House Rules & Regulations

These Residential House Rules and Regulations (RULES), adopted by the Board of Trustees of Solstice Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office, pursuant to the Master Deed with Declaration Restrictions of Solstice (MASTER DEED), shall govern and regulate the use, occupancy and enforcement of the individual units, Common Areas, and limited Common Areas of the Condominium, to ensure their efficient and orderly management and to promote the common good of the unit owners and residents of Solstice. All registered unit owners, residents, and/or tenants of Solstice (as provided on the Deed of Absolute Sale) are automatically members of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and have unlimited use of the facilities.

All unit owners are required to comply with these RULES which must likewise be observed by (a) members of their family and their household help; (b) their lessees, and members of the family, and household help of said lessees; (c) their guests and the guests of their lessees; (d) those transacting business with or visiting the Condominium.

The Board of Trustees or its duly authorized representative shall have full authority to implement these RULES which are a supplement to the BY LAWS and MASTER DEED and should be interpreted in relation thereto. An authorized representative refers to any of the empowered or the duly appointed Administration Office. Failure of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office to enforce a rule or regulation or to render such determination shall in no way be construed as a waiver or an abandonment of said rule or regulation under any future application.

Each unit owners, residents and/or tenants is obliged to keep and maintain their unit in a good livable condition, in state of preservation and cleanliness, and in a manner that will not cause any prejudice or damage to other units or the Common Areas of Solstice.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants should maintain the premises in a peaceful and reasonably quiet manner and shall refrain from any noisy or loud acts that would disturb or annoy the peace and quiet of the premises and its residents. Private parties and other gatherings should be confined within the premises of the condominium unit only.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants may only be able to keep one animal or pet within the residential unit subject to compliance with the limitations and conditions prescribed in Section 14.0

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall not permit any unlawful act, practice or deed to be committed in the premises of either the unit as an individual space or the building in general.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall not bring or keep in their unit or any part of the Common Areas, products, materials, etc. that will contravene the Building Code and/or Fire Code, increase the rate of premiums on insurance policies on the building, or be cause for the cancellation of such policies.

Nothing shall be placed in the unit or any part of the Common Areas that may impair the structural soundness and stability of the building or change the exterior appearance of the building.

No condominium unit or parking slot defined and established under the Master Deed shall be subdivided into smaller units, nor shall such unit or parking slot be partitioned, either judicially or extra-judicially, among co-owners thereof except by the sale of the entire unit and distribution of the proceeds. No parking slot shall be partitioned separately from the unit to which it corresponds.

Each resident or tenant of the residential unit with a balcony shall maintain the area of the balcony and shall not use the same as a laundry, washing or drying area or in any manner which in the reasonable determination of the Declarant or the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office will compromise or destroy the overall exterior look of the Building or the Condominium Complex.

No exterior lighting shall be placed or maintained in any of the Residential Units so as to cause an unreasonable glare or illumination upon any other Unit or Common Area.

Obstructions or restrictions of entrances, exits, fire escapes, elevators, stairways, lobbies, parking spaces, driveways, or any part of the Common Areas are not permitted.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants who wish to undertake any repairs or refurbishing of their units must inform the Administration Office. No addition, alterations, improvements, or any work will be allowed without the written approval of the Administration Office. For more details, please refer to the Design and Construction Guidelines included in this Welcome Kit.

Business solicitation advertisements inside the building are strictly prohibited. However, flyers, leaflets, and brochures may be placed in mailboxes subject to the approval of the Administration Office.

Failure to comply with any given rules and regulations provided will be subject to corresponding penalties and restrictions, as approved by the Board of Trustees of the Administration Office.

The condominium units of Solstice shall be used only and exclusively as residential condominium units and shall be occupied and used only as private residence by their respective owners or authorized lessees thereof, their tenants, families, guests, and domestic help, and for no other purpose, subject to the restrictions and limitations as provided in the Master Deed with Declaration Restrictions and the Design and Construction Guidelines, and such rules and regulations as may be duly promulgated by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

Residential units shall be designated solely for residential use, subject to the restrictions and limitations provided in the Master Deed. No condominium unit or parking slot defined and established under the Master Deed shall be subdivided into smaller units, nor shall such unit or parking slot be partitioned, either judicially or extra judicially, among co-owners thereof except by the sale of the entire unit and distribution of the proceeds thereof. No parking slot shall be partitioned separately from the unit to which it corresponds.

Unit owners, residents, and/or tenants shall not permit the unit to be used as a boarding, dormitory, or other “bed space-type” establishment, nor for any business open to the public (including, but not limited to, daycare center or teaching facility) or for any other commercial activities (including, but not limited to, promotional pictorials and bazaars).

To maintain the security of the residents and prevent the erosion of the property value of Solstice, the minimum period for lease contracts involving units and parking slots of Solstice is six (6) months.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall be liable for any damage to third parties or to the building by any equipment or appliance installed and used in their unit.

No part of the Common Areas shall be used for storage, other household chores, permanent or temporary habitat of household members, or for any other purpose incompatible with the intent of the use of such Common Area as contemplated in the Master Deed and these House Rules.

Nothing shall be allowed to hang from unit windows or balconies, plant boxes, or any part of the Common Areas. Except as approved by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office, no sun baffles, awnings, antennas, clothes lines or window guards shall be installed on the exterior of any unit.

Sleeping, taking meals and otherwise residing outside of the unit is prohibited. Other than the regular cleaning and maintenance of these areas, meal preparation, ironing, and other household chores shall not be carried out in the balcony, terrace, elevator lobbies, elevator hallways, and fire stairwells.

Nothing shall be kept in any unit or in the common areas, which will contravene the building code or fire code, or increase the rate of premiums on insurance policies on the building, or be cause for the cancellation of such policies.

No radio or television signal or other form of electromagnetic radiation shall originate from the residential units, which interferes with the television reception of the other units. No outside antenna or any wiring for radio or television shall be constructed, erected, or maintained by the owner, tenant or occupant of a residential unit in the exterior of the building, such as, but not limited to, windows, walls, terraces, and ledges. Neither may flower pots be placed outside any unit.

Dusting, shaking out or beating of rugs and the like, from windows, parking areas or the building exterior is prohibited.

The main lobbies are for the use of residents and guests only. Construction workers, delivery men and similar persons shall enter the building premises through this designated entrance/access.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants must use licensed and registered contractors as designated by the Administration Office concerning alterations to the security system or fire, sprinkler and smoke detection system in their unit as these systems are common systems, defective work may affect the overall system. For details of nominated contractors, please contact the Administration Office.

No item can be placed outside of the unit especially in the main door and hallways.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants must not place, affix or paint any sign, notice, poster or other advertising medium on any part of the common area or the building exterior, or on the exterior of his/her unit.

A unit owner who wishes to sell the unit shall submit a Letter of Intent (of this nature) to the Administration Office and comply with Section 2.14 of the Master Deed prior to any intended sale of the unit and shall provide the Corporate Secretary with copies of the Deed of Sale covering the disposition of the unit to a third party within fifteen (15) days from the date thereof.

No transfer of any unit shall be binding unless accompanied by a Certificate of an authorized representative of the Administration Office attesting to the compliance of such transfer with the nationality requirements imposed by law. Such certificate shall also attest to the payment of all dues on the affected unit as a condition to the transfer of the affected unit.

The sale or disposition of a residential unit shall be deemed to include the disposition of the parking unit assigned thereto. While for a non-assigned parking unit, the owner is required to sell or dispose of this to the buyer of the residential unit or any other owner of a residential unit within Solstice.

A buyer or tenant will not be allowed to enter the unit premises and to occupy and use the same unless the following conditions are fully complied with:

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants are not allowed to have access to the rooftop.

The passenger elevators are strictly for the use of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants, their families and guests. All others shall use the designated service elevator.

A special permit is required by the Administration Office for the use of building elevators to transport large or heavy equipment, furniture, and packages. This is to control the excessive use of the elevators and minimize the inconvenience it will bring to building residents and guests. An exclusive time slot to use the elevators will be stated in the special permit and the unit owner or resident shall ensure that the transportation will occur at the said time slot only.

The security guard on duty will always escort the transportation of large or heavy equipment, furniture, and packages. The service elevator shall be provided with protective padding or board.

Smoking is not allowed in the elevators.

Articles in excess of the maximum load of the elevator will not be allowed in the elevator. Damage to the building elevator caused by moving or carrying of any heavy article therein shall be for the account of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants responsible for such damage.

Vehicles of unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall be parked only in slots assigned to them. Any car found in an unauthorized parking slot will be issued a violation ticket with corresponding penalties. Any means of removal from a particular parking slot will be under the owner’s, resident’s and/or tenant’s expense.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants and their respective guests must observe traffic rules and regulations when inside the building premises. Speed limit is 15 kph and directional signs posted must be followed.

Vehicles should be parked facing the wall (“head in parking”).

Only one vehicle per slot is allowed. Double parking is not allowed. Trailers are not allowed inside the parking areas.

Parking spaces must not be used for storage of any kind.

Warming up of vehicle engines for more than ten (10) minutes while inside the parking area is not allowed as this may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Parking is not allowed in the driveway or in any other area which may obstruct the smooth flow of traffic in and out of the building.

Blowing of vehicle horn is not allowed within the building premises.

There shall be no cycling inside Solstice premises. No motorbike or any noisy contraption will be operated in any part of the building premises.

Repair works, maintenance and tune up of vehicles within the building premises are not allowed.

General cleaning of the parking slot common area is the responsibility of the Administration Office. Specifically, the Administration Office irresponsible for sweeping and hosing of the Common Areas. Vehicles may be cleaned by wiping with rag and a medium sized pail or container of water. The use of water hose to wash the vehicles is strictly prohibited. “Vehicle washboys” are not allowed in the premises.

While in the premises of Solstice, drivers are prohibited from gambling, drinking liquor, loitering, indulging in horseplay or other rowdy behavior, staying and/or sleeping inside parked vehicles. No one will be allowed to sleep in any part of the basement area or any of the Common Areas.

Vehicles of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants must be registered with the Administration Office and must display their “Solstice” stickers visibly on the lower left portion of the windshield for inspection.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants may allow their visitors to park in their unoccupied parking slots after issuing a written authorization to the Administration Office. The visitor shall observe traffic rules and regulations while inside the building premises. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall be held liable for any violation committed by his/her visitor.

Drivers of vehicles with heavily tinted glass and windshields shall open their side windows when going in and out of the parking area, to allow the guard on duty to recognize the driver and their passengers.

Delivery vans shall park at the designated area to unload deliveries.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office will not be held liable for any loss of or damage to vehicles in the parking area. The Administration, however, will conduct an investigation into such incidents and submit an appropriate report to the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office or the Declarant and the resident involved.

Leasing of parking slots shall be limited to other Solstice residents only. For security reasons, parking slots shall not be leased out to “outsiders” (those not living in Solstice). Concerned parties shall furnish the Administration Office a copy of the lease agreement, for information.

Only two (2) motorcycles shall be allowed to park in one (1) parking slot.

Authorized bicycles and motorcycles shall only be allowed in the parking areas and driveways and only for the purpose of transit and parking, but not in other parts of the building premises

All residential units are required to abide with the Solid Waste Management Program of Solstice. All residents and/or tenants shall adhere to the solid waste management practice of segregation at the point of origin, recycling and re-use of resources and the reduction of the volume of waste for collection and disposal.

Cleaning of Garbage: All waste for disposal should be free of substances that may promote bacteria and pest breeding and cause obnoxious or unpleasant odors.

Waste Segregation and Packaging: All waste shall be sorted and segregated in property tied garbage bags as follows: food waste, recyclables and residual. Construction debris should be hauled out. Also, heavy / glass bottles shall be placed aside in the garbage chute and collected by Housekeeping.

The burning of waste materials, garbage or refuse is not allowed in any part of the condominium.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants will not dispose of or throw away any material or substance whatsoever out of or from any window or Common Area.

Residents are also responsible for the regular cleaning of their grease traps.

Grease trap residue must not be thrown in the garbage chute

The upkeep and repair of each unit shall be shouldered by the owner or tenant who must maintain the unit in a good and sanitary condition. The unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall compensate other residents for damages caused upon them due to defects in the said owner’s unit (e.g. defective plumbing fixtures or air-conditioning drain leaks in other units) or their negligence (e.g. leaving faucets running causing flooding in the unit and leaks in other units.) The Administration Office shall only mediate between the affected parties in terms of initial coordination.

Only white curtains, venetian blinds, awnings or window guards shall be installed facing the exterior portion of the unit. The Administration Office shall have the right to demand removal of these items if they do not conform to the colors/shades specified.

Unit owners, occupants or their authorized tenants shall not permit, bring into, or keep in their units any inflammable, combustible or explosive fluid, materials, chemicals, or substance except those products that are normal for household use.

Individual range hoods installed in each unit must be maintained by resident, and/or tenant at least monthly by washing the air filter and draining accumulated oil.

All kitchen sink drains have been provided with grease traps (located underneath). This must be maintained by unit owners, residents and/or tenants through checking and cleaning of the grease traps by removing accumulated grease or food waste at least twice a month.

Only electric cooking appliances are allowed inside the residential units. The use nor storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in residential units shall not be allowed.

No ventilator, additional air-conditioning device or other similar equipment shall be installed in any unit without the prior consent of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

Residents shall keep such device in good appearance and working condition and shall not allow it to leak condensation or make noise which disturbs other residents of the building.

Installation of air conditioners shall be cleared first with the Administration Office for compliance with the electrical and mechanical requirement of the building.

Air-conditioning drains must be regularly cleaned and de-clogged by unit owner or resident to prevent clogging and water backflows. Any damage caused by leaks and backflows to the unit and other resident’s units shall be repaired by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants concerned.

The installation of wiring for electrical or telephone, television antennas, machines, air conditioning units, or the like, on the exterior of the building or on the roof without written authorization from the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office is prohibited. The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office may cause the removal of such unauthorized installation.

Any additional electrical load to be put in by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall first be cleared with the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office to verify compliance with the electrical load capacity per unit.

No awning, radio or television antenna or any device or wiring for any purpose shall be installed in the exterior portion(s) of the building such as windows, walls, ledges, gardens and terraces.

All residents shall comply with the fire protection regulations and participate in the safety programs of the Condominium.

Tampering with the fire protection device (sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke detectors, hose cabinets, etc.) inside the units and other areas of the building is prohibited.

Each unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall keep and maintain one (1) fire extinguisher from the move-in, to be located at the kitchen. The Administration Office will monitor this regularly and if a unit is found with no fire extinguisher, the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office will purchase and provide one at the owner’s expense.

Fire safety inspection shall be conducted in all units on a quarterly basis. Access to the units shall be allowed for inspection of fire protection devices at reasonable hours and with 24-hour prior notice to the unit owners, residents and/or tenants. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall ensure availability of the unit on the scheduled inspection. Defective detectors shall be under the unit owners, residents and/or tenants’ cost.

A comprehensive safety program on explosion, earthquake and fire safety shall be conducted on a yearly basis. Schedule shall be released by the Administration Office.

In-house fire drill shall be conducted on a daily basis.

Residents must refrain from noisy or boisterous acts that would disturb the peace and quiet of other residents.

Residents must be considerate when using musical instruments, radios, television sets and amplifiers so as not to disturb the other residents of the building.

Pride of Ownership – owning a pet is not a privilege, it is a responsibility.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants are responsible for the behavior and conduct of domestic helpers, drivers and other persons under their employ or control and must ensure the compliance of these persons with the House Rules and Master Deed with Declaration of Restrictions.

All domestic helpers and drivers shall be registered with the Administration Office and shall secure Solstice cards to gain access to the building. They shall be allowed to have visitors only upon prior clearance by their respective employers specifying the name(s) of the visitor(s) and hour(s) of the visit. Otherwise, they may entertain visitors in the designated are as assigned by the Administration Office. These visitors must not loiter around the condominium and must remain in the unit of the owner or resident who employs the domestic helper or driver they are visiting.

Household employees, drivers, and bodyguards shall wear their Corporation-issued identification cards whenever they are in the common areas of the property.

Domestic helpers or drivers caught gambling, intoxicated, or stealing while inside the condominium shall be asked to leave and denied entry into the condominium and/or referred to the proper police agencies.

Vendors, bootblacks and beggars are not allowed inside the building or premises. The authorized newspaper boy, the postman and other delivery services will make their deliveries at the Reception Desk. The unit owner, resident, and/or the tenant may send his domestic help to pick up the delivery from the mailbox.

Mail matters shall be delivered to the respective mailboxes located at the ground floor for pick-up by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants or their domestic helper.

All individual private contractors engaged by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants for maintenance, repair, services and/or security shall also be registered with the Administration Office. The Administration Office has the right to deny entry to any person seeking access to a unit when the respective contractor has not been registered.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants should require their household employees, drivers, and bodyguards to surrender their ID cards upon the termination of their employment. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants should immediately inform the Administration Office in writing of the termination of employment of registered employees.

For personnel bringing items out of the building, a gate pass shall be filled out listing all items that will be brought out of the building. The pass shall bear the signature of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants (or his/her representative) to be valid. Any erasures or modifications on any part of the passes shall be initialed by the authorized signatory.

Transfer of employment of household employees, driver or bodyguard from one resident to another resident is prohibited in order to discourage pirating of household employees, unless a clearance is secured from the previous employer.

The Administration Office discourages the employment of private bodyguards or personal security agents in the building. However, if their presence in the building is deemed necessary, their employers, shall adhere strictly the following rules:

Domestic staff and drivers are required to present an Exit/Gate Pass (forms available at the Lobby Guard) signed by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants before leaving the building, especially when:

Should there be a need to discharge firearms while inside the building, the following must be provided:

All Personal Security Agents must provide the Administration Office a photocopy of the following licenses: DDO from Security Agency; Law Enforcement Agency Photocopy of Mission Order and Law Enforcement Identifications Card; Protection Agent License / Security License; Firearms License; Permit to carry license (PTCFOR—permit to carry firearm outside residence)

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants should require their household employees, drivers, and bodyguards to surrender their ID cards upon the termination of their employment. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants should immediately inform the Administration Office in writing of the termination of employment of registered employees.

For personnel bringing items out of the building, a gate pass shall be filled out listing all items that will be brought out of the building. The pass shall bear the signature of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants (or his/her representative) to be valid. Any erasures or modifications on any part of the passes shall be initialed by the authorized signatory.

Transfer of employment of household employees, driver or bodyguard from one resident to another resident is prohibited in order to discourage pirating of household employees, unless a clearance is secured from the previous employer.

The Administration Office discourages the employment of private bodyguards or personal security agents in the building. However, if their presence in the building is deemed necessary, their employers, shall adhere strictly the following rules:

Domestic staff and drivers are required to present an Exit/Gate Pass (forms available at the Lobby Guard) signed by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants before leaving the building, especially when:

Should there be a need to discharge firearms while inside the building, the following must be provided:

All Personal Security Agents must provide the Administration Office a photocopy of the following licenses:

Please refer to the Design and Construction Guidelines. These shall form an inherent part of this set of House Rules and Regulations.

Moving-in and pull-out of furniture and appliances shall be allowed only between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m., Mondays to Saturdays (except holidays).

Unit owners must notify the Board of any change of the occupant/tenant in writing, at least one week before such occupant/tenant moves into the unit to ensure the occupant/tenant is authorized by the unit owner to stay/reside in the unit.

Unit owners must advise the Administration Office in writing of the expiration of a lease contract in preparation for the move out of a tenant, at least one week before the expiration date.

No one will be allowed to move in or move out of the building unless the Administration Office has been advised by the unit owner. This is to afford the Administration Office time to prepare and verify that all utility bills and dues incurred are settled.

The Administration Office will notify the unit owner if the tenant is vacating without prior notice.

The Administration Office requires a move-in and move-out permit. Moreover, a refundable cash bond is required by the Administration Office for the special use of the building elevators. This will also answer as security for any damage such move-in or move-out may cause to common areas.

Furniture and appliances being moved should be provided by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants with appropriate exterior/edge padding to protect the elevators and corridors from scratches.

Owners of furnished (furniture, appliances, decorations, etc.) units that are being leased should have an inventory of the contents and monitor the same regularly.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall submit to the Administration Office a duly executed move-out form.

The maintenance personnel of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office will not be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and/or repair of the interior of the units, their respective parking slots and other areas not considered “Common Areas” of condominium as defined in the Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictions of the project. Maintenance and upkeep of these units are solely the responsibility of the individual owner or lessees thereof.

The owners or tenants, subject to the following rules and regulations may avail of the services of the Maintenance Personnel:

Unit owners and/or residents are discouraged from tipping employees. Acceptance of a tip will be a cause for an employee’s disciplinary action. Opportunity is given at Christmas time to contribute to the employee’s fund.

No resident of the building shall send any employee of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office on any private errand or task within or out of the building.

Monthly pest control services against rodents, mosquitoes, vermin and other pests will be provided by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office upon prior notice to unit owners, residents and/or tenants. The expenses to be incurred for such services will form part of the dues to be assessed.

In the event that unit owners, residents and/or tenants refuses to avail of the regular pest control services provided by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Declarant, said owner or resident must have monthly pest control services conducted by another qualified contractor of his choice.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Declarant shall not be liable for any damage caused to property by the hired pest control contractor, including those caused by re-infestation of pests.

The unit owners, tenants and/or residents shall maintain the balcony in a peaceful and reasonably quite manner; they shall refrain from causing any noise and boisterous acts that would disturbs and annoy the peace and quiet of the building and its occupants.

The unit owner, tenants and/or residents are expected to use balconies safely and responsibly.

The use of grills and/or other cooking devices in the balconies is strictly prohibited.

Laundry and clotheslines are not allowed in the balcony, hallways and other common and limited common areas.

Parasols, hanging plants, chimes, porch swings, hammocks and other furnishing that may alter the aesthetics of the buildings are strictly prohibited.

Furniture may be placed in the balconies but they shall not exceed the floor height of one (1) meter.

The external appearance of the building shall not be altered in any manner.

Furniture cleaning and dusting and rags at the balconies shall not be allowed.

Should unit owners, residents and/or tenants fail to comply, the Board of Directors or its authorized representative may require the removal of furniture/ furnishings.

Potted plants may be placed in balconies provided that the owner shall maintain the plants in healthy growing condition, which includes trimming of foliage that have overgrown beyond balcony railings. No vines and artificial plants are allowed.

Whenever the unit owners, residents and/or tenants leaves for any appreciable length of time, the key(s) to the door of the unit may be left with an authorized representative. The Administration Office shall be informed, in writing, of such an arrangement. Otherwise, the representative will be denied access to the premises.

If a key is entrusted by a unit owners, residents and/or tenants, by any family member, agent, employee, servant or visitor to the Administration Office, whether for their unit, vehicle, baggage, storage room or other personal property, the entrusting of the key will be at the sole risk of such unit owners, residents and/or tenants. The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office, Declarant and/or Administration Office will not be liable for the injury, loss or damage of any nature whatsoever directly or indirectly, resulting there from.

The representative keeping the keys to the unoccupied unit must, upon demand by Solstice Administration Office, provide access to the unit as soon as possible after the request for entry is made. The Administration Office has the right to gain access, by any means, into any unoccupied unit in emergency cases, in situations in which immediate entry in to the unit is necessary to prevent injury or damage to residents and property.

Any condominium employee is not authorized to keep the keys of any unit. They have been instructed not to accept any keys for safekeeping.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall not hang any clothesline on any part of the building exposed to public view other than in the area designated for laundry purposes. No laundering of clothes whatsoever will be done except inside the unit.

For security purposes, Identification Cards are required for all persons under the employ of unit owners, residents and/or tenants (i.e. drivers, domestic helpers, bodyguards, construction workers, etc). The Identification Cards can be secured from the Administration Office at a cost. The Identification Cards will be necessary before such persons are allowed entry to the condominium premises.

All applications for the issuance of IDs, as well as their replacements, will be accomplished by the persons concerned and endorsed by the unit owners, residents and/or tenants. Each application will be accompanied by two (2) 1”x1” photographs.

ID cards will be color-coded and their validity will depend on the status of employment indicated on the application form.

ID cards must be worn at all times while within the condominium premises.

ID cards are non-transferable.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants must promptly inform in writing the Administration Office of any change in the status of employment (termination, removal, suspension, resignation, etc.) of the person(s) under their employ. The unit owners, residents and/or tenants must ensure that ID cards are returned upon termination of employment.

Lost ID cards must be reported immediately to the Administration Office. Replacements for lost ID cards may be obtained at cost.

In cases where the unit’s employee desires to transfer to another unit owners, residents and/or tenants within Solstice, clearance must first be secured from the previous employer. Issuance of an ID card will depend on the clearance given by the previous employer and this will be controlled by the Administration Office.

All unit owners, residents and/or tenants will be proportionately liable for the Common Area expenses, which will be assessed quarterly against each one of them and paid to the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

As stated in the Buyer’s contracts, upon incorporation of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and the full payment, the unit owner shall automatically become member of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and shall comply with the rules and regulations including without limitation, the obligation to pay assessments and dues as a member.

Late payments of dues will be charged an interest rate in addition, a penalty will also be charged on delinquent accounts. The details on penalties and interest will be provided by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office reserves the right to disallow tenants, guests/visitors and relatives of unit owners, residents or tenants with delinquent accounts from using the facilities of the condominium such as the swimming pool, play area, etc. until their outstanding dues are fully paid.

Adverse claims against unit owners who fail to pay for two consecutive quarters will be annotated on the titles and enforced by foreclosure proceedings.

Any payment from the unit owners will be applied first to the penalties and interest, then to quarterly assessments before any credit is made for utilities and other charges.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants who fail to settle their outstanding water bills over 60 days shall be sent disconnection notices. A grace period, approved by the Board of Trustees, will be given to the concerned unit owners/residents to settle all their unpaid water bills. Otherwise, their water supply will be disconnected. A reconnection fee may also be charged at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office carries sufficient fire and property damage insurance on the building structure, Common Areas and equipment. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants are required to carry their own liability and property damage insurance covering the contents and improvements on their individual units.

Unit owners who wish to sell their unit(s) are required to secure a Certificate of Clearance from the Administration Office prior to the execution of any agreement for the sale of such unit. This is for the purpose of certifying that the seller does not have any outstanding accounts with the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office. A written request for the Certificate of Clearance must be filed with the Administration Office.

A unit owner may lease, mortgage or otherwise encumber their unit to any third party provided that:

A unit owner shall give a written notice to the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office of every lien upon the unit or rights thereto within five (5) calendar days after the lien shall have attached to the unit.

Written notice shall be given by a unit owner to the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office of every suit or other proceeding, including therein the nature of such suit or proceeding, which may affect the title to the unit or rights thereto within five (5) calendar days after the unit owner, obtains knowledge thereof.

A buyer or tenant will not be allowed to enter the unit premises and to occupy and use the same unless the following conditions are fully complied:

All communications and billings to the unit owners, residents or tenants by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office will be addressed and sent to their respective units at Solstice, unless another address had been previously given in writing.

Real estate brokers or agents must go through the Administration Office. The guard on duty shall check with the unit owner first if the visitor is to be allowed to go up. The guard on duty shall give directions to the visitor concerning the location of the unit.

Real estate brokers or agents are subject to the House Rules and Regulations of the Administration Office. Unit owner shall be responsible for the conduct of their visitors while inside the condominium premises.

Only real estate brokers or agents duly endorsed by a unit owner to sell or lease his/her unit will be recognized by the Administration Office and granted access into the premises. The broker or agent should present a written endorsement from the unit owner authorizing them to undertake the actions necessary to disposing of or leasing out the unit.

Authorized broker or agents should closely coordinate their activities with the Administration Office. They should give the Administration Office prior notice of any scheduled inspection of units by prospective buyers or tenants

The Administration Office will provide every new tenant with a Welcome Kit which includes the Building Rules and Regulations, fire plan procedure, application form for household help, drivers, vehicle stickers, job orders and gate pass forms and other materials to orient them on the procedures of the Condominium.

Complaints regarding the service of the building may be made in writing to the Property Manager.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office has the right to file an action to enforce the Building Rules and Regulations, and the party violating the Building Rules and Regulations will pay for all costs of litigation and a reasonable attorney’s fee which will in no case be less than Php 10,000.00.

Semi-monthly billing for work orders and other charges will be paid on time. The party violating this rule will pay all costs and expenses of collection including attorney’s fee.

Unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall be liable for all violations of the Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictions, the House Rules, and other Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board, committed by the owner personally, tenant or lessee, family members or guests.

In the event that the unit owners, residents and/or tenants fails to abate the violation(s) committed within the deadline or time fixed for the abatement or correction of such violation, the owner, resident or tenant involved shall pay the Condominium the following:

All recreational facilities are for the exclusive use of the residents of Solstice and their immediate dependents (up to 1st degree of consanguinity only).

All registered residents of Solstice (as provided on the Deed of Absolute Sale) are automatically members of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and have unlimited use of the facilities.

Persons using any of the recreational facilities do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office assumes no responsibility for any occurrence, accident or injury in connection with such use. Residents and/or unit owners are not to hold the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office liable for any accident, injury or consequence resulting from use of recreational facilities.

For Corporate unit owners, only the authorized representative, upon presentation of an SPA (Special Power of Attorney) shall avail of the use of the recreational facilities.

The security guards on duty are in charge of enforcing these rules and regulations. They shall have the right to request any person to leave the amenities area whose conduct endangers his/her own or other users’ safety. Users are particularly requested to cooperate with the amenities guard on duty. In the event of a disagreement in the interpretation of these rules, their decision shall prevail, without prejudice however to the right of the member to elevate the matter to the Administration Office.

All members and guests shall observe proper decorum and attire.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office reserves the right to refuse any individual or group the use of its facilities.

Suspended and delinquent residents and/or tenants are not allowed to avail of these facilities during the period of delinquency.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office shall not be responsible for any valuables lost or damaged during the use of any of the facilities.

Damages to the facilities during use / events shall be for the account of the owner. To avoid any problem, inspection of the facility should be done together with a Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or Administration Office.

Fees will be charged to help defray maintenance expenses.

Alcohol drinks may be served in the function room upon approval of the Administration Office. Drugs are prohibited in the facility and unit owners should be responsible for the behavior of their guests.

Official events sponsored or sanctioned by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office shall take priority over the residents and/or tenants and their immediate dependents in the use of all the facilities.

The Administration Office reserves the right to close any of the facilities for a fixed interval per day or any period to allow maintenance and repairs.

Political and/or advertising events or activities are not allowed in the facilities.

Smoking, gambling, spitting and littering is not allowed within the facilities area.

To maintain cleanliness of the facilities, every user must clean up after himself/herself.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office reserves the right to amend and supplement the above rules at any time without notice.

Vandalism, theft and other form of inappropriate behavior are grounds for immediate expulsion from the premises.

Tricycles, bicycles, buses and jeepneys shall not be allowed to enter the Solstice premises.

Please refer to the Administration Office for operating hours. The operating hours of the pools may be changed at any time.

Using the pool beyond operating hours is strictly prohibited.

No one shall be allowed to use the pool during inclement weather especially when storm signal No. 2 or a higher public warning signal is hoisted.

Due care and caution should be taken by all users of the pool and its related areas to avoid any injury or accident. Responsibility for the use of the pool shall fall on the resident, and/or tenant.

The lap pool is for the exclusive use of Solstice residents and immediate dependents only.

Residents are free for the use of amenities. Residents shall not have more than (2) two guests at any time and must accompany guests at all times. Applicable fees for guests shall be paid through the Administration Office.

Swimming instructor(s) of the authorized resident of the units is/are part of their guests.

Minors are not allowed in the swimming pool unless accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

The Administration Office reserves the right to refuse entry to the pool to any person suffering from any infectious disease or any infectious/contagious disease, cough, colds, communicable diseases, and skin or eye disease or with open wounds and those who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or if the Administration Office considers the pool under for his/her use.

The pool is for use and enjoyment of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants. Domestic staff or persons in the employ of the unit owners, residents, and/or tenants are not allowed to use the pools.

No person shall enter the pool without first having passed through the shower.

Only swimsuits and swimming trunks are allowed as proper swimming attire. Children wearing diapers are not permitted in the pool. After swimming, swimmers must dry themselves and wear appropriate dry clothing before leaving the swimming pool area. After swimming, unit owners, residents, and/or tenants and their guests must dry themselves and wear appropriate dry clothing when leaving the swimming pool area.

Dressing and undressing, etc. shall be done in the changing rooms only.

Users should not wear shoes, slippers, stocking or socks in the pools.

Persons in swimsuits, swimming trunks, or with wet feet are not allowed in the lobbies, corridors and public areas except in the pool deck areas.

Users of the pool are expected to observe proper behavior at all times, and not to indulge in any excessively noisy or boisterous activities. Strictly no diving. No pushing or running around is permitted around the pools. Rough horseplay, “splash bombing” and water polo, are strictly prohibited.

Poolside chairs are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis and will not be reserved. Any residents claiming a chair his/her belonging and then leaving the area for over 30 minutes will forfeit his right to use the chair, if another person needs it.

No glass containers, bottles, or other objects made of glass shall be brought to the pool area. Food and any beverages shall not be allowed within the pool and deck area.

Caution should be taken, as the pool area can be slippery at times.

Radios and other sound and electronic equipment are not allowed to be brought into the pool. Portable or hand-held radios or sound equipment can only be played in the pool deck area at a low volume.

The security guard or the Administration Office person-in-charge is empowered to enforce the rules relating to use of the pool. He shall have the right to request any person to leave the pool area if such person’s conduct, in the professional opinion of the person-in-charge, endangers his own or other user’s safety or if he is in breach of any rules. Unit owners, occupants and residents are particularly requested to co-operate with the area guard and/or person-in-charge.

Indiscriminate use of swimming pool facilities, pool equipment/ facilities or violations of the rules shall be penalized accordingly.

Any water sports activity (e.g. Aqua Activity, Water Hockey, and Swimming Lessons, etc.) should have written request and should be approved by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office

Pets are not allowed at the pool deck area.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office shall not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage sustained by any person while using the pools or the facilities. All users use the pool and facilities at their own risk.

Please refer to the Administration Office for the operating hours during which time an adult is required to watch over those he or she has invited.

This facility shall be exclusive for the use of unit owners, residents and/or tenants. No guest shall be allowed to use the facility.

For safety reasons, only minor residents may only use the facility upon submission of a written recommendation of parents/guardian.

Individuals with history of high blood pressure or health conditions should consult with their doctor before using the gym facilities.

Should the user feel nauseous, dizzy or experience any chest pain or other abnormal physical experience during exercise he should stop immediately.

Users are strongly encouraged to do warm-up and stretching exercises (minimum of 10 minutes) prior to the work-out, and to do cool down exercises at the end of the work out.

As all physical activities involve some element of risk residents, and/or tenants must use this facility at their own risk. The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office shall assume no responsibility for physical injury, loss or damage to users or their property during or in connection with the use of this facility.

Persons using free weights (dumbbells, barbells, etc.) must return them to the correct racks after use. No persons are permitted to use free weights in conjunction with the use of aerobic machines.

Persons using machines and equipment must clean and wipe the machine and equipment after use.

Users shall wear proper workout attire while using the Gym. Closed-toe or rubber-soled shoes shall be worn to ensure feet are protected.

Mobile phones should be turned off or put on silent mode while inside the gym. The volume of audiovisual and tablets, if any, shall be maintained at a reasonable level.

No person is permitted to use any aerobic machines for more than twenty (20) minutes if others are waiting to use it. And as courtesy, no person shall rest on any equipment between sets as others maybe waiting to use these.

As a courtesy to other Indoor Fitness Gym users, resting on the exercise equipment is discouraged as others maybe waiting to use these.

Please refer to the Administration Office for operating hours The Function Rooms and Board Rooms can be booked for private use, except for weddings, for a minimum of four (4) hours by Solstice unit owners, residents and/or tenants and their immediate dependents. NO sponsorship is allowed.

The Function Room or Board Room will only be used upon prior reservation with the Administration Office.

Please refer to the Administration Office shall charge a fee to offset the cost of electricity, security and maintenance during the duration of the booked activity.

Bookings shall only be confirmed if the checks for the deposit and fees and the completed Reservation Form are submitted to the Administrative Assistant at the time of booking. The facility is considered booked upon approval of the Reservation Form by the Administration Office.

Upon confirmation of booking, the host and the caterer shall undergo briefing by the Administrative Assistant.

Reservation to use the Function Room or Board Room must be made with the Administration Office. Booking will be accepted at least (5) five days in advance and must be submitted with the accomplished reservation form. Kindly inquire with the Administration Office regarding reservation.

Payments shall be made only with the Administration Office or his authorized representatives, and a corresponding official receipt shall be issued by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

unit owners, residents and/or tenants should allot sufficient time for setting up the venue and for clearing up and should include this in the total reservation hours.

The damage(s), if incurred, will not be limited to the amount of the deposit and the unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall, upon demand reimburse the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office pay for any additional damages or costs incurred. The said deposit will be returned to the resident forthwith if no damages were incurred.

Full payment shall be made prior to the date of the event.

Use of caterers’ tables, chairs and other furniture is allowed inside the Function Room or Board Room or space rented.

Refund of the reservation bond will be made after settlement of the total usage fee and incurred damages charges.

Booking should be cancelled at least (1) one day before the date of the event or function. Otherwise, a charge of Php 1,000.00 will be levied for late cancellation.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall furnish the Administration Office a guest list and a copy of the invitation (if applicable) distributed to the event.

On the day of the activity or event, the unit owner or resident should present the approved reservation form and official receipt to the security guard on duty for proper identification.

Guests must advise or show invitation to security guards at the main gate and/or lobby to proceed to the event.

Users of the Function or Board Room are expected to observe proper behavior at all times and not indulge in any overly noisy or boisterous activities.

The user should keep the Function or Board Room tidy and reasonably clean after use. The user or his event organizer or his caterer shall be responsible for the cleaning of the facility, garbage segregation and disposal.

Catering crew should be in proper attire inside the building premises, should not loiter or use facilities to shower.

Should it be necessary to transport large or heavy equipment, furniture, and packages for an event or function, the unit owner or resident shall apply with the Administration Office for a permit. The permit issued by the Administration Office shall state a specific time for which the elevators may be used to transport the equipment, furniture, and package.

The security guard on duty shall always escort the event crew or assistants during the transportation of event paraphernalia and catering equipment.

Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office personnel are not permitted, or authorized even, if requested by unit owners, residents and/or tenants to render special assistance to or undertake any special duty or task in connection to any private activity and event.

Cooking is strictly prohibited. Fire safety must be practiced at all times.

Illegal and hazardous substances, firecrackers and other explosive devices are strictly prohibited. Alcoholic drinks are allowed for adult parties booked, provided that advance notice/declaration is given and a security guard, at the expense of the owner booking the function room, can be stationed for the occasion, as necessary, at the discretion of Administration Office.

The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office will not be responsible for any damages, injuries or loss sustained by people or their property in connection with any event or function or with the use of the facilities.

Please refer to the Administration Office for operating hours during which time an adult is required to watch over the minors playing in the facility. The Administration Office reserves the right to close the Indoor Play Area to allow cleaning and maintenance.

The use of the indoor play area will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. This is designed for children, ages 3-12.

An adult must accompany children at all times. The adults accompanying children are responsible for their safety. The Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office and/or the Administration Office is not liable for any accident, injury or loss that may be suffered or incurred by anyone in the play area.

The Indoor Play Area are for the exclusive use of the children of unit owners, residents and/or tenants and any other persons registered by the Administration Office.

The Administration Office reserves the right to regulate the number of unit owners, residents and/or tenants and their guests from using the indoor play area from time to time. Unit owners, residents and/or tenants are to only bring a maximum of three (3) kids in the facility.

Children must take turns on the use of all the materials and with extra care. No equipment and/or materials may be removed from the Indoor Play Area.

No pushing, shoving or rough playing is allowed.

Report all accidents to the Administration Office.

Food and drinks are not permitted in the Indoor Play Area.

Operating hours of the Lounge Area is from 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Access is not permitted upon hoisting of storm signal No. 1 or any condition that will interfere with the safety of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants.

The Lounge Area is for the exclusive use of unit owners, residents, and/ or tenants. Authorized guests are allowed to use these areas as long as they are accompanied by registered unit owners, residents, and/or tenants at all times and duly comply with the House Rules.

Children below twelve (12) years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The accompanying adult will be responsible for the safety of the children.

Furniture, equipment and supplies located within the Lounge Area may not be moved, removed, nor relocated for any reason.

These House Rules and Regulations (Rules), pursuant to the Master Deed with Declaration of Restrictions of Solstice (Master Deed), shall govern and regulate the use, occupancy and enforcement of the individual units, common areas, and limited common areas of the Condominium, to ensure their efficient and orderly management and to promote the common good of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants of Solstice.

Changes/Alterations that shall be made and will affect the architectural feature of exterior of the building shall not be allowed. Nothing shall be installed outside the same wall including balconies and canopies of the said area unless otherwise permitted by the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/Administration Office.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants cannot replace, alter, or add any other signage unless otherwise approved by the Declarant, the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office; provided however, that in case of deterioration, such number-signage may be replaced and a new one provided by the Owner subject to the approval of the design of such new signage by the Declarant the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

Any alterations, additions, reinforcement or modifications of any part of the building shall not be performed without prior written approval from Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/Administration Office. The Unit Owner, occupant and/or tenant shall leave the premises as strong as or stronger than the original design and with the finishes unimpaired. Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/ Administration Office may require that engineering analysis be done by the building’s designers at the tenant’s expense.

No alterations will be done on the elevator lobby, ceilings and walls adjacent to the units of any unit owners, residents and/or tenants. Replacing of main door hardware and accessories will be allowed only if replacements are of superior quality and with similar appearance and color with the hardware installed.

There shall be no obstruction of the Common Areas especially those intended for ingress, egress or access to any unit. No permanent fixture shall be constructed, installed or placed within the Unit or Common Areas that will impair the use of the Common Areas.

Residential live loads shall be limited to 40 psf (pounds per square foot) or 195.6 kilograms per square meter as specified by the National Structural Code of the Philippines, 1992 edition.

As provided in the Master Deed with Declaration of Restrictions, the unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall not do or cause to be done any act (including chiseling or chipping of beams, columns, or walls) or cause the construction or installation of any structure or facility that will go beyond the or will impair the structural strength of the building.

Maximum topping thickness shall be 50mm inclusive of floor finish material. Furthermore, it should be noted that straight-to-finish construction system was applied to all tower levels.

Additional partitions within units shall be limited to gypsum board or other non-combustible lightweight materials. No CHB/masonry partitions shall be allowed within the areas.

Vaults shall only be allowed on certain designated areas of the building. Only lightweight record vaults are allowed. No cash vaults meeting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) requirements will be allowed. All vaults to be placed inside the building shall be subject to Administration Office’s approval prior to installation.

All structural chipping works shall be subject to the approval of the Structural Engineer’s and/or Designer on record. Such structural consultation / evaluation shall be at the cost of the unit owner. No welded connection shall be allowed on structural vertical elements such as columns and shear walls.

Coring, drilling or cutting of structural slab is not allowed.

Drilling of expansion bolts or any hanger for any utilities maybe allowed provided that floor load limitations are satisfied. Chipping of any structural members is not allowed.

Please refer to the as-built plans for the unit wall partitions details.

All installations shall be done in conformance with NFPA 13 Standards and the Fire Code of the Philippines.

Fire lines shall be black iron (B.I.) pipes, schedule 40 conforming to ASTMA120 with first and final coating of safety red paints. Fittings shall conform to ASTM 53/A153.

In areas where non-combustible drop ceiling will be installed (e.g. acoustic, mineral board, cement fiber board, etc.), use semi-recessed pendent-type sprinkler heads of the same type and brand as provided in the building.

In areas without drop ceiling, otherwise called “open or exposed ceiling”, use upright type sprinkler heads.

The sprinkler heads that will be provided shall be chrome plated with 15mmØ standard orifice, 5mm fusible glass bulb type and shall be UL listed, same brand as installed.

Partitions from floor to ceiling must be positioned in such a way that the maximum space shall not exceed more than 2.3 meters from any existing sprinkler heads. If the partition fall on the same location of the sprinkler heads, the head shall be located on one side of the partition and additional head/s shall be provided on the other side.

Install sprinkler rated at 135°F to 165°F for ordinary rooms. For kitchen or other areas which has heat emitting equipment / appliances that will make the room temperature higher than normal, install sprinkler heads rated at least 175°F to 212°F.

Maximum distance of sprinkler head to other sprinkler head (pendent or upright) must not exceed 4.50 m.

Do not paint the sprinkler heads.

Sprinkler heads shall not be used for hanging decorative items such as Christmas lanterns, which can damage the fusible links or the sprinklers.

Alterations or changes shall be done by accredited contractors and with the approval, in writing, of the Administration Office and/or Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office.

All fixtures shall be vented individually and waterline shall be valved by group.

All hot and cold-water lines from the unit sub-meter to the fixture shall be PPR pipes. The roughing-ins for the fixture shall be Moldex PPR pipe same brand as provided in the building. All cold-water lines pipe type is PPR PN-20 with fusion joint connections.

No alterations in any pipe risers or in the pipe chases are allowed.

Water sub-meters are provided and shall be chargeable to the unit owners, residents and/or tenants to monitor water consumption.

All plumbing installations shall comply with the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines and National Building Code.

The purpose and intent of the construction guidelines is to preserve the structural and architectural integrity of the Condominium Complex.

The unit owners, residents and/or tenants shall provide the Administration Office of the following:

All the Unit Owner, occupant and/or tenants’ contractor workers, supervisors and other parties involved in the construction of the unit must log in and out with building security guards. The location of the designated entry/exits points shall be announced by the Administration Office.

All the construction workers must be t-shirt uniform bearing the contractors logo, long pants and shoes. Those in sleeveless shirts, short pants, sandals or slippers and the like will not be allowed to enter the premises.

Any renovation crew must have a manager/foreman/supervisor on site at all times who will coordinate with the Administration Office.

Workers and their supervisor are not allowed to loiter within the building premises, i.e., they should stay only within their work area to prevent loss or damage, disturbance and inconvenience in any form to other unit owners, residents and/or tenants of the condominium.

Schedule of construction/repair work shall only be allowed on the following:

Delivery of construction materials shall only be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays only. Sand, gravel, cement and the like shall be delivered in sacks. Unit owners, occupants and/or tenants shall secure a work/access permit prior to delivery of materials. All deliveries shall be brought immediately to the construction site. Deliveries shall not be received by the building guards or any of the Administration Office personnel. An assigned representative of the unit owner shall be present to receive the deliveries.

All materials, equipment, tools, etc. to be brought in should be listed accordingly, for security guard’s inspection and records.

Pull out of all construction debris, excess materials and equipment which will no longer be used shall be allowed only from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. As a security measure, a list of the excess materials, equipment, shall be submitted by the unit owners, occupants and/or tenants’ contractor for security guard’s inspection and records. Likewise, a gate pass shall be secured from the Administration Office to be counter signed by the unit owners, occupants and/or tenants.

Wives, children, relatives and friends of workers are not allowed to stay inside the building premises.

Workers/supervisors and deliveries are not allowed to use any passenger elevator. They shall only use the service elevator. In case the service elevator is out of order, they shall use the stairways.

Construction workers can eat at the job site or in the unit but should provide a covered trashcan for waste and leftovers. All waste must be removed from the unit at the end of every working day and disposed of the building. Nothing shall be left in the unit or corridors, fire exit stairs/landings.

Unit Owner, occupant and/or tenants undertaking construction/repair shall compensate other unit owners or the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/ Declarant for any loss or damage whatsoever caused directly or indirectly by their workers/contractors in the course of construction.

Drinking of intoxicating liquors within the building by the workers shall be strictly prohibited and intoxicated workers will be barred from entering the building premises.

Gambling and bringing of deadly weapons is prohibited.

Any damage caused by the contractor on the finished walls, ceiling and flooring at common areas (hallways, stairs, lobbies, elevators, etc. and the adjacent units) shall be deducted from the renovation bond.

Tapping of electrical, mechanical, fire protection and plumbing utilities should be provided by the unit owner, in coordination with the Administration Office. No tapping of electrical and water supply in the common area is allowed.

The units, as well as the common areas shall be kept clean and free from foul odor. Garbage/construction debris shall not be kept or placed outside the unit and/or dumped in the condominium garbage chute nor placed in any part of the building premises. It shall be pulled out of the building premises immediately.

Unit owners, occupants and/or tenants’ contractor shall provide safety measures such as construction net, sheeting, shoring, etc. whenever necessary.

Unit owners, occupants and/or tenants must seal their doors with a cloth/wood screen during the construction to prevent the spread of dust and prolonged exposure of other residents to the intoxicating fumed of lacquer or paint.

Work is not permitted outside the unit. Likewise, construction materials are not allowed to be placed outside the unit or at any area of the building.

The Unit Owner, occupant and/or tenant is responsible for controlling the conduct of his contractors and workers. No worker shall use the construction site as sleeping quarters. They should enter and leave every day.

Administration Office and their assigned representatives shall conduct routine inspections of all construction sites frequently and regularly. All observations and instructions given by the inspectors must be taken note of and strictly followed. Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/Administration Office reserves the right to issue and demand construction changes on approved plans when deemed necessary. The security personnel are given authority to issue violation slips for workers who violates the House Rules and Regulations and General Construction Guidelines of the Condominium Corporation and/or the Administration Office/Administration Office.

The Unit Owner, occupant and/or tenant shall request Condominium Complex/Administration Office (in written form) at least three (3) days in advance, to conduct a Final Inspection for the following critical areas based on the National Building Code or any other existing national standards, whichever is safer in the opinion of the Administration’s Building Engineer. Any final work which does not conform to the specifications of the plan submitted to the Administration or that which is contrary to building safety laws, regulations or which poses a potential hazard may be removed or demolished by the Administration at the expense of the unit owners, residents and/or tenants.