Building Laws Quiz: How Much You Know?

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    As per PD 1185, every room or space in educational occupancies with a capacity of over 50 persons shall have at least how many doorways?

    • 1 doorway
    • 2 doorways
    • 3 doorways
    • 4 doorways
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What do you know about building laws? Do you conclude that you know enough to pass this quiz? The National Construction Code provides the least requirements for safety, health, convenience, and sustainability in the design and structure of new buildings throughout Australia. Most types of building work require development approval before construction begins. Taking this quiz will help you see just how much you understand about building laws.

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  • 2. 

    As per PD 1185, which is not a factor for determining degree of hazard?

    • Type of occupancy

    • Construction materials used

    • Combustibility of contents

    • Floor area

    Correct Answer
    A. Floor area
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the minimum opening width of doors?

    • 0.71m

    • 0.81m

    • 0.90m

    • 0.91m

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.71m
    Explanation
    As per PD 1185, the minimum opening width of doors is 0.71m.

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  • 4. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the maximum travel distance for places of assembly if not protected by an automatic fire suppression system?

    • 46 mts.

    • 56 mts.

    • 61 mts.

    • 71 mts.

    Correct Answer
    A. 46 mts.
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    As per PD 1185, buildings over this height shall be required throughout with automatic fire sprinkler system.

    • 10m

    • 12m

    • 15m

    • 18m

    Correct Answer
    A. 15m
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the minimum number of exits for Class A places of assembly with a capacity of more than 1,000 persons?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Separated from other spaces of the building or structure by construction or equipment to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge.

    • Fire Lane

    • Horizontal Exit

    • Fire Exit

    • Vestibule

    Correct Answer
    A. Fire Exit
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    An extremely hot luminous bidge formed by passage of an electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor.

    • Pyrophoric

    • Flash Point

    • Electric Arc

    • Fulminate

    Correct Answer
    A. Electric Arc
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Descriptive of any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings.

    • Oxidizing Material

    • Cryogenic

    • Combustible Liquid

    • Pyrophoric

    Correct Answer
    A. Cryogenic
    Explanation
    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

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  • 10. 

    As per PD 1185, under what classification does fire inflammable liquids and gasses belong to?

    • Class A

    • Class B

    • Class C

    • Class D

    Correct Answer
    A. Class B
    Explanation
    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

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  • 11. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the maximum number of seats in rows of seats between aisles for places of assembly?

    • 5

    • 7

    • 12

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.

    • Fire Abatement

    • Fire Lane

    • Fire Hazard

    • Fire Trap

    Correct Answer
    A. Fire Trap
    Explanation
    (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

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  • 13. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the maximum force that is applied to the releasing device of the panic hardware in the direction of exit travel that shall cause the door latch to release?

    • 5 kilos

    • 6 kilos

    • 7 kilos

    • 8 kilos

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 kilos
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    As per PD 1185, between any point in an institutional sleeping room or suite and an exit access door of that room or suite shall not exceed how many meters?

    • 15 mtrs.

    • 23 mtrs.

    • 30 mtrs.

    • 46 mtrs.

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 mtrs.
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the minimum width of run exclusive of nosing or projection for Class B stairs?

    • 0.23m

    • 0.24m

    • 0.25m

    • 0.30m

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

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  • 16. 

    As per PD 1185, dwelling units in row apartments shall be separated from each other by partition walls having a fire-resistance rating of how many hours?

    • 1 hour

    • 2 hour

    • 3 hour

    • 4 hour

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 hour
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 17. 

    The degree of hazard is determined by i. Fire-resistance rating ii. The probability that a building, structure, or facility may catch fire iii. Difficulty in evacuating people iv. Difficulty in suppressing fire.

    • I, ii, iii

    • Ii, iii, iv

    • I, iii, iv

    • I, ii, iv

    Correct Answer
    A. Ii, iii, iv
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 18. 

    A rocket or liquid propellant which consist of combinations of fuels and oxidizers which ignite spontaneously on contact with each other.

    • Hypergolic Fuel

    • Cryogenic

    • Corrosive Liquid

    • Combustible Liquid

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypergolic Fuel
    Explanation
    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).

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  • 19. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the minimum aisle width for less than 60 seats in places of assembly?

    • 0.76 mtr.

    • 0.83 mtr.

    • 0.91 mtr.

    • 1.00 mtr.

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.76 mtr.
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 20. 

    As per PD1185, what is the minimum headroom clearance for Class B stairs?

    • 1.95m

    • 2.00m

    • 2.05m

    • 2.10m

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

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  • 21. 

    As per PD 1185, what is the unit of exit width used to measure means of egress?

    • 50 cm.

    • 55 cm.

    • 60 cm.

    • 65 cm.

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

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