National Interior Design Code of the Philippines

September 27, 2007

PRC BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 03-07

ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AS A REFERRAL CODE OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. NO. 1096)

WHEREAS, Sec. 8 (h), Art. III of R.A. No. 8534, known as the "Philippine Interior Design Act of 1998", empowers the Board: "To prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for the practice of Interior Design Profession"; IaEScC

WHEREAS, Rule 45, Article XI of Board Res. No. 03, Series of 1999, known and cited as the "Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8534 of the Philippine Interior Design Act of 1998", states, to wit:

"Rule 45. Code of Ethics. — . . .

In addition, the Board, in consultation with the accredited and integrated association of Interior Designers as well as other association of Interior Designers, shall likewise prescribe and adopt a Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for the practice of the interior design profession."

WHEREAS, the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, Inc. (PIID), the integrated and accredited national professional organization of Interior Designers, prepared the National Interior Design Code of the Philippines: A Referral Code of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. No. 1096) for the Practice of Interior Design; and

WHEREAS, the PIID on July 19, 2007 endorsed to the Board the copies of "THE PIID NATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: A REFERRAL CODE OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 1096)" under PIID Board Resolution No. 10, Series of 2002 dated June 10, 2002 for the latter's adoption and promulgation; IaEScC

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board hereby RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to adopt, issue and promulgate the PIID "National Interior Design Code of the Philippines: A Referral Code of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. No. 1096)", an Annex "A" to the herein Resolution.

FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete and full publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Let copy of this Resolution be furnished to the President, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, Inc. (PIID), for distribution to registered and licensed Interior Designers and to concerned governmental agencies for their wide and extensive dissemination thereof to all concerned.

Done in the City of Manila, this 27th day of September 2007. cDCIHT

(SGD.) JOSE MARIA G. HUBILLAChairman

(SGD.) SONIA SANTIAGO-OLIVARESMember

(SGD.) ANTONIO S. ADRIANOMember

ATTESTED BY:

(SGD.) CARLOS G. ALMELORSecretary

APPROVED:

(SGD.) LEONOR TRIPON-ROSEROChairperson

(SGD.) RUTH RAÑA-PADILLACommissioner

(SGD.) NILO L. ROSASCommissioner

NATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

A REFERRAL CODE OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 1096)

Pursuant to the General Powers given to the Secretary of Public Works and highways vested in him by Section 203 of Presidential Decree 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines, the National Interior Design Code of the Philippines as prepared by the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), and passed upon by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), is hereby adopted as a Referral Code of PD 1096. IaEScC

INTRODUCTION

The enactment of the Philippine Interior Design Law (R.A. 8534) in 1998 gave Interior Design practice the dignity and prestige of a legitimate profession, duly recognized by the state.

Pursuant to the provisions of RA 8981 "PRC Modernization Act of 2000" and RA 8534 "Philippine Interior Design Act", and their Implementing Rules and Regulations, this NATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN CODE was compiled by the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), the Professional Organization of Interior Designers in the Philippines accredited by PRC. This will serve as Referral Code for the implementation and enforcement of PD 1096: The National Building Code (NBC). It prescribes rules and regulatory measures to ascertain a functional, orderly and aesthetic arrangement and development of interiors of buildings and residences. The detailed provisions in this Code are designed to be of minimum standards and compatible to related publication standards that are internationally accepted.

This code may, however, be subjected to periodic changes, when necessary, without legislative fiat, in accordance with the universal advancements in science and technology. All proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the NBC review Committee of DPWH, and when approved, shall be published as supplement for ready adoption by the local government units as applicable to the national performance standards. IaEScC

CHAPTER 1

General Provisions

SECTION 1. Title. —

This document shall be known as the National Interior Design Code of the Philippines and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "ID CODE".

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. —

This INTERIOR DESIGN CODE is designed to be consistent, complementary and compatible as a referral code to NBC and all allied referral codes under purview of NBC. It being 'organic' and founded on broad performance principles and standards, it is presumed to be reviewed periodically for changes in accord with universal advancements in science and technology, to allow the use of new materials, innovative systems and methods of construction, without infringing into the Interior Designer's creativity, innovations and keen aesthetic sensibilities in the total design of buildings and other structures. IaEScC

SECTION 3. Use of this National Interior Design Code. —

3.1 The following considerations should guide the Interior Designer in the total interior design of buildings and other structures, cultural and historical aspects, light and ventilation, accessibility and information technology.

3.2 The Interior Designs shall be aesthetically, functionally and structurally designed to completely and efficiently serve its purpose while protecting life, health, property and general public welfare and concomitant resource of civic pride and aspirations.

3.3 Interior Design facilities, utilities and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, safe, sanitary, and good working condition as originally approved for occupancy.

3.4 Refer to the Interior Design Law and the By-Laws of the Accredited Professional Organization. (APO)

SECTION 4. Licensure Required for Design Professional. —

4.1 Definition

4.1.1 Interior Design — is the science and art of planning, specifying, selecting and organizing the surface finishes and materials including furniture, furnishings and fixtures and other items of decor of an architectural interior for the purpose of space allocations to suit, enhance and meet the intended function, movement and character for which the interior of the building is designed. HcDATC

4.1.2 Professional Interior Designer — refers to a natural person who holds a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card issued by the Board of Interior Design and the Professional Regulation Commission pursuant to this Act.

4.2 Scope of the Professional Practice of Interior Design

The practice of interior design is the act of planning, designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the functional, orderly and aesthetic arrangement and for the enhancement of interiors spaces. It shall include, but not limited to, the following activities:

4.2.1 Consultation, advice, direction, evaluation, budgetary estimates and appraisals;

4.2.2 Schematic interior designs, design development, professional contract documents and programming of construction phases;

4.2.3 Preparation of interior design plans, design drawings, interior construction details, and technical specifications;

4.2.4 The practice of interior design shall also include all other works, projects and activities which require the professional competence of the professional interior designer, including teaching of interior design subjects.

The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may revise, exclude from, or add to, the above enumerated acts or activities as the need arises to conform to the latest trend in the practice of interior design.

4.3 Who may Practice Interior Design in the Philippines?

The Philippine Interior Design Law (RA 8534) provides that only Filipino Citizens who passed the Licensure Examinations for Interior Design and/or who have been registered and licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission. ESCDHA

4.3.1 How may Foreign Interior Designer or Consultant Practice in the Philippines?

4.3.1.1  By law, a foreign Interior Designer cannot practice his profession nor be issued a temporary license to practice Interior Design or consultancy, nor be entitled to any of the rights and privileges under this Act unless the country of which he is a subject or citizen specifically permits Filipino Interior Designers to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or country.

4.3.1.2  Foreign nationals who have gained entry in the Philippines to perform professional services as interior designers or consultants in foreign-funded or assisted projects of the government, or employed or engaged by Filipino or foreign contractors or private firms shall, before assuming his duties, functions and responsibilities as interior designer or consultant, secure a special temporary permit from the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Interior Design to practice his profession in connection with the project to which he was commissioned; Provided, That certain conditions are satisfied as follows:

(a) That he is a citizen or subject of a country which specifically permits Filipino professionals to practice his profession within their territorial limits, on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or country;

(b) That he is legally qualified to practice interior design in his own country, and that his expertise is necessary and advantageous to our country particularly in the aspects of technology transfer and specification; and

(c) Foreign nationals shall be required to work with an established Filipino counterpart/firm that has been in existence for at least ten (10) years prior to the start of this project. All professional fees, services, and expenses of documentation pertaining to the project shall be shared by both foreign and Filipino interior designers, including liabilities and taxes due to the Philippine government, if any, according to their participation in, or professional services rendered to the project. CAHaST

CHAPTER 2

Administration and Enforcement

SECTION 5. Title. —

5.1 General. Chapter 2, Sections 201 up to Section 216 inclusive of the National Building Code-NBC is adapted verbatim in this referral Interior Design Code and shall have mandatory force and effect as if fully embodied hereunder. Amplifications in any of its original provisions, objectively to cope-up with the latest advancements in science and technology shall apply.

5.2 Objectively, as a referral Code under the purview of NBC, some of the original provisions and measures therein are complimentary and compatible with the Section 102, Declaration of Policy of said law and more consistent in the practice of the Interior Design profession as embodied in RA 8534, The Interior Design Law which shall have equal force and effect as a referral code embodied in the law.

SECTION 6. Purpose and Scope of this National Interior Design Code. —

6.1 This Code shall apply to the design and construction, repair, alteration, renovation and use of any building and other structures for human habitation and all other activities of human endeavor. ADCEaH

6.2 Where different sections on this Code are in conflict as to provisions, systems, methods, procedures, materials, and site assemblies as embodied in NBC, the most restrictive shall govern. When conflict between general requirements and specific requirements occurs. The specific requirements shall be applicable.

6.3 Since this Code is designed to be compatible with NFC and other applicable National Laws of the Philippines or the latest edition of the universally accepted provisions in the Uniform Building Code, the regulatory measures or provisions that are most restrictive shall apply as may be ascertained in writing by the Secretary of Public Works and Highways.

6.4 Furthermore, in the absence of any regulatory provisions in this Code as in innovative or creative design, the case shall be referred to for approval by the Secretary of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 7. Application to Existing Buildings and Other Structures.—

7.1 General. Existing Building and other structures subject to additions, alterations, repairs or renovations shall comply with all requirements of this code as to regulatory measures on type of occupancies and/or type of construction, fire safety, required number of exits and safety measures in construction assemblies, and such shall be properly done in a manner as to preserve its structural integrity, stability, soundness, aside from the Interior Design character and legacy of buildings of historic significance.

7.2 Historic buildings subject to alteration, repairs, renovations, additions, upgrading necessary for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or continued use or need not conform to all requirements of this code. However, such shall be subject to regulation of the government agencies concerned like the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Historical Institute (NHI) or National Museum, the DPWH (thru the recommendation for approval of the PIID Interior Design Code Committee). SHcDAI

SECTION 8. Seal and Use of Seal. — A duly registered interior designer shall sign and affix the seal approved by the Board of Interior Design on all plans and specifications prepared by him, or under his direct supervision.

8.1 No officer or employee of the government, chartered cities, provinces and municipalities now or hereafter charged with the enforcement of laws, ordinances or regulations relating to the construction or alteration of the interiors of buildings, shall accept or endorse any interior plans or specifications which have not been prepared and submitted in full accord with the provisions of this Act, nor shall any payment be approved by any such officer for any work, the plans and specifications of which have not been so prepared, signed and sealed by a duly licensed interior designer.

 Violation of the foregoing shall be a ground for administrative and/or criminal action.

SECTION 9. Indication of License and Professional Tax Receipt. — The interior designer shall be required to indicate his professional license number, the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt number on the documents he signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of his profession.

SECTION 10. Pre-Design Services. —

 Design Services

 Schedule of Minimum Basic Fees

 Payment Schedule

 Owner's Responsibility

 Comprehensive Planning Services

 Construction Services

 Design-Build Services

 Selection of the Interior Designer and Systems of Remuneration

SECTION 11. Enforcement by National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), Administrators of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Administrators of Special Administrative Zones (SAZ), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and others. EDISaA

11.1 In cases where no duly registered Interior Designer are available in the NGA, LGU, SEZ and SAZ offices to properly interpret and enforce this Code, any active member of the APO and its Chapters may be deputized by the LGU authority to perform said function through a Memorandum of Agreement between the APO and the DILG.

CHAPTER 3

Permits and Inspection

SECTION 12. Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Work.. —

12.1 The Ancillary Permits duly signed and sealed by the corresponding professionals and the plans and specifications shall be submitted together with the duly notarized application for Building Permit. The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied by the Ancillary Permits. The prescribed Ancillary and other Accessory Permit/forms shall likewise be used whenever applicable. The Ancillary Permits are the following:

i. Interior Design

ii. Architectural Permit

iii. Civil/Structural Permit

iv. Electrical Permit

v. Mechanical Permit

vi. Sanitary Permit

vii. Plumbing Permit

viii. Electronics Permit

12.2 General. Chapter 3, Section 301 to Section 309 inclusive of the National Building Code (NBC) is adapted verbatim in this referral National Interior Design Code and shall have mandatory force and effect as if fully embodied hereunder. Amplifications in any of its original provisions, objectively to cope-up with the latest advancements in science and technology shall apply. CSTcEI

12.3 No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall alter, repair, demolish, renovate, move or convert any structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining an Interior Design Construction Permit therefor from the Office of the Building Official of the LGU having jurisdiction over the locality. Government agencies and/or civic projects exempted from payment of said permits, as provided for in PD 1096-NBC shall acquire the same from the OBO of the LGU for purposes of record to ascertain responsibility for the building's design and construction under the law.

SECTION 13. Application for Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction. —

13.1 In order to obtain an Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction, the applicant shall submit an accomplished form duly signed and sealed only by the Interior Designer.

13.2 All plans, specifications, and all other Contract Documents to be submitted as required in the processing of the Permit shall be signed and sealed by the Interior Designer who prepared them.

13.3 Floor Plan

 Show all floors including basements. Show all rooms, with their use, finishes, overall dimensions, and locations of all structural elements and openings. Show all doors and windows, including door and window schedules, if applicable. All fire assemblies and area and occupancy separations shall be shown.

Reflected Ceiling Plan

 Show all electrical fixtures, diffusers and grills, sprinkler heads, and others required as applicable.

Electrical Fixture Location Plan

 Show all power and lighting plans, including all interior electrical fixtures and devices, and wiring methods. (Note: No part of the electrical design may be delegated by the design professional via a "performance specification" to an electrical contractor who is not a licensed design professional). CaDEAT

Utility Openings

 Show all utility openings in floors, ceilings, walls and roofs, including fire stopping.

SECTION 14. Processing of Building Permits. —

14.1 The Interior Design shall accomplish and submit the Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction to the Office of the Building Official (OBO) as per the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code.

14.2 Incomplete information or data in the above application for an Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction shall be returned to the Interior Designer until satisfactorily completed.

SECTION 15. Validity of Interior Design and Construction Permit. —

15.1 Pursuant to PD 1096, the NBC and its IRR, an Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction issued under the provisions of the NBC shall expire and become null and void if the work therein is not commenced within a period of one year from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the work so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced, for a period of 120 days.

15.2 The issuance of an Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction shall not be construed as an approval or authorization to the applicant to disregard or violate any of the provisions of this Code or the NBC.

 

15.3 Any deviation, defect or change in the original construction plans, for which the Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction is issued shall be authorized in writing or corrected only by the Interior Designer who prepared, signed and sealed them. He shall countersign corrections and changes made thereon, indicating the date/s therein an all such information shall be recorded in the official Building Construction Log Book as required under PD 1096-NBC. SHaIDE

SECTION 16. Non-issuance, Suspension or Revocation of the Interior Design Construction Permit. —

16.1 Pursuant to PD 1096-NBC and its IRR, the Building Official may order or cause the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of Interior Design Construction Permit for any or all of the following reasons:

16.1.1 Errors found in the Plans, Specifications, and other Construction Documents;

16.1.2 Incorrect or inaccurate data or information found in the application (Supplied in the Ancillary Permit for Interior Design Construction);

16.1.3 Non-compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the Permit.

16.2 Notice of Non-Issuance, suspension or revocation of the Interior Design Construction Permit shall always be made by the Building Official in writing, stating the reasons or grounds therefor.

SECTION 17. On-Site Inspection and Supervision. —

17.1 The Office of the Building Official (OBO) shall monitor the progress of the Construction operations or work for the faithful compliance with all the conditions, rules and regulations governing the issuance of the Interior Design Construction Permit and act on any violation therein by stopping, suspending, and/or ordering the necessary rectification or correction of any faults.

17.2 The Interior Designer, for his protection under Civil Code, Article 1723 shall periodically inspect the construction operations to see to it that the works are executed in faithful compliance with all the construction documents for which the Interior Design Construction Permit was issued as stipulated in this Code and/or PD 1096-NBC, and its IRR. He shall attest to all final inspection permits as accepted and accomplished, signed and sealed the Certificate of Completion, for submission to the Office of the Building Official through his Designer-in Charge of the division, section, or unit, who shall recommend the issuance or non-issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. aEcTDI

CHAPTER 4

Comprehensive Interior Design Services

INTRODUCTION

The concept of Comprehensive Interior Design Services arose from the need to impart to the public the special role or Interior Designers from providing "basic" to a "multi-faceted" design service in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment.

Comprehensive Interior Design Services is a range of professional services that covers Pre-design Services, Programming, Specialized Allied Services, Design Conception, Contract Documentation, Contract Management, FF & E (Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment) Procurement, Construction Services and Post-Construction Services.

The Interior Designer maintains a central role in the implementation of the interior design of the environment. He or she functions as creator, coordinator and author of the interior design around which an environment will be built.

It is not expected that the Interior Designer will actually perform all the above services. Rather, he or she can act as the agent of the Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary services required by a project and the client. CDTSEI

SECTION 18. Scope of Comprehensive Interior Design Services. —

18.1 Pre-Design Services

 Preliminary Meeting to consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space

 Site survey and measurement

 FF & E Inventory

18.2 Programming/Pre-Design Phase

 Estimate costs and materials required and may advise on leasing, real estate and marketing.

 Research and analysis of client's goals and requirements.

 Formulation of preliminary space plans and two and three dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client's program needs and were based on knowledge of the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior.

 Confirmation that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, including code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines.

 Selection of colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept, and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements.

18.3 Design Services

 Preliminary Design

 Wording Drawings

 Specifications and other Contract

 Documents

18.4 Specialized Allied Services Coordination and collaboration with other allied design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services, including but not limited to architects, structural, mechanical, sanitary, and electrical engineers, and various specialty consultants. cADEHI

The following are Interior Design Specifications:

Aircraft Interior Designer

CAD Draftsperson

Color Consultant

Commercial/Contract Interior Designer

Design for people with special needs

Design Journalist

Environmental Designer

Facilities Management

Furniture Designer

Healthcare Interior Designer

Hospitality/Hotel Interior Designer

Institutional Interior Designer

Interior Design Education

Interior Design Stylist

Interior Historic Restoration/Renovation

Interior Plantscaping

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Marine Interior Designer

Product Designer

Production Designer

Project Manager-Interiors

Residential Interior Designer

Space Planner

Textile Designer

Trade Shows and Exhibits Designer

Visual Merchandising

Window Treatment Specialist

18.5 Contract Documentation

a. Provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture.

b. Preparation of construction documents consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications, to illustrate non-structural and/or non seismic partition lay-outs; power and communication locations; reflected ceiling plans and lighting designs; materials and finishes; and furniture layouts.

c. Preparation of construction documents to adhere to municipal building and fire codes, and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the interior space.

d. Confirmation that construction documents for non-structural and/or non-seismic construction are signed and sealed by the responsible interior designers, as applicable to jurisdictional requirement for filing with code enforcement officials.

18.6 Contract/Project Management Provision of project management services, including project budgets and schedule. AEcTaS

 Administration of contract documents, bids and negotiations.

 Observation and reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress until completion.

18.7 FF & E (Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment) Procurement Selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description.

 Extensive knowledge of suppliers and manufacturers including approval of material submission and drawings

18.8 Interior Construction Services Full time/Part time supervision Construction Management

18.9 Post-Construction Services

 Facility Relocation Coordination

 Post-occupancy Evaluation Reporting

 Signage Coordination

 Furnishing Maintenance Program

 Furniture Refurbishing Service

 Facilities Management

SECTION 19. Interior Designer as Project Manager. —

19.1 Project Management

 When the Client hires an Interior Designer or an Interior Design firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Interior Design Services to oversee project from conception to completion, this constitutes Project management.

19.2 Project management is therefore that group of management activities over and above normal interior design services carried out during the pre-design, programming, design and construction phases that contribute control of time, cost and quality of construction of a project, a procedure by which an Owner/Client, desiring to embark on a project of unusual scope and complexity, engages a professional management service to provide technical consultations during the conceptual and design stages of a project and also to provide for organizing and directing consultation activities, including purchasing, supervision, inspection, and acceptance.

19.3 It is the intention and the practice of project management not to impinge or relieve architects and contractors of their respective normal duties and responsibilities in the design and construction of the project. Project management is supposed to augment, supplement and be complementary to the functions of Interior Designers, Architects, Engineers and Contractors in meeting the broad and complex requirements of usual projects. TCacIE

SECTION 20. The Project Manager. —

20.1 Basic Functions

a. In the Team Concept of construction, the Project Manager (individual or firm) operates as a member of a Client-Interior Designer-Engineer-Contractor Team).

b. In the team approach, each member of the team will have precedence and exercise leadership in his own sphere of operations or expertise.

 In accordance with this principle, the Interior Designer and the Engineer Consultants will have a prime responsibility for the design of the project.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment and the delivery of the project as per contract. The Client's role is to make decisions on the project and to assure that funds are available to complete the project within the budget estimates.

d. The Project Manager's role is to plan, program and monitor the various activities, and act as an adviser on material costs and construction methods. His primary responsibility, therefore is to exercise overall cost control. It relieves the owner of many anxieties that usually beset him, particularly those concerned with forecasting cost and completion date.

20.2 Detailed Functions

a. Pre-Construction Phase

 As early as predictable during design development, perhaps, concurrently with the Interior Designer's commissioned work, the Project Manager should enter regular consultation with the Interior Designer and Engineers and with the Client on all aspects of planning for the project. Pre-bid management service might include, but not necessarily encompass all of or be limited to the following: ISDHEa

a-1 Advise Client and Interior Designer on practical consequences of their decision and design options. Review drawings and specifications, interior design, interior architecture, and engineering, for the purpose of advising on site conditions, appropriate materials alternates, construction feasibility of various systems and the possible design and cost implications of local availability of materials and labor.

a-2 Prepare periodic cost evaluations and estimates related to both the overall budget and to the preliminary allocations of budget to the various systems. The cost estimates will be successively revised and refined as working drawings for each system are developed. The Project Manager will advise the Interior Designer, Engineer and the owner whenever the refined estimates show the probability of exceeding the budget allocation, or whenever the construction time required for a given system is likely to prolong or delay the completion schedule. ISDHEa

a-3 Recommend for early purchase (by the Client) of those specified items of equipment and materials that require a long lead time for procurement and delivery and expedite purchases in general.

a-4 Advise on the pre-packing of bidding documents for the awarding of separate construction contracts for the various system and trades. This will include advising on the sequence of document preparation to facilitate phased construction work during completion of the design development.

a-5 Consider the type and scope of work represented by each bid package in relation to time required for performance availability of labor and materials, community relations and participate in the schedule of both design and construction procedures. ISDHEa

a-6 As schedule criteria of design and construction emerge, the Project Manager may, with the cooperation of the Interior Designer and Engineer, work some of the design operations into an overall CPM or other network scheduling operation.

a-7 Check bid packages, drawings and specifications to eliminate overlapping of jurisdiction among the separate contractors.

a-8 Review all contract documents to be sure that someone is responsible for general requirements on the site and for temporary facilities to house the management and commerce. The project manager should ascertain that specifications for such headquarters and furnishing are adequate to the operation. Sometimes the general requirements are in separate contract under which temporary site buildings, general guardrails, some item access and security measures are taken care of either by a separate contractor or one of the primes doing other parts of the work. As early as possible, the project manager should set up checklist of such general requirements to be sure that someone is responsible for each. ISDHEa

a-9 Conduct pre-bid conferences among Contractors and Manufacturers of systems and sub-systems to be sure that all bidders understand the components of the bidding documents and the management techniques that will be applied including any computerized inter-communication, network scheduling and cash flow controls.

a-10 Review stipulations of the Client with the bidders regarding the project management personnel, service control authorities, insurance, bonding, liability and other aspects and requirements of the project. ISDHEa

b. Construction Phase

 The Project Manager reviews all bids for compliance with stipulated conditions. He also makes recommendations for award and may, with the concurrence of the Interior Designer. Architect, Engineers and Client enter into the pre-qualifying and actual awarding process. On the phased construction project, he will coordinate the awards with the planning schedule and provide the following services.

b-1 Manage the general coordination and scheduling of work.

b-2 Maintain his own supervisory and inspection staff at the jobsite as well as conducting factory inspections as required.

b-3 Observe work in progress to assure compliance with drawings and specifications.

b-4 Confer with Interior Designers, Architects and Engineers when clarification or interpretation of the documents becomes necessary.

b-5 Obtain and transmit in writing to all concerned any contract interpretations where any possible dispute may arise.

b-6 Set up on-site lines of authority and communication to be sure progress of work of all contractors is unimposed and the intent of the Architects and Engineers is accurately fulfilled.

b-7 Set up assurances perhaps in the form of organization charts, showing the project administrator exactly what on-site personnel and organization channels are provided and see that no changes are made without the written approval of the administrator. ADCIca

b-8 Establish procedures or coordination among the administrator, interior designers, architects and engineers, separate contractors and the construction management organization.

b-9 Conduct such conferences among successful bidders as may be necessary to maintain schedule and clarify any matter in dispute.

b-10 Revise and refine estimates as construction proceeds and as required to incorporate approved changes as they occur. Monitor estimates and changes to be sure that neither the schedule nor the budget is in danger of being exceed.

b-11 Establish procedures for processing shop drawings, catalogs, and samples, the scheduling of material requirements, and prompt cash flow as job phases are completed.

b-12 See that each contractor's, labor and equipment are adequate for the work and the schedule.

b-13 Be aware of safety programs developed by each separate contractor and specially those safety provisions for overall job as provided by the general requirements contractor (The Project Manager should ensure that this attention to safety provisions does not relieve the separate contractors of their responsibilities or liabilities for safety or property damaged). ADCIca

b-14 Assist the Client and the various Contractors in the development and administration of an overall labor relations program for the project.

b-15 Update and keep current the CPM or other computerized overall control and be sure that all parties with the need to know are informed.

b-16 Maintain records at the jobsite and elsewhere including, but not limited to, records of all contracts, shop drawings, samples, purchases, sub-contractors, materials, equipment, applicable codes and standards, etc. These records are to be available to the Interior Designers and Engineers and Client and may become property of the Client at the time of final payment. ADCIca

b-17 Maintain cost accounting records of all job components including separate accounting of the consequences of any change order and its effect on the schedule.

b-18 Keep accurate progress reports during all stages of construction.

b-19 Review and process all application for progress payment.

b-20 Review all requests for changes and submit recommendations to the Interior Designer, Engineer and Client.

b-21 Implement and special Client requirements regarding processing forms or job conditions.

b-22 Be prepared to supply documentation required in handling of claims or disputes (and be sure the cost of preparing any such submission is covered one way or another in the construction management agreement.) ADCIca

b-23 Advise Client to obtain from qualified surveyors such as certified records of site conditions, elevations, floor levels, etc., as may be required.

b-24 Ensure that contractors maintain a current set of records of working drawings and specifications.

b-25 Set up a joint inspection of the whole project at some specified interval prior to completion, the inspection to be made by the Project Manager in company with the Client, the Interior Designers and Engineers and other interested parties. This Inspection should be followed by decision on the part of all concerned as to the most economical and/or expeditious ways of handling a "punch list" faulty installations. ADCIca

20.3 Note that the Project Manager's Agreement should stipulate that none of this inspection work will relieve any contractor of his responsibility to provide acceptable materials or to property performthe work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Until such time as the lines of liability are more clearly defined, no part of the Project Manager's function should be construed as providing direct supervision or instruction of the work methods of the Contractor.

SECTION 21. Limitation of Authority. —

21.1 The limitation of authority of the Project Manager is similar to that of the Construction Manager.

a. The Project Manager shall not involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be construed that he is relieving the Contractor of his responsibility as provided for in the Civil Code. ETISAc

b. He shall not impose methods, systems or designs that will substantially affect the construction schedule and impair the design concept of the Interior Designer.

c. He shall not interfere with Interior Designer's design if such design generates the necessary environmental and aesthetic quality of the project.

The Project Manager shall provide the necessary management support, by applying his leadership and showing respect for co-professionals to be more effective participants in a team.

SECTION 22. Legal Responsibility. —

22.1 Based on the Civil Code, the Project Manager has no legal responsibility in so far as design and construction is concerned. It is still the Interior Designer, Architect and Design Engineers who are responsible for the design, while the Contractor is solely responsible for his construction. It is for this reason that the Construction Project Managers are not allowed to interfere in the field of design and construction as this may be construed as relieving the designers and the Contractors of responsibilities as provided by the law.

 

SECTION 23. Manner of Providing Services. —

23.1 Normally, the Interior Designer enters into a contract with the Owner to perform Comprehensive Interior Design Services. By the very nature of the services, he assumes the role of the Project Manager or overall coordinator whose functions is outlined in Section 4 of this document.

23.2 To perform the variety of services indicated in the Comprehensive Interior Design Services, the Interior Designers must make full use of his own capability as well as the services offered by other professionals.

 He may expand his staff by hiring the experts needed or form a professional team consisting of the following:

a. Interior Designers

b. Architects

c. Engineers

d. CAD Draftsmen

e. Procurement Staff

f. Accountants

g. General Contractors

h. Real Estate Consultants

i. Bankers

j. Lawyers

23.3 If the Owner hires a Project Manager, it is the responsibility of the Project Manager either to be paid by him or by the Owner on a salary or percentage basis of construction cost. In the same manner, the Full-Time Supervisor will either be with the staff of the Project Manager or hired by the Owner. IaAEHD

SECTION 24. Methods of Compensation. —

Introduction

Present day interior design is a creative practice that analyzes programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents. The Interior Designer's complex responsibilities reflect the ever widening scope of work to reach the Client's projected goals.

The Interior Designer is extremely important in the "whole building" design process, drawing on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and furniture design, in addition to traditional and contemporary decoration, Having to work in a multidisciplinary environment, the Interior Designer has to analyze the needs and resources of the Client to produce interior spaces that enhance the quality of life and culture of the Client.

The complex needs of Clients have created more demands on Interior Designers, increasing time spent on projects and increased expenditures. A compensation agreement based directly on construction cost should provide for adjustments in compensation should the project entail extra overhead, indirect and consulting costs on the part of the Interior Designer.

The experienced Interior Designer knows that a fair margin of profit in the practice makes it easier to serve the Client's interest more effectively. Furthermore, the work of a successful Interior Designer enhances the image and reputation of the profession. ECaSIT

24.1 Criteria

The criteria for computing the Interior Designer's compensation should be based on mutual evaluation of the amount of the interior design firm's talents, skill, experience, imagination, effort and time available for, and required by the project.

The method of compensation should:

a. Be fair to the Interior Designer in that it should permit him to recover his costs and net him an adequate profit, provided he is reasonably efficient.

b. Be fair to the Client and the Interior Designer by reflecting the value of the Interior Designer's services.

c. Be flexible to protect the Interior Designer from inflationary cost increases because of changes in the scope of work.

d. Not create legal problems for the Interior Designer and the Client.

e. Encourage the Client to be cooperative and supportive.

f. Provide incentives for the Interior Designer to highest design quality.

g. Be easy to understand and simple to use.

h. Provide a basis for the Client to predetermine his costs for Interior Design services, and be otherwise acceptable to him.

i. Encourage the Interior Designer to develop a solution which will result in the lowest possible construction cost consistent with the Client's requirements. aCTcDH

 Not focus the Client's attention on "price", but rather on the quality and performance of the Interior Designer's services.

j. Protect the Interior Designer against the rising costs of providing services during the course of a commission.

24.2 Methods of Compensation

a. Salary

b. Fixed contract amount for goods and services

c. Standard rates for services rendered based on time, overhead and materials

d. Fees on Percentage Basis

 10%-15% of the budgetary cost for implementation, where cost will depend on the prevailing market rate per square meter.

Compensation should be based on rates that will encourage quality, creativity, detailing and the desire to satisfy the Client's needs.

SECTION 25. Allied Design Services. —

Introduction

The ALLIED SERVICES of the Interior Design profession are related services and field of expertise where the designer has acquired formal education and rigid training with long years of experience where he/she has gained expertise on. The designer therefore, can consider himself/herself highly specialized in a particular service other than the BASIC DESIGN services. Progress and change have elevated the practice whereby allied professions are needed to supplement and make holistic, the approach for the completion of a design project. Several allied professions now have lead roles to comprise a team involved in furthering the improvement of the Interior Design project. TIDcEH

1. The Interior Designer's main responsibility to his/her client is to conceptualize the design for the total interior space by elevating the design treatment and or finishes of the available planes (floors, walls and ceilings).

2. The Interior Designer's responsibility to the users is to make sure that the designed space is not only to contribute to the physical, visual and intellectual comforts of the users but to enhance the lives of its occupants as well. He relates not only to purely design-and-build professions but to allied professions as well, to achieve totality in design.

3. The interior design of the space falls under the Interior Designer's Regular Basic Services.

4. Related services needed to complement the space within and immediate exterior of the space which require specialization, fall under "Specialized Allied Services" namely:

 Specialty product design, fabrication and production of furniture, furnishing, and fixture.

 Acoustic, Lighting, Telecommunication and Electronic Design;

 Interior landscaping (Design of Interior Softscape, landscape, hardscape and water features).

 Interior Space Graphics Design (Design of interior wayfinding signage's interior directional service info, creative and visual aids for interiors, etc.)

c. n Specialty on Visual arts & artifacts (Creation, reproduction, and/or packaging (framing) of Artworks, Paintings & sculptures),

d. Special Space Designing requiring specialty consultants such as Theatre stage and studio set Design, etc.

SECTION 26. Specialty Product Design, Fabrication & Production of Furniture, Furnishing and Equipment (FF & E). —

Introduction

The Interior Designer conceptualizes the arrangement and layout of all interior elements, its finishes, and/or treatment of interior spaces. For the realization of design concept, the ID works with the furniture, furnishing, fixtures and equipment to be provided within the interior spaces and to ensure its unity or contribution to the continuity of the total design concept as a whole. CHEIcS

An interior designer who has undergone specialized and/or extensive training in the production of furniture, furnishing & fixture with long years of experience may be considered as specialty designer or contractor. He/she should guarantee the quality and workmanship of such items contracted for the specific project(s).

26.1 Scope of Services

The ID, upon designing of the interior space, extends specific knowledge and skills by managing the specific furnishings of the spaces to custom fit where such activities are to take place. The various interior supplements are designed specific for space, mood and the required function.

Due to the development of new products and equipment, the FF & E design has become a field of specialization. As such, it offers the following services:

a. Designs of movable furniture, furnishing, and fixture appropriate for different functions and given spaces and preparation of fabrication documents for production;

b. Prepares the design, details and schedule of finishes complete with dimensions, specification for fabrication and workmanship.

SECTION 27. Acoustic, Lighting, Communication and Electronic Design Services. —

Introduction

Throughout history, one of the limiting criteria in Interior Design has been the need to control sound and light in an enclosed space.

Due to the continuing evolution of products and technology in sound and light control, communications and electronics, there is a wider flexibility in the design of the interior space.

Thus, the Interior Designer together with his/her consultants can be capable to design an interior space that answers the sophisticated demands of varied activities within an enclosed space. In specialized Lighting and Acoustic design, the designer creates the ambience of a space thru lighting and sound control in order to achieve levels of visual and auditory comfort specific to the function of the space. aSIATD

27.1 Expertise

The Interior Designer is the professional commissioned by the client, limited to design the concept of the interior spaces, in coordination with the building and all its utilities and the works of all allied design professionals involved in the project.

a. Acoustic, lighting, communication and electronic design are fields of specialization. The allied professionals who will perform these services will coordinate or serve as consultants to the Interior Designer and the Client.

b. The Interior Designer shall coordinate the allied professionals' works and make certain that their inputs will comply with the overall requirements of the project and shall be compatible with the design concept of the ID.

27.2 Scope of Services

The ID together with his/her Consultant offer the following services:

a. Prepare the drawings and specifications for acoustic and lighting designs, sound and light control reinforcement, sound insulation and communication system.

b. Prepare specifications of electronic equipment

c. Assist the client in the bidding or negotiation of the work.

d. Check and approve samples of materials and equipment.

e. Conduct final inspection of work, equipment and its proper installation.

f. Assist the Client to evaluate the amount due the Contractor.

SECTION 28. Interior Plantscape Design Services. —

Introduction

Interior Plantscape Design. Will focus entirely on selection/arrangement either decorative or ornamental, being fresh or artificial plants, flowers and other natural elements such as stone, water and woods used within the interior space of the building or structure. HcDATC

28.1 Expertise

Small to medium-sized interior landscaping projects can be handled effectively by an I.D. and his staff. For large scale projects however, the I.D. may, upon endorsement of the client, hire other professionals as Consultants for the task.

28.2 Scope of Services

In order to come up with a well-balanced design of the interior environment, the Landscape designer offers the following services.

a. Prepares the general space modeling plan and planting layout.

b. Prepares drawings and specifications of needed utility lines.

c. Prepares schedule of interior plants either fresh or artificial.

d. Prepares details of interior landscaping elements.

e. Assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with landscape contractors.

f. Checks and approves samples of materials.

g. Conducts final inspection and approval of landscaping work.

h. Assists the Client to evaluate the amount due the contractor.

SECTION 29. Comprehensive Space Planning Services. —

Introduction

Interior Design as we know today, started with interior space planning, with the Interior Designer holding a major if not lead role.

The Interior Designer is not merely concerned with the interior space, he is concerned with its relation with the immediate surrounding spaces as well. In planning for spaces (institutional, commercial, shopping centers, etc.) the Interior Designer studies the possible spaces that will be sited there and their relation to other spaces, the surrounding environment and their effect and impact on the overall building plan.

The Interior Designer also has to study human behavior and activities, look into a building's operational systems, its administrative rules and regulations, lease of operational costs, the utilities, and on the whole, everything that will have a bearing on the interior spaces of the project. When the Interior designer is exposed to all these aspects in the sufficient detail he is engaged in the practice of a specialized service — that of space planning. aDIHCT

29.1 Definition of Space Planning

a. Space planning is the art and science of ordering the use of space and setting of spaces and accessibility routes to secure the maximum practicable degree of economy, common facilities, convenience and aesthetics.

b. It is approached through a mechanism which integrates in time and space, the following components. *

c. Space pertaining to the world of interior finishes the tangible and aesthetics.

d. Social concern with the condition of the users.

e. Economic and administrative — including the science of management and operations.

29.2 Role of the Interior Designer Space Planner

a. All ideas, concepts, needs and data eventually have to be translated into space plans, before they can be implemented. It is the Interior Designer who provides a 3-dimensional perspective to a 2-dimensional plan. By virtue of the Interior Designer's trainings and experience in coordinating the works of a multi-disciplinary team, the Interior Designer is a prime professional contributing to the direction of the team efforts to deal with the space planning work.

b. The space planning services of the Interior Designer is separate and distinct from the Interior Designer's regular services. The latter being concerned with the design of the spaces within the structure of a building with all its attendant sophistications and complexities while the former is concerned with the general quality of the interior space setting for users, activities, interior finishes and other natural and man-made phenomenon.

c. Depending on the complexity of the project, the Interior Designer may hire additional consultant(s) whose expert advice may be needed to validate certain feature of the physical plan.

SECTION 30. Space Planning Services. —

32.1 When the Interior designer is commissioned to do space planning for buildings such as hospitals, hotels, convention centers. commercial malls, ad shipping centers, Institutional and government buildings, sports arenas, clubhouses, food courts and indoor entertainments, assembly areas and the like, the services are as follows:

a. Confers with the Client on project requirements and secures and/or generates sufficient data base from which reliable projections and/or analyses can be made for translation to space design.

b. Examines laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the project.

c. Prepares concept development plans and report from relevant information gathered by other disciplines.

d. Prepares scaled preliminary plans showing space allocation of areas, alleys, corridors and user flow arteries, basic utility layouts and interior finishes. TDcAIH

e. Prepares budgetary estimate of cost of space development.

f. Undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required.

g. Prepares final plans, reports and specifications needed for approval by the Client and government agencies concerned.

SECTION 31. Environmental Graphic Design for Interior Spaces. —

Introduction

Environmental Graphic Design Service is based on the concept of expanded interior design services to include other activities necessary for the proper handling of the numerous components considered in the formulation of a master plan for users.

31.1 Definition.

a. Environmental Graphic Design is the range of all services offered by the environmental graphics designer in the form of wayfinding, marketing and advertising visuals, and creative designs for imagery and semiotic impact in the formulation of the interior message.

b. In the formulation of the Environmental Graphic Design for interior spaces, the following components are to be considered.

b-1 Wayfinding and service info visuals/signages

 Concerned with interior space orientation, directional and information signages for the efficient management of user flow within the environment (within the space where these activities take place). EICSDT

b-2 Marketing and Advertising Visuals

 Concerned with the enhancement of space value and imagery thru 2D or 3D, mobile or static advertisement and marketing through the impact of creative signages and graphic visuals.

b-3 Legal and Administrative Component

 Concerned with the relationship of visuals and information signages and symbols that warn, remind, or basically inform users of policies to the existing building use and laws.

c. Expertise

c-1 Environmental Graphics Design for Interior Spaces calls for the detailed program of space, users, economic and administrative components and as such requires the expertise and knowledge of other specialists. (Refer to succeeding diagram).

SECTION 32. The Interior Designer as Environmental Graphics Designer. —

32.1 The Interior Designer's ability to synthesize and organize into a whole, various information relating to the user's needs, user's perception and expectations, space and behavioral factors, signage technology, materials, cost and other information has qualified him to take the lead role in any undertaking that cut across various disciplines.

32.2 The Environmental Graphics Designer is concerned with the management and use of space as well as the conservation and upgrading of the human environment. Since the ID, with experience in space planning, has the social commitment and technical experience as coordinator of several behavioral disciplines, he/she is qualified as the Environmental Graphics Designer and to lead the multi-disciplinary team in offering the service. AIcaDC

32.2 Environmental Graphics Design Services

 When the Environmental Graphics Designer is commissioned to do building and complex planning or building renovation projects, he performs the following:

a. identifies existing space use, structure, user behavior and activities.

b. undertakes environmental analysis, market studies, demographic and user flow analysis.

c. examines existing building administration and operational standards, rules, restrictions, security, and maintenance.

d. prepares conceptual graphic key plan and schedule standards, installations and operational impact to arrive at the Master Plan for visuals.

SECTION 33. Visual Arts Design for Interior Spaces. —

Introduction

In the Interior design discipline, the process of creating SUPPLEMENTARY artworks beyond mere selection and procurement is the use of intellectual and creative talent, matched with scientific production/fabrication tools and expertise. The completion of the final product gives an original approach or option through custom complementary considerations to various factors such as size, color, texture, impact and most of the time, economic cost benefits as well.

Visual Arts Design is more of a specialized trade than a service. It is based on the concept of extended interior design capability to include other works necessary for the customizing of the numerous space complements considered in the formulation of a complete space design. ESDHCa

33.1 Definition

 Visual Arts Design is a specialized trade offered as an option by the Interior Designer in the form of wall, floor, or ceiling in 2D or 3D artworks, such as sculptures, paintings and other forms of creative designs for impact in the formulation of the interior space.

a. In the inclusion of Visual Arts Design for interior spaces, the following components are to be considered:

a-1 Space complementary

  Concerned with interior space allocation, size, impact, blend or color contrast, and texture for the effective overall complement to the environment (within the space where these applications are made)

a-2 Production or fabrication of visuals

  Concerned with the custom fabrication the 2D or 3D, mobile or static product, and installation through tools and quality workmanship.

a-3 Intellectual property rights component

  Concerned with the originality and ownership of the creative work. Basically to include authorship and exclusive right to royalties and restriction to duplication/reproduction.

33.2 Expertise

a. Visual arts Design for Interior Spaces calls for the creative consideration of space and furnishing, user's preference/taste, economic and production components and as such require the expertise and knowledge of other artist/designer.

33.3 The Interior Designer as Visual Arts Designer

a. The Visual Arts Designer is concerned with the management and use of space as well as the conservation and upgrading of the human environment. Since the ID, with experience in space design, has the capability and technical experience as coordinator of several space disciplines, he/she is qualified as the Visual Arts Designer and to lead the creative team in offering the optional service. TIEHDC

33.4 Visual Arts Design Works

 When the Visual Arts Designer is commissioned to do the complementary art for an Interior Design project, he/she performs the following:

a. identifies existing space use, structure user preference and space movement.

b. undertakes space analysis, art complement studies, visibility ranges and user flow analysis.

c. examines existing space use and maintenance standards, production and installation, security, and protection of work.

d. prepares key plan and elevation of installations, and schedule of visuals, standards of specifications and installations and operational maintenance to arrive at the Master Plan for the visuals.

SECTION 34. Construction Services. —

Introduction

The Interior Design and the Interior Architectural Construction process is undertaken by five (5) principal members namely:

a. The OWNER who orders the implementation of a product.

b. The INTERIOR DESIGNER and his ENGINEER-CONSULTANTS who render design services and project supervision work. SHDAEC

c. The Interior Contractor who performs the construction and finishing works

d. The furnishing contractors i.e. wall paper, furniture, carpeting, window treatment works, etc.

e. The Interior Construction Supervision group — the individual or group of individuals who assist in the supervision and delivery of the work.

SECTION 34.1. Full-Time Supervision. —

As interior projects become more complex in nature and in size, there is a need for an Interior Construction Supervision Group to perform full-time inspection at the jobsite.

Hired by the Owner and usually recommended by the Interior Designer based on their performance, the Interior Construction Supervision Group is responsible to both the Owner and the Interior Designer.

SECTION 34.2. Functions. —

The basic functions and main responsibilities of the Interior Construction Supervision Group are:

a. Quality of Work

 He ensures that the Interior Contractor and the Furnishing Contractors/Specialty Trade Contractors comply with the plans, specifications and other contract documents and makes sure that workmanship is in accordance with generally accepted and sound finishing as well as furnishing works' standards.

b. Evaluation and Construction Work

 He assists the Interior Designer and the Project Engineer, as the case may be, in the evaluation of the work of the Contractor/s.

c. Keeping of records, reports and contract documents.

SECTION 35. Compensation. —

The Construction Supervision Group is usually recommended by the Architect and is paid by the Owner either on a salary basis or on an agreed flat rate per month. Overtime work is paid on a higher rate. cSHIaA

SECTION 36. The Following Documents should be Filed. —

a. Progress and Accomplishment Reports

b. Change Orders

c. Payments Processed

d. As Built Drawings/Information

SECTION 37. Evaluation. —

Submission of Complete Document Requirements.

SECTION 38. Records/Standard Documents. —

A copy of the following documents should be submitted to the field office:

38.1 Schematic Design Phase

a. Presentation of Preliminary plans with furniture layout for approval

b. Presentation of image board(s) for approval

c. Presentation of Preliminary perspective(s) for approval

38.2 Design Development Phase

a. Floor Plan with Furniture Layout

b. Wall Elevations and Sections

c. Reflected Ceiling Plan with Lighting Fixture Layout

d. Auxiliary Layout (Sprinklers, Speakers, Air-conditioning Diffusers, Smoke Detectors, Fire Protection Devices, etc.) CcAITa

e. Electrical Switches and Outlets Location Plans

f. Schedule of Window Treatment (optional)

g. Schedule of Doors (optional)

h. Materials and Finishing Swatch Boards

i. Rendered Perspective Presentations

j. Itemized Furniture Drawings

k. Cabinet Details

l. Floor Pattern Details

m. Other Working Details

38.3 Contract Document and Coordination Phase

a. Verification of check prints from Engineers

b. Budgetary cost estimates

c. 7 sets of blueprints

SECTION 39. The Interior Designer as Full-Time Supervisor. —

a. It is the owner's prerogative if he wants the Interior Designer to perform full-time supervision. This is recommended as the Interior Designer can effectively execute his plans and specifications for the implementation of the Contractor. He can delegate to his staff the supervision works and perform the works mentioned in Articles 3, 4 and 5. cADaIH

b. As Full-Time Supervisor, the Interior Designer can be compensated by any of the following:

b-1 Fee on Percentage Basis

 A Fee of 2% to 3% of the Interior Project Construction Cost.

b-2 Progress Billing

b-3 Cost per Square Meter

 Up to 75 sq. m. = minimum of P50,000.00 per unit

 76 sq. m. — 300 sq. m. = minimum of P50,000.00 per room

 301 sq. m. above = minimum of P400.00 per sq. m.

b-4 Repetitive Work

 This is for hotel rooms, etc. where Interior Designer will be paid as follows

 1st unit = 100% full fee

 Next 10 rooms = 75% of the full fee

 Next 20 rooms = 50% of the full fee

 Next 20 rooms = 25% of the full fee

SECTION 40. Construction Management. —

Introduction

1. The Construction Manager is tasked to address the need to effectively control costs and efficiently implement project implementation scheme, due to the increasing complexity of construction projects.

2. The Construction Manager can be an individual or firm hired by the owner to manage the construction project.

SECTION 41. Functions. —

a. Coordination and Supervision

a-1 Refers the Interior Contractor and Specialty Trade Contractors who will form part of the Construction Team

a-2 Supervises and coordinates all construction groups involved in the project

a-3 Approves systems and methods of construction.

b. Cost and Time Control

b-1 Programs, plans and schedules all construction activities and ensures that these are properly monitored during the implementation stage.

b-2 Prepares the Pert CPM and Cash flow.

b-3 Review all change orders and payments prior to the approval of the owner. CHTcSE

c. Quality Control of Work and Keeping of Records

c-1 The functions of the Construction Supervision Group become part of the Construction Manager's responsibilities.

c-2 The Construction Manager may hire the Construction Supervision Group under his employ and if hired separately by the owner, works under the control of the Construction Manager.

SECTION 42. Limitation of Authority. —

a. The Construction Manager should not directly involve himself with the Contractor's work; thereby, being misinterpreted as relieving the contractor of his responsibility as provided for in the Civil Code.

b. The Construction Manager should not impose systems, methods or designs that will impair not only the design concept of the Interior Designer but also the construction schedule.

c. The Construction Manager should not interfere with the Interior Designer's design if it has the required environmental and aesthetic quality of the project. ICcaST

SECTION 43. Legal Responsibility. —

a. The Construction Manager reports directly to and is responsible to the Owner on the project scheduling, coordination, quality and cost control of the work.

b. The Construction Manager has no legal liability as the Interior Designer with his Design Consultants and the contractors are responsible under the law for their designs and interior construction respectively.

SECTION 44. Qualifications. —

a. The Contsruction Manager may be an individual or a firm.

b. The individual or the principal of the firm must be a Professional Interior Designer, Architect or Engineer, well experienced in the construction field and with managerial skills.

c. Contractors or those who have been in charge of construction are qualified as Construction Managers.

SECTION 45. The Construction Manager Contract. —

a. Construction Manager Contracts are Professional Service Contracts normally negotiated between the Owner and the Construction Manager. A basic fixed fee of 2% to 3% of the estimated construction cost shall be charged. Reimbursement of the actual costs of certain designated services and other incidental charges shall be provided in the Contract.

SECTION 46. Other Construction Management Contracting Concept. —

The Construction Manager is compensated for in the contract by a range of incentives and provisions, to motivate him to reduce purchasing and operating costs. IaHDcT

During the initial stages of purchasing, Incentive-Type Contracts are appropriate such as:

a Award Fee Provisions

 The Construction Manager may be given an incentive if he meets the cost-related values or exceeds the specified target values.

b. Price Adjustment Provision

 The Contract Fee will increase or decrease according to the previously agreed upon charges.

The Preceding Types of Contracts for Construction Management Services are used according to Gross Estimates and complexity of work.

a. Lump Sum Fee

 The Construction Manager will receive a Lump Sum Fee. It will be a fixed fee unless the Owner increases the scope of work.

b. Fixed Price Incentive

 The Construction Manager will receive a fixed fee from the Owner based on the difference between the final allowable costs and the target costs.

c. Cost Plus Adjusted Fee (CPAF)

 Cost Reimbursement Type Contracts with Provisions for a Fee that is adjusted by "sharing" formulas applied to the difference between the final allowable cases and the target costs.

d. Cost Plus Fixed Fee

 The Construction Manager will receive a Fixed Fee Plus Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of basic services.

SECTION 47. Matrix of Functions. —

THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM

1. The Owner who orders the implementation of a project.

2. The Architect and his Design Engineers who render design services and limited inspection work. aSIETH

3. The Interior Designer and his Engineer Consultants who likewise render design services and limited inspection work.

4. The General Contract with Interior Contractor who performs the construction work.

5. The Construction Supervision Group-Architectural/Interior Design (under Architectural-clerk-of-works, resident inspector or works engineer). The Individual or Group of Individual hired by the Owner to do full-time inspection work. aSDHCT

6. The Construction Manager — the individual or firm who assists in the supervision and delivery of the work.

7. The Specialty Contractors — allied suppliers of furniture, wallpaper, carpeting, window coverings, accessories, etc.

SECTION 48. Limitation of Authority of the Construction Supervisory Group and the Construction Manager. —

a. He shall not transgress into the area of responsibility of the contractors' project superintendent.

b. He shall decide on matters that are the sole responsibility of the Interior Designer/Architect and/or Design Engineer.

c. Interior Designer shall be responsible for all Interior Construction works related to the development of Interior Design, cabinets, partitions, mouldings, ceiling design, lighting, fixture, lay-out and specifications of materials and finishes.

d. All major interior construction works involving structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing works shall be referred to the Architect/Consultants.

CHAPTER 5

Light and Ventilation

SECTION 49. General Requirements on Natural Light and Ventilation. —

(a) Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Easements of Light and View and to the provisions of this part of the Code, every building shall be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation. HIcTDE

(b) All buildings shall face a street or public alley or a private street which has been duly approved.

(c) No building shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room of the relative area of windows to less than that provided for buildings under this Code or to create an additional room, unless such additional room, conforms to the requirements of this Code.

(d) No building shall be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required court or yard would be less than that prescribed for such building.

(e) For Natural Ventilation and Thermal Comfort Analysis, use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to integrate effective natural ventilation strategies into building design. Detailed analysis of air flows in buildings and use of natural flow patterns can enhance thermal comfort and air quality.

SECTION 50. Measurement of Site Occupancy. —

(a) The measurement of site occupancy or lot occupancy shall be taken at the ground level and shall be exclusive of courts, yards and light wells.

(b) Courts, yards and light wells shall be measured clear of all projections from the walls enclosing such wells yards with the exception of roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire escapes not exceeding 1.20 meters in width.

SECTION 51. Percentage of Site Occupancy. —

(a) Minimum site occupancy shall be governed by the use, type of construction, and height of the building and the use, area, nature, and location of the site and subject to the provisions of the local zoning requirements and in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary. ATcEDS

SECTION 52. Ceiling Heights. —

Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2.40 meters (8'-0") measured from the finish floor up to the ceiling. Provided that for buildings of more than one storey, the minimum height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters (9'-0") and that for the 2nd storey 2.40 meters and the succeeding storeys shall have an unobstructed typical head room of clearance of not less than 2.10 meters (7'-0") above the finish floor. Above stated rooms with only 2.70 meters.

Mezzanine floors — Area of mezzanine (a floor between a main floor and its ceiling) shall not exceed 50% of the area above and below it.

Mezzanine floors shall have a minimum clear ceiling height of 1.80 meters above and below it.

Mezzanine when enclosed shall have a minimum opening into its main floor of not less than 65% unless otherwise provided with artificial means of ventilation — as provided for in this code.

Lower clear ceiling heights than specified above shall not be used for habitation except as for storage purposes.

SECTION 53. Size and Dimension of Rooms (Natural Ventilation). —

Minimum sizes of rooms and their list of dimensions shall be as follows:

Rooms for human habitations shall be of minimum area of 6 sq. mts. (64 sq. ft.) with at least dimension of 2.00 meters (7'-0").

Kitchens — 3.00 sq. mts. with at least dimensions of 1.50 mts. 5'-0").

Bath and toilet — 1.20 sq. mts. With at least dimension of 0.90 mt. (3'-0").

SECTION 54. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms (Natural Ventilation). —

Minimum air space shall be provided as follows:

School rooms — 3.00 cu. mts. with 1.00 sq. mt. of floor area per person.

Workshops, factories and offices — 12 cu. mts. of airspace per person.

Habitable rooms — 14.00 cu. mts. of airspace per person. IaDSEA

SECTION 55. Window Openings. —

Every room for human occupancy or intended for any use shall be provided with a window or windows with a minimum clear ventilating area of not less than ten percent 10% of the floor area of the room — such windows shall open directly into an open court yard public street or alley, public park or open water courses.

Rooms provided with at least five percent 5% of the floor area of the room.

Exception: Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:

Abut a court yard, public street or alley or open water course and other public spaces.

Has a ceiling height of not less than 2.70 mt.

Has one of the longer side at least 65% open an obstructed to another space that is properly ventilated.

SECTION 56. Skylights. —

Skylights when provided for atop to cover up vent shops stated in 1.2 above shall be provided with fixed louver openings equal to the maximum required clear area of the shaft.

Ventilation Skylights

In cases where windows cannot be provided normally thru walls into open spaces as required above such, may be provided through skylights, in which case such skylights shall have a gross ventilating open area of not less than 10% of the room area as specifically required. Openable part in the windows shall be equivalent to that are replaced or needed to be provided for. IETCAS

SECTION 57. Passive Cooling and Ventilation. —

All naturally ventilated rooms shall be so arranged as to take full advantage of or air movements due to heat and cross ventilation thru "ventanillas" under window sills, transoms — over windows or door heads, fixed louvers, perforated walls or partitions, etc.

SECTION 58. Artificial Ventilation. —

Rooms or spaces housing industrial or heating equipment shall be provided with artificial means of ventilation to prevent excessive accumulation of hot and/or polluted air.

Whenever artificial ventilation is required, the equipment shall be designed to meet the following minimum requirements in air changes as shown in the Table.

Air Changes Per Hour
Use	Cubic Meter
Or	Per Minute			Ceiling Height
Occupancy	Per Person			(m)
	Min.	Max.	2.40	3.00	3.70	4.90	6.10
Apartment	0.29	0.43	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Banking Spaces	0.22	0.29	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Barber Shop	0.22	0.29	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Beauty Parlor	0.22	0.29	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Broker's Board Room	0.57	0.85	8	6	4-1/2	3	2-1/4
Cafeteria	0.43	0.57	6	4-1/2	3-1/2	2-1/2	1-1/4
Cocktail Bar	0.57	0.85	8	6	4-1/2	3	2-1/4
Churches	0.14	0.22	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Department Stores	0.22	0.43	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Director's Room	0.85	0.14	8	6	4-1/2	3	2-1/4
Drugstore (no counter)	0.22	0.29	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Drugstore (w/ counter)	0.29	0.43	6	3-1/2	3	2	1-1/4
Funeral Parlor	0.14	0.22	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Gambling Rooms	0.67	0.55	6	6	4-1/2	3	2-1/4
Hospital Room	0.28	0.43	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Hotel Room	0.29	0.43	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Laboratories	0.43	0.57	6	4-1/2	3-1/2	2-1/2	1-1/4
Office	0.29	0.43	4	3	2-1/4	1-1/2	1
Restaurant Kitchen	0.34	0.43	6	3-1/4	3	2	1-1/4
Shop, Retail	0.22	0.29	3	2	1-1/2	1	1/4
Theaters	0.14	0.22	-	-	-	-	-

For other rooms or spaces not specifically covered under this Section, applicable provisions of the latest edition of the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Referral Code shall govern.

SECTION 59. Health Consideration. —

The designated smoking area other than in an open space shall be completely enclosed or physically separated from the rest of the premises and equipped with adequate ventilation in conformity with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the "National Building Code", and the "Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Code" (Section 4.1, R.A. 9211). SHADEC

Refer to R.A. 9211 "Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003" and R.A. 8749 "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999".

SECTION 60. Natural Lighting. —

a. All enclosed portions occupied by human beings and other rooms and areas for which requirements specified elsewhere in this code, shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior openings with an area equal to 1/10 of the total floor area of such room.

b. Natural lighting shall be ascertained with respect to the annual path of solar angles of the sites approximate latitude or location on the earth's surface.

c. Provide sun control devices to minimize heat gain in the interior spaces, and to ascertain energy conservation in the airconditioning; and to control direct penetration of sun's rays.

d. Illumination standards depending upon use or occupancy and activities should be within internationally acceptable standards, criteria for artificial illumination for human activity, as prescribed under lighting and illumination in the latest referral Electrical Engineering Code (as provided for under PD 1096-NBC).

CHAPTER 6

Interior Materials and Finishes

SECTION 61. Interior Materials and Finishes. —

61.1 Interior Walls/Partitions

 May be any of the following specifications:

 Calcium Salicilate/Fiber cement board of substantial thickness 2.5 cm. (1")

 Solid Wood/Wood particle bonded panel cement stucco work on metal furring expanded metal lathe; double faced .18 cm (1/8") to 4.76 cm (3/16") thick fiber cement board with styropor or rigid urethane. Core or filler of any similar non-combustible construction and pre-cast glass fiber reinforced concrete structural glass blocks. DaScCH

61.2 Ceiling

 Acoustical thermal insulation, fire rated ceiling board on metal T-suspension framing system

 Pre-moulded perforated acoustical mounted on drop ceiling board or wood.

61.3 Mouldings/Trims

 Solid wood planks, fiber boards extruded aluminum, pre-formed metal section, pre cast plaster of parts or concrete/plaster glass decorative mouldings, facia, etc.

61.4 Flooring Finishes

 Wood Planks

 Laminated Wood

 Vinyl/Rubber Titles — for areas that require highly hygienic conditions should be treated with anti-bacterial or fungicidal solutions Ceramic/Marbel/granite Wool or acrylic fiber carpets

61.5 Windows/Doors

 Frameless glass or panels

 Aluminum or steel tubular section with glass

 Glazing-plain, wired or tempered solid or plywood-door panels

61.6 Interior Stairs

 If constructed of wood of non-combustible materials, treads and risers shall not be less than 2" (.51 mm) thick except where built on laminated or plank EDISTc

 Wood stairs stringer shall be a minimum of 3" (.76 mm) in thickness and not less than 10" (2.54 mm) depth.

SECTION 62. Interior Materials. —

SECTION 63. Textile Fiber. —

	Natural		Man-Made
GENERAL	Generic	Source		Generic	Source
CHEMICAL
TYPE	Term			Term
Cellulose	Cotton	Seed	Cotton plant	Rayon	Wood and
(Plant)	Kapok		Kapok tree	Acetate	Cotton
	Hemp	Stem	Hemp plant	Triacetate
	Jute		Jute plant
	Flax (linen)		Flax plant
	Ramie		Ramie shrub
	(China
	grass)
	Sisal	Leaf	Agave plant
			Pineapple
	Piña		plant
	Coir	Nut husk	Coconut
Protein	Silk	Silkworm	Moth larvae
(Animal)		secretion
	Wool	Hair	Sheep
	Mohair		Angora goat
	Angora		Angora rabbit
			Horse mane
	Horsehair		and tail
	Alpaca		Alpaca
			Bactrian
	Camel hair		camel
			Cashmere
	Cashmere		goat
	Llama		Llama
	Vicuna		Vicuna
		Asbestos
Mineral	Asbestos	rock		Glass	Silica,
		fibers		Metallic	sand, and
					limestone;
					various
					metals
		Rubber tree
Elastomers	Rubber	sap		Synthetic	Chemicals
				rubber
				Spandex
Synthesized				Acrylic	Petroleum
				Aramids	(manufactured
				Modacrylic	polymers)
				Nylon
				Olefin
				Polyester
				Saran
				Vinal
				Vinyon

SECTION 64. Philippine Raw Materials. —

	Materials		Usage
Bamboo			Furniture, baskets and handicrafts
Abaca
	Sinamay/Tinalak		Wall covers, wall curtains, table cloth
Buri
	Rafia		Wall coverings, cushions, handicraft
Coconut
	White coir fiber		matting, carpet, rugs, doormat, floor covering
	Brown coir fiber		carpet underlay, upholstery, cushions,
			gym mats and bed mats
Rattan
	Palasan		furniture making
Sea Grass
	Pandan		wall covering, cushions, mats
Leather
	Hides		upholstery, cushion, decoration, accessories
		* cattle
		* horse
	Kips
		* snakes
		* lizard
		*reptiles
	Skins
		* calves
		* goat
		* ostrich
Sea Shells
	Mother of
	Pearl/Capiz		furniture, home accessories and
			adornment

SECTION 65. Interior Surfaces Finishing Materials. —

Materials as traditionally used for interior surfaces finishes such as wallcovers, paints and fabrics shall conform to the physical certification requirements supported by laboratory tests and approved by the government. Agency concerned as to inflammability, fire resistivity, flame spread and toxicity of gases emitted from burning. aEcADH

SECTION 66. Glass and Glazing. —

66.1 General Information

 General Chapter 18, Sections 1801 up to Section 1805 inclusive of the National Building Code-NBC is adapted verbatim in the referral interior design code and shall have mandatory force and effect as fully embodied hereunder. Amplifications in any of its original provisions, objectively to cope up with the latest advancement in science and technology shall apply.

66.2 Glass Definition

 A hard, brittle amorphous substance made by fusing silica (sometimes combined with oxides of boron or phosphorus) with certain basic oxides (notably sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and lead) and cooling rapidly to prevent crystallization or devitrification. Most glasses melt at 800 C to 950 C. Heat-resisting glass usually contains a high proportion of boric acid. The brittleness of glass is such that minute surface scratches in manufacturing greatly reduce its strengths.

66.3 Basic Types of Clear Glass

a. Window and Sheet

 Manufactured by a horizontally flat or vertical draw process, then annealed slowly to produce flat fired, high gloss surfaces. Inherent surface waves are noticeable in sizes larger than 4 sq. ft. For minimum distortion, larger sizes are installed with the wave running horizontally. The width is listed first when specifying.

b. Float Glass

 Generally accepted as the successor to polished plate glass, float glass has become the quality standard of the glass industry in architectural, mirror and specialty applications. It is manufactured by floating on a surface of molten tin, then annealing slowly to produce a transparent flat glass, thus eliminating grinding and polishing.

c. Plate Glass

 Transparent flat glass is ground and polished after rolling. Within limits, cylindrical and conic shapes can be bent to desired curvature.

66.4 Variations of Basic Types of Glass

a. Patterned Glass

 Known also as rolled or figured glass. It is made by passing molten glass through rollers that are etched to produce the appropriate design. Most often only one side of the glass is imprinted with a pattern although it is possible to imprint both sides. DHSaCA

b. Wire Glass

 Available as clear polished glass or in various patterns, most commonly with embedded welded square or diamond wire. Some distortion, wire discoloration, and misalignment are inherent. Some 6 mm wired glass products are recognized as certified safety glazing materials for use in hazardous materials.

c. Cathedral Glass

 Known also as art glass, stained glass or opalescent glass. It is produced in many colors, textures and patterns, is usually 3 mm thick and is used primarily in decorating leaded glass windows.

d. Obscure Glass

 The entire surface on one, or both sides of the glass are sand blasted, acid etched or both to obscure a view or create a design. When a glass surface is altered by any of these methods, glass is weakened and may be difficult to clean.

e. Heat Absorbing or Tinted Glass

 The glass absorbs a portion of the sun's energy because of admixture contents and thickness. It then dissipates the heat to both the exterior and interior. The exterior glass surface reflects a portion of energy depending on the sun's position. Heat absorbing glass has a higher temperature when exposed to the sun than clear glass does, thus the central area expands more than the cooler edges, causing edges tensile stress. STHAaD

f. Reflected Coated Glass

 Reflective glass coatings may be applied to float plate, heat strengthened, tempered, laminated, insulated, or spandrel glass. They can be a.) single glazing with a coating on one surface, b.) laminated glass coated between the glass plies or on the exterior surface, c.) insulating glass units with coating on the exteriors surface or on either of the interior surfaces.

g. Heat Strengthened and Tempered Glass

 Produces by re-heating and rapidly cooling annealed glass.

h. Security Glass

 Safety glass with a plastic film of 1.5 mm minimum thickness for bullet resistant and burglar resistant glass. Bullet resistant glass consists of three to five plies of glass and in some cases, high performance plastics, with an overall 3/4" (20 mm) to 3" (75 mm) thickness.

a. General Requirements

a.1 This Chapter shall apply to exterior glass and glazing in all Occupancies except Group A, B, and J Occupancies not over three storeys in height, and to interior and exterior glass and glazing in all occupancies subject to human impact as specified in this Code.

a.2 Standards for materials shall conform to the provisions set by the Secretary on glass dimensional tolerances, breaking stress levels, and design safety factors.

a.3 Each light shall bear the manufacturer's label designating the type and thickness of glass. Each light with special performance characteristics such as laminated, heat strengthened, fully tempered or insulated shall bear the manufacturer's identification showing the special characteristics and thickness by etching or other permanent identification that shall be visible after the glass is glazed. ETDHaC

b. Area Limitation

 Exterior glass and glazing shall be capable of safety withstanding the load due to wind pressures for various height zones above ground acting inward or outward. The area of individual lights shall not be more than the maximum allowable area of glass according to the wind load multiplied by the appropriate adjustment factor.

c. Glazing

 Glass firmly supported on all four edges shall be glazed with minimum laps and edge clearances in accordance with Section 16.1 paragraph (b). Provided, that glass edge clearance in fixed openings shall be not less than what is required for wind and earthquake drift. For glass not firmly supported on all four edges and design shall be submitted for approval of the Building Official. Glass supports shall be considered firm when deflection of the support at design load does not exceed 1/175 of the span.

d. Louvered Windows

 Regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass in jalousies and louvered windows shall not be thinner than 5.6 millimeters minimal and not longer than 1.20 meters. Exposed glass edges shall be smooth.

d Impact

 Frameless glass doors, glass in doors, fixed glass panels, and similar glazed openings which may be subject to accidental human impact shall conform with the requirements set forth by the Secretary on impact loads of glass: Except in the following cases:

d-1 Bathtub and shower enclosure shall be constructed from approved shatter-resistant materials, such as wire-reinforced glass not less than 5.6 millimeters thick; fully tempered glass not less than 4.8 millimeters thick; or laminated safety glass not less than 6.4 millimeters thick.

d-2 Glass lights located not less than 450 millimeters above the adjacent finished floor or walking surface.

d-3 Glass lights when the least dimension is not greater than 450 millimeters.

d-4 Glass lights 1.50 square meters or less in area.

CHAPTER 7

Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF & E)

SECTION 67. Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment. —

The Furniture Fixtures & Equipment Interior Design (FF & E) includes the design selection specification, color coordination and procurement documentation of the required items necessary to meet the functional operational sustainability, and aesthetics needs of the facility. The FF & E package will include placement plans, ordering and finish information on all freestanding furnishing and accessories, and cost estimates. The Interior Designer will select and specify colors, fabrics and furniture finishes to coordinate with the Structural Interior Design (SID) interior finish materials. The selection of furniture style function and configuration will be coordinated with the user/customer's requirements. Examples of FF & E items are workstations, seating, files, tables, beds, wardrobes, draperies and accessories as well as markerboards, tackboards and presentation screens. Secondary window treatments such as sheers, draperies, top treatments, and room-darkening shades are specified as required on a project-by-project basis and are usually included as part of the FF & E package. Criteria for furniture selection will include function and ergonomic considerations, maintenance, durability, sustainability comfort and cost. Also the designer may have to consider reuse of and coordination with existing furnishings. The designer will work directly with the using activity to assess their needs and develop a list of furnishings required for each space within the facility. The FF & E package will be developed and coordinated with the architectural design as is appropriate with the project delivery process and the FF & E acquisition strategy. caADSE

SECTION 68. Furniture Footprint Plans. —

The furniture foot print plan will show the appropriate size and type of furnishings and critical or required clearances. The furniture footprint plans and documented user requirements serve as the basis for a fully integrated project design as well as the basis for the Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF & E) package. The interior designer is also responsible for identifying the requirements for equipment items with regards to space allocation and coordination with building system; even though the interior designer may not be responsible for specifying those equipment items. When the design of the FF & E package is included in the building design contract, the furniture footprint is the furniture plan and is fully developed along with the FF & E package. If the FF & E package is not included as part of the building design contract, ensure that the furniture footprint plans are clearly noted "Not in Contract". Furniture Footprint Plans must be included throughout the design delivery process, from initial concept to Final submission to ensure coordination of architectural components and engineering disciplines (lighting, power, mechanical, window placement, etc.) with respect to furniture placement.

SECTION 69. Anthropometric Data. —

 

 

STATURE OF STANDING FILIPINO 1680 MM.

	KEY DIMENSIONS	MEAN	STANDARD
		DIMENSIONS	DEVIATION
A	VERTEX HEIGHT	1239	47
B	EYE LEVEL	1124	47
C	SHOULDER HEIGHT	960	45
D	UPPER KNEE HEIGHT	502	23
E	LOWER ELBOW HEIGHT	607	39
F	ARM LENGTH	298	16
G	FORE ARM LENGTH	238	13
H	HAND LENGTH	189	11
I	UNDERSIDE THIGH HEIGHT	407	16
J	SHOULDER BREADTH	377	26
K	HIPS BREADTH	319	24

 

SECTION 70. Ergonomic Recommendation for Seating Furniture. —

Comfort requires that the seat slant down toward the rear. The more the back slants to the rear the more important it is that the seat slant downward to the rear. EcASIC

Seat surface should not be set too high. It tends to compress the thigh that results in constricted blood circulation. It also weakens body stability because the soles of the feet are not permitted proper contact with the floor surface. Neither should it be set too low because it tends to extend the legs and be positioned forward, depriving them of stability. Furthermore it will cause the body to slide away from the backrest that gives proper lumbar support.

TABLE I: DIMENSIONS FOR SEATING FURNITURE

KEY DIMENSION	WORK CHAIR			GENERAL		EASY CHAIR			LOUNGE
							PURPOSE
			MIN	AVE	MAX	MIN	AVE	MAX	MIN	AVE	MAX	MIN	AVE	MAX
A.	SEAT HEIGHT	360	430	450	410	430	450	360	380	430	360	380	410
B.	SEAT DEPTH	360	400	410	360	400	410	460	490	520	480	520	560
C.	SEAT WIDTH*
	a]	No armrest	360	410	430	410	410	430	490	560	570	560	600	710
	b]	With armrest	410	450	480	410	450	480	490	560	570	520	560	610
D.	ARMREST HT.	180	210	230	180	210	230	180	210	230	180	210	320
E.	BACKREST HT.
	a]	low-back	260	310	380	260	310	380	260	310	380	260	310	380
	b]	semi-high	450	560	610	450	560	610	450	560	610	450	560	610
	c]	high-back	710	830	900	710	830	900	710	830	900	710	830	900
* No armrest and without armrest refers to the style of the chair; hence the data listed are inside dimensions of seat width.

 

SECTION 71. Conference/Dining Table. —

IDEAL SPACE ALLOTMENT

For rectangular table, an ideal length is to provide an elbow room of 560 mm. to 600 mm. per seater and a space allowance of 300 mm. on each side. Minimum length listed on TABLE II allots 560 mm. per seater. This is recommended when the room or area is small. Chairs without armrest is preferred for this case.

For circular table, space allotment is 560 mm. to 600 mm. of the circumference. To determine the diameter of required table, multiply intended capacity by the allotted space or elbow room per seater [560 mm. to 600 mm.], then divide the result by 3.14 [the value of pi]. The final answer will be the approximate diameter of the table required. Minimum recommended sizes on TABLE II are suitable for tables that would use chairs without armrest. The maximum sizes are recommended for tables that would use bulky type of chairs and chairs with armrest.

The height of tables should be complementary. Ideal seat level is 300 mm. below the table top. For average Filipino stature, table height of 730 mm. is recommended. Complementing chair with a seat height of 430 mm. is ideal. DCTSEA

TABLE II: DIMENSIONS FOR RECTANGULAR CONFERENCE/DINING TABLE

APPROXIMATE
SEAT	LENGTH	WIDTH	HEIGHT
	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM	RECOMMENDED	MINIMUM	AVERAGE	MAXIMUM
6	1700	1800	760	710	730	750
8	2300	2400	900	710	730	750
10	2800	3000	1100	710	730	750
12	3400	3600	1200	710	730	750
14	3900	4200	1300	710	730	750
16	4500	4800	1400	710	730	750
18	5100	5400	1500	710	730	750
20	5600	6000	1500	710	730	750
22	6200	6600	1500	710	730	750

SECTION 72. Recommended Angle of Inclination. —

SECTION 73. Dimensions for Circular Conference/Dining Table. —

TABLE III:

APPROXIMATE		DIAMETER			HEIGHT
SEAT	MINIMUM	AVERAGE	MAXIMUM	MINIMUM	AVERAGE	MAXIMUM
2	610	660	710	710	730	750
4	710	760	950	710	730	750
6	1100	1150	1300	710	730	750
8	1450	1500	1700	710	730	750
10	1800	1900	2100	710	730	750
12	2150	2300	2500	710	730	750

WORKING TABLE AND DESK

AVERAGE REACH OF PERSON SITTING AT DESK

SECTION 74. Dimensions for Work Table and Desk. —

DESCRIPTION		WIDTH		DEPTH				HEIGHT
	MIN	AVE	MAX	MIN	AVE	MAX	MIN	AVE	MAX
TYPING TABLE	610	910	1100	400	400	460	650	660	660
GEN. PURPOSE	750	1200	1200	610	730	750	710	730	750
SECRETARIAL	1000	1100	1200	610	750	760	710	730	750
CLERICAL	1200	1200	1400	710	750	760	710	730	750
JR. EXEC.	1500	1500	1700	760	800	850	710	730	750
SR. EXEC.	1700	1700	1800	800	850	910	710	730	750

The following illustrations shows the recommended dimensions for office flat top desk.

SECTION 75. Dimensions for Side/End Table. —

SIDE/END TABLE

The sizes of side/end tables are generally variable. The size commonly depends upon the basic function, the available space and size or proportion of other furniture pieces that goes with the setting. The maximum height follows the height of armrest, but the most common is 25 mm. to 500 mm. lower than armrest level. The width is flexible, but the depth usually follows the depth of the chair adjacent to it or is slightly shortened. SCIcTD

TABLE V: DIMENSIONS FOR SIDE/END TABLE

DESCRIPTION		WIDTH			DEPTH			HEIGHT
	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.
RECTANGULAR	540	900	1200	460	710	710	430	560	710
SQUARE	380	760	810	380	760	810	430	560	710
CIRCULAR	410	560	760	410	560	760	430	560	710

SECTION 76. Dimensions for Center Table/Low Table. —

The size of center table should be proportionate with other furniture and furniture setting where it is matched. The width and depth are variable. The height usually follows the height of the seat in the furniture setting. Maximum recommended height for center table is 25 mm. to 50 mm. higher than seat height.

 

TABLE VI:
DESCRIPTION		WIDTH			DEPTH			HEIGHT
	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.	MIN.	AVE.	MAX.
RECTANGULAR	610	910	2200	400	610	710	310	380	460
SQUARE	710	910	1100	710	910	1100	380	380	430
CIRCULAR	760	760	1100	760	760	1100	380	380	420

SECTION 77. Beds/Sleeping Spaces. —

SECTION 78. Standard Mattress Sizes. —

TYPE	ENGLISH UNIT	METRIC CONVERSION
BUNK	30" x 75"; 33" x 75"	762 x 1905 mm; 838 x 1098 mm
DORMITORY/HOSPITAL	36" x 75"; 36" x 80"	914 x 1905 mm; 914 x 2032 mm
TWIN	39" x 75"; 39" x 80"	990 x 1905 mm; 990 x 2032 mm
DOUBLE	54" x 75"	1372 x 1905 mm
QUEEN	60" x 80"; 60" x 84"	1524 x 2065 mm; 1524 x 2135 mm
KING	76" x 80"; 76" x 84"	1930 x 2032 mm; 1930 x 2135 mm

 

CHAPTER 8

Fire Resistive Requirements in Construction

SECTION 79. Title. —

1.1 General Chapter 6. Sections 601 to Section 604 inclusive of the National Building Code NBC is adapted verbatim in this referral Interior Design Code and shall have mandatory force and effect as if fully embodied hereunder. Amplifications is any of its original provisions, objectivity to cope-up with the latest advancements in science and technology shall apply. cDCaTH

1.2 Amplification on NBC Chapter 2 Section 603 Fire Resistive Standards.

SECTION 80. Flame Resistance. —

All fabrics and textiles should conform to the qualify and safety standards set by the Philippine government agencies, DTI, and the Fire Bureau. An extra precautionary measure against fire is to spray textiles/raw materials with fire retardant finish on upholstery, curtains, wall coverings and beddings. Spraying fire retardant finishes may wear off in time. For commercial usage like resorts and hotels, an inherently flame retardant fabric is recommended.

SECTION 81. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes. —

General Finishes for interior walls and ceilings of any buildings shall be classified according to their flame-spread characteristic using generally accepted engineering standards. The smoke density shall not be greater than that obtain from burning of untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance with the "Tunnel Test" in the way intended for use. The products of combustion shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood under similar conditions.

Interior walls and ceiling finishes shall mean interior wainscoting, paneling or other finish applied structurally or for decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or similar purposes. Requirements for flame-spread characteristics of finishes shall not apply to trim of doors and windows or their frames, and not to materials which are less than one (1) millimeter in thickness cemented to the surface of walls or ceilings. cSIADa

Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant having a flame-spread of fifty (50) or less as determined by the "Tunnel Test".

Gypsum Ceiling Board and Wall Board should have a fire rating of 1 HR.

SECTION 82. Electrical Wirings and Lighting Fixtures. —

All electrical wirings and lighting fixtures should conform to the quality and electrical safety standards set by the Engineering Code of the Philippines and DTI.

SECTION 83. Interior Signage Placement Plans. —

Signage placement plans must indicate the location of every sign and directory in the facility. The sign symbol must indicate the sign type and be keyed to the signage schedule, which then describes message, symbols and details. Separate typical sign drawings must be prepared for each type to indicate plaque size, type, location and message for all signs. For larger projects, incorporate building or floor directories and directional signage. The typical sign drawings and schedule may be included solely in the specifications or as an attachment to the specifications instead of on the contract set of drawings. HIaSDc

SECTION 84. Safety and Security. —

	TYPE OF
	HAZARD	DESIGN PRECAUTIONS
FALLS	Slippery Flooring	Avoid slippery materials, especially near door access.
	Small Rugs or	Avoid when possible. Use rubber antislip underlay.
	Mats
	Bathrooms	Provide grab bars and use nonskid surfaces. Consider
		positioning the door to open outward in order to easily
		reach an injured person who may be blocking the door.
	Steps	Avoid level changes and single step if possible. If not,
		mark level change clearly through contrasting colors,
		materials, or design. Provide rail and/or safety light.
	Stairways	Plan moderate (normal) angle of slope. Break long
		runs with landings. Provide handrails on both sides
		and, for wider stairways, in the center as well. Provide
		good lighting. Avoid slippery materials. Provide
		nonskid treads and/or nosings. Avoid winders. Mark
		beginning of stairways clearly through design.
	Windows	In high (upper-floor) locations, consider safety bars or
		rails. Use window type that restricts opening (but see
		fire safety problems below). Avoid low sills.
	Kitchens	Place all provisions and materials within easy reach if
		possible, if not, provide a secure step stool. Store
		knives and sharp objects well out of reach.
	Darkness	Provide adequate lighting and emergency light at key
		locations. Provide double switches at top and bottom
		of stairways. Install a light switch near the bed in
		bedrooms. Install a night-light in bathrooms. Consider
		placing proximity or sonic switches in appropriate
		locations.
FIRE	Prevention	Avoid highly inflammable materials. Store dangerous
		substances in fireproof enclosures. Use fire-safe
		Materials, heating stoves, and kitchen ranges. Provide
		adequate and safe electric wiring.
	Control	Provide extinguishers, smoke alarms, alarm signals, or
		bells where appropriate. Consider providing hose
		cabinets and sprinklers, particularly for high-floor
		locations, exit routes, and high-risk areas.
	Exit and Escape	Provide safe exits, including two independent routes
		for upper floors and hazardous locations. Provide
		ample exits from public spaces using out-swinging
		doors with panic-bolt hardware. Provide exit signs and
		lights. Provide fire-company access (avoid fixed
		windows and fixed window bars). Consider outdoor
		escapes, ladders, and so on. Provide emergency
		lighting.
ELECTRICAL	Fire	Provide adequate and safe wiring.
	Shock	Avoid placing outlets near water. Provide ground-fault
		interrupt circuitry for bathroom and other wet
		locations.
WATER	Bathrooms	Provide safe (thermostatically controlled) mixing
		faucets far tubs and showers. Avoid slippery floor
		surfaces (see "Falls" above), tubs, and shower
		bottoms.
	Pools	Control access. Consider installing railings or antiskid
		flooring.

CHAPTER 9

Sustainable Interior Design

SECTION 85. General. —

The design must

use the simplest technology appropriate to the functional need, and incorporate passive energy-conserving strategies responsive to the local climate.

use renewable indigenous building materials to the greatest extent possible strive for "smaller is better", optimizing use and flexibility of spaces so overall building size and the resources necessary for construction and operation are minimized. AaITCH

consider "constructability". . . striving for minimal environmental disruption, resource consumption, and material waste, and identifying opportunities for reuse/recycling of construction debris

provide equal access to the full spectrum of people with physical sensory impairments while minimizing impacts on natural and cultural resources

allow for future expansion and/or adaptive uses with minimum of demolition and waste

materials and components should be chosen that can be easily reused or recycled

make it easy for the occupants/operators to recycle waste

apply natural conditioning techniques to effect appropriate comfort levels for human activities

do not isolate human needs from the environment

avoid overdependence on mechanical systems to alter the climate (such dependency signifies inappropriate design, disassociation from the environment, and nonsustainable use of resources)

analyze whether the climate is comfortable, too cool or too hot for the anticipated activities, and then which of the primary climatic components of temperature, sun, wind, and moisture make the comfort level better (asset) or worse (liability).

SECTION 86. Sensory Experience. —

Visual

 use design principles of scale, rhythm, proportion, balance, and composition to enhance the complementary integration of facilities into environmental context

 use muted colors to blend facilities with natural context, unless contradictory to other environmental considerations (reflection/absorption) or cultural values (customs/taboos).

Sounds

 locate service and maintenance functions away from public areas

 space lodging units and interpretive stops so that natural, not human, sounds dominate

 use vegetation to create sound baffle between public and private activities EacHSA

 orient openings toward natural sounds such as the lapping of waves, bubbling of streams, and rustling of leaves by the wind

 restrict the use of audio level of unnatural sounds such as radios and televisions

Touch

 allow visitors to touch and be in touch with the natural and cultural resources of the site

 vary walking surfaces to identify or give different quality to different spaces

 use contrasting textures to direct attention to interpretive opportunities.

Smell

 allow natural fragrance of vegetation to be enjoyed

 direct air exhausted from utility areas away from public areas.

Taste

 provide opportunities to sample local produce and cuisine

SECTION 87. Sustainable and Green Building. —

The right blueprint can lead to the right ecological footprint, and so Green building is good for the environment. Sustainable designers work to create high-performance buildings and communities that are less expensive to build (or retrofit), more profitable to operate, easier to lease, and healthier and more comfortable to occupy — plus, they boost worker productivity. They also analyze interconnected issues such as site and building design, energy and water efficiency, resource-efficient materials and construction techniques, lighting and mechanical design, and the comfort and safety of the occupants. Then reassemble the pieces in new patterns that achieve multiple benefits from single expenditures. More than just adding green features to buildings, the integrated design process considers all aspects of the physical environment, from aesthetics and function to industry-related challenges such as financing, construction scheduling, and regulatory compliance. The result is a new generation of refined interior space with optimized energy and water efficiency, sustainable materials, and superior aesthetics. TCaAHI

 

SECTION 88. Sustainability Integration and Guideline Development. —

Create environmental strategies that address every aspect of the design and construction process, including guidelines for commercial, retail, and residential design.

SECTION 89. Daylighting and Energy Analysis. —

Develop strategies that improve visual performance and productivity, save energy and money, and create healthy spaces. Consider use of computer simulations and physical models to integrate daylight with architectural form, glazing and shading strategies, electric lighting design and controls, and interior details. Identify energy loads that can be deferred or reduced.

SECTION 90. Green Materials Selection. —

Develop a comprehensive set of specifications ("greenlining" existing specifications) to more general recommendations about environmentally preferable, cost-effective materials, as well as contractor tool kits to ensure project goals are achieved.

CHAPTER 10

SECTION 91. Universal Design. —

Universal design which is related to "inclusive design" and "design for all" is an approach to the design of products services and environments to be usable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation. It links directly to the political concept of an inclusive society and its importance has been recognized by governments, business and industry. THIASE

Universal designs is a relatively new paradigm that emerged from "barrier-free" or "accessible design" and "assistive technology". Barrier free design and assistive technology provide a level of accessibility for people with disabilities but they also often result in separate and stigmatizing solutions.

Universal design strives to be a broad-spectrum solution that helps everyone, not just people with disabilities. Moreover, it recognizes the importance of how things look.

SECTION 92. The Implementation of Universal Design Involves the Following Seven Principles. —

a. Equitable Use. The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

 Guidelines:

a.1 Provide the same means of use for all users; identical whenever possible, equivalent when not.

a.2 Avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users.

a.3 Provisions for privacy, security and safety should be equally available to all users.

a.4 Make the design appealing to all users

b. Flexibility in Use. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

 Guidelines:

b.1 Provide choice in methods of use.

b.2 Accommodate right- or left-handed access and use.

b.3 Facilitate the user's accuracy and precision.

b.4 Provide adaptability to the user's pace.

c. Simple and Intuitive Use. Use of the design is easy to understand regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. HcSDIE

 Guidelines.

c.1 Eliminate unnecessary complexity.

c.2 Be consistent with user expectations and intuition.

c.3 Accommodate a wide range of literacy and language skills.

c.4 Arrange information consistent with its importance.

c.5 Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.

d. Perceptible Information. The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.

 Guidelines:

d.1 Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.

d.2 Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.

d.3 Maximize "legibility" of essential information.

d.4 Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give instruction or directions).

d.5 Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by people with sensory limitations.

e. Tolerance for Error. The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. ADCIca

 Guidelines:

e.1 Arrange elements to minimize hazards and errors; most used elements, most accessible, hazardous elements eliminated, isolated or shielded.

e.2 Provide warnings of hazards and errors.

e.3 Provide fail safe features.

e.4 Discourage unconscious action in tasks that require vigilance.

f. Low Physical Effort. The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. DIESHT

 Guidelines:

f.1 Allow user to maintain a neutral body position.

f.2 Use reasonable operating forces.

f.3 Minimize repetitive actions.

f.4 Minimize sustained physical effort.

g. Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.

SECTION 93. Universal Design for Residential and Commercial Spaces. —

Area	Child-Friendly	Physically-Challenged	Visually Impaired	Elderly
Walkways	Add lighting to your	Add lighting to your	Add lighting to your	Add lighting to your
	exterior steps and	exterior steps and	exterior steps and	exterior steps and
	pathways	pathways	pathways	pathways
	Debris-free	Debris-free	Debris-free	Debris-free
	Rough-textured floor	Rough-textured floor	Rough-textured floor	Rough-textured floor
	surfaces to prevent	surfaces to prevent	surfaces to prevent	surfaces to prevent
	slipping	slipping	slipping	slipping
		Minimum of 0.90 m		Minimum of 0.90 m
		wide for those in		wide for those in
		crutches and 1.0 m		crutches and 1.0 m
		in wheelchair		in wheelchair
Porch		Radius of 2 m x 1.5 m		Radius of 2 m x 1.5 m
		to maneuver wheelchair		to maneuver
				wheelchair
Ramp		Use slope-ratio of	Use slope-ratio of	Use slope-ratio of
		1:12, 1:16 or 1:18	1:12, 1:16 or 1:18	1:12, 1:16 or 1:18
		The rise should be	The rise should be	The rise should be
		between 0.10 m to	between 0.10 m to	between 0.10 m to
		0.20 m high	0.20 m high	0.20 m high
		The length should	The length should	The length should
		not exceed 6.0 m	not exceed 6.0 m	not exceed 6.0 m
		Maximum width	Maximum width	Maximum width
		with no handrails	with no handrails	with no handrails
		is 0.90 m	is 0.90 m	is 0.90 m
		With handrails, use	With handrails, use	With handrails, use
		1.1 m-1.2 m width	1.1 m-1.2 m width	1.1 m-1.2 m width
		Handrails should be	Handrails should be	Handrails should be
		0.70 m to 0.90 m	0.75 m to 0.95 m	0.70 m to 0.90 m
		high	high	high
Doors & Entrances		Entrance doors shall		Entrance doors shall
		have a structural		have a structural
		opening of 1.0 m		opening of 1.0 m
		and a minimum of		and a minimum of
		0.80 m clear		0.80 m clear
		opening for easy		opening for easy
		access		access
		Door should swing		Door should swing
		out		out
Flooring			Use borders to	Use borders to
			warn of a change in	warn of a change in
			floor type	floor type
		Floor space		Floor space
		clearance of 1.5 m x		clearance of 1.5 m x
		1.5 m to easily		1.5 m to easily
		maneuver		maneuver
		wheelchair 360°		wheelchair 360°
Wallcovering			Use bright colors to	Use bright colors to
			help distinguish	help distinguish
			among walls,	among walls,
			cabinets, doorways,	cabinets, doorways,
			etc.	etc.
Lighting	Position switches	Position switches	Position switches	Position switches
	between 0.80 m to	between 1.0 m to	1.35 m above	between 1.0 m to
	1.0 m above floor	1.2 m above floor	floor	1.35 m above
				floor
	Press-pad switches	Press-pad switches	Press-pad switches	Press-pad switches
	are most convenient	are most convenient	are most convenient	are most convenient
			Use switches with	Use switches with
			Braille signs and	backlight
			backlight
			Use natural lighting,	Use natural lighting,
			non-glare lighting	non-glare lighting
			& adjustable	& adjustable
			lighting	lighting
Kitchen		Allow 0.76 m to 1.2		Allow 0.76 m to 1.2
		m of clear space in		m of clear space in
		front of appliances		front of appliances
		and work-centers for		and work-centers for
		wheelchair		wheelchair
			Use Braille overlays
			Select cooktop with	Select cooktop with
			contrasting colors	contrasting colors
			from the surface to	from the surface to
			distinguish hot areas	distinguish hot areas
		Install adjustable		Install adjustable
		mirror over range to		mirror over range to
		see back-pots on a		see back-pots on a
		burner		burner
				Use control knob
				covers for those with
				arthritis or limited
				hand grip
	Lower countertop to	Place countertop to	Countertop shall be	Place countertop to a
	0.70 m for children	a minimum of 0.76	a minimum of 0.90	minimum of 0.76 m
	who want to help out	m for easy reach	m	for easy reach
	Install work table	Install work tables		Install work tables
	with a minimum	with a minimum		with a minimum
	height of 0.70 m	height of 0.76 m		height of 0.76 m
	which can be pulled-	which can be pulled-		which can be pulled-out
	out from a standard	out a standard		from a standard
	height countertop	height countertop		height countertop
Area	Use rounded-edged	Use rounded-edged	Use rounded-edged	Use rounded-edged
	countertop	countertop	countertop	countertop
			Contrast the color	Contrast the color of
			of the edging to	the edging to
			distinguish where	distinguish where
			the counter ends	the counter ends
	Place microwave on	Place microwave on	Place microwave on	Place microwave on
	lowered countertop	lowered countertop	eyelevel for easy	lowered countertop
	with space next to it	with space next to it	reach with space	with space next to it
	for transferring food	for transferring food	next to it for	for transferring food
			transferring food
	Install reachers for	Install reachers for		Install reachers for
	those with limited	those with limited		those with limited
	reach ability	reach ability		reach ability
	Lower sink height to	Lowered sink height	Sink height should	Lowered sink height
	0.60 m to 0.80 m	of 0.80 in that's	be at a minimum of	of 0.80 m that's
		open underneath	0.80 m	open underneath
		Knee space should be		Knee space should
		at least, 69 m high x		be at least, 69 m
		0.76 m wide x 0.48 m		high x 0.76 m wide
		deep		x 0.48 m deep
		Use sliding cabinet	Use side-swing	Use sliding cabinet
		doors	doors	doors
		Top cabinets can be	Install top cabinets	Top cabinets can be
		lowered to	at a minimum	lowered to countertop
		countertop level	height of 0.50 m	level for easier
		for easier	from the countertop	access, between
		access, between		0.30 m-0.38 m
		0.30 m-0.38 m		above counter.
		above counter.
	Use lever handles for	Use lever handles for	Use lever handles	Use lever handles
	cabinet doors and	cabinet doors and	for cabinet doors	for cabinet doors
	loop handles for	loop handles for	and loop handles for	and loop handles for
	drawers that are not	drawers that are not	drawers that are	drawers that are
	more than 5 lbs of	more than 5 lbs	not more than	not more than 5 lbs
	pressure	of pressure	5 lbs of pressure	pressure
Toilet & Bath			Use a minimum	Use a minimum of
			0.90 m door width	0.90 m door width
			Advisable to use	Advisable to use
			pocket doors to	pocket doors to
			cut-down space	cut-down space
			usage	usage
	Install non-skid	Install non-skid	Install non-skid	Install non-skid
	flooring to prevent	flooring to prevent	flooring to prevent	flooring to prevent
	accidental slippage	accidental slippage	accidental slippage	accidental slippage
	Toilet seat shall be	Toilet seat shall be	Toilet seat shall be	Toilet seat shall be
	0.38 m to 0.40 m	0.43 m to 0.48 m	0.43 m to 0.48 m	0.43 m to 0.48 m
	above floor	above floor	above floor	above floor
	Tissue paper holder	Tissue paper holder	Tissue paper holder	Tissue paper holder
	shall be at a	shall be at a	shall be at a	shall be at a
	minimum height of	minimum height of	minimum height of	minimum height of
	0.50 m	0.60 m	0.60 m	0.60 m
	Install a horizontal	Install a horizontal	Install a horizontal	Install a horizontal
	grab bar at the toilet	grab bar at the toilet	grab bar at the toilet	grab bar at the toilet
	area that is 0.60 m	area that is 0.80 m	area that is 0.80 m	area that is 0.80 m
	above area	to 0.85 m above	to 0.85 m above	to 0.85 m above
	floor	floor	floor	floor
	Install a vertical grab	Install a vertical grab	Install a vertical	Install a vertical
	bar at the urinal and	bar at the toilet &	grab bar at the toilet	grab bar at the toilet
	shower areas that is	& shower areas that	& shower areas that	& shower areas that
	0.40 m above	is 0.50 m	is 0.80 m	is 0.50 m to 0.80 m
	floor	above floor	above floor	above floor
		Equip shower stall		Equip shower stall
		with folding seat		with folding seat
		Wall-mounted		Wall-mounted
		lavatories are		lavatories are
		convenient for the		convenient for those
		wheelchair		in a wheelchair
	Lavatories shall be	Lavatories shall be	Lavatories shall be	Lavatories shall be
	at a minimum height	at a minimum height	at a minimum	at a minimum
	of 0.60 m	of 0.76 m	height of 0.8 m	height of 0.76 m
	Urinals shall be at a	Urinals shall be	Urinals shall be	Urinals shall be 0.50
	minimum of 0.30 m	0.50 m above floor	0.50 m above floor	m above floor
	above floor
Faucets	Use single-lever	Use single-lever	Use single-lever	Use single-lever
	controls or loops	controls or loops	controls or loops	controls or loops
	that are easier	that are easier	that are easier	that are easier
	to handle	to handle	to handle	to handle
Other Switches		Call button switches	Call button switches	Call button switches
		are preferably 1.10	are preferably 1.35	are preferably 1.10
		m above floor	m above floor	m above floor
			Use buttons with	Use buttons with
			Braille signs and	backlight
			backlight
Bedroom	Provide walk-in	Walk-in closet is	Provide walk-in	Walk-in closet is
	or roll-in closets	most accessible	or roll-in closets	most accessible
	for easy access		for easy access	accessible
	Install clothes rod	Install clothes rod	Install clothes rod	Install clothes rod
	at a minimum height	at a minimum height	at a minimum	between 1.10 m to
	of 0.90 m	of 1.10 m	height of 1.60 m	1.60 m high
	Hardwares shall be	Hardwares shall be	Hardwares shall be	Hardwares shall be
	installed at a	put between 0.50 m	put between 0.90 m	put between 0.50 m
	minimum of 0.23 m	to 1.10 m above	to 1.35m above	to 1.35 m above
	above floor	floor	floor	floor
		Provide plenty of	Provide a clear path	Provide plenty of
		clear floor space	especially one that	clear floor space
			is leading to the
			bathroom
		There shall be a	There shall be a	There shall be a
		minimum space of	minimum space of	minimum space of
		0.90 m on both	0.90 m on both	0.90 m on both
		sides of the bed	sides of the bed	sides of the bed for
		for easy access of		easy access of
		wheelchair		wheelchair
Living Area		There shall be a	There shall be a	There shall be a
		minimum of 0.90 m	minimum of 0.90 m	minimum of 0.90 m
		clear space around	clear space around	clear space around
		and in between the	and in between the	and in between the
		furniture	furniture	furniture
Windows		In case of	In case of	In case of
		emergency, windows	emergency, windows	emergency, windows
		shall have an	shall have an	shall have an
		accessible height of	accessible height of	accessible height of
		0.45 m to 0.50 m	0.45 m to 0.50 m	0.45 m to 0.50 m
		with a 0.76 m	with a 0.76 m	with a 0.76 m
		minimum width	minimum width	minimum width
Note: The size of a wheelchair ranges from 0.61 m to 0.75m wide x 1.0 m to 1.25 m deep

 

SECTION 94. Graphics Signs for the Physically-Challenged and Visually-Impaired. —

The International Symbol of Access shall be placed where accessibility for the physically-challenged is provided for. ISTCHE

The symbol is white in color with either a dark blue or black background. The following signs shall be placed at entrances and exits, toilets and washrooms and outside accessible buildings.

Sign	Size	Usage
A	10 x 10	For use in comfort room stall doors
H	10 x 10	For use with printed formats
A, B, C, D, F	15 x 15	For use with or without directional arrows
		to identify door rooms
A, B, C, D, F	22 x 22	For use with or without arrows
A, B, C, D, E, F, G	30 x 30	For exterior use
A, B, C, D, E, F, G	60 x 60	For exterior use

Signposts shall also identify rooms of importance to the physically-challenged and visually-impaired, such as, in hotel rooms and give the necessary warnings in cases, like projecting objects.

Rectangular signboards shall indicate warnings and circular ones shall spell out prohibitions.

Text on signboards shall be of a dimension that people with less than normal vision acuity can read at certain distance. Refer to the image below for the relationship of text size of reading distance. The vertical components of letters shall have a thickness of 1/5 of the letter height.

Letters and symbols shall either be raised at least 1 mm from background or engraved inorder that persons with seeing difficulties can read information using their fingertips. Refer to image above. Letter sizes shall be at least 15 mm in height to facilitate tactile reading. Signs in Braille shall allow the blind to read vital available information.

Signs shall be located at a maximum of 1.60 m., from the floor and minimum of 1.40 m. from the floor.

SECTION 95. Website Design for the Visually-Impaired. —

Partial sight aging and congenital color deficits all produce changes in perception that reduce the visual effectiveness of certain color combinations. Two colors that contrast sharply to someone with normal vision may be far less distinguishable to someone with a visual disorder. It is important to appreciate that it is the contrast of colors one against another that makes them more or less discernible rather than the individual colors themselves. Here are three simple rules for making effective color choices. IHEAcC

1. Exaggerate lightness differences between foreground and background colors and avoid using colors of similar lightness adjacent to one another, even if they differ in saturation or hue.

 Don't assume that the lightness you perceive will be the same as the lightness perceived by people with color deficits. You can generally assume that they will see less contrast between colors than you will. If you lighten the light colors and darken the dark colors in your design you will increase its visual accessibility.

2. Choose dark colors with hues from the bottom half of this hue circle against light colors from the top half of the circle. Avoid contrasting light colors from the bottom half against dark colors from the top half. The orientation of this hue circle was chosen to illustrate this point.

 For most people with partial sight and/or congenital color deficiencies, the lightness values of colors in the bottom half of the hue circle tend to be reduced.

3. Avoid contrasting hues from adjacent parts of the hue circle especially if the colors do not contrast sharply in lightness.

 Color deficiencies associated with partial sight and congenital deficiencies make it difficult to discriminate between colors of similar hue.

Hue, lightness and saturation — the three perceptual attributes of color — can be envisioned as a solid.

Hues varies around the solid, lightness varies from top to bottom and saturation is the distance from the center.

Hue is the perceptual attribute associated with elementary color names. Hue enables us to identify basic color categories such as blue green, yellow, red and purple. People with normal color vision report that hues follow a natural sequence based on their similarity to one another. With most color deficits, the ability to discriminate between colors on the basis of the hue is diminished. AaEDcS

Lightness corresponds to how much light appears to be reflected from a colored surface in relation to nearby surfaces.

With color deficits, the ability to discriminate colors on the basis of lightness is reduced.

Lightness like hue is a perceptual attribute that cannot be computed from physical measurement alone. It is the most important attribute in making contrast more effective.

With color deficits, the ability to discriminate colors on the basis of lightness is reduced.

To a person with color-deficient partial sight, the left-hand panel might appear like the right panel appears to a person with normal color vision.

With color deficits, the ability to discriminate colors on the basis of all three attributes hue, lightness and saturation is reduced. Designers can help to compensate for these deficits by making colors differ more dramatically in all three attributes.

ANNEXES

Annex A Definition of Terms

Annex B Interior Design Permit

Annex C Standard Forms for Building Permit

Annex D Code of Ethical & Professional Standards for Interior Designers

REFERENCES

1) RA 8534 An Act Regulating the Practice of Interior Design in the Philippines EcAISC

2) P.D. 1096 National Building Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations

3) R.A. 9266 An Act Regulating the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines

4) Interior Design by John Pile — 2nd Edition 1995

5) Specifying Interiors by Maryjane Mcgowan — 2nd Edition 2006.

6) Accessibility Law (B.P. No. 344) — First Edition 1995

7) Architectural Code of the Philippines November 2000

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Committee on Legislation & ID Code

Arch. Leth Sablan-Limpo

Prof. Belen S. Morey

Arch. Minette R. Fajardo

Mr. Marcelo L. Alonzo

Sub-Committee Chairmen and Members:

Ms. Sherbie O. Co	—	Comprehensive Services
Prof. Sandra D. Morales	—	Comprehensive Services
Arch. Marietta B. Segovia	—	Allied Services
Arch. Arlen P. de Guzman	—	Allied Services
Arch. Francis D. Santaromana	—	Allied Services
Arch. Larry A. Carandang	—	Allied Services
Ms. Toni E. Gabriel	—	Construction Services
Ms. Joy Gladys J. Ejercito	—	Construction Services/Universal
		Design
Mr. Gerry C. Tobias	—	Construction Services
Mr. James I. Cacho	—	Construction Services
Prof. Gil Obispo Santos	—	Anthropometric/Ergonometric

ANNEX A

Biodegradable — A material or substance which, when left exposed to nature, will decompose without harmful effects to the environment. caTESD

Chloroflourocarbons — (CFC) — A group of volatile gases believed to deplete the ozone layer of the Earth's stratosphere. These gases have been discontinued from use as refrigerants and as blowing agents used to make foam.

Clean Air Act 1972 — (local Philippines)

Energy Efficient — Products and systems that use less energy to perform as well or better than standard products. While some have higher up-front costs, energy efficient products cost less to operate over their lifetime.

Environmentally Friendly — A term that refers to the degree to which a product may harm the environment, including the biosphere, soil, water and air.

Environmental Psychology — is an interdisciplinary field focused on the interplay between humans and their surroundings.

Graywater — Refers to wastewater coming from sinks, showers and laundry that can be collected and heated for some reuse such as the flushing of toilets or watering of landscape. (See also Captured Rainwater).

Hazardous Waste — By-products of society with physical, chemical or infectious characteristics that pose hazards to the environment and human health when improperly handled.

High Performance Green Building — These buildings include design features that conserve water and energy use space materials and resources efficiently, minimize construction waste; and create healthy indoor environments.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) — The supply and introduction of adequate air for ventilation and control of airborne contaminants, acceptable temperatures and relative humidity.

Integrated Design Team — A term referring to all individuals involved in a project from very early in the design process, including the design professionals (architect, engineers, landscape architect and interior designer); the owner's representatives (investors, developers, building users facility managers and maintenance personnel); and the general contractor and subcontractors. DcITHE

Interior Design — is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture and product design in addition to traditional decoration.

Interior Designer — is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interior as part of their job, interior design is a creative practice that analyzes programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents. In some jurisdiction, interior designers must be licensed to practice.

Leed — the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System sets industry standards for green building design.

Life-Cycle Assessment — The comprehensive examination of a product's environmental and economic effects throughout its lifetime, including raw material extraction, transportation, manufacturing, use and disposal. aHSAIT

Low Toxic — This refers to the degree to which a product is poisonous to people or other living organisms.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) — Information fact sheets that identify hazardous chemicals and health and physical hazards including exposure limits and precautions for workers who may come into contact with these chemicals. Green design professionals review product MSDS when specifying materials and require their submittal during the shop drawing phase.

Non-Renewable — A finite resource.

Ozone Layer — Defined by the EPA as the protective layer of atmosphere 15 miles above the ground that absorbs some of the sun's ultraviolet rays, reducing the amount of potentially harmful radiation reaching the Earth's surface. Ozone depletion is caused by the breakdown of certain chlorine and/or bromine-containing compounds such as CFCs or halons.

Pollution Prevention — Reducing the amount of energy, materials, packaging or water in the design, manufacturing or purchasing of products or materials in an effort to increase efficient use of resources, reduce toxicity and eliminate waste.

Recyclability — The ability of a product or material to be recovered or otherwise diverted the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling (E.O. 13101)

Recycled/Recovered Materials — Waste materials and by products that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste but do not include those materials and by products generated from and commonly reused within an original manufacturing process (EO 13101)

Recycling — A series of activities including collection, separation and processing by which products or materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of new products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion (EO 13101)

Resources Efficiency — A practice in which the primary consideration of material use begins with the concept of "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Repair" stated in descending order of priority. This concept may be applied in everyday life to help promote a sustainable society. In design begin by reducing the amount of material that is specified; find ways to reuse materials recycle products or product waste; specify products made from recycled materials; and repair or restore products instead of replacing them. DcHaET

Renewable Energy — Energy harvested from sources that are not depleted when used typically causing very low environmental impact. Examples include solar energy hydroelectric power and wind power.

Remanufacturing — A recycling concept by which an existing product can have its useful life extended through a secondary manufacturing or refurbishing process such as remanufactured systems furniture.

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) — Health complaints such as nasal congestion, headache, irritated eyes, lethargy and tiredness which are difficult to medically diagnose but are present in individuals when they are within a building and disappear or diminish once they leave building. The cause of SBS is suspected to be poor air quality and conditions within the building.

Sustainable Yield vs. Ecologically Sustainable Forestry — Sustainable yield forestry dictates that the same number of trees cut down are planted. Clear cutting with 100 percent replanted is an example of sustainable yield. Ecologically sustainable forestry dictates the management of a productive forest that supports a healthy ecosystem.

Thermal Comfort — The appropriate combination of temperatures, warm or cool combined with air flow and humidity which allows one to be comfortable within the confines of a building. This comfort is not usually achieved by the fixed setting of thermostats but through careful design and planning.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) — These substances are indoor air pollutants or chemical compounds that exist as vapor or gases at normal temperatures and are carbon-based molecules typically used as solvents in products such as household cleaners, paints, inks and dyes. Sources of VOCs include formaldehyde (a suspected carcinogen), xylene, toluene, benzene (a known carcinogen) and acetone.

Waste Reduction — This is a process to reduce or eliminate the amount of waste generated at its source or to reduce the amount of toxicity from waste or the reuse of materials. The best way to reduce waste is not to create it in the first place.

Waste Stream — The total flow of solid waste from homes, businesses, institutions and manufacturing that is recycled, burned or disposed of in landfills.

Wastewater — Water that has been used and contaminated. Wastewater must be purified before being used again or before being returned to the environment. ACIESH

INTERIOR DESIGN PERMIT

 

ANNEX B

INTERIOR DESIGN PERMIT FORM

Requirements

By a duly licensed Architect, a duly licensed Interior Designer, or a duly licensed Civil Engineer, in case of architectural, Interior Design works and structural plans respectively.

By a duly licensed Interior Designer/Architect for all interior renovation or construction works.

Interior Design Documents

Details of Interior Design works shall show the following.

1. Floor Plan with furniture lay-out, scale not less than 1:50

 

2. Wall elevations (at least four) showing wall, window design/materials with nearest furniture, scale 1:50.

3. Interior Perspective of area specified at any convenient scale.

4. Working drawings furniture design and wall cabinet construction.

5. Specifications and sample of materials (swatches)

ANNEX C

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION OF BUILDING PERMIT FLOW CHART

 

 

MODEL OF TITLE BLOCK

 

 

STANDARD FORM

 

 

STANDARD SIGNBOARD

 

ANNEX D

CODE OF ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR

An Interior Designer's integrity and sense of moral values must be above suspicion; as a professional adviser to his client, he must be impartial to command respect and confidence. aAHTDS

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITY IN RELATION

1-A: The Interior Designer shall introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he is capable of performing, limited to presentation of his professional folio, exact scope of services, and he shall not entail the offering of any free visual and verbal design presentations without the benefit of a compensatory agreement with the client.

1-B: The Interior Designer shall charge a separate fee for consultative advice and minor sketches including any form of visual presentation.

1-C: The Interior Designer shall explain the conditional character of estimates other than estimates submitted in the form of actual proposal by contractors and in no case shall he guarantee any estimates other than estimates of cost of works. Neither shall he mislead his Client as to probable cost of the works in order to be awarded a project.

1.D: The Interior Designer shall consider the needs and specification of his Client and the effects of his work upon the life and well-being of the public and the community as a whole and to endeavour to meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project commensurate with the Client's budget.

1-E: The Interior Designer shall charge his Client for services rendered a professional fee commensurate with the work involved and with his professional standing and experience based upon the Basic Schedule of Fees prescribed by the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers.

1-F: The Interior designer shall not render professional services without compensation except for small, civic or community projects. He shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for the awarding of the project. aSTECI

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITY IN RELATION

2-A: The Interior Designer shall work in cooperation with the Architect to ensure the success of the project. He shall not make changes in the Architectural plans and specifications without prior consent from the Architect and Client. A good working relationship must be arranged between the architect and the Interior Designer to define the specific scope of work with the client's approval.

2.B: The Interior Designer shall not make malicious criticisms of the structure or plans of the Architect.

2-C: The Interior Designer shall not make any architectural plans for any building or project signed by a licensed Architect and passed on as the work of an Interior Designer's firm, unless he too is an Architect.

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITY IN RELATION TO

3-A: The Interior Designer shall furnish the manufacturer with clear, definite and consistent information to fully understand the specifications of the contract. The Interior Designer shall immediately inspect, reject or condemn materials or workmanship which are not in conformity with the specifications in the contract documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the manufacturer, contractor and client.

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITY IN RELATION TO

4.-A: The Interior Designer shall not knowingly compete with other Interior Designers on the basis of difference of professional charges nor use donations as a device for obtaining competitive advantage except for worthwhile civic projects. Neither shall he submit solicited or unsolicited sketches or drawings in competition with other Interior Designers unless agreed upon by Architects involved.

4-B: The Interior Designer shall not under any circumstances nor through any means solicit a project already known to him as previously awarded to another Interior Designer whether such endowment has been definitely agreed upon or still is in the process of negotiation.

4-C: The Interior Designer shall not undertake a project for which he knows another Interior Designer has been previously engaged until the original contract has been terminated and has been duly compensated. CASTDI

4-D: The Interior Designer shall not criticize nor maliciously malign, the professional reputation of another Interior Designer in order to gain the client's confidence in his favor for the same project.

4-E: The Interior Designer shall not in any case enter as competitor in any Interior Design Competition when he has a direct involvement with the formulation of the program thereof or when he has been engaged to act as professional adviser or juror for such competition, neither shall he accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any Interior Design Competition when he has any information or has reviewed or assisted in the preparation of any competition design entered; nor shall an Interior Designer retained as professional adviser in a competition accept employment as an Interior Designer for that competition project except as Consulting Interior Designer.

4-F: The Interior Designer shall inspire the loyalty of his employees and subordinates by providing them with suitable working conditions, requiring them to render competent and efficient services and paying them adequate and just compensation therefor. He shall tutor and mentor the young aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties and responsibilities of the profession.

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION

5-A: The Interior Designer shall seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic and urban affairs and to the best of his abilities, advance the safety, health and well-being of the people and the community as well as the promotion, restoration or preservation of historic and architectural heritage of the nation.

5-B: The Interior Designer shall promote the interest of his profession and do his full part of the work to enhance its objectives and services of the organization. He should share in the interchange of technical information and experience with the other design profession and the building industry.

5-C: The Interior Designer as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and regulations of the government and comply with the standards of practice of the profession in the Philippines. He shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best interest of the profession. ECDHIc

5-D: The Interior Designer shall not advertise, display signs or printed matter citing his professional specialization.