STANDARD CODES REVIEWER

1 Minimum exit door width. 0.71 mtr.

2 Minimum floor to ceiling height. 2.30 mts.

3 Maximum stair rise height for a class A stair. 0.19 mtr.

4 Maximum height between landings for class A stair. 2.75 mts.

5 Minimum headroom for class A & B stairs. 2.00 mts.

6 Unit area per person for waiting areas or standing rooms. 0.28 sqm.

7 Number of exits for place of assembly for 1000 occupants 4

8 Travel distance to an exit without fire sprinkler system. 46.00 mts.

9 Travel distance to an exit with fire sprinkler system. 61.00 mts.

Minimum spacing of rows of seats from back to back for a public assembly
10 0.83 mtr.
building.

11 Maximum number of seats in a row in between aisles. 14

12 Maximum number of seats in a row opening on to an aisle at one side. 7

13 Standard width of a seat without dividing arms for places of assembly. 60 cms.

14 Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of 60. 91 cms.

15 Minimum headroom created by any projection from the ceiling. 2.00 mts.

16 Minimum clear width of turnstiles. 56 cms.

17 Minimum dimension of landings in direction of travel for class A & B stairs. 112 cms.

18 Minimum number of risers in any one (1) flight of stairs. 3

19 Minimum height of a handrail above the upper surface of the tread. 76 cms.

20 Minimum clearance of a handrail from any wall. 38 mm.

21 Minimum height of a guard rail. 91 cms.

22 Maximum height of a guard rail. 106 cms.

23 Minimum inner radius of a monumental stair. 7.50 mts.

24 Minimum width of any balcony or bridge. 112 cms.

25 Minimum width of a class A ramp. 112 cms.

26 Maximum rise of any floor from the balcony floor to which an access door leads. 20.3 cms

27 Maximum vertical height in floors for an escalator. 1floor

28 Minimum width of a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

29 Minimum width of landing for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

30 Minimum tread for a fire escape stair for small buildings. 15.25 cms.

31 Maximum rise of fire escape stair for a small building. 30.5 cms.

32 Maximum rise of fire escape stair for existing stairs. 22.9 cms.

33 Maximum height between landings for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 3.66 mts.

34 Minimum headroom clearance for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 2.13 mts.

35 Minimum headroom clearance for a fire escape stair for small buildings. 1.98 mts.

36 Number of exits for place of assembly for 600-1000 occupants. 3

37 Maximum occupant load for a class C public assembly. 50-300

38 Minimum number of exit for an Institutional type of structure. 2

Maximum travel distance between room door intended as exit access and exit
39 30 mts.
with sprinkler system for institutional use.
Maximum travel distance from the door of any room to exit for hotels with
40 30 mts.
sprinkler.
Maximum travel distance from the main entrance door to exit for apartments with
41 31 mts.
sprinkler.

42 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
43 91 cms.
a public assembly building.
Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of 60 or more serving two sides
44 1.00 mtr.
for a public assembly building.
Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of below 60 for a public assembly
45 76 cms.
building.

46 Minimum width of an aisle for an educational use building. 1.80 mts.

47 Minimum width of an aisle for hospitals or nursing homes. 2.44 mts.

48 Minimum width of an aisle for custodial care institutions. 1.83 mts.

49 Minimum width of an aisle for business use structure. 112 cms.

50 Minimum width of an aisle for an industrial building. 112 cms.

51 Occupant load per person for laboratories. 4.60 sqm.

52 Jails are classified under what classification of occupancy. Institutional

Courtrooms with an occupant load of more than 100 are classified under what
53 Assembly
classification of occupancy.
Armories with an occupant load of more than 100 are classified under what
54 Assembly
classification of occupancy

55 Libraries are classified under what classification of occupancy. Business

Rooms where baled, bundled or piled materials segregated into desired sizes or
56 Picking rooms.
groups.

57 Buildings or structures 15 meters or more in height. High rise building

58 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

59 Plenum
which form part of an air distribution system.

60 A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion. Fulminate

61 Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air. Phyrophoric

A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or

62 Oxidizing material
support combustion.
A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape and
63 Forging
dimension.
The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the
64 less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the result vapor so as to Distillation
produce a nearly purified substance.
A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with air in the proper proportion
65 Dust
and ignited will cause an explosion.

66 Temperature rating at flash point. 37.8 oC (100 oF)

67 A class of fire with flammable liquid and gasses. Class B

68 The temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted into vapor. Boiling Point

69 Minimum fire resistance rating for a firewall. 4 hrs.

70 A continuous passageway for the transmission of air. Duct System

The minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in sufficient
71 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,
72 Fumigant
germs, rodents or other pests.

73 Minimum width of any driveway in and around a lumber yard / piles. 4.50 mts.

74 Minimum height of fence for a lumber yard for exterior storage of lumbers. 1.80 mts.

75 Maximum width of sumps for the retention of oil and petroleum products. 3.70 mts.

76 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
77 15.00 mts.
more 6 persons.

78 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
79 3.00 mts.
family dwelling.

80 Maximum reduction in width of a stair by a handrail. 9 cms.

81 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

82 20.5 cms.
other than a balcony.

83 Maximum force in kilograms required for a panic hardware. 7 kgs.

84 Maximum height required for a panic hardware installation. 112 cms.

85 Minimum height required for a panic hardware installation. 76 cms.

Maximum number of occupant for a subdivided room or space by a folding

86 20
partition.

87 Minimum width of a door for family day care homes. 61 cms.

88 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
89 25 mm
tread below 25 cms in dimension.

90 Maximum height of a handrail. 86.5 cms.

91 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
92 Fire resistance rating
standard fire test is known as.
Any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements
93 Cryogenic
produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surrounding.

94 Classified as mercantile occupancies, the travel distance from exits shall be. 30.50 mts.

95 Under what classification of occupancy does pool rooms fall. Assembly

96 Under what classification of occupancy does home for the aged fall. Institutional

97 Under what classification of occupancy does court houses fall. Business

98 Under what classification of occupancy does refineries fall. Industrial

99 Under what classification of occupancy does drugstores fall. Mercantile

100 Minimum width of an aisle in a store for mercantile occupancies. 71 cms.

101 Minimum number of aisles for Class 'A' stores. 1

102 Minimum clear width of aisles for a Class 'A' store. 1.50 mts.
103 Minimum clear width of an exit access through a covered mall. 3.66 mts.

104 Minimum height of buildings requiring automatic sprinkler protection. 15 mts.

105 Standard inner radius of a curved stair in business occupancies. 763 cms.

106 Maximum height of riser for Class 'A' stairs. 19 cms.

107 Maximum height of riser for Class 'B' Stairs. 20 cms.

108 Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving more than 50 persons. 112 cms.

109 Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving 50 persons and below. 91 cms.

110 Maximum horizontal projection of a handrail over a stair. 38 mm.

111 Minimum width of a stair width for Class 'A' stairs. 25 mm.

112 Maximum height between landings for a Class 'B' stairs. 3.70 mts.

113 Minimum width of landings in direction of travel for Class 'A / B' stairs. 112 cms.

114 Minimum width of Class 'A' ramp. 112 cms.

115 Minimum width of Class 'B' ramp. 76 cms.

116 Standard slope of Class 'B' ramp in percentage. 10-17%

117 Maximum height between landings for Class 'A' ramp. No limit

118 Maximum height between landings for Class 'B' ramp. 3.66 mts.

119 Minimum width of ramps of 3 stories or more in height. 1.20 mts.

120 Minimum width for fire escape for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

Minimum horizontal dimension of any landing of platform for existing stairs for
121 55.9 cms.
fire escape.

122 Maximum rise for a fire escape for very small buildings. 30.5 cms.

123 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

124 23 mts.
commodities.
Class of fire involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium,
125 Class D
and other similar materials.

Class of fire involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, papers, cloth,
126 Class A
rubber, and plastics.
 A tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid in which articles or
127 materials are immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating or similar Dip Tank
processes.

An integrated system of under ground or overhead piping or both connected to a

source of extinguishing agents or medium and designed in accordance with fire Automatic Fire Suppression
128
protection engineering standards which when actuated by its automatic detecting System
device, suppresses fire within the area protected.

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building to a

129 Means of Egress
public way.
Minimum distance of an incinerator containing kindled fire or rubbish fire or
130 5.00 mts.
bonfires.

131 Under what classification of occupancy does museums fall? Assembly

132 Under what classification of occupancy does town halls fall? Business

133 Maximum width of a single door in a doorway. 1.22 mts.

134 Minimum tread for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 22.9 cms.

135 Maximum spacing of rungs for a fire escape ladder. 30.5 cms.

136 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
137 60 oC
degrees Celsius?

138 In standard seating, the minimum spacing from back to back. 0.83 mtr.

139 Minimum space from the back of chair to the front of the chair behind. 30 cms.

140 Maximum slope for aisles for public assembly structures. (1:8) 12.5%

141 Size of standpipe provided for each stage for public assembly building. 63.5 mm.

142 Occupant load per person for classrooms. 1.8 sqm.

Where exterior corridors or balconies are provided as means of exit, they shall
143
open to the
76.25 mts.
144 outside and shall be spaced ___ meters apart. (Educational)

145 Minimum dimension of a rescue window for educational occupancies. 55 cms.

146 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
147 2.44 mts.
homes.
Minimum width of corridors, aisles, and ramps for exits in residential-custodial
148 1.83 mts.
care.
Any room for sleeping in institutional occupancies if subdivided shall have a
149 465 sqm.
maximum area of how many square meters?
 Includes buildings or groups of building under the same management in which
150 Hotel
there are more than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire.

Includes buildings containing three or more living units independent cooking and
151 bathroom facilities, whether designed as rowhouse, apartment house, tenement, Apartment Buildings
garden apartment, or by any other name.

152 Minimum number of stories of apartment buildings requiring fire alarm system. 3

153 Minimum number of apartment units requiring fire alarm system. 12

154 Fuel + Oxidizer used to set off explosives BLASTING AGENT

CELLULOSE NITRATE/NITRO
155 Highly combustible/explosive cmpd. (nitric aid + cellulose)
CELLULOSE

156 Any plastic substance with cellulose nitate PYROXYLIN

COMBUSTIBLE, FLAMMABLE
157 Materials easily set on fire
OR INFLAMMABLE

158 Free burning fiber (cotton, oakum, hay, straw, etc.) COMBUSTIBLE FIBER

159 Liquid w/ flash pt. ^37.8 deg.C (100deg.F) COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

160 Liquid w/c causes fire when in contact w/ organic matter/chemicals CORROSIVE LIQUID

Vertical panel of non-combustible/fire-resistive materials attached and extending

below the bottom chord of roof trusses; divide the underside of the roof to
161 CURTAIN BOARD
several compartments so that heat and smoke will be directed upwards to a roof
vent.
Any material w/c produces rapid drop of temperature to its immediate
162 CRYOGENIC
surroundings.
Device installed inside an airduct w/c automatically closes to restrict smoke or
163 DAMPER
fire.

164 Raising temperature, cooling & condensing to produce a nearly purified substance DISTILLATION

165 Continuous passageway for transmission of air DUCT SYSTEM

166 Finely powdered substance when mixed w/ air and ignited will cause explosion. DUST

Extremely hot, luminous bridge formed by the passage of electric current across a
167 Electrical Arc
space between 2 conductors due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor

168 Hot piece or lump partially burned, still oxidizing w/o the manifestation of flames Ember

169 Active principle of burning Fire

170 Building unsafe in case of fire Fire Trap

Visual/audible signal, device or system; warn the occupants or fire fighting

171 Fire alarm
elements of presence/danger of fire

172 Fire resistive door Fire Door

condition/act which increase probability of fire; delay/hinder/interfere fire

173 FIRE HAZARD
fighting, safeguarding of life & property.

174 Portion of road/publicway kept opened/unobstructed for fire fighting units. Fire Lane

Built-in protection system (sprinklers, automatic extinguishing system,

FIRE PROTECTIVE & FIRE
175 heat/smoke detectors, warning system)
SAFETY DEVICE
- Personal protective equipment (fire blankets, helmets, fire suits, gloves)

Design & installation of walls, barriers, windows, vents, means of egress;

176 treatment of building components with flame retardant chemicals; to minimize FIRE SAFETY CONSTRUCTIONS
danger of fire and safe evacuation of people.

177 Minimum temperature a material gives off vapor to form ignition Flashpoint

178 Metal is heated prior to changing shape/dimension Forging

179 Stable explosive compund; explodes by percussion Fulminate

manufacturing, fabrication, conversion w/c uses/produces materials that cause HAZARDOUS

180
fires or explosions. OPERATIONS/PROCESS

Passageway from one building to another or through or around the wall in

181 HORIZONTAL EXIT
approximately same floor level.

182 Box/cabinet where fire hoses, valves and other equipment ware stored. Hose BOX

183 Cylindrical device where fire hose is wound and connected Hose Reel

184 Rocket or liquid propellant HYPERGOLIC FUEL

Industrial process of heating materials to remove solvents/moisture, and fuse INDUSTRIAL BAKING &
185
certain salts to form uniform glazing on the surface of treated materials DRYING
186 Piece of metal or conductor used to bypass a safety in an electrical system JUMPER
187 Intended use/purpose of a building OCCUPANCY
Any person occupying/using a building (or portions) by virtue of lease
188 OCCUPANT
contract/permission with the owner/administrator

Strong oxidizing organic compound w/c causes fire when in contact w/

189 Organic Peroxide
combustible material under condition of high temperature.

Use of electrical appliances/devices beyond the designed capacity of existing

190 Overloading
electrical system.
191 Person who holds the legal right of possession or title to a building/property Owner
192 Yields oxygen; stimulates/supports combustion OXIDIZING MATERIAL

Type of burner where pressurized fuel is discharged to combustion chamber PRESSURIZED/FORCED DRAFT
193
which includes fans for introduction of air. BURNING EQUIPMENT
194 building/structure; 50 or more people congregate/gather/assemble PUBLIC ASSEMBLY BUILDING

195 street, alley, strip of land unobstructed from ground to sky intended for public use Public Way

196 Ignites spontaneously when exposed to air PYROPHORIC

partial distillation & electrolysis; removing impurities/deleterious materials from

197 Refining
mixture
198 Automatic closing doors; confines smoke & heat; delays spread of fire. SELF-CLOSING DOORS
199 Melting/fusing metal ores; separate impurities from pure metals. Smelting
Integrated network of hydraulically designed piping with outlets w/c automatically
200 Sprinkler system
discharges water when activated by heat.

Vertical pipes to which firehoses can be attached on each floor; includes system
201 STANDPIPE SYSTEM
where water is made available to outlets as needed.

202 Passage hall/antechamber between outlet doors and interior parts of building VESTIBULE

203 Vertical space/passage extending from floor to floor, base to top of the building VERTICAL SHAFT

Integrated system of underground or overhead piping connected to extinguishing AUTOMATIC FIRE

204
agent actuated by automatic detecting device to suppress fire. SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

205 Temperature at which liquid is transformed to vapor Boiling Point

206 Combustible materials (wood, cloth, paper, rubber & plastics) Class A Fire
207 Flammable liquids and gases Class B Fire
208 Electrical Class C Fire
209 Combustible metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, etc.) Class D Fire

Pipeline system filled with water and connected to a constant water supply for the
210 COMBINATION STANDPIPE
use of Fire Service and occupants of the building solely for suppression purposes.

COMBUSTIBLE FIBER LOOSE

211 Isolated structure where loose fibers are stored.
HOUSE

Tank, vat, container of flammable/combustible liquid in which articles or materials

212 Dip Tank
are immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating, or similr processes.

213 pipes not filled with water; water is introduced thru Fire Service connections Dry Standpipe

Building, structure or facilities used for the storage of explosives, shells, projectile
214 EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINE
and ammunition

Fire alarm system transmitted to designated locations instead of sounding a

215 FIRE ALERTING SYSTEM
general alarm to prevent panic

An assembly incorporated in a structure designed to prevent the spread of fire

216 FIRE PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY
(dampers, curtain board, fire stoppers)

217 Time duration a material can withstand the effect of hundred fire test FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
 A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire w/ fire resistance rating of not less
218 FireWall
than 4 hours and structurally stable.

219 Time w/c flame will spread over the surface of a burning material. Flame Spread Rating

Compound/mixture w/c improves fire resistant quality of fabrics and other

220 FLAME RETARDANT
materials

Land covered with dry grass, cogon, reeds, brush and other highly combustible
221 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA
growth that fires are likely to occur and hard to suppress.

222 Buildings, structures, facilities 15 meters or more in height. HIGHRISE BUILDING

Continuous unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building, structure or

223 MEANS OF EGRESS
facility to a public way.

Maximum number of persons that may occupy a building, structure or facility or

224 OccupantLoad
portions thereof.
Liquid mixture of binders (alkyd, acrylic…) w/c when spread on surface becomes
225 ORGANIC COATING
protective and decorative finish.
Mechanical device consisting of linkages and a horizontal bar across a door, which
226 when pushed from the inside will cause the door to open and facilitate exit from a PANIC HARDWARE
building, structure or facility.
Rooms where baled, bundled or piled materials are segregated into desired sizes
227 PICKING ROOMS
or groups.

Air compartment or chamber w/ one or more ducts are connected to form part of
228 plenum
an air distribution system.

229 density and volume of smoke developed within a certain period of time. SMOKE DEVELOPED RATING

1 HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE

230 PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE OF EXITS - 3 STORIES OR LESS
RATING

2 HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE

231 PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE OF EXITS - 4 STORIES OR more
RATING

TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS

232 INDIVIDUAL ROOM (Not more than 6 Occupants) – 15 m
MAX. ______ from any point of the room to exit door.
 Lot Occupancy Corner Lot – 90%
Inside Lot – 80%
*at least 2m from property line
Sanitation At least one (1) sanitary toilet & adequate washing & drainage
Foundation Footings – 250mm thick & 600mm below ground
Floor Live Load
1st Floor – 200 kilograms per sq.m Minimum Requirements for
233
2nd Floor – 150 kilograms per sq.m Group A Dwellings
*minimum
Roof Wind Load – 120 min. kilograms per sq.m for vertical projections
Stairs Clear width – 750mm
Rise – 200mm
Run – 200mm
Entrance & Exit At least 1 entrance & 1 exit

min. horizontal dimension – not less than 2.00m / - inner courts shall be
234 Size & Dimensions of Courts
connected to a street or yard, or by a passageway – 1.20m min.

a. Natural Ventilation – min of 2.70m

Artificial Ventilation (min.)
1st storey 2.70m
235 Ceiling Heights
2nd storey 2.40m
3rd storey 2.10m
b. Mezzanine – min. of 1.80m

1. Rooms for Human Habitations – 6 sq.m w/ at least dimension of 2m (2x3m)2.

236 Kitchens – 3 sq.m w/ a least dimension of 1.5 (1.5x2m)3. Bath & Toilet – 1.20 sq.m Size and Dimension of Rooms
w/ at least of 0.90m (0.90x1.3m)

1. School Rooms – 3.00 cu.m w/ 1.00 sq.m of floor area per person Air Space Requirements in
237 2. Workshops, Factories, Offices – 12.00 cu.m of air space per person; Determining the Size of
3. Habitable rooms – 14.00 cu.m of air space per person. Rooms

– eaves over required windows not less than 750mm. minimum over from the side
238 & rear property lines / – sum of areas of openings must not exceed 50 % of sum of Location on Property
areas of walls
239 at least 10% of floor area (not provided w/ artificial ventilation system) Window Openings

a. Ventilation or vent shafts – horizontal cross-sectional area not < 0.10 sq.m per
240 meter height of shaft Vent Shafts
b. Air Ducts – 0.30 sq.m w/ at least dimension of 300mm

1. Office, Administrative purposes – not < 3 changes of air per hour

2. Bakeries, Hotel, Restaurants, Kitchens – not < 10 changes of air per hour
Minimum Reqt’s in Air
241 3. Auditoriums, Assembly purposes – not < 0.30 cu.m of air per minute
Changes
4. Wards, Dormitories of Institutional Bldgs. – not < 0.45 cu.m of air per minute,
supplied each person

a. Footings – at least 2.40m below grade along national roads, may project not >
300mm beyond Property line. Projection into Alleys or
242
b. Foundations – not < 600mm below the grade, may encroach 500mm into public Streets
sidewalk areas
243 Min. of 3.00m above the established sidewalk grade Arcades

a. Definition – a permanent roofed structure above a door attached to and

supported by the building and projecting over a wall or sidewalk
b. Projection & Clearance – outermost edge of the marquee and the curb line shall
244 Canopies (Marquees)
be not < 300mm, vertical clearance bet pavement or GL & undersurface of
marquee shall not < 3.00m
c. Construction – incombustible materials not < 2 hrs fire-resistive

a. Definition – a movable shelter supported from an exterior wall of a bldg. w/c

can be retracted, folded, collapsed against the face of a supporting bldg.
245 b. Clearance Movable Awnings or Hoods
Awning to curb line – not < 300mm
Vertical Clearance (undermost surface of the awning or GL) – not < 2.40m

– not less than 2.40m above pavement or GL shall not, when fully opened, project
246 Doors & windows
beyond PL except fire exit doors

a. Public Street or alley less than 3.60m in width shall be truncated at the corner
“Chaflan”
247 Corner Bldgs. with Chaflans
b. If arcaded bldg, no chaflan reqtd notwithstanding the width of public street,
12.00m

a. Temporary walkway – 1.20m wide (during construction

248 Temporary Walkway
b. Capable of supporting a uniform live load of 650 kg per sq.m

a. Railings – street side of the sidewalk – at least 1m in height

249 b. Fences – not < 2.40m above grade Pedestrian Protection
c. Canopies – 2.40m above the railway, live load 600 kg per sq.m.

a. Removal – protective fence or canopy shall be removed _______ after

250 3o days
protection no longer required.

1. Excavation made on public property - restored immediately to its former

251 48 hrs.
conditions w/in ______

Escalator – draft curtain – at least 200mm on all sides

Enclosure of Vertical
252 Automatic Sprinklers – provided around perimeter of the opening w/in 600mm of
Openings
draft curtain. Distance bet sprinklers - max of 1.80 center to center

1. Access – not < 600mm sq. or in diameter, min clear headroom of 800mm
2. Area Separation – enclosed attic space of combustible construction shall be Roof Construction and
253
divided into horizontal area max of 250 sq.m. area, 750 sq.m. in area for attic with Covering
Fire-extinguishing system.

1. Number of Exits
Above 1st storey – 10 occupant – 2 exits
Mezzanine – 185 sq.m area or more than 18m in dimension – 2 exits
500-999 – 3 exits
254 2. Exits – if only 2 exits required, shall be placed distance apart not < 1/5 of the  
perimeter area.
3. Distance of Exits – w/o sprinkler – 45m from exterior exit door, w/ sprinkler
60m
4. Doors
 a. Swing – exit door shall swing to exit travel in hazardous areas w/ 50 or more
occupant load
b. Double acting doors – view panel of not < 1,300 sq. cm.
c. Width and Height – not < 900mm in width, not < 2.00m in height, opening – 90
degrees and exit way clear width not < 700mm
5. Door Leaf Width – max of 1.20
6. Corridors and Exterior Exit Balconies
a. Width – not < 1.10m
b. Dead Ends – max 6.00m in length
7. Stairways
a. Width – serving an occupant load of more than 50 shall not be < 1.10m,
occupant load of 50 or less may be 90m (900mm) wide, private stairways serving
an occupant load of < 10 may be .75m (750mm)
b. Rise and Run. Rise – max 0.20m (200mm), Run - 0.25m (250mm)
c. Winding Stairways – narrower side of the thread 150mm – 300mm
d. Circular Stairways – used as exit w/ min width of run not < 250mm
e. Landings – straight run – max of 1.20m, vertical
f. Distance bet landings – max of 3.60m vertical distance landings.
g. Handrails – not < 800mm nor more than 900mm.
h. Stairway to Roof – if 4 or more storeys in height
i. Headroom – clearance 2.00m
8. Ramps – width – 1.10m min
9. Exit Outlets, Courts, Passageways
a. Slope – exit courts max of 1:10, exit passageway max of 1:8
b. Openings – on exit court not < 3.00m protected by fire assemblies not < ¾ hour
fire resistive. Except openings > 3.00m may be unprotected
c. Exit signs illumination – not < 10.7 lux at the floor level
10. Aisles
a. Width – not < 800mm if serving one side, not < 1m if serving both sides, side
aisles shall not < 1.10m
b. Exit Distance
1. Groups H, I occupancies w/o seats, line of travel to exit door by an aisle is not >
45.00m
2. Exit doors clear width 1.70m if 30 seats bet aisles and 1m distance of seat back
to back
c. Slope – max of 1:8

a. Shall be constructed w/ metal frames Except Group A and J. Glass is set an

angle of < 45 degrees, if located above 1st storey, set at least 100mm (0.10m)
above the roof.
b. Space bet supports
- flat wire glass – not exceed 625mm
255 Skylights
- corrugated wire glass - 1.5m
- glass no wired – 2.5m in diameter w/ mesh not larger than 25mm
c. Ordinary Glass – if ridge doesn’t exceed 6.00m above the grade
d. Glass for Transmission of Light – not < 12.5mm thick, glass over 100 sq.cm. area
have wire mesh

1. Every storey, basement or cellar w/ 200sq.m or more w/c is used for habitation,
etc. w/c has an occupant load of more than 20.2. Dressing, rehearsal rms.,
workshops or factories w/ occupant load of more than 10 or assembly halls w/
256 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
occupant load of more than 500, if the next doors of rooms are more than 30.00m
from safe dispersal area.3. Photographic x-ray, nitrocellulose films and
inflammable articles
 1. Construction and Test – shall be wrought iron of GS w/ fittings, connections to
withstand 20 kg per sq.cm of water pressure
2. Size – 900 liters water per minute
3. Number Required – every bldg 4 or more storeys where any floor above 3rd
floor is 950m or less, equipped w/ 1 dry standpipe.
4. Siamese Connections:
b. Dry Standpipes – for bldgs.
257 2 way 100mm dry standpipe
w/ 4 or more storeys
3 way 125mm
4 way 150mm
Siamese inlet (located on street front) Not < 300mm nor more than 1.20m above
grade
5. Outlets – standpipe 63mm outlet not more than 1.20m above each floor level,
with 2 way standpipes 63mm outlet above the roof (all with gate valves)

1. Size – Interior wet standpipes deliver 190 liters/water per minute under 2.0 kg
per sq.cm water pressure
2. Outlets – 38mm valve each storey located not < 300mm nor more than 1.20m
above the floor.
258 c. Wet Standpipes
3. Water Supply – street main not < 100mm in diameter
4. Pressure and Gravity Tanks – 1500 liters/water per minute for not < 10 minutes
5. Fire pumps – capacity not < 1000 liters per minute w/ pressure not < 2 kg per
sq.cm connected to street main w/ not < 100mm diameter

1. Sheds, greenhouses, and the like not exceeding 6sq.m. in floor area
2. Addition of open terrace/patios not exceeding 20sq.m 2. Building Permits
259 3. Window Grilles (Exceptions)
4. Garden pools for water plants/aquarium not exceeding 500mm in depth. a. Minor Constructions:
5. Erection of garden walls other than walls not exceeding 1.80m

1. Structural member, such as replacement of roofing sheets, etc.

2. Non load-bearing partition walls.
3. Interior portion of a house
2. Building Permits
4. Replacement of windows
260 (Exceptions)
5. Replacement of flooring
b. Repair
6. Perimeter fence & walls
7. Replacement of sanitary & plumbing fixtures
8. Replacement of faulty & deteriorated wiring devices, fixtures, safety devices
 any letter, word, numeral, illustration use to announce or advertiseSpecific
Provisions:1. Business Signs – max width 1.20m & length not exceeding the
frontage of the bldg.2. Ground Signs – shall not exceed 6.00m in height from the
street crown, self supporting outdoor signs 10.00m away from PL3. Projecting
261 Signs - Sign Boards 1m to electric & telephone wires4. Wall Signs – not extend Signs
more than 300mm & not < 3m above the sidewalk. W/ combustible materials
shall not exceed 4.00sq.m. area5. Temporary Signsa. Steamers – lowest pt. of
bottom edge have min clearance 4.30m above the pavement6. Administrative
Provisionsa. Exemptions – sign not exceeding 0.20sq.m. of display surface.

1. Width
1.1 Sidewalks of 2m w/ planting strip of 800mm in width separating curb &
sidewalk
1.2 Arcades shall be cantilevered from bldg. line, horizontal distance bet the curb
line & the outermost face of bldg not < 500mm
1.3 Combined open & arcaded sidewalks w/ planting strip not < 800mm in width
262 Arcades & Sidewalks
separating bet arcaded portion and open portion of sidewalk
2. Driveways, Entrances and Exits
2.1 Entrances and Exits of Building abutting sidewalks shall be made of either
ramps or steps
2.1.1 Steps shall have treads not < 300mm. Min no. of steps shall be (2), w/ risers
not exceeding 100mm

1.1. Primary Lines – min vertical clearance of 10m from the crown of road
1. Location of Poles and
pavement, 7.5m from the top of the shoulder/sidewalk
263 Clearances of Power Lines
1.2. Secondary Lines – min vertical clearance of 7.5m from the crown of road
along Public Roads.
pavement

2. Clearance of Supporting
a. Fire Hydrants – not < 5m
264 Structures such as Poles,
b. Curbs – not < 150mm from curb away from the roadway
Towers and others

a. Clearances Over Roof – Conductors have clearance not< 2.5m from highest pt.
265 3. Clearance of Service Drops
of roofs

4.1 New Building – load demand 200KVA or above provided w/transformer vault
4.2 Location – ventilated to outside air
4.3 Walls, Roof and Floor. Reinforced concrete not < 150mm, masonry/brick not Provisions for Transformer
266
less than 200mm, 300mm load bearing hollow concrete blocks. Inside wall and Vaults
roof surface constructed of HCB shall have a coating of cement/gypsum plaster
not < 20mm. Concrete floor not < 100mm thick.
 5.1 Ventilation Openings
5.1.1. Size – not < .006sq.mm per KVA of transformer capacity in service, except
267 the net are shall not be < 0.1sqm for any capacity under 50KVA Ventilation Openings
5.1.2. Drainage – vaults w/ more than 100KVA transformer capacity shall be
provided w/ drain

6.1 Transformers Used w/ Capacitors – KVA rating shall not be < 135% of capacitor
268 Capacitors
rating

1.1 Hoistway pits clearance of not < 600mm remains bet the underside of car &
bottom of pit.
1.2 Min number of hoisting ropes shall be 3 for traction elevators and 2 for
drumtype elevators.
269 Elevators
1.3 Min diameter of hoisting & counterweight ropes shall be 30mm
1.4 Elevators w/ over-load relay and reverse polarity relay.
1.5 In high rise apts. or residential condos of more than 5 stories, at least 1
passenger elevator shall be kept on 24 hour constant service.

2.1 Angle of inclination shall not exceed 35 degrees from the horizontal
2.2 Width bet balustrades shall not be < 558 mm nor more than 1.20m. The width
270 Escalators
shall not exceed the width of the steps by more than 330mm.
2.3 Rated speed, not more than 38mpm.

3.1 Location
3.1.1 Main Bldg. is not made up of fire resistive materials, boilers shall be located
outside w/ distance not < 3.00m outside the wall of main bldg. & bldg. housing the
boiler
3.1.2 No part of the boiler shall be closer than 1m from any wall
3.2 Smokestacks - shall able to withstand a wind load of 175km per hour & shall
rise at least 5m above the eaves of any bldg. w/in a radius of 50m.
271 Boilers & pressure Vessels
3.3 Boilers more than 46sq.m. heating surface shall be provided w/ 2 means of
feeding water, 1 steam driven and 1 electrically driven, 1 pump and 1 injector.
3.4 2 check valves shall be provided bet any feed pump and boiler
3.5 Boilers rms. shall have at least 2 separate exits.
3.6 Each boiler shall at least 1 safety valve. Having more than 46.sq.m pressure of
water heating surface/generating capacity exceeding 97kg. per hour, 2 or more
safety valves are required.

4.1 68-74 degrees F temperature and humidity for comfortable cooling, 4.57 to
7.60 MPM temperature at an air movement.
4.2 Not more than 136kgs of refrigerant shall be stored in a machine rm.
4.3 Where ammonia is used into a tank of water at least 1 gallon of water shall be Refrigeration and Air
272
provided for every .04536kg of ammonia in the system. Conditioning
4.4 Refrigerant piping crossing a passageway in any bldg. shall not < 2.3m above
the floor.
4.5 Window type AC (Air Con) shall not be < 2.13m from the ground
 5.1 To maintain water pressure in all floors of a bldg./structure, the ff. systems
may be used:
273 5.1.1 Overhead tank supply – may be installed above the roof w/ a vent and an 5. Water pumping for
overflow pipe leading to a storm drain and be fully covered. Bldg./Structures
5.1.2 Pneumatic Tank – unfired pressure vessel

6.1 Piping 100mm in diameter and above shall be flanged. Small diameter pipes –
may be screwed6.2 Color coding of Piping:Steam Division High Pressure – White
Exhaust System – BuffWater Division Fresh Water, low pressure - Blue Fresh
274 Water, high pressure - Blue Salt water piping – GreenOil Division Delivery – Brass Pipings
or Bronze Discharge – YellowPneumatic Division All piping GrayGas Division All
piping – BlackFuel Oil Division All piping – BlackRefrigerating Division Pipes – Black
Fittings - Black

275 erected @ sidewalks/walkways not < 2.40m in height above curb line. Fence

4.1 Protective canopy - 2.40m above the walkway

4.2 Railings – not < 1m high and solid toe boards not < 300mm placed along the
276 street and ends of the canopy. Canopy safely sustaining a load of 800kg per sq.m. Canopy
4.3 Underside of canopy properly lighted not < one (1) 100 watt bulb every 6m of
its length

277 G.I wire gauge 16,38mm mesh nylon net; canvas 5. Protective Nets/Screen

6.1 Temporary walkway adjacent to the street line not more than 1.20m wide (for
the use of pedestrians). Where the road right of way is 5m or less, no temporary
walkway shall be allowed
278 6.2 Width of walkway shall not < 1.20m but more than 1/3 the width of the 6. Walkways & Railings
sidewalk.
6.3 Walkways capable of supporting uniform live load of 650kg per sq.m.
6.4 Railings – not < 1m in height

7.1 Every Trench, 1.50m or more in depth, provided w/ means of exit at least 7.50
279 7. Precautionary Measures
of its length

8.1 No materials piled/stacked higher than 1.8m except in yards/sheds. When

280 Piles exceed 1.2m height, material be arranged that the sides & ends of the piles 8. Storage of Materials
taper back.
 9.1 All buildings – 1 standpipes outlet @ each floor.
9.2 In every construction – at least 1 approved handpump, tank or portable
281 chemical or dry fire extinguisher. 9. Fire Protection
9.3 No material/construction equipment shall be placed w/in 3m of such
hydrant/connection bet it and the center of the street.

10.1 Where more than 200 workers are employed, a properly first-aid room shall
282 10. Sanitation & First Aid
be provided w/ a physician/nurse.

11.1 Passageways, stairways and corridors – average light intensity not < 2 foot
283 candles. 11. Temporary Light & Power
11.2 Locations where tools & or machinery are used – 5 foot candles.

284 shall be screened/protected on all sides not < 1.80m height 12. Hoist Towers

13.1 Stairways shall be erected as the bldg. exceeds 18.00m in height13.2 No

single ladder shall exceed 6.00m in length. Ladder landings at least 1.20m w/
handrails & toe boards. Ladder rungs shall be spaced uniformly as near to
30mm.13.3 Ladders leading to floors, stagings/platforms shall be at least 900mm
above level of such floors13.4 Ladders serving traffic in both directions 13. Ladders & Temporary
285
simultaneously at least 1m wide.13.5 Ladders shall not be painted, inspected at Stairways
least once every 30 days.13.6 Stairs and Stairways shall be support a load at least
490kq./sq.m13.7 Temporary stairs – (the sum of the 2 risers and width of 1 tread
shall not < 160mm nor more than 660mm) 2R+T=160mm-660mm. Not < 915mm
wide. Landings not < 762mm long

14.1 At least (3) three 250mm planks

14.2 Slope not steeper than 1:3
286 14.3 When riser is steeper than 1:6, or more than 1.8m and steeper than 1:8, 14. Runways & Ramps
runways/ramps shall be provided w/ cleats spaced not more than 200mm apart
14.4 Total rise of more than 1.80m passing over/near floor openings

15.1 Support at least 4 times the max load.

15.2 Planks used in construction shall be not < 50mm nominal thickness, overlap
at the end shall not < 150mm
15.3 Ropes, cables and blocks used in support shall be sufficient size & strength to
287 Scaffolds
sustain @ least 6 times the max load
15.4 Platform level of w/c is more than 1.80m above the ground
15.5 Substantial overhead protection not more than 3m above the scaffold
platform

16.1 Used as hoistways/elevator shaftways be protected all sides, expect the side
used for loading & unloading. Protection shall be in barricades not < 1.20m high
288 Floor Openings
near the edges of openings, guard rails not < 910mm high placed not < 600mm.
16.2 Solid barriers not < 910mm high
 17.1 Guard Rails - Top rail not < 910mm high above the platform level. An
intermediate rail shall be provided bet the top rail & the platform. Guard rails
shall have supports not more than 2.40m apart, shall be constructed to withstand
289 a horizontal force of 30kgs. per meter 17. Guard Rails & Toe Boards
17.2 Toe Boards – shall extend not < 150mm above the platform level. Toe Boards
of Wood shall not < 25mm nominal thickness w/ supports not more than 1.20m
apart, Metal shall not < 3.175mm thick w/ supports not more than 1.20m apart.

18.1 Chutes for removal of materials & debris shall be provided in demolition
operations w/ are more than 6m above pt. of material to be removed
18.2 Intervals of 7.60m or less w/ substantial stops to prevent descending matl’s
18.3 Chutes w/c at an angle 45 degrees from the horizontal be enclosed on all 4
sides
290 18. Chutes
18.4 Chutes w/c at an angle 45 degrees from the horizontal may be left open on
the upper side
18.5 Openings into matl’s/debris are dumped are dumped at the top of a chute
shall be protect by a substantial guardrail extending @ least 1.90m above the level
of the floor

Private Open Space Requirements % OF OPEN SPACETYPE OF LOT A & B

(Residential) All Othera. Interior Lot (accessible from a public street/alley by
Private Open Space
291 means of a private access road) 50% 25%b. Inside Lot (non-corner/single frontage
Requirements
lot) 20% 15%c. Corner and/or Through Lot 10% 5%d. Lots bounded on 3 or more
sides by public open space (streets, alleys, easement of seashores, etc) 5% 5%

unoccupied space bet bldg. lines & lot lines other than yard: free, open and
unobstructed from the ground upward.
a. Inner court – bounded on all sides/around its periphery by bldg. lines.
b. Open court – bounded by 3 sides by bldg. lines w/ 1 side bounded by another
open space
c. Through court – bounded on 2 opposite sides by bldg. lines w/ the other
292 opposite sides bounded by other open space. Courts
• Every court shall have a width not < 2.00m for 1 and 2 storey bldgs. This may
reduced to not < 1.50m in cluster living units (quadruplexes, rowhouses) for 1 or 2
storeys in height w/ adjacent courts w/ area not < 3.00m. Irregularly shaped lots
like triangular shall be < 3.00m
• Bldgs more than 2 storeys in height, min width of the court shall be increased at
the rate of 300mm
 Yards for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional & Recreational Buildings
ROAD RIGHT OF WAY FRONT SIDE REAR
30M & above 10m 3m
293 25-29m 8m 3m  
20-24m 6m
10-19m 4m 2m
Below 10m 2m

2.1 Mixed occupancies, parking requirements shall be the sum of 100% dominant
2. Parking Requirement
294 use & 50% of each of the non-dominant
Computation:
2.2 20% of parking requirements may be provided w/in premises

2.40x5.00m perpendicular or
295 Average automobile parking size diagonal, 2.00x6.00m for
parallel

296 Truck or bus Min of 3.60m by 12.00m

1.2 Low Income Single Detached living units in housing project areas w/ individual
lots not more than 100sq.m Pooled parking at 1 slot/10 living units1.3 Multi family
units w/ unit floor of: a. Up to 50sq.m 1 slot/8 living units b. Above 50sq.m to
100sq.m 1 slot/4 living units c. More than 100sq.m 1 slot/living unit1.4 Hotels 1
slot/10 rooms1.5 Residential Hotels & Apartels 1 slot/5 rooms1.6 Motels 1
slot/unit1.7 Neighborhood shopping center 1 slot/100 sq.m of shopping floor
area1.8 Markets 1 slot/150 sq.m of shopping floor area1.9 Restaurants, fast-food
centers, bars and beerhouses 1 slot/30 sq.m of customer area1.10 Nightclubs,
supperclubs and theater-restaurants 1 slot/20 sq.m of customer area1.11 Office
Bldgs 1 slot/125 sq.m of gross floor area1.12 Pension/Boarding/Lodging houses 1 Parking & Loading Space
297
slot/20 beds1.13 Other Bldgs in Business/Commercial Zones 1 slot/125 sq.m of Requirements
gross floor area 1.14 Public assembly bldgs such as theaters, cinemas, etc. 1
slot/50 sq.m spectator area1.15 Places of Worship & Funeral Parlors 1 slot/50
sq.m of congregation area1.16 Schools Elementary, Secondary, Vocational & Trade
schools 1 slot/10 classrooms College & Univ. 1 slot/5 classrooms1.17 Hospitals 1
slot/25 beds1.18 Recreational Facilities Bowling Alleys 1 slot/4 alleys Amusement
Centers 1 slot/50 sq.m of gross floor area Clubhouses, beach houses and the like 1
slot/100 sq.m of gross floor area1.19 Factories, manufacturing establishments,
mercantile bldgs, warehouses and storage bins 1 car slot/1,000 sq.m of gloss floor
area1.20 Tourist bus parking areas 2 bus slots/hotel or theater restaurant
 1. A Filipino citizen and Good Moral Character
2. Duly registered Architect or Civil Engineer QUALIFICATIONS OF
298
3. Member of Accredited organization of not less than 2 years BUILDING OFFICIAL
4. At least 5 years diversified experience in building design and construction

1. Public Buildings
2. Traditional Indigenous Family
299 Exemptions of Bldg. Permit
Dwellings – native materials
Cost doesn’t exceed P15,000

Null & Void – not commenced in a period of 1 year

300 Validity of Building Permits
Abandoned work for 120 days

301 P.D.. 1096 National Building Code

302 Maximum height of a combustible stand. 2.70 mts.

303 Minimum spacing for seats in a chair type measurement from back to back. 0.85 mtr.

304 Maximum line of travel to an exit of an aisle. 45.00 mts.

305 Maximum slope of an aisle. One is to Eight (1:8)

306 In standard seating, the minimum spacing of rows measured from back to back. 0.84 mtr.

307 Minimum width of any seat. 0.45 mtr.

308 Minimum area of a double acting door view panel. 1,300 sqmm / 1.30 sqm.

309 Minimum clear width of an exit doorway. 0.70 mtr.

310 Maximum width of an exit door leaf. 1.20 mts.

311 Minimum width of an exit corridor. 1.10 mts.

Minimum number of exit for floors above the first storey having an occupant load
312 2
of more than 10

313 Number of exit for occupant load of 599-999. 3

314 Minimum downward projection of a draft curtain 0.30 mtr.

315 Maximum floor area for an attic made of combustible materials. 250.00 sqm

316 Maximum center to center spacing of a draft curtain sprinkler. 1.80 mts.

317 Maximum floor area for an attic made of incombustible materials. 750.00 sqm.

318 Standard gauge for metal hoods in barbeques. Ga. 18

319 Minimum height of a Siamese connection above grade. 300 mm

320 Standard maximum distance of a standpipe from an opening in a stairway. 300 mm

321 Minimum wall thickness of a fireplace. 200 mm

322 Minimum number of exit for a projection room. 2

323 Minimum extended portion of a chimney above the roof. 600 mm

324 Minimum air space between walls of a masonry chimney above the roof. 2" / 50 mm

325 Minimum thickness of glass used for floors. 12.5 mm

326 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
327 3
300.

328 Minimum height of a guard rail located in front of the grandstand. 0.90 mtr

329 Minimum width of a run in a stand stair. 0.28 mtr.

330 Minimum spacing for seats with backrests measured from back to back. 0.75 mtr.

331 Minimum spacing for seats without backrests measured from back to back. 0.60 mtr.
332 Minimum width of an exit door in an aisle. 1.70 mts.

333 Minimum intensity of lights for exits. 10.70 lux

334 Minimum width of side aisles. 1.10 mts.

335 Minimum increase in width of aisles for every linear meter. 30 mm

336 Minimum width of an aisle serving only one side. 800 mm / 0.80 mtr.

337 Open space requirement for an interior lot. 50% of lot area

338 Open space requirement for a corner lot or a through lot. 10% of lot area

339 Bounded on all sides or around its periphery by building lines. Inner court

340 Minimum stair width for a residence. 750 mm / 0.75 mtr.

341 Standard minimum area of a toilet. 1.20 sqm.

342 Minimum dimension of a kitchen. 1.50 mts.

343 Minimum area for vent shafts. 1.00 sqm.

344 Air space requirement for a school room per person. 3.00 cum.

345 Air space requirement for a habitable room per person. 14.00 cum.

346 Minimum area of opening of an air duct. 300 sqmm / 0.30 sqm

Maximum projection beyond the property line of a footing along the national road
347 300 mm
and at least 2.40 mts. In depth.

348 Minimum clearance of a canopy or a marquee from the sidewalk. 3.00 mts.

349 Minimum stair width for occupant load of less than 50. 0.90 mtr.
350 Minimum width of a temporary walkway. 1.20 mts.

351 Minimum clearance of an arcade above sidewalk. 3.00 mts.

352 Vacant space left between the building and lot lines less than 2.00 mts in width. Setback

353 Minimum horizontal dimension of a court. 2.00 mts.

354 Minimum width of a passageway connecting a street and a court. 1.20 mts.

355 Standard air space requirement per person for factories. 12.00 cum.

356 Minimum headroom clearance for a mezzanine. 1.80 mts.

357 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

358 10% of flr. Area
ventilation.

359 Minimum dimension for a vent shaft. 0.60 mtr.

Minimum horizontal clearance of the curb line to the outermost edge of the
360 300 mm
marquee.

361 Minimum clearance of the lowest portion of an awning to the ground. 2.40 mts.

362 Minimum height of a construction fence. 2.40 mts.

363 Minimum live load bearing capacity of a construction canopy. 600 kgs./sqm.

364 Minimum height of a protective railing in a construction. 1.00 mtr.

365 Minimum wind load capacity for roofs for vertical projection. 120 kgs./sqm.

366 Maximum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.90 mtr.

367 Minimum ceiling height for naturally ventilated rooms. 2.70 mts.
368 Minimum height of a handrail above the stair thread. 0.80 mtr.

369 Maximum dimension of a stair landing. 1.20 mts.

370 Maximum slope of an exit court. One is to ten (1:10)

371 Minimum width of run for circular stair. 250 mm

372 Minimum headroom clearance for any stair. 2.00 mts.

373 Maximum slope for an exit passageway. One is to Eight (1:8)

374 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
375 6.00 mts.
hose.

376 Minimum number of exit for any stage. 2

377 Minimum extension of a proscenium wall above the roof. 1.20 mts.

378 Minimum width of a stair in a stage egress. 750 mm

379 Minimum thickness of glass for jalousies. 5.60 mm

380 Maximum length of glass for jalousies. 1.20 mts.

381 Minimum width of exit in a stage. 900 mm

382 Minimum lateral spacing for plastic skylights. 2.50 mts.

383 A store window in which goods are displayed. Show window

384 Maximum width of a business sign. 1.20 mts.

385 Minimum distance of a sign from any electrical post or telephone wires. 1.00 mtr.
386 Minimum open space requirement for a corner lot. 10% of lot area

387 Minimum size of thread for an entrance or exit step. 300 mm

388 Maximum slope for an entrance or exit ramp. One is to ten (1:10)

389 Minimum number of steps for an entrance or exit stair. 2

390 Standard turn circle of a wheelchair. 1.50 mts.

391 Office building parking ratio. 1:125 sqm. Of gross floor area

392 Standard size of a perpendicular parking slot. 2.40 X 5.00 mts.

393 Hotel building parking ratio. 1:10 bedrooms

394 Hospital building parking ratio. 1:25 beds

395 Maximum distance of a handicapped parking from the facility being served. 60.00 mts.

396 Colleges and university parking ratio. 1:5 classrooms

397 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
398 4
auditoriums.

399 Minimum width of a dropped curb. 0.90 mtr.

400 Minimum Dimensions of an accessible elevator. 1.10 X 1.40 mts.

401 Maximum distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a building. 30.00 mts.

402 Minimum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortable. 1.40 mts.

403 Minimum door width for an accessible elevator. 0.80 mtr.

404 Minimum dimensions for an accessible water closet stall. 1.70 X 1.80 mts.

405 Maximum height of signs on walls and doors for the disabled to see comfortably. 1.60 mts.

406 Minimum width of a parking slot for the disabled. 3.70 mts.

407 Minimum run of a stair for Group A dwellings (residential) 200 mm

Minimum ceiling height from 3rd floor to succeeding floors with artificial
408 2.10 mts.
ventilation.

409 Minimum area of rooms for human habitation. 6.00 sqm.

410 Least dimension of rooms for human habitation. 2.00 mts.

411 Least dimension of an air duct. 300 mm

Maximum encroachment into a public sidewalk of a foundation at least 600 mm

412 500 mm
below the grade line.

413 Minimum width of an exit door. 0.90 mts.

Maximum width reduced by handrails and doors fully opened to balconies and
414 200 mm
corridors

415 Minimum width of stairs serving more than 50 occupants. 1.10 mts.

416 Minimum width of stairs serving less than 10 occupants. 750 mm

417 Maximum reduction in width of a stair due to trims and handrails. 100 mm

418 Minimum run of a winding stair. 150 mm

419 Maximum run of a winding stair. 300 mm

420 Allowable tolerance in the rise and run of every step. 5 mm

421 Width of stair requiring an intermediate handrail. 3.00 mts.

422 Minimum width of an aisle serving both sides. 1.00 mts.

423 Maximum number of seats between the wall and the aisle. 7

Maximum distance between the back of each seat to the front of the seat behind
424 300 mm
it.

425 Maximum width of seat in a stand. 480 mm

426 Maximum projection of a penthouse or other projections above the roof. 8.40 mts

427 Maximum ratio of a penthouse area to that of the supporting roof. one third (1/3)

428 Minimum thickness of masonry chimney for residentials. 100 mm

429 Minimum thickness of rubble stone masonry chimney for residentials. 300 mm

430 Minimum firebox wall thickness. 250 mm

431 Minimum thickness of smoke chamber back walls. 150 mm

432 minimum thickness of front and side smoke chamber walls. 200 mm

433 Minimum number of storeys requiring one (1) or more dry standpipes. 4

434 Minimum volume of water a dry standpipe should provide. 900 liters/minute

435 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a two-way Siamese connection. 4" (100mm)

436 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a three-way Siamese connection. 5" (125mm)

437 Diameter of a dry standpipe requiring a four-way Siamese connection. 6" (150mm)

438 Minimum volume of water an interior wet standpipe should provide. 190 liters/minute

439 Minimum diameter of a wet standpipe. 2" (50mm)

440 Standard diameter of a dry standpipe opening. 2 1/2" (63mm)

441 Standard length of a fire hose. 23.00 mts

442 Maximum distance of a hose nozzle to any portion of a building. 6.00 mts.

443 Standard diameter of a wet standpipe valve. 38 mm (11/2")

444 Maximum projection into a sidewalk of a sign 4.50 mts. above grade. 1.00 mtr.

445 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

446 3.00 mts.
sidewalk.

447 Number of days of work abandonment of stoppage for a building permit to expire. 120 days

448 Width of planting strip for sidewalks 2.00 mts in width. 0.80 mtr.

449 Minimum horizontal distance of the curb line to the outermost face of an arcade. 500 mm

450 Maximum vertical clearance of an arcade above grade. 6.00 mts.

451 Slope of ramp of road-way to sidewalk. 1/3 - 1/4

452 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
453 10.00 mts.
when crossing the highway.

Minimum vertical clearance of primary lines from top of sidewalk when installed
454 7.5 mts.
along the side of the highway.

455 Vertical clearance of secondary lines from sidewalks along or crossing the street. 7.5 mts.

456 Minimum clearance of conductors from the highest point of a roof. 2.50 mts.

457 Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.

458 Maximum area of a dumbwaiter. 3,861 sqcms.

Minimum clearance of conductors from any platform or ground or projection from

459 3.00 mts.
which they might be reached.

Minimum vertical clearance of service drop of communication lines above ground

460 3.00 mts.
at its point of attachment to than building or pedestal.

461 Vertical clearance of a service drop communication line when crossing a street. 5.50 mts.

462 Maximum capacity of a dumbwaiter. 277 kgs.

463 Minimum width of an access road to a cul-de-sac. 3.00 mts.

464 Unit area per occupant for dwellings. 28.00 sqm.

465 Unit area per occupant for Hotels. 18.6 sqm.

466 Unit area per occupant for offices and garages. 9.30 sqm.

467 Unit area per occupant for class rooms. 1.80 sqm.

468 Unit area per occupant for stores - retail sales rooms upper floors. 5.60 sqm.

469 Unit area per occupant for nurseries for children. 3.25 sqm.

470 Unit area for stores -retail sales room for basement and ground floor. 2.80 sqm.

471 Unit area for hospitals and sanitaria. 8.40 sqm.

472 Unit area per occupant for aircraft hangars without repairs. 46.50 sqm.

473 Unit area per occupant for warehouses and mechanical equipment room. 28.00 sqm.

474 Unit area per occupant for theaters and the like. 0.65 sqm.

475 Parking requirement for Hotels. 1 slot/5 rooms

 Parking requirement for public assembly buildings such as cinemas, auditoria, 1 slot/50 sqm. Of spectators'
476
theaters, and the like. area

477 Parking requirement for multi family living unit of 50 sqm floor area. 1slot/8 units

478 Parking requirement for multi family living unit above 100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/unit

479 Parking requirement for multi family living unit for 50-100 sqm floor area. 1 slot/4 units

1 slot/100 sqm of gross

480 Parking requirement for clubhouses, beach houses, and the like.
flr.area

481 Parking requirement for motels. 1 slot/unit

482 Minimum parking requirement for the handicapped. 1 slot/50 parking slots

483 Parking requirement for colleges and universities. 1 slot/5 classrooms

484 Parking requirement for elementary, secondary, and vocational schools. 1 slot/10 classrooms

485 In BP344, the required width of a corridor. 1.20 mts.

486 Maximum slope of a drop curb towards the street. 1:20

487 Maximum slope of a drop curb towards adjoining curb. 1:12

488 Maximum spacing for wheelchair turnabouts. 12.00 mts.

489 Maximum slope of a ramp. 1:12

490 Maximum distance of handicapped parking from the structure served. 60.00 mts.

491 Preferred width of corridor for the disabled. 1.50 mts.

492 Maximum height of a water closet from the floor. 0.50 mts.

493 Preferred height of switches from the floor. 1.10 mts.

494 Minimum height of a switch from the floor. 0.90 mts.

495 Maximum height of a switch from the floor. 1.20 mts.

496 Least dimension for a parking slot for the disabled. 3.70 mts.

497 In BP344, the minimum height of a handrail. 0.70 mtr.

498 Maximum length of a ramp for wheelchair. 6.00 mts.

499 Minimum length of a ramp landing for wheelchairs. 1.50 mts.

One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended or
500 designated to be occupied by one family with facilities for cooking , sleeping, Dwelling unit
living, and eating.

That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads
501 Footing
directly to the ground or soil.

502 A continuous horizontal layer of masonry units. Course

A room or suite of two or more rooms, designed and intended for , or occupied by
503 Apartment
one family for living, sleeping, eating, and cooking purposes.

A stationary open hearth or brazier, either fuel-fired or electric, used for food
504 Barbecue
preparation.

A portion of the seating space of an assembly room, the lowest part of which is
505 Balcony
raised 1.20 mts or more above the level of the main floor.

506 The pipe which connects a flue-burning appliance to a chimney. Chimney connector

A hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire may be made
507 Fireplace
and which is built in conjunction with a chimney.

A horizontal structural piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joists or
508 Girder
walls over opening.

Same as heliport except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs, or storage of

509 Helistop
helicopters is permitted.

The vertical supports, such as posts or stanchions, as used in indigenous or

510 Suportales
traditional type of construction.

Any surface or underground construction covered on top, or any fire-proof

511 Vault
construction intended for the storage of valuables.
512 A term which may be used synonymously with a partition. Cross wall

513 The unit area per occupant for hotels. 18.60 sqm.

514 The unit area per occupant for dining establishments. 1.40 sqm.

515 The unit area per occupant for theaters. 0.65 sqm.

A building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or suspended at

516 120 days / 4 mos.
any time after commencement for a period of.

Front yards for commercial buildings abutting a road-right-of-way of 25-29 meters

517 8.00 mts.
shall have a minimum width of

518 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
519 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
520 800 mm / 0.80 mtr.
of not less than how many millimeters in width?

Arcades shall be cantilevered from the building line over the sidewalk and the
521 horizontal clearance between the curb line and the outermost face of any part of 500 mm
the arcade shall not be less than.

522 Printing plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Business and mercantile

523 Power plants shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Industrial

Residentials, hotels and

524 Convents shall be classified under what type of occupancy.
apartments.

525 Repair garages shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Storage and hazardous

526 Reformatories shall be classified under what type of occupancy. Institutional

527 Turnabout should also be provided at or whithin how many meters of dead end. 3.50 mts.

528 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
529 1.80 mts.
the
530 top and bottom of any ramp.

531 Under what classification of occupancy does Mental Hospitals fall? Institutional

Residentials, hotels and

532 Under what classification of occupancy does Monasteries fall?
apartments.

533 Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft hagars fall? Business and mercantile

534 Under what classification of occupancy does cold storage and creameris fall? Industrial

535 Under what classification of occupancy does private garage fall? Accessory

536 Minimum loading slot requirement for Hospitals and hotels. 1 truck loading slot

537 Minimum travel distance from handicapped parking to facility being served. 60 mts.

Percentage required for number of parking if parking garages are available within
538 20%
200 meters of structure.

539 Parking requirement for amusement centers. 1/50 sqm of gross floor area

1/150 sqm of shopping flr

540 Parking requirement for markets.
area

1/100 sqm of shopping flr

541 Parking requirement for neigborhood shopping centers.
area

Parking requirement for multi-family living units of more than 100 sqm of living
542 1/living unit
unit area.

Parking requirement for multi-family living units of up to 50 sqm of living unit

543 1/8 living units
area.

544 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
545 0.60 mtr.
than 6 mts.

Maximum projection of a balcony over a street of 10 mts to less than 11 mts in

546 1.00 mtr.
width.

Maximum height of 1st the floor for a 2-story wood structure with a height of 7
547 4.50 mts.
mts.
548 Maximum spacing of posts for 2-story wooden structure with a height of 8 mts. 4.50 mts.

549 Under what classification of occupancy does fences of over 1.80 mts in height fall? Accessory

550 Under what classification of occupancy does Aircraft repair hangars fall? Storage and hazardous

Under what classification of occupancy does factories and workshops using

551 Industrial
incombustible and non-explosive materials.

552 Under what classification of occupancy does wood working establishements fall? Storage and hazardous

553 Under what classification of occupancy does police and fire stations fall? Business and mercantile

554 Standard length of a Wheelchair. 1.10 - 1.30 mts.

555 Standard width of a wheelchair. 0.60 - 0.75 mts.

How many meters above the floor is the comfortable reach of persons confined to
556 0.70 - 1.20 mts.
a wheelchair.

How many meterd is the comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under
557 0.74 mts.
tables for wheelchair users.

Accessibility, reachability, usability, orientation, workability and efficiency, and

558 Safety
___ are the basic planning requirements of BP344.

559 Number of wheelchair seating for an assembly seating capacity of 51-300. 4

Magna Carta for Disabled

560 R.A. 7277
Persons

561 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,
562 Curb
etc.

The purpose of the NBC is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework
563 of minimum
standards and requirements which is the

564 Under the NBC abutment on lot lines are allowed only in . Fire zones

Under the NBC, every corridor and exterior exit balcony servings as a required exit
565 for 1.20 mts
an occupant load of more than ten width shall not be less than
566 Under the NBC, the vertical distance between landings shall not be more than 3.60 mts

567 Under the NBC, open spaces for corners and through lots is a. 10%

568 Under the NBC, open spaces inside lots is 20%

569 Under the NBC, space required for interior lots is 50%

Under the NBC, the minimum dimension for court or near yard from the property
570 line 2.00 mts
to the face of the building is
Under the NBC, a building in R-1 zone shall comply with the open space
571 requirement 5.00 mts
in the form of
Under the NBC, clearance between established grade of the street and/ or
572 sidewalk 3.00 mts
and the lowest under surface of any part of the balcony shall not less than

Under the NBC, the interior lots shall have an access road with a minimum width
573 3.00 mts
of

Under the NBC, gasoline filling and service stations shall classified under what
574 business & mercantile
occupancy classification?

Under the NBC, display windows or wall signs within how many meters above the
575 3.00 mts
sidewalk
Under the NBC, areas where adequate parking lots/ multi-floor parking garages
are
576 available within 200 mts. of the proposed building / structures only what 20%
percent of
the parking requirements maybe provided within the premises?
Under the NBC, general units of measurement on consonance with the current
577 System International
worldwide practice follow the

578 Under the NBC, the minimum requirements for a parking space is 750 mm

579 Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have a clear width of at least 2.50x5.00

Under the NBC, mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height not less than
580 how 1.80 mts
many?

581 Under the NBC, hospitals shall have one parking slot for every how many beds? 25

Under the NBC, all inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard either by a
582 pass 2.00 mts
with a minimum width of
 Under the NBC, a dwelling shall occupy not more than how many percent of an
583 80%
inside non-corner single frontage lot?

584 Under the NBC, prisons shall be classified under what occupancy classification institutional

Under the NBC, cold storage shall be classified under what occupancy
585 storage& mercantile
classification?

Under the NBC, factories using not highly combustible materials shall be classified
586 industrial
under occupancy classification?
Under the NBC, window openings shall equal to at least of what percent of the
587 floor 10%
area of room?

Under the NBC, parking areas for the physically handicapped shall be within how
588 6.00 mts.
many meters in length?

Under the NBC, of only two exits are required, they shall be placed a distance
589 apart 1/5.
of not less than what fraction of?

Under the NBC, habitable rooms with natural ventilation shall have a minimum air
590 14 cu. mts.
space per person of

591 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of offices is 9.3 m2

Under the NBC, a mezzanine floor use other than for storage purposes shall have
592 at 185 sm.
least two stairways to an adjacent floor is the area greater than?
Under the NBC, residential hotels and apartels shall be provided with one parking
593 slot 5 units
for every how many units?

594 Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have 750 mm

595 Under the NBC, rooms for human habitation shall have a minimum size of 6 m2

Under the NBC, reformatories shall be classified under what occupancy

596 business & mercantile
classification

Under the NBC, repair garages shall be classified under what occupancy
597 storage & hazardous
classification?

residential, hotels and

598 Under the NBC, convents shall be classified under what occupancy classification?
apartments

Under the NBC, power plants shall be classified under what occupancy
599 storage & hazardous
classification?

Under the NBC, printing plants shall be classified under what occupancy
600  
classification?
 Under the NBC, multiple living units of up to six units built on the same lot shall
601 3.00 mts.
have an access road directly connecting said building to a public street a width of

Under the NBC, offices shall provide how many cubic meters of air space per
602 12 cu. mts.
person?

Under the NBC, front yards for commercial buildings abutting a road right-of-
603 width 8 mts.
of 25-29 m shall be

Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is abandoned or
604 120 days
suspended at any time after commencement or a period of

605 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupants of theaters is 65 m2

606 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of dining establishments is 1.4 m2

607 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of hotels is 18.6 m2

Under the NBC, the fire station shall be classified under what occupancy
608 business & mercantile
classification?

Under the NBC, monasteries shall be classified under what occupancy residential, hotels &
609
classification? apartments

Under the NBC, air craft repair hangers shall be classified under what occupancy
610 storage & hazardous
classification?

Under the NBC, in mixed occupancies the parking requirements shall be the sum
611 of 50%
100% of the dominant use and what percent of the dominant uses?

Under the NBC, habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation for buildings of
612 2.40 mts.
more than one-storey shall have a minimum ceiling height of the first storey at

Under the NBC, multiple living units of 16 to 25 units built on the same lot shall
613 have 3.00 mts.
an access road directly connecting said buildings to a public street a width of
Under the NBC, the entry ramp of the driveway connecting the roadway surface to
614 1/3 to ¼
the sidewalk shall have a slope ranging from

Under the NBC, every room intended for any use and not provided with artificial
615 ventilation system shall be provided with a window with a total free area of 10%
opening equal to at least how many percent of the floor area of the room?

616 Under the NBC, for Group A Dwellings, stairs shall have a minimum run of 200 mm.

617 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of laboratories is 4.6 m2

618 Under the NBC, the unit area per occupant of apartment is 28 sm.
 Under the NBC, the term that shall mean the total number of persons that may
619 occupant load
occupy a building or a portion thereof at any one time is

620 Accessible parking should have a minimum width of _________ 3.70 mts.

Perpendicular and diagonal parking for average auto mobile should have a
621 2.50m x 5.00m
minimum _________

622 Parallel parking for average auto mobile should have a minimum __________ 2.15m x 6.00m

623 Jeepney / shuttle parking slot should have a minimum __________ 3.00m x 9.00m

624 Standard truck / bus parking slot must have a minimum __________ 3.60m x 12.00m

625 An articulated truck slot must be computed at a minimum of __________ 3.60m x 18.00m

626 Parking slot ratio of Bowling Alley 1 car : 4 alley

627 Parking ratio of Private Hospital 1 car : 12 beds

628 What is the minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for Through Lot? 10% open space

629 What is the minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for Corner Lot? 10% open space

Mezzanine floor shall have a clear ceiling height not less than ________ above and
630 1.80m
below it.

631 What is the minimum Kitchen size? 3.00m2

632 What is the least dimension for Room (Human Habitations)? 2.00m

633 What is the minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for Inside Lot? 20% open space

634 What is the minimum requirement for Total Open Spaces for End Lot? 50% open space

635 Least dimension for Toilet and Bath? 0.90m

Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling height not
636 2.40m
less than __________ measured from the floor to ceiling.
637 What is the minimum dimension for Accessible Elevator? 1.10m x 1.40m

Accessible elevator should be located not more than __________ from the
638 30 m.
entrance and should be easy to locate with the aid of signs.

639 Accessible water closet stalls shall have a minimum dimension of __________. 1.70m x 1.80m

Passenger train shall have at least __________ designated seats for disabled
640 6
person.

641 How many risers shall be constituted as a stairway? 2 or more

A bar which extends across at least ½ the width of each door leaf, which will open
642 Panic hardware
the door if subjected to pressure.

643 Any change, addition, or modification in construction of occupancy. Alter / Alteration

644 Contractor’s License law RA 4566

Who shall be the responsible for carrying out the provision of the Building Code as
645 Building Officials
well as the enforcement of orders?

646 A court bounded on all sides or around its periphery by building lines. Inner court

The physical development within a lot or property that is under-utilized, unfit /

647 unsafe for habitation / use or within other lots / properties that are similarly Redevelopment
situated.

The fully enclosed component of the building / structure situated between the
648 establishment grade and the first of a typical floor of the building / structure’s Podium
tower component.

649 The stone or marker at the head of a grave. Headstone

650 How many storey is considered as High-Rise Building? 16 – up storey

651 How many storey is consider as Low-Rise building? 1 – 5 Storey

A portion of a yard for which the permitted limit of paving / hardscaping shall not
652 Courtyard
exceed 50% of the area of the yard.

653 What pipe color is for Hot Water? Yellow

654 What pipe color is for Cold Water? Green

The angle of inclination of an escalator shall not exceed __________ form the
655 30 degree
horizontal.

The rate and speed, measured along the angle of inclination, shall be not more
656 38 m./min.
than __________ meters per minute.

657 Comfortable cooling shall be maintained at __________ 20 deg C – 24 deg C

Hoistway pit for elevators shall be of such depth that when the car rest on the
658 fully compressed buffers, a clearance of not less than __________ remains 600 mm.
between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit.

659 How many storey shall a dry stand pipe be equipped with it? 4 Storey

. What is the maximum total projection of balcony if the width of the streets are
660 1.50m
over 14.00 meters

661 Water Code of the Philippines PD 1067

662 What is the minimum road right-of-way width to be able to construct a basement? 10.00m

663 Escalators width shall not be less than __________ 560mm

What is the minimum width of planting strip (for glass and shrubs) for each side of
664 200mm
the RROW?

Sidewalks of 2.00 meters or more width shall include on its outer side a planting
665 800mm
strip of not less than _________ in width.

666 What is the minimum radius for Cul-de-sac? 9.15 m.

667 Escalators width shall not exceed the width of the steps by more than __________ 330 mm

What is the minimum clear opening of a window to be able to consider as a mean

668 820mm x 1000mm
of egress?

Firewall with a minimum 2 hour fire-resistive rating constructed with a minimum

669 400mm
height clearance of __________ above the roof.

670 What is the minimum setback for residential-1? 4.50 x 2.00 x 2.00

What is the minimum setback for Commercial buildings if the RROW is 30.00m
671 8.00 x 5.00 x 5.00m
and above?
 What is the minimum width of planting strip (for trees) for each side of the
672 300mm
RROW?

673 What is the minimum Total Open Space for Corner-through lot? . 5% open space

674 What is the minimum Total Open Space for Interior Lot? 50% open space

Roof – The wind load for roof shall be atleast __________ kg/m2 for vertical
675 120
projection.

Footing shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling
676 and shall be at least __________ thick and __________ below the surface of the 250mm & 600mm
ground.

What is the required distance of ingress / egress of vehicles for commercial lot
677 50.00m
near major intersections?

678 A store window in which goods are displayed. Show Window

A building permit issued under the provision of the Building Code shall expire and
679 become null and void if the building or work authorized therein is not commenced 12 months
within a period of _________

A certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Building Official within

680 30 days
__________ if after final inspection and submittal of a Certificate of Completion.

681 What is the Air Space requirement for a Habitable Rooms? 14.00m3

Any portion of building above the first floor projecting over the sidewalk beyond
682 Arcade
the first-storey wall used as protection for pedestrians against rain or sun.

That portion of the foundation of a structure which spreads and transmits loads
683 Footing
directly to the soil or the pile.

All the portions of the building or structure below the footing, the earth upon
684 Foundation
which the structure rests.

A horizontal structural piece which supports the end of the floor beams or joist or
685 Girder
walls over opening.

The same as a heliport except that no refueling, maintenance, repairs or storage

686 Helistop
of helicopters is permitted.

687 A corridor or passageway used in common by all the occupants within a building. Common Hall

The beam or girder placed over an opening in a wall, which supports the wall
688 Lintel
construction above.

A Lodging House is any building or portion thereof, containing not more than
689 5
__________ guest rooms where rent is paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise.
690 The wall between the bottom of the window sill and the ground. Masonry Socalo

691 The underside of a beam, lintel or reveal. Soffit

692 . A wall which supports any load other than its own weight. Bearing Wall

The enclosing wall of an iron or steel framework or the nonbearing portion of an

693 Curtain Wall
enclosing wall between piers.

What is the Wheelchair Seating Capacity for an Auditoriums that has 51 -300
694 4
seating capacity?

695 Pertaining to the measurement of the human body. Anthropometrics

696 An exit, or a means of going out. Egress

697 Ramps should have a minimum clear width of __________ 1.20m

698 All doors should have a minimum clear width of __________ 0.80 m.

699 Corridors should have a minimum clear width of __________ 1.20m

700 The Fire Code of the Philippines PD 1185

Dropped curbs shall be sloped toward the road with a maximum gradient of
701 1:20
__________ to prevent water from collecting at the walkway.

702 The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be __________ 0.90m

703 Curb cut-outs should not have a gradient not more than __________ 1:12

704 What is the minimum dimension for Rest Stops on busy or lengthy walkways? 12.00m

705 Minimum walkway headroom should be __________ 2.00 mts

Ramps shall be equipped with curbs on both side with a minimum height of
706 0.10 m
__________

The railing should incorporate a tapping rail to assist the blind; this should not be
707 0.35 m
greater than __________ above the adjacent surface.
 Blighted Area; Eyesore; An area where the value of real estate tend to deteriorate
708 because of the dilapidated, obsolescent, and insanitary condition of the building Slum
within the area.

709 What is the minimum length of a chaflans? 4.00m

Entrance with vestibules shall be provided a level area with at least a __________
710 1.80m
depth and a 1.50m width.

The length of ramp should not exceed __________ if the gradient is 1:12, and shall
711 6.00m
provided with landing not less than 1.50m

712 What is the incremental setback per storey above the second floor level? 0.30m

713 Arcade pedestrian walkways shall have a clear height of __________ 3.00m

All pipe materials to be used in buildings/ structures shall conform to the standard
714 Bureau of Product Standards
specification of the __________ of the Department of Trade and Industry.

715 The live load at first floor shall be at least __________ kg/m2 200 kg/m2

716 The live load for the second floor shall be at least __________ kg/m2 150 kg/m2

Multi-floor parking garages may serve the 20% parking requirements of the
717 200
building / structure within __________ meter radius.

What is the minimum required parking slot for offices, commercial or mixed-use
718 1 car : 2 units
condominium buildings / structures if the unit gross area is 18 – 40 m2?

In BP 344, Handrails that required full grip should have a minimum dimension of
719 30 cm.
__________cm – 50 cm

In BP 344, The lowest point of a dropped curb should not exceed _________
720 25 mm.
height above the road or gutter.

721 Which does the building code regulate and control? Construction

Which is not part of the general powers and functions of the secretary of the
formulate guidelines on land-
722 Public Works, Transportation and Communication pertinent to the National
use planning and zoning
Building Code?
723 Who is responsible in carrying out the provisions of the National Building Code? Building Officials

What are the two cases which invalidates the building permit. I - when
construction does not commence with in one year from the date of its issue; II -
724 when construction is suspended for more than one year; III - when construction is I & IV
suspended for six months; IV - when construction is suspended or abandoned for
a period of 120 days :::

Which is a reason or ground for non-issuance, suspension or revocation of a errors found in plans and
725
building permit? specifications

726 What document is necessary in order to legally occupy a building? certificate of occupancy

727 Where is the measurement of site occupancy taken? gross floor area

728 Which is not a determinant in the limitation of maximum site occupancy? Use

729 What is the minimum height of ceilings for spaces that are naturally ventilated 2.7 m.

What is the minimum head room clearance for the third floor that is artificially
730 2.10 m.
ventilated?

731 The minimum window area for a 12 square meter naturally ventilated room. 1.2 m2

732 An off premise sign. advertising sign

733 In order to positively drain a sidewalk, its slope shall be about ___. 1:50

734 When means of exit is insufficient. Fire Hazard

Any new construction which increases the height or area of an existing building or
735 Addition
structure.

736 Change from residential to commercial use of a building. Concersion

Construction of partitions and roofing on the roof deck in order to make it

737 Addition
habitable.

738 Comfortable cool temperature is _____ 20-23 centigrade

739 What is the minimum access road that is provided by the National building code? 3 m.

Which office issue certificate of height clearance for buildings located within
740 Air Trans. Office
approach and departure zones of airports?

741 Which is not required in applying for a building permit? Bussiness Permit

742 Which is the most important basic need of human settlement? Water

743 What is the minimum slope for accessible ramps for disabled? 1:12

Is a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for
744 constructed objects such as buildings and Building Codes
nonbuilding structures.

Under PD 1096 the executive officer of OBO appointed by the sectary to enforce
745 the provision of the code in the field Building official
as well as the enforcement or orders and decisions made pursuant thereto.

This wall is sometimes constructed over the center of the property line dividing
two terraced flats or row houses so
746 Party Walls
that one half of the wall is on each property. They are sometimes two abutting
walls built at different times.

Usually gives us architect problems, we have to verify with the barangay or

homeowner association for preliminary
747 Local Ordinances
approval to avoid conflict with our design and to avoid delay in our application of
permits.

Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for

748 GA 26
downspouts.

749 Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. 15 cms.

Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable

750 0.90 mtr.
window, door opening, air intake, or vent shaft.

751 Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. 3

Required number of water closets for males for an

752 2
auditorium serving 16-35.

Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving

753 1
10-50.

Required number of water closets for females for a

754 4
theater serving 51-100.
 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary
755 1:30
and secondary school.

Ratio of water closets for female population for

756 1:25
elementary and secondary school.

757 Ratio of urinals for elementary school. 1:75

758 Ratio of water closets for female population for PrincipalWorship Places. 1:75

Minimum required number of water closets for female for

759 4
office and public buildings serving 55 occupants for employees.

Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to

760 poisonous materials, what is the ratio of lavatory to number of 1:5
occupants

Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the

761 600 mm
car and the bottom of the pit shall not be less than ___.

Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and

762 30 mm
counterweight rope.

Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an

763 558 mm
escalator.

Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator

764 38 Meters/Min
along the angle of travel.

765 Defining open space in residential subdivision PD 1296

A key house agency that assist private developers to undertake Home Insurance & Guarantee
766
low and middle income mass housing production Corporation (HIGC)

A ____________ is a ___________ which extends vertically from

lowest portion of the wall which adjoins two living units up to a
767 minimum height of 0.30 meters above the highest portion of the roof Firewall; fireblock
and extends horizontally 0.30 meters beyond the outermost edge of
the abutting living units?

768 Condominium & Subdivision, Bridges Protective Law. PD 957

 This means, an entities, agencies, organization & the like that
have been accredited/registered with the Board of Architecture of
the Professional Regulation Commission to deliver seminars, lectures,
769 CPD Provider
& other continuing Professional Education Modules for Architects,
other than the IAPOA which is automatically accredited by the Board
of Architecture?

770 BP 220: The parking requirement for multi-family dwelling is 1 slot/family dwelling

PD 957: In Design Standards for Residential Condominium

771 Projects, offsite parking is allowed but must NOT be more how may 100 meters
meters away from the building it serves?

PD 1185: Which of the following denotes a fire involving

772 Class B Fire
flammable liquids and gasses?

773 Minimum exit door width. 0.71 mtr.

774 Minimum floor to ceiling height. 2.30 mts.

775 Maximum stair rise height for a class A stair. 0.19 mtr.

776 Maximum height between landings for class A stair. 2.75 mts.

777 Minimum headroom for class A & B stairs. 2.00 mts.

778 Unit area per person for waiting areas or standing rooms. 0.28 sqm.

779 Number of exits for place of assembly for 1000 occupants 4

780 Travel distance to an exit without fire sprinkler system. 46.00 mts.

781 Travel distance to an exit with fire sprinkler system. 61.00 mts.

Minimum spacing of rows of seats from back to back for a public assembly
782 0.83 mtr.
building.

783 Maximum number of seats in a row in between aisles. 14

784 Maximum number of seats in a row opening on to an aisle at one side. 7

785 Standard width of a seat without dividing arms for places of assembly. 60 cms.

786 Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of 60. 91 cms.

787 Minimum headroom created by any projection from the ceiling. 2.00 mts.

788 Minimum clear width of turnstiles. 56 cms.

789 Minimum dimension of landings in direction of travel for class A & B stairs. 112 cms.

790 Minimum number of risers in any one (1) flight of stairs. 3

791 Minimum height of a handrail above the upper surface of the tread. 76 cms.

792 Minimum clearance of a handrail from any wall. 38 mm.

793 Minimum height of a guard rail. 91 cms.

794 Maximum height of a guard rail. 106 cms.

795 Minimum inner radius of a monumental stair. 7.50 mts.

796 Minimum width of any balcony or bridge. 112 cms.

797 Minimum width of a class A ramp. 112 cms.

798 Maximum rise of any floor from the balcony floor to which an access door leads. 20.3 cms

799 Maximum vertical height in floors for an escalator. 1floor

800 Minimum width of a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

801 Minimum width of landing for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

802 Minimum tread for a fire escape stair for small buildings. 15.25 cms.

803 Maximum rise of fire escape stair for a small building. 30.5 cms.

804 Maximum rise of fire escape stair for existing stairs. 22.9 cms.

805 Maximum height between landings for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 3.66 mts.

806 Minimum headroom clearance for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 2.13 mts.

807 Minimum headroom clearance for a fire escape stair for small buildings. 1.98 mts.
808 Number of exits for place of assembly for 600-1000 occupants. 3

809 Maximum occupant load for a class C public assembly. 50-300

810 Minimum number of exit for an Institutional type of structure. 2

Maximum travel distance between room door intended as exit access and exit
811 30 mts.
with sprinkler system for institutional use.

Maximum travel distance from the door of any room to exit for hotels with
812 30 mts.
sprinkler.

Maximum travel distance from the main entrance door to exit for apartments with
813 31 mts.
sprinkler.

814 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
815 91 cms.
a public assembly building.

Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of 60 or more serving two sides

816 1.00 mtr.
for a public assembly building.

Minimum width of an aisle serving an occupant of below 60 for a public assembly

817 76 cms.
building.

818 Minimum width of an aisle for an educational use building. 1.80 mts.

819 Minimum width of an aisle for hospitals or nursing homes. 2.44 mts.

820 Minimum width of an aisle for custodial care institutions. 1.83 mts.

821 Minimum width of an aisle for business use structure. 112 cms.

822 Minimum width of an aisle for an industrial building. 112 cms.

823 Occupant load per person for laboratories. 4.60 sqm.

824 Jails are classified under what classification of occupancy. Institutional

Courtrooms with an occupant load of more than 100 are classified under what
825 Assembly
classification of occupancy.

Armories with an occupant load of more than 100 are classified under what
826 Assembly
classification of occupancy

827 Libraries are classified under what classification of occupancy. Business

Rooms where baled, bundled or piled materials segregated into desired sizes or
828 Picking rooms.
groups.
829 Buildings or structures 15 meters or more in height. High rise building

830 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

831 Plenum
which form part of an air distribution system.

832 A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion. Fulminate

833 Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air. Phyrophoric

A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or

834 Oxidizing material
support combustion.

A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape and
835 Forging
dimension.

The process of first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the
836 less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the result vapor so as to Distillation
produce a nearly purified substance.

A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with air in the proper proportion
837 Dust
and ignited will cause an explosion.

838 Temperature rating at flash point. 37.8 oC (100 oF)

839 A class of fire with flammable liquid and gasses. Class B

840 The temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted into vapor. Boiling Point

841 Minimum fire resistance rating for a firewall. 4 hrs.

842 A continuous passageway for the transmission of air. Duct System

The minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in sufficient
843 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,
844 Fumigant
germs, rodents or other pests.

845 Minimum width of any driveway in and around a lumber yard / piles. 4.50 mts.

846 Minimum height of fence for a lumber yard for exterior storage of lumbers. 1.80 mts.

847 Maximum width of sumps for the retention of oil and petroleum products. 3.70 mts.

848 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
849 15.00 mts.
more 6 persons.
850 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
851 3.00 mts.
family dwelling.

852 Maximum reduction in width of a stair by a handrail. 9 cms.

853 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

854 20.5 cms.
other than a balcony.

855 Maximum force in kilograms required for a panic hardware. 7 kgs.

856 Maximum height required for a panic hardware installation. 112 cms.

857 Minimum height required for a panic hardware installation. 76 cms.

Maximum number of occupant for a subdivided room or space by a folding

858 20
partition.

859 Minimum width of a door for family day care homes. 61 cms.

860 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
861 25 mm
tread below 25 cms in dimension.

862 Maximum height of a handrail. 86.5 cms.

863 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
864 Fire resistance rating
standard fire test is known as.

Any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements
865 Cryogenic
produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surrounding.

866 Classified as mercantile occupancies, the travel distance from exits shall be. 30.50 mts.

867 Under what classification of occupancy does pool rooms fall. Assembly

868 Under what classification of occupancy does home for the aged fall. Institutional

869 Under what classification of occupancy does court houses fall. Business

870 Under what classification of occupancy does refineries fall. Industrial

871 Under what classification of occupancy does drugstores fall. Mercantile

872 Minimum width of an aisle in a store for mercantile occupancies. 71 cms.

873 Minimum number of aisles for Class 'A' stores. 1

874 Minimum clear width of aisles for a Class 'A' store. 1.50 mts.

875 Minimum clear width of an exit access through a covered mall. 3.66 mts.

876 Minimum height of buildings requiring automatic sprinkler protection. 15 mts.

877 Standard inner radius of a curved stair in business occupancies. 763 cms.

878 Maximum height of riser for Class 'A' stairs. 19 cms.

879 Maximum height of riser for Class 'B' Stairs. 20 cms.

880 Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving more than 50 persons. 112 cms.

881 Minimum width of stair for Class 'B' stairs serving 50 persons and below. 91 cms.

882 Maximum horizontal projection of a handrail over a stair. 38 mm.

883 Minimum width of a stair width for Class 'A' stairs. 25 mm.

884 Maximum height between landings for a Class 'B' stairs. 3.70 mts.

885 Minimum width of landings in direction of travel for Class 'A / B' stairs. 112 cms.

886 Minimum width of Class 'A' ramp. 112 cms.

887 Minimum width of Class 'B' ramp. 76 cms.

888 Standard slope of Class 'B' ramp in percentage. 10-17%

889 Maximum height between landings for Class 'A' ramp. No limit

890 Maximum height between landings for Class 'B' ramp. 3.66 mts.

891 Minimum width of ramps of 3 stories or more in height. 1.20 mts.

892 Minimum width for fire escape for existing stairs. 55.9 cms.

Minimum horizontal dimension of any landing of platform for existing stairs for
893 55.9 cms.
fire escape.

894 Maximum rise for a fire escape for very small buildings. 30.5 cms.

895 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

896 23 mts.
commodities.

Class of fire involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium,

897 Class D
and other similar materials.

Class of fire involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, papers, cloth,
898 Class A
rubber, and plastics.

A tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid in which articles or

899 materials are immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating or similar Dip Tank
processes.

An integrated system of under ground or overhead piping or both connected to a

source of extinguishing agents or medium and designed in accordance with fire Automatic Fire Suppression
900
protection engineering standards which when actuated by its automatic detecting System
device, suppresses fire within the area protected.

A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building to a

901 Means of Egress
public way.

Minimum distance of an incinerator containing kindled fire or rubbish fire or

902 5.00 mts.
bonfires.

903 Under what classification of occupancy does museums fall? Assembly

904 Under what classification of occupancy does town halls fall? Business

905 Maximum width of a single door in a doorway. 1.22 mts.

906 Minimum tread for a fire escape stair for existing stairs. 22.9 cms.

907 Maximum spacing of rungs for a fire escape ladder. 30.5 cms.

908 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
909 60 oC
degrees Celsius?

910 In standard seating, the minimum spacing from back to back. 0.83 mtr.

911 Minimum space from the back of chair to the front of the chair behind. 30 cms.
912 Maximum slope for aisles for public assembly structures. (1:8) 12.5%

913 Size of standpipe provided for each stage for public assembly building. 63.5 mm.

914 Occupant load per person for classrooms. 1.8 sqm.

Where exterior corridors or balconies are provided as means of exit, they shall
915 76.25 mts.
open to the outside and shall be spaced ___ meters apart. (Educational)

916 Minimum dimension of a rescue window for educational occupancies. 55 cms.

917 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
918 2.44 mts.
homes.

Minimum width of corridors, aisles, and ramps for exits in residential-custodial

919 1.83 mts.
care.

Any room for sleeping in institutional occupancies if subdivided shall have a

920 465 sqm.
maximum area of how many square meters?

Includes buildings or groups of building under the same management in which

921 Hotel
there are more than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire.

Includes buildings containing three or more living units independent cooking and
922 bathroom facilities, whether or by any other name.designed as rowhouse, Apartment Buildings
apartment house, tenement, garden apartment,

923 Minimum number of stories of apartment buildings requiring fire alarm system. 3

924 Minimum number of apartment units requiring fire alarm system. 12

925 An Act to Ordain and Institute the Civil Code of the Philippines RA 0386

926 An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the Phils. RA 0544

927 An Act to Regulate the Practice of Architecture in RP RA 0545

928 Sanitary Engineering Law RA 1364

929 An Act To Regulate the Trade Of Master Plumber RA 1378

930 Ammended Civil Engineering Law RA 1582

931 Contractor's License Law RA 4566

932 Condominium Act RA 4726

933 Predecessor of PD 1096 (NBC) RA 6541

934 Magna Carta for Disabled Persons RA 7277

935 Urban Development Housing Act of 1992 RA 7279

936 Intellectural Property Code of the Philippines RA 8293

937 Interior Design Law RA 8534

938 PRC Modernization Act of 2000 RA 8981

939 Philippines Landscape Architecture Act of 2000 RA 9053

940 The Architecture Act of 2004 (January 2004) RA 9266

941 Professional Regulation Commission (June 1973) PD 0223

942 Regulating the sale of Subdivision Lots and Condominiums PD 0957

943 National Building Code PD 1096

944 Philippine Environmental Policy (June 1977) PD 1151

945 Fire Code of the Philippines PD 1185

946 Defining Open Spaces in Residential Subdivisions PD 1216

947 Regulating the Practice of Environmental Planning PD 1308

948 Government Infrastructure Contracts PD 1594

949 Architectural Guidelines for Intramuros PD 1616

950 Economic and Socialized Housing BP 220

951 Accessibility Law BP 344

952 set offs explosives BLASTING AGENT

953 explosive compound produced by the reaction of nitric acid w/ cellulose material CELLULOSE NITRATE
954 plastic substance having cellulose nitrate as base PYROXYLIN

955 flash point above 37.8 C or 100 F COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

956 liquid causes fire when contact with organic matter CORROSIVE LIQUID

957 produces a rapid drop of temperature in immediate surroundings CRYOGENIC

958 in air duct system; device to restrict the passage of smoke or fire DAMPER

959 first raising the temperature to separate the more volatile from the less DISTILLATION

960 extremely hot luminous bridge of an electric current ELECTRIC ARC

961 a hot piece or lump after a material is burned EMBER

962 active principle of burning FIRE

minimum temperature at which materials give off vapor to form ignitable mixture
963 FLASH POINT
with air

964 a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shapes or dimensions FORGING

965 stable explosive compounds which explodes by percussion FULMINATE

966 a rocket or liquid propellant when fuels and oxiders combined HYPERGOLIC FUEL

967 materials that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to support combustion OXIDIZING MATERIAL

968 descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air PYROPHORIC

impurities or deleterious material remove from a mixture to produce pure

969 REFINING
element

970 melting or fusing of metallic ores to separate impurities from pure metals SMELTING

971 interior lot 50%

972 inside lot 20%

973 corner/through lots 10%

974 3 sides public open space 5%

975 REQUIRED AREA FOR PARKS 150 HECTARES BELOW 3.50%

976 REQUIRED AREA FOR PARKS 151 - 225 HECTARES BELOW 7%

977 REQUIRED AREA FOR PARKS 225 HECTARES ABOVE 9%

978 minimum open space requirement from density 60-100 30%

979 minimum size of pocket parks 100 sqm

980 potable water supply per capita per day 43 li.

981 if independent from the developer 75 li

982 far away from pollution or source of contamination 25 mts.

983 difference between developed and undeveloped area on circulation TYPE OF PAVEMENT

984 not necessary in suitability of site of economic socialized housing SLOPE

985 minimum lot area- single detached 72 sqm

986 minimum lot area- semi detached corner lot 54 sqm

987 minimum lot area- semi detached rowhouse 36 sqm

988 minimum lot frontage- single detached 8m

989 minimum lot frontage- semi detached corner lot 6m

990 minimum lot frontage- semi detached rowhouse 3.5 m

991 maximum block length 250 m

992 provide an alley 250 up to 400 m

993 maximum block length provided by an alley 150 m

994 maximum block length provided by pathwalk 100 m

995 height limitation 2 STOREY

996 minimum horiizontal dimension of courts 2.00 m

997 minimum size of passageway or street 1.20 m

998 floor area requirement for single family dwelling unit 20 sqm

999 minimum ceiling heights 2.00 m

1000 minimum ceiling heights of mezzanine 1.80 m

1001 mezzanine shall not cover the floor area in % 50%

1002 minimum door clear height 2.00 m

1003 minimum door clear height for mezzanine and bathroom 1.80 m

1004 opening of main door .80 m

1005 service door/bedroom .70 m

1006 bathroom .60 m

1007 window opening and floor area 10 % opening

1008 window opening and floor area of bathroom 1 over 20

1009 stairway clear width .60 m

1010 maximum riser height .25 m

1011 minimum tread width .20 m

1012 headroom clearances 2.00 m

1013 maximum height between landings 3.60 m

1014 maximum number of risers w/o handrail 4 steps

1015 handrail measurement .80 m - 1.20 m

1016 minimum clearance of handrail to wall 38 mm

1017 minimum tread of winding stair from 300 mm side 150 mm

1018 maximim variation in tread and risers 5 mm

1019 maximim distance between landings required of ladder 1.80 m

1020 electrical requirements 1 light and 1 conv. outlet

1021 2 units abut each other is re required of 4" thk fireblock

1022 non residential shall not exceed from residential 25%

1023 minimum distance between two dwelling units 4.00 m

1024 minimum distance of roof eaves between two dwelling units 1.5

1025 minimum distance between two dwelling units (3-4 storeys) 6.00 m

1026 minimum roof eaves distance of two dwelling units (3-4 storeys) 2.00 m

1027 minimum distance between two dwelling units (more than 4 storeys) 10.00 m

1028 minimum horizontal distance of two dwelling units (more than 4 storeys) 6.00 m

1029 minimum roof eaves distance of two dwelling units (more than 4 storeys) 1.00 m

1030 minimum parking requirement 1 for every 20 units

1031 minimum floor area for multi family dwellin units 36.00 sqm

1032 exit width w/ occupant load of 50 or less .80 m

1033 for every additional occupant load of 25 plus .15 m

1034 maximum exit of travel 45.00 m

1035 maximum exit of travel if there is fire extinguisher 60.00 m

1036 maximum dead end corridors 12 m

1037 maximum corridor of an interior corridor 25%

1038 maximum allowable slope ramps with 300mm changes in elevation 15%

1039 clear width of stair w/ 2 or more living units .90 m

1040 maximum landing width; equal to run 1.20 m

1041 with 3.00 m width of stair one handrail

1042 with 3.00 m-3.50 m stair width two handrails

1043 above the nosing or tread .80 m - 1.00 m

1044 maximum distance of travel when above one storey 24.00 m

1045 for 4 or more building storey in height w/ roof slope not greater than 1:3 one stairwell

1046 headroom clearances 2.00 m

1047 lifespan of indigeneous materials 25 years

1048 a public way intended to serve for pedestrians and emergency vehicles ALLEY

1049 a parcel of land bounded on the sides by the streets or alleys o pathways BLOCK

1050 a single family attached dwelling containing 3 or more separate living units CLUSTER HOUSING

1051 a wall w/c seperates two abutting living units as to resist the spread of fire FIREBLOCK

1052 a fireblock which extends vertically from the lowest portion of the wall FIREWALL

1053 a wall jointly used by two parties under easements agreement PARTYWALL

1054 shall cover of each phase 10 hectares

1055 min. lot sizes rowhouse 50 sqm

1056 min. lot sizes duplex 150 sqm

1057 min. lot sizes single detached 100 sqm

1058 Frontage Model A and B 10 m

1059 Frontage Model C 8m

1060 Frontage irregular lot 6m

1061 Frontage rowhouse 4m

1062 Frontage minimum width of alley after 250m block 4.00 m

1063 Frontage maximim length of blocklength 400 m

1064 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS

1065 dwelling unit (household) 40 sqm

1066 occupancy unit (single) 31 sqm

1067 parking slot 1 slot / unit

1068 not more than the building it serves 100 m

50 sqm/10 units 3
1069 parks and playground
sqm/additional unit

1070 4 floors optional

1071 5-6 floors 1 elevator

1072 7 floors and up 2 elevators

1073 required area of playgrounds/parks for every 1,000 sqm 100 sqm

1074 features that enable the disable person to make use of the primary function ACCESSIBLE

1075 a small recess space in a room or a wall ALCOVE

a break in the sidewalk or traffic island provided w/ an inclined surface to

1076 CURB CUT OUT
facilitate mobility of wheelchair

1077 the degree of inclination of the sloped surface expressed in ratio GRADIENT OF RAMP

1078 a sloped surface connecting two or more surface at different levels RAMP

1079 a paved footwalk at the side of the street SIDEWALK

 a strip fastened to the floor usually required to cover the joint where two types of
1080 THRESHOLD
floor materials meet

1081 an exterior passage for walking along WALKWAY

1082 width of walkway to permit a person in wheelchair to traverse it w/ safety 1.20 m

1083 maximum dimension of turn about spaces 1.50 m

1084 maximum distance between restop 3.00 m

1085 width of corridor for person to traverse w/ wheelchair 1.20 m

1086 entrance depth w/ vestibule 3.00 m

1087 structural opening of door entrances 1.00 m

1088 clear opening of door entrances .80 m

1089 minimum dimension of floor area of toilet 1.70 m x 1.80 m

1090 minimum dimension of floor area of elevator 1.10 m x 1.40 m

1091 minimum width of door elevator .80 m

1092 centerline height of topmost buttons of elevator and floor switches .90 m - 1.20 m

1093 maximum gradient of ramp 1:12

1094 maximum length for 1:12 ramp 6.00 m

1095 minimum length of landing for the 1:12 ramp 1.50 m

1096 level area at the top and bottom of any ramp 1.80 m

1097 handrail level on both edges .70 and .90

1098 length of extension in a handrail from ramp .30 m

1099 height of curbs in a ramp 50 mm

1100 parking slot width 3.70 m

1101 maximum height of tresholds 2.5 mm

1102 provision of one fountain 1 for 2,000 sqm

1103 height of the rim of the fountain from the floor 0.85 m

1104 unobstructed clear space for public telephones 1.50 m x 1.50 m

1105 height of dialling from floor of a telephone booth 1.10 m

1106 clear opening of telephone booths .80 m

1107 regular buses 5 seats

1108 air conditioned bus 4 seats

1109 passenger trains 6 seats

1110 passenger airplanes 2 seats

1111 4-50 seating capacity 2 seats

1112 51-300 seating capacity 4 seats

1113 301-500 seating capacity 6 seats

a written authorizaton granted by the building official to an applican allowing him

1114 BUILDING PERMIT
to him proceed with the construction

all on site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, installation in
1115 CONSTRUCTION
place of components of a building or structure

1116 any new construction which increases the height or the area of an existing bulding ADDITON

1117 installation of all components of a building or structure ERECTION

construction in a buiding/structure involving, changing in the materials used

1118 partitioning, location, size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and ALTERATION
equipment but does not increase its overall area thereof
any physical change made on a building to increase its value, utility or to improve
1119 RENOVATION
its aesthetic quality

a change in the use or occupancy of the building or any portion thereof which has
1120 CONVERSION
different requirement

remedial work on any damaged or deterirated portion of a building to restore its

1121 REPAIR
original condition
 the transfer of any building structure portion thereof from its original location or
1122 MOVING
position to another, either on the same lot or to either one

1123 sytematic dismantling or destruction of a building in whole or part DEMOLITION

a secondary building located within the same premises the use of which is
1124 ANCILLARY BUILDING
incidental to that of the main building