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Something Unit 2

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 3hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

300mm

b)

450mm

c)

500mm

d)

600mm

2.

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

a)

2.00m

b)

2.40m

c)

3.00m

d)

3.60m

3.

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)

A fence only

b)

A fence and a canopy

c)

A fence, a canopy, and a net

d)

A fence and a temporary walkway

4.

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?

a)

54.00 sqm

b)

55.80 sqm

c)

138.00 sqm

d)

142.60 sqm

5.

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

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

6.

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

a)

30 meters

b)

45 meters

c)

60 meters

d)

75 meters

7.

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

a)

28.00 sqm/person

b)

18.60 sqm/person

c)

8.40 sqm/person

d)

none of these

8.

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

a)

1.80 meters

b)

1.90 meters

c)

2.00 meters

d)

2.10 meters

9.

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

a)

750mm

b)

900mm

c)

1100mm

d)

1200mm

10.

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

a)

700-800mm

b)

800-900mm

c)

700-900mm

d)

800-1000mm

11.

What is the minimum depth of for elevator pits?

a)

600mm

b)

800mm

c)

850mm

d)

1000mm

12.

What is the maximum number of seats between two aisles?

a)

7 seats

b)

10 seats

c)

14 seats

d)

30 seats

13.

Minimum thickness of a glass panel measuring 2.50 x 2.50 m

a)

8mm

b)

10mm

c)

12mm

d)

15mm

14.

Maximum width of a door leaf

a)

There is no maximum width for a door leaf

b)

800mm

c)

900mm

d)

1200mm

15.

What is the maximum number of seats between a wall and an aisle?

a)

7 seats

b)

10 seats

c)

14 seats

d)

30 seats

16.

Minimum height of a handrail above the

stair thread.

a)

.60 m

b)

.70 m

c)

.80 m

d)

.90 m

17.

Which is considered as a minor construction?

a)

Minor structures 6sqm. or less detached from

other buildings, for private use only.

b)

Open terraces or patios not exceeding 6sqm.

c)

Open terraces or patios not exceeding 30sqm.

d)

Minor structures 20sqm. or less detached from

other buildings, for private use only.

18.

Which is considered as a minor construction?

a)

Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.0m in

height

b)

Open terraces or patios not exceeding 6sqm.

c)

Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower

d)

Minor structures 20sqm. or less detached from

other buildings, for private use only.

19.

Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that the

engineer or architect who drew up the plans and

specifications is liable for ___ years from

completion of the building should it collapse due

to defects in the plans or the ground.

a)

15

b)

10

c)

5

d)

3

20.

Wood construction with fire-resistant material with one-hour fire-resistive throughout

a)

TYPE 1

b)

TYPE 2

c)

TYPE 3

d)

TYPE 4

21.

▪Masonry and wood construction

▪ One hour fire resistive throughout

▪ Incombustible exterior walls

a)

TYPE 1

b)

TYPE 2

c)

TYPE 3

d)

TYPE 4

22.

Type I construction NOT allowed

a)

Non-fire restricted zones

b)

Fire restrictive zones

c)

Highly fire restrictive zones

d)

Fire zones

23.

BUILDINGS IN MULTIPLE FIRE ZONES Shall be considered as part of the more restrictive zone if more than ___of its total floor area is in

that zone

a)

1/3

b)

1/5

c)

1/4

d)

1/2

24.

Land development or redevelopment schemes for

a new project which has a CDMP (Comprehensive

Development Masterplan) or equivalent

a)

PUD

b)

MIXED OCCUPANCIES

c)

URBAN DESIGN

d)

URBAN PLANNING

25.

Reserved or leased parking slots may also serve

the parking requirements if the said parking building is not more than __ away, if residential

a)

100m

b)

200m

c)

50m

d)

60m

26.

For traffic-generating buildings, the building ingress and the intersection shall be

at least __ apart (measured between the two

nearest curbs)

a)

50m

b)

100m

c)

200m

d)

60m

27.

Interior or rear lots shall have an access road with

a minimum width of 3.00m. Provide a __ wide

chaflan at the intersection with the main RROW.

a)

3.0 m

b)

4.0 m

c)

5.0 m

d)

6.0 m

28.

National roads or public highways: footings

located at least 2.40m below grade may project

__ (maximum) beyond the property line

a)

300 mm

b)

350 mm

c)

200 mm

d)

250 mm

29.

Public sidewalk: Foundations may encroach

__ into the sidewalk if top of foundation is at

least 600mm below grade

a)

450 mm

b)

500 mm

c)

200 mm

d)

250 mm

30.

No door or window shall project beyond the property

line when fully opened or upon opening unless at least __ above the pavement,

a)

2.0 m

b)

2.1 m

c)

2.4 m

d)

3.0 m

31.

Double acting doors shall not be used as exits

when serving a tributary load of more than 100.

Must be provided with a view panel of not less

than __ sq. cm.

a)

1300

b)

1200

c)

1400

d)

1500

32.

Occupant load: Classrooms

a)

1.8sqm

b)

0.65sqm

c)

1.4sqm

d)

2.8sqm

33.

Occupant load: Conference Rooms

a)

1.8sqm

b)

0.65sqm

c)

1.4sqm

d)

2.8sqm

34.

Minimum extended portion of a chimney

above the roof.

a)

600mm

b)

350mm

c)

300mm

d)

200mm

35.

Minimum air space between walls of a

masonry chimney above the roof.

a)

100mm

b)

25mm

c)

45mm

d)

50mm

36.

Minimum live load bearing capacity of a

construction canopy.

a)

600 KGS / SQM

b)

500 KGS / SQM

c)

400 KGS / SQM

d)

300 KGS / SQM

37.

Minimum number of storeys requiring

one (1) or more dry standpipes.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

38.

Minimum firebox wall thickness

a)

200

b)

250

c)

50

d)

100

39.

Minimum thickness of glass for

jalousies

a)

5.6mm

b)

5.5mm

c)

5.4mm

d)

5.8mm

40.

Unit area per occupant for warehouses

and mechanical equipment room.

a)

24sqm

b)

25sqm

c)

27sqm

d)

28sqm

41.

1. AUDITORIUMS, THEATERS, CHURCHES AND CHAPELS, DANCE FLOORS, REVIEWING STANDS, STADIA

a)

9.30 sq.m

b)

18.60 sq.m

c)

0.65 sq.m

d)

5.60 sq.m

42.

2. GARAGE

a)

1.40 sq.m

b)

9.30 sq.m

c)

2.80 sq.m

d)

18.60 sq.m

43.

3. Kitchen ( COMMERCIAL )

a)

18.60 sq.m

b)

2.80 sq.m

c)

5.60 sq.m

d)

3.25 sq.m

44.

4. Nurseries for Children

a)

2.80 sq.m

b)

28.00 sq.m

c)

3.25 sq.m

d)

9.30 sq.m

45.

5. CLASSROOMS

a)

1.80 sq.m

b)

1.40 sq.m

c)

7.40 sq.m

d)

3.25 sq.m

46.

6. CONFERENCE ROOM

a)

0.65 sq.m

b)

1.40 sq.m

c)

1.80 sq.m

d)

2.80 sq.m

47.

7. HOTELS, APARTMENTS, DORMITORIES

a)

18.60 sq.m

b)

28.00 sq.m

c)

7.40 sq.m

d)

4.60 sq.m

48.

8. CONFERENCE ROOMS, EXHIBIT ROOMS, GYMNASIA

a)

18.60 sq.m

b)

1.40 sq.m

c)

7.40 sq.m

d)

2.80 sq.m

49.

9. SCHOOL SHOPS, VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LABORATORIES

a)

7.40 sq.m

b)

4.80 sq.m

c)

4.70 sq.m

d)

4.60 sq.m

50.

10. STORES-RETAIL SALES ROOMS

( BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR )

a)

2.80 sq.m

b)

5.60 sq.m

c)

7.40 sq.m

d)

18.60 sq.m

51.

11. STORES-RETAIL SALES ROOMS

( UPPER FLOORS )

a)

28.00 sq.m

b)

2.80 sq.m

c)

5.60 sq.m

d)

4.60 sq.m

52.

12. PARKING GARAGE

a)

9.30 sq.m

b)

5.60 sq.m

c)

18.60 sq.m

d)

28.00 sq.m

53.

13. DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT

a)

1.40 sq.m

b)

2.80 sq.m

c)

3.25 sq.m

d)

0.65 sq.m

54.

13. AIRCRAFT HANGARS

( NO REPAIR )

a)

28.00 sq.m

b)

36.00 sq.m

c)

40.00 sq.m

d)

46.50 sq.m

55.

14. WAREHOUSE AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

a)

18.60 sq.m

b)

30.00 sq.m

c)

28.00 sq.m

d)

46.50 sq.m

56.
What OFB Means?
a)
Outermost Faces of Building
b)
Outermost Face of Building
c)
Outermost Face of Buildings
d)
Outermost Faces of Buildings
57.
What FLAR Means?
a)
Floor to Lot Area Ratio
b)
Floor Lot Area Ratio
c)
Floor and Lot Area Ratio
d)
Floors to Lot Area Ratio
58.
What OLBP Means?
a)
Outermost Limits of Building Projection
b)
Outermost Line of Building Projection
c)
Outermost Level of Building Projection
d)

Outermost Levels of Building Projection

59.
What TOSL Means?
a)
Total Open Space Within Lot
b)
Total Open Space In Lot
c)
Total Open Space To Lot
d)

Total Open Space With Lot

60.
PRC
a)
Professional Regulation Commission
b)
Professional Regulatory Commission
c)
Professional Regulations Commission
d)
Professional Regulatories Commission
61.
Vacant Space left between the OFB and property lines.
a)
Yard
b)
Setback
c)
Lot
d)
Court
e)
Lawn
62.
Horizontal distance measures 90 degrees from OFB to property lines.
a)
Setback
b)
Yard
c)
Lot
d)
Court
e)
Lawn
63.
Low Rise Structures.
a)
3 to 15 meters
b)
1 to 15 meters
c)
1 to 3 meters
d)
3 to 15 floors
64.
Medium Rise Structures.
a)
18 to 45 meters
b)
18 to 45 floors
c)
16 to 46 meters
d)
4 to 15 floors
65.
High Rise Structures.
a)
16 storeys or taller
b)
16 meters or taller
c)
45 meters or taller
d)
45 floors or taller
66.
A Marquee.
a)
Canopy
b)
Awning
c)
Shade
d)
Cover
67.
A niche in a tomb to accommodate an urn containing the ashes of creamated body.
a)
Cinerarium
b)
Columbarium
c)
Ossuary
d)
Crematorium
68.
A sepulcher with niches for cinerary remains.
a)
Columbarium
b)
Cinerarium
c)
Crematorium
d)
Ossuary
69.
The internment space for bones of the dead.
a)
Ossuary
b)
Columbarium
c)
Cinerarium
d)
Crematorium
70.
Any designated place duly authorized to cremate dead persons.
a)
Crematorium
b)
Ossuary
c)
Columbarium
d)
Cinerarium
71.
What is the minimum width of planting strip (for trees) for each side of the RROW?
a)
200mm
b)
150mm
c)
300mm
d)
450mm
72.
What is the minimum Total Open Space for Corner-through lot?
a)
10% open space
b)
5% open space
c)
20% open space
d)
30% open space
73.
What is the minimum Total Open Space for Interior Lot?
a)
50% open space
b)
30% open space
c)
20% open space
d)
10% open space
74.
Roof – The wind load for roof shall be atleast __________ kg/m2 for vertical projection.
a)
200
b)
120
c)
150
d)
90
75.
Footing shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall be at least __________ thick and __________below the surface of the ground.
a)
300mm & 800mm
b)
200mm & 1200mm
c)
250mm & 600mm
d)
300mm & 600mm
76.
What is the required distance of ingress / egress of vehicles for commercial lot near major intersections?
a)
15.00m
b)
30.00m
c)
40.00m
d)
50.00m
77.
A store window in which goods are displayed.
a)
Show Window
b)
Curtain Wall
c)
Advertising Window
d)
Window Shopping
78.
A building permit issued under the provision of the Building Code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced within a period of _________
a)
3 months
b)
4 months
c)
12 months
d)
6 months
79.
A certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Building Official within __________ if after final inspection and submittal of a Certificate of Completion.
a)
15 days
b)
b. 30 days
c)
45 days
d)
60 days
80.
What is the Air Space requirement for a Habitable Rooms?
a)
3.00m3
b)
12.00m3
c)
14.00m3
d)
18.00m3
81.
Any portion of building above the first floor projecting over the sidewalk beyond the first-storey wall used as protection for pedestrians <br />against rain or sun.
a)
Gallery
b)
Arcade
c)
Bay
d)
Pergola
82.
That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads directly to the soil or the pile.
a)
Foundation
b)
Pile Cap
c)
Column
d)
Footing
83.
All the portions of the building or structure below the footing, the earth upon which the structure rests.
a)
Footing
b)
Foundation
c)
Wall Footing
d)
Pile
84.
A horizontal structural piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joist or walls over opening.
a)
Beam
b)
Lintel
c)
Girder
d)
Trabeated
85.
The same as a heliport except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs or storage of helicopters is permitted.
a)
Helipad
b)
Freight
c)
Parking Slot
d)
Helistop
86.
A corridor or passageway used in common by all the occupants within a building.
a)
Ante Room
b)
Common Hall
c)
Foyer
d)
Porch
87.
The beam or girder placed over an opening in a wall, which supports the wall construction above.
a)
Lintel
b)
CHB
c)
Door Casing
d)
Cornice
88.
A Lodging House is any building or portion thereof, containing not more than __________ guest rooms where rent is paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise.
a)
3
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
89.
The wall between the bottom of the window sill and the ground.
a)
Cripple
b)
Backup Wall
c)
Masonry Socalo
d)
Apron
90.
The underside of a beam, lintel or reveal.
a)
Edging
b)
Soffit
c)
Cornice
d)
Door Frame
91.
A wall which supports any load other than its own weight.
a)
Non Load Bearing
b)
Retaining Wall
c)
Bearing Wall
d)
Reinforce Wall
92.
The enclosing wall of an iron or steel framework or the nonbearing portion of an enclosing wall between piers.
a)
Curtain Wall
b)
Dead Wall
c)
Exterior Wall
d)
Fire Wall
93.
What is the Wheelchair Seating Capacity for an Auditoriums that has 51 -300 seating capacity?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
94.
An exit, or a means of going out. (it’s Jeopardy!)
a)
What is Egress
b)
What is Emergency Exit
c)
What is Door
d)
What is Corridor
95.
Pertaining to the measurement of the human body.
a)
What is Architectonic
b)
What is Ekistics
c)
What is Anthropometric
d)
What is Ergonometric
96.

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

97.

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

a)

10,000

b)

15,000

c)

20,000

d)

25,000

98.

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

99.

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

100.

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)

Both A and B

101.

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

102.

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)

Both A and B

103.

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

104.

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 Civil Engineer

c)

Licensed Contractor

d)

Either A or B

105.

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

106.

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

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III or IV

d)

Type V

107.

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

108.

In which fire zone can Type 3 constructions be built?

a)

Non-restricted zone

b)

Fire restrictive zone

c)

Highly fire restrictive zone

d)

A and B only

e)

A, B and C

109.

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

110.

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

111.

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

a)

500mm

b)

750mm

c)

1000mm

d)

1500mm

112.

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)

2.00m

b)

2.70m

c)

3.00m

d)

3.20m

113.

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

114.

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

a)

2.50m x 5.00m

b)

3.00 x 9.00m

c)

3.60 x 18.00m

d)

3.60 x 22.00m

115.

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

a)

TOSL

b)

PSO

c)

MACA

d)

AMBF

116.

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

a)

TOSL

b)

PSO

c)

USA

d)

BHL

117.

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

a)

1.20 sqm

b)

3.00sqm

c)

6.00sqm

d)

12.00sqm

118.

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

a)

3.00 cubic meters

b)

12.00 cubic meters

c)

14 cubic meters

d)

18 cubic meters

119.

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

a)

1.80m

b)

2.10m

c)

2.40m

d)

2.70m

120.

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

a)

3.00m

b)

10.00m

c)

20.00m

d)

40.00m

121.

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

a)

R-2

b)

R-3

c)

GI

d)

C-1

122.

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)

Both B and C

123.

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

124.

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

125.

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

126.

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

a)

300mm

b)

450mm

c)

500mm

d)

600mm

127.

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

a)

2.00m

b)

2.40m

c)

3.00m

d)

3.60m

128.

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)

A fence only

b)

A fence and a canopy

c)

A fence, a canopy, and a net

d)

A fence and a temporary walkway

129.

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?

a)

54.00 sqm

b)

55.80 sqm

c)

138.00 sqm

d)

142.60sqm

130.

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

a)

28.00 sqm/person

b)

18.60 sqm/person

c)

8.40 sqm/person

d)

None of these

131.

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

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

132.

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

a)

30 m

b)

45 m

c)

60 m

d)

75 m

133.

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

a)

1.80m

b)

1.90m

c)

2.00m

d)

2.10m

134.

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

a)

750mm

b)

900mm

c)

1100mm

d)

1200mm

135.

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

a)

700-800 mm

b)

800-900mm

c)

700-900mm

d)

800-1000mm

136.

What is the minimum depth of for elevator pits?

a)

600mm

b)

800mm

c)

850mm

d)

1000mm

137.

What is the maximum number of seats between two aisles?

a)

7 seats

b)

10 seats

c)

14 seats

d)

30 seats

138.

Minimum thickness of a glass panel measuring 2.50 x 2.50 m

a)

8mm

b)

10mm

c)

12mm

d)

15mm

139.

Maximum width of a door leaf

a)

There is no maximum width for a door leaf

b)

800mm

c)

900mm

d)

1200mm

140.

What is the maximum number of seats between a wall and an aisle?

a)

7 seats

b)

10 seats

c)

14 seats

d)

30 seats

141.

Presidential Decree 1096 is popularly known as ​ the (a)   of the Philippines

142.

Declaration of Policy of PD 1096

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard ​ ​ ​life, health, property​ and ​​ public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control;

a)

True

b)

False

143.

What types of buildings/structures are not covered by PD 1096? Choose all that apply.

a)

Economic and

Socialized Housing Projects

b)

traditional indigenous family dwellings

c)

public buildings

d)

commercial buildings

144.

Buildings or structures intended to be used for residential/family dwelling shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.

a)

True

b)

False

145.

Residential dwelling can be constructed along streams or close to bodies of water.

a)

True

b)

False

146.

SECTION 105. Site Requirements

The land or site upon which will be constructed any building or structure, or any ancillary or auxiliary facility thereto, shall require which of the following?

a)

sanitary

b)

beautiful

c)

safe

d)

compliant

147.

A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines (the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

(a)  

148.

The applicable provisions of the various agency and technical professional codes

that are supplementary to the Building Code, example Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine Structural Code, etc.

a)

Referral Codes

b)

Supplementary Codes

c)

Support Codes

d)

Partner Codes

149.

Who is responsible for carrying out the

provisions of the Building Code in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions?

(a)  

150.

Engr. Juan Dela Cruz is a Professional Electrical Engineer and he completed a seminar workshop on PD 1096 and its IRR conducted by the DPWH. Can he appointed as a Building Official?

a)

Yes

b)

No

151.

Which of the following is part of the duty of the Building Official? Choose all that applies.

a)

Undertake annual inspections of all buildings/ structures

b)

Charged with the processing of all permit applications and

certificates.

c)

Oversee the construction of all government building under their jurisdiction.

d)

Primarily responsible for the enforcement of business permits requirements

152.

The Building Official after due notice/s and hearing, can initiate action towards suspension of building permit or certificate of occupancy.

a)

True

b)

False

153.

Only public or government buildings shall be exempt from payment of building

permit fees.

a)

True

b)

False

154.

As used in the Code, the term (a)   means a dwelling intended for the use and occupancy by the family of the owner only and constructed of native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber, the total cost of which does not exceed fifteen thousand pesos (P15,000.00).​

155.

(a)   are those which are herein declared as such or are structurally unsafe or not

provided with safe egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use, constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment; or which otherwise contribute to the pollution of the site or the community to an intolerable degree.

156.

Which of the following conditions or defects that render any building/structure dangerous or ruinous? Choose all that apply.

a)

Improperly used electrical wirings, outlets, devices and/or equipment.

b)

Lack of or improper operation of required ventilating equipment or air-conditioning systems.

c)

A building used for committing

unlawful or immoral acts.

d)

Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents and lack of adequate control for the same.

157.

No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall construct, any building/structure without first obtaining a construction clearance from the Local Government Unit head assigned in the place where the subject building/structure is located or to be done.

a)

True

b)

False

158.

What type of permit is an Electrical Permit?

a)

Ancillary Permits

b)

Accessory Permits.

159.

Electrical Permit application includes design plans, specifications and other documents prepared, signed and sealed over the printed names of the duly licensed and registered professionals. Who can sign & seal the electrical plans & documents?

(a)  

160.

Electrical Documents for the Electrical Permit application must include which of the following? Choose all that applies.

a)

Electrical Layout

b)

Single Line Diagram

c)

Schedule of Loads

d)

Design Analysis

161.

Electrical Regulations:

In Subdivisions, Housing Projects, Commercial and Industrial Buildings, overhead transmission and distribution voltages are required to supply power source including transformers, poles and supporting structures.

a)

True

b)

False

162.

Are hospitals allowed to have a 10-minute transition time to transfer power supply from the instant of interruption of normal

power supply to the emergency supply?

a)

Yes

b)

No

163.

Where is the appropriate installation of dry-type and other transformers with non-flammable insulation?

a)

transformer vault

b)

transformer room

c)

transformer tower

d)

transformer platform

164.

Electrical Room: An adequate space or area shall be provided at load centers where panel boards, breakers, switchgears and other electrical equipment are installed.

a)

True

b)

False

165.

All electrical systems, equipment and installations mentioned in the Building Code shall conform to the provisions of the (a)     1 & 2, as adopted by the Board of Electrical Engineering pursuant to ​Republic Act 7920.

166.

The enactment of Republic Act No. 9514, has repealed the Presidential Decree No. 1185, otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines,

a)

True

b)

False

167.

(a)   is building that is unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.

168.

Fire Alarms only has audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire to enable them to undertake immediate action to save life and property and to suppress the fire.

a)

True

b)

False

169.

Which government office has the responsibility to administer and enforce the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008?

(a)  

170.

(a)   is the use of electrical appliances which draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system.

171.

Can a BFP personnel who just passed & are newly registered Electrical Engineer be designated as Fire Safety Enforcers?

a)

Yes

b)

No

172.

Who has the jurisdiction to review, evaluate and assess plans, design calculations

and specifications, and issue the necessary building Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

(FSEC) as a prerequisite for the issuance of Building Permit by the Office of the Building

Official, upon determination that design and specification is in accordance with RA 9514

and its RIRR.

(a)  

173.

The Fire Marshall having jurisdiction shall cause the inspection of premises of any industrial,

commercial or business operations, and issue the necessary FSIC, as a prerequisite for

the grant of Business/Mayor’s Permit or Certificate of Annual Inspection from Philippine

Economic Zone Authority (PEZA),

a)

True

b)

False

174.

The (a)   shall undertake the necessary evaluation and review of the plans in

accordance with the guidelines issued by the Chief, BFP for this purpose, indicating whether

or not such plans conform to the fire safety and life safety requirements of RA 9514 and its

RIRR.

175.

A ______ shall be issued by the Fire Marshall having jurisdiction as a prerequisite

for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, Business Permits or Permit to Operate.

a)

Fire Safety

Inspection Certificate

b)

Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

176.

RULE 10. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES

Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to permit the fast and safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergencies.

a)

True

b)

False

177.

RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

Anyone is allowed to park in the designated fire lanes as long as there is no active fire in the building.

a)

Yes

b)

No

178.

If fire exit stairs are allowed as means of egress then (a)   are not allowed as fire escape or means of egress

179.

Fire Alarm System with automatic fire department notification is required for which of the following? Choose all that applies.

a)

Hospitals

b)

Hotels

c)

Malls

d)

Schools

180.

RULE 11. PROHIBITED ACTS

Which of the following electrical related acts is considered a prohibited act? Choose all that applies.

a)

Use of jumper wires

b)

Overloading the electrical system

c)

Use of substandard electrical devices

d)

Failure to install a fire alarm and detection system