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How Close is Too Close? The Fault Line Rule.

How Close is Too Close? The Fault Line Rule.

The Invisible Line. The West Valley Fault runs through major cities like Taguig, Pasig, and Muntinlupa. Buying near it scares people. But you need facts, not fear. The 5-Meter Buffer The law prohibits building within 5 meters of an active fault trace. Knowledge is Power If a property is flagged near the fault, the price […]

The Invisible Line.

The West Valley Fault runs through major cities like Taguig, Pasig, and Muntinlupa. Buying near it scares people. But you need facts, not fear.

The 5-Meter Buffer

The law prohibits building within 5 meters of an active fault trace.

  • The Tool: Use the PHIVOLCS FaultFinder app.
  • The Reality: If the property is 100 meters away, it is generally compliant. Engineers can design for the shaking; they cannot design for the ground rupturing beneath the foundation.

Knowledge is Power

If a property is flagged near the fault, the price drops. If you confirm it is safely outside the 5-meter zone, you just found a bargain.