Philippine Green Building Code

What is the "Climate Change Act of 2009"?

• RA 7898

• PD 7299

• RA 9729

• PD 1096 ANNEX B

Answer explanation

The State has adopted the Philippine Agenda 21 framework which espouses sustainable development, to fulfill human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment for current and future generations.

Is the Green Building Code intended to rate buildings?

• No, because the Green Building Code is a set of regulations setting minimum standards for compliance and is not intended to rate buildings The Green Building Code should not be compared to rating systems such as LEED, BERDE, and GREEEN

• Yes because the green building code is certified by LEED and BERDE to Act in Accordance to the LAW.

• Yes and No, there are conditions

Minimum TGFA for malls to apply Building Code

• 12,000 sqm

• 5,000 sqm

• 6,000 sqm

• 15,000 sqm

for Hospitals

• 10,000 sqm

• 1,000 sqm

• 5,000 sqm

• 12,000 sqm

For condominiums

• 12,000 sqm

• 10,000 sqm

• 15,000 sqm

• 20,000 sqm

What does BRI stand for?

• Building Resistance Index

• Business Related Index

• Building Related Indent

• Building Resistance Index

Answer explanation

BRI -Diagnosable illness whose cause and symptoms can be directly attributed to a specific pollutant source within a building

Parts of the building used bvthe occupants, owners, tenants or other building users of which the landlord retains control and is responsible to maintain in a reasonably safe condition that includes spaces such as lobby, corridor, hallway, toilet, elevator or stairway

• Non-GFA areas

• Utility Areas

• Common Areas

• Service Areas

Mixture of various organic substances that can be placed into a composition of decaying biodegradable materials which eventually turns into a nutrient- rich material, used for fertilizing soil

• Organic Waste

• Biodegradable Waste

• Compostable waste

• Food waste

An area substantially illuminated by daylight consistently receiving significant quantities of daylight during the day

• Solarium

• Daylight Zone

• Terrace

• Drying Area

Energy efficiency rating for room air conditioners that lists how many Btu per hour are used for each watt of power it draws

• Energy Efficiency Ratio

• Energy Efficacy Ratio

• Environmental Efficiency Ratio

• Earth Resistance Ratio