RULE I- RULE III

Question 1

Presidential Decree 1096 is also known as the ___

Answer 1

National Building code of the Philippines

Question 2

Who shall serve as the technical staff of the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of PD 1096 and its IRR?

Answer 2

National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO)

Question 3

Any new construction which increases the height and/ or floor area of existing building/structures

Answer 3

Addition

Question 4

Works in buildings/ structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/ size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area.

Answer 4

Alteration

Question 5

the Executive Offices of the OBO appointed by the Secretary

Answer 5

Building Official

Question 6

A document issued by the Building Official to an owner/ applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, moving, demolition and other work activity of a specific project/ building/ structure or portions thereof after the accompanying principal plans, specifications and other pertinent documents with the duly notarized application are found satisfactory and substantially conforming with the National Building Code of the Philippines ( the Code) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

Answer 6

Building Permit

Question 7

PD 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines

Answer 7

Code

Question 8

All on-site work done in the site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities, machineries and equipment of buildings/ structure.

Answer 8

Construction

Question 9

A change in the use or occupancy of buildings/ structures or any portion/s thereof, which has different requirements

Answer 9

Conversion

Question 10

The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/ structure, in whole or in part.

Answer 10

Demolition

Question 11

The Executive Officer or Head of the NBCDO

Answer 11

Executive Director

Question 12

The transfer of buildings/ structures or portion/ s thereof from original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one.

Answer 12

Moving

Question 13

The 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 13

Office of the Building Official (OBO)

Question 14

Any physical change made on buildings /s structures to increase the value, quality and/ or to improve the aesthetic.

Answer 14

Renovation

Question 15

Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of buildings/ structure to restore to its original condition

Answer 15

Repair

Question 16

Head or Chief Executive Officer of DPWH

Answer 16

Secretary

Question 17

The personnel of the National Building Code Development Office (NBCDO)

Answer 17

Staff

Question 18

Qualifications of Building Officials

Answer 18

A Filipino citizen and of good moral character
A duly registered Architect or Civil Engineer
A member of good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession for not less than years endorsed or recommended by the accredited professional organization.
Has at least 5 years of diversified and professional experience in building design and construction
Has attended and successfully completed a seminar or workshop on PD1096 and its IRR conducted by the DPWH.

Question 19

Building Official shall retain not more than __ of the income/collection derived from permit fees and other charges for the operating expenses of his office.

Answer 19

20%

Question 20

What are exempted from the payment of building permit fees

Answer 20

Public Buildings
Traditional Indigenous Family Dwellings - made of native materials and cost does not exceed P15,000

Question 21

Share of the local government and share of the national government

Answer 21

80% & 20%

Question 22

Fine for erecting, constructing, altering, repairing, moving, converting, installing, or demolishing a private or public building / structure if without building / demolition permit

Answer 22

P 10 000

Question 23

Amount of
Fines: Light Violations, Less Grave Violations
Grave Violations

Answer 23

P5,000 ; P8,000; P10,000

Question 24

Violation and Fine: Use or occupancy of building/structure without appropriate Certificate of Occupancy/Use/Operation.

Answer 24

Less Grave Violation; P8000

Question 25

Violation and Fine: Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy/Use/Operation

Answer 25

Light Violations; P5000

Question 26

Violation and Fine: Non-compliance with order to abate or demolish

Answer 26

Grave Violations; P10,000

Question 27

What kind of hazard which whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not sufficient width or size or is not arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire and panic

Answer 27

Fire Hazards

Question 28

What kind of hazard whenever any portion thereof has been wrecked, warped, buckled or settled to such as extend that the walls or other structural portions have materially less resistance to wind or earthquake than is required in the case of similar new construction

Answer 28

Structural Hazard

Question 29

Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal or disposal facilities

Answer 29

Inadequate Sanitation/ Plumbing and Health Facilities

Question 30

Lack of or improper operation of required ventilating equipment or air-conditioning systems

Answer 30

Unsafe Mechanical Installation

Question 31

All wiring systems or installations which do not conform to the rules and regulations embodied in the latest Philippine Electrical Code

Answer 31

Unsafe Electrical Wiring

Question 32

Insufficient amount of natural light and ventilation due to inadequate open spaces such as courts and yards as required

Answer 32

Architectural Deficiency

Question 33

What is the prescribed application form to apply building permit

Answer 33

NBC Form B-01

Question 34

The building permit is null and void if not accompanied by the _____

Answer 34

ancillary permits

Question 35

What are the Ancillary Permits

Answer 35

Architectural Permit Civil/ Structural Permit Electrical Permit Mechanical Permit Sanitary Permit Plumbing Permit Electronics Permit

Question 36

___ are issued by the Building Official for accessory parts of the project with very special functions or use which are indicated in plans and specifications that accompany the building permit application

Answer 36

Accessory Permits

Question 37

Exemption from Building Permits

Answer 37

Minor Construction and Repair Works

Question 38

How many sets of of plans needed for the application of building permit?

Answer 38

5

Question 39

What are the requirements for application of permits if the applicant is the registered owner of the lot?

Answer 39

application forms for ancillary and accessory permits Certified True copy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT) / Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Tax Declaration Current Real Property Tax receipt

Question 40

What are the requirements for application of permits if the applicant is not the registered owner of the lot?

Answer 40

Application Forms for Ancillary and Accessory Permits Certified True Copy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT) / Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Tax Declaration Current Real Property Tax receipt Notarized copy of the Contract of Lease or Deed of Absolute Sale

Question 41

The Building Official shall within ____ days from payment of the required fees by the applicant, issue the building permit applied for.

Answer 41

15 days

Question 42

How many years shall the Architect/ Engineer who drew up the plans and specifications for building/structure be liable for any collapse due to defect in plans or specifications or defects in the ground.

Answer 42

15 years

Question 43

What shall be kept at the jobsite at all times wherein the actual daily progress of construction including test conducted, weather condition and other pertinent data are to be recorded.

Answer 43

Logbook of Daily Construction Activites

Question 44

What shall the owner/permittee submits to the OBO for application of Certificate of Occupancy

Answer 44

Construction Logbook As-built plans and specifications Building Inspection Sheet - signed by contractor, owner and licensed Architect or CE

Question 45

What certificate needed to obtain so the building/structure shall be used

Answer 45

Certificate of Occupancy

Question 46

What law governs the licensed and registered contractor?

Answer 46

Contractor's License Law (RA 4566)

Question 47

A building permit issued under the provisions of the Code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized is not commened within a period of?

Answer 47

1 year / 12 months

Question 48

A building permit issued under the provisions of the Code shall expire and become null and void if the building or work is suspended or abandoned at any time after it has been commenced for a period of ___

Answer 48

120 days

Question 49

What are the Rules of National Building Code

Answer 49

Rule 1 - General Provisions 2 - Administration and Enforcement 3 - Permits and Inspections 4 - Types of Construction 5 - Requirements for Fire Zones 6 - Fire Restrictive Requirements in Construction 7 - Classification and General Requirement for all Building types by Use or Occupancy 8 - Light and Ventilation 9 - Sanitation 10 - Building Projection over Public Street 11 - Protection of Pedestrian during Construction or Demolition 12 - General Design and Construction Requirements 13 - Electrical and Mechanical Regulation 14 - Photographic and X-ray Films 15 - Prefabricated Constructions 16 - Plastics 17 - Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booths 18 - Glass and Glazing 19 - The use of Computers 20 - Signs 21- Transitory and Final Provisions