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WorksheetsThe Building Code of the Philippines
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National Building Code of the Philippines
PD 1096
PD 9610
PD 1690
PD 1960
The National Building Code shall provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for all buildings to regulate their location, design, quality of materials, construction, and use.
General
Purpose of the Code
Scope of Application of NBC
Construction
Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure
Addition
Alteration
Renovation
Conversion
Any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality
Repair
Demolition
Conversion
Renovation
The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/ structure, in whole or in part
Repair
Renovation
Demolition
Alteration
A secondary building/ structure located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that of the main
building/structure
Rule 2
Ancillary building structure
Duties of Secretary of the DPWH include
Building Official
Public buildings, Traditional family dwellings that does not exceed 15,000peso
Fee exemptions
permits
Building permit
None of the Above
A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code
Permits
Building permit
The Building Official
Fee exemptions
under what construction: Not involving structural members or Of non-load bearing partition walls
Minor construction (exception of fee)
Repairs (exception of fee)
15 days from payment of fees
None of the above
If lot is owned, what are the requirements for a building permit.
Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale in place of TCT
Five sets of plans and specs, signed and
sealed by various professionals
Article 1723 of the Civil Code
OCT or TCT
Tax declaration
Current real property tax receipt
It states that the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specs is liable for 15 years from completion of the building should it collapse due to defects in the plans or the ground
Article 1723 of the Civil Code
Article 1273 of the Civil Code
Article 1327 of the Civil Code
Article 1732 of the Civil Code
In case the building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials the _______________along
with the __________________ shall be liable.
contractor, owner
contractor, building official
contractor, construction supervisor
all of the above
Certificate of occupancy Requirements
Incorrect or inaccurate data declared
Certificate of completion
Logbook
As-built plans and specs Building inspection sheet
Non-issuance, suspension,
revocation
Errors in plans and specs
Non-compliance with the Code
Incorrect or inaccurate data declared
Five sets of plans and specs, signed and
sealed by various professionals
Wood construction
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type V
Masonry and wood construction with One hour fire resistive throughout and Incombustible exterior walls
Type I
Type II
Type III
TypeIV
All types of construction allowed
Fire zone
Non-fire restricted zones
Fire restrictive zones
Highly fire restrictive zones
Residential dwellings
Occupancy classification B
Occupancy classification D
Occupancy classification A
Occupancy classification C
Storage and hazardous
Occupancy classification G
Occupancy classification F
Occupancy classification E
Occupancy classification D
Minimum area for human habitation
6.00sqm
6.00m
4.00sqm
5.00m
Min. dimension for kitchen
3.00sqm
1.50m
1.20sqm
1.50sqm
Air space requirements Habitable rooms
12.00 cubic meters
14.00 cubic meters
3.00 cubic meters
10% of floor area
Minimum area of windows for Bathrooms, laundry rooms
15 % of floor area
4 meters wide
10% of floor area
5% of floor area
Fences shall entirely enclose a construction site with a Minimum height:
2.40m
28.00 sqm/person
2.40m above the walkway
1.00m min. height
A mezzanine floor bigger than 185sqm or having more than 18.00m in any dimension shall have at least ________to an adjacent floor
two stairways
4 exits.
3 exits.
2 exits
