Legal Definition of Dangerous Building

A building permit becomes null and void if construction has not commenced within a period of ____ year(s)

Abandoned work for ____ days can lead to the nullification of a building permit

Errors found in plans & specifications can lead to the non-issuance, suspension, or revocation of a building permit due to incorrect or inaccurate ____ supplied

Appeal filing must be done within ____ days from suspension or non-issuance of a building permit

The Building Official issues a Certificate of Occupancy ____ days after final inspection & submittal of Certificate of Completion

Type II construction involves wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and one-hour fire resistive throughout, except that permanent non-bearing partitions may use fire-retardant treated wood within the framing assembly with one-hour ____

All openings in a One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation shall be protected by a fire assembly having a one-hour fire-resistive rating. b.A “Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be of not less than __________ fire resistive construction.

All openings in walls forming a Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation shall be protected by a fire assembly having a two-hour fire-resistive rating. c.A “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be of not less than __________ fire resistive construction.

The total width of all openings in any three-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation wall in any one-storey shall not exceed 25% of the length of the wall in that storey and no single opening shall have an area greater than _________ sq.meters.

All openings in floors forming a “ThreeHour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be protected by vertical enclosures extending above and below such openings. The walls of such vertical enclosures shall be of not less than two-hour fire resistive construction, and all openings therein shall be protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour fire-resistive rating. d.A “Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall have no openings therein and shall be of not less than _________ fire-resistive construction.

Fire Rating for Occupancy Separation Occupancy Separations shall be provided between groups, subgroupings, or divisions of _________.

Group I Occupancies shall be any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of 1000 or more in the building. Group I – Assembly Occupant Load ______ or More

Group J Occupancies shall include: Division 1- Agricultural structures. Division 2- Private garages, carports, fences over 1.80 meters high, tanks, swimming pools and towers. Division 3- Stages, platforms, pelota, tennis, badminton or basketball courts, tombs, mausoleums, niches, aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures, banks and record vaults other subgroupings or divisions within Groups A to J may be determined by the Secretary. Group J – Accessory Group J Occupancies shall include: Division 1- Agricultural structures. Division 2- Private garages, carports, fences over 1.80 meters high, tanks, swimming pools and towers. Division 3- Stages, platforms, pelota, tennis, badminton or basketball courts, tombs, mausoleums, niches, aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures, banks and record vaults other subgroupings or divisions within Groups A to J may be determined by the Secretary. Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about which there is any question, shall be included in the Group which it most nearly resembles based on the existing or proposed life and fire hazard. SECTION 702. Change in Use No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the Code for such division or group of occupancy. The character of occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the Building Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other Groups: Provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.

Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about which there is any question, shall be included in the Group which it most nearly resembles based on the existing or proposed life and fire hazard. Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about which there is any question, shall be included in the Group which it most nearly resembles based on the existing or proposed life and fire ______.

No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the Code for such division or group of occupancy. No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the Code for such division or group of ______.

The character of occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the Building Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other Groups: Provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use. The character of occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the Building Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other Groups: Provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and ______ risk, than the existing use.

No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the Code for such division or group of occupancy. No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different ______ of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the Code for such division or group of occupancy.

Whenever the building/structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so ______ or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractive nuisance to the public; (2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resort for purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts. Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than 50% or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66% of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after its demolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is abandoned for a period in excess of twelve (12) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public.

Fire Hazards a. Any building/structure or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment material, or vegetation which may cause fire or ______, or provide a ready fuel or augment the speed and intensity of fire or ______ arising from any cause. b. All buildings/structures or portions thereof not provided with the required fire-resistive or fire protective construction or fire-extinguishing system or equipment.

Whenever the building/structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, ______ or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractive nuisance to the public; (2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resort for purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts. Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than 50% or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66% of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after its demolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is abandoned for a period in excess of twelve (12) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public.

Whenever the building/structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractive nuisance to the public; (2) a harbor for ______, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resort for purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts. Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than 50% or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66% of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after its demolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is abandoned for a period in excess of twelve (12) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public.

Fire Hazards a. Any building/structure or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment material, or vegetation which may cause ______ or explosion, or provide a ready fuel or augment the speed and intensity of ______ or explosion arising from any cause. b. All buildings/structures or portions thereof not provided with the required ______-resistive or ______ protective construction or ______-extinguishing system or equipment.

Whenever the building/structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or flood, or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become: (1) an attractive nuisance to the public; (2) a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or (3) a resort for purposes of committing unlawful or immoral acts. Whenever the building/structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws or ordinances, has in any non-supporting part, member or portion, less than 50% or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66% of the: (1) strength; (2) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics; (3) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. Whenever any portion of a building/structure remains on the site after its demolition or whenever any building/structure or portion thereof is ______ for a period in excess of twelve (12) months so as to make it a nuisance or hazard to the public.

The floor areas may be increased based on the existence of public space, streets or yards extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the building subject to the approval of the Building Official. (Refer to Guidelines on Determining Gross Floor Area and Total Gross Floor Area of a Building/Structure at the end of this Rule) SECTION 707.Maximum Height of Buildings The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building bulk, off-street cum off-site parking requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.

The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building ______, off-street cum off-site parking requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.

The floor areas hereinabove provided may be increased in certain specific ______ and under appropriate conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets or yards extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the building or structure subject to the approval of the Building Official.(Refer to Guidelines on Determining Gross Floor Area and Total Gross Floor Area of a Building/Structure at the end of this Rule) SECTION 707.Maximum Height of Buildings The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building bulk, off-street cum off-site parking requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.

The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building ______, off-street cum off-site parking requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.

The ______ of Buildings The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building bulk, off-street cum off-site parking requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.

The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its roadway/carriageway component, building bulk, off-street cum off-site ______ requirements, etc.and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as other environmental Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.Domalaon considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological, topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public utility/service systems, etc.(Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule) Civil Engineering Department – Bicol University College of Engineering CE 320 - Building System Design Prepared by; Engr.Romeuel M.