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BAVA Construction Rules and Guidelines

BEL-AIR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, INC.

BUILDING RULES & REGULATIONS

(Updated as of July 2019)

I. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

(Applicable for commercial and residential areas)

A. Property owners are required to first settle any outstanding association dues before

any construction, demolition and excavation work permit is issued. (Res. No. 2000-

04-01

B. The owner MUST submit a copy of his TCT – Transfer Certificate of Title or

Deed of Sale to the property in question as proof of ownership and to

ascertain that the person signing all documents is indeed the authorized

person.

For properties owned by corporations, the TCT OR DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING

THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY/REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL DEAL WITH

THE ASSOCIATION.

C. Before construction, A NOTARIZED JOINT UNDERTAKING TO BE SIGNED BY

ARCHITECT/CONTRACTOR AND PROPERTY OWNER MUST BE SUBMITTED

WITH THE PLANS. For facility, the standard blank form is attached to this set of

rules.

D. Also before construction, applicant MUST SUBMIT FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL,

two (2) complete sets of Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical

plans of the proposed project/s. The plans should show:

1. Building location in relation to lot boundaries including eaves line and other

projections;

2. All permitted construction within the easement areas as described hereunder;

3. Plans for walls, gates, swimming pools, genset housing, water tank and tower,

pump house, etc.;

4. Elevations;

5. Detailed architectural estimates of cost (labor & materials);

6. Detailed scope/nature of work;

7. Duration of work;

8. Names of workers (must be updated periodically by

foreman/contractor/owner as workers are retired/replaced or added)


All building plans submitted for approval MUST INCLUDE CLEARLY the location

of sidewalk trees and/or other trees in the vicinity of the proposed construction

site that will/may be affected by the proposed construction. (Res. No. 97-1-06)


E. The owner MUST submit to BAVA a Written General Authority to Inspect, giving

the BAVA Board of Governors, Building Committee members and/or any BAVA

Authorized Representative and/or members of the BAVA Security Force the

authority to access the construction site and inspect the premises at any given

time including evening hours so as verification of overnight workers can be made

including checking, depending on the situation.

F. The owner must include in the submitted data the PHONE NUMBERS AND THE

NAME OF PERSONS FOR BAVA SECURITY TO CONTACT IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY.

II. VARIOUS BONDS & FEES PAYABLE PRIOR TO a) RELEASE OF PLANS and/or b)

APPROVAL/PERMIT FOR WORK APPLIED FOR:

A-1. DEMOLITION WORK – Refundable Cash Bonds

a. Residential side: P30,000.00

b. Commercial side: (square meter of structure)

- 100 square meter or less P40, 000.00

- 101 square meter or more P60, 000.00

Violations of building rules and regulations committed by workers and/or

contractors during the duration of the work applied for are immediately

chargeable to the above cash bonds. A FIFTH OFFENSE WILL BE CAUSE

FOR BOND FORFEITURE. Owners/contractors are asked to refer to the

Section on building rules and their corresponding penalties.

A-2. DEMOLITION FEE

a. Residential side: P1,000.00

b. Commercial side: P2,000.00

NOTE: BAVA’s O.R NO. & DATE MUST BE DISPLAYED on a 0.50 m x 0.75 m

sign at a very conspicuous area for easy checking of the village security

personnel. This serves as the demolition permit. A penalty will be imposed

for non-compliance.

B-1. EXCAVATION WORK – Refundable Cash Bonds

a. Residential side: (including swimming pool)

- 100 sq.m.. or less P10,000.00

- 101-250 sq.m.. P15, 000.00

- 251 sq.m.. & up P25, 000.00

b. Commercial side: (other than for basement excavation)

- 50 sq.m. or less P10,000.00

- 51-100 sq.m. P30, 000.00

- 101-200 sq.m. P50, 000.00

- 201-300 sq.m. P75, 000.00

- 301-400 sq.m. P100, 000.00

- 401-500 sq.m. P150, 000.00

- 501 sq.m. & up P200, 000.00

c. Basement Excavation P1,000.00/sq.m.

Violations of Building rules and regulations committed by workers and/or

contractors during the duration of the work applied for are immediately

chargeable to the above cash bonds. A FIFTH OFFENSE WILL BE CAUSE

FOR BOND FORFEITURE. Owners/contractors are asked to refer to the

Section on building rules and their corresponding penalties.

NOTE:

EXCAVATION BONDS ON ROADS AND SIDEWALKS SHOULD ONLY BE

REFUNDED AFTER ONE YEAR FROM COMPLETION.

B-2. EXCAVATION FEE

a. Residential side: P1,000.00

b. Commercial side: P2,000.00

NOTE: BAVA’s O.R NO. & DATE MUST BE DISPLAYED on a 0.50 m x 0.75 m

sign at a very conspicuous area for easy checking of the village security

personnel. This serves as the excavation permit.

C. VERIFICATION FEE

a. Residential side: P1,000.00 for new construction

P500.00 for renovation

b. Commercial side: P2,000.00 for new construction

P1, 000.00 for renovation

D. INSPECTION FEE

D-1. CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION

a. Residential side:

less than 10 days: None

10 days to 3 months: P500.00

over 3 months to 6 months P2,000.00

over 6 months P2,000.00 plus P 300.00/month

b. Commercial side:

less than 10 days P500.00 (for verification by the

committee)

10 days to 3 months P1, 000.00

over 3 months to 6 months P3,000.00

over 6 months P3,000.00 plus P400.00/month

D-2. DEMOLITION/EXCAVATION

a. Residential side: P500.00

b. Commercial side: P1,000.00


NOTE: PROPER CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS DO NOT FALL INTO THE DRAINAGE OPENINGS.

CONSTRUCT A FENCE/PALISADES TO PROTECT CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS FROM SPILLING ONTO THE ROAD/DRAINAGE.

OPENINGS MUST BE PAINTED WHITE TO KEEP THE AREA LOOKING

NEAT AND CLEAN. UNKEMPT AREAS ARE PENALIZED.

Owners/contractors are asked to refer to the section on building rules and

their corresponding penalties.

F. CONSTRUCTION WORKS

F-1. DEPOSIT CASH BOND – Refundable

a. Residential side:

1. New Construction

- 400 sq.m. or less lot size P200,000.00

- 401-800 sq.m. lot size P250,000.00

- 801 sq.m. & up lot size P300,000.00

2. Major Renovation

- 100 sq.m. or less of flr. area to be renovated P50,000.00

- 101 sq.m. & up of flr. area to be renovated P75,000.00

3. Minor Renovation/Repair

- 100 sq.m. or less of flr. area to be renovated P10,000.00

- 101 sq.m. & up of flr. area to be renovated P20,000.00

b. Commercial side:

1. New Construction P1,000,000.00

2. Major Renovation P1,000,000.00

3. Minor Renovation/Repair

- 100 sq.m. or less of flr. area to be renovated P75,000.00

- 101 sq.m. & up of flr. area to be renovated P100,000.00

F-2. CONSTRUCTION FEES

a. Residential side: P1,000.00

b. Commercial side P2,000.00

NOTE: BAVA’S O.R. NO. & DATE MUST BE DISPLAYED on a 0.50 m x 0.75 m

sign at a very conspicuous area for easy checking of the village security

personnel. This serves as the construction permit.

G. FENCING

G-1. DEPOSIT P10,000.00

G-2. PROCESSING /INSPECTION P1,000.00

H. ROAD FEES – for residential only

- 10 wheeler truck per entry P1,000.00

- more than 10 wheeler truck per entry P2,000.00

- heavy equipment/trailer truck per entry P2,000.00

I. CEMENT MIXER’S BOND – refundable cash bond to be shouldered by the

contractor.

a. Residential side: P10,000.00/pouring day

b. Commercial side: P25,000.00/pouring day

III. EXPLANATORY NOTES

A. REFUNDABLE CASH BONDS

These are cash deposits with the Association which are held by the Association to

answer for any violation(s) and/or violation penalties of the Association’s deed

restrictions and building rules and regulations. It shall also be used to satisfy any

damage caused to the Association or any of its members/homeowners.

The said cash deposits are non-interest bearing and are refundable minus all

penalties or damages subject to the following conditions:

1. Upon receipt of a written clearance/certification from the Building Committee

that the same may be released;

2. Upon submission by the refunding party of the pertinent O.R.


B. NEW CONSTRUCTION

These are construction projects on vacant lots or on a lot where an existing

structure is totally or partially demolished to erect a new one.

C. MAJOR RENOVATION/REPAIR

These are projects where the work to be undertaken will affect the superstructure

of the existing building such as footings, column, beams, floor slabs, floor framing,

roof framing, etc.

D. MINOR RENOVATION/REPAIR

These are projects where the construction to be undertaken will entail only minor

works such as replacement of ceilings, partitioning, cabinetry, change of tiles,

painting, etc. Works that will entail upgrading of the area to be renovated/repaired,

e.g. changing of wooden ceiling made of plywood also with plywood, or changing

rusty gutters, etc. are not considered minor renovation/repair but are covered under

major renovation/repair.

NOTE:

ALL REPAIR AND RENOVATION PERMITS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ACTUAL

INSPECTION BY THE ASSOCIATION ENGINEER. ANY PENALTIES MUST BE

COLLECTED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT.

E. EXCAVATION

Includes approved deep well applications aside from approved basements, cisterns,

driveways, etc.

Septic and Cistern Tank may be allowed in the easement but shall be at least one

(1) meter away from the property line and one (1) meter deeper than the lowest

ground elevation of the adjoining lot.

F. FINAL INSPECTION

Means that the entire project has been completed even on minor finishing works

and all construction debris have been removed from the project site.

G. EASEMENT RULE

Easement on the ground floor shall be the same easement to be followed on the

upper floors and underground. Exceptions are commercial buildings which can have

cantilevered arcades from the 2nd floor up fronting the property.

Residential side:

Fronting streets: minimum of 3 meters distance between building line and

property line.

Sides & rear: minimum of 2 meters distance between building line and

property line.

Commercial side:

Fronting streets: ground floor shall have a minimum of 5 meters clear

distance between the building line and property line.

Sides: may abut

Rear: 3 meters clear distance between the building line and

property line.

2nd floor & up: fronting streets minimum of 3 meters clear distance

between building line and property line (cantilevered

arcade)

Corner lot: must be at least five (5) meters from the main street and three (3)

meters from the minor street

Basement for commercial: shall follow ground floor easements.

H. ROOF LINE

Residential – fronting streets: roof eaves setback must be 1.5 meters

reckoned from the property line

Side and rear: roof eaves can abut up to 1.5 meters from

the building line

Commercial side – follows the easement line under letter G above.

I. CANOPY RULE

Canopies on commercial building are allowed. Distance from the edge of the

canopy to the property line must maintain a minimum distance of two (2) meters:

canopies must be cantilevered.

J. SKYLIGHT

A skylight or non-permanent roofing can cover up to one-third (1/3) of the length of

either the left or right side elevation for single detached units (one side only) and

one-fourth (1/4) for duplexes (one per duplex unit) provided:

 That no permanent structure such as columns/posts and the like may

be erected within the two (2) meter easement

 An inside gutter shall be provided which shall be within the required

height of the common wall fence.

K. COMMERCIAL BUILDING STAIRS & RAMP

Allowed on the five meters front easement: ONLY UP TO A DEPTH OF 1.5

METERS.

L. COMMERCIAL SIDE: PLANT BOXES/LANDSCAPING

Allowed on the five meters front easement: ONLY UP TO A DEPTH OF 1.5

METERS reckoned from the building line and 0.5 meter in height.

M. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SIGNS

MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMITATION: 18 meters along the exposed perimeter roads.

Poles of sign for buildings/establishments on the ground floor must be located

inside the property line but not to obstruct parking spaces. The same height

limitation applies to signs placed on face/top of the building.

N. COMMERCIAL BUILDING SECURITY HAND RAILINGS

The floor decks of building may have hand railing all around the roof deck for

security purposes. However, said railing must be NO HIGHER THAN 1.10 meters

and made solely of spaced pipes with no obstructions in between pipes to allow air

circulation but should be within the allowed maximum height limit for buildings.

O. HEIGHT REGULATIONS

Residential structures may have a maximum height limit of 10 meters up to the

apex of the roof, reckoned from either one of the following:

1) 10 meters from the maximum 1.0 meter ground floor finish reckoned from the

average elevation of the sidewalk fronting the property; or

2) 10 meters from the average elevation of the sidewalk fronting the property.

Commercial buildings shall have a maximum height of 18 meters, reckoned from

the highest point of the ground floor to the topmost part of the structure which

includes the elevator shaft and the water tank structure.

PERIMETER FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

For residential properties, the maximum permanent (CHB) fence height is 2.5 m. A

total height of 3.5 m is allowed to include the non-permanent fence.

For commercial properties, the perimeter fence must be at least 5.0 meters.


P. FILL OF EASEMENT/INCREASE IN GROUND FLOOR HEIGHT BY FILLING FOR

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

Allowed maximum fill is only 1.0 meter.

Q. EXHAUSTS / EXHAUST DUCTS

Commercial establishments must make their exhaust face the street and must be

four (4) feet high reckoned from the highest point of the roof. All exhaust ducts for

commercial areas must be located inside or within the building line.

R. AIR CON CONDENSING UNIT (ACCU) / EXHAUST MOTOR

Air Con Condensing Unit (ACCU) and exhaust motors in commercial areas shall be

installed at any portion of the building provided that these are within the building

lines. Should the ACCU be installed at the rear easement of the ground floor level,

the rear wall fence should be five (5) meters in height.

S. GENERATOR SET

Commercial side: may be allowed in the five (5) meters front easement at ground

level but not to exceed three (3) meters from the building line and shall

be located at the left/right side corner of the property. The generator

set at the basement area shall also be located at the front side of the

property.

Residential side: may be allowed at the front easement but proper sound proofing

on the enclosure shall be required so that the noise emanating

therefrom shall conform to the acceptable decibel reading allowed

under the law. The exhaust / muffler shall also comply with BAVA’s

restrictions regarding genset installations.

T. GARAGE

Residential side

Roofs of garage of residential house may abut only on the side. Front easement of

the roof eaves must still maintain 1.5 meters clearance. Maximum height of the roof

is 4 meters at the apex reckoned from the finished ground floor level. NO

ROOM/STORAGE OR LIVING QUARTERS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED

UNDERNEATH THE GARAGE ROOF. No garage post may be erected on the 2

meters easement on the sides.

Carport parking slots per property (3 x 5 m per slot)

For single detached units – a minimum of four (4) parking slots

For duplexes – a minimum of six (6) slots, or three (3) per unit


Commercial side

Parking requirements for commercial properties/buildings

Number of parking slots will be based on the total leasable and common areas

IV. RULES AND REGULATIONS COVERING ALL APPLICATIONS AND ASPECTS

THEREOF.

WARNING: ANY VIOLATION OR DEVIATION FROM THE APPROVED PLANS

DURING CONSTRUCTION WILL AUTOMATICALLY CAUSE SUSPENSION OF

WORKERS ID’S, STOPPAGE OF ENTRY OF MATERIALS AND MAY RESULT IN

BOND FORFEITURE, COST OF SUIT, ENSUING BY REASON OF VIOLATIONS

NOTED ARE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.

A. TWO WATCH-MAN RULE

Only two (2) men shall be authorized to stay overnight at the jobsite. Violation of this

rule is penalized by a P2,000.00 fine per excess person PER INCIDENT. FOURTH

(4TH) OFFENSE WILL MEAN FORFEITURE OF THE CONSTRUCTION BOND.

B. WORK HOURS

Working hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS.

NUISANCE WORKS ARE ALLOWED TO START AT 9:00 A.M. NO WORK ON

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.

Overtime work MUST BE APPLIED FOR AT LEAST 2 DAYS BEFORE THE

PROJECTED OVERTIME WORK. As a matter of practice, ONLY CONCRETE

POURING MAY BE ALLOWED OVERTIME WORK DURING WEEKDAYS,

NEVER ON WEEKENDS.

For residential side, concrete pouring is allowed once a week. For commercial side,

concrete pouring is allowed 2 times a week but not on consecutive days AND

MUST GIVE WRITTEN PRIOR NOTICE WITH PROOF OF NOTICE TO

IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS BEFORE PERMIT CAN BE GRANTED.

C. DELIVERY DAYS AND TIME

In view of the existing truck ban, deliveries of materials are allowed MONDAYS thru

SATURDAYS between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Construction

materials MUST HAVE BEEN UNLOADED ON OR BEFORE 11:00 P.M. Delivery

trucks are expected to be on their way out by NO LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. This is

subject to change in line with the truck ban hours.


Contractors/property owners are required to instruct the people making the delivery

to add a minimum of four (4) workers to facilitate the unloading and meet the 11:00

P.M. deadline. In case suppliers are unwilling to provide extra manpower, then the

contractor/property owner concerned MUST ASSIGN a minimum of four (4)

laborers to await the delivery and assist in the unloading. Names of the said

laborers MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BAVA at least a day prior to the delivery and

right after the delivery MUST LEAVE THE VILLAGE TOGETHER WITH THE

DELIVERY TRUCK if not one of them is officially authorized to stay overnight at the

site. Inability to meet the 11:00 P.M. outbound deadline is meted with a fine.

D. ROAD FEE

Delivery trucks with more than six (6) wheels delivering supplies, cement, mixers,

carrying container vans whose size is beyond the flooring of the delivery truck

bearing it are required to pay the road fee PRIOR TO ENTRY IN THE VILLAGE.

E. ROAD CLEANLINESS

Project sites must at all times ensure that vehicles entering and leaving their

premises have cleaned their tires of mud and other dirt materials that will spread on

the road as the vehicles traverse it. Violation of this rule is meted with a fine.

F. USE OF BACKHOE/ELECTRIC DRILL

Use of backhoe during the day may be allowed as an excavator and hauling. It may

be used at night only as hauling equipment up to 7:00 p.m. Electric drill may be

used during the day up to 7:00 p.m. Violation of this rule is meted with a fine.

G. SHORING OF EXCAVATIONS

Excavation projects except deep wells are required to shore their sides and, if

needed, provide for sheet piling to protect the immediate neighboring properties

from soil erosion and/or weakening of foundations. Violation of this rule is meted

with a fine.

H. FENCING OF PROJECT SITE

Project sites must be fenced to cover its unsightly state from the public eye.

Temporary fencing of all construction projects shall be 4.0 meters in height on the

front, rear and side elevations. Materials should either be tarpaulin sheets or GI roof

sheets that are green in color and do not reflect light. No sidewalk permit will be

given during the construction period.. Violation of this rule is meted with a fine.

I. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED SOIL, DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS,

ETC.

Soil, paint cans debris from demolished building/structures, etc. MUST BE

REMOVED FROM THE SITE ON A REGULAR BASIS for RESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS at least once a week and for COMMERCIAL PROJECTS at least twice

a week. Soil and debris for disposal MUST BE KEPT INSIDE THE

CONSTRUCTION SITE AT ALL TIMES UNTIL THEY ARE HAULED OUT.

Violation of this rule is meted with a fine.

J. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS CEMENT MIX AND THE LIKE

Projects undertaking pouring work ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISPOSING OF THE

EXCESS CEMENT MIX BY POURING THE SAME INTO THE STREET

DRAINAGE. CLEANING CEMENT MIXERS AT THE PROJECT SITE AND

ALLOWING THE WATERS TO RUN INTO THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE

VILLAGE IS ALSO PROHIBITED. Construction sites MUST FIND WAYS of

disposing cement mix excesses and cleaning of cement mixers without impairing

the drainage system of the village. Violation of this rule is meted out with a very

severe penalty.

K. BAVA IDs

All workers of projects sites MUST SECURE PROPER BAVA IDs and undergo

briefing on the rules and regulations of the village. The contractor/owner of the

project shall be fined for every laborer/worker found working at the site without a

proper and current BAVA ID. The fine is per laborer per incident.

Projects that will last for ten working days or less are required to get for their

laborers CONSTRUCTION WORKERS PASS (CWP). Projects over ten working

days are required to secure the laminated IDs and submit a valid NBI clearance for

said purpose.

Further, all construction workers are required to wear a color-coded

BAVA/.Barangay ID while inside the Village premises. A construction worker with

temporary worker’s pass should secure the color-coded ID as his gate of entry and

surrender it upon leaving the village. A fine shall be imposed upon the violator per

incident.

L. CONFINEMENT AT SITE

Workers/laborers, during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ARE RESTRICTED

TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE especially during their idle hours. A worker on

official errand must have in his person a signed note from the project

engineer/foreman stating his errand, e.g. to apply for ID or attend the briefing.

Contractors/property owners are liable to be meted with a fine for any worker

discovered roaming around without proper authority and errand.

M. TOILET FACILITIES

Project sites are required to provide toilet facilities for their workers and cover the

same with lime at least three (3) times a week. Any complaint on malodorous smell

coming from the project’s toilet facility shall immediately be meted with a fine.


N. PROTECTION OF IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS

Project sites are required to protect its immediate neighbors from falling debris,

flying nails, etc. by installing adequate netting and/or other safety devices. Any

complaint from the immediate neighbors over damage to property by reason of

falling debris, dirtying up the immediate neighbor, etc. will be fined and the

contractor/property owner undertaking the project is required to repair the damage

and clean up the dirt caused by the construction or project to the property of the

immediate neighbor. Big construction projects may also be required to issue a

performance/surety bond in favor of the immediate neighbor should the possibility of

damage be perceived to be great and highly probable. This is to be assessed prior

to the start of the project in a dialogue/meeting between the contractor/owner and

the immediate neighbors concerned and the amount of the performance/surety

bond is to be agreed upon.

O. WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Women and children are not allowed to loiter or live in the project sites. Violation of

this rule is penalized.

P. BURNING

No burning of waste materials shall be undertaken at the project site. Violation of

this rule is penalized.

Q. CANTEEN

No cooking at the construction site is allowed. Authorized canteener must bring

packed meals to the site, ensure all meals are wrapped and other disposable eating

implements are properly gathered and placed in plastic bags and properly disposed

of. The contractor/owner whose project site will be inspected and found to have

unclean eating facilities, have cooking facilities and/or have improper food disposal

will be meted with a penalty.

R. CEMENT MIXING

No mixing of cement on the street or sidewalk is allowed. Violation of this rule shall

be meted with a severe penalty.

S. ROAD EXCAVATION

Excavation of the road for water/drainage connection purposes must not be

restored by cementing. The village roads are asphalt-covered. Using cement to

restore the dug-up portion of the road will immediately cause forfeiture of the

excavation bond.


T. DAMAGE TO VILLAGE ROAD/SIDEWALKS PROPERTY

Contractors/owners with ongoing projects must warn their suppliers to be careful

with the village roads/sidewalks, gates, outposts, etc., as these suppliers who will

be guilty of said damage will be fined commensurate to the damage they have

inflicted. Contractors/owners will be ultimately liable for the damage should their

suppliers not be able to answer for the destroyed property. It is therefore to the

benefit of the contractor/owner to properly warn their supplier of this matter.

U. APPROVED PLANS

A copy of the approved plans MUST ALWAYS BE AT THE PROJECT SITE AT

ALL TIMES FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. Violation of this rule shall be meted

with a fine.

V. WORKERS DECORUM

Workers are expected to be quiet and orderly during working hours. Workers at the

end of their working day must clean up inside the project site and not along

sidewalks or gates i.e. in view of the public. Excessive noise such as laughter,

shouting, loud music, and bathing in open view, etc. are punishable with a fine once

complaints are received from immediate neighbors.

Workers, while at the project site, are prohibited from being in a state of undress

such as going around without shirt. Violation of the aspects of this rule is P300.00

per person per incident

Likewise, construction workers are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts while

inside the village.

W. DRINKING ALCOHOL, GAMBLING, BRAWLS, LOITERING AT THE PROJECT

SITE BEYOND THE 7:00 P.M. WORKING HOUR DEADLINE

This is punishable with a fine per person per incident.

X. IMPROPER PARKING AND/OR OBSTRUCTION BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT

TRUCKS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

Heavy equipment and/or trucks not properly parked and obstructing the road at

construction sites shall be fined.

Y. AUTOMATIC INSPECTION RULE

All project applications whose work duration extends ten (10) working days

automatically undergo inspection of the site by the Association Engineer and/or

member(s) of the Building Committee.

Z. DEEP WELLS

At least two (2) sets of complete plans showing depth diameter size of pipes and

approval by the National Water Board must be presented before it can be approved

and processed.


AA. GENSET HOUSING

Two (2) sets of application for installation of a generator must be submitted to the

BAVA office for verification and approval. Location of the generator must be

indicated on the plans: details of the housing specifications must be given and

installation of the genset unit must be on a chassis, with rubber mounting and the

exhaust pipe thereof arched towards a storm drain opening. Sample of the sketch

on how to mount the genset is attached and made part and parcel of this Building

Rule. Installing a genset without approval violates the building rules and regulations

of the Village and is meted with a fine.

BB. WATER TANKS, WATER TOWERS & PUMP HOUSES

Two (2) sets of plans must first be submitted for approval to the Building Committee.

The Plans should show the location of the tank, the elevation, the height, size,

location and housing of the water pump. Towers must be made of steel frame and

the total height of the tower and the tank must not exceed 9 meters. Violation of

this rule is meted with a fine and may be subject of a legal suit.

CC. ECOLOGY RULE

Per Ecology Policy No. 96-1, Village trees along sidewalk MAY NOT BE CUT

WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE ECOLOGY COMMITTEE.

A contractor/property owner MUST APPLY IN WRITING FOR THE CUTTING OF A

VILLAGE TREE FOUND ALONG THE SIDEWALK OF THE PROJECT SITE

STATING THE REASON/S FOR THE APPLICATION. APPROVAL MUST FIRST

BE OBTAINED IN WRITING FROM THE ECOLOGY COMMITTEE. Violation of

this rule is meted with very severe fines.

EE. NO BAVA PERMIT

The owner must first obtain a permit from BAVA prior to any construction or

renovation work.

FF. TELCOS

Applications for telecommunications services must secure a permit from BAVA with

the corresponding requirements:

1) Letter request;

2) Request to Attach (RTA) from Meralco; and

3) Layout plan.


The following fees shall be paid for such applications:

Residential use:

Permit Fee: P1,000.00

Inspection Fee P500.00

Commercial use:

Permit Fee: P2,000.00

Inspection Fee: P500.00-1,000.00 (depending on duration)

Verification Fee: P1,000.00

Cash Bond: P200,000.00 to P1,000,000.00

GG. USE OF BACKHOE/BREAKER OR COMPRESSOR JACK HAMMER

The use of backhoes/breakers or compressor jackhammers are allowed within the

following time period:

Monday to Friday 10:00a.m. to 12:00 noon

2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Saturday Not allowed

HH. GREASE VAULT & SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR COMMERCIAL

Grease vault and sewerage treatment plant requirement for commercial properties

All commercial properties are now required to install a grease vault and/or

sewerage treatment plant (STP).

V. SCHEDULE OF FINES

A. TWO-WATCHMAN RULE

A fine of P2,000.00 per person in excess of the two authorized stay-in workers per

incident shall be levied a project that violates the TWO-WATCHMAN RULE.

FOURTH (4TH) OFFENSE OF THIS RULE WILL SUBJECT THE CONSTRUCTION

BOND TO FORFEITURE.

B. UNAUTHORIZED OVERTIME

The fine of the Two-Watchman Rule shall apply per incident for a project that

violates the working hours, INCLUDING THE NO WORK ON SUNDAYS AND

HOLIDAYS rule.

C. DELIVERY DAY & TIME


A fine of P2,000.00 per incident shall be levied a project whose delivery of materials

shall exceed the 11:00 P.M. deadline.

D. ROAD CLEANLINESS

A fine of P2,000.00 per incident shall be levied a project whose delivery vehicles

shall stain the road with mud and other construction materials such as cement

dropping, etc.

E. EXCAVATION SHORING

A fine of P10,000.00 for the first inspection, P20,000.00 for the 2nd inspection,

P30,000.00 for the 3rd inspection and forfeiture of the excavation bond shall be

levied on an excavation project, which upon inspection, shall be found not to have

complied with the shoring rule. EXCEPTION to this rule is the excavation of

driveways, MWSS connection, and drainage connection.

F. USE OF BACKHOE/ELECTRIC DRILL

A fine of P2,000.00 per incident shall be imposed on the project which uses the

electric drill beyond 7:00p.m. and/or the backhoe during the day other than as an

excavator and for hauling.

G. FENCING OF PROJECT SITE /DISPLAY OF PERMIT SIGNAGE

First-time violators shall be given a written warning and given seven days from

receipt of such warning to comply with the standard size for the temporary fence

and/ or display of permit signage, as the case may be. After which, a P1, 000.00

fine per day shall be imposed upon the violator/s.

H. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED SOIL, DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS,

ETC.

Project site whose attention will be called relative to the need of disposing

excavated soil, demolition and/or construction debris shall be given three (3) days

notice within which to dispose of them. Should these items be found on the site on

the FOURTH (4TH) DAY, a penalty of P2,000.00 shall automatically be levied

against the construction bond per incident.

I. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS CEMENT MIX AND THE LIKE

For the residential side, a fine of P10,000.00 per incident and for the commercial

side a fine of P25,000.00 shall be charged against the contractor’s bond of the

project found to be violating this rule. This rule covers not only the immediate


vicinity of the project but also its immediate neighbor’s area and any area within the

responsibility of Bel-air Village and Barangay Bel-Air.

CONTRACTORS’ ATTENTION IS BEING CALLED FOR THEM TO BE AWARE

OF THIS PARTICULAR PENALTY CLAUSE TO ENSURE THAT THEY WILL NOT

VIOLATE THIS PROVISION.

J. BAVA IDs

A penalty of P300.00 per worker per incident shall be levied a project site who upon

inspection, shall be found having workers without the proper/current BAVA ID or

CWP. New workers whose IDs/CWPs have not yet been released MUST

PRESENT THEIR PROVISIONAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF APPLICATION FOR

ID/CWP TO AVOID PENALTY.

A P300.00 fine per incident shall be imposed on a construction worker who:

1. fails to wear his color-coded ID while outside the jobsite;

2. lends his color-coded ID to somebody else borrows the color-coded ID of

his fellow worker

K. SITE CONFINEMENT/DRESS DECORUM

Violation of this rule carries a penalty of P300.00 per person per incident.

L. TOILET FACILITIES

Violation of this rule carries a penalty of P5,000.00 per verified complaint.

M. PROTECTION OF IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS

Violation of this rule carries a penalty of P5,000.00 for the residential and

P10,000.00 for the commercial side. This is aside from the possible

surety/performance bond that may have to be issued in favor of the affected

immediate neighbor.

N. NO WOMEN/CHILDREN RULE

Violation of this rule carries a fine of P2,000.00 per person per incident.

O. BURNING

Violation of this rule carries a fine of P5, 000.00 per verified incident.

P. CANTEEN

Violation of this rule carries a fine of P2, 000.00 per verified incident.

Q. CEMENT MIXING ON STREET/SIDEWALK


Violation of this rule carries a fine of P10, 000.00 per verified incident.

R. IMPROPER RESTORATION OF ROAD EXCAVATION

Restoration of portions of the road excavated with cement is fined with the forfeiture

of the excavation bond in the amount of P10, 000.00.

S. ABSENCE OF PROPER WARNING/SAFETY DEVICES FOR

EXCAVATION/DEMOLITION

A fine of P20, 000.00 per inspection shall be levied on excavation/demolition sites

that will not provide it with proper warning and/or safety devices.

T. DAMAGE OF VILLAGE ROADS, SIDEWALKS, GUTTERS & OTHER PROPERTY

The fine levied for such damage shall be the amount as assessed by the Civil

Works Committee and shall not be lower than the actual restoration cost, inclusive

of materials and labor.

U. IMPROPER PARKING/ OBSTRUCTION OF ROAD AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCKS

Heavy equipment and/or trucks not properly parked and obstructing the road at

construction sites shall be fined P2,000.00 per violation.

V. APPROVED PLANS AT SITE

Absence of a copy of the approved plans at the project site will be fined P1,000.00

per incident/inspection.

W. DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE SITE, BRAWLS, GAMBLING

AND LOITERING BEYOND 7:00 P.M.

Any of the foregoing incidents shall be fined P1,000.00 per person per incident.

X. BLATANT DISREGARD OF BAVA RULES AND REGULATIONS BY THE

CONTRACTOR

Stiffer fines shall be imposed on the contractor/s who blatantly disregard/s BAVA’s

rules and regulations and in addition thereto, BAVA shall as follows:

1. Initiate suspension/cancellation proceedings of building permits by the

Building Official;

2. Cause cancellation of workers’ BAVA IDs and/or;

3. Blacklisting of contractor to work within the village.


Y. NO BAVA PERMIT

Violation of this rule carries a fine of P1,500.00 for residential projects and

P2,500.00 for commercial projects.

VI. STANDARD FORMS

BAVA’s Building Committee requires the accomplishment of the enclosed forms (duly

accomplished) along with the other documentary requirements. Attached for (your)

accomplishment are:

1. Owner’s General Authority to Inspect

2. Proof of Receipt of Building Rules & Regulations

3. Declaration of Total Area of Construction Project

4. Property Owner’s Notarized Undertaking

5. Contractor’s Notarized Undertaking

VII. ATTACHMENTS TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Sample of Genset Mounting

2. Amendments to the Deed Restrictions





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