Grade 7 IA Q4Week2 Test

What government policy or law states that purpose of this Code is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards and requirements to regulate and control their location, site, design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, and maintenance?

• Fire Code of the Philippines

• National Building Code

• Philippine Electrical Code

• Philippine Electronics Code

What is the primary purpose of the National Building Code of the Philippines?

• To regulate the cost of construction materials

• To provide a framework of minimum standards for building safety and quality

• To limit the number of buildings in urban areas

• To encourage the use of modern architectural styles

Which of the following aspects is NOT specifically covered under the National Building Code for residential construction?

• Structural design and requirements

• Fire protection and safety

• Accessibility and barrier-free design

• Land ownership laws

Which among the following is a group of minimum requirements for a Building Permit?

• Sanitation, Roof, Electrical Requirements, Ventilation

• Cleanliness, Building, Mechanical Inspection, Foundation

• Floor, Entrance and Exit, Air, History

• Light and Ventilation, Post, Type of Persons Occupying, Address

What is one of the fire safety requirements for residential buildings mentioned in the National Building Code?

• Fire exits should only be installed in high-rise buildings

• All buildings must have fire-resistant materials, emergency exits, and access for firefighting equipment

• Fire alarms are only required for commercial buildings

• Residential structures are exempt from fire safety requirements

The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) covers electrical protection measures against:

• effects of lightning.

• accidental contact with power lines.

• voltages/ electromagnetically /electrostatically induced into communication circuits by normal or fault currents in parallel runs of power lines.

• all of the above

Which law mandates the use of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

• P.D. 1185 - Fire Code of the Philippines

• R.A. 7920 - New Electrical Engineering Law

• P.D. 1096 - National Building Code

• R.A. 9514 - Fire Code of the Philippines

Who is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the PEC at the local level?

• Department of Energy (DOE)

• Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

• Office of the Building Official

• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

When is an electrical permit NOT required?

• For new residential electrical installations

• For electrical portable equipment rated not more than 1,200 VA

• For upgrading an old electrical system

• For commercial electrical wiring installation

What is the role of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in relation to electrical systems?

• To design electrical systems for public buildings

• To approve electrical permits for residential buildings

• To ensure compliance with fire safety regulations related to electrical systems

• To conduct electrical engineering board examinations