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Who is the Acting Executive Director of the National Building Code Development Office?
Who is the Acting Executive Director of the National Building Code Development Office?
- Mariano C. Del Castillo
- Dante B. Potante
- Wilfredo S. Lopez
- Emmanuel P. Cuntapay (correct)
What was the previous name of the National Building Code Development Office?
What was the previous name of the National Building Code Development Office?
- National Construction Code Office
- Architecture and Building Council
- Building Research and Development Staff (correct)
- Construction Regulatory Authority
Which Bureau is associated with the largest number of personnel listed in the NBCDO composition?
Which Bureau is associated with the largest number of personnel listed in the NBCDO composition?
- Bureau of Design (correct)
- National Capital Region
- Bureau of Construction
- Bureau of Research & Standard
What is the role of Dante B. Potante in the NBCDO?
What is the role of Dante B. Potante in the NBCDO?
Which individual is linked to the National Capital Region in the NBCDO?
Which individual is linked to the National Capital Region in the NBCDO?
What position does Rodolfo Somera hold in relation to the NBCDO?
What position does Rodolfo Somera hold in relation to the NBCDO?
In what year was the order reactivating and reconstituting the Building Research and Development Staff issued?
In what year was the order reactivating and reconstituting the Building Research and Development Staff issued?
What is the primary purpose of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines?
What is the primary purpose of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT covered by the IRR of the National Building Code?
Which of the following is NOT covered by the IRR of the National Building Code?
What is the full-time status of the members of the technical and administrative staff as stated in the document?
What is the full-time status of the members of the technical and administrative staff as stated in the document?
Which section of the IRR defines the scope and application of the regulations?
Which section of the IRR defines the scope and application of the regulations?
According to the document, which discipline is NOT listed as part of the scope covered by the IRR?
According to the document, which discipline is NOT listed as part of the scope covered by the IRR?
What authority is vested in the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways concerning the establishment of these rules?
What authority is vested in the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways concerning the establishment of these rules?
What kind of projects are excluded from the IRR as specified in SECTION 103?
What kind of projects are excluded from the IRR as specified in SECTION 103?
What does the acronym DPWH stand for?
What does the acronym DPWH stand for?
Who is responsible for confirming and transmitting the validated remittance advices weekly?
Who is responsible for confirming and transmitting the validated remittance advices weekly?
What document must collecting officers complete at the close of each business day?
What document must collecting officers complete at the close of each business day?
What should the Local Treasurer do with the first three copies of the Report of Collections and Deposits after certification?
What should the Local Treasurer do with the first three copies of the Report of Collections and Deposits after certification?
What is the purpose of the validation of remittance advices by the Bank Auditor?
What is the purpose of the validation of remittance advices by the Bank Auditor?
What action must the Field Auditor take towards the Report of Collections and Deposits?
What action must the Field Auditor take towards the Report of Collections and Deposits?
How many copies of the Report of Collections and Deposits must be prepared by the Local Treasurer?
How many copies of the Report of Collections and Deposits must be prepared by the Local Treasurer?
What document retains the accountability of the Local Treasurer?
What document retains the accountability of the Local Treasurer?
Which copy of the Report of Collections and Deposits goes to the DPWH-CO Accountant?
Which copy of the Report of Collections and Deposits goes to the DPWH-CO Accountant?
What is the fine amount for Light Violations?
What is the fine amount for Light Violations?
What percentage of the building permit fees is charged for constructing the superstructure above 2.00 meters without a permit?
What percentage of the building permit fees is charged for constructing the superstructure above 2.00 meters without a permit?
What is the surcharge for excavation for a foundation started without a building permit?
What is the surcharge for excavation for a foundation started without a building permit?
Which violation is imposed a fine of P 10,000.00?
Which violation is imposed a fine of P 10,000.00?
What happens if the annual inspection fee is not paid within thirty days of the prescribed date?
What happens if the annual inspection fee is not paid within thirty days of the prescribed date?
For which of the following actions is a penalty imposed as per the penal provisions?
For which of the following actions is a penalty imposed as per the penal provisions?
What is the fine amount for grave violations?
What is the fine amount for grave violations?
If a person alters a building without a permit, what penalty is applied?
If a person alters a building without a permit, what penalty is applied?
What constitutes a light violation regarding occupancy certificates?
What constitutes a light violation regarding occupancy certificates?
Which of the following best describes a less grave violation?
Which of the following best describes a less grave violation?
What is required if a violation of the provisions of the Code occurs?
What is required if a violation of the provisions of the Code occurs?
Which of the following is classified as a grave violation?
Which of the following is classified as a grave violation?
What action is considered a light violation regarding construction information?
What action is considered a light violation regarding construction information?
Which of these would not be classified as a light violation?
Which of these would not be classified as a light violation?
What is an example of a grave violation in construction?
What is an example of a grave violation in construction?
Which of the following violations involves a lack of a Certificate of Change of Use?
Which of the following violations involves a lack of a Certificate of Change of Use?
Study Notes
National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO) Composition (July 6, 2005)
- Special Order No. 43, Series of 2005, outlines the composition of the NBCDO, pursuant to Department Order No. 82, Series of 2000.
- Emmanuel P. Cuntapaya: Acting Executive Director, NBCDO and Chief, Architectural Division, Bureau of Design.
- Dante B. Potante: Acting Deputy Executive Director, Project Manager, OIC, Director III, Bureau of Design.
- The NBCDO includes technical staff from various Bureaus (Design, Construction, Research & Standards) and the National Capital Region, as well as administrative staff. A full list of staff names and their respective bureaus is provided in the document.
- Staff assignments are full-time, but salaries are drawn from their original bureaus.
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096)
- Officially known as the “IRR,” these rules aim to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, upholding sound environmental management.
- The IRR covers architectural, civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, and electronics disciplines. It applies to all buildings and structures (except traditional indigenous dwellings and those covered by Batas Pambansa Bilang 220).
- The IRR details procedures for remitting funds, including reporting of collections and deposits with specified timelines and distribution of reports to different offices.
- The document includes sections on violation classifications (Light, Less Grave, Grave) and corresponding fines (₱5,000, ₱8,000, and ₱10,000 respectively). Surcharges are also specified for various construction-related infractions, ranging from 10% to 100% of building permit fees depending on the stage of construction when violations occur. Failure to pay annual inspection fees incurs a 25% surcharge.
- It is unlawful to violate any provision of the Code regarding the erection, construction, alteration, repair, use, or maintenance of a building or structure.
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