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WorksheetsNational Building Code of the Philippines Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of the National Building Code (NBC) of the Philippines?
To provide a framework of minimum standards and requirements for all buildings
To regulate the location and design of traditional dwellings
To prescribe fees for building permits
To appoint building officials in all municipalities
What is the definition of 'Construction' according to the NBC?
The systematic dismantling of a building
Any new construction which increases the height of an existing building
Any physical change made on a building to increase its value
All on-site work done from site preparation to the installation of utilities and equipment
Who is tasked with the enforcement of the National Building Code in their jurisdiction?
The Secretary of the DPWH
The President of the Philippines
The Building Official
The licensed architect or civil engineer
What is the purpose of the liability clause in the National Building Code?
To absolve the construction supervisor from any liability
To exempt engineers and architects from any liability
To hold the contractor responsible for any building collapse
To hold the engineer or architect liable for defects in the plans or the ground
When is a building permit required according to the National Building Code?
Only for buildings in fire restrictive zones
Only for public buildings
Before constructing, altering, repairing, converting, moving, adding to, or demolishing a building
Only for major construction projects
What type of construction is characterized by incombustible exterior walls and one-hour fire-resistive throughout?
Type III
Type II
Type I
Type IV
In which fire zone is Type I construction NOT allowed?
Highly fire restrictive zones
Non-fire restricted zones
Multiple fire zones
Fire restrictive zones
What is the purpose of zoning in the National Building Code?
To regulate the construction of traditional dwellings
To assign zones to lands
To appoint building officials in all municipalities
To assign occupancies to buildings
What does the 'R2' zoning in the National Building Code refer to?
Low-density residential zone
Very high-density residential zone
Medium-density residential zone
High-density residential zone
What does the 'C3' zoning in the National Building Code refer to?
General institutional
Medium commercial
Light commercial
Metropolitan commercial
