NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

RULE 7 & 8

PREPARED BY: AR. RAFAEL GATUS, uap

Q’s inside the rule
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1. Based on Rule 8 of NBC, under Maximum Configuration of Basement
Levels, what is the minimum RROW width that services the lot on which the
basement can be constructed?

a. 8m wide
b. 10m wide Pg. 172, F-1-a
c. 20m wide
d. 24m wide
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2. Based on Rule 8 of NBC, under Table 8.G.1 Easement Along Bodies/Way
by Location, what is the minimum width of easement required for
agricultural areas?

a. 3m wide
b. 10m wide
c. 20m wide Pg. 147, Table 8.G.1
d. 40m wide
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3. For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can
be erected on a maximum of ___ of the total length of each side property
line; provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed ___ of the total
perimeter of the R-3 property.

a. 90%, 100%
b. 85%, 50%
c. 90%, 50%
d. 85%, 65% Pg. 82 – v - a
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4. What is the maximum height to be allowed for buildings/structures based
on their proposed use or occupancy?

a. Building Height Limitation

b. Building Height Limit Pg. 89 – 2 - a
c. Building Height Restriction
d. Allowable Maximum Volume of Building
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5. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only 6.00 to 7.00 meters
wide, what will be the maximum BHL number of shall be observed
regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like
considerations?
a. 2 storeys
b. 2.5 storeys
c. 3 storeys Pg. 93 – 3 – b – i
d. 9 storeys
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6. What is the Minimum Required Parking Slot for a MOTEL?

a. 1 car slot for every unit Pg. 104

b. 1 car slot for every 20 beds
c. 1 car slot for every 5 rooms
d. 1 car slot for every 2 units
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7. Multi-floor parking garages may serve the 20% parking requirements of
the building/structure within ____________, provided at
least 80% of the parking requirements are complied with and integrated in
the building design.
a. 250m. radius
b. 300m radius
c. 200m radius Pg. 114 – d - i
d. 100m radius
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8. Based on SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings of
Rule 7 NBC, Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the
load of the dwelling and shall be at least _________ thick and _________
below the surface of the ground.
a. 250mm, 600mm Pg. 116 – 4. Foundation
b. 300mm, 600mm
c. 200mm, 700mm
d. 150mm, 650mm
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9. Based on SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings of
Rule 7 NBC, All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of
the:

a. Philippine Electrical Engineer

b. Professional Electrical Engineer
c. Philippine Electrical Code Pg. 118 – 10. Electrical Requirements
d. Philippine Electric Code
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10. Based on SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings
of Rule 7 NBC, Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be
subject to the requirements of the:
a. Philippine Mechanical Engineer
b. Professional Mechanical Engineer
c. Philippine Mechanical Engineer Code
d. Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code
Pg. 118 – 10. Electrical Requirements
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11. Base on National Building Code, OFB is defined as:

a. Outstanding Foundation of Building

b. Outermost Faces of Building Pg. 119 – A - 1
c. Outstanding Façade of Building
d. Outside Façade of Building
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12. Formula in getting for the GFA of the building?

a. GFA = TGFA + nonGFA

b. GFA = TLA x multiplier
c. GFA = TLA x FLAR Pg. 124
d. All of the above
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13. Which one is not considered part of the GFA?

a. lobby
b. office space
c. garden deck Pg. 124
d. 6sq.m balcony
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14. Horizontal divisions of columbaria shall be of reinforced concrete of at
least _______ thickness.

a. 100mm
b. 25mm
c. 75mm
d. 50mm Pg. 129 f.
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15. Based on SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy of NBC, the
measurement of the percentage (%) of site occupancy (or lot occupancy)
shall be taken at what level?

a. sidewalk level
b. ground level Pg. 130
c. road level
d. yard level
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16. Meaning of FLAR?

a. Floor Level Area Ratio

b. Floor to Lot Area Ratio Pg. 119
c. Floor and Lot Area Regulation
d. Floor to Lot Area Requirement
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17. NBC Table for Minimum Setbacks for Residential Buildings/Structures?

a. Table 8.1
b. Table 7.1
c. Table 8.3
d. Table 8.2 Pg. 119
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18. What is the term for the required open space left between the
outermost face of the building/structure and the property lines?

a. setback
b. USA
c. yard Pg. 137 - 3
d. court
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19. What is the term for the width of the yard?

a. TOSL
b. dimension
c. setback Pg. 137 - 3
d. buffer
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20. A front yard may be partly paved/hardscaped (converted into a
courtyard) to serve as a carport but only for what zoning.

a. Basic R-2
b. Basic R-3
c. R-4 individual lot
d. all mentioned above Pg. 139 - 9
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21. Based on SECTION 807. Air Space Requirements in Determining the Size
of Rooms of NBC, how much number of person can possibly occupy an
office with an area of 200sq.m. and 2.4m ceiling height?

a. 200 perons
b. 120 persons
c. 40 persons Pg. 143: Offices: 12m3
(200m2x2.4m)/12m3 =40 persons
d. 80 persons
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22. Identify the illustration:

a. Rotunda
b. Turn Court
c. Cul-de-sac Pg. 156 – figure 8.g.7
d. Road Right of Way
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23. It refers to the portion of the RROW reckoned from the natural grade
line up to the finished surface of the roadway/carriageway and/ or the
sidewalk/arcade.

a. RROW ABOVE GRADE

b. RROW AT GRADE Pg. 154 – d - ii
c. RROW BELOW GRADE
d. Road Right of Way
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24. Eaves, canopies, awnings (or media agua) over required windows shall
not be less than _____ from the side and rear property lines.

a. 500mm
b. 750mm Pg. 144 - 3
c. 1meter
d. 250mm
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25. The minimum width of the sidewalk for a RROW width of 9.00 meters or
more shall be _____ on each side of the RROW or a total of _______ on both
sides of the RROW.

a. 900mm, 1.80m
b. 750mm, 1.50m
c. 1.20m, 2.40m Pg. 160 – D - 2
d. 1.00m, 2.00m
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26. Identify the illustration:

a. Inside Lot
b. Corner Through Lot
c. Interior Lot Pg. 135 – figure 8.2
d. Through Lot
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27. Formula in getting AMVB:

a. AMBF x BHL (No. of Floors)

b. GFA x BHLmeters
c. PSO x BHLmeters
d. AMBF x BHLmeters
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28. Formula in getting TGFA:

a. TGFA = GFA + nonGFA

b. TGFA = GFA x multiplier
c. TGFA = BHL x AMBF
d. All mentioned above
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29. Based on SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights of NBC, habitable rooms
provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than
______ measured from the floor to the ceiling

a. 2.70m
b. 2.40m Pg. 143
c. 2.10m provided that for buildings of more than one (1) storey,
the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters and that for the
d. 1.80m second story 2.40 meters and the succeeding stories shall have an unobstructed
typical head-room clearance of not less than 2.10 meters above the finished floor.
Abovestated rooms with natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights of not less
than 2.70 meters.
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30. The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed
at ________ for perpendicular or diagonal parking.

a. 3m x 5m
b. 2.15m x 6m
c. 2.50m x 5m Pg. 100 2.15 meters by 6.00 meters for parallel parking

d. 2.10m x 5m
analysis of previous exam’s
design problems
 Disclaimer:
All contents of this presentation are for reviewing intent only. Such illustrations and figures are subject to
change and don’t exactly represent what will be presented in the exam. The author of this presentation doesn’t
recommend you to memorize each and every figure in the content.
You are strongly advised to use your common sense.
 problem 1:
Two Storey Admin Bldg Extension
 Two Storey Admin Bldg Extension

The Department of Education (DepEd), as an integral part of the rehabilitation of the Baguio
Teachers Camp has commissioned a RLA to design and manage the construction of the admin extension
building. The new building will house Purchasing Department and Engineering Department to address the
overcrowding in the existing admin building. The two department office area will be located at the 2nd floor
while the locker room/T&B are to be located for the end users to enjoy the cold climate and scenery of the
camp.
 Two Storey Admin Bldg Extension
Design Requirements
1. A Business Center – 168sq.m, a lobby and a stair of 60sq.m and a storage 1 of 120sq.m will all together be located at GF, right
corner of lot. The 3 areas will have a total width of 30m compose of 12m width business center, 6m width of lobby stair and what
remains is the width of the storage 1. The business center will occupy the right corner with 6m width x 14 length deck on the right
side, and the other deck in front measuring 18m x 10m to join the side deck. The lobby will also have a deck of 6.0m x 10.0m.
Both front and side open decks are accessible by stairs/steps. Storage 1 will contain the beddings, linen and the like as well as
office supplies, a concessionaire will operate the business center.
2. The Storage 2 will be a 300sq.m, with a width of 15m width min. setback and is attached to storage 1. The storage 2 will contain
construction materials such as cement, lumber, plywood, paints, and the like. This spacer is under the management and control of
the purchasing department.
3. The last enclosed space at the G.F, is the workshop for use of the engineering department; its size will have a width of 40m x
800sq.m and is aligned to storage 2. The workshop will contain a locker room with T&B/ shower with area of 60sq.m. The
workshop will be constructed fire rated partition walls.
4. The back portion of the workshop, storage 1, storage 2, and lobby is where the docking/delivery platform is attached. The
platform measures 4m width 73m length. Ramp and stair are integrated in the platform.
5. A rear driveway, loading/ unloading area, parking spaces, multipurpose open space will occupy the measuring 24m x 105m.
6. Right after workshop is a softscape space of 3.0m x 72sq.m
7. A driveway will be provided with width of 6.0m to connect the rear open space to the main road.
8. The front and side setback will be dedicated for softscape/garden.
9. The second floor will contain the stair and stairwell of the same size as the ground lobby/stair. It also contains the engineering
department office of the same size as the business center which is exactly region it. Likewise, the purchasing department office
which of the same size as the storage 1.
10. A balcony for 2 offices will be provided with open deck 4 x 18m.
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Design Objectives:
The new building should have a design character uniform to that to the existing administration building being the
its extension. The use of local materials, Baguio stone, as finishing material is encouraged. The building should be provided with
wide windows for the ample ventilation since the building will not be equipped with artificial ventilation or AC. The front and side
softscape be in the same level as the main road to avoid rain water ponding.

The Site
The project site is a small camp of a big camp, BIR. The site assigned is at the left corner of the main road (teacher’s
camp) and secondary road, the first road from the Leonard Wood road except that the land is bounded in the south by the main
road and in the east bounded by the secondary road. The rear and the left side is technically limitless, the camp being a large
campus like environment east of downtown Baguio. RLA is required to determine and report the final lot area to be used after it
has satisfy the space required of DepEd-BTC. It is assumed that main and secondary roads are perpendicular to each other. The
camp is declared as Group C – Education and Recreation, Division C – other types of government buildings and a zoning
classification of G.I (Gen. Institution). The office of the building official of Baguio declared the groupings and zoning classification
of this site. The site is sloping downward at 3% from the main street, sidewalk towards the rear part of the site. The front right
corner is the east is the same level as the main street sidewalk. The secondary street and its sidewalk are sloping just like the lot
towards the rea. It must be noted that the entire camp is provided with buildings including this project. The front and right side
setback will be 5.0m while rear and left sides are to comply with minimum setback.
Public utilities such as water, sewage and electric are all in placed in the camp and are accessible by the building
project.
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Two Storey Admin Bldg Extension
 Two Storey Admin Bldg Extension

Computation base on given:

TLA = 105 X 53 = 5,565sqm

AMBF = 2,064sqm

PSO = 37%
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Computation base on given:

base on problem’s design requirements, what is included in the ISA are the:
“A rear driveway, loading/ unloading area, parking spaces, multipurpose open space ” and
“A driveway will be provided with width of 6.0m”

ISA = (24 x 105) + (6 x 29)

ISA = 2,694sqm
equivalent to 48%
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Computation base on given:

base on problem’s design requirements, what is included in the USA are the:
“Right after workshop is a softscape space of 3.0m x 72sq.m” and
“The front and side setback will be dedicated for softscape/garden”

USA = 807sqm
equivalent to 15%
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GFA as defined by the code, “the total floor space within the perimeter of the
permanent external building walls…”

Areas that can be considered part of the GFA will be the:

Workshop
Storage 1
Storage 2
Lobby and stairwell
Business Center
Engineering Dept office
Purchasing Dept office

and the non-GFA areas are possibly:

Platform and open view decks
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Computation
base on given:

GF GFA = 1,448sqm
2F GFA = 348sqm
Building GFA = 1796sqm
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TGFA as defined: Computation

“the total floor space within the base on given:
main and auxiliary buildings
primarily consisting of the GFA
and all other enclosed support TGFA = 2,484sqm
areas together with all other
usable horizontal
areas/surfaces above and
below established grade level
that are all physically attached
to the building/s…”
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Questions:

1. What is the lot dimension of the project?

a. 24 x 99 m c. 48 x 99 m
b. 53 x 105 m d. 24 x 91 m

2. If the building of this compound is defined as rectangle, what will be the building dimension
of the project?
a. 24 x 99 m c. 48 x 99 m
b. 53 x 105 m d. 24 x 91 m

3. What is the range of Percentage of Site Occupancy of the project?

a. 50% c. 37%
b. 40% d. 35%
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Questions:

4. What is the range of the number of tiles to be used in the Engineering Department office
using 600mm x 1200mm ceiling tiles?
a. 233 pcs c. 58 pcs
b. 235 pcs d. 250 pcs

5. What is the percentage of USA in relation with the lot?

a. 20% c. 15%
b. 30% d. 25%

6. What is the area/room aligned in ground floor with the purchasing department office?
a. Storage 2 c. Lobby
b. Storage 1 d. Business Center
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Questions:

7. Given that the slab at second floor is 0.12 meters thick, how many kilograms of steel
reinforcing bars needed if it requires 15kgs of reinforcing bars per cubic meter of concrete?
Exclude the area of stairwell of 3m x 6m.
a. 756 kgs c. 6,300 kgs
b. 723.6 kgs d. 6,030 kgs

8. What is the Total Gross Floor Area of the project?

a. 2,484 sq.m c. 2,064 sq.m
b. 6,679 sq.m d. 1,796 sq.m

9. What is the declared zoning classification of the site?

a. SPE c. GI
b. UTS d. Division C
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Questions:

10. Base on National Structural Code of the Philippines 2015, Section 303 Foundation
Investigation, how many boreholes are required to be performed and evaluated for the
project?
a. 2 boreholes c. 3 boreholes
b. 4 boreholes d. 1 borehole only
problem 2:
Truck Hub
 Truck Hub

An established entrepreneur in the transport industry wants to expand his business into
something related to trucking, so he can fully maximize his existing capital equipment's such as fleet of trucks.
He believes that putting up gasoline service station in every trucks hub that are spread all over his route from
Luzon to Leyte will do well. He commissioned RLA to design and manage the construction of his first all in one
integrated truck hub to be located in Batangas. He called the project the QT Truck Hub.
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Design Requirements:

1. Service station with commercial building occupying a total land area of 3000 sq.m inclusive of the driveway. The
station contains the one lane gas filling canopy, a carwash land, air and water island. Underground storage tanks,
parking slots and a 2-storey commercial building
a. Gas refilling lane canopy, width x 7.5m depth with 6 pumps and a cashier booth
b. Five (5) underground storage tanks of 4920mm length x 2040 mm diameter
c. The ground floor of the commercial building measures of 28m length x 12m depth and is of the same
size as the 2nd floor for they are on top of E/O. The GF contains the internet cafe, video shop,
computer store, office, toilets and stairs.
d. Carwash lane is good for 4 cars occupying and space of 12 x 8m
e. Covered water and air island of 1m x 3m
f. Abundant soft space
g. 10 car parking slots
h. Driveway going to light industrial area and residential area of 6.0m width to be located at the right
side portion of the lot.
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Design Requirements:

2. The residential area is 50m width x 55m depth containing the 2-storey owner's house, staff/driver's house,
basketball court, swimming pool, kids pave playground, garden, gazebo, and van’s parking
a. 2-storey owner's house of 320sq.m building footprint and total gross floor area 560sq.m
b. Staffs/drivers house of 300sq.m building footprint
c. Recreational activity area to include basketball court , swimming pool , and playground
d. Two vans parking lot
e. Abundant soft escapes
f. Paved playground of 200sq.m
g. Gazebo of 6m x 6m
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Design Requirements:

3. The light industrial area is 50m wide x 4250sq.m containing warehouse no. 1 warehouse no. 2, motor pool,
truck parking area, driveway, loading and unloading space, generator/utilities house and softscapes
a. Warehouse no. 1, for heavy materials, such as metals lumber, plywood, and likes,
28m width x 40m depth
b. Warehouse no. 2, for light materials such as soft drinks, snacks, boxed goodies, and likes,
28m width x30m depth
c. Motor pool for 2 trucks simultaneous servicing, 200sq.m
d. Pond and abundant softscapes as fire barriers
e. Truck parking 8m x 85m
f. Loading/unloading bay, 640 sq.m
g. Generator room/utility room 8m x 10m depth
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The Site:
The project site is a parcel of land, regular rectangular inside lot and fronting Prov. Road in Sto .
Tomas Batangas . The lot is sloping at 2 % inward starting at the sidewalk . The lot bounded on the east, the
shorter side, along line 1-2 by provincial RD. 18m wide, on the north along 2-3 by private lot, on the west along
line 3-4 by private lot, on the side (longer side) along line 4-1 by private lot. The lot is 50m wide x 1 hectare.
OBO has cleared the project as (SPE) Special Zoning Classification.

Design Objectives:
Max use of the lot allowing a faster R0I for couple. The design and space layout should allow easy
conversion of the spaces to big or small spaces. The aura and outlook of the building should be friendly and
welcoming; light and not heavy. The design solution should clearly define the proper use of spaces. The project
should be properly zoned into 3 namely commercial, light industrial and residential abundant softscape and
open spaces be provided to soften the heavy use of steel and concrete, due to the nature of business. The
commercial area shall be separated from the rest of areas by fence with steel gates.
Truck Hub
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Pond and abundant softscapes as fire barriers

2.5 X 36m each side
USA = 180sqm.
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Part of AMBF/GFA
AMBF = 2040sqm.
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But also cross-check the choices Part of AMBF/GFA

because motorpool can be AMBF = 2040sqm.
possibly included for the AMBF/GFA and not on ISA
AMBF = 2040sqm. + 200sqm. = 2240sqm.
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Part of ISA
ISA = 1320sqm.
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But also cross-check the choices
because motorpool can be
possibly included for the ISA and not on AMBF Part of ISA
AMBF = 1320sqm. + 200sqm. = 1520sqm. ISA = 1320sqm.
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Questions:

1. How much area can be allotted for softscape for Light Industrial lot?
a. 90 sqm c. 374 sqm
b. 180 sqm d. 640 sqm

2. What is the percentage of site occupancy of the 2-storey commercial building within the C1
lot?
a. 12% c. 20%
b. 15% d. 11%

3. What is the Gross Floor Area for the Light Industrial project?
a. 2,250 sqm c. 2,800 sqm
b. 2,040 sqm d. 2,600 sqm
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Questions:

4. How much volume of earthwork is needed to be cut if the entire area of the lot requires to
elevate its grade +0.5m from the sidewalk? The lot is sloping at 2% inward starting at the
sidewalk.
a. 1,312 cu.m. c. 15,000 cu.m.
b. 6,250 cu.m. d. 5,000 cu.m.

5. What is the Total Gross Floor Area of the 2-storey residential?

a. 320 sq.m c. 620 sq.m
b. 560 sq.m d. 860 sq.m

6. What is the the Total Gross Floor Area of the commercial building base on the given area?
a. 11,250 sq.m c. 336 sq.m
b. 12,000 sq.m d. 672 sq.m
 problem 3:
Seven Storey Apartment Building
 Seven Storey Apartment Building

A local and foreign owned company have formed a joint venture on a real estate project in
Philippines. The project is Seven Storey Apartment located in Makati City. They decided to commission you to
design the project and for the ease of coordination you have been also hired as construction manager to
subsequently manage the construction. The property consultants alongside with the marketing specialist have
strongly advised to design the project to target the market of executive that are young and BPO employees
nearby working in the heart of country central business district.
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Design Requirements
1. The Ground floor must contain at least 24 car parking spaces connected to the street by a 6.0 meter wide driveway starting 7.0 meter from
the left corner of the lot
a. At the right corner of the ground floor must have a space for the entrance lobby, guards quarter with T&B, storage with
4.90 meter width, with area of 57.33 square meters
b. A 1.0 meter width pedestrian walkway is adjacent to this space mentioned above
c. At the rear of this floor are the utility room of 5.0 meter x 2.0 meter and the generator room/ electrical of 5.9 meter x 2.8
meter, position opposite each other
2. The space planning should maximize the use of the lot by building to allowable 7 floors. You must also strongly consider open areas of the
perimeters for landscaping.
3. Typical 2nd to 7th floor composed of 8 units (each floor)
a. Studio type with balcony 3.2m x 7.7m positioned at the rear (4 left) (4 right)
b. Two units per floor of two bedroom with balcony 6.0m x 10.2m to be positioned at the front of the building, thus the total
habitable units per floor are 10
c. All balconies will be 1.20m max width with an area of either 3.84 sq.m or 7.20 sq.m if applicable and can be also used as
unit's drying area.
d. The hallways with a total length of 24.80m x 1.5 width will end at the fire exit stair 1.5m x 8.0m which will also serve as a
service stair. The other end of the hallway will end to a wall ventilation, common area of the lobby, stair and storage is 57.33
sq.m with width of 4.90m
4. At the roof deck of the same size as the typical floors, an area of 24.64sq.m is for the location of elevated water tanks with additional
storage and the rest of the available open space are for party place.
Site: The site is an inside lot that is rectangular with an area of 647.90 sq.m and frontage of 20.90 meters and presently occupied by three (3)
unit of Two-Storey with 0.0 elevation from the sidewalk. At east side it is bounded by sidewalk and road right of way. As per zoning ordinance
it is classified as R3 zoning with allowable 3.0 m front setback.
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Objectives:
The Architect should consider the design strategies and solution that strongly consider an
"improvement" of the existing building of the same use to minimize construction cost, so the cost of the units
is affordable so it has competitive edge to the market Project brief from developer should be taken care in
terms of profitability. The project should but is limited to minimum 7 floor. Important factor for consideration
must be valued to the full maximization of limited lots' area.
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Seven Storey Apartment Building

Computation base on given:

TLA = 647.9sqm

AMBF = 16.9 x 26 = 439.4 sqm

PSO = 68%

Parking area is 355.5 sqm resulting into 23.7*

parking slot capacity which is already
considered as 24parking slot base on the code:

“In computing for parking slots, a fraction of

50% and above shall be considered as one (1)
car parking slot to be provided.“

*driveway not considered

Seven Storey Apartment Building

Computation base on given:

According to the problem statement:

“You must also strongly consider open areas of
the perimeters for landscaping.”

USA = 187.5sqm
equivalent to 29%
Seven Storey Apartment Building

Computation base on given:

The driveway and pedestrian walkway to be

considered as ISA

ISA = 21sqm
equivalent to 3%
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Questions:

1. Which is considered as non-GFA for the project?

a. hallway c. utility room
b. 7.20sqm balcony d. entrance lobby

2. What is the AMBF of the project?

a. 414.05 sq.m c. 506.7 sq.m
b. 439.4 sqm d. 456.2 sq.m

3. What is included in the GFA of the the project?

a. roof deck party place c. fire exit/service stair
b. 3.84 sq.m balcony d. parking spaces
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Questions:

4. In waterproofing a balcony, up to where is the extent of the waterproofing installation?

a. along the whole area of the floor of the balcony
b. along the perimeter of the balcony
c. along the whole floor of the balcony up to the adjacent wall connected
d. along the whole perimeter wall and whole floor of the balcony
5. What is the zoning classification of the project?
a. R-3 c. C-1
b. R-5 d. R-3 Max

6. If only 70% of the floor of each studio type unit (excluding the balcony) is to be covered with
600mmx600mm ceramic tiles, and the rest with vinyl tiles of the same color finish, how much
ceramic tiles is needed for the 8 units of the entire floor?
a. 440-450 pcs c. 547-555 pcs
b. 324-330 pcs d. 300-310 pcs
 problem 4:
Four Storey Commercial Building
 Four Storey Commercial Building

Two former Overseas Filipino Workers who used to work in Dubai as nurses recently arrived in
Philippines and turn out to be entrepreneurs. They have joined their hard earned monies from working abroad
and decided to acquire a lot to have their first real estate venture. Hence that they don't like the idea of renting
an office for long term, their first project will be a commercial space to be rented out and will also house their
office. They have the idea and strongly suggest you the selected Architect, to design and also at the same time
be the project manager of the construction of Four (4) Storey Commercial Building.
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Design Requirements:
1. Ground Floor
a. 140 sq.m of floor area, composed of covered maximum, rentable space and stairs. The walkway with an exact width of 1.50m will be
fronting the rentable space and ending at the stair.
b. Stair exactly measuring 2.70m width x 3.45m length should be land out vertically at the left front corner of this total space. It is required
that a yard of 2.0m x 2.0m will be provided at both rear corners that will serve as sources for ventilations.
c. Must have a front yard measuring exactly 14.80m width x 10.50m length is where long term and short term parking spaces will be
provided.
2. Second floor
a. Must have a bigger total floor area than ground floor and is exactly 191.80sq.m.
b. This floor will contain the front commercial balcony with a width of 1.50m x 11.65m length that ends at the stairs and hallway, rentable
spaces, female toilets, male toilets and the generator room. Stairs and hallway with its width of 3.15m is fronting the street is of an area of
20.32sq.m.
c. This floor will be on top of the GF and extending towards the street by 3.5m
3. Typical 3rd and 4th floor
a. Will have a typical floor area of 221.40sg.m. Must have open spaces at the rear corners.
b. The 3rd floor will be available for rental while 4h floor will be for developer's firm.
c. Stair and the hallway will be on top of the 2nd floor stair and hallway extending further towards the street by 2.0m, creating an area of 26.6
sq.m.
d. Must have balcony of 2.0m width will be aligned to the over most face of the stair extending up to the FW.
4. The Roof deck
It will contain the stairwell with storage will have 26.62 sq.m. Roof deck will have 2 sides firewalls. The minimum front and rear setback will
be applied.
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Project Site:
The project site is a parcel of land is rectangular and inside lot located Cebu City. It is measured 14.80m x
20.50m depth. The lot bounded on east along 1-2 by lot 27, DN north along 2-3 by lot 23, on west along 3-4 by
lot 25, on south (shorter side) along 4-1 by RROW and sidewalk. The highest grade is 200mm from sidewalk and
the RROW is 12.0m.
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Four Storey Commercial Building
Four Storey Commercial Building

Computation base on given:

TLA = 303.4qm

AMBF = 140 sqm

PSO = 46%
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Computation base on given:

Parking spaces to be considered as ISA

ISA = 155.4 sqm

equivalent to 51%
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Computation base on given:

Yard for ventilation source to be considered as

USA

USA = 8 sqm
equivalent to 2%
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Questions:

1. The Architect-of-record is to produce a plan for its sprinkler system. Who is to sign and seal
the said plan and details?
a. Fire Inspection Safety Officer c. Sanitary Engineer
b. Professional Mechanical Engineer d. Master Plumber

2. What is the percentage of site occupancy of the project?

a. 80% c. 46%
b. 50% d. 75%

3. How many car parking slot can be occupied in the given parking area?
a. 12 slot c. 21 slot
b. 14 slot d. 18 slot
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Questions:

4. Base on the National Building Code, what is the ratio for minimum required parking slot for
the project?
a. 1slot:50sqm GFA c. 1slot:70sqm GFA
b. 2slot:75sqm GFA d. 1slot:100sqm GFA
5. Base on the National Building Code, what is the minimum USA of the project?
a. 5.7sqm c. 30.34sqm
b. 15.17sqm d. 45.51sqm

6. A retail shop is to occupy one unit on the ground floor. What do you call the elements of a
retail shop that are designed primarily with the effect upon potential customers in mind?
a. Display Rack c. Signage/Panaflex
b. Show Window d. Lighting
 problem 5:
Two Storey Single Attached 2BR
House
 Two Storey Single Attached 2BR House

A group of young businessmen set-up a development company and envisioned to develop a

subdivision (R2) in Lipa City. The development will cater to medium-end population and at the same time to
Overseas Filipino Workers. You as the Architect, was commissioned to design a Two-Storey Bedroom house
which also the model unit. You have received the developer's briefing which completely includes concepts,
architectural details, other important documents including the process of contractor's selection.
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Design Requirements:

1. Concreted carport of 15 square meter with 3.0 meter opening at sidewalk and starts from right corner of the
lot. Its floor line must be at the highest natural grade taken from the rear plus 100mm thick of concrete slab.
2. Ground floor should have living room, dining area, kitchen, stair and T & B. The space planning should be
thoroughly taken care to maximize allowable construction area to profitably have good sellable area for
optimized ROI. Consider saving spaces such as storage of powder room below the stairs.
3. Second floor must have a maximum allowable building footprint. You should consider areas of spaces such as
13.75 square meter for bedroom 1, 7.75 square meter for bedroom 2, plus the stairwell and hallway.
4. Ground floor should be naturally ventilated and therefore you should use passive cooling techniques and at
the same also consider providing with artificial ventilation. Second floor should be provided with AC.
5. Kindly take note that ground finish floor line should be elevated at least 450mm from sidewalk.

The Site:
The site is a regular inside lot of 75.80 square meters, having a frontage of 7.50 meter. The corner
at the right is 0.0 elevation from sidewalk level that is sloping upward towards the rear of 1.75% and 1.5%
towards the corner at the left side of lot. It has a sidewalk and road right of way at the South side.
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Design Objectives:

You as the Architect must strongly consider to design the house to have better return of
investment (ROI) and to strongly consider a start-up family of 4. Please take note that design should satisfy
buyers, spaces should functional and very suitable for new family. The house should be elevated for flood free.
Two Storey Single Attached 2BR House
Two Storey Single Attached 2BR House

Computation base on given:

TLA = 75.8qm

AMBF = 26.05 sqm

PSO = 34%
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But you will encounter the choices between
27.5sqm and 25.5sqm (and 26.05sqm might
possibly not among the choices).

First possibility, analyzing with the problem

statements design requirement:
“Second floor must have a maximum allowable
building footprint. You should consider areas of
spaces such as 13.75 square meter for bedroom
1, 7.75 square meter for bedroom 2, plus the
stairwell and hallway.”

We can conclude that the AMBF can be the

total area of the spaces given and considering
the staiwell/hallway with SECTION 806. Sizes
and Dimensions of Rooms – “Rooms for Human
Habitations - 6.00 sqm with a least dimension
of 2.00 m”

AMBF = 13.75 + 7.75 + 6.00 = 27.5sqm

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But you will encounter the choices between
27.5sqm and 25.5sqm (and 26.05sqm might
possibly not among the choices).

Another possibility will be changing the lot

dimension by 7.5 x 10m instead of 7.5 x 10.1m.

We can conclude that the AMBF can result to:

AMBF = 5.5 x 5
= 27.5sqm – 2 for the carport
5 = 25.5 sqm
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Questions:

1. Base on the National Building Code, what is the Maximum Allowable PSO of the project?
a. 60% c. 70%
b. 55% d. 80%

2. Base on the National Building Code, what is the maximum ISA of the project?
a. 25 sqm c. 22.7 sqm
b. 25.5 sqm d. 32.5 sqm

3. Considering the area of bedroom 1 with least dimension of 2.5m, how much length of
skirting/baseboard of the walls are needed for all sides of the room considering a 0.80 door
opening?
a. 15.5 m c. 14.7 m
b. 12 m d. 15.2 m
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Questions:

4. Base on the given, how much percentage of the front yard have been paved?
a. 60% c. 40%
b. 50% d. 33%

5. Base on the National Building Code, what is the minimum USA of the project?
a. 11.37 sqm c. 22.7 sqm
b. 7.58 sqm d. 15.16 sqm

6. What is the net area of a bedside table with drawers closed?

a. 0.225 m c. 0.40 m
b. 0.30 m d. 0.525 m
 problem 6:
Two Storey Duplex House
 Two Storey Duplex House

A newly wed couple have decided to set-up real estate development corporation. They have lot of
inherited land properties and their initial project is to build a 2-storey duplex house in Davao City located
within subdivision of low density. With this particular project, they have envisioned to cater markets of working
couples that in junior executive positions.

You have recently passed the board examination for and the couple was impressed by your
performance being one of the topnotchers. The design brief is to design and at the same time manage the
construction of the said project.
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Design Requirements:

1. Each unit must contain a pave 2-carport with dimension 3.0 m x 5.0 m per car at front yard and a 2.0 m x 2m
covered porch. Every unit of the duplex will equally share the total lot area.

2. Each of the ground floors must contain foyer, stairs, T&B, and maid's room all of which are abutting the
common wall. The entrance foyer measure 2m depth x 2.5m width. Use 100mm thick concrete slab on grade
for ground floors.

3. The kitchen should be located across the maid's room while living room and dining room are located
opposite the common wall.

4. Second floor contains stairwell/stairs, master's bedroom with 1 walk-in-closet. T&B and balcony and
bedroom 1 with walk-in-closet and T&B. The second floor will utilize the maximum allowable gross floor area
and is of 100mm thick concrete slab.

5. Entrance steps or paved walkway is provided the width is the same as the porch.
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The Site:
The project site is a parcel of land bounded on the SE along line 1-2 by lot 2; on the SW along 2-3
by RRON, on the NW along line 3-4 by lot 3; on the NE along 1-4 by lot 4. The lot technical description is of: S
76° 33 N,15.0m to point 2; N 13° 27' W,16.0m to point 3; N 76° 33' E,15.0m to point 4:S 13° 27' E,16.0m to
point 1.The lot is sloping upward SW 2-3 1/16.

Design Objectives:

The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has approved more than 60% paved front yard. Each unit
of duplex house should optimize the use of the lot. It should also have 2 carports and should not be sacrifice
because the prospective clients are working couples with their own cars. Take note that the subdivision
developer has loosen up on the use of the yard giving away to the needs of the time.
Two Storey Duplex House
Two Storey Duplex House

Computation base on given:

TLA = 240sqm
(each lot = 120sqm)

AMBF =104sqm
(each unit = 52sqm)

PSO = 43%
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Computation base on given:

Considering the problem statement design

requirement:
“The second floor will utilize the maximum
allowable gross floor area.”

By applying the minimum setback for Basic R-2

based on Table VIII.2 of NBC: 3m front, 2m side
and rear:

2F floor area = 10m x 12m = 120sqm

(60sqm each unit)
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According the problem statement design

requirement:
“Entrance steps or paved walkway is provided
the width is the same as the porch.

“The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has

approved more than 60% paved front yard”

“Each unit must contain a pave 2-carport with

dimension 3.0 m x 5.0 m per car at front yard.”

We can conclude that the front yard is entirely

paved and can no longer be considered as USA
but part of as ISA instead.
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Questions:

1. Base on the National Building Code, what is the Maximum Allowable PSO of the project?
a. 60% c. 70%
b. 55% d. 80%

2. Base on the National Building Code, what is the minimum USA of the project?
a. 36 sqm c. 72 sqm
b. 24 sqm d. 45 sqm

3. Considering a 20sqm room, approximately how much horsepower (HP) of air-conditioning is

ideal considering 12-15sqm = 1 HP?
a. 1.5 HP c. 3 HP
b. 2 HP d. It doesn’t matter
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Questions:

4. What is the AMBF of the project?

a. 56 sqm c. 104 sqm
b. 140 sqm d. 120 sqm

5. What is bounded on the North West of the lot?

a. Lot 4 c. Lot 2
b. Lot 3 d. RROW

6. Given a masonry wall at the ground floor with 3 meters high and 5 meters wide, how many
100mm thick concrete hollow blocks needs to be ordered? Consider 5% wastage factor.
a. 188 pcs c. 197` pcs
b. 223 pcs d. 200 pcs