Qualifications of Building Officials under the National Building Code

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What is the minimum thickness required for Foundation Footings?

250 millimeters

What is the minimum live load required for the first floor according to the National Building Code?

200 kilograms per square meter

What is the wind load requirement for roofs in terms of vertical projection?

120 kilograms per square meter

How many entrances and exits are required according to the guidelines?

At least one entrance and one exit Signup and view all the answers

What are the electrical requirements for all installations?

Conform to the Philippine Electrical Code Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions required for the width of stairs?

750 millimeters Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a Building Official?

<ol> <li>Filipino citizen and of good moral character, 2. Duly registered architect or civil engineer, 3. Member of good standing of a duly accredited organization for at least two years, 4. Has at least five years of professional experience in building design and construction</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary responsibilities of a Building Official?

Enforcement of the provisions of the National Building Code and its implementing rules and regulations, Issuing building permits Signup and view all the answers

What does the Building Official have the authority to do in the performance of his duties?

Enter any building or its premises at all reasonable times to inspect and determine compliance with the requirements of the Code Signup and view all the answers

How long does the designation of the Building Official under this Section continue for?

Until regular positions of Building Official are provided or unless sooner terminated for causes provided by law or decree Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum professional experience required for a person to be appointed as a Building Official?

At least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction Signup and view all the answers

What conditions would result in the termination of the designation of the Building Official?

Termination can occur if regular positions of Building Official are provided or for causes provided by law or decree Signup and view all the answers

What is the required minimum size for an attic access opening?

600 millimeters square or 600 millimeters in diameter Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear headroom required above the attic access opening?

800 millimeters Signup and view all the answers

How should enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction be divided?

Into horizontal areas not exceeding 250 square meters by fire-resistive partitions Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can the entire attic space be divided into areas not to exceed 750 square meters?

When the entire attic is equipped with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system Signup and view all the answers

What is required to protect the openings in the fire-resistive partitions of attic spaces?

Self-closing doors Signup and view all the answers

Where should draft stops be installed in truss roofs for buildings exceeding 2000 square meters?

Between roof and bottom chords or trusses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary load that veneer should be designed to support?

Its own weight and the vertical dead load of veneer immediately above. Signup and view all the answers

What should surfaces to which veneer is attached be designed to support?

The additional vertical and lateral loads imposed by the veneer. Signup and view all the answers

What types of movements should be considered when designing veneer?

Differential movements of the supports including those caused by temperature changes, shrinkage, creep, and deflection. Signup and view all the answers

How should adhered veneer and its backing be designed?

To have a bond to the supporting elements sufficient to withstand shearing stresses due to their weights including seismic effects on the total assemblage. Signup and view all the answers

What horizontal forces should anchored veneer and its attachment be designed to resist?

Horizontal forces equal to twice the weight of the veneer. Signup and view all the answers

What properties should anchors, supports, and ties for veneer have?

They should be non-combustible and corrosion-resistant. Signup and view all the answers

When is an enclosure for a stairway, ramp, or escalator not required according to the code?

An enclosure will not be required for a stairway, ramp, or escalator serving only one adjacent floor and not connected with corridors or stairways serving other floors, except in Group D Occupancies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire-resistive construction requirement for enclosure walls?

The enclosure walls shall not be less than two-hour fire-resistive construction. Signup and view all the answers

What types of openings are allowed in exit enclosures?

The only openings allowed in exit enclosures are exit doorways and openings in exterior walls. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the stairway and ramp enclosures?

Stairway and ramp enclosures shall include landings and parts of floors connecting stairway flights, and shall include a corridor on the ground floor leading from the stairway to the exterior of the building. Signup and view all the answers

What is required if a stairway in an exit enclosure continues below the grade level exit?

If a stairway in an exit enclosure continues below the grade level exit, an approved barrier must be provided at the ground floor level to prevent persons from accidentally continuing into the basement. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited under stairways in an exit enclosure?

There shall be no enclosed usable space under stairways in an exit enclosure, nor shall the open space under such stairways be used for any purpose. Signup and view all the answers