08. PP ARCC- PD1096, FIRE CODE, BP344

- traditional indigenous family dwelling

- projects covered by BP220

what is excluded and is not required to use NBCP as a requirement to construct?

addition

any new construction increasing the height and/or floor area

alteration

changes in materials, partitioning, openings, or utilities that do not increase height or floor area

conversion

a change in the use of occupancy of a building

renovation

any physical change made to increase value, quality, or improve aesthetics

- public buildings (government)

- traditional indigenous family dwelling (less than 15k, native materials, single family)

who are exempted from building permit fees

null and void

what happens to the building permit if you lack ancillary permits

false, mandatory

true or false:

a location clearance from the city/ municipal zoning administration is optional

building permit will be void

what happens if after 1 yr of issuance of building permit, there is still no construction?

120 days

how long can a work be suspended or paused for the building permit not be voided?

false, subject to most restrictive requirement

true or false:

when a building has mixed occupancy, the whole building is subject to whichever has high percentage of space.

occupancy

defines how a specific building within that zone is used

zoning

dictates where land can be used, density, development controls

R1

Low-density residential zone, characterized mainly by single-family, single detached dwellings with the usual community ancillary uses on a neighborhood scale, such as executive subdivisions and relatively exclusive residential communities which are not subdivisions

R2 BASIC

Single-attached or duplex building/structure of from one (1) storeyup to three (3) storeysin height and with each unit for separate use as single-family dwellings

R2 MAX

Low-rise multi-level building/structure of from three (3) up to five (5) storeysin height and for use as multiple family dwellings

R3 BASIC

Row house building/structure of from one (1) storey up to three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for separate use as single-family dwellings

R3 MAX

Medium-rise multi-level building/ structure of from six (6) up to twelve (12) storeys in height and for use as multiple family dwellings

R4

A medium to high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise townhouse building/ structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings

R5

A very high-density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a medium-rise or high-rise condominium building/structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwelling

PSO (Percentage of Site Occupancy)

portion of the lot that can be covered by the building footprint

TOSL (total open space of the lot)

the remaining portion of the lot not covered by the PSO, dedicated to yards, courts, and setback

10% of rooms floor area

according to NBCP for rooms without artificial ventilation, the total free area of windows must be at least _____________

2.7m

minimum floor to ceiling height for naturally ventilated rooms

occupant load

the maximum number of people a space is designed to safely hold

1.80

what is the unit area in sqm per occupant in a classroom use

9.30

what is the unit area in sqm per occupant in a office use

0.65

what is the unit area in sqm per occupant in a auditorium use

2

how many exit is required for occupant load less than 500

3

how many exit is required for occupant load 500-999

4

how many exit is required for occupant load 1000 or more

not less than 1/5 of the perimeter of the area served

if 2 exits are required they must be placed a distance apart of

60m

with sprinkler system what is the maximum travel distance to exits

45m

without sprinkler system what is the maximum travel distance to exits

1.1m

what is the minimum stairway dimension according to NBCP For occupant load less than 50

200MM, 250MM

maximum rise and minimum rise of stairs as per NBCP

3m

minimum clear height of arcades above the sidewalk, vertoical clearance of canopies/ marquees, and balconies

2.4m

minimum height of fences

1.2m

when sidewalk is closed a temporary walkway of not less than _______ wide must be provided

development controls

A set of inter-acting regulationsconcerning the physical utilization of a lot and likewise governing the planning/design of spaces and/or the use or occupancy of a building/structure to be introduced (or already existing) on a lot

development controls

help determine in detail the Development Potential

and/or the Carrying Capacityof all lots and/or of proposed developments on lots.

It can be enforced on any building, regardless of when it was built.

what is the meaning of this: fire code is retrospective

architect in charge of construction

who signs for occupancy permit

Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

No

Certificate of Occupancy, Business Permit or Permit to Operate

shall be issued without securing a

means of egress

a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building, structure, or facility to a public way.

Access, Exit, Exit discharge

what are the 3 distinct parts of means of egress

exit

That portion of means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of a building or structure by construction, location, or equipment as required to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge.

access

That portion of means of egress that leads to an exit.

exit discharge

That portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.

3m

Public Way. A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land open to the outside air, deeded to the public, with a clear width and height of at least ___________

self-closing fire resistive door

Any opening in the separation wall/construction shall be protected by an approved

1hr

for protective enclosures of exit of 3 storeys what is the fire resistance duration

2hrs

for protective enclosures of exit of 4 or more storeys what is the fire resistance duration

915mm

The width of any means of egress shall not be less than

the number of fixed seats installed

The occupant load of an area having fixed seats shall be determined by

not less than two (2) exits by separate ways of travel

When exits are not immediately accessible from an open floor area, continuous passageways, aisles, or corridors leading directly to every exit shall be maintained and shall be arranged to provide access for each occupant to

not less than 1/2 of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building

When two (2) exits or exit access doors are required, they shall be located at a

distance from one another

false, single exit

true or false:

interlocking or scissor stairs are considered 2 exits for new buildings

6m

Means of egress shall be so arranged that there are no dead-end pockets, hallways, corridors, passage ways or courts, whose depth exceeds

2m

fire exit The minimum headroom shall not be less than

side-hinged or pivoted-swinging type

Any door in a means of egress shall be of the

1/2 of corridor

When the door is swinging open, it cannot block more than

178mm

When the door is completely open, it must not stick into the corridor by more than:

not less than the width of the door

he landing shall have a width...

710mm

Door openings in means of egress shall not be less than

1.22m

No single door in a doorway shall exceed a width of

915mm

What is the minimum clear width of a stair serving fewer than 50 occupants, excluding projections below handrail height?

1120mm

What is the minimum clear width of a stair serving less than 2000 occupants, excluding projections below handrail height?

1420mm

What is the minimum clear width of a stair serving more than 2000 occupants, excluding projections below handrail height?

applies only to events, construction, or changes that occur after the law takes effect

what is the meaning of this:bp344 is prospective

10%

how many percent of the total units for government housing shall be accessible

1.1m x 0.8m

wheelchair size

1.8m

wheelchair turning diameter

0.4m

lowest point a person on a wheelchair can can reach

1.2m

highest point a person on a wheelchair can can reach

1.2m

Minimum clear width for a PWD ramp

there is dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device

Changes in level shall require a ramp except when

100mm

ramp raised edge on both sides minimum height

tactile warning strips

Ramps shall be provided with __________________ at the head, foot, and landings.

300 mm

handrails must extend __________ past the start and end of the ramp

1.8m

minimum landing length and length of level area before and after the ramp

10.50m

Maximum total length allowed for a ramp with 1:15 slope

700mm

Maximum rise allowed for a ramp with 1:15 slope

15m

for a 1:20 slope at what length do you need to add landing (landing interval for 1:20 slope)

10m

for a 1:15 slope at what length do you need to add landing (landing interval for 1:15 slope)

railing across the full width of its lower end

Any ramp with a rise greater than 200 mm and leads down towards an area where vehicular trafficis possible, shall have a

170mm

Handrails

shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade higher than

900mm

upper handrail height for accessible ramp and stairs

700mm

lower handrail height for accessible ramp and stairs

150mm

for accessible stairs what is the maximum uniform riser

300mm

for accessible stairs what is the minimum uniform treads

1.5m

accessible staircase shall have a clear width of

1.5m

Sidewalks, walkways, and pathways shall have a minimum width of

1.8m

Where space is required for two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the minimum width shall be

2.2m

Sidewalk/walkway headroom shall not be less than

900mm/leaf

according to bp344 All doors shall have a minimum clear width of

1.5m

Corridors shall have minimum clear width of

12 m, 1.8 m × 1.8 m

for Every _________ along a long corridor, you must provide a ___________ turnabout space

2

Highly populated or high occupancy buildings shall be able to accommodate at least _________ wheelchair users per elevator at the same time

30m

accessible elevators should be how far from the entrance