Government Agency Operations

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Who provides professional, technical, scientific and other services to carry out the provisions of this Code?

The Public Works District Engineers

The Building Official

The City Engineers and Municipal Engineers

The Secretary with the assistance of his technical staff (correct)

What is the purpose of the Secretary engaging consultants, experts and advisers?

To carry out the provisions of this Code (correct)

To supervise the Building Officials

To oversee the technical staff

To enforce orders and decisions made pursuant to the Code

Who can the Secretary designate as Building Officials in their respective areas of jurisdiction?

Private contractors

Consultants and experts

Incumbent Public Works District Engineers, City Engineers and Municipal Engineers (correct)

Technical staff

How long does the designation of a Building Official by the Secretary continue?

Until the regular positions of Building Official are provided or until sooner terminated Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Building Official?

To carry out the provisions of this Code in the field and enforce orders and decisions made pursuant thereto Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant to the Code?

The Building Official Signup and view all the answers

What document should the licensed architect or civil engineer submit to the Building Official upon completion of the construction?

Certificate of Completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining a logbook at the jobsite?

To document the actual progress of construction, including tests conducted and other pertinent data Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame within which the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy after final inspection?

Thirty (30) days Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting inspection of the construction work to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications?

The licensed architect or civil engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is required before a building or structure can be used or occupied?

Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Certificate of Occupancy?

To confirm that the building complies with the provisions of this Code Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of exits required for a storey with an occupant load of 800?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How is the number of exits required from a storey determined?

By using the occupant load of floors which exit through the level under consideration Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the collected fees can the Building Official retain for operating expenses?

Twenty percent Signup and view all the answers

Where shall the remaining percentage of the collected fees be deposited?

Provincial, city or municipal treasurer Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of exits required for a mezzanine floor with an area of 200 square meters?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What type of buildings are exempt from payment of building permit fees?

Public buildings and traditional indigenous family dwellings Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of exits required for a floor above the first storey with an occupant load of 8?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of exits required for any storey?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total cost of an 'additional indigenous family dwelling'?

Fifteen thousand pesos Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for basement or cellars and occupied roofs?

They must have exits as required for storeys Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to prescribe procedures for the use of net income from fees and charges?

The Secretary Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage of net income from fees and charges that can be used by the office of the Building Official?

Twenty percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height of railings above the rear of a seat plank or steps in the aisle when the guardrail is parallel and adjacent to the aisle?

1.10 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum open distance above the top of any part of a seat when a midrail is required?

250 millimeters Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum load that handrails at the front of stands and adjacent to an aisle must be designed to resist?

75 kilograms per linear meter Signup and view all the answers

When are railings omitted in stands?

When stands are placed directly against a wall or fence giving equivalent protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance to an exit from a stand with seats without backseats?

45.00 meters Signup and view all the answers

When are footboards required in stands?

For all rows of seats above the third row or beginning at such point where the seating plank is more than 600 millimeters above grade Signup and view all the answers