C.E 35 Building System Design Midterm

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 5 years endorsed or recommended by the accredited professional organization

• Filipino citizen

• Has completed a seminar-workshop on PD 1016 and its IRR conducted by the          Department of Public Works and Highways

Under PD 1096, what is referred to as construction in an existing building or structure involving changes in materials used, partitioning, location, and size of openings, etc., but does not increase the overall area?

• Repair

• Conversion

• Renovation

• Alteration

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?

• 250 square meters   

• 100 square meters   

• 150 square meters

• 200 square meters

  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

Which of the following statement is not true about the size of a parking slot?

• The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50 meters by 5.00 meters for parallel or diagonal parking.

• The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking

• The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking

• A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.00 meters by 9.00 meters

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 front setbacks for a residential - 1 (R – 1) building/structure?

• 4.50m

• 2.00m

• 3.00m

• 8.00m

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

a. 2.3m

• 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