PP - NBCP AMACE 2023 Reviewer

Socalo, Masonry

The wall between the bottom of the window will and the ground.

80%

Under R2.210 (Use of Income from Fees) It is the percentage of

the LOCAL government under the breakdown of collections that

is documented by the Building Official

15 mm thickness

20 mm thickness

25 mm thickness

In FLOOR Construction of

Solid RC Slabs, What is the AVERAGE thickness for reinforcement

with a:

1 hour

2 hours

3-4 hours

100 mm thickness

125 mm thickness

150 mm thickness

In FLOOR Construction of

Solid RC Slabs, What is the OVERALL thickness for reinforcement

with a:

1 hour

2 hours

3-4 hours

1100 mm minimum

900 mm maximum

750 mm minimum

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the width of

a Stairway with an Occupant Load of:

MORE THAN 50

LESS THAN 50

LESS THAN 10

1:10

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the dimen-

sion of slopes for exit courts

1:8

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the dimen-

sion of slopes for exit passage ways

3 meters

3 hours FR and 4 hours FR

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the width of

openings leading to exit courts and exit passage ways and its FIRE RATING

Dry Standpipe - Automatic Dry

Under 12.1212 (Fire Extinguishing Systems) It is a type of Dry

Standpipe that is filled with pressurized air and water is supplied

upon opening

Dispersal Area (Safe)

An area which will accommodate a number of persons equal to

the total capacity of the stand and building it serves, in such a

manner that no person within the area need be closer than 15.00

meters (50 feet) from the stand or building.

Public Way

A parcel of land unobstructed from the ground to the sky, more

than 3.00 meters in width, appropriated to the free passage of the

general public.

Storey

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of

any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except

that the topmost storey shall be that portion of a building included

between

the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof

above.

Building Permit

A document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant

to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration,

renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition or other work

activity of a specific project/building/structure.

Office of the Building Official

The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code and its

IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions

made pursuant thereto.

Code of Hammurabi

The first building law recorded in history

Indigenous Family Dwellings and BP220

Under R1.102 (Declaration of Policy) the following are not included in the NBC

PD 957

Presidential Decree: Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Act

RA8981

Republic Act: PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Bodies of Water

Volcanic Sites

Sources of Fire and Explosives

Under R1.105 (Site Requirements) of the NBC, all buildings must be in a safe distance from 3 factors

Secretary

Under R2.203 (General Powers and Functions of the "blank") This

person is in charge of the following: Formulation of Policies, Ap-

proval of Referral Codes, Ensure compliance with Memorandum

Circulars, and appoints the Building Official

100% of the Building Permit Fees

Under R2.212 (Administrative Fines) What is the percentage of

surcharge in constructing or causing a change in occupancy

without any permit

10% of the Building Permit Fee

Under R2.212 (Administrative Fines) What is the percentage of

surcharge excavating or constructing foundation without any permit.

50% of the Building Permit Fee

Under R2.212 (Administrative Fines) What is the percentage of surcharge in construction of a superstructure up to 2 meters without any permit

25% of the Building Permit Fee

Under R2.212 (Administrative Fines) What is the percentage of surcharge during construction when it includes pile driving and laying of reinforcing bars without any permit.

Cellar

The portion of a building between floor and ceiling which is wholly

partly below grade and so located that the vertical distance from

grade to the floor below is equal to or greater than the vertical

distance from grade to ceiling.

Residential Appliance Type Chimney

A factory-built or Masonry chimney suitable for removing products

of combustion from residential type appliance producing combus-

tion gases bit in excess of 538°C measured at the appliance fuel

outlet.

Load, Lateral

That load caused by winds, earthquakes, or other

dynamic forces.

Load, Live

The weight of the contents of a building or structure; it includes

all loads except dead and lateral loads, and weight of temporary

partitions, cases, counters, and similar equipment, and

all loads imposed due to the occupancy of the building or struc-

ture.

Load, Occupant

The total number of persons that may occupy a building or portion

thereof at any one time.

Corner Lot

A lot situated at the junction of two or more streets forming an

angle of not more than one hundred thirty-five degrees (135o)

Depth of Lot

The average horizontal distance between the front and the rear lot

lines.

Front Lot

The front boundary line of a lot bordering on the street and in the

case of a corner lot, it may be either frontage.

Inside Lot

A lot fronting on but one street or public alley and the remaining

sides bounded by lot lines.

Lot Line

The line of DEMARCATION between either public and private prop-

erty.

Open Lot

A lot bounded on all sides by street lines.

Mezzanine Floor

A partial intermediate floor in any storey or room of a building

having an area not more than one-half of the area of the room or

space in which it is constructed.

Non-conforming Building

A building which does not conform with the regulations of the

district where it is situated as to height, yard requirement, lot area,

and percentage of occupancy.

Panic Hardware

A bar which extends across at least one-half the width of each

door leaf, which will open the door if subjected to pressure.

Pier

An isolated mass of masonry forming support for arches, columns,

girders, lintels, trusses, and similar structural parts.

Platform, Enclosed

A partially enclosed portion of an assembly room the ceiling of

which is not more than 1.50 meters above the proscenium opening

and which is designed or used for the presentation of plays,

demonstrations or other entertainment.

Shaft

A vertical opening through a building for elevators, dumbwaiters,

mechanical equipment, or similar purposes.

Slum

Blighted Area; Eyesore; An area where the values of real state

tend to deteriorate because of the dilapidated, obsolescent, and

unsanitary condition of the building within the area.

Structural Frame

The framing system including the columns and the girders,

beams, trusses, and spandrels having direct connection to the

columns and all other members which are essential to the stability

of the building as a whole.

Wall, Cross

A term which may be used synonymously with a partition.

Wall, Curtain

The enclosing walls of an iron or steel framework or the

Wall, Fire

Any wall which subdivides a building so as to resist the spread

of fire, by starting at the foundation and extending continuously

through all stories to, or above, the roof. Extension above the roof.

is 1.00 meter (3 feet, 3 inches).

Height of Wall

The perpendicular distance measured from its base line either

at the grade or at the top of the girder to the top of the coping

thereof. Foundation and retaining walls are measured from the

grade downward to the base of the footing.

Wire Backing

Horizontal strands of tautened wire attached to

surfaces vertical wood supports which, when covered with build-

ing paper, provide a backing for portland cement plaster.

Oriel Window

A projecting window similar to a bay window, but carried on

brackets or corbels. The term "bay window" may also be applied

to an oriel window projecting over the street line.

EO648

Executive Order: The HLURB

EO72

Executive Order: Preparation and Implementation of the CLUP

EO71

Executive Order: Approval of Preliminary and Final Subdivision

Plan

EO90

Executive Order: The HUDCC (Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council)

EO124

Executive Order: Evaluating Areas for Land Conversion

EO1008

Executive Order: Construction Industry Arbitration

PD1216

Presidential Decree: Open Space in Residential Subdivisions

30%

A percentage of 1 hectare of an OPEN space in RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS under PD1216

9% and 3.5%

A percentage of an open space in SOCIALIZED housing in residential

subdivisions under PD1216

7%

A percentage of an open space in ECONOMIC housing in residential

subdivisions under PD1216

PD957

Presidential Decree: Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Act

PD223

Presidential Decree: PRC (Professional Regulatory Commission)

PD705

Presidential Decree: System of Land Classification

PD1067

Presidential Decree: Water Code

PD856

Presidential Decree: Sanitation Code

RA1378

Republic Act: Plumbing Code

RA545

Republic Act: Regulate to Practice or Predecessor of RA9266

RA9285

Republic Act: Alternative Dispute Resolution

ADR

Alternative Dispute Resolution

RA8981

Republic Act: PRC Modernization Act of 2000

RA7279

Republic Act: Urban Development and Housing Act

BP220

Batasa Pambansa: Socialized and Economic Act

BP344

Bastas Pambansa: Accessibility Law

RA8293

Intellectual Property Code

RA7160

Republic Act: Local Government Code

RA4566

Republic Act: Contractor's License Law

Civil Code Article 1723

Civil Liability of Architect

Indigenous Family Dwellings and BP220

Under R1.102 (Declaration of Policy) the following are not includ-

ed in the NBC

15 Days for Repair / Renovation

Under 2.216 (Other Remedies) After the final decision of the

Secretary, the Owner is notified. How many days is given to the

owner to repair/renovate damages?

Less than 20 sqm

Under 3.301 (Building Permits) How many square meters is pre-

scribed for patios to be exempted from a Building Permit

500 mm in depth

Under 3.301 (Building Permits) How many square meters is pre-

scribed for an aquarium of private use to be exempted from a

Building Permit

1.20 m in height

Under 3.301 (Building Permits) How many square meters is prescribed for garden masonry walls to be exempted from a Building Permit

240 mm minimum

Under 10.1002 (Projections into Alleys and Streets) What is the

MINIMUM footing projection below grade along national roads

300 mm maximum

Under 10.1002 (Projections into Alleys and Streets) What is the

MAXIMUM footing projection beyond the property line

500 mm maximum

Under 10.1002 (Projections into Alleys and Streets) What is the

allowable MAXIMUM width of a foundation that can encroach into

public sidewalks

600 mm maximum

Under 10.1002 (Projections into Alleys and Streets) What is the

allowable MAXIMUM depth of a foundation that can encroach into

public sidewalks

3 meters maximum

Under 10.1003 (Projections of Balconies over Streets) What is the

MAXIMUM height clearance of balconies from street grade

28 (10 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Dwellings

18.6 (10 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area per occupant for Apartments, Dormitories, and Hotels

1.8 (50 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Classrooms

1.4 (50 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area per occupant for Conference Rooms, Exhibit Halls, and Gymnasia

4.6 (50 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area per occupant for School Shops, Vocational Institutions, and Laboratories

8.4 (5 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area per occupant for Hospitals and Sanitaria

7.4 (5 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Nursing Homes, Adoption Centers, and Homes

for the Aged

3.25 (6 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Children Nurseries

2.8 (50 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Basements and Ground Floor

5.6 (10 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Upper Floors

9.3 (30 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area

per occupant for Offices

0.65 (50 occupants = 2 Exits)

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the unit area per occupant for Auditoriums, Theaters, Church / Chapels, Dance Floor, and Review Stands

6 meters

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the MAXI-

MUM length of corridors with dead ends

1 hour FR

Under 12.1207 (Stairs/Exits/Occupant Load) What is the Fire

Rating for Corridors