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Assimilation Exam (Summary) PDF
Assimilation Exam (Summary) PDF
Assimilation Exam
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
In Mesopotamian architecture, religion called for temples made of sun-dried bricks. Ziggurat
The style of the order with massive and tapering columns resting on a base of 3 steps. Doric
Tomb of the pharaohs. Pyramid
Earthen burial mounds containing upright and lintel stones forming chambers for Tumuli
consecutive burials for several to a hundred persons.
A semi-circular or semi-polygonal space, usually in church, terminating in axis and Apse
intended to house an altar.
Temples in Greece that have a double line of columns surrounding the naos. Dipteral
Senate house for chief dignitaries in Greek architecture Prytaneion
Architect of the Einstein Tower. Erich Mendelsohn
Founder of the Bauhaus School of Art. Walter Gropius
What architectural term is termed to be free from any historical style? Art Noveau
From what architecture is the Angkor Vat? Cambodian
The architect of Chrysler building in N.Y. Van Alen
Another term for crenel or intervals between merlon of a battlement. Embrasures
Taj Mahal temple is located in ___. Agra
In the middle kingdom, in Egyptian architecture, who consolidate the administrative Amenemhat I
system, made a survey of the country, set boundaries to the provinces, and other helpful
works.
Who erected the earliest known obelisk at Heliopolis. Senusret I
Jubilee festivals of the pharaohs. Heb-sed
The world's first large-scale monument in stone. Pyramid of Zoser
The highest sloped pyramid in Gizeh Pyramid of Khufu
A vault created when two barrel vaults intersect at the right angles. Groin Vault
Sarimanok is a décor reflecting the culture of the ___. Visayan
Caryatid porch is from what architecture? Greek
Female statues with baskets serving as columns. Canephora
A small tower usually corbelled at the corner of the castle. Bartizan
A hall built in Roman Empire for the administration of justice. Basilica
The Parthenon is from what architecture. Greek
A roof in which 4 faces rests diagonally between the gables and converge at the roof. Helm Roof
A compound bracket or capital in Japanese architecture. Masu-gumi
A concave molding approximately quarter round. Cavetto
Architect of Iglesia ni Cristo. Carlos Santos Viola
A Filipino architect whose philosophy is 'the structure must be well oriented'. Caesar Homer Concio
What is not required as a feature in modern Muslim mosque. Pinnacle
Architect of Robinson's Galleria William Cosculluela
Major contribution of the Renaissance Architecture. Baroque for of Ornamentation
A house is like a flower pot Richard Josef Neutra
Richly carved coffins of Greece and Mesopotamia. Sarcophagus
King Zoser's architect who was deified in the 26th dynasty. Imhotep
The council house in Greece. Bouleuterion
Elizabethan Architecture is from what architecture. U.S. / English Renaissance
A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish, and Muslim 12th-16th century Mudejar
architecture.
Projecting blocks of stone carved with foliage, typical in Gothic architecture. Crocket
A slab forming the crowning member of the capital. Abacus
The crowning member of a column. Capital
A rectangular or square slab supporting the column at the base. Plinth
A low screen wall enclosing the choir in early Christian church. Chancel
The cold section of a Roman Bath. Frigidarium
This church in the Philippines is the seat of the Malolos Congress. Barasoain Church
The palace proper in Assyrian palaces. Seraglio
Holy mountains. Ziggurat
Architect of the famous propylaea, Acropolis. Mnesicles
Private family apartments in Assyrian palaces. Harem
The most stupendous and impressive of the rock-cut-temples. Great Temple, Abu Simbel
The four-seated colossal statues of Rameses II is carved in the pylon of the ___. Great Temple, Abu Simbel
Favorite motifs of design of the Egyptians. Palm, Lotus, and Papyrus
Two main classes of temples in Egyptian Architecture. Mortuary and Cult Temples
Egyptian temples for ministrations to deified pharaohs. Mortuary Temple
Structure whose corners are made to face the four cardinal points. Ziggurat
Structure whose sides are made to face the four cardinal points. Pyramid
Egyptian temples for the popular worship of the ancient and the mysterious gods. Cult Temple
The use of monsters in doorways is prevalent in what architecture? Persian
The Greek male statues used as columns. Atlantes
A recessed or alcove with raised seats where disputes took place. Exedra
A single line of columns surrounding the Naos. Peripteral
The uppermost step in the crepidoma. Stylobate
The lowest step in the crepidoma. Stereobate
A building in Greek and Roman for exercises or physical activities. Gymnasium
The three chamber of a Greek temple. Pronaos, Naos, and Epinaos
A Greek building that contains painted pictures. Pinacotheca
Temple with a portico of columns arranged in front. Prostyle
The clear space in between columns. Intercolumniation
Intercolumniation of 2.25 diameters. Eustyle
Intercolumniation of 4 diameters. Areostyle
Intercolumniation of 2 diameters. Systyle
Pycnostyle intercolumniation has how many diameters? 1.5 Diameters
Diastyle intercolumniation has how many diameters. 3 Diameters
A kindred type to the theater. Odeion
Roman building which is a prototype of the hippodrome of the Greek. Circus
Roman building for which gladiatorial battles took place. Colosseum
What sporting event takes place in the Palaestra? Wrestling
A foot race course in the cities. stadium
A temple with 1-4 columns arranged between antae at the front. In Antis
A temple with 1-4 columns arranged between antae at the front and rear. Amphi-Antis
In Greek, it is the Roman prototype of the Thermae. Gymnasium
Greek order that has no base. Doric
The most beautiful and best preserved of the Greek theaters. Epidauros
What orders did the Etruscans and the Romans add making 5 in all? Tuscan and Composite
What allowed the Romans to build vaults of a magnitude never equaled till the birth of Use of Concrete
steel for buildings.
The finest of all illustrations of Roman construction. Pantheon
The oldest and most important forum in Rome. Forum Romanum
Who commenced the 'hall of hundred columns'? Xerxes
Who completed the 'hall of hundred columns'? Artaxerxes
Architects of the Parthenon. Callicrates and Ictinus
Master sculptor of the Parthenon. Phidias
In Roman fountains, the large basin of water. Lacus
Spouting jets in Roman fountain. Salientes
The oldest circus in Rome. Circus Maximus
The colosseum in Rome also known as the "flavian amphitheater" was commenced by Vespasian / Domitian
whom and completed by whom?
Architect of the Erechtheion. Mnesicles
A water clock or an instrument for measuring time by the use of water. Clepsydra
The finest of Greek Tombs, also known as the 'tomb of Agamemnon'. Treasury of Atreus
Architect of the Temple of Zeus, Agrigentum Theron
Architect of the Temples of Zeus, Olympia. Libon
Roman architect of the Greek Temples of Zeus, Olympius. Cossutius
Both the regula and the mutule has guttae numbering a total of ___. 18
A quadrigas is a ___. 4-horse Chariot
The water-leaf and tongue is a usual ornament found in the ___. Cyma Reversa
The Corona is usually painted with the ___. Key Pattern
Greek sculptures may be classified as "architectural sculpture, free standing statuary, Sculptured Reliefs
and the ___".
One of the best examples of a surviving megaron type of Greek domestic building. House #33
The molding that is often found in the Doric Order. Bird's Beak
The wall or colonnade enclosing the Temenos Peribolus
The private house of the Romans. Domus
Roman rectangular temples stood on a ___. Podium
Roman large square tiles. Bepidales
A type of Roman wall facing with alternating courses of brickworks. Opus Mixtum
A type of Roman wall facing which is made of small stone laid in a loose pattern roughly Opus Incertum
resembling polygonal work.
A type of Roman wall facing with a net-like effect. Opus Recticulatum
A type of roman wall facing with rectangular block with or without mortar joints. Opus Quadratum
A Roman structure used as hall of justice and commercial exchanges. Basilica
A type of monument erected to support a tripod, as a prize for athletic exercises or Choragic Monument
Architects of the Hagia Sophia. (St. Sophia, Constantinople) Anthemius and Isidorus
The supreme monument of Byzantine architecture. St. Sophia, Constantinople
Smallest cathedral in the world. (Byzantine period) Little Metropole Cath., Athens
One of the few churches of its type to have survived having a square nave and without Nea Moni
cross-arms, roofed by a dome which spans to the outer walls of the building.
A tower raised above a roof pierced to admit light. Lantern
the covered passage around an open space or garth, connecting the church to the chapter Cloisters
house, refectory and other parts of the monastery.
The prominent feature of the facades in Romanesque Central Italy. Ornamental Arcades
The best example of a German Romanesque church with apses at both east and west Worms Cathedral
ends.
The term applied to the Episcopal church of the diocese and also the important structure Cathedral
of the Gothic period.
The first plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Bramante. Greek Cross
The final plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Carlo Maderna. Latin Cross
He erected the entrance Piazza at St. Peter's Basilica. Bernini
Used as food storage in the Bahay na Bato. Dispensa
The granary in traditional Bontoc House. Falig
Architect of the World Trade Center. Minoru Yamasaki
The Erechtheion of Mnesicles is from what architecture? Greek
The part of the Corinthian capital without flower. Balteus
The Pantheon is from what architecture. Roman
The architect of the Pantheon. Agrippa
The senate house of the Greeks. Prytaneion
Architect of the Bi-Nuclear House, the H-Plan. Marcel Lajos Breuer
Mexican Architect/Engineer who introduced thin shell construction. Felix Outerino Candela
In the Doric Order, the shaft terminates in the ___. Hypotrachelion
In what Order is the Parthenon. Doric
In what Order is the temple of Nike Apteros, Athens. Ionic
This temple is dedicated to 'Wingless Victory'. Temple of Nike Apteros, Athens
This structure in Greece was erected by Andronikos Cyrrhestes for measuring time by Tower of the Winds, Athens
means of a clepsydra internally and sun dial externally.
In the Cyma Reversa molding of the Romans, what ornaments are usually found? Acanthus and Dolphin
From what architecture is the Stoa? Greek
The Egyptian Ornament symbolizing fertility. Papyrus
Egyptian Temple for popular worship of the ancient and mysterious gods. Cult Temple
A small private bath found in Roman houses or palaces. Balneum
Corresponds to the Greek naos. Cella
The large element in the frieze. Triglyph
A is a machine to live in. Le Corbusier
Architect of the Chicago Tribune Tower. Eliel Saarinen
Architecture is Organic. Frank Lloyd Wright
ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING
Usually the last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance of building Final Plat
permit.
A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city Urban Sprawl
which eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces.
A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve Advocacy Planning
the general public interest but rather to serve the interests of the least fortunate or least
well represented groups in society.
In the Philippines, this type of land use planning emphasizes the proper management of Sustainable Land Use Planning
land resources to ensure that the present generation can benefit from its continued use
without compromising future generations.
This code mandates that all Local Government Units shall prepare their comprehensive Local Government Code, 1991
land use plans and enact them through zoning ordinances. R.A. 7160
Reason for planning. Promote Human Growth
Phrase used to characterize development that meets the needs of the present Sustainable Development
generation without compromising the needs of the future generations.
First Planner and developed the Gridiron. Hippodamus of miletus
A locale with a sizeable agglomeration of people having characteristics of an urban being. City
The main reason why the nomadic existence of early man metamorphosed to village Agricultural Surplus
settlement and later to the birth of cities.
The rough equivalent of the present tenement cities that existed in ancient Rome, which Insula
resulted 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 the Truebounded City
legal limits of the city and the congestion and virtually all of this area is occupied by
urban residents.
A Land Development Decision is also what kind of decision. Traffic.
The orderly arrangement of urban streets and public spaces. City Planning
He conceptualized the 'City Beautiful Movement'. Daniel Burnham
A tool used to control the manner in which raw kind is subdivided and placed on the Subdivision Regulations
marker for residential development.
A profession which falls between planning and architecture. It deals with the large-scale Urban Design
organization and design of the city, with the massing and organization and the space
between them, but not with the design of the individual buildings.
The science of human settlement. Ekistics
By definition, settlement inhabited by man. Human Settlement
Planning for roads, bridges, schools, parking structures, pubic buildings, water supply, Capital Facilities Planning
and waste disposal facilities.
The container of man, which consists of both the natural and man-made or artificial Physical Settlement
element.
A spatial organization concept a general view of the pattern of land use in a city Concentric Zone Concept
developed by Ernest W. Burgess. The city is conceived as a series of five concentric
zones with the cores as the central business district and fanning out from which are the
residential and commuter zones.
The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open spaces. Buildable Area
A habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. Dwelling Unit
This is a type of a retaining wall made of rectangular baskets made of galvanized steel Gabion Wall
wire or pvc coated wire hexagonal mesh which are filled with stones to form a wall.
A very steep slope of rock or clay. Cliff
A piece of grassy land, especially one used for growing hay or as pasture for grazing Meadow
animals; low grassy land near a river or stream.
A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains. Ridge
A long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water. Ravine
On land, an encumbrance limiting its use, usually imposed for community or mutual Restriction
protection.
Of land, a contiguous land area which is considered as a unit, which is subject to a Parcel
single ownership, and which is legally recorded as a single piece.
A wall that serves 2 dwelling units, known also as party wall. Common Wall
Niemeyer believed that relating large areas to each other is freedom as in the planned Brasilia
city of___.
In architectural terms, it is the relationship of the number of residential structures and Density
people to a given amount of space.
The government arm responsible for the development and implementation of low cost National Shelter Program
housing in the Philippines.
Housing provided for low-income groups generally through government intervention and Social Housing
characterized 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 that Earnest Money
the potential buyer has serious intentions.
A provision made in advance for the gradual liquidation of a future obligation by periodic Amortization
charges against the capital account.
Written document to transfer the property to one person to another. Deed
They develop or improve the land as well as construct houses. Developers
Determines the value of the house and also is familiar with trends in the local market and Appraiser
in the industry.
Helps people find a place to live, specializing and matching wants of buyers with the Real Estate Broker
local supply.
Are usually large concrete slabs or otherwise panelized units fabricated in a shop and Total System
assembled at the site.
Codes that deal with the use, occupancy, and maintenance of existing buildings. Housing Codes
Designed to regulate land use, to ban industry and commerce from residential areas and Zoning
to separate different types of living units.
Construct three-dimensional volumetric units in a plant on a production line then hauled Prefabrication Manufacturer
to the site.
System building is the complete integration of all ___. Subsystems
The improvement of slum, deteriorated, and underutilized areas of a city. Urban Renewal
An area which is within the city limits, or closely linked to it by common use of public Urban Area
BUILDING UTILITIES
The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance Latent Heat
without changing its temperature.
A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water Lawn Sprinkler System
droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like.
Minimum width of a septic tank. 90 cms.
Minimum length of a septic tank. 1.50 mts.
Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank. 60 cms.
Maximum liquid depth for septic tank. 1.80 mts.
Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. 1 cum.
Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. 508 mm.
Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more 1.50 mts.
than 6 cubic meters.
Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false. FALSE
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. 15.20 mts.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. 45.70 mts.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field. 30.50 mts.
Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. 26
Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 51 mm.
Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 102 mm.
Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. 60 cms.
Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. 15 cms.
Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, 0.90 mtr.
or vent shaft.
Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub 38 mm. (11/2")
Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. 51 mm. (2")
Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. 3
Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35. 2
Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50. 1
Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100. 4
Classifications of copper pipes. Rigid and Flexible
A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool. Burr
Two types of passenger elevator. Electric and Hydraulic
Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or residential 0.60 mtr.
building.
A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry
during electrical power failure.
to activate a switch.
Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet. 1 1/2"
Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet. 3/8"
True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. TRUE
True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. FALSE
Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with Battery of Fixtures
one branch vent.
A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. Common Vent
Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less 4" (102mm)
from the fire service connection.
Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. 4" (102mm)
Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by Ball Valve
the principle of a ___.
Treats hard water. Zeolite
Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting. 6" (150mm)
Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using 5.5 sqmm
Type THW stranded copper conductor in a raceway.
Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco. 60 Cycles
The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including Service Drop
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.
Unit of loudness level. Phon
The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat. Sound Absorption
Distance sound travels during each cycle of vibration. Wavelength
The reduction in the intensity or in the sound pressure level of sound which is transmitted Sound Attenuation
from one point to another.
Unit of sound absorption equivalent to 1 square foot of perfectly absorptive material. Sabin
Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to be bent or scattered around. Sound Diffraction
Minimum sound pressure level that is capable of being detected by the human ear. Threshold of Audibility
Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in an elastic medium. Sound
Sound sensation in a single frequency. Pure Tone
Wave produced by a pure tone. Sine Wave
Synonymous with a lighting fixture. Luminaire
The luminous intensity of light is expressed in ___. Candela
It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome. Plumbarius
In Latin, it means 'lead'. Plumbum
A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one Combination
or more sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately Waste
sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. and Vent system
Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces. Air curtain
Type of lighting dealing with relatively large area lighting. General Lighting
During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open Outside Door Latch
the doors from the outside.
A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if Panic Bar
subjected to pressure.
Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___. Sanitary Sewer Main
Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage Fixture
system with which they are connected.
The simplest type of building automation system. Telecommunication System
Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor. 2 1/2" (64mm)
A vent pipe connected to a vent stack. Circuit Vent
A vent pipe connected to a stack vent. Loop Vent
Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. Barometer
Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage. Ionization
Condensing unit is a part of a ___. Refrigeration
A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which uses low melting point solders or Fixed Temperature
metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire. Heat Detector
A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap. Bibbcock
Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector. 135-197˚F
Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap. Top Dip to Crown Weir
A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. Double Bend
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall. 2"
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal. 3"
Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school. (1:30)
Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school. (1:25)
Ratio of urinals for elementary school. (1:75)
Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places. (1:75)
Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings 4
serving 55 occupants for employees.
Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the (1:5)
ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.
Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. 3
How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done 3
after written notice for inspection.
Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water 15 minutes
test without any leaks to satisfy said testing.
Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. 8%
Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe 300 mm
if laid in the same trench on top of the other.
Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, 300 mm
conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.
Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. 4'
Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. 60˚
True or false, 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical TRUE
position.
Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless TRUE
such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or false.
Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter. 0.305 mtr. / 305 mm
Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. 0.45 mtr. / 450 mm
Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or 6.10 mts.
crawl hole.
Maximum length of a tailpiece. 600 mm
Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. 4.60 mts.
True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used TRUE
underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof. 150 mm / 15 cms.
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface. 300 mm
Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening. 0.90 mtr.
Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded. 2.10 mts.
Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside 3.00 mts.
from protection from weather.
Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack. 10
The rate of flow of light through a surface. Luminous Flux
The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area. Luminance
A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square foot. Foot-Candle
A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter. Lux
Type of lighting system where 90-100% of light output is directed to the ceiling and upper Indirect Lighting
walls of the room.
The material used for filament in an incandescent bulb. Tungsten
The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent lamp. Cathode
An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower Pressure Regulating Valve
constant pressure.
An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve. Air Motor
In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended Counterweight
scenery, or the like.
On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the Winding-Drum Machine
car are fastened, and on which they wind.
Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. Guiderails
Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit 600 mm
shall not be less than ___.
Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope. 30 mm
Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator. 558 mm
Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel. 38 Meters/Min
The effective room temperature in air-conditioning. 68-74 ˚F
A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems. PABX
Resistance in alternating current system. Impedance
The reciprocal of conductance. Resistance
The rate of flow of sound energy Sound Intensity
Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest. Accent Lighting
A means of producing light from gaseous discharge. Fluorescense
A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp (HID). High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into Microphone
variable electrical current.
A rate of rise type detector. Thermal Detector
Light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls. Cross Light
The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water. Softening
A lighting unit consisting of one or more electrical lamps. Luminaire
A louvered construction divided into cell-like areas and used for redirecting the light Eggcrate
emitted by an overhead source.
A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures. Psychrometric Chart
Heat that raises air temperature. Sensible Heat
The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a Convection
mass of fluid.
A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area. Floodlight
In boilers, they function only when exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions. Limit Controls and Interlocks
What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies. Porous Absorbents
The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through Refraction
different densities.
True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe. TRUE
Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe Upfeed System / Direct Method
applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum
required working pressure.
What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? Wye and 1/8 Bend
What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for Energy Efficiency Rating (EER)
the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy?
What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to Fan Coil Unit
to dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space.
A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the Busway
enclosure, also called Busduct.
A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying, Bus
and distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.
An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in Busway
completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed
to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.
A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature. Passive Infrared
A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam. Light Beam
A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern. Ultrasonic
Women's urinal fixture. Washdown
True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or TRUE
adapter.
A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of Pull Box
raceways or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the
enclosed conductors.
A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple Washdown (WD)
washout action through a small irregular passageway.
This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller Reverse Trap (RT)
trap passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.
A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces Blowout (BO)
contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.
Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours Siphon Vortex (SV)
bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.
A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and Siphon Jet (SJ)
through the down leg.
A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to Siphon Vortex (SV)
create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action Siphon Jet (SJ)
initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.
A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and Reverse Trap (RT)
trapway.
This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes. Washdown (WD)
The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe Water Hammer
suddenly stops or loses momentum.
The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings. Developed Length
A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage. Gate Valve
A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall. Globe Valve
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant. Effluent
The centerline of pipe. Spring Line
The interior top surface of a pipe. Crown
The interior bottom surface of a pipe. Invert
A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from Microwave
movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves.
This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or Passive Infrared with
Microwave system. Ultrasonic (or Microwave)
This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered, Proximity / Capacitance
caused by intrusion.
Color code for pipes containing acid. Black
A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a Metal Halide Lamp
mixture of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction.
A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, Mercury Lamp
it produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor.
A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the Tungsten Halogen Lamp
bulb reacts with chemically with tungsten.
A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas. High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
AS - STRUCTURAL
recording accelerographs.
Maintenance and service of accelerographs shall be provided by the___. Owner
Who shall be responsible for keeping the actual live load below the allowable limits and Occupant of the building
shall be liable for any failure on the structure due to overloading.
The period of continuous application of a given load or the aggregate of periods of Load duration
intermittent application of the same load.
Minimum area in square meters a member supports which the design live load may be 14 sqm.
reduced.
Minimum height of any wall requiring structural design to resist loads onto which they are 1.50 mts.
subjected.
Maximum deflection of a brittle finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal applied 1/240 of wall span
perpendicular to said wall.
Maximum deflection of a flexible finished wall subjected to a load of 250 Pascal applied 1/120 of wall span
perpendicular to said wall.
Maximum floor area for a low-cost housing unit. 60 sqm.
The level at which the earthquake motions are considered to be imparted to the structure Base
or the level at which the structure, as a dynamic vibrator, is supported.
A member or an element provided to transfer lateral forces from a portion of a structure Collector
to vertical elements of the lateral force resisting system.
A horizontal or nearly horizontal system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical Diaphragm
resisting elements, it includes horizontal bracing system.
The total designed lateral force or shear at the base of a structure. Base Shear, V
An element at edge of opening or at perimeters of shear walls or diaphragm. Boundary Element
An essentially vertical truss system of the concentric or eccentric type which is provided Braced Frame
to resist lateral forces.
An essentially complete space frame which provides supports for gravity loads. Building Frame System
A combination of a Special or Intermediate Moment Resisting Space Frame and Shear Dual System
Walls or Braced Frames.
That form of braced frame where at least one end of each brace intersects a beam at a Eccentric Braced Frame (EBF)
point away from the column girder joint.
The entire assemblage at the intersection of the members. Joint
The horizontal member in a frame system, a beam. Girder
An element of a diaphragm parallel to the applied load which collects and transfers Diaphragm Strut
diaphragm shear to vertical resisting elements or distributes loads within the diaphragm.
Such members may take axial tension or compression.
The boundary element of a diaphragm or a shear wall which is assumed to take axial Diaphragm Chord
stresses analogous to the flanges of a beam
Those structures which are necessary for emergency post-earthquake operations. Essential facilities
That part of the structural system assigned to resist lateral forces. Lateral Force Resisting System
Moment resisting space frame not meeting special detailing requirements for ductile Ordinary Moment Resisting
behavior. Space Frame
The displacement of one level relative to the level above or below. Story Drift
The usable capacity of a structure or its members to resist loads within the deformation Strength
primary reinforcements.
In a material under tension or compression, the absolute value of the ratio of transverse Poisson's Ratio
strain to the corresponding longitudinal strain.
In column, the ratio of its effective length to its least radius of gyration. Slenderness Ratio
A quantity which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line. Torsion
A type of concrete floor which has no beam. Flat Slab
The tendency for one part of a beam to move vertically with respect to an adjacent part. Shear
A change in shape of a material when subjected to the action of force. Deformation
The maximum value of tension, compression, or shear respectively the material sustain Yielding Stress
without failure.
It means that by which a body develops internal resistance to 'stress'. Stress
The greatest stress which a material is capable of developing without permanent Allowable Stress
deformation remaining upon the complete release of stress.
Intensity of force per unit area. Stress
Loop of reinforcing bar or wire enclosing longitudinal reinforcement. Tie / Stirrup
The measure of stiffness of a material. Stiffness Ratio
The failure in a base when a heavily loaded column strikes a hole through it. Punching Shear
The deformation of a structural member as a result of loads acting on it. Deflection
Nominal thickness of of a timber. 6 inches
The sum of forces in the othorgonal directions and the sum of all moments about any Equilibrium
points are zero.
The complete records of tests conducted (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be 2 years
preserved and made available for inspection during the progress of construction and after
completion of the project for a period of not less than.
Wood board should have a thickness specification of. not less than 1"X4"
The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight. Run
A high-speed rotary shaping had power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving Portable Hand router
on solid wood.
The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system. Girder
Wood defects are: heart shake, cup shake, star shake, and___. Knots
Dressed lumber is referred to ___. Smoothed or planed lumber
The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw. Cross-cut saw
It refers to the occupancy load which is either partially or fully in place or may not be Live load
present at all.
The distance between inflection points in the column when it breaks. Effective length
The amount of space measured in cubic units. Volume
In the formula e=PL/AE, E stands for___. Modulus of Elasticity
An expansion joint of adjacent parts of a structure to permit expected movements Contraction joint
between them.
the total of all tread widths in a stair. Total run
The force adhesion per unit area of contact between two bonded surfaces. Bond Stress
A structural member spanning from truss to truss or supporting a rafter. Purlin
Size of camber for a 25 meters steel truss. Size of Dead Load Defelection
A connector such as a welded strut, spiral bar, or short length of channel which resists Shear Connector
horizontal shear between elements.
The force per unit area of cross section which tends to produce shear. Shear Stress / Shearing Stress
Size of camber for a 25 meters steel truss. Size of Dead Load Defelection
The law that relates the linear relationship between stresses and strains Hook's Law
Minimum spacing of Bolts in timber connectionn measured from center of bolts parallel 4 X diameter of bolt
for parallel to grain loading is equal to ___.
According to the provisions of the NSCP on timber connections and fastenings, the 4 X diameter of bolt
lodaed edge distance for perpendicular to grain loading shall be at least ___.
NSCP specifies spacing between rows of bolts for perpendicular to grain loading shall be 2.5
at least ___ times bolt diameter for L/d ratio of 2.
Minimum diameter of bolts to be used in timber connections and fastening in accordance 12 mm
with NSCP specifications.
Simple solid timber columns have slenderness ratio not exceeding ___. 50
Nails or spikes for which the wire gauges or lengths not set forth in the NSCP 11 diameters
specifications shall have a required penetration of not less than ___.
Notches in sawn lumber bending members in accordance with the NSCP specifications 1/6 depth of member
shall not exceed.
Notches in sawn lumber shall not be located in the ___. Middle Third Span
Notches in the top and bottom of joists shall not exceed ___. 1/4 the depth
Allowable stresses for tension in structural steel in terms of gross area. 0.60 of specified min. yield stress
Allowable tensile stress of structural steel based on effective area. 0.50 of specified minimum
tensile strength
Allowable stress for tension on pin connected members based on net area. 0.45 Fy
Allowable shear stress on structural steel on the cross sectional area effective in 0.40 Fy
resisting shear.
For structures carrying live loads which induce impact, the assumed live load shall be 100%
increased sufficiently to provide for same, for supports of elevators the increase shall be.
The slenderness ratio of compression members shall not exceed ___. 200
The slenderness ratio main members in tension shall not exceed ___. 240
Concrete cover for pipes, conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete 40 mm
exposed to earth or weather.
Concrete cover for pipes, conduits, and fittings shall not be less than ___ for concrete 20 mm
not exposed to earth or weather.
Curing of concrete (other than high-early strength) shall be maintained above 10°C and 7
in moist condition for at least the first ___ days after placement.
If concrete in structure will dry under service conditions, cores shall be air-dried for ___ 7
days before test and shall be tested dry.
Curing for high-early strength concrete shall be maintained above 10°C and in moist 3
condition for at least the ___ days after palcement.
The minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in layer shall be db (diameter of bar) 25 mm
but not less than ___.
Standard hooks used in reinforced concrete beam shall mean. 180° bend + 4db extension
Minimum horizontal clearance of the curb line to the outermost edge of the marquee. 300 mm
Minimum clearance of the lowest portion of an awning to the ground. 2.40 mts.
Minimum height of a construction fence. 2.40 mts.
Minimum live load bearing capacity of a construction canopy. 600 kgs./sqm.
Minimum height of a protective railing in a construction. 1.00 mtr.
Minimum wind load capacity for roofs for vertical projection. 120 kgs./sqm.
Maximum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.90 mtr.
Minimum ceiling height for naturally ventilated rooms. 2.70 mts.
Minimum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.80 mtr.
Maximum dimension of a stair landing. 1.20 mts.
Maximum slope of an exit court. One is to ten (1:10)
Minimum width of run for circular stair. 250 mm
Minimum headroom clearance for any stair. 2.00 mts.
Maximum slope for an exit passageway. One is to Eight (1:8)
Maximum height of a Siamese connection above the ground. 1.20 m
Maximum distance of any portion of a building from the nozzle of a 23 mts fire hose. 6.00 mts.
Minimum number of exit for any stage. 2
Minimum extension of a proscenium wall above the roof. 1.20 mts.
Minimum width of a stair in a stage egress. 750 mm
Minimum thickness of glass for jalousies. 5.60 mm
Maximum length of glass for jalousies. 1.20 mts.
Minimum width of exit in a stage. 900 mm
Minimum lateral spacing for plastic skylights. 2.50 mts.
A store window in which goods are displayed. Show window
Maximum width of a business sign. 1.20 mts.
Minimum distance of a sign from any electrical post or telephone wires. 1.00 mtr.
Minimum open space requirement for a corner lot. 10% of lot area
Minimum size of thread for an entrance or exit step. 300 mm
Maximum slope for an entrance or exit ramp. One is to ten (1:10)
Minimum number of steps for an entrance or exit stair. 2
Standard turn circle of a wheelchair. 1.50 mts.
Office building parking ratio. 1:125 sqm. Of gross floor area
Standard size of a perpendicular parking slot. 2.40 X 5.00 mts.
Hotel building parking ratio. 1:10 bedrooms
Hospital building parking ratio. 1:25 beds
Maximum distance of a handicapped parking from the facility being served. 60.00 mts.
Colleges and university parking ratio. 1:5 classrooms
Theaters, cinemas, auditoria, and stadia parking ratio. 1:50 sqm. Of spectators' area
Minimum number of wheelchair seating space for 51-300 seating capacity for auditoriums. 4
Minimum width of a dropped curb. 0.90 mtr.
Minimum Dimensions of an accessible elevator. 1.10 X 1.40 mts.
Maximum distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a building. 30.00 mts.
Minimum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortable. 1.40 mts.
Maximum projection into a sidewalk of a sign 4.50 mts. above grade. 1.00 mtr.
Minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to an arcaded sidewalk. 5.00 mts.
Minimum vertical clearance from the bottom of a signage to non-arcaded sidewalk. 3.00 mts.
Number of days of work abandonment of stoppage for a building permit to expire. 120 days
Width of planting strip for sidewalks 2.00 mts in width. 0.80 mtr.
Minimum horizontal distance of the curb line to the outermost face of an arcade. 500 mm
Maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade. 6.00 mts.
Slope of ramp of road-way to sidewalk. 1/3 - 1/4
Slope of driveway to sidewalk where the height of curb is 200 mm and above. One is to Eight (1:8)
Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from the crown of the pavement when 10.00 mts.
crossing the highway.
Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from top of sidewalk when installed along 7.5 mts.
the side of the highway.
Vertical clearance of secondary lines from sidewalks along or crossing the street. 7.5 mts.
Minimum clearance of conductors from the highest point of a roof. 2.50 mts.
Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.
Maximum area of a dumbwaiter. 3,861 sqcms.
Minimum clearance of conductors from any platform or ground or projection from which 3.00 mts.
they might be reached.
Minimum vertical clearance of service drop of communication lines above ground at its 3.00 mts.
point of attachment to than building or pedestal.
Vertical clearance of a service drop communication line when crossing a street. 5.50 mts.
Maximum capacity of a dumbwaiter. 277 kgs.
Minimum width of an access road to a cul-de-sac. 3.00 mts.
Unit area per occupant for dwellings. 28.00 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for Hotels. 18.6 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for offices and garages. 9.30 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for class rooms. 1.80 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for stores - retail sales rooms upper floors. 5.60 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for nurseries for children. 3.25 sqm.
Unit area for stores -retail sales room for basement and ground floor. 2.80 sqm.
Unit area for hospitals and sanitaria. 8.40 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for aircraft hangars without repairs. 46.50 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for warehouses and mechanical equipment room. 28.00 sqm.
Unit area per occupant for theaters and the like. 0.65 sqm.
Parking requirement for Hotels. 1 slot/5 rooms
Parking requirement for public assembly buildings such as cinemas, auditoria, theaters, 1 slot/50 sqm. Of spectators' area
and the like.
Parking requirement for multi family living unit of 50 sqm floor area. 1slot/8 units
Parking requirement for multi family living unit above 100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/unit
Parking requirement for multi family living unit for 50-100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/4 units
Parking requirement for clubhouses, beach houses, and the like. 1 slot/100 sqm of gross flr.area
Parking requirement for motels. 1 slot/unit
A building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at any time 120 days / 4 mos.
after commencement for a period of.
Front yards for commercial buildings abutting a road-right-of-way of 25-29 meters shall 8.00 mts.
have a minimum width of
Offices shall be provided how many cubic meters of air per person? 12.00 cum.
Multiple living units of up to 6 units built on the same lot shall have an access road 3.00 mts.
directly connecting said building to a public street a width of.
Sidewalks of 2 mts or more in width shall include on its outer side a planting strip of not 800 mm / 0.80 mtr.
less than how many millimeters in width?
Arcades shall be cantilevered from the building line over the sidewalk and the horizontal 500 mm
clearance between the curb line and the outermost face of any part of the arcade shall
not be less than.
Printing plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Business and mercantile
Power plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Industrial
Convents shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Residentials, hotels
and apartments.
Repair garages shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Storage and hazardous
Reformatories shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Institutional
Turnabout should also be provided at or whithin how many meters of dead end. 3.50 mts.
In B.P. 344, the maximum slope a ramp is. 1:12
Under B.P. 344, a level area of not less than how many meters shall be provided at the 1.80 mts.
top and bottom of any ramp.
Under what classification of occupancy does Mental Hospitals fall? Institutional
Under what classification of occupancy does Monasteries fall? Residentials, hotels
and apartments.
Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft hagars fall? Business and mercantile
Under what classification of occupancy does cold storage and creameris fall? Industrial
Under what classification of occupancy does private garage fall? Accessory
Minimum loading slot requirement for Hospitals and hotels. 1 truck loading slot
Minimum travel distance from handicapped parking to facility being served. 60 mts.
Percentage required for number of parking if parking garages are available within 200 20%
meters of structure.
Parking requirement for amusement centers. 1/50 sqm of gross floor area
Parking requirement for markets. 1/150 sqm of shopping flr area
Parking requirement for neigborhood shopping centers. 1/100 sqm of shopping flr area
Parking requirement for multi-family living units of more than 100 sqm of living unit area. 1/living unit
Parking requirement for multi-family living units of up to 50 sqm of living unit area. 1/8 living units
Parking requirement for places of worhip. 1/50 sqm of congregation are
Maximum projection of a balcony over a street of over 3 meters but not more than 6 mts. 0.60 mtr.
Maximum projection of a balcony over a street of 10 mts to less than 11 mts in width. 1.00 mtr.
Maximum height of 1st the floor for a 2-story wood structure with a height of 7 mts. 4.50 mts.
Maximum spacing of posts for 2-story wooden structure with a height of 8 mts. 4.50 mts.
Under what classification of occupancy does fences of over 1.80 mts in height fall? Accessory
Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft repair hangars fall? Storage and hazardous
Under what classification of occupancy does factories and workshops using Industrial
incombustible and non-explosive materials.
Under what classification of occupancy does wood working establishements fall? Storage and hazardous
Under what classification of occupancy does police and fire stations fall? Business and mercantile
Standard length of a Wheelchair. 1.10 - 1.30 mts.
Standard width of a wheelchair. 0.60 - 0.75 mts.
How many meters above the floor is the comfortable reach of persons confined to a 0.70 - 1.20 mts.
wheelchair.
How many meterd is the comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for 0.74 mts.
wheelchair users.
Accessibility, reachability, usability, orientation, workability and efficiency, and ___ are Safety
the basic planning requirements of BP344.
Number of wheelchair seating for an assembly seating capacity of 51-300. 4
R.A. 7277 Magna Carta for Disabled
Persons
A long interior passageway providing access to several rooms. Corridor
A raised rim of concrete, stone or metal which forms the edge of street, sidewalk, etc. Curb
An air compartment or chamber to which 1 or more ducts are connected and which form Plenum
part of an air distribution system.
A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion. Fulminate
Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air. Phyrophoric
A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or support Oxidizing material
combustion.
A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape and dimension. Forging
The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the less Distillation
volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the result vapor so as to produce a nearly
purified substance.
A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with air in the proper proportion and Dust
ignited will cause an explosion.
Temperature rating at flash point. 37.8 oC (100 oF)
A class of fire with flammable liquid and gasses. Class B
The temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted into vapor. Boiling Point
Minimum fire resistance rating for a firewall. 4 hrs.
A continuous passageway for the transmission of air. Duct System
The minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in sufficient Flash Point
concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air.
A gas, fume or vapor used for the destruction or control of insects, fungi, vermin, germs, Fumigant
rodents or other pests.
Minimum width of any driveway in and around a lumber yard / piles. 4.50 mts.
Minimum height of fence for a lumber yard for exterior storage of lumbers. 1.80 mts.
Maximum 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.
Minimum travel distance from any individual room subject to occupancy by not more 15.00 mts.
6 persons.
Maximum distance of travel from the high hazard area to an exit. 23.00 mts.
Minimum distance of an incinerator from any structure used other than a single family 3.00 mts.
dwelling.
Maximum reduction in width of a stair by a handrail. 9 cms.
Minimum door width of a single door in a door way. 71 cms.
Maximum change in elevation between the interior of a door to the outside of it other than 20.5 cms.
a balcony.
Maximum force in kilograms required for a panic hardware. 7 kgs.
Maximum height required for a panic hardware installation. 112 cms.
Minimum height required for a panic hardware installation. 76 cms.
Maximum number of occupant for a subdivided room or space by a folding partition. 20
Minimum width of a door for family day care homes. 61 cms.
Minimum stair width for a class B stair serving an occupant load of less than 50. 91 cms.
Length of a nosing or effective projection over the level immediately below it for tread 25 mm
below 25 cms in dimension.
Maximum height of a handrail. 86.5 cms.
A combustible liquid is any liquid having a flash point at or above. 37.8 oC (100 oF)
The time duration that a material or construction can withstand the effect of standard Fire resistance rating
fire test is known as.
Any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements Cryogenic
produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surrounding.
Classified as mercantile occupancies, the travel distance from exits shall be. 30.50 mts.
Under what classification of occupancy does pool rooms fall. Assembly
Under what classification of occupancy does home for the aged fall. Institutional
Under what classification of occupancy does court houses fall. Business
Under what classification of occupancy does refineries fall. Industrial
Under what classification of occupancy does drugstores fall. Mercantile
Minimum width of an aisle in a store for mercantile occupancies. 71 cms.
Minimum number of aisles for Class 'A' stores. 1
Minimum clear width of aisles for a Class 'A' store. 1.50 mts.
Minimum clear width of an exit access through a covered mall. 3.66 mts.
Minimum height of buildings requiring automatic sprinkler protection. 15 mts.
Standard inner radius of a curved stair in business occupancies. 763 cms.
Maximum height of riser for Class 'A' stairs. 19 cms.
Maximum height of riser for Class 'B' Stairs. 20 cms.
Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving more than 50 persons. 112 cms.
Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving 50 persons and below. 91 cms.
Maximum horizontal projection of a handrail over a stair. 38 mm.
Minimum width of a stair width for Class 'A' stairs. 25 mm.
Maximum height between landings for a Class 'B' stairs. 3.70 mts.
Minimum width of landings in direction of travel for Class 'A / B' stairs. 112 cms.
Minimum width of Class 'A' ramp. 112 cms.
Minimum width of Class 'B' ramp. 76 cms.
Standard slope of Class 'B' ramp in percentage. 10-17%
Maximum height between landings for Class 'A' ramp. No limit
Maximum height between landings for Class 'B' ramp. 3.66 mts.
Minimum width of ramps of 3 stories or more in height. 1.20 mts.
Minimum width for fire escape for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.
Minimum horizontal dimension of any landing of platform for existing stairs for fire escape. 55.9 cms.
Maximum rise for a fire escape for very small buildings. 30.5 cms.
Maximum height between landings for fire escape for existing stairs. 3.66 mts.
Minimum distance travel to an exit for storage occupancies of high hazard commodities. 23 mts.
Class of fire involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and Class D
other similar materials.
Class of fire involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, papers, cloth, Class A
rubber, and plastics.
A tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid in which articles or materials Dip Tank
are immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating or similar processes.
An integrated system of under ground or overhead piping or both connected to a source Automatic
of extinguishing agents or medium and designed in accordance with fire protection Fire
engineering standards which when actuated by its automatic detecting device, Suppression
suppresses fire within the area protected. System
A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building to a public way. Means of Egress
Minimum distance of an incinerator containing kindled fire or rubbish fire or bonfires. 5.00 mts.
Under what classification of occupancy does museums fall? Assembly
Under what classification of occupancy does town halls fall? Business
Maximum width of a single door in a doorway. 1.22 mts.
Minimum tread for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 22.9 cms.
Maximum spacing of rungs for a fire escape ladder. 30.5 cms.
Minimum spacing of rungs for a fire escape ladder. 25 cms.
Class III combustible liquids shall mean any liquid having a flash point at how many 60 oC
degrees Celsius?
In standard seating, the minimum spacing from back to back. 0.83 mtr.
Minimum space from the back of chair to the front of the chair behind. 30 cms.
Maximum slope for aisles for public assembly structures. (1:8) 12.5%
Size of standpipe provided for each stage for public assembly building. 63.5 mm.
Occupant load per person for classrooms. 1.8 sqm.
Where exterior corridors or balconies are provided as means of exit, they shall open to the 76.25 mts.
outside and shall be spaced ___ meters apart. (Educational)
Minimum dimension of a rescue window for educational occupancies. 55 cms.
Maximum height from the floor for a rescue window for educational occupancies. 82 cms.
Minimum width of corridors, aisles, and ramps for exits in hospitals and nursing homes. 2.44 mts.
Minimum width of corridors, aisles, and ramps for exits in residential-custodial care. 1.83 mts.
Any room for sleeping in institutional occupancies if subdivided shall have a maximum 465 sqm.
area of how many square meters?
Includes buildings or groups of building under the same management in which there are Hotel
more than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire.
Includes buildings containing three or more living units independent cooking and bathroom Apartment Buildings
facilities, whether designed as rowhouse, apartment house, tenement, garden apartment,
or by any other name.
Minimum number of stories of apartment buildings requiring fire alarm system. 3
Minimum number of apartment units requiring fire alarm system. 12
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code. 10%
For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon 50%
submission of the final design.
When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as 85%
prepared by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert PHP 500.00
witness shall be.
The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building. 12%
The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 6%
The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 8%
In design-build services, the single-point-responsibility of project delivery puts the legal Architect
liability for both the design and construction on the.
The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many months from 3 months
the date of final payment.
Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract. General conditions
An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used. Schedule of material and finishes
A price given by a contractor, sub-contractor, material supplier or vendor to furnish Quotation
materials, labor or both.
A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for Certificate of payment
work accomplished.
A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in Performance bond
accordance with the terms of the contract.
An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost. Bid
The fee of the architect for design-build services by administration. 7%
A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution. Closed specification
A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared. Instruction to bidders
The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration 2 months
of how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final payment. 12 months / 1 yr
How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final 30 days
inspection of the project.
A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for Statute of Limitation
alleged damage or injury.
A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute. Statutory Bond
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.
A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed Lease
period of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold
The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessee
The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessor
Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work. Multiple of Direct
Personnel Expenses
Supervision Work is a non-creative work, true or false. TRUE
A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services. Percentage of Construction Cost
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
This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by realtors, Percentage of Construction Cost
developers, and lawyers.
For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work 50 kms.
be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship Professional Fee Plus Expenses
on a series of projects.
The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision Architect
of the ___.
Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of transmittal
How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect? 3
Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final Contractor
occupancy permit.
True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing TRUE
the lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays
the contractor for such works?
Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements, Owner
and benchmarks?
Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of Contractor
the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility
lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
Professional Fee for the Architect as a full-time supervisor. 1-1.5%
Professional fee for the Construction Manager. 1.5-3%
Four types of Contracts for construction management Firm Fixed Price
Fixed Price Incentive
CPIF / CPAF
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to that of the road right- (1/6)
of-way?
At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to 2%
pay the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a Civil Code
certain period of time.
What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's personal time is Per Diem+Reimb. Expenses
required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.?
What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract? Payment Bond
What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails more paper Lump Sum / Fixed Fee
works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office. PHP 750.00
On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go. Construction Phase Service
Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how 5 days
many days after written notice by owner?
Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right 10 days
to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner the
expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
Contract time reckoning shall commence on the ___ from receipt of ___. 7th day / Notice to Proceed
An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped. Civic Center
Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is Chattel
less than a freehold.
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 ___.