Building Construction Requirements

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What is a requirement for buildings or structures intended for the manufacture and/or production of any kind of article or product?

  • Maintaining good working condition
  • Being at a safe distance from polluted sources
  • Conforming to principles of safe construction
  • Observing environmental safeguards (correct)

What should be maintained in safe, sanitary, and good working condition?

  • Only facilities found therein
  • Accessory facilities thereto
  • Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities found therein (correct)
  • Only buildings or structures

What is a consideration for sites or buildings intended for human habitation?

  • Accessibility to transportation
  • Distance from polluted sources (correct)
  • Proximity to a volcano
  • Availability of amenities

Where are the definitions for words, terms, and phrases used in this Code located?

<p>Annex 'A' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Section 105?

<p>To outline site requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a general requirement for all buildings or structures?

<p>Conforming to principles of safe construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum thickness of foundation footings required to support the load of the dwelling?

<p>250 millimeters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum live load of the first floor according to the National Building Code?

<p>200 kilograms per square meter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum wind load for roofs in terms of vertical projection?

<p>120 kilograms per square meter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear width of stairs required in the building code?

<p>750 millimeters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many entrances and exits are required in a building?

<p>One entrance and one exit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What code do electrical installations need to conform to?

<p>Philippine Electrical Code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Secretary promoting rules and regulations for each of the other Group Occupancies?

<p>To cover various aspects of building design and safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for every building according to the National Building Code?

<p>To be designed, constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a building is enlarged?

<p>The dimensions of the required court or yard decrease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is excluded from the measurement of site occupancy?

<p>Courts, yards, and light wells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Building Code's approach to building design and arrangement?

<p>Ensure adequate light and ventilation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in building design according to the Civil Code of the Philippines?

<p>Easements of Light and View (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a change in occupancy to be approved?

<p>The building must comply with the requirements of the new occupancy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the case when a one-storey building houses more than one occupancy?

<p>Each portion of the building conforms to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed therein. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of area that minor accessory uses can occupy?

<p>10% of the area of any floor or building. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the occupancy classification when there are minor accessory uses?

<p>The major use of the building determines the occupancy classification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for changing the character of occupancy or use of an existing building?

<p>The new use must be less hazardous than the existing use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general requirement for a building of mixed occupancy?

<p>The whole building is subject to the most restrictive requirement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should roof drains be installed?

<p>At low points of the roof (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required where roof drains are installed?

<p>Adequate overflow drains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is it permitted for roof drainage water to flow over public property?

<p>In Group A and J Occupancies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required at the juncture of the roof and vertical surfaces?

<p>Flashing and counterflashing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the occupant load permitted in a building determined?

<p>By dividing the floor area assigned to that use by the unit area allowed per occupant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Plumbing Code referenced in the text?

<p>For installing roof drains and overflow drains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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