24 Questions
What type of permits are issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of a project?
Accessory Permits
Which of the following is NOT an Ancillary Permit?
Demolition Permit
What is the purpose of an Accessory Permit?
To undertake activities prior to or during the processing of the building permit
Which of the following is an example of an accessory part of a project that requires an Accessory Permit?
Bank vault
What is included in the coverage of an Accessory Permit?
The expiry period and specific activities
Who is responsible for issuing Accessory Permits?
Building Official
What is the purpose of Ancillary Permits?
To ensure compliance with building codes
Which of the following is an example of an Ancillary Permit?
Mechanical Permit
Who is required to obtain a building permit before constructing or altering a building?
All persons, firms, corporations, and government agencies
What is the purpose of the NBC Form B-01?
To obtain a building permit
What type of permits are supplementary to a Building Permit?
Ancillary and Accessory Permits
What happens if a Building Permit is not accompanied by Ancillary Permits?
The Building Permit is null and void
Who is responsible for submitting plans and specifications with the building permit application?
The corresponding professionals
What is the purpose of submitting a notarized application for a Building Permit?
To prove authenticity of the application
Who issues permits supplementary to a Building Permit?
The Building Official
What is the consequence of constructing or altering a building without a building permit?
Liability for damages will be incurred
Who must sign the required permits for a construction project?
Both the concerned owner/applicant and the concerned professionals
What type of construction requires a permit for encroachment into a public area?
Sidewalk construction
Which of the following types of structures does not require a building permit?
A 6 sq.m. greenhouse
What is the maximum height allowed for a fence without the need for a permit?
1.80 meters
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the building code?
The concerned professionals and the owner/applicant
What is the purpose of requiring permits for construction projects?
To ensure compliance with the building code
What type of construction requires a special permit?
Erection of scaffolding
What is the purpose of requiring signatures on permits?
To assign liability for damages
Study Notes
Types of Permits
- Ancillary Permits include: Architectural Permit, Civil/Structural Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit, Sanitary Permit, Plumbing Permit, and Electronics Permit
- Accessory Permits are issued for special functions or uses, such as bank and records vaults, swimming pools, firewalls, towers, and more
Accessory Permits
- Issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of the project with special functions or use
- Coverage is spelled out in the accessory permit form, including expiry period
Building Permit Requirements
- No person, firm, or corporation can construct, alter, repair, convert, use, occupy, move, demolish, or add any building/structure without first obtaining a building permit
- The prescribed application for building permit form (NBC Form B-01) shall be used by all applicants
Permits Supplementary to a Building Permit
- Ancillary Permits and Accessory Permits shall be applied for and issued by the Building Official
- The Building Permit is null and void if not accompanied by the Ancillary Permits
Exemption From Building Permits
- A building permit shall not be required for minor constructions and repairs, provided they do not violate any provision of the Code and this IRR
- Minor constructions exempt from building permits include: sheds, outhouses, greenhouses, children's playhouses, and more, not exceeding 6.00 sq.meters in total area, and intended only for the private use of the owner.
This quiz covers the different types of permits required for building construction, including architectural, civil, electrical, and more. Test your knowledge of the various permits needed for a successful building project.
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