RULE 5- FIREZONES

Question 1

Are areas which only certain types of buildings are permitted to construct based on their use, type of construction and resistance to fire.

Answer 1

Fire Zones

Question 2

A building/structure which is located partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone, when ______________ of its total floor area is located in such zone.

Answer 2

1/3

Question 3

Damage from fire or earthquake, typhoons or any fortuitous event may be repaired, using the same kind of materials of which the building or structure was originally constructed, provided that, the cost of such repair shall not exceed __________of the replacement cost of the building or structure.

Answer 3

20%

Question 4

These are areas where sitting of buildings are permitted without fire-resistivity. Often located at rural areas. Type 1 and Type 2 of construction

Answer 4

Non-fire Restricted Zones

Question 5

These are areas where sitting of buildings are permitted within prescribed fire-resistivity with atleast 2-hour fire resistive. Type 2, Type 3 and type 4 of constructions.

Answer 5

Fire Restrictive Zones

Question 6

These are areas require no less than 3-hour to 4-hour fire resistive construction materials. Type 4 and Type 5 of construction

Answer 6

Highly Fire Restrictive Zones