Construction Regulations: Roof Insulation and Trusses

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What is the required occupant load for a room used for habitation, recreation, dining, study, or work in a storey, basement, or cellar with an area of 200 square meters or more?

  • Exactly 30
  • More than 10
  • Less than 5
  • 20 or more (correct)

What is the minimum occupant load for dressing rooms, rehearsal rooms, workshops, or factories that fall under Group H and I occupancies?

  • More than 30
  • Less than 5
  • Exactly 10 (correct)
  • 500 or more

In which types of rooms should the installation of lath, plaster, and gypsum wall board strictly adhere to fire-resistive rating requirements and building construction type?

  • Dressing rooms
  • Storage rooms
  • Assembly halls
  • Workshops (correct)

What code should all electrical systems, equipment, and installations adhere to as mentioned in the text?

<p>Electrical Engineering Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic must a room have to necessitate adherence to regulations regarding storage or handling of photographic x-ray nitrocellulose films and other inflammable articles?

<p>An area of 200 square meters or more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered when installing lath, plaster, and gypsum wall board in terms of fire-resistive rating requirements?

<p>The type of construction of the building (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of roof insulation is permitted in all types of construction?

<p>Combustible roof insulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should roof trusses be framed and tied into the framework?

<p>So as to form an integral part of the whole building (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before placing any load on roof trusses?

<p>All tension members well tightened (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the occupant load of a building be determined?

<p>By dividing the floor area by the square footage allowed per occupant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the exit requirements for a building or portion used for different purposes?

<p>The occupant load which gives the largest number of persons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should standard automatic fire-extinguishing systems be installed as per the Code?

<p>In places specified by the Code (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should dead lateral loads from signs on buildings be transmitted to the ground?

<p>Through the structural frame of the building (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be considered in determining the dead load resisting moment in a building?

<p>Weight of earth superimposed over footings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should signs on buildings be illuminated according to the Philippine Electrical Code?

<p>Only by electrical means (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for alterations or repairs to existing buildings or structures under R.A. 6541?

<p>Subject to provisions of the current building code (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What continues to have binding force and effect regarding buildings during the period before the adoption of the current building code?

<p>Interim rules and regulations on buildings promulgated by the Secretary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case a provision of this Decree is declared unconstitutional, what will happen to other provisions?

<p>The validity of other provisions will not be affected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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