19 Questions
What is the minimum requirement for handrail height above the nosing of treads in stairways?
800-900mm
In which type of occupancy are stairways 1.10m or less in width serving one individual dwelling allowed to have only one handrail?
Group B
What is the minimum required clearance from the ground for service drops as per the text?
2.50m
If a stairway is more than 3.00m in width, how many intermediate handrails are required according to the text?
At least two
What is the minimum headroom requirement for stairways as mentioned in the text?
2.00m
In what type of occupancies do stairways having less than four risers not need to have handrails according to the text?
Residential
What is the minimum width required for a walkway serving only one side?
0.80m
In a hoistway pit, what is the minimum distance required from the underside of the car to the bottom of the pit?
600mm
Which type of plastics are approved based on flame-spread rating and smoke density?
Plastics with a flame-spread rating of 225 or less and smoke density not greater than wood burning
What is the maximum number of elevators allowed in a single hoistway?
Four
What type of doors are allowed in buildings according to the rules mentioned?
Plastic doors are allowed except for entrance and exit doors
What is the minimum distance films should be stored away from heat sources like steam pipes?
600mm
What is the minimum width required for temporary walkways when a sidewalk is closed?
1.20m
What is the minimum height required for fences that entirely enclose a construction site?
2.40 meters above curb
According to the rules, how many exits are required for every building?
2 exits for upper floors with occupant load over 10
In which scenario is only a 2.40m high fence required?
When the horizontal distance between the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is more than 1/2 the building height
What is the maximum permissible distance of exits in a building without a sprinkler system?
45m maximum
When must exit doors swing in the direction of exit travel according to the rules?
When serving an occupant load of 50 or more
What is the rule regarding the use of double-acting doors as exits for a tributary load?
Double acting doors cannot be used as exits
Learn about the minimum width requirements for elevator doors, adherence to the Philippine Electrical Code, and specifications for hoistway pits according to RA 8495. Test your knowledge on elevator regulations in the Philippines.
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