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Which type of occupancies does Group D include?
Which type of occupancies does Group D include?
What type of establishments are included in Group F Occupancies?
What type of establishments are included in Group F Occupancies?
Which type of buildings are excluded from Group D Occupancies?
Which type of buildings are excluded from Group D Occupancies?
What type of establishments are part of Group E, Division 2?
What type of establishments are part of Group E, Division 2?
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What activities are permitted in Group G, Division 1?
What activities are permitted in Group G, Division 1?
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What is the definition of 'renovation'?
What is the definition of 'renovation'?
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Who is responsible for policy making related to building regulations?
Who is responsible for policy making related to building regulations?
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What is the role of the Building Official?
What is the role of the Building Official?
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When does a building permit get issued?
When does a building permit get issued?
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What does repair work aim to achieve?
What does repair work aim to achieve?
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What constitutes an offense related to building regulations?
What constitutes an offense related to building regulations?
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In which division would you find a stadium with an occupant load of 1,000 or more?
In which division would you find a stadium with an occupant load of 1,000 or more?
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Where would you find an assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1,000?
Where would you find an assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than 1,000?
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Which zone is characterized by low-rise single-attached dwellings and duplexes?
Which zone is characterized by low-rise single-attached dwellings and duplexes?
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What type of buildings are found in the R5 zone?
What type of buildings are found in the R5 zone?
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Which division covers agriculture structures?
Which division covers agriculture structures?
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Where would you find an assembly building without a stage and an occupant load of less than 300?
Where would you find an assembly building without a stage and an occupant load of less than 300?
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What type of use is associated with I-1 (INDUSTRIAL) zoning?
What type of use is associated with I-1 (INDUSTRIAL) zoning?
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In which category would you find facilities like transport terminals and power generation centers?
In which category would you find facilities like transport terminals and power generation centers?
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Which zoning category encompasses recreational functions related to educational uses?
Which zoning category encompasses recreational functions related to educational uses?
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What is the main characteristic of A (Agricultural) zoning?
What is the main characteristic of A (Agricultural) zoning?
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Which zoning category includes facilities for agroindustrial education and research?
Which zoning category includes facilities for agroindustrial education and research?
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What is the general guideline for buildings under MIXED OCCUPANCIES?
What is the general guideline for buildings under MIXED OCCUPANCIES?
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What is an exemption for minor construction that does not require a building permit?
What is an exemption for minor construction that does not require a building permit?
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Which of the following is considered minor construction that does not require a fee?
Which of the following is considered minor construction that does not require a fee?
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Under what construction type are garden pools 500mm deep or shallower exempt from fees?
Under what construction type are garden pools 500mm deep or shallower exempt from fees?
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Which type of repairs do not require payment of fees?
Which type of repairs do not require payment of fees?
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According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who is liable if a building collapses due to defects in the plans or the ground?
According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who is liable if a building collapses due to defects in the plans or the ground?
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If lot is owned, what documentation is needed for a building permit?
If lot is owned, what documentation is needed for a building permit?
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Study Notes
Building Permits and Regulations
- A building permit is required for constructing, altering, repairing, converting, moving, adding to, or demolishing a building.
- Exemptions from building permits:
- Minor constructions (e.g., sheds, poultry houses, greenhouses) less than 6 sqm and for private use only.
- Open terraces or patios not exceeding 20 sqm.
- Window grilles.
- Garden pools 500mm deep or shallower.
- Garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.20m in height.
- Requirements for a building permit:
- OCT or TCT.
- Tax declaration.
- Current real property tax receipt.
- Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale (if lot is owned).
- Five sets of plans and specs, signed and sealed by professionals.
Liability and Regulations
- Liability clause (Article 1723 of the Civil Code):
- Engineers or architects who drew up the plans and specs are liable for 15 years from completion of the building if it collapses due to defects in the plans or the ground.
- Contractors and construction supervisors are also liable if the building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials.
- Definitions:
- Renovation: physical change made on a building to increase its value, utility, or aesthetic quality.
- Conversion: change in the use or occupancy of a building or any portion thereof.
- Repair: remedial work done on damaged or deteriorated parts of a building to restore its original condition.
- Demolition: systematic dismantling or destruction of a building, in whole or in part.
Administration and Enforcement
- Secretary of the DPWH:
- Policy making.
- Memorandum circulars.
- Prescribing fees.
- Appointing building officials in all municipalities.
- Building Official:
- Enforcing the Code in their jurisdiction.
- Issuing, denying, suspending, and revoking permits.
- Conducting inspections of buildings.
- Acting on claims.
- Fees:
- Building Official collects fees.
- DPWH Secretary prescribes fees.
- Fee exemptions:
- Public buildings.
- Traditional family dwellings that do not exceed 15,000 pesos.
Permits and Classifications
- Permits required:
- Group D (nurseries, non-ambulatory patients; nursing homes, ambulatory patients).
- Group E (business and mercantile).
- Group F (industrial).
- Group G (storage and hazardous).
- Group H (assembly).
- Group I (institutions).
- Group J (accessory).
- Zoning classifications:
- R1 (low-density residential).
- R2 (medium-density residential).
- R3 (high-density residential).
- R4 (medium to high-density residential).
- R5 (very high-density residential).
- C1 (light commercial).
- C2 (medium commercial).
- C3 (metropolitan commercial).
- GI (general institutional).
- I-1 (light industrial).
- I-2 (medium industrial).
- UTS (special).
- PRE (park structure, recreation, entertainment).
- CUL (cultural).
- A (agricultural).
- AI (agroindustrial).
- PUD (planned unit development).
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Test your knowledge on different building occupancy groups such as Group D, Group E, and Group F based on their descriptions and classifications. Learn about the specific characteristics and restrictions associated with each group.