Atlas Building Laws 1 Flashcards

1
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Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines

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PD 1096

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2
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The Fire Code of the Philippines (2008)

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RA 9514

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3
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Accessibility Law: An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments, and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Services

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BP 344

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4
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NSCP

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National Structural Code of the Philippines

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5
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PEC

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Philippine Electrical Code

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6
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PMEC

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Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code

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7
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NSPC

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National Standard Plumbing Code

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8
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Revised Rules & Standards for Economic & Socialized Housing Projects to Implement

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BP 220

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9
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Revised Rules & Regulations Implementing the Subdivision & Condominium Buyer’s Protective Decree

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PD 957

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10
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Shall apply to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and private buildings and structures, except traditional dwellings and those covered by Batas Pambansa Blg. 220

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PD 1096

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11
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Shall apply to all persons; all private or public buildings, facilities or structures and their premises erected or constructed before and after the effectivity hereof

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RA 9514

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12
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Shall apply to public and private buildings, streets and highways, public transport vehicles, public telephones; public transport terminals

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BP 344

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13
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Confinement to wheelchairs; requiring use of braces, crutches, artificial supports; Impairment of hearing or sight; Aging and incoordination; Acquired or congenital mental impairments

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Categories of disabled people

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14
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Charge with the duties of issuing building permits

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Building Official

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15
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Shall designate a fire safety inspector who shall conduct an inspection of every building or structure at least once a year and every time the owner, administrator, the occupant shall renew his/her business permit or permit to operate

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The Chief, BFP

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16
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Excavation, fencing, signage, demolition

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Activities

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17
Q

Mausoleum, pool, bank vaults

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Accessory of building

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18
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Temporary sidewalk

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Accessory

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19
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Shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP, or representative as a pre-requisite to the grants or permits and/or licenses by LGUs and agencies

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Inspection requirement

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20
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No occupancy permit, business, or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a _________________ from the Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative.

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Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)

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21
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No permit for the construction, repair, or renovation of public and private buildings and related structures for public use, whether owned or leased, shall be granted or issued, unless the owner shall have provided in the places and specifications submitted for approval barrier-free facilities and accessibility features.

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BP 344

22
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Exemptions from Building Permits (PD 1096)

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Minor construction, repair works

23
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Plans and specifications not required for

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  • Traditional indigenous family dwellings intended for use and occupancy of owner’s family; of native materials, cost not exceeding Php 15k
  • Single-detached dwelling up to 20 sqm or less
24
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FALAR

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Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report

25
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FSEC

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Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance

26
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FSIC

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Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

27
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PD 1096: Non-issuance, suspension, and revocation of a building permit

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  • Errors in plans and specifications
  • Incorrect or inaccurate data supplied
  • Non-compliance with NBC and IRRs
28
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PD 1096: Validity of building permit

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  • One year from the date of issue

- Suspension/abandonment of construction for 120 days

29
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PD 1096: Building permit fees based on computing

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  • Type of occupancy or use of the building
  • Cost of construction (per sqm based on classification)
  • Area
  • Height
30
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PD 1096: Certificate of Occupancy/Use required prior to:

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  • Use of building/structure

- Change in use of occupancy classification

31
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PD 1096: Certificate of Occupancy/Use application requirements

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  • Certificate of completion (signed by the architect)
  • Logbook and building inspection sheet
  • Signed as-built plans and specifications
32
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PD 1096: Certificate of Occupancy/Use non-issuance or revocation

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  • Unauthorized change, modification, or alteration in plans and/or type of construction
  • Failure to engage services of a licensed architect or civil engineer to do full-time supervision
  • Failure of a full-time supervisor to submit logbook, Certificate of Completion, as-built plans, specifications, Building Inspection Sheet, Fire Safety Inspection Cert.
33
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Shall be the relative danger of the start and spread of fire, the generation of smoke or gases, the danger of explosion or other occurrences potentially endangering the lives and safety of the occupants of the building or structure due to the nature of the contents or processes/operations therein

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Degree of Hazard

34
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Areas within which only certain types of buildings are permitted to be constructed based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire

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PD 1096 Fire Zones

35
Q

Fire extinguishers for Class A fire

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  • Water type
  • Multi-purpose dry chemical type
  • Wet chemical type
36
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Fire extinguishers for Class B fire

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  • Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
  • Film-forming fluoro protein foam (FFFP)
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Dry chemical type
37
Q

Fire extinguishers for the protection of delicate electronic equipment

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  • Carbon dioxide type

- Halogenated agent type (but halon is banned)

38
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PD 1096: Floor-to-floor height. Minimum vertical distance

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3 meters

39
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Eaves over required windows shall not be less than _____ from the side and rear property lines.

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750 mm

40
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Minimum width of a walkway

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1.20 m

41
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Minimum gradient

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5% slope

42
Q

Access per person

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0.6 meters

43
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PD 957: Minimum area for a single park/playground in a residential condominium project

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50 sqm for 1000 sqm floor area or 10 units

Add 3 sqm per additional unit

44
Q

The minimum distance between curb & arcade

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300 mm

45
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The minimum distance between curb & canopy

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300 mm

46
Q

Skew junctions

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Y-intersection

47
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A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 4 hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side collapses under fire conditions

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Firewall

48
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A reinforced masonry/concrete separator with the appropriate fire-resistive rating and which shall be positioned between dwelling units or between buildings to maintain the fire integrity of each structure

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Firewall

49
Q

The only permitted opening in an abutment or firewall

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A vent well with a clear width of one meter

50
Q

BP 220 firewall min. thickness

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150 mm