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PBD 12 : 2017PIAWAI BRUNEI DARUSSALAMBRUNEI DARUSSALAM STANDARDBUILDINGGuidelines and RequirementsMINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENTNEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM4THEDITION: 2017Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01
PBD 12 : 2017Copyright ReservedAuthority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi)Ministry of DevelopmentJalan Pembangunan, BerakasBandar Seri Begawan BB 3510Negara Brunei DarussalamPBD 12 : 2017BUILDINGGuidelines and RequirementsPIAWAI BRUNEI DARUSSALAMBRUNEI DARUSSALAM STANDARD4thEDITION: 2017EDITED BYAuthority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi)Environmental Health Services, Department of Health Services, Ministry of HealthBrunei Fire and Rescue Department, Ministry of Home AffairsPUJA (B) Architect DivisionDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 042 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017Attention is drawn to the fact that this Brunei Darussalam Standard PBD 12 doesnot confer any immunity from legal obligation in any contract for compliance to theStandard.The Brunei Darussalam Standards are subject to periodical review according tothe current needs of the local industries to keep abreast of progress in theindustries concerned. Suggestions of amendments will be recorded and in duecourse brought to the notice of the committees concerned.The recommended and/or prescriptive guidelines in this document are publishedto fulfill the requirements of health and safety in accordance to the law and theduty of care (in TORT) that is expected of all individuals within the constructionindustry.Applications for waivers may be considered by the competent authority providedhealth and safety are not compromised in any way.Green Building technology and sustainable building construction shall beencouraged, practiced and applied wherever relevant in areas of energyefficiency, indoor environment quality, sustainable site management, materialsand resources, water efficiency and innovation.No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission ofthe publisherDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 043 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017Amendments issued since publication of PBD 12: 1994AMENDMENTSREVISIONDETAILS OF AMENDMENTDATE General Revisions02 Replace and update pages 203 and 204April 200903 Complete review of PBD 12July 201404 General Revision of PBD 12 following theintroduction of BCO/BCR01Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01AUTHORIZATIONJune 2008January2017Rev 044 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017FOREWORDThis publication is a general revision to PBD 12:2014 following the introductionof the Building Control Order, 2014 (BCO) and the Building Control Regulations,2014 (BCR). Redundant and repeated Clauses have been removed and someClauses have been amended to reflect current trends in the building industry.It was twenty two years ago that the Brunei Darussalam Standard PBD 12,Building Guidelines and Requirements was first published under theChairmanship of The Honorable Minister of Development.The second edition of PBD 12 was republished in 2008, after a review of allclauses to establish their relevance to good practices in the local building industry,incorporating amendments from Public Works Department, and Town andCountry Planning Department, Ministry of Development, Ministry of Health andBrunei Fire and Rescue Department, Ministry of Home Affairs.The third edition 2014 was prepared by a main committee consisting of Authorityfor Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi), Ministry of Developmentand PUJA (B) Architect Division.PBD 12 continues to serve as a guidelines aimed at promoting good qualitybuildings which are structurally safe to meet required health, environmental, fireprotection, sustainable buildings and other safety criteria. It continues to serve asa companion to ensure consistency in obtaining approvals and requirementswithin Brunei development area.This standard shall be reviewed periodically according to the current needs by theMain Committee. Comments, corrections and suggestions for the next revisionof this standard are welcome and should be submitted to:Authority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi)Ministry of DevelopmentJalan Pembangunan, BerakasBandar Seri Begawan BB 3510Negara Brunei DarussalamFirst Edition : 1994Second Edition : 2008Third Edition : 2014Fourth Edition: 2017Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 045 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIONThe Committee involved in the preparation of this Brunei Darussalam Standards PBD 12,Fourth Edition includes the following and their representatives:Permanent Secretary, Ministry of DevelopmentDirector General, Public Works DepartmentCommissioner of Town and Country PlanningDirector, Brunei Fire and Rescue DepartmentAuthority for Building Control and Construction Industry (ABCi)Department of Water Services, PWDDepartment of Drainage & Sewerage, PWDDepartment of Road, PWDPUJA (B) ArchitectPUJA (B) EngineerDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 046 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017BUILDING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTSARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSESPART I : T II : SUBMISSION OF PLANS FOR APPROVAL (Refer to BCO/BCR)(FIRST AND SECOND SCHEDULE REMOVED)Clause3. Submission of plans for approval(Refer to BCO/BCR)4. Return of plan(Refer to BCO/BCR)5. Supervision of work(Refer to BCO/BCR)6. Plans to be signed(Refer to BCO/BCR)7. Withdrawal or change of qualified person(Refer to BCO/BCR)8. Plans to be deposited(Refer to BCO/BCR)9. Scale of plans(Refer to BCO/BCR)10. Plans required(Refer to BCO/BCR)11. Exemption from Clause 10(Refer to BCO/BCR)12. Sketch plans for approval in principle(Refer to BCO/BCR)13. Special permission to commence building operations(Refer to BCO/BCR)14. Plans of alterations(Refer to BCO/BCR)15. Specification(Refer to BCO/BCR)16. Details and calculations of structural plans(Refer to BCO/BCR)17. Power of relevant competent authority to reject structural plans andcalculations(Refer to BCO/BCR)Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 042929292929292929292929292929307 I 291
PBD 12 : 201718. Permits(Refer to BCO/BCR)19. Temporary permits(Refer to BCO/BCR)20. Advertisement hoardings(Refer to BCO/BCR)21. Materials not to be deposited in a street without approval(Refer to BCO/BCR)22. Notice of commencement of resumption of building operations(Refer to BCO/BCR)23. Notice of completion of setting out(Refer to BCO/BCR)24. Notice of completion of excavation for foundation(Refer to BCO/BCR)25. Certificate of fitness for occupation(Refer to BCO/BCR)26. Temporary certificate of fitness for occupation(Refer to BCO/BCR)27. Partial certificate of fitness for occupation(Refer to BCO/BCR)28. Occupation(Refer to BCO/BCR)29. Fees for consideration of plans and for permits(Refer to BCO/BCR)Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 043030303030303030303030308 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017PART III : SPACE, LIGHT AND VENTILATION(REFER: THIRD .42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.Open spaces to be providedOpen spaces not to be altered or roofedSpace about buildings abutting a street and a backlaneSpace about buildings on lots abutting a street and havingno backlaneSpace about detached buildingsAccess from a streetSplayed cornersProjections over the street and over the building lineWidth of footwayNatural lighting and ventilationLocation of windows and openingsArea of windows and openingsAir-wellsMechanical ventilation and air-conditioningVentilation of bathrooms, W.C’s. etc.Recirculation of airAir intakesAir conditioning requirementsAreas of habitable roomsMinimum dimensions of lavatories, water closets and bathroomsHeights of rooms in 3PART IV : TEMPORARY WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH t of building operationResponsibility of person granted temporary permitsCancellation of temporary permitVehicular access to siteRising mains to be installed progressivelyDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 0445454545459 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017PART V : STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS(REFER: FOURTH uilding materialsGeneral requirements of loadingDead and imposed loadsDead loads calculated from weights of materials usedWeight of partitionsContents of tanks and other receptaclesImposed floor loadsMechanical stackingImposed loads on ceilings, skylights and similar structuresReduction in total imposed floor loadsImposed roof loadsCurved roofsRoof coveringsInternal suspended loads on primary structural membersAmount of suspended loadDynamic loadingCrane gantry girdersParapets and balustradesVehicle barriers for car parksBasement walls and floorsFoundationsFoundations of buildings not exceeding four storeysReinforced concrete foundationsStrip foundationsBrick footingsFoundations below invert of drainsFoundations under external and party wallsStructure above 75858585859606060PART VI : CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTSClause84.85.86.87.88.89.Building siteDrainage of subsoilProtection against soil erosion, etc.Prevention of dampnessNominal thickness of wallsParty wallsDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01656565666667Rev 0410 I 291
PBD 12 : 201790.91.92.93.94.95.96.97.Openings in party wallsRecessesChasesUnderpinningCoping, etc. to be imperviousProjections in brickworkMeasurement of the length of a wallUse of 100 millimetre brickwork and concrete blocks inloadbearing walls98. External panel walls99. Non load-bearing partitions100. Timbers built into party walls101. Fences and boundary walls102. Cooking facilities in residential buildings103. Cooking facilities in quarters104. Boilers, fireplaces, forges and incinerators in factories105. Combustible materials adjoining smoke flues106. Timber floors107. Bearing for joists108. Space below floors to be ventilated109. Dimensions of staircases110. Handrails111. Maximum flights112. Winders113. No obstruction in staircases114. Lighting and ventilation of staircases115. Enclosure of staircases in a shop116. Use of timber staircases117. Timber roofs118. Roof coverings and drainage119. Accessible flat roofs, balconies, etc.120. Access to roof space121. Refuse chutes and alternate means for disposal of refuse122. Change of use of building123. Design and construction of refuse chutes124. Requirements for refuse receptacle chambers125. Access to refuse receptacle chambers126. Pipes and service ducts127. Lifts128. Swimming pools129. Steps and footwayDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 7373737474747575757576767778787811 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017130. Opening into swimming pool131. Depth of water132. Location of diving boards133. Changing rooms134. Foot-bath and shower135. Private, residential swimming pools136. Disabled access79798080808080PART VII : FIRE REQUIREMENTSSECTION 1 : INTERPRETATIONClause137. Interpretation82SECTION 2 : PURPOSE GROUPS/COMPARTMENTS(REFER: FIFTH SCHEDULE)Clause138. Designation of purpose groups139. Rules of measurement140. Provision of compartment walls and compartment floors141. Floors in buildings exceeding 30 metres in height to beconstructed as compartment floor142. Other walls and floors to be constructed as compartment walls orcompartment floors143. Separation of fire risk areas144. Fire appliance access90909191929292SECTION 3 : STRUCTURE AND PROTECTION OF OPENINGS(REFER: SIXTH SCHEDULE)Clause145. Separating walls146. External walls147. Beam or column148. Cladding on external wall149. Reference to sixth schedule150. Relevant boundary151. Construction of separating walls152. Special requirements as to compartment walls andcompartment floorsDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 04969697979898999912 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017153. Horizontal and vertical barriers at the external walls154. Protected shafts155. Ventilation to lift shafts156. Openings in lift shafts157. Smoke detectors for lift lobbies158. Emergency mode of operation in the event of mains power failure159. Fire mode of operation160. Protected shafts as ventilating ducts161. Protected shafts consisting of staircases162. Stage in places of assembly163. Open stages164. Fire precautions in air-conditioning systems165. Fire-stopping166. Fire doors in compartment walls and separating walls167. Half hour and one hour doors168. Door closers for fire 109SECTION 4 : MEANS OF EGRESS(REFER: SEVENTH SCHEDULE)Clause169. Measurement of travel distance to exits170. Exits to be accessible at all times171. Storey exits172. Staircases173. Exit route174. Egress through unenclosed openings175. Horizontal exits176. Emergency exits signs177. Exits doors178. Arrangement of storey exits179. Calculation of occupancy loads180. Computing storey exit widths181. Computing number of staircases and staircases widths182. Exits for institutional and other places of assembly183. Classification of places of assembly184. Space standards for calculating occupancy loads185. Width of means of egress186. Rate of discharge187. Exit details for places of assembly188. SeatingDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 11611611611713 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017189. Gangways in places of assembly190. Exit doors in places of assembly191. Notice affixed to door or gate192. Travel distance in places of assembly193. Enclosing means of escape in certain buildings194. External staircases195. Openings in adjacent walls not permitted196. Moving walks197. Power operated doors as means of egress198. Buildings with single staircases199. Staircases to reach roof level200. Smoke lobbies201. Protected lobbies202. Ventilation of staircases enclosures203. Ventilation of staircases enclosures in buildings notexceeding 18 metres204. Ventilation of staircases enclosures in buildingsexceeding 18 metres205. Staircase enclosures below ground level206. Pressurized system for 6126126127127SECTION 5 : SPREAD OF FLAME(REFER: EIGHT AND NINETH SCHEDULE)Clause207. Restriction of spread of flame208. Classification of restriction of flame over surfaces ofwalls and ceilings209. Classification of interior finish materials210. Classification of surface of wall or ceiling211. Exceptions relating to ceilings212. Reference to roofs213. Reference to buildings214. Construction of roofs215. Roofing materials216. Category designation for fire penetration and spread of flameon roof surface217. Fire resistance218. Additional requirements219. Height of buildings220. Single storey buildingsDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 0412812813013013113313313313413413613613613714 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017221. Fire resistance of structural member222. Compartment wall separating flats and maisonnettes223. Application of these Guidelines to floors224. Floor area and capacity of buildings and compartments225. Test of fire resistance226. Fire resistance for walls227. Fire resistance for floors above ground floor228. Fire resistance for any element of structure137137138138138139139139PART VIII : FIRE ALARMS, FIRE DETECTION FIRE EXTINGUISHMENTAND FIRE FIGHTING ACCESS(REFER: TENTH SCHEDULE)Clause229. Detecting and extinguishing fire230. Automatic system for hazardous occupancy231. Portable extinguishers232. Sprinkler valves233. Means of access and fire fighting in buildings over 18.3 metres high234. Installation and testing of dry rising system235. Installation and testing of wet rising system236. Wet or dry rising system for buildings under construction237. Foam inlets238. Underground structures and windowless buildings tohave foam inlets239. Fixed installations240. Special hazards241. Fire alarms242. Command and control centre243. Voice communication system244. Electrical isolating switch245. Special requirements for fire alarm system246. Fire fighting access lobbies247. Fire lifts248. Standards required249. Approval of D.F.S250. Certification on completion251. Water storage252. Marking on wet riser, etc.253. Smoke and heat venting254. Natural draught smoke ventDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 14614614614714714814814814914915 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017255. Smoke vents to be adequate to prevent dangerousaccumulation of smoke256. Smoke vents to be openable by Fire Services257. Emergency power system149149149PART IX : ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONClause258. Electrical requirements151PART X : EARTH WORKS AND ROADSClause259. Site levels and slopes260. Cutting and filling261. Roads152152153PART XI : WATER, DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGEClause262. Site levels and slopes263. Definitions264. General prohibitions265. Application and submission of drawings266. Prohibition of installation of pipes in contact with contaminatingMaterials267. Permeation and deterioration of pipes268. Material in contact with water269. Taking of supplies270. Prevention of cross connections271. Backflow prevention272. Pipes to be readily distinguishable273. Warning and overflow pipes274. Protection of plastic pipes from petroleum products275. Covering of pipes276. Laying and jointing of pipes and pipe fittings277. Cleaning of pipes after installation or repair278. Accessibility of pipes and pipe fittings279. Connection to boilers280. Disconnection of water fittings281. Connecting water fittings of dissimilar materials282. Materials and construction of water fittingsDate: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 16016016116116116 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017283. Inspection of service installations and connection to water main284. Notices before installation and alteration work285. Notices before laying of pipework286. Penalties287. Drainage generally288. Drainage approvals289. Protection290. Adjoining land291. Developed area over 0.2 ha.292. Sewerage generally293. Survey, consultation and submission of proposals294. The sewerage system295. Sewage T XII : MISCELLANEOUSClause296. Buildings to which Parts VII and VIII apply297. Power of relevant competent authority to extend period, etc.298. Buildings exempted299. Brunei Standard Specification and Code of Practice to prevail overBritish Standard Specification and Code of Practice300. Failure of buildings301. Prescribing of fees and charges by the Director of Fire Services302. Riverine filling stations168168168168168170170FIRST SCHEDULE (Removed - Refer BCR SECOND SCHEDULE) 171SECOND SCHEDULE (Removed- Refer BCO/BCR )171THIRD SCHEDULE171FOURTH SCHEDULE178FIFTH SCHEDULE189SIXTH SCHEDULE191SEVENTH SCHEDULE214EIGHTH SCHEDULE217NINTH SCHEDULE224TENTH SCHEDULE247Date: Jan 2017Issue : 01Rev 0417 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017PART XIII :DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESRECOMMENDED DESIGN REQUIREMENTSSub-Clause 1 :Sub-Clause 2 :Sub-Clause 3 :Sub-Clause 4 :Sub-Clause 5 :Sub-Clause 6 :Sub-Clause 7 :Sub-Clause 8 :Sub-Clause 9 :Sub-Clause 10 :Sub-Clause 11 :Sub-Clause 12 :Sub-Clause 13 :Sub-Clause 14 :Sub-Clause 15 :Sub-Clause 16 :Sub-Clause 17 :Sub-Clause 18 :Sub-Clause 19 :Date: Jan 2017Design of Public ToiletsEnclosed LaundryIndustrial Building RequirementsCar WorkshopsShopping ComplexHair-cutting Health and Beauty EstablishmentsFood Premises and RestaurantCaféVegetable/Fish/Meat StallFood StallTake Away Food and Drink PremisesCatering of Food (Excluding Cottage Industry)Other Requirements for Food Premise,Restaurants, Cafe, Stalls and CateringServicesCyber CaféBakery and Cake shopTemporary Canteen at Construction SitesSchoolsOffice and Living Quarters at ConstructionSitesModern Sanitation FacilitiesIssue : 01Rev 27528028118 I 291
PBD 12 : 2017BUILDING GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTSPART I :PRELIMINARYClause 1: Citation.The term Guidelines refers to be the Building Guidelines and Requirements.Clause 2: Interpretation.In these Guidelines, unless the context otherwise requires –“advertisement”means any visual form of advertising exhibited ordisplayed on any hoarding, structure, apparatusor device erection on, in or over any premisesand v
Date: Jan 2017 5Issue : 01 Rev 04 I 291 PBD 12 : 2017 FOREWORD This publication is a general revision to PBD 12:2014 following the introduction of the Building Control Order, 2014 (BCO) and the Building Control
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