Elevator Regulations in the Philippines

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What is the minimum requirement for handrail height above the nosing of treads in stairways?

  • 1,000-1,100mm
  • 1,200-1,300mm
  • 500-600mm
  • 800-900mm (correct)

In which type of occupancy are stairways 1.10m or less in width serving one individual dwelling allowed to have only one handrail?

  • Group D
  • Group A
  • Group B (correct)
  • Group C

What is the minimum required clearance from the ground for service drops as per the text?

  • 1.50m
  • 3.00m
  • 2.00m
  • 2.50m (correct)

If a stairway is more than 3.00m in width, how many intermediate handrails are required according to the text?

<p>At least two (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum headroom requirement for stairways as mentioned in the text?

<p>2.00m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of occupancies do stairways having less than four risers not need to have handrails according to the text?

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

What is the minimum width required for a walkway serving only one side?

<p>0.80m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a hoistway pit, what is the minimum distance required from the underside of the car to the bottom of the pit?

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

Which type of plastics are approved based on flame-spread rating and smoke density?

<p>Plastics with a flame-spread rating of 225 or less and smoke density not greater than wood burning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What type of doors are allowed in buildings according to the rules mentioned?

<p>Plastic doors are allowed except for entrance and exit doors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance films should be stored away from heat sources like steam pipes?

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

What is the minimum width required for temporary walkways when a sidewalk is closed?

<p>1.20m (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height required for fences that entirely enclose a construction site?

<p>2.40 meters above curb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the rules, how many exits are required for every building?

<p>2 exits for upper floors with occupant load over 10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is only a 2.40m high fence required?

<p>When the horizontal distance between the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is more than 1/2 the building height (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible distance of exits in a building without a sprinkler system?

<p>45m maximum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must exit doors swing in the direction of exit travel according to the rules?

<p>When serving an occupant load of 50 or more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding the use of double-acting doors as exits for a tributary load?

<p><strong>Double acting doors cannot be used as exits</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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