Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings. —
Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy.— The dwelling shall occupy not more than ninety percent of a corner lot and eighty percent of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions on Easement on Light and View of the Civil Code of the Philippines, shall be at least 2 meters from the property line.
Light and Ventilation.— Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and ventilation as provided under Section 805, of this Code.
Sanitation.— Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities.
Foundation.— Footing shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least 250 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground.
Post.— The dimensions of wooden post shall be those found in Table 708-A: Dimensions of Wooden Posts (Annex B-1). Each post shall be anchored to such footing by strap and bolts of adequate size.
Floor.— The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms per square meter and for the second floor, at least 150 kilograms per square meter.
Roof .— The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kilograms per square meter for vertical projection.
Stairs.— Stairs shall be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a rise of 200 millimeters and a minimum run of 200 millimeters.
Entrance and Exit.— There shall be at least one entrance and another one for exit.
Electrical Requirements.— All electrical installation shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code.
Mechanical Requirements.— Mechanical systems and/or equipment installation shall be subject to the requirement of the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code.