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contract documents are a combination of drawings and written information

true

drawings at the schematic design phase must be detailed enough to calculate a rough estimate of its construction cost

true

window openings must open to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open waterway

true

a door, when fully opened, may reduce the width of a stairway path by up to 100mm

false

exit doors must be capable of opening at least 90 deg

true

the prescribed dimensions of car parking slots are the same regardless of parking

false

parking slots on the road right-of-way located directly in front of one’s property may be counted towards its minimum parking requirement

false

property setbacks are always based on the

false

development controls can only be found in the nbcp

false

all buildings, regardless of zoning or occupancy are allowed to build firewalls

false

development controls

this refers to the set of rules and regulations that govern the physical utilization and development potential of a property and the planning and design of the spaces within it

yard

this refers to the area of required open space within a lot that is essential to allow light and ventilation in the building

maximum allowable construction area

this refers to the area within the lot that can be paved, regardless of whether it is enclosed by a wall or not

floor to lot area ratio

it is the ratio between the gross floor area of a building and the total area of the lot on which it stands

none of the above

the total open space in a lot may be determined based on the following except

2.70m

what is the minimum ceiling height of rooms with natural ventilation

2.00m x 3.00m

what are the min dimensions of a bedroom

0.90m

what is the least horizontal dimension allowed for a bathroom

1/3 of the setback

what is the maximum depth of a building projection over a yard?

up to 70% of the total perimeter of the property

under section 704 of the nbcp, what is the maximum length of firewall that can be built, provided that the subject building complies with the requirements stipulated?

300 Sqm

What is the allowable maximum building footprint?

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

900 sqm if 3 floors

what is the maximum allowable gross floor area of the weekend home?

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

6 sqm

what is the minimum floor area of the master’s bedroom

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

0.00m, it is now allowed

what is the maximum length of firewall that can be built on the subject property?

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

3

what is the maximum number of floors that can be built on the subject property?

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

past space requirements

which of the following is not a primary consideration when designing a house?

Problem A

Dr. Reyes bought a 600 sq.m. property in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna. The R-1 lot, with a frontage of 20m and a depth of 30m, is located in the middle of a row of similarly-sized R-1 lots along an 8m-wide road. He plans to build a weekend home for him and his growing family.

zoning classification

what is the basis of the setbacks for the property?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

1500 sqm (?)

what is the allowable maximum building footprint?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

30%

what is the required percentage of open space in the property?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

1.20 sqm

what is the minimum floor area of the bathroom in each unit?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

2

how many accessible units must be provided?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

at ingress level

where should the accessible units be located in the building?

Problem B

The city government is building a mid rise housing development for its constituents on a 3,000 sq.m. property The R-2 Inside lot he's a frontage of 50m and a depth of 60m, and is located along an 10m-wide road. The building will be surrounded by a linear park for the exclusive use of its residents, There will be a total of 100 housing units, all of which will be 60 sq.m. two-bedroom apartments. The building will not have elevators.

road width

what is the basis of the setbacks for the lot?

Problem C

The municipal government is planning to build a new community market on a 2,400 sq.m. property in a remote barangay to address the needs of Its residents. The property is a rectangular inside lot within a C-1 zone and has an 80m-long frontage along a 10m-wide road. The proposed development will have 1,200 sq.m. of wet and dry market area on a single floor and will maximize natural lighting and ventilation on all sides.

2.70m

what is the minimum ceiling height of the proposed building?

Problem C

The municipal government is planning to build a new community market on a 2,400 sq.m. property in a remote barangay to address the needs of Its residents. The property is a rectangular inside lot within a C-1 zone and has an 80m-long frontage along a 10m-wide road. The proposed development will have 1,200 sq.m. of wet and dry market area on a single floor and will maximize natural lighting and ventilation on all sides.

market floor area

what is the basis for the computation of the car parking requirements for the project?

Problem C

The municipal government is planning to build a new community market on a 2,400 sq.m. property in a remote barangay to address the needs of Its residents. The property is a rectangular inside lot within a C-1 zone and has an 80m-long frontage along a 10m-wide road. The proposed development will have 1,200 sq.m. of wet and dry market area on a single floor and will maximize natural lighting and ventilation on all sides.

70%

what is the maximum allowable percentage of site occupancy?

business and mercantile

the proposed building falls under which occupancy group?

Problem C

The municipal government is planning to build a new community market on a 2,400 sq.m. property in a remote barangay to address the needs of Its residents. The property is a rectangular inside lot within a C-1 zone and has an 80m-long frontage along a 10m-wide road. The proposed development will have 1,200 sq.m. of wet and dry market area on a single floor and will maximize natural lighting and ventilation on all sides.

distance to farms

which of the following is not a primary consideration when designing a market?

Problem C

The municipal government is planning to build a new community market on a 2,400 sq.m. property in a remote barangay to address the needs of Its residents. The property is a rectangular inside lot within a C-1 zone and has an 80m-long frontage along a 10m-wide road. The proposed development will have 1,200 sq.m. of wet and dry market area on a single floor and will maximize natural lighting and ventilation on all sides.

30%

what is the required percentage of open space in the property?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

*10,500 sqm

what is the allowable maximum building footprint?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

front of house and back of house

what are the general categories of space in a hotel?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

number of guest rooms

what is the basis for the computation of the car parking requirements for the project?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

3

how many accessible units must be provided by the hotel?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

five-star

what is likely star rating awarded by the department of tourism for this hotel?

Problem D

A developer recently bought a 15,000 sq.m. property in an up-and-coming tourist destination in northern Palawan. The C-1 Inside lot, with a frontage of 200m and a depth of 75m, is located along a 16m-wide provincial highway. The company intends to put up a 150-room luxury hotel with facilities and amenities that cater to the desires of the most sophisticated guests.

c

based on the general use of the building, what is the occupancy group it belongs to?

Problem E

The city government is planning to develop a 1,800 sq.m. rectangular lot to host new classrooms to accommodate its growing school-age population. It wants to build a new 4-storey elementary school building with 20 classrooms for 1000 students. The building will have windows on all sides to maximize natural ventilation and keep operational costs low. The property is located at the corner of a 20m-wide arterial road and a 8m-wide local road. It has a 60m frontage along the arterial road.

9.00m x 7.00m

what is the standard size of a classroom according to deped standards?

Problem E

The city government is planning to develop a 1,800 sq.m. rectangular lot to host new classrooms to accommodate its growing school-age population. It wants to build a new 4-storey elementary school building with 20 classrooms for 1000 students. The building will have windows on all sides to maximize natural ventilation and keep operational costs low. The property is located at the corner of a 20m-wide arterial road and a 8m-wide local road. It has a 60m frontage along the arterial road.

2

how many car parking slots are required?

Problem E

The city government is planning to develop a 1,800 sq.m. rectangular lot to host new classrooms to accommodate its growing school-age population. It wants to build a new 4-storey elementary school building with 20 classrooms for 1000 students. The building will have windows on all sides to maximize natural ventilation and keep operational costs low. The property is located at the corner of a 20m-wide arterial road and a 8m-wide local road. It has a 60m frontage along the arterial road.

*1

what is the minimum number of jeepney loading bays?

Problem E

The city government is planning to develop a 1,800 sq.m. rectangular lot to host new classrooms to accommodate its growing school-age population. It wants to build a new 4-storey elementary school building with 20 classrooms for 1000 students. The building will have windows on all sides to maximize natural ventilation and keep operational costs low. The property is located at the corner of a 20m-wide arterial road and a 8m-wide local road. It has a 60m frontage along the arterial road.

none of the above

which of the following is not a consideration when choosing a school site?

Problem E

The city government is planning to develop a 1,800 sq.m. rectangular lot to host new classrooms to accommodate its growing school-age population. It wants to build a new 4-storey elementary school building with 20 classrooms for 1000 students. The building will have windows on all sides to maximize natural ventilation and keep operational costs low. The property is located at the corner of a 20m-wide arterial road and a 8m-wide local road. It has a 60m frontage along the arterial road.

risk of inflation

when assessing inherent risks for a site, which of the following is not considered?

4 car parking slots

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