PD 1096: Rule 1: General Provisions study guide with 100% correct answers

PD 1096 National building code of the Philippines "Code Refers to any of the various units of the government including a department,bureau,office,instrumentality,or government owned or controlled corporation Policy Safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound environmental management and control Purpose of Code 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 Construction All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structure Addition Anew construction which increases the height or area of an existing building or structure Alteration Construction in a building or structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location and size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof. Conversion A change in the use or occupancy of a building/structure or any portion/s thereof which has different requirements Demolition The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building/structure, in whole or in part Moving The transfer of any building/structure or portion/s thereof from its original location or position to another, either within the same lot or to a different one Renovation Any physical change made on a building/structure to increase its value, utility and/or to improve its aesthetic quality Repair Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to restore its original condition