Building Renovation and Demolition Quiz

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What is the maximum height allowed for garden masonry walls under the construction requirements?

  • 1.5 meters
  • 1 meter
  • 1.2 meters (correct)
  • 0.5 meters

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a construction permit if the lot is owned?

  • Current real property tax receipt
  • Tax declaration
  • OCT or TCT
  • Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale (correct)

Who is liable for 15 years from the completion of the building if it collapses due to defects in the plans or the ground?

  • The construction supervisor
  • The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications (correct)
  • The contractor
  • The owner of the property

What is the minimum number of sets of plans and specifications required for obtaining a construction permit if the lot is not owned?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the issuance of a construction permit after payment of the required fees?

<p>15 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is liable if a building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials?

<p>The contractor and the construction supervisor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of renovation, according to the text?

<p>To increase the value and utility of a building (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between renovation and conversion, as described in the text?

<p>Renovation involves physical changes, while conversion involves a change in use or occupancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Building Official?

<p>To enforce the Building Code in their jurisdiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fees collected by the Building Official, as mentioned in the text?

<p>To cover the cost of building inspections and permits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum cost of a 'traditional family dwelling' that is exempt from fees, according to the text?

<p>PHP15,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a 'renovation' and a 'repair', as described in the text?

<p>Renovation involves physical changes, while repair is limited to remedial work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required before using or occupying a building?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not commencing construction within one year from the date of issue of the building permit?

<p>The building permit expires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction is allowed in non-fire restricted zones?

<p>All types of construction are allowed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction is NOT allowed in fire restrictive zones?

<p>Type I construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the full-time inspection and supervision of construction?

<p>The services of a licensed architect or civil engineer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction has incombustible interiors (ceilings and walls)?

<p>Type IV construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clearance required for service drop conductors from the crown of the street or sidewalk?

<p>5.50m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width requirement for the access road?

<p>3.0 meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum inclination allowed for escalators?

<p>30° from horizontal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should not be allowed within the minimum 3.0-meter wide access road?

<p>Trees or plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width between ballustrades for escalators?

<p>560mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear height requirement for the RROW (Road Right-of-Way) above grade?

<p>4.27 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed allowed for escalators?

<p>38 meters per minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the RROW below grade is utilized for any purpose, what must the proponent do?

<p>Lease or pay the government for the usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of the hoistway pit for elevators?

<p>600mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum sidewalk width requirement for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or more?

<p>1.2 meters on each side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determines whether a street should have an open sidewalk, an arcaded sidewalk, or a combination of both?

<p>The local planning authority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of elevators allowed in a single hoistway?

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum temperature required for comfortable cooling standards?

<p>20°C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum humidity required for comfortable cooling standards?

<p>60% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum air movement required for comfortable cooling standards?

<p>4.60 meters per minute (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance required between film storage and steam pipes, chimneys, or other sources of heat?

<p>600mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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