PRELIMS REVIEWER

Question 1

Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, head of government or private institution, organization of any character applying for the insurance of permits and certificates

Answer 1

APPLICANT/PERMITTEE

Question 2

Construction in a
building or structure
involving changes in
materials used but does
not increase the overall
area thereof.

Answer 2

Alteration

Question 3

Minor Repairs:

Answer 3

1. Repair works no affecting any structural member.
2. Repair of non‐loading bearing partition walls.
3. Repair and/or replacement of flooring.
4. Repair of perimeter fence and walls.
5. Repair and/or replacement of sanitary and plumbing fixtures.
6. Repair and replacement of deteriorated electrical wirings.

Question 4

The weight of all the
permanent parts of the
building/structure.

Answer 4

Dead Load

Question 5

The Secretary shall designate
Building Official in cities and
municipalities who shall be
responsible for carrying out
the provisions of this code in
the field, as well as the
enforcement of orders and
decisions made pursuant
thereto

Answer 5

BUILDING OFFICIAL

Question 6

Structures intended to be used production of any kind of product shall observe adequate environmental safeguards.

Answer 6

Envi-friendly

Question 7

APPLICATION FOR
PERMITS

Answer 7

1. A description of the work to be
   done
   2.Description and ownership of the
   lot
2. The use or occupancy
3. Estimated cost of proposed work
4. Five sets of plans and specifications

Question 8

Standard Requirements

Answer 8

1. Zoning and land use.
2. Lines and grades.
3. Sanitary and sewerage.
4. Structural safety.
5. Electrical safety.
6. Mechanical safety.
7. Environmental safety.
8. Fire safety

Question 9

Amount of Light Violations

Answer 9

5000

Question 10

Type 3 (Construction)

Answer 10

Ordinary

Question 11

3 General Building Requirements

Answer 11

Safe, Envi-friendly, and Proper Maintenance

Question 12

__ or Head of the National Building
Code Development Office CDO).

Answer 12

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Question 13

Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH

Answer 13

Secretary

Question 14

The First National Building Code

Answer 14

RA-6541

Question 15

Compiled by the then Ministry of Public Works (now DPWH)

Answer 15

PD 1096 : National Building Code

Question 16

The Executive Officer of the OBO
appointed by the Secretary

Answer 16

BUILDING OFFICAL DEPARTMENT

Question 17

Assessment of Building Permit Fees

Answer 17

1. LOCATION
2. TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
3. COST OF CONSTRUCTION
4. FLOOR AREA
5. HEIGHT

Question 18

Type 1 (Construction)

Answer 18

Wood Frame

Question 19

A secondary building or structure located on the same
premises or lot, the use of which is incidental
to that of the main building or structure.
____ means a building attached to or serving
the main residential ‐building shall include
buildings such as garrage, store, rooms, fuel
store, servant quarters but shall not include
annexe or a guest house capable of use as
independent dwelling unit.

Answer 19

Ancillary Building/Structure

Question 20

No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefore from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building/Structure is located or the building work is to be done

Answer 20

Building Permit

Question 21

MINOR CONSTRUCTIONS

Answer 21

1. Sheds, playhouses, aviaries poultry houses and the
   like not exceeding 6 sq.m. floor area
2. Addition to open terraces or
   patios resting directly on the
   ground not exceeding 20 sq.m
3. Installation of window grills.
4. Garden pools for the cultivation
   of water plants and/or aquarium
   fishes not exceeding 500 mm.
   depths.
5. Erection of garden walls other
   than party walls not exceeding
   1.80 meters in height

Question 22

The administration and
enforcement of this Code,
including the imposition of
penalties for administrative
violations thereof is vested in
the Secretary, DPWH, herein
after referred to as the
“Secretary”.

Answer 22

Responsibility of Administration and Enforcement

Question 23

Type 4 (Construction)

Answer 23

Non-Combustible

Question 24

The personnel of the NBCDO

Answer 24

Staff

Question 25

For buildings intended for use as huma habitation, it shall be at a safe distance from bodies of water and/or sources of air considered to be polluted; from a volcano or volcanic site and/or any othe building considered to be a potential source of fire or explosion.

Answer 25

Site Requirements

Question 26

Occupancy Category

Answer 26

1. CATEGORY I‐ Residential 2. CATEGORY II‐ Commercial and Industrial 3. CATEGORY III‐ Social, Educational and Institutional 4. CATEGORY IV‐ Agricultural 5. CATEGORY V‐ Ancillary

Question 27

Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building or structure.

Answer 27

Addition

Question 28

The provisions of this Code shall apply to the design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of, and addition to public and private buildings and structures, except traditional indigenous family dwellings as defined herein

Answer 28

Scope and Applications

Question 29

This code is used to oversee the implementation of the provisions

Question 30

A change in the use or occupancy of a building or structure or any portion/s thereof.

Answer 30

Conversion

Question 31

Type 2 (Construction)

Answer 31

Heavy Timber

Question 32

That which is built or constructed, or any piece of work built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

Answer 32

Structure

Question 33

Installation in place of all components of buildings or structures.

Answer 33

Erection

Question 34

Remedial work done on any damage or deteriorated portion/s of a building or structure to restore its original condition

Answer 34

Repair

Question 35

Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department, bureau, office, instrumentality, or government owned or controlled corporation.

Answer 35

AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT

Question 36

Any physical change made on a building or structure to increase its value, utility and/or improve its aesthetic quality

Answer 36

Renovation

Question 37

This code is used to oversee the implementation of the provisions

Answer 37

RA-6541

Question 38

Includes horizontal or impact forces due to seismic, winds and other dynamic forces.

Answer 38

Lateral Load

Question 39

Secretary of DPWH

Answer 39

Manuel Bonoan

Question 40

All on‐site work down from site preparation, excavation, foundation, and assembly of all components of buildings or structures

Answer 40

Construction

Question 41

Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or properties of any kind.

Answer 41

Building

Question 42

Amount of Light Grave Violations

Answer 42

8000

Question 43

Type 5 (Construction)

Answer 43

Fire Resistive

Question 44

A building used as a dwelling for the use and occupancy of the family of the owner only and constructed of native materials such as bamboo, nipa, logs or lumber, the total cost of which does not exceed fifteen thousand (P15,000) pesos.

Answer 44

Traditional Indigenous Family Dwelling

Question 45

Issued February 19, 1977

Answer 45

PD 1096 : National Building Code

Question 46

An act to ordain and institute a National Building Code of the Philippines

Answer 46

RA-6541

Question 47

All structures and facilities shall conform to the principles of safe construction and must be suited to the purpose for which they are designed.

Answer 47

Safe

Question 48

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control

Answer 48

Declaration of Policy

Question 49

The weight of all the contents and occupants of the building.

Answer 49

Live Load

Question 50

Buildings and/or structures constructed before the approval of this Code shall not be affected thereby except when alterations, additions, conversions, or repairs are to be made therein, in which case, this Code shall apply only to the portions to be altered, added, converted, or repaired

Answer 50

Scope and Applications

Question 51

Amount of Grave Violations

Answer 51

10000

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Office of the Building Official (OBO)

Question 53

The site which will be constructed any structure shall be sanitary, hygienic or safe.

Answer 53

Site Requirements

Question 54

Qualifications of Building Officials

Answer 54

Filipino Citizen, Arch./C.E, Good Standing Job, 5 Year Experience, and Seminar Workshop

Question 55

Structures/facilities shall be maintained in safe, sanitary and good working condition.

Answer 55

Proper Maintenance

Question 56

Duties of the Building Official

Answer 56

1. Enforcement of the provisions of the Code 2. Administrative control over building works in his area of responsibility 3. Ensure that the construction phase shall not start 4. Initiate action towards complains 5. Submit a quarterly situational report to the Secretary through the NBCDO 6. Undertake such other duties and tasks assigned by the Secretary from time to time.