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The document discusses different types of building construction and fire zones. It covers topics like type of construction, fire resistive zones, hazard levels, fire resistance ratings, and fire code compliance. Quizzes are provided to test understanding of concepts like construction materials and standards, fire zone designations, required fire safety features, and definitions in the Philippines Fire Code.

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BUILDING SYSTEM DESIGN

Quiz 1

Areas within which only certain types of buildings/structures are permitted; based on
their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.

Fire Resistive Zones


Fire Zones
Safe Zones
Zone 1

It can occur and that, consequently, the only probable danger requiring the use of
emergency exits will be from panic, fumes or smoke or fire from some external source.

Low Hazard
Moderate Hazard
High Hazard
Very High Hazard

No change shall be made in the type of construction of any building which would place
the building in a different sub-type or type of construction unless such building is not
made to comply with the requirements for such sub-type of construction.

True
False
None

Shall be of masonry and wood construction. Structural elements may be any of the
materials permitted by the Code provided, that the building shall be one-hour fire
resistive throughout. Exterior walls shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
What type of construction is the Mactan Cebu International Airport?

Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV

What type of construction is Jose Rizal's "Kubo" in Zamboanga?

Type II
Type III
Type I
Type V

Standards for materials use in structural framework, exterior walls and openings, floors,
exits, stairs & roofs shall be governed by the pertinent provision of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.

True
False
None
Those which are liable to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable
volume of smoke but from which neither poisonous fumes nor explosions are to be
expected in the event of fire.

Low Hazard
Moderate Hazard
High Hazard
Very High Hazard

A building/structure which is located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall
be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when more than one fifth
(1/5) of its total floor area is located in such zone.

True
False
None

Mang Martin lives in the countryside and works as a farmer. His nipa hut, also his
house, is situated in the middle of a rice field with neighbors who live at least 5 minutes
away from them. What zone does Mang Martin belongs to?
Farmland
Non-Fire Restricted Zone
Agricultural Area
Hacienda

It is the length of time a material can withstand being burned which may be one- hour,
two- hours, four- hours, etc.

Fire Resistive Time Period Rating


Fire Resistive Time Rating
Fire Resistive Standard
Fire Resistive Regulations
Those which are liable to burn with extreme rapidity or from which poisonous gases or
explosions are to be expected in the event of fire.

Low Hazard
Moderate Hazard
High Hazard
Very High Hazard

How thick should an interior concrete wall given a fire resistance of 3 hours?

250mm
175mm
150mm
125mm

What are the three designation of fire zones?


Non-Fire Restricted, Small Fire Restrictive, Medium Fire Restrictive
Non-Fire Restricted, Fire Restrictive, Highly Fire Restrictive
Non-Fire Restricted, Fire Restrictions, Highness Fire Restriction
Non-Fire Restricted, Fiery Restrictive, Higher Fire Restrictive

Every building or structure, new or old, designed for human occupancy shall be
provided with exits sufficient to permit the fast and safe escape of occupants in case of
fire or other emergencies. The design of exits and other fire safety construction shall be
such that reliance for safety of life in case of fire or other emergencies will not depend
solely on any single fire safety construction. Additional safeguards shall be provided for
life safety in case any single safeguard is ineffective due to some human or mechanical
failure.

True
False
None
Fire alarm systems or devices should not be provided in every building or structure of
such size, arrangement, or occupancy, so as not to provide adequate warning to
occupants.

True
False
None

Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to maintain the specified degree of


illumination in the event of failure of the normal lighting for a period of at least
________ hours.

1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours

A sign reading _________ with an arrow indicating the direction shall be placed in every
location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately
apparent.

ENTRY
WELCOME
EXIT
HELLO

Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible
and immediately available in the event of fire. Preferably, they shall be located
____________________________________________.

high ceilings, locked cabinets, and exits


designated places, entryways, attic
counter, office table, under the sink
along normal paths of travel, including exits from areas
Every exit shall have the word “EXIT” in plainly legible letters not less than ________ in
height, with the principal strokes of letters not less than ________ in width; except that
in existing buildings, externally illuminated exit signs having the word “EXIT” in plainly
visible letters not less than one hundred fifteen millimeters ________ in height, other
than in places of assembly, may be continued in use.

130mm, 18mm, 117mm


120mm, 17mm, 125mm
150mm, 19mm, 115mm
155mm, 20mm, 120mm

It is THE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES and Revised Implementing Rules and
Regulations.

RA 9154
RA 9514
RA 9451
RA 9145

It is the government body in the Philippines responsible for the provision of fire services

Department of Fire Protection


Bureau of Fire Protection
BFB
BFAR
It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development
through the prevention and suppression of all kinds, of destructive fires, and promote
the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. Towards this end, the State
shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire
prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability in the fire protection and
prevention service.

Bureau of Fire Protection


National Building Code of the Philippines
Fire Code of the Philippines
RA 9145

An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure


or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges
water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire.

Standpipe System
Sprinkler System
Fire Alarm System
Fire Extinguisher System

Changes shall be made in the type of construction of any building which would place the
building in a different sub-type or type of construction unless such building is made to
comply with the requirements for such sub-type of construction EXCEPT When the
changes is approved by the Building Official upon showing that the new or proposed
construction is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing construction.

True
False
Maybe

Requirements for flame-spread characteristics of finishes shall not apply to frames and
trim of doors and windows and to materials less than 1.00 mm in thickness cemented to
the surface of walls or ceilings

True
False
Maybe
Often located in country sides or rural areas or maybe clustered in small groups like
farmlands with dwellings of indigenous materials

Non-Fire Resistive Zones


Fire Resistive Zones
Highly Fire Resistive Zones
Very High Fire Restrictive Zones

It shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be of


steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction

Type II
Type III
Type IV
Type V

Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warn the occupants of
the building or firefighting elements of the presence or danger of fire to enable them to
undertake immediate action to save life and property and to suppress the fire.

Fire Hazard
Duct Tape
Fire Alarm
Fire Extinguisher

The firewall shall be of masonry construction, thickness should be at least ________


mm
100
150
200
250

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