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According to NBCP, what group is Institutional (Government and Health Services)
Group C
Group D
Group E
Group H
Maximum height of abutment according to NBCP
2.0 meters
1.8 meters
2.2 meters
3.2 meters
The allowable maximum TGFA of Commercial-1 with sprinkler system and firewalls in a Corner Lot
5 x 90% of TLA
5 x 85% of TLA
5 x 95% of TLA
5 x 75% of TLA
The BHL (meters) of Maximum R-2
3
10
5
15
Height of proposed building/structure can also be governed by RROW-based limitations.
True
False
Maybe
It depends
According to NBCP, rooms for human habitation shall be a minimum area of ____ with a least dimension of ____
9 sq.m , 3 meters
18 sq.m , 2 meters
6 sq.m , 2 meters
22 sq.m, 3 meters
According to NBCP, kitchen shall have a minimum area of ____ and a least dimension of _____
6 sq.m , 2 meters
3 sq.m, 1.50 meters
2.5 sq.m , 1.20 meters
1.8 sq.m , 1.10 meters
According to NBCP, toilet and bath shall have a minimum area of ______ and a least dimension of ______
1.20 sq.m , 0.90 meters
1.50 sq.m , 0.90 meters
1.20 sq.m , 0.85 meters
1.50 sq.m , 0.85 meters
Minimum dimension of eaves, canopies, and awnings from the side and rear property lines.
1,000 mm
850 mm
750 mm
700 mm
Minimum width of courts for one or two storey buildings
1.2 meters
1.5 meters
2.0 meters
2.2 meters
A horizontal structure piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joists or walls over opening.
Stud
Girder
Tie Beam
End Beam
A partial intermediate floor in any storey or room of a building having an area not more than one-half of the area of the room or space in which it is constructed.
Mezzanine
Loft
Attic
Balcony
This type of building shall be of masonry and wood construction. Structural elements may be any of the materials permitted by this Code. Provided, that the building shall be one-hour fire-resistive throughout. Exterior wall shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
Type V
According to NBCP, minimum width of stairs for Group A dwelling shall be
600 mm
650 mm
700 mm
750 mm
Minimum height of an arcade above sidewalk
2.40 m
2.70 m
3.00 m
3.20 m
A building subordinate to the main building on the same lot and used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building such as servants quarters, garage, pump house, laundry, etc.
Accessory building
Basement
Cellar
Accessoria
A continuous horizontal layer of masonry units.
Block
Bay or Panel
Lintel
Course
Minimum width of a stairway serving an occupant load of more than 50
750 mm
900 mm
1100 mm
1200 mm
Except in Group A occupancies, changes in floor elevation of less than 300 mm along any exit serving a tributary occupant load of 10 or more shall be by means of
Stairs
Ramps
Lift
One flight stair
Maximum distance between stair landings
3.60 meters
1.80 meters
2.00 meters
2.1 meters
How many percentage of the total number of units government-owned living accommodations shall be accessible and fully usable by disabled persons with any fractional part in one-half in the computation thereof to be considered as one unit.
5%
8%
10%
15%
In transport vehicles for public use, at least 1 unit of public telephones for every ____ shall be accessible to disabled persons.
1 unit
2 units
3 units
4 units
Using anthropometric data as basis for design, what is the length of a wheelchair
1.00 m - 1.30 m
1.10 m - 1.30 m
1.10 m - 1.20 m
1.00 m - 1.20 m
Using anthropometric data as guide for design, what is the comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under table for wheelchair users
700 mm
750 mm
800 mm
850 mm
Occupancy classification. This shall comprise partly Groups C, D, E, and H buildings
Category I - Residential
Category II - Commercial and Industrial
Category III - Educational and Industrial
Category IV - Agricultural
Category V - Ancillary
Occupancy classification, this shall comprise partly Groups B, C, E, F, G, H, and I buildings
Category I - Residential
Category II - Commercial and Industrial
Category III - Educational and Institutional
Category IV - Agricultural
Category V - Ancillary
How many wheelchair seating space shall be provided if the seating capacity is 4-50
1
2
3
4
Minimum designated seats for disabled persons in a Jeepney
1
2
3
4
Which department agency is in respect to the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) and Provisional Authority (PA) for the operation of public road transportation utilities or services.
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Land Transportation Office
City / Municipal Engineer
Department of Transportation and Communications
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
P.D. 953
P.D. 1096
R.A. 7277
R.A. 7160
Unhindered, without obstructions to enable disabled persons free passage or use of the facilities.
Accessible
Barrier-free
Ingress
Egress
A raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of street, sidewalk, planted area, etc.
Curb
Curb cut-out
Dropped curb
Sidewalk
An exterior passage for walking along, especially one connecting adjoining buildings and related structures.
Corridor
Hallway
Walkway
Pathwalk
If the width of the pedestrian lane is 1.20 m, what should be the minimum width of the dropped curb?
1.20 m
0.90 m
1.50 m
1.00 m
Maximum cross-gradient of a dropped curb
1:12
1:10
1:20
1:100
If the width of a pedestrian lane is 1.00 meters, what is the minimum width of curb cut-out?
1.00 m
0.90 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
Is it possible to have a grating on a walkway?
Yes
No
It depends
For protection at great heights, handrails should be installed on both sides of a ramp or stair and should be _______ above steps or ramps.
1.0 m to 1.06 m
0.90 m and 0.70 m
0.70 m to 0.90 m
1.0 m and 1.06 m
What is the length of a ramp if the rise is 1.00 meters
12.00 meters
13.50 meters
15.00 meters
15.50 meters
Required turning space for a wheelchair
1.50 m
1.20 m
2.25 sq.m
1.00 sq.m
Minimum dimension of an accessible elevator
0.80 m x 1.20 m
1.20 m x 1.50 m
1.10 m x 1.40m
1.70 m x 1.80 m
Maximum height of water closets
0.45 m
0.50 m
0.60 m
0.75 m
In lengthy or busy sidewalks, a rest stop or turning space shall be provided, at should be spaced at a maximum distance of
10.00 m
12.00 m
13.00 m
14.00 m
Minimum walkway headroom
1.80 m
2.00 m
2.10 m
2.40 m
Any ramp with a rise greater than 0.20 m and leads down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than ____ from the foot of the ramp
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
2.00 m
The top 3 basic needs of human settlement
Water, Storm drainage, Power
Water, Movement and circulation, storm drainage
Solid and liquid waste disposal, Park/playground, Power
Storm drainage, Solid and liquid waste disposal, Park/playgroun
Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of _______ or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved.
200 mm
250 mm
280 mm
320 mm
Allocated areas for parks and playgrounds shall be non-alienable and non-buildable for community hall but buildable for ______
Retail store
Pharmacy
Clubhouse
Basketball court
Percentage allocation for Parks and Playgrounds for Economic housing with a density of 161-175 dwelling units
3.5%
4%
5%
7%
What are the applicable facilities for Subdivision projects 1 hectare and above with 1000-1499 saleable lots or dwelling units
Neighborhood Multi-purpose center
Neighborhood Multi-purpose center, Convenience/Retail Center, Tricycle Terminal
Neighborhood Multi-purpose center, Convenience/Retail Center, Tricycle Terminal, Elementary School
Neighborhood Multi-purpose center, Convenience/Retail Center, Tricycle Terminal, Elementary School, High School
Preferable location of community facilities
Near entrance
Near or side by side by park/playgrounds
Near or side by side by admin office
30 meters away from entrance
Percentage allocation of Community Facilities for Socialized housing with a density of 150 and below dwelling units
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
2.0%
Hierarchy of roads for Socialized housing with a project range of 2.5 has. and below
Major, minor, motor court, pathwalk
Major, minor, motor court, alley
Major and minor
Major, minor, alley, pathwalk
Right-of-way for Minor roads
6.0 m
6.5 m
8.0 m
10 m
Minimum right-of-way for interconnecting roads
6.00 m
6.50 m
8.00 m
10.00 m
Maximum length of a pathwalk
2.0 meters
3.0 meters
60 meters
30 meters
Road finish for a sidewalk/alley
Asphalt
Bare
Concrete
Macadam
Adequate curb radii dimension for road intersections
5.0 m
6.0 m
4.5 m
5.5 m
Single-detached housing minimum lot area for Economic housing
72 sq.m
64 sq.m
54 sq.m
48 sq.m
The minimum distance between buildings with more than 4 storeys shall be _____ and the minimum horizontal clearance between 2 roof eves shall be ______
6.0 m , 2.0 m
4.0 m, 1.50 m
10.0 m , 6.0 m
2.0 m , 1.0 m
A parcel of land bounded on the sides by the streets occupied by or intended for buildings.
Block
Lot
Occupancy
Sidewalk
A wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located, erected at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate entity.
Firewall
Party wall
Lot line wall
Block
That part or end of a lot which abuts a street
Frontage
Perimeter
Boundary line
Living unit
Shade trees are usually large trees with profused branches and extended laterally at least _____ in height
3.0 m
4.0 m
1.0 m
5.0 m
Economic and Socialized housing refers to housing units which are within the affordability level of the average and low-income earners which is ______ of the gross family income as determined by the National Economic and Development Authority from time to time.
10%
20%
30%
40%
In terms of cost, which of the following is the most expensive
Economic housing
Socialized housing
Open market housing
Medium cost housing
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957?
30% saleable max, 70% non-saleable min
70% saleable max, 30% non-saleable min
30% saleable min, 70% non-saleable max
70% saleable min, 30% non-saleable max
What is the minimum level of completion required for PD 957?
Shell house
Shell house with doors and windows
Complete house
Complete house without interior partitions
Which of the following is false
Open Market housing has 42 sq.m minimum floor area; 30 sq.m for Medium-cost housing
Minimum level of completion for single detached, duplex/semi-attached, and row house for both open market and medium-cost should be a complete house
Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50-meter in distance; at every other pole if less than 50-meter in distance
NOTA
Single-detached minimum lot area for Medium-cost housing
120 sq.m
100 sq.m
96 sq.m
80 sq.m
