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WorksheetsSPLE ARCHITECTURE 2020 Building Laws
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Popularly known as the National Building Code of the Philippines, which was issued on Feb. 19,1977
PD 1185
PD 1095
PD 1096
PD 957
The revised implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the National Building Code of the Philippines was approved by the DPWH on October 29,2004 and took effect on
April 15,2005
April 30,2005
November 13,2004
April 8,2005
A client commissioned an Architect for a new construction which requires to increase the height and increase the floor area of his existing showroom. What is this work activity called
Addition
Alteration
Conversion
Renovation
A preformanced prescribed application form duly accomplished and notarized by the respective design professional with validation matrices related to other building rules and regulations
Building permit form
Referral Form
Application Form
Occupancy Permit Form
The office authorized to enforce the provisions of the code and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.
DPWH
Building Permit Office
Agency of the government
Office of the Building Official
A document issued by the Building Official to an Architect-application to proceed with the construction of his client's residential building after the accompanying principal plans,specifications and other pertinent with the duly notarized application were found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines and its implementing Rules and Regulation.
Building Permit
Referral Form
Application Form
Occupancy Permit
A client seeks the service of an Architect to physically change his hotel building, incorporating the quality and improved aesthetic to meet the requirement for a 5-star hotel classification with plan to sell it after at a higher value. What is this work activity called?
Addition
Alteration
Conversion
Renovation
No person shall be appointed as Building Official unless he possesses the following qualifications:
- A Filipino Citizen and of good moral character
- A duly registered architect or civil engineer
- A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not less than three (3) years endorsed and recommended by the accredited professional organization.
- Has at least five (5) of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction.
1,2,3,4
1,2,3,5
1,2,4,5
1,3,4,5
What penalty or surcharge can be imposed to an individual in -charge with constructing the superstructure of a B+G+2 office building two (2) meters above established grade without any building permit?
100 % of the building permit fees
50% of the building permit fees
25% of the building permit
10 % of the building permit fees
A building contractor was charge with illegally changing an existing street level office space to a restaurant that can accommodate dining seats for more than 50 people without the corresponding Certificate of Change of Use.
What degree of violation in the NBCP IRR is this classified?
Light violation
Less grave violation
Gross Violation
Grave violation
Using question 10 , what is the amount of fine for this violation of the NBCP is prescribed?
P 5,000.00
P 8,000.00
P10,000.00
P 15,000.00
NBCP ,distance of exits without sprinklers shall be _____ m. from exterior exit door and with sprinkler will be .
45 m , 50 m
30 m , 60 m
30 m , 50 m
45 m, 60 m
NBCP , width and height of doors shall not be less than _____mm in width , and shall be not less than _____m in height, opening will be 90 degrees and exit way clear width shall not be less than 700 mm.
800 mm,2.1 m
900 mm, 2.0 m
800 mm, 2.0 m
900 mm, 2.1 m
The clearance between the established grade of the street and /or sidewalk and the lowestunder surface of any part of the balcony shall not be less than _____m.
3.00 m
5.00 m
8.00 m
10.00 m
The building permit will be null or void if the construction has been abandoned for how many days?
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
What type of construction is for steel, iron,conrete construction with fire resistant material 1 hour fire resistive rating.
Type V
Type II
Type IV
Type III
How many sets of plans and specifications are needed for the requirements of building permit?
5 sets
4 sets
6 sets
7 sets
The building permit will be null or void if the construction did not commenced the work in a period of
6 months
12 months
2 years
3 months
How many days it will take for the issuance of building permit?
10 days upon payment of fees
12 days upon payment of feess
15 days upon payment of fees
30 days upon payment of fees
Excavation and other similar disturbances made on public property shall be restored immediately to its former condition within _____ hours from the start of such excavation and disturbances.
24 hours
48 hours
36 hours
60 hours
An act establishing a Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines, otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.
RA 9514
RA 7279
RA 9266
PD 1185
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
Abatement
Vacation
Elimination
Abandonment
The Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines was approved by the Secretary of the DILG on August 7,2019 and take effect on .
October 15,2019
October 17,2009
October 17,2019
December 19,2008
A written report composed of plans ,specifications and design analysis per building prepared by its Engineer / Architect- of Record and Fire Safety Practitioner.
FSCR
FSCCR
FALAR
FSMR
A compilation report of all approved submitalls, test and acceptance forms of all fire protection and life safety features. which shall form part of the " as built" documents turned over by the contractor to the building owner.
FALAR 1
FSCR
FSCCR
FSMR
This is a compilation of the maintenance and testing records kept by the building's engineering and maintenance department, as a pre requisite for the issuance of FSIC.
FALAR 2
FSCR
FSCCR
FSMR
All private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be constructed, altered or modified, which by reason of their use, size and height are required to install any or combination of the following:
- Wet Standpipe system
- Automatic fire suppression system
- Automatic fire detection and alarm system
- Smoke control system
1,2,4
1,2,3
1,3,4
All of the above
Pursuant to RA 9514 and its IRR ,all private and public buildings, facilities and structures to be constructed,altered or modified shall be required to submit FSCR for application of FSEC for ______.
Building Permit
Occupancy Permit
Construction Permit
Fire Compliance Permit
and Fire Safety Compliance and Commissioning Report ( FSCCR ) for application of FSEC for ________.
Building Permit
Occupancy Permit
Construction Permit
Fire Compliance Permit
Only Fire Safety Practitioners issued with ______ shall be allowed to prepare, sign and certify the FSCR, FSCCR and FSMR.
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Competency
Fire Safety Compliance
Fire Safety Certificate
A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire,having a fire resistance rating of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction of either side collapses under fire condition.
High Challenge Wall
Fire Barrier Wall
Fire Wall
Property Wall
High Rise Building, buildings, structure or facility in which distance between the floor of the topmost storey and the ground level is _______ meters or more.
23 meters
15 meters
28 meters
18 meters
A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building to a public way.
means of egress
means of escape
escape route
exit discharge
The purpose for which the building or space is used.
Occupant Load
Use of Space
Predominant
Occupancy
The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space.
Occupant Load
Use of Space
predominant
Occupancy
What is the minimum width for parking of PWD.
3.50 m
3.70 m
3.60 m
3.80 m
What is the minimum width for a hallway?
1.10 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
What is the distance of the building main entrance to the elevator?
60 m
20 m
30 m
40 m
What is the minimum doorway width under BP 344?
0.70 m
0.80 m
0.90 m
1.00 m
What is the minimum size of an elevator car ?
1.10 x 1.40 m
1.40 x 1.80 m
1.20 x 1.80 m
1.70 x 1.80 m
Handrails will be provided on both sides of the rampat the height of _____?
0.70 m and 0.90 m from the ramp level
1.00 and 1.20 m from the ramp level
1.00 and 0.90 m from the ramp level
0.70 and 1.10 m from the ramp level
What is the dimensions of doors and windows conforming to accessibilty law?
0.80 x 2.10 m for doors and 10 % for windows
0.90 x 2.10 m for doors and 15 % for windows
0.80 x 2.10 for doors and 20 % for windows
0.90 x 2.10 m for doors and 25 % for windows
What general conditions of design are important for the aged?
Size, location, design
Grab bar
Height of the lavatory is from the waist
All of the above
Dropped curbs at crossing have a width corresponding to the width of the crossing; otherwise the minimum width is ?
0.80 m
0.90 m
1.00 m
1.20 m
Walkway should be kept as level as possible and provided with slip resistant material. Whenever and wherever possible, walkway should have a gradient no more than?
3 %
4 %
5 %
2 %
The act to enhance the mobility of disabled persons by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices.
BP220
BP344
ILO159
RA6759
What is the best way to provide for the convenience of both people in wheelchair and blind persons?
Railings
Tactile surface / blocks in the immediate vicinity of crossing
brightly painted zebra crossing
light controlled crossings with pedestrian phases and audible signals
The parking area of PWD a walkway between the front ends of parked cars shall have a minimum clear width of _____?
1.10 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
A circle of _______diameter is a suitable guide in the planning of wheelchair turning spaces.
1.10 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
What is the minimum doorway width for hospital nursing units?
1.10 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
