2024 NHBC Standards Update Quiz

When will the 2024 NHBC standards changes take effect?

• 1st January 2024

• 1st July 2024

• 1st January 2023

• Immediately

What does Chapter 3.3 focus on?

• Timber Preservation

• Fire Safety

• Electrical Installations

• Plumbing Standards

What is the new desired service life for uncoated external timber cladding and joinery?

• 60 years

• 30 years

• 15 years

• 45 years

What type of treatment should timber and joinery used in construction receive?

• Thermal treatment

• Preservative treatment

• Fireproof treatment

• Waterproofing

What are the new additions to the treatment specifications in Chapter 3.3?

• Color and texture specifications

• Use class and desired service life

• Cost-effectiveness analysis

• Weight and density requirements

What is the emphasis on when specifying treated timber?

• Use class and desired service life

• Color of treatment

• Type of wood

• Cost of treatment

What should be done if treated timbers need to be cut?

• Left as is

• Retreated with a brush applied preservative

• Painted with a waterproof coating

• Covered with plastic

What does the updated guidance in Chapter 4.2 focus on?

• Building in urban areas

• Building on sloped land

• Building near trees

• Building near water bodies

What chapter introduces Engineered Fill?

• Chapter 4.5

• Chapter 4.1

• Chapter 3.3

• Chapter 4.6

What is the cost of a hard copy of the NHBC standards?

• £49 plus delivery

• £99 plus delivery

• £150 plus delivery

• Free of charge