CElaws - Q2

Vocabulary flashcards for CE laws Q2

The element of an obligation that is NOT essential according to the Civil Code; the other three are active subject, passive subject, and juridical tie.

Written contract

What makes an obligation demandable, according to the Civil Code.

When a suspensive condition happens

A way to extinguish an obligation

Novation

In this type of obligation the obligor is bound to do or give one prestation with the right to substitute

One prestation with the right of substitute

The result of a condition that is impossible, unlawful, or against good customs.

The obligation is void

The minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms.

2.70 meters

The minimum clear width of a stairway serving an occupant load of more than 50.

1.00 meters

The minimum width of corridors in Group A dwellings.

0.90 meters

The minimum headroom clearance for stairways.

2.00 meters

The minimum width of exit doors.

0.90 meters

The minimum window area for natural ventilation in habitable rooms.

10% of floor area

The minimum window area for natural lighting in habitable rooms.

5% of floor area

The minimum ceiling height for bathrooms and toilet rooms.

2.00 meters

The minimum floor area for a kitchen in Group A dwellings.

3.00 sqm

The minimum floor area for a bathroom in Group A dwellings.

1.50 sqm

The minimum number of exits for a building with an occupant load of over 500.

4

The minimum width of aisles serving both sides in assembly areas.

1.00 meters

The maximum travel distance to an exit in assembly areas.

45 meters

The minimum fire-resistive rating for exit enclosures in high-rise buildings.

2 hours

The minimum width of exit corridors in Group B occupancies.

1.20 meters

The minimum live load for residential floors.

200 kg/sqm

The minimum thickness of reinforced concrete floor slabs.

100 mm

The minimum slope for drainage of flat roofs.

2%

The minimum height of guardrails for balconies.

1.10 meter

The minimum width of ramps for accessibility.

1.20 meters

The maximum height of a firewall above the roof level it extends from.

0.60 meters

The maximum rise per step allowed for stairways in residential buildings.

200 mm

The minimum tread width for stairways in Group A dwellings.

280 mm

The minimum setback at the rear property line for a 3-story building on a corner lot.

3.00 meters

For a building located in a highly urbanized area, the minimum percentage of the total lot area that must be devoted to open space.

30%

The general passing rate required to pass the Civil Engineering Board Exam.

70% average, with no grade below 50%

The R.A. 544 section (as amended) outlining the qualifications required to take the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

Section 5

The maximum number of units in mathematics and allied sciences typically required by CHED for a BSCE program to qualify for board exam eligibility.

60 units

The type of calculator allowed during the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination, according to PRC's permitted calculator list.

Only non-programmable calculators without CAS and QWERTY keyboards

The months in which the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination is usually held, as scheduled by the PRC.

May and November

An application of the interdisciplinary science domain in civil engineering.

Application of computer vision in structural health monitoring

An illustration of sustainability in civil engineering in the Philippines.

Designing infrastructure to reduce environmental damage and improve energy efficiency

A civil engineering practice that uses Big Data and BIM to simulate construction outcomes.

Predictive modelling

A recommended ethical practice when an engineer leaves a firm.

Respectfully ending the relationship without taking internal documents

A key benefit of using Internet of Things (IoT) in construction management.

Monitors construction activities in real-time to improve safety and reduce mistakes