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What is the minimum distance required between offset intersections?
What is the minimum distance required between offset intersections?
Which of the following widths is specified for a collector road?
Which of the following widths is specified for a collector road?
What is the maximum allowable block length before a pedestrian pathwalk or alley is required?
What is the maximum allowable block length before a pedestrian pathwalk or alley is required?
What is the required width for an alley intended for breaking a block for pedestrian access?
What is the required width for an alley intended for breaking a block for pedestrian access?
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What is the minimum right-of-way distance required to the nearest public road?
What is the minimum right-of-way distance required to the nearest public road?
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What is the minimum slope required for the crown of the roads?
What is the minimum slope required for the crown of the roads?
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For a duplex/single attached housing type, what is the minimum lot area required?
For a duplex/single attached housing type, what is the minimum lot area required?
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What is the maximum block length for rowhouse blocks?
What is the maximum block length for rowhouse blocks?
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What is the specified water supply requirement per capita per day?
What is the specified water supply requirement per capita per day?
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How far must a ground reservoir be from the source of pollution or contaminants?
How far must a ground reservoir be from the source of pollution or contaminants?
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What is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds?
What is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds?
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For economic housing with a density of 225 and above, what is the allocation percentage for parks and playgrounds?
For economic housing with a density of 225 and above, what is the allocation percentage for parks and playgrounds?
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What allocation percentage for community facilities applies to socialized housing at densities up to 225 lots per hectare?
What allocation percentage for community facilities applies to socialized housing at densities up to 225 lots per hectare?
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For a project size of 10 hectares in economic housing, what is the road right-of-way requirement?
For a project size of 10 hectares in economic housing, what is the road right-of-way requirement?
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What type of facility is required for communities with 11-99 saleable lots?
What type of facility is required for communities with 11-99 saleable lots?
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How many square meters are dedicated to parks and playgrounds in a socialized housing project with 160 lots?
How many square meters are dedicated to parks and playgrounds in a socialized housing project with 160 lots?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parks and playgrounds requirements?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parks and playgrounds requirements?
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Which density range provides a 6% allocation for parks and playgrounds in economic housing?
Which density range provides a 6% allocation for parks and playgrounds in economic housing?
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What is the maximum selling price for Socialized Housing classified as Vertical Development?
What is the maximum selling price for Socialized Housing classified as Vertical Development?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for site selection?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for site selection?
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What percentage of the total cost is allocated for the house in the BP 220 classification?
What percentage of the total cost is allocated for the house in the BP 220 classification?
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Which attached corporation is responsible for increasing the availability of affordable housing finance?
Which attached corporation is responsible for increasing the availability of affordable housing finance?
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What is the range of maximum selling prices for Economic Housing?
What is the range of maximum selling prices for Economic Housing?
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Which of the following basic needs is considered the highest priority in the hierarchy of basic needs?
Which of the following basic needs is considered the highest priority in the hierarchy of basic needs?
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What does the 'minimum cost of development' refer to in planning considerations?
What does the 'minimum cost of development' refer to in planning considerations?
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What is the primary function of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?
What is the primary function of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?
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What is the primary purpose of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?
What is the primary purpose of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?
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Which of the following is a key objective of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)?
Which of the following is a key objective of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)?
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What significant department was created by merging two entities in 2019?
What significant department was created by merging two entities in 2019?
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Which aspect of housing projects is primarily devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs)?
Which aspect of housing projects is primarily devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs)?
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What is a key role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?
What is a key role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?
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Which of the following is NOT a government intervention mentioned in UDHA?
Which of the following is NOT a government intervention mentioned in UDHA?
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What does the devolution of powers to LGUs primarily entail?
What does the devolution of powers to LGUs primarily entail?
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How does the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) address land use?
How does the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) address land use?
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What is the minimum required clear width for stairways?
What is the minimum required clear width for stairways?
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Which of the following is the minimum tread width for stairways?
Which of the following is the minimum tread width for stairways?
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What is the maximum height allowed between landings in stairways?
What is the maximum height allowed between landings in stairways?
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Which statement correctly describes the minimum corridor width requirements?
Which statement correctly describes the minimum corridor width requirements?
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What is the required minimum headroom clearance mentioned in the guidelines?
What is the required minimum headroom clearance mentioned in the guidelines?
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What is the required minimum distance between buildings that are 3-4 storeys high?
What is the required minimum distance between buildings that are 3-4 storeys high?
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What percentage of the total subdivision area or cost must developers allocate for socialized housing in a residential condominium project?
What percentage of the total subdivision area or cost must developers allocate for socialized housing in a residential condominium project?
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What is the minimum lot area required for a Duplex/Single-Attached structure in a Medium Cost classification?
What is the minimum lot area required for a Duplex/Single-Attached structure in a Medium Cost classification?
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What is the essential eaves clearance required for a building that is 2-storey tall?
What is the essential eaves clearance required for a building that is 2-storey tall?
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What is the maximum selling price for a property to be classified as Open Market under PD 957?
What is the maximum selling price for a property to be classified as Open Market under PD 957?
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What is the minimum clear width required for a main entrance door in a dwelling unit?
What is the minimum clear width required for a main entrance door in a dwelling unit?
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What is the minimum area requirement for bathroom windows?
What is the minimum area requirement for bathroom windows?
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How many entrances/exits are required if there are 15 occupants in a dwelling unit?
How many entrances/exits are required if there are 15 occupants in a dwelling unit?
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What is the maximum height from the window bottom/sill for sleeping room windows?
What is the maximum height from the window bottom/sill for sleeping room windows?
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What is the required thickness of a firewall in a dwelling unit?
What is the required thickness of a firewall in a dwelling unit?
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What is the minimum clear height needed for mezzanine doors?
What is the minimum clear height needed for mezzanine doors?
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For a multi-family dwelling, what percentage must residential area not exceed for non-residential floor areas?
For a multi-family dwelling, what percentage must residential area not exceed for non-residential floor areas?
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What is the minimum floor area required for an ABP 220 Condominium?
What is the minimum floor area required for an ABP 220 Condominium?
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What is the minimum floor area required for a single occupancy unit in a condominium?
What is the minimum floor area required for a single occupancy unit in a condominium?
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Which type of lot is NOT included in the single detached housing classification?
Which type of lot is NOT included in the single detached housing classification?
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What is the required minimum setback for the front of a housing unit?
What is the required minimum setback for the front of a housing unit?
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For a condominium project with more than 10 units, under what condition is an additional unit not required due to proximity to a park?
For a condominium project with more than 10 units, under what condition is an additional unit not required due to proximity to a park?
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How wide must pathwalks be, at a minimum, in condominium access roads?
How wide must pathwalks be, at a minimum, in condominium access roads?
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Which of the following is included in the definition of a condominium?
Which of the following is included in the definition of a condominium?
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What is the minimum required road or right-of-way width for condominium access roads?
What is the minimum required road or right-of-way width for condominium access roads?
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What is the minimum total lot area required for a duplex/single attached housing type?
What is the minimum total lot area required for a duplex/single attached housing type?
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What is the minimum percentage of gross area required for parks in high density housing subdivisions?
What is the minimum percentage of gross area required for parks in high density housing subdivisions?
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Which housing type is required to allocate 7% of its gross area for parks?
Which housing type is required to allocate 7% of its gross area for parks?
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For subdivision projects of 1 hectare or more, what percentage of the area must be reserved for open space under PD 957?
For subdivision projects of 1 hectare or more, what percentage of the area must be reserved for open space under PD 957?
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What is the required vertical clearance between ornamental trees and electrical power lines?
What is the required vertical clearance between ornamental trees and electrical power lines?
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What is the penalty for a person who injures or destroys trees in public places?
What is the penalty for a person who injures or destroys trees in public places?
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What type of trees must be planted opposite electrical power distribution lines?
What type of trees must be planted opposite electrical power distribution lines?
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How far must land owners adjacent to rivers or creeks plant trees into their land?
How far must land owners adjacent to rivers or creeks plant trees into their land?
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How many trees must be planted in designated areas relative to the saleable lots?
How many trees must be planted in designated areas relative to the saleable lots?
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