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The National Building Code (P.D. 1096)

CHAPTER 20

SIGNS

SECTION 2001. General Requirements

(a) No sign or signboard shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view
or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal, or device.
(b) No sign or signboard shall be constructed as to unduly obstruct the natural view of the
landscape, distract or obstruct the view of the public as to constitute a traffic hazard, or otherwise
defile, debase or offend aesthetic and cultural values and traditions.

SECTION 2002. Maintenance

All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair
and in proper state of preservation. The display of all signs shall be kept neatly painted and secured
at all times.

SECTION 2003. Design and Construction

Sign structures shall be designed and constructed to resist all forces in accordance with the
National Structural Code for Buildings. For signs on buildings, the dead lateral loads shall be
transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground in such a manner as not to
overstress any of the elements of the building. The weight of earth superimposed over footings may
be used in determining the dead load resisting moment. Such earth shall be carefully placed and
thoroughly compacted.

SECTION 2004. Supports and Anchorages

(a) General. The supports and anchorages of all signs or sign structures shall be placed in
or upon private property and shall be constructed conformity with the requirements of this Code.
(b) Materials. Materials for construction of signs or sign structures shall be of the quality and
grade as specified in this Code.
(c) Restrictions on Combustible Materials – All signs or sign structures erected in highly
restrictive Fire Zones shall have structural members of incombustible materials. Ground signs may be
constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code. Combination signs, roof signs,
wall signs, projecting signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials.
No combustible material other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electric
signs.
(d) Non-structural Trim – Non-structural trim and portable display surfaces may be of
wood, metal, approved plastics, or any combination thereof.
(e) Display Surfaces – Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of metal, glass,
or approved plastics.

SECTION 2005. Projections and Clearances

(a) Clearances from High Voltage Power Lines – Clearances of signs from high voltage
power lines shall be in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.
(b) Clearances from Fire Escapes, Exits, or Standpipes – No signs or sign structures shall
be erected in such a manner than any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with
the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
(c) Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening to such an extent that light
or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by this Code. Signs erected within 1.50 meters

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