Under PD 1096, what is the minimum area in every storey, basement, or cellar used

for habitation, recreation, dining, study, or work wherein fire-extinguishing systems

are required? (NBC IRR Sec.1212)

• 250 square meters   

• 100 square meters   

• 150 square meters

• 200 square meters

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

(NBC IRR Sec.301 / NBC 006)

• 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

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 clear width of the stairs for Group A dwellings?

• 0.70m

• 0.60m

• 0.80 m

• 0.75m

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

• 2.3m

• 2.6m

• 2.4m

• 2.75m

Which of the following statement is true about the minimum sizes and horizontal dimensions of rooms?

• The minimum area of rooms for human habitation is 6.50 sq.m with a least dimension of 2.00 meters

• The minimum area of Kitchen is 3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters

• The minimum area of Bath and toilet is 1.40 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters.

• The minimum area of rooms for human habitation is 6.00 sq.m with a least dimension of 2.50 meters

The total floor area of a room without an artificial ventilation system is 12.50 sq.m. Determine the total free area of the window/windows openings that must be provided?

• 1.20 sq.m

• 1.23 sq.m

• 1.00 sq.m

• 1.27 sq.m

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

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

Every required exit doorway shall be of a size as to permit the installation of a door not less than 900 millimeters in width and not less than _____meters in height

• 2.4meters

• 2.2meters

• 2.0meters

• 2.1meters