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ABOUT NBC STANDARDS

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A room designed for sleeping is classified under what type of room?

a)

Non-habitable

b)

Semi-habitable

c)

Habitable

d)

Utility room

2.

A vertical masonry wall with prescribed fire-resistance extending from foundation to roof is called:

a)

Shear wall

b)

Firewall

c)

Party wall

d)

Bearing wall

3.

A yard extending from the building line to the property line is called:

a)

Setback

b)

Court

c)

Easement

d)

Open space

4.

Minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms at ground floor level is:

a)

2.10 m

b)

2.40 m

c)

2.70 m

d)

3.00 m

5.

The required minimum width of an air well for residential buildings:

a)

1.00 m

b)

1.20 m

c)

2.00 m

d)

3.00 m

6.

The date the Decree of PD 1096 known as National Building Code was issued.

a)

Feb 19, 1976

b)

Feb 19, 2016

c)

Feb 19, 2024

d)

Feb 19, 1977

7.

What year the Revised IRR PD 1096 was passed?

a)

2001

b)

2004

c)

2002

d)

2003

8.

In IRR Sections 106, it is any new construction which increases the height and floor area of existing buildings/structures.

a)

Conversion

b)

Alteration

c)

Addition

d)

Renovation

9.

Which is the governing body that implements IRR ruling in all building municipalities?

a)

DPWH

b)

DENR

c)

Barangay

d)

HLURB

10.

The five sets of plans are part of a requirement in securing a building permit which shall be approved by:

a)

DPWH Secretary

b)

Technical Officer

c)

OBO

d)

Mayor

11.

A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications, and documents have conformed with the Code:

a)

Construction certificate

b)

Occupancy Permit

c)

Fence Permit

d)

Building Permits

12.

A dwelling intended for the use of one family and constructed of native materials which total cost does not exceed Php 15,000.00:

a)

Traditional Dwelling

b)

Nipa Hut

c)

Bamboo Hut

d)

Coconut Hut

13.

What is the validity of a building permit?

a)

120 days

b)

1 year

c)

6 months

d)

2 years

14.

The following are parts of the accessory permits per trade. Which is not included?

a)

Ground preparation and excavation

b)

Fencing not exceeding 1.8 m high

c)

Sidewalk construction

d)

Temporary facilities

15.

Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that the Architect or Engineer who drew up the plans and specifications is liable for how many years?

a)

10 years

b)

15 years

c)

20 years

d)

7 years

16.

A motion-picture theater with 600 seats is classified as:

a)

Group H-1

b)

Group H-2

c)

Group G-3

d)

Group C

17.

Fire-resistance rating for structural steel members is:

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

Depends on occupancy

d)

No requirement

18.

A single-family dwelling is under what occupancy?

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

Group C

d)

Group J

19.

A mixed-occupancy building with separated occupancies requires firewalls of at least:

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

20.

Hospitals with 6 or more patients fall under:

a)

Group D

b)

Group E

c)

Group F

d)

Group I-2

21.

The following is important in zoning in city planning, which is not included.

a)

To control land use

b)

Ensure compatible environment

c)

Promote political order

22.

Importance of zoning, which is not relevant?

a)

Protects property values

b)

Guides community vision

c)

Empower the government

23.

Which is not part of zoning classification?

a)

Cultural

b)

Industrial

c)

Special

d)

Accessory

24.

Which zoning classification is also part of occupancy?

a)

Residential

b)

Planned Unit Devt

c)

Parks

d)

Utilities

25.

Which city has zoning classification implemented?

a)

Manila

b)

Quezon City

c)

Makati City

d)

All mentioned

26.

In occupancy classifications, which part is included in zoning?

a)

Business Mercantile

b)

Industrial

c)

Education

d)

Storage

27.

A residential building for non-leasing occupants not exceeding 10 persons:

a)

A-1

b)

A-2

c)

A-3

d)

A-4

28.

A dwelling characterized by low-density residential zone with single attached units with basic 1–3 floors and maximum 3–5 floors:

a)

R1

b)

R3

c)

R4

d)

R2

29.

A dwelling characterized by high-density residential zone with multiple family dwellings; low to medium rise building:

a)

R3

b)

R4

c)

R2

d)

R1

30.

A dwelling characterized by medium to high-rise condominium buildings:

a)

R4

b)

R3

c)

R5

d)

R2

31.

Minimum window opening for a habitable room must be at least what percent of the floor area?

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

32.

Minimum width of a court for a non-residential building is:

a)

1.50 m

b)

2.00 m

c)

3.00 m

d)

4.00 m

33.

Minimum area for a kitchen:

a)

3.00 sqm

b)

4.50 sqm

c)

5.00 sqm

d)

6.00 sqm

34.

Minimum size of a bathroom:

a)

1.00 sqm

b)

1.20 sqm

c)

1.50 sqm

d)

2.00 sqm

35.

Air wells for buildings 6 storeys or more must be at least:

a)

2.00 m wide

b)

3.00 m wide

c)

4.00 m wide

d)

6.00 m wide

36.

Allowable eaves size on side and rear property lines:

a)

700 mm

b)

800 mm

c)

750 mm

d)

850 mm

37.

Standard parapet height of a firewall:

a)

0.30 m

b)

0.50 m

c)

0.60 m

d)

1.00 m

38.

Firewall thickness for standard construction:

a)

100 mm

b)

150 mm

c)

200 mm

d)

250 mm

39.

Minimum fire-resistance rating for exit stair enclosures:

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

40.

Distance between exits should not be less than:

a)

1/2 diagonal of area

b)

1/3 diagonal of area

c)

1/4 diagonal of area

d)

3/4 diagonal of area

41.

Fire zones determine:

a)

Structural design

b)

Allowed materials

c)

Zoning boundaries

d)

Lot coverage

42.

An allowable maximum ______% of the length of side property line on R2 (one side only)

a)

70

b)

90

c)

80

d)

60

43.

It has two sides allowed with max 85% on each side which total does not exceed 65% of lot perimeter. Which Residential type it is?

a)

R4

b)

R3

c)

R5

d)

R2

44.

R4 is a residential type which allowable firewall has a maximum 85% on each side (two sides). Which total Lot perimeter will not exceed ______%

a)

60%

b)

50%

c)

85%

d)

90%

45.

It has a total floor space inside the building that includes services and parking

a)

TGFA

b)

MACA

c)

TOSL

d)

PSO

46.

Define RROW in 2 to 3 words.

a)

Road right-of-way

b)

Reserved roadway

c)

Right route of way

d)

Road service opening

47.

Maximum projection of eaves over a 2-m setback:

a)

0.30 m

b)

0.45 m

c)

0.60 m

d)

1.00 m

48.

Arcades must have a minimum clear height of:

a)

2.10 m

b)

2.40 m

c)

2.70 m

d)

3.00 m

49.

Minimum width of a required arcade:

a)

3.00 m

b)

3.60 m

c)

4.00 m

d)

5.00 m

50.

Easement along esteros:

a)

2 m

b)

3 m

c)

5 m

d)

10 m

51.

Easement along major rivers:

a)

20 m

b)

40 m

c)

3 m

d)

10 m

52.

Minimum slope of a sewer line:

a)

1%

b)

2%

c)

3%

d)

4%

53.

Minimum septic tank capacity for 6 users:

a)

500 L

b)

800 L

c)

1,000 L

d)

1,500 L

54.

Minimum clearance of septic tank from water line:

a)

1 m

b)

2 m

c)

3 m

d)

6 m

55.

Grease trap required for:

a)

Residential kitchens

b)

Commercial kitchens

c)

Laundry areas

d)

T&B only

56.

At least one water closet is required for every:

a)

10 males

b)

15 females

c)

Depends on occupancy

d)

50 persons

57.

Minimum clearance in front of electrical panel:

a)

0.75 m

b)

1.00 m

c)

1.20 m

d)

1.50 m

58.

GFCI is required for:

a)

Dry areas

b)

Kitchens & bathrooms

c)

Living rooms

d)

Bedrooms

59.

Minimum height of a mechanical room door:

a)

2.00 m

b)

2.10 m

c)

2.40 m

d)

3.00 m

60.

Air-conditioning requires an accessible:

a)

Drain line

b)

Fire extinguisher

c)

Water tank

d)

Emergency stop

61.

Electrical rooms must be protected against:

a)

Noise

b)

Vibration

c)

Fire

d)

Rain

62.

The primary enforcing authority of NBCP is:

a)

PRC

b)

LGU

c)

DPWH

d)

OBO

63.

Building permit drawings must be signed and sealed by:

a)

Architect only

b)

Architect & Civil Engineer

c)

Architect + all relevant professionals

d)

Any licensed professional

64.

Occupancy permit is issued after completion of:

a)

Structural frame

b)

Architectural works

c)

All inspections

d)

Plumbing system only

65.

A structure without a building permit is subject to:

a)

Penalty

b)

Demolition

c)

Both a & b

d)

Warning only

66.

The supervising architect must visit the site at intervals:

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

As agreed with owner

d)

Monthly

67.

The minimum width of an exit door is:

a)

700 mm

b)

800 mm

c)

900 mm

d)

1,000 mm

68.

Stair riser maximum height:

a)

180 mm

b)

200 mm

c)

220 mm

d)

250 mm

69.

Stair tread minimum:

a)

200 mm

b)

225 mm

c)

250 mm

d)

300 mm

70.

Corridor minimum width (public building):

a)

1.00 m

b)

1.10 m

c)

1.20 m

d)

1.50 m

71.

Minimum handrail height:

a)

700 mm

b)

760 mm

c)

800 mm

d)

900 mm

72.

Distance of window opening from property line:

a)

0.50 m

b)

1.00 m

c)

2.00 m

d)

Not allowed unless firewall

73.

Maximum site occupancy for R-1 zones:

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

70%

74.

Required elevator for buildings above:

a)

3 storeys

b)

4 storeys

c)

5 storeys

d)

6 storeys

75.

Maximum height of a handrail from stair nosing:

a)

700 mm

b)

800 mm

c)

900 mm

d)

1,000 mm

76.

Safety sign colors follow standards from:

a)

Fire Code

b)

OSHA

c)

PEC

d)

NBCP Appendix

77.

In Zoning Classifications which part included in Occupancy?

a)

Business Mercantile

b)

Industrial

c)

Education

d)

Storage

78.

Which higher body that implements IRR Ruling in all Building Municipality

a)

DPWH

b)

DENR

c)

Barangay

d)

HLURB

79.

What is the minimum ceiling height for a Mezzanine?

a)

1.50 m

b)

1.60 m

c)

1.70 m

d)

1.80 m

80.

What is the minimum ceiling height for a Habitable Natural Ventilated Room?

a)

2.70 m

b)

2.40 m

c)

2.10 m

d)

1.80 m