Building Regulations Quiz

What does Building Regulations part H cover?

• Sanitation, hot water safety, and water efficiency

• Drainage and waste disposal

• Electrical safety

• Fire safety

Which part of the Building Regulations deals with sanitation, hot water safety, and water efficiency?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part G

• Part H

In which regions are drainage systems required to comply with Building Regulations?

• Scotland and Wales

• England and Northern Ireland

• England and Wales

• Wales and Northern Ireland

What does BS 6465 pertain to?

• Sanitary installations

• Gravity drainage systems

• Electrical installations

• Fire safety systems

BS EN 12056: pt 1-5 is related to which of the following?

• Sanitary installations

• Gravity drainage systems inside buildings

• Electrical wiring

• Building insulation

What does BS 8000: pt 13 emphasize?

• Good design

• Good workmanship

• Good materials

• Good safety

Why is it important to follow manufacturers' instructions?

• They are optional

• They are always the same

• They vary and are important to follow carefully

• They are outdated

What is the primary function of drainage pipework systems in a dwelling?

• To supply clean water to appliances

• To take solid and liquid wastes out of the dwelling

• To provide heating to the dwelling

• To recycle waste products

How is the waste product discharged in a drainage system?

• Through a filter, up a discharge branch, to a water tank

• Through a trap, down a discharge branch, to a soil stack, and to the underground sewer

• Directly into the atmosphere

• Through a pump, into a recycling unit

What is the function of the vent pipe in a standard domestic soil stack?

• To allow air to enter the system and maintain atmospheric pressure.

• To carry waste water to the sewer.

• To prevent water from entering the dwelling.

• To heat the water in the system.