Professional Practice and Building Laws: Preboard
750mm
What is the minimum distance required between eaves and the rear and side property lines?
D
Which of the following is prohibited by BP 220 and PD 957? A: A rowhouse cluster of 10 units B: A rowhouse cluster of 20 units C: A rowhouse cluster 100m long D: A block 500.00m long with a 2.00m-wide alley approximately at the center
An architect's duty to the public
Which of the following shall take precedence over the other?
5.00m
Should a sign be allowed to project beyond the property line and into an arcaded RROW, a minimum vertical clearance of _____ must be maintained from the road surface to the bottom of the sign.
38 meters per minute
According to the NBC, the maximum speed of escalators is
Occupant load
The maximum number of persons that may be allowed to occupy a particular building or space
14 cubic meters
What is the minimum air space provision per person for habitable rooms?
2.70m
What is the minimum ceiling height required for the seventh floor of a naturally-ventilated building?
1 hectare
Parks and playgrounds are required for projects that have a minimum gross area of
3.00m x 5.00m
Subdivisions abutting main public roads must provide setbacks on both sides of the subdivision entrance for public utility vehicles. What are the minimum dimensions required for the setback?
Licensed architect/engineer
The Building Code requires that the owner hire a full-time inspector for the construction. This inspector must be a
Physical planning
The orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the like
A
The provisions of the National Building Code apply to all public and private buildings except for: A: BP 220 projects B: Buildings made of native materials like wood, nipa and lumber C: Projects that only involve non-structural repairs D: Both A and B
Moving
The transfer of buildings or partitions thereof from an original location to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.
FSEC
This document is issued upon determination that design and specification is in accordance withe provisions of the Fire Code.
Feasibility studies
This refers to the detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of a proposed development. This requires primary data gathering and analysis.
Addition
This term refers to any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building.
D
What is required to be provided at the bottom and the top of a ramp? A: A turnabout space with a minimum dimension of 1.50m B: A vestibule with a level space at least 1.50m wide and 2.00m deep C: A curb with a minimum height of 100cm D: A level area not less than 1.80m in length
800-1200mm
What is the acceptable range of handrail heights from the floor according to BP 220?
250mm
What is the maximum allowable riser height for stairs in BP 220?
1:12
What is the maximum allowable slope for PWD ramps, according to BP 344?
30.00m
What is the maximum travel distance allowed for accessible elevators?
6.00 sq.m
What is the minimum area for habitable rooms, according to the National Building Code?
70%
What is the minimum average score required to pass the board exam?
2.00m
What is the minimum ceiling height required for socialized and economic housing (not including mezzanines)?
800mm
What is the minimum clear width for doors according to BP 344?
1.50m, 12.00m
What is the minimum dimension of the required turnabout space for walkways and what should be the maximum distance between two turnabout spaces?
22 sq.m
What is the minimum floor area required for a medium cost family condominium according to PD 957?
42 sq.m
What is the minimum floor area required for open market housing?
2.00m
What is the minimum headroom for walkways according to BP 344?
Complete house
What is the minimum level of completion required for PD 957?
96 sq.m
What is the minimum lot area required for open market, duplex housing?
3.60m x 12.00m
What is the minimum parking slot size for a standard truck?
1.50m
What is the minimum side setback required for socialized and economic housing?
200mm
What is the minimum tread width for stairs in BP 220?
3.00m
What is the minimum width for an access road serving an interior lot?
3.70m
What is the minimum width of an accessible parking lot?
0.90m
What is the minimum width required for a curb cutout leading to a 1.20m-wide crossing?
70% saleable, 30% non-saleable
What is the prescribed ratio for saleable and non-saleable lots in PD 957?
None
What is the prescribed ration for saleable and non-saleable lots in BP 220?
600mm x 1800mm
What is the smallest door permitted by BP 220?
Professional fee plus expenses
When there is a continuing relationship with the owner involving a series of projects, which method of compensation is recommended?
SPP-204B
Which SPP document covers Construction Management (CM) services?
TLA*PSOmax*BHLmeters
Which formula could be used to yield building bulk?
B
Which is not included among the valid grounds for declaring a building as dangerous? A: Structural hazard B: Aesthetic deficiency C: Unsafe electrical wiring D: Inadequate sanitation
Direct selection
Which method of selection is recommended for small projects?
Solid and liquid waste disposal, parks and playgrounds, power
Which of the following are the last three items on the list of minimum basic needs of human settlements prescribed by BP 220?
Corporation
Which will need to be registered with the SEC?
10.00m
A central refuge are with a minimum depth of 1.50m is required for crossings if the width of the road to be crossed exceeds
Building permit
A written authorization granted by the building official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with construction after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the Code
B
According to Article 1723 of the Civil Code, who shall be held liable of a building collapses due to the use of inferior materials? 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 B and C
D
According to Rule II of the NBC IRR, which does not fall under civil/structural documents? A: Roof framing plans B: Boring and load tests C: Seismic analysis D: All of the above are included
0.90m
According to the NBC, the minimum stairway width for buildings with an occupant load of 10-50 is
Architect in charge of construction
An architect registered and licensed under RA No. 9266, who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project
Automatic fire suppression system
An integrated piping system connected to a source of extinguishing agent which suppressed fires when actuated by its automatic detecting device standpipe system
Renovation
Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality
Value management
As defined by SPP 201, the goal of this is to achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost.
Alley
Based on the prescribed hierarchy of roads and road widths in BP 220 and PD 957, which of the following is the narrowest?
Certificate of Occupancy
Before using or occupying a completed building, this document must be issued first.
Alteration
Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, locations/sizes of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment without increasing the overall area.
20.00m
For agricultural areas, the NBC requires at least _______ of easement for each side of the waterway.
D
For cases where the client requests an architect to do work that will require his personal time, what is recommended to be charged to the client? A: Per diem B: Honorarium C: Reimbursible expenses D: All of the above
1:20
For drainage purpose, a maximum cross gradient of ________ toward the road is allowed for dropped curbs.
72 sq.m
For economic housing, what is the minimum lot area required for single-detached developments?
15mm
For glass panels that need to be larger than 3.00m x 3.00m, the minimum thickness needs to be
250m
For long blocks, an alley must be provided when the block becomes _______ long or longer.
3.5% of gross area
For medium-cost and open market housing developments, what is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds?
Fence only
For protection of pedestrians, what will be required when the distance between the OFB and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to 75% of the building height?
1.50m
For ramps using the maximum allowable slope, a landing must be provided after every 6.00 meters of horizontal travel distance. What is the minimum length of this landing?
8.00m
For socialized housing, what is the minimum lot frontage required for single-detached developments?
Specialized architectural service
Forensic architecture is a
700mm and 900mm
Handrails are required for ramps, stairs and dropped curbs at crossings. These handrails should be installed at what height(s)?
One
How many representatives of the owner can sit on the jury in an architectural competition?
6
How many sets of drawings should the Building Official send the Fire Marshall, according to RA 9514?
TOSL
If you add the ISA and the USA, what will you get?
GFA
If you multiply the FLAR by the TLA, what will you get?
PSOmax
If you subtract the ISAmax from the MACA, what will you get?
Open market housing
In terms of cost, which of the following is the most expensive?
Reimbursibles
In the multiple direct personnel expenses, what is added to the "Fee" to get the total cost charged to the client?
1200mm
On a non-arcaded RROW, signs may be allowed to project by as much as
C
Which of the following does not require a building permit? A: A small patio, only 25 sq.m in area, resting directly on the ground B: A low garden masonry wall that is only 6 meters long and only 1.5 meters high C: A greenhouse that measures 2 meters x 3 meters only D: A mini-aviary measuring 3 meters x 4 meters with a maximum height of less than 6 meters measured from the ground to the apex of the roof
D
Which of the following is not true about the building official, according to Rule II of the IRR of PD 1096? A: The building official must either be a duly registered architect or civil engineer B: The building official must be of good moral character C: The building official must have at least five years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction D: All of the above are true
C
Which of the following is true? A: An alley may be used as property access for socialized developments only. B: A pathwalk may be used as property access for socialized and economic developments. C: A pathwalk length of up to 60.00m is allowed. D: An alley must have a minimum width of 1.20m.
C
Which of the following violations is the gravest, according to Rule II of the NBC IRR? A: Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy B: Use of occupancy of building/structure with appropriate Certificate of Occupancy C: Non-compliance with work stoppage order for construction or demolition without permit D: Non-compliance with the work stoppage order for the alteration, addition, conversion, or repair without permit
Type II
Which type of construction uses wood construction with protective fire-resistant materials and is one-hour fire-resistive throughout.
A
Which would be included when obtaining GFA? A: Balconies with an area of 5 square meters B: Parking areas equivalent to half the area of one floor C: Utility area equivalent to not more than one-third of one floor D: Fire escape structures if complying to standards stair measurements of the NBC
Building official
Whose duty is it to declare buildings as ruinous or dangerous?
C
Does the law permit the owner to occupy completed portions of the building even though other parts are still being constructed? A:No. The entire building must be completed first and the Certificate of Occupancy for the entire building must be issued before anyone can occupy any portion of the building. B: No, this is extremely dangerous. There must be no ongoing works within the building before anyone may be allowed to occupy it. C: Yes, if the Building Official grants a Partial Certificate of Occupancy to the owner. D: Both A and B
B
Does the law permit the owner to proceed with ground preparation and excavation works before the issuance of the building permit? A: No. The owner must wait for the building permit to be issued before he can proceed with excavation works. B: Yes, as long as the Building Official issues the Ground Preparation and Excavation Permit and as long as the owner follows the corresponding rules/requirements. C: The NBC is silent on this matter. D: Both A and C
4.00m
Every efnce or building corner must be truncated at the corner to form a chaflan on roads that are less than 3.60m wide. What is the minimum width of a chaflan?
1.50m
Firewalls are not allowed for R1 developments. However, an abutment of up to 3.20m in height is allowed, provided that above ______, the abutment shall be made of perforated concrete blocks.
6"
For BP 220, what is the minimum thickness required for firewalls?
800mm
For PWD washrooms, what is the maximum height allowed for a lavatory?
The highest point
For a sloping lot with a 2.00m difference between the highest and lowest points of the lot, where will the established grade line be for building height determination?
R-4
Townhouses are typical of which zoning classification?
D
Type I constructions are not allowed in which zones? A: Non-fire restricted zone B: Fire restrictive zone C: Highly fire restrictive zone D: Both B and C
Post-construction services
Upon moving in to your new condominium building, you discovered that your friend who is an RLA works in your building and collects condo dues from the residents. Your friend is probably rendering
D
What are the allowable firewall configurations for an R3 project? A: Allowed on one side of property B: Allowed on both sides of property C: Allowed on one side and the rear D: Both B and C
1.70m x 1.80m
What are the minimum dimensions of a toilet stall for PWDs?
Car inside dimensions of 1.10m x 1.40m
What are the minimum dimensions required for elevators?