National Building Code of the Philippines Quiz

BP 220 is otherwise known as "Economic and Socialized Housing ______"

The National Building Code applies to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, ______, and addition to public and private buildings, except Traditional indigenous family dwellings

Construction involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the area of the building is called ______

Any physical change made on a building to increase its value, utility and/or improve its aesthetic quality is called ______

Change in use or occupancy of a building is called ______

Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion of a building is called ______

Systematic dismantling or destruction of a building, in whole or in part, is called ______

Various technical professional codes that are supplementary to the Building Code are referred to as ______

The Secretary of the DPWH is responsible for formulation of policies, plans, standards, and guidelines (codecompliant) and memoranda circulars for implementation of Code and exercise of appellate jurisdiction over decisions of OBO, evaluation, and approval of amendments to ______

The Building Official is tasked with enforcement of the Building Code in their jurisdictions, with guidance from the Secretary and has the duty of ______

The DPWH Secretary prescribes the rates of fees and guidelines on fees, and the Building Official collects the fees, where a maximum of 20% will be retained by the OBO for expenses of their office and the remainder will be remitted to ______

The Building Official must be a Filipino citizen with good moral character, an architect or civil engineer, a member of a duly accredited organization of their profession for at least 5 years, have at least 5 years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction, and have attended a seminar workshop on PD 1096 conducted by the ______

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on ______ 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be ______ and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing ______ standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a ______ and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public ______. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and clearer interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

Except AR 181: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 Presidential Decree 1096, s. 1977 o Traditional indigenous family dwellings – NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES – 21 RULES; 139 SECTIONS FOREWORD NBCP was issued on February 19, 1977 Purpose of enforcing uniform standards and requirements on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance in line with the policy of the state to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare. 2015 Revised IRR Need to update and amplify various provisions To be realistic and relevant in present times as demanded by technological changes By National Building Code Review Committee (Board of Consultants) & National Building Code Development Office (of the DPWH) Goal: to contribute to a uniform and ______ interpretation and understanding of the NBC for its effective enforcement – o Dwelling for use and occupancy of family of owner only Constructed of native materials (eg bamboo, nipa, logs, or lumber) Total cost does not exceed Php15,000.

What is the purpose of the National Building Code of the Philippines?

What is the responsibility of the Building Official under the National Building Code?

What is the alternative name for BP 220?

Who is responsible for prescribing the rates of fees and guidelines on fees under the National Building Code?

What is meant by 'remedial work' in the context of the National Building Code?

What type of dwellings are exempt from the National Building Code?

What does BP 220 refer to?

Who is responsible for setting/imposing fees that the OBO may collect?

What is the term used for construction involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the area of the building?

Who retains a maximum of 20% of the collected fees for expenses of their office?

What is the term for systematic dismantling or destruction of a building, in whole or in part?

What is the duty of the Building Official in their jurisdiction?

Which construction activity involves any physical change made on a building to increase its value, utility and/or improve its aesthetic quality?

What must the Building Official have attended in relation to PD 1096 conducted by the DPWH?

What is the purpose of the National Building Code?

What are technical professional codes that are supplementary to the Building Code referred to as?

What is NOT considered an administrative fine under the National Building Code?