MIDTERMS

Question 1

The main purpose is to protect the public by setting up the minimum acceptable level of safety for buildings, products, and processes.

Answer 1

CODES AND REGULATIONS

Question 2

Policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control.

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The National Building Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 1096)

Question 3

The purpose of this Code is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards and
requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

Answer 3

The National Building Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 1096)

Question 4

Designed to be consistent, complementary, and compatible as a referral code to NBC and all allied
referral codes under the purview of NBC.

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Architectural Code of The Philippines

Question 5

This code shall apply to the design and construction, repair, alteration, renovation, and use of any building and
other structures for human habitation and all other activities of human endeavor, including the architectural
aspects of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and the like.

Answer 5

Architectural Code of The Philippines

Question 6

Establish minimum requirements for structural systems using prescriptive and performance-based
principles provisions.

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National Structural Code of the Philippines

Question 7

The primary objective of the code is to establish basic materials quality and electrical works standards
for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling, and for other purposes

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Electrical Code of the Philippines

Question 8

Practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.

Answer 8

Electrical Code of the Philippines

Question 9

Policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote economic development thru prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires.

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Fire Code of the Philippines (Republic Act 9514)

Question 10

Promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.

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Fire Code of the Philippines (Republic Act 9514)

Question 11

The basic goal of the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is to ensure the unqualified observance
of the latest provisions of the plumbing and environmental laws.

Answer 11

National Plumbing Code

Question 12

Improvement of the way of the Filipinos by directing public health services towards the protection and
promotion of the health of the people.

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Sanitation Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree 856)

Question 13

The policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of
sound environmental management and control.

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Rule I – General Provisions

Question 14

make it the purpose of the Code to provide for all buildings and structures, a m framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance.

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Rule I – General Provisions

Question 15

Executive Officer of the OBO appointed by the Secretary.

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BUILDING OFFICIAL

Question 16

A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an owner/applicant to proceed
with the construction, or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure

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BUILDING PERMIT

Question 17

known as the National Building Code of the Philippines.

Answer 17

PD 1096

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(DPWH)

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Department of Public Works and Highways

Question 19

Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH.

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SECRETARY

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The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDO.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Question 21

Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code
and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.

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OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL (OBO)

Question 22

The administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Code and this IRR, including the imposition of
penalties for administrative violations thereof, is hereby vested in the Secretary.

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Rule II – Administration and Enforcement

Question 23

NBCDO

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National Building Code Development Office

Question 24

created through DPWH Department Order, shall serve as the technical staff of the Secretary.

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National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO)

Question 25

_______ is a dynamic process that includes several factors.

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SPACE PLANNING

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__________ is frequently about compromise.

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SPACE PLANNING

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involve satisfying a defined criterion on a priority basis

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principles of space planning

Question 28

As your sketch diagrams develop you can begin to build a rough sketch plan of your spaces, this is sometimes
known as ______________________.

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bubble diagramming.

Question 29

helps you make the connection between basic spatial requirements and a fully drafted floor plan.

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The bubble diagram

Question 30

WHAT ARE THE 6 PHASES OF SPACE PLANNING

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Phase 1: Collection of Information
Phase 2: Interpret Requirements
Phase 3: Consideration of Spaces and Spatial Relationships
Phase 4: Developing Circulation
Phase 5: Create the Solution
Phase 6: Review and Revise