eaves over required windows not < _____.

minimum over from the side & rear property

1.
lines
A. 300 MM
600 MM
B.
C. 1000MM
D. 750MM
2. sum of areas of openings must not exceed _____ % of sum of areas of walls
A. 50
20
B.
C. 40
D. 60
Distance of Exits w/o sprinkler ____m from exterior exit door, w/ sprinkler will be
____m
A. 45, 50
30, 60
B.
C. 45, 60
3.

4. Width and Height of doors will be not < _____mm in width, not < ______m in height,
opening will be 90 degrees and exit way clear width not < 700mm
A. 900,2.1
800, 2.0
B.
C. 900, 2.0
5. If arcaded bldg, no chaflan reqtd notwithstanding the width of public street, <________m
A. 12
13
B.
C. 14
D. 15
nonstructural facing brick, concrete, tile, metal, etc. attached at the backing or structural
components for the purpose of ornamentation.
A. brick
face
B.
C. stone
D. veneer
6.

7. spacing of rows of seats from back to back not < ______mm (standard seating)
A. 840
850
B.
C. 860
8. new construction w/c increases the height or area of an existing bldg./structures.
A. addition
renovation
B.
C. revision
D. alteration
9. inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, or by a passageway at least how
many meters
A. 1.0
1.1
B.
C. 1.2
D. 1.3
2
E.
10. if only 2 exits required, shall be placed distance apart not < ____ of the perimeter area.
A. 1/3
1/4
B.
C. 1/5
11. Foundations not < _______ mm below the grade, may encroach ______mm into public
sidewalk areas
A. 600, 500
600, 400
B.

C.
D.

500, 300
600, 600

12. Footings must be at least _______ m below grade along national roads, may project not
>______mm beyond Property line.
A. 2.4, 300
2.4, 400
B.
C. 2.5, 300
D. 2.3, 400
13. a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and
projecting over a wall or sidewalk
A. balconies
awnings
B.
C. canopies
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.

400
200
300
500

15. Work done on any damaged/deteriorated portion of bldg.

A. alteration
renovation
B.
C. repair
16. Window openings for room must have at least _____% of the floor area with a minimum area
of _____ sq.m.
A. 20, 1
10, 2
B.
C. 10,1
D. 20,2
17. Window openings for baths and toilets must have at least ____ of the floor area with a
minimum area of _____ sq.mm
A. 1/20 , 250
1/10, 240
B.
C. 1/20, 240
D. 1/10, 240
18. WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE EXCEPTION OF BUILDING PERMIT?
A. PRIVATE BUILDING
PUBLIC BUILDING
B.
C. INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
19. WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING PERMIT
A. The use or occupancy of proposed work
A description of work to be covered by the permit
B.
C. Description and ownership of the lot TCT
D. Estimated cost of proposed work
TAX DOCUMENTS
E.
20. WHAT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION WITH FIRE
RESISTANT MATERIALS 1 HR FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
A. TYPE II
TYPE III
B.
C. TYPE IV
D. TYPE I
21. WHAT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION
A. TYPE II
TYPE III
B.
C. TYPE I
D. TYPE IV
22. WHAT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR WOOD AND MASONRY
CONSTRUCTION WITH FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS 1 HR FIRE RESISTIVE

A.
B.
C.
D.

RATING
TYPE II
TYPE IV
TYPE III
TYPE I

23. WHAT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR STEEL, IRON CONCRETE

CONSTRUCTION WITH FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS 1 HR FIRE RESISTIVE
RATING
A. TYPE V
TYPE II
B.
C. TYPE IV
D. TYPE III
24. Vertical Clearance of awning (undermost surface of the awning or GL) not < ______m
A. 3
2.7
B.
C. 2.4
D. 2.8
25. Ventilation or vent shafts horizontal cross-sectional area not <_____ sq.m per meter height
of shaft
A. 0.15
0.10
B.
C. 0.20
D. 0.12
26. This is where all on site work done
A. office
construction
B.
C. plants
27. The width of a stair way if the occupant load of more than 50 shall not be < ____ m
A. 1.2
1.1
B.
C. 1
D. 1.5
28. The width of a stair way if the occupant load of less than 50 shall not be < ____ m
A. 0.90
1
B.
C. 0.80
29. The slope of an exit passage way will have a maximum slope of
A. 1/8
1/10
B.
C. 1/15
30. The slope of an exit courts will have a maximum slope of
A. 1/10
1/8
B.
C. 1/12
31. The size of room for kitchen must be at least
A. 1.5X2m
1.5x3m
B.
C. 2x3m
D. 1.5x2.1m
32. The size of room for human habitation must be at least an area of _____ sq.m. and ______M
minimum distance
A. 6,2
7,3
B.
C. 6,3
D. 7,2
33. The size of bathrooms or toilets must be at least an area of _____ sq.m. and ______M
minimum distance

A.
B.
C.

1.2, 1.0
1.5, 0.9
1.2, 0.9

34. The RATING IN which a material can withstand fire

A. FIRE RESPECTIVE RATING
FIRE RESISTIVE RATING
B.
C. FIRE PROTECTIVE RATING
35. The number of exits for Mezzanin with 185 sq.m area or more than 18m in dimension will be
exits
A. 1
2
B.
C. 3
36. The number of exits for Above 1st storey with 10 occupant ____ exits
A. 1
2
B.
C. 3
37. The minimum row space with backrest will be
A. 700
750
B.
C. 850
38. The maximum rise and run of the stairs will be
A. 200, 200
200, 250
B.
C. 200, 300
D. 250, 250
39. The headroom clearance for stair will be
A. 2.1m
2.0m
B.
C. 2.5m
40. THE GENERAL PROVISION OF PD 1096 OR THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF
THE PHILIPPINES ARE!
A. Safe construction
Adequate environmental safeguards
B.
C. Maintain building in safe, sanitary and good working conditions
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
41. THE ENFORCEMENT OF PD1096 ON THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION IS THE
A. MAYOR
ARCHITECT
B.
C. BUILDING OFFICIAL
D. CITY ENGINEER
42. The door that will be required if the exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas w/
50 or more occupant load
A. swing
panel
B.
C. leaf
43. The distance between 2 landings in stairs will be a maximum of
A. 3.0m
3.6m
B.
C. 3.5m
44. THE BUILDING PERMIT WILL BE NULL OR VOID IF THE CONSTRUCTION DIDN'T
COMMENCE D THE WORK IN A PERIOD OF
A. 6 MONTHS
12 MONTHS
B.
C. 2 YEARS
D. 3 MONTHS
45. THE BUILDING PERMIT WILL BE NULL OR VOID IF THE CONSTRUCTION HAS
BEEN ABANDONED FOR HOW MANY DAYS

A.
B.
C.
D.

30
60
120
80

46. Systematic dismantling of a bldg in whole or part.

A. reinstallation
demolition
B.
C. dismantle
47. Stair with a straight run, the landing will be a maximum of _______ m vertical distance
A. 1.5
1.2
B.
C. 1.4
48. Spacing of rows of seats from back to back : rows of 46 seats or more (continental)
A. 450mm
500mm
B.
C. 520mm
D. 550mm
49. Spacing of rows of seats from back to back : rows of 45 seats or less (continental)
A. 450mm
500mm
B.
C. 520mm
D. 550mm
50. Spacing of rows of seats from back to back : rows of 35 seats or less (continental)
A. 450mm
500mm
B.
C. 520mm
D. 500mm
51. Spacing of rows of seats from back to back : rows of 18 seats (continental)
A. 500mm
450mm
B.
C. 520mm
D. 550mm
52. Side aisle width will be a minimum of
A. 1.0m
1.1m
B.
C. 1.2m
D. 1.3m
53. Reviewing Stands, Grandstands, and Bleachers the minimum row spacing of seats without
backrest in open air stand
A. 600
650
B.
C. 700
54. Public Street or alley <______m in width shall be truncated at the corner Chaflan
A. 3.4
3.6
B.
C. 3.5
D. 3.7
55. Private stairways that serve <10 occupants will be a minimum of _____m
A. 0.60
0.80
B.
C. 0.75
D. 0.70
56. PD 1096 WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE SECRETARY OF
A. UAP
PRC
B.
C. MUNICIPALITY
D. PUBLIC WORKS

57. Minimum aisle width if serving only two side

A. 1m
1.2m
B.
C. 1.5m
D. 0.90m
58. Minimum aisle width if serving only one side
A. 800
900
B.
C. 700
59. Min height of mezzanine floor in meters
A. 1.80
2.0
B.
C. 1.75
D. 1.85
60. Means "installation of components of a building/structure"
A. secure
erection
B.
C. site work
61. Maintenance and Removal of Protective Devices protective fence or canopy shall be removed ____days
after protection no longer required.
A. 30
15
B.
C. 20
62. Located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another
A. HIGH RESTRICTIVE FIRE ZONES
MODERATE RESTRICTIVE FIRE ZONES
B.
C. HIGH RESTRICTIVE FIRE HAZARDS
D. MODERATE RESTRICTIVE FIRE HAZARDS
63. In winding stairsways, the narrower side of the tread will be __________
A. 150-250mm
200-300 mm
B.
C. 150-300mm
64. IN QUALIFICATION FOR BEING AN BUILDING OFFICIAL, YOU MUST HAVE A
DIVERSIFIED WORKING EXPERIENCE OF AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER FOR
HOW MANY YEARS?
A. 6
4
B.
C. 5
D. 7
65. IN QUALIFICATION FOR BEING AN BUILDING OFFICIAL, YOU MUST BE A
REGISTERED ?
A. ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
B.
C. URBAN PLANNER
D. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
A AND B
E.
66. IN QUALIFICATION FOR BEING AN BUILDING OFFICIAL, YOU MUST BE A
MEMBER OF A ACCREDITED ORGANIZATION OF NOT LESS THAN HOW MANY
YEARS
A. 2 YEARS
1.5 YEARS
B.
C. 3 YEARS
D. 5 YEARS
67. HOW MANY SETS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION ARE NEEDED FOR THE
REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING PERMIT?
A. 5
4
B.

C.
D.

6
7

68. HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL TAKE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT?
A. 12 DAYS UPON PAYMENT
15 DAYS UPON PAYMENT
B.
C. 14 DAYS UPON PAYMENT
D. 30 DAYS UPON PAYMENT
69. Handrails in stairs will be _________ MM
A. 800-900
700-900
B.
C. 900-1200
70. Groups H, I occupancies w/o seats, line of travel to exit door by an aisle is not > ______ m
A. 45
30
B.
C. 60
71. For Protective Nets/Screen the G.I wire gauge must be ________mm mesh _____ net; canvas
A. 16.38 MM / nylon
16.37 mm/ steel
B.
C. 16.39 mm/ nylon
D. 16.38mm/ steel
72. for Protection of Pedestrians during Construction or Demolition Fences must be not <
_____m above grade
A. 2.3
2.2
B.
C. 2.4
D. 2.5
73. for Protection of Pedestrians during Construction or Demolition Canopies must _______m
above the railway, live load 600 kg per sq.m.
A. 2.5
2.6
B.
C. 2.4
D. 2.3
74. for Protection of Pedestrians during Construction or Demolition the Temporary walkway
will be at least _____m wide (during construction
A. 1.2
1.3
B.
C. 1.4
D. 1.5
75. for Protection of Pedestrians during Construction or Demolition the Capable of supporting a
uniform live load of ____ kg per sq.m for temporary walk way
A. 600
650
B.
C. 620
D. 630
76. For Pedestrian Protection Railings in street side of the sidewalk must be at least_____m in
height
A. 1
2
B.
C. 1.2
D. 0.90
77. For exit sign illumination the minimum lux equivalent will be
A. 10.7
10.6
B.
C. 10.8
78. For circular stair that will be used as an exit the minimum width of run will be < ______ mm
A. 200
250
B.

C.

300

79. For attics the Access will be not < _____mm sq. or in diameter, min clear headroom of
____mm
A. 600, 800
800, 600
B.
C. 600, 700
D. 700, 800
80. For 599-999 occupants how many exit needed
A. 1
2
B.
C. 3
81. FIRE PUMPS WILL BE CONNECTED TO STREET MAIN W/ NOT LESS THAN
A. 120 MM DIAMETER
150 MM DIAMETER
B.
C. 100 MM DIAMETER
82. FIRE PUMPS CAPACITY WILL BE NOTE LESS THAN
A. 1000 LITERES PER MINUTE
2000 LITERES PER MINUTE
B.
C. 3000 LITERES PER MINUTE
83. FIRE PUMP PRESSURE WILL BE NOT LESS THAN
A. 1.5 KG/ SQ CM
2 KG/SQ.CM
B.
C. 1 KG/SQ.CM
84. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY STOREY ,
BASEMENT OR CELLAR WHICH WILL BE USED AS
A. OFFICE
HABITATION
B.
C. STORAGE
85. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY STOREY ,
BASEMENT OR CELLAR WITH AN AREA OF
A. 300 SQ.M.
250 SQ.M.
B.
C. 200 SQ.M.
D. 350 SQ.M.
86. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERY STOREY ,
BASEMENT OR CELLAR WHICH WILL BE USED AS HABITATION WITH AN
OCCUPANT LOAD OF MORE THAN
A. 30
40
B.
C. 20
D. 50
1. Excavation made on public property - restored immediately to its former conditions
87.
w/in _____ hrs
A.
B.
C.
D.

48
120
12
36

88. Door leaf width will be a maximum of ______

A. 2.5
1.2
B.
C. 1.5
D. 1
89. Distance bet sprinklers will be max of _____ center to center
A. 1.30
1.40
B.
C. 1.20
D. 1.80

90. Construction for canopies for incombustible materials not < ____ hrs fire-resistive
A. 1
3
B.
C. 2
D. 4
91. Ceiling heights for habitable rooms without artificial ventilation from finish floor to ceiling is
A. 2.70
2.40
B.
C. 2.10
92. Ceiling heights for habitable rooms with artificial ventilation from finish floor to ceiling 1st
storey and onwards respectively (1st storey, 2nd storey, 3rd storey onwards) in meters
A. 2.7, 2.5, 2.0
2.7, 2.4, 2.0
B.
C. 2.7, 2.4,2.1
93. Areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on
their use or occupancy, type of construction
A. FIRE HAZARDS
FIRE ZONES
B.
C. FIRE AREAS
94. Air space requirements for workshop, factories, and offices
A. 3.00 cu.m w/ 1.00 sq.m of floor area per person
14.00 cu.m of air space per person
B.
C. 12.00 cu.m of air space per person
95. Air space requirements for school rooms will be
A. 3.00 cu.m w/ 1.00 sq.m of floor area per person
12.00 cu.m of air space per person
B.
C. 14.00 cu.m of air space per person
96. Air Ducts ______ sq.m w/ at least dimension of 300mm
A. 0.25
0.30
B.
C. 0.35
D. 0.40
a. a written authorization granted by the BO to an applicant allowing the applicant to
97.
proceed w/ the construction w/ specific project after plans, specs and other pertinent
doc.
A.
B.
C.

no objection certificate
notice to proceed
building permit

98. A movable shelter supported from an exterior wall of a bldg. w/c can be retracted, folded,
collapsed against the face of a supporting bldg.
A. canopies
balconies
B.
C. awnings
99. .
A.
B.
C.
D.

Size & Dimensions of Courts 1.5 M

2.5 M
1.2 M
2.0 M

min. horizontal dimension not < ________

100. the clearance of Awning to curb line not <_____mm

A. 400
500
B.
C. 200
D. 300
a. secondary bldg. located w/in the same premises the use of incidental to that main
101.
bldg.
A.

ancillary building

B.
C.
102.

extra building
expanded structure
a. physical change made to increase its value & improve its aesthetic quality.

alteration
renovation
addition
a. changes in materials, utilities, partitioning, etc but doesnt increase the overall area
103.
thereof.
A.
B.
C.

A.
B.
C.
104.

addition
renovation
alteration
a. change in use or occupancy

alteration
addition
conversion
1. Area Separation enclosed attic space of combustible construction shall be divided
105.
into horizontal area max of _____ sq.m. area, _____ sq.m. in area for attic with Fireextinguishing system.
A.
B.
C.

A.
B.
C.

250, 750
750, 250
300, 750