Test You Knowledge About Building Laws! Quiz

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If you want to lay a foundation for a building there are some things that you need to consider and one of those is the law of the land when it comes to constructions. A building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Test your knowledge about building laws 01 by taking up this test!

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1.

Which is not considered a basis of assessment for building permit fees?
- A.
  
  Cost of construction
- B.
  
  Floor area
- C.
  
  Lot area
- D.
  
  Building use
2.

Which is not a ground for the non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a Building Permit?
- A.
  
  Non-compliance to Code
- B.
  
  Inaccurate application
- C.
  
  Non-submittal of logbook
- D.
  
  Unauthorized change in plan
3.

Which is not a requirement in applying for Building Permit?
- A.
  
  Tax Declaration
- B.
  
  Latest Income Tax
- C.
  
  Plans and specifications
- D.
  
  Current Real Property Tax Receipt
4.

As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings of masonry and wood construction with a one-hour fire-resistivity throughout and exterior walls of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
- A.
  
  Type I
- B.
  
  Type II
- C.
  
  Type III
- D.
  
  Type IV
5.

Which of the following is not covered in the framework of minimum standards and requirements for buildings under PD 1096?
- A.
  
  Aesthetic value
- B.
  
  Maintenance
- C.
  
  Material quality
- D.
  
  Location
6.

What is referred to in works to buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area?
- A.
  
  Alteration
- B.
  
  Conversion
- C.
  
  Repair
- D.
  
  Renovation
7.

Failure to commence the work within a period of ______months from the date of issuance of permit is a basis for non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a Building Permit.
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  12
8.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum ceiling height of the first storey of a habitable room provided with artificial ventilation?
- A.
  
  2.00m
- B.
  
  2.10 m
- C.
  
  2.40 m
- D.
  
  2.70 m
9.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum width dimension of a court?
- A.
  
  1.20m
- B.
  
  1.80 m
- C.
  
  2.00 m
- D.
  
  2.10 m
10.

For residential occupancies, how many percent of an interior lot is open space?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  30%
- C.
  
  40%
- D.
  
  50%
11.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear ceiling height for mezzanine floors above and below it?
- A.
  
  1.70m
- B.
  
  1.80m
- C.
  
  1.90m
- D.
  
  2.00m
12.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clearance between the established grade of a street and/or sidewalk and the lowest undersurface of any part of a projecting balcony?
- A.
  
  2.00m
- B.
  
  2.40m
- C.
  
  2.80m
- D.
  
  3.00m
13.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum width for access road to interior lots?
- A.
  
  3m
- B.
  
  4m
- C.
  
  5m
- D.
  
  6m
14.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum clear width for Group A dwelling stairs?
- A.
  
  0.71m
- B.
  
  0.75m
- C.
  
  0.80m
- D.
  
  0.90m
15.

As per PD 1096, under what classification shall factories and workshops using less flammable or non-combustible materials be classified?
- A.
  
  Industrial
- B.
  
  Assembly
- C.
  
  Business and mercantile
- D.
  
  Accessory
16.

As per PD 1096, under what classification shall gasoline filling and service stations be classified?
- A.
  
  Assembly
- B.
  
  Business and mercantile
- C.
  
  Industrial
- D.
  
  Accessory
17.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum front setback for a Residential R-1 lot?
- A.
  
  3.00 mtrs.
- B.
  
  3.50 mtrs.
- C.
  
  4.50 mtrs.
- D.
  
  5.00 mtrs.
18.

As per PD 1096, what is the minimum air space per person for a habitable room with natural ventilation?
- A.
  
  10 cum
- B.
  
  12 cum
- C.
  
  14 cum
- D.
  
  16 cum
19.

As per PD 1096, a wheelchair transfer area is required for every how many parking spaces in buildings/structures intended for the use or occupancy of the handicapped?
- A.
  
  2 spaces
- B.
  
  3 spaces
- C.
  
  4 spaces
- D.
  
  5 spaces
20.

As per PD 1096, what is the size of automobile parking slot for perpendicular or diagonal parking?
- A.
  
  2 x 5 mtrs.
- B.
  
  2.5 x 5 mtrs.
- C.
  
  2.15 x 6 mtrs
- D.
  
  3 x 5 mtrs.
21.

As per PD 1096, what is the maximum distance of accessible parking area for the physically handicapped from facility being served?
- A.
  
  40 mtrs.
- B.
  
  50 mtrs.
- C.
  
  60 mtrs.
- D.
  
  70 mtrs.
22.

As per PD 1096, how many percent or parking requirements may be provided if adequate public parking lots/multi-floor parking garages are available within 200 meters of the proposed buildings/structures?
- A.
  
  10 %
- B.
  
  15 %
- C.
  
  20 %
- D.
  
  25 %
23.

As per PD 1096, what is the ratio of parking slot to gross floor area of office buildings?
- A.
  
  1 slot/100 sqm.
- B.
  
  1 slot/125 sqm.
- C.
  
  1 slot/ 150 sqm
- D.
  
  1 slot/200 sqm.
24.

As per PD 1096, what is referred to by the total number of persons that may occupy a building or a portion thereof at any one time?
- A.
  
  Building occupancy
- B.
  
  Occupant load
- C.
  
  Building usage
- D.
  
  Unit capacity