PD 1096: National Building Code of the Philippines 1 ||
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Purpose of the NBCP correct answers To provide a framework of MINIMUM STANDARDS
and requirements for all buildings in order to regulate their location, design, quality of
materials, construction and use.
Scope of application of NBCP correct answers The National Building Code applies to the
design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy,
maintenance, moving, demolition of and addition to public and private buildings EXCEPT
traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects.
Construction correct answers All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation,
foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of
buildings/structures.
Addition correct answers Any new construction which INCREASES THE HEIGHT OR
AREA of an existing building/structure.
Alteration correct answers Construction in a building/structure involving changes in the
materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural part, existing utilities and
equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.
Renovation correct answers Any physical change made on a building/structure to
INCREASE ITS VALUE, UTILITY AND/OR TO IMPROVE ITS AESTHETIC QUALITY.
Conversion correct answers A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any
portion/s thereof which has different requirements.
Repair correct answers Remedial work done on any damage or deteriorated portion/s of a
building/structure to restore its original condition.
Demolition correct answers The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure,
in whole or in part.
Ancillary building/structure correct answers A secondary building/structure located within
the same premises, the use which is incidental to that of the main building/structure.
Secretary of DPWH correct answers Its duties are:
- policy making
- memorandum circulars
- prescription of fees
- appointment of building officials in all municipalities
Building official correct answers - tasked with the enforcement of the code in his jurisdiction
- issues, denies, suspends, and revokes permits
- undertakes inspection of buildings
- acts on claims
, Fees correct answers - the DPWH prescribes it.
- the building officials collect it.
Fee exemptions correct answers Public buildings and traditional family dwellings, which are
intended for the use by one family and constructed of native materials (bamboo, nipa, logs,
lumber) and that costs of not exceeding Php. 15,000 are subjected to __________________.
Prohibited acts correct answers - proceeding with work without a permit
- unauthorized deviations from drawings during construction
- non-compliance with work stoppage order
- non-compliance with order to demolish
- use of a building without securing a certificate of occupancy
- change in use without the corresponding certification of change of use
- failure to post certificate of occupancy
- change in type of construction without permit
Dangerous buildings correct answers - Structural hazard
- fire hazard
- unsafe electrical wiring
- unsafe mechanical installation
- inadequate sanitation and health facilities
- architectural deficiency
Options for dangerous buildings correct answers - repair
- vacation
- demolition
Building Permit correct answers 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.
Permit is required correct answers Before constructing, altering, repairing, converting,
moving, adding to, demolishing a building a ___________________.
Building permit exemptions correct answers - minor constructions
- repair works
Minor constructions correct answers - minor structures 6 square meters or less detached from
other buildings, for private use only. (Example: shed, poultry houses, greenhouses)
- open terraces or patios not exceeding 20 square meters
- window grilles
- garden pools 500 millimeters or shallower
- garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height
100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS;
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Purpose of the NBCP correct answers To provide a framework of MINIMUM STANDARDS
and requirements for all buildings in order to regulate their location, design, quality of
materials, construction and use.
Scope of application of NBCP correct answers The National Building Code applies to the
design, location, siting, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy,
maintenance, moving, demolition of and addition to public and private buildings EXCEPT
traditional dwellings and BP 220 projects.
Construction correct answers All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation,
foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of
buildings/structures.
Addition correct answers Any new construction which INCREASES THE HEIGHT OR
AREA of an existing building/structure.
Alteration correct answers Construction in a building/structure involving changes in the
materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural part, existing utilities and
equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.
Renovation correct answers Any physical change made on a building/structure to
INCREASE ITS VALUE, UTILITY AND/OR TO IMPROVE ITS AESTHETIC QUALITY.
Conversion correct answers A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any
portion/s thereof which has different requirements.
Repair correct answers Remedial work done on any damage or deteriorated portion/s of a
building/structure to restore its original condition.
Demolition correct answers The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure,
in whole or in part.
Ancillary building/structure correct answers A secondary building/structure located within
the same premises, the use which is incidental to that of the main building/structure.
Secretary of DPWH correct answers Its duties are:
- policy making
- memorandum circulars
- prescription of fees
- appointment of building officials in all municipalities
Building official correct answers - tasked with the enforcement of the code in his jurisdiction
- issues, denies, suspends, and revokes permits
- undertakes inspection of buildings
- acts on claims
, Fees correct answers - the DPWH prescribes it.
- the building officials collect it.
Fee exemptions correct answers Public buildings and traditional family dwellings, which are
intended for the use by one family and constructed of native materials (bamboo, nipa, logs,
lumber) and that costs of not exceeding Php. 15,000 are subjected to __________________.
Prohibited acts correct answers - proceeding with work without a permit
- unauthorized deviations from drawings during construction
- non-compliance with work stoppage order
- non-compliance with order to demolish
- use of a building without securing a certificate of occupancy
- change in use without the corresponding certification of change of use
- failure to post certificate of occupancy
- change in type of construction without permit
Dangerous buildings correct answers - Structural hazard
- fire hazard
- unsafe electrical wiring
- unsafe mechanical installation
- inadequate sanitation and health facilities
- architectural deficiency
Options for dangerous buildings correct answers - repair
- vacation
- demolition
Building Permit correct answers 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.
Permit is required correct answers Before constructing, altering, repairing, converting,
moving, adding to, demolishing a building a ___________________.
Building permit exemptions correct answers - minor constructions
- repair works
Minor constructions correct answers - minor structures 6 square meters or less detached from
other buildings, for private use only. (Example: shed, poultry houses, greenhouses)
- open terraces or patios not exceeding 20 square meters
- window grilles
- garden pools 500 millimeters or shallower
- garden masonry walls not exceeding 1.20 meters in height
