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1
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A portion of the wall which projects on one or both sides and acts as a vertical beam, a column, or both

A. Pier
B. Pilaster
C. Balcony
D. Gallery

A

B. Pilaster

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Vertical opening through building for elevators, dumbwaiters, mechanical equipment or similar purposes

A. Aperture wall
B. Window
C. Shaft
D. Fire exit

A

C. Shaft

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The vertical supports, such as posts or stanchions, as used in indigenous or traditional type of construction.

A. Suportales
B. Structural frame
C. Pier
D. Foundation

A

A. Suportales

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Pie de gallos in english

A. Cross bracing
B. Knee braces
C. Rebar
D. Metal sheet

A

B. Knee braces

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The estimated cost to replace the building in kind, based on current replacement costs.

A. Vault
B. Treasure
C. Value
D. Price

A

C. Value

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The enclosing wall of an iron or steel framework or the non bearing portion of an enclosing wall between piers.

A. Curtain wall
B. Dead wall
C. Bearing wall
D. Cross wall

A

A. Curtain wall

Bonus
B. Dead wall- wall without openings
C. Bearing wall- supports load
D. Cross wall- synonymous with a partition

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Q

A wall in which facing and backing are so bonded together that they act as composite element and exert a common action under load.

A. Faced wall
B. Foundation wall
C. Part wall
D. Retaining wall

A

A. Faced wall

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8
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A projecting window similar to bay window, but carried on brackets or corbels

A. Awning window
B. Casement window
C. Sliding window
D. Oriel window

A

D. Oriel window

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9
Q

Which of these is not a power and function of the secretary?

A. Evaluate existing reference codes
B. Conduct seminar/ workshops on the code
C. Prescribe fees
D. Appoint building official

A

B. Conduct seminars/workshop - Technical staffs’ function

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10
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Which of these is not a duty of a building official?

A. Issue additional rules in the form of memorandum circular
B. Enforcement of provisions
C. Declare ruinous building
D. Non issuance of permit upon evaluation

A

A. Issue additional rules in the for of memorandum circular (Secretary’s function)

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11
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Exempted in building permit fees

A. Building official
B. Secretary
C. Indigenous family dwelling
D. A and B

A

C. Indigenous family dwelling

Other infos:

Constructed of native materials
Not to exceed 15k

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12
Q

Unauthorized change in submitted plans during construction is in what level of violation?

A. Light violation
B. Less grave violation
C. Medium grave violation
D. Grave violation

A

D. Grave violation (10k penalty)

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13
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The building permit is null and void if not accompanied by the ___?

A. Ancillary Permits
B. Tax declaration
C. Dti Permit
D. Real property tax receipt

A

A. Ancillary Permit

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14
Q

Which of these does not require building permit for construction?

A. 7sqm Greenhouse
B. Addition of 40sqm terraces for private use of the owner
C. Garden pool with 500mm depth exclusively for private use
D. Garden walls with 1.5m height

A

Answer: C. Garden pool with 500mm depth exclusively for private use

A. 7sqm Greenhouse (limit is 6sqm only)
B. Addition of 40sqm terraces for private use of the owner (limit is 20sqm only)
C. Garden pool with 500mm depth exclusively for private use
D. Garden walls with 1.5m height (limit is 1.2m only)

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15
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In case the applicant of building permit is not the owner, he/she is required to submit an additional document. What document is this?

A. Notarized copy of Contract of Lease
B. Deed of Absolute Sale
C. Current Real Property Tax Receipt
D. A and B

A

D. Contract of Lease Or Deed of Absolute Sale

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16
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Building Permit Application

What radius kilometer is required for vicinity map if the building is commercial, industrial and institutional?

A. 5km rad
B. 4 km rad
C. 3 km rad
D. 2 km rad

A

D. 2km rad

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17
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Building Permit Application

What radius kilometer is required for vicinity map if the building is residential?

A. 2 km rad
B. 1.5 km rad
C. 1 km rad
D. 0.5 km rad

A

D. 0.5 km rad

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18
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The building official shall within ___ days from payment of the required fee, issue the building permit.

A. 30
B. 20
C. 15 a
D. 10

A

C. 15

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19
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The building official may issue a ground and excavation permit even while the building permit application is still being processed subject to payment of the corresponding fees.

A. True, with cashbond of 50kpesos for the 1st 50 cubic meter and 300pesos for every cu m in excess 50 cu m.
B. True, but said excavation shall not exceed 100 cu. m
C. A and B
D. False, excavation is not allowed without building permit.

A

C. A and B

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20
Q

After 120 days of excavation left open, the cashbond shall be ___?

A. Returned
B. Forfeited
C. Reimbursed
D. Refunded

A

B. Forfeited

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21
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The architect or engineer is liable for damages within 15 yrs from completion of the building is under what law?

A. Article 1732 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
B. Architecture Act of 2004
C. Article 1723 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
D. National Building Code of The Philippines

A

C. Article 1723 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

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22
Q

In less than 10 days the ___ should be notified before excavation begin

A. Owner
B. Building Official
C. Architect
D. Engineer

A

A. Owner

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23
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Upon completion of construction, the ___ shall submit the logbook duly signed and sealed to the BO including as built plans and other documents.

A. Architect of record
B. Architect in charge of construction
C. Owner
D. Engineer

A

C. Owner

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24
Q

No building shall be used until the BO has issued a ____?

A. Certificate of true copy
B. Certificate of Occupancy
C. Certificate of Residency
D. Transfer Certificate of Title

A

B. Certificate of Occupancy

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25
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Building Permit Sign dimension for residential buildings

A. 1m x 1m
B. 0.9m x 0.6m
C. 0.8m x 0.4m
D. 1.2m x 0.6m

A

B. 0.9m x 0.6m

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26
Q

Building permit sign informations. Which of these is not included?

A. Date issued
B. Design Proffesional’s Name
C. Proffesional Incharge of Fulltime Inspection
D. Building Official

A

D. Building Official

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27
Q

Building permit expire and become null and void if the building authorized therein is not commenced within a period of ___ after the issuance

A. 120 days
B. 1 yr
C. 200 days
D. 150 days

A

B. 1 yr

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28
Q

A partial certificate of occupancy may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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29
Q

Shall be 4 hr fire resistive throughout and the structural elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, masonry construction

A. Type V
B. Type IV
C. Type III
D. Type II

A

A. Type V

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30
Q

Types of construction

Shall be of masonry and wood construction. The building shall be one hour fire resistive throughout.

A. Type II
B. Type I
C. Type III
D. Type V

A

C. Type III

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31
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Type of Construction

Shall be wood construction with protective fire resistant materials and one hour fire resistive throughout

A. Type III
B. Type I
C. Type II
D. Type Iv

A

C. Type II

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32
Q

Materials required to be flame spread proofed shall be treated with a flame retardant having a flame spread of __ or less as determined by the tunnel test.

A. 10
B. 30
C. 50
D. 60

A

C. 50

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33
Q

Changes, alterations and repairs in fire zone may be made provided that in any 12 month period of the work does not exceed ___ of the value of the existing building

A. 30%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 35%

A

B. 20%

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34
Q

___ means the degree to which a material can withstand fire as determined by generally recognized and accepted testing methods.

A. Incombustible
B. Fire resistive rating
C. Fire restricted
D. Fire zone

A

B. Fire resistive rating

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35
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The quality of the drinking water from meteoric, surface or underground sources shall conform to the criteria set in the latest approved ___?

A. National standards for drinking water standards
B. National waterworks and sewerage system authority standards
C. Maynilad standards
D. Metropolitan waterworks and sewerage system system

A

A

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36
Q

Rainwater drainage shall not discharge to the sanitary sewer system

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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37
Q

Footings located at least 2.4m below grade along national roads or public highway may project not more than ___

A. 500mm
B. 200mm
C. 300mm
D. 400mm

A

C. 300mm

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38
Q

Total projection allowed in a lot with 12m width streets

A. 0.60m
B. 1.5m
C. 0,9m
D. 1.3m

A

D. 1.3m

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39
Q

Total projection allowed in a lot with 3m width streets

A. 0.60m
B. 1.5m
C. 0,9m
D. 1.3m

A

A. 0.6m

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40
Q

Total projection allowed in a lot with 14m width streets

A. 0.60m
B. 1.5m
C. 0,9m
D. 1.3m

A

D. 1.5m

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41
Q

Total projection allowed in a lot with 6m width streets

A. 0.60m
B. 1.5m
C. 0.9m
D. 1.3m

A

C. 0.9m

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42
Q

The clearance between the established grade of the street and the lowest under surface of any part of the balcony projection over street shall not be less than ___

A. 2.7m
B. 2.0m
C. 3m
D. 1.8m

A

C. 3m (eto rin clearance sa arcaded and canopy)

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43
Q

The horizontal clearance between the outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall not be less than ___.

A. 200mm
B. 300mm
C. 400mm
D. 500mm

A

B. 300mm (same with awning)

44
Q

Doors and windows shall not project beyond the property line except ____ doors.

A. Fire exit
B. Entrance
C. A and B
D. None of the above

A

A. Fire Exit

45
Q

What is the length of required chaflan in a corner building with a 3.6m width public street?

A. 3m
B. 4m
C. 5m
D. 6m

A

B. 4m

46
Q

Where the RROW is __m or less, no temporary walkway shall be allowed

A. 3m
B. 4m
C. 5m
D. 6m

A

C. 5m

47
Q

In case there is no sidewalk in front of the building site during construction or demolition, a temporary walkway of not less than __ shall be provided

A. 1m
B. 1.2m
C. 1.5m
D. 1.8m

A

B. 1.2m

48
Q

When the horizontal distance between the outermost face of the building area and the inner edge of the sidewalk is more than 1/2 the height of the building a __ fence is required

A. 2m
B. 2.3m
C. 2.4m
D. 2.5m

A

C. 2.4m

49
Q

When the horizontal distance between the outermost face of the building area and the inner edge of the sidewalk is equal to or less than 1/2 the height of the building, a ___ shall be required in addition to fence

A. Net
B. Canopy
C. Lights
D. Window

A

B. Canopy (mas malapit ang building sa sidewalk mas maraming protection ang need ;)

-this should also have net screen na

50
Q

The underside of the canopy shall be properly lighted at night with not less than 100 watt bulb every __ of its length and at each change of grade or elevation of the sidewalk surface

A. 5m
B. 2m
C, 8m
D. 6m

A

D. 6m

51
Q

Catch Platforms located at

A. When necessary
B. Every other floor
C. A and B
D. None of the above

A

C. A and B

52
Q

For medium and high rise building 6 storey and higher..

A

lahat ng protective and safety device iinstall na

53
Q

In passageways, stairways and corridors, the average light intensity measured at floor level shall not be less than ___

A. 100lux
B. 200lux
C. 300lux
D. 400lux

A

C. 300lux

54
Q

At location where tools and machinery used, the average light intensity measured at floor level shall not be less than ___

A. 200lux
B. 300lux
C. 400lux
D.500lux

A

D. 500 lux

55
Q

A ___ shall be stationed to give warning at places where pedestrians and workers are likely to pass under a gas welding or cutting or an arc welding operation.

A, Foreman
B. Laborer
C. Watchman
D. Carpenter

A

C. Watchman

56
Q

The base of every hoist tower shall be screened or otherwise protected on all sides to a height of not less than __

A. 1m
B. 1.2m
C. 1,8m
D. 2m

A

C. 1.8m

57
Q

All ropes and cables used in connection of scaffolds shall be tested before being put to use and at least ___ every 30 days

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice

A

A. Once

58
Q

No single ladder shall exceed __ in length

A. 10m
B. 9m
C. 7m
D. 6m

A

D. 6m

59
Q

Ladder landings shall be at least __ and equipped with handrails and toe boards

A. 1.2m sq
B. 1.5m sq
C. 2m sq
D. 2.5m sq

A

A. 1.2m

60
Q

Ladder rungs shall be spaced uniformly and as near to ___ as practicable

A. 400mm
B. 300mm
C. 200mm
D. 100mm

A

B. 300mm

61
Q

Ladders leading to floor shall extend at least __

A. 1200mm
B. 1000mm
C. 900mm
D. 800mm

A

C. 900mm

62
Q

Ladders serving traffic in both directions simultaneously shall be at least __

A. 1200mm
B. 1000mm
C. 900mm
D. 800mm

A

B. 1000

63
Q

Ladder landings shall be not less than

A. 900mm
B. 850mm
C. 750mm
D. 600mm

A

C. 750mm

64
Q

Scaffolds shall be substantially constructed at support at least __ times the maximum load and shall be secured to prevent swaying

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

C. 4

65
Q

Ropes, Cables and blocks shall sustain at least __ times the maximum load which they are subjected.

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

A

C. 6

66
Q

Floor Openings

Protection shall be in the form of barricades or guardrails not less than __ high placed not less than __ distant at all points from the edges of such openings

A. 900mm, 600mm
B. 1000mm, 600mm
C. 1000mm, 500mm
D. 900mm, 500mm

A

A. 900mm, 600mm

67
Q

Every protective fence or canopy shall be removed within ___ after such protection is no longer required as determined by the Building Official

A. 15 days
B. 18 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days

A

D. 30 days

68
Q

Before demolition is commenced, _____ should be given to the adjoining owners of the building

A. Building Permit
B. Notice of Intention to Proceed
C. Transfer of Certificate of Title
D. Ancillary Permit

A

B. Notice of Intention to Proceed

69
Q

Chute Interval

A. 2m
B. 4m
C, 6m
D. 8m

A

C. 6m

70
Q

Chutes which at an angle of more than 45 deg from the horizontal shall be completely enclosed on all 4 sides, except for openings for receiving materials of debris

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

71
Q

Chute steeper than 45, the top shall have be covered

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

72
Q

Demolition Walkways

shall not be less than 3 planks
560 in width
do not deflect more than ___

A. 100mm
B. 80mm
C. 50mm
D. 20mm

A

C.50mm

73
Q

Demolition of Floors

Plank thickness: 25mm
overlap: __

A. 200mm
B. 100mm
C. 80mm
D. 50mm

A

B. 100mm

74
Q

Structural members and floor slabs shall be removed simultaneously

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

Structural members shall not be cut or removed until all stories above that floor have been demolished

75
Q

A device or piece of equipment, which is unsafe, shall be reported to___

A. Superintendent
B. Foreman
C. Architect of record
D. A and B

A

D. A and B

76
Q

No person shall operate or move any machinery closer than __ to any energized high voltage unless authorized by the Electrical Inspector

A. 3m
B. 5m
C. 8m
D. 10m

A

B. 5m

77
Q

No clinic nearby
more than 200 workers are employed

A. shall have first aid room
B. shall hire competent nurse
C. shall hire doctor
D. A and B

A

D. A and B

78
Q

Subject to the provisions of ___ . The design and quality of materials used structurally in excavation, footings, and in foundations shall conform to accepted engineering practice.

A. Articles 684 to 686 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
B. Articles 385 to 398 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
C. Articles 381 to 388 of the Civil Code of the Philippines
D. Articles 678 to 680 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

A

A. Articles 684 to 686 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

79
Q

Excavation and any disturbances made on public property shall be restored immediately to its former condition within __

A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 96 hours

A

B. 48 hours

80
Q

Cut slopes and permanent fills slope ratio

A. 1:2
B. 1:3
C. 1:4
D. 1:5

A

A. 1:2

81
Q

Every 1.5m deep trench shall have means of exit every __

A. 5m
B. 6m
C. 6.5m
D. 7.5m

A

D. 7.5m

82
Q

Elevator Enclosure
__ shall enclose the perimeter of the unenclosed

A. Fascia board
B. Baseboard
C. Draft Curtain
D. Girder

A

C. Draft Curtain

83
Q

Chute opening shall not be located in required exit corridors or stairway

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

84
Q

Changes in Elevation

changes in elevations of less than 300mm along any exit serving a trbutary occupant load of 10 or more shall be by means of ___

A. Stairs
B. Slide
C. Ramp
D. Riser

A

C. Ramp

85
Q

Swing

swing in direction of ___ travel when serving any hazardous areas or when serving an occupant load of 50 or more

A. Entrance
B. Interior
C. Wall
D. Exit

A

D. Exit

86
Q

Double acting door shall be provided with a view panel less than 1300sq cm

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

87
Q

With an occupant load of 100, double acting doors can be used as exits

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

88
Q

Smokeproof enclosure are required in buildings with ___ storeys

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

D. 5

89
Q

Aisles 30 seats between aisle

Every _ row of seats, exit doors shall be provided

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

D. 5

90
Q

Aisle maximum slope

A. 1:2
B. 1:4
C. 1:8
D. 1: 10

A

C. 1.8

91
Q

Standard seat spacing back to back

A. 600mm
B. 740mm
C. 800mm
D. 840mm

A

D. 840

92
Q

Bleachers

The minimum unit live load for reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers shall be __ of horizon projection for the structure as a whole

A. 500kg/sqm
B. 600kg/sqm
C. 700kg/sqm
8. 800kg/sq,

A

B. 500kg/sqm

93
Q 
Row Spacing
back to back without backrest:
back to back with backrest:
chair seating:
clearance between back of seat and the front of the seat:
A 
Row Spacing
back to back without backrest: 600mm
back to back with backrest: 750mm
chair seating: 850mm
clearance between back of seat and the front of the seat: 300mm
94
Q

Rise between rows

A. 200mm
B. 300mm
C. 400mm
D. 500mm

A

C. 400mm

95
Q

Number of seats between aisles

without backrest:
with backrest:

A

without backrest: 15 seats

with backrest: 5 seats

96
Q

Dry standpipes are required i buildings with __ or more storeys

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

C. 4

97
Q

Dry standpipe test shall be conducted by the owner or the building contractor in the presence of a representative of the ___ for the purpose of certification

A. Building Official
B. DPWH
C. Architect of Record
D. Foreman

A

A. Building Official

98
Q

Dry Standpipe Capability
___ liters of water per minute

A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
D. 1500

A

B. 900

99
Q

125 mm dry standpipe shall be equipped with ___ fire department connection

A. two way siamese
B. three way siamese
C. four way siamese
D. five way siamese

A

B. three way siamese

100
Q

Philippine Electrical Engineering Law

A. Republic Act 7930
B. Republic Act 7920
C. Republic Act 7290
D. Republic Act 7801

A

C. Republic Act 7920

101
Q

Conductors clearance from ground:
Conductors horizontal clearance:
Service drop clearance:

A

Conductors clearance from ground: 3m
Conductors horizontal clearance: 1m
Service drop clearance: 5.5m

102
Q

Rated speed of escalator

A. 38 meters per minute
B. 40 meters per minute
C. 60 meters per minute
D. 70 meters per minute

A

A. 38 meters per minute

103
Q

Width between balustrades

A. 600mm - 1000mm
B. 580mm - 1000mm
C. 560mm - 1000mm
D. 400mm - 1000mm

A

C. 560mm - 1000mm

104
Q

No part of the boiler shall be closer than 1m from any wall and shall have at least __ separate exit.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

B. 2

105
Q

The effective temperature and relative humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling shall be maintaned at ___

A. 18-20 C deg
B. 20-24 C deg
C. 22-24 C deg
D. 23-25 C deg

A

B. 20-24 C deg

106
Q 
flame spread rating of approved plastic
A. 235
B. 225
C. 220
D. 200
A

B. 225

107
Q

Signages

Non- arcaded:
Arcaded:
building abutting street:

A

Non- arcaded: 1.2m
Arcaded: 0.6m
building abutting street: 0.3m

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