Building Laws Preboard 2 of 2

A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service connections when needed.

a.     Wet standpipe

b.     Dry standpipe

c.     Combination standpipe

d.     Both A and C

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220?

a.     150 mm.

b.     175 mm.

c.     200 mm.

d.     250 mm.

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220?

a.     200 mm.

b.     225 mm.

c.     250 mm.

d.     300 mm.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber and plastics

a.     Class A

b.     Class B

c.     Class K

d.     Class D

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957?

a.     A rowhouse cluster of 10 units

b.     A rowhouse cluster of 20 units

c.     A rowhouse cluster 100 m. long

d.     A block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center

• a

• b

• c

• d

Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire

a.     Annunciator panel

b.     Fire signal

c.     Fire alerting system

d.     Fire alarm

• a

• b

• c

• d

An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping system installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire.

a.     Standpipe system

b.     Fire extinguishing system

c.     Sprinkler system

d.     None of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957?

a.     30% saleable, 70% non-saleable

b.     70% saleable, 30% non-saleable

c.     60% saleable, 40% non-saleable

d.     None of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is true?

a.     An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only

b.     A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments

c.     A pathwalk length of up to 60.00 m. is allowed

d.     An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20 m.

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)?

a.     2.70 m.

b.     2.40 m.

c.     2.10 m.

d.     2.00 m.

• a

• b

• c

• d