Above Ground Drainage

Which part of the building regulations deals with drainage and waste disposal?

• Part G

• Part H

• Part N

• Part A

What does Building Regulations part G cover?

• Drainage and waste disposal

• Electrical safety

• Sanitation, hot water safety, and water efficiency

• Fire safety

In which regions are the Building Regulations statutory requirements for drainage systems?

• Scotland and Wales

• England and Wales

• Northern Ireland and Scotland

• England and Scotland

What do drainage pipework systems take out of the dwelling?

• Air and dust

• Solid and liquid wastes

• Food and water

• Light and sound

Why must drainage pipework systems be done safely and hygienically?

• To save money

• To avoid any health problems

• To make the house look nice

• To keep the pipes clean

Where is the waste product discharged after going through a trap?

• Into the garden

• Into the kitchen sink

• To a soil stack and underground sewer

• Into the attic

What is the purpose of the vent pipe in a soil stack?

• To allow air to enter the system to operate at atmospheric pressure

• To carry waste water out of the dwelling

• To prevent water from entering the system

• To filter foul air from the system

What could happen if the pressure in the vent pipe varies?

• It could lead to trap seal loss, allowing foul air to enter the dwelling

• It could cause the system to overflow

• It could stop the system from operating

• It could cause the pipes to burst

What is the function of the soil pipe in a soil stack?

• To bring fresh air into the building

• To take all the effluent away from the building

• To provide water supply to the building

• To support the building structure

What must all systems comply with according to the document?

• Part A and BS EN 12056

• Part B and BS EN 12056

• Part H and BS EN 12056

• Part C and BS EN 12056