BUILDING LAWS QUIZ 2

What is the minimum distance required between roof eaves and rear/side property lines?

• a.    500mm

• b.    750mm

• c.    1000mm

• d.    1500mm

Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to ___ in height is allowed, provided that above 1.50m, the abutment is made of perforated concrete blocks.

• a.    2.00m

• b.    2.70m

• c.    3.00m

• d.    3.20m

For a sloping lot with a 4.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination?

• a.    The lowest point of the lot

• b.    The highest point of the lot

• c.    The average between the two points

• d.    None of the above

What is the minimum parking slot size for an articulated truck?

• a.    2.50m x 5.00m

• b.    3.00 x 9.00m

• c.    3.60 x 18.00m

• d.    3.60 x 22.00m

If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?

• a.    TOSL

• b.    PSO

• c.    MACA

• d.    AMBF

If you subtract the ISA from the construction area, what will you get?

• a.    TOSL

• b.    PSO

• c.    USA

• d.    BHL

What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code?

• a.    1.20 sqm

• b.    3.00 sqm

• c.    6.00 sqm

• d.    12.00 sqm

What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?

• a.    3.00 cubic meters

• b.    12.00 cubic meters

• c.    14 cubic meters

• d.    18 cubic meters

What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of an artificially-ventilated building?

• a.    1.80m

• b.    2.10m

• c.    2.40m

• d.    2.70m

For forest areas, the NBC requires at least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.

• a.    3.00m

• b.    10.00m

• c.    20.00m

• d.    40.00m