Fire Code of the Philippines Quiz

Architecture Licensure Examination covers a lot of topics. It includes History of Architecture, Theory
of Architecture, Principles of Planning, Architecture Practice, Utilities Systems, Structural
Conceptualization, Building Materials, Building Construction, Building Laws, Architectural Design
and Site Planning. That is why I recommend that you start reading and answering the frequently
asked questions. Sometimes, the examiners include the standards of Fire Code of the Philippines
(RA 9514, under the Building Laws) in their set of questions.
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Get a piece of paper and write down your answers. Scroll down this page slowly, the answers are at
the lower bottom, just right below the questions. Be honest, this is to assess how much you know.
Enjoy! :)

Questions:
1. What is the minimum width of corridors?
a. 1.83 meters
b. 2.00 meters
c. 1. 38 meters
d. 2.05 meters

2. An integrated system of underground or overhead piping or both connected to a source of

extinguishing agents or medium and designed in accordance with fire protection "engineering
standards which when actuated by its automatic detecting device, "suppresses fire within the area
protected?
a. Integrated Fire Alarm
b. Dual Suppression System
c. Automatic Fire Suppression System
d. Automatic Fire Alarm System

3. A tank, vat or container of flammable or combustible liquid in which articles or materials""are

immersed for the purpose of coating, finishing, treating or similar processes?

a. deep well
b. dip tank
c. deep tank
d. liquid container

4. "Class of fire involving ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, papers, cloth, "rubber, and
plastics."?
a. Class B
b. Class A
 c. Class C
d. Class K

5. Maximum height of a handrail (in centimeters)?

a. 86.5 centimeters
b. 92.0 centimeters
c. 85.6 centimeters
d. 90.2 centimeters

6. A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape and dimension?
a. Post-heating
b. Pre-heating
c. metal heating process
d. Forging

7. Minimum width of an aisle for an educational use building (in meters)?

a. 1.12 meters
b. 1.20 meters
c. 1.80 meters
d. 1.50 meters

8. The minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in sufficient concentration to
form an ignitable mixture with air?
a. flash point
b. flash temperature
c. blaze point
d. combustion peak

9. A continuous passageway for the transmission of air?

a. air handling passage
b. duct system
c. air line tube
d. air duct passageway

10. Temperature rating at flash point?

a. 37.8 degree Fahrenheit
b. 38.7 degree Fahrenheit
c. 38.0 degree Fahrenheit
d. 36. 7 degree Fahrenheit

11. A class of fire with flammable liquid and gasses?

a. Class C
b. Class K
c. Class A
 d. Class B

12. Maximum distance of travel from the high hazard area to an exit (in meters)?
a. 21 meters
b. 20 meters
c. 23 meters
d. 30 meters

13. Maximum force in kilograms required for a panic hardware (in kilograms)?
a. 4 kilograms
b. 7 kilograms
c. 6 kilograms
d. 5 kilograms

14. Minimum number of apartment units requiring fire alarm system?

a. 15
b. 10
c. 14
d. 12

15. A continuous and unobstructed route of exit from any point in a building to a public way?
a. Unobstructed outlet
b. Exit passage
c. Means of access
d. Means of Egress

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Answers:
1. a. 1.83 meters
2. c. Automatic Fire Suppression System
3. b. dip tank
4. b. Class A
5. a. 86.5 centimeters
 6. d. Forging
7. c. 1.80 meters
8. a. flash point
9. b. duct system
10. a. 37.8 degree Fahrenheit
11. d. class B
12. c. 23 meters
13. b. 7 kilograms
14. d. 12
15. d. Means of Egress

Five (5) Classes of Fire:

Five (5) Classes of Fire:

Here are different classes of fire and the key words to easily familiarize them.

1. Class A – consist of ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, plastic and
rubber. This class of Fire usually leaves an Ash . To easily remember this type of fire, just remember
the word “Ash”.

2. Class B – fire from flammable liquids/ gas. The keyword for this class is “Boil”. Just remember that
liquid “boils”.

3. Class C- fire from potentially energized electrical equipments/gadgets. If there’s electricity involved,
think of the “Current” to remember this class of fire.

4. Class D- fire from metals such as titanium, magnesium, potassium, magnesium. Recall that most
metals are dense; therefore, do not forget the word “Dense” for class D fire.

5. Class K – fire from cooking oil such as animal fats, vegetable oils found in the kitchen. The keyword
here is “Kitchen” for class K fire.