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28 A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing or
Statute of Frauds
unless there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be charged.
29 A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed
Lease
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
30 A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold
31 The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessee
32 The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessor
33 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
34 Multiple of Direct
This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work.
Personnel Expenses
35 Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. TRUE
36 A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services. Percentage of Construction Cost
37 This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision work, Multiple of Direct
and other works which the Architect may perform other than the regular and specialized Personnel
allied services. Expenses
38 This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by realtors,
Percentage of Construction Cost
developers, and lawyers.
39 For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work
50 kms.
be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
40 This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship
Professional Fee Plus Expenses
on a series of projects.
41 The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision
Architect
of the ___.
42 Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of transmittal
43 How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect? 3
44 Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final
Contractor
occupancy permit.
45 True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing
the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays TRUE
the contractor for such works?
46 Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements,
Owner
and benchmarks?
47 Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of
the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility Contractor
lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
48 Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor. 1-1.5%
49 Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 1.5-3%
50 Firm Fixed Price
Fixed Price Incentive
Four types of Contracts for construction management
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84 Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public authority through
90 Days
no act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.
85 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the
False (30 days)
contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
86 True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to act upon
False (15 days)
any request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.
87 Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract? Contractor
88 True or false, upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect that
materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not belong to him can be used TRUE
and rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.
89 True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed including expenses
TRUE
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the owner.
90 True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes over the
FALSE
work from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
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91 How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the
10 days
intention to cancel?
92 How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond? 15%
93 How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond? 15%
94 A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach. Penalty Clause
95 Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial
5,000 for First 50 Hectares
centers, sports complex, resorts, etc.
96 Predecessor of PD 1096 R.A. 6451
97 What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning? PD 1308
98 It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation. Liens
99 Minimum basic fee for simple projects. 6%
100 Minimum basic fee for alterations/renovations. 50%
101 When the architect is engaged to render opinion or advise, clarification or explanation
200 / hr
on technical matters pertaining to his profession, the minimum basic fee shall be ___.
102 When rendering service as an expert witness, the architect is compensated ___/ hr. 500
103 Minimum basic fee for Group 5 Projects (monumental). 12%
104 What is Group 6 Project classification? Repetitive Construction
105 10% of 1st unit
Minimum Basic fee for housing projects. 60% 2nd-10th Unit
30% 11th and above
106 Under what classification of Project does Hospitals and Medical Buildings fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
107 Under what classification of Project does Stadium fall? Group 3 (Exceptional Character)
108 Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office. PHP 750.00
109 On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go. Construction Phase Service
110 Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how
5 days
many days after written notice by owner?
111 Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right
to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner the 10 days
expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
112 Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___ from receipt of ___. 7th day / Notice to Proceed
113 An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped. Civic Center
114 Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is
Chattel
less than a freehold.
115 No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or practice
Reciprocity
the profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ___.
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explosive compound produced by the reaction of nitric acid w/ cellulose material CELLULOSE NITRATE
plastic substance having cellulose nitrate as base PYROXYLIN
flash point above 37.8 C or 100 F COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
liquid causes fire when contact with organic matter CORROSIVE LIQUID
produces a rapid drop of temperature in immediate surroundings CRYOGENIC
in air duct system; device to restrict the passage of smoke or fire DAMPER
first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the less DISTILLATION
extremely hot luminous bridge of an electric current ELECTRIC ARC
a hot piece or lump after a material is burned EMBER
active principle of burning FIRE
minimum temperature at which materials give off vapor to form ignitable mixture with air FLASH POINT
a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shapes or dimensions FORGING
stable explosive compounds which explodes by percussion FULMINATE
a rocket or liquid propellant when fuels and oxiders combined HYPERGOLIC FUEL
materials that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to support combustion OXIDIZING MATERIAL
descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air PYROPHORIC
impurities or deleterious material remove from a mixture to produce pure element REFINING
melting or fusing of metallic ores to separate impurities from pure metals SMELTING
R.A. 545
AGREEMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
DRAWINGS
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1.50% 151-225
2.00% 225 ABOVE
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minimum roof eaves distance of two dwelling units (more than 4 storeys) 1.00 m
minimum parking requirement 1 for every 20 units
minimum floor area for multi family dwellin units 36.00 sqm
exit width w/ occupant load of 50 or less .80 m
for every additional occupant load of 25 plus .15 m
maximum exit of travel 45.00 m
maximum exit of travel if there is fire extinguisher 60.00 m
maximum dead end corridors 12 m
maximum corridor of an interior corridor 25%
maximum allowable slope ramps with 300mm changes in elevation 15%
clear width of stair w/ 2 or more living units .90 m
maximum landing width; equal to run 1.20 m
with 3.00 m width of stair one handrail
with 3.00 m-3.50 m stair width two handrails
above the nosing or tread .80 m - 1.00 m
maximum distance of travel when above one storey 24.00 m
for 4 or more building storey in height w/ roof slope not greater than 1:3 one stairwell
headroom clearances 2.00 m
lifespan of indigeneous materials 25 years
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FINAL
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN (1 YEAR VALIDITY)
ENGINEERING PLAN
TOPOGRAPHIC PLAN
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION PROJECTS
MINIMUM LOT SIZES
rowhouse 50 sqm
duplex 150 sqm
single detached 100 sqm
FRONTAGE
Model A and B 10 m
Model C 8m
irregular lot 6m
rowhouse 4m
minimum width of alley after 250m block 4.00 m
maximim length of blocklength 400 m
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carriageway 6.00 m
planting strip .40 m
sidewalks .60 m
features that enable the disable person to make use of the primary function ACCESSIBLE
a small recess space in a room or a wall ALCOVE
a break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided w/ an inclined surface to CURB CUT OUT
facilitate mobility of wheelchair
the degree of inclination of the sloped surface expressed in ratio GRADIENT OF RAMP
a sloped surface connecting two or more surface at different levels RAMP
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