Summary of Experience Flashcards
When is project notifiable under CDM regulations?
If project more than 30 days and 20 people on site at one time
or
500 man hours
What is a flat roof?
A flat roof is a roof that is level or nearly level with a slight slope to allow water run off.
Pitch to be no more than 10 degrees to be considered a flat roof
water run off no more than 1:80, optimal is 1:40.
What are the 3 different types of flat roof
Cold Deck
Warm deck
Inverted
What are some different types of roof coverings?
Single Layer membrane
Single layer membrane roofs made from a synthetic material
can be hot welded
Modified Bitumen Roof
Polymer infused bitumen cap sheets over a base sheet.
Hot applied (Tar)
Torch applied
Cold Applied (adhesives)
Self adhered
Built up Roof
- Several layers (usually 3 or 4) of bitumen roof felt covered with hot applied asphalt
- usually covered with crushed stone granules
EPDM Roofing
- Synthetic rubber roof membrane
- allows for no joints
PVC single ply membrane
Chemical resistant
Lead
What are some gutter repair systems?
EPDM
EPDM rubber which creates a lining
it is flexible so allows 90 degree angles
Liquid repairs
They are seamless
waterproof
can be applied directly on the existing gutter
Insets
Metal insets that go inside gutter
What was included in your specification for the cladding repairs?
** Project identification
Name
location
client
** Scope of works
- Described the current cladding in place
- Described what cladding was to be treated
- Quantity required
** Material specification
Bromoco - cladding regeneration
Giromax cut edge corrosion
Replace cladding caps
** Preparation
- Cleaning cladding
- removing flaking surfaces
- ensuring it is dry and free from grease
** Application & Quality insurance
To manufactures instructions
** Completion
Clean up site and any paint overspill
Can you explain how your basement subdivision design met with fire safety regulations? what were the key considerations
Under the fire section (2) within the technical handbook: Non-domestic
I first reviewed the section on escape within basements. It stated that if a basement was 4.5 meters deep or more it would require 2 exits to meet current regulations. as it was a tradition historical high street property I concluded that it was most likely deeper than 4.5 meters. As the basement area had two doors, so I concluded it was feasible to bring the design up to current regulations.
Client may have used the basement area for the public, therefore to keep it compliant for future uses it would require 2 exits
The travel distance for 1 exit was deemed excessive +18 meters
Can you explain why a magnetic door lock and push button was required?
As two fire escapes were required.
Section 2.11 of the Handbook, which requires doors on escape routes to be readily openable without the use of a key.
The inclusion of a push release was deemed a fail safe in the event that lock did not disengage.
How did you create the storage room
I blocked of an opening in an existing wall.
I used details from the British gypsum white book to ensure the correct fire resistance (60 minutes)
I included a stud partition wall with decorated plaster and solid timber door.
I included a fire sealant around the property
I specified LED baton lighting which would be connected to a consumer board
I specified overhead emergency lighting which was hardwired
Smoke detection symptoms were already in place
What is an R&D survey
Refurbishment and demolition survey
Designed to inspect areas within a building designated for refurbishment or demolition
Designed to pinpoint an asbestos containing materials that could be potentially disturbed during
