National Building Code Quiz

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

<p>To issue permits and inspect buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Garden fences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introducing new construction to increase height or area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The structure exceeds 6 square meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To return damaged portions to their original condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excavation before building begins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compliant fire safety systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transferring an old warehouse into a residential unit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A secondary building that serves a purpose related to the main building (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A full-time inspector and the owner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An outhouse not exceeding 6 square meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building permits require an environmental impact report. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Notarized copies of the contract of lease, deed of absolute sale, or contract of sale. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single-family detached buildings/structures with a total floor area of 20 sq meters or less. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Errors in plans/specifications, inaccurate data, and non-compliance with NBC and IRR standards. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One year from the date of issue. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor adjustments to load-bearing walls. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial Auditor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A completed Certificate of Occupancy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duration of the construction process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They require at least 2-hour fire-resistive walls. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-fire restrictive zones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3-hour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fire-resistive standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to a public space, yard, or street (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eaves projections should not be closer than 750mm from property lines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The entire building is classified based on the most restrictive zone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should not extend more than 1/3 the distance from protection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lot that touches two streets and extends through to another street. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>200 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>250 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To maintain fire integrity between buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the lots/properties are owned by one entity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50% of the total wall area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A vent well with specific dimensions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>400mm to 1000mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All existing openings on firewalls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.00m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separate properties cannot use a firewall from another property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1:50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All structures must comply with a 2.5% slope if exceeding 45 meters. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A height clearance permit from the Air Transportation Office (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish an upward and outward slope from the runway edge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Height restrictions apply regardless of the structure's height. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Off-site parking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>250 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3.60 m x 12.00 m (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If at least 80% of requirements are integrated into the building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to be in a designated building, not just a lot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.15 m x 6.00 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be free from obstructions that hinder public access. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Easement widths can vary significantly based on location. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pedestrian-friendly access ways and promenades. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can accommodate roadways or parking areas, such as esplanades. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to allow for the maintenance of waterways and shorelines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.40 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1/20 of the floor area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>600 millimeters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2.70 meters for the first story (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.10 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 10% of the floor area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1.80 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A document allowing construction, additions, or alterations of a building or structure.

Permit for special project additions like swimming pools or vaults.

Permission for activities before or during building permit process like ground prep or fencing.

Small structures under 6 square meters, detached from other structures for private use.

Plans, specifications, conforming to National Building Code of Philippines (NBCP) needed.

Buildings evaluated for structural and safety hazards, ensuring public well-being.

National Building Code of the Philippines.

Signatures needed from an inspector, supervisor, architect, applicant, and potentially a lot owner.

On-site work, from site preparation to finishing the installation of utilities and equipment for buildings or structures.

Installation of building components.

New construction increasing a building's height or area.

Changes to a building, not altering the overall size or area.

Improvements to a building for better use or appearance

Person authorized to inspect buildings and ensure code compliance; can stop work or use.

Systematic dismantling or destruction of a building.

Secondary structure on the same property related to the primary/main building.

Evaluation of a building's structure to ensure its stability and safety, especially for large or high buildings.

Certain types of repairs do not require a new building permit, such as minor repairs to non-structural components.

Building permits are valid for one year from the date they are issued; after that time, further action may be needed to keep the permit for the project active.

A certificate that allows a building or structure to be occupied officially and legally.

Specific individuals (Architects, Civil Engineers, or authorized officers) who must sign off on the completion of construction.

Certain types of projects or buildings (like public buildings) are exempt from the need for a building permit.

Building permits may be not issued if plans or specifications have errors or do not meet codes like NBC and IRR.

Areas with specific building types allowed based on usage & fire resistance.

Areas where buildings can be built without fire resistance requirements.

Areas needing fire-resistant walls (at least 2 hours).

Areas needing highly fire resistant or non-combustible buildings (3-4 hour fire resistance).

Classifying construction based on fire resistance abilities (how long material can withstand fire).

Buildings must border a public space, yard, or street.

Eaves and building openings can't be too close to property lines (max 750mm).

If a building spans multiple zones, the most restrictive zone applies when over one-third of its floor area is in that zone.

A lot that touches two streets.

A lot situated within a block of buildings.

A vacant space between a building and property lines, with a set width.

A court where all sides are enclosed by building lines.

The weight a footing must support, with a minimum thickness of 250 mm and extending at least 600 mm below ground.

Regulations limiting building heights near aerodromes based on jet engine type and distance from the runway.

Buildings near turbo-jet aerodromes must follow a 2% slope from the runway.

Buildings near non-turbo-jet aerodromes must follow a 2.5% slope from the runway.

Within a 4km radius of runway, height restrictions apply regardless of building height.

Permission required from CAAP before building permits can be given for structures at airports.

A fire-resistant wall separating buildings or units to prevent fire spread.

Required for each separate property, unless they're part of a contiguous development.

All existing openings in firewalls must be sealed to maintain fire safety.

The only permitted opening in a firewall with a minimum 1.00 m width.

A semi-permanent or permanent structure along boundary lines, usually fire-resistant.

Wall openings on the same property can't exceed 50% of the wall's overall area, to prevent fire spread.

1-meter wide walls allowed for a short distance (up to 10 meters) from a property line.

Separate properties cannot share firewalls.

A public open space, legally designated for access to natural light, ventilation, and waterways, meant to be free of obstructions that hinder public use.

Easements are classified based on location (urban, agricultural, forest) and width, with variations in width requirements depending on the area.

Public walkways and promenades can be built within easements to enhance public access and recreational activities.

Easements over 9 meters wide can accommodate features like roads or parking areas, similar to an esplanade.

Easement areas are considered public land, meaning they are accessible to everyone and not for private ownership or development.

Parking within the property boundary, be it below-grade, at-grade, or above-grade.

Parking outside the property boundary, but still on the same property line.

2.50 meters wide and 5.00 meters long.

Can fulfill up to 20% of building's parking needs, provided at least 80% are designed into the building.

Parking located off-site, in a designated structure; within 100 meters of residential, 600 meters of commercial sites.

Dwellings should not take up more than 90% of corner lots, or 80% of inside lots, and needs to be 2 meters from the property line.

Footings must be at least 250 mm thick and extend 600 mm below ground.

Buildings like shopping malls need at least a 50-meter distance from the intersection street edge to the ingress/egress points.

A portion of a yard with a minimum size of 2.00 meters and a maximum of 50% hardscaping. It must connect to a street or yard.

Minimum ceiling height of 2.40 meters for habitable rooms with artificial ventilation.

Different minimum ceiling heights for each story: 2.70 meters for the first story, 2.40 meters for the second, and 2.10 meters for subsequent stories.

A floor between two main floors with a minimum clearance of 1.80 meters above and below.

Rooms without artificial ventilation need windows with a free area of at least 10% of the floor area, or a minimum of 1.00 square meter.

These rooms need windows with a minimum area of 1/20 of the floor area, or a minimum of 240 square millimeters, opening directly to the outside.

Ventilation shafts must have a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.00 square meter for each meter of height, with a minimum overall area of 1.00 square meter.

School rooms require a minimum of 3 cubic meters of space per person.