Professional Practice1The third phase of an architect's regular
services.Contract documents phase2Project financing falls under
what kind of service of the architect.Pre-design
services3Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the
architect.Specialized allied services4The fee of the architect for
design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost aside10%from his
fee for regular design services.5What percentage of an architect's
work is liability under the civil code.10%6For interior design
services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee
upon50%submission of the final design.7When the owner fails to
implement the plans and documents for construction as85%prepared by
the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage
of his fee.8The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when
rendering service as an expert[$PHP] 500.00witness shall be.9The
minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building.12%10The
minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost
below 50 million pesos.6%11The minimum basic fee for hospitals with
a project cost below 50 million pesos.8%12In design-build services,
the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the
legalArchitectliability for both the design and construction on
the.13The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after
how many months from3 monthsthe date of final payment.14Printed
documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of
the contract.General conditions15An outline specification
enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be
used.Schedule of material and finishes16A price given by a
contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to
furnishQuotationmaterials, labor or both.17A statement from the
architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor
forCertificate of paymentwork accomplished.18A bond furnished by
the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work
inPerformance bondaccordance with the terms of the contract.19An
offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified
cost.Bid20The fee of the architect for design-build services by
administration.7%21A stipulation of the use of specific products or
processes without provision for substitution.Closed
specification22A list of instructions stipulating the manner on
which bids are to be prepared.Instruction to bidders23The
performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after
the expiration2 monthsof how many months from the final acceptance
of the work.24The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after
the date of final payment.12 months / 1 yr25How many days shall the
Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final30
daysinspection of the project.26A statute specifying the period of
time within which legal action must be brought forStatute of
Limitationalleged damage or injury.27A bond, the form or content of
which is prescribed by statute.Statutory Bond28A rule that certain
kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing
orStatute of Fraudsunless there is a written memorandum of their
terms signed by the party to be charged.29A contract transferring
the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a
fixedLeaseperiod of time, usually for periodical compensation
called 'rent'.30A tenure by lease; real estate held under a
lease.Leasehold31The person receiving a possessory interest in
buildings, property, etc., by lease.Lessee32The person granting a
possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by
lease.Lessor33Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct
Personnel Expense.2-2.534This type of compensation is only applied
to non-creative work.Multiple of DirectPersonnel
Expenses35Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or
false.36A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural
services.Percentage of Construction Cost37This method of
compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision
work,Multiple of Directand other works which the Architect may
perform other than the regular and specializedPersonnelallied
services.Expenses38This type of compensation is similar to the
concept being charged by realtors,Percentage of Construction
Costdevelopers, and lawyers.39For reimbursable expenses, how many
kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work50 kms.be
located to allow reimbursable expenses.40This method of
compensation is frequently used where there is continuing
relationshipProfessional Fee Plus Expenseson a series of
projects.41The full-time construction inspector shall be under the
technical control and supervisionArchitectof the ___.42Submission
of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate.Letter
of transmittal43How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall
the contractor submit to the Architect?344Who shall have the
responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the
finalContractoroccupancy permit.45True or false, can the owner
relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishingthe
lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that
the owner paysthe contractor for such works?46Who shall have the
responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines,
easements,Ownerand benchmarks?47Who shall pay for the services of a
licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification
ofContractorthe location of column centers, piers, walls, pits,
trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utilitylines, and other similar
works required by the contract.48Professional Fee for the Architect
as a full-time supervisor.1-1.5%49Professional fee for the
Construction Manager.1.5-3%50Four types of Contracts for
construction managementFirm Fixed PriceFixed Price IncentiveCPIF /
CPAFCost Plus Fixed Fee51Under PD 1096, what should be the
proportion of sidewalk width to that of the road
right-(1/6)of-way?52At what interest rate per month should a client
pay the architect should the former fail to2%pay the latter beyond
30 days from receipt of billing?53What code holds the architect
responsible for the building/structure he designed for aCivil
Codecertain period of time.54What type of compensation is applied
to cases where the architect's personal time isPer Diem+Reimb.
Expensesrequired, such as conferences, joint venture activities,
etc.?55What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations
arising from the contract?Payment Bond56What type of compensation
is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails more paperLump Sum
/ Fixed Feeworks and is advantageous to both client and
architect.57Professional Fee for the Project Manager.2-5%58If the
Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the
responsibility of hiringProject Managerthe Construction
Manager?59True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project
Manager has no legal responsibilityinsofar as design and
construction is concerned.60His primary responsibility is the
exercise of overall cost control which relieves the ownerProject
Managerof many of the anxieties that usually beset , particularly
those concerned with forecastingcost and completion dates.61In the
architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has
responsibility to seekPublic / Peopleopportunities for constructive
service in civic and urban affairs?62What PD created the PRC which
regulates the practice of various professionals.PD 22363Architect
XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by professional
consensus andPeople / Publicyears of experience. His action is
unethical with respect to his relation to whom?64Additional
information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of
bidding.Bid Bulletin65The offer of a bidder to perform the work
described by the contract documents when madeProposalout and
submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and
sealed.66The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the
proposal submitted by the bidder,Proposal Bondas a guarantee that
the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the
constructionof the work, if the contract is awarded to
him.67Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to
supplement and/or modifySpecial Provisionsdrawings, specifications,
and/or general conditions of the contract.68Written or printed
description of work to be done describing qualities of material and
modeSpecificationsof construction.69Means information, advice or
notification pertinent to the project delivered in person orWritten
Noticesent by registered mail to the individual, firm or
corporation at the last known businessaddress of such individual,
firm or corporation.70Includes labor or materials or both as
equipment, transportation, or other facilitiesWorknecessary to
commence and complete the construction called for in the
contract.71Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply
any object specified ready for theInstallintended use.72Means to
purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to jobsite.Furnish73Means to
furnish and install.Provide74No further retention shall be made on
the balance of the contract when how many percent50%of the contract
has been completed?75No payment shall be made on contracts in
excess of how many percent of the contract65%price.76The guarantee
bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price?30%77How
many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect
upon completion of the30%preparation of the schematic design phase
and up to final design development phase?78Standard factor computed
for changes and/or revisions made on completed
contracts.2.579Approximately, how many square meters of office
space for the architect is built by the12 sqm.contractor as
temporary facilities for the project.80All trees and other plants
that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ meters50 /
Contractorshall be done by the ___ at his own expense.81If there is
a variance/discrepancy between the drawings and specifications,
what shallSpecificationsbe followed?82How many days prior to
bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's15
Daysclarification as to the particular areas of work which requires
evaluation of the architect?83How many days upon written notice can
a contractor terminate a contract with a valid15
Daysreason?84Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court
or other public authority through90 Daysno act or fault of the
contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.85True or
false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should
fail to pay theFalse (30 days)contractor any sum within 15 days
after its award by arbitration86True or false, the contractor can
terminate contract if the owner should fail to act uponFalse (15
days)any request for payment within 30 days after its certification
by the architect.87Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for
the termination of a contract?Contractor88True or false, upon
termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect
thatmaterials and equipment left by the contractor which do not
belong to him can be usedand rent of such shall be borne by the
failing contractor.89True or false, in case of suspension of work,
all unpaid work executed including expensesincurred during
suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the
owner.90True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated
damages if he takes over thework from the contractor for failure to
complete the project.91How many days prior to canceling an
insurance be given to the owner stipulating the10 daysintention to
cancel?92How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance
Bond?15%93How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment
Bond?15%94A contract provision setting forth the damages a party
must pay in the event of his breach.Penalty Clause95Basic Fee for
Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates,
commercial5,000 for First 50 Hectarescenters, sports complex,
resorts, etc.96Predecessor of PD 1096R.A. 645197What presidential
decree institutionalized the profession of environmental
planning?PD 130898It is a right enforceable against specific
property to secure payment of an obligation.Liens99Minimum basic
fee for simple projects.6%100Minimum basic fee for
alterations/renovations.50%101When the architect is engaged to
render opinion or advise, clarification or explanation200 / hron
technical matters pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic
fee shall be ___.102When rendering service as an expert witness,
the architect is compensated ___/ hr.500103Minimum basic fee for
Group 5 Projects (monumental).12%104What is Group 6 Project
classification?Repetitive Construction105Minimum Basic fee for
housing projects.10% of 1st unit60% 2nd-10th Unit30% 11th and
above106Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and
Medical Buildings fall?Group 3 (Exceptional Character)107Under what
classification of Project does Stadium fall?Group 3 (Exceptional
Character)108Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is
beyond 50 kms. From office.[$PHP] 750.00109On the remaining 15%
work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go.Construction Phase
Service110Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the
contractor should be done within how5 daysmany days after written
notice by owner?111Failure on the part of the contractor to remove
condemned work shall give the owner right10 daysto remove said work
at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner
theexpenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner
of said work?112Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___
from receipt of ___.7th day / Notice to Proceed113An area of a city
where municipal buildings are grouped.Civic Center114Any article of
property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in
land that isChattelless than a freehold.115No person who is not a
citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or
practiceReciprocitythe profession unless the country of his
relation allows the same ___.
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Fire Code of the Philippines1Minimum exit door width.0.71
mtr.2Minimum floor to ceiling height.2.30 mts.3Maximum stair rise
height for a class A stair.0.19 mtr.4Maximum height between
landings for class A stair.2.75 mts.5Minimum headroom for class A
& B stairs.2.00 mts.6Unit area per person for waiting areas or
standing rooms.0.28 sqm.7Number of exits for place of assembly for
1000 occupants48Travel distance to an exit without fire sprinkler
system.46.00 mts.9Travel distance to an exit with fire sprinkler
system.61.00 mts.10Minimum spacing of rows of seats from back to
back for a public assembly building.0.83 mtr.11Maximum number of
seats in a row in between aisles.1412Maximum number of seats in a
row opening on to an aisle at one side.713Standard width of a seat
without dividing arms for places of assembly.60 cms.14Minimum width
of an aisle serving an occupant of 60.91 cms.15Minimum headroom
created by any projection from the ceiling.2.00 mts.16Minimum clear
width of turnstiles.56 cms.17Minimum dimension of landings in
direction of travel for class A & B stairs.112 cms.18Minimum
number of risers in any one (1) flight of stairs.319Minimum height
of a handrail above the upper surface of the tread.76 cms.20Minimum
clearance of a handrail from any wall.38 mm.21Minimum height of a
guard rail.91 cms.22Maximum height of a guard rail.106
cms.23Minimum inner radius of a monumental stair.7.50 mts.24Minimum
width of any balcony or bridge.112 cms.25Minimum width of a class A
ramp.112 cms.26Maximum rise of any floor from the balcony floor to
which an access door leads.20.3 cms27Maximum vertical height in
floors for an escalator.1floor28Minimum width of a fire escape
stair for existing stairs.55.9 cms.29Minimum width of landing for a
fire escape stair for existing stairs.55.9 cms.30Minimum tread for
a fire escape stair for small buildings.15.25 cms.31Maximum rise of
fire escape stair for a small building.30.5 cms.32Maximum rise of
fire escape stair for existing stairs.22.9 cms.33Maximum height
between landings for a fire escape stair for existing stairs.3.66
mts.34Minimum headroom clearance for a fire escape stair for
existing stairs.2.13 mts.35Minimum headroom clearance for a fire
escape stair for small buildings.1.98 mts.36Number of exits for
place of assembly for 600-1000 occupants.337Maximum occupant load
for a class C public assembly.50-30038Minimum number of exit for an
Institutional type of structure.239Maximum travel distance between
room door intended as exit access and exit with30 mts.sprinkler
system for institutional use.40Maximum travel distance from the
door of any room to exit for hotels with sprinkler.30 mts.41Maximum
travel distance from the main entrance door to exit for apartments
with sprinkler.31 mts.42Minimum increase in width for an aisle per
linear meter.2.5 cms.43Minimum width of an aisle serving an
occupant of 60 or more serving one side for a91 cms.public assembly
building.44Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of 60 or
more serving two sides for a1.00 mtr.public assembly
building.45Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of below
60 for a public assembly building.76 cms.46Minimum width of an
aisle for an educational use building.1.80 mts.47Minimum width of
an aisle for hospitals or nursing homes.2.44 mts.48Minimum width of
an aisle for custodial care institutions.1.83 mts.49Minimum width
of an aisle for business use structure.112 cms.50Minimum width of
an aisle for an industrial building.112 cms.51Occupant load per
person for laboratories.4.60 sqm.52Jails are classified under what
classification of occupancy.Institutional53Courtrooms with an
occupant load of more than 100 are classified under
whatAssemblyclassification of occupancy.54Armories with an occupant
load of more than 100 are classified under what
classificationAssemblyof occupancy55Libraries are classified under
what classification of occupancy.Business56Rooms where baled,
bundled or piled materials segregated into desired sizes or
groups.Picking rooms.57Buildings or structures 15 meters or more in
height.High rise building58Buildings or structures used for the
storage of explosives, shells, projectile, etc.Explosive
magazine59An air compartment or chamber to which 1 or more ducts
are connected and which formPlenumpart of an air distribution
system.60A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by
percussion.Fulminate61Descriptive of any substance that ignites
spontaneously when exposed to air.Phyrophoric62A material that
readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or
supportOxidizing materialcombustion.63A process where a piece of
metal is heated prior to changing its shape and
dimension.Forging64The process of first raising the temperature to
separate the more volatile from the lessDistillationvolatile parts
and then cooling and condensing the result vapor so as to produce a
nearlypurified substance.65A finely powdered substance which, when
mixed with air in the proper proportion andDustignited will cause
an explosion.66Temperature rating at flash point.37.8 oC (100
oF)67A class of fire with flammable liquid and gasses.Class B68The
temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted into
vapor.Boiling Point69Minimum fire resistance rating for a
firewall.4 hrs.70A continuous passageway for the transmission of
air.Duct System71The minimum temperature at which any material
gives off vapor in sufficientFlash Pointconcentration to form an
ignitable mixture with air.72A gas, fume or vapor used for the
destruction or control of insects, fungi, vermin,
germs,Fumigantrodents or other pests.73Minimum width of any
driveway in and around a lumber yard / piles.4.50 mts.74Minimum
height of fence for a lumber yard for exterior storage of
lumbers.1.80 mts.75Maximum width of sumps for the retention of oil
and petroleum products.3.70 mts.For Refineries, distilleries, and
chemical plants, the minimum height for a fence.1.50 mts.76Minimum
travel distance from any individual room subject to occupancy by
not more15.00 mts.6 persons.77Maximum distance of travel from the
high hazard area to an exit.23.00 mts.78Minimum distance of an
incinerator from any structure used other than a single family3.00
mts.dwelling.79Maximum reduction in width of a stair by a
handrail.9 cms.80Minimum door width of a single door in a door
way.71 cms.81Maximum change in elevation between the interior of a
door to the outside of it other than20.5 cms.a balcony.82Maximum
force in kilograms required for a panic hardware.7 kgs.83Maximum
height required for a panic hardware installation.112 cms.84Minimum
height required for a panic hardware installation.76 cms.85Maximum
number of occupant for a subdivided room or space by a folding
partition.2086Minimum width of a door for family day care homes.61
cms.87Minimum stair width for a class B stair serving an occupant
load of less than 50.91 cms.88Length of a nosing or effective
projection over the level immediately below it for tread25 mmbelow
25 cms in dimension.89Maximum height of a handrail.86.5 cms.90A
combustible liquid is any liquid having a flash point at or
above.37.8 oC (100 oF)91The time duration that a material or
construction can withstand the effect of standardFire resistance
ratingfire test is known as.92Any material which by its nature or
as a result of its reaction with other elementsCryogenicproduces a
rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surrounding.93Classified
as mercantile occupancies, the travel distance from exits shall
be.30.50 mts.94Under what classification of occupancy does pool
rooms fall.Assembly95Under what classification of occupancy does
home for the aged fall.Institutional96Under what classification of
occupancy does court houses fall.Business97Under what
classification of occupancy does refineries fall.Industrial98Under
what classification of occupancy does drugstores
fall.Mercantile99Minimum width of an aisle in a store for
mercantile occupancies.71 cms.100Minimum number of aisles for Class
'A' stores.1101Minimum clear width of aisles for a Class 'A'
store.1.50 mts.102Minimum clear width of an exit access through a
covered mall.3.66 mts.103Minimum height of buildings requiring
automatic sprinkler protection.15 mts.104Standard inner radius of a
curved stair in business occupancies.763 cms.105Maximum height of
riser for Class 'A' stairs.19 cms.106Maximum height of riser for
Class 'B' Stairs.20 cms.107Minimum width of stair for Class 'B'
stairs serving more than 50 persons.112 cms.108Minimum width of
stair for Class 'B' stairs serving 50 persons and below.91
cms.109Maximum horizontal projection of a handrail over a stair.38
mm.110Minimum width of a stair width for Class 'A' stairs.25
mm.111Maximum height between landings for a Class 'B' stairs.3.70
mts.112Minimum width of landings in direction of travel for Class
'A / B' stairs.112 cms.113Minimum width of Class 'A' ramp.112
cms.114Minimum width of Class 'B' ramp.76 cms.115Standard slope of
Class 'B' ramp in percentage.10-17%116Maximum height between
landings for Class 'A' ramp.No limit117Maximum height between
landings for Class 'B' ramp.3.66 mts.118Minimum width of ramps of 3
stories or more in height.1.20 mts.119Minimum width for fire escape
for existing stairs.55.9 cms.120Minimum horizontal dimension of any
landing of platform for existing stairs for fire escape.55.9
cms.121Maximum rise for a fire escape for very small buildings.30.5
cms.122Maximum height between landings for fire escape for existing
stairs.3.66 mts.123Minimum distance travel to an exit for storage
occupancies of high hazard commodities.23 mts.124Class of fire
involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium,
andClass Dother similar materials.125Class of fire involving
ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, papers, cloth,Class
Arubber, and plastics.126A tank, vat or container of flammable or
combustible liquid in which articles or materialsDip Tankare
immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating or similar
processes.127An integrated system of under ground or overhead
piping or both connected to a sourceAutomaticof extinguishing
agents or medium and designed in accordance with fire
protectionFireengineering standards which when actuated by its
automatic detecting device,Suppressionsuppresses fire within the
area protected.System128A continuous and unobstructed route of exit
from any point in a building to a public way.Means of
Egress129Minimum distance of an incinerator containing kindled fire
or rubbish fire or bonfires.5.00 mts.130Under what classification
of occupancy does museums fall?Assembly131Under what classification
of occupancy does town halls fall?Business132Maximum width of a
single door in a doorway.1.22 mts.133Minimum tread for a fire
escape stair for existing stairs.22.9 cms.134Maximum spacing of
rungs for a fire escape ladder.30.5 cms.135Minimum spacing of rungs
for a fire escape ladder.25 cms.136Class III combustible liquids
shall mean any liquid having a flash point at how many60 oCdegrees
Celsius?137In standard seating, the minimum spacing from back to
back.0.83 mtr.138Minimum space from the back of chair to the front
of the chair behind.30 cms.139Maximum slope for aisles for public
assembly structures.(1:8) 12.5%140Size of standpipe provided for
each stage for public assembly building.63.5 mm.141Occupant load
per person for classrooms.1.8 sqm.142Where exterior corridors or
balconies are provided as means of exit, they shall open to
the76.25 mts.outside and shall be spaced ___ meters apart.
(Educational)143Minimum dimension of a rescue window for
educational occupancies.55 cms.144Maximum height from the floor for
a rescue window for educational occupancies.82 cms.145Minimum width
of corridors, aisles, and ramps for exits in hospitals and nursing
homes.2.44 mts.146Minimum width of corridors, aisles, and ramps for
exits in residential-custodial care.1.83 mts.147Any room for
sleeping in institutional occupancies if subdivided shall have a
maximum465 sqm.area of how many square meters?148Includes buildings
or groups of building under the same management in which there
areHotelmore than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire.149Includes
buildings containing three or more living units independent cooking
and bathroomApartment Buildingsfacilities, whether designed as
rowhouse, apartment house, tenement, garden apartment,or by any
other name.150Minimum number of stories of apartment buildings
requiring fire alarm system.3151Minimum number of apartment units
requiring fire alarm system.12
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PlanningA wide area of parks of undeveloped land surrounding a
community.GreenbeltThe process in which a piece of land, referred
to as the parent tract, is subdivided intoPlattingtwo or more
parcels.Angles measured clockwise from any meridian, usually north;
however, the NationalAzimuthsGeodetic Survey uses south.Usually the
last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance
of buildingFinal Platpermit.A 20th century problem emanating from
rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a cityUrban Sprawlwhich
eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces.A type of planning
which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to
serveAdvocacy Planningthe general public interest but rather to
serve the interests of the least fortunate or leastwell represented
groups in society.In the Philippines, this type of land use
planning emphasizes the proper management ofSustainable Land Use
Planningland resources to ensure that the present generation can
benefit from its continued usewithout compromising future
generations.This code mandates that all Local Government Units
shall prepare their comprehensiveLocal Government Code, 1991land
use plans and enact them through zoning ordinances.R.A. 7160Reason
for planning.Promote Human GrowthPhrase used to characterize
development that meets the needs of the presentSustainable
Developmentgeneration without compromising the needs of the future
generations.First Planner and developed the Gridiron.Hippodamus of
miletusA locale with a sizeable agglomeration of people having
characteristics of an urban being.CityThe main reason why the
nomadic existence of early man metamorphosed to villageAgricultural
Surplussettlement and later to the birth of cities.The rough
equivalent of the present tenement cities that existed in ancient
Rome, whichInsularesulted from the population growth of the city
and the congestion that existed in streets.In urban geography, a
concept where urban settlement is confined to the area within
theTruebounded Citylegal limits of the city and the congestion and
virtually all of this area is occupied byurban residents.A Land
Development Decision is also what kind of decision.Traffic.The
orderly arrangement of urban streets and public spaces.City
PlanningHe conceptualized the 'City Beautiful Movement'.Daniel
BurnhamA tool used to control the manner in which raw kind is
subdivided and placed on theSubdivision Regulationsmarker for
residential development.A profession which falls between planning
and architecture. It deals with the large-scaleUrban
Designorganization and design of the city, with the massing and
organization and the spacebetween them, but not with the design of
the individual buildings.The science of human settlement.EkisticsBy
definition, settlement inhabited by man.Human SettlementPlanning
for roads, bridges, schools, parking structures, pubic buildings,
water supply,Capital Facilities Planningand waste disposal
facilities.The container of man, which consists of both the natural
and man-made or artificialPhysical Settlementelement.A spatial
organization concept a general view of the pattern of land use in a
cityConcentric Zone Conceptdeveloped by Ernest W. Burgess. The city
is conceived as a series of five concentriczones with the cores as
the central business district and fanning out from which are
theresidential and commuter zones.The remaining space in a lot
after deducting the required minimum open spaces.Buildable AreaA
habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living,
sleeping, cooking, and eating.Dwelling UnitThis is a type of a
retaining wall made of rectangular baskets made of galvanized
steelGabion Wallwire or pvc coated wire hexagonal mesh which are
filled with stones to form a wall.A very steep slope of rock or
clay.CliffA piece of grassy land, especially one used for growing
hay or as pasture for grazingMeadowanimals; low grassy land near a
river or stream.A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains.RidgeA
long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water.RavineOn land, an
encumbrance limiting its use, usually imposed for community or
mutualRestrictionprotection.Of land, a contiguous land area which
is considered as a unit, which is subject to aParcelsingle
ownership, and which is legally recorded as a single piece.A wall
that serves 2 dwelling units, known also as party wall.Common
WallNiemeyer believed that relating large areas to each other is
freedom as in the plannedBrasiliacity of___.In architectural terms,
it is the relationship of the number of residential structures
andDensitypeople to a given amount of space.The government arm
responsible for the development and implementation of low
costNational Shelter Programhousing in the Philippines.Housing
provided for low-income groups generally through government
intervention andSocial Housingcharacterized by substantial
subsidies and direct assistance.A written agreement between
parties, but it allows a specific period during which the"Option to
Buy"buyer can investigate the property and make a
decision.Sometimes called "subscription money", this is a deposit
given to the seller to show thatEarnest Moneythe potential buyer
has serious intentions.A provision made in advance for the gradual
liquidation of a future obligation by periodicAmortizationcharges
against the capital account.Written document to transfer the
property to one person to another.DeedThey develop or improve the
land as well as construct houses.DevelopersDetermines the value of
the house and also is familiar with trends in the local market
andAppraiserin the industry.Helps people find a place to live,
specializing and matching wants of buyers with theReal Estate
Brokerlocal supply.Are usually large concrete slabs or otherwise
panelized units fabricated in a shop andTotal Systemassembled at
the site.Codes that deal with the use, occupancy, and maintenance
of existing buildings.Housing CodesDesigned to regulate land use,
to ban industry and commerce from residential areas andZoningto
separate different types of living units.Construct
three-dimensional volumetric units in a plant on a production line
then hauledPrefabrication Manufacturerto the site.System building
is the complete integration of all ___.SubsystemsThe improvement of
slum, deteriorated, and underutilized areas of a city.Urban
RenewalAn area which is within the city limits, or closely linked
to it by common use of publicUrban Areautilities and services.Two
major hindrances to the prefabrication industry.Code of
Multiplicities andTraditionThree general types of
structures.PrimitiveVernacularGrandA piece of land with an economic
use for farming.Productive UseLands for well-being like parks,
plazas, and of similar nature.Health and General UseSimilarly as
the cost of the land, neighborhood character have this
effect.Social ImplicationsMinimum road width in a neighborhood
development to ease traffic flow.6.00 mts.Which building component
receives priority over the location to have the morning
sun.BedroomsUrban Planning is defined briefly as the guidance of
___.Growth and ChangeA lattice structure that serves as a summer
house.GazeboIn landscaping, ground cover is represented by
___.Grass and PlantsThe art of arranging buildings and other
structures in harmony with the landscape.Site PlanningThe study of
the dynamic relationship between a community of organisms and its
habitat.EcologyPreparations of an accurate base map for urban
planning starts with ___.Accurate Aerial MosaicAppraisal of
adequacy of a city's water and sewer systems needs of future land
uses areComprehensive Planembodied in the ___.Also called the
blood-stream of a city.Transportation SystemA form of absence of
all the principles and organized development of a community.Urban
BlightThe city of Washington conforms to the plan type of
___.StarAn efficient and rapid transport system for automobiles to
circulate across urban to urbanFreewaysareas.A monument, fixed
object, or marker used to designate the location of a land boundary
onLandmarkthe ground.A narrow passageway bordered by trees, fences,
or other lateral barrierLaneThe projection of a future pattern of
use within an area, as determined by developmentLand-use
Plangoals.The part of the surface of the earth not permanently
covered by water.LandA line of demarcation between adjoining
parcels of land.Land BoundaryA survey of landed property
establishing or reestablishing lengths and directions ofLand
Surveyboundary line.The study of an existing pattern of use, within
an area, to determine the nature andLand-use Analysismagnitude of
deficiencies which might exist and to assess the potential of the
patternrelative to development goals.A study and recording of the
way in which land is being used in an area.Land-use SurveyIn
surveying, the North-South component of a traverse
course.LatitudeAn open space of ground of some size, covered with
grass and kept smoothly mown.LawnA contract transferring the right
of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixedLeaseperiod
of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.A tenure
by lease; real estate held under a lease.Leasehold
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Utilities1The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in
changing the state of a substanceLatent Heatwithout changing its
temperature.2A system of devices, usually installed below ground
level, to scatter or spray waterLawn Sprinkler Systemdroplets over
a lawn, golf course, or the like.3Minimum width of a septic tank.90
cms.4Minimum length of a septic tank.1.50 mts.5Minimum liquid depth
for a septic tank.60 cms.6Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.1.80
mts.7Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary
compartment of a septic tank.1 cum.8Minimum dimension of a manhole
access to a septic tank.508 mm.9Minimum length of the secondary
compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more1.50 mts.than 6
cubic meters.10Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or
false.11Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic
tank.15.20 mts.12Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
seepage pit or cesspool.45.70 mts.13Minimum distance of a water
supply well from a disposal field.30.50 mts.14Minimum Gauge of
galvanized sheet used for downspouts.2615Minimum height of a water
seal for each fixture trap.51 mm.16Maximum height of a water seal
for each fixture trap.102 mm.17Maximum length of the tailpiece from
any fixture.60 cms.18Minimum extension of the VSTR above the
roof.15 cms.19Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable
window, door opening, air intake,0.90 mtr.or vent shaft.20Minimum
trap diameter for a bathtub38 mm. (11/2")21Minimum trap diameter
for a shower stall.51 mm. (2")22Required number of water closets
for females for an auditorium serving 16-35.323Required number of
water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35.224Required
number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50.125Required
number of water closets for females for a theater serving
51-100.426Classifications of copper pipes.Rigid and Flexible27A
rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool.Burr28Two types
of passenger elevator.Electric and Hydraulic29Minimum elevator
width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or
residential0.60 mtr.building.30A device that is basically a double
throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that willAutomatic
Transfer Switch (ATS)automatically transfer the power from the
standby generator to the building circuitryduring electrical power
failure.31TW in electrical wire specification means.Moisture
resistant, in wet anddry location32Another name for passenger
elevator.Lift33The minimum face to face distance between elevators
in three and four car grouping.2 mts.34Collection line of a
plumbing system is sometimes referred to as.House Drain35Maximum
height of a dumbwaiter.1.20 mts.36A type of lighting that provides
illumination to special objects like sculptures, flowerSpecific
Lightingarrangements, etc.37XHHN in wire specification
means.Moisture and Heat Resistant-Cross-Linked
Thermosetting38Standard length of an electrical metal
conduit.10'39An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates,
shaft, and bearings over which aSheavecable or roped is
passed.40The other type of flame detector other than the
ultraviolet type.Infra Red41PABX or PBX means.Pvt. Automatic Branch
Exchange42Farad is the unit capacity of a ___.Capacitor43Another
name for distribution panel.Power Panel44Type of plastic pipe other
than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene.Polyethylene45Standard
size of wire for a circuit line.No. 1246Standard size of wire for a
switch line.No. 1447A device for converting alternating current to
direct current.Rectifier48Another name for a Rectifier.D.C.
Generator49A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the
air.Humidistat50Another name for Humidistat.Hygrostat51Consist of a
flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an
elevator.Governor52A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to
the connection at the water main.Corporation Stop53A vent with a
function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent
system.Relief Vent54Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or
opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass.Escutcheon55Length
along the centerline of the pipe and fitting.Developed Length56A
valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of
fixture.Flush Valve57Any liquid waste containing animal or
vegetable matter in suspension or solution.Sewage58Component of
fire extinguisher.Carbon Monoxide59Interrelationship between value
of voltage and current with the same frequency.Phase60Descriptive
of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated
or cured,Thermosettingand does not soften when reheated.61An
Instrument which responds to changes in temperature, and directly
or indirectlyThermostatcontrols temperature.62Thin sheets that are
used for controlling heat in drywall construction.Rigid Board
Insulation63Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural
drainage such as lakes or rivers.Strom Sewer64A machine that
converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator
ofAlternatoralternating current.65Freon in air-con must be
compressed and liquefied in order to absorb ___.Heat66Standard size
of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor.1 1/2" (38mm)67A type of
pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent.1/8 Bend68A device installed on an
electric water heater used to detect the working
temperatureThermostatto activate a switch.69Minimum size of trap or
branch for a bidet.1 1/2"70Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for
tank type water closet.3/8"71True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is
'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.72True or
false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for
water supply.73Term applied to the interconnection of the same
fixtures in one soil or waste branch withBattery of Fixturesone
branch vent.74A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the
case of a back to back vent.Common Vent75Minimum size of a
standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters
or less4" (102mm)from the fire service connection.76Minimum size of
a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the
source.4" (102mm)77Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and
lavatory faucets or at shower valves works byBall Valvethe
principle of a ___.78Treats hard water.Zeolite79Minimum height of a
branch vent above the fixture it is venting.6" (150mm)80Minimum
wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30
ampere rating using5.5 sqmm81Type THW stranded copper conductor in
a raceway.82Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power
utility company like Meralco.60 Cycles83The overhead service
conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and
includingService Dropsplices, if any, connecting to the service
entrance conductors at the building.84Unit of loudness
level.Phon85The process of dissipating sound energy by converting
it to heat.Sound Absorption86Distance sound travels during each
cycle of vibration.Wavelength87The reduction in the intensity or in
the sound pressure level of sound which is transmittedSound
Attenuationfrom one point to another.88Unit of sound absorption
equivalent to 1 square foot of perfectly absorptive
material.Sabin89Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to be
bent or scattered around.Sound Diffraction90Minimum sound pressure
level that is capable of being detected by the human ear.Threshold
of Audibility91Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in
an elastic medium.Sound92Sound sensation in a single frequency.Pure
Tone93Wave produced by a pure tone.Sine Wave94Synonymous with a
lighting fixture.Luminaire95The luminous intensity of light is
expressed in ___.Candela96It refers to an individual who worked in
the sanitary field of ancient Rome.Plumbarius97In Latin, it means
'lead'.Plumbum98A specially designed system of waste piping
embodying the horizontal wet venting of oneCombination99or more
sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe
adequatelyWaste100sized to provide free movement of air above the
flow line of the drain.and Vent system101Vertical flow of air used
to separate different functions of spaces.Air curtain102Type of
lighting dealing with relatively large area lighting.General
Lighting103During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this
part of the elevator is used to openOutside Door Latchthe doors
from the outside.104A device which extends across at least 1/2 the
width of each door leaf which will open ifPanic Barsubjected to
pressure.105Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged
directly to the nearest ___.Sanitary Sewer Main106Receptacles
intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a
drainageFixturesystem with which they are connected.107The simplest
type of building automation system.Telecommunication
System108Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at
each floor.2 1/2" (64mm)109A vent pipe connected to a vent
stack.Circuit Vent110A vent pipe connected to a stack vent.Loop
Vent111Instrument used for measuring atmospheric
pressure.Barometer112Bets type of fire detection that can detect
fire during the incipient stage.Ionization113Condensing unit is a
part of a ___.Refrigeration114A fire detector installed in a fire
alarm system which uses low melting point solders orFixed
Temperature115metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a
fire.Heat Detector116A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward
used as a draw-off tap.Bibbcock117Heat rating for a fixed
temperature heat detector.135-197F118Reference in measuring the
depth of a trap seal of a trap.Top Dip to Crown Weir119A pipe
fitting shaped like 'S'.Double Bend120Minimum size of trap and
waste branch for a shower stall.2"121Minimum size of trap and waste
branch for a pedestal urinal.3"122Ratio of water closets for male
population for elementary and secondary school.(1:30)123Ratio of
water closets for female population for elementary and secondary
school.(1:25)124Ratio of urinals for elementary
school.(1:75)125Ratio of water closets for female population for
Principal Worship Places.(1:75)126Minimum required number of water
closets for female for office and public buildings4serving 55
occupants for employees.127Where there is exposure to skin
contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the(1:5)ratio of
lavatory to number of occupants.128Minimum head of water, in
meters, required for each section of plumbing for water
test.3129How many days, at least, shall be given before any
plumbing work inspection is done3after written notice for
inspection.130Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay
in the system or pipes for a water15 minutestest without any leaks
to satisfy said testing.131Consist of a body, a checking member,
and an atmospheric opening.Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker132Minimum
lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for
humans.8%133Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water
pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe300 mmif laid in the same
trench on top of the other.134Minimum distance of water pipings
from any regulating equipment, water heater,300 mmconditioning
tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.135Maximum
spacing of pipe supports at intervals.4'136Equivalent of 1/6 bend
in degrees.60137True or false, 60 branches or offsets may be used
only when installed in a true verticalposition.138Cleanouts may be
omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length
unless139such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or
false.140Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for
pipes 51mm or less in diameter.0.305 mtr. / 305 mm141Minimum
clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than
51 mm. Dia.0.45 mtr. / 450 mm142Maximum distance of any underfloor
cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or6.10 mts.crawl
hole.143Maximum length of a tailpiece.600 mm144Minimum length of
any branch requiring separate venting.4.60 mts.145True or false, no
galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be
usedunderground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above
ground.146Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the
roof.150 mm / 15 cms.147Minimum extension of a vent stack through
roof above any other vertical surface.300 mm148Minimum vertical
distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening.0.90
mtr.149Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where
it is protruded.2.10 mts.150Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR
from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside3.00 mts.from
protection from weather.151Minimum number of stories served by a
waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack.10152The rate of flow of
light through a surface.Luminous Flux153The luminous intensity of
any surface in a given direction per unit of projected
area.Luminance154A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per
square foot.Foot-Candle155A unit of illumination equivalent to 1
lumen per square meter.Lux156Type of lighting system where 90-100%
of light output is directed to the ceiling and upperIndirect
Lightingwalls of the room.157The material used for filament in an
incandescent bulb.Tungsten158The equivalent of filament in a
fluorescent lamp.Cathode159An automatic device used for converting
high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lowerPressure
Regulating Valveconstant pressure.160An air-operated device used to
open or close a damper or valve.Air Motor161In theater stage house,
a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance
suspendedCounterweightscenery, or the like.162On elevators, a
gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that
hoist theWinding-Drum Machinecar are fastened, and on which they
wind.163Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the
counterweight.Guiderails164Under NBC, the clearance between the
underside of the car and the bottom of the pit600 mmshall not be
less than ___.165Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and
counterweight rope.30 mm166Under NBC, the minimum width between
balusters in an escalator.558 mm167Under NBC, the maximum rated
speed of an escalator along the angle of travel.38 Meters/Min168The
effective room temperature in air-conditioning.68-74 F169A private
telephone system that interconnects with public telephone
systems.PABX170Resistance in alternating current
system.Impedance171The reciprocal of conductance.Resistance172The
rate of flow of sound energySound Intensity173Lighting used
primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest.Accent
Lighting174A means of producing light from gaseous
discharge.Fluorescense175A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp
(HID).High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)176Sound system input device that
reacts to and converts variable sound pressure
intoMicrophonevariable electrical current.177A rate of rise type
detector.Thermal Detector178Light originating from sources not
facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls.Cross
Light179The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in
water.Softening180A lighting unit consisting of one or more
electrical lamps.Luminaire181A louvered construction divided into
cell-like areas and used for redirecting the lightEggcrateemitted
by an overhead source.182A graph used in air-conditioning and
showing the properties of air-system mixtures.Psychrometric
Chart183Heat that raises air temperature.Sensible Heat184The
transmission of heat energy from one place to another by
circulatory movement of aConvectionmass of fluid.185A lamp designed
to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large
area.Floodlight186In boilers, they function only when exceeds
prescribed unsafe operating conditions.Limit Controls and
Interlocks187What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band
frequencies.Porous Absorbents188The bending of sound wave when
traveling forward changes direction as it passes
throughRefractiondifferent densities.189True or false, number of
fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.190Water
distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the
main water pipeUpfeed System / Direct Methodapplied only if the
highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and
minimumrequired working pressure.191What combination of pipe
fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack?Wye and 1/8
Bend192What is the rating index of an
air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit
forEnergy Efficiency Rating (EER)the number of BTU's of heat
removed per watt of electrical input energy?193What mechanical
equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used
toFan Coil Unitto dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a
conditioned space.194A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy
conductors insulated from each other and theBuswayenclosure, also
called Busduct.195A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid
copper bar, used for collecting, carrying,Busand distributing large
electric currents, also called a busbar.196An approved assembly of
insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations
inBuswaycompletely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing
where the assembly is designedto carry fault current and to
withstand the magnetic forces of such current.197A type of
perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body
temperature.Passive Infrared198A type of perimeter detector which
detects interruption of light beam.Light Beam199A type of perimeter
detector which detects change in sound wave
pattern.Ultrasonic200Women's urinal fixture.Washdown201True or
false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a
reducer oradapter.202A box with a blank cover which serves the
purpose of joining one different runs ofPull Boxraceways or cables
and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of
theenclosed conductors.203A type of water closet that is least
efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simpleWashdown
(WD)washout action through a small irregular passageway.204This
type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except
that it has a smallerReverse Trap (RT)trap passageway and smaller
water surface area, moderately noisy.205A type of water closet that
is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forcesBlowout
(BO)contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher
pressure.206Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water
is directed through the rim. It scoursSiphon Vortex (SV)bowl, folds
over into jet; siphon.207A water closet that is sanitary,
efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim andSiphon
Jet (SJ)through the down leg.208A toilet bowl similar to the
siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim
toSiphon Vortex (SV)create circular motion or vortex which scours
the bowl.209A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters
through the rim and a siphonic actionSiphon Jet (SJ)initiated by a
water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.210A
water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller
water surface andReverse Trap (RT)trapway.211This type of water
closet is prohibited by some health codes.Washdown (WD)212The
concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water
moving in a pipeWater Hammersuddenly stops or loses momentum.213The
length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and
pipe fittings.Developed Length214A shutoff valve closed by lowering
a wedge-shaped gate across the passage.Gate Valve215A valve closed
by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.Globe
Valve216Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or
sewage treatment plant.Effluent217The centerline of pipe.Spring
Line218The interior top surface of a pipe.Crown219The interior
bottom surface of a pipe.Invert220A type of perimeter detector
which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and
fromMicrowavemovement outside building through window, wood doors,
and the like. It uses radio waves.221This type of perimeter
detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic orPassive
Infrared with222Microwave system.Ultrasonic (or Microwave)223This
type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the
area covered,Proximity / Capacitancecaused by intrusion.224Color
code for pipes containing acid.Black225A high intensity discharge
lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from aMetal
Halide Lampmixture of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a
mercury lamp in construction.226A type of lamp popular for lighting
commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting,Mercury
Lampit produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury
vapor.227A type of lamp which produces light by means of the
reaction of halogen additive in theTungsten Halogen Lampbulb reacts
with chemically with tungsten.228A type of lamp generally used for
roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas.High-Pressure-Sodium
(HPS)229Building with fire alarm and suppression system.Intelligent
Building230This shows the vertical relationships of all panels,
feeders, switches, switchboards, andRiser Diagrammajor components
are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an
electricalversion of a vertical section taken through the
building.231In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door
closing, and reopens the door if thereSafety Shoeis something.
Photocell can be used together with this.232It prevents passengers
from falling into the hoistway when they try to get outFascia
Plateof the car which is stopped between the floors.In elevator, it
makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door
remainsWeighing Deviceopen until overloading is eliminated.233In
elevator, it protects the equipment from over current.Circuit
Breaker234In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at
the highest and lowest floor.Limit Switches235In escalators, these
stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the
guard.Handrail Guard Switches236In escalators, this is located at
the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on
andDisconnect Switchoff positions to stop or prevents the escalator
from starting during maintenance service.237This device, in
escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect
againstMechanicalaccidental movement of the escalator during
inspection of the drives or during
generalMaintenancemaintenance.Locking Device238This device, in
escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal
current isCurrent Overload Safety Switchsupplied to the
motor.239This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator
for inspection, maintenance, orKnife Switchrepairs.240In a
lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its
brace or footing,Air Terminalon the upper part of a
structure.241One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a
du pont trade name for the white,Teflonsoft, waxy, and non-adhesive
polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.242The number of cycles per unit
time of a wave or oscillations expressed in hertz of
cyclesFrequencyper second.243Of a partition, the number of decibels
by which sound is reduced in transmission throughTransmission
Lossit; a measure of the sound insulation value of the partition,
the higher the number, thegreater the insulation value.244The
cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to
water at the sameTon of Refrigerationtmeperature in 24 hrs.
(equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr)
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Structural1The procedures and limitations for the design of
structures shall be determined by theZoning, site
characteristicsfollowing factors.Occupancy, configuringstructural
system, and height2Minimum number of stories recommended to be
provided with at least 3 approved14recording
accelerographs.3Maintenance and service of accelerographs shall be
provided by the___.Owner4Who shall be responsible for keeping the
actual live load below the allowable limits andOccupant of the
buildingshall be liable for any failure on the structure due to
overloading.5The period of continuous application of a given load
or the aggregate of periods ofLoad durationintermittent application
of the same load.6Minimum area in square meters a member supports
which the design live load may be14 sqm.reduced.7Minimum height of
any wall requiring structural design to resist loads onto which
they are1.50 mts.subjected.8Maximum deflection of a brittle
finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal applied1/240 of
wall spanperpendicular to said wall.9Maximum deflection of a
flexible finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal
applied1/120 of wall spanperpendicular to said wall.10Maximum floor
area for a low-cost housing unit.60 sqm.11The level at which the
earthquake motions are considered to be imparted to the
structureBaseor the level at which the structure, as a dynamic
vibrator, is supported.12A member or an element provided to
transfer lateral forces from a portion of a structureCollectorto
vertical elements of the lateral force resisting system.13A
horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral
forces to the verticalDiaphragmresisting elements, it includes
horizontal bracing system.14The total designed lateral force or
shear at the base of a structure.Base Shear, V15An element at edge
of opening or at perimeters of shear walls or diaphragm.Boundary
Element16An essentially vertical truss system of the concentric or
eccentric type which is providedBraced Frameto resist lateral
forces.17An essentially complete space frame which provides
supports for gravity loads.Building Frame System18A combination of
a Special or Intermediate Moment Resisting Space Frame and
ShearDual System19Walls or Braced Frames.20That form of braced
frame where at least one end of each brace intersects a beam at
aEccentric Braced Frame (EBF)point away from the column girder
joint.21The entire assemblage at the intersection of the
members.Joint22The horizontal member in a frame system, a
beam.Girder23An element of a diaphragm parallel to the applied load
which collects and transfersDiaphragm Strutdiaphragm shear to
vertical resisting elements or distributes loads within the
diaphragm.24Such members may take axial tension or
compression.25The boundary element of a diaphragm or a shear wall
which is assumed to take axialDiaphragm Chordstresses analogous to
the flanges of a beam26Those structures which are necessary for
emergency post-earthquake operations.Essential facilities27That
part of the structural system assigned to resist lateral
forces.Lateral Force Resisting System28Moment resisting space frame
not meeting special detailing requirements for ductileOrdinary
Moment Resistingbehavior.Space Frame29The displacement of one level
relative to the level above or below.Story Drift30The usable
capacity of a structure or its members to resist loads within the
deformationStrengthlimits prescribed in this document.31The lower
rigid portion of a structure having a vertical combination of
structural system.Platform32Horizontal truss system that serves the
same function as a diaphragm.Horizontal Bracing System33An
assemblage of framing members designed to support gravity loads and
resist lateralStructure34forces.35A structural system without
complete vertical load carrying space frame. This systemBearing
Wall Systemprovide support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral
load is provided by shear wallsor braced frames.36A structural
system with essentially complete space frame providing support for
gravityBuilding Frame Systemloads. Resistance to lateral load is
provided by shear walls or braced frames.37A structural system with
an essentially complete space frame providing support for
gravityMoment Resisting Frame Systemloads. Moment resisting space
frames provide resistance to lateral load primarily byflexural
action of members.38Is one in which the story strength is less than
80% of that of the story above.Weak Story39An elastic or inelastic
dynamic analysis in which a mathematical model of theTime History
Analysisstructure is subjected to a ground motion time history. The
structure's time-dependantdynamic response to these motion is
obtained through numerical integration of itsequations of
motions.40The effects on the structure due to earthquake motions
acting in directions other thanOrthogonal Effectparallel to the
direction of resistance under consideration.41The secondary effect
on shears and moments of frame members induced by theP-delta
Effectvertical loads acting on the laterally displaced building
frame.42Material other than water, aggregate, or hydraulic cement,
used as an ingredient ofAdmixtureconcrete and added to concrete
before or during its mixing to modify its properties.43Concrete
that does not conform to definition of reinforced concrete.Plain
Concrete44Upright compression member with a ratio of unsupported
height to average least lateralPedestaldimension of less than
three.45Ratio of normal stress to corresponding strain for tensile
or compressive stresses belowModulus of Elasticityproportional
limit of material.46In prestressed concrete, temporary force
exerted by device that introduces tension intoJacking
Forceprestressing tendons.47Length of embedded reinforcement
provided beyond a critical section.Embedment Length48Stress
remaining in prestressing tendons after all losses have occurred,
excluding effectsEffective Prestressof dead load and superimposed
loads.49Length of embedded reinforcement required to develop the
design strength ofDevelopment Lengthreinforcement at a critical
section.50Friction resulting from bends or curves in the specified
prestressing tendon profile.Curvature Friction51Concrete containing
lightweight aggregate.Structural Lightweight Concreteprestressing
tendon that is bonded to concrete either directly or through
grouting.Bonded Tendon52ASTM A36Structural Steel53High-Yield
Strength Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Plate, Suitable for
Welding.ASTM A51454True or False, Bar larger than 32mm in diameter
shall not be bundled in beams.55Minimum concrete cover for a
Prestressed concrete for beams and columns for40 mmprimary
reinforcements.56In a material under tension or compression, the
absolute value of the ratio of transversePoisson's Ratiostrain to
the corresponding longitudinal strain.57In column, the ratio of its
effective length to its least radius of gyration.Slenderness
Ratio58A quantity which measures the resistance of the mass to
being revolved about a line.Torsion59A type of concrete floor which
has no beam.Flat Slab60The tendency for one part of a beam to move
vertically with respect to an adjacent part.Shear61A change in
shape of a material when subjected to the action of
force.Deformation62The maximum value of tension, compression, or
shear respectively the material sustainYielding Stresswithout
failure.63It means that by which a body develops internal
resistance to 'stress'.Stress64The greatest stress which a material
is capable of developing without permanentAllowable
Stressdeformation remaining upon the complete release of
stress.65Intensity of force per unit area.Stress66Loop of
reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudinal reinforcement.Tie /
Stirrup67The measure of stiffness of a material.Stiffness
Ratio68The failure in a base when a heavily loaded column strikes a
hole through it.Punching Shear69The deformation of a structural
member as a result of loads acting on it.Deflection70Nominal
thickness of of a timber.6 inches71The sum of forces in the
othorgonal directions and the sum of all moments about
anyEquilibriumpoints are zero.72The complete records of tests
conducted (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be2 yearspreserved
and made available for inspection during the progress of
construction and aftercompletion of the project for a period of not
less than.73Wood board should have a thickness specification of.not
less than 1"X4"74The distance from the first to the last riser of a
stair flight.Run75A high-speed rotary shaping had power tool used
to make smooth cutting and curvingPortable Hand routeron solid
wood.76The major horizontal supporting member of the floor
system.Girder77Wood defects are: heart shake, cup shake, star
shake, and___.Knots78Dressed lumber is referred to ___.Smoothed or
planed lumber79The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut
saw.Cross-cut saw80It refers to the occupancy load which is either
partially or fully in place or may not beLive loadpresent at
all.81The distance between inflection points in the column when it
breaks.Effective length82The amount of space measured in cubic
units.Volume83In the formula e=PL/AE, E stands for___.Modulus of
Elasticity84An expansion joint of adjacent parts of a structure to
permit expected movementsContraction jointbetween them.the total of
all tread widths in a stair.Total run85The force adhesion per unit
area of contact between two bonded surfaces.Bond Stress86A
structural member spanning from truss to truss or supporting a
rafter.Purlin87Size of camber for a 25 meters steel truss.Size of
Dead Load Defelection88A connector such as a welded strut, spiral
bar, or short length of channel which resistsShear
Connectorhorizontal shear between elements.89The force per unit
area of cross section which tends to produce shear.Shear Stress /
Shearing Stress90Size of camber for a 25 meters steel truss.Size of
Dead Load Defelection91The law that relates the linear relationship
between stresses and strainsHook's Law92Minimum spacing of Bolts in
timber connectionn measured from center of bolts parallel4 X
diameter of boltfor parallel to grain loading is equal to
___.93According to the provisions of the NSCP on timber connections
and fastenings, the4 X diameter of boltlodaed edge distance for
perpendicular to grain loading shall be at least ___.94NSCP
specifies spacing between rows of bolts for perpendicular to grain
loading shall be2.5at least ___ times bolt diameter for L/d ratio
of 2.95Minimum diameter of bolts to be used in timber connections
and fastening in accordance12 mmwith NSCP specifications.96Simple
solid timber columns have slenderness ratio not exceeding
___.5097Nails or spikes for which the wire gauges or lengths not
set forth in the NSCP11 diametersspecifications shall have a
required penetration of not less than ___.98Notches in sawn lumber
bending members in accordance with the NSCP specifications1/6 depth
of membershall not exceed.99Notches in sawn lumber shall not be
located in the ___.Middle Third Span100Notches in the top and
bottom of joists shall not exceed ___.1/4 the depth101Allowable
stresses for tension in structural steel in terms of gross
area.0.60 of specified min. yield stress102Allowable tensile stress
of structural steel based on effective area.0.50 of specified
minimumtensile strength103Allowable stress for tension on pin
connected members based on net area.0.45 Fy104Allowable shear
stress on structural steel on the cross sectional area effective
in0.40 Fyresisting shear.105For structures carrying live loads
which induce impact, the assumed live load shall be100%increased
sufficiently to provide for same, for supports of elevators the
increase shall be.106The slenderness ratio of compression members
shall not exceed ___.200107The slenderness ratio main members in
tension shall not exceed ___.240108Concrete cover for pipes,
conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete40
mmexposed to earth or weather.109Concrete cover for pipes,
conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete20
mmnot exposed to earth or weather.110Curing of concrete (other than
high-early strength) shall be maintained above 10C and7in moist
condition for at least the first ___ days after placement.111If
concrete in structure will dry under service conditions, cores
shall be air-dried for ___7days before test and shall be tested
dry.112Curing for high-early strength concrete shall be maintained
above 10C and in moist3condition for at least the ___ days after
palcement.113The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in
layer shall be db (diameter of bar)25 mmbut not less than
___.Standard hooks used in reinforced concrete beam shall mean.180
bend + 4db extension114but not less than 65mm at freeend of
bar115Standard hooks for stirrups and tie hooks 16mm bar and
smaller.90 bend + 6db extensionat free end116Standard hooks for
stirrups and tie hooks 20-25mmbar.90 bend + 12db extensionat free
end117Allowable tolerance on minimum concrete cover for depths
greater than 200mm12 mm118Allowable tolerance for longitudinal
location of bends and ends of reinforcement. 50 mm119Individual
bars with a bundle terminated within the span of flexural members
shall40dbteminate at different points with a stagger of at least
___.120Clear distance between pre-tensioning tendons at each end of
member shall not be less3dbthan ___ for strands.121Clear distance
between pre-tensioning tendons at each end of member shall not be
less4dbthan ___ for wire.122Minimum concrete cover provided for
reinforcement of cast in place against permanently75 mmexposed to
earth or weather using bars larger than 36mm.
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National Building Code1P.D.. 1096National Building Code2Maximum
height of a combustible stand.2.70 mts.3Minimum spacing for seats
in a chair type measurement from back to back.0.85 mtr.4Maximum
line of travel to an exit of an aisle.45.00 mts.5Maximum slope of
an aisle.One is to Eight (1:8)6In standard seating, the minimum
spacing of rows measured from back to back.0.84 mtr.7Minimum width
of any seat.0.45 mtr.8Minimum area of a double acting door view
panel.1,300 sqmm / 1.30 sqm.9Minimum clear width of an exit
doorway.0.70 mtr.10Maximum width of an exit door leaf.1.20
mts.11Minimum width of an exit corridor.1.10 mts.12Minimum number
of exit for floors above the first storey having an occupant load
of2more than 1013Number of exit for occupant load of
599-999.314Minimum downward projection of a draft curtain0.30
mtr.15Maximum floor area for an attic made of combustible
materials.250.00 sqm16Maximum center to center spacing of a draft
curtain sprinkler.1.80 mts.17Maximum floor area for an attic made
of incombustible materials.750.00 sqm.18Standard gauge for metal
hoods in barbeques.Ga. 1819Minimum height of a Siamese connection
above grade.300 mm20Standard maximum distance of a standpipe from
an opening in a stairway.300 mm21Minimum wall thickness of a
fireplace.200 mm22Minimum number of exit for a projection
room.223Minimum extended portion of a chimney above the roof.600
mm24Minimum air space between walls of a masonry chimney above the
roof.2" / 50 mm25Minimum thickness of glass used for floors.12.5
mm26Maximum rise of one row of seat to the next.400 mm / 0.40
mtr.27Minimum number of exit for stands within a building serving
an occupant load of 300.328Minimum height of a guard rail located
in front of the grandstand.0.90 mtr29Minimum width of a run in a
stand stair.0.28 mtr.30Minimum spacing for seats with backrests
measured from back to back.0.75 mtr.31Minimum spacing for seats
without backrests measured from back to back.0.60 mtr.32Minimum
width of an exit door in an aisle.1.70 mts.33Minimum intensity of
lights for exits.10.70 lux34Minimum width of side aisles.1.10
mts.35Minimum increase in width of aisles for every linear meter.30
mm36Minimum width of an aisle serving only one side.800 mm / 0.80
mtr.37Open space requirement for an interior lot.50% of lot
area38Open space requirement for a corner lot or a through lot.10%
of lot area39Bounded on all sides or around its periphery by
building lines.Inner court40Minimum stair width for a residence.750
mm / 0.75 mtr.41Standard minimum area of a toilet.1.20
sqm.42Minimum dimension of a kitchen.1.50 mts.43Minimum area for
vent shafts.1.00 sqm.44Air space requirement for a school room per
person.3.00 cum.45Air space requirement for a habitable room per
person.14.00 cum.46Minimum area of opening of an air duct.300 sqmm
/ 0.30 sqm47Maximum projection beyond the property line of a
footing along the national road and at300 mmleast 2.40 mts. In
depth.48Minimum clearance of a canopy or a marquee from the
sidewalk.3.00 mts.49Minimum stair width for occupant load of less
than 50.0.90 mtr.50Minimum width of a temporary walkway.1.20
mts.51Minimum clearance of an arcade above sidewalk.3.00
mts.52Vacant space left between the building and lot lines less
than 2.00 mts in width.Setback53Minimum horizontal dimension of a
court.2.00 mts.54Minimum width of a passageway connecting a street
and a court.1.20 mts.55Standard air space requirement per person
for factories.12.00 cum.56Minimum headroom clearance for a
mezzanine.1.80 mts.57Air supply per person per minute for
auditoriums.0.30 cum58Minimum total area of a window or an opening
for a room without artificial ventilation.10% of flr. Area59Minimum
dimension for a vent shaft.0.60 mtr.60Minimum horizontal clearance
of the curb line to the outermost edge of the marquee.300
mm61Minimum clearance of the lowest portion of an awning to the
ground.2.40 mts.62Minimum height of a construction fence.2.40
mts.63Minimum live load bearing capacity of a construction
canopy.600 kgs./sqm.64Minimum height of a protective railing in a
construction.1.00 mtr.65Minimum wind load capacity for roofs for
vertical projection.120 kgs./sqm.66Maximum height of a handrail
above the stair thread.0.90 mtr.67Minimum ceiling height for
naturally ventilated rooms.2.70 mts.68Minimum height of a handrail
above the stair thread.0.80 mtr.69Maximum dimension of a stair
landing.1.20 mts.70Maximum slope of an exit court.One is to ten
(1:10)71Minimum width of run for circular stair.250 mm72Minimum
headroom clearance for any stair.2.00 mts.73Maximum slope for an
exit passageway.One is to Eight (1:8)74Maximum height of a Siamese
connection above the ground.1.20 m75Maximum distance of any portion
of a building from the nozzle of a 23 mts fire hose.6.00
mts.76Minimum number of exit for any stage.277Minimum extension of
a proscenium wall above the roof.1.20 mts.78Minimum width of a
stair in a stage egress.750 mm79Minimum thickness of glass for
jalousies.5.60 mm80Maximum length of glass for jalousies.1.20
mts.81Minimum width of exit in a stage.900 mm82Minimum lateral
spacing for plastic skylights.2.50 mts.83A store window in which
goods are displayed.Show window84Maximum width of a business
sign.1.20 mts.85Minimum distance of a sign from any electrical post
or telephone wires.1.00 mtr.86Minimum open space requirement for a
corner lot.10% of lot area87Minimum size of thread for an entrance
or exit step.300 mm88Maximum slope for an entrance or exit ramp.One
is to ten (1:10)89Minimum number of steps for an entrance or exit
stair.290Standard turn circle of a wheelchair.1.50 mts.91Office
building parking ratio.1:125 sqm. Of gross floor area92Standard
size of a perpendicular parking slot.2.40 X 5.00 mts.93Hotel
building parking ratio.1:10 bedrooms94Hospital building parking
ratio.1:25 beds95Maximum distance of a handicapped parking from the
facility being served.60.00 mts.96Colleges and university parking
ratio.1:5 classrooms97Theaters, cinemas, auditoria, and stadia
parking ratio.1:50 sqm. Of spectators' area98Minimum number of
wheelchair seating space for 51-300 seating capacity for
auditoriums.499Minimum width of a dropped curb.0.90 mtr.100Minimum
Dimensions of an accessible elevator.1.10 X 1.40 mts.101Maximum
distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a
building.30.00 mts.102Minimum height of signs on walls and doors
for the disabled to see comfortable.1.40 mts.103Minimum door width
for an accessible elevator.0.80 mtr.104Minimum dimensions for an
accessible water closet stall.1.70 X 1.80 mts.105Maximum height of
signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortably.1.60
mts.106Minimum width of a parking slot for the disabled.3.70
mts.107Minimum run of a stair for Group A dwellings
(residential)200 mm108Minimum ceiling height from 3rd floor to
succeeding floors with artificial ventilation.2.10 mts.109Minimum
area of rooms for human habitation.6.00 sqm.110Least dimension of
rooms for human habitation.2.00 mts.111Least dimension of an air
duct.300 mm112Maximum encroachment into a public sidewalk of a
foundation at least 600 mm below500 mmthe grade line.113Minimum
width of an exit door.0.90 mts.114Maximum width reduced by
handrails and doors fully opened to balconies and200
mmcorridors115Minimum width of stairs serving more than 50
occupants.1.10 mts.116Minimum width of stairs serving less than 10
occupants.750 mm117Maximum reduction in width of a stair due to
trims and handrails.100 mm118Minimum run of a winding stair.150
mm119Maximum run of a winding stair.300 mm120Allowable tolerance in
the rise and run of every step.5 mm121Width of stair requiring an
intermediate handrail.3.00 mts.122Minimum width of an aisle serving
both sides.1.00 mts.123Maximum number of seats between the wall and
the aisle.7124Maximum distance between the back of each seat to the
front of the seat behind it.300 mm125Maximum width of seat in a
stand.480 mm126Maximum projection of a penthouse or other
projections above the roof.8.40 mts127Maximum ratio of a penthouse
area to that of the supporting roof.one third (1/3)128Minimum
thickness of masonry chimney for residentials.100 mm129Minimum
thickness of rubble stone masonry chimney for residentials.300
mm130Minimum firebox wall thickness.250 mm131Minimum thickness of
smoke chamber back walls.150 mm132minimum thickness of front and
side smoke chamber walls.200 mm133Minimum number of storeys
requiring one (1) or more dry standpipes.4134Minimum volume of
water a dry standpipe should provide.900 liters/minute135Diameter
of a dry standpipe requiring a two-way Siamese connection.4"
(100mm)136Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a three-way Siamese
connection.5" (125mm)137Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a
four-way Siamese connection.6" (150mm)138Minimum volume of water an
interior wet standpipe should provide.190 liters/minute139Minimum
diameter of a wet standpipe.2" (50mm)140Standard diameter of a dry
standpipe opening.2 1/2" (63mm)141Standard length of a fire
hose.23.00 mts142Maximum distance of a hose nozzle to any portion
of a building.6.00 mts.143Standard diameter of a wet standpipe
valve.38 mm (11/2")144Maximum projection into a sidewalk of a sign
4.50 mts. above grade.1.00 mtr.145Minimum vertical clearance from
the bottom of a signage to an arcaded sidewalk.5.00 mts.146Minimum
vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to non-arcaded
sidewalk.3.00 mts.147Number of days of work abandonment of stoppage
for a building permit to expire.120 days148Width of planting strip
for sidewalks 2.00 mts in width.0.80 mtr.149Minimum horizontal
distance of the curb line to the outermost face of an arcade.500
mm150Maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade.6.00
mts.151Slope of ramp of road-way to sidewalk.1/3 - 1/4152Slope of
driveway to sidewalk where the height of curb is 200 mm and
above.One is to Eight (1:8)153Minimum vertical clearance of primary
lines from the crown of the pavement when10.00 mts.crossing the
highway.154Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from top of
sidewalk when installed along7.5 mts.the side of the
highway.155Vertical clearance of secondary lines from sidewalks
along or crossing the street.7.5 mts.156Minimum clearance of
conductors from the highest point of a roof.2.50 mts.157Maximum
height of a dumbwaiter.1.20 mts.158Maximum area of a
dumbwaiter.3,861 sqcms.159Minimum clearance of conductors from any
platform or ground or projection from which3.00 mts.they might be
reached.160Minimum vertical clearance of service drop of
communication lines above ground at its3.00 mts.point of attachment
to than building or pedestal.161Vertical clearance of a service
drop communication line when crossing a street.5.50 mts.162Maximum
capacity of a dumbwaiter.277 kgs.163Minimum width of an access road
to a cul-de-sac.3.00 mts.164Unit area per occupant for
dwellings.28.00 sqm.165Unit area per occupant for Hotels.18.6
sqm.166Unit area per occupant for offices and garages.9.30
sqm.167Unit area per occupant for class rooms.1.80 sqm.168Unit area
per occupant for stores - retail sales rooms upper floors.5.60
sqm.169Unit area per occupant for nurseries for children.3.25
sqm.170Unit area for stores -retail sales room for basement and
ground floor.2.80 sqm.171Unit area for hospitals and sanitaria.8.40
sqm.172Unit area per occupant for aircraft hangars without
repairs.46.50 sqm.173Unit area per occupant for warehouses and
mechanical equipment room.28.00 sqm.174Unit area per occupant for
theaters and the like.0.65 sqm.175Parking requirement for Hotels.1
slot/5 rooms176Parking requirement for public assembly buildings
such as cinemas, auditoria, theaters,1 slot/50 sqm. Of spectators'
areaand the like.177Parking requirement for multi family living
unit of 50 sqm floor area.1slot/8 units178Parking requirement for
multi family living unit above 100 sqm floor area.1
slot/unit179Parking requirement for multi family living unit for
50-100 sqm floor area.1 slot/4 units180Parking requirement for
clubhouses, beach houses, and the like.1 slot/100 sqm of gross
flr.area181Parking requirement for motels.1 slot/unit182Minimum
parking requirement for the handicapped.1 slot/50 parking
slots183Parking requirement for colleges and universities.1 slot/5
classrooms184Parking requirement for elementary, secondary, and
vocational schools.1 slot/10 classrooms185In BP344, the required
width of a corridor.1.20 mts.186Maximum slope of a drop curb
towards the street.1:20187Maximum slope of a drop curb towards
adjoining curb.1:12188Maximum spacing for wheelchair
turnabouts.12.00 mts.189Maximum slope of a ramp.1:12190Maximum
distance of handicapped parking from the structure served.60.00
mts.191Preferred width of corridor for the disabled.1.50
mts.192Maximum height of a water closet from the floor.0.50
mts.193Preferred height of switches from the floor.1.10
mts.194Minimum height of a switch from the floor.0.90
mts.195Maximum height of a switch from the floor.1.20 mts.196Least
dimension for a parking slot for the disabled.3.70 mts.197In BP344,
the minimum height of a handrail.0.70 mtr.198Maximum length of a
ramp for wheelchair.6.00 mts.199Minimum length of a ramp landing
for wheelchairs.1.50 mts.200One or more habitable rooms which are
occupied or which are intended or designated toDwelling unitbe
occupied by one family with facilities for cooking , sleeping,
living, and eating.201That portion of the foundation of a structure
which spreads and transmits loads directlyFootingto the ground or
soil.202A continuous horizontal layer of masonry units.Course203A
room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for , or
occupied by oneApartmentfamily for living, sleeping, eating, and
cooking purposes.204A stationary open hearth or brazier, either
fuel-fired or electric, used for food preparation.Barbecue205A
portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part
of which is raisedBalcony1.20 mts or more above the level of the
main floor.206The pipe which connects a flue-burning appliance to a
chimney.Chimney connector207A hearth and fire chamber or similarly
prepared place in which a fire may be made andFireplacewhich is
built in conjunction with a chimney.208A horizontal structural
piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joists or
wallsGirderover opening.209Same as heliport except that no
refueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage ofHelistophelicopters
is permitted.210The vertical supports, such as posts or stanchions,
as used in indigenous or traditionalSuportalestype of
construction.211Any surface or underground construction covered on
top, or any fire-proof constructionVaultintended for the storage of
valuables.212A term which may be used synonymously with a
partition.Cross wall213The unit area per occupant for hotels.18.60
sqm.214The unit area per occupant for dining establishments.1.40
sqm.215The unit area per occupant for theaters.0.65 sqm.216A
building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or
suspended at any time120 days / 4 mos.after commencement for a
period of.217Front yards for commercial buildings abutting a
road-right-of-way of 25-29 meters shall8.00 mts.have a minimum
width of218Offices shall be provided how many cubic meters of air
per person?12.00 cum.219Multiple living units of up to 6 units
built on the same lot shall have an access road3.00 mts.directly
connecting said building to a public street a width of.220Sidewalks
of 2 mts or more in width shall include on its outer side a
planting strip of not800 mm / 0.80 mtr.less than how many
millimeters in width?221Arcades shall be cantilevered from the
building line over the sidewalk and the horizontal500 mmclearance
between the curb line and the outermost face of any part of the
arcade shallnot be less than.222Printing plants shall be classified
under what type of occupancy.Business and mercantile223Power plants
shall be classified under what type of
occupancy.Industrial224Convents shall be classified under what type
of occupancy.Residentials, hotelsand apartments.225Repair garages
shall be classified under what type of occupancy.Storage and
hazardous226Reformatories shall be classified under what type of
occupancy.Institutional227Turnabout should also be provided at or
whithin how many meters of dead end.3.50 mts.228In B.P. 344, the
maximum slope a ramp is.1:12229Under B.P. 344, a level area of not
less than how many meters shall be provided at the1.80 mts.230top
and bottom of any ramp.231Under what classification of occupancy
does Mental Hospitals fall?Institutional232Under what
classification of occupancy does Monasteries fall?Residentials,
hotelsand apartments.233Under what classification of occupancy does
Aircraft hagars fall?Business and mercantile234Under what
classification of occupancy does cold storage and creameris
fall?Industrial235Under what classification of occupancy does
private garage fall?Accessory236Minimum loading slot requirement
for Hospitals and hotels.1 truck loading slot237Minimum travel
distance from handicapped par
