WorksheetsAPR - Prof Prac Review - Session 3 - Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Under Rule II of the NBCP, who is primarily responsible for the enforcement of the Code within their jurisdiction?
Mayor
Office of the Building Official
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary
City Engineer
The National Building Code applies to buildings constructed before its approval only when:
They are located in urban areas.
Their continued use is dangerous, or when alterations are made.
They are used for commercial purposes.
They exceed two storeys in height.
Who is required to secure a building permit before starting construction, alteration, repair, or demolition?
Only private individuals and firms
Only local government offices
Any person, firm, corporation, or government agency
Only licensed architects and engineers
How soon must a building permit be issued for Group A and J occupancies after payment of fees, if all requirements are met?
Fire zones are defined as:
Areas classified according to use, occupancy, construction type, and fire resistance
If more than one-third of a building’s floor area is located in a more restricted fire zone, what rule applies?
The entire building must follow the requirements of the more restricted zone
Only the restricted portion needs to comply
The building is exempted from fire-resistive rules
The owner can choose which zone rules to apply
Which of the following is classified as Group A Occupancy?
Dwellings
Hotels
Apartments
Convents
A school building used more than eight hours per week for instruction or recreation is classified under:
Group C
Group D
Group H
Group I
Which of the following falls under Group F?
Cold storage plants
Hospitals
Paint shops
Assembly halls
When a building is used for more than one occupancy, it must follow the __________ requirements of the occupancies concerned.
