SCE Saudi Building Code

Question 1

The Saudi Building Code (SBC) is primarily based on which international model codes?

Accepted Answer

International Building Code (IBC) and ACI/ASCE standards with Saudi-specific modifications

Answer

Only European codes

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Only Japanese codes

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Only British Standards

Question 2

SBC 301 (Structural - Loading and Forces) specifies the minimum live load for residential buildings as:

Accepted Answer

2.0 kN/m²

Answer

5.0 kN/m²

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1.0 kN/m²

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10.0 kN/m²

Question 3

According to SBC, what is the minimum concrete cover for reinforcement in foundations exposed to soil?

Accepted Answer

75mm

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25mm

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50mm

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100mm

Question 4

The Saudi Building Code classifies occupancy types primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Determine fire safety requirements, structural loads, and means of egress

Answer

Set rental rates

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Determine building color

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Assign street addresses

Question 5

SBC seismic design requirements divide Saudi Arabia into seismic zones based on:

Accepted Answer

Mapped seismic hazard with specific ground motion parameters for each region

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Population density

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Building height only

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Political boundaries

Question 6

What is the SBC requirement for wind load design in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Design for basic wind speed specific to the geographic location, with exposure and importance factors

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A uniform 100 km/h across the kingdom

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Wind loads need not be considered

Answer

Only coastal areas require wind design