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WorksheetsC.E 35 Building System Design Midterm
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 35mins
Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code, which of the following disqualifies one in being a Building Official?
Has at least 5 years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction
A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not less than 5 years endorsed or recommended by the accredited professional organization
Filipino citizen
Has completed a seminar-workshop on PD 1016 and its IRR conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways
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?
Repair
Conversion
Renovation
Alteration
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?
250 square meters
100 square meters
150 square meters
200 square meters
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade for a Residential 1 (R-1) type of building is?
3 storeys
4 storeys
5 storeys
6 storeys
Which of the following statement is not true about the size of a parking slot?
The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50 meters by 5.00 meters for parallel or diagonal parking.
The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking
The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking
A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.00 meters by 9.00 meters
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 front setbacks for a residential - 1 (R – 1) building/structure?
4.50m
2.00m
3.00m
8.00m
Which of the following is the minimum ceiling heights measured from the floor to the ceiling for a habitable room provided with artificial ventilation?
a. 2.3m
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
Juncture of the roof and vertical surfaces, shall be provided with
Painting
Ridge roll
Downspout
Flashing
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
What is the minimum width of corridor or exit balcony serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more than ten (10)?
1.20 meters
1.10meters
1.00meters
1.25meters
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 _____
Two horizontal to One Vertical
Three horizontal to One Vertical
One horizontal to Two Vertical
a. One horizontal to Three Vertical
Slopes for permanent fills shall not be steeper than _____
One horizontal to Three Vertical
One horizontal to Two Vertical
Three horizontal to One Vertical
Two horizontal to One Vertical
It shall be installed at low points of the roof and shall be adequate in size to discharge all tributary waters.
Vent
Roof Drains
Flashing
Fascia Board
In roof trusses, ____________ shall be provided to prevent sagging
Gusset plates
Sagrods
Camber
Purlins
___________shall be provided for balconies, landings, or porches which are more than 750mm above grade.
Glazed tiles
Ramp
Exit doors
Railings
Conductors shall be run less than __________ above the top level of a window or opening
1 meter
2 meters
1.5 meters
2.1 meters
The angle of inclination of an escalator shall not exceed ____________.
20 degrees from the horizontal
30 degrees from the horizontal
60 degrees from the vertical
75 degrees from the vertical
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.
22°Celsius to 28°Celsius
20°Celsius to 24°Celsius
17°Celsius to 21°Celsius
25°Celsius to 30°Celsius
Regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass in jalousie and louvered windows shall not be thinner than ___________
5 mm
6 mm
6.6mm
5.6mm
For shallow foundations, the Overall depth of foundation shall be selected such that the effective depth of bottom reinforcement is at least ____________
100mm
150mm
175mm
75mm
Minimum Inside Beam Diameters and Standard Hook Geometry for stirrups, Ties, and Hoops, the length of the straight extension for a 135 -degree hook using 10mm dia. bar is?
Greater of 4db and 75mm
Greater of 6db and 75mm
12db
75mm
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
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 ______
27mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
For longitudinal reinforcement in columns, pedestals, struts, and boundary elements in walls, clear spacing between bars shall be at least the greatest of _____
40mm, 1.5 db, and (4/3)dagg
50mm, 1.5 db, and (4/3)dagg
50mm, db, and (4/3)dagg
40mm, db, and (4/3)dagg
For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement in a horizontal layer, clear spacing shall be ____
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
Septic tanks shall have a minimum of _____ compartments
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the minimum wall thickness of any steel septic tanks?
N.o 12 U.S. gauge (0.109)(2.5mm)
N.o 12 U.S. gauge (0.109)(2.7mm)
N.o 12 U.S. gauge (0.109)(2.8mm)
N.o 12 U.S. gauge (0.109)(3.0mm)
Minimum number of Water Closets per single dwelling types of building/ccupancy
1 per dwelling
2 per dwelling
3 per dwelling
4 per dwelling
Roof Drains shall be equipped with strainers extending ________ above the surface of the roof
not less than 104mm
not more than 104mm
not more than 102mm
not less than 102mm
A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
(a)
Is a member with a ratio of height – to -least lateral dimension less than or equal to three used primarily to support axial compressive load
(a)
Is a reinforcement used o resist shear and torsion stress in a structural member
(a)
A loop reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudinal reinforcement
(a)
Is a horizontal structural member that supports roof deck and is primarily subjected to bending under vertical loads such as snow, wind or dead loads
(a)
Is 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)
required to transmit forces from one component to another
(a)
A vertical element designed to resist axial load, lateral load, or both, with a horizontal length-to-thickness ratio greater than three, used to enclosed separate spaces
(a)
Help regulate the air pressure in the plumbing system
(a)
Drainage or vent piping shall be drilled and tapped for making connections.
TRUE
FALSE
Floors of public shower rooms shall have a non-skid surface and shall be drained in such a manner that the wastewater from one bathe will not pass over areas occupied bu other bahers
True
False
Galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cm above ground
True
False
Changes in direction of vent piping shall be made by the appropriate use of approved fittings and such pipe shall be strained or bent
True
False
What is the specified concrete cover for Cast-in-place non-prestressed concrete columns not exposed to weather or in contact with ground?
75mm
25mm
50mm
40mm
What is the specified concrete cover for Cast-in-place non-prestressed concrete member cast against and permanently in contact with the ground?
75 mm
70mm
50mm
60mm
What is the specified concrete cover for Cast-in-place non-prestressed concrete slabs with 12mm diameter rebar?
40mm
30mm
25mm
20mm
For solid non – prestressed one way slabs (both end continuous), the over all slab thickness (h) shall not be less than?
l / 20
l / 24
l / 28
l / 10
For a simply supported beams (non-prestressed), the overall beam depth (h) is?
l /16
l / 18.5
l / 21
l/8
No Building shall be used until the Building Offiicial has issued a certificate of Occupancy
True
False
The design, construction and operation of deepwells for the abstraction of groundwater shall be subjected to the provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
True
False
The mixing of mortar, concrete, or similar materials on public streets shall not be allowed
True
Fasle
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) is the maximum portion of the lot maybe occupied by the building at grade level after satisfying setback, yard, and cour requirement
True
False
For septic tank construction, the inlet and outlet pipe openings shall be less in size than the connecting sewer pipe.
True
False
Roof drains shall be of cast iron, copper, or other corrosion-resistant materials
True
Fasle
A building permit issued under the provisions of the National Building Code shall expire and become null and void if:
Building or work not commenced within a period of 3 months after issuance of building permit
Building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of 1 year
Building or work not commenced within a period of 120 days after issuance of building permit
Building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commencing for a period of 120 days
