BSE UNIT 8 Building Regulations Quiz

What does the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) issue to confirm that reasonable steps have been taken to comply with building regulations?

• A) A building permit

• B) Completion certificates and/or inspection letters

• C) A full plans approval notice only

• D) Initial notices only

If the building control inspection is carried out by the local authority, what document(s) will be issued?

• A) Initial notices only

• B) A completion certificate only

• C) An inspection letter, a completion certificate (if applicable), or a ‘full plans approval notice’

• D) Copies of final certificates directly

Who provides copies of initial notices, plans or final certificates directly when the building control inspection is carried out?

• A) The local authority

• B) An approved inspector

• C) The building contractor

• D) The building owner

Who certifies double glazing in the context of self-certified work?

• APHC

• CIGA

• FENSA

• A competent person scheme

What is the role of CIGA according to the document?

• It supports plumbing contractors.

• It certifies electrical work.

• It certifies cavity wall insulation.

• It certifies double glazing.

Which organization is associated with plumbing and heating contractors?

• FENSA

• CIGA

• A competent person scheme

• APHC

When is a final payment certificate issued in a building project?

• After the construction has started

• Once all requirements of the construction contract and the defects liability period are over

• Before the construction begins

• During the defects liability period

What must be settled for a final payment certificate to be issued?

• Only the major defects must be remedied

• All defects must have been remedied and all claims settled

• A preliminary report must be submitted

• The construction manager must approve the project

What are final statements in construction management contracts?

• Documents that outline the initial project plan

• Certificates issued at the beginning of each trade contract

• Reports issued for each contract after final statements have been issued

• Documents issued for each trade contract once final statements have been issued

Who coordinates the preparation of the final report and issues the final certificate for the whole project?

• The contract administrator

• The chief architect

• The construction manager

• The contractor