Level 2 - Joist Notching Checking of Learning

According to Building Regulations Part A, what is the maximum depth a joist can be notched to?

A first floor joist has a span of 5 m, the maximum distance from a wall that a notch may be cut into it is?

• 500mm

• 750mm

• 100mm

• 1250mm

Calculate the maximum depth of the notch if preparing copper pipes in a joist that is 300mm deep.

• 35.7mm

• 37.5mm

• 21mm

• 75mm

According to Building Regulations Part A, what is the minimum distance into a joist a notch be made?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 7%

According to Building Regulations Part A, what is the maximum distance into a joist a notch be made?

• 25%

• 40%

• 35%

• 50%

According to Building Regulations Part A, what is the maximum distance into a joist a hole be drilled?

• 60%

• 5%

• 50%

• 40%

According to Building Regulations Part A, what is the minimum distance into a joist a hole be drilled?

• 5%

• 25%

• 35%

• 40%

When drilling a hole through a joist, where would the hole be made?

• In the centre of the depth of the joist within the min & max distances

• Before the minimun distance

• After the maximum distance

• A hole cannot be made anywhere