Legislation and standards

What does Building regulations part H cover?

• Drainage and waste disposal

• Fire safety and prevention

• Energy efficiency and insulation

• Structural stability and foundations

BS EN 12056: pt 1-5 relates to which type of drainage systems?

• Gravity drainage systems – inside buildings

• Vacuum drainage systems – outside buildings

• Stormwater management systems

• Septic tank effluent systems

Whose instructions should be followed according to the legislation and standards for drainage and waste disposal?

• Manufacturer’s Instructions

• Customer’s Instructions

• Neighbor’s Instructions

• Contractor’s Instructions

All dwellings have some form of collection system for rainwater that falls onto the building. This is commonly a ________ that collects the water, which flows to a downpipe and discharges away.

• facia board-mounted gutter

• roof tile

• window sill

• chimney cap

Look at the diagram of the rainwater system. What is the name of the part labeled as carrying water from the roof to the ground?

• Downpipe

• Gutter

• Valve

• Tank

In the diagram of the rainwater system, which part is labeled as the horizontal channel that collects rainwater from the roof?

• Gutter

• Downspout

• Roof Tile

• Drainage Pipe

What is the name of the part labeled as the board running along the edge of the roof?

• Facia

• Rafter

• Joist

• Soffit

In the rainwater system diagram, what is the name of the part labeled as the underside of the roof overhang?

• Soffit

• Fascia

• Gutter

• Downpipe

Look at the diagram of the rainwater system. What is the name of the part labeled at the end of the gutter system, forming a box shape?

• Box end

• Downpipe

• Gutter guard

• Elbow

Fill in the blank: One main purpose of a rainwater system is to protect the property's ________.

• foundations

• windows

• roof tiles

• paintwork