Questions and Answers
What additional components are required for a complete house beyond those of a shell house?
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'firewall'?
What does the term 'occupancy' refer to in the context of housing?
Which of the following does not fall under the definition of 'open space'?
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Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of economic housing?
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What type of housing is defined as containing three or more separate living units grouped closely together?
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Which term describes a public way with a minimum width of 2.0 meters, designed for pedestrian and emergency vehicle access?
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What distinguishes a multi-family dwelling from other types of dwellings listed?
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Which of the following is NOT included among the community facilities mentioned in the content?
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Which dwelling type is fully surrounded by permanent open spaces and designed for one family?
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Study Notes
Batas Pambansa Blg. 220 Overview
- Established by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board to set standards for economic and socialized housing in urban and rural areas.
- Aims to improve housing conditions by revising previous standards set by PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, and PD 1185.
Key Definitions
- Alley: A public way (2.0 meters wide) serving pedestrians and emergency vehicles, not for property access.
- Cluster Housing: Detached single-family units (3+ living units) grouped close together.
- Community Facilities: Structures serving community needs, such as schools and multipurpose centers.
- Shell House: Habitable unit with basic components (exterior walls, plumbing, electrical wiring).
- Economic Housing: Housing for average-income families.
- Socialized Housing: Government or private sector projects for underprivileged and homeless citizens.
Development Guidelines
- Scope of Application: Applies to housing projects providing either house and lot or just lots.
- Design Standards: Development must adhere to minimum design standards to ensure safety, welfare, and basic human needs.
- Use of Indigenous Materials: Encouragement of local materials and modular design to enhance flexibility and repair.
Technical Guidelines for Subdivisions
- Parks and Playgrounds Allocation: Requires designated areas based on the number of dwelling units.
- Community Facilities: Mandated areas for multipurpose centers in projects over one hectare, with optional space for schools and retail.
- Circulation System: Roads designed with a hierarchy to enhance traffic flow; major and minor roads specified for right-of-way dimensions (10 meters, 6.5 meters respectively).
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Water Supply Requirements:
- Each living unit must have potable water connection, with a baseline of 150 liters per capita per day.
- Communal wells or independent sources must be strategically positioned, no closer than 300 meters apart.
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Sewage and Drainage Systems:
- Use of communal or individual septic tanks; connections to public systems where available.
- Drainage must funnel into designated bodies or systems, never into private lots, with concrete-lined canals as a minimum standard.
Other Essential Provisions
- Fire Safety Measures: Fire rating for materials and the establishment of firewalls between units for safety.
- Setback Requirements: Specify minimum distances for front (1.5 meters), side (1.5 meters), and rear (2.0 meters) yards.
- Electrical Supply: Street lighting guidelines include specific distances per pole for placement based on spacing.
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Explore the revised rules and standards established for economic and socialized housing projects as per Batas Pambansa Blg. 220. This quiz covers key guidelines set by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board for development in urban and rural areas.
