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Building Regulations overview (other parts) Flashcards

1
Q

What year were the current version of the Building Regulations enforced?

A

2010

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What are the three main goals of the building regulations?

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  • Ensure health & safety
  • Enable energy conservation
  • Provide access and facilities for disabled people
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3
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What does Part A of the Building Regulations cover?

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Structure of the building

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4
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Give an example of the sort of thing that is covered in Part A of the Building Regulations, as it relates to being an electrician?

A

It determines what you can and cannot do to a structure, for example drilling into a supporting wall or joist.

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5
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What does Part B of the Building Regulations cover?

A

Fire Safety

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What are the basic requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations?

There are two

A
  • Means of warning and escape from fire.
  • Means of reducing the spread of and slowing the propogation of fire through a structure.
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7
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True or false:
Smoke alarms are installed by joiners.

A

False.
Electricians install fire safety systems, not carpenters…ya dingus.

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According to Part B of the Building Regulations…

What are the three requirements for smoke alarm installation in regard to the wiring?

A
  • They must all be interconnected
  • They must be permanently wired
  • They must not be linked to an RCD
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According to Part B of the Building Regulations…

What are the three requirements for smoke alarm installation in regard to their locations?

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  • There must be at least one per storey
  • They must be within 7.5m of each door
  • They should (generally) be installed on ceilings, and at least 300mm away from any wall or ceiling luminaire
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10
Q

True or false:
One must follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing smoke alarms.

A

True.
Pretty obvious really.

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11
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What does Part C of the Building Regulations concern?

A

Contaminants and Moisture

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12
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To what degree should the building protect the health and safety of the occupants?

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To a reasonable degree

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What should the ground be free from in order to be compliant with Part C?

A

Contaminants that may affect the stability of the building or cause damage.

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14
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What three parts of the building should be protected against the harmful effects caused by ground moisture, precipitation, wind-driven spray and condensation?

A
  • Walls
  • Floors
  • Rooves
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15
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What two methods can be used to achieve compliance with Part C of the Building Regulations?

As it relates to being an electrician

A
  • Sealing cable entries into buildings to prevent ingress of water and gas
  • Not running cables to penetrate damp proofing or through cavity walls.
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16
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What does Part D of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Toxic Substances

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According to Part D of the Building Regulations…

What should be prevented through reasonable precautions?

A

The permeation of toxic materials into areas occupied by people

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18
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What does Part E of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Sound

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19
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When did Part E of the Building Regulations come into effect?

A

1st July 2003

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20
Q

According to Part E of the Building Regulations…

What must Electrical Installations not do?

A

Degrade the sound resistance of the building

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21
Q

Finish this sentence:
“If ____ can permeate, so can sound”

A

Smoke

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22
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As an electrician, how would you ensure that you are compliant with Part E of the Building Regulations?

Two examples, one long and one short

A
  • Sealing cables/ conduit/ trunking penetrations of walls, floors, ceilings etc.
  • Installing acoustic barriers
23
Q

What does Part F of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Ventilation

24
Q

True or false:
Adequate ventilation is not needed in most buildings occupied by people.

A

False.
Massively false, adequate ventilation is required in all building occupied by people.

25
Q

According to Part F of the Building Regulations…

What two locations may need extractor fans installed?

A
  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
26
Q

Why would one need to install an extractor fan in an interior room?
Should there be an overrun period?
How should the fan be operated?

A
  • In a room with non-openable windows
  • Yes, overrun should be 15 minutes
  • The fan should be operated by the main light switch
27
Q

What does Part G of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Hygeine

28
Q

In order to be compliant with Part G of the Building Regulations, what three things should be provided?

A
  • Adequate cleaning & sanitation facilities
  • Bathroom with hot and cold water
  • A Hot water storage system
29
Q

In relation to Part G of the Building Regulations…

Which three pieces of equipment should have their own dedicated circuit?

A
  • Water heaters above 15 litres
  • Any other permanent heating appliance
  • Instantaneous water heaters (and showers) above 3kW
30
Q

In order to be compliant with Part G of the Building Regulations…

What are the two ways it is acceptable to wire an immersion heater?

A
  • A switched flex-outlet connection unit
    or
  • A double-pole switch with flex outlet
31
Q

What does Part H of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Drainage and Waste Disposal

32
Q

According to Part H of the Building Regulations…

What are the four things that must have adequate provisions?

A
  • Foul water drainage
  • Cesspools, septic & settlement tanks
  • Rainwater storage
  • Solid waste storage
33
Q

What does Part J of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Combustion appliances and fuel storage

34
Q

In relation to Part J of the Building Regulations…

What two things should combusting appliances have?

A
  • Adequate air circulation to aid with combustion
  • Efficient chimney/ flue-pipe access/ usage
35
Q

In relation to Part J of the Building Regulations…

What must be adequate in relation to the discharge from combusted products?

A

There must be adequate access to the outside air

36
Q

In relation to Part J of the Building Regulations…

Aside from removing smoke/ discharge by-products from the building, what other purpose should a chimney/ flue-pipe serve?

A

Reduce the risk of fire inside the building

37
Q

What does Part K of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Protecting from falling, collision and impact

38
Q

According to Part K of the Building Regulations…

What are the two requirements of stairs, ladders and ramps?

A
  • That they are constructed and installed to be safe to use
  • That they prevent falls through the use of barriers
39
Q

According to Part K of the Building Regulations…

What three things must be constructed/ installed in such a way that they prevent collisions?

Does not apply to dwellings

A
  • Windows
  • Skylights
  • Ventilators
40
Q

According to Part K of the Building Regulations…

What must happen with powered gates and doors when there is a power outage?

A

They should remain open

41
Q

According to Part K of the Building Regulations…

How should doors and gates be constructed/ installed?

A

So they cannot fall on/ trap a person

42
Q

According to Part K of the Building Regulations…

True or false:
No consideration of what the room will be used for is necessary to know about.

A

False.
For example, if a customer wants to use the room as a personal gym, there would need to be considerations relating to impact on the floor (weights, tredmill etc.), and as such extra considerations will need to be taken in the construction.

43
Q

What does Part L of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Conservation of Fuel & Power

44
Q

In relation to Part L of the Building Regulations…

There are two different sets of regulations for new dwellings and pre-existing dwellings, what are their respective numbers/ regulations?

A
  • New: Part L1A
  • Existing: Part L1B
45
Q

In relation to Part L of the Building Regulations…

How much provision should be made for the related subject matter?

A

Reasonable provision should be made for the conservation of fuel and power.

46
Q

In relation to Part L of the Building Regulations…

What are two examples of compliance with this part of the regulations?

A
  • Appropriate energy efficient lamps (40/45 Watts per lumen)
  • Effective use/ control of external lighting using daylight sensors or motion detectors so as to not waste energy turning on during the daytime
47
Q

When considering Part L of the Building Regulations, what is an important potential aspect to bear in mind when it comes to circuit design?

Specifically, to do with Current-carrying capacity

A

Energy efficient homes tend to have thicker/ better heat insulation, so recalculation may be required to determine accurate current-carrying capacity and for the prevention of fires.

48
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What does Part M of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Access to and use of buildings

49
Q

According to Part M of the Building Regulations…

How much provision should be given when considering the relevant subject matter?

A

Reasonable provision should be given to access and use of buildings

50
Q

According to Part M of the Building Regulations…

Which buildings does this part of the regulations apply to?

A

All new dwellings

51
Q

According to Part M of the Building Regulations…

What is the minimum and maximum height that accessories can be installed in any given room?

A

Minimum: 450mm
Maximum: 1200mm

52
Q

What does Part N of the Building Regulations relate to?

A

Glazing

53
Q

According to Part N of the Building Regulations…

What four aspects of the subject matter do these regulations offer guidance on?

A
  • Impact Protection
  • Transparency (for purpose)
  • Safe opening and closing of windows
  • Safe access for cleaning windows
54
Q

According to Part N of the Building Regulations…

Which one out of the following only applies to dwellings:
* Impact Protection
* Transparency (for purpose)
* Safe opening and closing of windows
* Safe access for cleaning windows

A

Impact Protection

C&G Unit 2393: Building Regulations (Part P) (2 decks)

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