Podcast
Questions and Answers
What type of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber, and plastics?
What type of fire involves ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, rubber, and plastics?
Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
What is the maximum height between landings of fire exit stairs?
What is the maximum height between landings of fire exit stairs?
What is the required interval for fire escape ladders to be supported by a rigid connection to the building?
What is the required interval for fire escape ladders to be supported by a rigid connection to the building?
Signup and view all the answers
What width must any exit access corridor serving fifty (50) or more persons not be less than?
What width must any exit access corridor serving fifty (50) or more persons not be less than?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a fire signal do?
What does a fire signal do?
Signup and view all the answers
In a space not protected by an approved sprinkler system, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit?
In a space not protected by an approved sprinkler system, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a space protected by a supervised sprinkler system?
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a space protected by a supervised sprinkler system?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum cost of a structure that is exempt from payment of building permit fees?
What is the maximum cost of a structure that is exempt from payment of building permit fees?
Signup and view all the answers
How many sets of plans and specifications are required for a building permit application?
How many sets of plans and specifications are required for a building permit application?
Signup and view all the answers
What document is required before any changes in the use or occupancy classification of a building can be made?
What document is required before any changes in the use or occupancy classification of a building can be made?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the required distance from the property line for Group A dwellings on an inside lot?
What is the required distance from the property line for Group A dwellings on an inside lot?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum thickness of footings required for dwelling support?
What is the minimum thickness of footings required for dwelling support?
Signup and view all the answers
How far below the surface of the ground must footings extend?
How far below the surface of the ground must footings extend?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum percentage of a corner lot that Group A dwellings can occupy?
What is the maximum percentage of a corner lot that Group A dwellings can occupy?
Signup and view all the answers
When must the Building Official issue a document for changes in usage or occupancy classification?
When must the Building Official issue a document for changes in usage or occupancy classification?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum length for such tailpiece connections?
What is the maximum length for such tailpiece connections?
Signup and view all the answers
What diameter opening should the top of the deep seal trap have?
What diameter opening should the top of the deep seal trap have?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system is an integrated network of hydraulically designed piping that automatically discharges water when activated by heat?
Which system is an integrated network of hydraulically designed piping that automatically discharges water when activated by heat?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term defines a parcel of land on which a principal building and its accessories are placed?
Which term defines a parcel of land on which a principal building and its accessories are placed?
Signup and view all the answers
Which device is used to prevent the spread of fire or smoke inside HVAC ducts?
Which device is used to prevent the spread of fire or smoke inside HVAC ducts?
Signup and view all the answers
How many days does the building official have to issue a building permit after the required fees are paid?
How many days does the building official have to issue a building permit after the required fees are paid?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for the process of supplying or removing air to or from any space?
What is the term for the process of supplying or removing air to or from any space?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a qualification of a Building Official?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification of a Building Official?
Signup and view all the answers
Fires involving flammable liquids and gases are classified as which type?
Fires involving flammable liquids and gases are classified as which type?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of a siphon breaker in a deep seal trap?
What is the purpose of a siphon breaker in a deep seal trap?
Signup and view all the answers
According to the National Building Code, how is an 'additional indigenous family dwelling' defined?
According to the National Building Code, how is an 'additional indigenous family dwelling' defined?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system provides a means for attaching fire hoses on each floor of a building?
Which system provides a means for attaching fire hoses on each floor of a building?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens to a building permit if the construction is not started within a specific time frame?
What happens to a building permit if the construction is not started within a specific time frame?
Signup and view all the answers
If the building or work is suspended or abandoned, how long can it take for the permit to become void?
If the building or work is suspended or abandoned, how long can it take for the permit to become void?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum time a building permit remains valid before expiration if work has started?
What is the minimum time a building permit remains valid before expiration if work has started?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required for a lot to meet the standards for economic and socialized housing?
What is required for a lot to meet the standards for economic and socialized housing?
Signup and view all the answers
When down-feed riser pipe is used, the barrel of the double sanitary tee fitting should be at least how much larger than the largest inlet?
When down-feed riser pipe is used, the barrel of the double sanitary tee fitting should be at least how much larger than the largest inlet?
Signup and view all the answers
How many fixture units shall water closets be computed as when determining septic tank size?
How many fixture units shall water closets be computed as when determining septic tank size?
Signup and view all the answers
For a continuous flow into a drainage system, how much flow is allowed for every 2 fixture units?
For a continuous flow into a drainage system, how much flow is allowed for every 2 fixture units?
Signup and view all the answers
Closet rings must be fastened with corrosive resistant fasteners up to a height above the finish floor of how much?
Closet rings must be fastened with corrosive resistant fasteners up to a height above the finish floor of how much?
Signup and view all the answers
Which fittings may serve two fixtures set back-to-back within the required distance between a trap and its vent?
Which fittings may serve two fixtures set back-to-back within the required distance between a trap and its vent?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum height that galvanized wrought iron or steel pipe must be kept above ground?
What is the minimum height that galvanized wrought iron or steel pipe must be kept above ground?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of pipe is prohibited from being used for building drain or sewer above ground?
Which type of pipe is prohibited from being used for building drain or sewer above ground?
Signup and view all the answers
Each wet-vented section must be what size in relation to the required minimum waste pipe size?
Each wet-vented section must be what size in relation to the required minimum waste pipe size?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the minimum pressure that can be provided for water service yard piping?
What is the minimum pressure that can be provided for water service yard piping?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the correct distance that the bottom of the water pipe must be above the sewer or drain line?
What is the correct distance that the bottom of the water pipe must be above the sewer or drain line?
Signup and view all the answers
In order to have a proper installation, how should water service yard piping be placed below ground level?
In order to have a proper installation, how should water service yard piping be placed below ground level?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the range of opening sizes for screens used in the vents of gravity supply tanks?
What is the range of opening sizes for screens used in the vents of gravity supply tanks?
Signup and view all the answers
Where should control gate valves be installed?
Where should control gate valves be installed?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum distance for covering gravity tanks with a vented return-bend vent pipe?
What is the maximum distance for covering gravity tanks with a vented return-bend vent pipe?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the maximum allowable fitting configuration for inlets?
What is the maximum allowable fitting configuration for inlets?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the required construction feature for each shower receptor?
What is the required construction feature for each shower receptor?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Building Codes and Regulations
- Wall Types: Walls used to resist lateral displacement, subsurface walls resisting internal loads. Types include parapets, retaining walls, foundation walls, and firewalls.
- Natural Light: Openings in walls for natural light, examples include ledges, doorways, windows
- Storey: A floor level or structure between upper and lower floors. The topmost storey is the highest one.
- Floor Level: The portion of a building between floor surfaces.
- Masonry: Construction using various building blocks, like stone, brick, concrete block, set in mortar. Other relevant constructions were also mentioned.
- Parcel of Land/Lot: Property where a building and its accessories are placed or can be placed.
- Egress: Continuous passages, doorways, corridors, balconies, ramps, stairs, and yards in a building, allowing safe exit.
- Building: A structure for shelter, enclosure, and support.
- Philippine Building Codes: PD 1096, RA 9514, BP 220, RA 1378 are mentioned as Philippine building standards or codes.
- Economic and Socialized Housing Projects: Mentioned in relation to building codes.
- National Plumbing Code of the Philippines: mentioned in relation to building codes.
- Building Official Qualifications: A Filipino citizen; of good character; duly registered architect or civil engineer; member of a professional organization for at least two years; building design and construction experience; and additional qualifications for specialized building professions.
- Additional Indigenous Family Dwelling: Dwelling for use by the owner’s family that must be built with native materials, cost not exceeding P30,000.00 , exempt from building permit fees.
- Building Permit Application: Requires submitted plans and specifications signed by architects, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineers.
- Building Permits: Expiring permits require commencement within a certain period, otherwise the permit becomes void.
- Building Codes: Local pressure must be less than specific kPa values or a pressure reducing regulator might be required. If local water pressure is insufficient, other pressure solutions, like elevated tanks or pumps, are part of the requirements. Piping requirements including elevation, minimum sizes, and spacing are included in the provided codes.
- **Sanitary Requirements:**Minimum room sizes and standards for different parts of a building (habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, toilet). Dimensions and sizes are provided for specific room types. Regulations for vent requirements are also provided.
- Fire safety and structural components: Fire codes regarding building structures and fire safety aspects are included.
- Other codes: Specific codes address things like sanitary drains, storm water drains, and general building requirements.
Additional Structural Details
- Building elevation: Measurements on plans, base elevations, and other elevation-related measurements are regulated. Sections with rough-ins, stub outs, stubs, and other pertinent aspects are regulated.
- Plumbing installations: Fixtures, water pipes, and pipe installations must meet requirements for accessibility, functionality, and safety.
- Water pipes: Requirements for the minimum distance from pipes to the ground or other structures. Specifics were included.
- Plumbing fixtures: Requirements for how particular fixtures like showers, receptors should be installed and measured.
- Gravity tanks: Relevant to fire safety.
- Building exits and fire safety: Code requirements dictate acceptable egress distances and total travel distances, as well as the need for supervised sprinkler systems, and other fire safety standards.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge on building codes and regulations that govern various structural elements like walls, floors, and egress routes. This quiz covers essential topics including masonry, storey definitions, and the specifics of Philippine building codes. Prepare to enhance your understanding of safe and effective building practices.
