WorksheetsJPT Building Laws Quiz 1 & 2
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality
Alteration
Renovation
Addition
Modification
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
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
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 only
3 floors high only
4 floors high only
14 meters high only
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
Allowed on 3 sides of the property
Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high fall under which zoning classification?
R-2
R-3
GI
C-1
For forest areas, the NBC requires at least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.
3.00 m
10.00 m
20.00 m
40.00 m
What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of an artificially-ventilated building?
1.80 m
2.10 m
2.40 m
2.70 m
What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code?
1.20 sqm
3.00 sqm
6.00 sqm
12.00 sqm
What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?
3.00 cubic meters
12.00 cubic meters
14.00 cubic meters
18.00 cubic meters
If you subtract the ISA from the construction area, what will you get?
TOSL
PSO
USA
BHL
If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?
TOSL
PSO
MACA
AMBF
According to NBC, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling?
10,000
15,000
20,000
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
Malls
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
None of the choices
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 engineer
Licensed contractor
Master Plumber
This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building.
Addition
Alteration
Renovation
Conversion
This type of construction is four-hour fire-resistive throughout.
Type I
Type II
Type III and 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
None of the choices
What is the minimum parking slot size for an articulated truck?
2.50m x 5.00 m
3.00m x 9.00m
3.60m x 18.00m
3.60m x 22.00m
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?
500 mm
750 mm
1000 mm
1500 mm
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.
2.00 m
2.70 m
3.00 m
3.20 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 above
