Building Laws Quiz: How Much You Know?

As per PD 1185, every room or space in educational occupancies with a capacity of over 50 persons shall have at least 2 doorways. This requirement is likely in place to ensure that there are multiple means of egress in case of an emergency, allowing for a safe and efficient evacuation of the occupants. Having two doorways increases the chances of people being able to exit the room or space quickly and easily, reducing the risk of congestion or blockages that could impede the evacuation process.

The factors for determining the degree of hazard as per PD 1185 include the type of occupancy, construction materials used, and the combustibility of contents. However, the floor area is not considered a factor for determining the degree of hazard. The floor area refers to the size or area of a building, and while it may indirectly affect the hazard potential in terms of the number of occupants or the amount of combustible materials present, it is not directly considered as a factor in determining the degree of hazard.

As per PD 1185, the minimum opening width of doors is 0.71m.

According to PD 1185, the maximum travel distance for places of assembly that are not protected by an automatic fire suppression system is 46 meters.

According to PD 1185, buildings that are over 15m in height are required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout the building. This means that any building that is taller than 15m must have this safety measure in place to help prevent and control fires. Buildings that are 10m, 12m, or 18m in height do not have the same requirement for an automatic fire sprinkler system.

As per PD 1185, Class A places of assembly with a capacity of more than 1,000 persons must have a minimum of 4 exits. This ensures that there are enough means of egress in case of an emergency or evacuation. Having multiple exits helps to prevent overcrowding and allows for a more efficient and safe evacuation process.

Fire Lane - The portion of a roadway or publicway that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operation of fire fighting units.
Horizontal Exit - Passageway from one building to another or around a wall in approximately the same floor level.
Vestibule - A passageway or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building.

Pyrophoric - Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air.
Flashpoint - The minimum temperature at which any matrial gives off vapor in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air.
Fulminate - A kind f stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion.

Oxidizing Material - A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or support combustion.
Combustible Liquid - Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 C (100 F)
Pyrophoric - Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air

Class A - fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics Class C -fire involving energized electrical equipment Class D -fire involving combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, potassium

PD 1185 refers to the Fire Code of the Philippines, which sets regulations for fire safety in various establishments including places of assembly. The maximum number of seats in rows of seats between aisles is determined by the code and is crucial for ensuring safe evacuation in case of emergencies. The correct answer of 14 suggests that PD 1185 specifies that the maximum number of seats in rows of seats between aisles for places of assembly is 14.

(Fire) Abatement - Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
Fire Lane - The portion of a roadway or publicway that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operation of fire fighting units.
Fire Hazard - Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with fire fighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property

As per PD 1185, the maximum force that can be applied to the releasing device of the panic hardware in the direction of exit travel to release the door latch is 7 kilos.

As per PD 1185, the maximum distance allowed between any point in an institutional sleeping room or suite and an exit access door of that room or suite is 15 meters.

According to PD 1185, the minimum width of run exclusive of nosing or projection for Class B stairs is 0.23m.

According to PD 1185, dwelling units in row apartments should be separated by partition walls with a fire-resistance rating of 4 hours. This means that these walls are designed to withstand fire for a longer period of time, providing more time for occupants to evacuate and for firefighters to control the fire. The higher fire-resistance rating helps to prevent the spread of fire between units, reducing the risk of damage and injury.

The degree of hazard is determined by the probability that a building, structure, or facility may catch fire, the difficulty in evacuating people, and the difficulty in suppressing fire. These factors contribute to the level of risk and potential harm in the event of a fire. Fire-resistance rating, while important for the safety of a building, does not directly determine the degree of hazard. Therefore, the correct answer is ii, iii, iv.

Cryogenic - Descriptive of any mateial which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings.
Corrosive Liquid - Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals.
Combustible Liquid - Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 C (100 F).

PD 1185 is a Philippine Building Code that provides guidelines for the design and construction of buildings. In this case, it specifies the minimum aisle width for places of assembly with less than 60 seats. The correct answer of 0.76 mtr. indicates that according to PD 1185, the minimum aisle width in such places should be 0.76 meters.

As per PD1185, the minimum headroom clearance for Class B stairs is 1.95m.

As per PD 1185, the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress is 55 cm.