BUILDING LAWS PD 1096

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

•   500mm

• 750mm

•   1000mm

•   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.

• 2.00m

• 2.70m

• 3.00m

• 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?

• The lowest point of the lot

• The highest point of the lot

• The average between the two points

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Because the height difference is greater than 3 meters.

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

• 2.50m x 5.00m

• 3.00 x 9.00m

• 3.60 x 18.00m

• 3.60 x 22.00m

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

• TOSL

• PSO

• MACA

• AMBF

Answer explanation

ISA + USA = TOSL

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

• TOSL

• PSO

• USA

• BHL

Answer explanation

PSO + ISA = CA

CA – ISA = PSO

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

• 1.20 sqm

• 3.00 sqm

• 6.00 sqm

• 12.00 sqm

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

• 3.00 cubic meters

• 12.00 cubic meters

• 14 cubic meters

• 18 cubic meters

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

• 1.80m

• 2.10m

• 2.40m

• 2.70m

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

• 3.00m

• 10.00m

• 20.00m

• 40.00m