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What is prohibited regarding portable lights?
What is stated about the structural requirements for plastic materials?
How should discarded films be handled?
What types of films are exempted from certain provisions?
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What is required for fastenings according to the regulations?
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Under what condition can a building's exterior openings be glazed with approved plastics?
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Which type of construction is entirely exempt from specific glazing location requirements?
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What is needed to establish the integrity of plastic materials used in assemblies?
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What is the maximum aggregate capacity of unexposed films in acceptable shipping containers that necessitate fire extinguishing systems?
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What is the maximum weight of film that can be stored in a single cabinet?
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What should film negatives be stored in to ensure proper handling?
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Which type of light is permitted for use in storage areas for film?
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What must be ensured for the placement of prefabricated assemblies?
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What is the required flame-spread rating for approved plastic materials?
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What should not be used for film negatives during storage?
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What is the maximum amount of film that should be stored in vented storage vaults or detached structures?
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What is the maximum allowable area for individual plastic glazing used in monitors and sawtooth glazing?
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What is the minimum height the lower edge of the plastic material must be above the adjoining roof surface?
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Which materials are approved for use in awnings where untreated canvass is permitted?
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In Type II Construction, what is a requirement for plastics used in monitors or sawtooth roofs?
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What material must separate the area of plastic panels from each other?
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How much of the total floor area of a room can consist of plastics in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing?
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What gauge steel must be used in the construction of paint spray booths?
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Which of the following provides an automatic fire-extinguishing system for the use of approved plastics in certain buildings?
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What is the maximum projection of a sign or sign structure into a public alley when located more than 4.50 meters above established sidewalk grade?
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Which material is specified for constructing exterior walls with openings for signs?
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How high must a sign or sign structure be above the established sidewalk grade to project no more than 300 millimeters into a public alley?
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What should not be obstructed by any sign or signboard according to the regulations?
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What is required for the illumination of signs?
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What is the maintenance requirement for signs and their supports?
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In what way should the display of signs be maintained?
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What types of materials should not be used in the construction of signs and their supports?
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What is the maximum area allowed for a paint spray booth?
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What material is required for the construction of the floor in a paint spray booth?
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What design requirement is specified for the interior surfaces of paint spray booths?
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What is the minimum edge clearance required for glass in fixed openings?
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What type of glass is specified for illuminating paint spray booths?
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What is specified about the thickness of glass in jalousies and louvered windows?
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What is required for every spray booth with an open front elevation larger than 1.00 square meter?
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What is the maximum length for sheets of glass used in louvered windows?
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Study Notes
Fire Protection for Films
- Storage rooms for unexposed films require automatic fire extinguishing systems when exceeding certain volumes.
- Unexposed films in safety shipping containers exceeding 14 cubic meters require fire suppression.
- Shelving for individual packages exceeding 1.4 cubic meters necessitates fire suppression.
- Storage outside of safety shipping containers exceeding 14 cubic meters demands fire suppression.
- Film negatives should be stored in heavy envelopes, maximum 12 films per envelope.
- Film negatives should be kept in insulated, vented cabinets, vaults, or detached storage structures.
- No more than 110 kg of film should be stored in a single cabinet.
- Storage exceeding 450 kg requires vented vaults or detached structures.
- Vault door openings must be fire-resistive with a 4-hour rating and kept closed.
- Only incandescent electric lights with protective guards are permitted.
- Films cannot be stored within 600 mm of heat sources like steam pipes or chimneys.
- First aid provisions using water or water solutions are mandatory.
- Discarded films should be stored and handled like other films until removed.
Exemptions for Films
- The provisions of this section do not apply to amateur photographic film in original packages of roll or film pack films in quantities less than 1.4 cubic meters.
- Safety film, dental X-ray film, establishments manufacturing photographic films (and their incidental storage) and films stored or used in standard motion picture booths are exempt.
- Safety photographic X-ray film can be identified by markings on the edge of the film.
Light-Transmitting Panels
- Approved plastics can be used with or without sash as light-transmitting mediums in monitors and sawtooth roofs, except for Type II Construction, which requires flame-spread approved materials.
- The individual plastic glazing area cannot exceed 15 square meters.
- The total aggregate area of plastics used in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing must not exceed 20% of the sheltered room's floor area.
- Plastic panels should be separated by incombustible materials or roofing sections at least 1.5 meters long.
- The lower edge of the plastic material should be at least 150 millimeters above the adjoining roof surface.
Plastic Light Diffusers
- The area of individual plastic light diffusers in ceilings should not exceed the maximum allowable area of glass according to wind load multiplied by the appropriate adjustment factor.
Awnings and Canopies
- Approved plastics can be used in awnings and canopies adhering to provisions governing projections and appendages.
- Approved plastics can be used in awnings where untreated canvas is permitted.
- Approved plastics can be used in lieu of plain glass in greenhouses in less restrictive Fire Zones.
Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booths
- Paint spray booths must be constructed of steel, minimum gauge No. 18.
- The area of a paint spray booth should not exceed 150 square meters or 10% of the building's basic area for its Occupancy Group.
- The floor must be constructed of incombustible material.
- The interior surfaces should be smooth and continuous without outstanding edges.
- Every spray booth with an open front elevation larger than 1 square meter and not equipped with doors, must have a fire curtain or metal deflector at least 100 mm deep.
- Booths should be illuminated with hammered wire or heat-treated glass panels to mitigate ignition hazards.
Glazing
- Exterior glass and glazing must withstand wind pressures for various heights, acting inward or outward
- Glass must be firmly supported on all four edges with minimal laps and edge clearances.
- Glass edge clearance in fixed openings must meet wind and earthquake drift requirements.
- Design for glass not firmly supported on all four edges must be submitted for approval.
- Glass supports are considered firm when deflection at design load does not exceed 1/175 of the span.
Louvered Windows
- Louvered windows cannot use regular plate, sheet, or patterned glass thinner than 5.6 millimeters or longer than 1.2 meters.
- Exposed glass edges must be smooth.
Signs
- No sign should confuse or obstruct official traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- Signs should not unduly obstruct landscape views, distract from public views, constitute a traffic hazard, or offend aesthetic and cultural values.
- All signs and their supports must be maintained in good repair and kept neatly painted.
- At least 3 meters of the exterior wall with openings within the sign area must be constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics.
- Signs should not project into public alleys below 3 meters above sidewalk grade.
- Projection limits depend on the sign structure's height above sidewalk grade, ranging from 300 mm to 1 meter.
Lighting
- Signs can only be illuminated by electrical means compliant with the Philippine Electrical Code.
Existing Buildings and Structures
- Buildings constructed under R.A. 6541 or existing city or municipal building codes are subject to the provisions of this Code.
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This quiz covers essential fire protection guidelines for the storage of unexposed films. It emphasizes the requirements for automatic fire extinguishing systems and safe storage practices to prevent fire hazards. Key considerations include container specifications, weight limits, and safety measures for film negatives.
