Ceilings Flashcards
1
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Functional requirements of a ceiling include:
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2
Q
Building regulations approved document B (fire safety), relating to ceilings including:
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3
Q
Type and level of fire resistance is defined by letters and numbers
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4
Q
Separation between garage and dwellinghouse diagram:
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5
Q
Professionals involved in assessing the condition of buildings need to build to identify:
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6
Q
You need a clear understanding of materials including:
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7
Q
Common reasons why ceilings fail:
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Water – roof leak – penetrating water (often through parapets or solid walls) -service leaks – condensation
8
Q
Decay and wood boring beetle infestation
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The risk of timber decay is directly related to moisture content:
9
Q
More common reasons why ceilings file:
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Problems with fixings
Excessive movement or vibration
Aging of materials
10
Q
Information required for the RICS level 2 survey, section E2 relating to ceilings:
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