All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure

Construction in a building/ structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof

The person who’s in charge on making policy, memorandum circulars, prescription of fees, appointment of building officials in all municipalities

He issues, denies, suspends, and revokes permits.

A dwelling intended for the use by one family and constructed of native materials (bamboo, nipa, logs, lumber), the total cost of which does not exceed PHP15,000.

 Which is considered as dangerous building

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.

Building permit exemptions;

According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling?

Which of the following requires a building permit?

According to the Building Code, how many sets of plans and specifications must be submitted when applying for a permit?

Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications is liable for how many years from date completion?

The Building Permit will expire if;

Who shall the Owner hire to undertake full-time inspection and supervision of the construction?

This type of construction is four-hour fire-resistive throughout

In which fire zone can Type 3 constructions be built?

The degree to which a material can withstand fire.

To differentiate Occupancy from Zoning, Occupancies are assigned to _____, while zones are assigned to ____

Residential building for non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons

Institutions for the care of non-ambulatory patients and children under kindergarten age

Assembly buildings with stage for less than 1,000

Characterized low-rise or medium-rise buildings for use as multiple family dwellings

Land development or redevelopment schemes for a new project which has a CDMP (Comprehensive Development Masterplan) or equivalent

Eaves over required windows shall at least be _____ from the side and rear property lines

Where firewall is not allowed

Where firewall can be built with a Maximum 85% of each side and the total should not exceed 65% of lot perimeter OR 90% of side or rear and the total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter

Where firewall can be built on two sides with a maximum of 85% of each side and total should not exceed 50% of lot perimeter

This is the total floor space inside the building

It is measured from established grade line to the topmost portion of the building

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

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?

For towers, spires, and steeples made of combustible materials, the height limit projections above BHL is _____

What is the BHL of an RROW with 6-7 meters wide.

What is the minimum parking slot size for an articulated truck?

What is the minimum parking slot size for a car perpendicularly parked?

For Public Hospitals, the sample parking requirement is;

For the minimum requirements of Group A dwellings, the foundation shall be At least _____ below the surface of the ground

The minimum width of stairs for Group A dwellings

If you subtract the ISA from the construction area, what will you get?

If you add the Percentage of site occupancy and Total open space within lot, what will you get?

What is not included on determining the GFA?

What is the FLAR designation for R1?

What is the minimum setbacks for R2 based on NBC?

Setbacks for Commercial Building with an RROW of 30meter or more in width

The minimum dimension of a court

What is the minimum ceiling height of the second floor on an artificially ventilated building?

Minimum area of a habitable room

Minimum area for kitchen

What is the air space requirement for offices?

What is the minimum area of windows in habitable rooms?

What is the minimum easement for Forest Areas adjacent to body of water?

What is the minimum total width of the RROW of a 6 dwelling units?

The RROW level from the finished surface of the roadway all the way up to the air

What is the minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of 9.00 or more?

Minimum width of a planting strip with a sidewalk width of 2.00 or more

What is the maximum projection allowed for a footing, buried 600mm below grade, towards a public sidewalk?

Clearance between sidewalk grade and lowest portion of balcony

What is the allowed projection of doors and windows that projects beyond the property line when fully opened or upon opening?

Minimum width of chaflan

Fences should be installed around the construction or demolition site. What is the minimum height required for the fence?

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?

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?

What is the occupant load factor for hotels, according to Rule 12?

A floor with an occupant load of 700 shall have at least how many exits?

What is the maximum travel distance to an exit if the building has an automatic fire extinguishing system?

What is the minimum height required for doors in the Building Code?

What is the minimum stair width required if the occupant load is 15?

What is the correct mounting height of handrails, according to the Building Code?

What is the minimum depth of for elevator pits?