NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (RULE 8) QUIZ

Dando, Michael Angelo

Leaño, Alexandra J.
Mance, Kristine A.
Salazar, Adrienne Kiara C.
Urbaña, Stephanie E.

1. Refers to the courts, yards, gardens, light wells, uncovered driveways, access roads, and
parking spaces consisting of Paved/ Tiles (Hardscaped Areas) and Unpaved (Softscape Areas)

A. RROW above grade

B. Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL)
C. Arcade Structure
D. Free of Structures

2. Park strips, linear parks and the like as well as small tree farms are encouraged for
recreational, livelihood and soil stabilization/protection purposes;

A. Easements
B. Softscape Development
C. Hardscape Pedestrian
D. Promenade

3. Walks, footpaths or arcades (covered or roofed sidewalks without any habitable structures
above or below it); temporary or movable hardscape elements such as gazebos, sheds,
fountains and structures with large footprints must not encroach on the easement.

A. Hardscape Pedestrian
B. Easement
C. Promenade
D. Walkways

4. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space, yard,
or road on at least one side.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE

5. Situated outside of private property limits; Should be equally enjoyed by all members of the
community; The only uses allowed are those that support its public recreational character

A. Yard
B. Promenade
C. Easement
D. Walkways
6. The required open space left between the outermost face of the building and the property
lines

A. Arcade
B. Yard
C. pedestrian separators
D. Sidewalks

7. A front yard may be partly paved/hardscaped (converted into a courtyard) to serve as a

carport but only for what zoning.

A. Basic R-2
B. Basic R-3
C. R-4 Individual Lot
D. All mentioned above

8. Based on SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights of NBC, habitable rooms provided with artificial
ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than ______ measured from the floor to the
ceiling

A. 2.70 M
B. 2.40 M
C. 2.10 M
D. 1.80 M

9. Shall be equipped with movable sashes or louvers with an aggregate net free area not less
than the parts in the replaced window that can be opened, or else provide artificial ventilation
of equivalent effectiveness.

A. Ventilation Skylights
B. Permitted Vent Wells
C. Air Ducts
D. Air Vents

10. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less than _____
from the side and rear property lines.

A. 500 MM
B. 1000 MM
C. 750 MM
D. 250 MM