CONSTRUCTION | Building Laws | 20 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

BUILDING LAWS

(20 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes is known as what?
a. Fire Hazard
b. Pyrophoric
c. Fire Lane
d. Fire Trap

CONSTRUCTION | Building Laws | 30 Questions (MODERATE-CHALLENGING)

BUILDING LAWS

(30 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: You were tasked to design an auditorium with a total occupant load of 400 persons. Which of the following conforms to the minimum provision for interior wet standpipes as per 2004 Revised IRR of PD 1096?
a. Provide outlets at both sides of the stage, at rear of auditorium and at rear of balcony.
b. Just use portable fire extinguishers near said locations.
c. Provide at least 1 standpipe to cover every 650 sq.m.of floor area
d. Use only dry standpipes to cover every 950 sq.m. of floor area (or a fraction thereof).