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1. Type I shall be of ________ construction. The structural elements may be any of the
materials permitted by the Code.
2. Type II shall be of wood construction with protective ___________ materials and
________ fire-resistive throughout.
3. Type III shall be of ________ and wood construction. Exterior walls shall be of
incombustible ________ construction.
4. Type IV shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or ________ construction and walls, ceiling, and
permanent partitions shall be of incombustible fire-resistive construction.
5. Type V shall be ________ fire-resistive throughout, and the structural elements shall be
of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction.
6. No change shall be made in the type of construction of any building unless the new or
proposed construction is shown to be less hazardous, based on ________ and ________
risk.
7. Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls of Types II and III Constructions shall have
________ fire-resistive rating, while those of Types IV and V shall have ________ fire-
resistive rating.
8. Structural frames of Types II and III Construction shall have ________ fire-resistive
rating, while those of Type IV shall have ________ fire-resistive rating.
9. Finishes for interior walls and ceilings of any building shall be classified according to
their ____________ characteristic.
10. Products of combustion shall be no more ________ than the burning of untreated wood
under similar conditions.
11. Materials required to be flame-spread proofed shall be treated with a flame-retardant
having a flame-spread of ________ or less as determined by the “Tunnel Test.”
12. Standards for materials used in structural framework, exterior walls, and openings,
floors, exits, stairs & roofs shall be governed by the pertinent provision of the ________.

13. Type II construction allows the use of fire-retardant treated wood within the framing
assembly for permanent non-bearing partitions with a ________ fire resistivity.
14. Type III buildings shall have ________ fire-resistive construction throughout, with
structural elements permitted by the Code.
15. Permanent partitions in Type IV construction that are one-hour fire-resistive may use
________ wood within the framing assembly.
16. In Type V construction, the structural elements must be of steel, iron, ________, or
masonry construction.
17. No change in type of construction is allowed unless the changes are approved by the
________ ________.
18. Exterior doors and windows for all types of construction must have a ________ fire-
resistive rating.
19. Interior bearing walls in Types II, III, and IV constructions must have a ________ fire-
resistive rating, while those in Type V must have a ________ fire-resistive rating for
bearing walls.
20. Materials less than ________ millimeters in thickness cemented to walls or ceilings are
exempt from flame-spread characteristic requirements.
21. The smoke density of finishes should not exceed that produced by burning untreated
________ under similar conditions.
22. The flame-spread characteristics of finishes are tested according to the ________
________.
23. Interior wall and ceiling finishes must not release more ________ products than
untreated wood when burned.
24. Materials used in exits, stairs, and roofs must comply with the provisions of the
________ Code of the Philippines.
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1. Fire zones are areas within which only certain types of / are permitted to be constructed
based on their use or occupancy, type of construction, and resistance to fire.
2. A building/structure located partly in one fire zone and partly in another shall be
considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire zone when more than ________ (1/3)
of its total floor area is located in such zone.
3. Any building/structure moved within or into any fire zone shall be made to comply with
all the requirements for buildings/structures in that ________.
4. The requirements for buildings/structures in a fire zone also apply to pre-engineered or
________ buildings/structures that may be dismantled and re-assembled.
5. Temporary buildings such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures
conforming to the requirements of the Code, and sheds, canopies, and fences used for
the protection of the public may be erected in the fire zones by special ________ from
the Building Official.
6. Temporary buildings/structures located in restrictive and highly restrictive zones may be
allowed by the Building Official for a given period of time provided that, ________
protective/preventive measures and fire suppression facilities are adequate.
7. The center line of adjoining street or alley may be considered an adjacent ________
line. Distances shall be measured at right angles to the street or alley.
8. Existing buildings or structures in fire zones that do not comply with the requirements
for a new building shall not be ________, altered, remodeled, repaired, or moved
except under certain conditions.
9. One condition for existing buildings in fire zones to be altered is if the building is entirely
________.
10. Changes, alterations, and repairs to existing buildings are permitted provided that in any
12-month period, the value of the work does not exceed ________% of the value of the
existing building.
11. Additions to existing buildings must be separated from the existing building by
________ walls, as set forth in Section 506 (b).
12. Damage from fire or earthquake, typhoons, or any fortuitous event may be repaired
using the same kind of ________ of which the building or structure was originally
constructed.
13. The legislative body of the LGU may enact ordinances for the purpose of ________ fire
zones based on the parameters and guidelines set forth in this Section.
14. Non-Fire Restricted Zones are areas where siting of buildings/structures is permitted
without fire-resistivity measures, often located in ________ areas or rural areas.
15. Fire Restrictive Zones require a minimum of ________-hour fire-resistivity for exterior
walls, and usually permit construction with at least one-hour fire-resistivity throughout.
16. Highly Fire Restrictive Zones require buildings/structures to have construction materials
with no less than ________ to ________-hour fire resistive construction.
17. Only Types IV and V Constructions are permitted in areas designated as Highly Fire
Restrictive Zones.
18. Temporary buildings/structures in fire zones must be completely ________ upon the
expiration of the time limit stated in the special permit.
19. The center line of an adjoining street or alley may be used as a measure for an adjacent
________ line in fire zone regulations.
20. Existing buildings that are moved outside the limits of a more highly restrictive fire zone
must be relocated to a zone where the building meets the ________ standards.
21. In the case of fire or earthquake damage, repairs must not exceed ________% of the
replacement cost of the building or structure.
22. Non-Fire Restricted Zones often include areas where buildings are made of indigenous
materials such as bamboo, sawali, nipa, cogon, palm leaves, and ________ up to Types I
and II Construction.
23. Fire Restrictive Zones are usually found in ________ areas and require at least two-hour
fire-resistivity for exterior walls.
 24. The designation of Highly Fire Restrictive Zones requires buildings to use materials with
a minimum of ________ to ________-hour fire-resistive construction throughout,
including exterior walls.
25. Temporary buildings or structures in highly restrictive zones that do not conform with
the type of construction allowed may be approved if ________ protective/preventive
measures and fire suppression facilities are in place.
26. The total floor area of a building/structure must be assessed to determine if it falls into
a more restrictive fire zone based on the proportion of area located in the more
________ fire zone.
27. The requirement for fire-resistivity in Fire Restrictive Zones typically aligns with Types II,
III, and IV Constructions as prescribed in Section ________ of the Code.
28. Fire Restrictive Zones permit construction with at least ________-hour fire-resistivity
throughout, which is less stringent compared to Highly Fire Restrictive Zones.
29. In Highly Fire Restrictive Zones, only Types IV and V Constructions are allowed due to
their greater ________-resistive properties.
30. Temporary structures used in conjunction with construction work must be ________
removed after the expiration of their permit to ensure compliance with fire zone
regulations.

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1. Fire-resistive rating refers to the degree to which a material can ________ fire as
determined by generally recognized and accepted testing methods.
2. Fire-resistive time period rating is the length of time a material can withstand being
________, which may be one-hour, two-hours, four-hours, etc.
3. The fire-resistive rating of a material is assessed through ________ recognized and
accepted testing methods.
4. The fire-resistive time period rating specifies the ________ of time a material can
endure exposure to fire.
5. A material with a fire-resistive time period rating of two-hours can withstand being
burned for ________ hours.
6. Fire-resistive rating measures how well a material can ________ against the effects of
fire.
7. If a material is rated for four hours in terms of fire-resistance, it can withstand fire
exposure for ________ hours.
8. The fire-resistive rating is determined using testing methods that are generally
________ and accepted.
9. Fire-resistive time period rating may be categorized into different time spans, such as
one-hour, two-hours, or ________ hours.
10. The primary purpose of determining a material's fire-resistive rating is to assess its
ability to ________ fire.
11. A fire-resistive time period rating helps in determining how long a material will
________ during a fire.
12. Materials with a fire-resistive rating are tested to see how well they can ________ the
effects of fire for a specific period.
13. The fire-resistive rating indicates a material's ________ to withstand fire exposure.
14. The fire-resistive time period rating is expressed in terms of hours, such as one-hour,
two-hours, and ________ hours.
15. Testing methods for fire-resistive rating are ________ recognized and accepted across
the industry.
16. Fire-resistive time period rating does not measure the ________ a material can last
without burning but how long it can resist being burned.
17. A fire-resistive time period rating of one-hour means the material can resist fire for up
to ________ hour(s).
18. The goal of assessing fire-resistive rating is to ensure materials can ________ a fire to
protect structures and occupants.
19. A fire-resistive rating of two hours means the material will resist ________ for a period
of two hours.
 20. Fire-resistive time period rating is important for determining the ________ level of
protection provided by a material during a fire.
21. The Secretary shall prescribe standards and promulgate rules and regulations on the
testing of construction materials for ________-spread characteristics.
22. Regulations also cover tests on ________ damages, including assessments of fire
impacts on structures.
23. Fire tests are conducted on building construction and ________, including door
assemblies and tinclad fire doors.
24. The Secretary's regulations include guidelines for the installation of ________ and
windows, as well as smoke and fire ________ systems.
25. One area of regulation is the application and use of controlled ________ finishes to
enhance fire safety.
26. Fire-resistive protection must be provided for ________ members to ensure structural
integrity during a fire.
27. Fire-resistive walls and ________ are specified in the regulations to prevent fire spread
within buildings.
28. Regulations include standards for fire-resistive ________ or roof ceilings to protect
against fire.
29. Fire-resistive assemblies are required for the protection of ________ to maintain fire
safety.
30. Fire-retardant roof coverings are also regulated to reduce the risk of ________ during a
fire.
31. The Secretary’s rules address the installation of ________ and fire detectors as part of a
fire protective signaling system.
32. Fire-resistive walls and partitions are designed to ________ the spread of fire within a
building.
33. The regulations ensure proper testing and standards for ________ assemblies to
maintain fire safety standards.
34. Flame-spread characteristics of construction materials are assessed according to
prescribed ________.
35. The Secretary's guidelines ensure that ________ finishes used inside buildings are
controlled to enhance fire safety.
36. The regulations require that structural members have adequate ________ protection to
withstand fire exposure.
37. Fire-resistive floor or roof ceilings are part of the comprehensive approach to ________
fire hazards.
38. Proper ________ of fire doors and windows is crucial for effective fire protection.
39. Regulations also cover the standards for the installation of ________ and fire detection
systems in buildings.
40. The Secretary’s regulations aim to minimize ________ by ensuring rigorous standards
and testing for all fire-resistive measures.

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1. Group A – Residential Dwellings shall include:

o Division 1: Residential buildings for the exclusive use of a single ________, including
school or company staff housing; single (nuclear) family dwellings; churches or similar
places of ________; church rectories; community facilities and social centers; parks,
playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play lots; clubhouses and
recreational uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools,
and similar uses operated by the government or private individuals as membership
organizations for the benefit of their members, families, and guests and not operated
primarily for ________.
o Division 2: Residential buildings for the exclusive use of non-leasing occupants not
exceeding ________ persons, including single-attached or duplex or townhouses, each
privately-owned; school dormitories (on campus); convents and monasteries; military or
police barracks/dormitories; pre-schools, elementary and high schools (provided they
do not exceed ________ classrooms); outpatient clinics, family planning clinics, lying-in
clinics, diagnostics clinics, medical and clinical laboratories; branch library and
museums; steam/dry cleaning outlets; party needs and accessories.
2. Group B – Residentials, Hotels, and Apartments shall include multiple dwelling units
including boarding or lodging houses, ________, apartment buildings, row houses,
convents, monasteries, and other similar buildings each of which accommodates more
than ________ persons.
3. Group C – Education and Recreation shall be buildings used for school or day-care
purposes, involving assemblage for ________, education, or recreation, and not
classified in Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group H Occupancies.
4. Group D – Institutional shall include:
o Division 1: Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, reformatories, and buildings
where personal liberties of inmates are similarly ________.
o Division 2: Nurseries for full-time care of children under kindergarten age, hospitals,
sanitaria, nursing homes with non-ambulatory patients, and similar buildings each
accommodating more than ________ persons.
o Division 3: Nursing homes for ambulatory patients, homes for children of kindergarten
age or over, each accommodating more than ________ persons. Group D Occupancies
shall not include buildings used only for private or family group dwelling purposes.

5. Group E – Business and Mercantile shall include:

o Division 1: Gasoline filling and service stations, storage garages, and boat storage
structures where no work is done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring
no open flame, welding, or the use of highly flammable ________.
o Division 2: Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drinking and dining
establishments having an occupant load of less than ________ persons, printing plants,
police and fire stations, factories and workshops using non-highly flammable or
combustible materials, and paint stores without bulk handlings.
o Division 3: Aircraft hangars and open parking garages where no repair work is done
except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding, or the use
of highly flammable ________.

6. Group F – Industrial shall include ice plants, power plants, pumping plants, cold storage,
and creameries, factories and workshops using ________ and non-explosive materials,
and storage and sales rooms for incombustible and non-explosive materials.
7. Group G – Storage and Hazardous shall include:
o Division 1: Storage and handling of hazardous and highly ________ material.
o Division 2: Storage and handling of ________ materials, dry cleaning plants using
flammable liquids; paint stores with bulk handling, paint shops and spray painting
rooms.
o Division 3: Wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories, shops,
factories where loose combustible ________ or dust are manufactured, processed or
generated; warehouses where highly combustible materials are stored.
o Division 4: Repair ________.
o Division 5: Aircraft repair ________.

8. Group H – Assembly Other Than Group I shall include:

o Division 1: Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less than
________ in the building.
o Division 2: Any assembly building without a stage and having an occupant load of
________ or more in the building.
o Division 3: Any assembly building without a stage and having an occupant load of less
than ________ in the building.
o Division 4: Stadia, reviewing stands, amusement park structures not included within
Group I or in Division 1, 2, and 3 of this Group.

9. Group I – Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or More shall be any assembly building with a
stage and an occupant load of ________ or more in the building.
10. Group J – Accessory shall include:
o Division 1: Agricultural ________.
o Division 2: Private garages, carports, fences over ________ meters high, tanks,
swimming pools, and towers.
 o Division 3: Stages, platforms, pelota, tennis, badminton or basketball courts, tombs,
mausoleums, niches, aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures, banks, and record ________.

1. No change shall be made in the character of ________ or use of any building that would
place the building in a different division of the same group or in a different group of
occupancies unless the building complies with the requirements of the ________ for
such division or group of occupancy.
2. Changes in the character of occupancy of existing buildings may be approved by the
________ Official if the new or proposed use is less hazardous based on life and
________ risk.
3. The building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other ________ if the new use
poses less fire risk than the existing use.
4. A change in use that places a building in a different division or group of occupancy must
ensure compliance with the ________ for that new division or group.
5. Change in use requires approval from the Building Official if the new use is ________
hazardous based on life and fire risk compared to the existing use.
6. Change in use of a building must align with the Code requirements for the new
________ or group of occupancy.
7. The Building Official's approval is crucial when a building is ________ for a new use,
ensuring the new use is less hazardous in terms of life and fire risk.
8. Existing buildings may be ________ for new purposes only if they meet the
requirements for the new occupancy group.
9. Change in use regulations ensure that buildings are not ________ to less stringent fire
safety standards when their use changes.
10. Existing buildings that undergo a change in use must comply with the Code for the new
________ or group to ensure ongoing safety.

1. When a building is of mixed occupancy or used for more than one ________, the entire
building must comply with the most restrictive requirement pertaining to any of the
types of occupancy within it.
2. In a one-storey building with more than one ________, each portion of the building
must conform to the requirements of the particular occupancy housed therein.
3. If minor accessory uses do not occupy more than ______% of the area of any floor or
the basic area permitted in the occupancy requirements, the major use will determine
the ________ classification.
4. Occupancy separations may be vertical, ________, or other forms required to provide a
complete separation between various occupancy divisions.
5. Types of occupancy separation include “One-Hour Fire-Resistive”, “Two-Hour Fire-
Resistive”, “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive”, and “________ Fire-Resistive.”
6. A “One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” requires construction of not less than
________ hour fire-resistive material, with all openings protected by a one-hour fire-
resistive rated fire-assembly.
7. A “Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” must be of not less than ________
hour fire-resistive construction, with all openings protected by a two-hour fire-resistive
rated fire-assembly.
8. A “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” requires construction of not less
than three-hour fire-resistive material. The total width of all openings in a three-hour
fire-resistive wall in any one-storey shall not exceed ______% of the wall's length.
9. No single opening in a three-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation wall shall have an
area greater than ________ sq. meters.
10. Openings in floors forming a “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” must be
protected by vertical enclosures with walls of not less than ________ hour fire-resistive
construction.
11. A “Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall have no ________ and must be
of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction.
12. Occupancy separations shall be provided between groups, subgroupings, or divisions of
________.
 13. The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for appropriate ________
separations in buildings of mixed occupancy.
14. Where any occupancy separation is required, the minimum shall be a ________ hour
fire-resistive occupancy separation.
15. When the occupancy separation is horizontal, structural members supporting the
separation must be protected by equivalent ________ construction.
16. For mixed occupancy buildings, the most ________ requirement applies to the entire
building to ensure comprehensive safety.
17. In a multi-occupancy building, each portion must meet the requirements of the
________ occupancy it houses, as per general requirements.
18. Minor accessory uses in a building that occupy no more than ______% of the floor area
do not alter the overall occupancy ________.
19. Occupancy separations must be classified based on fire-resistive ratings, including one-
hour, two-hour, three-hour, and four-hour ________.
20. For a “One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation”, the fire assembly must have a
________-hour fire-resistive rating to protect all openings.
21. Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation requires all openings to be protected by
a fire assembly with a ________-hour fire-resistive rating.
22. In a “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation”, the width of all openings on any
one-storey wall must not exceed ______% of the wall length.
23. Openings in a “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” wall must be protected
by enclosures with walls of at least ________ hour fire-resistive construction.
24. A “Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” must have ________ openings and
be constructed of at least four-hour fire-resistive material.
25. The Secretary's regulations ensure that the minimum requirement for any occupancy
separation is a ________ hour fire-resistive separation.
26. Horizontal occupancy separations must have supporting structural members that are
protected by equivalent fire-resistive ________.
27. Occupancy separations are necessary between different groups or ________ to
maintain fire safety in mixed occupancy buildings.
28. Mixed occupancy buildings must comply with the most restrictive fire-resistive
requirements to ensure ________ safety.
29. Fire-resistive separations in mixed occupancy buildings help in managing fire risk
between different occupancy ________.
30. Occupancy separations are crucial for buildings with multiple occupancies to prevent
the spread of ________ between different parts of the building.

1. General

a) No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space, yard,
or street on at least one of its __________.
b) For the purpose of this Section, the centerline of an adjoining __________ or alley shall be
considered an adjacent property line.
c) Eaves over required windows shall not be less than __________ millimeters from the side
and rear property lines.

2. Fire Resistance of Walls

a) Exterior walls shall have fire resistance and opening protection in accordance with the
requirements set forth by the __________.
b) Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not exceed beyond a point __________ the
distance from an assumed vertical plane where the fire-resistive protection of openings is first
required.
c) The sum of the areas of such openings in any storey shall not exceed __________% of the
total area of the wall in that storey.

3. Buildings on Same Property and Buildings Containing Courts

a) For the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection, buildings on the
same property and court walls shall be assumed to have a __________ between them.
b) When a new building is to be erected on the same property with an existing building, the
assumed property line from the existing building shall be the __________ to the property line
for each occupancy as set forth by the __________.
c) Two or more buildings on the same property may be considered as one building if the
aggregate area of such building is within the limits of allowable __________ for a single
building.
d) When the buildings so considered house different occupancies or are of different types of
construction, the area shall be that allowed for the most __________ occupancy or
construction.

4. Building Footprint and Firewall Requirements

a) The following rules shall be observed in the determination of the __________ for buildings
and related habitable structures.
b) If the stated rules are compared with (1) Rule VIII Table VIII.1 - Reference Table on
Percentage of __________ and Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA); (2) Rule VIII
Tables VIII.2 and VIII.3 (setbacks, yards, and courts); or (3) with the applicable stipulations
under this Rule and the Fire Code, the more __________ regulation should be observed.
c) If without a __________, 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.
d) The distance measured from the property line shall conform with the applicable stipulations
of this __________.

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1. The Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) of any proposed
building/structure shall only be as allowed under this __________.
2. In Table VII.1, the percentages indicated in the third (3rd) through eighth (8th) columns,
but excluding the multiplier numbers 3, 5, 12, 18, and 30 (which represent the number
of __________), are the percentages of the Total __________ that may be used to
initially determine the Allowable Maximum TGFA for a proposed building/structure.
3. The Allowable Maximum TGFA, once established, must be thoroughly crosschecked with
the Allowable Maximum __________ (AMVB) to ensure it is not exceeded. If exceeded,
necessary adjustments must be made since the __________ must always prevail.
4. The floor areas provided may be increased in certain specific instances and under
appropriate conditions, based on the existence of __________, streets, or yards
extending along and adjoining __________ or more sides of the building or structure.
5. The increase in floor areas is subject to the approval of the __________.
6. The maximum __________ and number of storeys of a proposed building shall be
dependent upon the character of __________ or occupancy and the type of
construction.
7. Factors to consider include end-user population density, light and __________, width of
__________/streets, building bulk, off-street and off-site parking requirements, and
local land use plan and __________ regulations.
8. Other environmental considerations include __________, hydrological, meteorological,
and topographical factors, as well as prevailing __________ conditions and the
availability and capacity of public utility/service systems.

a) Building Height Limit (BHL) is the maximum height allowed for buildings/structures based on their
proposed __________ or occupancy. The BHL is generally determined after applying other development
controls (DC) and parameters such as site conditions and __________.
b) The BHL is generally measured from the established __________ to the topmost portion of the
proposed building/structure.
c) The BHL may be subject to clearance requirements of the __________ or concerned military/security
authorities.
d) The BHL excludes the height of permitted projections above the roof of the building/structure, such
as __________, masts, antennas, telecom towers, and beacons.
e) The BHL of any proposed building/structure shall only be as allowed under this Rule or under the duly
approved city/municipal __________ ordinance, whichever is more __________.

1. The height of proposed buildings/structures shall be governed by factors

including the __________ and projected __________ density within the project
site and the location/area at full completion of the project.
2. For a given volume of building/structure, a building with a lesser Percentage of
Site __________ (PSO) or area of ground coverage Allowable Maximum Building
__________ (AMBF) or Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA) may be
built __________ than one with a greater PSO, AMBF, or MACA.
3. A proposed building/structure with a greater __________ Gross Floor Area
(TGFA) requirement shall be built __________ than one with a lower TGFA
requirement.
4. A proposed building/structure on a lot with a higher __________
designation/rights may be built higher than one on a lot with a lower
__________ designation/rights.
5. Lots that face a wider __________ and therefore have more RROW
features/elements may become the site of a __________ building/structure
compared to a lot facing a narrow RROW.

RROW-Based Limitations

1. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and is between __________ to __________ meters
wide, a Building Height Limit (BHL) of three (3) storeys (or __________ meters
maximum) shall be observed regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot
frontage, and similar considerations.
2. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and is between __________ to __________ meters
wide, a BHL equivalent to 2 ½ storeys (or __________ meters maximum) shall be
observed. If the RROW is __________ meters wide or less, a BHL equivalent to two (2)
storeys (or __________ meters maximum) shall be observed.
3. Taller buildings are allowed for duly approved high-density developments such as
__________ Unit Development (PUD) areas due to higher end-user targets, advanced
planning, and stringent development controls (DC).

Factors in Height Determination

4. Soil characteristics, lot location in relation to __________ lines and earthquake belts, or
proximity to volcanoes and other __________ conditions must be considered.
5. Hydrological conditions such as the __________ table at the site and distance to
__________ and shorelines should be assessed.
6. Meteorological conditions to consider include the frequency and intensity of destructive
__________, prevailing wind speed and direction, relative __________, amount of
precipitation, and ambient conditions.
7. The effects of environmental conditions on the building/structure and vice versa, as well
as the control of __________, noise and thermal pollution, radiant heat, lights and
shadows, and optimization of natural light and __________, are important.
8. Traffic conditions affecting the building/structure and the satisfaction of __________
requirements must be addressed.
9. The availability and capacity of the public utility/service system, including electric
power, potable and non-potable __________ supply, drainage and sewerage,
transportation and communications facilities, and solid waste management system,
must be considered.
 10. The need for applicable building safety and maintenance systems, such as lightning
__________, beacons, protective railings and barriers, gondolas, and window washing
systems, should be evaluated.

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Construction Near Aerodromes

1. In accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP’s) of the

__________ Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Administrative Order No. 5 (Civil Air
Regulation) of the Air Transportation Office (ATO), rules govern the construction of
buildings/structures within the __________-kilometer radius of aerodromes where
turbo-jet aircraft operate and within the __________-kilometer radius of aerodromes
where no turbo-jet aircraft operate.
2. The height of buildings/structures within this area is limited by an imaginary line with a
slope of __________% (1:50) for aerodromes with turbo-jet aircraft and __________%
(1:40) for those without turbo-jet aircraft, measured from the inner edge of the runway
surface.
3. A height clearance permit must be secured from the Air Transportation Office (ATO)
before issuing a building permit for structures located: (a) Within __________-kilometer
radius of the runway ends regardless of height; (b) From __________-kilometer to
__________-kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome where turbo-jet
aircraft operate and exceeding __________ meters in height; and (c) From __________-
kilometer to __________-kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome where
no turbo-jet aircraft operate and exceeding __________ meters in height.

Parking and Loading Requirements

4. The size of an average automobile parking slot must be __________ meters by

__________ meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and __________ meters by
__________ meters for parallel parking.
5. A standard truck or bus parking/loading slot must be computed at a minimum of
__________ meters by __________ meters. An articulated truck slot must be computed
at a minimum of __________ meters by __________ meters.
6. A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a minimum of
__________ meters by __________ meters.
7. In computing parking slots, a fraction of __________% and above shall be considered as
one (1) car parking slot, with a minimum of one (1) car parking slot required unless
otherwise allowed under this Rule.
8. Multi-floor parking garages may serve __________% of the parking requirements within
a __________ meter radius of the building/structure, provided at least __________% of
the parking requirements are integrated into the building design.
9. Special provisions for the handicapped require adherence to Batas Pambansa (BP)
Bilang __________ and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) with respect to
parking.
10. Off-site parking facilities may be allowed if they consist of reserved or leased parking
slots within a permanent parking building/structure and are located no more than
__________ meters from a residential building project or __________ meters from an
office or commercial building project.
11. Direct access of parking/loading/utility slots to the RROW is generally __________ to
prevent usage of the RROW as a maneuvering area.
12. Traffic-generating buildings such as shopping malls may be located at major
intersections or within __________ meters of such intersections, provided the distance
between the street curb of the ingress/egress and the straight curb of the intersection is
not less than __________ meters.
13. For R-2, R-3, GI, C, C-2, and C-3 uses, front yards abutting RROW are not to be used for
__________-term off-street parking but for driveways, off-RROW loading spaces, short-
term parking, and landscaping.
 14. For Basic R-2 and Basic R-3 uses (single family dwelling units), up to __________% of the
front yard abutting the RROW may be paved/hardscaped for carport use, which is not
permitted for other uses.

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SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings

1. Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy

The dwelling shall occupy not more than __________% of a corner lot and __________
% of an inside lot. Subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View of the Civil
Code of the Philippines, it shall be at least __________ meters from the property line.
2. Light and Ventilation
Every dwelling shall be constructed and arranged to provide adequate light and
ventilation as provided under Section __________ to Section __________ of the Code.
3. Sanitation
Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one __________ toilet and adequate
washing and __________ facilities.
4. Foundation
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and
shall be at least __________ millimeters thick and __________ millimeters below the
surface of the ground.
5. Post
The dimensions of wooden posts shall be as found in Table __________: Dimensions of
Wooden Posts. Each post shall be anchored to such footing by __________ and
__________ of adequate size.
6. Floor
The live load of the first floor shall be at least __________ kilograms per sq. meter and
for the second floor, at least __________ kilograms per sq. meter.
7. Roof
The wind load for roofs shall be at least __________ kilograms per sq. meter for vertical
projection.
8. Stairs
Stairs shall be at least __________ millimeters in clear width, with a rise of __________
millimeters and a minimum run of __________ millimeters.
9. Entrance and Exit
There shall be at least one __________ and another one for __________.
10. Electrical Requirements
All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the __________
Electrical Code.
11. Mechanical Requirements
Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be subject to the requirements
of the __________ Mechanical Engineering Code.

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SECTION 709. Requirements for Other Group Occupancies

Subject to the provisions of the Code, the Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for
each of the other Group Occupancies covering:
 1. Allowable __________, height, and __________.
2. Location on __________.
3. __________ Facilities.
4. Light and __________.
5. __________; enclosures of vertical openings.
6. Fire __________ systems.
7. Special __________.

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SECTION 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

1. Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on __________ of Light
and View, and to the specific provisions of the Code, every building shall be designed,
constructed, and equipped to provide adequate __________ and __________. (Refer to
Guidelines on Easements, View Corridors/Sight Lines and Basements at the end of this
Rule)
2. All buildings shall face a __________ or public __________ or a private street which has
been duly approved. (Refer to Guidelines on Streets/RROW and Sidewalks at the end of
this Rule)
3. No building shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room or the
relative area of __________ to less than that provided for buildings under this Rule, or to
create an additional room, unless such additional room conforms to the requirements of
this Rule.
4. No building shall be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required __________ or
__________ would be less than what is prescribed for such building lot.

SECTION 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy

1. The measurement of site occupancy or lot occupancy shall be taken at the __________
level and shall be exclusive of __________, __________, and __________ wells.
2. Courts, yards, and light wells shall be measured clear of all __________ from the walls
enclosing such wells or yards, with the exception of __________ leaders, wall
__________, sills, or __________ fire escapes not exceeding __________ meters in
width.

SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy

1. The measurement of the percentage (%) of site occupancy (or lot occupancy) shall be
taken at the __________ level and shall be exclusive of __________, __________, and
__________ wells. Courts, yards, and light wells shall be measured clear of all
__________ from the walls enclosing such wells or yards, with the exception of
__________ leaders, wall __________, sills, or __________ fire escapes not exceeding
__________ meters in width.
2. In case of proposed additional construction on a lot on which another building/structure
already stands, the Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) arising out of such existing
buildings/structures must be included in the computation of the PSO for the __________
Lot Area (TLA). In case of discrepancy between the specified Maximum Allowable PSO
and the other light and ventilation provisions under this Rule, the resulting lesser
building/structure __________ or gross floor area at the __________ floor (or at grade
level) must prevail.
3. Public open spaces – streets, alleys, easements of __________, __________, rivers,
creeks, esteros, __________ tracks, parks/plazas, playgrounds, and the like.
4. Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL) – courts, yards, gardens, light wells, uncovered
driveways, access roads, and parking spaces consisting of two (2) types:
5. I. Paved or tiled (hardscaped areas); sub-classification of open space shall fall under
Maximum Allowable __________ Surface Areas (ISA) within the Total Lot Area (TLA).
 6. II. Unpaved areas within the lot that are with exposed soil and planted (softscaped),
i.e., the __________ Surface Areas (USA); this sub-classification is the true __________.
7.  Minimum sizes of courts and yards, and their least dimensions, shall be governed by
the use, type of __________, and height of the __________. The minimum horizontal
dimension of said courts and yards shall be not less than __________ meters. All inner
courts must be connected to a street or yard by either a __________ with a minimum
width of __________ meters or by a door through a __________ or __________.
8.  The required open space must be located totally or distributed anywhere within the lot
to provide maximum __________ and __________ into the building.
9.  YARD – the required open space left between the outermost face of the __________
and the property lines, e.g., front, rear, right, and left side yards. The width of the yard is
referred to as the __________. Yards prescribed for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional,
and Recreational Buildings are shown in __________ VIII.3.

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SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights

1. For habitable rooms equipped with artificial ventilation, the ceiling height must be at
least __________ meters from the floor to the ceiling. In buildings with more than one
storey:
o The minimum ceiling height for the __________ storey shall be __________ meters.
o The minimum ceiling height for the __________ storey shall be __________ meters.
o For all subsequent stories, the unobstructed head-room clearance must be not less than
__________ meters above the finished floor.

2. Rooms that are naturally ventilated must have a ceiling height of not less than
__________ meters.
3. Mezzanine floors must have a clear ceiling height of at least __________ meters both
above and below the mezzanine.

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SECTION 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms

1. The minimum sizes and least horizontal dimensions for different types of rooms are as follows:
o Rooms for Human Habitations: Minimum area of __________ sq. meters with a least
dimension of __________ meters.
o Kitchen: Minimum area of __________ sq. meters with a least dimension of __________
meters.
o Bath and Toilet: Minimum area of __________ sq. meters with a least dimension of
__________ millimeters.

SECTION 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size of Rooms

1. Minimum air space requirements are specified as follows:

o School Rooms: __________ cu. meters of air space with __________ sq. meter of floor
area per person.
o Workshops, Factories, and Offices: __________ cu. meters of air space per person.
o Habitable Rooms: __________ cu. meters of air space per person.

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SECTION 808. Window Openings

1. Rooms intended for any use, not provided with artificial ventilation systems, must have
windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least __________% of the floor
area of the room, provided that such openings shall be not less than __________ sq.
meters. For toilet and bath rooms, laundry rooms, and similar rooms, the window or
windows must have an area not less than __________ of the floor area of such rooms,
provided that the opening shall not be less than __________ sq. millimeters. These
windows must open directly to a court, yard, public street, alley, or open watercourse.
 2. Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the porch:
o a) Abuts a court, yard, public street, alley, or open watercourse and other public open
spaces;
o b) Has a ceiling height of not less than __________ meters;
o c) Has one of the longer sides at least __________% open and unobstructed.

3. Eaves, canopies, and awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall not be less
than __________ millimeters from the side and rear property lines.
4. There shall be no openings on/at/within/through all types of abutments (such as firewalls)
erected along property lines except for permitted vent wells. This rule applies to
__________ and __________ developments.
5. For emergency egress, windows must meet the following requirements:
o a) They can be opened from the inside without the use of __________;
o b) The minimum clear opening shall have a width of not less than __________
millimeters and a height of __________ meters;
o c) The bottom of the opening should not be more than __________ millimeters from the
floor;
o d) Where storm shutters, screens, or iron grilles are used, these must be provided with a
quick opening mechanism so that they can be readily opened from the inside for
emergency egress and must be designed so that when opened they will not
__________;
o e) All areas immediately outside a fire exit window/grille must be free of __________
and must lead to direct access down into the ground or street level.

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SECTION 809. Vent Shafts

1. Ventilation or vent shafts shall have a horizontal cross-sectional area of not less than
__________ sq. meter for every meter of height of the shaft, but in no case shall the area
be less than __________ sq. meter. No vent shaft shall have its least dimension less than
__________ millimeters.
2. Unless open to the outer air at the top for its full area, vent shafts shall be covered by a
skylight having a net free area or fixed louver openings equal to the maximum required
__________ area.
3. Air ducts shall open to a street or court by a horizontal duct or intake. Such duct or intake
shall have a minimum unobstructed cross-sectional area of not less than __________ sq.
meter with a minimum dimension of __________ millimeters. The openings to the duct
or intake shall be not less than __________ millimeters above the street surface or level
of court.

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1. Ventilation skylights shall have a glass area not less than that required for the
__________ that are replaced.
2. The skylights must be equipped with movable sashes or __________ with an aggregate
net free area not less than the parts in the replaced window that can be opened.
3. If movable sashes or louvers are not provided, the skylights must offer __________
ventilation of equivalent effectiveness.
4. The required glass area of the skylights should match or exceed the area of the
__________ they are replacing.
5. The aggregate net free area of the movable sashes or louvers should be at least equal to
the __________ area of the parts in the replaced window that can be opened.
6. In the absence of adequate movable sashes or louvers, artificial __________ should be
provided to ensure equivalent ventilation effectiveness.
7. The ventilation skylights must meet the minimum glass area requirement of the
__________ that is being replaced.
8. Movable sashes or louvers on the skylights must cover at least the __________ area of
the parts in the replaced window that can be opened.
9. If the skylights do not have movable sashes or louvers, they must provide __________
ventilation that is as effective as the replaced window.
 10. The ventilation skylights are intended to replace existing __________ by providing
similar or improved ventilation.

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SECTION 811. Artificial Ventilation

1. Rooms or spaces housing __________ or heating equipment shall be provided with

artificial means of ventilation to prevent excessive accumulation of hot and/or polluted
air.
2. The purpose of artificial ventilation in these rooms or spaces is to prevent the excessive
accumulation of __________ and/or __________ air.
3. Whenever artificial ventilation is required, the equipment must be designed to meet the
minimum requirements in __________ changes as specified in Table VIII.4.
4. The primary goal of artificial ventilation in industrial or heating equipment spaces is to
manage the levels of __________ air.
5. The artificial ventilation system must be capable of handling the specific air change rates
listed in __________ VIII.4.

STREETS/ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW)

6. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to __________

space, yard, or street/road on at least one (1) of its __________.
7. The requirement for building construction is that it must have access to public space,
yard, or street/road on at least one (1) of its __________.
8. Buildings must be constructed with access to either __________ or __________ to
comply with the regulations.
9. The regulation ensures that no building is constructed unless it has access to a
__________, yard, or street/road on at least one (1) side.
10. For compliance with construction regulations, a building must have direct access to a
public space, yard, or __________ on at least one (1) side.

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SECTION 811. Artificial Ventilation

1. Rooms or spaces housing __________ or heating equipment must be provided with

artificial means of ventilation.
2. Artificial ventilation is necessary to prevent excessive accumulation of __________ air.
3. Whenever artificial ventilation is required, the equipment must meet the minimum air
__________ requirements specified.
4. The minimum air change rates are detailed in __________ VIII.4.
5. Artificial ventilation must be designed to handle __________ air and maintain air quality.
6. The artificial ventilation system should ensure proper __________ of air to avoid
pollutants.
7. For industrial spaces, the ventilation system must address __________ accumulation of
pollutants.
8. Equipment for artificial ventilation must be capable of __________ changes as specified
by the regulations.
9. Effective ventilation systems must be installed in areas where __________ or heating
equipment is located.
10. The purpose of artificial ventilation is to maintain air quality and prevent __________ air
accumulation.
11. The ventilation system must comply with the air change rates listed in Table
__________.4.
12. Adequate __________ must be provided to ensure that ventilation systems are effective.
13. The ventilation design must consider both __________ and removal of pollutants.
14. To meet requirements, ventilation systems must handle the specific air __________ for
the space.
15. Proper __________ design is crucial for the effectiveness of artificial ventilation systems.
16. Ventilation must be designed to prevent the buildup of __________ gases in the
equipment spaces.
 17. The ventilation system should provide an adequate __________ of air to maintain a safe
environment.
18. Systems must be designed to handle the volume of __________ expected in industrial
settings.
19. Artificial ventilation should be capable of maintaining air __________ within the
specified limits.
20. The regulations ensure that all ventilation systems meet the minimum __________
standards.

STREETS/ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW)

21. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to __________
space.
22. Buildings must have direct access to a public __________, yard, or street/road on at least
one (1) side.
23. The regulation requires that a building must be situated adjacent to or have access to a
__________ or road right-of-way (RROW).
24. Compliance with construction regulations requires access to __________ space, yard, or
street/road.
25. For construction, the building must have direct access to a __________ or public street.
26. Buildings must have access to a public __________, yard, or street/road for legal
construction.
27. The requirement is that no building is allowed without access to a public __________ or
road.
28. The construction regulation ensures that all buildings have access to a __________ space
or street/road.
29. Access to __________ or public spaces is mandatory for building construction.
30. Buildings must have direct access to either a __________, yard, or street/road on at least
one (1) side.

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1. Interior or rear lots shall have a RROW/access street with a minimum width of not less
than ____ meters.
2. The minimum width of the chaflan where the RROW/access street intersects with the
main RROW shall be ____ meters.
3. RROW/access streets must not be used for any form of ____.
4. Multiple living units on the same lot, such as apartments or rowhouses, must be provided
with a RROW/access street connecting to a ____ street/road or alley.
5. For commercial or industrial areas, sufficient lane widths, shoulders, and maneuvering
spaces for ____ vehicles should be considered within the RROW.
6. Privately-owned RROW/access streets must be duly ____ and annotated in the lot title.
7. The alignment of RROW/access streets should integrate into the existing ____ network.
8. No obstruction should exist within the RROW/access streets servicing multiple housing
of more than ____ units.
9. All kinds of subdivisions and residential condominiums should generally refer to these
guidelines concerning ____ streets/roadways.
10. RROW/access streets must be provided with a minimum ____ meters wide chaflan.
11. The RROW/access street width shall not be less than ____ meters.
12. The chaflan at the intersection of the RROW with the main RROW must be at least ____
meters wide.
13. Commercial and industrial areas require sufficient lane widths for ____-bodied vehicles.
14. A RROW/access street must directly connect to a ____ street/road or alley.
15. The private RROW/access street must be registered and annotated in the lot title as long
as the ____ exist.
16. The alignment of RROW/access streets must be integrated into the existing ____
network.
17. No obstructions are allowed within the RROW/access streets serving more than ____
units.
18. Subdivisions and residential condominiums should refer to the ____ guidelines for access
streets/roadways.
19. The minimum width of RROW/access streets should be ____ meters.
20. A chaflan should be ____ meters wide at the intersection with the main RROW.
21. RROW/access streets should be free from any form of ____.
22. Multiple living units need a RROW/access street that connects to a public ____ or alley.
23. Long-bodied vehicles in commercial or industrial areas need sufficient lane widths and
____ spaces.
24. RROW/access streets that are privately owned need to be registered and included in the
____ title.
25. Proper alignment with the existing ____ network is necessary for RROW/access streets.
26. No obstructions should be present in RROW/access streets serving more than ____
housing units.
27. General guidelines for subdivisions and residential condominiums pertain to access ____.
28. The minimum required width of a RROW/access street is ____ meters.
29. The width of the chaflan at the intersection with the main RROW should be ____ meters.
30. RROW/access streets should be designed to avoid any form of ____.