WorksheetsComplex Stairs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is used to strengthen the internal joint between a tapered tread and its riser?
a)
Draw blocks
b)
Glue blocks
c)
Dovetail key
d)
Handrail bolt
2.
The tapered steps on a quarter turn stair are connected to the...
a)
Newel and apron
b)
String and trimmer
c)
String and Newel
d)
Apron and trimmer
3.
In which one of the following documents is the arrangement of winders found when constructing a staircase?
a)
Drawing
b)
Schedule
c)
Method statement
d)
Contract specification
4.
The maximum horizontal measurement for a staircase opening is called the...
a)
Total going
b)
Available going
c)
Landing clearance
d)
Headroom clearance
5.
The maximum rise allowed for a private staircase is...
a)
190 mm
b)
220 mm
c)
250 mm
d)
280 mm
6.
When calculating the pitch for a private stair, the maximum angle allowed by Approved document K is...
a)
36 degrees
b)
38 degrees
c)
42 degrees
d)
44 degrees
7.
In Approved document K, what is the minimum headroom allowed above a staircase between the ground and first floor?
a)
1800 mm
b)
1900 mm
c)
2000 mm
d)
2100 mm
8.
What name is given to a continuous string formed around a turn in a staircase?
a)
Cut
b)
Well
c)
Carriage
d)
Wreathed
9.
When assembling a winder stair, which of the following should be sent to site loose?
a)
Treads and risers
b)
Winders and risers
c)
Wall string to main flight
d)
Well string to main flight
10.
In Approved document K, what sphere dimension determines the maximum gap allowed between the balusters on a staircase?
a)
90 mm
b)
100 mm
c)
110 mm
d)
120 mm
11.
What is the correct formula to check if the relationship between the going and the rise is correct?
(must be between 550 mm and 700 mm)
(must be between 550 mm and 700 mm)
a)
Rise x 2 + Going
b)
Going x 2 + Rise
c)
Rise + Going x 2
d)
Going - Rise x 2
12.
In Approved document K, what is the maximum number of steps allowed before a change of direction is required?
a)
30 steps
b)
32 steps
c)
34 steps
d)
36 steps
13.
In Approved document K, what is the minimum distance allowed from an open door to the start of the staircase?
a)
200 mm
b)
300 mm
c)
400 mm
d)
500 mm
14.
The minimum overhang for a nosing is...
a)
16 mm
b)
18 mm
c)
20 mm
d)
22 mm
15.
The bottom step whose end turns at 180 degrees is called a...
a)
Curtain
b)
Curtail
c)
Courtail
d)
Cartel
16.
The minimum width of tapered step must be...
a)
50 mm
b)
60 mm
c)
70 mm
d)
80 mm
17.
A dog leg staircase turns at...
a)
45 degrees
b)
90 degrees
c)
180 degrees
d)
360 degrees
18.
Going up the stair, the first of three winders is called the...
a)
Square winder
b)
Skew winder
c)
Kite winder
d)
Quarter winder
19.
Going up the stair, the second of three winders is called the...
a)
Square winder
b)
Skew winder
c)
Kite winder
d)
Quarter winder
20.
Going up the stair, the third of three winders is called the...
a)
Square winder
b)
Skew winder
c)
Kite winder
d)
Quarter winder
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