Building System Design

A building permit issued under the provisions of the National Building Code shall           expire and become null and void if

• Building or work not commenced within a period of 3 months after issuance of building permit

• Building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of 1 year

• Building or work not commenced within a period of 120 days after issuance of building permit

• Building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commencing for a period of 120 days

Which of the following minor constructions is NOT exempted from building permits?

• Garden masonry walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height, footpaths,       residential garden walks and/or driveways

• Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on ground, not exceeding 20 sq. m. in total floor area, exclusively for the private use of the owner

• Garden pools for the habitation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding 200 mm in      depth and exclusively for private use

• Installation of window grilles

6.    The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for a residential 1 (R-1) type of building is?

• 3 storeys

• 4 storeys

• 5 storeys

• 6 storeys

The following are the minimum requirements for Group A dwellings, except

• Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities

• Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least 250 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground

• Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and ventilation

• There shall be at least two entrances and another one for exit

What is the minimum width of corridor or exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10)?

• 1.20 meters

• 1.10meters

• 1.00meters

• 1.25meters

Juncture of the roof and vertical surfaces, must be provided with

• Painting

• Ridge roll

• Downspout

• Flashing

Who shall be the responsible for carrying out the provision of the Building Code as well as the enforcement of orders?

• Building Officials

• Authority

• Office of the City Engineer

• DOH

In locating window openings, it should be borne in mind that in cases of extreme emergencies windows must serve as emergency egress to vacate the premises or access for rescue operations. Such windows shall meet the following requirements, except

• They can be opened from the inside without the use of any tools

• Where storm shutters, screens or iron grilles are used, these shall be provided with quick opening mechanism so that they can be readily opened from the inside for emergency egress and shall be so designed that when opened they will drop to the ground

• The minimum clear opening shall have a width not less than 820 millimeters and a height of 1 meter

• The bottom of the opening should not be more than 820 millimeters from the floor

Which of the following is the minimum ceiling heights measured from the floor to the ceiling for a habitable room provided with artificial ventilation?

• 2.30m

• 2.60m

• 2.40m

• 2.75m

Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code, which of the following disqualifies one in being a Building Official?

• Has at least 5 years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction

• A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not      less     than 2 years endorsed or recommended by the accredited professional organization

• Filipino citizen

• Has completed a seminar-workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the          Department of Public Works and Highways