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1The maximum number of seats between a wall and an aisle should be ___; and the maximum number of seats between two aisles should be _____.
- A10 seats; 18 seats
- B10 seats; 15 seats
- C7 seats; 10 seats
- D7 seats; 14 seats
2This is defined as the required open space left between the outermost face of the building and the property lines.
- ASetback
- BLandscape
- CLawn
- DYard
3What is the minimum area of windows for habitable rooms as provided by the Code?
- A18% of the floor area
- B10% of the floor area
- C8% of the floor area
- D15% of the floor area
4Traditional family dwellings not exceeding PHP 15,000 and are constructed with native materials are exempted from acquiring building permit.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Inadequate sanitation and health facilities is one of the criteria that classifies a building dangerous.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6A building permit is required before constructing, altering, repairing, converting, moving, adding, or demolishing a building.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7A building permit is required before constructing, altering, repairing, converting, moving, adding, or demolishing a building.
- AGroup G
- BGroup I
- CGroup F
- DGroup H
8Bureau of Jail Management and Penology belongs to what occupancy group?
- AGroup D2
- BGroup D1
- CGroup I
- DGroup GI
9According to the Code, what is the maximum inclination of an escalator measured from the horizontal plane?
- A32 degrees
- B25 degrees
- CNone of the above
- D30 degrees
10What is the minimum area of a toilet and bath as provided in the Code?
- A1.50 sq.m
- B1.00 sq.m.
- C0.90 sq.m.
- D1.20 sq.m.
11What is the minimum parking lot size for a jeepney?
- A3.60m x 12.00m
- B2.50m x 5.00m
- C3.00m x 9.00m
- D3.60m x 9.00m
12Your building is located on an R-5 zone, how many firewalls are allowed in your project?
- A2
- B3
- C1
- D0
13A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity of the Code.
- ABuilding Permit
- BOccupancy Permit
- CDemolition Permit
- DConstruction Permit
14How many types of construction are there according to Rule IV of PD 1096?
- A4
- B5
- C2
- D3
15How many fire zones are there according to Rule V of PD 1096?
- A5
- B2
- C3
- D4
16The client allotted a 35m long x 6m deep area for car parking alone. Considering the minimum dimensions provided by the Code, how many car slots would there be?
- A14 slots
- B10 slots
- C16 slots
- DNone of the above
17A building is located on a sloping lot with a lowest elevation of 3.0m and a highest elevation of 8.0m. Where will the established grade line be for the height determination?
- AThe highest point of the lot
- BThe lowest point of the lot
- CNone of the above
- DThe average between the two points
18Occupancies are to lands while zones are to buildings.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The building permit of a 4-storey commercial building was issued on November 03, 2017. Its construction commenced on June 05, 2018. Due to lack of budget, the Client told the Architect and the Contractor to temporarily stop their work until he is able to finance it again. After six months, the construction resumed. Is the building permit still valid?
- AYes, because the construction was only stopped for six months.
- BYes, because the construction started within a year from the date of issue.
- CNo, because the construction resumed after six months already.
- DNo, because the construction started on a different year from the year of its issuance.
20TVS-GBN is a tv network building located at Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City. It has a steel telecom tower on its rooftop measuring 7.0 meters in height. Do you think a violation was incured in the provisons of the Code regarding Height Limit Projections?
- ANo, because towers made of incombustible material can be at least 6.0 meters in height
- BYes, because towers made of combustible materials should only be up to 6.0 meters in height.
- CNo, because the tower is made of incombustible material therefore is only limited by its structural design.
- DYes, because towers must only be up to 6.0 meters in height.
21What is the maximum allowed height for firewalls in R1 Developments?
- A1.70m
- BNone of the above
- C1.50m
- D3.20m
22Any physical change made on a building structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality.
- ARenovation
- BAlteration
- CRedecoration
- DAddition
23The maximum number of seats between a wall and an aisle should be ___; and the maximum number of seats between two aisles should be _____.
- A10 seats; 15 seats
- B7 seats; 10 seats
- C7 seats; 14 seats
- D10 seats; 18 seats
24Which of the following is not allowed to be used as Fire Exit doors?
- AAll of the above
- BSliding doors
- CRevolving doors
- DOverhead doors
25Which of the following is not true about the building official, according to the Rule II of the National Building Code?
- AAll of the above are true
- BThe building official must be of good moral character
- CThe building official must be at least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction
- DThe building official must either be a duly registered architect or civil engineer
26An esplanade is a long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people and vehicles may walk and pass for pleasure.
- AKeeping of Records
- BFalse
- CTrue
- DAll of the above
27Which of the following does not require a building permit?
- AA small patio, 25 sq.m. in area, resting directly on the ground
- BA low garden masonry wall that is only 6m long and only 1.5m high
- CA mini aviary measuring 3m x 4m with a maximum height of less than 6m measured from the groundd to the apex of the roof
- DA greenhouse that measures 2m x 3m
28Traditional dwellings made of native materials and costs P16,000 are exempted from permitting fees.
- AThe statement above is true.
- BNone of the above.
- CFalse; Traditional dwellings should only cost P15,000 and below.
- DFalse; Traditional dwellings are exempted only if it doesn't exceed 6.0sqm, regardless of the cost.
29It is any new construction in a building involving increase in height or area.
- ARenovation
- BAddition
- CReconstruction
- DAlteration
30What is the maximum allowed projection of footings to national roads and public highways if they are at least 2.40m below the grade?
- A500mm
- B600mm
- C800mm
- D300mm
31Which among the following lot areas would the parking of 20 cars (perpendicular parking), 3 buses, and 6 jeepneys fit, plus 20% of the area as the circulation paths?
- A600 sq.m.
- B500 sq.m.
- C550 sq.m.
- D650 sq.m.
32What is the minimum dimensions for habitable rooms?
- A3.00m x 2.00m
- B5.00m x 2.00m
- C6.00m x 3.00m
- D5.00m x 3.00m
33You were commissioned to design a 2-storey residential for a family of five. What is the minimum width of your stairs as prescribed by the code?
- A75 cm
- B100 cm
- C85 cm
- D90 cm
34It is a construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, locations/sizes of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the overall area.
- AReconstruction
- BAddition
- CRenovation
- DAlteration
35According to the Code, what is the comfortable cooling temperature?
- A20°-27° Celsius
- B20°-24° Celsius
- C20°-25° Celsius
- D20°-21° Celsius
36A multi-parking garage is located within 200m radius of your commercial building, how many percent of the required parking provisions should be in your commercial?
- A40%
- B60%
- C20%
- D80%
37According to the Code, if a building reaches this number of storeys, it is required to have at least one passenger elevator.
- ANone of the above
- B3 storeys
- C5 storeys
- D4 storeys
38Townhouses are typical of which zoning classification?
- AR-5
- BR-4
- CR-2
- DR-3
39How many percent of the length of the side property line is the firewall in R-2 Zone allowed at most?
- A80%
- BNot allowed.
- C50%
- D90%
40Which firewall configuration is allowed on an R-3 Zone?
- AMaximum of 90% of the side or rear (up to 100% if rear is only at 4m) with a total of 50% of the perimeter at most
- BNone of the above
- CMaximum of 85% of each side with a total of 50% of the lot perimeter at most.
- DMaximum of 90% of each side with a total of 65% of the lot perimeter at most.
41The following is excluded in measuring a building's height, except:
- AParapet
- BSignages
- CMasts
- DAntenna
42Acoording to Rule XII of the Code, what is the minimum width of stairways for buildings with an occupant load of 45?
- A1.10m
- B1.00m
- C0.75m
- D0.90m
43Bonifacio Global City is under what zone?
- APDC
- BPUD
- CPRE
- DUTS
44What law is the National Building Code of the Philippines?
- ABD 1096
- BBP 1096
- CPD 1096
- DBD 1092
45How many Rules does the National Building Code of the Philippines have?
- AXXII
- BXX
- CXIX
- DXXI
46According to the Code, what is the maximum width of a door leaf?
- A1.20m
- B1.50m
- C1.00m
- D0.90m
47What is the maximum vertical distance etween stair landings as prescribed by the Code?
- A. 2.60m
- B3.60m
- C2.00m
- D3.00m
48Fences should be provided as an enclosure for construction sites for the safety of passing pedestrians. What is the minimum height of these fences?
- A2.80m
- B2.40m
- C2.60m
- D2.10m
49Mortar or concrete mixing is not allowed on public streets.
- AFalse
- BAll of the above
- CKeeping of Records
- DTrue
50An promenade is a long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people and vehicles may walk and pass for pleasure.
- A. All of the above
- BTrue
- CKeeping of Records
- DFalse
51Whose duty is it to prescribe permit fees?
- AArchitect's
- BBuilding official's
- CPRBOA's
- DSecretary's
52If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?
- ATOSL
- BTLA
- CAMBF
- DMACA
53What is the minimum width of a corridor as presribed by the Code?
- A1.10m
- B1.20m
- C1.00m
- D1.50m
54What is the minimum distance required between the eaves and the rear and side property lines?
- A750 mm
- B1000 mm
- C500 mm
- DNone of the above. Setbacks are measured not to the eaves but to the exterior faces of the walls.
55According to the Code, what is the maximum distance to exits if your building has a sprinkler system?
- A60.00m
- B75.00m
- C45.00m
- D30.00m
56This fire zone only allows construction types IV and V.
- AFire-restrictive zones
- BNon-fire restricted zones
- CVery high fire restrictive zones
- DHighly fire restrictive zones
57What is the minimum air space requirement for workshops, factories, offices?
- A12.00 cu.m.
- B15.00 cu.m.
- CNone of the above.
- D10.00 cu.m.
58According to the code, what is the maximum speed for escalators?
- A38 meters per minute
- BNone of the above.
- C32 meters per minute
- D40 meters per minute
59For arcaded RROW, signs are allowed to project up to a maximum of what distance?
- A0.60m
- B0.80m
- C1.00m
- D1.20m
60The following are options to address dangerous buildings, except:
- ARetrofitting
- BVacation
- CRepair
- DDemolition
61If the stairway is serving an occupant load of more than 50, what is the minimum width requirement according to PD 1096?
- A0.90m
- B1.10m
- C1.20m
- D1.00m
62What is the minimum air space requirement for school rooms as stated in PD 1096?
- A12.00 cu.m of air space per person
- B14.00 cu.m of air space per person
- C3.00 cu.m with 1.50 sq.m of floor area per person
- D3.00 cu.m with 1.00 sq.m of floor area per person
63What is the prescribed setback per storey above the second floor, for the side the side and rear increments according to the building code?
- A30cm
- B300mm
- C30mm
- D300cm
64Corners of the streets or buildings that are less than 3.60m shall have a chaflan of what allowed dimension, according to the Code?
- A4.20m
- BNone of the above
- C3.0m
- D3.5m
65Aisles serving only one side shall at least be _____ wide, and ______ if serving two/both sides.
- A1000mm;800mm
- B800mm;1100mm
- C900mm; 1100mm
- D800mm;1000mm
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