GROUP 1
What is the maximum value of work allowed for
1. The National Building Code Development Office
(NBCDO) created through DPWH Department
Order, shall serve as the technical staff of the
. Secretary
2. Which is not a qualification of an Building Official.
A Registered Teacher.
3. Every _______ shall keep a permanent record
and accurate account of all fees and other
charges fixed and authorized to be collected and
received. Building official
4. Failure to post Certificate of Occupancy/ Use/
Operation is classified as what kind of violation?
Light Violations
5. What amount of fine is prescribed on committing
grave violations of the Code and its IRR?
₱10,000.00
6. What percentage of the inspection fee shall be
imposed as surcharge for failure to pay the
annual inspection fee within thirty (30) days from
the prescribed date? 25%
7. What is the primary characteristic of Type I
construction according to Section 401? Wood
construction
8. Which type of construction allows for fire-
retardant treated wood within the framing
assembly for permanent non-bearing partitions?
Type II
9. According to Section 402, under what condition
can a change in the type of construction be
approved without making the building comply
with the new requirements? If the change is less
hazardous based on life and fire risk.
10. These Rules shall be known and cited as the
“Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations
of the National Building Code of the Philippines
(P.D. 1096)” and shall be referred to as the
“IRR”. Section 101
11. It is the systematic dismantling or destruction of
a building/structure, in whole or in part.
Demolition
12. A change in the use or occupancy of
buildings/structures or any portion/s thereof,
which has different requirements. Conversion
13. What is the consequence if a building or work
authorized by a building permit is suspended or
abandoned after it has been commenced for a
period of one hundred twenty (120) days,
according to the provisions of the Code? The
building permit will expire and become null and
void.
14. Who has the final authority to review the decision
made by the Secretary regarding the non-
issuance, suspension, or revocation of permits?
The Office of the President
15. Who is required to engage the services of a
licensed architect or civil engineer for inspection
and supervision of construction work under
Section 308? The owner of the Building
16. According to SECTION 502, how is a
building/structure categorized when it is located
in more than one fire zone? It is categorized
based on its total floor area.
17. What type of buildings/structure are permitted in
Highly Fire Restrictive Zones, as per SECTION
507? Types IV and V Construction
18.
changes, alterations and repairs to existing
buildings in fire zones, as mentioned in
SECTION 506? 20% of the value of the existing
building
19. When any building or structure is found or
declared to be dangerous or ruinous, the
Building Official shall order its _______, _____or
_____ depending upon the degree of danger to
life, health, or safety. Repair, Vacation or
Demolition
20. In any investigation, the Building Official shall
have the power to require the attendance of
as well as the production of documentary
evidence and other pertinent data. Witnesses
21. The order/decision of the Secretary in any case
brought to him on appeal shall be final and shall
become executory days after the receipt by the
parties concerned. Fifteen (15)
22. It is a written authorization granted by the
Building Official to an applicant allowing him to
proceed with construction after plans,
specifications and other pertinent documents
have been found to be in conformity with the
Code. Building Permits
23. In case the building collapses due to defects in
construction or the use of inferior materials, the
______ along with the _________ shall be
liable. Contractor, Construction Supervisor
24. One of the requirements in getting the
Certificate of Occupancy. Logbook
25. When is a BUILDING PERMIT required? Before
constructing, altering, repairing, converting,
moving, adding to, demolishing a building.
GROUP 2
1. Rooms for Human Habitations have 6.00 sq.
meters with a least dimension of _____. 2 meters
2. For buildings of more than 2 storeys in height,
the minimum width of the rear or side court shall
be increased at the rate of _____ for each
additional storey up to the 14th storey. 300 mm
3. Mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height
not less than above and below it. 1.80
meters
4. What are the minimum air space requirements
for school rooms according to the National
Building Code of the Philippines? 3.00 cu.
meters with 1.00 sq. meter of floor area per
person
5. What is the minimum air space for workshops,
factories, and offices? 12.00 cu. meters of air
space per person
6. What is the minimum air space needed for
habitable rooms as per the code? 14.00 cu.
meters of air space per person
7. Under what rule are the Fire-Resistive
Requirements in Construction? Rule 6
8. It is equipped with movable sashes or louvers
with an aggregate net free area not less than the
parts in the replaced window that can be open.
Ventilation Skylight
9. What is a public land and a public domain that
should be equally enjoyed by all members of the
community? Easements
10. What is the minimum total width of the RROW in
 a 6 units apartment? 4.20 meters
11. In what section does this statement belong to
“No change shall be made in the character of
occupancy or use of any building which would
place the building in a different division of the
same group of occupancy”? Section 702
12. This shall be of not less than two-hour fire
resistive construction. What type of Occupancy
Separation? Two-Hour Fire-Resistive
Occupancy Separation
13. How many types of Occupancy Separation? 4
14. RROW stands for? Road Right of Way
15. FLAR stands for? Floor-Lot Area Ratio
16. AMVB stands for? Allowable Maximum Volume
of Building
17. How many types of lots and their respective
locations are described under the rule on
minimum requirements for Minimum
Requirements for Total Open Spaces within Lot
(TOSL)? Seven (7) types of lots
18. The minimum easement along water
bodies/ways by location in urban areas is
per side of the waterway. 3.00 meters
19. These are portions of the Total Lot Area (TLA)
not occupied by the Maximum Allowable
Percentage Site of Occupancy (PSO). Total
Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL)
20. It is the length of time a material can withstand
being burned. Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating
21. The degree to which a material can withstand fire
as determined by generally recognized and
accepted testing methods. Fire-Resistive Rating
22. What is the average cover to reinforcement of a
beam? 25 mm & 35 mm
23. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall
exceed beyond a point one third the distance
from an assumed vertical plane located where
the fire-resistive protection of openings is first
required to the location on property. FALSE
24. For a R-5 use or occupancy with a firewall on
one side and at the rear property line, a firewall
can be erected on a maximum of 85% of the
total length. FALSE
25. The footprint of a proposed building/structure
shall be measured horizontally from the property
line to the outermost faces of the exterior walls
of the building/structure. TRUE
GROUP 3
1. Foundations may be permitted to encroach into
public sidewalk areas to a width not exceeding
. 500 mm
2. The average requirement in light intensity at
location where tools and/or machinery are used
is measured ______. Not less than 500 LUX
3. The gas welding, cutting and arc welding in
construction/ demolition operations shall be
restricted to experienced workers accredited by
the _______. Technical Education Skills
Development Authority (TESDA)
4. In section 1108 demolition number 12 letter D, it
stated that the scaffolds, temporary floors,
ramps, stairway landings, stair treads, and all
other walkway surfaces shall be kept free from
protruding of? Nails/splinters
5. A device or piece of equipment, which is unsafe,
shall be reported to the _____.
Foreman/superintendent
6. Which materials and equipment, when
positioned or stored on public property under a
permit, must not impede access to public
property, facilitate smooth vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, and allow the unobstructed
use of these features? Fire hydrants, fire or
police alarm boxes, utility boxes, catch basins,
manholes
7. Which of the following statements regarding
material stacking height and arrangement is
correct according to the given guideline?
Materials exceeding 1.20 meters in height must
have their sides and ends tapered when piled
8. The mixing of or similar materials on public
streets shall not be allowed.
A. Mortar
B. Concrete
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
9. Which of the following statements regarding
chutes for the removal of materials and debris in
demolition operations is true? Chutes are
required for heights exceeding 6.00 meters
above the removal point.
10. Which of the following safety measures should be
taken when workmen are engaged in floor
removal to ensure their safety and access to
workplaces?
A. Providing planks of ample strength
independently supported for stepping on.
B. Ensuring workmen straddle spaces not
exceeding 400 millimeters.
C. Installing catwalks to avoid walking on
exposed beams.
D. All of the above.
11. The drainage pipe installation and sewerage
system of any premises and/or connection with
any public disposal or any acceptable terminal
shall conform to the _____. Revised National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines
12. All pipe materials to be used in
buildings/structures shall conform to the standard
specifications of the Bureau of Product
Standards (BPS) of the _____. Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI)
13. Noise as an unwanted sound both in quality and
intensity and excessive vibration whose sources
in building/structure construction shall conform to
acceptable limits the required emission
standards of ______. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
14. The protective canopy shall have a clear
unobstructed height of ______ meters above the
walkway. 2.40
15. In what section in Protection of Pedestrians
during construction or demolition does required
building of canopy above the walkway?
SECTION 1106
16. Sanitary and industrial plumbing installations
inside buildings and premises shall conform to
the provision of the revised national plumbing
code of the Philippines. TRUE
17. In what section are subjects to the provision of
block II of the civil code of the Philippines on
property? SECTION 901
18. It is required for the protection and promotion of
the health of persons, occupying the premises
and others living nearby.
A. Potable Water Supply
B. Plumbing Installation
C. Disposal System
D. All of the above
19. The following are the requirements for the
protection of the health of the persons
occupying the premises.
A. Potable Water Supply
B. Plumbing Installation
C. Suitable Wastewater Treatment
D. None of the above
20. It is stated in Section that the design,
construction and operation of deep wells for
the abstraction of groundwater shall be
subject to the provision of the water code of
the Philippines. 902
21. The clearance between the established
grade of the street and/or sidewalk and the
lowest under surface of any part of the
balcony shall not be less than meters.
3.00 meters
22. In Maintenance and Removal of Protective
Devices under Maintenance, for the
handling of materials in buildings under
construction shall have the car substantially
constructed and provided with covers,
either solid or wire mesh. Platform Hoists
23. The moving parts of shall be kept well
lubricated. All parts shall be inspected at
least every other day. Derricks and Cranes
24. Arcades are under what section? SECTION
1004
25. The extent of any projection over an alley or
street shall be uniform within a block and
shall conform to the limitations set. True
26. It is a permanent roofed structure above a
door attached to and supported by the
building and projecting over a wall or
sidewalk. Canopy
27. The horizontal clearance between the
awning and the curb line shall not be less
than 300 millimeters. Clearance
28. All ropes and cable used in connection with
scaffolds, derricks and hosting apparatus
shall be tested before being put to use and
at least once every, what day? 30 days
29. Ladder landings shall be at least meters
square and equipped with handrails and toe
board. 1.20 meters
30. What section is about maintenance and
removal of protective devices? SECTION
1107
GROUP 4
1. Every corridor or exit balcony shall not be
less than 3 meters in width. FALSE
2. Revolving, sliding, and overhead doors shall
be used as required exits. FALSE
3. Exit requirements of a building or portion
thereof used for different purposes shall be
determined by the occupant load which
gives the largest number of persons. TRUE
4. Smoke chamber back walls shall not be less
than 150 millimeters in thickness. TRUE
5. Any metal heat circulators may be installed
in fireplaces. FALSE
6. Walls of chimneys without flue lining shall
not be less than 200 millimeters in
thickness. TRUE
7. No vertical aisle shall have a dead end
more than sixteen (16) rows in depth
regardless of the number of exits required.
TRUE
8. The aggregate area of all penthouses and
other roof structures shall not exceed one
third (1/3) of the area of the supporting roof.
TRUE
9. Every masonry chimney shall extend at
least 200 millimeters above the part of the
roof. FALSE
10. Vertical openings does not enclosed
depending upon the fire resistive
requirements of a particular type of
construction as set forth in the Code. TRUE
11. All floors shall be so framed and secured
into the framework and supporting walls as
to form an integral part of the whole
building. TRUE
12. The construction of stairs and exits shall
conform to the architect. FALSE
13. Every required exit door shall give
immediate access to an approved means of
egress from the building. TRUE
14. No leaf of an exit door shall exceed 1.20
meters in width. TRUE
15. The rise of every step in a stairway shall
exceed 200 millimeters and the run shall be
more than 250 millimeters. FALSE
16. Ventilation shall be provided by one (1)
mechanical exhaust systems only. FALSE
17. Gridirons, when employed to actuate
ventilator doors, shall be capable of
maintaining full required tension indefinitely.
FALSE
18. Glass, if used in ventilators, must be
protected against falling on the stage. TRUE
19. Ports and Openings Ports in projection
room walls shall be of three (3) kinds:
projection ports; observation ports; and
combination ports. TRUE
20. There shall be not more than three
combination ports, shall not exceed 750 mm
by 600 mm each. TRUE
21. All incinerator chimneys shall terminate in a
substantially constructed spark arrester
having a mesh not exceeding 10
millimeters. FALSE
22. Metal hoods used as part of a fireplace or
barbecue shall be not less than No. 15
gauge copper, galvanized iron, or other
equivalent corrosion-resistant ferrous metal.
FALSE
23. Masonry chimneys for high-heat appliances
shall be constructed with double walls of
solid masonry units or reinforced concrete
not less than 200 millimeters in thickness.
TRUE
24. Curbs on which the skylights rest shall be
constructed of incombustible materials
including for Types I or II Construction.
FALSE
25. Towers not enclosed and which extend
more than 20.00 meters above the grade
shall have their framework constructed of
iron, steel, or reinforced concrete. TRUE
GROUP 5
1. What kind of technology are used in the
Rule 19 of the building design within the
National Building Code of the Philippines?
Computer
2. Who must sign and seal the first sheet of the
of computer-generated computations
output? Designer
3. Which among the following is false about
the General requirements in Rule XX? Signs
which are written in any foreign language
shall not have a corresponding translation
in English or in the local dialect.
4. In what Section in Rule XX stated that all
signs, together with all of their supports,
braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in
repair and in proper state of preservation.
Section 2002- Maintenance
5. What is the subjected room temperature in
Section 1606? 80°C for 15 minutes
6. Which of the following is the individual
plastic glazing shall use in monitors and
sawtooth glazing shall not exceed? 15
square meters
7. What is the maximum permissible storage
capacity for film negatives in a single
cabinet, according to Rule XIV -
Photographic and X-Ray Films, Section
1401? 1.40 cu. meters
8. What materials are acceptable for
prefabricated assemblies according to Rule
XV - Prefabricated Construction, Section
1501? Pre-cast concrete, various metal
components, and uPVC
9. Why are special tests by accredited material
testing laboratories required for
prefabricated assemblies, as mentioned in
Rule XV, Section 1501? To ensure
structural adequacy, durability, soundness,
weather, and fire resistance
10. In rule 16 section 1602, all plastic materials
shall be of adequate strength and durability
to withstand the prescribed design loads.
Structural Requirements
11. What rule number were the plastics was
introduced? Rule XVI
12. Clearances of signs from high voltage
power lines shall be in accordance with
what type of code? Philippine electrical
code
13. What is the bare minimum height of a
projection sign considering the proposed
arcade? 5 meters
14. What is the maximum horizontal length of a
projecting sign without the consideration of
proposed arcade? 1.2 meter
15. What is the minimum thickness requirement
for the construction of paint spray booths, as
per Rule XVII - Sheet Metal Paint Spray
Booth, Section 1701? B At least No. 18
U.S. gauge in thickness
16. How should paint spray booths be
illuminated according to Rule XVII, Section
1703? Through hammered wire or heat-
treated glass panels
17. What is the requirement for signs written in
a foreign language, according to Rule XX -
Signs, Section 2001? They should have a
corresponding translation in English or the
local dialect.
18. How should sign structures be designed and
constructed to ensure structural integrity, as
per Rule XX, Section 2003? They must
follow the National Structural Code for
Buildings and transmit dead lateral loads
properly.
19. All of the following are under Ventilation
expect for. The mechanical ventilation shall
not exceed 150 sq. meters nor 10% of the
basic area permitted.
20. The discharge point for ducts in a paint
spray booth shall be; Not less than 2.00
meters from the adjoining combustible
construction nor less than 8.00 meters
21. Arcades allowed only at duly designated
RROW per what type of law/code? Local
laws
22. Ground sign should not extend beyond
property line? False
23. This section was approved for the usage of
the plastics. Section 1601
24. Which section of the Philippine National
Building Code covers general requirements
for signs? Section 2001
25. What is the requirement for the
maintenance of signs according to the
Philippine National Building Code? Signs
and their supports should be kept in repair
and properly preserved.