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The Philippine Green Building Code also known as

The Philippine Green Building Code (“GB Code”) was signed by

Characterized by broad range of colors, a variety of product shapes, excellent sanitary and hygienic

qualities, and good corrosion resistance

To determine the structural adequacy, durability, soundness, weather and fire resistance of pre fabricated assemblies, they shall pass the ____ conducted by any accredited material testing laboratories.

All plastic materials shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand the prescribed design loads. Sufficient and substantial technical data shall be submitted to establish stresses, maximum unsupported spans, and such other information as may be deemed necessary for the various thicknesses and forms used.

____ shall be adequate to withstand design loads and internal and external stresses required of the assembly. Proper allowances of plastic materials in conjunction with other materials with which it is assembled or integrated shall be provided.

is the ultimate top layer of all the flooring layers

Components of A Building

It includes columns, beams, slab upwards including all finishes, door and window schedules, flooring,

roofing, lintels, and parapets.

The foundation is the structure below the ground level that has direct contact with the superstructure.