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WorksheetsBuilding Laws Preboard 2 of 2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service connections when needed.
a. Wet standpipe
b. Dry standpipe
c. Combination standpipe
d. Both A and C
a
b
c
d
What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220?
a. 150 mm.
b. 175 mm.
c. 200 mm.
d. 250 mm.
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220?
a. 200 mm.
b. 225 mm.
c. 250 mm.
d. 300 mm.
a
b
c
d
Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber and plastics
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class K
d. Class D
a
b
c
d
Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957?
a. A rowhouse cluster of 10 units
b. A rowhouse cluster of 20 units
c. A rowhouse cluster 100 m. long
d. A block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center
a
b
c
d
Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire
a. Annunciator panel
b. Fire signal
c. Fire alerting system
d. Fire alarm
a
b
c
d
An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping system installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire.
a. Standpipe system
b. Fire extinguishing system
c. Sprinkler system
d. None of the above
a
b
c
d
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957?
a. 30% saleable, 70% non-saleable
b. 70% saleable, 30% non-saleable
c. 60% saleable, 40% non-saleable
d. None of the above
a
b
c
d
Which of the following is true?
a. An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only
b. A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments
c. A pathwalk length of up to 60.00 m. is allowed
d. An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20 m.
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)?
a. 2.70 m.
b. 2.40 m.
c. 2.10 m.
d. 2.00 m.
a
b
c
d
Results of the annual fire pump flow test, the annual main drain test, and the standpipe water flow test should be included in the:
a. FALAR 1
b. FALAR 2
c. FALAR 3
d. FSEC
a
b
c
d
What is the acceptable range of handrail heights according to BP 220?
a. 800-900 mm. from the floor
b. 800-1000 mm. from the floor
c. 800-1200 mm. from the floor
800-1500 mm.from the floor
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum side setback required for socialized and economic housing?
a. 1.00 m.
b. 1.50 m.
c. 2.00 m.
d. 4.50 m.
a
b
c
d
Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) are classified as:
a. Class K
b. Class D
c. Class B
d. Class A
a
b
c
d
Which of the following are the last three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 220?
a. Water, power, storm drainage
b. Water, power, parks and playgrounds
c. Solid and liquid waste disposal, parks and playgrounds, power
d. Storm drainage, parks and playgrounds, power
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing?
a. 18 sqm.
b. 22 sqm.
c. 30 sqm.
d. 42 sqm.
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum lot area required for open market, duplex housing?
a. 50 sqm.
b. 80 sqm.
c. 96 sqm.
d. 120 sqm.
a
b
c
d
For BP 220, what is the minimum thickness required for firewalls?
a. 4 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 8 inches
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957?
a. 12 sqm.
b. 18 sqm.
c. 22 sqm.
d. 36 sqm.
a
b
c
d
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device
a. Standpipe system
b. Automatic fire suppression system
c. Fire extinguisher
d. Fire hose
a
b
c
d
The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space
a. Maximum occupancy
b. Building load
c. Occupant load
d. Occupant total
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum tread required for new stairs in RA 9514?
a. 180mm
b. 200mm
c. 250mm
d. 280mm
a
b
c
d
What is the minimum riser height required for new stairs in RA 9514?
a. 100mm
b. 180mm
c. 200mm
d. None of the above
a
b
c
d
Based on RA 9514, how many exits are required if the occupant load is 600?
a. 1 exit
b. 2 exits
c. 3 exits
d. 4 exits
a
b
c
d
The minimum tread for existing stairs, according to RA 9514.
a. 200mm
b. 230mm
c. 250mm
d. 280mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum ramp width, according to RA 9514.
a. 915mm
b. 1120mm
c. 1200mm
d. 1420mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum elevator pit depth according to the NBC.
a. 300mm
b. 500mm
c. 600mm
d. 800mm
a
b
c
d
Firewall extension under the eaves, according to the NBC.
a. 200mm
b. 300mm
c. 400mm
d. 600mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum floor area of a single-occupancy condominium for medium cost housing.
a. 12sqm
b. 15sqm
c. 18sqm
d. 20sqm
a
b
c
d
Minimum width of passageway for courts according to NBC.
a. 1.00m
b. 1.20m
c. 1.50m
d. 2.00m
a
b
c
d
Maximum distance of the required turning space from a dead end, according to BP 344.
a. 2.00m
b. 3.50m
c. 4.50m
d. 6.00m
a
b
c
d
Maximum height of a flush control device for PWD toilets, according to BP 344.
a. 800mm from the floor
b. 850mm from the floor
c. 900mm from the floor
d. 1200mm from the floor
a
b
c
d
Minimum width of stairs for OL greater than 10, according to the NBC
a. 0.75m
b. 0.90m
c. 1.10m
d. 1.50m
a
b
c
d
Minimum depth of tactile strip that needs to be provided at the top and the bottom of stairs, according to BP 344.
a. 300mm
b. 500mm
c. 600mm
d. 1200mm
a
b
c
d
Maximum longitudinal gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344.
a. 1:10
b. 1:12
c. 1:20
d. 1:100
a
b
c
d
Maximum cross gradient of a walkway, according to BP 344.
a. 1:10
b. 1:12
c. 1:20
d. 1:100
a
b
c
d
Maximum projection of gratings from the surface of the walkway, according to BP 344.
a. 3.0mm
b. 6.5mm
c. 13mm
d. 25mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum clearance of a handrail that is vertically mounted on top of a ledge, according to BP 344.
a. 30mm
b. 40mm
c. 50mm
d. 60mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum clearance of a handrail that is horizontally mounted onto a wall, according to BP 344.
a. 20mm
b. 30mm
c. 40mm
d. 50mm
a
b
c
d
Maximum crossing speed for pedestrians prescribed by BP 344.
a. 0.50m/sec
b. 0.70m/sec
c. 0.90m/sec
d. 1.10m/sec
a
b
c
d
If there are 24 water closet stalls for women and 18 water closet stalls for men (all located on one floor), how many accessible toilet stalls need to be provided for the entire floor?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a
b
c
d
The minimum distance required from a major road intersection and the ingress point of a traffic generating building
a. 25m
b. 50m
c. 75m
d. 100m
a
b
c
d
According to the NBC, minimum foundation thickness for Group A dwellings
a. 150mm
b. 200mm
c. 225mm
d. 250mm
a
b
c
d
Minimum vertical clearance from the top of the sidewalk to the lowest part of the street canopy (for pedestrian protection)
a. 2.00m
b. 2.40m
c. 2.70m
d. 3.00m
a
b
c
d
Minimum width of a single-loaded aisle, according to the NBC.
a. 600mm
b. 750mm
c. 800mm
d. 1200mm
a
b
c
d
Maximum inclination of an escalator according to the NBC
a. 25 degrees from horizontal
b. 25 degrees from vertical
c. 30 degreees from vertical
d. 30 degrees from horizontal
a
b
c
d
For a condominium project with 12 condo units and which is 900 meters away from the nearest public park, how much space should be allotted to parks and playgrounds inside the condo development?
a. 50 sqm
b. 53 sqm
c. 56 sqm
d. The requirement may be waived
a
b
c
d
Minimum width of main door according to BP 220
a. 600mm
b. 700mm
c. 800mm
d. 900mm
a
b
c
d
According to the NBC, what is the minimum rear setback for R1?
a. 1.50m
b. 2.00m
c. 3.00m
d. 4.50m
a
b
c
d
Maximum length of dead ends according to the NBC.
a. 4.50m
b. 6.00m
c. 7.50m
d. 10.00m
a
b
c
d
