BUILDING CODE

Question 1

Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building/structure.

Answer 1

ADDITION

Question 2

A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any portions thereof which has
different requirements.

Answer 2

CONVERSION

Question 3

A written authorization granted by the Building Official to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the construction of a specific project after plans, specifications, pertinent documents are found in conformity to P. D. 1096.

Answer 3

BUILDING PERMIT

Question 4

All on-site work done from site

preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components, and installation of utilities of building

Answer 4

CONSTRUCTION

Question 5

Installation in place of components of a building/structure.

Answer 5

ERECTION

Question 6

Construction in a building involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location and size of windows, doors, structural parts, existing utilities but does not increase the overall area thereof.

Answer 6

ALTERATION

Question 7

Remedial work done on any
damaged or deteriorated portions of a building/structure to
restore its original condition.

Answer 7

REPAIR

Question 8

Any physical change made on
a building to increase its value,
utility and to improve its aesthetic quality

Answer 8

RENOVATION

Question 9

The transfer of a building of portions thereof from its original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.

Answer 9

MOVING

Question 10

The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part.

Answer 10

DEMOLITION

Question 11

A secondary building/structure

located within the same premises, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building/structure.

Answer 11

ANCILLARY BUILDING/

STRUCTURE

Question 12

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096

Answer 12

NATIONAL BUILIDNG CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Question 13

PD 1185 or RA 9514

Answer 13

FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Question 14

PD 957

Answer 14

SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYERS PROTECIVE DECREE

Question 15

BP 220

Answer 15

ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZE HOUSING

Question 16

BP344

Answer 16

ACCESSIBILITY LAW (OR AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, 
ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES)

Question 17

PD 856

Answer 17

SANITATION CODE OF PHILIPPINES

Question 18

PD 957

Answer 18

REVISED IRR OF THE SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYER’S PROTECTIVE DECREE

Question 19

PD 1067

Answer 19

WATER CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Question 20

RA 386

Answer 20

Civil Code of the Philippines

Question 21

RA1378

Answer 21

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Question 22

RA8981

Answer 22

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 23

RA9266

Answer 23

The Architecture Act of 2004

Question 24

R.A. 11201

Answer 24

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT

Question 25

RA 545

Answer 25

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Question 26

R.A. 8293

Answer 26

“Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines”

Question 27

seeks to improve the efficiency of building performance through a framework of acceptable set of standards that will enhance sound environmental and resource management that will counter the harmful gases responsible for the adverse effects of climate change, throughout the building’s life-‐cycle including efficient use of resources, site selection, planning, design, construction, use, occupancy, operation and maintenance, without significant increase in cost.

Answer 27

“GB Code”