BSD-PRETEST

SECTION 101. Title

This Decree shall be known as the “National Building Code of the
Philippines” and shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Code”.
Under what section is this?

General Powers and Functions of the Secretary under this Code

Section 203

Fees

Section 208

Non-Issuance, Suspension or Revocation of Building
Permits

Section 306

SECTION 309

Certificate of Occupancy

Type IV

Type _____ buildings shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or
masonry construction. Walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions
shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction: Except, that
permanent non-bearing partitions of one-hour fire-resistive
construction may use fire-retardant treated wood within the
framing assembly.

Type V

Type ____ buildings shall be fire resistive. The structural
elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry
construction. Walls, ceilings, and permanent partitions shall be
of incombustible fire-resistive construction.

SECTION 502. Buildings located in more than One Fire Zone

A building or structure which is located partly in one fire zone
and partly in another shall be considered to be in the more
highly restrictive fire zone, when more than one-third of its total
floor area is located in such zone.

SECTION 507. Designation of Fire Zones

The Secretary shall promulgate specific restrictions for each type
of Fire Zone. Cities and municipalities shall be divided into such
Fire Zones in accordance with local, physical, and spatial
framework plans submitted by city or municipal planning and/or
development bodies.

SECTION 602. Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

Fire-resistive time period rating is the length of time a material
can withstand being burned which may be one-hour, two-hours,
three-hours, four-hours, etc.

SECTION 704

Location on Property

SECTION 804

Size and Dimensions of Courts

SECTION 907

All pipe materials to be used in buildings shall conform to the
Standard Specifications of the Philippine Standard Council.

SECTION 1007

Doors, windows, and the like less than 2.40 meters above the
pavement or groundline shall not, when fully opened or upon
opening, project beyond the property line except fire exit doors.

Storage in Public Property

SECTION 1102

Roof Construction and Covering

SECTION 1206

Republic Act No. 184

All electrical systems, equipment and installation mentioned in
this Code shall conform to the provisions of the Philippine
Electrical Code, as adopted by the Board of Electrical
Engineering pursuant to ________ otherwise known as the
Electrical Engineering Law.

SECTION 1603

Glazing of Openings

SECTION 1903

A copy of the output sheets for computer-generated
computations shall be submitted as a part of the design
computations. The out sheets shall be accompanied by a
certification of a designer and/or consultant that the output
sheets are the results obtained through the use of documented
programs.

PD 1096

Also known as the National Building Code of the Philippines is a
law created to provide a framework of minimum standards and
guidelines for Philippine Buildings.

BP 220

It is a policy of the government to promote and encourage the
development of economic and socialized housing
projects, primarily by the private sector in order to make
available adequate economic and socialized housing units
for averaged and low-income earners in urban and rural areas.

RA 9514

This Act shall be known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines of
2008”.

BP 344

An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring
Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities
to install Facilities and Other Devices.

PD 957

REGULATING THE SALE OF SUBDIVISION LOTS AND
CONDOMINIUMS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF.

6 sqm, 2.00m

Under PD 1096, Rooms for human habitation should have a
minimum area of ___________ and a minimum dimension of
_____________.

3 sqm, 1.50m

Kitchen should have a minimum area of _____________ and a
minimum dimension of ___________________.

1\.2 sqm, 0.90m

Bathroom should have a minimum area of ______________ and
a minimum dimension of ____________________.

2\.70m

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Ground floor – Naturally Ventilated

2\.7m

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Ground floor – Artificially Ventilated

**2.70**

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Second floor – Naturally Ventilated

2\.40m

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Second floor – Artificially Ventilated

**2.7m**

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Succeeding floor – Naturally Ventilated

2\.10m

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Succeeding floor – Artificially Ventilated

1\.80m

MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS
UNDER PD 1096, provide the required ceiling heights of the following:

Mezzanine

10% of floor area, but 1.00 sq. m minimum

Windows for rooms should be ____________.

5% of floor area, but 240 sq. mm minimum

Windows for bathrooms should be ____________.

3\.60 m

Maximum vertical distance between landings is _______.

2\.0 m

Minimum headroom for stairs

800 mm, 900 mmu

Handrails shall be placed not less than _______ nor more than
______ above the nosing of treads.

Space planning

Refers to the utilization of the space and on how it is being laid
out and planned for the efficient use of the spaces. Thus, it is an
essential part of the interior design process.

Specifications

Talks about the detailed information with regard to the certain
project of sites, facilities, or systems. These includes the set of
rules and standards that are needed to be followed in the
conduct of the planning and construction of buildings.

Building Permits

Are an essential part when it comes to the entirety of the
construction process for it ensures that the plans and
specifications meet the required standards set forth by the
specific codes.

Quantity Survey

Is a process that deals with the monitoring and management of
construction project costs.

Design Drawings

These set out design information and procedures which are
required to be used on the works.

Bill of quantities

This itemizes the quantity of materials to enable a tenderer to
accurately cost the work for which they are bidding.

Materials Specifications

Such as diameter, type and grade of material for pipes (e.g.

polyethylene pipes or UPVC), joining methods (e.g., electro-
fused or compression fittings etc.), or 28- day compressive

strength of concrete.

Taking off quantities

Is the process of measuring dimensions from working drawings
and recording them in a systemic and concise manner along
with the description of each item.

Abstracting

The process by means of which the quantities of items of

identical character and description are collected from the “take-
off sheets”, totaled and deduction made in order to arrive at the

net total quantities of respective items and in trade-wise order
called ________.

Billing

It is a claim for the amount of work done or materials supplied.