Building Laws 06
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(PD 1096 National Building Code)
Prepared by:
Arch. /EnP. RSGabitan
Questions and Answers
- 1.
A wall separating two or more buildings, and used in common by the said buildings
- A.
Fire wall
- B.
Party wall
- C.
Dead wall
- D.
Faced wall
Correct Answer
B. Party wall -
- 2.
A projecting window similar to a bay window, but carried on brackets or corbels.
- A.
Oriel window
- B.
Canopy window
- C.
Double-hung window
- D.
French window
Correct Answer
A. Oriel window -
- 3.
A vertical opening through a building for elevators, dumbwaiters, mechanical equipment, or similar purposes.
- A.
Soffit
- B.
Chute
- C.
Air space
- D.
Shaft
Correct Answer
D. Shaft -
- 4.
The line formed by the intersection of the outer surface of the enclosing wall of the building and the surface of the ground.
- A.
Building line
- B.
Property line
- C.
Grade line
- D.
Ground line
Correct Answer
A. Building line -
- 5.
A lot fronting on but one street or public alley and the remaining sides bounded by lot lines.
- A.
Through lot
- B.
Inside lot
- C.
Interior lot
- D.
Corner lot
Correct Answer
B. Inside lot -
- 6.
A yard or court providing egress to a public way for one or more required units.
- A.
Court yard
- B.
Horizontal exit
- C.
Exit courts
- D.
Setback
Correct Answer
C. Exit courts -
- 7.
A movable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and of a type which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building
- A.
Canopy
- B.
Accessoria
- C.
Awning
- D.
Arcade
Correct Answer
C. Awning -
- 8.
The total aggregate area of plastics used in skylights, monitors, and sawtooth glazing shall not exceed how many percent of the floor area of the room or occupancy sheltered.
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
25
Correct Answer
C. 20 -
- 9.
Standard automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be installed in every storey, basement or cellar with an area of ____square meters or more which is used for habitation, recreation, dining, study or work, and which has an occupant load of more than 20.
- A.
100
- B.
150
- C.
200
- D.
250
Correct Answer
C. 200 -
- 10.
Every building with _______storeys in height shall be equipped with one or more dry standpipes.
- A.
One to two
- B.
Two to three
- C.
Three to four
- D.
Four or more
Correct Answer
D. Four or more -
- 11.
Standpipes shall be located within the following areas. i. Enclosed stairway landings or near such stairways ii. Outside exit stairway iii. 300mm of an opening in a stairway enclosure iv. Immediately inside of an exterior wall
- A.
I, ii, iii
- B.
I, iii, iv
- C.
I, ii, iv
- D.
I, ii, iii, iv
Correct Answer
D. I, ii, iii, iv -
- 12.
All dry standpipes shall be equipped with this fire department connection which is located on a street front of the building and not less than 300mm nor more than 1.20 mtrs above the grade and shall be equipped with clapper checks and substantial plugs.
- A.
Outlet
- B.
Siamese twin
- C.
Flues
- D.
Dampers
Correct Answer
B. Siamese twin -
- 13.
The number of wet standpipes when required shall be so determined that all portions of the building are within 6.0 meters of a nozzle attached to a hose ____ meters in length
- A.
20
- B.
21
- C.
22
- D.
23
Correct Answer
C. 22 -
- 14.
As per PD 1096, rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least how many percent of the total floor area of the room?
- A.
10%
- B.
15%
- C.
20%
- D.
25%
Correct Answer
A. 10% -
- 15.
As per PD 1096, the parking requirements for mixed occupancies shall be the sum of ____% of the dominant use and _____% of the each of the non-dominant use.
- A.
75% / 25%
- B.
25% / 75%
- C.
50% / 100%
- D.
100% / 50%
Correct Answer
D. 100% / 50% -
- 16.
As per PD 1096, what is the width of the access road directly connecting multiple living units of 16 to 25 units on same lot to a public street or alley?
- A.
3 mtrs.
- B.
4 mtrs.
- C.
5 mtrs.
- D.
6 mtrs.
Correct Answer
C. 5 mtrs. -
- 17.
As per PD 1096, what is the range of slope of the entry ramp of the driveway connecting the roadway surface to the sidewalk surface?
- A.
1/2 to ¼
- B.
1/2 to 1/3
- C.
1/3 to ¼
- D.
1/3 to 1/5
Correct Answer
C. 1/3 to ¼ -
- 18.
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum width of a planting strip on the outer side of a sidewalk of 2 meters in width or more, separating the curb from the sidewalk pavement?
- A.
500 mm
- B.
600 mm
- C.
800 mm
- D.
900 mm
Correct Answer
C. 800 mm -
- 19.
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum horizontal distance between the curb line and the outermost face of any part of the arcade that is cantilevered from the building line over the sidewalk?
- A.
500 mm
- B.
600 mm
- C.
700 mm
- D.
800 mm
Correct Answer
A. 500 mm -
- 20.
As per PD 1096, repair garages and shops shall fall under what occupancy classification?
- A.
Group D
- B.
Group E
- C.
Group F
- D.
Group G
Correct Answer
D. Group GExplanation
Group D - Government and Health Services (Institutional).
Group E - Business and Mercantile (Commercial).
Group F - Industrial (Non-Pollutive/Non-hazardous Industries and Non-Pollutive/Hazardous Industries)..Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which is exempted from paying building permit fees?
- A.
Schools
- B.
Churches
- C.
Public markets
- D.
Museums
Correct Answer
C. Public markets -
- 22.
As per PD 1096, floors above the first storey in all types of occupancies having an occupant load of more than ten (10) shall not have less than how many exits?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 23.
The vacant space left between the building and the property lines.
- A.
Yard
- B.
Setback
- C.
Court
- D.
Easement
Correct Answer
A. Yard -
- 24.
As per PD 1096, what is the total open space within lots (TOSL) for basic R-2 buildings/structures on basic R-2 corner lot using minimum sizes?
- A.
30%
- B.
50%
- C.
58%
- D.
62.5%
Correct Answer
C. 58% -
- 25.
As per PD 1096, A.T.O. need not be consulted if buildings/structures is not more than how many meters in height beyond the 315 mtrs. or 500 mtrs. distance from strip edge?
- A.
15 mtrs.
- B.
30 mtrs.
- C.
45 mtrs.
- D.
60 mtrs.
Correct Answer
C. 45 mtrs. -
- 26.
Multi-family living units regardless of number of stories with an average living unit floor area above 50 sqm to 100 sqm shall have 1 parking slot per how many living units.
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
10
Correct Answer
B. 4 -
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