Building Laws 07
(Fire Code of the Philippines)
Prepared by:
Arch. /EnP. RSGabitan
- 1.
The assembly of a fire door, fire window or fire damper, including all required hardware, anchorage, frames and sills.
- A.
Fire assembly
- B.
Fire protection
- C.
Shutter
- D.
Fire exit
Correct Answer
A. Fire assembly -
- 2.
A fire assembly which may remain in an open position and which will close automatically if subjected to either of the following conditions.
- A.
Self-closing fire assembly
- B.
Fire damper
- C.
Shutter
- D.
Fire protection system
Correct Answer
A. Self-closing fire assembly -
- 3.
An assembly made of incombustible material installed on openings except on exit doors and exhaust ducts for the prevention of spread of fire.
- A.
Damper
- B.
Fire exit
- C.
Shutter
- D.
Fire retardant
Correct Answer
C. Shutter -
- 4.
A bar which extends across at least one-half of each door leaf, which will open the door if subjected to pressure.
- A.
Flush bolt
- B.
Door jamb
- C.
Door handle
- D.
Panic hardware
Correct Answer
D. Panic hardware -
- 5.
This is separated from all other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge.
- A.
Door itself
- B.
Exit/egress access
- C.
The exit
- D.
Exit discharge
Correct Answer
C. The exit -
- 6.
Degree of hazard is determined by: i. Fire resistance rating ii. Probability that a building, structure or facility may catch fire iii. Difficulty in evacuating people iv. Difficulty in suppressing fire
- A.
I, ii, iii
- B.
Ii, iii, iv
- C.
I, iii, iv
- D.
I, ii, iv
Correct Answer
B. Ii, iii, iv -
- 7.
An integrated system of underground or overhead piping or both connected to a source of extinguishing agent or medium which when actuated by its automatic detecting device suppresses fire.
- A.
Fire protective assembly
- B.
Fire alerting system
- C.
Automatic fire suppression system
- D.
Fire sprinkler system
Correct Answer
C. Automatic fire suppression system -
- 8.
A fire alarm system activated by the presence of a fire, where the signal is transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a general alarm, in order to prevent panic.
- A.
Fire protective assembly
- B.
Fire alerting system
- C.
Automatic fire suppression system
- D.
Fire sprinkler system
Correct Answer
B. Fire alerting system -
- 9.
Designed to prevent spread of fire, having a fire resistance of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions.
- A.
Incombustible material
- B.
Fire wal
- C.
Organic coating
- D.
Fire retardant
Correct Answer
B. Fire wal -
- 10.
A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building, structure or facility to a public way.
- A.
Means of egress
- B.
Stairway
- C.
Fire enclosure
- D.
Fire rating
Correct Answer
A. Means of egress -
- 11.
Any compound or mixture, which when applied properly improves the fire resistant quality of fabrics and other materials.
- A.
Fire coating
- B.
Incombustible
- C.
Organic coating
- D.
Fire retardant
Correct Answer
D. Fire retardant -
- 12.
A mechanical device consisting of linkages and a horizontal bar across a door, which when pushed from inside will case the door to open and facilitate exit from a building.
- A.
Flushbolt
- B.
Panic hardware
- C.
Exit handle
- D.
Door latch
Correct Answer
B. Panic hardware -
- 13.
A liquid mixture of binders and combustible solvents, which when spread on a surface becomes a durable protective and decorative finish.
- A.
Fire coating
- B.
Fire softener
- C.
Organic coating
- D.
Fire retardant
Correct Answer
C. Organic coating -
- 14.
Time duration that a material or construction can withstand the effect of a hundred fire test
- A.
Fire spread rating
- B.
Fire resistance rating
- C.
Flame spread rating
- D.
Flame resistance rating
Correct Answer
B. Fire resistance rating -
- 15.
Time in which flame will spread over the surface of a burning material
- A.
Fire spread rating
- B.
Fire resistance rating
- C.
Flame spread rating
- D.
Flame resistance rating
Correct Answer
C. Flame spread rating -
- 16.
A rating of combustible material based on the density and volume of smoke developed within a certain period of time when its surface is ignited.
- A.
Smoke resistance rating
- B.
Smoke spread rating
- C.
Smoke retardant
- D.
Smoke developed rating
Correct Answer
D. Smoke developed rating -
- 17.
Which of the following statements are correct? i. A door from a room to an exit or to a way of exit access shall be of the side-hinged, swinging type. ii. It shall swing with exit travel when occupied by 50+ persons or used for low hazard occupancy. iii. Access to exit shall be through a bathroom or other room subject to locking. iv. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit. a) i and ii
- A.
I and ii
- B.
Iii and iv
- C.
I and iv
- D.
Ii and iii
Correct Answer
C. I and ivExplanation
ii. It shall swing with exit travel when occupied by 50+ persons or used for HIGH hazard occupancy.
iii. Access to exit shall NOT be through a bathroom or other room subject to locking.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Single door in a doorway for exits shall not be less than 0.71m and not more than how many meters?
- A.
1.05 mtrs
- B.
1.10 mtrs
- C.
1.20 mtrs.
- D.
1.22 MTRS.
Correct Answer
D. 1.22 MTRS. -
- 19.
When a door discharges to the outside, change in floor level shall not be more than how many millimeters?
- A.
202mm
- B.
205mm
- C.
207mm
- D.
215mm
Correct Answer
B. 205mm -
- 20.
For stairs used as exits, minimum number of risers in any one flight is ___ ?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 3 -
- 21.
A way of passage from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level.
- A.
Exit passageway
- B.
Exit width
- C.
Horizontal exit
- D.
Discharge area
Correct Answer
C. Horizontal exit -
- 22.
Combination of an automatic or smoke detection system, automatic exhaust system and an automatic water curtain
- A.
Sprinkler vent method
- B.
Spray nozzle method
- C.
Rolling shutter method
- D.
Partial enclosure method
Correct Answer
A. Sprinkler vent method -
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