Which of the following is not an ancillary permit Which of the following is not required in applying for a

Building Permit?
a. Sanitary permit
b. Plumbing permit
a. Land title
c. Fire permit
d. Electrical permit b. Tax declaration
c. Geotagged photo
Minimum height from Floor to Ceiling in a One-Storey
d. DOLE clearance
Building
One of the following is not a reason for revocation of the
A. 2.10 m
B. 2.70 m Building Permit
C. 2.40 m
D. 3.00 m a. Errors found in plans and specifications.
b. Inaccurate supplied data from the plan
Minimum height of Mezzanine Floors c. Lacking necessary requirements
a. 1.50 d. Non-compliance from the code
b. 2.10
National Building code of the Philippines
c. 1.80
d. 2..40 a. Presidential decree 1096
b. Philippine decree 1069
Maximum occupancy of the dwelling of inner lots c. Philippine decree 1096
d. Presidential decree 1069
a. 60%
b. 80% Minimum depth of the location of footing from the surface
c. 70% level
d. 90%
a. 200 mm
Minimum thickness of the Footing of Group A Dwelling b. 1200 mm
c. 800 mm
a. 100 mm
d. 600 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 250 mm Minimum Live Load of Upper Floors of a Multi-storey
d. 600 mm Building

a. 150 kg/sqm
Minimum Clear width of Stairs
b. 200 kg/sqm
c. 250 kg/sqm
a. 200 mm
d. 100 kg/sqm
b. 750 mm
c. 250 mm A sub-type building which is also called brick-and-joist
structure
d. 1000 mm
a. Ordinary type
b. Heavy timber type
Minimum easement of the property c. Fire resistive type
d. Wood framed type
a. 1.50 m
A document issued by the Building Official (BO) to an
b. 3.00 m
owner/applicant to proceed with the construction or other
c. 2.00 m
work activity of a specific project/building/structure.
d. 5.00 m
Otherwise known as the National Building Code of the
Philippines.
Minimum allowable height of the 3rd Floor from a Three (3) minimum scale for Foundation Plans and Details
- Storey Building
Establish minimum requirements for structural systems
a. 2.10 m using prescriptive and performance-based principles
b. 2.70 m provisions.
c. 2.40 m
Such classification shall be of wood construction. The
d. 3.00 m structural elements may be any of the materials permitted
by the Code.
 Electrical Permit
Such classification shall be of masonry and wood
construction. Structural elements may be any of the
Which of the following classify as Ancillary Permit?
materials permitted by the Code provided, that the building
(choose up to 3 answers)
shall be one-hour fire-resistive throughout.
answer choices
Pertinent provision governing the standards for materials Zoning Permit
use in structural framework, exterior walls and openings, Architectural Permit
floors, exits, stairs & roofs. Mechanical Permit
Sanitary Permit
Areas within which only certain types of
buildings/structures are permitted to be constructed based
It is the policy of the State to safeguard life, health,
on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and
property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles
resistance to fire.
of sound environmental management and control.
Additions are separated from the existing building by ____,
A building permit issued under the provisions of the
as set forth in Section 506 (b).
National Building Code shall           expire and become null
The legislative body of the _____ may enact ordinances for and void if
the purpose of designating fire zones based on the
parameters and guidelines set forth in Section 507. a. Building or work not commenced within a period
of 3 months after issuance of building permit
These are areas where siting of buildings/structures b. Building or work not commenced within a period
are permitted without fire-resistivity measures, often
of 120 days after issuance of building permit
located in the country sides or rural areas.
Non-Fire Restricted Zones: c. Building or work is suspended or abandoned at
any time after it has been commenced for a
period of 1 year
Areas wherein siting of buildings/structures are permitted
d. Building or work is suspended or abandoned at
within prescribed fire-resistivity measures for exterior walls
any time after it has been commencing for a
of at least two-hour fire resistivity.
period of 120 days
Areas wherein highly fire- resistive or non-combustible
Which of the following minor constructions is NOT
buildings/structures and/or construction assemblies of no
exempted from building permits?
less than three to four-hour fireresistive construction
materials are used throughout, including exterior walls. a. Garden masonry walls other than party walls not
exceeding 1.20 meters in height, footpaths,      
the degree to which a material can withstand fire as
residential garden walks and/or driveways
determined by generally recognized and accepted testing
methods. b. Garden pools for the habitation of water plants
and/or aquarium fish not exceeding 200 mm in     
the length of time a material can withstand being burned depth and exclusively for private use
which may be one- hour, two- hours, four- hours, etc c. Addition of open terraces or patios resting directly
Multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodging on ground, not exceeding 20 sq. m. in total floor
houses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents, area, exclusively for the private use of the owner
monasteries and other similar building each of which d. Installation of window grilles
accommodates more than 10 persons.

Buildings used for school or day-care purposes, involving The number of allowable storeys/floors above
assemblage for instruction, education, or recreation, and established grade for a residential 1 (R-1) type of
not classified in Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group H building is?
Occupancies.
 
Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load
of 1000 or more in the building.

Which of the following classify as Ancillary Permit?

(choose up to 4 answers

Electronics Permit
Sanitary Permit
The following are the minimum requirements for
Fire Safety Permit
Group A dwellings, except
Civil/Structural Permit
 D. Has completed a seminar-workshop on PD 1096
and its IRR conducted by the          Department of
a. Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one
Public Works and Highways
sanitary toilet and adequate washing and drainage
facilitie It is the policy of the State to safeguard life, health,
b. Every dwelling shall be so constructed and property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles
arranged as to provide adequate light and of sound environmental management and control.
ventilation
c. Establish minimum requirements for structural systems
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to using prescriptive and performance-based principles
support the load of the dwelling and shall be at provisions.
least 250 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters
Practical safeguarding of persons and property from
below the surface of the ground
hazards arising from the use of electricity.
d. There shall be at least two entrances and another
one for exit Policy of the State to ensure public safety, promote
economic development thru prevention and suppression
What is the minimum width of corridor or exit balcony
of all kinds of destructive fires.
serving as a required exit for an occupant load of more
than ten (10)? Improvement of the way of the Filipinos by directing public
health services towards the protection and promotion of
Juncture of the roof and vertical surfaces, must be provided
the health of the people.
with
he main implementing unit of the National Building Code
Who shall be the responsible for carrying out the provision
and its IRR.
of the Building Code as well as the enforcement of orders?
A document issued by the Building Official to an
In locating window openings, it should be borne in mind
owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, or other
that in cases of extreme emergencies windows must serve
work activity of a specific building/structure.
as emergency egress to vacate the premises or access for
rescue operations. Such windows shall meet the following The Office authorized to enforce the provisions of the Code
requirements, except and its IRR in the field as well as the enforcement of orders
and decisions made pursuant thereto.
A. They can be opened from the inside without the
use of any tools
B. The minimum clear opening shall have a width not
Created through DPWH Department Order, shall serve as
less than 820 millimeters and a height of 1 meter
the technical staff of the Secretary.
C. Where storm shutters, screens or iron grilles are
used, these shall be provided with quick opening Amount of fines for Grave violations of the Code and its
mechanism so that they can be readily opened IRR.
from the inside for emergency egress and shall be
Permits issued by the Building Official for accessory parts
so designed that when opened they will drop to
of the project with very special functions or use which are
the ground
indicated in the plans and specifications that accompany
D.
the building permit application.
The bottom of the opening should not be more
than 820 millimeters from the floor ___ sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and
other documents are prepared, signed and sealed over the
Which of the following is the minimum ceiling heights
printed names of the duly licensed and registered
measured from the floor to the ceiling for a habitable room
professionals for building permit application.
provided with artificial ventilation?
Vicinity Map/Location Plan must present/show within a ____
Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the
kilometer radius for residential buildings, at any convenient
National Building Code, which of the following disqualifies
scale showing prominent landmarks or major
one in being a Building Official
thoroughfares for easy reference
A. Has at least 5 years of diversified and professional The systematic dismantling or destruction of a
experience in building design and construction building/structure, in whole or in part.
B. Filipino citizen
Permits duly signed and sealed by the corresponding
C. A member of good standing of a duly accredited
professionals and the plans and specifications shall be
organization of his profession for not      less    
submitted together with the duly notarized application for
than 2 years endorsed or recommended by the
Building Permit.
accredited professional organization
Floor Plans drawn to scale of not less than ______ showing: Authorized change, modification or alteration during the
gridlines, complete identification of rooms or functional construction in the duly submitted plans and specifications
spaces. on which the building permit is based is subject to the
imposition of Administrative fines.

Minimum scale for Plumbing Plans, Layouts and Details. Building/structure, because of obsolescence, dilapidated
condition, deterioration, damaged, inadequate exits, lack
sufficient fire-resistive construction, hazardous electric
The Building Official shall issue the building permit applied wiring, gas connections or heating apparatus, or other
for within ____ days from payment of the required fees by cause are in violation of the Philippine Electrical Code.
the applicant.
Construction of garden masonry walls other than party
walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height, footpaths,
A building permit issued under the provisions of the Code residential garden walks and/or driveways is exempted
shall expire and become null and void if the building or from Building Permits.
work authorized therein is not commenced within a period
A duly notarized copy of the ______ or ______must be
of after ____ the issuance of the building permit.
submitted in case the applicant is not the registered
One of the functions of the Office of the Building Officials owner of the lot in addition to the application for
(OBO) is to conduct seminar/workshops on the Code, its building permit form.
IRR, and Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (Accessibility Law). (provide ONE (1) answer only)

The main purpose is to protect the public by setting up the

Public buildings and traditional indigenous family dwellings
minimum acceptable level of safety for buildings, products
shall be exempt from payment of building permit fees.
and processes.
Repair of perimeter fence and walls requires an application
for Building permit prior to construction/repair works.

The Plumbing Section/Unit evaluates building/structure

documents as to compliance to technical requirements
under the Sanitary Engineering Law (RA 1364).

DPWH undertakes the final inspection, verification and/or

review of the building/structure based on the Certificate of
Completion, construction logbook, building inspection
sheets, original and as-built plans and specifications

The land or site upon which will be constructed any

building or structure, or any ancillary or auxiliary facility
thereto, shall be unsanitary, hygienic or safe.

The applicable provisions of the various agency and

technical professional codes that are supplementary to the
Code.

The administration and enforcement of the provisions of

the Code and this IRR, including the imposition of penalties
for administrative violations thereof, is hereby vested in the
Secretary

No person shall be appointed as Building Official unless

he/she is a duly registered architect or civil engineer.

The Secretary shall be responsible for carrying out the

provisions of the Code in the field as well as the
enforcement of orders and decisions made pursuant
thereto, except as otherwise provided herein.

A building/structure may be occupied immediately after its

completion.