Terms

Question 1

Semi- permanent or permanent structure constructed along a property line. Fire-rated

Answer 1

Abutement

Question 2

A building subordinated to the main building on the same lot

Answer 2

Accessory Building

Question 3

Any portion of a building above the first floor projecting over the sidewalk beyond the first-storey wall

Answer 3

Arcade

Question 4

A movable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building. Can be retracted, collapsed, or folded

Answer 4

Awning

Question 5

A house with 5 or more sleeping rooms

Answer 5

Boarding House

Question 6

A permanent roofed structure above a door attached to a building

Answer 6

Canopy

Question 7

1-5 storeys in height. No elevator

Answer 7

Low-Rise

Question 8

6-15 storeys in height. Mandatory fire escape and safety systems

Answer 8

Medium-Rise

Question 9

16 storeys and above. Fire escape, sprinklers, arresters, and other safety items are required.

Answer 9

High- Rise

Question 10

Mechanical device used in refrigeration system for the purpose of increasing the pressure upon refrigeration

Answer 10

Compressor

Question 11

A vessel or pipes or tubing in which vaporized refrigerant is liquified by the removal of heat

Answer 11

Condenser

Question 12

A hollow or solid concrete masonry unit made from Portland cement nd suitable aggregates

Answer 12

Concrete block

Question 13

Material used to form a cap of finish on top of a wall, pier or pilaster

Answer 13

Coping

Question 14

A portion of a yard from which the permitted limit of paving does not exceed 50%

Answer 14

Courtyard

Question 15

A set of interacting regulations concerning the physical utilization of a lot

Answer 15

Development Controls (DC)

Question 16

A dwelling intended use for the family. Constructed by nipa, bamboo, logs or lumber. Does not exceed 15,000

Answer 16

Dwelling (indigenous family)

Question 17

A hoisting mechanism design to materials and other loads.

Answer 17

Dumbwaiter

Question 18

A kind of public open space that must be absolutely free of all forms of physical obstructions that can affect natural light and ventilation

Answer 18

Easement

Question 19

A hoisting and lowering platform equipped with a car or platform

Answer 19

Elevator

Question 20

A power driven inclined continuous stairway

Answer 20

Escalator

Question 21

Point of reference on the highest adjoining natural grade (Ground surface) as established by the government.

Answer 21

Established Grade Elevation

Question 22

A yard or court providing egress to a public way for one or more exits

Answer 22

Exit Court

Question 23

A means of passage from one building to another occupied by the same tenant. Minimum fire resistance of 1 hour

Answer 23

Exit, Horizontal

Question 24

An enclosed means of egress connecting a required exit or exit court with a public way

Answer 24

Exit Passageway

Question 25

The assembly of a fire door , fire window or fire damper , including all hardware

Answer 25

Fire Assembly

Question 26

A assembly of fire door that remains open which will close automatically if there is an increase of temperature and products of combustion

Answer 26

Fire Assembly, Self- Closing

Question 27

A reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete separator with that appropriate fire-resistive rating positioned between the dwelling units

Answer 27

Firewall

Question 28

Area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of shafts and courts

Answer 28

Floor Area

Question 29

The perpendicular distance or vertical measurement between the uppermost surfaces (finish level) of 2 successive floors

Answer 29

Floor-to-floor height

Question 30

Gross expanse of a floor measured from the outer most edges of the floor slabs and may not be representative of the typical floor of a building

Answer 30

Floor Plate

Question 31

Loading/unloading and ancillary spaces that are located outside the roadway/carriageway

Answer 31

Freight Loading/ Unloading Space

Question 32

Lowest point of elevation

Answer 32

Grade

Question 33

Total floor space within the perimeter of the permanent external building walls.

Answer 33

Gross Floor Area

Question 34

Any room meeting the requirement of the National Building Code for sleeping, living and cooking

Answer 34

Habitable room

Question 35

An apparatus for raising or lowering load by force

Answer 35

Hoist.