Philippine Minor Construction Permit Quiz

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What types of repairs are not involving structural members as per the text?

Repairs of garden pools 500mm deep or shallower
Repairs of garden masonry walls
Repairs of doors
Repairs of plumbing fixtures (correct)

What documents are required for permit application if the lot is NOT owned?

Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale (correct)
Application forms
OCT or TCT, Tax declaration, Current real property tax receipt
Five sets of plans and specs signed and sealed by various professionals

How long is the liability period for the engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specs as per Article 1723 of the Civil Code?

5 years
20 years
10 years
15 years (correct)

Which type of construction does not require permit issuance within 15 days from payment of fees?

Construction of garden masonry walls exceeding 1.20m in height (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required air space per person in a habitable room?

$3.00$ cubic meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who would be liable if a building collapses due to defects in construction or the use of inferior materials?

Contractor along with the construction supervisor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be submitted for permit application if the lot is owned?

OCT or TCT, Tax declaration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required floor area per person in a habitable room?

$1.00$ square meter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required area of windows in a habitable room?

10% of floor area (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a prohibited use for an easement?

Residential (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required dimension for a room to be considered a habitable room?

$2.00$ meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an encouraged use for an easement?

Esplanade developments (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) for a building, according to the information provided?

The maximum TGFA depends on the number of floors and the building's footprint, as specified in Table VII.1 on page 84 of Rule 7 & 8. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the building height limit (BHL) determined, according to the information provided?

The BHL depends on the zoning of the property and is given in Table VII.2 on page 89. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the established grade line determined for the purpose of measuring building height?

If the grade difference is less than 3 meters, the highest grade is used. If the difference is more than 3 meters, the average grade is used. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height allowed for towers, spires, and steeples on a building, according to the information provided?

Towers, spires, and steeples made of combustible materials are limited to 6.0 meters above the building height limit (BHL). (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the required road right-of-way (RROW) width affect the building height limit (BHL)?

A wider RROW of 6-7 meters allows for a taller building of up to 3.0 storeys or 9.0 meters, while a narrower RROW of 0-3 meters limits the building to 2.0 storeys or 6.0 meters. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the building's Percent Site Occupancy (PSO) or Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) in relation to its building height?

The volume or bulk of the building is constant, so a building with a lesser PSO or AMBF may be built higher than one with a higher PSO or AMBF. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum slope allowed for a driveway ramp connecting the carriageway to the sidewalk/curb when the curb height is 200mm or lower?

1/3 to 1/4 (A) Signup and view all the answers

When the street slope is 1/10, what is the requirement for the sidewalk grade according to the text?

The sidewalk shall be maintained level for every 20-40 meters of run, each level joined by a ramp of a slope not exceeding 1/6 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the planting strip when the sidewalk width is 2.00m or more?

The planting strip must be at least 800mm wide and can be up to 1/3 of the sidewalk width (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the driveway and sidewalk when the curb height is greater than 200mm?

A curb cutout for the driveway may be allowed, and the driveway may be constructed along the entire width of the sidewalk. The sidewalk and driveway shall be joined by a ramp with a slope of not more than 1/8. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should the sidewalk follow the street slope?

When the street slope does not exceed 1/12 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the planting strip mentioned in the text?

To separate the curb from the sidewalk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) and the Unpaved Surface Area (USA)?

TOSL is equal to USA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the Total Lot Area (TLA)?

TLA = MACA + USA (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of Gross Floor Area (GFA)?

Vertical penetrations in parking floors used for residential or commercial purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) and the Gross Floor Area (GFA)?

AMBF is a percentage of GFA (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) and the Gross Floor Area (GFA)?

TGFA includes all enclosed floor areas, while GFA excludes certain areas (A) Signup and view all the answers