RULE X – BUILDING PROJECTION OVER PUBLIC STREETS

Question 1

No part of any building or structure or any of its appendages, shall project beyond the building line except as provided herein.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Footings located at least ______ below grade along national roads or public highway may project not more than _______ beyond the property line provided that said projection shall not obstruct any existing utilities/services such as power, water, sewer, gas, communication, and drainage lines, etc, unless the owner concerned shall pay the corresponding entities for the rerouting of the parts of the affected utilities.

Answer 2

2.40 meters, 300 millimetres

Question 3

Foundations may be permitted to encroach into public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding ______; provided that the top of the said foundation is not less than _______ below the established grade; and provided further, that said projection shall not obstruct any existing utilities/services such as power, water, sewer, gas, communication and drainage lines, etc., unless the owner concerned shall pay the corresponding entities for the rerouting of the parts of the affected utilities.

Answer 3

500 millimetres, 600 millimetres

Question 4

Over 3.00 meters but less than 6.00 meters

Answer 4

.60 meter

Question 5

6.00 meters to less than 10.00 meters

Answer 5

.90 meter

Question 6

10.00 meters to less than 11.00 meters

Answer 6

1.00 meter

Question 7

11.00 meters to less than 12.00 meters

Answer 7

1.10 meter

Question 8

12.00 meters to less than 13.00 meters

Answer 8

1.30 meter

Question 9

13.00 meters to less than 14.00 meters

Answer 9

1.40 meter

Question 10

14.00 meters or over

Answer 10

1.50 meter

Question 11

The clearance between the established grade of the street and/ or sidewalk and the lowest under surface of any part of the balcony shall not be less than

Answer 11

3.00 meters

Question 12

Whenever required by existing building and zoning regulations, arcades shall be constructed on sidewalks of streets. The width of the arcade and its height shall be uniform throughout the street provided that in no case, shall an arcade be less than ______ above the established sidewalk grade.

Answer 12

3.00 meters

Question 13

Arcaded pedestrian walkways shall have a clear height of

Answer 13

3.00 meters

Question 14

a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and supported by the building and projecting over a wall or sidewalk. This includes any object or decoration attached thereto.

Answer 14

Canopy or marquee

Question 15

The horizontal clearance between the outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall be not less than _______. The vertical clearance between the pavement or ground line and the undersurface of any part the marquee shall not be less than ______.

Answer 15

300 millimeters, 3.00 meters

Question 16

A marquee shall be constructed of incombustible material or materials of not less than two- hours fire- resistive construction. It shall be provided with necessary drainage facility.

Answer 16

Construction

Question 17

Every marquee shall be so located as not to interfere with the operation of any exterior standpipe connection or to obstruct the clear passage from stairway exits from the building or the installation or maintenance of electroliers.

Answer 17

Location

Question 18

Is a movable shelter supported entirely from an exterior wall of a building and of a type which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building.

Answer 18

Awning

Question 19

The horizontal clearance between the awning and the curb line shall not be less than ________. The vertical clearance between the undermost surface of the awning and the pavement or ground line shall be not less than _______. Collapsible awnings shall be so designated that they shall not block a required exit when collapsed or folded.

Answer 19

300 millimetre, 2.40 meters

Question 20

Doors, windows, and the like less than _____ above the pavement or groundline shall not, when fully opened or upon opening, project beyond the property line except fire exit doors.

Answer 20

2.40 meters

Question 21

Every corner building or solid fence on a public street or alley less than _______ in width shall be truncated at the corner. The face of the triangle so formed shall be at right angle to the bisector of the angle of the intersection of the street lines, provided, that in no case shall the length of the chaflan be less than _________.

Answer 21

3.60 meters, 4.00 meters

Question 22

Corner buildings or solid wall fences to be built abutting property lines on corners of public alley or street intersections shall be provided with chaflans to afford a clear view.

Answer 22

True