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WorksheetsCE 35 BUILDING DESIGN QUIZ 1A
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Under PD 1096, what is the minimum area in every storey, basement, or cellar used
for habitation, recreation, dining, study, or work wherein fire-extinguishing systems
are required? (NBC IRR Sec.1212)
250 square meters
100 square meters
150 square meters
200 square meters
Which of the following minor constructions is NOT exempted from building permits?
(NBC IRR Sec.301 / NBC 006)
Garden masonry walls other than party walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height, footpaths, residential garden walks and/or driveways
Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly on ground, not exceeding 20 sq. m. in total floor area, exclusively for the private use of the owner
Garden pools for the habitation of water plants and/or aquarium fish not exceeding 200 mm in depth and exclusively for private use
Installation of window grilles
The following are the minimum requirements for Group A dwellings, except
Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage facilities
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least 250 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground
Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and ventilation
There shall be at least two entrances and another one for exit
What is the minimum clear width of the stairs for Group A dwellings?
0.70m
0.60m
0.80 m
0.75m
Which of the following is the minimum ceiling heights measured from the floor to the ceiling for a habitable room provided with artificial ventilation?
2.3m
2.6m
2.4m
2.75m
Which of the following statement is true about the minimum sizes and horizontal dimensions of rooms?
The minimum area of rooms for human habitation is 6.50 sq.m with a least dimension of 2.00 meters
The minimum area of Kitchen is 3.00 sq. meters with a least dimension of 1.50 meters
The minimum area of Bath and toilet is 1.40 sq. meters with a least dimension of 900 millimeters.
The minimum area of rooms for human habitation is 6.00 sq.m with a least dimension of 2.50 meters
The total floor area of a room without an artificial ventilation system is 12.50 sq.m. Determine the total free area of the window/windows openings that must be provided?
1.20 sq.m
1.23 sq.m
1.00 sq.m
1.27 sq.m
In locating window openings, it should be borne in mind that in cases of extreme emergencies windows must serve as emergency egress to vacate the premises or access for rescue operations. Such windows shall meet the following requirements, except
They can be opened from the inside without the use of any tools
Where storm shutters, screens or iron grilles are used, these shall be provided with quick opening mechanism so that they can be readily opened from the inside for emergency egress and shall be so designed that when opened they will drop to the ground
The minimum clear opening shall have a width not less than 820 millimeters and a height of 1 meter
The bottom of the opening should not be more than 820 millimeters from the floor
Who shall be the responsible for carrying out the provision of the Building Code as well as the enforcement of orders?
Building Officials
Authority
Office of the City Engineer
DOH
Every required exit doorway shall be of a size as to permit the installation of a door not less than 900 millimeters in width and not less than _____meters in height
2.4meters
2.2meters
2.0meters
2.1meters
It is situated outside of private property, a public land that should be equally enjoyed by all members of the community
Parking lot
Easement
Court
egress
Cut slopes for permanent excavations shall not be steeper than _____(NBC IRR Sec.1202)
Two horizontal to One Vertical
Three horizontal to One Vertical
One horizontal to Two Vertical
One horizontal to Three Vertical
It shall be installed at low points of the roof and shall be adequate in size to discharge all tributary waters.
Fascia Board
Flashing
Roof Drains
Vent
Every building four or more storeys in height shall be equipped with one or more _____ . (NBCP IRR, sect. 1212)
Oxygen Tank
Fireplace Chimneys
Dry Standpipes
Fire Exit
Conductors shall have a horizontal clearance of not les than _______ from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes, or similar locations.
1 meter
2 meters
1.5 meters
2.1 meters
The effective temperature and relative humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintained at _____________and 50% to 60%, respectively, with 4.60 to 7.60 meters per minute air movement within the living zone.
25°Celsius to 30°Celsius
17°Celsius to 21°Celsius
20°Celsius to 24°Celsius
22°Celsius to 28°Celsius
What is the Minimum thickness for a Non-bearing wall? Table 411.3.1.1
150mm
200mm
100mm
75mm
For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement in a horizontal layer, clear spacing shall be ____ NSCP, sec 425.2.1
At least the greatest of 50mm, db, (2/3)dagg
At least the greatest of 100mm, db, (4/3)dagg
At least the greatest of 50mm, 2db, (4/3)dagg
At least the greatest of 50mm, db, (4/3)dagg
For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement placed in two or more horizontal layers, reinforcement in the upper layers shall be placed directly above reinforcement in the bottom layer wit a clear spacing between layers of at least ______ NSCP, sec 425.2.2
27mm
20mm
25mm
30mm
According to NSCP Table 425.3.1, Standard Hook Geometry for Development of Deformed Bars in Tension, the length of the straight extension for a 90 -degree hook using 10mm dia. bar is?
6db
8db
10db
12db
Horizontal drainage pipes shall be run in practical alignments and at a uniform slope between manholes of not less than ____________ toward the point of disposal
20mm/m
25mm/m
27mm/m
30mm/m
Septic tanks shall have a minimum of _____ compartments
One
Two
Three
Four
For shallow foundations, the Overall depth of foundation shall be selected such that the effective depth of bottom reinforcement is at least ____________ (NSCP sec 413.3.1.2)
100mm
75mm
175mm
150mm
Required to transmit forces from one component to another
(a)
A connection between two structural elements joint at their ends to form a single, longer element
(a)
A steel element/s embedded in concrete
(a)
It is a member subjected primarily to flexure and shear, with or without axial force or torsion
(a)
A member, usually vertical or predominantly vertical, used primarily to support axial compressive load, but that can also resist moment, shear, or torsion
(a)
What is the specified concrete cover for Cast-in-place non-prestressed concrete Beams not exposed to weather or in contact with ground? (NSCP table 420.6.1.3.1)
75 mm
50mm
40mm
20mm
Under PD 1096, what is referred to as construction in an existing building or structure involving changes in materials used, partitioning, location, and size of openings, etc., but does not increase the overall area? (NBC IRR Sec.106)
Repair
Conversion
Renovation
Alteration
