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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required before using or occupying a building?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the minimum width requirement for the access road?

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

    What is the maximum inclination allowed for escalators?

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

    What is the minimum width between ballustrades for escalators?

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

    What is the maximum speed allowed for escalators?

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

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

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

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

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum temperature required for comfortable cooling standards?

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

    What is the maximum humidity required for comfortable cooling standards?

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

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

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

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