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JPT Building Laws Quiz 1 & 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any physical change made on a building/ structure to increase its value, utility and/ or to improve its aesthetic quality

a)

Alteration

b)

Renovation

c)

Addition

d)

Modification

2.

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

a)

2 floors only

b)

2.5 floors only

c)

3 floors only

d)

5 floors only

3.

All of these affect the maximum total gross floor area given by Table 7.1 except for:

a)

Zoning designation of the property

b)

Use or non-use of firewalls for the project

c)

Lot type

d)

Width of the road

4.

For R-4 projects, firewalls may be allowed on both sides of the property. What is the maximum height for these firewalls?

a)

2 floors high only

b)

3 floors high only

c)

4 floors high only

d)

14 meters high only

5.

What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R2 project?

a)

Allowed on one side of property

b)

Allowed on both sides of the property

c)

Allowed on one side and the rear

d)

Allowed on 3 sides of the property

6.

Rowhouses 1-3 storeys high fall under which zoning classification?

a)

R-2

b)

R-3

c)

GI

d)

C-1

7.

For forest areas, the NBC requires at least _____ of easement for each side of the waterway.

a)

3.00 m

b)

10.00 m

c)

20.00 m

d)

40.00 m

8.

What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of an artificially-ventilated building?

a)

1.80 m

b)

2.10 m

c)

2.40 m

d)

2.70 m

9.

What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code?

a)

1.20 sqm

b)

3.00 sqm

c)

6.00 sqm

d)

12.00 sqm

10.

What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?

a)

3.00 cubic meters

b)

12.00 cubic meters

c)

14.00 cubic meters

d)

18.00 cubic meters

11.

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

a)

TOSL

b)

PSO

c)

USA

d)

BHL

12.

If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?

a)

TOSL

b)

PSO

c)

MACA

d)

AMBF

13.

According to NBC, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling?

a)

10,000

b)

15,000

c)

20,000

d)

25,000

14.

Which of the following requires a building permit?

a)

Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower

b)

Repairs of doors, floors, windows, or fences

c)

Repairs of load-bearing partition walls

d)

An open terrace 15sqm in area

15.

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.

a)

The Secretary of the DPWH

b)

The Building Official

c)

The construction inspector

d)

The barangay captain

16.

Which of the following are exempt from fees?

a)

Public buildings

b)

Single family dwellings made of native materials, costing PHP15,000 or less

c)

Hospitals

d)

Malls

17.

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

a)

3 sets

b)

5 sets

c)

6 sets

d)

7 sets

18.

According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to defects in the plans?

a)

The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans

b)

The contractor and the construction supervisor

c)

The Building Official who reviewed and approved the plans

d)

None of the choices

19.

Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first.

a)

Building permit

b)

Certificate of inspection

c)

Certificate of compliance

d)

Certificate of occupancy

20.

The Building Code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be a:

a)

Licensed architect

b)

Licensed engineer

c)

Licensed contractor

d)

Master Plumber

21.

This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building.

a)

Addition

b)

Alteration

c)

Renovation

d)

Conversion

22.

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

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III and IV

d)

Type V

23.

The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except for:

a)

BP 220 Projects

b)

PD 957 Projects

c)

Projects that only involve non-structural repairs

d)

Projects that only involve alteration and renovation

24.

In which fire zone can Type 3 constructions be built?

a)

Non-restricted zone

b)

Fire restrictive zone

c)

Highly fire restrictive zone

d)

None of the choices

25.

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

a)

2.50m x 5.00 m

b)

3.00m x 9.00m

c)

3.60m x 18.00m

d)

3.60m x 22.00m

26.

Which repair requires a permit?

a)

Repair of a solid wood door that is used as an exit

b)

Repair of a minor beam supporting a secondary balcony

c)

Repair of all drywall partitions in a three-story house

d)

None of these require a permit

27.

Which of the following is not a ground to declare a building as dangerous?

a)

Structural Hazard

b)

Fire Hazard

c)

Unsafe mechanical installation

d)

Aesthetic Deficiency

28.

What is the minimum distance required between roof eaves and rear/side property lines?

a)

500 mm

b)

750 mm

c)

1000 mm

d)

1500 mm

29.

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.

a)

2.00 m

b)

2.70 m

c)

3.00 m

d)

3.20 m

30.

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?

a)

The lowest point of the lot

b)

The highest point of the lot

c)

The average between the two points

d)

None of the above