JPT BP 220

Question 1

Authorizes Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) to establish and promulgate different levels of standards and technical requirements for the development of socialized housing projects in urban and rural areas from those provided in PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, and PD 1185.

Answer 1

BP 220

Question 2

Otherwise known The Price Ceiling for Socialized Subdivision Projects.

Answer 2

HUDCC Resolution No. 1 Series of 2018

Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council

Question 3

Single Detached
28 sq.m with loft of at east 50% of the base structure; or
32 sq.m – one storey; or
32 sq.m – 2 storey structure (16 square meter per floor structure with a dimension of 4 meters x 4 meters)

Answer 3

72.8 sq.m
79.2 sq.m
60.0 sq.m

Question 4

Single Detached
24 sq. m, with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
28 sq.m – one storey

Answer 4

66.4 sq.m
72.8 sq.m

Question 5

Single Detached
22 sq.m with a loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
24 sq.m – one storey

Answer 5

63.2 sq.m
66.4 sq.m

Question 6

Duplex / Single Attached
28 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
32 sq.m – one storey; or
32 sq.m – 2 storey structure (16 sq.m per floor structure with a dimension of 4 meters x 4 meters)

Answer 6

58.33 sq.m
63.67 sq.m
45.0 sq.m

Question 7

Duplex / Single Attached
24 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
28 sq.m – one store

Answer 7

53.0 sq.m
58.33 sq.m

Question 8

Duplex / Single Attached
22 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
24 sq.m – one storey

Answer 8

50.33 sq.m
53.0 sq.m

Question 9

Row Houses
28 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
32 sq.m – one storey; or
32 sq.m – 2 storey structure (16 sq.m per floor structure with a dimension of 4m x 4m)

Answer 9

40.25 sq.m
44.25 sq.m
30.0 sq.m

Question 10

Row Houses
24 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
28 sq.m – one storey

Answer 10

36.25 sq.m
40.25 sq.m

Question 11

Row Houses
22 sq.m with loft of at least 50% of the base structure; or
24 sq.m – one storey

Answer 11

34.25 sq.m
36.25 sq.m

Question 12

Price Ceilings of Single Detached, Duplex/Singe Attached, and Row Houses, highest to lowest

Answer 12

₱580,000.00
₱530,000.00
₱480,000.00

Question 13

Shall mean a partial, intermediate floor in any storey or room of a residential unit in a subdivision project having an area of one-half of the area of the room or space in which it is constructed and shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 1.80 meters above and below it.

Answer 13

Loft

Question 14

A loft shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than — meters above and below it.

Answer 14

1.80

Question 15

The minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms shall be measure from the — to the —.

Answer 15

From the finished floor line to the ceiling line

Question 16

The minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms shall be measure from the finished floor line to the ceiling line, if a ceiling is not provided, a minimum headroom clearance of — meters shall be provided.

Answer 16

2.0 meters

Question 17

The saleable lots designated as duplex/single-attached and/or row house lots shall be provided with housing components, and the price of saleable lots intended for single-detached units shall not exceed — if the maximum selling price for house and lot package.

Answer 17

40%

Question 18

Socialized housing projects already issued Licenses to Sell with unsold and unconstructed units with measurements below the mandated minimum lot area and floor requirements shall be sold at the existing price ceiling of —.

Answer 18

Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (₱450,000.00)

Question 19

A developer may avail of the — provided an approved alteration of plans that conforms with the mandated technical design standards and requirements is secured from the local government unit, and an amended/new License to Sell is issued in its favor by the HLURB.

Answer 19

New Price Ceiling

Question 20

It is a policy of the government to — and — the development of economic and socialized housing projects, primarily by the private sector in order to make available adequate economic and socialized housing units for average and low income earners in urban and rural areas.

Answer 20

Promote and Encourage

Question 21

Development of economic and socialized housing projects shall be in accordance with the — design standards herein set forth.

Answer 21

Minimum

Question 22

The minimum design standards encourages the use of the duly accredited — and — such as innovative design and systems, modular systems and components among others.

Answer 22

Indigenous materials and technology

Question 23

Basic needs of human settlements, enumerate in descending order

Answer 23

1. Water
2. Movement and circulation
3. Storm Drainage
4. Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal
5. Park/playground
6. Power

The provision of the basic needs shall be based on the actual setting within which the project site is located

Question 24

Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and Appropriate Financing Schemes (RA 7279).

Answer 24

Affordable Cost

Question 25

Both economic and socialized housing projects shall be located within --- for housing and outside potential hazard prone and protection areas.

Answer 25

Suitable Site

Question 26

Technical Guidelines and Standards for Subdivisions

Answer 26

A. Site Criteria B. Planning Considerations C. Design Parameters

Question 27

The prioritized basic needs cited earlier shall preferably be available with reasonable distance from the project site, but where these are not available, the same shall be provided by ---.

Answer 27

the developer

Question 28

Generally, housing projects should conform with the zoning ordinance of the city/municipality where they are located, thus, shall be in --- for housing.

Answer 28

suitable sites ## Footnote However, where there is no zoning ordinance or land use plan, the predominant land use principle and site suitability factors cited herein shall be used in determining suitability of a project to a site. Furthermore, (if the project is undoubtedly supportive of other land uses and activities (e.g., housing for industrial workers) said project shall be allowed.

Question 29

A suitable site must have characteristics assuring healthful, safe and environmentally sound community life. It shall be stable enough to accommodate foundation load without excessive site works. Critical areas (e.g., areas subject to flooding, land slides and stress) must be avoided.

Answer 29

Physical Suitability

Question 30

A site must be served by a --- that is readily accessible to public transportation lines.

Answer 30

Road ## Footnote Said access road shall conform to the standards set herein in of these Rules to accommodate expected demand caused by the development of the area.

Question 31

In no case shall a subdivision projects be approved without necessary access --- constructed either by the developer or the LGU.

Answer 31

Road/right-of-way

Question 32

Project design should consider not only the reduction of cost of development to a minimum but also the provision for possible future improvement or expansion, as in the prescription of lot sizes, right of way of roads, open space, allocation of areas for common uses and facilities. ## Footnote Notes only

Answer 32

Notes only

Question 33

The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow --- to be channeled into street drains.

Answer 33

Rain Water

Question 34

Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of --- mm or mire, shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved.

Answer 34

200 mm

Question 35

Grass, shrubs, plants, and other landscaping materials used for --- shall be of variety appropriate for its intended use and location.

Answer 35

Ground Cover

Question 36

For projects abutting --- (primary roads), adequate easement shall be provided for road including loading and unloading as may be required by national/local government units.

Answer 36

National Roads

Question 37

Depending on the classification of roads adjacent to the subdivision and the size of the project site, --- should result into a hierarchy of functions and should define and serve the subdivisions as one integrated unit.

Answer 37

Road Network

Question 38

--- complemented with pathwalk within the subdivision must be so aligned to facilitate movement within and in the subdivision to the nearest major transportation route and adjacent property.

Answer 38

Roads

Question 39

Streets should conform to the --- of the land as much as practicable.

Answer 39

Contours

Question 40

Provisions of --- extension for future connection to adjoining developed and/or underdeveloped properties shall be mandatory and integrated or aligned with existing ones, if any.

Answer 40

Major Street

Question 41

Streets shall be so laid out to minimize --- such as blind corners, skew junctions, etc.

Answer 41

Critical Intersections

Question 42

Roads shall conform with --- design criteria as per Section 10 B.3 of this rules and sound engineering practices.

Answer 42

Civil Work

Question 43

There shall be --- between the saleable portion and non-saleable portion of a subdivision project.

Answer 43

No Fixed Ratio

Question 44

--- shall conform with the minimum requirements for open space comprising those allotted for circulation system, community facilities and parks and playgrounds.

Answer 44

Non-Saleable Areas

Question 45

Area allocated for parks and playgrounds shall be mandatory for projects --- and shall be strategically located within the subdivision project.

Answer 45

1 hectare or above

Question 46

Allocated areas for parks and playgrounds shall be non-alienable and non-buildable for community hall but buildable for ---.

Answer 46

Basketball Court

Question 47

Study Table 1 on Page 14

Answer 47

Notes Only

Question 48

In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than ---.

Answer 48

100 sqm

Question 49

In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than 100 sqm. An addition of 1% increment for every --- or fraction thereof above 225.

Answer 49

10

Question 50

Mandatory provision of area for neighborhood --- both for economic and socialized housing projects with a gross area of 1 hectare and above.

Answer 50

Multi-purpose center ## Footnote These areas are non-saleable The developer may provide for areas for community facilities such as school and convenience/retail centers in excess of the requirement set forth in this Rule which will be deemed saleable.

Question 51

--- shall be strategically located and easily accessible where they can serve a maximum number of population, preferably near or side by side by park/playground.

Answer 51

Community Facilities

Question 52

The area allocated for --- shall not be fixed, as long as the prescribed dimension and requirements for access (both for project site and dwelling units) specified in these Rules are completed with.

Answer 52

Circulation System / Road

Question 53

Shall comply with the pertinent requirements of BP344 otherwise known as the Accessibility Law.

Answer 53

Land Circulation System

Question 54

(with respect to function, dimensions, and project area) shall observed when planning the road network such that no major or minor road align with an alley or pathwalk.

Answer 54

Hierarchy of Roads

Question 55

In cases where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, it shall have a minimum right-of-way of ---.

Answer 55

10 meters

Question 56

In cases where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, it shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. It shall have a --- mix gravel (pit run) base course on well-compacted sub grade.

Answer 56

15 centimeter

Question 57

--- shall maintain a uniform width of right-of-way.

Answer 57

Major Roads

Question 58

Minor roads shall have a right-of-way of --- wide.

Answer 58

6.50 meters

Question 59

Subdivision projects abutting a main public road must provide sufficient setbacks with a minimum dimension of --- in depth and --- in length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and unloading of passengers.

Answer 59

3.0 meters and 5.0 meters

Question 60

Contagious projects or projects to be developed by phases shall be provided with interconnecting roads with a minimum right-of-way of ---.

Answer 60

10 meters

Question 61

Alley shall have a width of ---intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to streets.

Answer 61

2 meters

Question 62

--- shall have a width of 2 meters intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to the property.

Answer 62

Alley

Question 63

Pathwalk shall have a width of --- intended only to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of ---.

Answer 63

3 meters; 60 meters

Question 64

--- shall have a width of 3 meters intended only to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60 meters.

Answer 64

Pathwalk

Question 65

Study Table 6 Page 19

Answer 65

Notes Only

Question 66

Major, minor roads and motor court for economic and socialized housing projects shall be paved with asphalt with minimum thickness of --- or concrete with minimum thickness of --- and a minimum compressive strength of --- at --- days.

Answer 66

50 mm; 150 mm; 20.7 Mpa at 28 days

Question 67

Sidewalk or alley shall be of --- finish.

Answer 67

Macadam

Question 68

Roads should intersect at --- as much as practicable.

Answer 68

Right Angles

Question 69

Multiple intersections along major roads shall be ---.

Answer 69

Minimized

Question 70

Distance between offset intersections should no be less than --- from corner to corner.

Answer 70

20 meters

Question 71

Road intersections shall be provided with adequate --- consistent with sound engineering principles.

Answer 71

Curb Radii

Question 72

--- of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent.

Answer 72

Crown

Question 73

A --- shall be served by an independent access either by a road, motor court, or path walk.

Answer 73

Lot

Question 74

Path walk shall have a maximum length of --- intended only as pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects.

Answer 74

60 meters

Question 75

Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots shall be avoided. ## Footnote Notes only

Answer 75

Notes only

Question 76

Whenever possible, --- elevation shall be at street level.

Answer 76

Lot Frontage

Question 77

Lots shall be protected against ---.. No lot shall be laid out where potential risks exist.

Answer 77

Physical Hazards

Question 78

Study Table 7 page 22

Answer 78

Notes Only

Question 79

Study Table 8 Page 22

Answer 79

Notes Only

Question 80

For row houses, there shall be a maximum of --- units per block or cluster but in no case shall this ve more than --- meters in length.

Answer 80

20 units; 100 meters

Question 81

Maximum block length is --- meters.

Answer 81

400 meters

Question 82

Maximum block length is 400 meters. However, block length exceeding --- meters shall already be provided with --- approximately at midlength.

Answer 82

250 meters; 2-meter alley

Question 83

The minimum floor area requirement for single-family dwelling shall be --- sq meters for economic housing and --- sqm for socialized housing.

Answer 83

22 sqm; 18 sqm

Question 84

The minimum level of completion for economic housing shall be --- based on the submitted specifications.

Answer 84

Complete House

Question 85

The minimum level of completion for socialized housing shall be --- with doors and windows to enclose the unit.

Answer 85

Shell House

Question 86

Provision of --- shall be mandatory for duplex and single-attached units and at every unit for row houses.

Answer 86

Firewall

Question 87

Minimum setback of dwelling unit both for economic and socialized housing shall be: a. Front Setback b. Side yard c. Rear Yard d. Abutmnents

Answer 87

a. 1.5 m b. 1.5 m (from the building line) c. 2.0 m d. May be allowed per requirements of the National Building of the Philippines

Question 88

Each lot and/or living unit shall be served with --- (regardless of the type of distribution system).

Answer 88

Water Connection

Question 89

Water supply provided by the local water district shall be --- and ----.

Answer 89

Potable and Adequate

Question 90

Water supply shall be complemented/supplemented by other sources, when necessary, such as communal well, which may be located strategically for ease and convenience in fetching water by residents and at the same time not closer than --- meters from each other.

Answer 90

300 meters

Question 91

If public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an independent water supply system within the subdivision project. Minimum quantity requirement shall be --- liters per capita per day.

Answer 91

150 liters

Question 92

If a ground reservoir is to be put up, an area shall be allocated for this purpose (part of allocation for community facilities). The size shall depend on volume of water intended to be stored. It shall be protected from pollution by providing buffer of at least --- from sources of pollution/contamination.

Answer 92

25 meters

Question 93

The elevated reservoir or water tank capacity must be --- average daily demand plus fire reserve.

Answer 93

20%

Question 94

Alternative sources of water supply may be availed of such as --- and other devices with water impounding capacity.

Answer 94

Collected Rain Water

Question 95

Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines. Whichever is applicable, the Local Government Unit shall provide each community with --- and --- that are operational at all times.

Answer 95

Fire Hydrants and a Cistern

Question 96

For a ---, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the building requires pressure in excess of that in the main water line.

Answer 96

Multi-Storey Building

Question 97

For a multi-storey building, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the building requires pressure in excess of that in the main water line. Capacity should be --- average daily demand plus ---.

Answer 97

20%; fire reserve

Question 98

When --- is available within the locality of the project site, its connection to the subdivision is required. Actual connection, however, may depend on the minimum number of users as required by the power supplier.

Answer 98

Power

Question 99

Provision of --- per pole shall be mandatory if poles are --- meter distance and at every other pole if the distance is less than --- meters.

Answer 99

Street lighting; 50-meter; 50 meters

Question 100

Installation practices, materials and fixtures used, shall be in accordance with the provisions of the existing rules and regulations of the --- or the --- or the local utility company.

Answer 100

National Electrical Code of the Philippines or the Local Electric Franchise Holder/Local Electric Cooperative

Question 101

Shall be proportionally shouldered by the users prior to issuance of Certificate of Completion (COC) and turn over of open space to LGU.

Answer 101

Electric Bills

Question 101

The --- shall be communal or individual septic tank conforming to the design standard of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines.

Answer 101

Sewage Disposal System

Question 102

Whenever applicable, connections shall be made to an approved public or community sewer system, subject to the requirements and provisions of the --- and other applicable rules and regulations with regard to materials and installation practices.

Answer 102

Sanitation Code of the Philippines

Question 103

The design of the --- of the subdivision shall take into consideration existing development of adjacent areas relative to their impact/effect on its drainage system, if any.

Answer 103

Drainage System

Question 104

The design of the drainage system of the subdivision shall take into consideration existing development of adjacent areas relative to their impact/effect on its drainage system, if any. Further, it shall conform with the --- of the subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies or public drainage system or natural outfalls.

Answer 104

Natural Drainage Pattern

Question 105

The design of the drainage system of the subdivision shall take into consideration existing development of adjacent areas relative to their impact/effect on its drainage system, if any. Further, it shall conform with the natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies or public drainage system or natural outfalls. In no case shall drainage outfalls drain into a ---.

Answer 105

Private Lot

Question 106

Drainage system’s layout shall conform with sound engineering design principles certified by a duly licensed ---.

Answer 106

Civil/Sanitary Engineer

Question 107

--- shall be of durable materials and approved installation practices.

Answer 107

Drain Lines

Question 108

The minimum drainage system for economic and socialized housing shall be --- with load bearing cover.

Answer 108

Concrete Lined Canal

Question 109

In case of non-existence of drainage system in the locality, --- for drainage discharge shall be provided for and developed by the owner/developer in consultation with local authorities or private entities concerned, to prevent flooding of adjacent property.

Answer 109

Catchment Area

Question 110

If applicable, --- shall be provided with adequate reinforced concrete pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for efficient maintenance.

Answer 110

Underground Drainage System

Question 111

Minimum drainage pipe shall be --- mm.

Answer 111

300 mm

Question 112

--- shall be undertaken by the local government or in the absence thereof, by individual lot owners or homeowners association, with proper observance of sanitary practices and methods.

Answer 112

Garbage Disposal

Question 113

The --- shall form fire brigade in collaboration with the barangay fire brigade.

Answer 113

Homeowners Association

Question 114

Water for --- shall be part of the water supply requirements and shall comply with the requirements of the local/district fire unit of the Philippine National Police.

Answer 114

Fire Fighting

Question 115

Study Table 9 Page 26

Answer 115

Notes Only

Question 116

Direct access to the single-family dwelling shall be provided by means of an abutting ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 116

Public Street or Pathwalk

Question 117

A --- shall only be allowed as pedestrian access to property for Socialized Housing projects. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 117

Pathwalk

Question 118

An independent means of access to the dwelling unit shall be provided without --- adjoining properties. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 118

Trespassing

Question 119

Acceptable means of access to the --- of the dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit or any other yard. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 119

Rear Yard

Question 120

Acceptable means of access to the --- of the dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit or any other yard. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 120

Rear Yard

Question 121

--- shall be located or distributed anywhere within the lot in such a manner as to provide maximum light and ventilation into the building. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 121

Open Spaces

Question 122

The minimum horizontal dimension of courts and yards shall not be less than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 122

2 meters

Question 123

All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a passageway with a minimum width of --- or by a door through a room or rooms. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 123

1.20 meters

Question 124

The minimum horizontal dimension of courts and yards shall not be less than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 124

2 meters

Question 125

All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a passageway with a minimum width of --- or by a door through a room or rooms. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 125

1.20 meters

Question 126

Every court shall have a width of not less than --- for one and two storey building. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 126

2 meters

Question 127

Every court shall have a width of not less than 2 meters for one and two storey building. However, this may be reduced to not less than --- in cluster living units such as quadruplexes, row houses and the like, one or two stories in height with adjacent courts with an area of not less than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 127

1.50 meters; 3 sqm

Question 128

Every court shall have a width of not less than 2 meters for one and two storey building. However, this may be reduced to not less than 1.50 meters in cluster living units such as quadruplexes, row houses and the like, one or two stories in height with adjacent courts with an area of not less than 3 sqm. Provided, further, that the separation walls or fences, if any, shall not be higher than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 128

2 meters

Question 129

Irregularly shaped lots such as triangular lots and the like whose courts may also be triangular in shape may be exempted from having a minimum width of ---, provided that no side thereof shall be less than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 129

2 meters; 3 meters

Question 130

Study Table 10 Page 32 ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 130

Notes only

Question 131

In single-family dwelling, firewall shall have a minimum of --- fire resistive rating. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 131

One-hour

Question 132

A minimum of --- entrance/exit shall be provided where the number of occupants is not more than --- and --- entrances/exits where the number of occupants is greater than ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 132

One; 10; 2; 10

Question 133

Doors shall have a minimum clear height of --- meters. Except for bathroom and mezzanine doors which shall have a minimum clear height of --- meters. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 133

2 meters; 1.80 meters

Question 134

Minimum clear widths of doors: Main Door Service/Bedroom Doors Bathroom Door ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 134

0.80 m 0.70 m 0.60 m

Question 135

Rooms for habitable use shall be provided with windows with a total free area of opening equal to at least --- of the floor area of the room. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 135

10%

Question 136

Rooms for habitable use shall be provided with windows with a total free area of opening equal to at least --- of the floor area of the room. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 136

10%

Question 137

Bathrooms shall be provided with window/s with an area of not less than --- of its floor area. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 137

1/20

Question 138

Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch: --- court, yard, public street or alley, or open water course and other public open spaces Has a ceiling height of not less than --- meters. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 138

Abuts; 2 meters

Question 139

The stairs shall ensure --- for ascent and descent, even in extreme cases of emergency. It shall afford adequate --- and --- for the passage of furniture. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 139

Structural Safety; headroom and Space

Question 140

Stairways shall have a minimum clear width of ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 140

0.60 meters

Question 141

Stairs shall have a minimum riser height of --- and a minimum tread width of ---. Stair treads shall be exclusive of nosing and/or other projections. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 141

0.25 meter; 0.20meter

Question 142

Stairs shall have a minimum headroom clearance of ---. Such clearance shall be established by measuring vertically from a place parallel and tangent to the stairway tread moving to the soffit above all points. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 142

2.0 meters

Question 143

Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel equal to the --- of the stairway. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 143

Width

Question 144

Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Maximum height between landing shall be --- meters. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 144

3.60 meters

Question 145

Stairways shall have at least ---handrail on one side provided there is a guard or wall on the other side. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 145

one

Question 146

Stairways shall have at least one handrail on one side provided there is a guard or wall on the other side. However, stairways with less than --- risers need not have handrails, and stairs with either a guard or wall on one end need not be provided with a handrail on that end. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 146

4 risers

Question 147

Handrails on stairs shall not be less than --- meter or more than --- meter above the upper surface of the tread, measured vertically to the top of the rail from the leading edge of the tread. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 147

0.80 meter; 1.20 meters

Question 148

Handrails shall be so designed as to permit continuous sliding of hands on them and shall be provided with a minimum clearance of --- mm from the wall to which they are fastened. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 148

38 mm

Question 149

The height of guards shall be measured vertically to the top guard from the leading edge of the tread or from the floor of landings. It shall not be less than --- and no more than ---. Masonry walls may be used for any portion of the guard. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 149

0.80 meters; 1.20 meters

Question 150

--- stairways may be used if the required width of run is provided at a point of not more than --- mm from the side of the stairway where the treads are narrower but in no case shall any width of run be less than --- mm at any point. The maximum variation in the height of risers and the width of treads in any one flight shall be --- mm. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 150

Winding and Circular stairways 300 mm 150 mm 5 mm

Question 151

The use of ladders may be allowed provided that the maximum distance landings shall be ---. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 151

1.80 meters

Question 152

Roofing material that is impervious to --- shall be provided. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 152

Water

Question 153

There shall be provided at least --- light outlet and –- convenience outlet per activity area. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 153

One; One

Question 154

Whenever a dwelling abuts on a property line, a --- shall be required. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 154

Firewall

Question 155

The firewall shall be of masonry construction at least --- mm or --- inches thick and extend vertically from the lowest portion of the wall adjoining the living units up to a minimum height of --- above the highest point of the roof attached to it. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 155

150 mm or 6 inches 0.30 meter

Question 156

The firewall shall also extend horizontally up to a minimum distance of --- meter beyond the outermost edge of the abutting living units. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 156

0.30 meter

Question 157

A --- shall be provided for duplex/single-attached units and at every unit for row houses. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 157

Firewall

Question 158

No --- whatsoever shall be allowed except when the two abutting spaces of 2 adjacent living units are unenclosed or partially open, e.g. carports, terraces, patios, etc. instead, a separation wall shall be required. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 158

Openings

Question 159

Should be compartmentalized and should not be continuous from one living unit to another. ## Footnote Single Family Dwelling

Answer 159

Ceiling

Question 160

--- to the property shall be provided by means of an abutting improved public street. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 160

Direct Vehicular Access

Question 161

An independent means of access shall be provided to each dwelling or group of dwellings in a single plot, without trespassing adjoining. Each dwelling must be capable of --- without trespassing adjoining units. --- and --- must be independent to each dwelling unit. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 161

Maintenance Utilities and Service Facilities

Question 162

Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a --- for the removal of garbage and trash. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 162

Sanitary Means

Question 163

An --- to each living units shall be provided without passing through anu yard of a living unit or any other yard. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 163

Independent Means of Access

Question 164

Portions of the property may be designed for ---provided the type of --- is harmonious or compatible with the residential character of the property. Some examples of allowable --- are private clinic/office, garages, and carports. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 164

Non-residential use/s

Question 165

The computation of the --- shall include hallways, corridors or similar spaces which serve both residential and non-residential areas. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 165

Non-Residential Area

Question 166

Any --- of any portion of the property shall be subordinate to the residential use and character of the property. The floor area authorized for ---, whether in the principal dwelling structure or in any accessory building, shall not exceed --- of the total residential area. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 166

Non-Residential Use Non-Residential Use 25%

Question 167

Portions of the property shall be devoted to --- to provide adequate light, ventilation and fire safety. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 167

Open Space

Question 168

Study Table 11 Page 29 | Notes Only ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 168

Notes Only

Question 169

Between buildings shall also be adequately maintained to ensure light and ventilation. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 169

Distance

Question 170

In general, the minimum distance between 2 buildings in which the taller buildings does not exceed 2 storeys shall be ---. And the minimum horizontal clearance between the two roof eaves shall be ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 170

4.0 meters 1.50 meters

Question 171

The minimum clearance between two buildings wherein the taller building has 3 or 4 storeys, shall be ---. And the minimum horizontal clearance between the two roof eaves shall be ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 171

6 meters 2 meters

Question 172

The minimum distance between buildings with more than 4 storeys shall be ---. The minimum horizontal clearance shall be ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 172

10 meters 6 meters

Question 173

However, in cases when the two sides of the buildings facing each other are blank walls, i.e., either there are no openings or only minimal openings for comfort rooms, the minimum distance between the buildings shall be --- meters. And the horizontal clearance between the roof eaves shall be --- meter. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 173

2 meters 1 meter

Question 174

In the measurement of distance between two buildings, measurement shall be made where the distance between the two buildings is ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 174

Shortest

Question 175

For multi-family dwellings and condominiums, the parking requirement shall be --- parking slot per --- living units. The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at --- meters by --- meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and --- meters by --- meters for parallel parking. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 175

One (1) parking slot per eight (8) living units 2.5 meters by 5.0 meters 2.15 meters by 6.0 meters

Question 176

The --- may be used as parking area provided that the minimum right-of-way shall be maintained. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 176

Driveway

Question 177

Study figures on page 41-43 ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 177

Notes Only

Question 178

Off-site parking may be allowed in addition to on-site parking provided that designated parking area is part of the project further that is shall not be --- meters away from the condominium project. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 178

100 meters

Question 179

In general, all building design standards for the single-family dwelling shall apply to all living units of multi-family dwellings, except that, the minimum floor area of a living unit in multi-family dwellings shall be 22 sq m for economic housing and 18 sqm for socialized housing. For BP 220 condominium projects, the minimum floor area shall be --- sqm. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 179

18 sqm

Question 180

Automatic fire alarm suppression system should be provided for structure more than --- meters in height. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 180

15 meters

Question 181

To ensure healthful and livable conditions in the project, basic utilities and services shall be provided, the minimum requirements for which shall be: | 6 ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 181

1. Water Supply 2. Power Supply/Electrical Service 3. Drainage System 4. Sewage Disposal System 5. Garbage Disposal System 6. Elevator Requirements (If Applicable)

Question 182

Water supply shall be potable and adequate in amount; a main service connection and a piping system with communal faucets to serve the --- like garden, driveways, etc. shall be provided. Pipes branching out from the main water line shall service the individual units which shall be provided with individual ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 182

Common Areas Water Meters

Question 183

If available in the vicinity, a --- shall be provided with a main circuit to service common lighting as well as common power needs of the dwellings. Like the water system, however, --- with separate meters shall service the individual living units. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 183

Main Power Service Branch Circuits

Question 184

Surface run-offs shall be channeled to appropriate ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 184

Repositories ## Footnote Storage / Receptacle

Question 185

May be accomplished by any of the following means: a. Discharge to an existing public sewerage system b. Treatment in a community disposal plant or communal septic tank c. Treatment in individual septic tanks with disposal by absorption field or leaching pit ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 185

Sewage Disposal

Question 186

Adequate services of the regular --- and --- and rubbish shall be in compliance with applicable local ordinances. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 186

Collection and Disposal of Garbage

Question 187

Provision of elevators shall be required for buildings --- and ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 187

6 storeys and beyond

Question 188

All construction shall conform with the provisions of the latest edition of the ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 188

Philippine Structural Code

Question 189

All electric systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the provisions of the latest edition of the --- and the requirements of the electric utility that serves the locality. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 189

Philippine Electrical Code

Question 190

All sanitary systems, equipment and installation shall conform with the provisions of the latest edition of --- and ---. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 190

Sanitation Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations and National Plumbing Code

Question 191

The use of --- for site development and construction of dwellings shall be encouraged, as long as these are in conformity with the requirements of these Rules and ensures a building life span of at least --- years, or in correspondence to loan terms payment. ## Footnote Multi-Family Dwellings and Condominiums

Answer 191

Indigenous Materials 25 years