Legislation and Standards

What does Building regulations part H cover?

• Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

• Drainage and waste disposal

• Electrical safety

• Fire safety

What does Building regulations part G cover?

• Drainage and waste disposal

• Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

• Electrical safety

• Fire safety

All drainage systems must comply with Building Regulations, as they are the statutory requirements in ________ and Wales (part N in Northern Ireland).

Fill in the blank: BS 6465 relates to ________ installations.

Fill in the blank: BS EN 12056: pt 1-5 relates to gravity drainage systems – ________ buildings.

According to the slide on Legislation and standards, what does BS 8000: pt 13 refer to?

Why is it important to follow manufacturers’ instructions according to the slide on Legislation and standards?

Which of the following is NOT listed as an online resource in the slide on Legislation and standards?

• http://osma.wavin.com

• http://hepworth.wavin.com

• http://www.hargreavesfoundry.co.uk/cast_iron_drainage

• http://www.example.com

• http://www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk

Drainage pipework systems take the solid and liquid wastes from the appliances and out of the dwelling. Why does this have to be done safely and hygienically?

• To avoid any health problems

• To save water

• To reduce noise

• To increase pressure

The waste product is discharged through a trap, down a discharge branch to a soil stack, and to the _________?