BP 220 / PD 957 and IRR Flashcards

1
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PD 957. This Decree shall be known as

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Subdivision and Condominium Buyer’s Protective Decree

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2
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PD 957 was initiated by the late President Ferdinand Marcos on ___ and applied with the latest revised implementing rules and regulations in 2009

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July 12, 1976

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natural or juridical person, refers to business firm whether a corporation, partnership, cooperative or association or a single proprietorship

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person

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shall include every disposition, or attempt to dispose, for a valuable consideration, of a subdivision lot, including the building and other improvements thereof, if any, in a subdivision project or a condominium unit in a condominium project

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Sale or Sell

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A privilege given to a member of a cooperative, corporation, partnership, or any association and/or the issuance of a certificate or receipt evidencing or giving the right of participation in, or right to, any land in consideration of payment of the membership fee or dues, shall be deemed a sale within the meaning of this definition.

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Sale or Sell

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6
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shall mean a tract or a parcel of land registered under Act No. 496 which is partitioned primarily for residential purposes into individual lots with or without improvements thereon, and offered to the public for sale, in cash or in installment terms

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Subdivision project

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shall mean a subdivision plan of a registered land wherein a street, passageway or open space is delineated on the plan

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Complex subdivision plan

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8
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shall mean the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided primarily for residential purposes into condominium units, including all structures thereon

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Condominium project

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a part of the condominium project intended for any type of independent use or ownership, including one or more rooms or spaces located in one or more floors (or part of parts of floors) in a building or buildings and such accessories as may be appended thereto

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Condominium unit

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10
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the registered owner of the land subject of a subdivision or a condominium project

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Owner

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11
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the person who develops or improves the subdivision project or condominium project for and in behalf of the owner thereof

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Developer

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any person directly engaged as principal in the business of buying, selling or exchanging real estate whether on a full-time or part-time basis

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Dealer

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13
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any person who, for commission or other compensation, undertakes to sell or negotiate the sale of a real estate belonging to another

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Broker

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the person regularly employed by a broker to perform, for and in his behalf, any or all functions of a real estate broker

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Salesman

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15
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shall mean the National Housing Authority.

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Authority

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16
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Section 3. shall have exclusive jurisdiction to regulate the real estate trade and business in accordance with the provisions of this Decree

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National Housing Authority

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Section 4. The registered owner of a parcel of land who wishes to convert the same into a subdivision project shall submit his ___ to the Authority which shall act upon and approve the same, upon a finding that the plan complies with the Subdivision Standards’ and Regulations enforceable at the time the plan is submitted

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subdivision plan

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18
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National Building Code

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RA 6541

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19
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Condominium Act

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RA 4726

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20
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The subdivision plan, as so approved by the NHA, shall then be submitted to the ___ for approval in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Section 44 of the Land Registration Act

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Director of Lands

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21
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The condominium plan as likewise so approved, shall be submitted to the ___ of the province or city in which the property lies and the same shall be acted upon subject to the conditions and in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Section 4 of the Condominium Act

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Register of Deeds

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22
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Land Registration Act

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Act No. 496

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23
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The owner or the real estate dealer interested in the sale of lots or units, respectively, in such subdivision project or condominium project shall register the project with the Authority by filing therewith a sworn registration statement. The following documents shall be attached to the registration statement:

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*Copy of the Subdivision plan or Condominium plan

*Copy of any circular, prospectus, brochure, advertisement, letter or communication to be used for the public offering

*Balance sheets showing the amount and general character of its assets and liabilities and a copy of its articles of incorporation or articles of partnership or association

*Title to the property which is free from all liens and encumbrances

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24
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Section 5. Such owner or dealer to whom has been issued a registration certificate shall not, however, be authorized to sell any subdivision lot or condominium unit in the registered project unless he shall have first obtained a ___ the project within two weeks from the registration of such project

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license to sell

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25
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The Authority, upon proper application therefor, shall issue to such owner or dealer of a registered project a license to sell the project if, after an examination of the registration statement filed by said owner or dealer and all the pertinent documents attached thereto, he is convinced that the owner or dealer is

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*of good repute

*that his business is financially stable

*the proposed sale of the subdivision lots or condominium units to the public would not be fraudulent.

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26
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Section 6. owner shall file adequate ___ to guarantee construction and maintenance

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performance bond

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27
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Section 7. Exempt transactions. A license to sell and performance bond shall not be required in any of the following transactions:

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(a) Sale of a subdivision lot resulting from the partition of land among co-owners and co-heirs.

(b) Sale or transfer of a subdivision lot by the original purchaser thereof and any subsequent sale of the same lot.

(c) Sale of a subdivision lot or a condominium unit by or for the account of a mortgagee in the ordinary course of business when necessary to liquidate a bona fide debt

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28
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Section 9. Revocation of Registration Certificate and LTS, if the owner/dealer:

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Insolvent

Violates any of the provisions

Fraudulent transactions

Misrepresentation

Bad business repute

Does not conduct his business in accordance with law or sound business principles

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Section 11. No real estate dealer, broker or salesman shall engage in the business of selling subdivision lots or condominium units unless he has ___ in accordance with the provisions of this section

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registered himself with the Authority

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30
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Registration of dealers, brokers and salesmen shall expire every

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December 31

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31
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Renewal of registration of dealers, brokers and salesmen shall be made

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30 to 60 days after January 1

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Section 12. Registration under the preceding section may be refused or any registration granted thereunder, revoked by the Authority if, after reasonable notice and hearing, it shall determine that such applicant or registrant

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violated any provision

has made a material false statement in his application or registration

has been guilty of a fraudulent act

has demonstrated his unworthiness

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33
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Section 15. The case shall be decided within ___ from the time the same is submitted for decision.

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thirty (30) days

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34
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Section 17. Registration. All contracts to sell, deeds of sale and other similar instruments relative to the sale or conveyance of the subdivision lots and condominium units, whether or not the purchase price is paid in full, shall be ___

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registered by the seller in the Office of the Register of Deeds of the province or city where the property is situated

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35
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Section 21. Sales Prior to Decree. In cases of subdivision lots or condominium units sold or disposed of prior to the effectivity of this Decree, it shall be incumbent upon the owner or developer of the subdivision or condominium project to complete compliance with his or its obligations as provided in the preceding section within ___ from the date of this Decree

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two years

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36
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Section 18. Mortgages. No mortgage on any unit or lot shall be made by the owner or developer without prior ___. Such approval shall not be granted unless it is shown that the proceeds of the mortgage loan shall be used for ___

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written approval of the Authority, the development of the condominium or subdivision project

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37
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Section 19. Advertisements. The ___ shall answerable and liable for the facilities, improvements, infrastructures or other forms of development represented or promised in brochures, advertisements and other sales propaganda disseminated by the owner or developer or his agents and the same shall form part of the sales warranties enforceable against said owner or developer, jointly and severally

A

owner or developer

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38
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Section 20. Time of Completion. Every owner or developer shall construct and provide the facilities, improvements, infrastructures and other forms of development, including water supply and lighting facilities, which are offered and indicated in the approved subdivision or condominium plans, brochures, prospectus, printed matters, letters or in any form of advertisement, within ___ from the date of the issuance of the license for the subdivision or condominium project

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one year

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39
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Section 22. Alteration of Plans. No owner or developer shall change or alter the roads, open spaces, infrastructures, facilities for public use and/or other form of subdivision development as contained in the approved subdivision plan and/or represented in its advertisements, without the ___, or in the absence of the latter, by the majority of the lot buyers in the subdivision

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permission of the Authority and the written conformity or consent of the duly organized homeowners association

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40
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Section 23. Non-Forfeiture of Payments. No installment payment made by a buyer in a subdivision or condominium project for the lot or unit he contracted to buy shall be forfeited in favor of the owner or developer when the buyer, after due notice to the owner or developer, desists from further payment due to the ___ for complying with the same.

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failure of the owner or developer to develop the subdivision or condominium project according to the approved plans and within the time limit

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41
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In relation to Section 23. Non-Forfeiture of Payments. The buyer may, at his option, be reimbursed ___

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the total amount paid including amortization interests but excluding delinquency interests, with interest thereon at the legal rate

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42
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Realty Installment Buyer Protection Act (Maceda Law)

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RA 6552

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43
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Section 25. Issuance of Title. The owner or developer shall deliver the title of the lot or unit to the buyer upon ___ of the lot or unit. No fee, except those required for the ___, shall be collected for the issuance of such title

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full payment, registration of the deed of sale in the Registry of Deeds

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44
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Section 26. Realty Tax. Real estate tax and assessment on a lot or unit shall be paid by the owner or developer without recourse to the buyer for as long as ___; Provided, however, that if the buyer has actually ___, he shall be liable to the owner or developer for such tax and assessment effective the year following such taking of possession and occupancy

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the title has not passed the buyer, taken possession of and occupied the lot or unit

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45
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Full ownership is equal to naked ownership plus

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usufruct

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46
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Section 27. Other Charges. No owner or developer shall levy upon any lot or buyer a fee for an alleged community benefit. Fees to finance services for common comfort, security and sanitation may be collected only by a properly organized ___ and only with the consent of a majority of the lot or unit buyers actually residing in the subdivision or condominium project.

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homeowners association

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47
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Section 30. Organization of Homeowners Association. The ___ of a subdivision project or condominium project shall initiate the organization of a homeowners association among the buyers and residents of the projects for the purpose of promoting and protecting their mutual interest and assist in their community development.

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owner or developer

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48
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Donations of roads and open spaces to local government. The registered owner or developer of the subdivision or condominium project, upon completion of the development of said project may, at his option, convey by way of donation the roads and open spaces found within the project to the city or municipality wherein the project is located. Upon acceptance of the donation by the city or municipality concerned, no portion of the area donated shall thereafter be converted to any other purpose or purposes unless after hearing, the proposed conversion is approved by the Authority. what section of pd 957

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Section 31

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49
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Failure to pay installments. The rights of the buyer in the event of this failure to pay the installments due for reasons other than the failure of the owner or developer to develop the project shall be governed by Republic Act No. 6552. what section of pd 957

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Section 24

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50
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Section 32. Phases of Subdivision. For purposes of complying with the provisions of this Decree, the owner or developer may divide the development and sale of the subdivision into phases, each phase to cover ___

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not less than ten hectares

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51
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Section 35. Take-over Development. The ___, may take over or cause the development and completion of the subdivision or condominium project at the expenses of the owner or developer, jointly and severally, in cases where the owner or developer has refused or failed to develop or complete the development of the project as provided for in this Decree

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Authority (now DHSUD)

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52
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Section 36. Rules and Regulations. The ___ shall issue the necessary standards, rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Decree.

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Authority (now DHSUD)

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53
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Section 38. Administrative Fines. The Authority may prescribe and impose fines ___ for violations of the provisions of this Decree or of any rule or regulation thereunder

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not exceeding ten thousand pesos

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54
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Section 39. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Decree and/or any rule or regulation that may be issued pursuant to this Decree shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of ___ and/or imprisonment of ___

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not more than twenty thousand (P20,000.00) pesos, not more than ten years

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55
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in the case of corporations, partnership, cooperatives, or associations, the ___ shall be criminally responsible for any violation of this Decree and/or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto

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President, Manager or Administrator or the person who has charge of the administration of the business

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56
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How many section are there in PD 957

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43 sections

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57
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certificate of approval to the property owner to develop, construct, renovate, or make an addition to a structure on a property

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development permit

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who issues development permits

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DHSUD (condominium) or LGU (subdivision)

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59
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what EO authorized LGU to issue development permits

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EO 71

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60
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what EO is about CLUP

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EO 72

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61
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issued by the DHSUD to registered owner of land who wishes to convert the same into subdivision/condominium project that complies with Subdivision Standards Regulations and National Building Code - PD 1096

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Certificate of Registration

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62
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National Building Code

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PD 1096

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63
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issued by DHSUD upon proper application of the owner or developer of subdivision or condominium project authorizing to sell the project

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License to Sell

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64
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Every registered owner or developer of a parcel of land who wishes to convert the same into a subdivision project shall apply with the ___ for the approval of the subdivision development plan

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Board or the local government unit (LGU) concerned

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65
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preliminary subdivision development plan valid only for ___ from date of approval

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180 days

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66
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For Application for Subdivision Development Permit, one requirement is the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for subdivision projects with area of ___

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30 hectares and above

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67
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a development permit shall only be valid for a period of ___ from date of issuance if no physical development is introduced

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3 years

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68
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the board shall cause the publication, at the expense of the applicant, a notice of pending application for Certificate of Registration in 2 newspapers of general circulation, one published in English and another in Filipino, ___

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once a week for 2 consecutive weeks

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69
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a ___ notice of the project shall be posted on the project site until the issuance of the license to sell

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3’ x 6’ billboard

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70
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no owner or dealer shall sell any disposable subdivision lot or condominium unit in the registered project without a license to sell issued by the Board within ___ from the registration of the project

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2 weeks

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71
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the performance bond required may be any of the following:

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(a) surety bond amounting to 20% of the development cost of the unfinished portion of the approved plan

(b) real estate mortgage - at least 20% of the total development cost

(c) other forms of security equivalent to 10% of the development cost of the unfinished portion of the approved plan

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72
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an act authorizing the ministry of human settlements to establish and promulgate different levels of standards and technical requirements for economic and socialized housing projects in urban and rural areas

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BP 220

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73
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Law on Defining Open Space in Residential Subdivisions

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PD 1216

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74
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Fire Code of the Philippines

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PD 1185

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75
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Batasang Pambansa 220 was passed on

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March 25, 1982

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76
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BP 220 - 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 avergaed and low-income earners in urban and rural areas from those provided in ___, ___, ___, ___

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PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, PD 1185

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Coverage of BP 220: economic and socialized housing refers to

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Housing units which are within the affordability level of the average and low income earners which is 30% of the gross family income as determined by the NEDA

Government-initiated sites and services development and construction of economic and socialized housing projects in depressed areas

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BP 220: Section 4. Basis and objectives of the minimum design standards. The minimum design standards are intended to provide minimum requirements within the generally accepted levels of safety, health and ecological considerations. Parameters used are

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(a) Protection and safety of life, limb, property and general public welfare
(b) Basic needs of human settlements
(c) Affordability levels of target markets
(d) Location

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79
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Heirarchy for the Basic Needs of Human Settlements

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(WMSSPP)
Water
Movement and Circulation
Storm Drainage
Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal
Parks and Playground
Power

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80
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refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and
Appropriate Financing Schemes (RA 7279)

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Affordable cost

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81
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public way intended to serve both pedestrian and emergency vehicles, and also access to lots, both end always connecting to streets

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alley

82
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parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets or alleys or pathways or other natural or manmade features and occupied by or intended for building

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block

83
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single-family attached dwelling containing three or more separate living units grouped closely together to form relatively compact structures

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Cluster Housing

84
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Commission in BP 220 shall mean

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Human Settlements Regulatory Commission

85
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facilities or structures intended to serve common needs and for the benefit of the community, such as neighborhood/multi-purpose center, health center, drugstore, school, livelihood center, etc

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community facilities

86
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building designed or used as residence for one or more families

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dwelling

87
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dwelling for one family which is completely surrounded by permanent open spaces with independent access, services and use of land

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Single-family detached

88
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dwelling containing two or more separate living units each of which is separated from another by party or lot lines walls and provided with independent access services and use of land. Such as dwellings shall include duplexes, row houses or terraces and cluster housing

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Single-Family Attached

89
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dwelling on one lot containing separate living units for 3 or more families, usually provided with common access, services, and use of land

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Multi-family dwelling

90
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a type of housing project provided to moderately low-income families with lower interest rates and longer amortization periods

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economic and socialized housing

91
Q

any wall which separate two abutting living units to resist the spread of fire.

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fireblock

92
Q

is the length of time a material can withstand being burned

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Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

93
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fireblock that extends vertically from the lowest portion of the wall which adjoins the 2 living units

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Fire Wall

94
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Fire Wall minimum height and minimum horizontal length

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0.30 m ; 0.30 m

95
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that part or end of a lot which abuts a street

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frontage

96
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dwelling, or portion thereof, providing complete living facilities for one family, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the same as a single family dwelling

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living unit

97
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a portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for building development

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lot or plot

98
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wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located, erected at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate entity

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lot line wall

99
Q

the purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used

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occupancy

100
Q

shall refer to areas allocated for the following purposes: Circulation, Community facilities, Park/Playground, Easements

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Open Space

101
Q

wall used jointly by two parties under easement agreement, erected upon a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate

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Party wall

102
Q

the portion of the subdivision which is generally not built on and intended for passive or active recreation

A

Park/Playground

103
Q

A public way intended for pedestrian and which cuts across a block to provide access to adjacent streets or property

A

Pathwalk/Footpath

104
Q

Pathwalk/Footpath shall have a width if ___ intended only to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized housing. It shall have a maximum length of ___

A

3.0 meters, 60 meters

105
Q

single-family attached dwelling containing 3 or more separate living units designed in such a way that they abut each other at the sides, as in a row, and are separated from each other by party walls: provided with independent access, services, and use of land

A

Row House

106
Q

refer to the set of documents required by the commission for the processing and approval of economic and socialized housing projects

A

Technical Requirements

107
Q

a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a housing core with the following additional components being included as part thereof:

All exterior walls to enclose the unit
Openings for doors and windows
Plumbing fixtures
Electrical wiring within the unit
Floor

A

shell house

108
Q

a habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirement for a shell house with the following additional components being included as part thereof:

All windows and doors
Partition walls for separating functional areas

A

Complete House

109
Q

a public way intended to be used only as a pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects.

A

pathwalk

110
Q

refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots and home lots only undertaken for the underprivileged and homeless citizen which shall include sites and services development, long term financing, liberalized terms on interest payments, and such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of RA 7279

A

socialized housing

111
Q

a devise which grants a property owner relief from certain provision of the Zoning Ordinance where, because of the particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the property

A

variance

112
Q

refers to minimum possible deviation from standards which is permitted so as to make a feasible highly beneficial housing project

A

variance

113
Q

a device which grants a property owner relief from certain provisions of the Zoning Ordinance where because of the specific use would result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience or a desire to make more money

A

exception

114
Q

refers to the privilege granted to a certain person/project with unique characteristics, of being relieved from compliance with, and of being not subject to general standards and regulations, on the ground of practicality, beneficially, and necessity

A

exception

115
Q

a street or road linking the site and serves as the main traffic artery within the project site and shall traverse the longer axis of the property

A

major road

116
Q

a street or a road that services pedestrian/vehicular traffic from minor roads leading to major roads

A

collector road

117
Q

a road which main function is to provide direct access to lots and other activity centers

A

minor road

118
Q

shall have a right-of-way of not less than 6 meters in width with provision for sufficient space for vehicular turn around in the form of a cul-de-sac, loop, branch or “T”, with a maximum length of 60 meters inclusive of terminal

A

motor courts

119
Q

roads which provide for the distribution of traffic among individuals lots and activity centers

A

service roads

120
Q

a 2 meter wide walkway which shall be used to break a block and to serve pedestrians and for emergency purposes. It shall not be used as access to property

A

alley

121
Q

interior subdivision projects must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road with a minimum width of

A

10 meters

122
Q

subdivision projects abutting a main public road must provide sufficient setbacks with a minimum dimension of ___ at both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and unloading of passengers

A

3.0 meters in depth and 5.0 meters in length

123
Q

minimum asphalt thickness

A

50mm

124
Q

concrete pavement minimum thickness

A

150mm, 20.7 Mpa at 28 days

125
Q

price of saleable lots intended for single-detached units shall not exceed ___ of the maximum selling price of the house and lot package

A

40%

126
Q

maximum length of block is ___, however blocks exceeding ___ shall be provided by an alley approximately at mid-length

A

400 meters, 250m

127
Q

for row houses there shall be a maximum of ___ units but in no case shall be more than ___ in length

A

20, 100 meters

128
Q

if public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an independent water supply system within the subdivision project. Minimum quantity requirement shall be ____

A

150 liters per capita per day

129
Q

provision for street lighting per pole shall be mandatory if poles are ____ distance

A

50m

130
Q

the elevated reservoir or water tank capacity must be ___ average daily demand plus fire reserve

A

20%

131
Q

minimum drainage pipe diameter shall be

A

30cm

132
Q

are parcels of land ranging from 0.2 to 50 or more hectares are exclusively or predominantly used for cultivation, livestock production and agro-forestry without the intended qualities of the farmlot subdivision

A

Agricultural lands or Farm lands

133
Q

is a planned community intended primarily for intensive agricultural activities, and secondarily for housing

A

farmlot subdivision

134
Q

land used for agriculture-related tourism or recreation and it is also an agriculture-theme park which incorporates residential resort features

A

leisure farms

135
Q

all farmlots subdivision must have a minimum area of

A

1 hectare

136
Q

blocks for farmlot subdisivions shall have a maximum length of ___ which shall utilize a minor road for access

A

400 meters

137
Q

minimum area / farmlot area shall have a minimum area of

A

1,000 sqm

138
Q

There shall be no further subdivision of the farmlot area of ___ into smaller lots

A

1,000 sqm

139
Q

minimum frontage for farmlot shall be

A

15 meters

140
Q

the maximum buildable area for farmlot shall not exceed

A

25% percent of the total area

141
Q

accumulated water or ground surface when soil is unable to absorb the water due to pavement

A

surface run-off

142
Q

minimum right-of-way for farmlot subdivisions shall be ___ for major roads and ___ for minor roads, while it shall be ___ for alleys

A

10 meters, 8 meters, 3 meters

143
Q

a type of road of construction pioneered by Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam around 1820, in which single-sized crushed stone layers of small angular stones are placed in shallow lifts and compacted thoroughly

A

macadam

144
Q

average daily consumption of water for domestic and agricultural uses in farmlot subdivisions

A

40 liters per person

145
Q

preliminary approval of development permit for farmlot shall be valid for a period of

A

180 days

146
Q

final approval of development permit for farmlot subdivisions shall be valid for a period of ___ from date of issue

A

1 year

147
Q

surety bond from farmlot subdivisions

A

20% of the development cost

148
Q

shall mean a public or private land used for the burial of the dead

A

cemetery

149
Q

shall mean a privately-owned cemetery with well kept landscaped lawns and wide roadways and footpaths separating the areas assigned for ground interments, tombs, mausoleums and columbaria; with or without a mortuary chapel; and provided with a systematic supervision and maintenance and where park-like atmosphere is its outstanding quality

A

memorial park

150
Q

are lands exclusively used as burial ground and developed for profit

A

memorial park

151
Q

shall mean an interment of remains in a grave or tomb

A

burial

152
Q

shall mean a cemetery, memorial park or any place duly authorized by law for permanent disposal of the dead

A

burial grounds

153
Q

shall mean the privilege given to an individual by the owner of a piece of land to utilize the piece of land, under terms and conditions as agreed upon by both parties for burial purposes

A

burial rights

154
Q

shall mean a place of burial consisting of galleries or passages with side recesses for tombs

A

catacomb

155
Q

shall mean a burial ground, government or privately owned, open for general use of the public

A

public cemetery

156
Q

shall mean a place in which dead bodies are temporarily kept pending indentification

A

morgue

157
Q

evidence of ownership for memorial lots

A

certificate of ownership

158
Q

property rights in memorial lots

A

perpetual lease agreement / perpetual usufruct agreement

159
Q

restrictions on memorial lots

A

for burial purposes only

160
Q

shall mean a monument, marker, tablet, headstone, tombstone, private mausoleum or tomb for family or individual use

A

memorial

161
Q

shall mean a tombstone

A

monument

162
Q

shall mean a large stately tomb to accommodate one or more interments

A

mausoleum

163
Q

also known as Maintenance Care Fund, the fund dedicated to the regular upkeep of the memorial park

A

perpetual care fund

164
Q

site criteria for memorial park

A

shall be located on the periphery of the town center

shall be based on the needs and death rate

165
Q

the number of deaths per 1,000 population during a given period

A

Crude Death Rate

166
Q

location criteria for memorial park development

A

areas zoned for cemetery purposes

167
Q

physical suitability for memorial park development. must be located on ground where the water table is not higher than ___, certified by the ___

A

4.5, National Water Resources Board

168
Q

major road right of way for memorial parks

A

not less than 8 meters

169
Q

for memorial parks, ___ of the saleable area shall be utilized for underground interment in order to retain park-like character of the project

A

at least 50%

170
Q

for ground interment. minimum size shall be

A

1m x 2.44m

171
Q

for plots fronting roads, a minimum setback from the right-of-way of ___ shall be required where no above structure may be constructed

A

1 meter

172
Q

shall mean a burial place solidly built of stone or concrete

A

sepulcher

173
Q

shall mean an above ground sepulcher without roof or canopy

A

tomb

174
Q

minimum burial plot size for public cemeteries shall be

A

1.6m x 3.0m

175
Q

minimum plot size for mausoleum

A

4m x 5m

176
Q

minimum water supply for memorial parks

A

40 liters per capita per day

177
Q

preliminary approval of development permit for memorial parks shall be valid for a period of

A

180 days

178
Q

final approval of development permit for memorial parks shall be valid for a period of ___ from the date of issue

A

2 years

179
Q

certificate of registration is issued on memorial parks upon

A

accomplished 20% of the total development

180
Q

surety bond for memorial parks amounting to ___

A

20% of the cost of the unfinished portion

181
Q

shall mean a structure, either freestanding or part of another building, contain niches for inurnment of cremated human remains

A

columbarium

182
Q

shall mean the removal or exhumation of remains from places of interment

A

disinterment

183
Q

shall mean a compartment used as interment space. also referred to as cinerarium or vaults in columbarium

A

niche

184
Q

shall mean the interment space for the bones

A

ossuary

185
Q

the dimension of the niche/vault must be able to house an urn or receptacle designed to hold at least ___ of cremated human remains

A

200 cubic inches

186
Q

columbarium: parking shall be provided at a ratio of __

A

1:50 or 100 parking slots whichever is lower

187
Q

preliminary approval of development permit for columbarium shall be optional, valid only for a period of ___ from date of approval

A

180 days

188
Q

Final approval of Development Permit for columbarium shall be valid for a period of ___ from date of issuance

A

3 years

189
Q

for columbarium, the project may be exempted from securing license to sell if the same is established as an ___

A

ancillary use

190
Q

use limited to the provision of resting places for cremated human remains of the religious/members of congregation, such as but not limited to priests, ministers, pastors, and the like and their spouses, if applicable

A

ancillary use

191
Q

surety bond for columbarium amounting to

A

20% of the cost of the unfinished portion

192
Q

a tract of land partitioned into plots for sale or lease to establishments engaged primarily in industrial production or services

A

industrial subdivision

193
Q

refers to a tract of land subdivided and developed according to a comprehensive plan under unified continuous management and with provisions for basic infrastructure and utilities with or without pre-built standard factory buildings and community facilities for the use of a community of industries

A

industrial estate

194
Q

an allocated lot within the industrial subdivision intended for industrial or factory used and where such industry or factory is located

A

factory plot / industrial plot

195
Q

shall refer to selected areas with highly developed or which have the potential to be developed intp agri-industrial, industrial, tourist, recreational, commercial, banking, investment and financial centers whose metes and bounds are fixed or delimited by Presidential Proclamation

A

Ecozones or Special Economic Zones

196
Q

minimum plot size in an industrial subdivision

A

500 sqm

197
Q

length of blocks for industrial subdivisions

A

not to exceed 500 meters

198
Q

water supply for industrial subdivisions

A

85 cubic meters per day per hectare and 75 liters per capita per day for domestic consumption

199
Q

minimum main road right-of-way for industrial subdivisions

A

20 meters

200
Q

preliminary approval of development permit for industrial subdivisions valid only for a period of ___ from the date if approval

A

1 year

201
Q

final approval of development permit for industrial subdivision shall be valid for a period of ___ from date of issuance

A

2 years