CE 409 Quiz No. 1 1
CE 409 Quiz No. 1 1
CE 409 Quiz No. 1 1
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best answer. Write the letter of your answer/ answers before the question
number. Only CAPITAL LETTERS.
B 1. Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic
quality.
a. Alteration
b. Renovation
c. Addition
d. Modification
B 2. According to the National Building Code, what is the maximum cost of a traditional family dwelling? a.
PHP10,000
b. PHP15,000
c. PHP20,000
d. PHP25,000
B 4. This person is tasked with the enforcement of the National Building Code in his or her jurisdiction. He/she
issues, denies, suspends, or revokes building permits.
a. The Secretary of the DPWH
b. The Building Official
c. The construction inspector
d. The barangay captain
B 6. According to the Building Code, how many sets of plans and specifications must be submitted when applying for
a permit?
a. 3 sets
b. 5 sets
c. 6 sets
d. 7 sets
A 7. According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable if a building collapses due to defects in theplans?
a. The architect or the engineer who drew up the plans
b. The contractor and the construction supervisor
c. The Building Official who reviewed and approved the plans
d. Both A and B
D 8. Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first. a.
Building permit
b. Certificate of inspection
c. Certificate of compliance
d. Certificate of occupancy
D 9. The Building Code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be
a:
a. Licensed architect
b. Licensed civil engineer
c. Licensed contractor
d. Either A or B
A10. This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building.
a. Addition
b. Alteration
c. Renovation
d. Conversion
A 12. The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except for:
a.BP 220 projects
b. PD 957 projects
c. Projects that only involve non-structural repairs
d. Projects that only involve alteration and renovation
B 16. What is the minimum distance required between roof eaves and rear/side property lines?
a. 500mm
b. 750mm
c. 1000mm
d. 1500mm
D17. Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to in height is allowed,
provided that above 1.50m, the abutment is made of perforated concrete blocks.
a. 2.00m
b. 2.70m
c. 3.00m
d. 3.20m
C 18. For a sloping lot with a 4.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the
established grade line be for building height determination?
a. The lowest point of the lot
b. The highest point of the lot
c. The average between the two points
d. None of the above
C 19. What is the minimum parking slot size for an articulated truck?a.
2.50m x 5.00m
b. 3.00 x 9.00m
c. 3.60 x 18.00m
d. 3.60 x 22.00m
C 20. What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code? a.
1.20 sqm
b. 3.00 sqm
c. 6.00 sqm
d. 12.00 sqm
C 21. What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?
a. 3.00 cubic meters
b. 12.00 cubic meters
c. 14 cubic meters
d. 18 cubic meters
B 22. What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of an artificially-ventilated building? a.
1.80m b.
2.10m
c. 2.40m
d. 2.70m
D 23. For forest areas, the NBC requires at least of easement for each side of the waterway. a.
3.00m
b. 10.00m
c. 20.00m
d. 40.00m
C 25. What is the maximum projection allowed for a footing, buried 600mm below grade, towards a public sidewalk? a.
300mm
b. 450mm
c. 500mm
d. 600mm
B 26. Fences should be installed around the construction or demolition site. What is the minimum height required
for the fence?
a. 2.00 m
b. 2.40 m
c. 3.00 m
d. 3.60 m
B 27. If the distance between the outermost face of the building and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to the
building height, what is required?
a. A fence only
b. A fence and a canopy
c. A fence, a canopy, and a net
d. A fence and a temporary walkway
B 28. What is the minimum size of a classroom for 30 students and 1 teacher, according to the occupant load
factors in Rule 12 of the Building Code?
a. 54.00 sqm
b. 55.80 sqm
c. 138.00 sqm
d. 142.60 sqm
B 29. What is the occupant load factor for hotels, according to Rule 12?
a. 28.00 sqm/person
b. 18.60 sqm/person
c. 8.40 sqm/person
d. None of these
B 30. A floor with an occupant load of 700 shall have at least how many exits?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
C 31. What is the maximum travel distance to an exit if the building has an automatic fire extinguishing system? a.
30 meters
b. 45 meters
c. 60 meters
d. 75 meters
C 32. What is the minimum height required for doors in the Building Code?
a. 1.80 meters
b. 1.90 meters
c. 2.00 meters
d. 2.10 meters
B 33. What is the minimum stair width required if the occupant load is 15?
a. 750mm
b. 900mm
c. 1100mm
d. 1200mm
B 34. What is the correct mounting height of handrails, according to the Building Code? a.
700-800mm
b. 800-900mm
c. 700-900mm
d. 800-1000mm
B 37. Who must witness the testing and commissioning of the fire protective and warning
system?
a. The Fire Marshall
b. The Fire Safety Inspector
c. The Plan Evaluator
d. The Chief of the FSES
e. The Building Official
A 40. A system of vertical pipes to which firehoses can be attached on each floor.
a. Standpipe system
b. Automatic fire suppression system
c. Sprinkler system
d. Riser
e. Fire detection and alarm system
B 41. A building is considered high-rise in the Fire Code when it is meters of more in
height. a. 10
b. 15
c. 30
d. 40
e. 50
B 42. This person is tasked with the review of the plans and the specifications to determine the design’s
compliance with the Fire Code and other life and safety standards.
a. Building Official
b. Plan Evaluator
c. Fire Safety Inspector
d. Chief of the FSES
e. Fire Marshall
D 45. Which is required for the issuance of the FSIC for Occupancy?
a. FSIC
b. FSMR
c. FSCR
d. FSCCR
e. FALAR 2
B 46. If after the building plan review, the plans are disapproved, the Fire Marshall will not issue the FSEC. What
will he/she issue instead?
a. FALAR 1
b. Notice of Disapproval
c. Notice to Comply
d. FSIC
e. FSMR
C 48. The following are typically included in this report: as-built plans, testing certificates, and certification that
the building complies with the requirements of the Fire Code.
a. FSCR
b. FSIC
c. FSCCR
d. FSMR
e. Both C and D
II. ESSAY. Tama bang magkabit ng grills sa bintana ng ating family dwellings? BONUS. MAX POINT (10)
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