Unit 102-Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course

What drawing would be used to show the foundation detail?

• Front elevation

• Location plan

• Site plan

• Section through.

Which scale is commonly used on a detail drawing?

• 1:5

• 1:100

• 1:250

• 1:2500

Which one of the following could be used to take a measurement from an original drawing?

• Protractor

• Scale rule

• T square

• Set square

Why must existing gas supplies be located before building work begins?

• To cover them with concrete for protection

• To ensure new pipework can be connected

• To allow maintenance to be carried out

• To prevent damage to the services.

Why should site clearance take place?

• To allow materials to be delivered

• To ensure the site is ready for setting out

• To reduce the cost of removing the topsoil

• To allow Building Inspectors time to inspect the site

Which one of the following describes the building line?

• A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the HSE

• The centre line of a proposed or existing building

• A gridline used to mark the position of internal walls

• A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the Local Authority.

What ratio should be used when setting out a right angled corner?

• 1:2:3

• 3:4:5

• 4:5:6

• 5:6:7

Which one of the following should be used to set out a right angled quoin?

• Storey rod

• T square

• Straight edge

• Builder’s square

It is important to check the diagonal measurements when setting out to ensure the building is;

• level

• plumb

• square

• gauged

Which one of the following will detail the safe sequence of work?

• Method statement

• Building Regulations

• Specification

• Drawings