Quiz on PD 1096 & RA 9514

Presidential Decree 1096 is popularly known as ​ the _________ of the Philippines

Declaration of Policy of PD 1096

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard ​ ​ ​life, health, property​ and ​​ public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control;

• True

• False

What types of buildings/structures are not covered by PD 1096? Choose all that apply.

• Economic and

  Socialized Housing Projects

• traditional indigenous family dwellings

• public buildings

• commercial buildings

Buildings or structures intended to be used for residential/family dwelling shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.

• True

• False

Residential dwelling can be constructed along streams or close to bodies of water.

• True

• False

SECTION 105. Site Requirements

The land or site upon which will be constructed any building or structure, or any ancillary or auxiliary facility thereto, shall require which of the following?

• sanitary

• beautiful

• safe

• compliant

A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines (the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional codes

that are supplementary to the Building Code, example Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Structural Code, etc.

• Referral Codes

• Supplementary Codes

• Support Codes

• Partner Codes

Who is responsible for carrying out the

provisions of the Building Code in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions?

Engr. Juan Dela Cruz is a Professional Electrical Engineer and he completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the DPWH. Can he appointed as a Building Official?

• Yes

• No