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What action can the Building Official take if a building is found to be dangerous or ruinous?
What action can the Building Official take if a building is found to be dangerous or ruinous?
- Relocation, reinforcement, or restriction
- Reconstruction, reinforcement, or renovation
- Restoration, revocation, or refurbishment
- Repair, vacation, or demolition (correct)
In what circumstances does the Building Official order demolition of a building?
In what circumstances does the Building Official order demolition of a building?
- When the building has historical significance
- When the building has aesthetic value
- When the building is newly constructed
- When the danger to life, health, or safety is significant (correct)
Under what conditions can further action be taken as per the text?
Under what conditions can further action be taken as per the text?
- Under Articles 482 and 694 to 707 of the Civil Code of the Philippines (correct)
- Under Articles 8000 to 9000 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
- Under Articles 200 to 300 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
- Under Articles 1000 to 1050 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
What are the rights, actions, and remedies provided in the Code in relation to other existing laws?
What are the rights, actions, and remedies provided in the Code in relation to other existing laws?
What does Section 215 allow the Building Official to do regarding a dangerous building?
What does Section 215 allow the Building Official to do regarding a dangerous building?
What type of work requires a building permit according to the text?
What type of work requires a building permit according to the text?
Which document must be submitted along with the building permit application if the applicant is not the registered owner?
Which document must be submitted along with the building permit application if the applicant is not the registered owner?
Who needs to prepare and seal the plans and specifications submitted with the building permit application?
Who needs to prepare and seal the plans and specifications submitted with the building permit application?
What is a necessary requirement for obtaining a building permit according to the text?
What is a necessary requirement for obtaining a building permit according to the text?
Under what conditions might an applicant be exempted from submitting plans and specifications signed by engineers?
Under what conditions might an applicant be exempted from submitting plans and specifications signed by engineers?
What information must be provided in every building permit application?
What information must be provided in every building permit application?