PP-X REVIEWER 2

Eaves over required windows not less than what minimum over from the side and rear property lines?

750 mm

Sum of areas of openings must not exceed what percentage of the sum of areas of walls?

50%

If arcade building, no chaflan required notwithstanding the width of public street, ____ m.

12 m

Non

structural facing brick, concrete, metal, etc., attached at the backing/structural components for ornamentation.

Spacing of rows of seats from back to back, shared seating, shall not be less than ____ mm.

840 mm

New construction which increases the height of areas of an existing building/structure.

Addition

Inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, or by passageway at least how many meters?

1.20 m

Foundations not less than ____ mm below the grade may encroach ____ mm into public sidewalk areas.

600 mm below grade; 500 mm encroachment

Footings must be at least ____ m below grade along national roads and may project more than ____ mm beyond property line.

2.40 m below grade; 300 mm projection

A permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a walk/sidewalk.

Canopy

Change in use or occupancy.

Conversion

Work done on any damaged/deteriorated portion of building.

Repair

Window openings for room must have at least ____% of the floor area with a minimum area of ____ sqm.

10%; 1.00 sqm

Window openings for baths and toilets must have at least ____ of the floor area with a minimum area of ____ sq. mm.

1/20; 240 sq. mm

Secondary building located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that main building.

Ancillary Building

Which are not included for the requirements for building permit?

Tax Documents

What type of construction is for wood construction with fire

resistant materials and 1

What type of construction is for wood construction?

Type I

Type of construction for wood and masonry construction with fire

resistant materials and 1

Type of construction for steel/iron/concrete construction with fire

resistant materials and fire

Vertical clearance of awning, undermost surface of the awning from grade level, is not less than ____ m.

2.40 m

Ventilation or vent shafts: horizontal cross

section area not less than ____ sqm per meter height of the shaft.

This is where all on

site work is done.

The width of a stairway if the occupant load is more than 50 shall not be less than ____ m.

1.10 m

The width of a stairway if the occupant load is less than 50 shall not be less than ____ m.

0.90 m

The slope of an exit passageway will have a maximum slope of ____.

1:8

The slope of an exit court will have a maximum slope of ____.

1:10

The size of the room for the kitchen must be at least.

3.00 sqm; least dimension 1.50 m

The size of the room for human habitation must be at least an area of ___ sq.m and ___ m minimum distance.

6.00 sqm; 2.00 m

The size of bathrooms or toilets must be at least an area of ____ sq.m and ____ m minimum distance.

1.20 sqm; 0.90 m

The rating in which a material can withstand fire.

Fire

The number of exits for a mezzanine with 185 sqm area or more than 18 m in dimension will be ____ exits.

2

The number of exits for above 1st storey with 10 occupants.

2

The minimum row spaces with backrest will be.

750 mm

The minimum rise and run of the stairs will be.

200 mm rise; 250 mm run

The headroom clearance for stair will be.

2.00 m

The general provision of PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines are.

All of the above

The enforcement of PD 1096 on their respective jurisdiction is the.

Building Official

The door that will be required if the exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas with 50 or more occupant load.

Door shall swing in the direction of exit travel

The distance between 2 landings in the stairs will be a maximum of.

3.60 m

The building permit will be null or void if the construction didn't commence the work in a period of.

12 months

The building permit will be null or void if the construction has been abandoned for how many days?

120 days

Systematic dismantling of the building in whole or part.

Demolition

Stair with a straight run, the landing will be a minimum of ___ m vertical distance.

1.20 m

Spacing of rows of seats from back to back: rows of 46 seats or more (continental).

550 mm

Spacing of rows of seats from back to back: rows of 46 seats or less (continental).

520 mm

Spacing of rows of seats from back to back: rows of 35 seats or less (continental).

500 mm

What government entity is responsible in regulating the practice of architecture?

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA)

What is the difference between RA 545 and RA 9266 in terms of architectural practice?

Structural Conceptualization

Which among the following should be architect's fee NOT be based?

Client's profile directory

In case of death of the architect

on

Does the Board have the power to refuse issuance of the Certificate of Registration in the stated circumstances?

Yes

Basic minimum fee.

Basic Minimum Fee

Is a partner in an architecture firm liable when an architect

of

Under what type of service is “sound insulation treatment”?

Specialized Allied Services

In what type of services do making of brochures/leaflets and promotional and advertisement campaigns are included?

Pre

Responsibility concerning professional conduct toward fellow architects/colleagues.

Colleagues

At what stage are specifications done?

Contract Documentation Phase

Shall carry out his/her professional work without undue delay and within an agreed reasonable ____.

Time Limit

Which is an unethical action with respect to the architect's responsibility to the people?

Take part in paid endorsement of building material

To whom does an architect have a responsibility that is dependent on good faith?

Client

What do you call the person or group appointed by the owner after the completion of the building?

Building Administrator

Guarantee to execute the work in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Performance Bond

Architect shall work this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost duty to myself, my country and to my ____.

God

What is the architect's compensation after completing the applicable plans and documents for construction?

80% of the basic fee

If the owner continuously orders changes to the design, what methods of compensation should be used?

Percentage Fee and Cost Method

Does a registered and licensed architect mean one and the same?

Yes

The architect's honesty of purpose must be beyond reproach; he/she acts as professional adviser to his/her ____.

Client

What is the minimum width of accessible parking slots?

3.70 m

What is the minimum width of walkways?

1.20 m

Handrails shall be installed at ___ and ___ above steps or ramps.

0.90 m and 0.70 m

Handrails for protection at great heights may be installed at.

1.00 m to 1.06 m

Minimum clear width of ramps.

1.20 m

Maximum gradient of ramps.

1:12

The length should not exceed ____ if the gradient is 1:12.

6.00 m

Longer ramps whose gradient is 1:12 shall be provided with landings not less than.

1.50 m

Minimum height of curbs on both sides of ramp.

0.10 m

Minimum clear width of doors.

0.80 m

Doors along major circulation routes should be provided with ____ made of durable material.

Kick Plate

Kick plates should be installed at a height of ___ to ____.

0.30 m to 0.40 m

Minimum size of recesses or turnabouts for wheelchair.

1.50 m

Minimum width of curb cutout.

0.90 m

Minimum walkway headroom.

2.00 m

Republic Act known as the Fire Code of the Philippines.

RA 9514

Buildings of such low combustibility that no self

propagating fire therein can occur.

Minimum tread, exclusive of nosing, of a fire staircase.

23 cm

The time duration that a material or construction can withstand the effect of standard fire test is known as ____.

Fire Resistance Rating

Minimum travel distance from any individual room subject to occupancy by not more than 6 persons.

15.00 m

Fire escape handrails shall not be less than ____.

0.76 m

Minimum width of any corridor or passageway serving as a required exit.

1.12 m

Fire exit ladders shall be constructed of what material?

Iron or Steel

The size of the standpipe shall have a diameter of at least.

102 mm

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building to a public way.

Means of Egress

Amends Section 31 of PD 957 on provision of open spaces in a residential subdivision project.

PD 1216

Development permit issued by a local government unit for a subdivision project is valid for.

3 years

The maximum allowable road grade of a major road in a residential subdivision project is.

15%

The maximum length of block for a residential subdivision project is.

250 m

The minimum front setback of dwelling unit for economic and socialized housing.

3.00 m

Under PD 957, minimum area of open space in residential subdivisions with area of 1 ha and above for adequate roads, alleys, sidewalks and parks is.

30% of total area of the subdivision project

What is the subdivision's price ceiling for open market housing under PD 957?

Non