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MINIMUM SPACING FOR SEATS IN A CHAIR TYPE MEASUREMENT FROM BACK TO BACK. 0.85 MTR.
IN STANDARD SEATING, THE MINIMUM SPACING OF ROWS MEASURED FROM BACK TO BACK. 0.84 MTR.
MINIMUM AREA OF A DOUBLE ACTING DOOR VIEW PANEL. 1,300 SQMM / 1.30 SQM.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXIT FOR FLOORS ABOVE THE FIRST STOREY HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 2
MORE THAN 10
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR AN ATTIC MADE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. 250.00 SQM
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR AN ATTIC MADE OF INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. 750.00 SQM.
MINIMUM AIR SPACE BETWEEN WALLS OF A MASONRY CHIMNEY ABOVE THE ROOF. 2" / 50 MM
MAXIMUM RISE OF ONE ROW OF SEAT TO THE NEXT. 400 MM / 0.40 MTR.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXIT FOR STANDS WITHIN A BUILDING SERVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 300. 3
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF A GUARD RAIL LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND. 0.90 MTR
MINIMUM SPACING FOR SEATS WITH BACKRESTS MEASURED FROM BACK TO BACK. 0.75 MTR.
MINIMUM SPACING FOR SEATS WITHOUT BACKRESTS MEASURED FROM BACK TO BACK. 0.60 MTR.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF AN AISLE SERVING ONLY ONE SIDE. 800 MM / 0.80 MTR.
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR A CORNER LOT OR A THROUGH LOT. 10% OF LOT AREA
BOUNDED ON ALL SIDES OR AROUND ITS PERIPHERY BY BUILDING LINES. INNER COURT
AIR SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR A SCHOOL ROOM PER PERSON. 3.00 CUM.
AIR SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR A HABITABLE ROOM PER PERSON. 14.00 CUM.
MAXIMUM PROJECTION BEYOND THE PROPERTY LINE OF A FOOTING ALONG THE NATIONAL ROAD AND AT 300 MM
MINIMUM STAIR WIDTH FOR OCCUPANT LOAD OF LESS THAN 50. 0.90 MTR.
VACANT SPACE LEFT BETWEEN THE BUILDING AND LOT LINES LESS THAN 2.00 MTS IN WIDTH. SETBACK
STANDARD AIR SPACE REQUIREMENT PER PERSON FOR FACTORIES. 12.00 CUM.
AIR SUPPLY PER PERSON PER MINUTE FOR AUDITORIUMS. 0.30 CUM
MINIMUM TOTAL AREA OF A WINDOW OR AN OPENING FOR A ROOM WITHOUT ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION. 10% OF FLR. AREA
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 WIND LOAD CAPACITY FOR ROOFS FOR VERTICAL PROJECTION. 120 KGS./SQM.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF ANY PORTION OF A BUILDING FROM THE NOZZLE OF A 23 MTS FIRE HOSE. 6.00 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
MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF A HANDICAPPED PARKING FROM THE FACILITY BEING SERVED. 60.00 MTS.
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
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.
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR AN ACCESSIBLE WATER CLOSET STALL. 1.70 X 1.80 MTS.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOORS FOR THE DISABLED TO SEE COMFORTABLY. 1.60 MTS.
MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT FROM 3RD FLOOR TO SUCCEEDING FLOORS WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION. 2.10 MTS.
MINIMUM AREA OF ROOMS FOR HUMAN HABITATION. 6.00 SQM.
MAXIMUM ENCROACHMENT INTO A PUBLIC SIDEWALK OF A FOUNDATION AT LEAST 600 MM BELOW 500 MM
MAXIMUM WIDTH REDUCED BY HANDRAILS AND DOORS FULLY OPENED TO BALCONIES AND 200 MM
CORRIDORS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BACK OF EACH SEAT TO THE FRONT OF THE SEAT BEHIND IT. 300 MM
MAXIMUM PROJECTION OF A PENTHOUSE OR OTHER PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE ROOF. 8.40 MTS
MAXIMUM RATIO OF A PENTHOUSE AREA TO THAT OF THE SUPPORTING ROOF. ONE THIRD (1/3)
MINIMUM VOLUME OF WATER AN INTERIOR WET STANDPIPE SHOULD PROVIDE. 190 LITERS/MINUTE
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
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.
MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF PRIMARY LINES FROM TOP OF SIDEWALK WHEN INSTALLED ALONG 7.5 MTS.
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.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF CONDUCTORS FROM ANY PLATFORM OR GROUND OR PROJECTION FROM WHICH 3.00 MTS.
MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF SERVICE DROP OF COMMUNICATION LINES ABOVE GROUND AT ITS 3.00 MTS.
UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT FOR OFFICES AND GARAGES. 9.30 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 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 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS SUCH AS CINEMAS, AUDITORIA, THEATERS, 1 SLOT/50 SQM. OF
SPECTATORS' AREA
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 ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS. 1 SLOT/10 CLASSROOMS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF HANDICAPPED PARKING FROM THE STRUCTURE SERVED. 60.00 MTS.
LEAST DIMENSION FOR A PARKING SLOT FOR THE DISABLED. 3.70 MTS.
ONE OR MORE HABITABLE ROOMS WHICH ARE OCCUPIED OR WHICH ARE INTENDED OR DESIGNATED TO DWELLING UNIT
BE OCCUPIED BY ONE FAMILY WITH FACILITIES FOR COOKING , SLEEPING, LIVING, AND EATING.
THAT PORTION OF THE FOUNDATION OF A STRUCTURE WHICH SPREADS AND TRANSMITS LOADS DIRECTLY FOOTING
A ROOM OR SUITE OF TWO OR MORE ROOMS, DESIGNED AND INTENDED FOR , OR OCCUPIED BY ONE APARTMENT
A STATIONARY OPEN HEARTH OR BRAZIER, EITHER FUEL-FIRED OR ELECTRIC, USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. BARBECUE
A PORTION OF THE SEATING SPACE OF AN ASSEMBLY ROOM, THE LOWEST PART OF WHICH IS RAISED BALCONY
A HEARTH AND FIRE CHAMBER OR SIMILARLY PREPARED PLACE IN WHICH A FIRE MAY BE MADE AND FIREPLACE
A HORIZONTAL STRUCTURAL PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE END OF THE FLOOR BEAMS OR JOISTS OR WALLS GIRDER
OVER OPENING.
HELICOPTERS IS PERMITTED.
THE VERTICAL SUPPORTS, SUCH AS POSTS OR STANCHIONS, AS USED IN INDIGENOUS OR TRADITIONAL SUPORTALES
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION.
ANY SURFACE OR UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION COVERED ON TOP, OR ANY FIRE-PROOF CONSTRUCTION VAULT
THE UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT FOR DINING ESTABLISHMENTS. 1.40 SQM.
A BUILDING PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE IF WORK AUTHORIZED IS ABANDONED OR SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME 120 DAYS / 4 MOS.
FRONT YARDS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ABUTTING A ROAD-RIGHT-OF-WAY OF 25-29 METERS SHALL 8.00 MTS.
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.
SIDEWALKS OF 2 MTS OR MORE IN WIDTH SHALL INCLUDE ON ITS OUTER SIDE A PLANTING STRIP OF NOT 800 MM / 0.80
MTR.
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
PRINTING PLANTS SHALL BE CLASSIFIED UNDER WHAT TYPE OF OCCUPANCY. BUSINESS AND MERCANTILE
AND APARTMENTS.
REPAIR GARAGES SHALL BE CLASSIFIED UNDER WHAT TYPE OF OCCUPANCY. STORAGE AND HAZARDOUS
TURNABOUT SHOULD ALSO BE PROVIDED AT OR WHITHIN HOW MANY METERS OF DEAD END. 3.50 MTS.
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
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 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
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
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
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
PERSONS
A RAISED RIM OF CONCRETE, STONE OR METAL WHICH FORMS THE EDGE OF STREET, SIDEWALK, ETC. CURB
UNIT AREA PER PERSON FOR WAITING AREAS OR STANDING ROOMS. 0.28 SQM.
MINIMUM SPACING OF ROWS OF SEATS FROM BACK TO BACK FOR A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDING. 0.83 MTR.
STANDARD WIDTH OF A SEAT WITHOUT DIVIDING ARMS FOR PLACES OF ASSEMBLY. 60 CMS.
MINIMUM DIMENSION OF LANDINGS IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL FOR CLASS A & B STAIRS. 112 CMS.
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF A HANDRAIL ABOVE THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TREAD. 76 CMS.
MAXIMUM RISE OF ANY FLOOR FROM THE BALCONY FLOOR TO WHICH AN ACCESS DOOR LEADS. 20.3 CMS
MINIMUM WIDTH OF A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR EXISTING STAIRS. 55.9 CMS.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF LANDING FOR A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR EXISTING STAIRS. 55.9 CMS.
MINIMUM TREAD FOR A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR SMALL BUILDINGS. 15.25 CMS.
MAXIMUM RISE OF FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR A SMALL BUILDING. 30.5 CMS.
MAXIMUM RISE OF FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR EXISTING STAIRS. 22.9 CMS.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT BETWEEN LANDINGS FOR A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR EXISTING STAIRS. 3.66 MTS.
MINIMUM HEADROOM CLEARANCE FOR A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR EXISTING STAIRS. 2.13 MTS.
MINIMUM HEADROOM CLEARANCE FOR A FIRE ESCAPE STAIR FOR SMALL BUILDINGS. 1.98 MTS.
MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE BETWEEN ROOM DOOR INTENDED AS EXIT ACCESS AND EXIT WITH 30 MTS.
MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM THE DOOR OF ANY ROOM TO EXIT FOR HOTELS WITH SPRINKLER. 30 MTS.
MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO EXIT FOR APARTMENTS WITH SPRINKLER. 31 MTS.
MINIMUM INCREASE IN WIDTH FOR AN AISLE PER LINEAR METER. 2.5 CMS.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF AN AISLE SERVING AN OCCUPANT OF 60 OR MORE SERVING ONE SIDE FOR A 91 CMS.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF AN AISLE SERVING AN OCCUPANT OF 60 OR MORE SERVING TWO SIDES FOR A 1.00 MTR.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF AN AISLE SERVING AN OCCUPANT OF BELOW 60 FOR A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDING. 76 CMS.
COURTROOMS WITH AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF MORE THAN 100 ARE CLASSIFIED UNDER WHAT ASSEMBLY
CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY.
ARMORIES WITH AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF MORE THAN 100 ARE CLASSIFIED UNDER WHAT CLASSIFICATION ASSEMBLY
OF OCCUPANCY
ROOMS WHERE BALED, BUNDLED OR PILED MATERIALS SEGREGATED INTO DESIRED SIZES OR GROUPS. PICKING ROOMS.
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES USED FOR THE STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES, SHELLS, PROJECTILE, ETC. EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINE
AN AIR COMPARTMENT OR CHAMBER TO WHICH 1 OR MORE DUCTS ARE CONNECTED AND WHICH FORM PLENUM
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
THE TEMPERATURE AT WHICH A LIQUID IS TRANSFORMED OR CONVERTED INTO VAPOR. BOILING POINT
THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AT WHICH ANY MATERIAL GIVES OFF VAPOR IN SUFFICIENT FLASH POINT
A GAS, FUME OR VAPOR USED FOR THE DESTRUCTION OR CONTROL OF INSECTS, FUNGI, VERMIN, GERMS, FUMIGANT
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 CHANGE IN ELEVATION BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF A DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE OF IT OTHER THAN 20.5 CMS.
A BALCONY.
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
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
ANY MATERIAL WHICH BY ITS NATURE OR AS A RESULT OF ITS REACTION WITH OTHER ELEMENTS CRYOGENIC
CLASSIFIED AS MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES, THE TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM EXITS SHALL BE. 30.50 MTS.
UNDER WHAT CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY DOES HOME FOR THE AGED FALL. INSTITUTIONAL
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 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.
MINIMUM WIDTH OF LANDINGS IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL FOR CLASS 'A / B' STAIRS. 112 CMS.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT BETWEEN LANDINGS FOR CLASS 'B' RAMP. 3.66 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
CLASS OF FIRE INVOLVING ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS WOOD, PAPERS, CLOTH, CLASS A
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
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.
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.
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.
WHERE EXTERIOR CORRIDORS OR BALCONIES ARE PROVIDED AS MEANS OF EXIT, THEY SHALL OPEN TO THE 76.25 MTS.
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.
INCLUDES BUILDINGS OR GROUPS OF BUILDING UNDER THE SAME MANAGEMENT IN WHICH THERE ARE HOTEL
INCLUDES BUILDINGS CONTAINING THREE OR MORE LIVING UNITS INDEPENDENT COOKING AND BATHROOM APARTMENT
BUILDINGS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING FALLS UNDER WHAT SERVICE OF THE ARCHITECT. SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
THE FEE OF THE ARCHITECT FOR DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES ON A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST ASIDE 10%
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%
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
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
THE RELEASE OF 10% RETENTION BY THE OWNER SHALL BE DONE AFTER HOW MANY MONTHS FROM 3 MONTHS
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 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
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
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
A STATUTE SPECIFYING THE PERIOD OF TIME WITHIN WHICH LEGAL ACTION MUST BE BROUGHT FOR STATUTE OF LIMITATION
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
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
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
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
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.
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 ___.
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
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
CPIF / CPAF
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
WHAT TYPE OF COMPENSATION IS APPLIED TO CASES WHERE THE ARCHITECT'S PERSONAL TIME IS PER DIEM+REIMB.
EXPENSES
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
IF THE PROJECT MANAGER IS HIRED BY THE OWNER, WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HIRING PROJECT MANAGER
TRUE OR FALSE, BASED ON THE CIVIL CODE, THE PROJECT MANAGER HAS NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY TRUE
HIS PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS THE EXERCISE OF OVERALL COST CONTROL WHICH RELIEVES THE OWNER PROJECT MANAGER
OF MANY OF THE ANXIETIES THAT USUALLY BESET , PARTICULARLY THOSE CONCERNED WITH FORECASTING
IN THE ARCHITECT'S CODE OF ETHICS, TO WHOM DOES THE ARCHITECT HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK PUBLIC / PEOPLE
WHAT PD CREATED THE PRC WHICH REGULATES THE PRACTICE OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONALS. PD 223
ARCHITECT XYZ USES PAID ADVERTISEMENTS WITHOUT SANCTION BY PROFESSIONAL CONSENSUS AND PEOPLE / PUBLIC
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. HIS ACTION IS UNETHICAL WITH RESPECT TO HIS RELATION TO WHOM?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ISSUED TO BIDDERS BEFORE DATE OF BIDDING. BID BULLETIN
THE OFFER OF A BIDDER TO PERFORM THE WORK DESCRIBED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WHEN MADE PROPOSAL
OUT AND SUBMITTED ON THE PRESCRIBED PROPOSAL FORM, PROPERLY SIGNED AND SEALED.
THE CASHIER'S CHECK OR SURETY BOND ACCOMPANYING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY THE BIDDER, PROPOSAL BOND
AS A GUARANTEE THAT THE BIDDER WILL ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OWNER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
WRITTEN OR PRINTED DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE DONE DESCRIBING QUALITIES OF MATERIAL AND MODE SPECIFICATIONS
OF CONSTRUCTION.
MEANS INFORMATION, ADVICE OR NOTIFICATION PERTINENT TO THE PROJECT DELIVERED IN PERSON OR WRITTEN NOTICE
SENT BY REGISTERED MAIL TO THE INDIVIDUAL, FIRM OR CORPORATION AT THE LAST KNOWN BUSINESS
NECESSARY TO COMMENCE AND COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION CALLED FOR IN THE CONTRACT.
MEANS TO BUILD-IN, MOUNT IN POSITION, CONNECT OR APPLY ANY OBJECT SPECIFIED READY FOR THE INSTALL
INTENDED USE.
NO FURTHER RETENTION SHALL BE MADE ON THE BALANCE OF THE CONTRACT WHEN HOW MANY PERCENT 50%
NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE ON CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT 65%
PRICE.
THE GUARANTEE BOND IS EQUAL TO HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE? 30%
HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE ARCHITECT'S FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE ARCHITECT UPON COMPLETION OF THE 30%
PREPARATION OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE AND UP TO FINAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE?
STANDARD FACTOR COMPUTED FOR CHANGES AND/OR REVISIONS MADE ON COMPLETED CONTRACTS. 2.5
APPROXIMATELY, HOW MANY SQUARE METERS OF OFFICE SPACE FOR THE ARCHITECT IS BUILT BY THE 12 SQM.
ALL TREES AND OTHER PLANTS THAT NEED TO BE TRANSPLANTED ELSEWHERE WITHIN ___ METERS 50 / CONTRACTOR
IF THERE IS A VARIANCE/DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, WHAT SHALL SPECIFICATIONS
BE FOLLOWED?
HOW MANY DAYS PRIOR TO BIDDING SHALL THE CONTRACTOR SEEK THE ARCHITECT'S 15 DAYS
CLARIFICATION AS TO THE PARTICULAR AREAS OF WORK WHICH REQUIRES EVALUATION OF THE ARCHITECT?
HOW MANY DAYS UPON WRITTEN NOTICE CAN A CONTRACTOR TERMINATE A CONTRACT WITH A VALID 15 DAYS
REASON?
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.
TRUE OR FALSE, THE CONTRACTOR CAN TERMINATE CONTRACT IF THE OWNER SHOULD FAIL TO PAY THE FALSE (30 DAYS)
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.
WHO DECLARES BANKRUPTCY AS A VALID REASON FOR THE TERMINATION OF A CONTRACT? CONTRACTOR
TRUE OR FALSE, UPON TERMINATION OF CONTRACT AND UPON THE DECISION OF THE ARCHITECT THAT TRUE
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LEFT BY THE CONTRACTOR WHICH DO NOT BELONG TO HIM CAN BE USED
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.
TRUE OR FALSE, THE OWNER HAS NO RIGHT TO CLAIM LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IF HE TAKES OVER THE FALSE
HOW MANY DAYS PRIOR TO CANCELING AN INSURANCE BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER STIPULATING THE 10 DAYS
INTENTION TO CANCEL?
HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT IS THE PERFORMANCE BOND? 15%
HOW MANY PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT IS THE PAYMENT BOND? 15%
A CONTRACT PROVISION SETTING FORTH THE DAMAGES A PARTY MUST PAY IN THE EVENT OF HIS BREACH. PENALTY CLAUSE
BASIC FEE FOR PHYSICAL PLANNING TYPE 1 OR SITE SUCH AS INDUSTRIAL ESTATES, COMMERCIAL 5,000 FOR FIRST 50
HECTARES
ON TECHNICAL MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIS PROFESSION, THE MINIMUM BASIC FEE SHALL BE ___.
WHEN RENDERING SERVICE AS AN EXPERT WITNESS, THE ARCHITECT IS COMPENSATED ___/ HR. 500
UNDER WHAT CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECT DOES HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL BUILDINGS FALL? GROUP 3 (EXCEPTIONAL
CHARACTER)
UNDER WHAT CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECT DOES STADIUM FALL? GROUP 3 (EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER)
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
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
ANY ARTICLE OF PROPERTY NOT CONSISTING OF OR AFFIXED TO LAND PLUS ANY INTEREST IN LAND THAT IS CHATTEL
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 ___.