compliance to the minimum fresh air rates provided in the
Fresh Air latest Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and
Rates Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) Standards.
SECTION 15. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
15.2 i. If smoking is banned within the building and property premises, “NO
Designated SMOKING” signs shall be posted in conspicuous areas of the building and
property premises.
Smoking Area
ii. If smoking is only allowed outdoors, designated smoking areas shall be
naturally ventilated, outside of the building shell and away from building
entrances, windows and outside supply air (OSA) intakes by at least ten
(10) meters.

iii. If smoking is allowed indoors, designated smoking areas shall be provided,

partitioned from the rest of the indoor areas.

iv. Doors and windows of enclosed smoking area shall always be closed and
well sealed. Negative pressure within is recommended to prevent smoke
infiltration to adjacent spaces.
SECTION 15.2 Designated Smoking Area
GB CODE AYALA STANDARD
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“No Smoking” signages

Provided

Outdoor smoking area – designated

smoking areas shall be 10 meters away
from building entrances, windows and Provided
OSA intakes.

Indoor smoking area – partitioned and

well sealed smoking areas with Not provided.
negative pressure
CHAPTER III. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Office of the National Building Official

The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as the concurrent National
Building official, shall regularly review the GB Code not to exceed three (3) years from the date of
effectivity and every three (3) years thereafter.

Professional and Technical Assistance

The Executive Director of NBCDO shall chair the Technical Working Group (TWG).
CHAPTER IV. CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Green Building Permit Process

The office of the Building Official shall review the building permit application for Green
Buildings as prepared in compliance with the requirements of the GB Code and referral
codes in accordance with Rule 3 of the NBC.
CHAPTER V. FINAL PROVISIONS

Effectivity
The GB Code shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication once a week for three (3) consecutive
weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.

Transitory Provision
Those projects with building designs and plans that have already been prepared and signed by all duly
licensed design professionals shall be exempt from the coverage.
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