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WorksheetsPH NBC - PD 1096
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality.
Alteration
Renovation
Addition
Modification
According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling?
PHP 10 000
PHP 15 000
PHP 20 000
PHP 25 000
Which of the following requires a building permit?
Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower
Repairs of doors, floors, windows, or fences
Repairs of load-bearing partition walls
An open terrace 15sqm in area
This person is tasked with the enforcement of the National Building Code in his or her jurisdiction. He/she issues, denies, suspends, or revokes building permits.
The Secretary of the DPWH
The Building Official
The construction inspector
The barangay captain
Which of the following are exempt from fees?
Public Buildings
Single family dwellings made of native materials, costing PHP15,000 or less
Hospitals
Both Public Buildings and Single family dwellings made of native materials, costing PHP15,000 or less
According to the Building Code, how many sets of plans and specifications must be submitted when applying for a permit?
3 sets
5 sets
6 sets
7 sets
According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to defects in the plans?
The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans
The contractor and the construction supervisor
The Building Official who reviewed and approved the plans
Both the architect and the contractor
Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first.
Building Permit
Certificate of Inspection
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be a:
Licensed architect
Licensed civil engineer
Licensed contractor
Either Licensed Architect or Licensed Civil Engineer
This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building.
Alteration
Renovation
Addition
Modification
This type of construction is four-hour fire-resistive throughout.
Type I
Type II & III
Type IV
Type V
The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except for:
BP 220 projects
PD 957 projects
Projects that only involve non-structural repairs
Projects that only involve alteration and renovation
In which fire zone can Type 3 constructions be built?
Non-restricted zone
Fire restrictive zone
Highly fire restrictive zone
All of the Above
Which repair requires a permit?
Repair of a solid wood door that is used as an exit
Repair of a minor beam supporting a secondary balcony
Repair of all drywall partitions in a three-story house
None of these require a permit
Which of the following is not a ground to declare a building as dangerous?
Structural Hazard
Fire Hazard
Unsafe Mechanical Installation
Aesthetic Deficiency
What is the minimum distance required between roof eaves and rear/side property lines?
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1500mm
Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to ___ in height is allowed, provided that above 1.50m, the abutment is made of perforated concrete blocks.
2 m
2.7 m
3 m
3.2 m
For a sloping lot with a 4.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination?
The lowest point of the lot
The highest point of the lot
The average between the two points
None of the ff
What is the minimum parking slot size for an articulated truck?
2.5x5 m
3x9 m
3.6x18 m
3.6x22 m
If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?
TOSL
PSO
MACA
AMBF
If you subtract the ISA from the construction area, what will you get?
TOSL
PSO
USA
BHL
What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code?
1.2 sqm
3 sqm
6 sqm
12 sqm
What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?
3 cubic meters
12 cubic meters
14 cubic meters
18 cubic meters
What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of an artificially-ventilated building?
1.8 m
2.1 m
2.4 m
2.7 m
For forest areas, the NBC requires at least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.
3 m
10 m
20 m
40 m
Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high fall under which zoning classification?
R-2
R-3
GI
C-1
What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R2 project?
Allowed on one side of property
Allowed on both sides of the property
Allowed on one side and the rear
For R-4 projects, firewalls may be allowed on both sides of the property. What is the maximum height for these firewalls?
2 floors high
3 floors high
4 floors high
14 m high only
All of these affect the maximum total gross floor area given by Table 7.1 except for:
Zoning designation of the property
Use or non-use of firewalls for the project
Lot type
Width of the Road
When the only road fronting a property is 5 meters wide and the property is zoned as R1, the maximum height allowed for the project is
2 floors only
2.5 floors only
3 floors only
5 floors only
What is the maximum projection allowed for a footing, buried 600mm below grade, towards a public sidewalk?
300 mm
400 mm
500 mm
600 mm
Fences should be installed around the construction or demolition site. What is the minimum height required for the fence?
2 m
2.4 m
3 m
3.6 m
If the distance between the outermost face of the building and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to the building height, what is required?
A fence only
A fence and a canopy
A fence, a canopy, and a net
A fence and a temporary walkway
What is the minimum size of a classroom for 30 students and 1 teacher, according to the occupant load factors in Rule 12 of the Building Code?
54 sqm
55.8 sqm
138 sqm
142.6 sqm
What is the occupant load factor for hotels, according to Rule 12?
8.4 sq.m
28 sq.m
18.6 sq.m
None of the ff.
A floor with an occupant load of 700 shall have at least how many exits?
2
3
4
5
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit if the building has an automatic fire extinguishing system?
30 m
60 m
45 m
75 m
What is the minimum height required for doors in the Building Code?
1.8 m
1.9 m
2 m
2.1 m
What is the minimum stair width required if the occupant load is 15?
750 mm
900 mm
1100 mm
1200 mm
What is the correct mounting height of handrails, according to the Building Code?
700-800 mm
800-900 mm
700-900 mm
800-1000 mm
What is the minimum depth of for elevator pits?
600 mm
800 mm
850 mm
1000 mm
What is the maximum number of seats between two aisles?
7 seats
10 seats
14 seats
30 seats
Minimum thickness of a glass panel measuring 2.50 x 2.50 m
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
15 mm
Maximum width of a door leaf
There is no maximum width for a door leaf
800mm
900mm
1200mm
What is the maximum number of seats between a wall and an aisle?
7 seats
10 seats
14 seats
30 seats
